Events

Your Human Resource Center
Active Parenting Now Training

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
February 8th, 22nd
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Active Parenting Of Teens Mondays 5:30pm to 7:30pm
March 29th
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
May 3rd

Active Parenting Now Mondays 9am to 11am
March 29th
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
May 3rd

Active Parenting of Teens Mondays 9am to 11am
May 10th, 17th, 24th,
June 7th, 14th, 21st

Register by calling Your Human Resource Center at 330-264-9597.

THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!
12-Day Biblical Tour of Israel

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

Wayne County Planning Dept.
Clean Ohio AEPP Program

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.
Farmer's and landowners interested in applying for this year's OAEPP should contact the Wayne County Planning Department at 330-287-5420.

Applications must reach the Ohio Department of Agriculture by April 26. The Wayne County deadline for submitted applications is April 19.

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.

Join The Wilderness Center for an adventure in nature with our EcoTours!

Spring Ozark Ramble
May 14-24, 2010
Join TWC Executive Director, Gordon Maupin, as he returns to his old Ozark stomping grounds with a biogeocultural ramble through the Ozark highlands of Missouri and Arkansas.

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
September 15-24, 2010
The Wilderness Center's "flagship" ecotour is on again for next September. This the most popular ecotour the Center has offered over the years.

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
The Wilderness Center is a non-profit nature center thatis dedicated to conservation, the environment and education.

9877 Alabama Ave. S.W.
Wilmot, Ohio 44689
The Wilderness Center
877-359-5235

WHAT: Bands Needed for WaCPAC Second Annual Battle of the Bands
WHEN: May 29, 1 to 5 pm
WHERE: Freedlander Park
CONTACT: Leslie A. Baus, 330-466-6360 or l.baus@hotmail.com

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.
Bands playing any style of family-friendly music are invited to enter this competition that will take place outside at Freedlander Park in Wooster. Last year more than 200 people attended this event. A panel of three qualified judges will select the winners.

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.
Entrants must contact WaCPAC member Jim Gladulich at 330-345-5071 to get applications and information on submitting music samples. Applications and a $25 entry fee must be returned to Gladulich by April 15. The fee will be refunded if the band is not selected to participate.

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.

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.

Volunteers are needed for The Wilderness Center’s Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 17. We need individuals or groups to help with trail clean-up and removing invasive plants to protect the
natural wildflowers. The Wilderness Center is a non-profit nature center located in southwest Stark County that teaches approximately 15,000 children a year about nature, animals, the environment and more. To help with Earth Day please contact Vicki Shoenfelt at 1-877-359-5235 or Vicki@wildernesscenter.org

Parent and Child
Animals at the Zoo Art
Charity Waugh Ages 2-3
M$27 NM$47 (5 Wks)
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Your little one will have a blast as they learn about animals at the zoo! We will use some of the most popular zoo animal to inspire our artwork. An adult must attend class with child/ren enrolled.
April 14 – May 12
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

On My Own
Animals at the Zoo Art
Charity Waugh Ages 3-4
M$41 NM $61 (5 Wks)
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Your child/ren will have a blast as they learn about animals at the zoo! We will use some of the most popular zoo animal to inspire our artwork. Your kids will love these animal art projects involving paint, clay and a variety of other mediums. In this class, children will create art without the help of a parent.
April 14 – May 12
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Little Artists
Animals at the Zoo Art
Charity Waugh Ages 4-5
M $55 NM $75
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Your little artists will have a blast as they learn about animals at the zoo! We will use some of the most popular zoo animal to inspire our artwork. Your kids will love these animal art projects involving paint, clay and a variety of other mediums. Little artists will further develop their skills as they enjoy this fun class.
April 14 – May 12 Wednesday 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Preschool Clay
Traci Schar Ages 3-5
M $10 per class NM $15 per class
Thursday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Little ones love creating things out of clay and they are so proud of the finished project once it has been fired and glazed. Nurture your child’s creativity through these fun clay classes.
A. April 15 – Rainbow Wall Plaque
B. May 13 – Fun with Bugs
C. Both workshops at a discounted price of M$18 NM$26

To Register or For More Information Contact:
Wayne Center for the Arts
237 South Walnut Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-264-2787

