Events

Third Thursday Art Crawl

Posted on Monday, June 3, 2013 - 10:26am

Art Crawl will be the attraction for June 3rd Thursday event on June 20 in Downtown Orrville.  Coordinated by Main Street Orrville, 3rd Thursday is held each month from 5pm - 8pm. 

Dress It Like Downton

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:36pm

Are you a Downton Abbey fan? Come to the historic Smith Orr Homestead for a presentation on fabulous fashions from the Titanic era to the 20’s, with displays of antique clothing from the Orrville Historical Society’s collection. The presentation will

be given at two times; 1pm and 3pm.  Cost $12.  Reservations are required.  Call (330) 930-0113 or orrvillehistorypr@gmail.com

Our presenter is Laura Loew of Lost in the Past, an expert on Victorian and Edwardian fashions. Come learn what Edwardian fashion is all about! Light refreshments will be served between presentations. Wear a hat or come dressed in your best Downton Abbey inspired outfit! To learn more about Laura Loew, visit her website, www.lostinthepast.com.

Ladies Night Out

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 2:49pm

Main Street Orrville 3rd Thursday Ladies Night Out, May 16, 5-8pm downtown Orrville.  Ladies, tonight the focus is on you! So grab your gal pals and come join us downtown. The following businesses are open for you:

Audrey's Attic
The Commercial & Savings Bank
Expert T's Orrville
Heartland Point
Jerry's Cafe
Lola, Cheech & Mooey's Natural Pet Market
Serpentini Chevrolet Buick
Wayne County Community Federal Credit Union
 

Night of Jazz with Jack Schantz

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 2:42pm

Orrville native, Jack Schantz, will perform at The University of Akron Wayne College on May 17, 7pm.  Tickets are $20.  Order by phone: 330-684-8932.  View Flyer

A Taste of Culture

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 2:34pm

Join CAMO for Food, Music and Fun on May 19, 2-5pm. Donate a toothbrush for a free gift!  More information 330-683-5956

Celebrate National Train Day in Orrville!

Posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 - 3:07pm

National Train Day will be celebrated by the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society in Orrville, Ohio on Saturday, May 11 from noon to 4 PM. Train and track car rides will be provided at family friendly prices. Departing from 245 McGill Street, passengers will enjoy a 1-1/3 mile round trip to Orrville Junction. It’s the least expensive on-board train fun you can have in the area. The ORHS concession car will be available for snacks and gifts.

Tickets for train and track car rides will be available trackside at 245 McGill Street. Tickets are $2.00 per ride for adults, $1.00 per ride for children 12 years or younger.

The Orrville Union Depot Museum and Gift Shop will also be open and other historic sites in Orrville may also be open for tours.

Visit www.orrvillerailroad.com for their complete event schedule.

National Train Day was founded by Amtrak in 2008 as a way to celebrate America's love affair with trains. Each year, a weekend date is chosen closest to the anniversary of the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Point, UT on May 10,　1869.

The ORRVILLE RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY Inc. (ORHS), founded by a small group of railroad enthusiasts in 1978, promotes the preservation of our Ohio railroad heritage. ORHS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) historical and educational organization based in Orrville, Ohio, a town that owes its very existence and development to the railroad industry. Membership is open to the general public and those interested in preserving the railroad heritage and history of Orrville and the surrounding area.

Unique Rail Excursion: Medina Loop

Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 1:42pm

The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society (ORHS) is hosting a unique, one-day rail excursion on Saturday, April 27. The "Medina Loop" departs Medina, Ohio then continues 150 miles through Northeast Ohio. The train will depart from the A.I. Root Candle Company at 623 West Liberty Street, in Medina, Ohio 44256 at 9 AM on Saturday April 27 and proceeds through seven Ohio counties, including the cities of Canton and Akron, and returns to Medina at approximately 5:30 PM. Included is an extra trip from Spencer to New London which is "rare mileage," only once before traveled by an ORHS train. Trip proceeds benefit ORHS historic preservation efforts.

Coach fare is $109. A box lunch is available for $7 additional fare. The box lunch must be ordered at the time of ticket purchase. The ORHS concession car on the train will serve food and beverages throughout the trip. The ORHS Gift Shop on the train will be open for souvenirs and railroad items.

To order tickets online, go to our web site www.orrvillerailroad.com and click on "TICKETS". To order by phone, call 330-667-5121 and follow the prompts. Please have your credit card information handy.

Spring InTo Wellness April 27

Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 11:03am

Spring Into Wellness at Aultman Orrville Hospital on April 27th, 10am - 1pm.  FREE Community Event