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Farm.” 740-792-4426 or www.thehealingland.com.

APR. 21–22 – Earlier Times Antiques and Folk Art Show, Harvest Ridge, Holmes Co. Fgds., 8880 St. Rte. 39, Millersburg, Fri. 4–7 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. For information, contact Cheryl Williams at 614-989-5811

APR. 27–30 – Geauga County Maple Festival, Historic Chardon Square, Chardon, Thur. noon–10 p.m., Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Maple syrup and candy contest, all-you-can-eat pancakes, arts and crafts, lumberjack competition, baking contest, pageants, and much more. 440-332-7055 or www.maplefestival.com.

APR. 30 – Canton-Akron Comic, Toy, and Nostalgia Convention, St. George Event Center, 4667 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5; age 6 and under free. Comic and toy vendors, guest comic creators, hourly prizes. 330-462-3985 or www.harpercomics.com.

MAY 4 – National Day of Prayer Event, LaGrange Community Park, 422 W. Main St., LaGrange, noon. All are welcome. Please bring a lawn chair. For further information, contact LaGrange United Methodist Church at 440-355-4561

THROUGH APR. 23 – The Great Steubenville Eggsibition, downtown Steubenville, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Three-foot-tall Easter eggs are strategically placed in downtown businesses for an all-city, all-ages Easter egg hunt! The 35 giant eggs were designed and painted by more than 20 different local artists. 740-632-8909 or www.steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com/eggsibition.

APR. 8 – Freeport VFD Spring Craft Show, 119 E. Main St., Freeport, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Contact Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197 to reserve a table or donate food for the eat stand. https://facebook.com/events/s/craftshow/726115969179580

APR. 10–22 – Annual Spring Quilt Show, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. noon–4 p.m., or by appointment. Free. Over two dozen handcrafted quilts on display. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

APR. 15–16 – Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase, Ashland Co. Fgds., 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Celebrate the great outdoors! Seminars, demos, food vendors, prizes, and giveaways. www.armstrongonewire. com or www.facebook.com/followarmstrong/events.

APR. 15, 22, 29, MAY 6 – LCBA Memorial Garden Hands-On, Life Church, 1033 Elm St., Grafton, 10 a.m. Students will work with an experienced beekeeper to learn how to inspect the hive to determine the health and productivity of the bee colony. www. loraincountybeekeepers.org.

APR. 19 – Lecture Series: “Building an Independent Farmstead,” Leonardo’s Coffeehouse, 159 N. 4th St., Steubenville, 7–9 p.m. Free. Authors Shawn and Beth Dougherty will speak on “Feeding the Family from the

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APR. 28–29 – Annual International Watch Fob Association Show and Sale, Lakeside Sand and Gravel, 3498 Frost Rd., Mantua, Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. World’s largest watch fob, construction memorabilia, scale model, and toy show. Combined with Lakeside Sand and Gravel Antique Equipment Show and Open House. See construction equipment as old as 1910 and take gravel pit tours. 50/50 raffles both days. Free food and refreshment. www.watchfob.com or www. facebook.com/IWFAI.

APR. 28–30 – Mohican Wildlife Weekend, various locations in Ashland and Richland counties. Free. Explore the Greater Mohican area by land and water. 800-6428282 or www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com.

APR. 28–30, MAY 5–7 – Bag Lady Tour, various locations in Lorain, Ashland, Medina, and Huron counties, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. A fun-filled driveyourself shopping tour. Pick up a map of participating businesses at first stop or download from website. 440371-7589 (Sue) or www.countrytourgroup.com.

APR. 29 – Great Outdoorsman Show, Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Features hunting, firearms, ammunition, and fishing vendors along with camping and outdoor gear exhibitors. Get tip and tricks from industry experts as well. 330-877-9860 or www. hartvillemarketplace.com/events.

APR. 29–30 – Wayne County Home and Garden Show, Wayne Co. Fgds., 199 Vancouver St., Wooster, Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Features innovative products and services that will transform your home and lawn, plus kids’ activities, food, and plant sale. 330-262-5735 or www.woosterchamber.com/waynecounty-home-garden-show.

APR. 22 – West Virginia Food Truck Festival, Eleanor Park & Fair Grounds, Park Road, Eleanor, 12–5 p.m. Free. Food trucks, artisan vendors and demos, a cornhole tournament, and great live music 304-7577282 or www.wvfoodtruckfestival.com.

APR. 29 – Ramps and Rails Festival, Elkins Depot, 315 Railroad Ave., Elkins, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Ramp-themed foods, live music, and craft vendors. Train rides available. 304-365-7803 or www.elkinsdepot.com/ events/ramps-and-rail-festival.

MAY 13–21 – West Virginia Strawberry Festival, downtown Buckhannon. Food vendors specializing in strawberry treats of all kinds, arts and crafts show, horse and carriage parade, carnival, exhibits, and much more! 304-472-9036 or www.wvstrawberryfestival.com.

