Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Wooster.
Rainbow of Hope, a charity that supports families with sick children, will host its annual benefit auction at Mt. Hope Event Center on July 25-26—featuring an auctioneer’s contest, a fish fry, and bidding on items ranging from furniture to livestock.
The two-day event will raise funds to provide care for children in need.
Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties will hold its Big Haul Sale at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Aug.
9 from 9 a.m. + 3 p.m. during Ohio's sales tax holiday Aug. 1-14, letting shoppers fill a bag with unsorted items for $5. Clothing, shoes, books, toys and discounted furniture will be available + 90 cents of every dollar spent will go to local job training and case management programs.
OneEighty was designated a Top Workplaces for the fourth year in a row by Cleveland.com & the Plain Dealer on July 14 after 79% of employees completed a survey affirming its strong mission and culture.
It was one of 188 Northeast Ohio companies honored in the small business category.
Wooster tattoo artist Nic Rothgery—owner of Embellish Tattoo in downtown Wooster—has worked for years and shares his views on how some tattoos are timeless while others follow trends.
Carrie Snyder from Wooster is named the new executive director of Ohio Right to Life following Mike Gonidakis’s departure after 17 years—she brings over 15 years of board service and local volunteer work and will focus on legislative and educational efforts to protect vulnerable women and children.
Viola Startzman Clinic will host its 30th anniversary gala on Aug.
15 at Greystone Event Center in Wooster—featuring dinner, sponsorships and patient stories to help fund accessible health care. The event supports the clinic’s growing need to serve patients with quality care.
The NE Ohio Quilt Show
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Wayne County Fair Event Center — Free admission — Explore 55 vendors, over 200 quilts, and engage in 18 classes and 12 free lectures.
Christmas in July Sidewalk Sale
— All Day — Main Street Wooster — Various discounts — Celebrate the festive spirit under the July sun with local sidewalk sales and special offers.
Wednesdays on Walnut: Benny Lava & the Guavas
6-9 p.m. — Wayne Center for the Arts — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Benny Lava & the Guavas in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Those Knighted - Live Music
5-7 p.m. — Troutman Vineyards — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live, original music from the local husband and wife duo, Those Knighted.
Orrville City-Wide Yard Sales
All day — Journey In Time — Free entry — Explore a diverse array of treasures at Orrville’s annual yard sales across the city.
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