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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm all day
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit Start: 02/01/2010
End: 02/28/2010
February 2010 Wilderness Walk Wed., Feb. 3, 10 a.m. Join a naturalist on the 1st Wed. every month for a walk on our trails. See what's interesting today! All ages. Free. Selfbow Making Course Thu., Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11,18, 25 6:30-9 p.m. Find a tree, cut a log, split a stave, get the shaving bench out, file with the rasp, shave with the draw knife, do a little tillering, finish with some sand paper, burnish the wood, build a Flemish string, and go outside and fling some arrows. It's not as easy as that to make a selfbow. But with some elbow grease and common sense, you'll have a shootable bow. We'll start with an introduction on the principles of bow making, then give you a hickory stave, tools, and equipment and help you make a selfbow. The fourth session, you learn to make a Flemish string and "how to" on making natural wooden arrows. Equipment and tools furnished. Max. participants: 6. $90/member, $95/nonmember. Registration deadline Feb.2. Tim Palaski and Ken Schlegel, Instructors. Fri., Feb. 5, 8 p.m. Join TWC's Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show, then view the real things through telescopes. All ages. Free. Bird Banding Demonstration Sat., Feb. 6, 10-11:30 a.m. See birds up close as banding procedures are explained and demonstrated. Discover what is learned from bird banding research. Lynda Price, Naturalist. Free and open to the public. Sat., Feb. 6, 2 p.m. Foxfield Preserve is a nature preserve cemetery at TWC. Natural burial is an economical, environmentally friendly alternative to modern burial, as fewer resources are used. As a nature preserve, we provide wildlife habitat, a clean watershed, and clean air. Walking trails allow the community to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the preserve. A natural burial at Foxfield Preserve leaves a permanent legacy for your family, community, and the natural world. Free info. session. Sun., Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Botanizer slide show by Marv Smith. Free Tue., Feb. 9, 1 p.m. We're trying a new series this year! Join us for this informal time under the Planetarium dome on the 2nd Tues. of every month. Bring your questions-you'll determine the program! Includes astronomy in the news and a tour of the sky this evening. Free. Great Backyard Bird Count Sat., Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology ask you to count birds today. We're counting at TWC! Join the TWC Birders and help take this "snapshot" of TWC birds. Come for 15 minutes or a couple of hours (as long or short a time as you like), identify and count birds, and enjoy a snack. We'll post our results to the GBBC web site, where you can see results from across the continent. Free, but we'll request a donation for snacks. Story Time: Groundhog Hill Wed., Feb. 17, 11 a.m. Celebrate Groundhog Day! We'll have great groundhog stories and funny finger plays. Visit Groundhog Hill to see a real groundhog burrow. Wilderness Walk Thu., Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Join a naturalist on the 3rd Thu. every month for a walk on our trails. See what's interesting today. Free for all ages. Sat., Feb. 20, 1-3:30 p.m. This program is for children with adults. We will learn the different walking styles of the active animals of winter. Using a track guide, we will go outside to find and identify tracks in the snow and/or animal signs. Dress for the weather! We will spend about 45 minutes indoors and 45 minutes outside. Free. Thu., Feb. 25, 10 a.m. Learn all about birds. We will pass around preserved specimens, capture and band live birds, and make a simple birdfeeder to take home. Children ages 3-5 with an adult. $4/member; $6/nonmember; adults free. Family Astronomy: Winter Skies Sat., Feb. 27, 2 p.m. Take a Planetarium tour of what to expect in the night sky this season. The hunter and his faithful dogs, distracted from the hare, battle the bull. Watch out for the crab! The twins and the charioteer complete the Osiris Group. Includes visible planets and m-objects. All ages. Free. Ohio Bluebird Society Conference-Shisler Conference Center Wooster, OH- Sat., Feb. 27: 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Learn more about Bluebirds and how you can attract them. Bluebirds will start looking for nesting sites in March-let's be ready! all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster all day
The Massillon Family YMCA is once again offering Hip Hop Dance on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:15pm starting March 2nd for children ages 8 to 15 years old. The cost for the March session is only $25, or just $5 with a YMCA family membership. Class is taught by Alyssa Valerrous. The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and annually raises scholarship funds to help make that possible. Please let us know if we may serve you or your family in this way. all day
“Modern Beekeeping: New Ways of Doing Old Things” is the 2010 theme of America's biggest one-day beekeeping workshop, which will take place on Saturday, March 6, in Wooster, Ohio - with an additional March 5 evening program thrown in for good measure. The 32nd annual Ohio State University Extension and Tri-County Beekeepers Association of Northeastern Ohio Spring Beekeeping Workshop will include sessions for both experienced and beginning beekeepers and for both adults and children. The event will be held at Fisher Auditorium and Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Last year, 675 beekeepers from Ohio and neighboring states attended the workshop, and a similar number is expected to swarm this year. Pre-registration is due on March 1 and costs $35 per person. The fee for participants 17 years of age and younger is only $5. The walk-in registration cost is $45 per person. The fee includes materials and refreshments. Lunch can be purchased with pre-registration, or at local restaurants nearby. For those spending the night in Wooster, a block of rooms has been set aside at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Rd., Wooster, at a cost of $89 per room plus taxes. For reservations, call 330-202-7701 or log on to http://www.wooster.stayhgi.com (mention the code name “OSU Bee Meeting”). Friday evening activities begin at 6 p.m. with tours of the OSU Beekeeping Museum, located in OARDC's Administration Building. Following the tours, at 7 p.m., participants can choose between two presentations: “Good Bees in Bad Places,” by Jim Tew, OSU Extension apiculture specialist, and “Bee Culture Through the Years,” by Kathy Summers, A. I. Root Co. The Saturday program features a keynote address, “Colony Collapse Disorder and Africanized Honey Bees: Not Everything Is All Bad,” by Dewey Caron, professor emeritus, University of Delaware, at 9:20 a.m. The presentation will be followed by 18 breakout sessions, divided into three workshops. Sessions include “Beekeeping Without Chemicals - Can It Be Done?”; “Urban Beekeeping”; “Cooking with Honey”; and several sessions designed for beginner beekeepers. There will also be sessions for kids, a baking contest and vendors exhibiting their products. Get the full list of breakout sessions and speakers at http://beelab.osu.edu/PDF/10_PRegistration_Packet.pdf; or contact Sherry Ferrell of Ohio State's Honey Bee Laboratory, 330-263-3684, ferrell.6@osu.edu. all day
