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This exhibition includes works of art by Mary Wile of Westerville and Phyllis Michael of Jackson. Featuring oil/watercolor/acrylic paintings, pencil/chalk/ink sketches, and sculptures. Mary Wile studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, the Dayton Institute of Art, Rio Grande University, & the Columbus College of Art & Design.  She has taught art to high school […]

Crouse Chapel United Methodist Church will host SongFest. The event will have a variety of local talent from both solo acts and group performances! Refreshments will be available!

Teens: We will be conducting a crime scene investigation with guest star, pediatrician Amy Luckydoo acting as coroner. Put on your detective cap and see if you can be the first to solve the mystery! No registration is necessary.

Come to the library for a fun Halloween movie! No registration is necessary.

Come to our fall party, the "Monster Mash." Bring the whole family and come dressed in your Halloween costumes. We'll play games and have some spooky fun! No registration is required.

Fun for all ages! Come and build anything with LEGOs! Use your imagination and skills at this very popular monthly program. There's no need to register. Just come ready to create and bring the whole family.

The Potter's House will have handmade bowls, which those interested can purchase a bowl for a $15 donation. The bowl will then be filled with food, while children 12 and under eat free (minus Potter's House bowl).

Trick or Treat for the Frankfort community.

Trick or Treat Jefferson Township

Trick or Treat in Liberty Township

Trick or treat in Clarksburg

Trick or treat for the city of Chillicothe

Candy and food will be available for the whole family.

Trick or Treat for Green Township

Trick or Treat in Twin township

Trick or Treat in Paint Township

Trick or Treat in Bainbridge

Dan & Mike's Blood Drive. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: DanandMike.

Signature HealthCARE of Chillicothe (formerly Chillicothe Healthcare and Rehab) will be hosting a trick-or-treat night. The residents and their families will be handing out candy in the halls and a costume party will follow. Cookies and punch will be available for all who attend.

Enjoy live music, a trick or treat activity for children, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. A portion of proceeds help fund a Christmas toy drive at Frankfort United Methodist Church. Donations of new toys in their original packages are welcome.

Trick or Treat for Colerain Township

Sponsored by OU-C’s Human Services Association student club, it provides a safe place for children and families to attend. The event includes bounces house, arts & crafts and games. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. Those attending are asked to bring a donation of gently used or new coats, as well as non-perishable […]

AMVETS Post 14 in Chillicothe is hosting a Halloween Party. It is a carry-in dinner, so bring a covered dish, side dishes or desserts. A meat tray with cold cuts and cheese tray will be provided by the Post. Entertainment will be "Far from Angels" from 7pm-11:30pm. The event is open to the public.

The Downtown Associates presents Halloween. A psychotic murderer institutionalized since childhood for the murder of his sister, escapes and stalks a bookish adolescent girl and her friends while his doctor chases him through the streets. Rated: R Tickets can be purchased at Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau and Totem Supply Co. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Associates' […]

Start and finish will be at the Chillicothe city park Bolmer Shelter House (across from the pool). The course heads west from the swimming pool past the water plant and joins the bike trail towards Frankfort. There will be a water station at the 5k turn around point. There will be a men's division and […]

60+ crafters, 100+ raffle items from 100+ local businesses, 1 raffle every 15 minutes. Special NFL ticket raffle. Raffle tickets 3 for $1.00. Chicken & Noodles. Call 773-2165 for more information.

Featuring 35 talented exhibitors.

Homemade items, baked goods, silent auction and lunch served 11am - 1pm.

Hopeton Earthworks is comprised of a large circle and a square whose walls were once twelve feet high.  No burials have ever been discovered here, but a parallel set of mysterious earthen walls stretch from the heart of the complex for nearly half a mile toward the Scioto River. What function this earthwork served is […]

All southern Ohio residents are invited to attend the Military Veterans Resource Center's Turkey Golf Tournament. The event will include golf for the day, lunch, and prizes. Just bring one whole turkey as an entry fee, which will be donated to a military family in need this Thanksgiving. For more information, call 614-504-4357.

Celebrate the Re-Dedication & Grand Re-Opening of Sherman Park (end of Liberty Street, off of Watt Street). There will be a picnic, inflatables, games and fun!

Country Music Hall of Fame star and 59 year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jean Shepard comes to The Paxton Theatre on Saturday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate 50 Years of The Paint Valley Jamboree. Admired by her peers and emulated by ever so many “up and coming” female country singers, Jean […]

Phyllis Whitten will demonstrate her method of making corn husk dolls. Samples are on display at the Paxton Branch Library. Registered participants may make their own corn husk doll. Please register at: www.crcpl.org

The teens of Kingston Branch Library would like to invite veterans from the Kingston area to our special event. We'd like to thank you for your service, and to hear your stories. The veterans' stories will be collected and made into a special newspaper. No registration is necessary.

Defining Your Legacy is an estate considerations workshop that explores the meaning of legacy and why it's important to think about what you want to pass on to future generations - your values as well as your valuables. You will hear from Catherine, Maria and Barbara, three women with very different circumstances and very different […]

The guest speaker will be Dr. Dirk Juschka. The service will be in honor and memory of those affected by Alzheimer's. It's sponsored by Valley View Care Center. Refreshments provided.

Come to the library and celebrate National Candy Day with us! We'll make cars out of candy, read a little from Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and learn about the history of candy. For kids in grades Kindergarten and up. Please register at: www;crcpl.org.

Understand Ross County's Prehistoric Past through Artifacts. Featuring Gary Argabright, retired educator, collector & authority on prehistoric cultures of the Scioto River Valley, Chillicothe. Gary Argabright will discuss Ross County's place in our understanding of North America's prehistoric people and the Ross County Historical Society's role in preserving and disseminating a record of it. Gary […]

Featuring Carla Goldbusch & Karen Jaffe with Wendi Furguson, Blair Harsha, and Lauren Bencaz. Hosted by Lori Graves. Sponsored by Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau, Parkview Salon, Chilled Dills, and Steiner's Speakeasy.

"Royal Readers" Family Literacy Fun Night Families are invited to enjoy Reading Games, Books, a Puppet Show, and shopping at the the Scholastic Book Fair. This year's Children's Champions will be honored. Children can have their photo taken with the King and Queen, or the dragon - if they dare! Every child who attends will […]

Meet the New York Times bestselling author, and hear about her newest release, "Shattered Secrets", part one of the "Cold Creek Trilogy," set here in our area. No registration is necessary.

Through the Combat Paper Project veterans have reclaimed their uniforms as art & as an outlet of expression. These powerful works of art can generate meaningful conversations & a deeper understanding between our veterans and our civilian communities. Light refreshments will be served. Music by the CHS String Ensemble.

Please join us for great music by Longshot, playing classic and original music.

6 or 12 hour foot ROGAINE Falling leaves, cool temps, big climbs await you to explore SciotoTrail in late fall. This event offers a 6 hour option and a 12 hour option to those over achievers. Plenty of trails and forest roads to quickly get you to attackpoints. Once you have located all the checkpoints […]

Shopapalooza will feature Jewelry, scentsy, crafts, candles, thirty-one, pampered chef, gourmet cupboard, Longaberger vendors. There will be apple and pumpkin pies for sale. Chicken and noodle, and rolls drink available $3.50.

Homemade noodles, homemade baked goods, chicken noodle dinner. Dessert & drink included. Carryouts available. Lunch served at 11:00am. Adults: $8/Children 10 & under: $4 For more information call (740) 775-2212

Veterans in Transition will hold their 5K Walk for Homeless Veterans. To participate, make a donation to help Ohio's homeless vets. To learn more, call 740.701.6655.

Presenters include: President of the Ohio Genealogical Society Margaret Chaney, Russ Pollitt, of Columbus Metropolitan Library State Records, Janet Ackley, of Ross County Archives, Paul Evans, of Family Search, Robert Fetters, of Sons of the American Revolution, and Joseph Heer, of GEDCOM files.

