SATURDAY &
SUNDAY - Maple Sugaring in the Hills - noon to 4pm; "Maple Sugaring
in the Hills" is the theme of the annual maple syrup festival at
Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County. The event is scheduled from
noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9. Maple sap from park
trees will be used to make tasty treats that will be available for
sampling in the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor
Center. Naturalists will demonstrate the many historic methods used to
make maple candy and syrup. A breakfast with all-you-can-eat made from
scratch buttermilk pancakes is offered at the dining lodge on Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $8.50 per person and includes local maple
syrup, a topping bar with lots of pancake toppings, bacon and sausage. On
Sunday, the lodge will also feature pancakes on their brunch buffet. Call
740-385-6841 to learn more.
THURSDAY, March 6th - Logan Theatre
Group Monthly Meeting - 7pm; Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend
meetings for discussion of future productions, various aspects of the
performances, such as costumes, sets, promotion, acting.... If unable to
attend the meeting but have an interest in participation, contact the
theatre group at logantheatregroup@gmail.com
or call Scot at (740) 279-6563. The group has big plans for the summer
and would like to get as much of the community involved as possible!
Location: Downstairs at the theatre building, NW corner of Main and
Mulberry Streets. This group meets the first Thursday of each month.
FRIDAY, March 7th - TWIG II
Homemade Soup Sale - orders due by 4pm; TWIGG II is now taking orders for
Homemade Soup sold by the quart for $6 each. Choices are Bean Soup and
Vegetable Soup. Corn muffins are also available - 4 for $1. Soup will be
delivered to Hocking Valley Community Hospital on Tuesday, March 11th for
pickup between 8am and 11am. Orders must be turned in by 4pm on Friday,
March 7th to the Community Relations Dept or the Patio Shoppe at HVCH. Click here for the
order form.
FRIDAY, March 7th - Friday Night
Fish Fry - 4pm ; Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, side dishes and dessert
served up by the men from the St. John Knights of Columbus organization.
All proceeds from the Feb 28 dinner will benefit the Hocking Hills
Inspire (Homeless) Shelter. Cost: (Dine in or Take Out) Adults: $8;
children: $6; family (parents and children under 18); $25. In the Social
Hall of St. John's Catholic Church, 351 N. Market Street. Entrance to
social hall is located on the North Street side of the church.
FRIDAY, March 7th - CHINESE AUCTION
- Doors open at 5pm; drawing at 7pm; RAFFLE DRAWINGS, 50/50, Food Basket,
Easter Basket and Silver Dollar. Refreshments available for purchase.
Lots of nice items. (accepting new or gently used items excluding
clothes) Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S. Spring Street; Info: 385-6581
SATURDAY, March 8th - Pancake
Breakfast - 7am to 10am; Choice of pancakes, eggs and sausage OR sausage
gravy, biscuits and eggs. By Donation. Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S.
Spring Street, Info: 385-6581
SATURDAY, March 8th & SUNDAY,
March 9th - Maple Sugaring in the Hills - noon to 4pm; "Maple
Sugaring in the Hills" is the theme of the annual maple syrup
festival at Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County. The event is
scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9. Maple
sap from park trees will be used to make tasty treats that will be
available for sampling in the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Man's Cave
Visitor Center. Naturalists will demonstrate the many historic methods
used to make maple candy and syrup. A breakfast with all-you-can-eat made
from scratch buttermilk pancakes is offered at the dining lodge on
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $8.50 per person and includes local
maple syrup, a topping bar with lots of pancake toppings, bacon and
sausage. On Sunday, the lodge will also feature pancakes on their brunch
buffet. Call 740-385-6841 to learn more.
SATURDAY, March 8th - Baked Steak
Dinner at the American Legion - 4pm to 7pm; The Legion Sons of American
Legion Post 78 put on this delicious baked steak dinner on the 2nd
Saturday of each month. Come join us for a good meal, with the proceeds
helping our community & supporting two Legion baseball teams. $7 /
person. American Legion Post 78, 12845 State Route 664 S, Logan; call
740-385-8811 for more info
SATURDAY, March 8th - Sweet Second
Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up
the dining room and have live music & great dinner specials. You can
even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great
Saturday night out! The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike Street,
Laurelville; call 740-332-0300 for more info.
