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The Little Buck is back! The Little Buck is a preview to our large 150 Mile Relay Race in April so we can showcase for you part of the course we use each April. The Little Buck has an option for a 10 mile trail run or a 5K trail run. Cost is $20 for […]

A special book club just for kids grades 1-3. Join us in the Main Library meeting room for snacks, beverages, and fun discussions of books you want to read.  This month's selection is Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish. Just ask your librarian for a copy. Registration is required

A special book club just for kids grades 3-6. Join us in the Main library meeting room for snacks, beverages, and fun discussion of books you want to read. For October, we will devour some spooky fare by reading and discussing the book Caroline by Neil Gaiman. Registration is required

Join us for our annual Halloween Party.  We will be making slime. You can also dress up in your favorite Halloween costume.

We will be painting on canvas using acrylic paint.  Please bring a canvas and primary colors (red, blue, yellow, black and white) to paint with.  Brushes will be provided.  

Come join us for a spooktacular night of skating, fun, games and more! Wear a costume and get a free glow stick. The rink will be decorated for Halloween but this skate is fun for all ages. We try to make the party appropriate for all ages. We will have spooky decorations including witches, ghosts, […]

Come to the library to make a spooky craft!!!

Trick or Treat night is scheduled for October 31, 2017 from 6-7:30 pm for most of Ross County and the City of Chillicothe. Listed are the Townships participating this night. Concord, Deerfield, Franklin, Green, Harrison, Huntington, Jefferson, Paint, Paxton, Scioto, Springfield, Twin and Union. Liberty Township: 5pm - 6pm To verify details of your township, […]

Mayor Feeney has scheduled Trick-or-Treat for the City of Chillicothe to be held on Halloween evening.

Now that Halloween is over you probably have more candy than you know what to do with. We know what you can do. Make waffles!! That's right, candy in waffles. It's a thing of beauty. Drop in anytime between 3-5pm. We provide the batter and toppings, you provide the candy.

Searching for Homer Lawson: Ohio's African American World War I Soldiers Featuring Paul LaRue, historian, retired teacher, and member of the Ohio World War I Centennial Commission, Washington Court House Typically, African American soldiers of World War I are barely mentioned or completely left out when the war is discussed. Ohio has a rich World […]

An hour of snacks, drawing and anime!

Local author, Bob Shoultz will discuss his new book, "Fatherless", based on his life and the challenges he encountered. Come hear his fascinating story.

Saddle Up & Read! It's Dolly Parton Imagination Library Fall Family Fun Day Event. Round up the whole family and head down to the “Reading Corral”. Our “Reading Corral” includes many reading and writing games and a visit from a surprise guest. All children will receive a FREE book!

Join the ladies of EPIC (Empowering Young Professionals in Chillicothe) for a fundraiser benefiting the Ross County Humane Society. This ladies night out painting event is $35 per person. Event includes your supplies for one piece of art work and refreshments. Click here to purchase tickets

Join us for some hands on circuitry fun with our Snap, Squishy Circuits and Conductive Pens.  For pre-teens, teens and adults.

Load up your favorite four-legged friends and join Ross Co. Park District Ranger Joe Bost for a walk around the Fen. This easy, 1.8 mile trail is a beautiful place for you and your pooch to start the morning. Apples and water will be provided for hikers, as well as a special treat for your […]

As part of the Best of America on Horseback series, there will be a parade in the Village of Bainbridge honoring our military. Under the big tent on Maple Street, there will be activities, food and vendors.

Pump House Center for the Arts Wine Tasting and Painting Class Party will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 3-5 pm. This class will be hosted by Artist Michael Kirk of the Yellow Monkey Art Gallery. All members will leave with a beautiful floral-themed acrylic painting. All materials provided, including canvas and paint. Wine […]

Join the Huntington Township Fire Department for a Bean Dinner. All you can eat beans and cornbread for $5.00 / drinks $1.00. Sponsored by Huntington Township Fire & Rescue Association.

CrossFit Incognito presents Chillicothe's first ever Monster Dash! Join us for a Halloween themed 1-mile or 3-mile fun run in Yoctangee Park. Little monsters will have a not so spooky run at 6pm. Big monsters who are ready to take on a more haunted run will begin at 7:30. So bring a friend, wear your […]

Over the past 29 years the Junior Civic League of Chillicothe has successfully been running the Christmas Tree Gala. In the last ten years the JCL has distributed more than $500,000 dollars to almost 200 nonprofit organizations working to serve our community. This great accomplishment is a direct result of the generosity of people like […]

Join Jerry Salley, Nashville Songwriter and Chillicothe Native perform at the Massie Elementary School (formerly South Scioto School) on Saturday, November 4th at 7:00-9:00 pm.  He will be accompanied by multi-instrumentalist and brother, Mike Salley. Tickets are $12 per person and VIP tickets are $25 per person. Jerry has had over 450 songs recorded and […]

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This program is presented by Best of America by Horseback and the Paxton Theatre. Enjoy this live Christmas Music Program and help honor our military. These live show productions will include traditional Christmas music, classic Western and Country Music along with some special highlights. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets available online  

Learn the traditional Pennsylvania-German art of hand-cut paper designs and have fun making ornaments for your Christmas tree with local artist Bonnie Grove. Advance registration is required. $9 for members, $10 for non-members. Call (740) 772-1936 to sign up.

Growing Culinary and Medicinal Herbs - Learn to grow herbs for the kitchen and medicine cabinet.

Enjoy all you care to eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, plus a beverage. Take out/drive through are available. All proceeds benefit Ross County projects of the Chillicothe Rotary Club. Advanced tickets are available from Rotary members, or just showup and pay at the door. 11am - 1pm and 5pm-7pm

Learn to grow herbs for the kitchen and medicine cabinet. Presented by the OSU Extention as part of the Master Gardner Series.

Join us for a fascinating introduction to genealogy with an experienced researcher and storyteller, Grace Minor.

Join us at the Mt. Logan Branch Library to pick up a new craft! Whether you are an experienced stitcher or brand new to it, come and spin a yarn with us. We will provide materials and instruction to a beginner's crochet pattern.  Registration is required.

Do you like to sew, crochet, knit, work with felt or plastic canvas?  Join us for a fun, crafty day with all the materials provided. Just drop in and create your own work of art.

Come to the movies!! We will be showing Disney Pixar's animated film "Up". Free popcorn will be provided.

Veterans Day Celebration to honor the veterans. This event will feature local musicians: Ron miller and Rosemary Zedalis. With a free luncheon sponsored by Trinity. The community is invited to attend this event.  

Pump House Center for the Arts Wine Tasting and Painting Class Party will be held on Friday, November 10th from 6-8 pm. This class will be hosted by Artist Wendy Argabright  of the Clever Canvas. All members will leave with a beautiful winter-themed acrylic canvas. All materials provided, including canvas and paint. (limit 12 members […]

Join us for an evening of bourbon history, lore and of course, sampling! Tim Knittel is a former Kentucky bourbon industry insider with over a decades experience in bourbon education. He is also a certified Stave & Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward (often compared to a Bourbon Sommelier) which is the highest classification available for […]

The Altrusa Bazaar will take place on Novemeber 11, 2017 at  Unioto Elementary from 9:00am until 2:00pm.  This bazaar has been a tradition in Chillicothe for over 30 years. Bazaar proceeds fund multiple scholarships in our area. Lunch will be served. A nominal donation for the scholarships will be collected at the door. Anyone interested […]

Ross County Ohio's largest holiday bazaar located in the historic Paint Valley. Over 40 vendors, artisans and crafters. Shop all day, visit with Santa, join us for homemade chicken & noodles and a variety of tempting treats of the season. Event info (937) 402-1687 or beth1017jen@aol.com

Join us for our annual Fall Harvest Bazaar. There will be vendors, silent auction and much more. We will have delicious chicken and noodles.

Saturday November 11, 2017 from 3:00-6:00 pm.  Tickets are $10 each and MUST be purchased in advance at the Backyard Primitves & Design (formerly the Lloyd Company) Enjoy 7 beautiful locations decorated in the Holiday Spirit. Price Taylor House, Benner & Christine Walleye House, The Bainbridge Methodist Church, The Paxton Theatre, The Bainbridge Historical Society, […]

Zane Trace Drama Club presents "The King's Bounty". A hilarious medieval mystery. Written by Amanda Betz and the Zane Trace Drama Class. This is One-Night Only! Tickets must be paid in advance by November 1st. Ticket price includes a dinner and a show. Dinner: salad course, turkey leg with vegetable and bread. Beverage: Tea, lemonade […]

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Join us for our once-a-month cooking club. We will have a pre-selected cookbook available to check out. This month's theme will be "Chicken and Noodles" Stop by to learn how to make homemade noodles. This family favorite recipe comes just in time for you to share at your next holiday feast!

Join us to paint a festive cornucopia for your personal use or for a gift! Please bring your own canvas. Paints and brushes will be provided.

Put the "giving" back in Thanksgiving. Bring new socks to be donated to the needy and your favorite recipe to share with friends over a cup of tea and snacks.

Create your own galaxy in a jar, a good visual for relaxing and mediating. Please bring your own jar and lid. All other materials will be provided.

The Ross County Genealogical Society presents their November Program Speaker, Lisa Uhrig. Lisa will present "Christmas Through the Years" featuring Christmas decor and customs from the past. Refreshments will be served. This is free and open to the public.

