COMMUNITY EVENTS - AUG. 25

“Jackson County Pride Basket” limited edition now ready for purchase

• The Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau announces the 5th edition in the Landmark Series basket collection Includes numbered basket, plastic protector and lid with “Jackson County Pride,” beautifully engraved on the lid, along with the log of each area high school in the county. The cost of each basket is $70. The basket is hand woven with expert craftsmanship. This is a very beautiful, large picnic basket with engraved lid. Order your collector basket today and support the Farm Bureau Scholarship program. Baskets may be picked up at the Farm Bureau office, 231 Broadway St., Jackson, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Please make checks available to: Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau, and mail to 231 Broadway Street, Jackson, Ohio 45640. For more information please call 286-4598 or 1-800-777-9226. Shipping is available at a cost of $9 per basket.

CR 30 (Twin Bridge Road) to close for bridge replacement County Road 30 (Twin Bridge Road) will be closed for a bridge replacement project starting Monday, August 29, 2011. the bridge closing will be 200 feet west of State Route 327. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

• Pandora Bingo benefit will be held for Greg Smith at the Coalton Bingo Hall, (James A Rhodes Community Center), doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6 p.m. Presale tickets are $20, tickets at the door will be $25. For more info call April Lewis at 988-8044 or Jacalyn Rister at 307-1180. All proceeds will go to Greg to assist with ongoing medical costs.

• Homecoming at Rt. 327 Holiness Church, 7:30 p.m. On Aug. 28, all day meeting, Sunday School 9:30 a.m. dinner at noon, songfest at 2 p.m. No evening service. Rev. Jimmy Vandegriff, with Rodney and Melody VanGundy singing. For more info call Pastor Jim Harper at (740) 887-2681. All are welcome.

• Free to public, blood pressure checks and car seat inspections, by Jackson County EMS, EMTs and paramedics, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart in Jackson. (Free car seats to those that qualify.)

• The Red Hat Razzle Dazzle ladies will meet in Oak Hill at KFC. Don’t forget non-perishable items for the food pantry and bring something pertaining to chicken.

• The Community of Christ will be offering their veal and foot long hot dog lunch, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Orders can be called in to the church beginning at 9 a.m. at 384-4500. Eat in at church or carry out. Menu: Veal with french fries, chips, or slaw, drink $4.75; foot long with sauce, fries, chips or slaw, drink, $3.50; veal sandwich, $3.50; foot long only $1.75 (with sauce or other condiment). The church is located off of West D Street on Radcliff Lane. This will be our final lunch this year and we wish to thank everyone for their meal purchases throughout the summer.

• There will be a Gallia County Gospel Sing at the Gallia County Jr. Fairgrounds with more than 20 gospel groups to praise God and express the joy of a relationship with Jesus. Held 5 p.m. to midnight both nights, RAIN OR SHINE, inside or outside. Concessions, door prizes. Camping available, call (740) 446-4120. Limited seating, be sure to bring your lawn chair. For more info call (740) 379-2647.

• Annual Ice Cream Social at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Oak Hill across from Central Park, 5 to 7 p.m. cost is $6 per dinner. Also available for purchase, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, slaw, baked beans plenty of homemade ice cream, cake and pies. Stop by for some good food and great fellowship.

• The Humane Society of Jackson County will be having registration for low cost spay and neuter clinics. This is not based on income. You must come to the Jackson City Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m. to register. Bring a $30 deposit. This will be credited back to you the day of the clinic toward the final cost. cash only please. You do not bring your pet at this time. You will be given your clinic date at the registration. Any county may attend. The cost is as follows: Female cat or kitten: Spay plus rabies shot $54. Spay plus all shots $72; Male cat or kitten neuter plus rabies shot $44, Neuter plus all shots $62. Cost for dogs depends on their weight and gender. Please keep this in mind, spaying and neutering your pets saves lives. There is not enough homes for all the kittens and puppies. If you are unable to come to the registration, you may have someone else come for you. For more info call 286-6435 or 418-6630.

• A one day cheerleading clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the cheerleader boosters club and will be held at JHS gym. The clinic is open to any child grades K-5. The cost is $30 and additional siblings are $20 each. A breakfast snack and lunch will be provided. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and certificate. Participants will be invited to cheer at the Sept. 2 game against Waverly. Late registration will be accepted the day of the clinic from 8-9 a.m. for more info call Carmen at 688-8082, Jeanette 418-6752 or Tina at 418-2714. Checks and money orders for the clinic should be made payable to: Jackson Cheerleader Booster, Tina Fulks, P.O. Box 987, Jackson, Ohio 45640.

• The Canter/Trace family reunion will be held at Canter’s Cave main lodge, beginning about noon. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Meat, drinks, and table service provided. Bring old family photos and stories to share. Any items you’d like to donate will be auctioned off for future reunion expenses. For questions call Edna Stapleton at 286-2216.