Wayne County Children Services only has three Wooster foster homes. If you would like to help, you can register for foster parent training classes by calling 330-345-5340. Classes begin Tuesday March 2nd and end Thursday April 15th. all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. all day
WHAT: Directors Needed for WaCPAC’s Youth One-Act Plays Competition WHEN: Deadline March 3, 2010 CONTACT: Margaret Leatherman, 330-465-6430 or margleather@hotmail.com Directors are needed for the Wayne County Performing Arts Council’s (WaCPAC) Youth One-Act Plays Competition that will be held May 22. Directors are needed for each of the three one-acts. Scripts and all play expenses will be the responsibility of WaCPAC. Rehearsals will take place at the Best Western in downtown Wooster, and the competition will be at WayneCenter for the Arts in Wooster. The winning play will also be performed at WayneCenter for the Arts on July 31, and on Aug.7 at the OCTAfest Junior Competition in Columbus. Directors will be able to choose their script from seven WaCPAC-selected scripts. Anyone interested in directing needs to contact Margaret Leatherman, WaCPAC president, no later than March 3. Auditions for actors for all three plays will be held Thursday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WaCPAC is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in WayneCounty. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. Start: 02/26/2010
End: 02/28/2010
Orrville High School Drama Club proudly presents the musical "Crazy for You" on Feb. 26, 27, & 28. Enjoy an evening of great musical comedy featuring the timeless music of George Gershwin. Showtimes are 7 PM Friday and Saturday, 2 PM Sunday. Tickets are $7 and are available in advance at Seifried's Pharmacy, Buehlers Orrville Service Center, and Heartland Point Cafe. Tickets for students grades K-12 are available presale from cast members only for a special price of $4. Start: 02/27/2010
End: 02/28/2010
South Wayne Girl Scout Drive Thru Cookie Booth Start: 02/28/2010 2:00 pm
The Department of Music at Ashland University presents Melissa Fleming and Marita Tornabene, sopranos, in their junior recital on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts. The performance is free and open to the public. Start: 02/28/2010 6:00 pm
A Benefit Auction will be held on Sunday, February 28th at 6pm at Martin's Mennonite Church 14027 Church Rd., Orrville. The benefit auction is for Easten Mennonite mission workers, Joe & Jen Horst serving in Bulgaria. Snacks available by donation. New or gently used auction items accepted. | 1
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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm all day
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster all day
The Massillon Family YMCA is once again offering Hip Hop Dance on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:15pm starting March 2nd for children ages 8 to 15 years old. The cost for the March session is only $25, or just $5 with a YMCA family membership. Class is taught by Alyssa Valerrous. The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and annually raises scholarship funds to help make that possible. Please let us know if we may serve you or your family in this way. Start: 02/17/2010
End: 03/01/2010
“Modern Beekeeping: New Ways of Doing Old Things” is the 2010 theme of America's biggest one-day beekeeping workshop, which will take place on Saturday, March 6, in Wooster, Ohio - with an additional March 5 evening program thrown in for good measure. The 32nd annual Ohio State University Extension and Tri-County Beekeepers Association of Northeastern Ohio Spring Beekeeping Workshop will include sessions for both experienced and beginning beekeepers and for both adults and children. The event will be held at Fisher Auditorium and Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Last year, 675 beekeepers from Ohio and neighboring states attended the workshop, and a similar number is expected to swarm this year. Pre-registration is due on March 1 and costs $35 per person. The fee for participants 17 years of age and younger is only $5. The walk-in registration cost is $45 per person. The fee includes materials and refreshments. Lunch can be purchased with pre-registration, or at local restaurants nearby. For those spending the night in Wooster, a block of rooms has been set aside at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Rd., Wooster, at a cost of $89 per room plus taxes. For reservations, call 330-202-7701 or log on to http://www.wooster.stayhgi.com (mention the code name “OSU Bee Meeting”). Friday evening activities begin at 6 p.m. with tours of the OSU Beekeeping Museum, located in OARDC's Administration Building. Following the tours, at 7 p.m., participants can choose between two presentations: “Good Bees in Bad Places,” by Jim Tew, OSU Extension apiculture specialist, and “Bee Culture Through the Years,” by Kathy Summers, A. I. Root Co. The Saturday program features a keynote address, “Colony Collapse Disorder and Africanized Honey Bees: Not Everything Is All Bad,” by Dewey Caron, professor emeritus, University of Delaware, at 9:20 a.m. The presentation will be followed by 18 breakout sessions, divided into three workshops. Sessions include “Beekeeping Without Chemicals - Can It Be Done?”; “Urban Beekeeping”; “Cooking with Honey”; and several sessions designed for beginner beekeepers. There will also be sessions for kids, a baking contest and vendors exhibiting their products. Get the full list of breakout sessions and speakers at http://beelab.osu.edu/PDF/10_PRegistration_Packet.pdf; or contact Sherry Ferrell of Ohio State's Honey Bee Laboratory, 330-263-3684, ferrell.6@osu.edu. Start: 02/17/2010
End: 03/01/2010
Wayne County Children Services only has three Wooster foster homes. If you would like to help, you can register for foster parent training classes by calling 330-345-5340. Classes begin Tuesday March 2nd and end Thursday April 15th. all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. all day
