Area Happenings: Waltz at a ball, look for Easter eggs, check out rummage sales
Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition, through Friday, Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery. The Coburn Gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 419-289-5652 or visit the gallery’s Facebook page.
Annie Jr., 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Saviour, 480 Fry Road, Wooster. A production of Wooster Christian School. Tickets are $11 for adults, $6 for students and $30 for a family pack. Tickets available online at www.woosterchristianschool.com/tickets.
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Cross United Methodist, 5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster.
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Shreve United Methodist Church, 430 N. Main St. Shreve. Cost is $5. Lunch will be served.
Jane Austen Ball, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Wayne Center for the Arts, Wooster. Costumes or dressy attire are encouraged. Live music by Fourpence with instruction by Susan English. Light refreshments provided; no partner necessary. Inexperienced dancers should attend the lesson 6-6:30 p.m. before the ball. Tickets (adults $15, students $10) can be purchased online or by calling 330-264-2787. More information at woosterdance.com or 330-347-8155.
"Kings of Swing," 8 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield. Artistic Jazz Orchestra returns with a tribute to big bands. Tickets may be purchased by visiting rentickets.org or visit/call the box office at 419-522-2726, 138 Park Ave. West, Mansfield.
Bunco, 5 p.m. Sunday, Mohicanville Community Church, 347 State Route 95, Loudonville. The event is free and participants do not need to know how to play. Sandwiches and drinks provided; take finger-food snack. Prizes will be awarded to the highest two scores and the lowest two scores. All ages welcome.
Mohican Community Theatre Beauty and the Beast auditions, 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; adult performers and young performers who are in grades six-12. An audition packet with full audition information can be found at theohiotheatre.com. Rehearsals will start April 10 with performances June 16-18 and June 24-26.
Lenten Soup Supper, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. Served every Wednesday during Lent in Bruch Hall with a soup, bread and fruit followed by a short worship service.
Lenten Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 301 N. Market St., Wooster. Soup Supper and 7 p.m. Lenten service.
Wooster BSA Troop 68 Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 31, Church of the Cross UMC, 5100 Cleveland Road, Wooster. The $12 meal includes fried fish, baked potato with toppings, applesauce, hush puppies, roll, homemade dessert & beverage. Dine-in or takeout.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 7-11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, Rittman Fire Department. Cost is $9 for those over 8 years old, $7 for seniors and those under 8.
Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, Walnut Hills Retirement Community, Olde Pump Street, Walnut Creek. Arrive by 9:15 a.m. to register and participate in added activities, including face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny. Refreshments will be served, and prizes will be given away. The hunt is open to children ages preschool to grade 4. The hunt will be held outside, rain or shine. For more information, call 330-893-3200, Ext. 1354.
Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1, First Street Ashton Hall Park, Rittman. The event is free. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the fellowship room/community room of the Milton Presbyterian Church, 250 North St., Rittman.
Rittman Chamber of Commerce Drive-Thru Easter Basket Giveaway, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Chamber of Commerce, 44 S. Main St., Rittman. Giving out upward of 500 Easter baskets to children for free. Baskets presented on a first come first serve basis to school-aged children. Children must be present to receive a basket.
Ham Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, April 2, Wilmot Fire Department, 204 Mill St., with volunteers bringing meals to vehicles. Dinners are $10 and include ham, homemade scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw and dinner roll. Delivery within the village is available; call 330-359-5995. Take correct change if possible. Proceeds benefit Wilmot Fire & Rescue.
Holy Week Lunchtime Concerts, noon April 3-7, Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St. Musicians include organist Jimmy Thieret II from First UMC of Massillon (Monday), organist the the Rev. Dr. Thomas Shaw from Westminster Presbyterian Church (Tuesday), instrumentalist Mary-Marie Deauclaire from St. James Episcopal Church (Wednesday), violinist Aaron Meidel from Central Christian High School (Thursday) and organist Steve Gerber from Wooster United Methodist Church (Friday). Take lunch if you wish. Parking is available at the rear of the church where you can use the glass door entrance.
Killbuck Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Killbuck Park. For children through 10 years old.
Buy Me Now/Silent Auction, 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 28, and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 29, St. Peter Catholic Church, Loudonville. More than 125 gift certificates, theme baskets and other items will be available. Silent bids can be taken for items not purchased at BMN prices. Benefits local charities.
Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, Voices from the Past series. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Murr Printing & Graphic, 201 E. Buckeye St., Wooster, or by calling 330-264-8856.
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.
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