Good Times in Ohio 2018 by Gannett NEO

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FAMILY FUN | EVENTS | PLACES TO STAY | FESTIVALS | GOOD EATS & DRINKS

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

Living Word Outdoor Drama

Interact with history! Dress as a glassworker, do a rubbing from an original etching plate, feel the quality of the crystal and see 9,000 pieces of colorful, sparkling Cambridge Glass (circa 1902–1958).

Experience “the greatest story ever told” of the moving and powerful life and ministry of Christ. This non-denominational outdoor theatre is presented on a spectacular 400-foot panoramic set. Season June 15 – September 29.

740.432.4245 | CambridgeGlass.org

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2018 Weekend Getaways! Discover for the ﬁrst time or the 100th time, the tranquil hills of Southeast Ohio in Guernsey County! Reconnect with friends and family with an overnight stay and visit uniquely Cambridge attractions and shows.

Plan Your GETAWAY

Today! Paul Bunyan Show Oct. 5-7, 2018

The Paul Bunyan ShowSM showcases 130 forest industry exhibitors, lumberjack competitions and entertainment, log loader competition, truck show, educational seminars, great food and fun for the whole family and much more. 888.388.7337 | OhioForest.org

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Log on to VisitGuernseyCounty.com or call the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau at 800-933-5480. Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB 627 Wheeling Ave., Suite 200 Cambridge, OH 43725

CONTENTS Northeast REGION

Southeast REGION

Hidden Gems Located Throughout The Mahoning Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 First Friday Offers a Fun Intro to Downtown Canton’s Arts District . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tuscan Countryside Comes to Life at Gervasi Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Come to Canton to See America’s Year-round Tribute to Football . . . . . . . . . . .10 You Can Find Almost Anything At Hartville Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 More Than History at Stark County Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 New Medical Mansion for Wildlife to Offer Education, Public Viewing. . . . . . .13 Festivals in Cuyahoga, Portage, and Summit Counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16 Places to Go with Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Where to Go in Cuyahoga, Portage, and Summit Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-24

Great Destinations in Guernsey County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Some Great Places to Go in Southeastern Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Central REGION Where to Go in Ashland County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Breweries Find Homes in Historic Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Events & Places in Wayne County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Museum Tours Easy to Find in Tuscarawas County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Tuscora Park Fun Place for the Whole Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Plenty of History to be Found in Zoar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 265-Foot Mural Chronicles History of Amish & Mennonites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Exotic Animals Find a Home at The Farm in Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Harvest Ridge Serves as Venue for Concerts and Holmes County Fair. . . . . . . .43 Holmes County is Heaven for Cheese Lovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

DIRECTORIES & EVENTS CALENDAR Cuyahoga Falls Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Carrollton Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Mohican Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Historic Downtown Wooster Directory & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 2018 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-56 Attractions in Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Antiques in Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Campgrounds in Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Golf in Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Wineries in Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Copyright 2018 Good Times in Ohio is an annual publication produced and distributed by several GateHouse Media newspapers across Ohio, including the Record-Courier in Kent, the Daily Record in Wooster, the Ashland Times-Gazette, the Daily Jeffersonian in Cambridge, and the Alliance Review. Cover Photos From Left to Right; Top to Bottom: Ashland Balloon Fest; Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point; Chalking For Mom at First Friday in Canton; Strolling in Secrest Arboretum in Wooster; Hiking in Mohican; Market Hog Judging at Wayne County Fair.

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Fairs, festivals, metro parks, museums, and more. Northeast Ohio will keep a smile on your face all year long. SUMMIT COUNTY 4

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HIDDEN GEMS

LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE MAHONING VALLEY 1. OH WOW! CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, is a welcoming place where children and adults can explore and play in an environment that fosters learning skills and knowledge through HANDS-ON interactive exhibits rooted in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). There are 11 galleries (or WOW! Zones) and more than sixty hands-on, interactive opportunities, or exhibits, linked to the educational content standards of Ohio and. OH WOW!’s permanent exhibit collections promotes understanding of the Scientific Process of Inquiry, encouraging visitors to make observations, draw conclusions from those observations, and adjust or modify their experiments (or actions) to get a different (or better) result. Located at 11 West Federal St. in Youngstown. Hours change seasonally; call 330-744-5914 for current information, or visit the website at http://ohwowkids.org/calendar/ ABOVE TOP: One of the many vineyards at Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center. (Photo courtesy of mastropietrowinery.com) ABOVE: There are endless opportunities for kids to explore science and technology at OH WOW! Children’s Center in Youngstown (Photo courtesy of ohwowkids.org)

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2. THE WARD BEECHER PLANETARIUM, located on the campus of Youngstown State University, provides a variety of interesting astronomy programs for the public January through May and September through December. A new, full-dome projection system was unveiled September 21 at Youngstown State University’s Ward Beecher Planetarium which makes its capabilities “nothing short of breathtaking,” said Pat Durrell, professor of astronomy and director of the planetarium. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the planetarium. In 2005, it became one of the first in Ohio to embrace the new full-dome video technology, which allowed these shows to become an integral part of YSU’s introductory astronomy courses and general public programs. The new equipment also allows for rapid access to updated content to keep up with the discoveries made in astronomy, such as flying over planetary landscapes, moving through the Milky Way, or viewing the universe on the largest scales. Tiffany Wolbrecht, planetarium lecturer said, “This means we can use the dome to travel anywhere in the universe in a matter of seconds.” 3. BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART. Spend a Day For current information call 330-941-1370 or check the website exploring the treasures of the Butler, known worldwide as “America’s for the public program schedule at http://www.wbplanetarium.org/ Museum,.” The Butler is the first museum dedicated to housing works programs.html created solely by American artists. Constructed of Georgian marble in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, the original museum structure is considered an architectural masterpiece, and is listed as a landmark on the National Registry of Historic Places. Their ever-expanding collection now exceeds 20,000 works of art, spanning a full three centuries. In 2000, Beecher Center, one of the first structures in America built for the display of digital and electronic art, was dedicated. In 2002, the Andrews Pavilion was added and includes a sculpture atrium and an expanded Museum Gift Shop. More than 100,000 people visit the Butler each year. Admission is free to The Butler, located at 524 Wick Avenue in Youngstown. For more information call 330-743-1107 or visit www.butlerart.com.

June 23 • 11pm - 5pm Main Street • Downtown Ravenna PHOTOGRAPHY • PAINTING CERAMICS • JEWELRY • AND MORE Crafted by area professional artists and ready for purchase! Amazing art by Portage-area school children will also be on display at various locations throughout downtown.

Enjoy delicious food and beverages available for purchase, listen to live music, sip on wine from area wineries and enjoy a beautiful summer day in downtown Ravenna!

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LEFT: The NASA’s Space Place at Ward Beecher Planetarium is designed for classroom activities and fun demos. (Image courtesy of wbplanetarium.org RIGHT: Winslow Homer’s “Snap the Whip” is one of the featured exhibits at the Butler Institute of American Art. (Photo courtesy of butlerart.com)

Conneaut Ohio Life’s Just Better Here... Come Discover Why! BEACH ~ MARINA ~ FISHING ~ WINERIES HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES! Visit us at www.visitconneautohio.com or on Facebook at VisitConneautOhio CONNEAUT BOARD OF TOURISM 235 Main Street, Conneaut, OH 44030 440.593.2402

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Relax and enjoy a 55 acre country place filled with history, natural areas and gardens. Eat and drink at our Restaurant, stay at our Bed & Breakfast, enjoy a concert at the Amphitheatre or tour Susie’s Museum of Childhood filled with 3000 toys.

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Join us at THE ASHTON HOUSE MUSEUM for a journey back in time and catch a glimpse of life through the decades of the 20TH century. Reminisce and reflect on days gone by.

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PLACES TO GO

WITH KIDS

Families today have to include finances in planning a stay cation in Ohio. Finding places that won’t cost an arm and a leg that will entertain (and educate) kids from preschoolers to teenagers can be a challenge. Here are some ideas for planning that weekend get-away or even just a day trip.

museum.af.mil. TOLEDO MUS EUM OF ART — 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. 419-2558000. Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday noon – 5 p.m. (Closed Mon days). The Toledo Museum of Art’s collection of more than 30000 works of art ranks among the finest in the world. www.toledomuseum.org.

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FRANKLIN PARK CONS ERVAT ORY — 1777 E Broad St., Colum bus. 614-715-8000. Open Daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features indoor and AKRON CHILD REN’S MUS EUM — 216 S. Main St. in downtown outdoor gardens, dynamic exhibitions, artwork, and more. www.fpcon Akron, next to Lock 3 Park. 330-396-6103. Tuesday - Friday 10 a..m.--5 servatory.org. p.m., Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Closed Mondays). Allows kids to explore, imagine, create, construct, let loose and learn through fun, BUTT ERF LY HOUSE - 11455 Obee Road, Whitehouse. 419-8772733. May - August, Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday: active and interactive play. www.akronkids.org. noon-4 p.m.; September, Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sun NORTHE RN OHIO RAILWAY MUS EUM - 5515 Buffham Road, day, noon-4 p.m.; October (Weekends Only) Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seville. 330-769-5501. Features more than 40 streetcars, interurbans, & Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The Butterfly House contains over 1,000 but rapid transit cars and other rolling stock have been collected. The Mu terflies with many different species from North & South America and seum is open to the public for walking tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Asia. http:// www.wheelerfarms.com. Saturdays, mid-May through October. Admission to the Museum is free, donations are requested and stop by on the second Saturday of the LAKE ERIE NAT URE AND SCIENCE CENT ER — 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village. 440-871-2900. Daily 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Lake Erie Nature & month and ride a 100-year-old trolley car. www.trainweb.org/ norm. Science Center provides free admission seven days a week and offers MAPS AIR MUS EUM — 2260 International Parkkway, North Can quality nature, environmental and science experiences through school ton. 330-896-6332. Tuesdays-Saturdays 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sundays field trips, preschool, family, scouting and planetarium programs, na 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed Mondays). MAPS Air Museum is an interna ture hikes and a variety of wildlife exhibits, along with domestic and tionally known museum of aviation and serves as a center of aviat ion wildlife close encounters. history for Northeast Ohio. The museum features educational displays of acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical archives. map PARKS & PLAYG ROUNDS sairmuseum.org. PRES TON’S HOPE PLAYG ROUND — 26001 S Woodland Road, CHILD REN’S MUS EUM OF CLEVEL AND — 3813 Euclid Ave., Beachwood. Open daylight hours during the fair weather months. Fully Cleveland. 216-791-7114. Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 wheelchair accessible playground with different zones such as a a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. (Closed Thursdays). The Children’s miniature town & train. www.prestonshope.com. Museum of Cleveland (CMC) gives children a place and the tools to write their own script and discover their own adventures through in CAROLYN LUDW IG MUG RAGE PARK - MED I NA COUNTY PARKS — 4985 Windfall Road, Medina. 330-722-9364. The park teractive exhibits and programs. cmcleveland.org includes a one-mile paved multi-purpose trail, a one-mile gravel trail, INT ERN AT IONAL WOMEN’S AIR AND SPACE MUS EUM — 1501 a three-acre fishing pond, an accessible fishing pier, a picnic shelter, N Marginal Rd, Cleveland (Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport). 216- picnic tables, a dog park, and an inclusive playground. As you walk 623-1111. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The International along the paved trail, you will see sign posts and platforms through Women’s Air & Space Museum Inc. focuses on the preservation of the the woods with the pages of a children’s picture book that families can history of women in aviation and space and their continuing contribu read as they stroll along the trail. www.medinacountyparks.com. tions. http:// iwasm.org KIDSTATION PLAYGROUND AND SAFETY VILLAGE — MED I NA TOY AND TRAIN MUS EUM — 7 Public Square, Med 4200 Fishcreek Road, Stow. This Fire Station-themed playground ina. 330-764-4455. Call for hours. A second-floor museum showcasing features unique slide features, adequate parking and diverse play collections of old train cars, railroad sets, dolls & more. http:// www. activities for all ages. Adjacent to the playground is Safety Village, which features a miniature village atmosphere, with building replicas ormandys.com/ museum.htm. of establishments in the community. stowohio.org/playgrounds NAT IONAL MUS EUM OF THE AIR FORCE — 1100 Spaatz St., OHIO STATE PARKS: parks.ohiodnr.gov. Opportunities are available Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. 937-255-3286. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the state to visit state parks, each with individual features. The national museum of the United States Air Force. www.national Some examples are:

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• Hocki ng Hills State Parks, 19852 Ohio 664, Logan. Cascading visit/places/metroparks-farm/ waterfalls, cliffs, deep recess caves and forestland as far as the eye can see are just a few distinctive features of the region. Lodging, WEGERZYN GARD ENS METROPARK — 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. 937-275-7275. April 1 – Oct. 31, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Nov. 1 – March fishing, trails for hiking and mountain biking. 31, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Kids can enjoy and interact with the wonders of • Maume Bay State Park — 1400 State Park Road, Oregon. The nature in the Children’s Discovery Garden. Venture into the woodlands lodge, cottages and golf course are nestled among the scenic on the Marie Aull Nature Trail or the Swamp Forest Boardwalk and meadows, wet woods and lush marshes teeming with wildlife. In take in the botanical richness of the Stillwater River Corridor. www. addition to fishing, boating, swimming, trails, picnicking and a nature metroparks.org/places-to-go/wegerzyn-gardens. center, the parks includes boat and bike rental, Basketball, volleyball, EVENTS/ ACT IVIT IES pickleball and gagaball courts and a butterfly gazebo. • Mala bar Farm State Park — Visitors can see the house and farm existing just as they did in Pulitizer Prize winning author Louis Bromfield’s time. The outbuildings and pastures still house chickens, goats and beef cattle. The hills are ribboned with strips of corn, wheat, oats and hay while the scenic trails are adorned with nature’s bounty. The park features guided tours, a farm market, trails, a restaurant, picnicking and an education center.