MAY 5 – First Fridays on Fourth, 155 N. 4th St., Steubenville, 6–10 p.m. Free. Art, crafts, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities to stimulate the imagination. www.theharmoniumproject.org/first-Fridays.

MAY 5–6 – Dandelion May Fest, Breitenbach Vineyards, 5773 Old Rte. 39 NW, Dover, Fri. noon–7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Dandelion wine tastings, sangria, and food, plus cellar tours, arts and crafts, vendors, and live entertainment. 330-343-3603 or www.breitenbachwine. com/events/dandelion-festival.

MAY 6–7 – Ohio Civil War Show, Richland Co. Fgds., 750 N Home Rd., Mansfield, Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $7, under 12 free. Artillery show, cannon firing demos, Civil War hospital scenario and battleground encampments, WWII small arms demos, and much more. 419-884-2194 or www.ohiocivilwarshow.com.

MAY 7 – The Baker’s Basement: “The Anatomy of a Concert,” Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth, 2–3 p.m. Free, but reservations recommended. Register at www.ormaco.org or by calling 419-853-6016

MAY 12–13 – Annual Spring Festival and Auction, 8001 Township Rd. 574, Holmesville. Proceeds benefit children and adults in Holmes County DD facilities. Furniture and quilt auction, bake sale, drawing prizes, children’s games, volleyball, and food; entertainment Fri. evening; breakfast Sat. morning; chicken barbeque Sat. 11:30 a.m. 330-674-8045 or www.holmesdd.org.

MAY 13 – Plant Discovery Day, Secrest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Free. Annual sale featuring new and unique annuals, perennials, herbs, and woody plants. See website for plant list. https:// friendsofsecrest.com/plant-discovery-day.

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APR. 1–30 – “Best of Pickaway County” Art Contest, ArtsAround Gallery, 135 W. Main St., Circleville. Art from Pickaway County high school students will be on display throughout the month, with prizes being awarded at the end of April. For more information, contact Steve Sawyer at Ssawyer43113@gmail.com.

APR. 15 – Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, Union Co. Fgds., 845 N. Main St., Marysville, 8:30 p.m. $25 Hunt for thousands of filled Easter eggs by flashlight! Afterparty includes food, adult beverages (must be 21+), raffles, contests, and entertainment. Proceeds benefits the Hope Center. www.eventbrite.com/o/the-courtrightgroup-32590899443

APR. 15 – Quilters Market Day: “A Flea Market for Quilters,” Fredericktown Schools, 111 Stadium Dr., Fredericktown, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. Buy and sell quilting tools, books, patterns, fat quarters, quilted items. Fat quarter drawing, quilt show, quilting demos. Lunch available for purchase. 740-485-1281 (Patty) or https:// fredericktown.org/qmd.

APR. 15, MAY 6 – Chihuly Night, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 7–10 p.m. $15–$25. All 18 Chihuly installations will be professionally lit up to create breathtaking views. www.fpconservatory. org/events.

APR. 16 – Pickerington PetFest, Victory Park, Lockville Road and Park Alley, Pickerington, 1–4 p.m. Check out all the pet-related vendors at this annual, family-friendly event. Bring your pets; leashes, please. www.pickeringtonvillage.com.

APR. 19–23 – Buckeye Dulcimer Festival, Recreation Unlimited, Ashley. Instruction in playing traditional instruments, including dulcimers, autoharp, clawhammer banjo, and others. Classes, jams, and concerts. 937-295-5253 or www.buckeyedulcimerfestival.com.

APR. 22 – Ohioana Book Festival, Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, More than 120 Ohio authors and illustrators will attend. Books available to purchase from the Book Loft. 614-466-3831 or www.ohioana.org/programs/ ohioana-book-festival.

APR. 23 – A Cappella Concert, Boardman Arts Park, 154 W. William St., Delaware, 2–5 p.m. Free. Groups from Ohio Wesleyan and area high schools will serenade you while you enjoy spring at the park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. www.boardmanartspark.org.

APR. 23 – Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra Season Finale, Brown Chapel, Muskingum University, College Drive, New Concord, 7 p.m. $15 740-826-8197 or http://seoso.org.

APR. 28–29 – Spring at the Round Barn: Vintage and Made Market, Fairfield Co. Fgds., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, Fri. 4–8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $7. Open-air and barn markets showcasing 125+ modern makers, purveyors of authentic vintage finds, boutique clothing, designers, growers, food trucks, and live music. 614-2961621 or https://thevintageandmademarket.com.

APR. 29 – Sunbury Farmers Market Vendors Meet-NGreet, Sunbury Town Hall, 51 E. Cherry St., Sunbury, 9 a.m.–noon. Season sign-up day. Light refreshments will be served. 740-513-9192 or sunburyohiofarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

MAY 5 – Pickerington Chocolate Hop, beginning at kids’ activities, dog show, 5K run, and more. Pancake breakfasts 8–11 a.m. ($5–$10). Locally sourced, authentic sugar maple syrup available for purchase. www.sugarmaplefestival.com.

