Hocking Hills Cabins @Frontier weekend update April 26, 2012

Having trouble viewing this email click here to view on-line WEEKEND UPDATE April 26, 2012 TONIGHT - Southeastern Ohio Mining Town - 7pm; Monthly program presented by Mary Ann Reeves who will present a slide show on SE Ohio mining towns. Hocking County Historical Center Museum building 64 N. Culver St, Logan; for information call 740-385-6026; FREE TONIGHT - Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave - 8pm; The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn about this special history first hand. We supply the lights; you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the lantern tour); Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE FRIDAY - Ridgetops & Hollers - 2pm; Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a 'holler'? Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area to find out. Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56 (near St Rt 374) Call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE FRIDAY - Hidden Worlds Revealed at Starbrick Gallery - 5pm to 9pm; Photographer Jim Shirey's work with a macro-lens exposes a veiled and secreted world. His work invites the viewer through this veil by depicting natural objects as centers of power lying just beyond the physical limits of vision. Jim will be present to discuss his work and techniques as part of Nelsonville Final Fridays' Focus on Photography. The show will run through May 22. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St, Nelsonville; 740-753-1011; FREE FRIDAY - Final Fridays; Fabulous Photos - 5pm to 9pm; Focus on Photography - Tonight's exhibition openings will be dedicated to the fine art of contemporary photography. Visually arresting photographs and educated viewers meet to celebrate the beauty, craft and vision of the medium. Additional hands-on classes, tips from the pros, and demos will allow you to try out new skills on the picturesque Historic Public Square. Nelsonville; 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE FRIDAY - "Sustained by Clay" - Special History Exhibit - 6pm to 10pm; Special exhibit telling the story of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds region and the brick and clay product companies of the Hocking Valley. Exhibit includes photographs, informational panels, a slide show and products from the regional brick and tile plants. Coal town soup supper for a donation from 6 to 9 pm on April 27 during Final Friday. Exhibit is sponsored by Little Cities of Black Diamonds and will continue through May; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924 FRIDAY - Grand Opening Celebration of Nelsonville Emporium - 6pm to 9pm; Locally made art, pottery & sundries. Local art, music, food & fun in conjunction with the Final Fridays Event around the Historic Public Square. Nelsonville Emporium, 31 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1285; FREE SATURDAY - Tour de Forest - 8am to 2pm; The Tour de Forest is a challenging ride into the scenic hills of Athens, Hocking and Perry Counties. Three levels of rides offer choices for the bicyclist - to get out of the towns into the nearer hills, or, for those willing to challenge their endurance, into the higher hills. $20 (includes provided lunch) $30 (includes lunch & t-shirt); organized by Little Cities of Black Diamonds; Meet at Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-394-3011 for more info. SATURDAY - Feathered & Photographed at Lake Logan - 9am; Come and enjoy a relaxing walk along Evans Rd. Bring along a camera and/or a pair of binoculars for a chance to view some of our avian friends or pick up a few photography tips for capturing the local wildlife and scenery. Meet at the Evans Rd. picnic area. Hocking Hills State Park program; Lake Logan; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE SATURDAY - Little Cities Appalachian Spring Opera House Show - 7:30pm to 10pm; Living history characters and musicians tell the story of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. The music of Adam Remnant, the Rattletrap String Band and the Boys 'O the Hock is interwoven with stories of the Great Hocking Valley Coal Strike of 1884, the early labor movement, Millfield Mine Disaster and modern day life in the Little Cities microregion of southeast Hocking Hills. $10 in advance; $12 at the door Organized by Little Cities of Black Diamonds, presented at Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-394-3011 for more info SUNDAY - 16th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Hospice - 2pm; This annual event benefits Hospice of Hocking County and provides a great chance to get out & see some of our lovely countryside. This year there will be timed racing and a new route starting at the new Hospice office beside Millstone BBQ at 12892 Grey St. Memorial balloons will be released 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the race, which starts at 