TBA Now accepting reservations for vendors tables. Please call (740) 773-5000 to reserve your table. Space is limited.

The Dusty Trails Band will perform. Enjoy line, square and round dancing.

Through paper making workshops, veterans use their uniforms worn in service to create works of art. The uniforms are cut up, beaten into a pulp, and formed into sheets of paper. Participants use the transformative process of paper making to reclaim their uniforms as art and express their experiences with the military. The work also […]

Join members of the Foothill Folk Society for an open jam. Open to the public. All musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join in the informal jam session. Fans are invited to attend and enjoy the talents of the local musicians. Artists can bring their projects and work on them while enjoying the […]

"Chillicothe's Second Canal - The Hydraulic" Kevin Coleman, local resident and historian will speak. Please join us for an informative program, with interesting and historic facts you may have never heard about the canal system. Refreshments will be served and the program is open to the public.

Ready for round 2 of our popular video game tourney? Test your skills against your peers to win great prizes. This month's game will be Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and of course the nacho bar will be back! PLEASE note that you MUST pre-register no later than NOON on November 12th to be included in […]

All artists and listeners welcome to come join Tom for great music. Drum set provided.

Remember friends and family who have passed and be a light of support for others who are grieving. Join us as we illuminate the Chillicothe Flood Wall from Bridge St. to High St. in this very special, community event. All proceeds benefit Adena Hospice. Register online through November 1st at WallofLight.Eventbrite.com. Memorial- $10 We'll provide […]

Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ in Christian Union is hosting Tony Gore in concert! A love offering will be taken during the concert.

Winter Bazaar at Jefferson Ave. CCCU. Concessions: Hot dogs, coney dogs, sloppy joes, potato chips. Drinks provided: coffee, iced tea and water.

Stop by the Main Library or Northside Branch Library at any time all day today where we'll have board games and refreshments available throughout the day. Grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy classic board games with your family and friends. No registration is necessary.

The Junior Civic League of Chillicothe is pleased to introduce the 26th Annual Christmas Tree Gala, themed “Making Spirits Bright.” Please join us for a festive night out while raising money for our community! Black tie affair includes a live and silent auction as well as great food, friends and entertainment.  Details to purchase tickets […]

We welcome LeighAnne Cooper as our headlining act to the stage! Cooper will be joined onstage by featured performers: Phyllis Ashworth, Carol McIntosh, the Paint Valley Jamboree band: Joe Adams, Jim Bristley, Dan Cook, Roger Cooper, Don Elkins, Dave Roberson, and our MC: Kenny Baum. The Paint Valley Jamboree is presented by The Rockhold, Brown […]

Cowboy shooting action matches. Eye and Ear Protection & Current Release Required For All On Grounds Match Fees-$10 Member/ $15 Non Member Young Guns / Buckaroos --Free Membership Fees- $20/Year Additional special matches may be offered from time to time at special rates. Contact an officer for information All Sass Rules Apply ~ Required: Eye […]

Through paper making workshops, veterans use their uniforms worn in service to create works of art. The uniforms are cut up, beaten into a pulp, and formed into sheets of paper. Participants use the transformative process of paper making to reclaim their uniforms as art and express their experiences with the military. The work also […]

Horse care seminar sponsored by the Ross County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. Presenters include Dr. Tim Renn - basic horse care; Kirk Underschultz - hoof care; Dr. Juliet Getty - equine nutrition and Teresa Landon - equine neglect and abuse issues.

Join us as we host local author and historian, G. Richard Peck. Mr. Peck will present his latest book, "Camp Sherman: Ohio's WWI Soldier Factory." There will also be Camp Sherman materials on display. You won't want to miss this special evening of Ross County history! No registration is required.

Kids in Kindergarten-5th grade: Celebrate Native American History Month at the library. We'll discover our spirit animals, make a Native American instrument, and try some Native American foods. Please register at: www.crcpl.org.

