Through your presence you can make a huge impact in our struggle for acceptance at the Wayne County Fair, September 10-15, 2016. Sign up for a two-hour shift at the #WayneCountyFairForAll booth starting Saturday, September 10 through Thursday, September 15 at Sign Up Genius here, or by contacting Beth Coetzee at 330-263-2398.

As we enter the final week before the fair we are excited as our movement has made great strides towards the inclusion of all people, especially with the Fair Board's verbal assurance that they are asking vendors not to flaunt the Confederate flag.  Still, we have not reached our goal as the Fair Board continues to approve the sale of the Confederate flag, an oppressive and bigoted symbol.  Therefore, we need you to take action and strengthen the cause with your presence at the Wayne County Fair.  In the words of Juanita Greene, president of the Wooster/Orrville NAACP:

"This is not an issue of freedom of speech; this is about ignoring the aspirations of our community that strongly feels that the flag represents racism and hatred against people of color. We need the people of Wayne County to claim back our identity as a welcoming and accepting people, as we all have a moral duty to protect the rights of all people, especially the minority."

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Previously hosted by Office of Interfaith Campus Ministries, this year's event will be held on the Mackey Hall patio from 5:30 - 7:00pm on Friday, September 16. Appetizers and dessert will be provided by Flamingo Jack's food truck, featuring eclectic comfort food. Harpist Wendy Barlow will also provide an eclectic set of music! Join us on the Mackey patio for food and fellowship. Be there to acquaint families with their students' college faith community and wider Wooster! All students and families are welcome!