Area Happenings: 'Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe,' rummage sale, Stamp Show

Wooster Daily Record
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Preserving Your Family's Farm, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Buckeye Ag Museum & Education Center, 877 W. Old Lincolnway, Wooster. For more information call Barb at 330-464-0624. Event is free and open to all.

Dog Obedience Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, Smithville UMC. Cost $85. To register contact: Smithville United Methodist Church 330-669-2371 or smithvilleum@gmail.com

"Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe," 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Wayne Center for the Arts. Purchase tickets https://www.wacpac.org/nevermore-tickets/.

Adult Beginning Tap Dance, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Holmes Center for the Arts, 5200 State Route 39, Millersburg. 12-week semester for $96. For more information visit www.holmescenterforthearts.org.

First Presbyterian Church of Wooster will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Women's Fellowship uses the proceeds to support missions and outreach. Lorraine Hancock, Lisa Rumbaugh and Karen McQuate are shown with items from a previous sale.
First Presbyterian Church of Wooster will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Women's Fellowship uses the proceeds to support missions and outreach. Lorraine Hancock, Lisa Rumbaugh and Karen McQuate are shown with items from a previous sale.

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster. 4 p.m. $5 bag sale. Proceeds allow Women’s Fellowship to carry out mission and church projects.

Season's Splendor Arts & Crafts Show, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Fisher Auditorium and Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Sponsored by The Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild. Approximately 100 juried booths of handmade only items. Free and open to public.

60th annual Stamp Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Ida Sue School, Oldman Road, Wooster, WOOPEX, which stands for Wooster Philatelic Exhibition, has free admission with plenty of parking. The show will have displays of stamps and related items for attendees to choose their personal favorites.

Buckeye Book Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffel Road, Wooster.

Surviving the Holidays, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Shreve Community Church. The session addresses how to deal with emotions, how to prepare for the holidays, and practical tips to soften the grief and discover hope for the future. There is no cost. To register or for more information, call 330-567-2051 Ext 117 or log on to https://shrevecommunitychurch.org/grief-share/ by Nov. 1.

OHuddle Floor is Lava, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Orrville CrossFit, 1330 N. Main St., Orrville. The family-style warrior event will benefit the OHuddle mentorship program at Orrville City Schools. Receive a free T-shirt by pre-registering by purchasing a $15 10-pack of tickets. T-shirts are not available with tickets purchased at the event. Go to www.ohuddle.org/lava for advanced ticket purchase. For any questions about the event or registration, contact Stacey Barrett at sbarrett@ohuddle.org or call 330-969-2021.

Turkey Supper, 4-7 p.m., Saturday, First Congregational Church of Sullivan, 503 US 224, Sullivan. Includes full menu. It is served drive thru. The cost is donation.

Contra Dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Longways sets plus fun squares and mixers. Instruction included. It's aerobic and social; no partner necessary. Celtic music with Pocketful O'Gimmick, calling by Susan English. Suggested donations are $7 adults, $5 students. Carry clean shoes and personal water bottle. Sponsored by Valley College Grange. More information and videos at https://www.woosterdance.com and on Facebook at Wooster Dance.

Sounds of the Stadium, 4 p.m. Sunday, Kates Gymnasium. Ashland University’s Eagle marching band will present its season-ending concert. For more information, visit ashland.edu/music or contact Joseph Lewis, Jr., at jlewisjr@ashland.edu or 419-289-5132.

Ted Buehrer Octet, 7 p.m. Monday, First Christian Church, 1425 King Road, Ashland. Ted Buehrer the trumpet instructor of Kenyon College in Gambier brings his fine octet playing original compositions based on standard tunes. Featured, along side Buehrer, is Tom Reed (alto sax), Eric Snyder (tenor sax), Damian Boyd (trombone), Andrew Clarkson (guitar), McCray Martin (piano), Paul Martin (bass) and Cary Dachtyl (drums). Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Progressive Dinner, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, downtown Wooster. Spend an evening on the Town at Grigio's, Salsaroja, Mariola Italian and Broken Rock. Tickets are $95 each; https://bgcwooster.org/progressive-dinner/

Nature Art Fest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12., Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Township, just north of Sharon Center. If using a GPS/online directions, use Wadsworth 44281 for the city and ZIP code. For a list of 2023 artists, visit https://medinacountyparks.com/index.php/special-events. Find one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired pieces for everyone on your holiday gift list.