"Ho for Mexico!" Ohio in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848. Featuring Larry Strayer, author, collector, living historian, Dayton. Larry Strayer returns to speak on Ohio's participation in the twenty-two month long Mexican War, which saw the smallest number of troops raised from this state of any conflict since statehood- just over seven thousand men. Ohio […]

Jefferson Avenue CCCU is holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. All are welcome. Dine-in only.

Join us at the Pump House for an evening of wine & beer tasting featuring the release of the 2014 Beaujolais Nouveau. Admission includes tastings & hors 'oeuvres. Beer and wine by the glass available for purchase.

Spotlight on Diversity and Discrimination. This is a 3-part series presented by Sharon Verhoff and Terry Davis, both retired Chillicothe City Schools education.) Part 2: "Stories and Survivors" No registration necessary.

Join us at The Dock at Water for Open Mic Comedy Night with host Lori Graves and closer Neil Snyder.

Food will be served and the event will include a Chinese Auction. Vendors who wish to display items can reserve space by contacting George Beck at (740) 649-8804 or beckg@ohio.edu.

Stop by the Main Library any time between 10 and 2 during the Downtown Open House and help us decorate the library for the holidays. We'll have refreshments, a craft station and a holiday storytime for children at 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

We have vendors of all kinds including Handmade Botanical Soaps, Homemade Bath Products, Handmade Fabric products such as Potholders, Scarves, Quilts, etc., Christmas Crafts, Wreaths, baked goods, Jewelry, and much, much more. We will have Photos with Santa available and they will get the photos same day! We will have a concession stand with Food, […]

Ross County Community Action will be sponsoring a homelessness awareness and fundraising event entitled “One Night Without A Home.” The event will consist of two parts. The first half will be an educational event which will include a number of speakers, comments from a number of Ross County residents who are either currently homeless or were […]

The Downtown Associates & Majestic Theatre presents Frank Capras' "It's A Wonderful Life." General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Doors will open at 5:00pm.

The Majestic Theatre presents its Christmas in the City activities. Tonight will be a special showing of the movie "It's A Wonderful Life."

The Dusty Trails Band will perform. Enjoy line, square and round dancing.

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have an energetic mix of quality Bluegrass and Gospel music, a professional presentation, inventive instrumental work, a wide variety of vocal arrangements including a capella quartets and tasteful, down-home humor. Their professionalism and successful, heavily played recordings have kept them in demand with a national audience. JMRR have been […]

Through paper making workshops, veterans use their uniforms worn in service to create works of art. The uniforms are cut up, beaten into a pulp, and formed into sheets of paper. Participants use the transformative process of paper making to reclaim their uniforms as art and express their experiences with the military. The work also […]

Come to the library to learn about Native American history, and make a bow and arrow craft. Please register at: www.crcpl.org.

Teens: Not artistic? Not a problem. You can have beautiful results in almost no time! Come and learn this relaxing art form. No registration is required.

We'll have games and fun for the whole family at this Thanksgiving-themed evening. Come dressed as a pilgrim or an Indian for extra fun!

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, and wear your PJs if you like, as we enjoy "The Polar Express." We'll have some hot chocolate and cookies, too! No registration is necessary.

Celebrate the season with your friends and family. We'll sing Christmas carols accompanied by live music. No registration is required.

Join us Wednesday night Thanksgiving Eve to listen and dance the night away with Six To Noon playing all your favorite music.

The Majestic Theatre presents "Christmas in the City" featuring the Unioto High School choir.

Cowboy shooting action matches. Eye and Ear Protection & Current Release Required For All On Grounds Match Fees-$10 Member/ $15 Non Member Young Guns / Buckaroos --Free Membership Fees- $20/Year Additional special matches may be offered from time to time at special rates. Contact an officer for information All Sass Rules Apply ~ Required: Eye […]

Through paper making workshops, veterans use their uniforms worn in service to create works of art. The uniforms are cut up, beaten into a pulp, and formed into sheets of paper. Participants use the transformative process of paper making to reclaim their uniforms as art and express their experiences with the military. The work also […]

The Majestic Theatre presents "Christmas in the City" featuring the Chillicothe High School choir.