Pet Portraits: How to Draw Cats and Dogs
Wanda Beattie Grades K-6
M $26 NM $36 (2 Wks)
Does your child like to draw animals? In this two week class students will learn the basics of drawing cats and dogs. We will be making pencil drawings of these lovable creatures.
March 23 – March 30
Tuesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Super Duper Paper Mache Creatures
Pat Chambers Grades K-6
M $39 NM $59 (3 Wks)
This class is for all those super creative kids who love to invent and construct totally unique creations. We will be making an imaginary creature out of paper mache which will then be decorated with paint, pipe cleaners, feathers, beads, and whatever else strikes your fancy.
April 12 - April 26 Monday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Kid’s Clay
Traci Schar Grades K-6
M $68 NM $88 (4 Wks)
Children will creatively explore working with clay in this class that is designed just for them. Students will build one of a kind creations using their hands and will make a variety of pots, bowls, vases, and more. As a special treat, young potters will also get a chance to throw a bowl on the potter’s wheel.
April 15 – May 6 Thursday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Underwater Watercolor
Wanda Beattie Grades K-6
M $39 NM $59 (3 Wks)
Does your child love to paint? Does your child love fish, dolphins, whales, and other fun ocean creatures? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect class! In this class students will learn basic watercolor techniques and will use those techniques to paint fantastic underwater scenes full of seaweed, sea creatures, and, of course, water.
May 3 - May 17 Monday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Wayne Center for the Arts - - -237 South Walnut Street - - - Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-264-2787
www.wayneartscenter.org

Drawing the Human Face
Wanda Beattie Grades 7-12
M $94 NM $114 (6 Wks)
Learn various types of drawing techniques and the basic art elements as we study the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth; and then combine that knowledge to render drawings of the complete human head using graphite sticks and graphite drawing pencils. All materials, including graphite sticks and graphite drawing pencils will be provided for your use in class.
April 13 – May 18 Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wayne Center for the Arts - - -237 South Walnut Street - - - Wooster, OH 44691

Phone: 330-264-2787

www.wayneartscenter.org

Clay Bird Houses
Matt Menuez Ages 6-Adult
M $22 NM $32 (1 Wk)
Fun for the whole family! Create a unique birdhouse out of clay for your feathered friends. The basic structure will be provided leaving the creative touches up to you. Add vines and leaves or create a funny face to make your birdhouse one of a kind. You can also add color with our paint-on underglazes as a final touch.
April 3 Saturday 9:30 Am – 12:00 PM

For the Garden, Clay Creations
David Sollenberger Ages 4-Adult
M $18 NM $26 (1 Wk)
Are you a garden enthusiast? In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to use your imagination as you create fun and whimsical garden decorations, garden stakes, and even a toad house if you would like. Children and adults will be able to choose what they would like to make from a variety of different ideas.
April 20 Tuesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Wayne Center for the Arts - - -237 South Walnut Street - - - Wooster, OH 44691

Phone: 330-264-2787
www.wayneartscenter.org

Evangel Assembly of God
Event Name: ReGroup
Event Date and Time: Saturdays beginning March 13 - May 8 at 10:00AM

Event Details: ReGroup is a stable and safe place for women to find the support of a life coach or mentor that will assist them in setting and reaching goals. ReGroup utilizes carefully chosen curriculum specifically selected to guide women in bringing balance into their everyday lives. During ReGroup sessions women learn valuable life skills and have wonderful opportunities for interaction with other women that are committed to helping them succeed.

ReGroup creates an environment for friendships to develop as women learn and grow together. With a new and healthy support system, women will find their goals and life changes are easier to reach and maintain.

Meetings are held at Evangel Assembly of God on Saturdays at 10:00AM during most of the year.

No reservation is required and all women are welcome. Childcare is not provided.

For further information please contact us at
330-262-3751 or regroup@evangel-ag.com

The Wooster Twp. Elementary PTO is having an "In-Door" yard sale on April 17th. Tables are available to rent ($10/table) for anyone wishing to sell items. Call 330-317-3959 by April 1st to reserve a table for the indoor yard sale.