The Ross County Honor Band Festival is starting next Monday, November 6th. Students from all seven Ross County band programs have the opportunity to come together and work with a well-respected guest conductor from various parts of the state and country every year. We would like to invite our community to the concert and offer […]

Bill Lambert: Ohio's Other World War I Flying Ace Featuring Samuel J. Wilson, Professor of History at the University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Ohio. You have heard of America's top World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker of Columbus, but did you know that another Ohioan was next in line? Join us for an […]

OU-C will be hosting their first Community Resource & Volunteer Fair. Meet agencies who could help you - meet agencies you could help!

We are making edible teepees!! School-age kids and teens come and join in on the fun.

Ladies Night Out and Wine Tasting! Come join us November 16, 2017 for our Ladies Night Out! There will be wine and horderves from 5pm-8pm. Take a copy of our paper invite with you to the other participating shops to have it stamped. Once all shops are marked, you'll be entered to win one of […]

Creative minds of all ages, join us to make your own inventions. create your own video games, try your hand at creating your own mini race car - the sky is the limit! We will provide Bloxels, Makey Makey and LittleBits to help you create and invent. (if you are unfamiliar with these, please see […]

Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out will be live in concert at the Paxton Theatre. Gary Strong and Hard Times will kick the show off at 7pm / doors open at 6pm.

The Pump House Center for the Arts welcomes all to the annual HOLIDAY GIFTS SHOW OPENING on November 17 from 7-9 pm. FREE admission and invitation to support several local artists.Give a gift of ART this holiday season. The PUMP HOUSE is the premiere Art Gallery in the Chillicothe area and is operated by all […]

Circleville native, Nathan Boyce, is still riding the high of his latest EP, "Hollywood". 21 and over. No cover charge.

The Calvary E. Lutheran Church is having their Annual Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 9:00am-3pm. Any vendors interested in participating should call 740-773-1244.

Come see the wares of multiple vendors and shop for Christmas! Good food, fun and a visit from Santa.

The Ohio University-Chillicothe softball team has scheduled their 13th Annual Community Antiques, Collectables & Craft Christmas Bazaar. The event is planned for Saturday November 18, 2017 and we hope to have another great show. This year’s event will begin at 9:30am and conclude at 3:00pm. Set-up times will be available Friday evening from 5:00pm to […]

It's that time of year again- time to start thinking about the Bishop Flaget Christmas Bazaar! This year's Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 18th. Doors will open at 8am, Bazaar will start at 10 and run until 3. We will serve chicken noodle dinners from 11 to 3. The cost for a booth […]

The November 18th Performance of The Paint Valley Jamboree will feature Scott Dawson with Stephanie Stanley. 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 […]

Come and enjoy an acoustic performance by Matt the Cat at The Cozy Inn Bar & Grill - playing all of your favorite music from every decade. No cover charge.

Wheeler is a singer-songwriter originally hailing from Vermont. With recent stints in Montreal, New Zealand, Georgia, Key West and Kentucky - where he was recently named "hands down, one of the finest WKY singer-songwriters going at the moment". 12 and over. No cover charge

Join historian Joe Bost for a 2.5 mile walk along the Hoggard Trail. Meet at the picnic shelter house (donuts and cider!) at 1:00 pm. Rain or shine.

Come to the Huntington Branch Library for Movie Night.  Enjoy some popcorn and the movie "Tangled" with us.

Cory Summar will be rocking the house the night before Thanksgiving. Bring your friends for a jamming good time. No cover charge.

This years Officer Larry Cox Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run will be on Thanksgiving Day, 11-23-17 at 9AM. Same Day Registration begins 7AM at the Big Lions Shelter in Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, Oh. Pre-registration is available online.  The PRE-REGISTRATION deadline, to allow for race day pick up of shirts, is Friday, November 11th, 2016. […]

Annual Black Friday Blind Draw Bash hosted by the Ross County Humane Society. Team drawing at 10:30am. Entry fee includes golf with cart, skins/prize money. Pizza buffet. Benefit contribution to the Ross County Humane Society. Drinks will be available for purchase.

A "Benny-fit" sponsored by the Foothill Folk Society. A tribute to Ben Cydrus. Doors open at 6:30pm, music begins at 7pm.

Bruce Leonard headlines the monthly show featuring Karen Jaffe. Carlin Hagerty hosts.

Sweater on Your Dog Weather (SOYDW) will be performing. 21 and over. No cover charge.

