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There will be plenty to do in the West Chester area this weekend, including the Shamrock Shuffle, a farmers’ market, a high school musical and, of course, fish fries. The weather is expected to be pleasant for Saturday’s outdoor events with mostly sunny skies and a high in the mid 50s, according to the National Weather Service.

FRIDAY

The weekly West Chester Farmers’ Market returns to the Square at Union Centre next Saturday, May 12. During the winter months, West Chester hosts a farmers’ market about once a month. Photo provided.

Fish Fry: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Liberty Township and St. John the Evangelist Church in West Chester Township will both host fish fries every Friday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. through March 30. To track down other fish fries in Cincinnati, visit Cincinnati.com’s fish fry map.

Armchair Program: Residents of West Chester Township are invited to experience Tanzania without ever leaving their hometown. The topic of this week’s Armchair session will be held at Township Hall, 9113, Cincinnati-Dayton Road, at 7 p.m.

Music Man: Lakota West Threatre will feature performances of the musical Music Man this Friday-Sunday at the high school. Showtimes will be at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets to the show are $15 at the door.

SATURDAY

Shamrock Shuffle: This Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle in West Chester Township is expected to attract more than 4,000 participants and could raise more than $10,000 for approximately 50 local charities or causes. The event’s 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at The Square at Union Centre with a “kegs and eggs” breakfast and block party.

Mini model exhibit at EnterTRAINment: There will be a special free two-day mini model engineering show at EnterTRAINment Junction this Saturday and Sunday. According to the show’s release, the exhibit will have dozens and dozens of hand-built mini models on display. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Farmer’s Market: The farmers’ market season in West Chester Township is on its way back. There are only three winter farmers’ markets remaining before the weekly West Chester Farmers’ and Art Market will open for the 2012 season May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Saturday there will be a winter farmers’ market at The Square at Union Centre from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Some recent news from Lakota West High School:

Music Man opens Friday: Lakota West Threatre will present Music Man this Friday and Saturday and March 9-11. Shows this Friday and Saturday and March 9-10 will take place at 8 p.m. The March 11 show will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets for the musical are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at Lakota West High School. For more information, visit www.LakotaWestTheatre.com or call 513-682-4115.

Seminar addressing student stress: Lakota West will offer a seminar at its freshman campus, 5050 Tylersville Road, that is geared to helping parents help their children reduce anxiety and stress in and out of the classroom. The 90-minute seminar will take place next Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 513-644-1212. Reserve a spot at www.lakotaonline.com/helpyourstudent.

Mattress Sale to benefit soccer program: The Lakota West girls’ soccer program will be sponsoring its first annual mattress sale Saturday, March 17. During the sale, brand new, name brand mattress sets will be 30-to-50 percent off retail prices. Floor models will be on display at Lakota West High School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Ultimate Fundraising Solutions by emailing dharbin65@yahoo.com.

Student creates statewide logo: Lakota West junior Emma Huddleston had her design recently selected to be printed on 2012 Volley for the Cure t-shirts to be sold across the state of Ohio next fall. Huddleston joins fellow Lakota West students Corri Muha (designed 2011 logo) and Greg Osinski (designed 2010 logo), who have also had their logo designs selected for this honor. The 2012 Volley for the Cure event at Lakota West will take place Monday, Sept. 10. Lakota West will be playing Beavercreek.

Date announced for 2012 Arts and Crafts show: Lakota West High School recently announced the date for its 2012 Arts & Crafts Show – which be Oct. 6-7. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. To apply to participate in the popular show, visit www.lakotawesthigh.com.

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The Lakota East High School Theatre Department will be performing a children’s play this weekend, as the Lakota West High School Theatre Department is preparing for its winter and spring performances.

This Friday through Sunday, Lakota East High School be hosting a contemporary adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Ugly Duckling” called “Honk! Jr.”

Performances of the play will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 513-755-7211 ext. 15305.

Meanwhile, Lakota West High School Theatre is seeking Lakota children under 5 feet tall for their spring musical “Music Man.” Auditions are Wed., Dec. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the high school. Audition packets are available for download at www.LakotaWestTheatre.com.

Lakota West Theatre’s next performance will be “Romeo to Go” at the high school Dec. 1-2 at 8 p.m.

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