KIDS BOWLFREE.COM — Select bowling centers and schools in Ohio and around the country are participating in the Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations. Visit the website to SAUDER VILL AGE — 22611 OH-2, Archbold. 419-446-2541. Call or find a nearby location. visit the website for specific seasonal hours. Sauder Village is a 235acre complex that brings history to life. Authentic demonstrations CHIPPEWA LAKE WATER SKI SHOW — Emerald Lake,3196 Clark and buildings, talented artisans and engaging programs make history Mill Road, Norton. The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team is Ohio’s relevant for adults and children in a wholesome, fun, and family- only competitive water ski show team. The team has approximately friendly environment. Lodging, camping and dining are also available. 100 active members who perform free hour-long shows to the public saudervillage.org. throughout the summer at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night at Emerald Lake. MILL CREEK METRO PARKS FARM — 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. 330-533-7572. Call or visit the website for specific YOUTH FISHING EVENTS — Visit ohiodnr.gov/youthfishingevents seasonal hours. A nearly 3,000-acre park offering boating, fishing, tennis, for a listing of fishing events across the state for youth. golf, gardens, hiking & a nature center. www.millcreekmetroparks.org/

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WHERE TO GO IN

CUYAHOGA COUNTY West Side Market - Photo courtesy of: By Scott David from Wikimedia Commons

WEST SIDE MARK ET 1979 West 25th St. Clevel and With origins of the land dating back to 1840, the West Side Market is Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market. It began as an open air mar ketplace on a donated tract of land at the corner of West 25th (Pearl) and Lorain. The centerpiece of the market — the yellow brick market house with an interior concourse — was designed by the architects Benjamin Hubbel and W. Dominick Benes who also designed other famous buildings in Cleveland. The markethouse was dedic ated and opened to the public in 1912. Its 137-foot-clock tower has stood as a Cleveland landmark for over a century. The last major renovation was in 2004 when the arcade portion of the market was enclosed and heated and major interior and architectural renovations were completed in the main building. Today there are more than 100 vendors of ethnic diversity. Visi tors can find not only fine meats and fresh vegetables, but also fresh seafood, baked goods, dairy and cheese products, and even fresh flow ers. Booths also sell ready-to-eat foods, herbs, candy and nuts. Tourists from all over the world visit the market every year; last year it is esti mated that over a million people visited the market. The Market is open year round. Monday & Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sundays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, visit http:// westsidemarket.org/ or call 216664-3387. Information from http:// westsidemarket.org/. VILL AGE OF CHAG RIN FALLS N. Main St, Chag rin Falls Visitors to Chagrin Falls will find a walkab le and architecturally in triguing historic village with a natural waterfall and dam located in the center of town. The village lifestyle that define Chagrin Falls is a source of community pride and a draw to visitors from around the world. Although a small town, Chagrin Falls has abundant green space. The village’s parks provide residents and visit ors a place to play with their children, picnic outdoors, view three waterfalls along the Chagrin River or enjoy a quiet walk in the woods. Some places to visit while in Chagrin Falls include: Bell Street Park — Located at Bell Street and Main, this small “pocket park” features picnic tables, several memorials, an antique fountain and views of the upper (man made) falls. Falls Viewing Area — Seating areas and several staircases on both sides of the river provide viewing for the large waterfall located in the center of the village. Staircases are closed during times of inclement weather for safety. Riverside Park — Located adjacent to the Chagrin River, stretching between local ice cream shops and the Chagrin Falls Library, Riverside Park houses a children’s playground, a covered picnic shelter, and am ple green space. Off-street parking is available directly beside the park off of Orange Street. Each year, this park is the site of local festivals, in cluding the Blossom Time Carnival and Art by the Falls. Accessible by sidewalk. Triangle Park — Summer concerts and holiday ceremonies are often seen in Triangle Park – Chagrin Falls’ version of the village square. This small centrally located park features a historic Bandstand at its center, with paved walkways and planted gardens. Whitesburg Nature Preserve — Established in 1996 on former Chase 20

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Bag Company land, this nature preserve features a fast-flowing seg ment of the Chagrin river, a slow-flowing part with beavers, a swamp, a bog, forest, and field, all in a few small acres. This entrance to this park is located at the end of High Street. For more information on visiting Chagrin Falls, go to chagrin-falls. org/. Information from chagrin-falls.org/. LAKE ERIE NAT URE AND SCIENCE CENT ER 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Vill age | 440-871-2900 Lake Erie Nature & Science Center provides free admission seven days a week and offers quality nature, environmental and science ex periences through school field trips, preschool, family, Scouting and planetarium programs, nature hikes and a variety of wildlife exhibits, along with domestic and wildlife close encounters. The number of programs offered per year has increased from 100 in 1987 to over 2,300 programs, serving more than 166,000 people each year. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center teaches the wonders of wildlife through its live animal exhibits, wildlife education programs and free wildlife rehabilitation services. Indoor and outdoor animal exhibits give children and families the chance to learn about native wildlifeand see them up close. Visitors can get acquainted with a Red Fox, Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owls and more creatures each daybetween 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. with free admis sion. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is also home a wildlife rehabilita tion facility, the only one in Cuyahoga County. The Wildlife Rehabilit a tion Program admits more than 1,400 ill and injured wildlife each year. Professional planetarium technology and staff support an atmos phere of learning and exploring — under the stars. Programs and instruction can be adapted to meet the needs of any child. Popular programs for students and private groups include the Reasons for the Seasons and The Nature of Energy. Little ones will enjoy Twinkle Tots, curious students will love vising on a field trip or for rocket camp and lifelong learners can enjoy SkyQuest and peering through a telescope at the night sky. For more information on visiting the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, call 440-871-2900 or visit www.lensc.org/. Information from www.lensc.org/. CLEVEL AND BOTANI C AL GARD ENS 11030 E. Blvd., Clevel and | 216-721-1600 More than 10 individual gardens can be found at the Cleveland Botanic al Gardens. Young explorers will enjoy the Hershey Children’s Garden as they search for frogs and fish, observe a honeybee hive or play within an imaginative treehouse. Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first such gardens in the country and the first in Ohio when it opened in 1999, and still serves as a model for children’s gardens around the world. With its mix of mini ecological areas, including the pond, prairie and woodland, as well as the manicured flower gardens, it is a place for guests of all ages to explore, learn and find adventure. The Japanese Garden can be a haven for reflection as visitors are drawn into a deeper contemplation of the natural world and one’s place in it. Cross a bridge, stroll through a tea garden and pause be neath a wisteria-covered trellis. The dry cascade has been achieved

Experience Summer Camp Summer camp is more than just a fun experience. It provides youth with a chance to explore nature, try new things, make memories and create lifelong friendships. Carroll County is home to 11 residential camps, including church camps, Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FFA camp, Northeast Ohio Salvation Army, basketball, Boy Scouts and for-profit summer camps. They provide youth and adults alike a unique camping experience in the beautiful outdoors of Carroll County. Seven of the camps are located on Leesville Lake, while the others are located throughout Carroll County. For more information on all the camps, go to www.carrollcountyohio.com/stay/youth-camps. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District provides support and partners with the youth camps located along the shores of its lakes throughout its 18 counties. To learn more about youth camps in other MWCD counties, see www.mwcd.org/enjoy-our-lakes/youth-camps or call 877-363-8500.

Ashland County

www.campnuhop.org 419-289-2227

Belmont County

4-H Camp Piedmont 4hcamppiedmont.osu.edu 330-827-7152

Carroll County

falconcamp.com * 800-837-2267

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with a classic composition of rocks, clipped evergreen azaleas, and weathered beach stones. Ornamental grasses, Austrian pines, Japanese maples, hemlocks and Asiatic lilies fill you with peace and serenity. The Glasshouse offers a year-round escape to the spiny desert of Madagascar and the butterfly-filled rainforest of Costa Rica. The Glasshouse features some of the strangest plants you’ve ever seen, in cluding “upside down” baobabs, bottle-shaped pachypodiums, a colos sal strangler fig and more. Featured are 350 species of exotic plants and 50 different types of butterflies, birds, reptiles and amphibians that flutter, climb and crawl through naturalistic habitats. The Glasshouse is unique among conservatories because it shows how plants, anim als, geology and climate interact in delic ate balance. For more information on visiting, call 216-721-1600 or visit www.cb garden.org. Information from www.cbgarden.org. CLEVEL AND AQUARI UM 2000 Syc amore St., Clevel and | 216-862-8803 Hours: Monday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving) Visitors to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium will find eight galleries and more than 50 exhibits. One can “travel” to Australia, South America, Africa and the Indo-Pacific; discover aquatic life native to the lakes and rivers of Ohio, and exotic aquatic life native to the Red Sea, Eastern Asia, Indonesia, Fiji and Hawaii.

The real-time Shark Cam allows visitors to watch moray eels, stingrays, groupers, angelfish. a giant barracuda, four species of shark and other amazing ocean creatures from the 230,000-gallon shark exhibit. The Ohio Lakes + Rivers gallery focuses on fish native to Ohio. Newly updated in May of 2014, the Ohio Lakes + Rivers gallery features many exhibits, including channel catfish, shiners and bass. Guests can walk through a heavily wooded forest and not only encounter several native species of fish, but also turtles and reptiles. The Discovery Hut gives kids an opportunity to research and explore using microscopes and observation journals. The Exploration Station is designed and set up as a research vessel; located on the second floor of the Powerhouse, it is home to the elec tric eel. Kids are also introduced to life on the sea where they can visit the Captain’s quarters, act as a researcher, watch educ ational videos and partake in hands-on activit ies. On display in the Discovery Zone is the moon jellyfish exhibit, located in the base of one of the Powerhouse’s origin al smokestacks. Guests are able to learn about their life stages, from polyps to fully grown jellies, and watch as they “glow” in the dark. In addition to street spots, there is a paid parking lot directly in front of the Aquarium. For more information on visiting the Cleveland Aquarium, call 216862-8803 or visit http:// greaterclevelandaquarium.com. Information from http:// greaterclevelandaquarium.com.

WHERE TO GO IN PORTAGE COUNTY MIDWAY TWIN DRIVE-IN 2736 state Route 59 – 1/ 2 mile east of Kent (bet ween Kent and Ravenna) | 330-296-9829 Midway Twin Drive-In is one of a little more than a dozen drive-in theaters in Ohio. Originally designed by famed architect Jack Vogel and built in 1955, the Midway had featured the last standing sleek blue screen tower designed by Vogel; that screen tower was destroyed by a storm in December 2000. The theater features two screens with digital projection and FM stereo sound and broadcasts over FM radio, so a car or portable radio is a must. Outside food can be brought in, but patrons must purchase a food permit (one per vehicle) to do so. Features play rain or shine. Dogs are allowed, but if they make a mess or disturb others by barking or becoming aggressive, that patron will be asked to leave without a refund. Grills are prohibited, as well as fireworks, sparklers, etc. In keep ing with a family atmosphere, no alcoholic beverages or drugs are al lowed. The drive-in features live entertainment most weekends before the showings start at dark; you can check out the movie and entertain ment schedules on the Midway Twin Drive-In Facebook page or visit the website, http:// funflick.com. Information from http:// funflick.com AURORA FARMS 549 South Chillic othe Road, Aurora | 330-562-2000 Aurora Farms Premium Outlets® is conveniently located off state Route 43, minutes from Cleveland and Akron. Visitors can shop at more than 70 designer and name brand outlet stores including Coach, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and the North Face. Enjoy brands at savings of 25 percent to 65 percent for out door shopping that’s always worth the trip. The shopping center features accessible parking, marked parking for military and veterans, wheelchairs (complimentary), an ATM, a lost 22

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and found, mobile device charging stations and a food court that in cludes Subway, Pizza Shop and Hershey’s Ice Cream. To make it a family visit, the center has baby changing stations, a lounge for nursing mothers, marked parking for expectant moms or families with young children, strollers, family restrooms and a children’s play area. All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national ‘StormReady’ designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers’ preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situat ions. Special events are scheduled throughout the year, including a visit by the Easter Bunny. Visit www.premiumoutlets.com/ outlet/ aurorafarms or its page on Facebook. Information from www.premiumoutlets.com/ outlet/ aurora-farms. TRIA NG LE LAKE BOG STATE NAT URE PRES ERVE Loc ated 1.5 miles northwest of the int ers ect ion of state Route 44 and I-76 on the south side of Sandy Lake Road. Triangle Lake Bog comprises 61 acres in Portage County and is re ported to be one of the best examples of a kettle lake bog in Ohio containing carnivorous plants, tamarack and a floating sphagnum mat. The veget ational zone surrounding this glacial kettle lake follows the classic pattern of boreal bogs. A floating sphagnum mat with swamp loosestrife, leatherleaf and tamaracks surrounds the dark acidic waters of the bog lake. Significant species found here include northern pitcher-plant, round-leaved sundew, leatherleaf, highbush blueberry, large cranberry, poison sumac and catberry. Special features include the spaghnum kettle-hole bog, a large stand of tamarack trees and other rare plants. Prepare for harsh conditions when visiting a preserve. Trails are of ten unimproved, narrow paths that can become muddy and slippery

during harsh weather. Poison ivy, ticks, mosquitoes and deer flies can be problematic during the appropriate seasons. Please plan ahead and dress accordingly to enjoy the natural beauty Ohio’s State Nature Pre serves offer. Facilities include a parking lot, bulletin board and interpretive signs. Since 1970, pets have been prohibited in Ohio’s state nature pre serves. Because of the rarity and delicate balance of these special ecosystems, visit ors who bring pets into a state nature preserve are subject to citations and fines. Registered service animals are permitted in the preserves. For more information, visit http:// naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/. Information from http:// naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/. MAY 4 MUS EUM 101 Tayl or Hall at Kent State Univers ity, 300 Midw ay Drive, Kent | 330-672-4660 The May 4 Visitors Center, which opened in 2012, marks the deadly events that led to the death of four people on the Kent State University Campus on May 4, 1970, when the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd during demonstrations against the Vietnam War. The center comprises three main galleries. The first, with signs and sounds of the late 1960s, provides context to the events leading up to May 4. The second gallery features a video recapping the events of May 4, 1970. The third gallery has symbols and imagery surrounding American public opinions of the Vietnam War, the shooting of college students and President Richard Nixon’s reactions. A “wall of words” features newspaper headlines from across the na tion, printed in the wake of the events. Visitors can also visit the Victory Bell and a sculpture that still contains a bullet hole as well as markers and memorials for the four slain men and women. The May 4 Memorial is built on a two-and-one-half acre site. A gran ite plaza, measuring 70 feet wide, rests on the crest of the wooded hillside adjacent to Taylor Hall overlooking the Commons. Bound by a granite sidewalk and bench to the east; to the north, a series of four black granite disks lead from the plaza into the wooded area where four free-standing pylons are aligned on the hill. Recently added was “Sandy’s Scrapbook” Exhibition. Sandy Scheuer, a junior honors student, a speech therapy major and a proud member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed. The exhibition is based on the actual scrap book that Ms. Scheuer kept while at Kent State and will feature items

and memories provided by her family and her sister, Audrey. “Sandy’s Scrapbook” is the first in what the May 4 Visitors Center hopes will be a series of four exhibitions in tribute to the four lives lost on May 4, 1970 – Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and Wil liam Schroeder. The purpose behind these exhibits is to focus not just on the deaths of these students, but on the lives that they lived and the people that they were. For more information about the May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State, visit www.kent.edu/ may4. From staff reports and www.kent.edu/ may4. WINGF OOT LAKE STATE PARK 993 Goodyear Park Blvd., Suffield | 330-628-4720. This beautiful park in southwestern Portage County is a popular spot for picnics and social gatherings and is host to the annual Suffield Mu sic Festival in August. The park offers a variety of activit ies for all ages including an archery range, boating and boat rentals, an 18-hole disc golf course, a dog park, fishing, playgrounds, ballfields, mini-golf, a driving range and walking paths. Fishing for bluegill and bass can be enjoyed from the shoreline. Addi tional fishing opportunities are available at the adjacent Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area, which offers a launch ramp. An accessible fishing pier is near the canteen. A valid Ohio fishing license is required. Paddlecraft and boats with motors up to 10 horsepower are permit ted on the 444-acre lake. Boat rentals (pontoon and paddlecraft) are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A launch ramp is located in the Wingfoot Lake Wildlife Area adjacent to the park. The park was created in the 1960s by the Goodyear Co. for employee outings and corporate retreats. The company closed the park in 2006. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources purchased the property and added it to the state park system. Having been maintained as a park setting for generations, the grounds of Wingfoot Lake are graced by groves of majestic mature trees with large crowns and abundant foliage. The habitat is ideal for small mammals, such as rabbits, skunks and opossum, as well as raptors including bald eagles, owls and hawks. The lake attracts herons and migratory waterfowl. Information from parks.ohiodnr.gov/ wingfootlake.

