hocking hills may 31, 2012

WEEKEND UPDATE May 31, 2012 FRIDAY - Public Yard Sale at the Bowen House - 9am to 2pm; Sell your items and/or purchases someone else's treasures. Cost for a table is $10 - bring your own or use one of the Bowen House tables. Call (740) 385-0344 to reserve a space. In the event of rain, the sale will move inside the House. Food available. The sale will be advertised in the Logan Daily News, Craig's List and Facebook. The Bowen House, 196 N Market St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info or visit www.bowenhouse.org FRIDAY - Music in the Park - 7pm to 8:30pm; Summer concert series in its 20th season features thirteen weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food & beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally occur rain or shine except in a severe storm. Concerts are free due to the generosity of local merchants, organizations and individual donors. Donations also accepted at the park to help fund the concerts. Season opening concert is Mike Sigler and Nashville North (Bands subject to change without prior notice.) Worthington Park, Market & Main Streets in historic downtown Logan; call 740-603-0703 for more info. FREE FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Live Music at the Millstone - 7pm; this Friday enjoy the music of Tenessa George and Saturday the Cowboy Hilbilly Hippie Folk Band will take the stage. The Millstone BBQ is located at 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info. FRIDAY - Haunted Hocking: Spirits of Rose Lake - 8pm; Is Rose Lake really haunted or could it be something else? Join the naturalist at the Rose Lake dam to explore the possibilities. (This does contain ghost stories ... parents, you must decide if it is appropriate for your children. Please, no pets allowed at Haunted Hocking.) Hocking Hills State Park; for more information call 740-385-6841; FREE FRIDAY - Karaoke Night at the Brass Ring - 9pm to 1am; Once defined as a form of torture or "Japanese Horror", karaoke is guaranteed to get you out of your shell and make you laugh till your sides ache. Come with your friends or come alone and make new friends. Karaoke Night at the Brass Ring will entertain you as you entertain others. Of course, you don't have to sing but just try to resist joining in the fun. The Brass Ring Restaurant, 14405 Country Club Lane, Logan; 740-380-9412 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 - Wild Weekend Discovery Series - 9:15am to noon; Come prepared to have fun and get dirty with this special program in support of the Great American Cleanup being held at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters located off US Hwy 33 between The Plains and Nelsonville. Conservation Education Specialist Sarah Forrest will feature an anti-littering program and a craft for the children to take home. Weather permitting, the group plans to complete a beautification project. This program is safe for all ages, but preschool through 5th grade is recommended. Call today to pre-register; 740-753-0101. Wayne National Forest Headquarters, US 33, Nelsonville; FREE SATURDAY - Hike the Gorge for National Trail Day - 10am; Bring along a cool drink and join Hocking Hills State Park in celebrating National Trail Day. Meet with the Hocking Hills naturalist at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE 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 - Art in the Alley; Open Studio - 11am to 1pm; Be part of the fun in the new arts and crafts space at the Bowen House. This Saturday is Open Studio and one of the projects 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 - Grace Adele Performing Live at the Grouse Nest Restaurant - 6:30pm to 9pm; Ohio's own Grace Adele will be visiting from Nashville, Tenn. for a weekend of music & fun in the Hocking Hills. She will be performing original music off of her new CD "The Grand Sessions." Please join us for dinner at the Grouse Nest and enjoy the distinctly American music of Grace Adele. Reservations are recommended but not required. The Grouse Nest Restaurant, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd, South Bloomingville; call 740-332-4501 for reservations. SATURDAY - Moonlight Tour at Hocking Hills Canoe Livery - 7pm to 11pm; Paddle your canoe from sunset to moonlight, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band for your enjoyment. Reservations highly recommended. Meet at the livery at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to bring a flashlight. $40 per canoe for two people; call 740-385-0523 for reservations; Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 St Rt 664 S SATURDAY - Romantic Moonlight Canoe Trip - start times vary; Let the crickets serenade you under a full moon on the Hocking River. Afterward, join us at a bonfire for refreshments and live entertainment. 