Natasha and Carly Brown are participating in the swim starter program at the Hardin County Family YMCA. It is for ages 6 months to 36 months infant/toddler and a parent figure.

The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday at noon in the Dean’s Heritage Room, McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University. President Joe Ferguson presided at the meeting.

The Fortnightly Literary Club met at the home of Marilyn Deever on Friday, Nov. 9. Fifteen members were present to enjoy refreshments served by Marilyn and pre-meeting social time. President Penni Smith called the meeting to order and read a selection from poet Robert Service.

Ada VFW Post 9381 will offer a grilled steak dinner on Friday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. or until the food is gone. In addition to the made-to-order grilled steak, the meal includes baked potato with sour cream, green beans, side salad, roll and dessert.

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated on November 15th. This day is a day to give to others. Giving to others can happen in a variety of ways. Philanthropy allows you to open your heart and make a difference in the lives of people and organizations that you feel are important.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15 ZUMBA – 4:50-5:35 p.m. by OSU Extension at Simon Kenton School, 705 N. Ida St. Seasonal cost $25 at this location; drop-in rate $3 per class. AA and Al-Anon Step Groups – 7 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 125 S. Johnson St., Ada.

COLUMBUS – Today, on National Rural Health Day, the Ohio Department of Health applauds Hardin Memorial Hospital for being recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health (Chartis) and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in patient perspective.

BELLEFONTAINE – The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education heard from students in the Triad Advanced Manufacturing satellite program about winning the inaugural Champaign County Design Challenge during Wednesday’s regularly scheduled board meeting.

When my employer has its United Way drive, and is not located in Hardin County, how can I make sure my donation goes to Hardin County’s United Way? Just mark Hardin County on your payroll deduction form.

The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel.