Ada Michigan – Roselle Park Fall Festival – Oct 1, 2011

Ada Michigan – Roselle Park Fall Festival – Oct 1, 2011

 Silos at Roselle Park Ada MI

Saturday, October 1st, 2011 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m 
1010 Grand River Drive, Ada MI 49301

All are invited to one of Ada Townships favorite parks –a free event!!

Come out to enjoy live music, good food, exhibitors’ tent, a native

plant sale, family activities, games, live birds of prey and much more!

 

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Ada Michigan Spring 2011 Events

Ada Michigan Spring 2011 Events

April 30- May 1, 2011 
Tri Rivers Historical Museum Network Tour

All museums in the network will be open for the tour. 

Stop by Ada Historical Museum for a brochure and map.

Common Corners
Historic Charlton Park
Fallasburg Historic Village
The Fighting Falcon Museum
Flat River Historical Society
Ionia County Historical Museum
Lowell Area Historical Museum

Time: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: 7144 Headley St at the Museum

Ada MI Historical  Museum sign

 

May 21, 2011
Arts in Ada—Come & participate in Ada’s annual celebration

of performing and fine arts.  There will be craft booths, food vendors

and  area dance schools and musical acts perform.

Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Bronson St., Ada

 

May 22 , 2011
Civil War Lecture—Come enjoy the presentation:

“Bedrolls and Bonnets—Daily Life in the Civil War Era,”
which highlights the lives of both men and women during
the Civil War.

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Ada Township Assembly Hall.

Call for the Civil War Sesquicentennial –
The Society will be presenting a new temporary exhibit in
recognition of the 150th anniversary of the start of the
Civil War.  In an effort to tell the story of the Civil War
from an Ada perspective, we welcome any items, artifacts,
papers, memorabilia etc. that community members may
have to share.  If you would be interested in having your
Civil War items included in the exhibit, please do call us at
676.9346 or email adahistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

information from Ada Township Michigan

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Ada Township MI Calling All Volunteers

Ada Township MI Calling All Volunteers

Ada Parks & Recreation Department has volunteer opportunities

to assist with grounds care, gardens, trails, habitat stewardship,

clerical services and youth program.

Contact the Park office at 616-676-0520 or email

mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com for and application,

interview or schedule of events.

Thornapple RiverAda MI

Spring Volunteer Orientation & Luncheon
Tuesday, April 12, 12:00 – 1:00     Ada Township Park  Free

Interested, new & current Volunteers are welcome for a light lunch

by the park staff followed by a presentation on our upcoming project

goals and opportunities for the season.

Please RSVP by April 8th to the Parks office.

Volunteer Stewardship Work Days in Ada Parks
Work on trails, gardens, invasive plants, habitat improvements.

Various Tuesdays and Locations 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

  • April 12: Ada Park
  • April 26: Ada Park
  • May 3: Roselle Park
  • May 10: Leonard Field
  • May 14: Seidman Park (Saturday)
  • May 17: Carl Creek Preserve
  • May 24: Ada Park
  • June 7: Roselle Park
  • August 16: Location TB

 

Information from Ada Township

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Forest Hills Adult Community Band Hosts Winter Concert Sunday Dec 12th 2010

 

Forest Hills Adult Community Band Hosts Winter Concert

Sunday Dec 12th 2010

The Forest Hills Michigan Adult Community Band will present it’s winter

concert at Forest Hills Eastern High School Auditorium from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on

Sunday December 12th, 2010.  The auditorium is located at 2200 Pettis

Avenue Ada Michigan.

Forest Hills Eastern High School Ada MI 49301

 

The Forest Hills Adult Community Band is a 70 member band  made up

of former high school graduates or adults that have played in a concert band.

This Free Concert is open to the public.  Parking at the Knapp Street entrance

is closer to the auditorium and handicapped accessible.

 

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Ada Michigan Christmas Events Dec 2010

Ada Michigan Christmas Events Dec 2010

 

Ada Michigan is celebrating Christmas this year with a parade!

Snow is covering the ground, carols are being sung, and lights are

lit to keep the season jolly and get everyone is the holiday mood. 

 

 snowman

Parade Schedule:

10:30 am – Parade line up at Ada Dr/Thornapple Shopping Ctr.

11:00 am – Parade Begins  Route will start at Shopping Center,

turn right on Thornapple and end at Fire Station #1

11:30 am – Meet Santa, free hot chocolate and cookies at Fire

Station #1  (Thanks to Ada Fire Association and Ada Township Board)

Special Appearance by Santa’s favorite elf, Fireman Dave!

Fire barn #1 will be open for hot chocolate and cookies at 10:00am – 1:00 pm

So come before and after the parade to warm up !