WHAT: Directors Needed for WaCPAC’s Youth One-Act Plays Competition WHEN: Deadline March 3, 2010 CONTACT: Margaret Leatherman, 330-465-6430 or margleather@hotmail.com Directors are needed for the Wayne County Performing Arts Council’s (WaCPAC) Youth One-Act Plays Competition that will be held May 22. Directors are needed for each of the three one-acts. Scripts and all play expenses will be the responsibility of WaCPAC. Rehearsals will take place at the Best Western in downtown Wooster, and the competition will be at WayneCenter for the Arts in Wooster. The winning play will also be performed at WayneCenter for the Arts on July 31, and on Aug.7 at the OCTAfest Junior Competition in Columbus. Directors will be able to choose their script from seven WaCPAC-selected scripts. Anyone interested in directing needs to contact Margaret Leatherman, WaCPAC president, no later than March 3. Auditions for actors for all three plays will be held Thursday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WaCPAC is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in WayneCounty. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. Start: 03/01/2010 7:00 pm
Dinner at the The Barn Restaurant Monday March 1, 2010 7:00-8:30 p.m. "Near and Far" gifts from around the world with Pete Olsen "Music" Terri Sevinsky Vocalist "Presenting" Terri Sevinsky, She is proof optimism is alive and well! $11.00 Inclusive. For reservations call: Linda 330-466-5021 or Lisa 330-262-1514 by February 22nd. This event sponsored by: Wooster After Five Women's Club, an affiliate of Stonecroft. Start: 03/01/2010 7:00 pm
Willie & Rodi Longenecker from Ontario, Canada will present "Grace Again," a gospel music concert, at OrrVilla Retirement Community, in Orrville on Monday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. This concert is free and everyone is invited. Refreshments will follow the program. For more information, call 330-683-4455. Start: 03/01/2010 7:00 pm
Wooster After Five Women's Club Dinner at the The Barn Restaurant Monday, March 1, 2010 7:00-8:30 p.m. "Persnonal Creations" By Calla Lily Yarn and Gifts "Music" Terri Sevinsky Vocalist "Presenting" Terri Sevinsky, She is proof optimism is alive and well! $11.00 Inclusive. For reservations call: Linda 330-466-5021 or Lisa 330-262-1514 by February 22nd. This event sponsored by: Wooster After Five Women's Club, an affiliate of Stonecroft. | 2
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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm all day
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster Start: 02/17/2010
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The Massillon Family YMCA is once again offering Hip Hop Dance on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:15pm starting March 2nd for children ages 8 to 15 years old. The cost for the March session is only $25, or just $5 with a YMCA family membership. Class is taught by Alyssa Valerrous. The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and annually raises scholarship funds to help make that possible. Please let us know if we may serve you or your family in this way. all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. all day
WHAT: Directors Needed for WaCPAC’s Youth One-Act Plays Competition WHEN: Deadline March 3, 2010 CONTACT: Margaret Leatherman, 330-465-6430 or margleather@hotmail.com Directors are needed for the Wayne County Performing Arts Council’s (WaCPAC) Youth One-Act Plays Competition that will be held May 22. Directors are needed for each of the three one-acts. Scripts and all play expenses will be the responsibility of WaCPAC. Rehearsals will take place at the Best Western in downtown Wooster, and the competition will be at WayneCenter for the Arts in Wooster. The winning play will also be performed at WayneCenter for the Arts on July 31, and on Aug.7 at the OCTAfest Junior Competition in Columbus. Directors will be able to choose their script from seven WaCPAC-selected scripts. Anyone interested in directing needs to contact Margaret Leatherman, WaCPAC president, no later than March 3. Auditions for actors for all three plays will be held Thursday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WaCPAC is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in WayneCounty. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. Start: 03/02/2010
The Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District has extended its annual tree, nature packet & rain barrel sale until March 15th. Order forms can be obtained at the Wayne SWCD website(www.bright.net/~swcd/), calling the office 330-262-2836 or stopping by the office at 428 W. Liberty Street, the County Administration Building, between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm. Evergreens, hardwood and flowering trees are available. Start: 03/02/2010
The University of Akron Wayne College’s Holmes County Higher Education Center has two mid-semester courses beginning March 8: First Aid & CPR and Effective Oral Communication. These eight-week classes are general education courses that are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other institutions in the state. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B East Jackson St., the Holmes Center encompasses the second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building was completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed, wireless Internet access. Start: 03/02/2010 6:00 pm
Green Local Music Parents The Smithville High School music department will be hosting its annual March Madness concert on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00 PM in the Greene Middle School gym. The SHS concert band, jazz band, and selected ensembles and soloists will be performing. In addition, the music parents will hold a silent auction, with bids being accepted from 6:00-6:50 PM. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the concert. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase sousaphone stands. For more information contact Eric Larson at 330-669-3165 ext. 207. Start: 03/02/2010 6:30 pm
Friends of the Holmes County Library Upcoming Meeting Locations: March 2nd @ 6:30 pm, Millersburg Library; April 6th @ 6:30 pm, Berlin Library. All meetings are open to the public | 3
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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm all day
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. Start: 02/23/2010
