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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
CONTRA DANCE at Valley College Grange, SR 3, south of Wooster, is first Saturday of the month, through May, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Instruction at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $6 at the door, $5 for students, $15 per family.
BENEFITS
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT HAM DINNER by Wilmot Fire & Rescue will be Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wilmot Fire Hall, 204 Mill St. Adults, $8; children 4-10, $4; children 3 and under free. Carryout available; call 330-359-5995.
HILLBILLY DAY by the Holmesville American Legion Auxiliary and S.A.L. will be Nov. 28. Cornhole tournament at 3 p.m., Cow Pie Bingo at 4 p.m. (tickets available at the legion for $5), hog roast from 5-7 p.m. (cost is $7), skillet toss, tire heave, and egg toss. Proceeds will fund the legions Christmas program for local children.
BENEFIT FOR FIVE WEAVER CHILDREN. An account has been established at the Apple Creek Banking Co. for the benefit of the five Weaver children of Maysville. Make checks out to the Five Weaver Children Fund and send to Apple Creek Banking Co., P.O. Box 237, Apple Creek 44606, or drop off at any Apple Creek Banking Co. location.
DECKS OF PLAYING CARDS with photos and short descriptions of historical places and people from the county line area are available from the County Line Historical Society. Decks of 56 playing cards are for sale, $10 per deck. Call Bill Fought at 330-567-2342 or Jayne Neal at 330-567-9229 to purchase a deck.
CHURCH
A NIGHT OF WORSHIP will be Oct. 31, at 6 p.m., at Wooster Church of the Nazarene, 3100 Oak Hill Rd. Free event. Childcare for ages 3 and under provided; $3 donation per child appreciated.
BOUNDARY BREAKERS Christian Teen Ministry will present teen speakers Shannon McDonough and Ariel Plant on Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m., at Faith Harvest Fellowship, 342 Nold Ave, Wooster. Featuring music by Van Gard and Collision and dance by Neva Locked Down.
ALWAYS-IN-MINISTRY programs are Wednesdays at Church of the Cross United Methodist, 5100 Cleveland Rd., Wooster. Schedule includes: Chimes choir for grades 2-12 from 5:15-5:45 p.m.; light supper at 5:45 p.m.; classes for adults and children from 6:20-7:20 p.m.; chancel choir from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call 330-345-6472 for information.
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1357 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville, welcomes guests to visit Sundays, 9:30 a.m. for Bible classes, 10:30 a.m. for worship, and 6:30 p.m. for youth and adult classes. Call 330-683-2175 for information.
ST. MICHAELS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 22 Euclid St., Marshallville, sanctuary is open first Thursday of the month, from 7-8 p.m. Listen to quiet music, pray, and find peace.
UPRISING: A REVOLUTION OF THE SOUL at Overton Community Church, 5575 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Uprising is a quest toward finding your true purpose and destiny. Call 330-345-5034 for information.
CLASSES/SEMINARS
FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT PRE-SERVICE TRAINING COURSES is Saturdays through Oct. 31. Help children stay in their own schools by becoming a foster parent. Call Wayne County Children Services at 330-345-5340, ext. 2351, to register.
FREE PARENTING CLASSES are being offered by Wayne County Children Services for parents of children birth to 4 years and 5-12 years. Waiting list is being maintained. Call 330-345-5340 by Oct. 31 to register.
HUNTERS SAFETY COURSE by the Orrville Farmers and Sportsmens Club, 18473 Shifferly Rd., North Lawrence, will be Nov. 9, 10, and 12, from 6-9:30 p.m. Must attend all three classes. Pre-registration required; call Bob Hatfield at 330-658-6462 or Mike Most at 330-684-2120.
FREE TABLE TENNIS CLINIC FOR BEGINNERS is third Saturday of the month, from 7-9 p.m., at Main Street Cafe, Dalton. For ages 8 to adult; open to all levels of players. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 330-828-8855 for information.
GNAT BOXERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB is holding lessons for new dancers at the Wooster YMCA. Average cost is $3 per class.
SAFETY CLASSES FOR KIDS. Any group of eight or more concerned parents and their children may call to schedule a class; child safety identification kits are available. Call Christine Franklin at 330-264-1238 for information.
CLUB MEETINGS
WOOSTER 912 PROJECT will meet Oct. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Wayne County Public Library. John Fitzpatrick will discuss Issue 2. Visit www.Wooster912Project.ning.com for information.
