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Single parent? Take the night off!

Fortify at Orrville Christian Church will provide no-cost childcare for single-parent families for the evening. We'll feed your children supper and keep them entertained so you can run errands, or clean the house, or just sit by yourself in the blessed quiet. If what you really need is to talk about something (anything!) other than permission slips and Elmo, stay and eat with us, and have coffee after supper.

Details
What To Do

When: 5:30-8:30 PM these Thursdays

January 14, 2010

February 11, 2010

March 11, 2010

Where: Orrville Christian Church

925 N. Elm St, Orrville

(across from the park)
Call us to let us know you're coming. (If you can't, or forget, come anyway!)

Preregister each child, or bring health insurance information, and doctor, dentist, and hospital contact information to the church. (Updated once a year.)

Check your children in at the church. We recommend waiting until the doors close behind you to shout, “Free at last!”

To preregister, or for more information, call Carol at 330-464-8700.

Upcoming fundraisers for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis:

All monies raised will go towards research for better meds and hopefully one day a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis!!

1. The first fundraiser will be at CiCi's Pizza in Wooster on Tuesday, January 26th from 4pm-8pm. 10% of your bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis if you put your receipt in the jar. There will be a raffle for a prize too.

2. Our second fundraiser will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5pm-8pm at Friendly's Restaurant in Canton by Belden Village. Up to 15% of EVERYONE'S bill will go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There will be a raffle for a limited edition Ohio State basketball signed by the coach of the Ohio State basketball team, Thad Matta.

3. Our third and fourth fundraiser will be on Tuesday, February 9th and Tuesday, March 9th ALL DAY LONG at Tumbleweed Restaurant in Wooster. For this one, you will need to present a coupon (see below-simply print this page) in order for 10% of your bill to go towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

4. Our walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be on Saturday May 1st. Check-in is at 9am and walk begins at 10am. "Come enjoy a day of FUN, FREE FOOD, AND LOTS OF PRIZES!!"

FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

Why not get ALL of your refund?
If you worked in 2009 and earned less than:
$13,440 (no children)
$35,463 (1 child)
$40,295 (2 children)
$43,279 (3 or more children)
(Increase these amounts by $5,000 if married, filing jointly)

You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit
and free tax preparation services.
Our VITA* Site can help you!
*(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
WHEN:
January 28—March 6
Dates & times vary, reservations must be made through InfoLink
WHERE:
American Red Cross, Wooster
Orrville Public Library, Orrville
Goodwill Industries, Millersburg
Appointments are required.
To see if you qualify, Call United Way’s InfoLink
at (330) 263-6363 or (800) 247-9473 today!

St. Agnes Church Fish Fry
Fridays in Lent (2/19-3/26)
at St. Agnes Church
E. Oak & Lake Sts., Orrville

Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday)
5-7 p.m.
Adults $7; Children $5
Take out available
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

The Wayne County Humane Society has informed us that they are in Urget Need of Dry Dog Food. Bags of dog food may be dropped off at the shelter located at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster. Your donations are very much appreciated.

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.

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

The Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District has extended its annual tree, nature packet & rain barrel sale until March 15th. Order forms can be obtained at the Wayne SWCD website(www.bright.net/~swcd/), calling the office 330-262-2836 or stopping by the office at 428 W. Liberty Street, the County Administration Building, between 8:00 am & 4:30 pm. Evergreens, hardwood and flowering trees are available.

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 3, 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Star Watch & Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m.
Join TWC’s Astronomy Club for a Planetarium Show, then view the real things through telescopes. All ages. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Your Sky Tonight at The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 9, 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Wilderness Sprouts: Bats at The Wilderness Center Fri., Mar. 12, 10 a.m.
What zips through the nighttime sky eating bugs? Bats! Join us as we discover the fascinating world of bats through slide show, games, and a special bat costume. We will make finger puppet bats to fly at home.Dress for the weather–we’ll go out rain or shine. Children ages 3-5 with an adult. $4/member; $6/nonmember; adults free.