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WHAT: Directors Needed for WaCPAC’s Youth One-Act Plays Competition WHEN: Deadline March 3, 2010 CONTACT: Margaret Leatherman, 330-465-6430 or margleather@hotmail.com Directors are needed for the Wayne County Performing Arts Council’s (WaCPAC) Youth One-Act Plays Competition that will be held May 22. Directors are needed for each of the three one-acts. Scripts and all play expenses will be the responsibility of WaCPAC. Rehearsals will take place at the Best Western in downtown Wooster, and the competition will be at WayneCenter for the Arts in Wooster. The winning play will also be performed at WayneCenter for the Arts on July 31, and on Aug.7 at the OCTAfest Junior Competition in Columbus. Directors will be able to choose their script from seven WaCPAC-selected scripts. Anyone interested in directing needs to contact Margaret Leatherman, WaCPAC president, no later than March 3. Auditions for actors for all three plays will be held Thursday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WaCPAC is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in WayneCounty. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. all day
The Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District has extended its annual tree, nature packet & rain barrel sale until March 15th. Order forms can be obtained at the Wayne SWCD website(www.bright.net/~swcd/), calling the office 330-262-2836 or stopping by the office at 428 W. Liberty Street, the County Administration Building, between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm. Evergreens, hardwood and flowering trees are available. all day
The University of Akron Wayne College’s Holmes County Higher Education Center has two mid-semester courses beginning March 8: First Aid & CPR and Effective Oral Communication. These eight-week classes are general education courses that are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other institutions in the state. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B East Jackson St., the Holmes Center encompasses the second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building was completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed, wireless Internet access. Start: 03/03/2010
Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 3, 10 a.m. Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m. Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 9, 1 p.m. Wilderness Sprouts: Bats at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. The Amazing Bluebird at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m. Ohio’s Mining History and Its Impact Today at The Wilderness Center- Sat., March 13th, 1:00-2:00 Fare Passage Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Space Day at The Wilderness Center Sun., Mar. 14, 1-3 p.m. Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 17, 11 a.m. Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m. 1st Day of Spring Botanizers Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 1 p.m. Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 2 p.m. Eat Out for The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 23, 4-8 p.m. Woodcock Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 24, 7 p.m. Frog Call Hike at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 25, 7 p.m. TWC at Migration Sensation Sat., Mar. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Astronomy: Sun & Moon at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m. The Wilderness Center is a nonprofit nature center located one mile west of Wilmot, Ohio just north of highway 250. The Center is dedicated to Nature Education, Wildlife Conservation, Natural History Research, and Community Service. The Center derives its support from memberships and donations. It is not a government agency and is not supported by taxes. Start: 03/03/2010 7:00 pm
There has been a change in date for the next Junior Class Parent meeting because the basketball tournament games start on the same night. Instead of March 2nd, our meeting will be on March 3rd. Who: Triway Junior Class Parents What: Post-Prom Meeting When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Triway High School Cafeteria | 4
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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm all day
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. all day
The Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District has extended its annual tree, nature packet & rain barrel sale until March 15th. Order forms can be obtained at the Wayne SWCD website(www.bright.net/~swcd/), calling the office 330-262-2836 or stopping by the office at 428 W. Liberty Street, the County Administration Building, between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm. Evergreens, hardwood and flowering trees are available. all day
The University of Akron Wayne College’s Holmes County Higher Education Center has two mid-semester courses beginning March 8: First Aid & CPR and Effective Oral Communication. These eight-week classes are general education courses that are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other institutions in the state. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B East Jackson St., the Holmes Center encompasses the second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building was completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed, wireless Internet access. all day
Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 3, 10 a.m. Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m. Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 9, 1 p.m. Wilderness Sprouts: Bats at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. The Amazing Bluebird at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m. Ohio’s Mining History and Its Impact Today at The Wilderness Center- Sat., March 13th, 1:00-2:00 Fare Passage Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Space Day at The Wilderness Center Sun., Mar. 14, 1-3 p.m. Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 17, 11 a.m. Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m. 1st Day of Spring Botanizers Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 1 p.m. Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 2 p.m. Eat Out for The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 23, 4-8 p.m. Woodcock Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 24, 7 p.m. Frog Call Hike at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 25, 7 p.m. TWC at Migration Sensation Sat., Mar. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Astronomy: Sun & Moon at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m. The Wilderness Center is a nonprofit nature center located one mile west of Wilmot, Ohio just north of highway 250. The Center is dedicated to Nature Education, Wildlife Conservation, Natural History Research, and Community Service. The Center derives its support from memberships and donations. It is not a government agency and is not supported by taxes. Start: 03/04/2010
