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Meet all five of the plein air artists who have participated in the first annual Highlands Nature Sanctuary Artists-in-Residence program. This event will also offer a chance to view and purchase the paintings that were created during their residency. Registration is not required.

Watercolor Ohio showcases the work of 32 Ohio artists working in water soluble mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, casein, gouache and egg tempera.

Nellie, a nurse on a Pacific Island during WWII, falls in love with de Becque, a local planter. However, when she learns he is a widower with two half-caste children, she cannot accept the situation. Meanwhile, Cable falls in love with a Polynesian girl named Liat. Cable and de Bacque go off together on a […]

Kids day by Subway! Tickets $1.00 for children 12 & under.

Our game cart is full of fun games to challenge family members or friends. The spotlight will be on the game of Jenga! Jigsaw puzzles are also available for a relaxing evening. No registration is necessary.

Andrew Surritt III, chief of Rescue 101, a search and rescue service, will tell his story. He will show his emergency equipment and demonstrate rescue techniques. No registration is required.

Learn the basics of balloon sculpting! In this workshop, Erica Carlson of Columbus will teach you how to make basic twists, and help you learn to sculpt your very own creations. This is a great program for the whole family. No registration is required.

Come out and enjoy the Great Seal of Ohio Band!

It's a bird! It's a plane! no, it's a hedgehog?!? That's right, a super hedgehog! Grab your superhero cape and show off your muscles for this 30-minute, fast-paced comedy-magic show featuring Sedgewick, a real live hedgehog. This is a group participation adventure of super duper proportions. No registration is required.

The First Capital Rotary presents 2015 First Thursday Wing Fest. Enjoy ice cold Budweiser & Pepsi beverages, sample the areas greatest wings from many different local vendors. The best of all, as we kick off this holiday weekend will be grooving to the sounds of the one and only Kenny Valentine Band plus Kenny is […]

This is an adult program for those who need to learn to type without "hunting and pecking." Also learn about resources to help you improve your skills. Please register at www.crcpl.org. This class is provided through Guiding Ohio Online program and is taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member.

The Robert L. Harness Lecture Series presented by Hopewell Cultural National Historical Park. Since the February 2011 revolution that ousted Gaddafi, Libya has been struggling with the challenge of building a new country. The current perilous condition of the Libyan state now endangers a remarkable and varied range of cultural heritage dating from the prehistoric, […]

Thirsty Thursday! $1.00 Draft Beer

From Another Planet will hold an album release plus Bless The Child, Silence The Ocean, Under The Combine, Arise The Titan, Watch Them Rot and Forest Wars will perform. Admission includes a free digital copy of the album.

Master of Ceremonies Kenny Baum leads an eclectic line-up of performers including: Dick Ash, Pam Ash, Jimmy Evans, Luke Evans, Steve Evans, Karen Gentry, Mike Hutchinson, Carol McIntosh, Sean Poole, Rick Saunders, Tim Villars, and Mike Woo. The Paint Valley Jamboree is presented by The Rockhold Brown & Co. Bank.  

Chillicothe Gazette presents Fireworks Extravaganza by 94Country.

The Chillicothe Civic Theatre will host this 5K run and walk along with the Sprinkler Sprint, a 1 mile fun run. Events will begin with the singing of the National Anthem by a retired military veteran and presentation of the colors. Other events include military platoons running in formation and volunteers assisting wheelchair bound veterans […]

Dinners $8.00 Sandwiches $5.00 Other items available for purchase

Adena Mansion and Gardens will host a Red, White, & Blue Ice Cream Social to celebrate the glorious Fourth of July. Enjoy homemade fruit cobblers and root beer floats while listening to a variety of musical performances at the barn. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and sit back and relax while you listen […]

This will be a fundraiser for the fireworks.  Family, friends, neighbors, athletic teams, youth groups are all invited.  The valve has been replaced and the water slide is now working. There will be food, games, and fun activities for everyone.  Plan now to make this a fun evening as you wait for the best fireworks […]

Music by Stephanie Stanley. Food will be served throughout the day, while supplies last. Music, from 7-9pm, will keep you entertained before the fireworks begin. Menu: Original Nathan's Famous Frankfurters with a variety of toppings.

Celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Chillicothe. The event gathers thousands from surrounding communities to witness the celebration of our nation’s independence in the beautiful setting of Yoctangee Park with over 40 acres of viewing space within the park annex.

