Area Happenings: Dog costume contest, Harvest Fest and Market

Wooster Daily Record
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“Mirror Mirror," through Dec. 1, Sussel and Morgan Galleries of Ebert Art Center, 1220 Beall Ave., Wooster. College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) is displaying its fall exhibition showcases with work of 14 women artists and focusing on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters and friends. The curator’s talk will be at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a dessert reception, and artist panels will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Both events will take place in the Ebert Art Center.

“Mirror Mirror" will showcase the work of 14 women artists and focus on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters, and friends.
“Mirror Mirror" will showcase the work of 14 women artists and focus on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters, and friends.

“An Evolution from Imagery to Entanglement,” through Oct. 29, The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University. It will showcase a painting exhibition featuring alumnus Jamie Lindholm, who works primarily with oils and charcoal. This event is free and open to the public.

Jamie Lindholm
Jamie Lindholm

Bee-ing the solution: How to Protect Native Bees, 7 p.m. Thursday, Bruch Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. Jennifer Ison, associate professor of biology at the College of Wooster, speaks about Ohio bumblebees at the annual Friends of the Library fall meeting. Free and open to the public.

Main Street Music, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Pavilion at Historic Downtown Wooster Square. Thursday, Shawshank Big Band; Friday, Standard Time Jazz; Saturday, Blues Mob 2000. See the full schedule here: https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/main-street-music.

Adult Beginning Tap Dance, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Holmes Center for the Arts, 5200 State Route 39, Millersburg. 12-week semester for $96. For more information visit www.holmescenterforthearts.org.

Fall Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sullivan First Congregational Church, 503 US 224, Sullivan.

Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Shop locally for the freshest picked organic produce, eggs, meat and poultry, honey, home-baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, pumpkins, mums, wine tastings, artisanal crafts and more. Free concert from Chris Havanas at the pavilion 9-11 a.m. For more information, email: Guinevere@mainstreetwooster.org.

Dog Halloween Costume Contest, downtown Wooster Farmers' Market, between Liberty and North streets, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Take dogs in costume. Get their photo taken at Daisy Dog Barkery’s Booth. Voting will take place on the market's Facebook page: Downtown Wooster Farmers’ Market. Most likes wins. The winner gets a $75 gift basket from Daisy Dog Barkery filled with treats.

Flea Market/Craft Show, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland. Spots are available by calling the office at 419-289-0466 or at the door. Free admission. Lots of holiday gift ideas.

Smithville Harvest Fest and Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 381 Main St., East Main Street, Smithville. There will be live demonstrations, Pioneer Village tours, pony rides, live music, food and a Harvest Vendor Market. The market will feature vendors offering baked goods, handcrafted candles, fresh fruits and vegetables, jewelry, soaps, home and holiday decor, handmade beauty products, customized tumblers, cutting boards, handcrafted cards, bags and purses and more. This is a free event. For more information please visit our facebook page (facebook.com/SCHSMishler) or website at sohchs.org.

Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, The Miller Farm, 8594 James Road. Presented by the Moreland Community Historical Society. Enjoy music, activities, food and 50/50 raffle.

Open House at County Line Historical Society Museum, noon-3 p.m., Saturday, 281 N. Market St., Shreve. Open houses are the second Saturday of each month. Park at Shreve Auto Repair, Farmers National Bank and downtown parking lots. Handicap parking at the rear of the museum, entering the alley off East Robinson Street. Adults $2 and children 12 and younger are free. Information call Nancy 330-496-4024.

Amish Baking and Gardening, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lehman's, 4779 Kidron Road, Kidron. Come to meet Joel and Tina Kurtz of Healthy Heritage and learn about bread baking and gardening.

Fall Harvest Soup Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Castle Club, beside the Victorian House, 434 N. Washington St., Millersburg. The Holmes County Historical Society presents fall soup supper. The soups offered are ham and bean, broccoli cheese, vegetable, chicken noodle. Along with a variety of fall pies, apple, pecan and pumpkin.  Dine in or carryout by donation.

Civil War Roundtable, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Schoolhouse at the Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster. Jeff Schrock and Jolene Dyer present a program on Hidden History.

Nightmare Before Christmas, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21, Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster. Tickets $20 at wayneartscenter.org.

'Radio Daze', 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29; First Church of God 1953 Akron Road, Wooster. Purchase ticket at the door and at www.brightlfeplayers.org. Proceeds will be donated to RISE FM Christian Radio Station. Questions call Maggie 330-465-6430.

