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Join us for the 2018 National Day of Prayer gathering in Ross County! We will be praying for the elected officials & first responders as well as a special emphasis on our local schools.

Join us in our mezzanine (second floor) area, as we bring our worms out one more time! We'll be fancy and call this class Worms #2. We're beginning our Let's Be Mighty June program about flowers and gardens with some of my favorite garden helpers...worms! We'll learn some wormy facts and make our own worm […]

Paint a Board Night is the perfect way to create a unique and beautiful piece for your home. In this class we will create a personalized wood sign for you to display. We provide all the supplies and instructions. Just show up and enjoy a stress free and relaxing time. There is a $20 non-refundable […]

Movie night at the Main Library Annex is Friday, May 4th beginning at 6:30PM.  Bring your snacks and drinks, wear your jammies or dress the part, costumes definitely are welcomed.  Enjoy Danbarry's popcorn while you watch "The Last Jedi"

The friends of Scioto Trail is sponsoring the Free event to children ages 5-15 on Saturday, May 5th at 144 Lake Road, Scioto Trail State Park. Registration from 8AM-9AM  -  Participants must register at their age group and get tickets for drawing. Weigh in 11AM-12PM Free Lunch at Noon Award & Drawing 1PM - First […]

The Pioneer Summer Therapy Program is hosting our 2nd annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K/Family Fun Run to help support our summer therapy program. The Pioneer Summer Therapy Program offers therapy services to those enrolled in the program FREE of charge. This program assists Pioneer students in maintaining progress and goals over the summer months […]

Visit the Pickaway-Ross campus and enjoy a car show, craft show, activities for the family and the opportunity to meet with community agency representatives and visit the school's career labs.

Pike Lake Open 2 Sponsored by Dynamic Discs Registration at: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Pike_Lake_Open_2_2018 https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/35714 Disc Golf is back again to Wildcat Hollow!! Saturday May 5th, 2018 PDGA Sanctioned C-Tier Event Registration 8:15-9:30am Player Meeting 9:45am Tee Off 10:00am Format: All divisions will play two rounds of 18 holes. Holes will be played from concrete pads. Holes 17 […]

Join local author Nathan Vitatoe this Saturday at 1pm as he shares the story of how he wrote “Putt Putt”, a little about the process, and a bilingual story time! Nathan will be available from noon till 2pm to sign copies of his English/Spanish children’s book about “the little motor that found his place”.

Come spend a day in the garden at Ancient Valley Mercantile and visit with local artists as they spin yarn, throw pottery, pour soaps, carve wood, paint, make chocolates, arrange flowers and more! A great time to pick up locally made gifts for Mothers Day!

This year's event will have a casual "picnic on the beach" theme catered by the Sunroom at the Brick. The menu will include sandwiches, a variety of salads, plus beverages and dessert. There will also be special entertainment by Martin Denes. RSVP by downloading the form and submit payment by April 25th. Registration Form

The bracket is set, and the qualifiers have been finalized for the 2018 River States Conference Baseball Tournament. The six-team, double-elimination tournament is taking place Thursday-Sunday, May 3-6 at VA Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe, Ohio. It is the second year in a row for the conference championship will be held in Chillicothe. VA Memorial Stadium […]

Tecumseh's Revenge will take place on May 6th at the Scioto Trail State Park. The 2018 OMBC Race will take place at Noon.

Adena Mansion and Gardens annual plant sale focuses on “heirloom” plants – varieties raised and passed on before the advent of industrial farming. Many go back at least as far as Worthington’s time. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme – treasured staples of the medieval pantry and probably Thomas Worthington’s as well – will be among […]

The Chillicothe Restoration Foundation presents a walking tour of Historic Yoctangee Park. Did you know there is an octopus buried in the city park? Get the details during the walking tour. The tour starts at the Paint Street entrance to the park. the last tour will start at 4:00pm. Copies of the Foundation's walking tours […]

Join us for Native Americans at Adena, where children will learn about the relationship between Tecumseh and Thomas Worthington. Children will make a dream catcher as they learn about the historical and political importance of Tecumseh’s visit to Adena in 1807. Native Americans at Adena will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 […]

Join the Kingston Branch Library as they invite all kids to  read stories together about wonderful mothers and afterwards they can decorate and plant a beautiful flower to give to a special mom in their life.

Mother's Day marigolds are ready to plant and give to a special mom in your life. We will be decorating containers for our Mother's Day marigolds. Registration requested

Join the Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch Library for their Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Cinco De Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5th. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. You will learn about Mexico's history […]

Containers and raised beds: Simple ways to get started in gardening- Beginning gardeners get off to a good start with containers and/or raised beds. Containers and plants will be available for hands on planting and take home. Limited materials, please RSVP with the sponsoring library branch.

