WEEKEND UPDATE
December 22, 2011
(Last Weekend Update in 2011)
NOW through December 31st - Holiday Trail of Lights 2011 at Lake Hope State Park - 6pm to 10pm; Open every day in December! Hike through the forest to view our 100,000+ light display, including animated scenes, decorated trees and landscape lighting, some activated by your motion. Start at the Nature Center. On Dec. 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 the Nature Center will be open from 6 to 8 pm and Santa will be here to greet the little ones. Lake Hope State Park Nature Center, 27331 St Rt 278, McArthur; 740-596-3030; FREE
TODAY - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; 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. Call for additional days and times.
FRIDAY - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Groups of 6 to 12 can be accommodated with advance notice. Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan
FRIDAY - Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave - 7pm; The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave 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) Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
WEDNESDAY, December 28th & FRIDAY, December 30th - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Groups of 6 to 12 can be accommodated with advance notice. Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan
FRIDAY, December 30th - Cedar Falls Stroll - 2pm; 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. Hocking Hills State Park, Cedar Falls, State Route 374; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, December 31st - Hidden Hocking: Broken Rock Falls - 9am; Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike through Old Man's Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS
New Year's Eve at the Brass Ring - Ring in the New Year with a special dinner at the Brass Ring Restaurant featuring Chef Moe's culinary creations and legendary desserts. Begin with your choice of Lobster Bisque or Fresh Spring Greens Salad. Entree choices are 10oz Filet Mignon with Jack Daniels Demi Glace, Surf & Turf (lobster tail and 5 oz filet), Twin Lobster Tails, Seafood au Gratin, Seared Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Marinara Sauce or Ginger Marinated Pork Loin. All entrees are served with Sugar Snap Peas and your choice of Baked Potato or Cabernet Mashed Red Skin Potatoes. For dessert, your choice o Chef Moe's Chocolate Volcano Cake or Mixed Berry Cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Your meal includes a Champagne Toast. Reservations are strongly recommended. $65/couple; $35 per person. The Brass Ring Restaurant, 14405 Country Club Lane, Logan; 740-385-8966
New Year's Eve at the Sandstone Restaurant - Celebrate the New Year at the Sandstone Restaurant with special dining options. Begin with Potato Skins appetizer followed by salad and your choice of 8 oz Flat Iron Steak and 4 Breaded Tiger Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables OR Queen Cut Prime Rib, Baked Potato and Vegetables. For dessert, Orange Dream Sickle Cake and two glasses of Champagne. Reservations recommended. $75 per couple; The Sandstone Restaurant, 117 W Main St, Logan; 740-385-9479
New Year's Eve at the Grouse Nest - Serving dinner from 4pm-10pm
Prime Rib and Pulled Pork and Sauer Kraut. Open Mic from 7pm until 10pm. The Grouse Nest Restaurant at Hocking Hills Resort, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd.
South Bloomingville; 740-332-4501
New Year's Eve at The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills - Please join us for a New Year's Eve Celebration at the Lodge. Public welcome. Make your reservations today! Two Dinner Seatings: 1st seating 5:30 - Guests will select an arrival time between 5:30-6:30 and dine with us from 5:30 - 8:30pm; times can be flexible; 2nd seating 8:30 - Guests will select an arrival time between 8:30-9:30 and will have that table for the remainder of the evening. Guests who choose the 1st seating and would like to return or stay later may join us in our Lounge. Our DJ for the evening is DJ Mike Zeigler, the Dance King. The DJ will begin playing at 7pm. There will be a free Champagne toast at midnight for our guests. We will have a special menu for the evening, and will also have Pizza for take out. The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills; 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove; 740-569-7944
New Year's Eve Train - Celebrate the New Year with a train ride, fireworks and lots of fun. Choose to ride in a car serving wine and cheese OR you may sit in a car serving Pepsi and pizza. The train stops for a fireworks display at midnight before returning to the depot. Adult $25; Senior (60+) $20; Child (3-12) $15; 10:30pm - 12:30am; Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; 800-967-7834 msgs. only; 740-753-9531 weekends; http://www.hvsry.org
Ring in the New Year with Peace & Quiet - December 30-31 at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. Come spend the weekend with us! Enjoy two nights in an Inn Room, a hot and hearty breakfast each morning and a fabulous New Year's Eve Dinner on Saturday evening. After dinner unwind in your room and sip on a bottle of champagne. Journal your New Year's Resolutions as you toast the New Year "Inn". All for $399 plus tax and gratuity.
The package includes Two Nights in a Room, Dinner for Two Saturday Evening, Journal, Bottle of Champagne, Breakfast each morning. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan; 740-385-7489
New Year's Eve Murder Mystery at Ravenwood Castle - The fun starts with "Random Acts" and goes through bubbly beverages and the first moments of 2012. Are you a suspect in "CSI-PDQ"? The cost is your Friday and Saturday room rate plus $85 per person for dinner/theater. Call 740-596-2606 for reservations; Ravenwood Castle and Medieval Village, 65666 Bethel Rd, New Plymouth
ONGOING:
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31st - Holiday Trail of Lights 2011 at Lake Hope State Park - 6pm to 10pm; Open every day in December! Hike through the forest to view our 100,000+ light display, including animated scenes, decorated trees and landscape lighting, some activated by your motion. Start at the Nature Center. On Dec. 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 the Nature Center will be open from 6 to 8 pm and Santa will be here to greet the little ones. Lake Hope State Park Nature Center, 27331 St Rt 278, McArthur; 740-596-3030
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31st - The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio offers "Once Upon a Page," an exhibition of award-winning children's book illustrations from the Mazza Museum, Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am to 4pm; Sundays 1pm to 4pm; Sixty-six works will be on display, including winners of the Caldecott Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. As a complement to the exhibition, the galleries will include a "Secret Garden" reading area for children and their grownups. The Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books has the distinction of being the first and largest teaching museum in the world specializing in original artwork from picture books. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is located at 145 E. Main Street, Lancaster. For additional information call 740-681-1423 or visit http://www.decartsohio.org
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; 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. Call for additional days and times.
Through 2011 - "Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline"
New Exhibit at the Historical Society features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display. The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers (1798), the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more...up to the year 1917, when Logan celebrated its centennial. Hours: Fridays 1pm to 4pm & Saturdays noon to 5pm; Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026
www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge
Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers Market's - 10am to 1pm. Come meet the farmers and producers behind the local food movement. Look for vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, cheese, jarred products, baked goods and lots more. Location: Market on State, 1002 E State St , Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org/
DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm; Rev. Paul Johnson began his collection over 20 years ago. His Pencil Sharpener Museum, previously located at his home, has been moved to the Welcome Center and is open daily. This amazing collection of over 3400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in the United States. Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-9706; FREE
DAILY (Mon - Sat) The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - There is so much history from our company and building's past that we wish to share it with everyone. The tour will not only provide historical information, but will also include the opportunity to observe the manufacturing of washboards, and participate in making music with the washboard. The factory will operate daily, as usual, with our washboards being produced one at a time by hand. We are the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States. Our gift shop features our washboards, memorabilia and new line of vintage soaps. The Museum is a WiFi hotspot and offers snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays by appointment. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm; $4 for tour which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; 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. Call for additional days and times.
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