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For more info, contact Mark at m_r_goodman@hotmail.com or call 740-663-2777 or 740-703-0218. For more information, visit www.southernohioguitarshow.com.

Annual competition open to artists within a 75-mile radius of Chillicothe.

Attention library teens...Do you have a flair for the dramatic? We will be performing a short skit for a large audience of preschoolers at the OUC Family Fun Night, on the evening of November 5th. We need not only actors, but costume makers, prop makers and stage hands too! This will be a ton of […]

We will be making a bird feeder using soup cans. Please register at: www.crcpl.org  

It's Movie time! Come watch the original TMNT movie* that started it all. Wear your Turtle gear if you like, or make a mask when you get here. (No play weapons, please.) There will be PIZZA, of course! *Please note that the movie is rated PG. Some content may not be suitable for young children. […]

We will be rehearsing the play for Monster Week at OUC. So grab your scripts and costumes, because practice makes perfect! Please register at: www.crcpl.org.  

The Paxton Theatre is pleased to announce the upcoming auditions for their production of Tom Mula's "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol." Those auditioning should prepare and memorize a dramatic, one-minute monologue. Those interested on working in available crew positions will be asked to complete an interview during auditions.

Our theme for October will be pumpkins! Join every first Friday of the month at 2:00. Registration is not necessary.  

The longest running country music show in Ohio comes alive within the walls of the historic Paxton Theatre.

The annual Cause for Paws event features antiques, crafts and flea market. Vendors from across Central and Southern Ohio. Booth rentals available for a $25.00 donation to Cause for Paws. For more information contact Barb at (740) 773-4393.

This “Harvest Homecoming” is a fundraiser for the Pioneer School and features a Bean Dinner with your choice of navy or pinto beans, corn muffin, drink, and dessert. There will be artisans throughout the grounds demonstrating period crafts like shearing sheep, shoeing horses, and woodworking.

Teams of 8-10, teams may be co-ed. Children play at their own risk. Registration is at 10am with kickoff at 11am. Prizes for tourney champs, best team name, and best team costume. Silent auction. To learn more call (740) 775-5396. Proceeds benefit the Ross County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Free horse drawn hayride and homemade ice cream. Bring the family to enjoy this special event! Fall mums, pumpkins, straw, asters and more available for purchase. There will be a school benefit dinners, baked goods and more.

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

Paxton Theatre's newest show will keep you entertained with familiar hits. Headlining: Mike Hutchinson

Event features food, face painting, "Poaceous Band," Door prizes, silent auction. Bicycle event call Lori Hopper for info: (740) 642-3843. $25.00 for adults / $15.00 for kids 12 & under. Included in the fee: t-shirt, meal ticket, door prize tickets. Lots of fun for all. Proceeds benefit Purr-fect Companions.

Painting Pumpkins Bring your own pumpkin and join us for some painting fun! Paints and brushes will be provided. No registration is required.  

Join us every first Monday of the month for an evening of crafts for adults. Please come ready to have fun while you try something new! For October's craft, we will be making fall wreaths.  

Our Annual "Death By Chocolate" Party.  Bring a chocolate dessert to share. No registration is required.  

The American Association of University Women will conduct their annual used book sale. Tonight is first choice night.

October 8 the Chillicothe Squares are back at The Dock! Your celebrity squares will be...Cyndi Soles Newman, Jack Everson, Debbie Bettendorf,Sherri Rutherford, Scott Moorehead, Jeremy Siberell, Jan Hiser Nusbaum, Joe Sharp, and Dave Strickland. The Squares event is a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and is sponsored by Sherri Rutherford and Dave Strickland. Danielle Ball is […]

"Voice of My Heart"

The American Association of University Women will conduct their annual used book sale. Saturday is $3 bag sale.

Dream Factory proudly presents 4 Miles Makes Smiles! Run it, Walk it, Hike it! Refreshments will be provided and costumes are welcome! The Dream Factory has recently started a chapter here in Ross County. They are the second largest wish granting agency in the US. They grant dreams to children ages 3-18 with a chronic/terminal […]

Join us at the historic Paxton Theatre this Saturday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m., when LeighAnne Cooper takes the stage as headliner at The Saturday Night Special. Cooper will be joined onstage by featured performers: Jack Lewis and Paint Valley Jamboree favorite Sean Poole, plus The Paxton Band with Dan Cade (fiddle), Dean Inboden (lead guitar), Tom Kiley (steel), Aaron […]

