AREA HAPPENINGS: Catfish fry, music downtown, BANDARAMA

Wayne Heart Walk, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oak Hill Park, Wooster. The event celebrates heart and stroke survivors by raising funds and encourage physical activity. Kids Zone will have activities for children. The Whiz Bang Science Show will be held at 5:15 p.m. Participants can take part in health screenings and learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. The walk begins at 5:45 p.m. There is a 2-mile course on hills throughout the park.

The Wine, Beer & More, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, annual fundraiser for Main Street Wooster. There will be four locations offering local to international wines and beers for sampling. Standard admission is $50 each while the VIP admission is $100 each.

Jazz By Design with Dave Tibbitts, 6-8 p.m. Friday downtown Wooster. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.

Tuscany on Tusc, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Magical Theatre Company, Barberton Arts District between Third and Fifth streets. Tuscany on Tusc is a street festival under the lights of Tuscarawas Avenue, featuring Italian food, music, beer, wine and arts activities to raise funds to support the work of Magical Theatre Company.

Dog Obedience Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 22, 29 and Oct. 6, Smithville United Methodist Church; $85 registration fee. Class limit to eight. Register by calling 330-669-2371.

Park(ing) Day, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Farmers Market in downtown Wooster, in front 144 N. Market St., Wooster. Park(ing) Day is to repurpose a parking spot/curbside space and transform it into a park-like area or social lounge. Visit Main Street Wooster and enjoy music, relaxing environment, and giveaways.

Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, downtown Wooster. Free live music by Marcus Ladrach (old time fiddle tunes/ Irish/ Folk) 9 a.m.-11 a.m. under the Pavilion. For more information, email Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.

Honoring Dave Broehl, 3 p.m. Saturday, the Wayne County Historical Society. The WCHS will dedicate its permanent collection exhibit halls in honor of the late Dave Broehl. The ceremony, on the historical society’s campus at 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, is free and open to the public. A plaque will be unveiled and visitors may tour the newly named David Broehl Exhibit Halls. Overflow parking will be available in the St. Mary’s Church parking lot.

Mississippi Catfish Fry, 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, 14367 Hackett Road, Kidron. Dine in or drive-thru. Proceeds go to mission projects at the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church.

Rock of Ages, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, downtown Wooster, Main Street Music by Main Street Wooster. For more information email: Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.

Wayne County BANDARAMA, 7 p.m. Saturday, Triway High School Stadium. For more information contact the Tri-County Educational Service Center, Michelle Muro, at 330-345-6771, Ext. 253, or email tesc_mmuro@tccsa.net.

Vegas McGraw, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Lions Lincoln Theatre, Massillon. Las Vegas entertainer Adam D. Tucker will perform a tribute to Country-Western singer Tim McGraw. Tickets are $25 and $30 for the main floor and $20 for the balcony, and can be purchased at  www.lionslincolntheatre.org or by calling 330-481-9105.

Historical Society Living History Cemetery Walk, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Ashland Cemetery. Ashland’s historical figures will come to life through local re-enactors. The Living History Cemetery Walk is appropriate for families and people of all ages. The event is open to the public for a suggested donation of $5. No reservations are required.

Dick Mackey Legacy Dance, 2 p.m. Sunday, Ida Sue School, Oldman Road, Wooster. Dick Mackey taught Western-style square dancing lessons for the Gnat Boxer Square Dance Club for over 50 years. For more information contact GnatBoxers@gmail.com or visit gnatboxers.com.

Meals For All, 5:30 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. Free hot meal, conversation and fellowship. Those interested in volunteering, contact Karen James at dkla1971@gmail.com.

Western-Style Square Dance Lesson, 7 p.m. Monday, Ida Sue School, Oldman Road, Wooster. Western-style square dancing is smoother and more fluid than the hoe-down style enjoyed by the youth. Each fall The Gnat Boxers offers a free lesson to residents of Wayne County. For more information email GnatBoxers@gmail.com or visit gnatboxers.com.

AAUW Kiwanis Used Book Sale Preview, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Buss Hall, Wooster. Early Bird sale admission Tuesday is $10 per person. Other sale days admission is free. Tables are restocked continuously. All books have been donated. Parking is free. The event is sponsored by the Wooster Branch of the Association of American University Women (AAUW) and the Kiwanis Club of Wooster. Proceeds benefit local youth and provide scholarships for women whose education has been interrupted.

Wayne County Fair Style BBQ Chicken, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, Shreve Auto Repair. Proceeds benefit the County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes. Offered are 1/2 chicken dinners or 1/2 chicken only. Dinners include green beans and ham, applesauce, roll and butter. Cash or check only.

Ceramic Forms in Nature Workshop, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, Massillon Museum. Artist Barrie Kaufman will lead a hand-building pottery workshop. Open to adults and students ages 14 and older, the workshop will help participants imagine the diverse forms inspired by nature in new ways. The workshop fees are $60 for nonmembers and $50 for members and include includes supplies. Attendees are encouraged to take a few natural objects (seed pods, leaves, flowers, fungi, etc.) or anything they might like to sculpt. Register by visiting MassMu.org/Tickets or calling 330-833-4061.

Hitchcock Double Feature, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, Canton Palace Theatre; "Rear Window" and "Psycho." Cost is $10 for both movies, general admission.

5k Dirty Dog Jog, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot. Run is presented by PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare) for the Wayne County Dog Shelter. The cost is $40 per person.

The Percy Hall Dance Orchestra, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at First Christian Church, 1425 King Road, Ashland. Led by trombonist John Hall, the orchestra will perform live for Ashland's Big Bands & All That Jazz Society. The concert is free and open to the public; donations accepted.

Arts Council Chocolate Walk, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Medina Square. Tickets will be available for purchase Sept. 13-Oct. 13 for $30. If there are any tickets left, last minute tickets will be available Oct. 14 and 15 for $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.medinacountyartscouncil.org. The Chocolate Walk raises funds for grants to Medina County arts teachers and arts organizations, scholarships to graduating seniors who have excelled in the arts, and free arts performances and experiences during the annual Arts Week.

Senior Forum 2022, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffel Road, Wooster. Call WHIRE at 330-263-6363 by Sept. 30 to register. The forum is for people ages 55 and older.

Run for Hope 5K Fun Run, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Freer Field, Ashland; $30 registration fee. Proceeds go to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Savor & Sip, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, Mid-Ohio Conference Center, Mansfield. The Savor & Sip event is a celebration of all things culinary, from appetizers, entrees, desserts, pastries and beverages, from some of the area's finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries, delis and beverage companies. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. Entry is $20 per person when registered by Oct. 11. Attendees are encouraged to register via the event calendar at richlandareachamber.com.

Mohican 5K, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Proceeds will be used to help maintain and improve the bike path connecting downtown Loudonville to Mohican State Park Campground. For more information, call the Loudonville Chamber office, 419-994-4789.

Dalton Holiday Festival, Dec. 3-4, downtown Dalton. Craft show, parade, other contests, other holiday festivities.

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