Now through November 27th - Hocking Valley Quilt Show at the Bowen House; exhibit hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1pm to 4pm. Exhibit continues through November 27th. The Bowen House, 196 N Market St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info. FREE
TONIGHT - Literary Evening at The Bowen House - 6:30pm; Author and topic to be announced. The Bowen House, 196 N Market St., Logan. Call 740-385-0344 for more info. FREE
FRIDAY - Cedar Falls Stroll - 3pm; Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural history of this area of the park. Call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Cropping Night at Scrap-tastic - 6pm to 11pm; Bring in your photos, scrapbook projects or any other project you are working on and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends. Staff on hand to provide guidance for the beginners and experienced alike. $10; Pizza and Pop provided. Registration is REQUIRED due to limited seating. Please call the store at 385-CROP or email us at scraptastic@rocketmail.com to register. Scrap-tastic, 247 Zanesville Ave, Logan
FRIDAY - Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave - 7pm; The mystery of AshCave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore AshCave by lantern light and learn about this special history first hand. We supply the lights ... you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the lantern tour) Call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY - Hidden Hocking: Rose Lake - 9am; Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike once around Rose Lake and see what makes this place so special. Meet the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at the Campground Shelter House. Call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY - Hands-on Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to 12pm; Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to schedule your stained glass workshop. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just 3 miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio.
SATURDAY - Drive & Discover - 10am to 5pm; take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month. This month begin at Ruby's Country Cupboard. Why wait till Black Friday to Christmas Shop - Drive & Discover is your "mallternative"; Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St. Rt. 374, Laurelville; 740-385-9696 for more info.
SATURDAY - Kid's Holiday Workshop I - 10am to 11:30am; Design your own stamp and learn print making techniques to create a Thanksgiving project; $15 fee include all supplies and instruction. Call Rene Olson at 740-592-1160 to register; Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St, Nelsonville
SATURDAY - Kaleidoscopes for Kids! - 1pm to 2pm; This pretty kaleidoscope is shaped like a pyramid of glass. Inside we will put seashells and coral or, maybe your child has something of their own that they would like to put inside their pyramid. All the glass is pre-cut with safety tape over the sharp edges. Using strong aluminum tape we will put the kaleidoscopes together. As you roll this delightful decoration over you see and ever changing ocean-side scene. $15 fee includes all supplies and instruction. Call Laurie Vancouver at 740-797-1314 to register; Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St, Nelsonville
SATURDAY - Signs of Winter Photography Workshop - call for time; Hands-on photography workshop that provides practical and useable knowledge in nature photography. Workshops are held in the Hocking Hills State Park areas. Slide program and handout information. Lunch is provided. Registration is required; call 740-380-2039; $129 for 8 hour workshop. Organized by The Old Bear's Den Center, Eric Hoffman, Photographer
SATURDAY - Kid's Craft Make & Take - 1pm to 3pm; Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafts. All supplies and snacks are included in $5 fee. Scrap-tastic, 247 Zanesville Ave, Logan; for ages 4 and up; call 740-385-CROP for more info.
