Check out these great upcoming events

Contributed | January 2, 2014

COSHOCTON – Not sure what to do now that the holidays are over? Here’s a list of several great upcoming events that are sure to be fun and enjoyable.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: Earth, Craft & Ahhhhhhh

Clary Gardens at the Compton House
588 W. Chestnut St., Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Contact: Chris Campbell at 622-6524 or events@clarygardens.org
Website: www.clarygardens.org
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Minimal Supply Fee

Join us the third Thursday of each month as various instructors will share their passions and talents during these fun nights out! Each session will offer education the opportunity to create nature-based personal care items, treats, craft items and more! Feel free to bring your favorite local wine to add more ahhhhhh to your evening. No alcoholic beverages provided. The garden provides water and coffee. Pre-registration is required by calling 622-6524. Check our website for class descriptions.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: Health, Safety & Wellness Expo

Kids America
1600 Otsego Avenue, Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Coshocton Chamber at 622-5411
Website: www.coshoctonchamber.com
Free Admission

Bring the whole family for free health screenings by CCMH including diabetes, blood pressure, heart and vascular screening, physical and speech therapy. Lifesaving heart and vascular screenings such as stroke/carotidartery. Health booths and classes on such topics as DermaScan, nutritional and fitness counseling, car and booster seat checks, home safety products, and fun kid’s activities.

Sunday, Jan. 25 thru Sunday, March 15, 2015: A Playground of Color Exhibit

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
300 N. Whitewoman Street (Roscoe Village), Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Contact: 622-8710 or pmalenke@jhmuseum.org

Website: www.jhmuseum.org

This exhibit features artwork by elementary school students in Coshocton County. This museum is Accredited by the American Association of Museums and is also home to the famous Newark Holy Stones.

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015: Chocolate Extravaganza

Coshocton County Career Center
23640 Coshocton Co. Rd. 202, Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
For more information, call 622-0326
E-mail: pomerenearts@gmail.com

Tickets: $10 at the door or $8 pre-sale
Website: www.pomerenearts.org

Annually, local bakers and professional pastry chefs create fine chocolate desserts for the Pomerene Center’s chocolate fundraising event. Annually our guests are treated to an abundance of choice from tables of cakes and tortes, cheesecakes and pies, and candies and other sweet treats. Musical entertainment and art exhibit included.

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015: Sweetheart Big Band Dance

Lake Park Pavilion
23253 State Route 83, Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Time: 8 – 11 p.m.; Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 622-7528 or lakepark@clover.net

Website: www.coshoctonlakepark.com
Tickets available at the door or by calling 622-7528.

Join us for a romantic evening at the historic Lake Park Dance Pavilion, a beautifully restored 1930s big band dance hall. Music will be provided by the Lake Park Big Band. Dance to the sounds of Sammy Kaye, Glenn Miller and others from that era. Tickets will go on sale in January. Contact the Park District office at 622-7528 for more information. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Parks organization.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015: Earth, Craft & Ahhhhhhh

Wednesday, March 4 thru Thursday, March 5, 2015: The 113th Tiverton Institute

Tiverton Community Building
County Road 20 near the State Route 206 intersection in Tiverton, Ohio
Contact: Donna Rae Young, 502-3168, drycj55@gmail.com

The morning starts each day with coffee and donuts at 10 a.m. The programs begin at 10:30 a.m. with covered dish meals at noon. These meals are popular as everyone brings delicious food to share. The afternoon sessions begin at 1 p.m. The evening programs are at 7 p.m. There is a baking contest Wednesday morning for adults and children. There is also judging for woodcraft items. The Tiverton Grange has a Soup Supper on Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. The Institute is supported by donations as we Pass the Hat. The day speakers cover a variety of topics such as history, information, entertainment, travel and more. Wednesday evening’s program is for the children. Thursday evening is music and fun.

The original purpose of a Community Institute was to trade new ideas for farming and homemaking. The Extension Service agents shared information. Now, speakers share history, local and state legislation, and other information. The Tiverton Institute is one of the last of its kind in the state.

March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2015: The Foursome: A Production of the Coshocton Footlight Players

Triple Locks Theater
N. Whitewoman St and Hydraulic Ave, Historic Roscoe Village, Coshocton Ohio 43812
Website: www.FootlightPlayers.com
Phone: 622-2959
Friday: 8 – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 – 10 p.m.

In this popular Norm Foster comedy, which takes place entirely on the eighteen tees of a golf course, four old friends, home for their college reunion, hook up for a round of golf and delight the audience with the surprises that are revealed as they share their successes and failures.

March 19, 2015: Author Michael Connor Book Signing

Coshocton Public Library
655 Main Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Phone: 622-0956
Website: www.coshoctonlibrary.org
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Join author and railroad executive Michael Connor for a discussion of the Ohio Central Railroad in our county. Connor will sign copies of his book “Ohio Central In Color Volume 1: Southern Lines”.

Thursday, March 19, 2015: Earth, Craft & Ahhhhhhh

Saturday, March 28 thru Sunday, May 17, 2015: Teen-Age Talent Exhibit

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
300 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, OH 43812 (Roscoe Village)
Contact: 622-8710 or pmalenke@jhmuseum.org

Website: www.jhmuseum.org

This exhibit features artwork by high school students in Coshocton County. This museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is also home to the famous Newark Holy Stones.

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