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Dawes Arboretum – Ohio 13, three miles north of I-70.

Walk with a Doc – 10 a.m. on Saturdays, June 23. Walk with a Doc was created by Dr. David Sabgir, a board-certified cardiologist who practices with Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists. The Arboretum is collaborating with WWAD to help encourage healthy, physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Improve your health and well-being by joining a walk and getting tips from a physician. Free. Meet at the Visitors Center Deck to get started!

The grounds are open from dawn to dusk. The Visitors Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays. For more information visit www.dawes arb.org

Queen of the Lake Public Tours – Buckeye Lake. Enjoy a relaxing and interesting tour of Buckeye Lake at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday aboard the Queen of the Lake II. Board at the North Shore boat ramp in the Village of Buckeye Lake, just off I-70. $10 per person. For more information visitwww.buckeyelakehistory.org or call 749-929-1998.

Cranberry Bog Day – Buckeye Lake. You don’t have to win a lottery to visit the nationally unique Cranberry Bog. Just show up between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the North Shore boat ramp. Visitors will board the Queen of the Lake for a short ride to the floating bog and a guided tour. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations are NOT required. For more information visit www.buckeyelakehistory.org

Pancake Breakfast – Thurston. Join the Thurston-Walnut Township Firefighters Association for breakfast at the firehouse from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 16. The menu is sausage, pancakes, eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, coffee, milk, tea and orange juice. The suggested donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Firefighters will be happy to answer any questions about the department or your health. Tshirts and reflective address signs will be available for purchase. Pick-up orders are welcome. Call 740-862-6542.

Dulcimer Days – Coshocton. This is the longest running heritage music festival in Ohio and the second oldest event of its kind in the United States. This year marks the 38th Anniversary of this nationally significant Appalachian musical event, which will be held in Historic Roscoe Village on June 15-17. The event features the Mid-East Regional Dulcimer Championships, concerts, music vendors, artists’ booths and traditional Appalachian music. For more information visit www.coshoctondulcimerdays.com/

Free Father’s Day – Columbus Zoo. Free admission for all fathers visiting the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with a paid child admission from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17.

Puppet Palooza – Buckeye Lake. Join us at the new Buckeye Lake Library at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 18, for our Puppet Palooza! Free and open to the whole family.

Comfort Food Carry In – Buckeye Lake. Join us at the Buckeye Lake Library from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, for our Comfort Food Carry In. Adults may bring in their favorite comfort food along a with a recipe card to share with others. Discussion will focus on favorite recipes, cookbooks, and food fiction.

P.T. Reptiles – Buckeye Lake. Join us at the Buckeye Lake Library at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25, as we welcome the famous P.T. Reptiles. If you like snakes, spiders, lizards and more then you will love this program. Free and open to the whole family.

Kid’s Fishing Derby – Thornport. AMVETS Post 51 is sponsoring a Kid’s Fishing Derby from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the post. All kids 12 and under are welcome. Please bring your life jackets and fishing poles. Contact Danielle Smathers at 740-973- 4241 to sign up.

Thorn Dunker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Thornville. The annual 3 on 3 Thorn Dunker returns Wednesday, July 4, to the streets in downtown Thornville. Games begin at 1 p.m. on 10+ courts. Divisions for both boys and girls are: 8 and under, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14, 15 & 16, 17 & 18, 19 – 25, 26 – 35, and 36 and over. Entry fee is $70 per four-person team. All players receive a t-shirt. Top two teams in each division will receive trophies. Proceeds fund scholarships for local high school graduates. Registration deadline is June 23. For more information and/or entry forms, call John Ulmer @ 740.281.7672.

St. Rose School Festival- New Lexington. Free and open to the public, this community event offers entertainment, food, games and more from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. June 15 and 16 – Rain or Shine!.St. Rose Festival is known for great food, fun games for adults and kids. But this year, the FREE entertainment is on a whole new level with three artists each night.

Book Page Craft – Newark. Give an old book new life! Join Newark Library on June 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm in Meeting Room B as we re-purpose a book into a new creation. Space is limited so call 740-349-5553 to reserve your spot.

BLASST – over Buckeye Lake. The spectacular community-funded fireworks display is set for 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3. Your tax-deductible contributions are needed. Mail checks made payable to “ BLASST” to BLASST, PO Box 475, Millersport OH 43046.



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