Hocking Hills cabins weekend update may 24, 2012

WEEKEND UPDATE May 24, 2012 THURSDAY through Monday- 42nd Annual Moonshine Festival - Opens 5pm Thursday, closed 6pm on Monday; This year marks New Straitsville's 42nd annual celebration of moonshine, but don't take the name too seriously! This is a great, small town family festival with all the trimmings: a Miss Moonshine pageant; music each day, fun contests like "pickle spitting", a bicycle give away, garden tractor pull, rides, great food & the featured entertainer - David Ball & the Pioneer Playboys. Don't miss this year's festivities - a real taste of small town USA! Main Street, New Straitsville; call 740-394-2239 for more info; FREE THURSDAY - "Thomas Worthington" - 7pm; Tom Luce will present a program about Logan's founding father, Thomas Worthington at the Hocking County Historical Society & Museum Center, 64 N Culver St, Logan; for more info call 740-385-6026; FREE THURSDAY - Owl Prowl - 9pm; The owls of Ohio are some of the most elusive and fascinating of our Hocking residents. Join the naturalist at the Rock House Shelter House for a closer look and listen to these nocturnal creatures. (Please, no pets at the Owl Prowl.) Hocking Hills State Park, Rock House, St Rt 374 near St Rt 180, Rockbridge; 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 is located on St Rt 56 near St Rt 374; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE FRIDAY - Birding by Kayak - 4:30pm; Julie Davis, past president of Columbus Audubon, joins us to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of birds large and small. Trips last three hours. Kayaks, PDFs & paddles provided. No experience necessary. Birders of all levels welcome! Reservations required. $40 / $25 with your own kayak & equipment; Strouds Run State Park; call 740-591-9094 for reservations; organized by Touch the Earth Adventures FRIDAY - Final Fridays - Celebrating the Student Artist - 5pm to 9pm; Graduating art students, MFA thesis shows, outstanding high school art and students of all ages will display their work with the many professional artists who show their work in the galleries of the Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District. Call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE FRIDAY - Starbrick Teaching Artists & Their Talented Students - 5pm to 9pm; The Cooperative Artists of Starbrick teach classes, mentor students and provide private instruction. Our outstanding students will show their work side-by-side with their mentors. This show opens on Final Friday and will run through June 26. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W. Columbus St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Live Music at the Millstone - 7pm; this Friday enjoy the music of Skip Hoyt and Saturday Steve Zarate will take the stage. The Millstone BBQ is located at 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info. FRIDAY - Birding by Kayak - 7:30am; Julie Davis, past president of Columbus Audubon, joins us to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of birds large and small. Trips last three hours. Kayaks, PDFs & paddles provided. No experience necessary. Birders of all levels welcome! Reservations required. $40 / $25 with your own kayak & equipment; Strouds Run State Park; call 740-591-9094 for reservations; organized by Touch the Earth Adventures SATURDAY - Logan Farmer's Market - 9am to noon; 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. SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 2012 Duck Creek Log Jam Music Festival - 9am; 2 days of music and 2 nights of camping in the Hocking Hills, featuring Roots, Bluegrass, Country, Rock and what have you. It's a bit of a throwback, small by design, off the beaten path type of festival which could only be found down a winding road in Ohio's Hocking Hills. Where, much like the farmers of the region at harvest time, artists bring their skillfully crafted and time-tested songs to stage for consumption. A festival that is more about the stories and the people behind the sounds than it is about bright lights and large crowds. A place where the walk from your campsite to the main stage can, in more ways than one, take you from where you have been to where you've needed to be. There are no paved parking lots, no late night disco tents or $8 beers. We will have guitars, harmonicas, guys with beards.... and there will be banjos. This festival isn't for everyone, but it could be just the thing for you! $32.50 pre-sale/$40 at the gate. Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area, adjacent to Lake Logan State Park, Logan. For detailed schedule, tickets and directions visit http://www.duckcreeklogjam.com/ SATURDAY - Independent Folk Antique & Folkart Show - 9am - 3pm; Judy Robinson from Judy Robinson's Country Textiles, will be at the Lancaster Fairgrounds with her one-of-a-kind hand woven pincushions and sewing boxes. She will also be selling hand woven rugs and table runners as seen in Early American Life Magazine and at the Country Living Shows. There will be many antique dealers and folk artists from around the state selling their wares. Hope to see you there. Admission is $6. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave. Lancaster, Ohio www.picturetrail.com/independentfolk SATURDAY - Summer Kickoff at Ruby's - 10am to 6pm; Free gifts & 20% off vendors in parking lot. Artist demonstrations. First day for new items in store. Food tastings. All visitors this weekend are entered into a drawing. Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St Rt 374, Laurelville; call 740-385-9696 for more info; FREE SATURDAY - Vinton County Shop Hop - 10am to 4pm; Follow the hills and dales of Vinton County to more than 20 quaint antique and gift shops, artisan studios, covered bridges and colorful quilt barns. Sponsored by Vinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information visit http://www.vintoncountytravel.com or call 1-800-596-4459; FREE SATURDAY - Wonders of Old Man's Cave - 10am; Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin, behind Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, for a short hike to discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, St Rt 664 S, Logan; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE SATURDAY - Country Music Summer Festival - Doors open at 10am, music begins at noon; All day live music event featuring Easton Corbin and Ohio's own, McGuffey Lane. There will be food, beer, arts, crafts a mechanical bull, games & door prizes. $25 pre-sale; $30 day of show. For tickets visit www.littlebigdude.com or call 888-71-TICKETS; Kaeppner's Woods, 34070 Sutton Rd, Logan. SATURDAY & SUNDAY- Train Rides with Historic Village Stop - noon & 2:30pm; Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. The noon trip to Haydenville covers 14 miles roundtrip and the 2:30 trip to Logan is 22 miles roundtrip. Both trains stop for 30 minutes at a pioneer log village (Robbins Crossing) before returning to the depot. $12 Adult; $10 Senior (60+); $9 Child (3-12) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for tickets; call 800-967-7834 (messages only) or 740-753-9531 (weekends only) SATURDAY - Calling all Crafters - Art in the Alley - 11am to 1pm; Be part of the fun in the new arts and crafts space at the Bowen House. This Saturday the project will be Washboard Christmas Ornaments. This is a Community Project. The ornaments will be sold at the Washboard Music Festival and all the proceeds will benefit the festival. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE SATURDAY - Hocking's Birds of Prey - 1pm; Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a closer look at Ohio's winged predators: hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. Naturalist Cabin will remain open to explore and ask questions. Hocking Hills State Park, St Rt 664 S, Logan; 74-385-6841 for more info; FREE SUNDAY - Flaming Torchlight Canoe Trip - start times vary; Night time on the Hocking River is magical, and nothing is more exciting than experiencing it by torchlight: flickering flames reflecting on rippling water, golden eyes blinking from surrounding trees, all bathed in a surreal, golden glow. For romantics, friends and families, the river by torchlight is an unforgettable delight. A roaring campfire greets your return, with refreshments and entertainment. $45 per canoe; Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 for reservations and start time. MONDAY - Logan Memorial Day Services 2012 - 9:45 - assemble at the Post Office, leave for Oak Grove Cemetery at 10:15. Memorial Day Ceremonies at Oak Grove Cemetery begin at 10:30; Master of Ceremonies will be James McLin. The Logan Marching Chieftains will perform the National Anthem; Pastor Steve Hubbard will give the invocation and benediction. This year's guest speaker is Logan High School teacher, John Mulrooney. The Combined Veterans of Hocking County will fire a salute honoring deceased service men and women. The Worthington Park Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 11am with Master of Ceremonies, Ron Janey. The Marching Chieftains will play the National Anthem while Sheriff Lanny North, Police Chief Aaron Miller and Fire Chief Brian Robertson raise the flag. Finn Fuller will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Larry Hoffman will deliver the invocation and benediction and the guest speaker will be US Army WWII Veteran, Danny Devol. The Combined Veterans of Hocking County will fire a salute honoring deceased service men and women and the LHS Band will play "Taps". Harold Wilsone will present an award to Mariah Wtight and Mike Stimmel, buglers for military funerals. The LHS Band will play Nearer My God to Thee". Reverend Hoffman's benediction will conclude the services. Everyone is cordially invited to lunch provided by the Combined Veterans Clubs at the Bowen House. For more information contact Harold & Kay Wilson at 740-385-6204 MONDAY - Memorial Day Train - 1pm and 3pm; Celebrate the holiday with a patriotic ride on a historic train and a stop at a pioneer log village (Robbins Crossing). $16 Adult; $14 Senior (60+); $11 Child (3-12) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for tickets; call 800-967-7834 (messages only) or 740-753-9531 (weekends only) TUESDAY - Bike Night at the Millstone - 6pm; Enjoy live entertainment, great food and good friends - even some you haven't met yet! Enjoy the music of The Carlsons. The Millstone BBQ, 12790 Grey St, Logan; 740-385-5341 WEDNESDAY - 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. ONGOING: NOW THROUGH May 26th - "My Hopes, My Dreams, My Future" Logan-Hocking High School Photography Show; Hocking County High School students under the tutelage of Eric Hoffman exhibit their skills in nature and wildlife photography. Hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 - 3 pm on Saturday. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; bowenhouse.org 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 http://www.hockinghistory.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 reserve your spot in the workshop 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 Wednesday & Saturday - Logan Farmer's Market - Wed 9am to 1pm; Sat 9am to noon - 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. 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 at 11:30am and 1pm. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 11am to 2pm. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828 Member News: The Hocking Hills Tourism Association Board of Trustees will meet Monday, June 18, 2012 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome.