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It's Monster Week!  Friendly and Fun Monster Activity Stations geared for children Pre-K-2nd grade.  Infant and Toddler Activity Room.  Production of "Where the Wild Things Are" by Teens of the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library.  Each child will receive a free book and all activities are FREE.  Photo Prop Area--Parents and grandparents bring your […]

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

Computer Basics Learn the basics: what a computer is, how it works and how to get started using one. Registration is required for each of these classes as space is limited. Call 740-702-4145, or go to: www.crcpl.org to register. Classes are provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program, and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service […]

An entertaining look at Pike County's music and fashion since 1815.

60+ Crafters, Raffle Tickets 3 for $1, 100+ Raffle Items from 100+ Local Businesses, 1 Raffle every 15 minutes, Special NFL Ticket Raffle, and Chicken & Noodles. Call 740-773-2165 for more information

Help make a difference for Ohio's homeless veterans and join the 28th annual Walk for Homeless Vets. Hosted by Veterans in Transition. To participate, walkers are asked to make a donation to help homeless veterans. The individual or team who raises the most money will receive a $100 gift card. For more information call (740) 701-6655.

Join us at the historic Paxton Theatre this Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m., when Herb Day headlines The Saturday Night Special. Day will be joined onstage by featured performers: LeighAnne Cooper and Paint Valley Jamboree favorite Karen Gentry, plus The Paxton Band with bandleader Jim Bristley (bass), Dan Cade (fiddle), Dean Inboden (lead guitar), Tom Kiley (steel), […]

Phil Evanoff is a retired chemist from Mead whose hobby is creating Mosaic works of art. Evanoff's first project with mosaics was in 1959 when he built some tile-topped tables. With lots of leftover tile from the tables, he created his first mosaic of a famous cave drawing of bulls from Lascaux in southwestern France. […]

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 […]

Mike Seymour will speak on The Town of Adelphi, Ohio. This program is open to the public and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please, join for an informative and interesting program about one of Ross Counties, towns!  

Pickaway-Ross’ successful Leadership Academy is gearing up for its 2015 session with four programs scheduled this year. The innovative Leadership Academy focuses on preparing today’s business and industry leaders for today’s global challenges. Courses are designed to provide high-quality training to small businesses with topics common to multiple companies. Each four-hour session is held from […]

Hosted by Lori Graves with headliner, Dave Glardon.

Internet Basics Learn what the internet is, how it works, and how to use it. Registration is required for each of these classes as space is limited. Call 740-702-4145, or go to: www.crcpl.org to register. Classes are provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program, and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Classes are held […]

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

Walt Adamkosky stars in a one-man show celebrating the legendary Ohio State football coach, Woody Hayes. This intimate portrait explains the meaning behind Hayes' unusual teaching methods and never-ending love for his Buckeye family. The play, written by Walt Adamkosky, is set in the mid-1970s at a Hayes lecture - complete with desk, chalkboard and […]

6 or 12 hour foot ROGAINE Falling leaves, cool temps, big climbs await you to explore SciotoTrail in late fall. This event offers a 6 hour option and a 12 hour option to those over achievers. Plenty of trails and forest roads to quickly get you to attackpoints. Once you have located all the checkpoints […]

The theme for gala is "Let Your Heart Be Light". There will be a live and silent auction, food, and live music from Chilli Sauce. Last year's gala proceeds helped over 26 local organizations. Find more information at www.juniorcivicleague.com

Dry Run United Methodist Church will host a Shopapalooza craft bazaar and lunch. Lunch consists of chicken & noodles, roll and drink for $5. Pies baked by the ladies of Dry Run will also be available for purchase.

34th Annual Craft Bazaar with Gifts, Crafts, Holiday Arts and more — Food and drink available as well as a Charity Raffle. Proceeds fund scholarships and literacy projects.

Creek Stewart, the host of The Weather Channel’s hit TV series Fat Guys In The Woods, author of three survival books, owner and lead instructor at Willow Haven Outdoor, and lead trainer for Escape The Woods, a survival completion series, will be speaking on his popular topic "Buggin’ Out: The Core Four." As author of […]

Windows 10: Should You Upgrade? Learn about the new Windows 10 system. See a demonstration and decide for yourself whether or not you should upgrade.  