Celebrate Independence Day the way they did two centuries ago! You will be transported back in time to experience the holiday like it was celebrated in the early 1800s. Activities will include readings of portions of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic poems, a presentation of the flag, a toast to George Washington and 21 gun […]

Teens learn a new craft. The art of paper cutting. No registration is required.

Do you like to quilt, or have you wanted to learn? Do you feel too busy to add another project to your list? This is the perfect event for you. You'll take home your very own quilted hot pad at the end of the evening. Please register at www.crcpl.org.

Confused by the idea of storing your files in "The Cloud?" Come and learn what this means and about how to use various Cloud storage providers like Google, iCloud, Dropbox and more. This class is provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program, and is taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Space is limited. Please register […]

Explore the sounds that surround you and learn basic music theory as the Cooking Caravan, turns the audience into a full-on percussion ensemble! The Cooking Caravan is a Columbus-based group of chefs, artists, actors and musicians devoted to enriching health and feeding artistic hunger.

Learn how to create paint from colorful fruits and veggies! Part nutrition, part history, part art exploration, this workshop is guaranteed to leave you seeing food in a whole new way. The Cooking Caravan is a Columbus-based group of chefs, artists, actors and musicians devoted to enriching health and feeding artistic hunger. No registration is […]

An adult technology training program. Considering purchasing a new Windows 8 computer? Or, do you already have one and are stumped by it? Come to this class and learn the basics. Bring your own Windows 8 laptop if you have one. If you don't, we'll demonstrate on ours. Space is limited. Please register at www.crcpl.org. […]

The Robert L. Harness Lecture Series presented by Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. There are many developing streams to explore formerly hidden or ignored aspects of the archaeological record.  I will focus on the new things we can learn from application of geochemical prospecting and digital recording of private collections.  Through the use of geochemistry, […]

When most people think of archeology, they think of an adventurous explorer who braves great danger to grab a precious object! Archeology provides a link to the past and a means to study the people who came before us. Junior Archeologists are important people because they help archeologists take care of very special places. The […]

Paxton Theatre will be holding auditions for their summer production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Lewis Carroll's famous inquisitive heroine comes to life in this delightful adaptation of the classic Disney film. Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with […]

Litter Quality Propane Summer Tribute Concert Series To purchase tickets online visit: www.litterpropane.com. Tickets are also available at the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau at 45 E. Main Street.

Budweiser Souvenir Night & Party with the Paints featuring Jordan Clark and Fewxion.

"Forever Is Ours"

Sit under the stars, relax and enjoy family time with that adorable bear, "Paddington." Rated: PG Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. No registration is required.

Chillicothe Kiwanis presents Patriot's Pancake Breakfast. Veterans and Children eat free! All you can eat pancakes. Advance tickets: Kiwanis Members, Ross-Chillicothe CVB,

Kayak down Paint Creek and enjoy live music and karaoke on the Island. There will be contests, kayak limbo, prizes and lots of fun or simply enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Mysterious Spruce Hill is the world's largest Hopewell hilltop enclosure and one of only three such rare hilltops surrounded by a mounded wall of stone.Why did prehistoric hunter-gatherers build a low mounded wall of stone around such an enormous plateau, but never live here? How did they create fires here with temperatures hotter than an […]

The Paint Creek Coon Hunters Club in Bainbridge will be the site of a free 3D Archery Shoot July 11th from noon to 4pm. The event will be hosted by Crossheirs Outdoor Ministris of Clermont, Florida and ACTS Believe Church of Chillicothe. For more information, contact B. Jay Dailey at (740) 703-2357 or Jeremy Mason […]

Our unsung superheroes. Featuring Bugman! Big Weird Live Bugs, Bug Netting, Beekeeping, Mysterious Monarch Migration, Free Pollinator Garden Seeds & Native Plant Raffle.

Adult technology training. Learn about Spotify, Pandora, Freegal, and other free music streaming and listening options. Space is limited. Please register at www.crcpl.org

Bring your lunch for a picnic at the Northside Library Shelter House. Join the cast and crew of "Tecumseh" and Toni Vinci from Ohio University for this lunchtime chat about Shakespeare, language and small-town life as depicted in Elizabethan literature.

Joy Rodgers is an Air Force Veteran and in the Army National Guard. She will bring one or two specially-trained helper dogs and share stories from military experiences. She will also talk about the hero inside YOU. No registration is required.

Join us for a visit with Nancy Lockard, aka "The Turtle Lady." She will bring an assortment of turtles, lizards, snakes and other amphibians for kids to meet and learn about. No registration is necessary.

