• Thursday, May 31, Appalachia New Day Ministries at Waverly Wal-mart parking lot, 990 W. Emmitt Avenue, Waverly, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (740) 835-8188 to schedule an appointment.

 

May 21 Monday

May 22 Tuesday

Pike County Relay For Life Monthly Meeting

Paint The Town Purple

Tuesday, May 22^nd, at 6pm

Canal Park, Waverly OH

Public Welcome, please come out and help us hang purple ribbons and put out yard signs!

May 23 Wednesday

 

June 1 Friday

June 2 Saturday

• Saturday, June 2
• Saturday, August 4
• Saturday, July 7
• Saturday, September 1

 

June 4 Monday

Beaver Valley Historical Society meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Old Fire Station in Beaver on Church Street.  All are welcome

June 8 Friday

Waverly Street Fest 

The 7th annual Street Fest will be held in downtown Waverly, Ohio, with great entertainment and good food. Free Admission. Information: 740-947-9650.

 

June 8 Friday & June 10 Sunday

 

New play by Mr. Delmar Burkitt. The Clonimitator play will be performed at 7pm and again on Sunday, June 10 at 2:00pm, Waverly High School Auditorium.
Admission is $6.00 for adults. Discount for seniors 60 and over and for children 17 and under. Reserved seats are available in advance by calling Delmar Burkitt at 740-289-3570. Profits benefit the Pike Heritage Museum.

June 8-10 Friday -Sunday

Elm Grove Days

This annual festival sponsored by the Elm Grove Fire Department in Elm Grove, OH, has a real family atmosphere with arts and crafts, kids games, spinning and weaving demonstrations, Chinese auction, queen’s pageant, fish fry and home cooked meals. Free Admission. Information-Mike Carrico 740-222-2535.

June 9 & 10 Saturday & Sunday

 

June 14 Thursday

Southern Ohio Forestland Association (SOFA) meeting

Held at the OSU South Centers, Shyville Road, Piketon. Potluck at 6:15 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Program topic: "Ohio Invasive Species". See website for details.

June 16 Saturday

Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting

 Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Waverly Library. All are invited.

June 20 Wednesday

SWCD to Host Agricultural Education Event

The Pike Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the ODNR Division

of Soil and Water Resources and the Ohio State University Extension, would like to invite all

those interested in more information on livestock grazing to attend our upcoming farm tour.

This event will be held on Wednesday, June 20th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Mike and

David Beekman’s farm on Pearson Lane in Piketon.

The featured speakers for the evening will be Bob Hendershot, who is a Grassland

Management Specialist for the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources, and Jeff Fisher,

Extension Educator for the Ohio State University Extension in Pike County. Both these speakers

are experts in the field of grazing and livestock management and are sure to bring with them a

wealth of information. Our primary objectives for the evening are to share with the participants

how to better manage their pastures for increased grazing opportunities, improving their hay and

forage resources, and implementing practices on the farm for natural resources conservation and

increased productivity.

Directions to the farm are as follows: from the intersection of SR 32 and SR 220 (old

Schuster Road), take 220 north approximately 1.5 miles, turn east (right) onto Millers Lane,

travel east 0.7 miles to Pearson Lane, turn south (right) and travel 0.3 miles to farm headquarters.

This event is free and open to the public. If you are interested in attending, please

contact the District office for reservations.

For more information, please call the Pike SWCD at (740) 947-5353, or stop by the

office at 11752

June 23 Saturday

Pike Lake Appalachian Music Festival

Musicians from all over Southern Ohio are sure to entertain you no matter what your style of music preference. You can’t keep your toes from tapping time to the music as it fills the air in one of the most scenic natural areas in Ohio. Come to the outdoor amphitheater at Pike Lake State Park, Bainbridge, OH, and enjoy great family fun and food. Free Admission. Information- Jeff Boester/Matt Minter, 740-493-2212.

July 4 Wednesday

Piketon July 4th Wing Ding

Held at the Enrichment Park, Lucas Street in Piketon, OH, from 11:30am to 8:30 pm, this annual event is sponsored by the Village of Piketon with free food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and relax. Free Admission. Information – 740-289-8154.

July 7 Saturday

Dailyville July 4th Celebration

Come out and enjoy the celebration at the Dailyville Ball Park on St Rt. 220 Waverly, OH. Ballgames start at 9:00am; food being served starting at noon; entertainment begins at 7:00pm with fireworks at dusk. Family fun for kids of all ages! Free Admission. Information-Bob Dixon - 740-947-2009.

July 12 Thursday

Southern Ohio Forestland Association (SOFA) meeting

Held at the OSU South Centers, Shyville Road, Piketon. Potluck at 6:15 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Program topic: "Outdoor Photography". See website for details.

July 21 Saturday

Railroad Days Rendezvous

Held at Pike Lake State Park on Pike Lake Road, Bainbridge, Ohio, this event recognizes the social and economic impact of railroads in Ohio. Displays of model RR’s, collectibles and memorabilia, exhibits and model train displays are open 10 am to 3 pm. There will be games and live music, with food from the Friends of Pike Lake available at nominal cost. Free Admission. Information – Matt Minter - 740-947-5409.

Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting

 Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Waverly Library. All are invited.

July 27-Aug 4

Pike County Fair

Pike County Fair grounds at Piketon, Ohio. Harness Racing July 27. Come join us at the 103th annual Pike County Fair! Admission YES! For more information: pikecofair.com

August 18 Saturday

Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting

 Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Waverly Library. All are invited.