• The students of the Striking Cobra School of Tae Kwon Do are raising funds with a dinner and a movie night. Spaghetti and meatballs made famous at the Colonial Restaurant in Jackson, held at the Calvary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 438 Chillicothe St., Jackson. Adults $6, Seniors (65 & older) $4 and children (6 and under) $3. The meal includes Chad’s famous spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and a drink. Desserts will also be available for purchase. For more info call 710-2730. All proceeds will go towards the future YMCA building project and also to help the students with tournament fees throughout the year. For questions call 710-2730.

• The Abiding Place “Where Grace Abounds” invites you to celebrate with us our first service in our new building, 10 a.m. at 721 Dixon Run Rd., Jackson. All are welcome. Pastor Dan and Glenna Neal.

• “Homecoming” at Buckeye Community Baptist Church, Buckeye Community Baptist Church Road, 10 a.m. with dinner at noon and evening service at 1:30 p.m. Special singing by Littles Family of Peoples, Ohio. All are welcome.

• Biker Sunday will be held at the Wellston Church of the Nazarene at 10:30 a.m.. There will be a cookout and ride to follow the services. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 384-0100. The church is located at 39834 State Route 93 Wellston, OH 45692. The Pastor at the Wellston Church of the Nazarene is Jim Griffith.

• The Calvary Assembly of God would like to announce the wonderful music ministry of the Stevens family at 6 p.m. This group has performed more than 2,500 concerts in 34 states as well as Canada, The West Indies, and England. Please plan to attend and enjoy some great music and great fellowship.

• The public is invited to attend the Raccoon Creek Partnership’s monthly meeting at McCoys One Stop in Vinton, Ohio. Guest speaker Craig Hicks (Wildlife Disease Biologist; USDA) will be giving a presentation about feral hogs in southeast Ohio, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open and serving a steak dinner, and the meeting will follow. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door. McCoys One Stop is located at the intersection of SR 160 and SR 325 in Vinton, Ohio (Gallia County). For more information email Amy Mackey at mackey@ohio.edu .

• The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. at 150 East Second Street, Chillicothe, Ohio. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call 740-775-5030.

• Wesley UM Church, 1384 Cove Rd., Jackson, will be having an indoor yard sale with a huge number of items for sale including mens, women’s and children’s clothing, household items, furniture, recreational items, toys, books, music and many other items too numerous to mention. For more info call 988-9005 day of sale.

• The Winchester Community Church will be having their second annual "tent meeting" beginning with supper being served from 5-6 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall, preaching services will begin at 7 p.m. each evening. Sept. 1 and 2 Brother Glen Carmon will be bringing the message; Sept. 3 Brother Bryon Carmon; Sun.. Sept. 4 Brother Rondall Walker; Mon., Brother Bob Thompson. Pastor Rondall Walker invites all to attend.

• Ohio River Live Lovin’ It Live! the Ohio River Live Music Festival will be held on Court Street, Gallipolis. There will be great music all day, featuring seven great acts leading up to headliner Matt King.

• The OHHS Class of 1981 are planning the 30 year reunion with a buffet dinner to begin at 6:30 p.m. with music and fellowship to follow. Cost is $35 per person and must be paid in advance. Rooms at the hotel are available at a discounted rate. Please contact Barb Echler-Dean at 682-7802. Registration can be mailed to 519 E. Main St. Oak Hill, OH 45656. We are still looking for classmates, so please call if you have info that will help locate everyone.

• Harvest Moon Pow Wow will be held in Gallipolis City Park, open daily from 10 a.m.to dark. Bring your lawn chairs! Craft Vendors, Drums, Dancers and Demonstrations. For more info call Larry Roach at 740-379-2873 or Tom Abrahamson at 740-245-5511.

• Homecoming at Oakland Holiness Chapel at the crossroads of Valley Chapel, Oakland, and McCune Cemetery roads, Jackson. Dinner at noon, service starting at 1:30 p.m. with local talent. Bring a covered dish, and join us. all are welcome.

• Jackson Class of 51 will meet at 6 p.m. at Los Amigos. If unable to attend call 286-2384.

• The Wellston Coal Festival will be held in the streets of downtown Wellston. Contact Tom Brenner at 384-5141 for more information.

• The J-VAC Not-for-Profit Board will hold its annual board meeting at 4 p.m. at J-VAC Industries located at 202 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston.

• The Jackson County Newcomers Club will meet at 10 a.m. until noon for a coffee at the Christ United Methodist church Fellowship Hall (150 Portsmouth St.) Enter glass door, go to basement. Roger McNamara will be the speaker.

• The annual Hatten/Blair reunion will be held at the Manpower Park on East Main Street in Jackson. a covered dish luncheon will start at noon. all Hatten/Blair family and friends are invited to attend. If you have nay questions you can contact Brenda (Hatten) Dillon at 988-8351.

• Cause for Paws, a local non-profit animal rescue organization, will be holding its fall community flea market from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Chillicothe Kmart, located at 1470 North Bridge Street. Cost for a 12 by 18 foot space is $25, with proceeds from the booth rentals going to Cause for Paws to help them care for their many beautiful dogs and cats until they can be placed in their forever homes. There will be crafts, antiques, with something for everyone! For additional info on the flea market, or to reserve your space, please contact Barbara Webb at (740) 773-4393.

• Southern Ohio Vipers U12 Ladies Softball tryouts Sept. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m. and Sept. 11, 2 to 4 p.m. at Lucasville Valley softball field. Contact Tim Brown 740-357-9197 or Shane Adkins at 740-935-9000.

• Homecomng at Eifort Free Will Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School teacher Alan Moore, preaching in the a.m. service Kenny Webb; preaching in p.m. service, Emil Cartee. There will be singing throughout the day by the Swartz family, music under the direction of Debbie Black and Lori Simpson. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Everyone welcome. Tim Updike, fill-in pastor.• Butch Davis Benefit will be held at the Jaycees building on Crossland Street. Menu will include pulled pork, beans, cornbread, pop, and desserts. Live music from 4-5 p.m. with Bart Wiseman. There will be a Chinese auction, split the pot and a live auction at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go toward funeral expenses. For more info or to make a donation contact Tera Carter at 710-0180 or Doug Martin at 988-6577.

• All former employees (both union and office) and families of McNally Pittsburg will have a reunion and potluck dinner at the Wellston senior Citizen center, 407 S. New York Ave., Wellston from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be a carry-in dinner at 1 p.m. Please bring your favorite dishes. You will need to bring your own table service and drinks. There will be a social hour following the dinner. For more info call 384-5780.

• OSU South Centers 20-year Commemoration of agricultural research, Extension, and business assistance at the Ohio State university South Center. The celebration will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon. There will be wagon tours and self-guided walking tours; free hot dogs, popcorn, apples and water; children’s activities, including pumpkin decorating and and OSU give-a-way and much more. For more info call Joy Bauman at 740-289-2071 x 111. Celebrating the past, building the future.

• The Jackson County Apple Festival will be held in the streets of downtown Jackson. Contact the Jackson Jaycees at 286-1339 or www.jacksonapplefestival.com for more information.

• Be famous. Help these apples set a world record. Join us in an attempt to set a world record, for the most people bobbing for apples simultaneously, at the Jackson County Apple Festival. The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, 35 Broadway St. Jackson. Registration is from 1 to 3:45 p.m. Event starts at 4 p.m. Come join in the fun.

• Local historian Paul Berridge will be presenting a program on early Jackson County history, “When Ohio Was the Western Frontier,” at 7 p.m. at the Lillian E. Jones Museum, 75 Broadway Street in Jackson. This program is free and open to the public. Call 286-2556 for additional info.

• The Jackson Historical Society and the Civil War 150 Committee are inviting representatives from local clubs and organizations to a meeting at the Comfort Inn meeting room to discuss plans for a celebration of the 150 anniversary of the America Civil War. For more info contact Bob Lewis, Chairman of the Civil War 150 Committee at 988-3025.

• The Foothills Art Festival will be held at the Canter’s Cave lodge, 5 miles NW of Jackson, Twp. Rd. 223. Contact the Southern Hills Arts Council at 286-6355 for more info.

• Autumn Halloween camp-outs will be held Oct. 14-15 at the Lake Jackson State Park and Oct 21-22 at the Lake Alma State Park. Contact Sandy Brickey at 384-4474 or (740) 596-5253 for more info.

• The 2011 Halloween camp out will be held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds with children games, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; hog roast w/beans at 1 p.m.; Trick or Treat from 3-4 p.m.; costume contest at 4 p.m.; golf cart/ATV poker run at 5 p.m.; camper decorating contest 7-9 p.m. and hay rides all afternoon. Halloween camp-out T-shirts are available, cost $12 each and $14 for 2X and up.

Notice: Due to insurance regulations, only licensed operators are permitted to use motorized vehicles on the fairgrounds property. There is a speed limit of 5 mph. Please keep noises at a minimum after 11 p.m. For safety reasons all motorized vehicles will be off limits during Trick or Treat.

• All gates will be closed to the public during Trick or Treat for security.

• The 2011 Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Appreciation Banquet will be held at CUMC, Social Hour, 5:30 p.m.; Dinner/Program, 6:30 p.m. Honorees are: “Business of the Year” award, Precious Medals; “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, Onefit Personal Training; “Community Pride” award, United Fund of Jackson County; “Meritorious Service” award, John and Roxie Underwood; “Good Neighbor” award, Fluor - B&W Portsmouth LLC.; “Beautification” award, (1) Family Health Center, (2) Animals Unlimited Veterinary Hospital, (3) “The Real Deal” Restaurant. Call Pam at 286-2722 a.m. or 286-3604 p.m. to reserve your banquet tickets.

• The Winter Wonderland Craft Show will be held at the YMCA, 594 E. Main St., Jackson. Contact Steve Eisnaugle at 286-7255 for more info

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