Mount Vernon Community Calendar of Events

The annual Fall Mid-Ohio Draft Horse Sale and Expo will be held at the Mt. Hope Auction the week of October 3, 2022. For details about the Horse Sale, please visit http://www.mthopeauction.com/sale-schedule The horse sale will take place in the Dean Beachy Horse Arena all week and the trade show and tack sale will be in the Mt. Hope Event Center. The vendor show hours are as follows Monday, Oct 3 – 2pm – 8pmTuesday, Oct 4 – 8am – 8pmWednesday, Oct 5 – 8am – 8pmThursday, Oct 6 – 8am – 8pmFriday, Oct 7 – 8am – 12pm. Vendors will be able to enter the building Monday, Oct 3, at 10am.  There will be vendor setup from 10pm – 2pm. There will be no exceptions to these setup times. If you would like to be a vendor in the trade show, please email: paul@mthopeauction.com.  

Loudonville hosts a big fair that is truly an old-fashioned, family-oriented event. Includes five days of free admission, free entertainment, free exhibits, free livestock shows and auctions, free power pulls, rides, wide variety of food and much, much more. Fair begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday and the hours for Wednesday through Saturday are from 12 noon – 10:00 p.m. Parts of State routes 3 and 60 are closed during the event. For more information, call 419-994-4391 or visit www.LoudonvilleFair.com

Join us for a Youth Hallowevening event to make your choice of a 3D Bats Painted Sign or a Set of Mini Monsters! Ages 7-14. Seats are limited, sign up now!https://www.arworkshop.com/events/ontario/332867https://www.arworkshop.com/events/ontario/332866

On Thursday, October 6 at 7PM jointhe Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County for a panel discussion withthe Knox County Board of Elections staff, about "How Elections Work inKnox County." Patrons are welcome to join us for this nonpartisan,informational event about:   *How your local BOE staff administer elections *Safeguards that ensure free and fair elections *How votes are counted *The role of precinct poll workers and volunteers *How citizens can get involved As with all Library events, this program is free and open to the public.Advance registration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/3cGdikA to register. Formore information, visit www.knox.net, email knoxwrites1@gmail.com, or call (740)392-2665 ext. 259.

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

Join our Naturalist for a more hands on experience at the Main Barn. Park at the Visitor Center and come to the barn anytime between 11am-1pm.  

1/2 Price AdmissionFREE to MembersPlay from 5-8 pmOwl Crafts 5-7 pmOwls 6-7 pmThe Ohio Bird Sanctuary will be here with an owl and talk about what owls like to do. You will get the chance to open an owl pellet and see what they�ve been eating!

Check out the Downtown Mansfield Facebook Page for the availability of this event. Join us every first Friday in downtown Mansfield for the first Friday Shop Hop.  To celebrate longtime patrons and welcome new guests, downtown businesses offer entertainment, hold unique events and offer specials during the first Friday Shop Hop. Guests are encouraged to meet friends and explore downtown Mansfield.    

Local artist, Victoria Hoefler, will guide us to make a Halloween/ pumpkin themed decorative jar at North Lake Park, Oct. 7 from 5-7pm.Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/jQUsDDNv7XHPKWkB9

1/2 price admissionFREE to MembersPlay from 5-8 pmCrafts from 5-7 pmAdoptable animals from 5-7:30 pmWe will have adoptable dogs from the Richland County Dog Warden�s Office & Shelter and adoptable cats from Forgotten Felines of Richland County, Ohio Inc. in the lower level party rooms! Families can meet the cats and dogs in a friendly environment and apply for adoption! We will also have cat and dog crafts in the craft room and plenty of play!

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don�t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left � even after death. September 24 � October 30.  Friday-Sunday.  Gates open at 6:45pm. To purchase tickets, visit Blood Prison.

