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Hunger for Knowledge, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Wooster Community Center, 41 S. Bever St., Wooster. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit pgpwaynecounty.org or find Persophenea’s Giving Plate on Facebook.

Wooster BSA Troop 68 Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Church of the Cross UMC, 5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster. The $12 meal includes fried fish, baked potato with toppings, applesauce, hush puppies, roll, homemade dessert and beverage. Dine-in or takeout.

Kingsway Christian School students Nathan Zuercher as Prince Abdullah, Andrew VanSickle as Jafar, Troy Linkowski as The Sultan, Sydney Walker as Jasmine, Jadin Homes as Aladdin, and Benito Shoup as The Genie, prepare for their production at the school of Disney's "Aladdin Jr."
Kingsway Christian School students Nathan Zuercher as Prince Abdullah, Andrew VanSickle as Jafar, Troy Linkowski as The Sultan, Sydney Walker as Jasmine, Jadin Homes as Aladdin, and Benito Shoup as The Genie, prepare for their production at the school of Disney's "Aladdin Jr."

Disney's "Aladdin Jr," 7 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Kingsway Christian School. Tickets are available at kingswaychristianschool.net or at the door.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Rittman Fire Department; $9 for those over 8 years old, $7 for seniors and those under 8.

Wooster Kiwanis Pancake Day, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Wooster High School Commons. Visit with the Easter Bunny, along with all-you-can-eat pancakes, a drink and sausage patty. Proceeds benefit local service projects geared toward children such as Safety Town and building PLAYgrounds! Presale tickets are $6, at the door, $7. Kids ages 5 and under eat free. A topping bar is available for 50 cents per visit, payable at the event.

Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, Walnut Hills Retirement Community, Olde Pump Street, Walnut Creek. Arrive by 9:15 a.m. to register and participate in activities including face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny. Refreshments will be served, and prizes will be given away. The hunt is open to children ages preschool to grade 4. For more information, call 330-893-3200, Ext. 1354.

Easter egg hunt, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle, 3165 Columbus Road, Wooster. The rain date is 10: 30 a.m. Saturday, April 8.

Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., Saturday, First Street Ashton Hall Park, Rittman. The event is free. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the fellowship room/community room of the Milton Presbyterian Church, 250 North St., Rittman.

Rittman Chamber of Commerce Drive-Thru Easter Basket Giveaway, 3 p.m. Saturday, Chamber of Commerce office, 44 S. Main St., Rittman. Giving out 500 Easter baskets to children for free. Baskets presented on a first come first serve basis to school-aged children. Children must be present to receive a basket.

Contra Dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Longways sets plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. No partner necessary. Recommended for ages 8-80. Celtic music with Pocketful o' Gimmick, calling by Susan English. Suggested donations: $7 adults, $5 students. Carry clean shoes and personal water bottle. Sponsored by Valley College Grange. More information and videos at https://www.woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.

Lights Out, a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, will perform at the Lions Lincoln Theatre in Massillon at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Lights Out, a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, will perform at the Lions Lincoln Theatre in Massillon at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Tickets are $30 for VIP seating, $25 for the main floor and $20 for the balcony and wheelchair/companion seating, and can be purchased at www.lionslincolntheatre.org or by calling 330-481-9105.

Three Stooges Film Fest, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N., Canton. Cost is $10. Tickets available in advance and at the door. More information at cantonpalacetheatre.org/event.

Ham Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Wilmot Fire Department, 204 Mill St., with volunteers bringing meals to vehicles. Dinners are $10 and include ham, homemade scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dinner roll. Delivery within the village is available; call 330-359-5995. Take correct change if possible. Proceeds benefit Wilmot Fire & Rescue.

Holy Week Lunchtime Concerts, noon Monday-Friday, Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St. Musicians featured include organist Jimmy Thieret II (Monday), organist Thomas Shaw with flutist Susan Shaw from Westminster Presbyterian Church (Tuesday), organist Steve Gerber from Wooster United Methodist Church (Wednesday), violinist Aaron Miedel from Central Christian High School (Thursday), and organist Steve Gerber from Wooster United Methodist Church (Friday). Bring your lunch if you wish! Parking is available at the rear of the church where you can use the glass door entrance.

Brian Michael Smith
Brian Michael Smith

Brian Michael Smith, 7 p.m. Monday, First Christian Church, 1425 King Road, Ashland. The Big Bands & All That Jazz Society of Ashland welcome Smith as he presents a special evening of the music of Frank Sinatra. This concert is free and open to the public. Donations and memberships are welcome at the door. For more information, visit bigbandsandallthatjazz.com. 

Pictures with Easter Bunny, 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Orrville Public Library. Take a camera.

Lenten Soup Supper, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. Served every Wednesday during Lent in Bruch Hall with a soup, bread and fruit followed by a short worship service.

Lenten Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 301 N. Market St., Wooster. Soup Supper and 7 p.m. Lenten service.

Killbuck Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Killbuck Park. For children through 10 years old.

Hunger for Knowledge, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, Wooster Community Center, 41 S. Bever St., Wooster. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit pgpwaynecounty.org or find Persophenea’s Giving Plate on Facebook.

The College of Wooster’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the College of Wooster student Dance Company will present the annual Spring Dance Concert April 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. in Freedlander Theatre.
The College of Wooster’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the College of Wooster student Dance Company will present the annual Spring Dance Concert April 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. in Freedlander Theatre.

Spring Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m. April 13-15, College of Wooster’s Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St. The box office for the Spring Dance Concert will open April 10. For more information or to reserve tickets visit the box office in Freedlander Theatre, call 330-263-2241 or visit wooster.edu/tickets.

"Blame It On Our Roots," 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, Ohio Theatre, 156 N. Water St., Loudonville. American Legion Post 257 Annual Variety Show, a fundraiser for the community. Cost is $5 per ticket, children 6 years and under get in free. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or  heck only. For more information call Janice Arman, show director, at 330-390-0098.

Hunger for Knowledge, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, Wooster Community Center, 41 S. Bever St., Wooster. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit pgpwaynecounty.org or find Persophenea’s Giving Plate on Facebook.

Buy Me Now/Silent Auction, 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 28, and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 29, St. Peter Catholic Church, Loudonville. More than 125 gift certificates, theme baskets and other items will be available. Silent bids can be taken for items not purchased at BMN prices. Benefits local charities.

Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, Voices from the Past series. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Murr Printing & Graphic, 201 E. Buckeye St., Wooster, or by calling 330-264-8856.

Killbuck Spring Yard Sales, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6, Killbuck Township. Chicken barbecue at the VFW at 11 a.m.

Ladies Night Out, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, downtown Wooster. The theme is Cowgirl/"Man, I feel like a Woman." The event is held by Main Street Wooster.

Plants Gone Wild, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25, Forbes Farmstead Market, 5614 McCurdy Road, Perrysville. Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is planning a Plants Gone Wild Conservation Chat.

Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion, June 24-25, Ashland County Fairgrounds, hosted by Ohio Chapters of the American Truck Historical Society. Show hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Hundreds of vintage trucks, trucking memorabilia display, truck model contest, swap meet, on-site camping, slow race, jake-off, light show, truck swap meet, country convoy. Donations to Ashland Food Bank and Shriner’s Transportation Fund appreciated. Contact Dan Laity, danlaity55@gmail.com, 419-332-8352, www.ohvintrkreu.com.

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This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Events: Easter Bunny sets up for photo ops, Kiwanians making pancakes