ASHLAND — The United Way of Ashland County will host its second Fun Fridays event of the season on Friday, featuring a free screening of the animated movie “Moana” at The Ashland Theater, 212 Center St.
The free, all-ages event begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and treats, including hot dogs from Ashland Wooster Drive-In and popcorn provided by the theater. Before the noon movie screening, the Manivic Dance Company will perform a hula dance pre-show.
Sponsored by the Ashland City Schools Teachers Association, the mid-summer event is open to families, children and community members.
Attendees are encouraged to use designated public parking areas and observe all posted parking signs, local regulations, time limits and private property zones. The United Way of Ashland County is not responsible for parking violations or citations.
Looking Ahead
The final Fun Friday of the summer will take place Aug. 7 at Foundation Plaza. The event will feature an interactive presentation by Bugman Education & Science Shows, complete with live bugs.
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center will provide lunch for the August event, and the Ashland Wooster Drive-In will again serve hot dogs.
About Fun Fridays
The Fun Fridays series offers community members the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, share a meal, and sign up for the Ashland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.
Attendees can also support the United Way’s Back 2 School initiative. Optional donations will be collected to help purchase school supplies for local students ahead of the initiative’s main event in August.
Event Sponsors
The summer series is made possible through several local sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor: Ashland City Schools Teachers Association
- Sound and Pre-Show Sponsors: Bill Harris Auto Center and The Chevy Network
- Entertainment Sponsors: Lake Erie Frozen Foods and Bo Lacey Construction
- Fun Sponsors: Kingston of Ashland, Return Polymers, Paullin Sealcoating, The Inn at Ashland Woods, Moritz Materials, Explore Ashland, Ashland Main Street, Charles River and Ashland University
For a complete calendar of events and more information, visit www.uwashlandoh.org.