Champaign County, Ohio Calendar of Events
The Depot Coffeehouse holds open mic nights every Friday & Saturday evenings. Call 65DEPOT or go to www.myspace.com/depotcoffeehouse. The Depot is always looking for local artists and musicians to perform!
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2008 Tree Seedling and Ground Cover Sale - The Champaign Soil and Water Conservation District is selling seedlings and ground cover plants again this year. Contact the Champaign SWCD @ 484-1607 for an order form or more details
Piatt Castles - Programs in art, architecture, history, drama and literature, land study and other topics of applied science can be scheduled for mornings or early evenings. These are ideal for scouts and other youth groups. Call 465-2821 for more information.
Donay Chiropractic and North Lewisburg Chiropractic are "Celebrating Freedom from Pain" by offering current patients chiropractic treatments for a $10 donation, which will be used to buy phone cards for local troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, if it has been a while since your last exam, or if you are a new patient, stop by the Chamber office and pick up a $10 discount coupon for a consultation and all necessary exams and x-rays (normal cost is $50). This discount will also be used to buy phone cards for the troops. Call either office, 653-5353, or 747-3737 to schedule your appointment.
Robert Rothschild Farm is moving their warehouse! Enjoy inventory clearance sale prices on a variety of items.
The Farmer's Market has changed locations and extended their hours! The Market is now located behind the City Building, corner of Market and South Locust Streets in Urbana, and their hours are from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m, every Saturday. Over 20 vendors will be on site selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, jams and much more! For more information, call Lonny LeFever, 937-726-7668. The Market is open every Saturday beginning in May and running through October.
July
Saturdays in July - Farmers Market behind the City Building, 9:30 - noon. Activate Champaign County hosts a free Community Walk @ 9:00 a.m., beginning and ending at the Farmer's Market. Contact Lonny LeFever, 937-726-7668 for more information.
Saturdays, July - Auctions, presented by Mabry Auction Service, 1301 North Main Street, Urbana. Call 653-8676 or visit www.mabryauction.com for more information.
*Date Change* July 11 - First Friday series, downtown Urbana, "Car Show" from 5-9 pm, activities, food, and extended shopping hours. Check out some of the hottest cars around at our annual cruise-in event. Call Joe Becker, 937-935-6488 to participate or for more information.
July 4 - Rotary Club Chicken BBQ and Fireworks @ Urbana Municipal Airport. Contact Chuck Havens, 653-7611 for ticket information.
July 4-6 - "The Feeling is Mutual" Festival, Mutual. Antiques, food, vendors. Contact Janet Dye, 834-2800 for more information.
July 5-6 - Antique Show & Flea Market @ Champaign County Fairgrounds. Call Steve Goddard, 788-2058 for information.
July 10 - Champaign County Chamber of Commerce presents "Business 2 Business" event, "A Sneak Preview of the Balloon Fest" @ Ohio Caverns, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
July 11-13 - Balloonfest @ Urbana Airport. Call the Chamber @ 653-5764 for more information.
July 13 - Champaign County Arts Council presents Concert in the Park, featuring The West Central Ohio Community Concert Band, 7:00 p.m. @ Melvin Miller Park.
July 13 - Activate Champaign County presents "A Bike Roll and Ride", beginning at 4:00 p.m. and leaving from the bike trail at the YMCA. Participants of all ages are eligible to win a free bicycle. For more information contact Glee @ 937-653-9622.
July 16 - Champaign County Safety Council meeting @ Urbana-Champaign County Senior Center, 7:30 a.m.
July 17 - Urbana University Transfer Student Registration, 9:00 a.m.-Noon @ Urbana University
July 17 - "Starting A New Business" Seminar, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, Wright State University-219 Rike Hall, 9-11 am. Cost is $25. Contact SCORE for reservations, (937) 225-2887.
July 18- Urbana University New Student Summer Orientation, @ Urbana University, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
July 18 - 6th Annual Knights of Columbus Car, Truck & Bike Show @ Trenor Motors, 1100 Scioto Street, Urbana. Registration is from 4:00 -7:00 p.m.; judging and prize presentation follow. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, dash plazues, food, live music and more. For more information call W Productions, 937-653-4570.