Come decorate the library with us! We will be making and putting up decorations all day!

Come and hear a story about the boy and the magic snowman. Then we'll make a hand wreath! No registration is necessary.

Teens and Preteens: Come in from the cold to watch "A Christmas Story" with us! We'll enjoy food, games and fun. Wear a crazy Christmas outfit if you dare. We'll have a prize for the craziest/tackiest outfit.

We will have art by local artists on display with the help of Skip Hathaway-Givens. Light refreshments will be served. James Comer, creator of LoveArts will be judging our event.

Come and help us decorate the library for Christmas. Dulcimer music will begin at 6:00. No registration is necessary.

The Chillicothe City School District is hosting the event. Students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 from schools within the Chillicothe City School District and their families are invited. Attendees will receive a free meal, tote bag, books, coats, hats, gloves, shoes, canned food, eye exam and more more. Many agencies and organizations will be setting […]

Never done yoga before? No problem! Wear loose and/or stretchy clothes and come see what it’s about. Not flexible? Yoga is for YOU! Every body can do yoga. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Take a little time for yourself this holiday season. Come attend a welcoming, fun class. Learn simple ways to […]

6:00pm Dinner reservations 7:00pm Santa will begin reading Twas the Night Before Christmas Every child will receive a free book signed by Santa himself No cost to reserve, but dinner must be at Tumbleweed in order to participate. Santa will be available for photos with your child. Reservations are required by Sunday, November 30th. Call […]

Campus and community members are encouraged to join the OU-C art department in celebrating the arts during Open Art Studios events. Events during the day include: Building a Teapot at 10 a.m. Professor Emeritus Dennis Deane will offer a ceramic wheel-throwing demonstration in the ceramics lab, Bennett Hall room 028. Coffee with Colleagues at noon. […]

Put on your blinky nose and dash (or stroll) through the winter night in the return of Southern Ohio Survivors' annual Rudolf Run & Glow Walk! Start and finish lines will be at the Ross County YMCA near Yoctangee park. All pre-registrations include a blinking nose to wear during the run! Add a luminary in […]

29th Annual Concert & Charity Auction. 100% of proceeds benefit needy children. 12 bands, hundreds of auction items. Tickets available at: Coffee Central, BBB Music, Pike County Pawn Shop, Acoustic Music Shop (Waverly), Hummingbird Music (Jackson), Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau.

You're invited to join in the fun as Stephanie Stanley and Ryan Owen present "First Friday at Schlegel's", featuring favorite songs and holiday songs thrown in the mix. With friends and musical guests!

"Christmas in our Village" will take place in Richmond Dale. The event is sponsored by area churches: United Methodist, New Life CCCU, and Church of God. It will include a bazaar, bake sale, cookie walk, food, visits/pictures with Santa, silent auction, face painting, and carriage rides. Events will take place within the village.

Gifts and games of the past Join us for this program of holiday fun from the days of long ago. Learn tricky Victorian parlor games that will make you think while you are having fun. Make ornaments and gifts to take home for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. View toys […]

Handmade crafts and gifts, delicious breakfast & lunch served, Christmas music to lift your holiday spirit.

Welcome Kenny Baum as our headlining act to the stage! Baum will be joined onstage by featured performers: Phyllis Ashworth, Jeanette McCoy, Carol McIntosh, Rick Saunders, Mike Woo, the Paint Valley Jamboree band: Joe Adams, Jim Bristley, Dan Cook, Roger Cooper, Don Elkins, Dave Roberson, and guest MC: Benjamin Gullett. The Paint Valley Jamboree is presented by The Rockhold, Brown & Co. Bank.  

Starry, Starry Night; An Evening with the Arts. Hosted by the Women's Board of Adena Health System. 7:30pm - 8:30pm: Cocktail Hours & Hors d'Oeuvres 7:30pm - 10:30pm: Silent Auction 8:45pm: Grand March 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Kim Kelly Orchestra Contact Judy Stover for Reservations at (740) 775-3114.