Live Music at The Phoenix Brewing Company from 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The Show Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan Shealy Musical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our Sponsors Cypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series https://www.facebook.com/events/578604077148719

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as �one of the year�s ten best shows� by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The ShowDad�s an architect Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family�s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan ShealyMusical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our SponsorsCypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series

The Great Lakes Region of the Cat Fanciers Association is holding a CFA cat show at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Fairhaven Hall on Oct 8-9, 2022. Approximate hours are Saturday from 9 am � 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am -4 pm. Interested parties can contact Nannette at 419-295-6160 or njschindler@Hotmail.com.

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

Join us for our FREE annual Fall Craft Show at the Shelby YMCA. We are thrilled to bring this event with some amazing vendors to the Shelby community.Kick off the fall season and do some early Christmas shopping!Don�t miss this unique opportunity to find one-of-kind pieces for your home!Interested in being a vendor? Click on the link to fill out the registration form. https://bit.ly/3C5MLr8For more information Contact Stephanie Burkhart at 419-347-1312 ext. 504 or sburkhart@ymcanco.org.

Enjoy fresh summer produce.  If you are interested in being a part of our Summer Market in downtown Mansfield, this event will take place Saturdays 10am-2pm at 3rd Cup Tea.  Located at 101 N. Main St., Mansfield. Any questions, visit 3rd Cup Tea Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/3rdCupTea

Join the Humane Society of Richland County for a .5k walk with you and your dog! At the end, gather at the Phoenix Beer Garden to receive a beer (or root beer!), Buckeye Bakery donut, t-shirt, dog bandana, raffle ticket, and bag of treats from Simply Good Dog Barkery for your furry friend- all while raising money for the Humane Society of Richland County!

Enjoy observing our Bird Care Team interacting with our Avian Ambassadors. Great opportunity to ask our staff questions about the birds and watch training and enrichment activities.  

11:30am. $20 SPACE WILL BE LIMITED . You must purchase your space in advance in VENMO (Lisa-McManes). PLEASE BRING: a yoga mat or towel to sit.Come get in a killer workout with POUND Tour Crew Member, Lisa McManes and enjoy a great pint of craft beer or glass of wine. This event is for those 21+. Every quarter a portion of all proceeds from these events go to a charity.The 45 minute POUNDŽ class will start promptly at 11:30am. After class you will receive a ticket for 1 beverage.****************************************POUNDŽ IS THE WORLD�S FIRST CARDIO JAM SESSION INSPIRED BY THE INFECTIOUS, ENERGIZING AND SWEAT-DRIPPING FUN OF PLAYING THE DRUMS! Using RipstixŽ, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUNDŽ transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.Designed for all fitness levels, POUNDŽ provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin� out! The workout is easily modifiable and the welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

11:30am. $20 SPACE WILL BE LIMITED . You must purchase your space in advance in VENMO (Lisa-McManes). PLEASE BRING: a yoga mat or towel to sit.Come get in a killer workout with POUND Tour Crew Member, Lisa McManes and enjoy a great pint of craft beer or glass of wine. This event is for those 21+. Every quarter a portion of all proceeds from these events go to a charity.The 45 minute POUNDŽ class will start promptly at 11:30am. After class you will receive a ticket for 1 beverage.****************************************POUNDŽ IS THE WORLD�S FIRST CARDIO JAM SESSION INSPIRED BY THE INFECTIOUS, ENERGIZING AND SWEAT-DRIPPING FUN OF PLAYING THE DRUMS! Using RipstixŽ, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUNDŽ transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.Designed for all fitness levels, POUNDŽ provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin� out! The workout is easily modifiable and the welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

Enjoy observing our Bird Care Team interacting with our Avian Ambassadors. Great opportunity to ask our staff questions about the birds and watch training and enrichment activities.  

At Mohican State Park Lodge every Saturday evening at 5pm. Enjoy an up close experience with a variety of Ohio’s bird species presented by The Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 419-938-5411

Halloween themed Fireworks show on the Lake with campground Trick or Treating.

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don�t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left � even after death. September 24 � October 30.  Friday-Sunday.  Gates open at 6:45pm. To purchase tickets, visit Blood Prison.