The Amazing Bluebird at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m.
Join TWC Bird Club representative Pat Soehnlen for the program instructing how to set up a “bluebird trail” and how to attract them to your backyard.
Participants will be given the opportunity to make their own bluebird box with the help of TWC Bird Club members. Reservations required, since nesting box kits are limited. Call Sue at 330-412-9192 for reservations. Payment should be made at the event. $2 for the program only; $12 for program and birdbox kit.

Ohio’s Mining History and Its Impact Today at The Wilderness Center- Sat., March 13th, 1:00-2:00
Presented by Tim Jackson of ODNR Division of Mineral Resources Management and Kirk Beach, Geology Program Manager of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
In Ohio, underground mining began back before the turn of the century. Underground mine maps are available, some dating back to the late 1800’s. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, over 6,400 underground mines are found in 42 counties across the state. Further, this number represents only two-thirds of the total number of underground mines due to missing and lost mine maps. This presentation will provide an overview of the adverse impacts caused by past underground mining activities; and, present the processes used by state agencies to identify, monitor, design and remediate underground mining problems. In addition, several examples of remediation efforts will be presented and discussed. Sponsored by the TWC Geology Club. Call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Fare Passage Concert at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 13, 7 p.m.
Folk music of the Celtic lands, just in time for St. Patty’s Day! Fare Passage is an award-winning folk music group. They have been entertaining people throughout Ohio for two decades with British Isles and Scandinavian folk music interspersed with Russian, French Canadian, Breton France, and New England dance tunes. Includes hammered and lap dulcimers, Belgian humle, melodeon, concertina, accordion, marimba, and guitar. $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!

Space Day at The Wilderness Center Sun., Mar. 14, 1-3 p.m.
We had so much fun at Space Day last year, the International Year of Astronomy, we’re doing it again! Galileo first pointed a telescope at the night sky in 1609 and astronomy was forever changed. Get in the spirit with Space Day. Take a trip through the solar system! Stop at each planet, the Moon, and the Sun for a simple experiment that emphasizes a concept about it. You can
Play with a solar-powered toy, Create craters of Mercury, Use “radar” to discover the surface of Venus, Enjoy the special attributes of Earth, Take a walk in the Moon’s gravity, Erupt a Martian volcano
See the swirling storms of Jupiter, Shoot a “spaceship” through the rings of Saturn, Explore the strange Uranus, Walk in the light on Neptune And more! We hope to have solar viewing available (depending on the weather) and a replica of Galileo’s telescope on display.
Space Day is designed for families. Space Day is co-sponsored by the Southeast Science Club and the Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Families Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Story Time: Days of the Dinosaurs at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 17, 11 a.m.
Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! Listen to dino stories, sing dino songs, visit our fossil wall, and hunt for dino eggs.
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. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Wilderness Walk at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 18, 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. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

1st Day of Spring Botanizers Walk at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 1 p.m.
Celebrate spring! Join the Botanizers Club for a walk to see what plants and flowers are out on this first day of spring. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Foxfield Preserve Info Session at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 20, 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. Free info. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Eat Out for The Wilderness Center Tue., Mar. 23, 4-8 p.m.
CiCi’s Pizza of Massillon is hosting a night to benefit The Wilderness Center on Tue., Mar. 23, from 4-8 p.m. 10% of the proceeds will go to TWC. Enjoy great CiCi’s Pizza and help TWC, too! CiCi’s of Massillon is located at the Massillon Marketplace, across from WalMart.

Woodcock Walk at The Wilderness Center Wed., Mar. 24, 7 p.m.
Come and help find this game bird, also known as “Timberdoodle.” This bird is usually found at TWC this time of year. You can experience his courtship dance and even help call him, if you can! Join the Bird Club on our spring search for the Woodcock. For the entire family. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Frog Call Hike at The Wilderness Center Thu., Mar. 25, 7 p.m.
This hour-long stroll past wetlands will help us determine the types and abundance of frogs and toads on TWC property. These hikes are an attempt to hear the earliest breeders. May be canceled if heavy rain or high wind speeds hamper calling activity. Lynda Price, Naturalist. Free and open to the public. Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