Be sure to attend the "INDOOR Yard Sale" at Wooster Twp. Elementary (across from ATI) on Sat., April 17 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

For a limited time, the YMCA of Western Stark County is offering one free fitness training with every new membership, a $26 value. This special offer applies to any new memberships between March 21, 2010 and April 3, 2010.

Membership at the YMCA of Western Stark County includes more than 65 land and water fitness classes at no extra charge, unlimited use of the Massillon Family YMCA, Towpath Trail YMCA, and Tuslaw Express YMCA, a six lane, 25 meter swimming pool, saunas, social events, priority class registration, program discounts including youth programs for only $5 per month with a family membership, discounts on preschool, discounts on before/after school programs, discounts on summer day camp, away privileges at YMCAs across the United States, and so much more.

Stop in to any facility for a tour and see for yourself why the YMCA of Western Stark County is the community leader for building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through character oriented programs for spirit, mind, and body.

For more information, visit our website at www.weststarkymca.org or contact the Massillon Family YMCA at 330-837-5116 or Towpath Trail YMCA at 330-879-0800.

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.

From March 22- April 2, 2010, the National Fair Housing Training Academy (NFHTA), an organization supported by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, will hold a conference in Columbus, Ohio to discuss fair lending practices and foreclosure prevention issues. This two-week conference is comprised of a series of four workshops that will provide information about home ownership, discriminatory lending practices, buying a home and foreclosure prevention methods. A brochure containing additional details about this training can be viewed by clicking here. A complete list of workshops is detailed below.

Predatory Lending Discrimination - March 22-23, 2010 -Hands-on training using actual loan documents to acquire a basic understanding of residential mortgage lending discrimination and predatory lending.

Financial Aspects of Lending - March 24-26, 2010 - Participants engage in hands-on activities that help them understand the mortgage finance system and the different steps to sustainable home ownership.

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
3110 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202

Buyer Beware - March 29 - 30, 2010 -Participants engage in activities to help them identify and avoid deceptive practices which impair home ownership.

Preventing Foreclosure - March 31 - April 2, 2010 - Engage in hands-on activities that help buyers understand the different steps to sustainable home ownership.

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Ohio 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43201

These workshops will provide crucial housing information for members of the public, homeowners, realtors, and fair housing professionals as well as professionals in the business, legal, and governmental communities. Darlene Sweeney-Newbern, NHFTA Trainer said, "We understand the economic struggles facing the Ohio community in today's tough economic times. These workshops are densely packed with helpful information related to the current state of the housing market and important aspects of lending practices that will address those struggles."

This conference is free of charge and is open to the public. Free parking is available at each location. Approval for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is pending.

For additional information please call Maqueda Fuller at (202) 314 -3422 or go to www.nfhta.org . Registration can be completed online or at the door.

Free income tax preparation is available at the Wooster Parks and Recreation Department, Community Center, 241 S. Bever Street, to low and middle income residents. Appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The program is running now through April 12th. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling the Wooster Community Center at (330) 263-5207.

Tax-Aide volunteers are not trained to process business, rental property income, or complicated tax returns. Participants are reminded to bring last year’s tax return, all earnings statements to include W-2s and 1099s, the amount of the Economic Stimulus Rebate received in 2009, and any tax-related materials (interest and dividends received, stock sales, real estate tax bill, etc.). A photo I.D. and social security card are required for identification purposes.

$16 / Dozen
Gorgeous Roses
Just in time for MOTHER’S DAY
ORDER by May 1st
DELIVERY on Fri & Sat, May 7th & 8th
Call Kathi Bond 330-683-1482 or
Karen Gilkison 330-682-2299
Please make checks payable to:
Orrville Lions Club
(Fundraiser to purchase eyeglasses for those in need)

The Wooster Parks & Rec Dept. is taking registrations for Girl's Volleyball League for 5th & 6th Graders.

Clinic Instruction starts: Mondays Nights: April 12,19,26 and May 3

Games: Mondays & Wednesdays: May 10, 12, 17, 19 @ Gault Rec Center

Deadline April 1st.

Call 263-5207 for more info.

Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Apr. 2, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show, then view the real things through telescopes. No foolin’! All ages. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Beautiful Bluebirds at The Wilderness Center Sat., Apr. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.
Join Naturalist Lynda Price as she examines the life and times of the Eastern Bluebird. We will start indoors with a program about the lifecycle of bluebirds and how to establish and monitor a bluebird trail. Weather permitting, we will check the boxes on TWC’s bluebird trail. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Apr. 7, 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 and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Wild Cooks: Spring Lunch at The Wilderness Center Sat., Apr. 10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Your food choices need not be limited to the supermarket! You can make interesting new dishes based on wild foods. We’ll forage wild plants, prepare them, and then taste the results. You’ll go home with recipes and techniques to make more!
The menu is Frittata of Ramps, Basswood & Wild Violet Salad w. Julianne of Pickled Cattails, Wilted Dandelion Greens w. Hot Bacon Dressing, Wild Herb Gougere w. Garlic Butter, and White Pine Tea. We can’t guarantee when plants will be ready for harvest, so may change the menu based on what’s available. We will supplement with store-bought foods. We have permission to gather TWC plants for these classes only; gathering is not otherwise allowed at TWC. Instructors: Chuck Hass and Joann Ballbach.
Sessions are physically demanding. We will spend 2 or more hours walking and foraging, then clean, prepare, eat, and clean up. Adults only; max. of 20 participants. Please bring hand pruning shears and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. $10/member; $15/nonmember. Deadline: Apr. 6. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Apr. 13, 1 p.m.
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 and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Apr. 15, 2 p.m.
Join a naturalist on the 3rd Thu. each month for a walk on our trails. See what’s interesting today! All ages Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Wilderness Sprouts: Turtles at The Wilderness Center Fri., Apr. 16, 10 a.m.
Learn all about the amazing world of turtles. We’ll make a turtle craft, hike to the lake to look for turtles, and meet a box turtle. Dress for the weather–we’ll go out rain or shine. Children ages 3-5 with an adult. $4/member; $6/nonmember; adults free. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Earth Day at The Wilderness Center
April 17; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bird Walk 8 a.m.
Take a walk with the Birders Club to look for birds. All ages. Free and open the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

17th Annual Foto Fest-Sat., Apr. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 18, 1-5 p.m.
Do the winter doldrums have you down? Are you looking for a spring “pick-me-up?” Why not head on down to the 17th Annual FotoFest at the Wilderness Center? The beautiful photographs, entered in nine different categories (plus a special youth division), are sure to brighten your spirits and you can even have a little fun helping us pick the winners.
The Foto Fest is free and open to the public. Pick up a ballot at the door and then take your time meandering through the exhibit and voting for your favorites. Sometimes the choice can be difficult, but as we say, “There are no wrong answers here.” Have fun and enjoy the beautiful photographs of Wildlife; Wildflowers; General Nature; Landscapes; Domestic Flowers; Animals–Domestic or Captive; Insects, Bugs & Such; Pictorial/Scenic; and Birds, as well as our special Youth category for photographers age 16 and under.
The ballots will be tabulated and the winners will be announced at a special meeting of the Nature Photo Club on Sat., May 1, at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting as we unveil the winning photographs.
For anyone interested in entering photographs in Foto Fest, complete rules and entry forms are available at The Wilderness Center; at www.wildernesscenter.org; or by calling 330-875-9564. Entry deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 10, 2010. Please note that the minimum photo size accepted this year is 8” x 10”. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Earth Day Clean-Up-Volunteers Needed 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Help clean up the TWC environment! Everyone is welcome! You, your family, or your group can adopt a trail or area to clean or help remove invasive plant species. We’ll provide gloves, trash bags, and refreshments. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Go Green—Natural Burials in a Nature Cemetery -9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Learn about natural burials, an economical environmental alternative to modern burials. Walk a cemetery with prairie and woodland trails instead of a lawn and learn how to make your last act on earth a “green one.” Visit The Wilderness Center’s nature cemetery, Foxfield Preserve. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.foxfield preserve.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Earth Day Subway Challenge Run - registration 11:30 a.m., race begins 12:45 p.m.
Try the 3.4 mile Trail Run for $20 in advance; $25 that day. All participants receive a race T-shirt; winners also receive awards. Call TWC at 877-359-5235 for a mail-in registration form or register online at www.ohiochallengeseries.com. For more information, call 877-359-5235 or visit online at www.wildernesscenter.org

Backpackers Expo-9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Stop by and chat with members TWC’s Backpackers & Dayhikers Club. Gather information for your next dayhike or backpacking trip. Some of the subjects include backpacks and how to pack them, meals and water, tents, first aid and personal care, clothing, and Ultra-lite backpacking. Come and view various pieces of equipment and find out what is right for you. Free.