Live Music at The Phoenix Brewing Company from 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The Show Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan Shealy Musical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our Sponsors Cypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series https://www.facebook.com/events/578604077148719

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as �one of the year�s ten best shows� by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The ShowDad�s an architect Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family�s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan ShealyMusical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our SponsorsCypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series

The Great Lakes Region of the Cat Fanciers Association is holding a CFA cat show at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Fairhaven Hall on Oct 8-9, 2022. Approximate hours are Saturday from 9 am � 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am -4 pm. Interested parties can contact Nannette at 419-295-6160 or njschindler@Hotmail.com.

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

The CatWalk 5K is back again this year! Oct 9th at North Lake Park. Get signed up below.https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Mansfield/CatWalk5K

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as �one of the year�s ten best shows� by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The ShowDad�s an architect Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family�s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan ShealyMusical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our SponsorsCypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series

Enjoy observing our Bird Care Team interacting with our Avian Ambassadors. Great opportunity to ask our staff questions about the birds and watch training and enrichment activities.  

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don�t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left � even after death. September 24 � October 30.  Friday-Sunday.  Gates open at 6:45pm. To purchase tickets, visit Blood Prison.

Families Join the Main Library Children�s Department on the 2nd Monday of the month for a fun story time at Relax, It�s Just Coffee in downtown Mansfield. Sit back and relax while we entertain your little ones with fun stories, songs, and crafts!

Adult Craft Bag Giveaway: DIY Clay Jewelry Dish. All materials provided. Stop by the main library and ask for an adult craft bag, Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Free and available while supplies last. Limit 2 per patron.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

Sewing with Lisa: Fall Sampler  Program is full. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 1-3PM.   In partnership with Knox County Quilt Guild member, Alyse Duerr as our Instructor and Lisa, patrons will learn how to make half square triangles and make a fall sampler. All Materials and machines provided. Registration is required. Sign up online or stop by the circulation desk. Free and open to the public. Space is limited to 10 patrons.

Want to learn more about Mr. King�s stately mansion? Ever wonder what the 3rd floor in Kingwood Hall looks like? Register for this experience for your next visit to Kingwood Center Gardens. *Please Note: Pre-purchasing tickets is required. If a tour has no sign-ups, it will be cancelled for that day.* Click here to register!

Ohio Visiting Writers Series: Lyn Ford   Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM    The Public Library’s Ohio Writers Series presents its final installment on Tuesday, October 11, featuring internationally acclaimed Ohio storyteller and author Lyn Ford. In keeping with the Library’s tradition of serving mocktails in the Outdoor Annex, this event will feature hot apple cider and pumpkin pie, to celebrate the fruits of harvest season. Doors will open at 6:30pm at the Library’s Outdoor Annex,  201 N. Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon (rain site: Urton Clockhouse in Ariel Foundation Park). To celebrate Lyn’s work, the Library will offer a book giveaway of her collection Affrilachian Tales: Folktales from the Africa-American Tradition. The book giveaway begins Monday, September 26 and continues while supplies last. The book giveaways and the Ohio Writers Series author visits are made possible by Humanities Grants for Libraries, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Library’s Ohio Writers Series series is a collaboration with Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, the Kenyon Review, Kenyon College Office for Community Partnerships, and Ariel-Foundation Park. Reservations are encouraged, but not required for this program. Please email knoxwrites1@gmail.com or call (740) 392-BOOK ext 259 for more information.

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

Join the Women�s Funds of the Richland County Foundation and The Shelby Foundation at Hudson & Essex for a fun evening of camaraderie, wine tasting and caverns.Evening includes: 5 wine to taste, charcuterie board, and tour of the underground caverns.Cost is $32 per person and space is limited. Register by October 7 using the provided link. Tickets- www.theshelbyfoundation.org/events/wine-tasting

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

Children's Video Game Night at the main library in the multimedia room. Children will get to try out the Nintendo Switch and Meta Quest 2 Headset. Age requirement of 8 years old for the headset.Join us on the 2nd Thursday each month starting October 13, November 10 and December 8, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Free and open to the public. For grades K-5. For more information call the Youth Services Department at 740-392-2665 ext. 248.