Fall Shop Hop, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, downtown Wooster. Enjoy the fall season by shopping and dining.

Archaeology Day, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, Wayne County Historical Society, 46 E. Bowman St., Wooster. here will be a full schedule of events and plenty of activities for kids, including a dig box, or mock archaeological excavation. A food truck will be on site all day. The event is free and open to the public.

SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes Freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1975.
SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes Freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1975.

John Barnett and SS Edmund Fitzgerald, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Shreve Presbyterian Church, 343 N. Market St., Shreve. Barnett will share his recollections of the 1975 sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

Candle Making Workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Lehman's, 4779 Kidron Road, Kidron. Come and learn from the Rutledge family of Sunshine Candle Works. Learn how to make candles from start to finish. Then find everything you need at Lehman's to make candles yourself.

Swiss Steak Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Beach City American Legion Hall Post 549, 125, 3rd Ave. NE. Drive-thru and carry-out only. Watch for signs where to enter. Meal includes three bean salad, applesauce, mashed potatoes/ homemade gravy, corn, bread and dessert for the cost of $12. Come support veterans still serving America.

Zimmerman Haunted House Tours, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 10095 Wadsworth Road, Marshallville; $10 suggested donation, kids 6 and under free. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the nonprofit association working to preserve the original 1883 roof. No tickets necessary. Event will be held rain or shine. No jump scares. This is a family filled event with historic themed hauntings.

Trunk or Treat, 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, Church of the Cross UMC, 5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster. Light meal provided, popcorn, candy and fun activities.

Harvest Bash, 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, St. Mary’s School, 515 Beall Ave., Wooster. Harvest Bash welcomes people celebrating fall’s arrival and the importance of family bonding and connectedness. The event includes free food, fun, games, music and prizes. Contact Robert Bean by email at beanr@one-eighty.org or by phone at 330-804-3122 for more information.

Shoppers look at the selections at the St. John Lutheran Church Fall Craft Festival. This year's event will be held on 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
Shoppers look at the selections at the St. John Lutheran Church Fall Craft Festival. This year's event will be held on 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

St. John Lutheran Church Fall Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 46 County Road 2575, Lakeville (McZena). The festival will feature gift baskets, baked goods, homemade jellies and jams, handmade crafts, Granny’s cookie cupboard and much more! Lunch will be served, by donation only, with carry-out available.

Victorian House Ghost Walk, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 484 Wooster Road Millersburg. The Holmes County Historical Society is hosting self-guided ghost walks with paranormal committee and spirit guides available to provide historical and paranormal information surrounding the Victorian House. The tickets can be purchased at the door for only $5 per person.

Community Fall Celebration Night, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Little Flock Fellowship Church, 1149 County Road, 30A, Ashland. There will be a bonfire, games and a hayride with apple cider, donuts and hotdogs. Everyone is welcome. For questions, call the church at 419-368-7705.

Preserving Your Family's Farm, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2., Buckeye Ag Museum & Education Center, 877 W. Old Lincolnway, Wooster. For more information call Barb at 330-464-0624. Event is free and open to all.

One Stop Christmas Shop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov 25, Church of the Saviour, 480 Fry Road, Wooster. Enjoy a mix of handmade crafts, baked goods, clothing and personal care products alongside some of your favorite brands. Cash and carry specials available. Free admission. Oma Gourd and Dough Pros food trucks on site. Follow us on Facebook for event updates and Vendor Spotlights; https://facebook.com/events/s/4th-annual-one-stop-christmas-/5953491454778406/

Tickets are on sale for the Madrigal Feaste, a long-standing tradition at Ashland University. The 47th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3.
Tickets are on sale for the Madrigal Feaste, a long-standing tradition at Ashland University. The 47th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3.

Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3, Redwood Hall, Ashland University. The Madrigal Feaste takes audiences back to “Merry Olde England," for an evening of fine singing, original comedy, award-winning dining and cherished traditions. All tickets must be purchased in advance (none are sold at the door) and are on sale through Monday, Nov. 27. They are available online at ashland.edu/performing-arts-tickets (credit card purchases will include an additional transaction fee) or in person at the AU Campus Store during normal business hours. For more information, contact Ron Blackley, director of choral activities and professor of music at AU, at 419-289-5114 or rblackle@ashland.edu.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Here's a guide to what to do in Ashland, Holmes and Wayne counties