Good morning, Wooster.

Wooster Fireworks Inc. is asking community members for donations to cover the $22,000 cost of the July 4 Community Fireball and Fireworks Celebration.

The Wooster Exchange Club has already contributed $10,000 — local businesses and residents are asked to donate the remaining funds to help offset rising insurance and security costs.

The Glenmont Alumni Banquet is scheduled at Glenmont School on Saturday, June 7 to gather former students and local residents for a social hour (5 p.m.) and a catered dinner (6 p.m.).

The event will honor longtime member Larry Gray, include planned prizes, and invite late registrants to call by May 27.

PAWS is starting a summer fundraiser to help the Wayne County Dog Shelter by raising money for a mobile spay, neuter and adoption trailer.

The Sip-n-Sniff event will be on June 7 at Bent Ladder Cider and Wine at 13550 Mt. Eaton Road N. in Doylestown and will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with children’s activities until 2 p.m. and adult events afterward.

Orr Valley Creamery and Michael’s Bakery joined forces on May 25th to launch handcrafted sponge dough buns at their Orrville and Wooster locations—created with a two-stage fermentation process that improved flavor, softness, and shelf life without additives while boosting record sales during a menu refresh.

Holmes Center for the Arts will offer spring and summer workshops, camps and classes for children, teens and adults with sessions scheduled from June 3 to Aug.

14 — programs include superhero-themed camps, cartooning camps with a local artist and ceramics, art and travel sketch classes costing between $32 and $100. The offerings will provide varied creative experiences for different age groups.

Holmes County Commissioners recognized May as Mental Health Month when they met with local mental health leaders—Nicole Williams of the Mental Health & Recovery Board and Mark Woods of Anazao Community Partners—to honor local services and encourage residents to seek help.

They also announced a search for a new board member to strengthen local mental health efforts.

Wayne Bowling Fundraiser

6-8 p.m. — Wayne Lanes — Registration includes bowling, pizza, and drinks — Enjoy a fun night of bowling while supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Kids Day Celebration

All day — Main Street Wooster — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities for children at the Wayne County Public Library.

Concert & Cruise-In

Live music by Blackout — Evening — Wooster Public Square Historic District — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock ’n’ roll while surrounded by classic cars and hot rods.

The Greenhouse Gathering at Boyert's

11 AM – 4 PM — Boyert's Greenhouse and Farm — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of local vendors, live music, and delicious food amidst beautiful flowers.