Home Remedy Concert-7 p.m.
Home Remedy String Band’s members do credit to the human realness of Appalachian folk music while also simply sounding beautiful. One listen displays the point of keeping a folk tradition alive—it’s great fun to listen to.
With the bell-clear harmonies of Jeanie Creamer, Mike Thieken, Karen Bump, Jamie Tevis, and Bea and John Hollback, Home Remedy takes traditional mountain material and makes something at once as old as the hills (literally) immediately contemporary. Home Remedy is as much a folk music group as a gathering, or a preservation society, or simply a “happening” with music and fun. Everyone sings, a full half of the band plays fiddle or guitar, and all switch up as needed from song to song, with a sprinkling of autoharp, dulcimer, mandolin, standup bass and traditional percussions.
$8/TWC member; $10/nonmember. Children 15 and younger half price, if accompanied by an adult. We’d like to thank our Concert Series sponsor, Regas & Haag, Attorneys-at-Law. See you there! For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Ecuador Birding at The Wilderness Center Sun., Apr. 18, 2 p.m.
Vicki Shoenfelt traveled to Ecuador with 9 others for a TWC Birding EcoTour. The group spend nine days in the rain and cloud forests and birding on the Antisana extinct volcano. Join us for a slide presentation of the country, the plants, the travelers and the birds. There were 255 species recorded with 39 species being hummingbirds. Trip information
will be available. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Scarlet, Gray, and Green Fair Tue., Apr. 20
This is a great place to get ideas and see how others are “going green” in our area. The Wilderness Center will be there with hands-on activities for the kids and informative sessions for all ages. At the OARDC in Wooster.

Story Time: Flap Your Wings at The Wilderness Center Wed., Apr. 21, 11 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes about our feathered friends. Watch birds at our feeders, then feed geese at the lake.
Stories are for 3-4 year olds, but all ages are welcome, if they’ll be interested. Dress for the weather. Free for members; donation requested from nonmembers. Registration is optional. If there’s any reason we have to reschedule or cancel, we’ll call those who are registered. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Native Plant Sale and Gardening Seminar at The Wilderness Center
Gardening Seminar Selections Sat., Apr. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bird Friendly Yards & Gardens
Learn about birds of the backyard and the top ten plants to attract birds. Discover ways to make your yard more attractive to a variety of birds. Chuck Jakubchak, Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Psychological Benefits of Nearby Nature
Do some settings naturally draw you in and leave you feeling restored? This program explores the human-environment connection and highlights opportunities for enhancing well-being through the design and management of nearby nature. Maureen Austin, Ph.D. Ohio State Extension
Journey into Nature and Garden Journal Keeping
Discover ways to create a journal for your observations of life in your backyard and other outdoor journeys. We will touch on the history of nature journals, take a wildflower walk and work on the first pages of our own journals. Margaret Bourne, Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Growing Gourmet Salad Greens
Learn how to grow delicious greens from basic lettuces, spinach, arugula, sorrel and edible flowers. Adding a cold frame in the fall can extend your harvest into the winter for incredible year-round salads. Karen Geiser, Local Market Gardener
Tree Care
Trees are an important part of the backyard garden habitat. Learn proper tree care including planting, pruning, and site selection. Joe Schossler, Ohio Tree.com
Journey into Nature and Garden Journal Keeping
Repeat of session above. Margaret Bourne, Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Colonial Herbs
Learn about the plants we find in our gardens and along the roadsides. Discover how these non-native species came to the Americas and how they were used. Glenna Shaeffer, Kingwood Center
Dragons & Damsels
Discover ways to identify the dragonflies and damselflies of your backyard and pond. Carrie Elvey, TWC Naturalist
Wildflower Walk
Long ago, people got everything they needed from the land. Discover some of the ways they used plants for food, medicine and “magic” on this short walk. Limit 20 participants. Joann Ballbach, TWC Education Director
Gardening with Native Plants
From the first blossoms of spring to the last blooms of fall, learn about the Ohio native plants you can use in your gardens. Lynda Price, TWC Naturalist
An Introduction to Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide
This intro will guide you through wildflower identification using photo samples of local flora.  Learn how the book is laid out and how to navigate the pages.  Bring your own or borrow a copy. Jeanne Quartz, Certified Volunteer Naturalist.

