AREA HAPPENINGS: United States Navy Band performance, Mohican Wildlife Weekend

Ashland Times Gazette
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Kenneth Collins, United States Navy Band commanding officer, leads the U.S. Navy Band during a performance. The U.S. Navy Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 2 at Ashland High School. The concert is free and open to the public.
Kenneth Collins, United States Navy Band commanding officer, leads the U.S. Navy Band during a performance. The U.S. Navy Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 2 at Ashland High School. The concert is free and open to the public.

United States Navy Band

Chief Musician Thomas Wheeler is coming home to Ohio while on tour with the United States Navy Concert Band. Ohio was chosen to host five of the 13 concerts spanning five states by the Concert Band during their 2022 tour - one of the Navy's signature outreach programs.

The United States Navy Concert Band performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 2 at Ashland High School. All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.

Mohican Wildlife Weekend

Mohican Wildlife Weekend is an annual event highlighting the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland counties. Special programs feature the area’s rich heritage, abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities and diverse natural resources. The event is for those who love the outdoors to discover what the area has to offer, share their experience with others, and return again throughout the year.

Keynote speaker this year, will be Terry Mann, president; Dark-Sky Association. The program will be held at Rupp Observatory (Hidden Hollow) at 7 p.m. Friday. There are more than 12 program sites offering 40-plus programs exploring the outdoors for the whole family and friends.

Spring Flea Market

Black River Middle School and the Black River Ruriteens will have host their second annual Spring Flea Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Black River Education Center parking lot. There will be a food truck on site. Vendors who are interested can rent an 18-foot by 18-foot space for $20 or an 8-foot table for $10. To reserve a space, call the BRMS office at 419-736-3304 by 3 p.m. April 28.

Renaissance's Theatre 166 performances

"Once," the internationally acclaimed Oscar and Tony-winning musical, is coming to the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 for six performances through May 1. "Once" will be performed at the Ren’s Theatre 166 at 166 Park Avenue W., Friday and Saturday, April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 and May 1 at 2:30 p.m.

When compared to other shows in the current repertoire, "Once" stands alone as a completely unique and original musical theater production. Its central story – simple, hilarious, heartbreaking yet ultimately empowering and optimistic – tells of a street busker, known only as Guy, who meets a young Czech immigrant, (Girl) on the streets of Dublin. Though both are dealing with their own heartache and emotional brokenness, they discover the healing power of music.

Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K

The Mansfield United Lions Club will host this 2nd annual Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk, 9 a.m. April 30 at Malabar Middle School, 205 W. Cook Road, Mansfield. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $20 and online registration is at ohioraceday.com or the day of the race. There will be diabetes education and information tables available. For information email mansfieldunitedlions@gmail.com or call 419-571-0534.

BBQ Country Rib Dinner

The Richland Rural Life Center, 969 E. Crall Road, Mansfield (Madison area), will host a BBQ Country Rib Dinner on 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Meals include barbecued country ribs, potato or macaroni salad, baked beans, roll, beverage and homemade vanilla ice cream. Extra ice cream quarts will also be available for purchase.

Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under. Tickets are sold at the door. Carry-out and dine-in will be available. The entrance is located between Stewart Road and Ohio 545.

Proceeds help to keep the RRLC grounds open and available for use by Richland County 4-H and Boy Scouts. For more information call 567-307-4220. Visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RichlandRuralLifeCenter

Kingwood Center Storybook Trail

The Storybook Trail at Kingwood Center Gardens is featuring the book "Good Night, Bat! Good Morning, Squirrel!" This picture book from Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Paul Meisel tells the story of a lonely bat who thinks he has found a perfect home — until he discovers that it's already inhabited by a persnickety squirrel. Squirrel does her best to oust her unexpected guest by leaving notes, but Bat misunderstands and thinks she is happy about the new guest and wants to be friends. Friendship eventually blooms as they find common ground despite humorous miscommunications and outward differences.

The Storybook Trail is open during regular winter garden hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and is located along the Nature Trail that begins at the Peacock Playhouse. General admission is $5 for 13 years and older; admission is free for children 12 years and younger, and for Kingwood members.

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