Foothill Folk Society presents "Folktoberfest - A Celebration of Music and Friends" This event features comedy by Lori Graves, music by Rick Barnes, Michael Boyle, Dr. Paul Brown, Ben Cydrus, Dean Inboden, Eamon Boyle, Mark Sentieri, Steven Mc Bride, Ryan Jessie, Bill Scherer, John David Call, Andrea Call, Brandon Fox, Roger Downs, Ashley Good, Amber […]

This guide is everything you need to get battle ready for the 2015 Soldiers of Downhill. The name is as gnarly as the track, but the event is far from sketchy! This year is the 6th annual Soldiers of Downhill and the race is one of the most fun event's for racers and the most convenient for spectators. Soldiers of Downhill takes […]

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 […]

Deception, betrayal, passion and greed prove potent ingredients for a perfect mystery in this intense and darkly gripping thriller, famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock. Ex-tennis professional Tony Wendice married his wife Margot for her money. Now he plans to kill her for the same reason, convinced that she is having an affair. When his precise […]

Seniors in the Library! Come explore the possibilities at the library. What would you like to do? Book Club? Social Time? Games/Puzzles? Tell your friends and meet at the library! No registration is necessary.    

Area high school students and their parents can explore the offerings of approximately 50 colleges and universities during the annual College Night event. Those attending College Night will be able to explore degree options, transfer options, admission requirements, and college costs as well as financial aid options. Besides the various educational institutions, there will be […]

Join us for laughs at Jerry's West in October! Jerry's welcomes Geoff Tate featuring Emma Arnold along with Lori Graves and Kingston native Courtney Elizabeth Paige as your host. Show time 8pm. Tickets $10 and are available at both Jerry's locations and Totem Supply Co. 21 and up. https://www.facebook.com/events/1645808275702383/

Chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, and a roll. Local delivery is available for orders of 4 or more meals. If using delivery please try to let First Capital Enterprises know ahead by the 9th if possible, if you are not able to try to let them know by Wednesday the 14th.

The Adena Cancer Center is holding a breast cancer awareness fun run/walk. All proceeds benefit the Adena Health Foundation Cancer Fund and Cancer Center. To learn more, call 740.542.3068

Best Camper Décor contest, Hayrides, Live bands, Quad and PW Racing, Chili Cook Off, Campers Trick-or-treat and so much more! For more information and to see the full event schedule go to: http://chillitownmx.com/event-schedule/weekend-schedule/

The longest running country music show in Ohio comes alive within the walls of the historic Paxton Theatre.

Best Camper Décor contest, Hayrides, Live bands, Quad and PW Racing, Chili Cook Off, Campers Trick-or-treat and so much more! For more information and to see the full event schedule go to: http://chillitownmx.com/event-schedule/weekend-schedule/

VVA Chapter 810 and DAV Chapter 18 are co-sponsoring a sausage patties and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. All proceeds from the event will benefit local veterans.

Celebrate Ohio Archaeology Month and International Archaeology Day. Junior Archeology program for kids ages 5-12 from 10am - 12pm (reservations required). Ranger-led mound tour at 1:00pm. To make reservations for your child's spot for Junior Archeology call (740) 774-1126.

Festivities include arts, crafts, entertainment, flea market, midways, parades, antique tractor show, log sawing contest, and an opportunity to drive the four self-guided scenic toursl! Maps available at www.fallfestivalofleaves.com

Paxton Theatre's newest show will keep you entertained with familiar hits. Headlining: Kenny Adkins

Best Camper Décor contest, Hayrides, Live bands, Quad and PW Racing, Chili Cook Off, Campers Trick-or-treat and so much more! For more information and to see the full event schedule go to: http://chillitownmx.com/event-schedule/weekend-schedule/

Festivities include arts, crafts, entertainment, flea market, midways, parades, antique tractor show, log sawing contest, and an opportunity to drive the four self-guided scenic toursl! Maps available at www.fallfestivalofleaves.com

School age kids: Do you like the sound of rain? Join us and make your own rain stick, so you can hear the sound of falling rain any time.  

Bring the whole family for SPOOKY fun! Please note: You MUST register for this event. Go to: www.crcpl.org.  

Kiwanis and CHS Key Club will be having a spaghetti dinner at Chillicothe High School Cafeteria. Tickets will be sold at the door and are available in advance from Kiwanis members. Carry-outs will be available. Pie/Cake Auctions at 6:15 p.m. Adults (Ages 16 & over): $7.00 Kids (Ages 6-15): $5.00 Preschool (Ages 5 & under): […]

Our annual after-hours event 6:30: Main Library Annex for spooktacular refreshments 6:45: Adults and older kids to the Main Library for some scares. Younger kids stay in the annex for a silly Halloween Magic show by magician Jim Kleefeld. Afterwards, we'll regroup in the annex for a costume contest. Prizes will be given for the […]

More information coming soon!

Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of skill level. Chainsaw equipment give-a-ways, tree identification, handling tips, self-reliance presentation and more will be held.

Illuminate Mound City Group with your carved pumpkin! Pumpkins are provided for free and yours to take home at 9pm after the walk. Groups larger than 5 people should call and reserve a spot. All carved pumpkins will be displayed throughout the grounds of Mound City Group that evening. Mound City Group will re-open  at […]

Paxton Theatre's newest show will keep you entertained with familiar hits. Headlining: Dee Penn

If scary stories and tall tales put you in the Halloween mood, make plans to attend this family friendly event at Adena Mansion & Gardens on Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 pm! Halloween Storytime will be hosted by local artist, Skip Hathaway. Join her in the Tenant House in front of a crackling fire while […]

Dress in costume and bring a pumpkin to paint. There will be a contest, spooky stories and snacks. All materials will be provided.

The movie will be "The Witches", rated PG. Popcorn will be provided.

The movie will be "Toy Story of Terror"

Fish dinners and sandwiches will be served at the American Legion Post 483 beginning at 4 p.m. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. The parade will form prior to the start time at the Brad Lightle Park. Various prizes will be awarded at this event. Proceeds from this event will support the parade and […]

School age and preteens are invited to learn tips, tricks and techniques from Jaxx Photography. Space is limited. Register for this event at www.crcpl.org.

Bring a pumpkin and the library will supply the paint. Participants may dress in a Halloween costume. There will also be activities and games.

Westside Church of Nazarene will be having hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy, and hayrides.

Jefferson Township Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat for the town of Frankfort.

Trick or Treat for the city of Clarksburg.

Trick or Treat for the town of Adelphi.

Trick or Treat for the city of Bainbridge.

Trick or Treat for Colerain Township

Concord Township Trick or Treat

Franklin Township Trick or Treat

Join us for our annual SPOOKY (but not TOO spooky) Halloween Party and Parade for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Dress your little ones in costume and join us for stories, songs, games and a craft. Then we'll have a costume parade through the library, and staff will hand out treats! Please register at: www.crcpl.org.  

Chili Cook Off, Pie Auction, Live entertainment, Face Painting, Hirsch's Apple Cider Booth, Free Health Screenings, Ross County Humane Society, Chillicothe Fire Department and Much more.... Contact Information: Deidre Rowland E-mail: deidresever@yahoo.com Phone Number: 740-773-6470 www.westmorelandplace.com

Hunting Township Trick or Treat will be held October 30th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

Organized by OU-C's Human Services Association student club, it provides a safe place for children and families to attend. The event includes treat tables, five bounce houses, arts & crafts, face painting and games. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. Many organizations, businesses, social service agencies, other student clubs, and public officials are […]

The longest running country music show in Ohio comes alive within the walls of the historic Paxton Theatre.

The most haunted mountain in Ohio... is depicted on the state’s Great Seal.  Take a look at it….off to the left, behind the bundle of arrows.  Sugarloaf Mountain.  Join us for this frightening tour of the OTHER side of the seal and find out why all the hidden messages, what they mean and what happens […]

This multi-agency event will be held rain or shine. There will be give-a-ways at this family friendly event. Registration is not required. Activities and refreshments will be available for children.

Free event for the community, free food, giant fire truck slide, and demonstrations. Brought to you by: just meats

Members of the Chillicothe Downtown Business Association will be holding their 2nd Annual Downtown Trick or Treat prior to the Halloween Parade. Locations will be marked with orange & black balloons. Locations include: Your Place or Mine Massage Co., EmbroidMe, Lloyd's Sweet Shoppe, Totem Supply Co., Keep Me Safe, The Daily Vapor, United Way, Bob's […]

Signature Healthcare will be hosting a trick-or-treat night. The residents will be handing out candy in the halls and a costume party will follow. Cookies and punch will be available.

Paxton Theatre's newest show will keep you entertained with familiar hits. Headlining: Tim Villars