"Charlotte's Web," 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, Kingsway Christian School. Tickets available at the school's website or the door. Reserved seats are $10, general admission is $7 and seniors and alumni, $5.

Wayne County Rural Youth Square/Line, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, Wayne County Fair Event Center, 199 Vanover St., Wooster. No experience needed. Open to public of all ages. Cost is $5 per person. Free refreshments. Live band.

Smithville Thanksgiving Hymn Sing, 2:30-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, The Smithville Community Historical Society at the Smithville Historic Church of God, 147 N. Milton St. Requests from the church hymnals will be taken and accompanied on piano and pump organ. Cookies and punch will be provided. Free event. For more information visit the Smithville Community Historical Society Facebook page.

Window Wonderland, Friday, Nov. 17, downtown Wooster. Window Wonderland is sure to bring smiles to the faces of anyone. Santa arrives off the Briggs & Starr Building, hot cocoa, treats, activities, horse and carriage rides, live reindeer, and more is a part of the event.

CLUE at the Mansion — Holiday Edition, 4-6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 19, Victorian House Museum, 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg. Kick off the holiday season with an evening of intrigue with Clue at the Mansion: Holiday Edition. The Victorian House is inviting you to solve the mystery at the home Mr. And Mrs. H.C. Lee as they entertain local guests at their annual Christmas soirée. Enjoy the mansion decked out for the holidays while you interrogate the guests to solve the crime. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite or  www.facebook.com/victorianhousemuseum and click on events.

Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, Ashland County Fairgrounds. Hosted by Team Ripple Effect Relay For Life. Money being donated to pediatric cancer.

One Stop Christmas Shop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, Church of the Saviour, 480 Fry Road, Wooster. Enjoy a mix of handmade crafts, baked goods, clothing and personal care products alongside some of your favorite brands. Cash and carry specials available. Free admission. Oma Gourd and Dough Pros food trucks on site. Follow us on Facebook for event updates and Vendor Spotlights; https://facebook.com/events/s/4th-annual-one-stop-christmas-/5953491454778406/

Tickets are on sale for the Madrigal Feaste, a long-standing tradition at Ashland University. The 47th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3.
Tickets are on sale for the Madrigal Feaste, a long-standing tradition at Ashland University. The 47th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3.

Madrigal Feaste, 6 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3, Redwood Hall, Ashland University. The Madrigal Feaste takes audiences back to “Merry Olde England," for an evening of fine singing, original comedy, award-winning dining and cherished traditions. All tickets must be purchased in advance (none are sold at the door) and are on sale through Monday, Nov. 27. They are available online at ashland.edu/performing-arts-tickets (credit card purchases will include an additional transaction fee) or in person at the AU Campus Store during normal business hours. For more information, contact Ron Blackley, director of choral activities and professor of music at AU, at 419-289-5114 or rblackle@ashland.edu.

Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, St. Peter Catholic Church, 379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg.

"Messiah," 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Central Christian School, Kidron. The Orrville Community Chorus will present its 78th annual performance of "Messiah" by George Frederic Handel. Admission is $10. Students through eighth grade will be admitted free. Visit www.orrvillecommunitychorus.org for more information. Questions may be addressed to info@orrvillecommunitychorus.org.

Hope for the Holiday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Lincoln Way Vineyards, 9050 West Old Lincoln Way, Wooster. Benefit Christmas handbell concert. Presented by Grace Ringers & Friends. Donations will benefit cancer research. Food truck, On the Rise Bar B- Que on site, noon-8 p.m.

“Mirror Mirror," through Dec. 1, Sussel and Morgan Galleries of Ebert Art Center, 1220 Beall Ave., Wooster. College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) is displaying its fall exhibition showcases with work of 14 women artists and focusing on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters and friends. The curator’s talk will be at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a dessert reception, and artist panels will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Both events will take place in the Ebert Art Center.

“Mirror Mirror" will showcase the work of 14 women artists and focus on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters, and friends.
“Mirror Mirror" will showcase the work of 14 women artists and focus on issues of identity as women, artists, mothers, wives, daughters, and friends.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Here's a guide to what to do in Ashland, Holmes and Wayne counties