AREA HAPPENINGS: Pancakes, Beet and Harvest festivals, Trunk or Treat
Pancake Breakfast and Car Show, 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Marshallville firehouse. Proceeds support the East Wayne Firefighters. Breakfast by donation includes pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Bucket & Beans car show registration will start at 11 a.m. at the Marshallville Historical Society. Car show is noon-4 p.m.; $5 entry fee. Music, 50/50, fried bologna sandwiches, bean soup and cornbread. For more information, call 330-855-2212.
Wooster Walk to End Alzheimer's, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Road.. The Wooster Walk is one of more than 600 nationally that annually raise money for Alzheimer's and other dementia research and allows the Alzheimer's Association to provide free care and support services to local families. More information at https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/OH-GreaterEastOhio?fr_id=15797&pg=entry.
5k Dirty Dog Jog, 9 a.m. Saturday, 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.
Kidron Beet Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sonnenberg Village, Kidron. Food vendors, tours, music, beet judging.
Smithville Harvest Fest and Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Smithville Community Historical Society. The market, which is new this year, will feature local artisans, handmade goods, bakery items, home decor, gifts and more. There will be food, live music, log cabin tours apple butter making and other fall activities. Admission is free. For more information visit the society's facebook page (facebook.com/SCHSMishler) or website at sohchs.org.
Arts Council Chocolate Walk, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 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.
"Cross Keys, Carpet Bag and Pen," 1 p.m. Saturday, Shreve Presbyterian Church, 343 N. Market St., Shreve. The County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes will host Kathryn Hardgrove Popio, who will present her new book of Civil War letters titled "Cross Keys, Carpet Bag and Pen."
Swiss Steak Dinner, 4 p.m. Saturday, Beach City American Legion Hall Post 549, 125 Third Ave. NE. Meal includes three bean salad, applesauce, mashed potatoes/ homemade gravy, corn, bread and dessert for the cost of $12. Proceeds support veterans.
Haunted 5K & Trunk or Treat, 4-9:45 p.m., Saturday, Mapleton High School. Benefit for the Mapleton cross country team. Food trucks begin at 4 p.m., Trunk or Treat is 5-6 p.m., The Maple Leaf Zone is 5-7 p.m. (Halloween science and pumpkin painting), hayrides 6-9:45 p.m. and the Haunted 5K at dark (around 7 p.m.). For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/1539660873157331.
The Everly Brothers Experience, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Tickets are $25 for the balcony, $30 for the main floor and $35 for VIP seating in the first six rows. Tickets may be purchased at lionslincolntheatre.org or by calling 330-481-9105.
Fall Harvest Soup Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Club, 434 N. Washington St., Millersburg. The Holmes County Historical Society will have four soups − ham and bean, creamy potato, chili and vegetable (plus one vegetarian vegetable), applesauce, cornbread and an assortment of fall pies. Price is by donation.
Civil War Round Table, 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Wooster Branch of the Wayne County Library. Anita Benedetti will portray Mrs. James A. Garfield. For more information, call the Reference Department at 330-804-4666 or email ref-staff@wcpl.info.
Harvest Bash, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, St. Mary’s School, 515 Beall Ave., Wooster. Event includes free food, fun, games, music and prizes. For more information, call 330-804-3307.
An Evening with Cathi Campo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, John C. Myers Convocation Center at Ashland University. The concert is open to the public and tickets are available online. General admission tickets are $5. VIP tickets are $25 and include one drink ticket, a reserved seat at a table of 10 (rather than theater style seating) and snacks.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, 6-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Winesburg Fire Station. The breakfast is all you can eat for a donation and will benefit the Winesburg Fire Department Auxiliary.
Run for Hope 5K Fun Run, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Freer Field, Ashland; $30 registration fee. Proceeds go to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Victorian Tea, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Castle Club Banquet Center, Millersburg. Hosted by the Holmes County Historical Society. The speaker is Jane Bilek. The cost is $25 per person and the deadline for reservations is Oct. 17. Call reservations in to Margi Oller at 330-465-1393 or send a reservation to Holmes County Historical Society, PO Box 126, Millersburg 44654.
Lydia Gilyard Thompson book signing, noon-1:30 p.m., Saturday Oct. 22, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster. Thompson's autobiography “Retrieving the Wheatfield: Look Where He’s Brought Me From,” will be available for purchase.
A Ghostly Affair, Barnes Preserve Trick or Treat Trail, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, Barnes Preserve, 3396 Sylvan Road, Wooster. This fully accessible trick-or-treat trail is for children ages 4-11 with and without disabilities. Cost it $6 per participant. For information see, https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Barnes-Preserve-Trick-Or-Treat-Trail-61605.
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.
Trunk or Treat, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, Church of the Cross United Methodist, 5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster. Included are crafts, activities, and food. Free event.
Dog Obedience Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, Smithville United Methodist Church; $85 registration fee. Class limit to eight. Register by calling 330-669-2371.
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.
Contra Dance, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Live music with Pocketful O’Gimmick. Ages 8-adult. No partner or experience necessary. Suggested donation adults $7, students $5. Mask optional. For more information call 330-347-8155 or visit www.woosterdance.com. Dances are held the first Saturdays of the month 7-9:30 p.m. October-May. (Dec. 3, Jan 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, May 6)
Community Dance, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 353 E. Pine St., College of Wooster campus. Musician Jamieson Bowman and pianist Stephanie Musselman will play at this free event.
Wayne Rural Youth Square Dance, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Wayne County Fairgrounds Event Center, 199 Vanover St., Wooster. Hoedown square dancing and country line dancing. Open to the public all ages welcome. Lessons promptly at 6:45 p.m. Admission $5. Refreshments are free Future dance dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, April 8, June 10, Wayne County Fair Dance Sept. 10, Nov. 11.
Bingo Luncheon, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Connection, 1034 Country Club Drive, Wooster. Presented by the Wayne and Holmes Counties Senior Coalition.
Dalton Holiday Festival, Dec. 3-4, downtown Dalton. Craft show, parade, other contests, other holiday festivities.
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