Join Lori Graves as she hosts another night of laughs in downtown Chillicothe. This month brings Natalie Burkey (Columbus) and Tom Plute (Columbus). There is no cover but the venue does ask you to keep a two item minumum and/or a $10 purchase. Sales during comedy night keep it at no cost for the patrons. […]

Susan Shea brings a super fun activity to the Mighty Children's Museum just in time for Mother's Day! We'll create our own "hand" painted tote bags to take home and gift to a special person in our lives. Don't miss this special Mother's Day gift activity! Space is limited to 20 participants/bags. Please, only one […]

Sergeant Alvin York: World War I Hero Featuring Kenneth Hammontree of Living History Productions, Ashland, Ohio You have seen him as Simon Kenton, Simon Girty, General George Patton, and even Pretty Boy Floyd, to name a few. Now see him as Sergeant Alvin York, the most decorated American soldier of World War I and recipient […]

Join us for an evening of fun with puppies and pints at the Dock. Proceeds will benefit the shelter. We will have some puppies available for adoption as well as raffles and 50/50.

Join Ronni Hunter 99.7 The Blitz at Steiner's Speakeasy for another stop on the Road to the Range! The Blitz will be out from 8:30-10:30pm on May 10th registering listeners to win 3-day GA wristbands to Rock On The Range 2018! It's the bigger and better Road to the Range this year, get there early and register once every half […]

Join us for a special mother/child tea and make a craft just for mom

Stop in anytime and make a card or craft for that special someone this Mother's Day.

Named for the famous opening utterance in Sweet Home Alabama, Turn It Up is a band that pays tribute to the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd. This six-member group of seasoned artists is dedicated to the authentic sound that was instrumental in bringing southern rock to the masses. Turn It Up will take you on a memorable southern journey performing all of […]

Crouse Chapel United Methodist Church hosts a car show, bake sale, and tenderloin fry.

This is the annual primary fundraiser for our volunteer EMS service. All proceeds benefit our organization. Gatti's pizza will be serving up their amazing fire brick oven pizza and Six to Noon will be providing great classic rock music. A silent auction and other activities will be taking place. Guaranteed fun for the entire family! […]

Sheri Dean has performed at Adena for the past several years. Sheri is a unique talent! She performs Americana, Bluegrass, Folk and Old Time Country tunes on a variety of traditional Appalachian instruments. Her rich vocal delivery is reminiscent of a bygone era that is sorely missing in today's modern country music.

The folks behind Chillicothe’s annual Buck Fifty Run and the local Drug Free Clubs of America chapter M.A.D.E. are coming together to present an evening of fireworks on Saturday, May 12th at the Ross County Fairgrounds. The event, titled Boom Bash, will also feature live musical entertainment from Nashville recording artist Shane Runion, plenty of […]

Please join the Atomic Speedway for this very special 65th Anniversary at the Atomic Speedway! They would love to see all of their fans from all decades! Kears Speed Shop/VMS Heating & Cooling Sprints $3,065 to win (BOSS Xtreme sanctioned) Carpet Outlet Late Models $2,065 to win OTP Industrial Solutions Modifieds $1,265 to win C&M […]

Local singer and songwriter Ben Davis Jr. makes his debut at Naz Winery

Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. It is organized as a series of monologues and uses a rotating cast of five principal women. The subject matter of the monologues includes women's relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of […]

Sell extra tack at your site or at the evening auction. A 10% selling fee (auction only) will go to support Ohio Horsemens Council the organization that works to keep trails open for horseback riders in Ohio and Pike State Forest in particular.

Mack McKenzie makes his Chillicothe debut at Steiner's Speakeasy. Original Alt-Country, based out of Dayton, Ohio. Make your plan for this stripped down show. Little bit of sang'n, little bit of drank'n, some exaggerated stories tell'n and flat out lies. Mack McKenzie, a Dayton, Ohio native, is truly one of a kind. Writing from the […]

Adena Mansion and Gardens annual plant sale focuses on “heirloom” plants – varieties raised and passed on before the advent of industrial farming. Many go back at least as far as Worthington’s time. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme – treasured staples of the medieval pantry and probably Thomas Worthington’s as well – will be among […]

Have you ever wondered what social calls were like in the Victorian period? Join us for High Tea at Adena Mansion and Gardens as we spend the afternoon with Martha Worthington, wife of James Worthington. Tea and assorted desserts will be served in the garden. High Tea at Adena will be held on Sunday, May […]

Come help us plant the raised beds behind the Main Library. Beginners welcome! We'll talk about some of the advantages of raised beds, and you'll have a chance to get your hands in the dirt. We will provide the supplies.  

