Good morning, Wooster.

The Jane Austen Ball will occur from 7 to 10 p.m. March 28 at Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S.

Walnut St. The event offers live music and beginner instruction starting at 6:30 p.m., and encourages participants to wear period costumes or other dressy attire while switching partners.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Halida Dinova will perform on March 14 at 7 p.m. at Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster as part of the center's concert series.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door and local band or orchestra students may attend free (by emailing Tiffany).

Summer Stage Wooster will hold auditions for '1776 the Musical' on April 16 and April 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Wooster High School Performing Arts Center; callbacks are set for April 18 and show performances will take place in July.

More audition details are available online.

OSU Extension Wayne Co. advises local farmers to apply spring nitrogen at the optimal growth stage for small grains as temperatures rise this March, beginning with rye before wheat.

The agency also hosts recertification sessions, webinars, and regional conferences (available until March 31) to boost agricultural education.

Exploring STEM Day for girls in grades 5-7 will take place April 11 at the College of Wooster with hands-on workshops and local STEM role models.

Advance registration is required, and the $15 fee covers materials + lunch and a workshop bag.

AccuWeather warns that Ohio may see strong thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes today and tonight as a storm system moves east from Texas to the Great Lakes — heavy rains in the Ohio Valley may trigger flash flooding while also easing drought conditions.

The fifth annual wellness fair is held March 20-21 at Secrest Center (2122 Williams Road) offering 20+ vendors and classes on holistic health.

Sessions run 4-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; admission is $10 (free for kids 10 and under).

Wooster freshman McKinnley Hackett set a school record and finished as the all-around state runner-up with a score of 37.825 at the OHSAA Gymnastics State Meet at Hilliard Bradley on March 7-8 - her performance marks the program's best achievement.

Norwayne beat Chippewa 52-33 on March 6 to earn a spot in the state semifinals (Division V) and will now face Portsmouth.

Seniors led the team with skill and teamwork in the win.

Wooster girls basketball turned their season around by rising from a 3-21 record + finishing 12-12 and reaching the Division II district finals.

Fifth-year coach Alex Kacere led a shift to a Princeton offense, with senior Brooke Ritchie sparking the turnaround through improved fundamentals.

Smithville's girls basketball team lost 35-30 to Canton Central Catholic in a Division VI regional final on March 7 as seniors Leah Keib, Kiersten Ross, and Reagan Gherian played key roles (with Keib leading the scoring) in a tightly contested game.

Glass Blowing Class at Lincoln Way Vineyards

12-7 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $55-$65 — Create your own glass art piece with expert guidance and enjoy a complimentary drink.

Leslie Mendelson Live Concert

7:30 p.m. — Lyric Theater of Wooster — Tickets available now — Experience the first ever live performance by Leslie Mendelson in Wooster.

5th Annual WHATT Fair

4-8 p.m. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Secrest Welcome and Education Center — Free admission — Discover holistic and alternative wellness practices at this annual fair.

Glass Blowing Class with Larchmere Fire Works

12-7 p.m. — Lincoln Way Vineyards — $55-$65 — Create your own unique glass art piece in a fun, hands-on class with expert instructors.

2026 Ohio Scottish Games Indoor Competition

8 AM-6 PM — Scheide Music Center — Admission required — Experience the thrill of solo and pipe band competitions at this exciting showcase of Scottish culture.

Jane Austen Ball

7-10 p.m. — Wayne Center for the Arts — $20 adults, $10 students — Step into an 18th century English country manor for a night of dance and live music.

Wooster Contra Dance

7-9:30 p.m. — Valley College Grange — Entry fee not listed — Enjoy a lively evening of contra dancing featuring beautiful Celtic music by Pocketful o’ Gimmick.