Hocking Hills Tourism update Nov.6, 2014

Hocking Hills Tourism Association 13178 State Route 664 South Logan, Ohio 740-385-2750 www.explorehockinghills.com   WEEKEND UPDATE | November 6, 2014 Click here for PDF of Weekend Update Daily Activities FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Ridgetops & Hollers Ash Cave parking lot, Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 56, Logan, 2 p.m. Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a 'holler'?  Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area to find out. Call 740-385-6841 for more information, FREE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Scenic Hills Senior Center's Pancake Breakfast Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S. Spring Street, Logan, 8 - 11 a.m. On the second Saturday of the month, enjoy a Pancake Breakfast with the Scenic Hills Senior Center.  Menu: Pancakes, eggs & sausage or sausage gravy biscuits, eggs & hash browns. COST: $6 Conkle's Creep Conkle's Hollow parking area, Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 374 & Big Pine Road, Logan, 10 a.m. Conkle's Hollow state nature preserve is one of the most unique locations in the Hocking Hills. Join the naturalist in the parking area for a short hike to find out why. Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE Saturday Studio Decorative Arts Center, 145 East Main Street, Lancaster, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bianca Gery. Sculpture/mixed mood board journals. This class will create sketch books and collage that inspire basic design. For kids in grades K-8. Call 740-681-1423 for more information; COST: $8 -10. Hocking's Birds of Prey Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave Visitors Center. Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 664 South, Logan, 2 p.m. 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 hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. Call 740-385-6841 for more information. Candle Dipping Shady Grove Program Area, Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester, 2 p.m. Make a candle the old-fashioned way by dipping a wick into hot wax. It takes about 45 minutes to make a decent sized candle. Ages 6-50. Call 614-508-8111 for more information; COST: Free American Legion Baked Steak Dinner 12845 State Route 664 South, Logan, 4 - 7 p.m. The Auxiliary of American Legion Post 78 puts on this delicious baked steak dinner on the 2nd Saturday of each month.  Come join us for a good meal, with the proceeds helping our community & supporting two Legion baseball teams. COST: $7/person. Call 740-385-8811 for more information. Sweet Second Saturday The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike St., Laurelville, 5 - 8 p.m. 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. Call 740-332-0300 for more information. Concert Series at the Bowen House The Bowen House, 196 North Market Street, Logan 7 - 8:30 p.m. The Music Concert Series will be performed on the lawn, weather permitting, or inside. Zeke's Fancy will be performing. Call 740-385-0344 for more information; FREE. Billy Gardell Performance Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University, Athens, 8 p.m. Billy Gardell star of the CBS hit television series MIKE & MOLLY as Officer Mike Biggs. Brings his stand-up comedy to the stage. He has appeared in several TV series, while as a standup comic, his comedy specials have appeared on Comedy Central and Showtime. In addition he makes regular appearances on  NFL Today on CBS Sports. Call 740-593-1762 for more information; COST: $20-30. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Nature For Kids - Puppet Hike Buzzard Roost Picnic Area, Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester, 2 p.m. While on a 1/3-mile walk, hear stories from puppets about what animals are doing to get ready for winter. Meeting Place - Buzzards Roost Picnic Area, Ages 3-12. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Call 614-508-8111 for more information; FREE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Concert Series at the Bowen House The Bowen House, 196 North Market Street, Logan 7 - 8:30 p.m. Reid Coleman will be performing a concert of Americana music honoring all vets & welcoming all those in our community for snacks & recognition. Call 740-385-0344 for more information; FREE. Photography Group The Bowen House, 196 North Market Street, Logan 7 - 8:30 p.m. Hocking photography enthusiasts welcome visitors to join them for inspiration, encouragement & some shop talk under the mentorship of noted photographer, Dennis Savage. Call 740-385-0344 for more information; FREE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Concert Series at the Bowen House The Bowen House, 196 North Market Street, Logan 10 - 11 a.m. Reid Coleman will be performing a concert of Americana music honoring all vets & welcoming all those in our community for snacks & recognition. Call 740-385-0344 for more information; FREE. Homeschoolers - Campfire Cooking Thomas-Mathias Parking Lot, Clear Creek Metro Park, 185 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge, 1 p.m. Learn how to build a campfire and how to cook some new recipes to share on your next camping adventure. Bring drinking water and your own reusable plates, napkins, and utensils. Meeting Place - Thomas-Mathias Parking Lot, Ages 6-18. Call 740-385-1834 for more information; FREE. Photography Group The Bowen House, 196 North Market Street, Logan 7 - 8:30 p.m. Hocking photography enthusiasts welcome visitors to join them for inspiration, encouragement & some shop talk under the mentorship of noted photographer, Dennis Savage. Call 740-385-0344 for more information; FREE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave Ash Cave at Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 56 near 374, Logan, 6 p.m. 