Area Happenings: Haystack Supper, Farmers' Market, plant sale, Soapbox car show

Dog Obedience Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 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.

History of the Millersburg Opera House, 7 p.m. Thursday, Millersburg American Legion Hall, West Jackson Street, Millersburg. A look at the history of the iconic Opera House.

Haystack Supper and Benefit Auction, Friday, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 State Route 241, Millersburg. Funds benefit Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare’s Amish Care Fund. Carryout begins at 3:30 p.m., supper begins at 4 p.m. and the live auction is at 5:30 p.m. Donations for the supper are welcome.

Main Street Wooster Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, downtown Wooster. Shop from local producer, bakers and crafters with community fresh and locally sourced goods.

Car Show by Wayne Holmes Soap Box Derby, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Village Network, 2000 Noble Drive, Wooster; $10 donation. Registration 8-10 a.m., judging at noon and awards at 1 p.m. Goody bags to the first 50 entries. Food, music, door prizes and 50/50 drawing. Kids ages 7 and up can drive a soap box derby car down the hill from 10 a.m.-noon for free. Proceeds go to support local kids and their Soap Box Derby racing.

Antique Engine Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 4779 Kidron Road, Kidron. Lehman's west parking lot will be filled with antique tractor engines of all shapes and sizes.

Moreland Garden Club Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Franklin Township Building, 132 W. Moreland Road, Wooster. Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and planted containers. Proceeds fund ATI scholarships, Wayne County Care Center activities, civic beautification projects and other club activities.

County Line Historical Museum Open House, noon-3 p.m., Saturday, County Line Historical Society Museum, 281 N. Market St., Shreve. Open houses are second Saturday of each month. 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. Group appointments call Nancy Raymond 330-496-4024.

"Wizard of Oz," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Green Middle School cafetorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.greenlocaldrama.com or at the door.

“Check Please!," 7 p.m. Friday, and Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster. Tickets are 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.

Plant Discovery Day Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. Find unique and rare trees, shrubs and perennials selected by the Secrest Arboretum staff. For more information visit friendsofsecrest.com.

100 Days of Bloomin’ Celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Willo’Dell Nursery, 1398 US Route 42, Ashland. The Mother’s Tribute Day will be highlighted with a rose for each mom, free hot dogs and giveaways. Ashland Mayor Matt Miller will host the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. to honor the 100 years of the nursery/landscaping business for the Quinn family.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Mother's Day Tour, Sunday, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Mothers receive a complimentary self-guided tour of the Manor House and grounds. Accompanying guests pay regular admission prices: $19 adults, $9 youth (3-17), children 2 and under, free. Ticket includes a self-guided tour of the gardens, the Gate Lodge, Playgarden and the 65-room Manor House featuring Connections: Love & The Ties That Bind, an exhibit about Seiberling family relationships. Ticket information can be found at stanhywet.org.

Mother's Day High Tea, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Zimmerman Bury Octagon House, 10095 Wadsworth Road, Marshallville. Fundraiser for the roof preservation project features a buffet table full of Victorian English tea foods. Volunteers greet visitors in period clothing of the late 19th century. A history of the house is given. A suggested $25 donation is requested. To reserve aspot fill out the form found on the homes website, call in a reservation or register directly at http://www.zimmermanburyoctagonhouse.org.

Spring Chamber Music Concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, Westminster Church House, 353 E. Pine St., 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.

Civil War Round Table, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Wooster Branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Edward E. Keyse will portray Commodore John C. Carter, Captain of the USS Michigan.

“Snow White,” Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21, 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, May 20, 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.

Swiss Steak Dinner, 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, Beach City American Legion Hall Post 549 (125, 3rd Ave. NE). Drive-thru 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.  Also our Auxiliary will be their pushing poppies for honor of Memorial day. Come support veterans still serving America.

Smithville Artisan Day, 1:30-4 p.m., Sunday, May 21, Smithville Community Historical Society. Various artisans will be featured, live music and food. All 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.

Spring Chamber Music Concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 28, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Avenue, in 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 Service, 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, several Canaan Township cemeteries. American Legion Post 497 will present services. At 9:30 a.m., the Legion will be 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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