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Aug
17
Thu
Blue Hawaii – Summer Movie Series @ Midland Theater
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Summer Movie Series sponsored by the Licking County Senior Levy is FREE for all Licking County Seniors over 60. Additional ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for children. All tickets are only available at the box office on the day of the show.

Kokosing Chapter 2023 Program @ Knox County Career Center - Cafeteria
Aug 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

All meetings held at KCCC Cafetria***EXCEPT Aug 17th meeting** 8/17 Picnic @ Knox County Fairgrounds

1/19 Speaker Charlie Fulk  – Topic Flint Sources

2/16 Speaker Dr. Edwin Barnhart – Topic Clovis Man: America’s First Culture

3/16 Speaker Rick Fike – Topic Artifact Hunting in Nurseries in NE Ohio

4/20 Speaker Wesley Clarke –  Topic Hopewell Arithmetic

5/18 Speaker Jeb Bowen – Topic Serpent Mound Area Artifacts

6/15 Speaker George DeMuth – Topic Metz Site, Milan OH

7/20 Speaker George Colvin – Topic An Ammonite Fossil from Hopewell Mound Group / Source & Signifigance

8/6 Johnny Appleseed / Kokosing Chapter “Summer ASO Meet” – KCCC (setup 8am) Show 9am-2pm Admission Free

8/17 Picnic @ Knox County Fair Grounds

9/21 Speaker John Boilegh – Topic A Bit more OTZI, Ice Age Man

10/19 Speaker Joseph Gingerich – Topic The Shawnee-Minisink Clovis Site: Spatial Analyses of Deeply Stratified Site in PA

11/16 Speaker Michael Oglesbee – Topic The Wilmington Tablet (Adena engraved tablet excavated on his farm in the 1870’s

No December meeting

Aug
18
Fri
Handmade Hoedown @ Groovy Plants Ranch
Aug 18 @ 8:00 am – Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm
We are so excited to announce that GPR will host its second ever HANDMADE HOEDOWN, artisan craft show! This event will feature one-of-a-kind goods from upwards of 30 local vendors that live, work and play here in central Ohio. If you’re into jewelry, ceramics and other handmade goods you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar!
The greenhouses will be full of green goodness, the Potter’s Saloon will be open, we’ll have live music as well as food and drink trucks. It will surely be a day full of fun, lots of photo opportunities and of course, groovy plants!
This event is FREE to attend, no ticket needed!
Food Trucks:
Saturday August 19th- Billie Gold Bubble Tea and LL’s Squeeze & Freeze
Sunday August 20th- LL’s Squeeze & Freeze
Screen on the Green: Sister Act @ Goodale Park
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On the run from the mob, Whoopi Goldberg’s lounge singer trades in her cocktail dress for a nun’s habit and ends up transforming the choir of her church/hideout in this musical comedy classic. Enjoy it for FREE on a big screen in the softball field at the southwest corner of Goodale Park.
Show starts at sunset (about 8:30 PM) but come early for hanging in the park and dinner & dessert from our food truck friends. Stay tuned for more info!
American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour @ Midland Theater
Aug 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Don McLean will bring his American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour to The Midland stage on Friday, August 18 at 8 PM.
Don McLean’s American Pie was selected as one of the five greatest songs of the 20th century in a poll by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America. In addition, it’s worth remembering that the 76-year-old composer has written and sung numerous other melodic and harmonic successes in his decades-long career with “Vincent (Starry Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air,” “And I Love You So,” and “Cryin’,” all of which will be heard and reveled in along with newer pieces on the upcoming tour.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 12 at 10 AM
Aug
19
Sat
Karis’ Cause 5K @ Rotary Park (OSU-Newark/COTC)
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

HELP TAKE THE STING OUT OF CHILDHOOD CANCER

Rotary Park (OSU-Newark/COTC)
925 Sharon Valley Rd.
Newark, OH US 43055

Description

Join us Saturday, August 19th at OSU-Newark/COTC Rotary Park at 9:00am for the Karis’ Cause 5K race and Fun Run. Race day registration and Packet pickup will begin at 7:30am. You can also sign up virtually.  Runners and walkers of all skill level welcome!  All proceeds raised at this event will support courageous children and their families in their battle against childhood cancer.  Help Take the Sting OUT of Childhood Cancer!

