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.

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.

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

Kids Hooked on Fishing at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 1, 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Seminar will start with a welcome followed by four sessions: Basic fishing equipment, Knots & hooks, Bait and procedure for baiting, and State rules and regulations for fishing. Then we’ll venture down to Wilderness Lake and try for some bluegill and bass. For those lucky enough to catch some fish, we’ll instruct you on how to fillet. Kids aged 7 thru 15; must be accompanied by an adult. Only kids are allowed to fish. This event is members only and once-in-a-lifetime. Application deadline April 27. We’ll have a drawing and notify the 20 lucky applicants of time and materials to bring. Participants will need to bring their own fishing poles. TWC will provide barbless hooks and bait. Sponsored by TWC Fly Fishing Club. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Foto Fest Awards Show at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 1, 9:30 a.m.
See this year’s Foto Fest award-winning pictures and meet the photographers who made them! Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Citizen Conservation at The Wilderness Center May 1 at Doughty Gorge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 8 at Headquarters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 15 at Wiles Woods, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Attention, all birders and conservation-minded members of TWC. Eminent biologist Edward O. Wilson stated that the two greatest threats to biodiversity on the planet are 1) habitat destruction and 2) invasive species. We have a chance to protect biodiversity right here at TWC. If left unchecked, the Center will begin to see a decrease in many species including birds, mammals, and amphibians.
Our Citizen Conservation program at TWC has begun. Join us to pull Garlic Mustard at the Headquarters tract 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 8; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Doughty Gorge on May 1; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wiles Woods on May 15. Come any time during these hours and pull for as long as you want! Please help us in our fight to protect the lands that all of you care about. Become a Citizen Conservationist. Contact Gary at gary@wildernesscenter.org or at 1-877-359-5235.

Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 1, 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Amphibians at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 1, 2 p.m.
Join Naturalist Carrie Elvey for a look at the fascinating world of frogs and salamanders. Meet live critters and go for a short hike to look for amphibian eggs and tadpoles. Geared for school age children and adults. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Wilderness Sprouts: Frogs at The Wilderness Center Fri., May 7, 10 a.m.
Join us as we explore the world of frogs. We’ll make frog masks and play frog games. If the weather cooperates, we will go on a search for frogs as well.
Dress for the weather–we’ll go out rain or shine. Children ages 3-5 with an adult. $4/member; $6/nonmember; adults free.

Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., May 7, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show, then view the real things through telescopes. No foolin’! All ages. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Mother’s Day Walk at The Wilderness Center Sun., May 9, 2 p.m.
Join Marvin & Sandy Smith of the Botanizers Club for a Mothers Day Wildflower Walk. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., May 11, 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Bird Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 15, 8 a.m.
Take a walk with the Birders Club to look for birds. All ages. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Family Day at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bring the whole family out to TWC for this Family Day! Naturalists and volunteers will be on hand to help you recycle old paper into new, see a snake or planetarium show, and try a dip net at the pond. Children of all ages can also feed the fish and geese and try a scavenger hunt. Pack a lunch and make a day of it! Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Spring Mushrooms at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 15, 10 a.m.
View a Power Point presentation and sculpted mushrooms to learn correct identification. Taste wild mushrooms—2 (or more) species! Bring your mushroom questions for a Q&A. Presented by Julie Powell. Free, but $3 for mushroom identification plus recipes package. Some mushroom sculptures available for sale. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Story Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 15, 7 p.m.
The Storytellers of TWC explore the delights of a tale well told with a wide range of stories: folk tales that endure time and trends; stories to make you laugh; stories that send a chill down your spine; tales of other people and places. Come, revel in the unexpected! We need the most important part of storytelling—you. $3/adult; $1/child; $6/family. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Story Time: It’s Spring! At The Wilderness Center Wed., May 19, 11 a.m.
Celebrate spring at The Wilderness Center. We’ll have spring stories and sing spring songs. Walk to hear birds sing their spring songs and see spring flowers bloom. 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., May 20, 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Up River Concert at The Wilderness Center Fri., May 21, 7 p.m.
In the 1700s, British sailing ships carried immigrants from Ireland and Scotland to America, a new land of hope and promise. These people brought their culture with them and a centerpiece of that culture was their music: beautiful airs, haunting ballads, and fun-loving jigs and reels. They settled in Appalachia, where their music took hold and established itself as a pillar of traditional American music. This is the music of Up River.
Up River plays traditional Celtic and Appalachian Mountain music that has been passed down through the generations and is rarely heard on the TV or the radio. The music is woven together with stories of the people who carried it from their Celtic homelands, and of the people who carried it forward to us, and to you.
At the core of Up River are band historian Dan Moorefield on vocals, piano, and guitar and Teresa Morrison on the Irish whistle, tenor banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, and guitar. Myra Morrison is featured on fiddle and vocals. She is an award-winning fiddler and fiddle teacher, bringing much of her style and many tunes from West Virginia. Rounding out the band is Dennis Kempthorn, who plays a driving bass to add power to the music.
No other bands put on a show like Up River. The audience leaves not only having been entertained by great music but also enriched and connected to its heritage. $8/TWC member; $10/nonmember. Children 15 and younger half price, if accompanied by an adult. We’d like to thank our sponsor, Regas & Haag, Attorneys-at-Law. See you there! Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Family Astronomy: Spring Skies at The Wilderness Center Sat., May 22, 2 p.m.
The herdsman guides the bears around the pole. The crow and cup ride a sea serpent. The lion and young woman complete the Harnessing and Harvesting group. All ages. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

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.

Friends of Christmas Run Pool Benefit Dinner
Tuesday, May 4 from 5-8 p.m.

Please join the Friends of Christmas Run Pool for a benefit meal at Cici's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, May 4 from 5-8 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Wayne County Community Foundation for pool operating expenses.