Area Happenings: Ashland flea market, Wooster MLK service, exhibits, Polar Bear Jump
Wayne Holmes Artist Exhibition, Thursday-Feb. 7, Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster. Wayne Center for the Arts. The yearly showcase aims to present the talents of artists within the Wayne and Holmes counties in the Gault and Looney galleries in the form of a curated exhibit, which includes judged and fan-voted awards.
Ashland Chautauqua book discussion, 7 p.m. Thursday, Virtual program will feature Jackie Cochran, a pilot, full of daring and always trying for a new record in flight in the mid-20th century. The book, "Jackie Cochran: Pilot in the Fastest Lane," is a biography written by Doris L. Rich. Chautauqua scholar Karen Vuranch will lead the discussion. Vuranch is a performer at Ashland Chautauqua’s summer events. She will portray Cochran in-person during the July event week of Ashland Chautauqua performances. For more information, call 419-281-4584.
Medina Gun Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Medina County Community Center at the Medina County Fair Grounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina. Admission $8.
County Line Historical Museum Open House, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, County Line Historical Society Museum, 281 N. Market St., Shreve. Parking at Shreve Auto Repair, Farmers National Bank and downtown parking lots. Handicap parking at rear of museum, entering alley off East Robinson Street. Adults $2 and children 12 and younger are free. For group appointments call Nancy Raymond 330-496-4024.
Flea Market/Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Ashland County Fairgrounds, Mozelle Hall. Reserve a spot by calling the office at 419-289-0466 or dropping in at the office, 2042 Claremont Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spaces are 10 feet deep and $2 per foot frontage. Admission is free.
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Auditions," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday at First Church of God, 1953 Akron Road, Wooster. Looking for adults, students in grades four-eight and high school. Speaking and non-speaking parts available. Go to www.brightlifeplayers.org to fill out online audition form. For more information call Maggie at 330-465-6430.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 7-9 p.m., Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. The Rev. Gwendolyn Cook Webb, Birmingham, Alabama, veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, will speak, as will MLK essay contest award winners.
Civil War Round Table, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wooster Branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Civil War Florida program focuses on Key West, Fort Zachery Taylor, Battle of Olustee, the Dry Tortugas, Fort Jefferson and more.
Prom Boutique, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. Prom Boutique, Fairy Godmother Evolution of gently used gowns in various sizes, styles and colors. The fundraiser supports OHuddle Mentorship at Wayne County Schools Career Center, in coordination with Orrville Mother's Study IV.
Shreve Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, Shreve Public Library. Children's books, cookbooks, fiction, science fiction, novels, books on tape, books on CDs, movies, music, etc. Costs are $3 a bag full or 50 cents for hardbacks, movies and CDs and 25 cents for paperbacks.
Brooks Curtis Memorial Polar Bear Jump, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Caskey’s Campground, 1489 Fosnight Road, Orrville. Registration is available on the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club website. The costs are $100 to jump and $150 not to jump. Food and beverages will be provided. Proceeds benefit the OABGC.
America, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave., North Canton. Tickets are $50, $78, $88 and $140. VIP packages available. Tickets can be purchased at http://cantonpalacetheatre.org or by calling the box office at 330)-454-8172.
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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