Additional Race Information

When/Where
Saturday August 19th @ 9:00am.
Rotary Park (OSU-Newark/COTC Campus) – 925 Sharon Valley Rd., Newark, OH. 43055

Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration
Race day registration and pick up will begin at 7:30am on race day at the Rotary Park OSU-Newark/COTC Shelter House.

Race Course
Participants will start at the Rotary Park and enjoy a paved course alongside the beautiful campus of OSU-Newark/COTC, continuing over SR 16 and in close proximity to Raccoon Creek. 

Awards
Finishers’ Medals will be awarded to all 5K participants.  Trophies will be given to the Top 3 males and Top 3 Female Overall. Medals will be given to the top 3 Male and the top 3 Females in each of the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Walkers are welcome!

Race Results
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website.

Race Packets and Finish Line Perks
Your race packet will include custom t-shirt with official race logo, custom race bib, and other sponsor items to be determined. Water and refreshments will be available at the finish. All participants registered by August 1st are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be on first come first served basis on race day.

Entry Fees (non-refundable)
5K Race – $30 through August 18th  /  Race Day entry $35  / Youth Pricing 14 & Under – $10
5K Fun Run/Walk – $30 through August 18th  /   Race Day entry $35  / Youth Pricing 14 & Under – $10 
5K Virtual – $35  / Youth Pricing 14 & Under – $10 – Shipping Included

Race Contact
For any questions, please contact:
Timing Company: Muskingum Multisports @ 740-819-9300
Race Information: Marci Harbage (740) 258-2130 or Courtney Lichtenauer (740) 334-2814

Paddles & Pints @ Alum Creek State Park
Aug 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to try kayaking or paddle boarding? Do you enjoy food trucks and local beer? If so, you’re in luck!!
Hughes Outdoors is partnering with Henmick Farm & Brewery to bring you a combination of summer’s favorite things; fun in the sun and refreshing craft brews.
Join us at Alum Creek Lake to learn the basics of kayaking or paddle boarding, head off on your own for a 30-minute paddle, then make the short trip over to the family-friendly Henmick Farm & Brewery for a complimentary flight of your favorite craft beer (1 per ticket – for those 21 and over) or a complementary kids drink ,(1 per ticket – for children).
Several time slots are be available.
The “Add a Child” option should ONLY be used for paddle boards. LIMIT – ONLY 1 child can accompany 1 adult per paddle board. Please see weight capacity below.
After your reservation has been placed you will receive an email with additional details about the event.
Tickets sales are final and will only be refunded in the event Hughes Outdoors cancels the event due to weather or other unexpected circumstances.
Tickets are good ONLY the day of the event.
Adult kayaks have a weight capacity of 265lbs
Child kayaks have a weight capacity of 130lbs
Paddle Boards have a weight capacity of 325lbs
Please feel free to reach out to Hughes Outdoors for additional information.
Aug
20
Sun
G.A.R. Bean Dinner @ McElwee Park
Aug 20 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

156 the Annual GAR Bean Dinner

McElweePark in New Castle

Church Service 9:30-10:30AM

Flag Raising 10:45 Mohawk 4H Club

Food Available 11-2:30 Drive Thru or Sit Down

Live Music 12-1

Walhounding Rube Band 1-2

Dave Snyder Representing Walhounding Valley Museum

Aug
23
Wed
Storytime Series at Kingwood Center Gardens @ Kingwood Center Gardens
Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Storytime Series at Kingwood Center Gardens

Join us for our Storytime Series! This free, weekly program involves a Kingwood staff member or volunteer reading a book that aligns with a monthly theme. This program is geared towards children 6 and under, but all children are welcome!

**Advance registration encouraged, but not required.  Please note: if a Storytime date has no advance registrations, it may be cancelled for that day. Please check in with the Welcome Desk in the Garden Gateway Visitor Center.**

Aug
30
Wed
Storytime Series at Kingwood Center Gardens @ Kingwood Center Gardens
Aug 30 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Storytime Series at Kingwood Center Gardens

Join us for our Storytime Series! This free, weekly program involves a Kingwood staff member or volunteer reading a book that aligns with a monthly theme. This program is geared towards children 6 and under, but all children are welcome!

**Advance registration encouraged, but not required.  Please note: if a Storytime date has no advance registrations, it may be cancelled for that day. Please check in with the Welcome Desk in the Garden Gateway Visitor Center.**