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F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM 1828 Smith Road, Akron | 330-865-8065 F.A. Seiberling co-founded Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 1898, and became a leader in turning Akron from a small town into being known as the “rubber capital of the world.” But Seiberling’s interests were not just tires — he helped form the original Akron Metropolitan Park District and served on its board of park commissioners from 1924-35. He also donated more than 400 acres to expand Sand Run Metro Park. Land that he owned from 1920 to 1948 was purchased by Summit Metro Parks in 1964 to become the Nature Realm. The Nature Realm is a special-use area specifically created for the study and enjoyment of nature. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The visitors center is closed most Mondays, but may be open

select Monday holidays. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The 10,000-square-foot visitors center includes: Seasonal exhibits; Kids’ areas; Live native animals; Naturalist-on-duty to help answer your nature and wildlife questions; and a gift shop featuring educational and locally-made items. The grounds feature a suspension bridge over a 45-foot-deep ravine, several gardens, plant identification, observation decks, two ponds, wetlands, hiking trails and a tall-grass prairie. Dogs are not permitted. Picnic tables are available. One popular activity for visitors is the handfeeding of chickadees. For more info, call 330-865-8065 or visit www.summitmetroparks. org/fa-seiberling-nature-realm.aspx. Information from www.summitmetroparks.org/fa-seiberling-nature-realm.aspx. Northeast Region | 2018 | GOOD TIMES IN OHIO

CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK 1550 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open every day. There are many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors — visitors can take a hike, ride the scenic railroad, explore the visitor centers, attend a concert, or bike the Towpath Trail. Some of the features at CVNP include: Beaver Marsh — An area created by beavers that occupied area along remnants of the Ohio & Erie Canal. Visitors are able to explore a wetland first-hand and up close by a boardwalk thorugh the marsh. Boston Store Visitor Center — The Kelley brothers built the Boston Store around 1836. The building’s second floor was a group of 13 rooms constructed to be boarding rooms for area workers. The building went on to become a post office and a private residence before becoming today’s visitor center. Brandywine Falls — The Cuyahoga Valley’s waterfalls are among the most popular attractions in the national park. Brandywine Falls is a 65foot waterfall is the centerpiece of the falls area. Canal Exploration Center — The building has stood at Lock 38 for over 150 years. It has been a tavern, a store, a residence, a boardinghouse, and even housed a blacksmith shop at one time. The Canal Exploration Center features a store selling goods reminiscent of the Canal Era. Interactive touchscreens allow visitors to navigate a canal boat through a lock, explore the nation’s canal system, or eavesdrop on Canal Chat conversations. Everett Covered Bridge — Crossing over Furnace Run, the Everett Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in Summit County. In the 19th century, it was one of over 2,000 in Ohio, the state that led the nation in covered-bridge construction. For more information on visiting the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, visit www.nps.gov/cuva. Information from www.nps.gov/cuva. HALE FARM & VILLAGE 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath | 330-666-3711 Hale Farm and Village is a historic property of the Western Reserve Historical Society in Bath Township, within the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The 90 acres of Hale Farm & Village forms a living history museum depicting life in the 19th century through agricultural practices and everyday craft and trade demonstrations such as glassblowing, pottery, spinning and weaving, and more. Hale Farm & Village offers self-guided tours; plan on 2 hours to explore the entire open-air museum and dress appropriately for walking and weather. Today the site consists of 34 historic structures including eight built by three generations of the Hale family. Visitors can have lunch at Café 1810 which serves a variety of sandwiches, salads and sides along with locally sourced seasonal items. Beer and wine are also available or try a famous Hale Ale Root Beer. The MarketPlace at Hale Farm & Village offers unique handcrafted at Hale and Ohio made items along with a variety of history related, children, logo and seasonal merchandise. There is free onsite parking. Summer Season: June through August, Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. During September & October: Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summer events include: July 14 & 15 Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival; Aug. 11 & 12 Civil War Re-enactment; and Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 & 2 Made in Ohio Arts and Crafts Festival.l For more information, call 330-666-3711, email halereservations@ wrhs.org, write P.O. Box 296, Bath 44210 or visit the website www.wrhs. org. Information from www.wrhs.org. DR. BOB’S HOME AND GRAVESITE 855 Ardmore Ave., Akron. The property at 855 Ardmore Ave. was the family home of physician Robert Holbrook Smith, affectionately called Dr. Bob, one of the founding fathers of Alcoholics Anonymous. This historic site in Akron, 24

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Ohio is the birthplace of this internationally known fellowship, which subsequently became the foundation of numerous 12 step programs that are improving the lives of millions. The first thing you’ll see when you reach Dr. Bob’s Home is the 12 stone and wooden steps that lead up to the front porch. To the left of the porch rests the massive stone monument that is inscribed with Dr. Bob and Anne Smith’s name. To many visitors, the steps and stone plaque symbolize the foundation of A.A. Dr. Bob’s Home and gift shop is open to visitors every day from noon – 3 p.m. (except Christmas). Built in 1915, the house was where Dr. Smith brought his bride in 1916; and where they lived for the next 34 years until their deaths: Anne in 1949 and Dr. Bob in 1950. It was here, in this humble home, that Dr. Smith was to take his incredible journey through the 12 steps and into history as the Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. It was in this house and surrounding neighborhood where the miracle of recovery began for many hundreds of men and women; individuals who went on to spread this welcome message of recovery around the world. Many visitors have spoken of a feeling of oneness with the spirit of AA as soon as they climbed the front steps and crossed the threshold. The Home was named a National Historic Landmark on Oct. 31, 1985, Dr. Bob’s Home was named a State Historical Site by Governor Richard Celeste. On October 17, 2012, Dr. Bob’s Home was named a National Historic Landmark. Dr. Bob’s Home is one of only two National Historic Landmarks in Summit County and one of 73 in the state of Ohio. The annual Founders Day weekend will take place June 8 -10 in Akron. People from all over the world attend this special weekend. For more information, visit http://drbobshome.com. Information from http://drbobshome.com. PERKINS STONE MANSION 550 Copley Road, Akron | 330-535-1120 Completed in 1837, the Perkins Stone Mansion was built by Colonel Simon Perkins, son of Akron’s founder General Simon Perkins. As one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Ohio, the Mansion is now a historical house museum whose objects and rooms not only bring to life the Perkins family’s lifestyles over three generations, but interpret the history of Akron and Summit County from Akron’s founding to the turn of the century. The restoration of the interior of the Mansion received wide acclaim when it was completed in 1986. In 2006 the Mansion served as the main site of the Junior League of Akron Designer ShowHouse, during which time many renovations and improvements were made throughout the house. Adjacent buildings include an 1865 office building, and an 1895 Wash House, which includes a windmill. A dry-laid sandstone wall runs along the street edges of this corner property. Descendants of the Perkins family continued to occupy the house until 1945, when it was sold to the Summit County Historical Society. The Society’s board of directors approved a proposal to return a flock of Dorset sheep to the grounds of the Perkins mansion. “Mutton Hill” is the name that residents of 19th century Akron gave to Perkins’ 150-acre farm, known for its 1,500 sheep that were reputed to produce some of the finest wool in the world. For information on visiting Perkins Stone Mansion, call 330-535-1120 or visit http://summithistory.org. Information from http://summithistory.org

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WHERE TO GO IN ASHLAND COUNTY 1. BALLOONFEST Ashland BalloonFest is perhaps the quintessential Ashland event, an event that makes Ashland, well, Ashland. BalloonFest is a time for the community celebrate summer at Freer Field as over 30 hot air balloons can launch right out of the field as people look up to the sky in wonder. This year will be the 28th edition of the festival. Each night of the festival, balloons circle up for the balloon glow, an occasion complete with music and pilots flaring their burners, illuminating the envelopes for a stunning visual as it lights the night sky. Pilots come from across the country to witness the festival. The 28th BalloonFest runs June 28 through June 30, 2018. 2. ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR From concerts to food to rides, there’s a bit of something for everybody at the Ashland County Fair. Kicking off Sept. 16, the county fair brings in livestock exhibitions, agricultural projects and arcade games, along with concessions, the junior fair competition, crafts and more fun for the whole family. This year, country star Lee Greenwood and musical group Sawyer Brown will headline two concerts for the price of one on Sept. 18. Tickets are $25 for track, bleacher and grandstand block seats and $20 for grandstand seats. For more fair information and updates, visit ashlandcountyfair.com.

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3. BANDSHELL SUMMER SERIES Ashland Symphony Orchestra’s Fourth of July Pops in the Park concert might be the highlight of the summer season at Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell but the iconic venue in Brookside Park plays host to a variety of performances from mid-June to mid-August. Designed to accommodate a 100-piece band, orchestra or choir on stage, the band shell at 209 Parkside Drive was dedicated in June 1949. Concerts are scheduled every Thursday and Sunday evening during the summer with all performances free and open to the public. A $2 per person donation is suggested to help support the band shell programming. The summer schedule always features an array of musical styles including bluegrass, country, folk, rock, gospel and the blues. A

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performance by Ashland Regional Ballet and OPUS II Dance Studio always concludes the season in August. During one week in July each year, historical figures come to life at the band shell during Ashland Chautauqua. Actors and scholars take on the role of historical figures in presenting their first-person portrayals during five separate with opening act musical performances leading off each show. For more information, call the parks office at 419-289-8247 or visit www.ashland-ohio.com.

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1. MALABAR FARM Malabar Farm is unique among Mohican area parks in that it offers education and recreation in equal measures. Malabar Farm, 4050 Bromfield Road, Lucas, was established in 1972 as a showcase for author and conservationist Louis Bromfield’s home and the sustainable agricultural practices he championed. It officially became a state park in 1976. The 581-acre park in southeastern Richland County boasts 7.8 miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. Malabar also offers camping, lodging, tours of the farm and Bromfield’s “Big House,” plus programs that are educational and entertaining. The latter includes the Maple Syrup Festival, which runs two weekends in early March, and the Heritage Days Festival in late September. Guided tours of the Big House and farm are $5 and $3 respectively and are conducted Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is recommended that you call ahead for farm tours, 419-892-2784. The 15-site primitive campground caters to equestrians, providing access to a network of horse trails linking Malabar to Pleasant Hill Lake Park and Mohican Memorial State Forest. However, the campground is open to all campers on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting in mid March 2018, the Maple Syrup Cabin will be available for overnight rentals. Pugh Cabin, which served as a filming location for “The Shawshank Redemption,” can be rented for events. Malabar’s earth-friendly visitor education center offers hands-on activities and exhibits. It features a library, conference room and gift shop. Anglers can try their luck at Malabar Farm’s stocked ponds. A valid Ohio fishing license is required. Program and park information is available online at http://www. malabarfarm.org/.

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Spectacular scenery in the gorge and surrounding forest creates a mecca of outdoor pursuits, from the low-impact picnicking and hiking to vigorous mountain biking, endurance running and long-distance horseback riding, all popular at Mohican. The park includes a state-of-the-art campground and cabin area off of Ohio 3, including cabins that were completely remodeled two years ago, a splash park at the park swimming pool, and a new nature center being developed by the camp commissary. Mohican is also a center of a major camping and canoeing area, including a number of private campgrounds, canoe liveries and other attractions, like a zip line and a beach, all within a few miles of the park. Founded in the late 1920s, Mohican is one of the most visited, and most memorable of Ohio’s state parks. 3. SHAWSHANK TRAIL The Shawshank Trail is a truly unique experience for fans of the “Shawshank Redemption” movie, starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. On this drive-it-yourself tour, you can visit up to 15 filming sites from the 1994 film, including the Shawshank State Prison, the Brewer Hotel and Portland Daily Bugle and the Road to Buxton. In the state of Ohio, there are 10 sites in Mansfield, two sites in Ashland and two sites in Upper Sandusky. The final site is at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge in St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. One of the most famous sites along the trail is the Ohio State Reformatory. It is open for tours April 1 through Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and for limited dates during the winter months. The building can be viewed from the outside through the chain link fence

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2. MOHICAN STATE PARK Mohican State Park, located off Ohio 97 in southern Ashland County, is a unique destination in northeast Ohio, encompassing, with the adjacent Mohican-Memorial State Forest, over 5,000 acres of forest. Focal point at Mohican is the Clear Fork gorge, a near canyon featuring vertical drops of up to 300 feet from surrounding hilltops to the Clear Fork, which cuts through the gorge from Pleasant Hill Dam, upstream, to the confluence with the Black Fork to form the Mohican River, downstream and a mile or two south of the Village of Loudonville. 28

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at any time. Other filming sites also can be seen from the outside if they are not open, such as the Bissman Building, Renaissance Theatre, Wyandot County Courthouse and Shawshank Woodshop. Every site has options for food and souvenirs. For instance, if you’re in downtown Mansfield, you can refuel with a Redemption Pizza Pie and a Private Stock Prison Break Soda. You can also get your bottle of Reformatory Red Wine from Cypress Hill Winery. You can expect the trip through the Ohio locations to take up to two days. The trail was created by Destination Mansfield. For more information, visit shawshanktrail.com. 4. CRALL WOODS (PARK DISTRICT) Crall Woods Natural Area is known throughout the state as the location of 44 acres of old-growth forest and beautiful spring wildflowers. The 97 total acres of woodland at Crall Woods combined with 186 acres at the historical Sauers family farm make up the Ashland County Park District’s Pine Hill Park. Crall Woods was named as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1974. An Ohio State University wildflower study has declared it “the best wildflower site in Ohio.” Sugar maple is currently the most dominant species but other trees include yellow poplar, American basswood and Northern red oak. Wide, well-maintained mostly flat nature trails totaling about 2.45 miles offer an excellent view of the park. They lead away from the park entrance that includes a parking lot, kiosk and small playground. The park is open dawn to dusk year-round. Camping and hunting are not permitted. Crall Woods Natural Area is at 263 Township Road 1601 just south of U.S. 224 and Sauer’s Family Farm is at 260 Township Road 1601 just north of U.S. 224. For more information, call 419-289-3524 or visit ashlandcountyparks. com.

The administrative center of the museum, the Eloise Ridgeway Noonon House, showcases the Betty Plank Research Library on the first floor, a collection of antiques and collectible books as well as items pertaining to Ashland specifically and archives of clippings and numerous photos. The home, built in 1999 after a bequest from the estate of the long-time board member Noonan, also houses Streetscape on the second floor, a display depiction turn-of-the-century shops, doctor’s offices, banks and more. The lower level displays the Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame, Veterans History Committee’s collectibles spanning the Spanish American War, Civil War and both World Wars. A hodgepodge of collectibles, the Carriage House holds exhibits of prominent industrial items like Myers, Faultless, National Latex, Hess and Clark and Garber’s companies, along with the Thornburg Insect Collection, the second largest in the nation. The second floor depicts the inside of a cabin, recreated and items from the home of the Carters, one of the first families to settle here 200 years ago. Tours are available April through December every Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours are free and open to the public; no appointment necessary during tour hours.