For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Family Astronomy: Tour the Solar System-Sat., Apr. 24, 2 p.m.
The Moon, Mars, and Saturn are up tonight! Not to mention Vesta and the Lyrids... There’s more to our solar system than the Sun and planets! Take a look at each type of object in our solar system. All ages. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235.

Wildflower Walk and Plant Sale at The Wilderness Center -Sun., Apr. 25, 2 p.m.
The Wilderness Center’s Botanizer Club members Marvin and Sandy Smith will be leading a free wildflower walk at 2 p.m. Native Plants for sale from 1-4 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.

Spring Plant Sale
Sponsored by:
The Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary

April 1st & 2nd
7:30am until 4:00pm
in the Hospital Lobby

~Hycaniths
~Daffodils
~Tulips
~Hydrangeas
~Easter Lilies

Wooster Community Auxiliary
1761 Beall Ave.
Wooster, OH 44691
330-263-8299

April 11th
The Tea Party Express III will be making its only stop in Ohio at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea on Sunday, April 11, starting at 3 pm. This will serve as the “kickoff” for Tea Parties throughout Ohio. Speakers, candidates and many NE Ohio grass-roots organizations will be involved. Everyone is invited to this free event. Restrooms will be open and food will be available. For more information, please contact www.Wooster912Project.ning.com or kathy@woosterteaparty.org.

April 12th
Jim Renacci, (R) candidate for the 16th Congressional District is being hosted by the Wooster 912 Project on Monday, April 12th at 6:00pm at the American Legion (upper level), 1901 Sylvan Road, Wooster. Immediately following the candidate's remarks, there will be a question and answer period. Meeting will start promptly, as another group is meeting at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come to this free event. For more information, please contact www.Wooster912Project.ning.com or kathy@woosterteaparty.org.

April 15th
The Medina Tea Party Patriots are hosting the 2nd Annual Tax Day Tea Party on the City Square of Medina, Thursday, April 15, from 4 pm to 6:30 pm. Confirmed speakers are Matt Patrick, radio talk show host and Greg Knox, Cincinnati based small business owner whose letter to the Pres of GM North America went viral on the Internet. This event will take place rain or shine. Everyone is welcome. Bring your posters! For more information, please contact www.Wooster912Project.ning.com or Kathy@woosterteaparty.org.

April 26th
The Wooster 912 Project will host Dr Michael Pryce, Independent for US Senate and Stan Henry, Independent for the 16th Congressional District on Monday, April 26th at 6:00 pm at the American Legion (upper level), 1901 Sylvan Road, Wooster. Everyone is welcome to this free event. For more information, please contact www.Wooster912Proect.ning.com or Kathy@woosterteaparty.com.

Attention fifth and sixth grade girls. Do you think you might like to be a dentist, doctor, biologist or chemist someday? On Saturday April 24th, you can do some of the very same things they do at Expanding Your Horizons, a half-day conference just for girls like you. You’ll pick three workshops from a choice of sixteen. You can participate in a study with monkeys, make DNA, drill a tooth for a filling or invent your own secret codes. Registration is $10 and forms are available at The Wooster Book Company now. The deadline for registration is April 13th, and classes fill up quickly.

The Holmes County District Public Library system will host a series of open houses at each library location through the month of April. The open houses have been scheduled for 5-7 pm on the following dates: Walnut Creek Branch, Mon., April 19th; Main Library & Bookmobile, Thurs., April 22nd; Killbuck Branch, Mon., April 26th; Berlin Branch, Tues., April 27th; and Winesburg Branch, Thurs., April 29th. The open houses will offer an opportunity for the public to find out about programs and services provided by the library as well as ask questions concerning the upcoming library levy on the May ballot. Library Board of Trustees members, staff and Friends of the Library will be on hand to answer questions. A story time for children will also be presented at each open house location.