July 19 - "Art Affair on the Square", in historic downtown Urbana, 10 am-6 pm. A juried invitational artist market event with children's art activities, continuous performing arts & entertainment, exhibits, food and more! For more information, visit www.monumentsquaredistrict.org or call Sara @ 653-6126.
July 19 - Champaign County Arts Council presents Concert in the Park, featuring Luxury Brown and starring Urbana native Meridith Evans, 7:00 p.m. @ Melvin Miller Park.
July 19 - Lippincott Station presents a Blugrass show featuring The Rock Island Plow Co., 7:00 p.m., 1354 Lippincott Road. Admission is $8 adults and $3 children. Food will be available for purchase. Call 937-362-2733 for more information.
July 19 - Night Golf @ Lakeland Golf Club, 1772 Kiser Lake Road, St. Paris. Call 663-4707 for details.
July 20 - Concord Community Center presents the 2nd Annual Classic Car Cruise-In, 3263 North Route 560, 2:00 p.m. Also included will be an antique tractor display, remote controlled airplanes, and music by Corky's Old Time Rock & Roll Revival (music begins at 3:00 p.m.). For more information or directions, call 937-362-2733.
August
Saturdays in August - Farmers Market behind the City Building, 9:30 - noon. Activate Champaign County hosts a free Community Walk @ 9:00 a.m., beginning and ending at the Farmer's Market. Contact Lonny LeFever, 937-726-7668 for more information.
Saturdays, August - Auctions, presented by Mabry Auction Service, 1301 North Main Street, Urbana. Call 653-8676 or visit www.mabryauction.com for more information.
August 1 - First Friday Event, "Sidewalk Sales/Flea Market", from 5-9 pm, activities, food, and extended shopping hours. Check out the downtown sales and community flea market. Call Joe Becker, 937-935-6488 to participate or for more information.
August 1-8 - Champaign County Fair, fairgrounds. Call 653-2640 or visit www.champaigncountyfair.com
August 3 - Piatt Castles presents A Free Concert with the West Central Ohio Concert Band @ Mac-A-Cheek, 6:00 p.m. Please bring a blanket or chair. Fair weather only.
August 5 - "Chamber Night At The Races", 7 pm. Come watch the horse races and win prizes! For free admission after 6 pm, tickets are available the day of the event at the Chamber of Commerce, 113 Miami Street in Urbana (limit of 4 tickets per person).
August 7 - Adult CPR & First Aid course, 6 p.m., presented by the American Red Cross. Cost is $45 and will be held at the West Liberty location, 105 North Detroit Street.
August 8 - Urbana University Football Team Move-In Day.
August 11 - Adult CPR & First Aid course, 9 a.m., presented by the American Red Cross. Cost is $45 and will be held at the West Liberty location, 105 North Detroit Street.
August 13 - 26th Annual Bill Butler Champaign Open @ Urbana Country Club. All proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities. Contact Terri Thompson, 653-1333 to register or for more information.
August 15-17 - Urbana University New Student Welcome Weekend. Freshmen move in on the 15th from 9:00 a.m.-Noon; Transfer student registration is from 9:00 a.m.-Noon; Returning students move in on the 17th from 9:00 a.m.-Noon
August 16 - Lippincott Station presents a Bluegrass show featuring "Sugar Grove", 7:00 p.m., 1354 Lippincott Road. Admission is $8 adults and $3 children. Food will be available for purchase. Call 937-362-2733 for more information.
August 19 - First Day of Classes @ Urbana University. For more information go to www.urbana.edu .
August 20 - Champaign County Safety Council meeting @ Urbana-Champaign Senior Center. Call 653-5764 for more information.
August 21 - "Starting A New Business" Seminar, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, Wright State University-219 Rike Hall, 9-11 am. Cost is $25. Contact SCORE for reservations, (937) 225-2887.
