Life briefs: Biliteracy seal, adult prom, golf out, Sondheim tribute and more

Mansfield City School students recognized for biliteracy

Thirteen Mansfield City School students earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy for Functional Fluency. They are Emma Kline, Zakhiyah Black, Caden Merrell, Caleb Raphael, Presley Davis, Owen Hubbard, Noelle Ambler, Makayla Oswalt, Tilia Ames, Aspen Payne, Kiara Bragg, Gavin Camak and Abagail Seitz.

To earn the recognition individuals prove they can function in the certified language when completing familiar routines and tasks in predictable situations. They can describe products, services, policies or procedures, take orders, complete formulaic documents and payment transactions, provide scripted presentations and answer expected, frequently asked questions.

Adult Prom to be held in June

Adult Prom will be 5-9 p.m. June 3 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. It will be open to anyone age 21 and over. Tickets are available for $25 per person and are being sold until May 1. Tickets include a catered meal from Grub Brothers, drinks (alcoholic and non), and a prom photo taken by a photographer. The event will have a DJ and selfie booth. Formal attire is encouraged, but there are no requirements.

The prom is the brainchild of Nick and Haleigh Kanouse of Shelby. Haleigh, who was born and raised in Shelby, never went to her high school prom. She says Nick, a Lexington native, decided to create one so that she can have that experience and go with her dream date.

"And we thought why not make it a night others can enjoy as well," Haleigh added. "Whether they missed out on their prom or just want to have a great night out, all are welcome!"

Tickets can be purchased via Facebook at Adult Prom - Vegas Baby! or by texting 419-961-1865.

Lexington Kiwanis holding golf outing in May

LEXINGTON — The Lexington Kiwanis will be holding its third annual golf out May 12 at Twin Lakes Golf Club, 2220 Marion Ave. Road.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start is at 1:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Cost of the event is $275 per team of four. This includes green fees, cart rental, soft drink, chips and hot dog at the turn, dinner and prizes. Alcoholic beverages will be available at a discounted price.

Money raised at the outing will go to help support youth services the Kiwanis support throughout the year.

For more information about registering a team or providing a sponsorship, email lexkiwanispresident@gmail.com. The deadline to register is May 1.

Tribute to Sondheim at Galion theater

GALION — Galion Community Theatre will present a Sondheim Tribute Review featuring some of the greatest works of composer Stephen Sondheim at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 and 2 p.m. on April 23.

For the Sunday performance, GCT has partnered with Bistro 217 to offer a delectable brunch prior to the performance with coffee provided by Three Bean Coffee House.

Sondheim is considered was one of the greatest American musical theatre composers and lyricists of all time, with such musicals as "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Company" and "Sweeney Todd." Sondheim also collaborated with Mansfield native James Lapine on "Sunday in the Park with George" and "Into the Woods."

Tickets for the Sondheim Tribute Review are $10 on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the performance and brunch on Sunday are $20. For more information, go to galiontheatre.org.

AU College of Arts and Sciences students to present at URCA Symposium

ASHLAND — About 40 students and a couple of alumni from Ashland University’s College of Arts and Sciences will present their scholarly work at the 14th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium on Tuesday. The public is welcome to attend this event, in which presenters will display original research, read original creative writing or exhibit new works in design and fine art. The presentations are scheduled throughout the day (9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) on the upper level of the John C. Myers Convocation Center (820 Claremont Ave.).

Established in 2009, the URCA Symposium was designed to give AU students an opportunity to enhance their educational experience. It prepares them to present at professional conferences, author and/or co-author publications in journals, compete and perform at state, regional and national levels and exhibit work in a variety of venues.

For more information on URCA, visit ashlandurca.blogspot.com.

Ohio Barn Conference in Morrow County April 27-29

Friends of Ohio Barns (FOB) board and members invite the public to attend the 22nd annual barn tour and conference in Morrow County April 27-29. The Thursday event is sold out. Registration includes a tour of six barns and lunch on Friday plus Saturday's daylong conference featuring educational presentations, lunch, Barn of the Year awards, member meeting and the silent auction.

Reservations are online only at friendsofohiobarns.org/annual-conference.

For information or questions, contact friendsohiobarns@gmail.com.

Mount Vernon unveils 2023 arts season

MOUNT VERNON — A collective of arts organizations in Mount Vernon has announced the lineup for the Mount Vernon Presents 2023 Arts Season. Acts for the year include an intimate performance with American country and bluegrass performer Marty Stuart, an American classic stage show, tribute artists, country music singer- songwriter Pam Tillis, holiday celebrations, and a three-day family-friendly music and arts festival with a headline concert by famous 1980s rock band Starship featuring Mickey Thomas.

Mount Vernon Arts Consortium is a nonprofit organization created to support and enrich the vibrant arts community in Mount Vernon through three pillar arts venues, including Ariel-Foundation Park, Knox Memorial and The Woodward Opera House.

For more information about this season’s upcoming shows and to buy tickets for events, visit mvac.org/2023.

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