5,000 YEAR LEAP BOOK CLUB by Wooster 912 Project meets fourth Monday of the month, at the Wayne County Public Library, Wooster. Visit www.Wooster912Project.ning.com for information.
BOSCH REXROTH RETIREES Chapter Local 1239, UAW, meets last Thursday of the month, at 10 a.m., at The Amish Door, 6655 E. Lincoln Way, Wooster. Call 330-264-3702 for information.
MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Association) meets second Friday of the month, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Der Dutchman, Walnut Creek. Faith and business topics covered by local business leaders. Simple breakfast served; $15 covers expenses. Call Keith at 330-855-4709 for information.
ORRVILLE LIONS CLUB meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, at 8 a.m., with continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m., at the Dunlap Community Hospital community room. Evening meetings are first Tuesday of every other month at various locations. Call Kathi Bond at 330-466-0973 for information.
TOPS OH1260 STERLING meets Tuesdays, with weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. and meeting from 6:30-7 p.m., at Grace Brethren Church, 14960 Seville Rd., Sterling. Call Judie at 330-722-2585 for information.
WAYNE COUNTY WRITERS GUILD meets second Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St. Call 330-264-2787 for information.
WOOSTER CAMERA CLUB meets first Monday of the month, at 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, N. Market and E. Larwill streets, Wooster, through June. Club welcomes new members who enjoy photography.
CRAFT SHOWS/ GARAGE SALES/ RUMMAGE SALES
FALL RUMMAGE SALE at Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St., Wooster, will be Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.
SEASONS SPLENDOR ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW will be Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Greenbriar Conference & Party Center, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster. Featuring over 100 crafters. Lunch available.
HILLSDALE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW will be Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hillsdale High School, Jeromesville. Featuring over 150 artists and crafters. Concession stand available.
HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR will be Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Church of the Cross United Methodist, 5100 Cleveland Rd., Wooster. Featuring hundreds of quality hand-crafted items, a cookie walk, homemade candy, and baked goods. Continental breakfast and full lunch available.
FESTIVALS
33RD DALTON HOLIDAYS FESTIVAL has craft show openings. Juried handmade show will be Dec. 5-6, at Dalton High School. Spaces are $50-$55. Call Teresa Jager at 330-828-2412 or visit www.daltonohchamber.com for information.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
TRUNK OR TREAT will be Oct. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Church of the Cross, 5100 Cleveland Rd., Wooster. Treats will be shared from the trunks of their cars in a roped-off section of the parking lot. Also featuring a light dinner, puppet shows, and other activities.
TRUNK OR TREAT at Orrville Christian Church, 925 N. Elm St., will be Oct. 31, from 4-7 p.m. Children can wear costumes. After walking through the Trunk or Treat Highway, there will be a free dinner, carnival games, a cake walk, candy, and more. Call 330-682-3686 or visit www.orrvillechristian.org for more information.
HEALTH
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS and health talks by Wooster Community Hospital are first Friday of the month, from 10-11 a.m., at the Creston Community Center.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS by Dunlap Community Hospital are third Thursday of the month at Kidron Auction and fourth Monday of the month at Buehlers, from 9 a.m. to noon. Screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat analysis, and body mass index.
FREE WOMENS HEALTH CARE provided to qualifying women for family planning/gynecological exams. Women in Wayne County who desire these services can call Wooster Obstetrics and Gynecology at 330-345-2229 for eligibility requirements and appointment times.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD APPLICATIONS are available at Buehlers pharmacy. Pharmacists and technicians have received special education to assist with selecting the best drug discount card.
VIOLA STARTZMAN FREE CLINIC, 1874 Cleveland Rd., Wooster. Clinic hours: Mondays, sign-in 1-6 p.m., assessment 5-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, sign-in 8-9:30 a.m., assessment 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Thursdays, sign-in 1-6 p.m., assessment 5-6 p.m. Lab hours are Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m. Patients may pick up medication or sign paperwork Mondays, 1-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon; and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
VISION SERVICES PLAN (VSP) is a joint venture between the Ohio Department of Health, local providers, and the Wayne County Health Department. Vision clinics are offered four times per year at the health department to ages birth to 21. Program provides vouchers for free eye exams and glasses to income eligible children (under 18 or still in high school). Call 330-264-9590 for an appointment.