SATURDAY, March 8th - 2nd Annual
Feed the People Fundraiser Dinner - 5:30pm to 9pm; Fundraiser for
Southeast Ohio Food Bank for distribution to Hocking Hills food pantries.
Live music by Traditional Plus and Northwood High's, prime rib buffet by
Grouse Nest Restaurant, and silent auction of local art and gift
certificates. $25/person; reservations required. Hocking Hills Resort,
25780 Liberty Hill Road, South Bloomingville; call 800-222-4655 for more
info and reservations.
FRIDAY, March 8th - "Murder at
Rutherford House" - 6:30pm; This is the final performance of this
audience participation murder mystery. The evening will feature an
Italian Dinner and a show. The Logan Theatre Group takes its show on the
road for Helping Value Individuals Together (Hocking Cty. Bd of DD)
Pre-sale and reservation only; seating is limited; tickets will NOT be
sold at the door. Tickets: $20.00 each; Venue: 15663 St. Rt. 595 (Old
Green School) Ticket purchases: call (740) 385-2118 - Ext. 234
SUNDAY, March 9th - Maple Tapping
Festival & Pancake Breakfast at Alley Park - 8am to noon; Free
admission and parking for the festival, which is held from 8 am to noon,
and a $4 fee for breakfast, served from 8 to 11 am. Alley Park, 2805 Old
Logan Rd, Lancaster; call 740-687-6651 for more info.
TUESDAY, March 11th - Bowen House
Photography Group - 7pm; Hocking County photography enthusiasts welcome
visitors to join them for their free monthly meeting for inspiration,
encouragement and some shop talk! The Bowen House Community Center for
Arts and Education, 196 N Market St, Logan; for more info call
740-385-0344; FREE
WEDNESDAY, March 12th - Monthly
meeting of the Chakeres Theatre Restoration Corp. - 7pm; Everyone is
welcome to come see how you can be a big part in helping get the historic
Logan Chakeres Theatre restored. Plans will be underway for fundraising
events. Ongoing activities will be announced as planned. Corporate
sponsors are being sought. The website - http://www.logantheatre.org
includes a convenient PayPal donation link. Monthly Meeting location:
Logan Hocking District Library meeting room, 230 E Main St, Logan.
FRIDAY, March 14th - Friday Night
Fish Fry - 4pm ; Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, side dishes and dessert
served up by the men from the St. John Knights of Columbus organization. All
proceeds from the Feb 28 dinner will benefit the Hocking Hills Inspire
(Homeless) Shelter. Cost: (Dine in or Take Out) Adults: $8; children: $6;
family (parents and children under 18); $25. In the Social Hall of St.
John's Catholic Church, 351 N. Market Street. Entrance to social hall is
located on the North Street side of the church.
SATURDAY, March 15th - Scrapbooking
Crop - 9am to 9pm; Join us for 12 peaceful hours at one of the most
scenic places in Ross County and scrap those wonderful memories of
families, friends, vacations and more. Meals will be provided, along with
snacks throughout the day. Each scrapper will receive a welcome gift and
be eligible for door prizes from participating vendors. $55
pre-registration; $60 after March 7th. Reservations are required as space
is limited. Adena Mansion & Gardens, 847 Adena Rd, Chillicothe; call
740-772-1500 to register
SATURDAY, March 15th - Grand
Opening Hocking Hills Chic Boutique - 10am to 5pm; An Irish theme Grand
Opening with hourly drawings from 11am to 4pm for all sorts of great
prizes - from dining coupons to jewelry! We'll be serving Irish Coffee or
Green Punch with Luck of the Irish Shamrock Cookies. Hocking Hills Chic
Boutique, 65 W Main Street, Logan, call 740-380-9753 for more info.
