United Way completes 2025 Fun Fridays collection with Realm of the Reptile on Aug. 1 at Foundation Plaza

ASHLAND — United Way of Ashland County’s beloved summer season collection, Fun Fridays at Foundation Plaza, will conclude its 2025 season on Friday, Aug. 1, with an thrilling go to from Realm of the Reptile.

The occasion will happen at Foundation Plaza, positioned subsequent to Ohio Fire, and can function a stay, interactive reptile present designed to coach and entertain youngsters and households.

In partnership with the Ashland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, the Fun Fridays collection has been a summertime staple within the Ashland group, offering free, family-friendly programming all through the season.

Festivities start at 11:45 a.m., with lunch and leisure for all ages. This month’s lunch is generously offered by University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center, with further meals choices of sizzling canine and popcorn courtesy of Ashland Wooster Drive In.

Attendees are inspired to convey blankets and garden chairs and luxuriate in a day of enjoyable, meals, and group.

This occasion is made attainable due to the beneficiant help of the next sponsors:

• Presenting Sponsor: Sutton Bank
• Sound & Preshow Sponsor: Ashland City Schools Teacher Association
• Entertainment Sponsors: Bill Harris Dealership, BCU Electric, South Street Grill, and
  Charles River
• “Bringing in the Fun” Sponsors: Moritz Materials, LLS the Good Shepherd, The Inn at
  Ashland Woods, Paullin Sealcoating, Directions Credit Union, Ashland University, Z’s Hair Designs, Ashland Main Street, Explore Ashland, Main Street Bank, Bendon, and Southern Title of Ohio Ltd.

Donations are welcomed and can immediately help the acquisition of college provides for the upcoming Back 2 School Event.

For extra info and to view the complete calendar, go to www.uwashlandoh.org.