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BREWERIES

FIND HOMES IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS By DYLAN SAMS | GateHouse Media Ohio Two and a half years ago, Doug and Anna Reynolds became convinced that a combination craft brewery and restaurant in Ashland would do well. They purchased the Gilbert Furniture Building in 2016 and after extensive renovations to the structure, built in 1920, this past December they opened their doors to tremendous amounts of anticipation from customers hoping to try out the beers and brew-inspired foods. Doug, who was working at the Eagles Nest at Ashland University as a supervisor but brewing at home, said that through the family’s travels, they were always spending time trying to find unique local spots, and he and Anna wanted to be responsible for creating that in Ashland. JAFB Brewing in Wooster

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“Graduating parents would come in (at the Eagles Nest) and say where do we go to dinner?” he said. “There’s Jake’s and Applebees; those places are perfectly fine, but people want something unique and they want something different,” he said. “I know whenever I travel, I don’t travel somewhere and look for a Domino’s pizza.” The idea was to apply the history of Ashland with the beer that he brews. Each beer is named for a historical piece of Ashland, from the Uniontown IPA — Ashland’s original name — to the Local 1386 Amber Ale — named for the Ashland Fire Department. The Reynolds would visit Chicago and visit breweries across the city and wonder, why not do it in small town Ohio? “We kept saying why can’t we have this at home? We can have this at home,” Anna said. Uniontown’s opening created a near-instantaneous shift in foot traffic in Ashland during evenings, especially. Walk on Main Street one evening and one could see parking spots snatched up on both sides of the street and in nearby parking lots whereas, previously, plenty of spots would be available. Uniontown opened up with seven flagship beers on tap and Doug, who brews them all, has already mixed in three new beers, with guest spots given to Phoenix Brewing Company in Mansfield and Uniontown isn’t the only nearby brewery to convert an old building into a city’s beer hall. In Wooster, JAFB Brewery is housed in what was once a building to fix buggies and cars, was purchased in 2006 and was then opened as a brewery in 2012. Unlike Uniontown, JAFB does not serve food inside the brewery itself, but does allow food trucks to serve patrons. With around 15 beers on tap, there’s also plenty of variety for someone to find a new favorite from brewmaster Paul Fryman. And in Millersburg, there’s the aptly named Millersburg Brewing Co., a brewery that opened up in 2013 and was the first microbrewery in Holmes County. Like Uniontown, Millersburg Brewing’s concept is all in the history of the town it takes its name from. The building it is house in was renovated with the help of a downtown grant with the requirement that the building’s historic feel remains. Lot 21, a blonde ale that has been served since the brewery’s opening, is named for the first settled lot in Millersburg and the Panther Hollows Vanilla Porter takes its name from a place nearby said to be haunted.

Millersburg Brewing Co. is open Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 to 12:00 a.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 60 East Jackson Street.

Uniontown Brewing in Ashland is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is located at 105 West Main Street. JAFB Brewing in Wooster is open Monday and Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is located at 120 Beall Avenue.

Other breweries within the Northeast Ohio area include Canton Brewing Company, located at 120 3rd Street Paradigm Shift, located 128 North Ave, Massillon MadCap Brew, located at 1422 Mogadore Rd, Kent HiHo Brewing Co., located at 1707 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls Royal Docks Brewing Company located at 7162 Fulton Drive NW, Canton Phoenix Brewing Co., located at 131 N Diamond Street, Mansfield

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owntown Wooster is the place to be! Featuring 26 local restaurants, coffee shops, unique boutique shopping, JAFB brewery, Minglewood Distilling Co., the Everything Rubbermaid Store, antiques galore, luxurious lodging, and much more, a trip to downtown Wooster will not disappoint. If you want to get the most from your visit, we suggest you plan it around one of the many events happening downtown and that you plan to stay overnight. Downtown Wooster is home to the St. Paul Hotel, a chic boutique hotel with amenities second to none, the Market Street Inn, an 1897 Historic Landmark Bed and Breakfast, and the recently renovated Best Western. Come to Downtown Wooster and enjoy! We are glad to have you! Anytime! More information about downtown Wooster events can be found at mainstreetwooster.org or by visiting Facebook.com/MainStreetWooster.

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EVENTS OHIO LIGHT OPERA Theatergoers will be treated to an opening night gala as the Ohio Light Opera kicks off its 40th season in Wooster on Saturday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. with a production of the Tony Award-winning “Pajama Game.” The company’s summer season at Freedlander Theater on the campus of The College of Wooster also will include “Babes in Arms,”“Fifty Million Frenchmen,” “Candide,” “Iolanthe,” “La Périchole” and “Cloclo.” In addition, the company also will host its fifth annual symposium on lyric theater tradition the week of July 31. For more information, go to www. ohiolightopera.org or call (330) 263-2345. WAYNE COUNTY FARM TOUR Spend the day with friends and family members in rural Wayne County on a self-driven, picturesque tour of area farms and agricultural businesses while enjoying the beautiful fall colors. Visit with farmers that help supply the world with food. This year’s Wayne County Farm Tour will take place in northwestern Wayne County on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14 from 1 p.m. — 6 p.m. Call Lindsay Shoup at 330-263-7456 or visit www.ofbf.org/counties/wayne for more information. KIDRON BEET FESTIVAL On the third Saturday of October, the growers, cookers and lovers of beets gather at Sonnenberg Village, 13526 Hackett Road, for the annual Kidron Beet Festival. Scheduled in 2018 for Oct. 20, the day begins at 9:30 a.m. with growers registering their prize beets for judging. At 10 a.m. food vendors — including Schloneger’s Ice Cream with its beet-flavored ice cream — and Sonnenberg’s buildings open, with music beginning at 10:30 a.m. Awards are given for the largest beets and for a variety of beet dishes. Music, food and fun continues through mid-afternoon. Contact the Kidron Community Historical Society at 330-857-9111 for more information.

Station, now a Railroad Museum. The Orrville Depot Museum is open on Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, call 330-683-2426 or visit the Website: www. orrvillerailroad.com. The Orrville Railroad Heritage Committee was founded by a small group of railroad enthusiasts in 1978 to promote the preservation of our Ohio railroad heritage in Orrville, a town that owes its very existence and development to the railroad industry. In 1981, membership was opened to the general public and there are currently about 200 paid members in the organization. Membership is open to anyone interested in preserving the railroad heritage of the area. Also in 1981, the first Depot Days were held, an annual event that continues today as Orrville Railroad Day. The committee purchased and restored the former 1868 Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station in 1982. The station is a well-known historical landmark. The signal tower was also purchased in 1982 and was moved across the tracks to its current location adjacent to the station.

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ORRVILLE RAILROAD DAYS WAYNE COUNTY FAIR Orrville Railroad Days will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18, in The Wayne County Fair, which is renowned as Ohio’s foremost conjunction with the Orrville Rib Festival. agricultural fair and as one of the largest junior fairs in the state, is The Railroad Days include tours of 1868 Pennsylvania Passenger scheduled this year from Sept. 8- Sept. 13, 2018, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

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One of the specialties of the fair is its emphasis on youth, earning it distinction as the first fair in the state to combine 4-H club and vocational agricultural projects. It has its own Junior Fair Board as a counterpart of the main fair board. Other attractions at the fair include its annual stellar lineup of grandstand entertainment attractions; the education building with projects highlighted from students in schools across the county; antique; flower and gardening displays; cooking and craft demonstrations; and tractor pulls, livestock judging, harness racing, demolition derbies and more. A featured performer at the 2018 fair will be Trace Adkins. Bates Brothers Amusement Company will be in charge of rides. Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery The history of the Wayne County Fair dates back to 1849, and since then, its growth has been steady. During the year, the fairgrounds are used for a variety of community events and vendor fairs. The fair office OHIO WESTERN RESERVE NATIONAL CEMETERY can be reached at 330-262-8001 or by email at waynecountyfair@ The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery serves as the final yahoo.com. resting place for veterans and their eligible family members. The cemetery, located at 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH 44273, was PLACES: dedicated in 2000 and is the second national cemetery in Ohio and the 119th national cemetery. SECREST ARBORETUM Currently, there are approximately 540,000 residing in the cemetery’s Open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year, the Secrest Arboretum service area. The first two phases of construction, covering 65 acres of is on the south side of Wooster on the campus of the Ohio Agricultural 273-acre cemetery, included 21,000 grave sites. At full capacity, Ohio Research and Development Center at U.S. Route 250 and state Route Western Reserve can provide burial space for 106,000 eligible veterans 83. Established in 1909 by Edmund Secrest, the first state forester of and dependents. Ohio, there is no admission charge to visit the Arboretum, though Notable veteran Noah S. Purifoy is buried at the Ohio Western Reserve certain events might have participation fees. National Cemetery. Purifoy was renowned for his large and sprawling Secrest, which welcomes more than 10,000 visitors each year, is a assemblage sculptures, which were artful combinations of bicycle 110-acre outdoor laboratory and landscape garden known for its wheels, bowling balls, train tracks, old refrigerators and rubble. Most themed gardens and its more than 2,500-plus varieties of plants. Paved of them were assembled at his ranch in Joshua Tree, California, which walkways that are handicapped accessible take visitors through forests eventually became an open-air studio, gallery and museum. His best and meadows, while the Fortress at the Hogs-back, an embankment known work was called “66 Signs of Neon” was a traveling exhibition of slide and a pavilion with giant frogs and tortoises can be enjoyed by sculptures made from three tons of rubble from the 1965 Watts riots. the entire family. Well-behaved pets on leashes also are welcome. The cemetery features a pathway that is lined with memorials For those who want to learn from the experts, Secrest plays host to that honor America’s veterans, which have been donated by guided bird walks by the Greater Mohican Audubon Society, guided various organizations. As of 2017, there were 139 memorials, most summer garden walks and the family-friendly Whiz Bang Science commemorating events and troops of 20th century war. Show with Dr. Dave Lohnes. In addition, Secrest schedules a number Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. of classes throughout the year, from propagation workshops to It is closed on federal holidays except Memorial Day. Visitation hours macrophotography instruction. are open daily during daylight hours. The arboretum also has facilities available for rental, including the For more information, call 330-335-3069. Jack and Deb Miller Pavilion, the John Street Garden Amphitheater and the Taylor Pavilion. J.M. SMUCKERS STORE AND CAFE For more information, contact Secrest Arboretum curator Joe The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café in Orrville offers customers Cochran at 330.263.3761 or cochran.58@osu.edu or visit the website, its trusted brands and quality products in one convenient location. https://secrest.osu.edu/. Customers can find Smucker’s signature branded gifts and merchandise including everything from kitchen accessories to apparel

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and gifts for pets. They can also find their favorite fruit spreads, coffee, peanut butter, ice cream toppings, pancake mix, syrup, and baking products. Celebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics all year long with the Smucker’s Team USA branded apparel and pins. Other apparel includes Smucker’s and Jif socks, and other branded gear from Crisco, Hungry Jack, Jif, Knott’s Berry Farm, Martha White and Pillsbury. The store also offers custom gift baskets and pantry packs. Customers can personalize their gifts with a customized label on a 12 oz. Smucker’s jar or a 16 oz. Jif jar. While shopping, customers can stop for a quick bite or a sweet treat at the café, which offers brick oven pizzas (6” or 12”) and a variety of hot sandwiches served with chips and pickle spear. They can also enjoy their meal in the patio-style dining area set in a warm, friendly environment. For dessert, the café offers an ice cream bar or fresh-baked goods for purchase made with the company’s branded products. The company store and café is located at 333 Wadsworth Road, Route 57, a quarter mile north of U.S. Route 30. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch is served in the café until 4 p.m. KIDRON AUCTION In 1918 a group of local farmers and businessmen held their first auction at the Jacob Moser barn located on the square in Kidron. These monthly sales were not as successful as had been hoped, so in late 1923 they offered to sell the “company” to a young local auctioneer named S.C. “Cy” Sprunger. Cy told them he didn’t have much money to invest, they asked him if $5 would be too much for the auction box and all the goodwill that went with it. They made a deal, and thus Cy always said that he bought the business for a $5 bill and built it into a multimillion dollar business that is still serving Ohio farmers today at 4885 Kidron Road, with the best in competitive livestock marketing service. Cy Sprunger died in 1956 and his brother Earl took over the business, along with longtime office manager Russ Beals, who ran it until 1973 when John Sprunger, Cy’s oldest son, took over the operation. Throughout the 1980s the facility continued to expand, with many new pens and barns, along with new auctions. A new weekly hay and straw auction on Thursday mornings, prior to livestock sales was added. The next major expansion came in 1988-89 when the Sprungers purchased the land west of the auction and converted the previously built veal barn into a new modern Feeder Pig auction. The land around the pig barn was developed into parking to accommodate the increased volume of the hay and machinery sales. The Sprungers continue to look forward to serving area farmers for many years to come with the Best in Competitive Livestock Marketing Service.

Buckeye Agricultural Museum And Education Center

BUCKEYE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER The Buckeye Agricultural Museum and Education Center, scheduled to open in 2018, is located on West Old Lincoln Way across from the Wayne County Fairgrounds and encompasses 19,500 square feet on 3 1/2 acres. The brainchild of a group of six men interested in keeping the history and significance of agriculture in Wayne County relevant, the building has been transformed from an old industrial building into a replica of an old barn through private donations, multiple fundraisers and a $400,000 development grant from the state of Ohio. It will ultimately be owned by the Wayne County Fair. Along with agricultural equipment, including a Champion Threshing Machine, dated 1897; a 16-horsepower, 1923 Russell Steam Engine; and many other implements and archival items,the building will house a museum within a museum — a gallery dedicated to the history of the Wayne County Fair filled with newspaper articles, portraits of featured performers over the years, archival items and pictures of local fair participants. The entrance to the new museum is, appropriately, a silo; and agricultural murals will enhance the interior and the exterior of the building. The Buckeye Agricultural Museum can now be reached by calling 330-845-2825 (Buck) or by emailing BuckeyeAgriculturalMuseum@ gmail.com.