The Illusion Factory, Akron’s professional theater for young audiences, is pleased to announce registration is now open for enrollment in its Summer Theater Camp. The camp runs two weeks, July 19th through 30th, and is held at the Northwest Family Recreation Center (adjoining the Northwest Library) at 1730 Shatto Ave., Akron, Ohio, 44313. The campers, ages 5 - 15, will have daytime classwork as well as rehearsals of Alice in Wonderland, which will be performed July 30th at 1:00PM for friends and family. Preregistration is required. For questions, or to enroll, call (330) 836-1353 or email barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org. Start: 03/04/2010
GET VACCINATED! WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS Effective immediately, the Wayne County Health Department will provide H1N1 vaccine during their walk-in clinic hours to anyone 6 months of age and older. Walk-in clinics are held at the health department on: Mondays 9:00 -10:00 AM and 1:00 - 6:00 PM It is NOT too late to get your H1N1 vaccine. Protect yourself and others. Wash your hands Consent forms can be downloaded from www.wayne-health.org, completed and brought to the health department with you. Consent forms are also available at the health department. Start: 03/04/2010
Book Fair at Wooster Community Hospital Proceeds to benefit the Wooster Community Auxiliary Start: 03/04/2010 5:00 pm
Your Human Resource Center 2nd Annual Sports Auction & Banquet March 4, 2010; 5p-9p at Memories Please join us for a fun-filled evening RSVP by Feb. 19, 2010. | 5
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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm all day
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. all day
The Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District has extended its annual tree, nature packet & rain barrel sale until March 15th. Order forms can be obtained at the Wayne SWCD website(www.bright.net/~swcd/), calling the office 330-262-2836 or stopping by the office at 428 W. Liberty Street, the County Administration Building, between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm. Evergreens, hardwood and flowering trees are available. all day
The University of Akron Wayne College’s Holmes County Higher Education Center has two mid-semester courses beginning March 8: First Aid & CPR and Effective Oral Communication. These eight-week classes are general education courses that are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other institutions in the state. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B East Jackson St., the Holmes Center encompasses the second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building was completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed, wireless Internet access. all day
Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 3, 10 a.m. Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m. Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 9, 1 p.m. Wilderness Sprouts: Bats at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. The Amazing Bluebird at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m. Ohio’s Mining History and Its Impact Today at The Wilderness Center- Sat., March 13th, 1:00-2:00 Fare Passage Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Space Day at The Wilderness Center Sun., Mar. 14, 1-3 p.m. Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 17, 11 a.m. Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m. 1st Day of Spring Botanizers Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 1 p.m. Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 2 p.m. Eat Out for The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 23, 4-8 p.m. Woodcock Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 24, 7 p.m. Frog Call Hike at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 25, 7 p.m. TWC at Migration Sensation Sat., Mar. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Astronomy: Sun & Moon at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m. The Wilderness Center is a nonprofit nature center located one mile west of Wilmot, Ohio just north of highway 250. The Center is dedicated to Nature Education, Wildlife Conservation, Natural History Research, and Community Service. The Center derives its support from memberships and donations. It is not a government agency and is not supported by taxes. all day
The Illusion Factory, Akron’s professional theater for young audiences, is pleased to announce registration is now open for enrollment in its Summer Theater Camp. The camp runs two weeks, July 19th through 30th, and is held at the Northwest Family Recreation Center (adjoining the Northwest Library) at 1730 Shatto Ave., Akron, Ohio, 44313. The campers, ages 5 - 15, will have daytime classwork as well as rehearsals of Alice in Wonderland, which will be performed July 30th at 1:00PM for friends and family. Preregistration is required. For questions, or to enroll, call (330) 836-1353 or email barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org. all day
GET VACCINATED! WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS Effective immediately, the Wayne County Health Department will provide H1N1 vaccine during their walk-in clinic hours to anyone 6 months of age and older. Walk-in clinics are held at the health department on: Mondays 9:00 -10:00 AM and 1:00 - 6:00 PM It is NOT too late to get your H1N1 vaccine. Protect yourself and others. Wash your hands Consent forms can be downloaded from www.wayne-health.org, completed and brought to the health department with you. Consent forms are also available at the health department. Start: 03/04/2010
End: 03/05/2010
Book Fair at Wooster Community Hospital Proceeds to benefit the Wooster Community Auxiliary Start: 03/05/2010
Millersburg Ministerial Association The Millersburg Ministerial Association wants to invite you to attend an ecumenical Scripture Conference on the weekend of March 5-6-7. The Conference will be held on Friday evening,and on Saturday with special guest speaker Dr. John Pilch from Georgetown University. Dr. Pilch speak on the topic of 'Jesus in His Middle Easten Context'. Plan now to attend this informative and insightful event. For further information or to register for this event, go to www.millersburgministerial.org all day
Wooster Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Start: 03/05/2010
March 12 - - Mark Twain in Wooster exhibit - thru April 10 March 20 & 21 - - Wayne Center Ballet – Beauty & the Beast and Other Dances March 22 - - Functional Ceramics Exhibit - thru April 17 March 26 & 27 - - Story Time Family Theatre – Twain Tales March 14 - 17 - - Functional Ceramics Workshop - Wayne Center Auditorium and the Stanley & Florence Gault Gallery Wayne Center for the Arts Start: 03/05/2010 2:00 pm
End: 03/05/2010 6:00 pm