August 22 - Champaign County Chamber of Commerce presents an HR Luncheon, noon-1:00 p.m., place TBA. Call 653-5764 for more information or reservations.
August 29 - Urbana University Women's Soccer Home Opener vs. Bellermine (KY). Time TBA, Ellis Field
August 29 - Urbana University Men's Soccer Home Opener vs. Bellermine (KY), 2:00 p.m., Ellis Field
August 30 - Urbana University Football Home Opener vs. University of Findlay, Ellis Field, Noon.
September
Saturdays in September - Farmers Market behind the City Building, 9:30 - noon. Contact Lonny LeFever, 937-726-7668 for more information.
5th Annual Truck Job Fair, C-Tec, 1512 South US Highway 68, Bay 14. Call 484-1581 for more details.
Saturdays, September - Auctions, presented by Mabry Auction Service, 1301 North Main Street, Urbana. Call 653-8676 or visit www.mabryauction.com for more information.
*DATE CHANGE* September 6 - First Friday series, "Kick Off the Season", downtown Urbana, from 5-9 pm, chili cookoff, activities, food, and extended shopping hours. Whether it's back to school, the changing seasons or fall sports, come enjoy it all. Call Joe Becker, 937-935-6488 to participate or for more information.
September 6-7 - Antique Show & Flea Market @ Champaign County Fairgrounds. Call Steve Goddard, 788-2058 for information.
September 7 - Simon Kenton Pathfinders Annual Bike Tour. Visit www.simonkentonpathfinders.org for more information.
September 10 - Urbana University Volleyball Home Opener vs. University of Charleston (WV), 7:00 p.m. @ Grimes Center.
September 12-14 - Champaign Quilt Show will be held at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building. 160 hand made quilts will be on display and for sale; numerous vendors will also be available. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5. For more information, contact Brenda @ 937-653-4212.
September 13-14 - 3rd Annual Champaign County Barn Quilt Tour, sponsored by the Champaign County Visitor's Bureau. Five themed barns will be open and over 60 barn quilts will be on display throughout the county. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for the weekend. For more details, call 653-5764.
September 13-14 - Piatt Castles presents: "Outdoor Festival: The Art and Science of Nature", an outdoor festival consisting of an art show, hands-on workshops, nature tours, archaeological opportunities, and performances. The anticipated cost is free dependent on grant funding and sponsorships. For more information, visit www.piattcastles.org.
September 13 - National Tractor Pullers Association, "Enderle Pull-Off", Champaign County Fairgrounds, 6 pm
September 17 - Champaign County Safety Council, 7:30 a.m. @ Urbana-Champaign County Senior Center.
September 18 - Heartland of Urbana will sponsor "An Amazing Race" to support the Alzheimer's Association. To register, contact Dawn @ Heartland, 937-652-1381.
September 18 - "Starting A New Business" Seminar, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, Wright State University-219 Rike Hall, 9-11 am. Cost is $25. Contact SCORE for reservations, (937) 225-2887.
*DATE CORRECTION* September 18-20- 27th Annual Pony Wagon Days, St. Paris. Parades, food, crafts, rides and a basket and quilt auction are just a few of the events scheduled for this historic festival.
September 20-27 - The Champaign Family YMCA presents "America on the Move", a national movement that encourages everyone to take steps towards a healthier way of life. For more information, call Tera Doyle @ 653-9622.
September 20-21- 7th Annual Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival, Freshwater Farms of Ohio, 2624 North US Highway 68, Urbana, 10 am until 9 pm, Saturday and 10 am-4 pm, Sunday. Come enjoy, freshly harvested shrimp, fish, decorative garden pond displays, children's games, the famous sturgeon pool live music and more. Free admission. Call 652-3701 or 1-800-634-7434 for more information. Visit www.fwfarms.com for a complete schedule.
September 20 - Lippencott Station presents a Bluegrass show featuring "Black Diamond", 7:00 p.m., 1354 Lippincott Road, Urbana. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 937-362-2733.