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There are a variety of museums to visit from one end of history, with a collection that was appraised by Smithsonian Institution Tuscarawas County to the other. personnel as being priceless. Sixty-four working train models are on Here are some stops you can plan during your next visit: display. ALPINE HILLS MUSEUM: Established in 1977, Alpine Hills Historical Museum, located in downtown Sugarcreek, focuses on the village’s Swiss and Amish heritage. The museum features three floors of audiovisual displays of Sugarcreek’s Swiss, German and Amish heritage. Exhibits and audiovisual presentations detail old-time methods of cheesemaking and woodworking, as well as life on a traditional Amish farm. Need directions? GPS it 106 W. Main St., Sugarcreek. Information on hours and admission is available at the website www.villageofsugarcreek. com. DENNISON DEPOT: The Pennsylvania Railroad depot in Dennison has been an integral part of the community for well over a century. At one time, as many as eight passenger trains stopped at the depot each day. It gained lasting fame during World War II, when it was home to the Salvation Army’s Servicemen’s Canteen. The canteen, staffed by women from most communities in Tuscarawas and surrounding counties, operated from 1942 to 1946. During that time, it served coffee and sandwiches to 1.3 million servicemen, or 13 percent of all the servicemen in the U.S. armed forces during the war. The last passenger train stopped there June 30, 1970, and the structure was abandoned. During the U.S. bicentennial celebration in 1976, community leaders began talking about restoring the depot. The biggest stumbling block was raising the money to purchase the building from Conrail and returning it to its former grandeur. Through the efforts of the village government, funding was secured to purchase the building in May 1984 and restore it. Most of the work was done by students at Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia. The completely restored depot was shown off to the public during an open house in 1988. Since that time, the depot has operated as a museum. It is the site of the popular Polar Express excursion trains each December. From 1992 to 2007, the depot has undergone four additional phases of restoration. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011. Need directions? GPS it at 400 Center St., Dennison. THE OLDE MAIN STREET MUSEUM: The Olde Main Street Museum and Social Center on Canal Street is located inside a 1915 building that was Lell Shumaker’s Ford dealership, and later the Herco Factory. This museum features Showcase Alley, which displays historical collections on loan from local people; and a Family Tree with brass leaves that represents donors who have contributed at least $250 to the Newcomerstown Historical Society. The Olde Main Street Museum also houses the replica of an early 1900s village that has 23 storefronts, including a jail, grocery, salon and bank. Need directions? GPS it at 213 W. Main St., Newcomerstown. WARTHER MUSEUM: A visit to the Warther Carvings Museum showcases why Ernest “Mooney” Warther was called “The World’s Master Carver.” The museum celebrates trains and historical events in steam engine 40

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The property also includes the home of Warther and his wife, Freida. It’s where he displayed the first of his carvings, but it now features much of her 73,000-piece button collection. There are Swiss gardens and a display of 5,000 arrowheads. Need directions? GPS it at 331 Karl Ave., Dover. FAMOUS ENDINGS: Theis collection at Famous Endings consists of more than 2,000 photos and funeral memorabilia items. The Famous Endings museum covers the walls of a large room in the funeral home, from ceiling to floor. In 1996, John Herzig’s hobby was collecting celebrity autographs. The owner of Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory requested an autographed photo of boxer Joe Louis. He received that, plus the program from the fighter’s 1981 funeral ceremony. That sparked Herzig’s interest in famous funerals, which has grown to become what is considered to be the largest collection of its kind. There also are audio recordings and photographs from famous funerals, along with celebrity gravesite markers and monuments that Herzig has visited. Among the long list of names with items on display are: Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Harry S. Truman, James Garfield, Woodrow Wilson, William McKinley, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Sir Winston Churchill, Queen Victoria, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Don Knotts, Charles Schulz, George Burns, Perry Como, Rodney Dangerfield, Jesse Owens, Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Feller. The museum is free and open to the public Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who would like a tour are asked to call in advance at 330-343-6132. Need directions? GPS it at 803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover. REEVES MUSEUM: The elegance of the late 19th century lives on in Dover, thanks to the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and its adjoining Carriage House Museum. The opulent mansion, the former residence of prominent Dover industrialist Jeremiah E. Reeves, is now owned and operated by the Dover Historical Society. The 17-room Victorian home, topped by a third-floor ballroom, has been carefully restored by the society to its original turn-of-the-century splendor and features the unique treasures of the original furniture and antiques that were the property of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah E. Reeves, arranged as they would have been 100 years ago. For information on hours and admission, visit the website www. doverhistory.org. Need directions? GPS it at 325 E. Iron Ave., Dover.

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TUSCORA PARK

FUN PLACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Tuscora Park

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Beautiful Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia was created by In 1988, Jerry and Donna Schwab built the structure to house the the Reeves family of Dover and opened to the public June carousel in memory of their 10-year-old son, Douglas, who died. A 1, 1907. One of the park’s first attractions at the park was small brick wall with a plaque stands near the entrance as a memorial a swimming pool, which opened on Independence Day in for the young boy. 1907. Other amusement rides include an airplane ride, a Ferris wheel, a The park continued to operate under Jeremiah Reeves and his family until 1915, when the city of New Philadelphia purchased the entire site, according to published reports. It has remained a municipal facility ever since. Although the city bought the park in 1915, the actual deed to the park was not turned over until 1923. The popularity of the park grew so much that Northern Ohio Traction Co. constructed a switch which allowed streetcars to make a run to the park’s entrance. One of the first amusement rides at the park was the Herschell Spillman carousel, which was built in 1925. It became a permanent part of the park in 1941.

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car ride and a roller coaster. The park also has three swimming pools, a year-round picnic pavilion, outdoor shelters, miniature golf and tennis courts. The park’s amusement rides, miniature golf and swimming facilities are open between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but visitors may visit and take advantage of it’s other amenities at any time. Tuscora Park is also home to the annual First Town Days Festival, traditionally held over the Fourth of July weekend. Another popular time to visit is the annual “Nickel Day” each August when rides are just 5 cents for the day. Need directions? GPS it at 161 Tuscora Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

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The village of Zoar, on state Route 212 in northern and admission charges, call 330-874-2646. Tuscarawas County, is a well-preserved early 19th century Nearby, nestled between the historic village and the Tuscarawas communal village. River is the Zoar Wetland Arboretum, an 82-acre natural wetland with a Zoar was founded in 1817 by a group of German Separatists who were fleeing religious persecution in their native Wurttemberg, Germany. After arriving in Philadelphia, they obtained a loan from the Quakers and purchased 5,500 acres along the Tuscarawas River. The settlement was named Zoar, after the Biblical town to which Lot fled after escaping from Sodom. It became a communal society in 1819, with every member’s property and earnings becoming common stock. Men and women had equal political rights in the community. The village contained a church, communal bakery, tin shop, blacksmith shop, furniture shop, weaving and sewing houses, a pottery, several mills, a brewery, a large ornamental garden with greenhouse, a town hall, a general store and private and communal residences. The society was disbanded in 1898, with each member receiving land, a house and possessions. The Ohio Historical Society and the Zoar Community Association currently manage several of the public buildings in Zoar and provide interpretive tours and demonstrations. Several bed and breakfasts operate in the historic district and seasonal festivals are held throughout the year. The historic district roughly is bounded by First, Fifth and Foltz streets on either side of Route 212. Many of the historic buildings are open for tours on Wednesday through Sunday. For further information on hours

30-acre marsh and 50 acres of woodland. Owned by Earth Action Partnership, the site also has two miles of trails designed for people of all ages that are maintained through volunteers. The wetland partners with the Zoar Community Association to use the wetland for public tours, summer day camps and nature education. The ecosystem has a large variety of native trees, plants and flowers. Need directions? GPS it at 198 Main St., Zoar.

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265-FOOT MURAL CHRONICLES HISTORY OF AMISH & MENNONITES By John Baker | GateHouse Media Ohio

The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center chronicles the history of Amish and Mennonite culture and features a 10foot by 265-foot circular mural, called Behalt. The oil-on-canvas mural illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.” One of only four cycloramas in North America, Behalt is distinguished as the work of solely one artist - from original research and conception to charcoal sketches and final oils-on-canvas production of this historic masterpiece. Certain colors dominate various historical periods: reds for times of persecution, blues and greens for times of greater peace and tolerance. It is the work of Heinz Gaugel, a self-taught artist from southern Germany who completed the mural in 1992. Visitors will be taken on a 30-minute guided tour by local Amish and Mennonite guides, who will point out the highlights of the painting. Tours include a 15-minute video on the local plain community. The museum, which is free of charge, features Amish apparel, a collection of rare Amish and Mennonite books and local artifacts. Other buildings at the site include a restored pre-Civil War one-

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room school, where visitors can learn about Amish education. In the pioneer barn, people can see an Amish buggy display and an original Conestoga wagon that brought early settlers from Pennsylvania to this region. Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center Where: 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg Phone: 330-893-3192 www.behalt.com

EXOTIC ANIMALS FIND A HOME

AT THE FARM IN WALNUT CREEK By John Baker | GateHouse Media Ohio The Farm at Walnut Creek - home to giraffes, deer, elk, camels, llamas and kangaroos - is a popular place to visit for children of all ages. Visitors have the opportunity to view and feed more than 500 animals from six different continents. Among them are the Aoudad (Barbary Sheep), a species of goatantelope native to rocky mountains in North Africa; Watusi cattle from Africa; and Grévy’s Zebra, the largest species of zebra. It is found in the wild in Kenya and Ethiopia. Guest have the option of hand-feeding these animals from the comfort of their own car or they can call to reserve a horse-drawn wagon ride. They can also experience a working farm in action. Depending on the season, plowing, threshing, sowing seeds, growing produce, canning, milking, quilting and baking may be taking place on any given day. Other features include two authentic farm houses: the larger main house and the “dawdy,” or grandparent, house. Enjoy fresh baked goods that can be purchased while touring and view cooking, canning and quilting. There is also a blacksmith shop next to the horse barn, where a working blacksmith is on hand to answer visitors’ questions regarding this endangered art form. Children will enjoy visiting the petting area, which is home to many smaller animals and a large variety of birds. 42

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There are also goat and sheep to feed. If kids get tired of feeding the animals, they can stop at the playground, where they can walk on planks of Noah’s Ark, slide down the slides and enjoy a volleyball game. Farm at Walnut Creek Where: 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek Phone: 330-893-4200 thefarmatwalnutcreek.com

HARVEST RIDGE SERVES AS VENUE FOR CONCERTS AND

HOLMES COUNTY FAIR Harvest Ridge Expo and Event Center

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The Harvest Ridge Expo and Event Center provides a venue has been used for trade events like the Ohio State Trappers conference, for concerts, weddings and trade shows, as well as serving and Hardwood Furniture Market. The building is named after the as the home of the Holmes County Fair. Humrichouser family, known for their love of agriculture. Located on a 90-acre site west of Millersburg, the complex was built at a cost of between $10 million and $12 million to provide a new location for the fair, because the former site was subject to flooding. The expo/arena building has 34,048 square feet of open space. Built in 2017, it is completely climate controlled. It has space to hold many different kind of events, such as auctions, commercial vendors, college fairs, furniture shows and trade shows. The Millersburg Tire Grandstand is capable of seating more than 2,000 people. Built in 2017, this has been the location for many truck and tractor pulls, demolition derbies and concerts. The Tom, Eva & Sterling Humrichouser Agricultural building has 29,574 square feet of open space. Built in 2016, this building has housed many livestock events, such as beef shows, hog auctions, also

The Baker Building has 7,200 square feet of open space with two meeting rooms, two bathrooms and one office. Built in 2012, the Baker building is used for wedding receptions, corporate meetings, board meetings and smaller shows. The two meeting rooms are capable of holding 30 people, with the open space capable of holding 300. The Baker building also is the home of the Holmes County Share-aChristmas. Harvest Ridge also has 40 campsite hook-ups for year-round camping, as well as ample parking. Harvest Ridge Expo and Event Center Where: 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg. Phone: 330-674-0869 www.harvestridgeohio.com

HOLMES COUNTY IS HEAVEN FOR

CHEESE LOVERS

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Guggisberg Cheese

Holmes County is a great place to visit for cheese aficionados. winning cheese. Then they can stay at Guggisberg Swiss Inn, featuring Ohio’s Amish Country is filled with places where tourists and residents can purchase a wide variety of cheese manufactured locally. Heini’s Cheese Chalet near Berlin was voted Ohio magazine’s People’s Choice Award for Ohio’s favorite cheesemaker four years running. It is one of the premier cheese retailers east of the Mississippi River, and one of the most successful wholesale manufacturers serving clients throughout North America. This family business continues to be the primary outlet for the Amish farms in the region. Heini’s sells more than 35 varieties of cheese, which are prepared in various sizes. Plus, the business offers an extensive variety of purchased and imported cheeses. All varieties of Heini’s Brand natural cheese are made in Berlin. The company is returning to its roots and rebranding as Bunker Hill Cheese. Farther south in the Doughty Valley can be found Guggisberg Cheese. Guggisberg was awarded 2016 World Swiss Champion, and Grand Champion of the United States at the 2015 U.S. Champion Cheese Contest in Wisconsin for its premium Swiss, granting it the title of No. 1 Cheese in America. Guggisberg has also been awarded Ohio Grand Champion Cheese Maker for the past five years. Its original Baby Swiss took first place at the 2015 American Cheese Society Contest, where they also took second and third places with other Swiss varieties. Visitors can dine at Chalet in the Valley across the road, where the can eat authentic Swiss and Austrian cuisine using Guggisberg’s award

horseback riding and sleigh rides, all with an incredible view of the Doughty Valley countryside.

Heini’s Cheese Chalet Guggisberg Cheese Where: 6005 County Road 77, Where: 5060 State Route 557, Millersburg Millersburg Phone: 330-893-2131 Phone: 330-893-2500 www.heinis.com www.babyswiss.com

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Whether at the Cambridge Cruise-In or admiring the works at Cambridge Glass, Southeastern Ohio will provide fun for you all year around.

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| SOUTHEAST OHIO STATE PARKS

GREAT DESTINATIONS

IN GUERNSEY COUNTY Seneca Lake Park

SALT FORK STATE PARK AND SENECA LAKE PARK Guernsey County is home to two outdoor recreational playgrounds with Salt Fork State Park and Seneca Lake Park. The parks provide visitors with swimming, fishing, boating and a variety of camping options. The largest of Ohio’s state parks with 17,229 acres of recreational facilities, Salt Fork offers an abundant amount of fishing opportunities with sizable populations of largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, walleyes and muskellunge. The lake offers one of the largest inland beaches in Ohio at 2,500 feet and modern bathhouses have been built to provide toilets, showers, lockers and a snack bar. Boats with unlimited horsepower are permitted on the 2,952-acre lake with combined speed and ski zones. There are 10 boat launch ramps at the lake and boaters can camp on boats in “no wake” zones within 50 yards of the shore, although swimming from boats is only permitted in designated areas. Two marinas -- Sugartree Marina and Salt Fork Marina -- are located in the park with more than 450 rental docks, comfort stations, gasoline fuel stations, parking facilities and concession areas. A variety of boat rentals are available. Salt Fork Lodge has 148 guest rooms with a dining room, coffee shop, snack bar, gift shop, lounge, indoor game area, sauna, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, vast lobby areas and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 450 people. Other amenities available include tennis, volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard courts, 400-foot swimming beach, boat launch ramp and docking facilities. Salt Fork State Park offers 37 two-bedroom cottages with fully furnished living and dining areas, a kitchen equipped with cooking and eating utensils, bathroom with a shower and a screened porch. Seventeen chalet cottages feature gas log fireplaces and hot tubs. Salt Fork is a popular camping destination featuring 192 sites with 50amp electric service. Twenty sites are full-serve with sewer and water hookups and 18 are wheelchair accessible sites. Group and horseman camps are also available at the park. The park offers 14 hiking trails, 19 miles of snowmobile trails and more than 12 miles of bridal trails. Picnickers can enjoy nine scenic locations including a wheelchair accessible site throughout the park with tables and grills available. Two shelters near the main beach are available for reservation. Winter recreation, weather permitting, includes sledding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing and ice boating. Hunting is permitted at Salt Fork State Park in designated areas. Two popular tourist destinations at the park are the Kennedy Stone House dating back to 1837 and Hosak’s Cave. At the southern end of the county, Seneca Lake remains a popular

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recreation spot with a variety of boating, swimming, camping and picnicking options. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District property is part of a system of 14 lakes and dams that control the flow of water into the Muskingum River. Seneca Lake forms a conservation pool for flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife, and for the maintenance of normal downstream flows during dry periods. The MWCD operates Seneca Lake Marina and a public boat launch ramp off Route 574 with a 399 horsepower limit for boats. Fishing opportunities are abundant at Seneca Lake with channel catfish, flathead catfish, bullheads, white bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, crappies, bluegill, yellow perch and walleye calling the lake home. A swimming beach with concession stand is located inside the park. Seneca Lake Park and Campgrounds includes 513 campsites with Class A full hookups and Class A with electric at two locations. Also available are vacation cabins and camper cabins, picnic shelters, hiking trails, an amphitheater and a playground including basketball courts. Seneca Lake offers daily camping rates, as well as 30-day camping and seven month camping rates. Fireworks and other activities are featured at the park throughout the summer months. The Seneca Lake reservoir consists of 3,550 acres of water with a 2,350-foot long dam. The maximum discharge for the dam is 11,400 cubic feet per second.

