Area Happenings: Haunted House tours and trunk or treat

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

Disability Awareness Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, auxiliary gym at Hillsdale High School. Promoting disability awareness, celebrating diversity, and fostering an inclusive community.

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.

An Evening with Cathi Campo, 7 p.m. Friday, Ashland University's John C. Myers Convocation Center (638 Jefferson St.). Campo will take the audience to the stage, as she sings selections from the songbook of musical theatre while accompanied by a jazz trio. Tickets can be purchased at the AU Campus Store during normal business hours or online at ashland.edu/performing-arts-tickets. General admission tickets are $10, while VIP tickets are $25 and include one drink ticket.

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

'Radio Daze', 7 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 28; 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 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, downtown Wooster. Enjoy the fall season by shopping and dining.

Archaeology Day, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, Wayne County Historical Society, 46 E. Bowman St., Wooster. There 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.

Trick or Treat After Party, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 St. Michael Lutheran Church in Mifflin Village, 26 E. Maine St. Ashland. Chili, hotdogs, and other treats following trick or treat. Games and a costume contest.

Ghost Walk Through History, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28, Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St. Light refreshments will be served. Come hear the fascinating tales of eight distinguished spirits from Wayne County’s past. A limited number of tickets are available at $25 apiece and must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased at the Wayne County Historical Society’s office, which is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., or at Murr Printing, 201 N. Buckeye St. in Wooster. In addition to the historical society’s parking lot on Spink St., just north of Bowman, additional parking will be available for these events at the Discount Drug Mart and St. Mary’s Church lots. For more information, call the Wayne County Historical Society at 330-264-8856

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.

Pioneer Village Trick Or Treat and Movie, 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Smithville Community Historical Society. Free Hot Chocolate and donuts! There will be a free movie immediately following trick or treat. We will be showing the Vincent Price classic, House On Haunted Hill. For more information please visit the Smithville Community Historical Society Facebook page or online at sohchs.org.

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.

60th Annual Stamp Show, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Ida Sue School. WOOPEX, which stands for Wooster Philatelic Exhibition, has free admission with plenty of parking. The show will have displays of stamps and related items for attendees to choose their personal favorites.

Nature Art Fest, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road in Sharon Township, just north of Sharon Center. If using a GPS/online directions, use Wadsworth 44281 for the city and zip code. For a complete list of 2023 artists, please visit https://medinacountyparks.com/index.php/special-events. Find one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired pieces for everyone on your holiday gift list.

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