Community Events

Mid-Ohio, you are cordially invited to step into a world of wonder with “Pure Imagination!” Presented by The Salvation Army Ashland Kroc Center’s Youth Theatre program on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m., this brand-new musical revue bursts to life with showstopping songs from MTI’s Broadway Junior® collection.

Debuting their first Broadway revue at The Ashland Theatre, 212 Center St., Ashland, The Ashland Kroc Center Youth Theatre will bring to the stage unforgettable favorites from Seussical, Shrek The Musical, and Disney hits like Beauty and the Beast and Frozen.

Over 40 local, young performing and backstage artists from Ashland, Mansfield and other surrounding communities are coming together for this joyful celebration of creativity, storytelling, and pure theatrical magic.

Show dates and times include:

• Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are only $10 apiece and are on sale now. Go to theashland.org to purchase yours today!

Redbird Resilient, a Loudonville-Perrysville area non-profit organization, is presenting a program on April 29th at the Ohio Theatre in Loudonville on the topic of “Polarization.” It is a topic that we all see played out frequently at the national level on TV, in the news, on social media and elsewhere. It also happens at times in our homes, communities, and relationships. This event is free and open to the public. 

Redbird Resilient is fortunate to have three individuals with professional backgrounds that can unpack what polarization is, how it can be damaging and how not to enter it. There are other areas as well related to it that will be presented. 

Presenters include

• David Ross – Executive Director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County
• Craig Hovey – Professor of Religion at Ashland University
• Jeffrey Delbert – Assistant Professor and Chair the Communication Studies Department at Ashland University

Free popcorn and water will be provided. If unable to attend, look for the video 48 hours after the event at http://www.redbirdresilient.org

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run is almost here! We are currently raising money for the event, which goes to our local, Ashland County Dragons Special Olympic team! The event with begin with law enforcement and friends running from the Ashland Police Division to Dairy Queen, where we will pick up the athletes. We will continue our run tho the Corner Park (Main St. @ Claremont Ave.) for a small celebration and pictures.