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KENNEDY STONE HOUSE Built circa 1840, the Kennedy Stone House at Salt Fork State Park offers visitors a look back in time to when the Benjamin Kennedy family called the two-story stone structure home. In 1837, Kennedy, at age 23, purchased 80 acres of land on Sugar Creek and commissioned the building of a stone house. The stone blocks, quarried on the property, were finely crafted and tightly fitted. The ox yoke on display above the fireplace was worn on oxen that hauled the sand stone to the site by the Irish masons who built the house. Benjamin married Margaret Orr in 1842 and the Stone House was home to several generations of Scots-Irish Kennedy descendants until 1966 when the home and surrounding area were bought by the State of Ohio to facilitate the Salt Fork State Park. Signifying its importance, the House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. In 1998 the Guernsey County Bicentennial Commission designated the Kennedy Stone House as its legacy program. The Stone House has been restored to its 1840’s appearance compete with a summer kitchen and existing unique root cellar. The summer kitchen, built adjacent to the main house, lessened the possibility of fire and also kept the main house cooler in the summer. The kitchen was used year round for the preparation of food, as well as butchering and canning. The Cornish Docent Cabin was built in 2006 to house the volunteers who care for the Stone House and open it for visitors. Costumed docents give tours of the house and information of the 1800’s and 1900’s. Stone House Museum hours are 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, May through October. Call the Salt Fork Park Office, 740-439-3521, or email SaltForkStoneHouseMuseum@gmail.com for additional information.

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THE WILDS The Wilds is a safari park and conservation center combining cuttingedge conservation science and education programs with hands-on experiences and one-of-a-kind adventures that include tours, zip lines, horseback riding, fishing and more. The park is home to rare and endangered species from around the globe that live in natural, open-range habitats. Wikipedia reports The Wilds near Cumberland encompasses 9,154 acres of reclaimed coal mine land and received its first animals, Przewalski’s horses, in 1992. The park officially opened for public tours in 1994. Over the next few years, The Wilds continued to add animals, improve and expand conservation efforts and increase public awareness. In 2001, the Wilds began a partnership with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The Mid-Size Carnivore Center opened in 2007 and the Wilds was happy to welcome cheetahs, dholes, and African painted dogs. The Wilds is also designated an Audubon Important Bird Area with a birding station that includes a covered lookout, as well as a butterfly habitat, more than 15 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails and numerous lakes. Open May to October, The Wilds is the largest wildlife conservation center in North America including 2,000 acres of pastures and the 27acre Carnivore Conservation Center. Daily tours available include the Open-Air Safari and Wildside Tour. Lodging includes the Grand Yurt, Premium Yurts and Woodland Yurts with queen or twin size beds; Straker Lake cabins; and The Lodge at The Wilds. Led by two professionally trained guides, zipline safari tours consists of up to 10 ziplines and a rappel built on a series of observation platforms overlooking various exotic animal species that are home to the Wilds. Zipline tours include the Safari Tour, Overlook Tour and the Sunset Tour. Specialty and group tours are also available at The Wilds, as well as Education Camps. Memberships are available. Call 740-638-5030 or visit thewilds. columbuszoo.org for more information about The Wilds.

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48 years of spectacular theatre under the stars at the Picturesque Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre.

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SOME GREAT PLACES TO GO IN SOUTHEASTERN OHIO The John & Annie Glenn Museum

THE JOHN & ANNIE GLENN MUSEUM. New Concord may appear a quaint and quiet town to the casual passer-through, but it sustains a treasure of a couple known across the nation and, indeed, around the world: The John & Annie Glenn Museum. The late U.S. Senator John Glenn led a life of national service during the seven decades of adulthood. Beginning as a U.S. Marine pilot, he emerged from World War II and the Korean conflict as a war hero. It was as an astronaut in NASA’s Project Mercury, however, that Glenn rocketed to international acclaim when he became the first American to orbit the Earth aboard the space capsule, Friendship 7. Later taking up politics, he was elected to the Senate where he served for 24 years. In 1998, at the age of 77, he returned aloft aboard the space shuttle Discovery as the oldest person ever to go into space. Such were some of the accomplishments during Glenn’s adult life. But it was his life growing up in New Concord that shaped his character — a life not only documented, but enacted at the John & Annie Glenn Musem. There could be no more fitting venue as the museum is actually encompassed in what was Glenn’s childhood home. Rather than simply viewing objets de curiosite, visitors are greeted at the door by one of five different costumed characters acting as if they are in one of three time periods: The Great Depression year of 1937, the war year of 1942 or the space era of 1962 when Glenn lifted off aboard Friendship 7. The John & Annie Glenn Museum is at 72 W. Main St. Its regular season runs from May through October. Its hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Off-season tours for groups are available by appointment. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and groups of 10 or more, $3 for students and $2 for adult bus chaperones. Children under 6 years old and teachers, leaders, advisors and bus drivers are admitted free. For more info or to arrange an off-season tour, call 740-826-3305.

highway and what it was like to travel it. The period depicted is from the road’s early 19th century beginnings to its apex in the mid-20th century. The museum’s regular season runs from May through October. Its hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Off-season tours for groups are available by appointment. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and groups of 10 or more, $3 for students and $2 for adult bus chaperones. Children under 6 years old and teachers, leaders, advisors and bus drivers are admitted free. Passes for admission to both the National Road/Zane Grey Museum and the John & Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord are available for $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. For more info or to arrange an off-season tour, call 740-826-3305.

National Road/Zane Grey museum

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM The Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing affords the visitor a wide ranging collection of documents relating to slavery and the secret havens that sheltered escaped slaves fleeing from bondage in the South. The collection spans documents from articles to books focused on slavery and the underground railroad as it is known to have existed in Ohio. The collection also includes memorabilia of the era generally and the culture that prevailed in the 1800s. In addition to its standing collection, the museum also has a “traveling trunk,” which is, as it were, a mini museum that can be used as a classroom resource for area schools. The Underground Railroad Museum at 121 High St. was founded 1993 by Dr. John Mattox who serves as the curator. Hours are by appointment. To arrange an appointment or for more info, enquire by email at curator@ugrrf.org or by telephone at 740-9682080. NATIONAL ROAD/ZANE GREY MUSEUM The National Road/Zane Grey Museum, 8850 E Pike, Norwich, as its name suggests, celebrates both the famed westward conduit for pioneers and the famed author of western novels who was born and grew up in the City of Zanesville. In addition to stocking editions of Zane Grey’s novels and his memorabilia, the museum shelters modes of transportation that utilized the National Road — from the conestoga wagon to the early automobile. A 136-foot diorama offers a sense of the history of the

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2018 Events CALENDAR

Shown above is the Akron Civic Theatre, a historic entertainment venue in the downtown area of the Rubber City -- just one of countless options for arts, culture and recreation in our state.

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RECURRING 2ND SATURDAY SHREVE Museum Open Houses Noon - 3:00 pm Both the Ken Miller Supply Oil & Gas Museum and the County Line Historical Society Museum are open the second Saturday of each month for you to explore! At the Ken Miller Museum, you'll find early gas pumps, drilling machines, tractors, trucks and cars. Also find information about the Pennsylvania Railroad and Shreve industry. Adults, $5. Children 12 and younger free. Admission benefits County Line Historical Society. For information, or special appointment for a group, call 330-496-4024. To visit the County Line Historical Museum, park at Shreve Mobil, PNC bank and downtown parking lots. Handicapped parking at rear of museum, entering alley off East Robinson Street. Adults $2, children 12 and younger free. Admission benefits County Line Historical Society. Place: Ken Miller Museum - 7920 Shreve Rd., and County Line Museum, 281 N. Market St., both in Shreve, Ohio, 44676

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MAY 5 WOOSTER Wooster Noon Lions' Annual Flea Market 8am-3pm Come see and buy, rain or shine! Our flea market features over 100 flea and craft vendors. Food trucks on site. Come join the fun in searching for that unique find! Place: Wayne County Fairgrounds Price: $1.00 entry fee per person www.woosternoonlions.org

MAY 5- 6 MANSFIELD 41st Ohio Civil War Two Day Show Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 3pm Military material from 1775 Through 1945. Artillery show. Cannon firing demonstrations. Civil War and WWII encampments. Fife & drum corps. Period music. Food & door prizes. Price: $7.00 Admission Place: Richland County Fairgrounds - Mansfield Ohio ohiocivilwarshow.com & follow us on facebook

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MAY 6 WOOSTER Annual Spring Concert "American Music 101 - A History of American Music in Song" 3:00pm Join music lovers from all over the area in the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center to hear a special afternoon of musical selections. Price: $8 for adults. 17 and under FREE. Tickets available at Buehler's Markets and at the door. Place: Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster www.waynechoralunion.org

MAY 11-12 HOLMESVILLE 42nd Annual Spring Festival Fri. 7pm-10pm Sat. all day starting at 7am This festival begins on Friday evening with open volleyball, entertainment and food. Come back on Saturday for lots of Amish made food - sausage gravy, whole hog sausage and biscuits for breakfast, barbecued chicken, homemade ice cream and much more. Saturday activities include: breakfast 7-10am, bake sale 7am sell out, special auction 1pm, quilt auction 2pm. Featuring over 100 Amish made comforters, quilts and wall hangers. This event benefits the students and adults of the Holmes County Training center and Lynn Hope Industries, Inc, Facilities that serve the Holmes County developmental disabilities community. Price: FREE Place: 8001 Township Rd. 547, Holmesville, OH 44633 MAY 19 ORRVILLE National Train Day Celebration 10am-4pm Join the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society for tours of an 1868 railroad station, now used as a museum. In 2018, Orrville Depot will be 150 years old and RR Heritage will be 40 years old. Price: donations gratefully accepted orrvillerailroad.com

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MAY 19 ORRVILLE 2nd Annual Wayne County Mini Maker Faire 10am - 3pm Join us for a celebration of invention, creativity and curiosity! Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Price: FREE and open to the public Place: The University of Akron Wayne College. 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville

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JUNE 3 ROOTSTOWN Build A Gym, Build a Life 5k and 1 mile Fun Run, Walk or Roll 5k - 8am 1 mile - 9am Professionally timed, USTAF sanctioned 5k and 1 mile run, walk or roll embracing all abilities, safely within the NeoMed campus. Free basketball 3-point challenge following. Food drive for local pantries. Place: The NEW Center at the NeoMed campus Price: $20-$25 depending upon event Register at raceroster.com (type in Portage County Parent Council)

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MAY 26 & 27 WOOSTER Fiber Arts Market Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm

JUNE 6 LOUISVILLE Louisville Area Chamber Golf Outing 9am

Fiber arts market featuring wool show, fleeces, rovings, yarns, spinning & weaving, and accessories. Classes. Skein & Garment competitions. Kids activities. Plenty of food including lamb sandwiches. Place: 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH 44691 Price: Free!

4-person scramble. Shotgun Start 9am. Lunch by Old Carolina BBQ. Register by May 11. Price: $60 chamber members/$65 nonmembers. Place: Pleasantview Golf Course Info: call Rhonda 330-875-7371 or register atwww.louisvilleohchamber.org

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JUNE 8-10 GREENWICH Country Crossroads Open House Fri. - 10am-5pm Sat., Sun - 10am-6pm Antiques, Primitives, Home Decor, Candles, Vintage Furniture, Bird Houses & Feeders, Raw Honey, Goat Milk Soap, Sweet Lou's Homemade goods. Special Event Weekends are: May 11-13, June 8-10, July 13-15, Aug. 10-12, Sept. 7-9, Oct. 12-14, Nov. 9-11, Dec. 7-9 (these weekends include outdoor vendor open-air markets, vendors welcome to set up in the parking lot — inquire for details) Special Fall Decor Sale Aug. 24-26. Regular hours - 10-5 Wed., Thurs., Fri., and 10-6 Sat., Sun. Price: FREE admission Place: 1514 US 224 E., Greenwich, OH 44837 (corner of routes 224 & 250)

U-pick strawberries or already picked. Homemade strawberry donuts and ice cream sundaes. Pony rides too! Price: NO ENTRANCE FEE

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Join the Kent Jaycees as they sponsor "Grill for Good" event benefitting those needing food, shelter and mental health services. Grilled foods of all types to enjoy – meat, vegan and vegetarian friendly! Great live music all day! Price: $10 per person Place: Hometown Bank Plaza kentjaycees.com

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An evening of circle-track stock car racing in support of the care and support programs of the Alzheimer’s Association, as part of The Longest Day. Races start at 6:30 pm. Place: 3825 W State St. Price: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students $8, Children under 5 free More info: 330.339.3977

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JUNE 16 SMITHVILLE Chicken BBQ 4-7pm Done-to-perfection grilled chicken half with applesauce, cookie, potato chips and orange drink for $9.00. Chicken half ONLY for $6.00. Take home containers or eat at the park. Place: Smithville Village Park, Smithville, OH 44677 Sponsored by: Smithville Ruritan Club JUNE 22-23 CAMBRIDGE Annual Glass Show & Sale Fri: 1-5pm Sat: 10:30am-4pm The 2018 Glass Show & Sale features glass by Cambridge of course, but also glass by other manufacturers such as Heisey, Imperial, Morgantown, Fenton, Duncan Miller, Tiffin, Westmoreland and much, much more. Come join us for one of the best and prettiest Elegant glass shows in the area. Place: Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, Ohio. Exit 176 off interstate 70. Phone: 740-432-4245

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JUNE 23 LOUDONVILLE Thrills in the Hills Bike Show 10am-4pm

JUNE 28-30 PERRYSVILLE Homestead Festival Thurs, Fri - 5pm-10pm Sat - 11am -10pm

Join the Post 257 American Legion Riders for their annual Thrills in the Hills Bike Show. $1000+ in payout. $500 for Best in Show. All proceeds benefit veteran charities. Place: 131 S. Water St., Loudonville Price: $5 entry Find us on Facebook: thrills in the hills bike show

How much fun can you have in downtown Perrysville? A LOT! Join us for music, hobbies, arts and crafts, contests, merchants, demonstrations, a garden tractor pull on Friday, a car show on Saturday and of course, FOOD! Price: FREE admission Place: downtown Perrysville

JUNE 24 AKRON Akron-Canton Comic-con 10am-4pm

JUNE 29-JULY 4 ASHLAND Wifflefest Tournament game times vary see website for details

Huge comic show with guest comic creators, vendors, cosplay, contest, hourly prizes Free parking, comic book show for true collectors, readers and investors. Price: $5 per person. Age 6 and under FREE Place: Akron Chapparell's Community Center, 2418 S. Arlington Rd., Akron, OH 44319 harpercomics.com

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This is a FUN wiffleball tournament for all ages - elementary to adult. Wifflefest is an Ashland tradition. It is simple backyard baseball, except with 4 players instead of nine, and wiffleballs instead of baseballs. The four players are a pitcher, catcher, and two outfielders. There are different tournaments for different divisions so please see the website for details. Ready, set, WIFF! Place: Southview Grace Brethren Church, 810 Katherine Ave, Ashland, OH 44805 Price: $25 for each team of 4-5 players

JUNE 30 PERRYSVILLE 15th Annual Perrysville Lions Club Car Show 9am-2pm Join the Lions Club in downtown Perrysville for their 15th Annual Car Show. The first 75 entries will receive dash plaques and trophies will be awarded. Enjoy 50s and 60s music, a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes. The car show hours are 11am until 2pm. Car registration: 9am-11am, $5.00 per vehicle. Place: Perrysville, South Bridge Street