WALK-IN CLINIC at the Wayne County Health Department. Services include adult and childhood immunizations, blood pressure screenings, lice checks, TB tests, Hemoglobin, and lead tests. Services provided Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9-10 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Mondays have extended hours, 4-6 p.m. No appointment required; services provided first-come, first-serve. Fees are based on services provided.
WAYNE COUNTY WIC PROGRAM offers nutrition education services and support to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding moms, and children up to age 5. Available for recertification appointments and pickup of vouchers for people living in the area. WICs income guidelines allow many working families to qualify. Call 330-264-1942 for an appointment.
HELP
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID has attorneys available to present workshops or legal assistance to Wayne County residents with unsafe or unsanitary conditions in their rental housing, questions on landlord/tenant law, etc. Free legal assistance is available to residents with low or moderate income. Call 800-998-9454 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to determine eligibility.
MENTORS FOR FAMILIES offers support and friendship to vulnerable parents experiencing joys and difficulties in raising children. Gain encouragement and coping skills through friendship with a volunteer parent; vulnerable parent may be any age, pregnant or already a parent. To become a mentor or obtain help, call Amy Stauffer at 330-674-4004 or e-mail men tors@neobright.net.
PATIENT NAVIGATOR is available from the American Cancer Society, Ohio Division, to assist cancer patients and their families and caregivers in Holmes, Stark, and Wayne counties. Free help with questions about financial, medical, and social issues provided. Call Polly Ann Johnson at 330-287-4500 for information.
WISHES ON WHEELS makes electric wheelchairs available to non-ambulatory senior citizens (ages 65 and older), usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify; service may be available to permanently disabled of any age. Call 800-823-5220 or visit www.threewishes2.com for information.
LIBRARIES
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 220 W. Liberty St., Wooster; 330-262-0916. Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CHILDRENS DEPARTMENT: Kelley Snyder will portray a figure from the past who helped slaves escape to freedom using quilts connected to the Underground Railroad on Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., in conference room east. Registration required. Paws to Read is Saturdays, at 10 a.m. Children can practice reading to a trained therapy dog.
MISCELLANEOUS
40 DAYS FOR LIFE prayer service continues. Prayer service on the last day will be Nov. 1, at 3:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus facility, 132 S. Buckeye St., Wooster. To find out more about efforts to pray at an abortion clinic in Akron, call Paulette at 330-567-3048. Visit www.40daysforlife.com for information.
COUNTY FAIR BRUNCH by the Wooster After 5 Womens Club will be Nov. 2, from 6-8:30 p.m., at The Barn Restaurant, Smithville. Silent auction will be from 6-6:30 p.m. Call Linda at 330-466-5021 or Lisa at 330-262-1514 by Oct. 26 for reservations; $11 inclusive.
DAZZLE, a unique shopping experience featuring holiday gifts of jewelry, sculptures, fiber art, books, and more, will be Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the John C. Myers Convocation Center, Ashland University. Admission is $3. Luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; cost is $16 per person. Reservations required for lunch; call 419-281-6572. Proceeds benefit the Ashland Symphony Orchestra.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Celebration at MCC Connections Thrift Shop, 4080 Kidron Road, Kidron, Nov. 12-14. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The store is closing at 1 p.m., Nov. 11, to transform the shop with Christmas items. Register for door prizes and shop for decorations, trees, lights, gifts and more.
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY events: Nov. 20-29, American Red Cross Festival of Trees.
FRIENDTIQUE, the resale store in downtown Wooster, 123 E. Liberty; 330-262-2012, needs donations of gently used furniture, antiques, artwork, glassware, china, and womens clothing. All proceeds go to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off donations any time during store hours; call to arrange for pickup of furniture.
KEN MILLER SUPPLY Oil, Gas, Car, Truck and Agriculture Museum, SR 226, north of Shreve, is open second Saturday of the month, from noon to 3 p.m., or by appointment. Hosted by County Line Historical Society of Wayne and Holmes Counties. Admission: adults, $5; children 12 and under free; family, $15; any historical society member, half off. Call 330-496-4024 or 330-567-5930 for an appointment.
SCHOOLS
HEAD START is accepting applications for day care. There is no cost; families must meet federal income guidelines. Call Community Action Wayne/Medina in Wayne County at 330-264-8677 for information.