Announcing the 2018 Senior Conference! May 18, 2018 come be the one to make a difference in our senior community! #Bthe1 The Conference will take place at the Main Library on Paint Street in Chillicothe. Registration will be from 8AM-8:30AM and Breakfast will be served at 8:30AM. A panel discussion on Suicide Prevention, Bingo, Door Prizes […]

Free conference for ages 55 and over. Friday, May 18, 2018 from 8am-11:30am at the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library located at 146 S. Paint Street, Chillicothe, Ohio. Registration begins at 8am and breakfast served at 8:30am. The conference includes panel discussion on Suicide Prevention, bingo, door prizes and information booths. Please rsvp at […]

What's in a seed? Join us on Friday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m., as we bring back our Mighty and the Beanstalk program once more to learn about seeds and the parts of a plant.  (Please note, we're giving a morning program a go around this time.) We'll even plant our own bean seeds in […]

The Cigar Band, Inc. presents its seventh annual charity event, "Swine & Stogies" which benefits the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in Chillicothe. Over the last six years, the event has resulted in donations of over $15,000 to this charity organization. These donations have provided many meals to Central Ohio families.

Join us for a night of fun on the big screen! Float around in the pool while watching Disneys Moana! *Normal pool rules apply. *Children ages 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. *Lifeguards will be on duty. *Pool noodles, bubbles and floats will be available for use during the movie provided […]

Rock for Tots will be having a golf outing at the Forest E. Everhart Memorial Golf Course. Further details TBA

The Feast of the Flowering Moon will be holding their try-outs for the Princess Pageant, Queen Contest and Ross County Idol. These try-outs require advanced registration and you can find all details by visiting www.feastofthefloweringmoon.org/applications

Adam, a session singer in Nashville, grew up singing at churches with his mom and dad before releasing a few Christian albums as a young adult. Following some success in the Christian Music industry, Adam put music on hold until 2013 when he met his current wife, Courtney. She brought light into Adam's life and […]

Comedy returns to the Pour House. Comedians include Chris Siemer and Karen Jaffe with Lori Graves hosting. Laughs are free, but reservations are recommended.

Adena Mansion and Gardens annual plant sale focuses on “heirloom” plants – varieties raised and passed on before the advent of industrial farming. Many go back at least as far as Worthington’s time. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme – treasured staples of the medieval pantry and probably Thomas Worthington’s as well – will be among […]

The Chillicothe Academy of Mixed Martial Arts and Southern Ohio Krav Maga are again teaming up to bring you a 2hr action packed WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE 2 seminar! This course is a follow-up to Women's Self Defense 1. Topics include: quick review of situational awareness & basic Krav Maga combatives then progresses to self-defense techniques […]

Join Ross County Park District Ranger, Joe Bost, as he explores the beautiful Metahqua Nature Preserve in search of feathered friends. This walk is kid-friendly, and as always, leashed pets are welcome.

The Girls at Home: Parlor Harmonies of the Civil War Era, Featuring the singing group Lafferty Pike of South Charlestown, Ohio.  During the mid-1800s, American music was most often homemade. Composers catered to amateur musicians,p providing a wealth of songs that typified the sentimental romanticism and humor of the era. Our ancestors often enjoyed such […]

Join the folks at Courtyyards at Deer Run on May 24th as they break ground on Chillicothe’s first ever Stand Alone Luxury Courtyard Series Condominium Community! The event will begin at 10:00 AM and a light luncheon will follow at their sales office across the street. The Courtyards at Deer Run will be hand crafted […]

Sheriff Lavender would like to invite the Ross County community to join him and his staff for Coffee with the Sheriff.

Learn about flowers and the pollinators that help them reproduce! We'll even plant our own marigolds in a container to take home! Please sign up through this Eventbrite link.  Standard admission fees apply for museum entry. Space is limited to 20 children and is intended for children of all ages, although, depending on age, some […]

Music by Kenny Valentine Band! The beer wagon will be stocked and the grill will be fired up with food to purchase! Pop and water will also be available for purchase. There will also be a 50/50 drawing!

