Ohio authors to gather for Wooster book fair

More than 100 Ohio authors will appear at the Buckeye Book Fair in Wooster from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The event, at Fisher Auditorium at the Ohio State University Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, includes a wide range of authors. Special presentations will be given by children's authors Jeffrey Ebbeler and Mary Kay Carson, landscape photographer and author Ian Adams and "Central Ohio Legends & Lore" author James A. Willis.

Authors will be on hand to sell and autograph books and talk to fans.

Admission is $2 for adults. Parking is free. A light breakfast and lunch will be available.

For more information, visit the book-fair website at www. BuckeyeBookFair.com. gaming experts to help guests learn about this family-friendly hobby.

At least 16 games will be available as the War of 1812, World War I and World War

II, among other conflicts, are refought.

No experience is required, and kids are welcome. Food will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students. For more information, call 1-800-283-8916 or visit fortmeigs.org/worldatwar. or antiques to the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta on Saturday for an expert evaluation and appraisal.

Andrew Richmond, an independent appraiser and former vice president at Garth's Auctions, will offer his assessments and answer questions about items brought in by visitors.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum admission is $7 for adults, $4 for students. Appraisals are $5 per item, limit two.

For more information, call 1-800-860-0145 or visit campus martiusmuseum.org.