OHIO SCHOOL DISTRICTS are in the process of locating and evaluating children ages birth to 21 in an effort to serve young people with disabilities, including developmental delays, health impairments, autism, and traumatic brain injury. Individuals can contact local school districts about children who may have a disability and may be eligible for special education services. Call Deborah Williams at 330-345-6771, ext. 231, for information.
SOCIAL EVENTS
BINGO is first Saturday of the month, at 8 p.m., at Main Street Cafe, Dalton.
EUCHRE TOURNAMENTS at Main Street Cafe, Dalton, are third Saturday of the month, from 7-9 p.m.
SPORTING EVENTS
STILL SHOOTS at Shreve Farmers Sportsmen Club, 8430 TR 513, are Sundays, at noon, through Nov. 8. Raffle will be Nov. 8 following the shoot. Call Dean at 330-567-2015 or Missy at 330-464-5621 for information.
SUPPORT GROUPS
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Wayne and Holmes County Chapter meets third Monday of the month (next meeting is Nov. 16), from 5:30-8 p.m., at the Orrville Public Library. Group meets in Wooster third Saturday of the month (next meeting is Nov. 21), from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Debbie Schaaf at 330-264-1496 or debbie1496@aol.com for information.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets first Wednesday of the month, at 3 p.m., at Sunrise Senior Living, 1615 Cleveland Rd., Wooster. Call Bryan at 330-262-1615 for information.
CELIAC DISEASE Information and Support Group meets fourth Monday of the month at the Dunlap Community Hospital community room. Call Bobbie Randall at 330-684-4776 for information.
DYSTONIA SUPPORT GROUP of Northeast Ohio, a chapter of Dystonia Medical Research Foundation. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder. Call Rosemary Green at 330-966-1440 for information.
EDUCATION, DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUP meets Mondays, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Stanley R. Slater Building, 1273 Lincoln Way West, Wooster; 330-264-1590.
GAME & FELLOWSHIP is held second Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m., at the Stanley R. Slater Building, 1273 Lincoln Way West, Wooster; 330-264-1590.
GROWING TOGETHER, a social group of Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, meets third Tuesday of the month, at 4 p.m., at the Barn Restaurant. Anyone in the community who has lost a loved one and is looking for an opportunity to share a meal and conversation is invited.
LA LECHE LEAGUE of Wayne County meets second Tuesday of the month. If theres a new baby in your life, or if youre expecting, bring your questions and concerns to an LLL meeting. Call Andrea at 330-683-8871 or Jen at 330-698-0210 for information.
LIFEHOPE, a support group for women facing the challenges of infertility, meets third Monday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., at Church of the Cross, 5100 Cleveland Rd., Wooster; 330-345-6472.
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (LEA) Akron Chapter, a support group for people with lupus, meets third Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m., at the Dunlap Community Hospital community room. Call Vicki at 330-985-0990 for information.
NAMI BUSINESS MEETING is third Monday of the month, at 10:30 a.m., at the Counseling Center in Wooster.
P.A.L.S. (People Affected by a Loved Ones Suicide) meets second Thursday of the month, at 5:30 p.m., at the Counseling Center East Building, 2285 Benden Dr., Wooster.
SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION is planning depression awareness and suicide prevention training. Group meets at the Mental Health and Recovery Board, United Way Building, 215 S. Walnut St., Wooster, at 3 p.m. Call Amy Anderson at 330-262-0088 for information.
TRIPLE-C SUPPORT GROUP meets second Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m., at Mennonite Christian Assembly, 10664 Fryburg Rd., Fredericksburg; 330-695-4792.
WAYNE COUNTY FAMILY Support Group meets fourth Thursday of the month, from 7-8 p.m., at the Counseling Center in Wooster.
W.R.A.P. SUPPORT GROUP meets second Saturday of the month, at 9:30 a.m., at the Stanley R. Slater Building, 1273 Lincoln Way West, Wooster; 330-264-1590.
WRITING FOR WELLNESS is held fourth Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m., at the Stanley R. Slater Building, 1273 Lincoln Way West, Wooster; 330-264-1590.
VOLUNTEERS
CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION (CAP) program needs reliable adults. Anyone interested in teaching children safety skills (for bullying, assault, and abduction) through role plays can call Joy Stitzlein at 330-264-9029.