The historic Paxton Theatre features two great musical events this weekend; The Paint Valley Jamboree and The Saturday Night Special! Nancy Flowers takes the stage of The Saturday Night Special, Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Flowers will be joined onstage by featured performers: Tim Villars and Paint Valley Jamboree favorite Sean Poole, plus The Paxton Band with bandleader […]

Do you find yourself being constantly interrupted when trying to scrapbook at home? Join us for 12 peaceful hours at one of the most scenic places in Ross County and scrap those wonderful memories of families, friends, vacations, and more.

Phil Evanoff is a retired chemist from Mead whose hobby is creating Mosaic works of art. Evanoff's first project with mosaics was in 1959 when he built some tile-topped tables. With lots of leftover tile from the tables, he created his first mosaic of a famous cave drawing of bulls from Lascaux in southwestern France. […]

Come join the Cavalier for skating and fun as they look back on the last 65 years in Chillicothe. They will have displays of skating memorabilia, old photos and more! Plus free cupcakes and chips!

Intro to Facebook Get easy, step-by-step instructions for creating your own Facebook account. Then learn how to use it to keep in touch with friends and family. Call 740-702-4145, or go to: www.crcpl.org to register. Classes are provided through the Guiding Ohio Online program, and are taught by an AmeriCorps Service Member. Classes are held […]

The Scioto Society is pleased to announce the last in a series of partnerships to bring Shakespeare to the Scioto Valley in 2015. This is a free screening of Kenneth Branagh's 2006 film adaptation of "As You Like It." Scioto Society CEO Brandon Smith will be on hand for a discussion prior to the film. […]

Join the BPO Elks at their 2015 Holiday Bazaar. This is a great way to do some fun, easy, holiday shopping. Lots of vendors with gift ideas.  

There will be live music, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, food & drink. All proceeds benefit Rock for Tots. Contact Rick Cade (740) 851-0850 for more information.

The Ohio University-Chillicothe softball team has scheduled their 11th Annual Community Antique Show & Craft Bazaar. The event is planned for Saturday November 21, 2015 and we hope to have another nice show. This year’s event will begin at 9:30am and conclude at 3:00pm.  Set-up times will be available Friday evening from 4:30pm to 6:45pm […]

Attending Christmas Open House in Downtown Chillicothe? Come support the CHS Music Departments Disney Effort at their First Annual Bake Sale  

Come shop one of the more than 30 vendor booths, then take home lunch. Carry-out dinners of homemade chicken & noodles over mashed potatoes, green beans, a dinner roll and a pumpkin spice bar will be available in the cafeteria for $7. Some of this year's vendors include local artisans Two Roasting Joes Coffee, Grandma's […]

The library will be decked out in holiday finery, but we need your help making ornaments for our trees. Enjoy cookies and punch in the lobby, while listening to live music from local group the Silver Strings Dulcimers. Storytimes at 10:30 and 1:30 in the meeting room. Make sure to keep an eye out for […]

Chillicothe Downtown Association presents their annual Christmas Open House! The Open House will feature a Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa House, Carriage Rides, Petting Zoo, Choirs & Carolers, and much more.

New to this year's Downtown Associates' Christmas Open House is their Downtown Snowflake Pageant. This pageant is open to girls & boys ages 3 years to 12 years. There will be 3 age groups: Mr. / Miss Snowflake (ages 3 years to 6 years) Prince / Princess Snowflake (ages 7 years to 9 years) King […]

The Chillicothe Railroad Museum will be having a bake sale during Downtown Open house. Pumpkin Rolls - $8.00 Cream Cheese Balls - $6.00 6 Pack Buckeyes - $3.00 or 2/$5.00 All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund.

Award Winning Author, Neal Parks will be doing Charles Dickens style live story readings from his award winning book, "Haunted Holidays." He will also be signing copies of his books and discussing his soon to be newest release, "Paranormal Chronicles 2" which will be hitting bookshelves in 2016.

Bring your imagination and create with our LEGOS! No registration is necessary.  

