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Help needy kids and reduce your library fines! Bring new socks, underwear, or new/gently-used coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, etc., to any library location during December. For every item donated, we'll take $2.00 off your library fines, up to $10.00!* All items will be donated to the Children's Clothing Bank. *This offer applies to overdue […]

OUC's Nursing Program will be offering a community health fair in the Stevenson Center. Topics and information will include: tobacco abuse, nutrition & exercise, diabetes, hypertension, hand washing, flu season, HIV, and Heroin Task Force. Door prizes will be given away & handouts available for those who would like more information on any topic.

Join the Task Force as we observe this important date. We will honor those who we have lost and celebrate those still with us.

Join us for some holiday fun! We will show the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and making gingerbread houses.

Here we GLOW again! The Southern Ohio Survivor's Rudolf Run is BACK for 2016! So, put on your blinky nose and dash (or stroll) through the winter night! Start and finish lines will be at the Ross County YMCA near Yoctangee park. All registrations include a blinking nose to wear during the run! Rudolf Run […]

Preschoolers: Come and make a homemade Christmas ornament with us! No registration is required.

Come and build with LEGOs! Follow the assigned LEGO model or build your own. Creations will be displayed at the library for the week. No registration is necessary.

31st 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)

John and Robin Berry and the rest of the Band and Crew have had great visits to Chillicothe and are coming back to the Majestic Theater. The past shows have been sell outs and we expect a sell out crowd again in 2016. John Berry has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country […]

There will be visits and pictures with Santa, a Chinese auction, free face painting, free carriage rides. Breakfast and lunch items will be available to purchase. This event is being sponsored by three area churches: United Methodist Church, New Life CCCU and the Church of God.

This event will feature a variety of crafts, primitives, jewelry, ceramics, accessories, quilts, home décor, vendors and more. There will be a bake sale taking place which will be raising funds for a mission trip that is being taken to India by a team from the church in January.

Ross County Historical Society presents their 2016 Holiday Children's Program for children 6 - 12 years old. They will learn how to make traditional Pennsylvania German scissor-cut paper Christmas ornaments from local artist and former teacher, Bonnie Grove. They will participate in Victorian parlor games and see historical toys and games from the museum collection. […]

Over 30 vendors will be at Hampton Inn & Suites including jewelry, confections, health & beauty, cooking supplies, candles, clothing, home décor and more. Unique gifts for anyone on your list. Most vendors accept credit/debit and can offer direct shipping for your convenience.

Unioto High School Drama presents Café Murder Dinner Theater and spaghetti dinner. Tickets include the show and the meal. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in attendance with an opportunity to have pictures taken. Adults: $10.00 / Students & Children: $5.00

This play will be presented by the student theater organization at Ohio University Chillicothe. This is a play about Moises Kaufman and members of New York's Tectonic Theater Project, who went to Laramie, Wyo. after the murder of Matthew Shepard. All proceeds will go to fund students attending the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival […]

Join Adena Mansion & Gardens for our annual Holiday Wreath Workshop. Participants will decorate a traditional wreath with a live evergreen base. Decorations such as dried flowers and fruits and other natural materials gathered from the grounds of Adena Mansion & Gardens will be provided along with instructions. Participants are also welcome to bring their […]

Dwight Whaley is an artist born in Chillicothe who at a very young age moved to Florida. He was raised on the west coast in Sarasota, where his art influences began. The art culture of the Ringling Museum of Art and the Ringling School of Art, along with the active art scene, drew him in. […]

The main gallery is divided up in to 6' X 6' spaces for artists to set up a display of their work for the Holiday season.  A wonderful opportunity to buy some one of a kind gifts for the special people in your life.  There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, November 18th from 6 […]

Renaissance Singers Lincoln Brass Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. Habitat for Humanity and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

A joyous celebration of Medieval Christmas customs with glorious music, beautiful costumes, and the complete Christmas story told in word and song.

Back by popular demand! “Marley was dead, to begin with…”—and what happens to Ebenezer Scrooge’s mean, sour, pruney old business partner after that? Chained and shackled, Marley is condemned to a hellish eternity. He’s even given his own private tormentor: a malicious little hell-sprite who thoroughly enjoys his work. Desperate, Marley accepts his one chance […]

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

Join us at the Main Library to make a gift for someone you love. We'll be making cute felt ornaments. Please register at: www.crcpl.org* *Note: Please include your email address in registration if you would like a reminder before the event.

Paint a Christmas masterpiece and enjoy conversation and coffee! No registration is required. All materials will be provided.

Adults and Teens: Wear your favorite ugly sweater and bring one dozen of your favorite cookies and recipe to share.

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

December comedy is going out with a bang at Steiner's. This month we welcome Boston's Tom Dustin to Chillicothe along with locals Tyler Stewart and Carlin Hagerty. No cover charge.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Programs will be providing FREE Women's Health Screenings! The mobile clinic will be at the Ross County YMCA on June 28th and December 6th Free services provided: Pap Tests, Pelvic & Breast Examinations, Breast Health Education, and Referrals for Free Mammograms For more information call 1-800-844-2654 […]

This event is for students in Pre-K through 12th and their families. Those attending will receive a free meal, tote bag, books, coats, hats, gloves, shoes, dried food, eye exam, dental screening, haircut and more. Many agencies and organizations have booths to provide services and answer questions. If you would like to help by donating […]

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

Calling all crafters! Come and relax with us for a "Crafty Morning". If there's a project you're working on, feel free to bring it. We will also have supplies available for a notebook craft. Please register at: www.crcpl.org* *Please include your email address in registration if you would like a reminder before the event.

School age kids: Let's play "Pin the Heart on the Grinch"!

The Southern Ohio Writers and Readers Collaborative in conjunction with the Pump House Center for the Arts will be holding an open mic night. All writers are invited to come share their work with the public, or just come listen to the readers. Come mingle, check out the Pump House exhibits and sample refreshments until […]

Over 25 crafters and vendors will have their wares available to purchase. Homemade cookies will be available to purchase and Santa will visit. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Scioto Valley Habitat for Humanity.

"Traditions of Christmas Past" is the focus of the Ross County Historical Society's 2016 Christmas Open House. The event will feature traditional holiday decorations including a beautiful ten-foot tall Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of Pennsylvania German scissor-cut paper ornaments known as "Scherenschnitte" made by local artist Bonnie Grove. Grove, a retired Chillicothe teacher, hails […]

Tickets: $18 door / $15 advance Tickets go on sale October 10. 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 […]

Lots of traditional Christmas music, as well as new Christmas melodies and harmonies, too. These concerts are free and open to the public. Bring your family and friends.

Adena Mansion & Gardens will re-open to celebrate the winter holidays and will be decorated in 19th century yuletide splendor. Enjoy a holiday-themed mansion tour and the many special events which will surely put you in the holiday spirit!

Dwight Whaley is an artist born in Chillicothe who at a very young age moved to Florida. He was raised on the west coast in Sarasota, where his art influences began. The art culture of the Ringling Museum of Art and the Ringling School of Art, along with the active art scene, drew him in. […]

The main gallery is divided up in to 6' X 6' spaces for artists to set up a display of their work for the Holiday season.  A wonderful opportunity to buy some one of a kind gifts for the special people in your life.  There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, November 18th from 6 […]

Join members of the Foothill Folk Society for an afternoon of fun, food, art and music at their Munch n Jam and food drive on Sunday. During this time, non-perishable food items and cash donations can be dropped off for the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join in […]

Scrooge is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ short story ‘A Christmas Carol’ and is based on the film musical of the same name. The original production opened in 1992 in Birmingham and enjoyed moderate success on UK tours. The show stopped off at the London Palladium in 2005 where aged stage veteran Tommy Steele took […]

School age kids: Come and create a gingerbread house, then decorate it with candies and cereal. No registration is necessary.

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

Bring one dozen cupcakes to exchange!

Teens and preteens: Join us for a night of holiday fun. Watch "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and make a snowflake like the one seen in the movie. No registration is necessary.

Join us for a Happy Feet storytime and a penguin craft. No registration is necessary.

Kids in grades 1-6: Come to our annual "Make a Gift" program! This year we will: • Make a chalkboard ornament • Make a felt stocking • Make beautiful gift tags or cards • Have cocoa and cookies You must register for this event! Go to: www.crcpl.org.

Teens: Bring your creative minds. We will be building and decorating gingerbread houses. No registration is required.

Adults: You bring a jar and we will provide the ingredients! The end result will be a cute, crafty gift for yourself or a friend. No registration is necessary.

Bring the family to decorate sugar cookies at the library!

There will be Horse Drawn Carriage Rides at Ivy's Home & Garden on Paint St. Tickets are just $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

Phil Dirt & The Dozers will hold their annual concert at the Majestic Theatre in Chillicothe. Fans of all ages can enjoy this family friendly stroll through the oldies but goodies along with some of the band’s Christmas favorites. Join Phil Dirt and the Dozers on the ultimate musical journey through the 50’s, 60’s and […]

Join us for a Flow Yoga class geared towards strength, balance and rejuvenating your spirit right before the holiday hits. This class will have essential oils offered before the class begins, meditation and savasana massage. Followed by a delicious heart opening cacao ceremony. An opportunity to connect to yourself, open your heart, increase your connection […]

The Christmas Cantata will be held as part of the Kingston United Methodist Church's homecoming celebration "An Old Fashioned Christmas", directed by Sue Kelly. This cantata has been performed in past years with the combined choirs of Kingston and Trinity United Methodist churches.

The main gallery is divided up in to 6' X 6' spaces for artists to set up a display of their work for the Holiday season.  A wonderful opportunity to buy some one of a kind gifts for the special people in your life.  There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, November 18th from 6 […]

Dwight Whaley is an artist born in Chillicothe who at a very young age moved to Florida. He was raised on the west coast in Sarasota, where his art influences began. The art culture of the Ringling Museum of Art and the Ringling School of Art, along with the active art scene, drew him in. […]

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

Adults: Jackie Pierce will instruct you in creating a work of art using a 3-step process and acrylic paints. Registration is required as space is limited. Please go to: www.crcpl.org. (Please bring your own canvas and paints.)

Join us for holiday stories, cookies & punch and FUN, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive FREE book. Mount Logan: Monday, December 5th - 4:00 p.m. Richmond Dale: Monday, December 5th - 6:00 p.m. Kingston: Thursday, December 8th - 4:00 p.m. Main Library Annex: Thursday, December 8th-6:30p.m. Paxton: Monday, December 12th […]

Santa is visiting with children at Carl's Townhouse. Free hotdogs for kids 10 and under. Bring your cameras.

WWII Navy Veteran, Chester Collins, along with his coauthor, Steven Denomme, Navy Veteran of 22 years, will be signing copies of their first book, Life of a Sailor. It is comprised of letters written by Chester and his family during his time of service from 1943-1945. This tale was seventy years in the making and […]

Start the evening by making your own "Polar Express" boxcar to sit in as you enjoy an interactive movie experience complete with train tickets, hot chocolate and refreshments. Each child will receive a gift at the end. Please register at www.crcpl.org

Bring the family and wear your favorite ugly sweater to the library. We will have refreshments and share Christmas stories from our "Christmases past". No registration is necessary.

Longshot will be performing at the Crosskeys for a special Christmas performance. Come on out, get something to eat and hear the music.

The main gallery is divided up in to 6' X 6' spaces for artists to set up a display of their work for the Holiday season.  A wonderful opportunity to buy some one of a kind gifts for the special people in your life.  There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, November 18th from 6 […]

Dwight Whaley is an artist born in Chillicothe who at a very young age moved to Florida. He was raised on the west coast in Sarasota, where his art influences began. The art culture of the Ringling Museum of Art and the Ringling School of Art, along with the active art scene, drew him in. […]

On December 30th, 2016 at 6:00 pm the Friends of Lucy, an organization dedicated to maintaining and promoting the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center, will sponsor an Anniversary Dinner at the Lucy House to commemorate the marriage of Lucy Ware Webb and Rutherford B. Hayes (later to become the 19th President of the United States) […]

American Legion Post 757 will be holding a New Year's Eve Party with doors opening at 6pm. The Ohio State game will be playing, Smoke & Mirrors will perform at 8:30pm. There will be door prizes and a raffle, music, drinks and more. This event is for those 21 years old and older. Tickets will […]

Roll in the New Year at Shawnee Lanes! They will have super deals to celebrate. $74.99 Package - Per lane price includes unlimited bowling for up to 6 people, free use of bowling equipment including shoes from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Package includes unlimited bowling, prizes & contests, great music & dancing, party favors, […]

The Quality Inn, Christopher Conference Center and Patrick's Pub presents music and comedy with the Gypsy Jug Band, Lori Graves, Chris Siemer, Carla Goldbush, Bill Arrundale, Paul Riccio, and DJ by David Bonar. Best deal in town for NYE. GJB in Patrick's Pub, comedy/DJ at the conference center. Tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, admittance to […]