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2008 Vinton County Calendar of Events
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS!
Lake
Alma State Park
September 19 through October 11th Nature Programs
Fridays
Please call 740-384-4474 to schedule
a program at Lake Alma State Park for your preschool, scout, 4-H,
school or senior group. We can provide a limited number of in-school
programs. The Naturalist at Lake Alma has a Master’s Degree in
Biology, training and experience in developing standards based
lesson plans and experience as an adult scout leader. We can design
a program to fit your group’s needs.
5-7
pm Nature Center Open
Come visit our Nature Center where
you can chat with the Naturalist, look through field guides, find
boating and hunting information, color a picture, touch a turtle and
much more.
Saturdays
5:00
pm Family Fishing. We want to
“reel” you in and get your kids “hooked” on fishing. Poles & bait
will be provided or bring your own.
All programs start at the nature
center unless
noted otherwise. *Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult at all programs **Please
notify the Naturalist in advance if special accommodations for a
participant may be needed*Nature Programs are free and open to
the public.
October
18 29th Annual Fall Hike – Three mile guided
hikes begin at 10 a.m. at the Lake Hope Shelterhouse. Hike ends at
Hope Furnace with bean soup and cornbread. Shuttles return you to
your car. Enjoy Sassafras tea to start. Later that day, enjoy the
fall colors with horse-drawn wagon rides through the hills.
Continuous 20 minute rides begin at the Nature Center from 2 p.m. to
5 p.m (740-596-3030)
October 19
Leaf Peep and Young Eagles Day - If you have a youngster in
your family and he or she loves airplanes and wants to take a ride
in one, the perfect opportunity will take place at the Vinton County
Airport Sunday, October 19. Known as the Young Eagles Program,
youngsters ages 8 to 17 can fly free. Pilots from the Vinton County
Pilots and Boosters Association will give rides over much of Vinton
County beginning at about 11 a.m. Rides for adults will also be
available. There will also be food available at the airport shelter
house and another special event, ATV and garden tractor pulls, will
also be offered during the day. If the weather before the event
cooperates, the changing colors of the leaves can also be witnessed
from the air. The Vinton County Airport is located about 6 miles
north of McArthur just off St. Rt. 93 on Airport Road. Pilots who
want to fly in toe enjoy a good meal can fly to 22I. For more
information, call Booster President Terry Stevens at 740-385-9392 or
Steve Keller at 740-418-2612 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
October
24-25 12th annual Halloween Campout – Day long
event features games for kids and adults, hay rides, costume
contest, best decorated campsite contest, food, fun and prizes.
Reservations are recommended. Make reservations up to six months in
advance by calling 1-866-644-6727. For event information, call
740-384-4474.
October
25 Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited (ROAR) Day – Celebrate
Appalachian culture through crafts, music, food and fun. Celebrate
Appalachian Halloween at the Nature Center and enjoy horse-drawn
wagon rides, s’mores and more! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (740-596-3030)
le gardens at their seasonal best, and dine on a flowery and
herbal luncheon menu at the Coach House Tea Room. Ravenwood Castle.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (1-800-477-1541)
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