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. SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY - Full Moon Paddles - 7:30pm; Kayak with us under the full moon. Paddles are two to three hours long. Enjoy a peaceful evening on the water, watch the sun set and the moon rise across the water as the stars sparkle above you. No experience needed. All equipment, instructions, and refreshments are provided. These paddles will be offered at Lake Logan State Park in Logan, Strouds Run State Park in Athens, and Hoover Reservoir in Columbus per the schedule below: Logan: June 3, July 2, Sept. 1 & Sept. 29; Athens: June 2, July 3, July 4, Aug. 1, Aug. 2, Aug. 30, Sept. 28, Sept. 30 & Oct. 29; Columbus: June 4, July 31 & Aug. 31; Organized by: Touch the Earth Adventures; $20 / $25 with your own kayak & equipment; reservations required; call 740-591-9094 for reservations. MONDAY - Miss Rosie's Quilt Company Trunk Show - 10am to 6pm; Quilt show of 6 quilts made by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. Three traditional quilts in a large and small version of each project. Honey Fork Fabrics, 19151 Goat Run-Honey Fork Rd, Logan; call 740-385-6072 for more info; FREE TUESDAY through June 23 - Annual Washboard Music Festival Quilt Show - Tuesdays through Fridays 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays 1pm to 3pm. There will be special extended hours during the Washboard Music Festival; This year's show features quilts from the Brown County Quilt Barn trail. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE 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 Double Shot. 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. FRIDAY, June 8th - Music in the Park - 7pm to 8:30pm; Summer concert series in its 20th season features thirteen weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food & beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally occur rain or shine except in a severe storm. Concerts are free due to the generosity of local merchants, organizations and individual donors. Donations also accepted at the park to help fund the concerts. This week enjoy the sounds of the Country Jubilee Band (Bands subject to change without prior notice.) Worthington Park, Market & Main Streets in historic downtown Logan; call 740-603-0703 for more info. FREE FRIDAY, June 8th - Summer Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 7pm to 9pm; Join Stuart's Opera House in this fundraising event that includes wine, cheese and a beautiful ride through the Hocking River valley on the historic railway. Meet up with a group of friends and enjoy a ride with wonderful wine, all for a good cause. $25 - $35; Tickets are available in advance. Call 740-753-1924 or visit http://www.stuartsoperahouse.org/ for tickets; Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 E Canal St, Nelsonville FRIDAY & SATURDAY, June 8th & 9th - Live Music at the Millstone - 7pm; this Friday enjoy the music of Casey Redmond and Saturday Skip Hoyt will take the stage. The Millstone BBQ is located at 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info. SATURDAY, June 9th - 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, June 9th & 10th - 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, June 9th - Art in the Alley; Kids' Project Day - 11am to 1pm; Be part of the fun in the new arts and crafts space at the Bowen House. This Saturday will feature child related projects. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE SATURDAY, June 9th - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music & great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out! Reservations appreciated, but not required. The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike St, Laurelville; call 740-332-0300 for reservations. SATURDAY, June 9th - The Friendliest Train Robbery - 6pm; Ride back into history when our old-time train carries a "gold" shipment. Robbers are planning an attack with their horses and guns to rob the train of its gold and the passengers of their "play" money. This thrilling trip is fun for the entire family and one of our most popular trains. Advance reservations are strongly recommended! $20 adults / $18 seniors / $16 children 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) SUNDAY, June 10th - War of 1812 Lecture - 2pm to 3pm; Chillicothe author Patricia Medert will present a talk titled "Raw Recruits: Ohio Volunteers in the War of 1812," which will illustrate what the war was like for Ohio militiamen and how central Ohio was impacted by this war. The War of 1812 was fought, in part, on Ohio soil, and Ohio men were some of the first in the country to volunteer for the war, including men from Fairfield County. Medert, author of Raw Recruits and Bullish Prisoners: Ohio's Capital in the War of 1812, will share her findings on the volunteers from Chillicothe who served in the war. $5 for Decorative Arts Center of Ohio members / $8 for non-members; Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster; call 740-681-1423 for more info. ONGOING: Through June 23 - Annual Washboard Music Festival Quilt Show - Tuesdays through Fridays 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays 1pm to 3pm. There will be special extended hours during the Washboard Music Festival; This year's show features quilts from the Brown County Quilt Barn trail. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE Through June 26th - Starbrick Teaching Artists & Their Talented Students - Mon - Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun noon to 5pm; 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. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W. Columbus St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE 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