Learn about the history behind the house across the street from Kingwood, known as the Townsend home. Explore the mansion and its grounds on this unique tour. All proceeds collected will help fund annual maintenance and upkeep of this property. Click here to register!

Walk  In Ballroom Dance Classes at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 W Cook Rd., Mansfield.

We ain�t afraid of no ghosts!Bring your comfiest lawn chairs, grab a beer in the taproom, and hang out in the beer garden with the Ghostbusters.The movie starts at dusk and is free to attend. 21 and over only, please. Feel free to byo snacks.

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

Join our Naturalist for a more hands on experience at the Main Barn. Park at the Visitor Center and come to the barn anytime between 11am-1pm.  

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don�t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left � even after death. September 24 � October 30.  Friday-Sunday.  Gates open at 6:45pm. To purchase tickets, visit Blood Prison.

Live Music at The Phoenix Brewing Company from 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as �one of the year�s ten best shows� by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The ShowDad�s an architect Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family�s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan ShealyMusical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our SponsorsCypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

August 28 � October 16 | Joseph Maibach | Paintings | Foundation GalleryJoe Maibach can tell you how long it took him to paint a painting based on how many Pabst Blue Ribbons he drank while he was painting it. If you asked him what he was painting, he would say he just thinks of cool [censored], and paints it. That�s true, but the �cool shit� he�s painting arises undoubtedly from his love of nature and human anatomy. The shapes and figures in his paintings tend to swirl into each other and toggle back and forth between recognizable form and abstraction. During the day Joe works as a prosthetic technician fabricating prostheses for people that have suffered a loss of limb due to accident or amputation. Joe went through his own experience with amputation when he lost his leg to cancer at fourteen, which gives him a rare insight and opportunity to use his love of art to help those who are facing the challenge of relearning to use their body. �Plants, Animals & Body Parts� is the result of a man coming home to relax in the garage and have a few beers amongst his pile of wood, tools and lawnmower, and in Joe�s case, paint and canvas. It�s a culmination of years of sketching in class as a kid, making up superheroes, figure class in college, sitting in the backyard looking at nature, fabricating prosthetics, and shooting groundhogs, making their way somehow onto the canvas and into the gallery.�

Enjoy fresh summer produce.  If you are interested in being a part of our Summer Market in downtown Mansfield, this event will take place Saturdays 10am-2pm at 3rd Cup Tea.  Located at 101 N. Main St., Mansfield. Any questions, visit 3rd Cup Tea Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/3rdCupTea

Come enjoy a day at the Sanctuary and support the care of our birds!Enjoy family fun games and activities and meet many of our birds up close and special programs.Admission $10/ adult $6/child(50% discount for members)

Ric Sheffield Book Launch: "We Got By: A Black Family's Journey in the Heartland."  Saturday, October, 15, 2022, 10:30 AM, B & O Depot The Public Library of MountVernon and Knox County collaborates with Paragraphs Bookstore and KenyonCollege Office for Community Partnerships to present an author event with Dr.Ric Sheffield on October 15, at 10:30am at the B&O Depot, , AreaDevelopment Foundation, 517 W. High Street, Mount Vernon. Dr. Sheffield'smemoir, "We Got By:A Black Family's Journey in the Heartland" is a amemoir about growing up in Mount Vernon, and spans his family's experience fromthe 1920's to the 2020's. Told with tenderness, humor, insight and deep lovefor community, Dr. Sheffield's book is a must-read for local historyenthusiasts, and fans of biographical memoir. For more information about this event, please contact the Kenyon College Officefor Community Partnerships: (740) 427- 5904 or lawrencea@kenyon.edu. This event is being presented in collaboration with Kenyon College's Office for Community Partnerships and Paragraphs Bookstore. For more information contact communityinfo@kenyon.eduor call (740) 427-5419

Enjoy observing our Bird Care Team interacting with our Avian Ambassadors. Great opportunity to ask our staff questions about the birds and watch training and enrichment activities.  