TWC at Migration Sensation Sat., Mar. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Naturalists Carrie Elvey, Lynda Price, and Ken Schelgel from The Wilderness Center will once again be participating in the Migration Sensation in Shreve. Carrie and Ken will be dip-netting for aquatic insects from 8 a.m.-noon in the marsh on Cemetery Rd. Bring your boots, grab a net, and venture into the marsh to see what you can catch. Lynda will be in the Shreve Elementary gym from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with a hands-on look at marsh birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. In addition to these programs, there are many family-friendly talks at the school as well as prominent speakers throughout the day. For a more detailed schedule of events, go to www.shrevemigration.org. Please join us for the 10th year of this wonderful event!

Family Astronomy: Sun & Moon at The Wilderness Center Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m.
Full Moon this week! Let’s look at the Earth/Moon/Sun system and the effects the Moon and Sun have on us here on Earth. We’ll talk about day/night, Moon phases, eclipses, seasons, and tides. All ages. Free and open to the public. 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.

GET VACCINATED!

WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS
OFFERING H1N1 VACCINE DURING WALK-IN CLINIC HOURS

Effective immediately, the Wayne County Health Department will provide H1N1 vaccine during their walk-in clinic hours to anyone 6 months of age and older. Walk-in clinics are held at the health department on:

Mondays 9:00 -10:00 AM and 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:00 -10:00 AM and 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Fridays 9:00 – 10:00 AM and 1:00 – 4:00 PM

It is NOT too late to get your H1N1 vaccine. Protect yourself and others.

 Wash your hands
 Cover your cough
 Stay at home if your are sick

Consent forms can be downloaded from www.wayne-health.org, completed and brought to the health department with you. Consent forms are also available at the health department.

March 12 - - Mark Twain in Wooster exhibit - thru April 10
Stanley & Florence Gault Gallery

March 20 & 21 - - Wayne Center Ballet – Beauty & the Beast and Other Dances
Performing Arts Center - Wooster High School

March 22 - - Functional Ceramics Exhibit - thru April 17
Roberta Looney Workshop

March 26 & 27 - - Story Time Family Theatre – Twain Tales
Wayne Center Auditorium

March 14 - 17 - - Functional Ceramics Workshop - Wayne Center Auditorium and the Stanley & Florence Gault Gallery

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

Wooster Church of the Nazarene
Relay for Life Ladies Day Out
March 6th 9a-2p

Wooster Church of the Nazarene's Relay for Life team is sponsoring Ladies Day Out on Saturday, March 6.

This 9 am to 2 pm event is especially designed to appeal to women. Displays from home party sales of cookware, food items, jewelry, home decorating, health food and much more will be available for purchase. Crafts, homemade candies and used books will also be available. A free soup and salad lunch is provided for those attending. There will be door prize drawings throughout the day. Those drawn must be present to win.

Tickets are $5.00 and are available at Wooster Church of the Nazarene, 3100 Oak Hill Rd. during office hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and at the door. For more information call 330-262-1471 ext. 209. All ticket proceeds to benefit RELAY for LIFE.

Westwood Ruritan Club and Wooster Township Fire & Rescue 25th Annual Pancake Day

All-the-Pancakes-You-Can-Eat
Meal includes: Sausage, Applesauce, & Beverage

Saturday, March 6, 2010
at Triway High School
7:00am to 7:00pm

Proceeds to benefit Wooster Township Fire Department

Donations $5
Under Age 8 Free

Carry-Out Available

Albion Church will hold a Swiss Steak Supper at the West Salem American Legion on Saturday, March 6th 5-7pm

MOHICANVILLE MONTHLY MEAL
The public is invited to Mohicanville Community Church from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, for their monthly meal. This month the menu will include ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, rolls, fruit, dessert, and drinks. While dining, you will have the opportunity to enjoy special music by church members. Carry out will also be available. Children 5 and under are free, age 6-10 $3.50, over age 10 $7.50. Proceeds go to the church’s building fund. For more information, call 419-368-5754. The church is located at the intersection of St. Rt. 95 & 179 in Mohicanville.