September 15 Saturday

Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting

 Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Waverly Library. All are invited.

 

September 29 Saturday

Southern Ohio Forestland Association (SOFA) meeting

Program topic: "Farm Tour, Tree Farmer of the Year". See website for details about tour.

October 5-6 Friday-Saturday

Harvest Moon Campout

Craft and quilt show, cornhole, kids' games and hayrides, with an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk and oldies music will be enjoyed at the amphitheatre. Great food and family fun! Pike Lake State Park, 1847 Pike Lake Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio. Free Admission. 740-493-2212.

October 5-7 Friday-Sunday

Beaver Oktoberfest

This annual event takes place in downtown Beaver, Ohio, and celebrates the German heritage of this southern Ohio village. Enjoy the crafts and vendors, live entertainment with brats and sauerkraut being a sampling of the food at this family friendly festival. Parade on Sunday. Free Admission. Information - Steve Adams 740-708-0385.

October 12-13 Friday & Saturday

Bristol Village Fair

Held at Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio, this 48th annual event offers many unique creations by the residents of this world class retirement center. Handmade jewelry and toys, paintings, quilts, and stained glass are offered by the residents who are widely traveled bringing with them the influences and different cultures which are reflected in their work. Free Admission. Information: Sherry Daniels 740-947-2118.

October 13 Saturday

Southern Ohio Forestland Association (SOFA) meeting

Program topic: "Farm Tour, Pierson Farm". See website for details about tour.

October 20 Saturday

Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting

 Pike County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Waverly Library. All are invited.

November 8 Thursday

Southern Ohio Forestland Association (SOFA) meeting

Held at the OSU South Centers, Shyville Road, Piketon. Potluck at 6:15 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Program topic: "Member Open Mic Night". See website for details.

November 16 - 18 Friday-Sunday

Jingle Bell Weekend

Local Variety Show and Spaghetti dinner on Friday, Nov. 19th, Saturday, Nov. 20th enjoy a 5K run, craft show, Christmas Open House throughout Waverly and Piketon areas. Visit our quilt show and Pike Heritage Museum, chili cook off, wine tasting and art exhibit at the historic Emmitt House. See the scaled down replica of ARC canal boat along the Ohio and Erie Canal Historic Trail. Children can enjoy storytelling time and kids activities. Santa arrives during the Queens’ luncheon. Luminaries line the parade route and if you like a unique experience, stay for our Lantern tours. Sunday, Nov. 21nd, tour homes and visit the tea event at the United Methodist Church. Our festival is sponsored by the First National Bank, co-sponsored by the Waverly Lions Club and helps the Pike Co. Food Pantry. Info: Sharon Manson, Pike Co. CVB, PO Box 134, Waverly, OH 45690 at 740-947-9650 or fax 740-947-7715. Email: Piketravel@yahoo.com. or website: www.piketravel.com.

 

Community Events in Ross County, Ohio 

 May 25 - 27 Friday-Sunday  

Feast of the Flowering Moon 

Chillicothe, Ohio's first capital city, rich in Indian history, hosts the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival. Started in 1984, the festival draws crowds of approximately 85,000. Yoctangee Park, in historic downtown, makes a perfect setting for this family oriented three-day event featuring Native American music, dancing, traders and exhibits, a mountain men encampment rendezvous with working craftsmen and demonstrations, an extensive arts and crafts show with over 80 crafter's and commercial exhibits. Entertainment is continuous on the main stage with good food, fun, games and contests for the whole family to enjoy. This is an educational experience for the entire family. Handicap parking is available at the Feast. The handicap parking will be from the Alley of West Water (by crafts etc & glad tidings) to Walnut St.

All events are FREE to the public. These events include: Main Stage Entertainment, Kid's Fun Run (Saturday), Senior Citizens Day & Bingo (Friday), Gospel Day (Sunday), Memorial Day Parade, Duck Race (ducks are free at the Hospice Booth), & more.

Friday, May 25th Noon-10:00pm, Saturday, May 26th 10:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday, May 27th 10:00am - 6:00pm

October 19 - 21 Friday-Sunday
 
The Fall Festival of Leaves is an October celebration of the beauty of season and region. Festivities include arts, crafts, entertainment, flea markets, midways, parades, pedal tractor pull, and an opportunity to drive the four self-guided scenic tours (maps available @ www.fallfestivalofleaves.com or send self-addressed stamped envelope to P.O. Box 571, Bainbridge, OH 45612). Welcome to "Leaf Country, U.S.A.!" Senior Citizen’s Day, Friday, October 19; buses welcome. Parade Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. Located on U.S. Route 50 in south central Ohio between Hillsboro and Chillicothe. Info: 740 634-3173, 740 634-2085 or 740 634-2997. 3rd Annual FFL 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, October 20. Registration Main & Maple 7 a.m. Race starts 8 a.m. Also Saturday, Paint Valley Antique Machinery Club - antique tractors, etc. Registration 9 a.m. - Maple & Third Streets and Antique, Classic, Street Rod & Truck Show. Log sawing contest 3 p.m.

 

Community Events in Scioto County Ohio 

• Monday, May 21, Minford Community at Minford EMS, St. Rt. 335, Minford, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Call (740) 820-3700 to schedule an appointment.
• Friday, May 25, Women of the Moose Chapter 320, 1907 11^th St., Portsmouth, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Call (740) 353-4210 to schedule an appointment.
• Tuesday, May 29, Portsmouth Community at All Saints Episcopal Church, Fourth and Court Streets, Portsmouth, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Call (740) 354-3293 to schedule an appointment.