2:00. $25; Race day registration begins at 1:00. Hospice office, 12892 Grey St (next to Millstone BBQ), Logan; call 740-380-1186 for more info. COMING IN MAY: Wednesday, May 2nd - Logan Farmer's Market - 9am to 1pm; Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info. Thursday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 6th - Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival - 11am to 11pm; Enjoy live music, rides and delicious food in a small-town setting. Downtown McArthur; call 800-596-4459 for more info; FREE Saturday, May 5th - Logan Rotary Pancake Breakfast - 7am to 1pm at the American Legion (Behind Baymont Inn & Suites) State Route 664 S, Logan Saturday, May 5th & Sunday, May 6th - Free Fishing Weekend; Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of "Free Fishing Days" on May 5-6 and experience the great fishing Ohio has to offer. For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state's public waters without having to buy a fishing license. Saturday, May 5th - Youth Fishing Tournament - 9am to 11am; Meet at the parking lot below the Lake Hope Dam for this tournament for kids from 1 - 16 years old. Adults must be present with each child. Trophy presentation and cookout afterward. We provide the poles and bait or bring your own. Call 740-596-3030 for more info; FREE Friday, May 11th - Little Cities Cemetery Tour - 9am to 5pm; Beth Santore of the National Association for Gravestone Studies, an expert in gravestone symbolism and art, will co-lead a tour to the fascinating pioneer, immigrant, and African-American cemeteries in our areas. Stops will include Nelsonville's Fort St. Cemetery, built on Native American burial grounds, Haydenville's Wolfe Cemetery with its ceramic grave markers, and Payne's Cemetery with its Underground Railroad connection. $68 / $60 for students and Little Cities of Black Diamonds members; Lunch, snacks and transportation are provided. Meet at Tecumseh Commons, 114 W Main St, Shawnee; call 740-394-3011 for reservations (reservations are required) Saturday, May 12th - Meet Me on Main Street - 1pm & 3pm; Costumed interpreters will transport you back in time to the 1920's as they tell the stories of the people, businesses and buildings along Logan's Main Street. Guided walking tours depart from Worthington Park at 1pm and 3pm. Tours are free, donations will be accepted and support Logan Town Center's commitment to historic Logan revitalization. A slide show on the history of Logan will be shown before the first tour and at the end of each tour. This informative and entertaining slide show is provided by Dr. Tom Price. The Hocking County Children's Chorus will be helping to set the mood with songs from the '20s, a bake sale and root beer floats. Prior to the tours the town's beautification team, Logan In Bloom, will hold their annual auction at noon. Come early and cast your vote for the best student created Logan in Bloom banners at 11:30am. Logan In Bloom activities will also be held at Worthington Park, the corner of Main and Market Streets; FREE Saturday, May 12th - The Hocking County Historical Society's annual Flea Market and Flower Sale - 9am to 3pm; This fun, springtime event as a fundraiser for their wonderful museum. It's held rain or shine, featuring flea market treasures, as well as flowers and plants. Local folks wanting to make donations for the sale may drop off their goods at the museum on Sat., May 5, from 1-4. The Museum is located at 64 N Culver St in Logan. ONGOING: NOW THROUGH May 20th - LOOKING FORWARD: Work by the Faculty of Columbus College of Art & Design - 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm to 4pm Sunday; Michael Goodson, Curator, has recently arrived at CCAD from New York City and has assembled an exhibition pairing diverse work by ten of the school's faculty, for example: A deconstruction of William Tecumseh Sherman's War is Hell speech, literally word for word, dispersed throughout contemporary Lancaster for people to find and keep, juxtaposed with an installation reflecting a personal history of a childhood in rural Ohio. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St., Lancaster; call 740-681-1423 for more info. FREE Through April 28th - Logan-Hocking High School Art Exhibit; Annual art exhibit by the Logan Hocking High School Art Students. Exhibit features a well-rounded collection of medium used by students. The exhibit is both powerful and thought provoking. Regular exhibit hours are 3pm to 6pm, Tuesdays through Fridays and 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays; The Bowen House, 196 N Market St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 or visit www.bowenhouse.org for more info Through 2012 - "Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline" New Exhibit at the Historical Society features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display. The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers (1798), the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more...up to the year 1917, when Logan celebrated its centennial. Winter Hours: Fridays 1pm to 4pm & Saturdays 11am to 5pm; Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026 www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com DAILY - PEARL'S is open 6am to 3pm (Sun - Thur) 6am to 8pm (Fri & Sat) - Spring is upon us, so we at Pearl's are pleased to announce seasonal hours are back in effect. Come and enjoy the great food at Pearl's and have a fun time while you are relaxing at our restaurant. Remember we are open on Sundays!!! 