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Join St. Paul Episcopal Church for Sunday brunch and a quilt show following the 10am service.

3rd Annual Stewart/Woods Memorial Golf Outing. This year's event is a four-person scramble tournament, with a shotgun start at 1:00pm. Prizes will be awarded to top finishing teams for both Team Stewart & Team Woods, the longest drive and closest to the pin. Admission is per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with cart […]

A life full of music. That’s the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a “recognized master” of one of America’s most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. His life’s path has taken him […]

Join various teachers from Explorer Yoga every Sunday in June & July for Yoga in the Park. Bring a yoga mat or towel to practice on. This is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, class will be held in the visitors center auditorium.

For teens and pre-teens.  What do you geek?  All are welcome here. Talk to a staff member for more details.

Join us the first Tuesday of the month to learn about tracing your roots. You will have access to the library's genealogy resources.  This event is open to experienced genealogists as well as beginners.  No registration is required.

Ohio State University Extension Ross County invites residents to participate in its upcoming Master Gardener Volunteer training.  Orientation is 8/01/17 from 6-8pm at the Ross Co. Government Center. Participants can learn more about the program and ask questions. Please RSVP harlow.79@osu.edu. The program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer […]

Come join us for an evening of great music!  Bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Great Seal of Ohio Band will be performing a concert outside by the picnic area. Bring along a chair or blanket to sit on for the concert.

Dime-A-Dog-Night !  The Chillicothe Gazette presents DIME-A-DOG-NIGHT sponsored by Heiner's Bakery

Fan Appreciation Night- Fireworks Extravaganza - Winning Wednesday The Chillicothe Gazette presents FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT & FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA sponsored by Budweiser and "WINNING WEDNESDAY" Gas giveaway sponsored by Valero

First Capital Rotary presents their annual First Thursday event: Taste of Chillicothe Additional information coming soon

The Pump House Center for the Arts is proud to present the artwork of Rusty Harden of Tipp City, and Richard Lathrop, of Enon, Ohio. Rusty Harden is an accomplished artist in several mediums and has been teaching workshops and classes for 15 years.  She shares her artwork in shows, exhibits and educational venues. Her […]

Jim Miner Bobblehead Night - Thirsty Thursday Jim Miner Bobblehead Night sponsored by Ricer Equipment & Thirsty Thursday

Learn to build with popsicle sticks and clothes pins.

Bark in the Park Night.  Sponsored by Petland

Join First Wesleyan Church of Chillicothe as they setup the inflatable screen and watch "The Secret Life of Pets". There will be popcorn and drinks available. Bring a blanket or chair and hang out and watch the movie.

An event to celebrate the heritage of the Ohio River Valley Sioux. The event is to celebrate the harvest and will feature music, drumming, dancing and food.

After normal hours evening float followed by a campfire and smore's! Everyone attending receives a headlamp just in case it gets too dark. Reservations are required.

Movie Night at the Majestic! This month’s featured film is the 1987 fantasy film, “The Princess Bride”. A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be […]

This production of "Hamlet" is part of Shakespeare on Sugarloaf, a major initiative of The Scioto Society, Inc. to provide free Shakespeare to Southern Ohio.

Bookworm 2017 is over. Come and celebrate your reading accomplishments with us!!!

We will read stories and have refreshments.

Come listen to some beautiful music by a talented local group.

Families join together in a relay race to see how many Cheetos you can make stick to a teammates head (wearing a shower cap of shaving cream). We will also be playing Lego ring toss.

Country artist, Stephen Neal will be performing during the Ross County Fair. Neal gotten the chance to play along with fellow artists such as Chris Young, Joe Nichols, Granger Smith, Trace Adkins, and Michael Ray to name a few. Tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.StephenNealMusic.com

Leave Salt Creek Valley Adventures around 4pm, taking the 3 hour trip, stopping mid-way to set up camp around 5:45-6pm. Dinner will be provided and cooked over a campfire. Other activities include but not limited to: rappelling, badminton, volleyball, swimming, fishing, sitting around a campfire. Finish your journey in the morning when you wake up […]

The Live & Local Series is presented by WVNU 97.5 The Kenny Valentine Band performs a diverse repertoire of danceable classic and contemporary blues, rhythm and blues, funk and 1970s pop-rock styles in addition to original music. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this high-energy show. Advanced tickets available at www.paxtontheatre.com

The Kenny Valentine Band takes to the Paxton Theatre stage this Saturday. This weekend the Paxton Theatre Foundation brings the blues to Bainbridge. The Kenny Valentine Band, from Jackson, Ohio, will have Paxton audiences dancing in the aisles with their high-energy blend of music on Saturday, August 12th at 7:00pm. The Kenny Valentine Band, formerly named […]

Did you know that you can save vegetable seeds from your garden produce to plant next year. Seed saving involves selecting suitable plants from which to save seed, harvesting seeds at the right time, and storing them properly over the winter. Join Braden Conaway, Gardener at Adena Mansion and Gardens, in the classroom at the […]

Come and learn coiled basketry techniques. Beginners and intermediate students are all welcome. All supplies will be furnished. For teens and adults.  Registration is required.

Check with the library to see what the month's selection will be. Bring a snack to share.

For teens and pre-teens.  What do you geek?  All are welcome here. Talk to a staff member for more details.

Explore a few classics with us this summer. Bring your lunch to the library for our mid-day book chat. If the weather is nice, we will sit at the picnic table under the tree behind the Library Annex. Otherwise, we will be in Annex Room A. Copies of each book will be available at the […]

We will be reading Ringo Starr's "Octopus's Garden", a singable story, and making construction paper octopi !

Put on your straw hat and flip flops because we are going to have a LUAU !!!! Enjoy tropical snacks and drinks while playing traditional Polynesian games including LIMBO ! Special prize for the best beach outfit. Afterwards, settle in for a viewing of "MOANA" on the big screen.

Join us for our annual back to school party! We will be having a sidewalk chalk contest, a craft, and refreshments. There will also be a drawing for a giveaway of two bags of school supplies. Come celebrate the last days of summer vacation with us!

We will be making water bombs out of sponges and hair ties.

This wonderful event is for the whole family. Lots of delicious food and treats, 30+ unique craft vendors and sales, and a wonderful, free kids corner. The kids corner will have free crafts, balloons, face painting, and a special guest - Tinker-bell. We will also be having great give-a-ways every half hour. Come join the […]

Car show, bounce houses, Columbus Zoo traveling critters, Naturalist critters, B&B Magic & Balloons, Pie-in-the-face auction (community leaders taking "one for the team"), K9 demo and more. Car show registration begins at 10am.

Entertainment: Kenny Valentine Band Big Jim and The Twins Gypsy Jug Band There will be a silent auction in the shelter house, food will be sold in the shelter house, you can bring your own refreshments (no glass), and bring along a lawn chair. $5.00 per person - children 12 and under and persons with […]

Cruiser Enduro Mania is an all out green or red flag race with the first car to complete 40 laps wins. Car may have a passenger see rules and entry form at www.35raceway.com. We will also be racing mini sprints, modlites, modifieds, sport mods, 4 cyl stocks, compacts, and hobby stocks.

The Tri-County Triangle Trail presents its 23rd annual Cookie Ride! This is a non-competitive, bicycle tour on well maintained, paved county roads, bike trails and a few low traffic state routes in Ross, Fayette and Highland Counties. Take your time and ride at your leisure to enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of a quiet […]

The Igniters Street Rods, Inc. presents their 38th annual car show. This event is open to all makes and models.

Gates open at noon. Pit Party 12:30-1:30, Rides 12pm-2pm, action starts at 2pm. Featuring: Stinger, Master of Disaster, Wild Thang, Xtreme, Power Surge. There will also be FMX Freestyle Motocross team here doing thrilling stunts and jumps in the infield for your entertainment. Kids Rides $10 during intermission. Presale tickets and frontstretch seats can be […]

Sunday, August 20th the Monster Trucks and Freestyle MX will invade Atomic Speedway. Over 7,000 grandstand seats and 50 VIP seats available in an enclosed VIP tower. 2 concession stands along with a Lemonade Stand and merchandise apparel building. Everything for the entire family to enjoy!

Children 6 and up:  Enjoy creating Lego designs. Legos will be provided. No registration is necessary. Free and open to the public.

Join Ohio University Chillicothe's Physics Professor, Dr. Michael Koop, for safe viewing of the solar eclipse PLUS demonstrations and scientific information on the process.

Join the Chillicothe and Ross Public Libraries for an Eclipse viewing party.  If you need a great spot to view the solar eclipse, feel free to go to the Northside Branch, Howard S. Young(Frankfort) Branch, Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch, Main Library Annex, Richmond Dale Branch, Kingston Branch and at 2:30pm you will experience the eclipse together. […]

Enjoy video games and board games with us. Bring the entire family !!!

Join us for story time and craft.  We will also have a special visit from a real live rabbit!!!

Chillicothe Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (CAMMA) is hosting a Women's Krav Maga self-defense seminar. The seminar will be instructed by 2nd degree black belt Scott King of Southern Ohio Krav Maga. Topics include: quick review of situational awareness & basic Krav Maga combatives then progresses to self-defense techniques & ground fighting defenses. If you […]

Coffee Central Cafe presents The 8th Annual 2017 Central Center Car and Bike Show Saturday, August 26th In the Central Center Shopping Center, Chillicothe, OH. This is an event not to miss, with so much going on and fun for the whole family! If you wish to enter a car or bike you may stop […]

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Ice Cream Social In Honor of the Birthday of Lucy Webb Hayes.  Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center, 90 West Sixth Street, Chillicothe, Ohio. An assortment of cakes (including gluten free and low sugar), Ice Cream, Beverages (Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee) Cost:       […]

Hosted by Frankfort Masons Lodge #309. Team registration includes greens fee, cart, food. Will have skins & mulligans. Will be giving out skill prizes and door prizes. Payout determined by number of teams. Registration at 12pm.

Day/Night Golf Outing. Food provided by Buffalo Wild Wings. Drinks provided, skill prizes, giveaways. Registration begins at 5pm. Shotgun start at 6pm. LED golf balls provided. Come out for a good time and support a great cause.

The Flaget Dance is Back on August 26, 2017 from 7pm-midnight $5.00 admission. Come dressed in your best 80's attire. Cash bar, 50/50 raffle, Chinese Auction, concessions and selfie station. Music byt Dj Boo Izm.  Open to the public. 21 & up

Nature shaped the lives of the Hopewell people and Hopewell people shaped the natural world around them. The park is still a refuge for wildlife, and BATS, including the threatened Northern Long-eared bat, have always been some of the most fascinating creatures in the night sky. The Hopewell people shared our fascination, even immortalizing the […]

Rob Liptak will be discussing the difference between butterfly, skipper and moth. Rob started the Cedar Bog Association nearly 30 years ago. He has been monitoring butterflies for the last ten years. He also works as an artist and has his bird magnets in 7 nature centers as well as one Western Bluebird group in […]

Join us for paper folding fun after school!  We will be making animals, bugs, birds and fortune-tellers.

Join us and learn to use essential oils for health and well-being.

This Month's Board Game:  TICKET TO RIDE We are building a collection of board games, and we'll be featuring them over the next several months!  Ths month, come play Ticket to Ride. Let us know how you like this game and other favorites. This is a great way to meet fellow board gamers too!  Please […]

Join us in this global event remembering those lives lost to overdose and celebrate those who have survived. Candle Light Memorial ~ Awareness ~ Education ~ Remembrance ~ Support For more information, you may email caresrossco@gmail.com or contact the Ross County Community Action at 740-702-7222

Join us for a fun filled day of Harry Potter adventures.  Drop in and be sorted into your Hogwarts house, make your very own unique wand, participate in some classroom science fun  make your very own Monster Book of Monsters, and join in a Tri-Wizard Trivia challenge. If you have already chosen or been sorted […]

Start your holiday weekend by joining us for the last Boogie of 2017! Music by Longshot, pizza truck & beer wagon, 50/50 drawing. All proceeds to benefit Elks Charities. Rain or shine event.

Come join us for our 2nd Annual Miles for Mutts fun run/walk. Dogs and kids are welcome. It is a 2 or 4-mile run/walk around scenic Hopewell Mound on Sulphur Lick Road. The event is timed and there will be awards for the top times in each category. Online Registration

We are teaming with The Old Canal Stop to bring you a Labor Day weekend cornhole tournament. Bring out your own partner for your chance to win the $500. We will have music and entertainment during this 5 game at-a-time, double elimination shootout for the prize. BYOB and hang out with the Operation Untiltheresnone crew. […]

Come join us for a fun filled day to benefit the Ross County Humane Society. We will have food, beverages, hotdog eating contest, car show, poker run, live music, and a HUGE fireworks display at dusk. We hope to see many of you there.

The September 2nd Performance of The Paint Valley Jamboree will feature Dee Penn with Jack Lewis.   The Paint Valley Jamboree is currently celebrating it’s 53rd year at the historic Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge, OH.  The Jamboree features local and regional talent on the first and third Saturdays of January through May and September through December. Jamboree […]

Majestic Theatre and Horizon Phone Company present Movie Night at the Majestic! This month’s film is the classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” “When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the […]

The Pour House at Machinery Hall hosts the band Mother Mayeye. Come rock with the band at the Pour House. No cover charge

Six to Noon is back at The Dock. Come hang out and listen to great music and have some delicious beer.

Cotton and Martin will be back at Steiner's Speakeasy to bring you all of your favorite acoustic versions of Hollyview hits as well as some of their favorite covers.