NERAT / BIG ROCK PRODUCTS CLASS $11,000 TO WIN $125 ENTRY IF AN OLDSTYLE CAR WINS THEY WILL GET A $3000 BONUS IF A METRIC CAR WINS THEN THE HIGHEST PLACING OLD STYLE CAR WILL GET $1500 DERBYTEES.COM TURN BACK THE CLOCK CLASS $12,000 TO WIN $125 ENTRY IF A METRIC CAR WINS THEY WILL GET […]

NERAT / BIG ROCK PRODUCTS CLASS $11,000 TO WIN $125 ENTRY IF AN OLDSTYLE CAR WINS THEY WILL GET A $3000 BONUS IF A METRIC CAR WINS THEN THE HIGHEST PLACING OLD STYLE CAR WILL GET $1500 DERBYTEES.COM TURN BACK THE CLOCK CLASS $12,000 TO WIN $125 ENTRY IF A METRIC CAR WINS THEY WILL GET […]

Join the Village of Bainbridge and the American Legion Post 14 as they present Olde Time Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28th. Decorate your bike, trike or wagon!! Line up at Maple & Third at 1:30PM, Parade Starts at 1:45PM and Ceremony in the Cemetery at 2:00PM.

If you love outstanding live entertainment, it’s time to experience the musical genius (that's completely debatable!) and crazy antics of Chris Logsdon Liveon stage. Chris’ performance blends his own unique brand of parity and audience participation tunes along with a wide range of your acoustic rock favorites—timeless music you know by heart spanning nearly five decades. […]

The Ross County Agricultural Society presents 2018 Speed Show on June 1st & 2nd at the Ross County Fairgrounds. The horse barrel racing schedule is Friday, June 1st- the Exhibitions are 5-7PM and show starts at 8:00PM Saturday, June 2nd- the Exhibitions are 7:00AM-9:30AM and show starts at 10:00AM For more information contact Carl Ford […]

Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event.  They are so excited this year to have the combined efforts of Ross County and Pike County raising money to fight the fight against cancer! Although every Relay For Life event is different, they do have a few things in common. Event Schedule Opening Ceremony Time […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Kokomo Jackrabbits to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05PM for Opening Night 2018. The Chillicothe Gazette presents Fireworks Extravaganza sponsored by 94 Country.

NAMI Southern Ohio presents the film "The Valley" as part of their Mental Health Awareness. Audiences have said they found it “haunting”, “gripping”, “moving” and “couldn’t take their eyes off the screen”.  The film has been in 23 film festivals all over the world, has earned 11 awards and 19 nominations including: Best Picture, Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Lead […]

First Wesleyan presents Movie in the Park! We'll gather at Poland Park at dusk and watch the movie "Ferdinand". There will be popcorn and drinks.

The Ross County Agricultural Society presents 2018 Speed Show on June 1st & 2nd at the Ross County Fairgrounds. The horse barrel racing schedule is Saturday, June 2nd- the Exhibitions are 7:00AM-9:30AM and show starts at 10:00AM For more information contact Carl Ford at 740-703-7566

The Library will be at the Chillicothe Farmers Market on Saturday, June 2nd from 8am-12:oo noon. Stop by and see us there!

An Amazing Race-like event in Downtown Chillicothe. A mix of riddle solving, puzzles, scavenger hunt and physical challenges. Guaranteed to be a fun morning for the entire family. About thirty downtown businesses will be participating as a checkpoints along the way and there will be countless other tasks and challenges throughout downtown Chillicothe and Yoctangee […]

Spend your morning immersed in nature with Bob and Bill on a 2.5 mile hike. Meet in the Barrett’s Rim parking lot at 9:45am, hike will begin promptly at 10am and will last until about 12:30pm. Barrett’s Rim is referred to as the “Jewel of the Rock Fork Gorge” and is one of the most […]

RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED for planning Includes kayaking lessons, 1 hour kayaking around Salt Creek Kayak Adventures with Instructors supervising, fishing (poles & worms provided), rock skipping contest, swimming, and Jen’s nature & wildlife conservation talk!

The Atomic Speedway welcomes the Hall of Fame Class of 2018, inductees TBA. Carpet Outlet Late Models $2,000 to win ($200 steel block bonus) Kears Speed Shop/VMS Heating & Cooling Sprints $2,000 to win OTP Industrial Solutions Modifieds $1,000 to win C&M Racing Equipment Sport Mods $400 to win More information TBA.

2 XTREME RACING presents: FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER...."THE MONSTERS ARE COMING " !! "Chillicothe Spring Nationals Monster Truck Showdown" America's Biggest & Baddest Monster Truck Show..is coming to Chillicothe, Ohio !! Enjoy All the Fun & High Energy Excitement of the BIGGEST & BADDEST MONSTER TRUCKS on the Planet!! **************************************************************** featuring Giant National TV […]

Join us for a special event to introduce our newest and latest specialty glazes. In this class we will paint the handled platter pictured. One of the Nellie Dog staff will be on hand to walk you through step by step how to paint and create a beautiful piece that all your guest will be […]

Movie Night at the Majestic “A toon-hating detective is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder.” (Rated PG) (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy Advance tickets available at www.MajesticChillicothe.net