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Dueling Pianos, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, The Connection Conference and Event Center, Country Club Road, Wooster. Tickets are $20 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, five raffle tickets and the award winning Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos entertainment. This is a fundraising event for The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties.
Region 4 Airstream Rally, Thursday-Sunday, downtown Wooster. Up to 125 trailers will line the streets.
Maker Faire Wayne County, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, University of Akron Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville. Maker Faire is a gathering of people who enjoy learning and sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
Repair Cafe, 1- 4 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Gay and High Streets, Mount Veronon. Take items that need to be repaired, that would usually be thrown away, and volunteers will give it their best shot.
Swiss Steak Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Beach City American Legion Hall Post 549, 125, Third Ave. NE. Drive-thru carryout only. Watch for signs where to enter. Meal includes three bean salad, applesauce, mashed potatoes/homemade gravy, corn, bread and dessert for the cost of $10.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the Lions Lincoln Theatre, 156 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Starring Mike Albert and the Big E Band. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. All seats are reserved and can be purchased at www.lionslincolntheatre.org or by calling 330-481-9105.
Ladies Night Out, Thursday, May 26, downtown Wooster. Registration and Swag Bags begin at 4:45 at Studio 217.
Music at the Arboretum: NEO Dixie, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, at John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. For more information go to ormaco.org/z-neo-dixie-arboretum.
Wayne County Music & Rib Fest, June 3-4, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster.
Kids Day, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster. Register at www.mainstreetwooster.org.
Sculpted by Ice – Geologic History of Troyer’s Hollow, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 4, Holmes County Historical Society Keim Lumber Conference Room, 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg. Enjoy a lecture tour through Troyer’s Hollow and Doughty Valley, which have a rich history culturally and geologically. For more information, visit www.holmeshistory.com or call 330-674-0022.
Secrest Garden Fair, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, June 11 at the Secrest Arboretum, Wooster Campus of The Ohio State University, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster. The Fair will feature over 45 vendors, including many favorites from Quailcrest’s event – along with almost a dozen new artists.
Square Dance and Line Dancing, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Smithville High School Cafeteria, 200 Smithie Drive, Smithville. Sponsored by Wayne County Rural Youth; $5 donation. Public and all ages are welcome. No prior dance experience necessary. Lessons for basic square dancing at 6:45 p.m. Stocksdale Band with Dave Kick calling.
HRN Firefighter Field Day, 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Firefighters’ Exhibition where firefighters from across the state take part in friendly competitions. Kids’ firefighter-themed activities where children ages 5-12 can imitate their heroes. Admission is free. Opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. and the first event underway by 9:30 a.m. For more information Jeff Mizer of Mizer Marketing at 330-432-6706 or Kate Schweitzer of HRN at 330-763-1204, or visit HRNFirefighterFieldDay.com.
County Line Historical Museum open house, second Saturday of each month (Saturday, June 11), noon-3 p.m., 281 N. Market St., Shreve. Handicap parking at rear of museum, entering alley off East Robinson Street. Adults $2; children 12 and younger, free. For information, call 330-464-4382 or email [email protected].
Secrest Garden Fair, Saturday, June 11, Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. The juried event will promote handmade arts and crafts, plants and food. Applications are being accepted. A printable form is available at www.friendsofsecrest.com/garden-fair. Master Gardeners will lead tours of the arboretum grounds. For more information, visit www.friendsofsecrest.com or contact Merry Gentry at [email protected] or 330-461-4160.
Chicken Barbecue, 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 24. Hosted by Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. Wayne County Fair-style half chicken, applesauce, chips, roll, cookie and drink for $13. Proceeds benefit Coats for Kids.
Butterfly Release, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare (Wooster location, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster). As a way to remember and honor loved ones. To learn more, please see the attached media release or visit our website: www.ohioshospicelifecare.org.
Storybook Trail at Kingwood Center Gardens, featuring “Good Night, Bat! Good Morning, Squirrel!,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, along the Nature Trail that begins at the Peacock Playhouse. General admission is $5 for 13 years and older; admission is free for children 12 years and younger, and for Kingwood members. The center is located at 50 N. Trimble Road, Mansfield.
The Wayne County Historical Society’s eight-building campus is open every Saturday, with tours at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; free for those under 14. Special exhibits include “Votes for Women!”, “Apron Strings” and “A Season of Quilts: Spring.” The historical society is located at 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster. The parking lot entrance is on Spink Street just north of Bowman. For more information visit waynehistoricalohio.org or call 330-264-8856.
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