Area Happenings: WHATT Fair, Loudonville variety show, coin show, flea market on calendar
The Senior Art + Design Exhibition, through May 6, Ashland University's Coburn Art Gallery, 331 College Ave., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. weekends. For more information, call 419-289-5652 or visit the gallery’s Facebook page.
WHATT Fair, 4-9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Wellness, Holistic, Alternative Treatment and Therapy Fair will have classes, presentations, living labyrinth, canine therapy, reiki, sound bath, an inner child experiential room and lots of holistic wellness vendors. There is a $10 entry fee. Visit www.engagingthespirit.com for more information.
"Blame It On Our Roots," 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Ohio Theatre, 156 N. Water St., Loudonville. American Legion Post 257 Annual Variety Show, a fundraiser for the community. Cost is $5 per ticket, children 6 years and under get in free. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check only. For more information call Janice Arman, show director, at 330-390-0098.
The Marketplace at Heartland, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Heartland Community Church, 3400 Weymouth Road, Medina. Shop with local makers, creators and fabulous. There will be food trucks and live music. Support local missions that Heartland Community Church is working toward while supporting local small businesses.
Concert Movie Experience: Purple Rain, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theater, 605 Market Ave. N., Canton. Cost is $10. Tickets available in advance and at the door. For more information call 330-454-8172, info@cantonpalacetheatre.org or visit cantonpalacetheatre.org/event.
Flea Market of Collectables, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Medina County Community Center, Medina County Fairgrounds; Early Bird Special (6-9 a.m.) $3, General Admission (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) $2.
Wayne Coin Club Show, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Road, Wooster. More than 30 coin dealer tables. Admission is free. Local tokens and wooden nickels will be given to visitors.
Pizza & Books, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, Wooster branch of the Wayne County Public Library. Free family-friendly event open to all ages. Pizza, drinks and other treats are part of the celebration. While supplies last, each middle school student will receive one free book recommended by library staff for summer reading.
Hunger for Knowledge, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, Wooster Community Center, 41 S. Bever St., Wooster. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit pgpwaynecounty.org or find Persophenea’s Giving Plate on Facebook.
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.
Community Movie Night, Saturday, April 29, following the Nikki Reynolds Invitational Track and Field Meet at Wooster High School. Showing The Lego Movie, a PG-rated and family-friendly film. Tickets are $5 and do not need to be purchased in advance.
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.
National Day of Prayer, noon Thursday, May 4, Doylestown American Legion Post, 49 Black Drive. Cost for lunch is $9. Call 330-658-6342 for reservations.
Country Rib BBQ, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Richland Rural Life Center, 969 E. Crall Road, Mansfield. The menu will include ribs, potato or macaroni salad, baked beans, roll, beverage and homemade vanilla ice cream. Meals are $12 for adults and $7 for children age 10 and under. Homemade ice cream quarts will be available for $4. Tickets are sold at the door; carry-out available. For more information call 419-544-2418 and leave a message.
Killbuck Spring Yard Sales, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6, Killbuck Township. Chicken barbecue at the VFW at 11 a.m.
History of the Millersburg Opera House, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Millersburg American Legion Hall, West Jackson Street, Millersburg. A look at the history of the iconic Opera House.
Plant Discovery Day Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 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.
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.
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.
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.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Stuff to do: Check out Wooster WHATT Fair, Loudonville variety show