1545 E. Front St, (740)385-3663 MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Seafood Fiesta! - 5pm to 8pm; M&M Family Diner in historic downtown Logan introduces their new hours and Seafood Fiesta, including a Fisherman's Platter of Flounder, Fried Shrimp and Fried Scallops, 'Pick a Pair' Surf & Turf and more. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7am to 2pm AND 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7am to 3pm and Sunday 8am to 2pm. M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St., Logan 740-380-9181 FRIDAYS - All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry at The Olde Dutch - 4:30pm to 8pm; Deep fried Pollock, French Fries and Cole Slaw for just $7.99. The Olde Dutch Restaurant, 12791 St Rt 664 S, Logan; 740-385-1000 FRIDAYS - Prime Rib Night at the Millstone BBQ and The Brass Ring Restaurant. The Millstone BBQ is located near the Holiday Inn Express on Grey Street in Logan and The Brass Ring Restaurant is located at 14405 Country Club Lane (just off St Rt 328) in Logan. SUNDAYS - $5 Brunch at the Lodge, most entrees are $5 - 10:30 - 2:30; The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills; 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove; 740-569-7944 for more info SUNDAYS - Breakfast Buffet with Omelet Station and Pancake Station - 10am to 1pm at the Millstone BBQ. The Millstone BBQ is located near the Holiday Inn Express on Grey Street in Logan; 740-385-5341 MONDAYS through THURSDAYS - Bush's Restaurant Deals of the Week; Buy one dinner at $7.99 or more and get the second one half price (of equal or lesser value); Bush's Restaurant, 428 E Front St, Logan; 385-7639 TUESDAYS - "Wing Night" at The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills - 5pm to 9pm; $.49 wings with choice of 6 sauces (dine in only) and Comfort Food Tuesday's; New Menu starts Feb 7th, It is going to even better than the last menu, stop in and try something new, Veal Parm perhaps or even a Shrimp Po Boy. The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills; 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove; 740-569-7944 for more info MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am-12pm. She will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of our spring flowers. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided and suitable for all ages. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 5pm to 6pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you! WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to schedule your stained glass workshop. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just 3 miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. Call for additional days and times. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers Market's - 10am to 1pm. Come meet the farmers and producers behind the local food movement. Look for vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, cheese, jarred products, baked goods and lots more. Location: Market on State, 1002 E State St , Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org/ DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm; Rev. Paul Johnson began his collection over 20 years ago. His Pencil Sharpener Museum, previously located at his home, has been moved to the Welcome Center and is open daily. This amazing collection of over 3400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in the United States. Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-9706; FREE DAILY (Mon - Sat) The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - There is so much history from our company and building's past that we wish to share it with everyone. The tour will not only provide historical information, but will also include the opportunity to observe the manufacturing of washboards, and participate in making music with the washboard. The factory will operate daily, as usual, with our washboards being produced one at a time by hand. We are the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States. Our gift shop features our washboards, memorabilia and new line of vintage soaps. The Museum is a WiFi hotspot and offers snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays by appointment. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm; $4 for tour which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828