SATURDAY, March 15th - Hemlock
Youth Action Team Community Day - 10am to 3pm; Enjoy a day of free
activities, including guided hikes, games and a giant earthball! A free
lunch will be provided to all attendees, as well as a concert by
nationally known songwriter Chris Rowlands. This day highlights what
local high school students are doing to save the Hemlock forests, and
will include booths from the Hocking Hills Conservation Association,
Appalachia Ohio Alliance (AOA), Rural Action and more! Great for families!
Camp Oty'Okwa, 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville.
ONGOING:
NOW THROUGH MARCH - Logan-Hocking
"Seedlings" Art Show - Tues to Sat 2pm to 5pm; An exhibit of
the extraordinary talent of the area's young people at The Bowen House.
This exhibit is an annual favorite. The Bowen House Community Center for
Arts and Education, 196 N Market St, Logan; for more info call
740-385-0344; FREE
NOW THROUGH MARCH 23rd - Starbrick
Gallery presents "Re-purposed: From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Mon
to Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun noon to 5pm; The DIY movement influences 2
Starbrick Cooperative Gallery artists, Ann Brown and Rick Linn to
artfully re-purpose materials to make fascinating new objects from the
old elements. And check out our Antique Furniture! This show will continue
through March 23rd. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St, Nelsonville;
call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE
JANUARY 25 - APRIL 13 - "My
Best Friends are Potters" Ceramics From the Tim Frederich
Collection; Tues - Sat 10am to 4pm; Sun 1pm to 4pm; Barbara Hunzicker and
Hal Stevens, Curators. Dublin, Ohio ceramics artist Tim Frederich has
been collecting the work of other internationally renowned potters for 45
years. Both functional and sculptural objects-some inspired by nature,
others by ancient forms-have been selected for this exhibition. There are
wheel thrown, carved, slab and pinch built pieces of stoneware clay and
porcelain. Surfaces are sculpted and incised, salt glazed or fired in
wood filled pits and wood, gas and raku kilns. Innovative glazes have
produced finishes that range from matte to glossy to exquisite crystals,
creating one-of-a-kind surfaces of breathtaking diversity. Decorative
Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster. Call 740-681-1423 for more
info; FREE
NOW Through March 21st - Paper
Dolls; Kyla Rafert's paintings tell stories of a romanticized childhood.
Longing for a world of innocence that may or may not have existed, Kyla
creates a highly decorative magical fairyland of Victorian girl children.
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 9 to 4; and Saturdays from 11 to
4. Paper Circle, 35 W Columbus St, Nelsonville; call 440-724-1149 for
more info; FREE
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH
SUNDAYS - 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; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan
BY APPOINTMENT - Stained Glass
Workshop; 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.
WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills -
Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223)
for location; $10 5pm to 6pm; 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! Call 877-74-PEACE (747-3223) for reservations; $10
THURSDAYS - Yoga at the Bowen House
- 6pm; Join Yoga instructor Elle Delmatto every Thursday at 6pm. Class
fee is $6. Class is open to all. No pre-registration is necessary. The
Bowen House Community Center for Arts & Education, 196 N Market St,
Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info.
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 - SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER
MUSEUM AT FIDDLESTIX; View several hundred vintage figural salt and
pepper shaker sets at Fiddlestix Village; 24180 St. Rt. 93 just south of
the St. Rt. 56/93 intersection. A changing display of shaker sets are
arranged by categories on shelves in three large windows. Groups include,
various animals, people, holidays birds, fish, tools, buildings, vacation
souvenirs and many more. Most of the sets are from the 1940s to the
present. A smaller window hosts a monthly special exhibit. The best
viewing time is between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Viewers are invited at their own
risk, and the exhibit is open unless there is snow or ice on the parking
lot. Fiddlestix Village, 24180 St. Rt. 93, Creola- (Do not go to Creola ~
this is a mapping address.) The location is just south of the intersection
of St. Rts. 56 and 93, close to Ash Cave. For more information, call
Historic Host; 740-596-2408 or 740-753-3105. FREE
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 and Saturday by appointment. Tours are $4 which includes
souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan;
740-380-3828
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