Wilmot Fire & Rescue will be teaming up with the Aultman Blood Center on Friday, March 5th, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. inside the Wilmot Fire Hall. Please consider donating blood. What an easy way for YOU to help save a life- possibly a loved one, a friend or even yourself. The volunteer firefighters and EMTs will be hosting a free mini sub bar to all that stop in to donate blood. Enter to WIN 2 tickets to the department’s monthly All-You-Can Eat Ham Dinners. Many people cannot give blood due to their iron being too low. Here are some foods that may help to boost your iron: green leafy vegetables, nuts, dried apricots, beets, beef and raisins to name a few. The Wilmot Fire Department is located at 204 Mill Street, 1 block from the intersection of US 62 & US 250. For more information on the AultmanBloodCenter visit www.aultman.org or call 330-452-9851. all day
Nashville Elementary Primary Parents Nashville Fun Fair The community is invited to attend the Nashville Elementary Fun Fair on Friday, March 5th. This event will have food and fun for the entire family, including games, face painting, and inflatable fun for kids and a silent auction for adults. Dinner will be served from 5-8 pm, with games and the silent auction beginning at 6 pm. This event is sponsored by the Nashville Primary Parents. For more information, please contact the school at (330) 378-2111. Start: 03/05/2010 5:00 pm
Loudonville Lions Club 643 Wooster Road Start: 03/05/2010 5:00 pm
Sons & Daughters of Herman Spaghetti Dinner & Texas Hold"em Dinner tickets Adults $8 & Kids $5. Poker starts 2 7:00 $50. buy-in with no rebuys Pay out at least top ten. Poker buy in will include dinner. This is a fund raiser for Steve Burdette that has a rare form of cancer & will be used to help defray medical expenses. 1994 Deermont Rd. Massillon is the location. For additional info. call Bonnie 330-705-1039. Start: 03/05/2010 6:00 pm
Another ball season is near. The ACYAA Commissioners would like to encourage all area youth to join the league this season. SIGN-UP: If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Figley at 330-201-2570. | 6
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fortify (v.) to protect to strengthen to confirm for single-parent families * * * * * Single parent? Take the night off! Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper. Details When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays January 14, 2010 February 11, 2010 March 11, 2010 Where: Orrville Christian Church 925 N. Elm St, Orrville (across from the park) Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.) Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!” To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700. all day
Your Human Resource Center The purpose of the Active Parenting Now Program is "to support to the development of human potential through the family structure by providing parents with the information and skills to foster in their children the qualities necessary for thriving in a democratic society: cooperation, courage, responsibility, and self-esteem." - quoted from the Active Parenting Now program written by Michael H. Popkin, PhD. This is a parenting program being offered by Your Human Resource Center with a grant from the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund. It is for parents, grandparents, guardians, or anyone interested on gaining more knowledge to work through the challenges and joys of parenting. It will be offered on Mondays at YHRC, 2587 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster. It is a video based interactive program that lasts for six weeks. We will also be offering the Active Parenting of Teens Program which will begin on March 29th. All of the dates and times for the programs are as follows: Active Parenting Now Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597. all day
Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis: All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!! 1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too. 2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta. 3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. 4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"
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End: 03/06/2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010 9am-4:30pm Start: 01/28/2010
End: 03/06/2010
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES Why not get ALL of your refund? You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit all day
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! Visit the land of Israel Oct 11-22, 2010 with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff of the Wooster Grace Brethren Church. This 12-day Biblical tour is the most comprehensive and educational all-Israel tour including Upper Galilee in northern Israel to the Wilderness of Zin in the south. It also features unusual visits to places like Joppa, Ein Karem, Temple Treasure Institute and the ancient walled city of Acco. The cost of $4399 p/person from Cleveland includes airfare, first class hotels, buffet breakfasts and dinners daily, taxes and tips. Early Bird registration credit of $100 with $500 deposit by April 11th. For information, call (330) 264-9459, ext. 220, or email: info@woostergrace.org all day
St. Agnes Church Fish Fry Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) all day
The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated. all day
The Wayne County Humane Society is in URGENT NEED of Dry and Wet Cat and Kitten Food Donations! Donations may be dropped off at The Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster all day
Wayne County Planning Dept. Applications for the 2010 Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) are open and available in the Wayne County Planning Department or online at www.agri.ohio.gov/farmland. This year there will be $6.25 million to distribute to Ohio Farmers to protect their farmland. Farmland preservation efforts ensure that agriculture remains a viable industry in our state. Farmland is the foundation of Ohio's $98 billion food and agriculture industry and the Clean Ohio funds, which were supported by voters in every Ohio county in 2008, are one tool for protecting Ohio's agricultural future. The Clean Ohio AEPP utilizes the agricultural easement, a voluntary and legally binding restriction placed on a farm, to ensure the land stays in agriculutre. This easement limits the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity. The land still remains under private ownership and management and stays on the tax rolls under Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) and the farm can be sold or passed along as a gift to others at any time, yet the restriction prohibiting non-agricultural development stays with the land. Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19. all day