 

Ada Historical Society Holiday Wreath Sale

Sat Dec 4th 1:00-5:30pm

Friday Dec 10th  1:-5:30pm

Sat. Dec 11th 9-5:30 pm

12 in, 16 in, Fraser fir; 12in, 16 in, 36 in Douglas Fir

Prices range from $20 – $50  Proceeds go to Ada Historical Society 

 

Sunday Dec 5th – Caroling on Ada Covered Bridge

by Genesis United Methodist Church   -  7 pm

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Ada Parks October 2010 Programs – Spooky & Batty

Ada Parks October 2010 Programs – Spooky & Batty

 

Bats of the World 

Thursday Oct. 21  6:30 – 7:30 pm

Ada Township Park Learning Center  Ada MI

$4 Adult   $3 Child

A special presentation by the Organization for Bat Conservation

with live bats and an exciting multimedia presentation about bats from

around the world. Learn about the benefits of these fascinating creatures,

their unique adaptations, sound waves, ecosystems, food webs,

conservation and world geography. Live bats to be shown including

a local  brown bat and large fruit bat – known as the “ Flying Fox”

with a 4 foot wingspan.

Reservations required – space is limited.  Ada Parks & Recreation Dept.

616-676-0520 or email mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com

 

Baby Bat, Vlermuis by Peet

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peetvs/2457201198/ 

 

Creatures of the Night Hike

Saturday October 23   Start times from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Ada Township Park – $3 per person

Sign up your family or a group for a start time between 6:30 and 8:00 pm,

one departs every 15 minutes. Arrive at the Shelter at Ada Park to be

guided through the trails where you will “ encounter” a series of spooky

( and some not so spooky” creatures who will tell you in a fun way about

their lives in the wild.  Snacks and a craft included after the hikes.

Pre-registering with the Park office for a designated start time

recommended. Ages 4 through adult suggested.  Costumes optional.

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Roselle Park River Festival – Ada Michigan Oct 2, 2010

Roselle Park River Festival – Ada Michigan  Oct. 2, 2010

Saturday October 2, 2010  10:00 am – 4:00 pm   Free

Ada Township is celebrating!  There will activities for all ages,

plus food, music, and river stewardship information.

The new park – Roselle Park is a 247 acre nature preserve with

paths along the Grand River and flood plain.

Silos at Roselle Park

Special Activities for the Day:

  • Exhibits by local conservation organizations
  • Hands on and discovery activities for kids
  • Kayak and canoe information
  • Live Music
  • Walking, Hiking, and Biking
  • Snacks Available
  • FREE ADMISSION
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Ada Michigan – Annual Clean Up Day Sept 18, 2010

Ada Michigan Annual Clean Up Day Sept 18, 2010

Caring for our local waterways is important if we want them to remain clean

and pristine. Annual Clean Up Day in Ada Michigan will host

volunteers to clean up the two rivers that flow through our township.

Grand River Ada MI

Meet at Leonard Field Park Saturday, Sept. 18, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

by the Covered Bridge for check in.  You can join a “land team”

[on the shores] or  a “Water Team” [canoes, kayaks] to collect trash

along the Thornapple and Grand Rivers.  Supplies, gloves, snacks and

lunch provided. Pre-registration required by contacting the Park office.

616-676-0520

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Winter Family Fun at Ada Township Park Feb – Mar 2010

Winter Family Fun at Ada Township Park Feb-Mar 2010

Winter fun is on the schedule in Ada Michigan this winter.

The following  activities were published today:

Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a series of

upcoming programs for youth & families to get outside & enjoy

the winter.

For Kids Ages 3-5, Discovery Days Program: Build a Bird Feeder

Tuesday, February 17, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00

Ada Park Learning Center,  $4/youth

Designed especially for Pre-Schoolers along with a parent or guardian

to have a fun, educational adventure out in Ada Park.  This session

will explore different birds and how they feed, making bird feeders

to take home and outdoor discovery hike looking for birds.

Come dressed for both indoors and outside activity.

Ada park entr sign

For Kids Ages 7-12, Junior Naturalist Program:

Winter Survival on Snowshoes Saturday, February 20, 2010

10:00 a.m. – 12:00, Ada Township Park, $4/youth

Starting inside the Learning Center with tips and tricks on how to

prepare for winter outings.  Followed by an outdoor winter

adventure where youth will be challenged to “survive” out in the

park by making a shelter, fire, finding food and signaling for help.

Come dressed to be outside in the woods.

Snowshoes and snacks provided.

For Kids of All Ages and Families: Birds of a Feather

– Part 2: nesting boxes

Saturday, March 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00, Ada Township Park,

$3/adults $2/youth

Meet in the Learning Center to learn about how different birds

need different types of nesting sites, habitats and materials.

Then work as a “team” to build your own nesting box (bird house)

suitable for local birds.  Materials and tools supplied.

Pre-registration requested by Wednesday, March 3 by calling 676-0520

or email: mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com.  Pay on site.

Pre-registering is highly recommended for all Ada Parks & Rec. programs

by calling the Ada Park office at 616-676-0520

or email: mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com.

Payment of fees may be made on the day of the program.

Ada Township Park is located at 1180 Buttrick Drive in Ada, MI 49301.

Contact the Ada Park office for more details: 616-676-0520,

mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com, www.adatownshipmi.com

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Ada Township Park

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