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers return to the historic Paxton Theatre stage on Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have an energetic mix of quality Bluegrass and Gospel music, a professional presentation, inventive instrumental work, a wide variety of vocal arrangements including a capella quartets and tasteful, down-home humor. Their […]

The Chillicothe Railroad Museum will be having a bake sale during Downtown Open house. Pumpkin Rolls - $8.00 Cream Cheese Balls - $6.00 6 Pack Buckeyes - $3.00 or 2/$5.00 All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund.

Chillicothe Downtown Association presents their annual Christmas Open House! The Open House will feature a Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa House, Carriage Rides, Petting Zoo, Choirs & Carolers, and much more.

We will be showing Disney's "Frozen", a fairytale about overcoming obstacles. Anna and Elsa are sisters who discover the power of true love. No registration is required.  

The Officer Larry Cox 5k Turkey Trot is the main fundraiser for Southern Ohio Crimestoppers. This fundraiser ensures that there are sufficient funds for rewards, pays for support services, creates marketing materials, generates awareness and encourages citizen involvement, involves youth in crime prevention and sets up classes and workshops to teach people how to better […]

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

Come celebrate and support Small Business Saturday at The Trading Post, one of south central Ohio's antiques' lovers destinations that was established in 1975. There's primitive through mid-century antique items for sale and displayed through a sprawling barn and Victorian house & outbuildings. Everything is 10% off during this event.

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

We'll be watching a holiday cartoon, followed by Irving Berlin's "White Christmas".  We'll bring the popcorn! No registration is necessary.  

We have a cart full of fun games to challenge your family and friends. The spotlight will be on the game "Hedbanz". Jigsaw puzzles are also available for a relaxing evening.  

Bring your favorite holiday recipe to share. (samples optional!) No registration is necessary.  

Featuring locally made Jewelry vintage, clay, beaded fused glass Hand Made Primitives From 1890 Homestead Buckeye Bling, Snowmen, Santas Homemade Peanut Brittle & Cookies Handcrafted Pillows and Ornaments Vintage Glass Creations Begin Your Holiday Shopping with Friends Jo Ann Brown, Kristie Miner, Pam Preston, Jenny Sykes Refreshments and Door Prizes

This event is hosted by Ross County AIDS Task Force. This year's guest speaker is Graig Cote from Reynoldsburg. Graig is a community representative for Ryan White and was president of the Ohio AIDS Coalition.

Come see Santa at your Western Avenue Walgreens! Children and pets will get a chance to have their photo taken with Santa. They will have three package options this year. $10.00 Package 4 - 4x6's , 2 - 5x7's and 1 8x10 $20.00 Package - Valued at $32.00 5 - Wallets, 20 - 4x6's, 3 […]

The Chillicothe City School District is hosting a Community Day in the Chillicothe Middle School/High School cafeteria for students and their families in grades Pre K-12. Those attending will receive a free meal, tote bag, books, coats, hats, gloves, shoes, canned food, eye exam, dental screenings, haircut and much more. Many agencies and organizations will […]

Here we GLOW again!  The Southern Ohio Survivor's Rudolf Run is BACK for 2015! 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 […]

Come and enjoy a festive storytime, and make a Christmas tree craft with us. Join every first Friday of the month at 2:00. Registration is not necessary.  

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30th Annual Concert & Charity Auction 100% of proceeds benefit children in our community. 12 Bands and Hundreds of Auction Items. Doors Open at 6:00 and Auction begins at 6:30 Tickets: $5.00 Advance - $10.00 at Door Tickets available at: Coffee Central (Chillicothe) • BBB Music (Chillicothe) Pike County Pawn Shop (Waverly) • Acoustic Music […]

You are invited to The Ross County Historical Society for the Holiday Junior Member Program.  Join us for this exciting new program of holiday fun from the days of long ago. Learn tricky Victorian parlor games that will make you think while you are having fun. Make ornaments and gifts to take home for you […]

The annual book sale will also feature Christmas items available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will go towards a holiday project for the needy.

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Santa on the Block 11:00 a.m. TO 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5th at First Wesleyan Church of Chillicothe. The event formerly known as Santa in the Park moves to our parking lot this year, but the free photos with Santa, Christmas crafts, cookie decorating and much, much more returns! Everything is completely free for the community!!!