SATURDAY - Hocking's Wildlife at the Cabin - 2pm; As you pass by on your hike today stop by the Naturalist Cabin, located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents. Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions. Call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY - Stuart's Opera House presents The Four Lads - 7:30pm to 10pm; With over 60 years in the music business, The Four Lads know a thing or two about making hit records. A legendary vocal group from the l950's who has sold millions of records, The Four Lads are still touring six decades after beginning their careers. The group had huge hits including "Istanbul" and "Moments to Remember." Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924 or http://www.stuartsoperahouse.org for tickets
SUNDAY - Good Neighbor Gift Market - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the displays and make gifts to charities in honor of someone you love. Organizations participating include Appalachian Peace and Justice, CHAP, Laurelville Community Food Pantry, children in the Dominican Republic, Good Works, My Sister's Place, Habitat for Humanity of Hocking County, Meals-on-Wheels, Geneva Hills, Special Friends, Home Away from Home, and Westminster Preschool. Hand crafted items will be for sale from "Good Gifts," a program of Good Works that includes handcrafted items from "10,000 Villages." Items are made by and purchased from artisans in Third World Countries at "Fair Market" prices. The Youth Group will serve lunch with all proceeds going toward one of the designated charities. First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter Street (740) 385-2242 www.loganfirstpres.org
SUNDAY - Sharff's Fashions Holiday Open House - noon to 5pm; You will find the newest styles from Top Designers, OSU licensed apparel, accessories, jewelry (including Trollbeads) and more. Sharff's Fashions, 45 W Main St, Logan; 740-385-4016
NOW through November 21st - Appalachia! - 12-5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat, 12-8 pm Thu, 1-5 pm Sun. Exhibit runs through November 21st. Appalachia! is a national, juried photography exhibition that welcomes artistic, personal, and documentary images of Appalachia. This exhibition serves to promote photographers from across the nation, amateur and professional, and will feature NEW work that provides the viewer with an appreciation of the spirit and rich culture of Appalachia, a region that spans 13 states and diverse landscapes. Work that incorporates any photographic process is eligible for submission. Participating photographers do not need to reside in any of the 420 counties in the 13 Appalachian states, but the subject matter must be of the region. Applicants can check the following website for a map of the Appalachian Region: http://www.arc.gov/index.do. Cost: $3.50 - 5.00 per person Contact: The Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens; 740-592-4981
Every Wednesday - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 6pm to 7pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you!
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge
Now through November 27th - Hocking Valley Quilt Show at the Bowen House; exhibit hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1pm to 4pm. Exhibit continues through November 27th. The Bowen House, 196 N Market St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info. FREE
Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers' Market - 10am to 1pm; now in its 38th year, the Athens Farmers' Market serves as a wonderful venue for trade and conversation. It also serves as a kind of food business incubator for small producers attempting to start a new enterprise. In addition to seasonal produce, trees, plants, gourmet baked goods and even gourmet dog biscuits are available. Location: 1000 E State St., Athens; call 740-593-6763 for additional information.
THANKSGIVING DINNERS:
Thanksgiving at Glenlaurel
And now we give thanks - let's celebrate the goodness of the earth. Relax and enjoy this special time together...share Thanksgiving with your family at Glenlaurel. Join us for a lovely six-course dinner featuring Tom Turkey with all the trimmings. Cost is $49 per person, with children (12 and under) half-price. Groups are welcome. Call now to make your reservations. Please call for seating times. It's a shared holiday where all are welcome. $49 per person; children 12 and under half price. Reservations required, please call for seating times; 740-385-4070; Glenlaurel Scottish Inn, 149 Mount Olive Rd, Rockbridge
Thanksgiving at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls - 3pm
This is a family fun affair. Your hearty Turkey Day meal includes Butternut-Apple Soup, Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Ham or Turkey Breast, Sage Stuffing, Brown Butter Sweet Potatoes, Fall Harvest Wild Rice Blend, Roasted Beets and Green Beans, with Pumpkin and Pecan Pies for dessert. Reserve early, we are always sold out. $42 for adults; $21 for children under 10; call 800-653-2557 for reservations
Rocky Outdoor Gear Store - 11am to 3pm