APR. 21–23 – Vintage Market Days: “Here Comes the Sun,” Greene Co. Fgds., 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Vintage and vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, handcrafted items, and more. Food trucks and live music all weekend. 765-576-0042 or https://vintagemarketdays. com/market/dayton-cincinnati.

Columbus and Center streets, Pickerington, 6–8:30 p.m. $5 donation gets you a map of locations around Olde Pickerington Village, where you will receive a little chocolate treat as a thank-you. Limited number of maps; donate in advance. www.pickeringtonvillage.com.

MAY 6 – The Righteous Brothers, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $12–$65 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.

MAY 6–SEP. 30 – Sunbury Farmers Market, Sunbury Town Square, 9 E. Granville St., Sunbury, 9 a.m.–noon. Offering local handmade, homemade, and homegrown products. 740-513-9192 or sunburyohiofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

MAY 6–OCT. 28 – Coshocton County Farmers Market, 22375 Co. Rd. 1A, Coshocton, 8:30 a.m.–noon. Local fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan crafts at our new location by the Walhonding River. market. manager@coshfarmmarket.org or www.facebook.com/ coshoctonfarmersmarket.

MAY 7 – “The Art of Tea,” Ohio Herbal Center, Gahanna, 11 a.m. $25. Learn the subtle nuances of making tea and blending herbs for taste and wellness. Tastings will be provided. You’ll receive a variety of herbs to take home, along with recipes. Registration required; limited class size. 614-642-4372 or www.ohioherbalcenter.org.

MAY 11–13 – Ham and Eggs Music and Comedy Show, Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Thur./Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. $10. Join us for our 51st year of music and laughter as we raise money for college scholarships. https://lancastermenschorus.org.

MAY 13–14 – AG Days, Hocking Co. Fgds., 150 N. Homer Ave., Logan, Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Antique tractor display and ride (19 miles}, sawmill display, steam engines, hit-and-miss engines, old car show, and much more. Lumber sale Sun. 3 p.m. Pancake breakfast Sat./Sun. morning. For more information, contact Betty Shaw at 740-422-8285 or bettylshaw43@ gmail.com.

S. Broad St., Middletown, noon–1 p.m. Free. Bring a lunch to enjoy during the show. 513-423-4629 or www. myfumc.net/first-fridays-concert-series.

MAY 6–7 – GeoFair 2023, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$12. Greater Cincinnati’s annual gem, mineral, fossil, and jewelry show. www.geofair.com.

THROUGH MAY 31 – Bluegrass Wednesdays, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Wed. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, wine, and an evening of free entertainment by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Reservations recommended. 513-385-9309, vinokletwinery@fuse.net, or www.vinokletwines.com.

APR. 9 – Easter Egg Hunt, Young’s Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, 2 p.m. Free. Open to children up to age 10. We will hard-boil and dye over 10,000 eggs for this fun family event. 937-325-0629 or www.youngsdairy.com/easter-egg-hunt.

APR. 21–22 – Midwest Ceramic Association Show, Butler County Exhibition Bldg., Butler Co. Fgds., 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Ohio’s original ceramic show. www.midwestceramics.org.

APR. 21–23 – Bellbrook Sugar Maple Festival, downtown Bellbrook. Food vendors, nightly beer garden, live entertainment, craft vendors, parade,

APR. 21, MAY 19 – Bluegrass Night, Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, 7–9 p.m. Free. Enjoy lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, a wide variety of craft beers at the Beer Garden, and food truck eats. 513-832-1422 or http://fibbrew.com.

APR. 22 – Oxford’s Community EarthFest, Memorial Park, uptown Oxford, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Games, interactive exhibits, workshops, farmers market, live music, and more. https://enjoyoxford.org/calendar.

APR. 22 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree, 26 E. Main St., Mt. Sterling, 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music, kicking off at 6 p.m. with the Sterling Bluegrass Band. Home-cooked food, including pies, available on-site. 614-323-6938, sterlingbluegrassjamboree@ gmail.com, or www.sterlingbluegrassjamboree.com/ upcoming-events.

MAY 5 – First Friday Concert: Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, First United Methodist Church, 120

MAY 13 – Crafty Supermarket, Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Indie craft show featuring more than 100 makers from all over Ohio, the Midwest, and beyond. 513-226-0901 or www.craftysupermarket.com.

MAY 13 – Loveland Athletic Boosters Spring Arts and Crafts Show, Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland. Adults $3. Approximately 100 artists and crafters selling unique handcrafted items. lovelandcraftshow@gmail.com or 513-476-5187

MAY 13 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Appalachian Festival, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, 4 and 6 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of lively bluegrass music featuring lightning-fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs. 513-251-3378 or www.appalachianfestival.org.

MAY 13–14 – Appalachian Festival, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Rain or shine. $5–$15; under 6 free. Traditional craft demonstrations, dancing, storytelling, Mountain Village living history area, music on three stages, food vendors. 513-251-3378 or www.appalachianfestival.org.

Our granddaughter, Marylynne, having tea with some very special friends. Traci Zeimer, South Central Power Company member