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JUNE 30 WEST SALEM Town and Country Fire Fighters Festival 9am - ? Find TONS of fun things to do at the West Salem Town and Country Fire Fighters Festival! We have a parade at 5:00pm, food vendors, inflatables, music, raffles, kiddy tractor pull at 1:00pm and fireworks at 10:00pm! Price: FREE admission www.townandcountryfire.com

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JULY 7 HARTFORD The 10th Annual Lou Blaney Memorial Gates open 2:00 pm Presented by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, the Lou Blaney Memorial features Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars plus Big-Block Modifieds. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Place: Sharon Speedway, 3241 Custer-Orangeville Rd. Hartford, OH Price: $25.00 sharonspeedway.com

JULY JULY 7 BERLIN The Gospel Bookstore's Cookbook Extravaganza 10 am- 1 pm Join the crowd in Berlin at the German Village Center as cookbook authors will be on hand with some of their delicious recipes! Sample great food, chat with the authors and vote for your favorite to help us choose a winner. Place: 4900 Oak St., Berlin, OH 44610 Phone: (330) 893-2523 Price: FREE admission www.mygospelbookstore.com www.amishcountrycooks.com

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JULY 7 & 8 ASHLAND Antique Farm Machinery and Engines Show Saturday - 8am - dark Sunday - church service - 9am; show opens at 10am Join the Ashland County Yesteryear Machinery Club for a display of antique tractors, farm equipment and engines, and see working antique equipment. Flea market, food vendors and wagon rides through Byers Woods. Come and join the fun! Price: FREE admission - donations accepted. Place: West Holmes Career Center, 1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH 44840 yesteryearmachinery.org JULY 12-14 AKRON Italian American Festival of Summit County 11am-11pm each day Come celebrate our 72nd Annual Italian American Festival July 12-14th. Live tribute bands nightly, Saturday - Andrea Teodosio 5k Run, Catholic Mass, spectacular fireworks. Price: FREE admission Place: Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 IT-AM.org

JULY JULY 21 WOOSTER 21st Annual Texas Longhorn Cattle Show 9am-4pm

JULY 20-22 MANTUA 55th Annual Ox Roast Fair Fri. 6pm-11:30pm Sat. 1pm-11:30pm Sun. noon-10pm A fun family event with food, rides, games, indoor casino, fireworks, live entertainment, A/C dining hall, semi, 4WD pick-up and tractor pulls and 5k "Run of the Ox" race. Price: FREE admission, parking $5 per vehicle Place: off Pioneer Trail, west of St. Rt. 44, Mantua

Come to the Wayne County Fairgrounds and see this historic breed of the West exhibit their beautiful color and horns. Meet the people who raise them too! Sponsored by the Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Association. Price: FREE to general public email: mountainview_longhorns @yahoo.com

JULY 21 KIDRON 19th Annual Benefit Auction, Bake Sale and Quilt Drawing 9am-3pm

JULY 21-22 ALLIANCE Ride Through History Sat 9am-5pm Sun 9am-4pm

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Join us at the Sprunger Building in Kidron for a one-of-a-kind auction to benefit individuals with special needs. This annual auction offers quality Amish-made furniture and quilts, gift baskets and much more! Delicious BBQ chicken available too! Price: FREE admission

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We are a military history and education organization. You can ride in the back of an Army truck and see reenactments of four different war times, visit camps, talk with reenactors, vendors, mobile museum, displays, Gettysburg Address and more. Refreshments available. Don't miss this educational experience! Price: $3.00 at the gate; $5.00 for truck ride. Place: 16125 Armour St., Alliance

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JULY 26-28 WEST LAFAYETTE 71st Annual Homecoming Festival Thur: 5pm-10pm Fri: 5pm-11pm Sat: 8am-11pm Eat, play and be merry! This fabulous festival with FOOD at the Chamber Eat-stand and vendors is ready to entice you with their wares all starting at 5pm on Thursday. Our Queen contest starts at 6pm so come cheer on your favorite contestant. Friday features a parade at 7pm, rides open at 5pm and music from The Trains at 8:30pm. Saturday opens with a pancake breakfast and a 5k run. At 12 noon FOOD, vendors and rides begin. From 5-7pm Dots on Band and Ohio Little Rock Band from 8-10pm and Fireworks from 10-10:30pm. There’s something for EVERYONE at this fun weekend event! Place: West Lafayette Village Phone: 740-502-6755.

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JULY 27 - AUGUST 12 ALLIANCE Greater Alliance Carnation Festival Honoring Alliance as the Carnation City, the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival is full of food and fun throughout the community, with many fun-filled events including the Grand Parade! Price: FREE admission, events charged separately Check our website for specific times and prices! www.carnationfestival.com

AUGUST AUGUST 3-4 DOYLESTOWN 25th Annual Rogues Hollow Festival Fri - 7pm-11pm Sat - 8am-11pm

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AUGUST 3-4 KIDRON Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale Fri. 4-9pm Sat. 7am-3pm This sale raises funds for the Mennonite Central Committee, which provides relief, development and peace around the world and the USA. Music program, BBQ chicken, volleyball tournament, food silent auction, pancake breakfast, Run for Relief, quilt auction. wood/tool auction, children's activities, plants, baked goods, used books and more! Place: Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster Price: FREE and free parking ohiomccreliefsale.org

Have fun at our old fashioned STREET FESTIVAL! Friday parade, free bandstand entertainment Friday evening and all day Saturday. Car and motorcycle shows, children's activities, vendors, and evening movie. GREAT EATS too! Saturday night fireworks. Price: FREE admission Place: Doylestown Village Square

AUGUST 11 CAMBRIDGE Crucifixed Youth/Family Rally 2-6pm The Living Word Outdoor Drama will host the 3rd annual Youth/Family Rally titled Crucifixed. Christian bands Decyfer Down, Random Hero and Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh will perform. Heath A. Dawson – Spoken Word, Josh Haught, Mark Stoffer, The Love Brothers, and more are also scheduled to appear. Place: The Living Word Outdoor Drama, 6010 College Hill Rd. Cambridge, OH 43725 Price: Presale Admission Prices are available only by calling the box office at 740-439-2761. Tickets are $10.00 (by August 1) and $15.00 (by August 10), and will get visitors into the Crucifixed Youth/Family Rally. Also includes a FREE ticket for the evening’s drama. Tickets will be $20.00 the day of the event. livingworddrama.org

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vintage to new Coca-Cola and other beverage memorabilia. Air conditioned. Food for sale. Place: Cortland Masonic Lodge AUGUST #529, 3263 Everett-Hull Rd. Price: FREE admission & parking email: AUGUST 12 CORTLAND AUGUST swapmeet@westernreservechapter.com 30th Annual Coca-Cola and www.westernreservechapter.com Other Memorabilia One Day AUGUST CORTLAND Swap 12 Meet - Show and Sale 30th Annual Coca-Cola and AUGUST 12 WOOSTER 9am-3pm Other Memorabilia Day Paws in the Park One Pawty Meetmeet - Show and Sale Freedlander Park OneSwap day swap - Coca-Cola 4009am-3pm HillcrestVendors Dr. and other memorabilia. noon-4pm have a wide selection ranging from One day swap meet Coca-Cola vintage to new Coca-Cola and and other memorabilia. "Pawty" with your dogs! Vendors Family other beverage memorabilia. Air have a wide selection ranging fun including swimming, hiking,from conditioned. Food for sale. vintage to new Coca-Cola and chicken/hot dogs/ice cream, Place: Cortland Masonic Lodge other beverage memorabilia. photographer, DJ - all included! #529, 3263 Everett-Hull Rd. Air conditioned. Food for sale. Email to pre-register and&save Price: FREE admission parking Place: Masonic Lodge $5.00. Cortland Rabies vaccination and email: #529, 3263 Everett-Hull Rd. swapmeet@westernreservechapter.com 2018 dog license required. www.westernreservechapter.com Price: FREE admission & parking Sponsored by the Wayne County email: Humane Society. swapmeet@westernreservechapter.com Price: $25 12 perWOOSTER canine and human. AUGUST www.westernreservechapter.com $5 additional forthe each K9Pawty or family Paws in Park member over 6 years ofPark age. Freedlander AUGUST 400 12 WOOSTER PawsInTheParkPawty@gmail.com Hillcrest Dr. SeePaws us on Facebook: PawsPawty in the Park in the Park noon-4pm Pawty Park Freedlander 400your Hillcrest Dr. "Pawty" with dogs! Family noon-4pm AUGUST 17-18 ORRVILLE fun including swimming, hiking, Orrville Railroad Days chicken/hot dogs/ice cream, "Pawty" with your dogs! Family Fri. photographer, DJ 5-8pm - all included! fun including swimming, Sat. 10am-4pm Email to pre-register andhiking, save chicken/hot dogs/ice cream, $5.00. Rabies vaccination and photographer, DJRailroad - all included! Join the Heritage 2018 dogOrrville license required. Email pre-register save Societytofor tours anand 1868 Sponsored by theofWayne County $5.00. vaccination anda railroadRabies station, now used as Humane Society. 2018 dog license required. museum. Depot Price: $25Orrville per canine and human. Sponsored byfor the Wayne County celebrates our 150th year in family 2018 $5 additional each K9 or Humane Society. and the RR Heritage be 40 member over 6 yearswill of age. Price: $25 per canine and human. years old. PawsInTheParkPawty@gmail.com Seedonations us on Facebook: Paws Park $5 additional for each K9 in orthe family Price: gratefully Pawty of age. member acceptedover 6 years PawsInTheParkPawty@gmail.com orrvillerailroad.com See us on Facebook: Paws in the Park AUGUST 17-18 ORRVILLE Pawty

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SEPTEMBER 15 AKRON SEPTEMBER Akron Walk to End Alzheimer?s Check-in 8:30 am SEPTEMBER AKRON SEPTEMBER 15 16-17 KIRTLAND Akron Walk to End Alzheimer?s The world?s largest event to raise Village Peddler Festival Check-in 8:30 am awareness and funds for Sat. 10am-6pm Alzheimer?s care, support, and Sun. 10am-5pm The world?s to raise research. Thelargest end ofevent Alzheimer?s awareness and outdoor funds forAmerican starts withquaint you. Visit this Alzheimer?s care, support, and Place: Canal filled Park with Stadium, 300 S. marketplace handmade research. The end Alzheimer?s Main St.,crafts Akron, OHof170 44308 arts and from starts with you.featuring Price: Donations accepted craftsmen and ouron site Place: Canal Park Stadium, More info: 800.272.3900 famous Harvest Market, live 300 folk S. Main Akron, OHand 44308 alz.org/walk music,St., wagon rides excellent Price: Donations site food. Located in aaccepted pastoral on setting More info: 800.272.3900 atSEPTEMBER Lake Farmpark in beautiful alz.org/walk Kirtland, Ohio. Fun for the whole family! Price: $9 for adults, $7KIRTLAND for SEPTEMBER 16-17 SEPTEMBER ages 60+, $5 for kids 2-11. Village Peddler Festival Place: LakeSat. Metroparks Farmpark, 10am-6pm SEPTEMBER 16-17 KIRTLAND 8800 EuclidSun. Chardon Rd (Rt. 6) 10am-5pm Village Peddler Festival VillagePeddlerFestival.com Sat. 10am-6pm Visit this quaint outdoor American Sun. 10am-5pm marketplace filled with handmade SEPTEMBER 22 MASSILLON arts and crafts from 170 Visit this quaint outdoor American Walk to End Alzheimer’s craftsmen and featuring our marketplace filledMarket, with handmade Stark County famous Harvest live folk arts andwagon crafts from 8:30 170 excellent Check-in am music, rides and craftsmen andinfeaturing oursetting food. Located a pastoral famous Market, live folk The firstHarvest person to survive at Lake Farmpark in beautiful music, rides and excellent Alzheimer’s disease is the out there. Kirtland,wagon Ohio. Fun for whole food. Located in aAssociation pastoral setting The Alzheimer’s is family! at Lake in$7 beautiful going to make it happen Price: $9Farmpark for adults, forthrough Kirtland, Ohio. Fun for2-11. the support, Butwhole we ages 60+,and $5advocacy. for kids family! won’t there without you. Place:get Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Price: $9 for Chardon adults,High $7Rd forSchool, Place: Washington 8800 Euclid (Rt. 6) 1 ages E. 60+, $5 for kids VillagePeddlerFestival.com Paul Brown Dr., SE,2-11. Massillon, Place: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, OH 44646 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd (Rt. Price: Donations accepted on6) site VillagePeddlerFestival.com More info: 800.272.3900 SEPTEMBER 22 MASSILLON Walk to alz.org/walk End Alzheimer’s Stark County SEPTEMBER 22 MASSILLON - OCTOBER Check-in 8:30 am Walk to End Alzheimer’s WOOSTER Stark at Ramseyer TheFall first Fun person toCounty survive Farms Check-in Tues. - Fri. 8:30 3pm-7pm Alzheimer’s disease is outam there. Sat. 11am-7pm The Alzheimer’s Association is The first person survive starting 9/24 Sun. 1pm-6pm going to make it to happen through Alzheimer’s is out support, anddisease advocacy. Butthere. we The Association Join Alzheimer’s us forthere Fall family fun! Weis won’t get without you. going toWashington make it happen through 1 have something for High everyone Place: School, support, and But we including cornadvocacy. mazes, Paul E. Brown Dr., SE,hayrides, Massillon, won’t get therepumpkin without you. farm44646 animals, picking, OH Place: Washington Highmuch School, slides,Donations pedal cartsaccepted and Price: on site1 Paul Brown Dr., SE, Massillon, more!E. Come create lasting memoMore info: 800.272.3900 OH alz.org/walk ries 44646 and fall traditions with friends Price: and Donations accepted on site More family!info: 800.272.3900 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER alz.org/walk Price: see website for details WOOSTER www.ramseyerfarms.com Fall Fun at Ramseyer Farms SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Tues. - -Fri. 3pm-7pm WOOSTERSat. 11am-7pm Fall Fun at Ramseyer Farms starting 9/24 Sun. 1pm-6pm Tues. - Fri. 3pm-7pm 11am-7pm Join us for Sat. Fall family fun! We 9/24forSun. 1pm-6pm havestarting something everyone including corn mazes, hayrides, Join for Fallpumpkin family fun! We farm us animals, picking, have forand everyone slides,something pedal carts much including corncreate mazes, hayrides, more! Come lasting memofarm animals, pumpkinwith picking, ries and fall traditions friends slides, pedal carts and much and more! family!Come create lasting memories and fallwebsite traditions friends Price: see for with details and www.ramseyerfarms.com family! Price: see website for details www.ramseyerfarms.com