Thanksgiving Dinner to benefit Nelsonville Restoration Foundation; $15 per person; $7.50 children 12 and under; reservations requested - call 740-753-4346
THANKSGIVING BUFFETS
The Olde Dutch Restaurant & Banquet Haus - 10:30am to 5:30pm
Carved Roast Turkey, Carved Country Ham, Broasted Chicken, Roast Beef, Pork Tenderloin, Real Mashed Potatoes, Chicken & Noodles, Stuffing, Vegetables, Homemade Rolls, Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar, Assorted Pies and Drinks; $14.95 adults; $4.99 children 7-10; $3.49 children 3-6; under 3 free. Olde Dutch Restaurant, 12791 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-1000
The Brass Ring Restaurant - 11am to 3pm
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Gravy, Smoked Pit Ham, Roast Beef, Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes, Sage Stuffing, Candied Yams, Salad Bar, Green Bean Casserole, Home-Style Noodles, Chef Moe's Dessert Table; $12.95 adults; $6.95 children 5-12; children under 4 free; Call for reservations - 740-385-8966 or 740-380-9412
The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills - 11am to 3pm
Traditional Thanksgiving fare with all the trimmings; $23.99 adults; $12.99 children 5-12; children 4 and under are free; call 740-569-7944 for reservations, Lodge in Hide-A-Way Hills, 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove
Lee's Banquet Haus - 11am to 3pm;
Broasted Chicken, Roast Beef, Roast Turkey, Carved Pit Ham, Whipped Potatoes, Escalloped Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Noodles, Vegetables, Salads, Rolls and Assorted Desserts; $12.95 adults; $5.95 children 3-10; children under 3 are free. Lee's Banquet Haus, 580 Radio Lane, Logan
The Grouse Nest Restaurant - 11:30am to 2:30pm
Sugar and Glazed Nut Brie, Shrimp Cocktail, Apple Bear Salad, Rasted Turkey, Honey Glazed Rabbit, Venison Osso Bucco, Creamy Succotash, Green Beans and Leeks, Maple Yams, Velvet Mashed Potatoes, Sour Dough and Oyster Dressing, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie; $21 for adults; $10 children 10 and under; Reservations recommended; call 740-332-4501; The Grouse Nest Restaurant at Hocking Hills Resort, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd, So Bloomingville
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
FRIDAY, November 26th - Final Fridays - Holiday Shopping Alternative - 6pm to 10pm; Kick off the holidays with a visit to North Pole, Nelsonville! Visit Santa's Village and go ice skating in the Square, ice skates available. Stop in Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District to finish shopping with unique one-of-a-kind gifts of handmade art that can't be found at the malls. Enjoy a community art event while making your shopping dollars count for more
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, November 26th & 27th - Sharff's Fashions After Thanksgiving Sales Event; You will find the newest styles from Top Designers, OSU licensed apparel, accessories, jewelry (including Trollbeads) and more. Sharff's Fashions, 45 W Main St, Logan; 740-385-4016
SATURDAY, November 27th - OSU vs. Michigan Hog Roast - noon; There's nothing like viewing the big game on big screens with a group of fans. Add a hog roast, games, corn hole & more fun for the whole family and you have a game day to remember! Admission is free, but we'll be providing a great lunch plate for $6 which will include a drink and choice of BBQ & regular pork, hamburgers & hotdogs, and coleslaw & other fixings. Organized by Logan-HockingActivityCenter, 1593 E Front St, Logan; 740-385-4322 or 740-808-2281
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, November 27th & 28th - Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Santa Train - 11am and 2pm; Take a ride with Santa Claus. The jolly old elf and his helper will board at the depot and share the ride with you. During the trip, Santa will visit individually with each child. Santa's elf will have a special candy treat for each child. The train is heated and decorated for the holiday. $16 adults; $14 seniors 60+; $12 children 3-12; under 3 years old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap; advance reservations are recommended; http://www.hvsry.org/home_page/santatrain.htm
Planning a visit to the Hocking Hills State Park? The Hocking Hills State Park is part of a pilot program called "Carry In, Carry Out". This means whatever you carry into the park you need to carry out, all waste and recyclables. Most National Parks have already adopted this policy. Please help keep the Hocking Hills clean and green.
Member News:
The next regular HHTA Board of Trustees meeting will be December 20th - noon at the Welcome Center.
The new Arts & Ag Maps are now available at the Welcome Center. Stop by and pick some up.
Traces Sanitation is now offering curbside recyling throughout Hocking County for their business and residenial customers. To learn more call 740-385-6951.
Please advise visitors about the Hocking Hills State Parks' new "Carry In, Carry Out" policy - all waste and recyclables carried into the Parks must be carried out. Help keep the Hocking Hills clean and green.
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