FALL SHOP HOP

Starting October 18th, grab a passport from participating locations, or the Main Street Wooster Office then head downtown to see what you'll discover. Passports can be completed between October 18th and October 31st - passports must be returned to the Main Street Wooster Office by Monday, November 1st, for a chance to win up to $100 in Downtown Dollars (One winner will be randomly selected to win $100 in Downtown Dollars and two winners will randomly be selected to win $50 each in Downtown Dollars). 

Share photos of your favorite discoveries on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for a chance to be selected to receive $10 in Downtown Dollars (No purchase necessary, 3 winners will be chosen).

On October 23rd, participating businesses will offer Fall-themed specials and features, be sure to support the local merchants and restaurants. Don't forget to grab a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) beverage as you start you enjoy the Fall-like atmosphere (DORA drink purchases qualify towards the Shop Hop Passport).

Join us at the Public Square for these amazing live-performances:

1 - 1:45 PM, Cedar Valley Cloggers

3 - 5:00 PM, Rare Vintage

Rare Vintage is a cover band from Ashland, Ohio that performs a wide variety of musical styles including artists such as Michael Bublé, Jimmy Buffett, Lionel Ritchie, Frank Sinatra, Chris Stapleton, and the Eagles.

In addition to amazing finds on October, 23rd, we have partnered with NAMI of Wayne 7 Holmes Counties to showcase artwork from their MOCA House program titled, "Artists Among Us", scroll down to see a listing of participating locations. The CFAES Floral Program students are also providing floral installations inspired by pieces of art from "Artists Among Us", be sure to come downtown to see some unique and fun interpretations and artwork!

DOWNTOWN ART DISPLAYS

NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties offers free education and support programs to people affected by mental health conditions. MOCA House is a drop-in recovery center, available Monday-Friday. Transportation is available, and daily programs are offered, such as Recovery Work Group, NAMI Connections, DBSA, Writing for Wellness, art, fitness, nutrition, and social outings.

Programs are available to help people who care for a person with mental health conditions as well, including an 8-week education series and a monthly support group.

NAMI provides support to people who have lost a loved one to suicide, including the LOSS Outreach Team, which gives immediate support, and the monthly group meeting for PALS (Persons Affected by a Loved One’s Suicide). NAMI provides administrative direction for the Wayne/Holmes Suicide Prevention Coalition.

NAMI is also the hub to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for local law enforcement and first responders.

For more information, visit www.namiwayneholmes.org or call 330-264-1590.