Area Happenings in Ashland, Wayne counties: Farmer's Market, Snow White and Maker Faire

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Dog Obedience Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 18 and 25, Smithville United Methodist Church. Cost $85, and is a fundraiser for the church's men's group. To register contact Smithville United Methodist Church at 330-669-2371 or smithvilleum@gmail.com.

Main Street Music, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Oct. 14, pavilion downtown Wooster. Free outdoor concerts. Enjoy live music of every genre and a fun time with a DORA drink or dinner-to-go. Performing Thursday is Standard Time Jazz Jazz; Friday is Eric Stroud; Saturday, The Three Baers.

In the "Check, Please" cast are Abby Webel, back left standing, Braydon DuVall, Diann Gorsuch, Camron Love, Tim Breiner, Peter Gonzalez, Roger Stinchcomb, Sandy Streit, Linda Karger; Lydia Tirakis, front left standing, Caitlyn Howard, Ryan Takko, April Aspiras; and Sutherland Singenstreu, seated left, and Jennifer Darling-Mellott Not pictured: Owen Murphy, Brian Luck

“Check Please!," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster. Tickets on sale at the door the day of the show or at www.wacpac.org and are $15 each. For more information contact Jennifer Darling-Mellott at lady_mellott@yahoo.com or follow WaCPAC on Facebook.

Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, North Market Street. Fresh produce, organic eggs, meat and poultry, honey, home-baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, wine tastings, artisanal crafts and more. Free live music by Annie Yoder 9-11 a.m. G grilling station with free samples provided by E&H Ace Hardware. For more information, email: Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.

Chloe Mast is in Holmes Center for the Arts' production of Snow White.
Chloe Mast is in Holmes Center for the Arts' production of Snow White.

“Snow White,” Friday-Sunday, Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek. The “older” Snow White will be performed at 7 p.m. May 19-21. A sensory friendly show will be performed at 2 p.m. May 20. Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under and may be purchased at https://dhgroup.com/events/snow-white-ballet or by calling 855-344-7547. Tickets for the sensory friendly show may be bought at the door only, the day of the show, for $5 per person.

Maker Faire, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, University of Akron Wayne College. Maker Faire showcases the work of all kinds and ages of makers − anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow the community.

Classic Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Lafayette Unites Methodist Church, 6201 Lafayette Road, Medina. Fundraiser to benefit Kitten Krazy Cat Shelter; $10 per show vehicle. Free and open to the public.

Swiss Steak Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Beach City American Legion Hall Post 549, 125, Third Ave. NE. Drive-thru carry-out only. Meal includes three bean salad, applesauce, mashed potatoes/homemade gravy, corn, bread and dessert for $12. The auxiliary will be pushing their poppies for Memorial day.

Free community meal and concert, 5 p.m. Saturday, St. Michael Lutheran Church, Mifflin Village, 26 E Maine St., Ashland. The meal will be followed by music by Chosen at 6 p.m. For more information call 419-908-3835.

The Smithville Community Historical Society Artisan and Donor Appreciation Day will take place on 1:30- 4p.m. Sunday. The village artisans, blacksmith, weavers, and potter will be demonstrating their skills.
The Smithville Community Historical Society Artisan and Donor Appreciation Day will take place on 1:30- 4p.m. Sunday. The village artisans, blacksmith, weavers, and potter will be demonstrating their skills.

Smithville Artisan Day, 1:30-4 p.m., Sunday, Smithville Community Historical Society. Various artisans will be featured, live music and food. Buildings in the historic village will be open. The Mishler Weaving Mill will feature live demonstrations of rug weaving using the vintage looms dating back to the 1860s. There will be a vintage baseball game at 2 p.m. with the Smithville Stars and opponents the Canal Fulton Mules. This is a free event. For more information visit sohchs.org.

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.

Music at the Arboretum, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, Secrest Arboretum, John Streeter Garden Amphitheater. Playing will be NEO5 Brass Quintet, made up of members from the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Pops and the Akron and Canton symphonies. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. For more information, call 419-853-6016. The program is free, but registration is recommended.

Spring Chamber Music Concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 28, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. Local musicians Susan Shaw and Ken Shafer will present a program of flute and piano music. Concert is free and open to the public.

Creston area Memorial Day Services, Monday, May 29. American Legion Post 497 will present services at 9:30 a.m. at Burbank Village cemetery and at 11 a.m. at the Creston Village Memorial Day parade. The parade will begin at the former grade school on South Main Street and proceed to the Maple Mound Cemetery where services will be held.

Doylestown Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, beginning at Village Square.

Rummage Sale, 3-8 p.m. Thursday, June 8; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 9; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, Ashland County Fairgrounds. A fundraiser for the Ashland County Cancer Association.

Kingwood 5K Run and Walk, 9 a.m. Saturday, June 10, front of Kingwood Hall mansion in Mansfield. The chip-timed 5k will allow participants to enjoy a beautiful course within Kingwood’s gardens and along the B&O bike trail. The 5k is open to all abilities and ages. Check-in and registration begin at 7:45 a.m. Registration is $25 and can be completed at ohioraceday.com or by mail to Doug Heestand, 431 Edgewood Road, Mansfield 44907. Questions may be sent to heest97@hotmail.com. To be guaranteed an official race shirt, register by May 31. Walk-up registration is $30 on race day.

Arts in the Garden, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, Five Oaks Mansion, 210 Fourth St., Massillon. The annual Massillon Woman’s Club arts and crafts show.

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.

Inaugural Dragway 42 Music Festival, Friday, July 28, and Saturday 29, Dragway 42, featuring Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, and performances by Big & Rich, Steven Alder and Warrant. Tickets can be purchased at www.42fest.com - two-day, single day and camping site with and without electric will be available.

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