Pepsi Cola Pastime! Kids Eat Free. Prizes, Prizes, Prizes by Pepsi

Please join 10TV’s Dom Tiberi, Jerry Revish and Kristyn Hartman, along with special guests for this interactive presentation which focuses on the prevention of distracted driving. Hear about Maria’s Message in Dom’s words and learn tips from police about distracted driving, ways to improve your defensive driving skills and new technology to help keep you […]

Winning Wednesday Gas giveaway by Valero. Win free gas! Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce's "Business after Business"

Teens: recreate yourself as a superhero! Imagine what you could be, what powers you could have, and how you would use your powers to change the world. Share the story of your "inner hero" with your friends at the library. Refreshments served. No registration is necessary.

Get easy, step-by-step instructions and guidance to create your own email address. Then learn how to use it! Registration is required as space is limited. Classes are provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Please register at www.crcpl.org or by calling (740) 702-4145

The Robert L. Harness Lecture Series presented by Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. The Archaic Period throughout the Eastern Woodlands region remains poorly understood. Existing models for this vast temporal period follow a traditional cultural history framework, with populations described as low in number and largely mobile before eventually transitioning to a greater degree of […]

Master of Ceremonies Kenny Baum leads an eclectic line-up of performers including: Dick Ash, Pam Ash, Brad Butler, LeighAnne Cooper, Jimmy Evans, Luke Evans, Karen Gentry, Ray Haines, Mike Hutchinson, Dorsey Johnson, Carol McIntosh, Sean Poole, Rick Saunders, and Mike Woo. The Paint Valley Jamboree is presented by The Rockhold, Brown & Co. Bank.  

When most people think of archeology, they think of an adventurous explorer who braves great danger to grab a precious object! Archeology provides a link to the past and a means to study the people who came before us. Junior Archeologists are important people because they help archeologists take care of very special places. The […]

Sandwiches, salads, desserts and homemade ice cream will be available to purchase. Carryout will be available. All proceeds from this event will benefit the church.

Chillicothe Gazette presents T-Shirt night by: Chillicothe Transit System

200 Years of Heroes A one-day event honoring our service men and women, past and present. Features displays, activities and an evening concert by recording artist Lee Greenwood.

Step back in time as the historic estate of Governor Thomas Worthington comes to life. Visitors will enjoy a wide array of interpretive experiences at the historic site. Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Corvette Club, see www.southernohiocorvetteclub.com for more information.

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 […]

Kids Day by Subway. Columbus Zoo Night by North Fork Animal Clinic.

Learn about all the free products that Google offers: email, Google drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more! Classes are provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Space is limited, so please register at www.crcpl.org or call (740) 702-4145.

Join us for superhero games and snacks to celebrate your summer of reading adventures! No registration is necessary. Bring the whole family.

Come to the Northside Branch Library shelter house and enjoy the Great Seal of Ohio Band. Please bring lawn chairs and prepared to have a good time!

Chillicothe Gazette presents Dime-a-Dog night by Just Meats and Heiner's Bakery

You read the books, you completed the activities. Now it's time to celebrate your success! Pick up your trophy, enjoy a hotdog, and a snow cone while being entertained by musician Chip Richter from 6-7. After the concert, we will announce the winners of the Kindle Fires and bikes, then take our traditional victory lap […]

The Robert L. Harness Lecture Series presented by Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. The architecture of the Hopewell-era earthworks presents perceptual challenges to modern visitors. The reasons for this are not only their degradation and forest cover, but also their inherent and intentional qualities:  their soft shapes, complex yet subtle forms, and vast scale.  In […]

When most people think of archeology, they think of an adventurous explorer who braves great danger to grab a precious object! Archeology provides a link to the past and a means to study the people who came before us. Junior Archeologists are important people because they help archeologists take care of very special places. The […]

Paper City Music Festival features an eclectic blend of musical performances from over 30 indie artists, offering a refreshing experience for music lovers to witness amazing performances and discover new artists from around the country. Enjoy 3 Days of Music, camping, food, and friends! For artist/event/tix info visit: www.pcmf.us

Referred to by Billboard Magazine as "One of Music Row's greatest veteran tunesmiths," Jerry Salley, the "2003 SESAC Country Music Songwriter of the Year" has had over 340 songs recorded in his multi-award winning career. Born in the small southern Ohio town of Chillicothe, he signed with Performing Rights Organization SESAC at eighteen years old. […]

Chillicothe Gazette presents Team Photo Night by The Advertiser, Chillicothe Gazette and Mears Photography.

