Willy Wonka, the famous candy wizard played by Mike Webb, is surrounded by his Oompa-Loompa servants when he announces his retirement in the song “Golden Age of Chocolate.”

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The first ever Heritage Day Festival in Mount Blanchard is being held Aug. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting through fireworks that evening. The Beautification Committee, with help from village council, is sponsoring the event.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Theatre Company will present the classic musical, 'Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” at 8 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 14. Performances will be held at the Bucyrus Elementary Auditorium, 245 Woodlawn Ave.

CAREY — Carey Fest returns next weekend with a familiar slate of features. Now in its 36th year, the annual downtown festival has become a staple in the village. Somewhere along the way, the community bought in, festival president Steve Zender said.

The Star Players Inc. was established in 1977 when a group of local residents interested in community theatre came together. Since then, many directors and volunteers have worked tirelessly on shows at the Star Theatre.

MARION — Palace Theatre technical director Mark Meginness, along with Palace volunteer advisory committee members, will meet with potential Palace volunteers interested in technical positions at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Palace Theatre Rotary Room.

TOLEDO — Masterworks Chorale, Toledo’s premiere mixed voice ensemble, is having adult and high school intern auditions for the 2016-17 season. Adult singer auditions are 2:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 8-11 in the choir room at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., Toledo.

KIRBY — The Transfiguration of the Lord St. Mary’s/Kirby Festival is Saturday and Sunday in Kirby. The festival is 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, which is considered “Adult Night Out.”

FINDLAY — This year’s Rib-Off on Broadway will feature the fourth annual Battle of the Bands and country artist Natalie Stovall and the Drive. Rib-Off on Broadway takes place from 3-11 p.m. Aug. 6 in downtown Findlay on Broadway Street between Main Cross and Front streets).

CAREY — Carey Fest is Aug. 5-6 in downtown Carey with homecoming Aug. 4 at Waterworks Park. The homecoming schedule includes the Carey Area Chamber of Commerce business showcase, Carey FFA farm petting zoo and children’s games at 5 p.m., Black Swamp Raptor birds of prey exhibit at 5:30 p.m. and classic rock band Expando Band from 5:30-9 p.m.