Pick up a shopping trail shopping card at any of the following locations: •Be the Light Boutique VIP •Cory Farms •Frankfort Hardware •Friends & Co. •Thru the Garden Gate •Mallow Clothing & Footwear •Glitter Mom Visit each shop and have them sign off on your shopping card. Turn your shopping card in at the last […]

Please join the Discover Downtown Partners for the kickoff event of Hometown Holidays. This event kicks off the holiday season in downtown Chillicothe with lighting the tree, the park, and with Santa's arrival. There will be a fireworks display sponsored by Light the Park and their donors. The Renaissance Singers will be performing.

The Live & Local Series is presented by WVNU 97.5 Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band is a high energy, first class show band built around the lightning fast piano pumpin', Rockaboogie playing of London England's Terry Lee. Performing a large selection of popular hits from the 50's and 60's Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie […]

Bring your own canvas and paints to create a holiday scene.

Join us to create a keepsake Christmas ornament.

Dick Tuttle presents "The Beaver Hypothesis: Bluebirding before the 17th Century". While investigating the question, "what made bluebirds habitats before settlers created farms across North America?" He was led to form the hypothesis that beavers once created the most common habitats shared by Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows. The beaver hypothesis represents a blend of […]

This book club is open to all first, second and third graders. Registration is required. Books will be on reserve at the library for check out. Children are encouraged to read the book on their own but they may read with a parent, or be read to. This month's selection is "Thank You, Sarah" by […]

A special book club just for kids grades 4-6! Join us for snacks, beverages, and fun discussion of books YOU want to read! For November, we will be reading the graphic novel "Sisters" by Raina Telgemeier; it's a story about a long car trip to visit relatives while trying to get along with siblings that […]

Destination Trails will be holding public input meetings throughout the county.  The first meeting will be on November 29, 2017 at the Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge, Ohio from 6:30pm-8:00pm Destination Trails Vision is to make Ross County, Ohio a destination for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water trails and mountain biking connected by a newtwork […]

Enjoy "Minute to Win it" and board games with us.  Bring the family. No registration is necessary.

The Southern Ohio Survivors hosts their annual 5k and 1-mile Glow Walk. Join us for an amazing evening of family, holiday fun! Registration kicks off at 4pm. Run/walk through beautiful Yoctangee Park with your glow necklace and blinking Rudolph nose (included with registration). A great night of charity and holiday hooplah. T-shirts are available for […]

Destination Trails will be holding public input meetings throughout the county.  This meeting will be on November 30, 2017 at theSunroom at the Brick in Frankfort, Ohio from 6:30pm-8:00pm Destination Trails Vision is to make Ross County, Ohio a destination for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water trails and mountain biking connected by a newtwork […]

32nd Annual Concert & Charity Auction. 100% of proceeds benefit children in our community. Bands and Hundreds of Auction Items. Tickets: $5.00 Advance – $10.00 at Door Tickets available at: Coffee Central (Chillicothe) • BBB Music (Chillicothe) Pike County Pawn Shop (Waverly) • Acoustic Music Shop (Waverly)

The Chillicothe Dance group is having a FlapJack Breakfast fundraiser at Applesbee's Restaurant in Chillicothe, Ohio on December 2, 2017 from 8:00am - 10:00am. The price is $8.00 per person.   All monies raised will go towards the dance team for transportation to Dance at Walt Disney World.    

Join the Carver Community Center for their Christmas Bazaar. For more information contact Bridget Demps at (740) 773-4242

Come do your Christmas shopping and buy some sweet treats while supporting our missions, women's, and teen ministries! Lunch will also be available for sale in the teen center, featuring a variety of soups and sandwiches. There will be a large variety of baked goods to purchase, as well as primitives, home decor, ceramics, jewelry, […]

Join us at the Knoles Log House for our children's holiday program, "Keeping Warm in Early Ross County." Learn how our ancestors kept warm when it got cold outside. We'll explore the museum's collection to see examples of warm clothes for travel and warm bedding, then through work and play, we'll warm ourselves up and […]

Mark your calendars for Saturday December 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., when FPC will be having a Craft Show & Cookie Walk. Come and purchase your homemade cookies, and also do some Christmas shopping from a variety of crafters and vendors. If you are interested in having a table, or if you know a […]

Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays at "Holidays at Adena." Adena Mansion & Gardens will be decorated in 19th century yuletide splendor and will sure put you in the holiday spirit! While Adena is closed for the winter season, we reopen for […]

Once again, First Wesleyan Church will be hosting Santa on the Block. This is an opportunity for us to serve the community. There will be free photos with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts, horse & carriage rides, and much more!

The fifth annual Christmas Extravaganza is the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event. Join us for fun and shopping.

A unique gift idea or just for holiday fun, join us at the library to make custom cookie cutters. We will design cookie cutters on the computer, and print them using our 3D printer.

Local author Donald Ray Pollock will be signing copies of "Knockemstiff", "The Devil All The Time", and "The Heavenly Table".