It's a 4-player scramble. Registration starts at 8am, with the shotgun start at 9am. All proceeds benefit the Aaron Reed Scholarship Fund. To register, call Josh Bell at 740.703.2548 or Colt Rooker at 740.466.4167

Chillicothe Jaycees & Whited Seigneur Sams & Rahe CPAS present the Christmas in July 5K Run/Walk. Preregistration is available online and by mail through July 18th. www.facebook.com/chillicothejaycees www.chillicothejaycees.org Registration opens at 8:00am Bolmer Field Shelter (next to Pool House).

The Mud Ninja is an adrenaline pumping, thrill seeking, adventure challenge. Experience the splashes of WIPEOUT, the challenges of SURVIVOR and the rush of excitement from the AMAZING RACE, then celebrate your victory with food, beer and music. Whether you are a once a year weekend warrior or Olympic athlete, insane muddy fun awaits! - See more […]

There will be adult and junior firefighter divisions with trophies awarded. Med-Flight will arrive at 2 p.m. A fish fry will be available. A cake auction will begin at 1 p.m. Chinese action and 50/50 drawing will be held.

Paper City Music Festival features an eclectic blend of musical performances from over 30 indie artists, offering a refreshing experience for music lovers to witness amazing performances and discover new artists from around the country. Enjoy 3 Days of Music, camping, food, and friends! For artist/event/tix info visit: www.pcmf.us

Paper City Music Festival features an eclectic blend of musical performances from over 30 indie artists, offering a refreshing experience for music lovers to witness amazing performances and discover new artists from around the country. Enjoy 3 Days of Music, camping, food, and friends! For artist/event/tix info visit: www.pcmf.us

A free ice cream social will be held in the fellowship hall immediately following the concert. Come and enjoy the music, ice cream and fellowship.

Kids Day by Subway. Cancer Survivors Celebration Picnic by Adena Health System.

A wise fool and a melancholy malcontent, carnal vows and a cross-dressed gal, a magical forest, a wintry court and...Greco-Roman wrestling? All the world’s a stage in As You Like It, where poetry and mistaken identities abound. Join the cast and crew of Tecumseh! in this glittering new production. This event is free and open […]

After being bitten by a radioactive spider, high school student Peter Parker gains the speed, strength and powers of a spider. Adopting the name Spider-Man, Peter hopes to start a new career using his abilities. (Rated PG-13) No registration is necessary.

The feature movie is "Big Hero 6". Popcorn and drinks will be available.

Are you afraid your computer will be hacked? Learn what that means and how to prevent it. Classes are provided through Guiding Ohio Online and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Space is limited. Please register at www.crcpl.org.

The program, titled "Working on the Ohio and Erie Canal," will allow children to experience what life was like during Ohio's canal era of the early 19th century. Participants will discover how the canal was built and who built it. They will learn the skills of a canal boat captain, a canal boat builder, and […]

Winning Wednesday gas giveaway by Valero and Scout Night.

Did you know that you can find the moon in Oreo cookies? Come and find out why the moon doesn't always appear to be completely round. (You might even be able to Eat the moon!) No registration is necessary.

Learn to use iTunes for music and more! Bring your own laptop for help with your own iTunes account. Classes are provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Space is limited! Please register at www.crcpl.org or call (740) 702-4145

Chillicothe Gazette presents Logo Sunglasses Giveaway by Printex Printing.

"Muppets Most Wanted" Sponsored by the First Wesleyan Church of Chillicothe.

Bargain-hunters and closet-cleaners alike should be drawn to the “Best Yard Sale in Ohio II." Donations will be accepted between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on July 31 at the Shoemaker Center side door. Members of OU-C’s Human Services Association (HSA), which is sponsoring the event, will be available to help unload items. Students are […]

Skip Hathaway will be returning to Adena Mansion & Gardens to offer art classes to children of all ages.

6 hour night foot ROGAINE 2015 brings a new schedule for those afraid of the dark. One half light and one half dark and finish before the werewolves attack at midnight. Escape the summer day time heat by doing our only nocturnal ROGAINE. Explore a very fun park full of trails and limited undergrowth which […]

Come join us for a benefit concert celebrating client testimonies, the hope and heart of the ministry and amazing worship music provided by The Upper Room Project & Joshua Miller Music. Tickets available for purchase by credit/debit card via the Elizabeth's Hope website at www.ThereIsHopeToday.org special events page. Tickets may also be purchased at any […]