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. Call 740-385-6841; FREE The Honeycutters in Concert Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, 8 p.m. Stuart's welcomes back The Honeycutters from Asheville, North Carolina! Following another amazing performance at the 2013 Nelsonville Music Festival, they make a return trip to Stuart's. While their sound draws comparisons to Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris or Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, they produce a refreshingly unique blend of Americana music that is comfortingly familiar and entirely original. Seats are reserved, so we suggest buying tickets in advance. Call 740-753-1924 for more information; COST: $15 - $25. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Wonders of Old Man's Cave Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 664 South, Logan, 10 a.m. 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. Call 740-385-6841 for more information. Hocking's Wildlife at the Cabin Naturalist Cabin, Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 664 South, Logan, 2 p.m. As you pass by on your hike today stop by the Naturalist Cabin to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents.  Naturalist will be available for discussion and to answer questions.  Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE. Monster Mittens Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Turn your old sweater (or a Goodwill sweater) into dragon, shark, lion or floral mittens. Buttons and felt adornments will complete the mittens. Bring a sewing machine and sewing kit. BRING A LUNCH AND YOUR OWN WOOL SWEATER. Presented by Barbara Jupin. Ages 10 and up. Call 740-681-2713 for more information; COST: $20 members / $24 non-members Flying Squirrel Search Shady Grove Program Area, Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester, 2 p.m. Please register every single person child or adult that will be coming to the program. Only 25 spots available. Call 614-508-8111 for more information; COST: Free SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Walking Tour of the Athens Asylum The Ridges, Ohio University, Athens, 2 - 4 p.m. Led by George Eberts, an expert on the history of the Athens Asylum (The Ridges) will lead a walking tour of the asylum grounds. Maximum of 15 per tour; first come, first served. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Athens County Historical Society and Museum at 65 North Court Street in Athens. Mr. Eberts is a former employee of the Athens Asylum. Call 740-592-2280 for more information; COST: $15 Farmers' Markets FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY - 9 a.m. - noon. 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 athensfarmersmarket.org. SATURDAY - Nelsonville Farmers' Market - 10 a.m. to noon; Come for the season's freshest produce, yummy baked goods and plants for your garden. Then enjoy our galleries and shops on the square. Stuart's Opera House Parking Lot, Washington Street, Nelsonville. Call 740-753-4346 for more info. TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - Bremen Farmer's Auction - noon; Local produce from Fairfield and surrounding counties. Sale days are Tuesdays and Fridays starting at noon. Hay sales on the first Friday of the month. Live produce auction featuring local produce and baked goods. Bedding plants and hanging baskets also available when in season. 1511 Mt. Zwingli Road, Bremen; call 740-746-9674 for more info. SATURDAY - Lancaster Farmers Market - 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays in Government Services Parking Lot, 239 W Main St.; The Lancaster Farmers Market has more than 30 vendors throughout the season, which spans May to October. Each week our farmers and artisans bring a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, crafts, meat, flowers, eggs, and more. The market takes place rain or shine. Dogs are welcome, but should be on a leash. Some of our vendors accept Ohio Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons. Look for program signs on display by participating vendors. Ongoing Events The X TOUR! Our X-treme Zipline Tour! The latest addition to Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, the X Tour is a 2.5- to 3-hour, professionally-guided, X-TREME zipline tour. A hybrid course design, using a combination of trees and towers, this cross-country style zipline boasts 11 ziplines that showcase many amazing Hocking Hills features. You'll sail above the rolling hills, zip into a hidden recessed cave, and cross the scenic Hocking River two times. This X-citing, X-hilarating, X-treme zipline tour will be sure to feed your adrenaline addiction! COST $89 per person. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, 10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge; call 740-385-9477 for more info & reservations or visit www.hockinghillscanopytours.com OFF-ROAD Segway Adventures! Another FIRST from the innovative team at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours! Our OFF-ROAD Segway Adventures will take you on a 1.5 to 2-hour guided nature tour, showcasing the unique features of the area - all while experiencing the thrill of a state-of-the-art Off-Road Segway X2! (The second coolest way to enjoy the outdoors at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours).Designed to be extremely intuitive to drive, these all-terrain Segway X2s are an adventure in themselves. You'll feel like it's reading your mind as you glide along the rugged paths taking in the sights, sounds, and scents of the natural surroundings. As you master the Segway you'll discover ancient recessed caves, the scenic Hocking River, majestic old growth trees, native plants and wildlife and much more... all in an up-close and personal way. Discover how much fun it is to take a hike. COST: Price $59 per person, Ages 14 years and older. Weight restrictions: 100 - 220 lbs. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, 10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge; call 740-385-9477 for more info & reservations or visit www.hockinghillscanopytours.com FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS through November 23 - Majestic Galleries presents shows in both of its spaces. Art by Rachel Clark, Daisie Hoitsma and Jason Tanner Young occupy the main space, while an exhibit by Mary Manusos is in the front gallery. Regular hours from the gallery are 1 to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Extended hours until 9 p.m. on Nelsonville Final Fridays. 20 Public Square, Nelsonville, 740-331-4505 WEDNESDAYS - Quilt Therapy - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own. Nelsonville Quilt Company, 52 W Washington St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-3343 for more info; FREE MONDAY AND THURSDAYS AND OTHERS BY APPOINTMENT - 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 class, offered at 11 a.m. and 1,3 and 5 p.m.; call for reservations - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan BY APPOINTMENT - Stained Glass Workshop; 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 three miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. Call for additional days and times. WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 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! Call 877-74-PEACE (747-3223) for reservations; $10 TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS through November 22 - Quilt (R)Evolution: An Art Quilt Retrospective. The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens hosts an exhibit of some of the most prestigious art quilters in the country, all of whom served as jurors for the past 19 biennial exhibitions. Call 740-592-4981 for more information. Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens. Tuesday-Saturdays 12-5 p.m. with extended hours until 8 on Thursdays. Sundays 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS through December 31 - Campana Brothers Brazilian Design Now. An exhibition from the Pizzuti Collection. Rebecca Ibel, Director/Curator. Presented by David and Mo Meuse. Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sundays 1 - 4 p.m. Decorative Arts Center, 145 East Main Street, Lancaster. Call 740-681-1423 for more information; FREE. THURSDAYS - Yoga at the Bowen House - 6 p.m.; Join Yoga instructor Elle Delmatto every Thursday at 6 p.m.. Class fee is $6. Class is open to all. No pre-registration is necessary. The Bowen House Community Center for Arts & Education, 196 N Market St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info. FRIDAYS through November 30 - Drum Lessons & Open Drum Circle with Lawrence Green - 6 p.m.; A full program of natural interpretation, mystic life lessons and a lot of drumming some singing and dancing. Students learn tradition parts, skill building, call and response. The remainder of the time will be free style drum circle and dancing. Open drumming and dancing (free) starts @ 7 p.m. $12 per lesson. Hawks Landing Retreat Center, 29361 Locust Grove Rd, McArthur; call 740-596-4288 for info. DAILY through November 23 - Celebrate 13 wonderful years with the artists of Starbrick Gallery. Each artist will contribute a masterpiece to this show! Fiber, wood, ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, furniture and more. This show will run through Nov. 23. Call 740-753-1011 or visit http://www.starbrick.com for more information; Open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon - 5 p.m. Open until 9 p.m. on Final Fridays. DAILY - Walker Farm's Pumpkins & Gourds - Enjoy a day at The Walker Farm. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds or choose from the ones we have set out for you. We also have corn shocks and straw bales. On the weekends, find your way through the corn maze or take a wagon ride. Groups by appointment are welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 28800 Chieftain Drive, Logan. Call 740-385-6758 for more information. DAILY - SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER MUSEUM AT FIDDLESTIX; View several hundred vintage figural salt and pepper shaker sets at Fiddlestix Village; 24180 St. Rt. 93 just south of the St. Rt. 56/93 intersection. A changing display of shaker sets are arranged by categories on shelves in three large windows. Groups include various animals, people, holidays, birds, fish, tools, buildings, vacation souvenirs and many more. Most of the sets are from the 1940s to the present. A smaller window hosts a monthly special exhibit. The best viewing time is between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Viewers are invited at their own risk, and the exhibit is open unless there is snow or ice on the parking lot. Fiddlestix Village, 24180 St. Rt. 93, Creola - (Do not go to Creola ~ this is a mapping address.) The location is just south of the intersection of St. Rts. 56 and 93, close to Ash Cave. For more information, call Historic Host; 740-596-2408 or 740-753-3105. FREE DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 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 (Monday - Saturday) - 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 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828. Hocking Hills Tourism Association | 800-HOCKING (800-462-5464) http://www.explorehockinghills.com 13178 State Route 664 South Logan, OH 43138

Hocking Hills Tourism Association | 13178 State Route 664 South | Logan | OH | 43138