The Butler Area Merchants Association will once again be hosting the annual Apple Fest and parade!We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the 2022 Butler Apple Fest Parade! We hope everyone will embrace the occasion by entering in the parade and joining us as we celebrate the community we all call home.Entries of all types are invited to showcase their skills, items, etc. on this special occasion! The parade will take place Saturday, October 15, 2022. Registration and line-up will begin at 10:00 am on Reeder Drive, behind the school the parade will begin at noon.

Enjoy observing our Bird Care Team interacting with our Avian Ambassadors. Great opportunity to ask our staff questions about the birds and watch training and enrichment activities.  

Bring the kids out in their costumes to our 6th Annual Trunk or Treat. We will have food, games, music and CANDY!!*If you are interested in setting up a decorated vehicle to hand out candy then please message us for more details.*

At Mohican State Park Lodge every Saturday evening at 5pm. Enjoy an up close experience with a variety of Ohio’s bird species presented by The Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 419-938-5411

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don�t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left � even after death. September 24 � October 30.  Friday-Sunday.  Gates open at 6:45pm. To purchase tickets, visit Blood Prison.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as �one of the year�s ten best shows� by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The ShowDad�s an architect Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family�s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan ShealyMusical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our SponsorsCypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series

Experience the beauty of Mohican Country during a drive-it-yourself tour through the Mohican State Park. Take a hike on the trails, enjoy many historical sites and visit local shops throughout the Mohican area. For a tour map visit www.loudonvillechamber.com for the downloadable pdf. Fall-Foliage-MapDownload

August 28 � October 16 | The Eye�s Mind | Photography | Elizabeth T. Black Gallery This exhibition will feature the works of eight Ohio photographers with their unique personal approach to the medium as they explore the world around them. Participating Artists:  Jeff Benedetto, Stephen Calhoun, Braxton Daniels III, J. Leopold Francl, Tina Gutierrez, Larry Hamill, Irv Oslin, Kate Shannon.

Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as �one of the year�s ten best shows� by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. About The ShowDad�s an architect Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family�s story with love, sympathy and heart. This deeply moving piece of theatre features powerhouse vocals with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. Directed by Ryan ShealyMusical Direction by Jacob Poiner Our SponsorsCypress Hill Winery and Hudson & Essex Black Box Series

Enjoy observing our Bird Care Team interacting with our Avian Ambassadors. Great opportunity to ask our staff questions about the birds and watch training and enrichment activities.  

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don�t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left � even after death. September 24 � October 30.  Friday-Sunday.  Gates open at 6:45pm. To purchase tickets, visit Blood Prison.

Teen Makerspace Activity: DIY Potions BottlesJoin us Monday, October 17, 2022, any time between 3:00-7:00 PM, for a DIY Potions Bottles activity where you can make the foulest and most horrible concoctions from the darkest depths of your mind. Free and open to grades 6-12.

The Ohio State University at Mansfield welcomes the community to join us for our annual Trunk or Treat event! Students, faculty/staff, and other community organizations will be hosting trunks and passing out candy. There will also be games, face painting, and more! This is a free event open to the community taking place in Parking Lot #4 at Ohio State Mansfield.In the event of inclement weather, please check mansfield.osu.edu. The rain date will be Tuesday, October 25th.

Join us every third Tuesday when the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library hosts Taproom Trivia in the Phoenix taproom or out in the beer garden when weather permits.Study up because these trivia questions are challenging! And using your cell phone (to cheat) is not permitted!Registration begins at 5:30 pm with trivia starting at 6:30 pm. Registration by 6:20 pm is greatly appreciated.Bring your thinking caps and your appetite, because Truckin Trav will be there serving up his fantastic fare.Teams must be 5 people or under, participants must be 21 and over, and seats are limited.

October 19 � November 5, 2022 | Plein Air Society | Spotlight Gallery�The Ohio Plein Air Society is a collection of artists and art lovers sharing a common interest in outdoor painting. This exhibition will celebrate the plein air tradition with a juried group of works painted outdoors in the true spirit of plein air painting. OPAS welcomes and supports artists of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. Members come from nearly every county in Ohio, and from each of the surrounding states. OPAs Facebook Group