The Wooster Branch for the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce the availability of its 2010 Wooster AAUW Scholarship. Applications may be downloaded at www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org(Select "Scholarship Information" then "Wayne County") or through contacting Scholarship Chair, Peggy Guttieri at 330-264-0096.. Supported by our popular Annual Book Sale in September, our scholarships are given to Wayne County residents who are non-traditional female students who have had their undergraduate or professional education interupted and plan to continue their education. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2010 and Scholarships will be awarded by June 15, 2010. Multiple Scholarships range from $500 to $2500 and monies may be used for books, tuition, course fees, or related educational experience as determined by the AAUW Board. all day
Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours! Spring Ozark Ramble David Tylka, a vertebrate biology professor from St. Louis Community College, will join the trip as the local naturalist. Gordon and Dave worked together to make the itinerary unforgettable. The trips will begin with a flight to St. Louis and quick travel to Ha Ha Tonka State Park in the Missouri Ozarks. The group then heads south with a stop at La Petite Gemme Prairie, a Missouri Natural Area and native (never plowed) prairie. Then it's down into the Boston Mountain section of the Ozarks.Using Harrison, Arkansas as a base, you will visit the Ozark Underground Laboratory for a combined surface and underground tour to learn how water has shaped the Ozark Mountains from above and below. The following day we'll visit the Ozark Natural Science Center where various species of wildlife, including Box Turtles, have been radio tagged. There will be time to visit a special waterfall as well. The next day will include some stops along Buffalo National River, including Lost Valley, a spectacular limestone valley with waterfalls and Ozark wildflowers. Then the group will head east through scenic highlands to Mountain View, Arkansas to visit the Ozark Folk Center and soak up some cultural history. The group will also visit Blanchard Spring Cavern, one of the most spectacular caves in America ever opened for tourism. The trip will then swing north again with visits to Grand Gulf, Mammoth Spring and Big Spring on the way to Poplar Bluff. From Poplar Bluff the group will drop off the Ozark highlands for a daylong visit to Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to view a Cypress Tupeleo swamp. The next day we head north to the St. Francis Mountain. These ancient mountains are a granite intrusion into the mostly limestone Ozarks. There we will see Elephant Rocks and some other natural and geological places of interest. The last day will be a short drive through the Ozarks to return to St. Louis. If you are interested, contact Gordon at gordon@wildernesscenter.org or 1-877-359-5235. Cost will be about $1,828.75 double occupancy or $2,359.75 for single. To save your spot, send in a deposit of $400 per person. There will be a meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. at TWC Greater Yellowstone EcoTour Working with naturalists from the Teton Science School, the trip begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The first few days the trip explores Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole area enjoying the unparalleled scenic beauty of the Grand Tetons and viewing wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, eagles, bluebirds, and big horn sheep. Just when you think it can't get better, the group heads north to Yellowstone National Park, the world's first and most famous national park. At Yellowstone, the adventure continues with visits to the best thermal features and viewing the wildlife of the park while staying in the historic Old Faithful Inn. The trip continues to build as the group heads out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming. From Cody the group will travel the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and the Bear Tooth Highway to enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trip includes: a scenic (not whitewater) float on the Snake River, a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum, all lodging, many meals, naturalists and transportation in Teton Science School vans (airfare is not included). The trip is suitable for all ages. The focus is on wildlife viewing and gentle nature walks; there are no strenuous hikes. Cost of the trip is $2,070 for double occupancy. Contact Gordon Maupin at the Center at 1-877-359-5235 or gordon@wildernesscenter.org for more information. There will be an informational meeting on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. at The Wilderness Center. About The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W. all day
WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands Bands are needed for the Second Annual Battle of the Bands being held on May 29, 1-5 pm, by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. First prize is studio time at Spencer’s Recording Studio. The leader of the winning band will also be invited to be a judge at the Third Annual Battle of the Bands in May 2011. The top three bands will also win trophies provided by Wooster Parks and Recreation, and they will perform at the Wooster Fourth of July Celebration. For more information about WaCPAC, which is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to providing performing arts opportunities in Wayne County, please call WaCPAC president Margaret Leatherman at 330-345-6058. all day
The Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District has extended its annual tree, nature packet & rain barrel sale until March 15th. Order forms can be obtained at the Wayne SWCD website(www.bright.net/~swcd/), calling the office 330-262-2836 or stopping by the office at 428 W. Liberty Street, the County Administration Building, between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm. Evergreens, hardwood and flowering trees are available. all day
The University of Akron Wayne College’s Holmes County Higher Education Center has two mid-semester courses beginning March 8: First Aid & CPR and Effective Oral Communication. These eight-week classes are general education courses that are based on the Ohio Transfer Module and can be applied to degrees offered at Wayne College, The University of Akron or other institutions in the state. Located in downtown Millersburg at 88-B East Jackson St., the Holmes Center encompasses the second floor of the old Mast Pharmacy building. The interior of the 1902 building was completely refurbished with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed, wireless Internet access. all day
Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 3, 10 a.m. Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m. Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 9, 1 p.m. Wilderness Sprouts: Bats at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. The Amazing Bluebird at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m. Ohio’s Mining History and Its Impact Today at The Wilderness Center- Sat., March 13th, 1:00-2:00 Fare Passage Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Space Day at The Wilderness Center Sun., Mar. 14, 1-3 p.m. Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 17, 11 a.m. Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 18, 2 p.m. 1st Day of Spring Botanizers Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 1 p.m. Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 2 p.m. Eat Out for The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 23, 4-8 p.m. Woodcock Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 24, 7 p.m. Frog Call Hike at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 25, 7 p.m. TWC at Migration Sensation Sat., Mar. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Astronomy: Sun & Moon at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m. The Wilderness Center is a nonprofit nature center located one mile west of Wilmot, Ohio just north of highway 250. The Center is dedicated to Nature Education, Wildlife Conservation, Natural History Research, and Community Service. The Center derives its support from memberships and donations. It is not a government agency and is not supported by taxes. all day
The Illusion Factory, Akron’s professional theater for young audiences, is pleased to announce registration is now open for enrollment in its Summer Theater Camp. The camp runs two weeks, July 19th through 30th, and is held at the Northwest Family Recreation Center (adjoining the Northwest Library) at 1730 Shatto Ave., Akron, Ohio, 44313. The campers, ages 5 - 15, will have daytime classwork as well as rehearsals of Alice in Wonderland, which will be performed July 30th at 1:00PM for friends and family. Preregistration is required. For questions, or to enroll, call (330) 836-1353 or email barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org. all day
GET VACCINATED! WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS Effective immediately, the Wayne County Health Department will provide H1N1 vaccine during their walk-in clinic hours to anyone 6 months of age and older. Walk-in clinics are held at the health department on: Mondays 9:00 -10:00 AM and 1:00 - 6:00 PM It is NOT too late to get your H1N1 vaccine. Protect yourself and others. Wash your hands Consent forms can be downloaded from www.wayne-health.org, completed and brought to the health department with you. Consent forms are also available at the health department. Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/06/2010
Millersburg Ministerial Association The Millersburg Ministerial Association wants to invite you to attend an ecumenical Scripture Conference on the weekend of March 5-6-7. The Conference will be held on Friday evening,and on Saturday with special guest speaker Dr. John Pilch from Georgetown University. Dr. Pilch speak on the topic of 'Jesus in His Middle Easten Context'. Plan now to attend this informative and insightful event. For further information or to register for this event, go to www.millersburgministerial.org all day
March 12 - - Mark Twain in Wooster exhibit - thru April 10 March 20 & 21 - - Wayne Center Ballet – Beauty & the Beast and Other Dances March 22 - - Functional Ceramics Exhibit - thru April 17 March 26 & 27 - - Story Time Family Theatre – Twain Tales March 14 - 17 - - Functional Ceramics Workshop - Wayne Center Auditorium and the Stanley & Florence Gault Gallery Wayne Center for the Arts Start: 03/06/2010 7:00 am
The next monthly community breakfast will be held at Valley View Community Church's Family Life Center in Sugarcreek. The breakfast will be held on March 6th. from 7am - 11am. The all you can eat breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, eggs (cooked to order), french toast, sausage gravy & biscuits, hash browns, OJ, coffee, chocolate milk, hot chocolate and the occasional special dish. Come in, sit down and let us serve you a quality breakfast. Donations are welcomed. All are invited to come for good food, fellowship and relaxation. For more information about this monthly breakfast, please call 330-852-2273. Start: 03/06/2010 9:00 am
Wooster Church of the Nazarene Wooster Church of the Nazarene's Relay for Life team is sponsoring Ladies Day Out on Saturday, March 6. This 9 am to 2 pm event is especially designed to appeal to women. Displays from home party sales of cookware, food items, jewelry, home decorating, health food and much more will be available for purchase. Crafts, homemade candies and used books will also be available. A free soup and salad lunch is provided for those attending. There will be door prize drawings throughout the day. Those drawn must be present to win. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at Wooster Church of the Nazarene, 3100 Oak Hill Rd. during office hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and at the door. For more information call 330-262-1471 ext. 209. All ticket proceeds to benefit RELAY for LIFE. Start: 03/06/2010
Triway Girls Softball Sign Ups Triway Girls Youth Softball will be having sign ups on Sat March 6th @ Triway High in Auditorium 1-3pm and Wed March 10th 6-8pm @ Shreve Elementary in old gym. all day
Westwood Ruritan Club and Wooster Township Fire & Rescue 25th Annual Pancake Day All-the-Pancakes-You-Can-Eat Saturday, March 6, 2010 Proceeds to benefit Wooster Township Fire Department Donations $5 Carry-Out Available all day
March 6th Start: 03/06/2010 5:00 pm
Albion Church will hold a Swiss Steak Supper at the West Salem American Legion on Saturday, March 6th 5-7pm Start: 03/06/2010 5:00 pm
Employees of Care 4 Kids ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS DINNER WILL BENEFIT THE ADAMS FAMILY, WHOSE TWO TWIN ONE-YEAR-OLDS WERE RECENTLY IN A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT. ONE CHILD, TROY, IS STILL IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. PLEASE HELP US RAISE FUNDS TO HELP THE FAMILY THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. Start: 03/06/2010 5:00 pm
MOHICANVILLE MONTHLY MEAL Start: 03/06/2010 7:00 pm
Kevin Spencer & Friends, a southern gospel trio from Ashland, OH will present a concert at the Carrollton Bible Chapel 365 Steubenville Rd., SE, Carrollton, OH on Saturday March 6th at 7pm. A love offering will be taken. For more information or directions call Richard & Judy Cunningham at 330-739-4005 or 330-323-9253. |