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SEPTEMBER 26-29 WOOSTER SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER AAUW/Kiwanis Used Book Sale FREDERICKSBURG Wed.- Fri 9am-8pm The Library Roll Bicycle Tour SEPTEMBER 26-29 WOOSTER Sat.7:30 9am-2pm am Book Sale AAUW/Kiwanis Used Wed.Fri 9am-8pm This annual saleall isages a book A great rideSat. for on lover's the 9am-2pm paradise! Proceeds the book Holmes County Trailfrom (18/24/32 sale fund college scholarships miles) or thesale challenge of alover's 32 for or This annual is a book Wayne women and local 62 mile County road ride. Allfrom proceeds paradise! Proceeds the book children's projects. benefit thecollege library.scholarships for sale Price:fund FREE admission Price: $30 trail ride; $39and road ride Wayne County women local Place: Wayne County Fairgrounds Place: Fredericksburg Elementary, children's projects. in Home Ec. 160 W. Clay St. Price: admission email: FREE glcwicca@aol.com www.fredlib.org Place: Wayne County Fairgrounds woosterkiwanis.org in Home Ec. SEPTEMBER 29 email: glcwicca@aol.com SEPTEMBER 29 NILES FREDERICKSBURG Walk woosterkiwanis.org to End Alzheimer’s The Library Roll Bicycle Mahoning Valley Tour SEPTEMBER 29 am 7:30 Check-in 8:30 am FREDERICKSBURG The Library Roll Bicycle Tour A great ride forAmericans all ages onare theliving Over 5 million 7:30 am Holmes County Trail (18/24/32 with Alzheimer’s disease. Join us miles) or the challenge of a 32 or to support advocacy, A rideresearch, for all All ages on the 62great mile road ride. proceeds awareness, and care (18/24/32 for those Holmes County Trail benefit the library. affected. Thechallenge end of Alzheimer’s miles) $30 or the a 32ride or Price: trail ride; $39ofroad starts you. 62 milewith road ride. All proceeds Place: Fredericksburg Elementary, Place: Eastwood Field, benefit 160 Eastwood W. the Claylibrary. St.Mall, Blvd., 111 Price: $30 trail ride; $39 road ride www.fredlib.org Niles, OH 44446 Place: Fredericksburg Elementary, Price: Donations 160 W. Clay St. accepted on site More info: 800.272.3900 SEPTEMBER 29 NILES www.fredlib.org Walk to alz.org/walk End Alzheimer’s Mahoning Valley SEPTEMBER 29 NILES OCTOBER Check-in 8:30 am Walk to End Alzheimer’s Mahoning Valley Over 5 million are living OCTOBER 5 Americans PERRYSVILLE Check-in 8:30 am with Alzheimer’s disease. Join us Lessons in Fear to support Haunted research, House advocacy, Over 5 million Americans are awareness, and7-11pm care for thoseliving with Alzheimer’s Join us affected. Theand enddisease. of Alzheimer’s Fridays Saturdays from to support research, starts withSept. you. 28 toadvocacy, Nov. 3 awareness, and care for those Place: Eastwood Field, affected. The end Alzheimer’s 111 Eastwood Mall, Blvd., Lessons in Fear isofcelebrating our starts with you. Niles, OHOpening 44446 3rd year! in 2016, our Place: Eastwood Field, ison Price: Donations accepted site haunted house attraction one of 111 Eastwood Blvd., More info: 800.272.3900 the newest andMall, top haunted Niles, alz.org/walk housesOH in 44446 Ohio. Go to our website Price: Donations accepted onyear site and see what happened last More info: 800.272.3900 OCTOBER within the halls of this haunted alz.org/walk schoolhouse. Located just 20 minutes from5Mansfield, Lessons OCTOBER PERRYSVILLE InOCTOBER Fear is quickly rising to the top Lessons in Fear of Ohio haunted houses. Don’t Haunted House OCTOBER 5 PERRYSVILLE miss your chance at horror... 7-11pm inSt., Fear from Place: 155Lessons West Fridays and 3rd Saturdays Haunted Perrysville, OH 44864 Sept. 28 toHouse Nov. 3 7-11pm Price: $18.00 per person Fridays andisSaturdays lessonsinfear.com Lessons in Fear celebratingfrom our 28 in to 2016, Nov. 3our 3rd year! Sept. Opening haunted house attraction is one of Lessons in Fear is celebrating the newest and top haunted our 3rd year!inOpening our houses Ohio. Gointo2016, our website haunted househappened attractionlast is one and see what yearof the newest and of topthis haunted within the halls haunted houses in Ohio. Go to our schoolhouse. Located just website 20 and see from what Mansfield, happened Lessons last year minutes within the halls of this haunted In Fear is quickly rising to the top schoolhouse. Located justDon’t 20 of Ohio haunted houses. minutes Mansfield, Lessons miss yourfrom chance at horror... In Fear155 is quickly rising Place: West 3rd St.,to the top of Ohio haunted houses. Don’t Perrysville, OH 44864 miss chance at horror... Price:your $18.00 per person Place: 155 West 3rd St., lessonsinfear.com Perrysville, OH 44864 Price: $18.00 per person lessonsinfear.com

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OCTOBER 5-7 OLD WASHINGTON Paul Bunyan Show Fri/Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 9am - 3pm

OCTOBER 5, 6, and 8 APPLE CREEK Customer Appreciation Sale 9am-5pm

Join us for an exciting weekend of forestry equipment sales and demonstrations, lumberjack competitions and entertainment, educational seminars for forestry professionals, landowners and families, great food and fun for everyone. Admission is just $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, under 6 free. Free parking. Place: Guernsey County Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd. Lore City, OH 43755 Phone: 888-38TREES www.ohioforest.org

Thanks to our customers, we've been a successful furniture company for two generations. Offering the finest in Amish-crafted furniture, we're celebrating with a 20th Anniversary Store wide Sale. Everything is 10% off. Thank you to our loyal customers and welcome to our new ones! You'll definitely look at Amish furniture in a whole new way! Place: 11463 Harrison Rd., Apple Creek, 44606 Phone: 330-695-2063

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OCTOBER 6 WOOSTER Walk to End Alzheimer’s Wayne County Check-in 8:30 am The first person to survive Alzheimer’s disease is out there. The Alzheimer’s Association is going to make it happen through support, and advocacy. But we won’t get there without you. Place: Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 Price: Donations accepted on site More info: 800.272.3900 alz.org/walk

OCTOBER 13-14 CHATHAM Chatham Apple Butter Festival 10:00am-5:00pm Apple butter stirrin' over the open fire, crafts, blue grass music, historic museum, antique machines, birds from The Raptor Center, and this is the Chatham Bicentennial, so special events are planned! Place: Old VFW Hall, 6299 Avon Lake Road, SR 83 Price: FREE admission and parking www.chathamcommunitychurch.org

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OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER14 14GRAND GRANDRAPIDS RAPIDS 42nd 42ndAnnual Annual Applebutter ApplebutterFestival Festival 10am-5pm 10am-5pm We Wehave havesomething somethingfor foreveryone! everyone! Historical Historicalreenactments, reenactments,pioneer pioneer crafts, crafts,music, music,classic classiccars, cars, children's children'sentertainment, entertainment,antique antique farm farmequipment, equipment,handmade handmadecrafts crafts and andcollectibles, collectibles,fabulous fabulousfood, food, and andofofcourse course- -DELICIOUS DELICIOUS applebutter! applebutter! Price: Price:FREE FREEadmission admissionand andshuttle shuttle service service Parking: Parking:$15.00 $15.00 www.applebutterfest.org www.applebutterfest.org

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER1 NOVEMBER1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;JANUARY JANUARY11 CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE Dickens DickensVictorian VictorianVillage Village Take Takeaatrip tripback backinintime timeand and experience experienceold oldworld worldEngland Englandas as historic historicdowntown downtownCambridge, Cambridge, Ohio, Ohio,isischarmingly charminglytransformed transformed into intoaaDickens DickensVictorian VictorianVillage Village each eachholiday holidayseason. season.Visitors Visitorsare are invited invitedtotostroll strollamidst amidst168 168 life-size, life-size,handmade handmadecharacters characters representing representingclassic classicscenes scenesfrom from Victorian Victoriansociety. society. Enjoy Enjoythe theGuernsey GuernseyCounty County Courthouse Courthouseas asititcomes comesalive alive nightly nightlywith withthousands thousandsofofpulsating pulsating lights lightssynchronized synchronizedtotoholiday holiday music. music. Place: Place:downtown downtownCambridge Cambridge Phone: Phone:740.421.4956 740.421.4956 DickensVictorianVillage.com DickensVictorianVillage.com

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER1-4th 1-4thand and9-11th 9-11th GARRETTSVILLE GARRETTSVILLE Christmas ChristmasWalk Walk2018 2018 Thursday Thursday6-9 6-9pm, pm, Friday Fridayand andSaturday Saturday10-5 10-5pm pm Sunday Sunday12-5 12-5pm pm The TheJames JamesAAGarfield GarfieldHistorical Historical Society Societyinvites invitesyou youtotoattend attendour our 2018 2018Christmas ChristmasWalk. Walk.Tour Tourfour four houses housesand andone onechurch, church, exquisitely exquisitelydecorated decoratedfor forthe the Christmas ChristmasHoliday. Holiday.AAspecial special Candlelight Candlelightpreview previewnight nightkicks kicksoff off the theevent eventon onThursday, Thursday,November November 1st 1stfrom from6-9 6-9pm pmfor foraacost costofof$25. $25. Fridays, Fridays,Saturdays, Saturdays,and andSundays Sundays are areonly only$15. $15.Be Besure suretotocheck checkout out the theamazing amazingcraft craftshow showwhich whichwill will include includeall allhomemade homemadeitems! items! Buy Buytickets ticketsthe theday dayofofthe theevent eventatat 8107 8107Main MainSt., St.,Garrettsville, Garrettsville,Ohio Ohio 44231 44231ororcall callDebbie DebbieSmith Smithatat 330-389-1859. 330-389-1859. NOVEMBER NOVEMBER33PERRYSVILLE PERRYSVILLE Craft CraftShow Show 10am-3pm 10am-3pm Come CometotoPerrysville PerrysvilleBaptist BaptistChurch Church for foraawonderful wonderfulpre-holiday pre-holidaycraft craft show. show.Find Findlots lotsofoflocal local craftspersons craftspersonsas asthey theydisplay displaytheir their merchandise merchandisefor forsale saletotothe thepublic. public. Lunch Lunchavailable. available.Stew Stewdinner dinner 4-6pm 4-6pmatatPerrysville PerrysvilleCommunity Community Center Centerwith withBINGO BINGOatat6:30pm. 6:30pm. Price: Price:FREE FREEadmission admission Place: Place:118 118S. S.Bridge BridgeSt., St., Perrysville, Perrysville,44864 44864 perrysvilleecodev.com perrysvilleecodev.com

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER33DALTON DALTON 11th 11thAnnual AnnualRich RichDalessandro Dalessandro Memorial MemorialFall FallTurkey Turkey 5k, 5k,10k, 10k,2-mile 2-mileRun/Walk Run/Walk&& Kids' Kids'Fun FunRun Run Join Joinhundreds hundredsofofrunners runners- -those thoseinin ititfor forthe thecompetition competitionand andthose those who whorun runfor forfun funatatthis thismemorial memorial event. event.This Thisisisaafun-filled fun-filledfamily family event eventcreated createdtotobenefit benefitthe the leukemia leukemiasociety societyand andlocal localfamilies families with withleukemia. leukemia.Many Manycategories categories for forparticipants participantsofofall allages/abilities, ages/abilities, plus plusfood, food,prizes, prizes,goodie goodiebag bagand and aahealth healthfair! fair! Place: Place:250 250N. N.Church ChurchSt. St. Price: Price:varies variesby byevent event www.runsignup.com www.runsignup.comsearch search "Dalessandro" "Dalessandro"

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER10 10BERLIN BERLIN Holmes HolmesCounty's County's Largest LargestBook BookSigning Signing 99am-1 am-1pm pm Join Joinus usas aswe wehave have30-40 30-40authors authors come cometotosign signbooks booksjust justfor foryou. you. This Thisisisthe theperfect perfectopportunity opportunitytoto chat chatwith withyour yourfavorite favoriteauthors, authors, check checkout outtheir theirnewest newestbooks, books,and and get getyour yourbooks bookssigned. signed.Multiple Multiple genres genreswill willbe beavailable availableincluding including fiction, fiction,biography, biography,cookbooks, cookbooks, children's, children's,and andnonfiction. nonfiction. Place: Place:4900 4900Oak OakSt., St.,Berlin, Berlin,OH OH 44610 44610 Phone: Phone:(330) (330)893-2523 893-2523 Price: Price:FREE FREEadmission admission www.mygospelbookstore.com www.mygospelbookstore.com

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER16-17 16-17WOOSTER WOOSTER Season's Season'sSplendor Splendor Arts Artsand andCrafts CraftsShow Show Fri. Fri.5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm Sat. Sat.9am-4pm 9am-4pm Handcrafted Handcraftedshow showfeaturing featuring120 120 craft craftbooths. booths.No Nocommercial commercial vendors. vendors.Lunch Lunchavailable. available. Price: Price:FREE FREEadmission admissionand and parking parking Place: Place:Fisher FisherAuditorium/Shisler Auditorium/Shisler Center, Center,1680 1680Madison MadisonAve., Ave., Wooster Wooster Sponsor: Sponsor:Wayne WayneCounty CountyArts Artsand and Crafts CraftsGuild Guild

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NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER22 22WARREN WARREN The The40th 40thAnnual AnnualTurkey TurkeyTrot Trot 5K 5K&&Fun FunRun Run Check-in Check-in9:00 9:00am am On OnThanksgiving ThanksgivingMorning, Morning,join join Warren WarrenKiwanis Kiwanisfor forthe theannual annual Turkey TurkeyTrot Trot5K 5K&&Fun FunRun, Run, benefiting benefitingthe theAlzheimer's Alzheimer's Association Associationand andlocal localKiwanis Kiwanis scholarship scholarshipefforts. efforts. Place: Place:Kent KentState StateUniversity University Trumbull, Trumbull,4314 4314Mahoning MahoningAve., Ave., Champion, Champion,OH OH44483 44483 Price: Price:$20.00 $20.00 warrenkiwanis.org warrenkiwanis.org

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER23 23BERLIN BERLIN Live LiveNativity NativityParade Parade 5:45pm 5:45pmon onMain MainStreet Street Celebrating Celebratingthe theReal RealReason Reasonfor for the theSeason! Season! Help Helpus usring ringininthe theChristmas Christmas season seasonwith withaalive livenativity nativityparade, parade, candle candlelighting, lighting,caroling, caroling,and andthe the reading readingofofthe theChristmas ChristmasStory Storyon on the theBerlin Berlinsquare. square.Hot Hotchocolate chocolate and andcookies cookieswill willbe beprovided providedby by Operation OperationChristmas ChristmasChild Childfor foraa donation. donation. Price: Price:Free FreeAdmission Admission www.visitberlinohio.org www.visitberlinohio.org

DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER77BERLIN BERLIN Shopping ShoppingUnder Underthe theStars Stars 5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm Grab Grabsome somefriends friendsand andhead headtoto Berlin Berlinfor foraanight nightofofShopping Shopping Under Underthe theStars. Stars.Get Getyour your Christmas Christmasshopping shoppingstarted startedoror finish finishititup. up.Some Somestores storeswill willhave have live liveentertainment entertainmentand and refreshments. refreshments.Many Manysales sales throughout throughouttown. town.Don't Don'tmiss missout!! out!! Price: Price:Free FreeAdmission Admission www.visitberlinohio.org www.visitberlinohio.org

Playing in the sand at Silver Lake - Photo by: Amanda Woolf

Heron fishing in the Cuyahoga River

Amish Buggy in Holmes County - Photo by: Emily Rumes

Wayne County Courthouse in Wooster - Photo by: Kate Minnich

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Stockport Mill & Inn - Photo by: Beverly Kerr

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