September 27 - 208th Annual Hoopla Parade, downtown Urbana. For more information, call 652-1161.
September 27 - Activate Champaign County presents the annual 5K Walk/Run, beginning at YMCA. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m.. There is no charge for the Walk. For more information, contact Glee @ 937-653-9622.
September 29-October 4 - Urbana University Homecoming Week. For schedule, go to www.urbana.edu.
September 30 - US Air Force Band of Flight, 7:30 p.m., Urbana University Warren G. Grimes Center.
October
Saturdays in October - Farmers Market behind the City Building, 9:30 - noon. Contact Lonny LeFever, 937-726-7668 for more information.
Saturdays, October - Auctions, presented by Mabry Auction Service, 1301 North Main Street, Urbana. Call 653-8676 or visit www.mabryauction.com for more information.
October 3 - First Friday "Homespun Harvest and UU Homecoming" downtown Urbana, from 5-9 pm, activities, food, and extended shopping hours. Scarecrow contest and other autumn related activities. Call Joe Becker, 937-935-6488 to participate or for more information.
October 4 - Urbana University Football Homecoming vs. Taylor University, Ellis Field, 2:00 p.m.
October 4-5 - Antique Show & Flea Market @ Champaign County Fairgrounds. Call Steve Goddard, 788-2058 for information.
October 5 - Octoberfest @ Champaign County Historical Society. Gates open at 9 a.m. Admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for children. Call 653-6721 for more information.
October 5 - Fall Harvest Open House@ Country Gentleman, 107 Scioto Street, Urbana. Special events are planned from 11 am until 5 pm. Sweet Annie/Main Street Clothing, 16 Monument Square will also be open.
October 10 - Leadership Champaign County session
October 10-12 - Mad River Valley Kennel Club presents 3 AKC All-Breed Dog Shows at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day. These shows benefit the Pilot Dogs of Columbus Ohio programs.
October 11 - Piatt Castles presents, "Ghosts and Goblins: Literature to Scare and Delight at Mac-O-Chee", 4:30-6:00 p.m. Discover the fun of Halloween traditions and how imagination can be sparked by a good story. The program includes Victorian autumn games, stories and dramatic scenes, a scaverger hunt for literary treasures, a spooky cellar walk and a bonfire. Cost of the program is $6 for children aged 5-15 and $10 for adults. Visit www. piattcastles.org for information.
October 15 - Champaign County Safety Council, 7:30 a.m. @ Urbana-Champaign County Senior Center.
October 16 - "Starting A New Business" Seminar, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, Wright State University-219 Rike Hall, 9-11 am. Cost is $25. Contact SCORE for reservations, (937) 225-2887.
October 17-18 - "Boo In The Bog" @ Cedar Bog. Visit www.cedarbog.org for more information.
October 18 - Piatt Castles presents, "Ghosts and Goblins: Literature to Scare and Delight at Mac-O-Chee", 4:30-6:00 p.m. Discover the fun of Halloween traditions and how imagination can be sparked by a good story. The program includes Victorian autumn games, stories and dramatic scenes, a scaverger hunt for literary treasures, a spooky cellar walk and a bonfire. Cost of the program is $6 for children aged 5-15 and $10 for adults. Visit www. piattcastles.org for information.
October 18 - Lippincott Station presents a Bluegrass show featuring Jim Greer & The Mac-O-Chee Valley Folks, 7:00 p.m., 1354 Lippincott Road. Admission is $8 adults and $3 children. Food will be available for purchase. Call 937-362-2733 for more information.
October 20 - Annual membership drive for the Senior Citizens Center.
October 25 - Champaign Family YMCA "Health Fair", @ 191 Community Drive, Urbana, 9:00 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 653-9622.
October TBA - Make A Difference Day, Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services, 1512 South US Highway 68. For details, call 484-1500.
November
Saturdays, November - Auctions, presented by Mabry Auction Service, 1301 North Main Street, Urbana. Call 653-8676 or visit www.mabryauction.com for more information.
November 1 - Craft Bazaar @ Urbana-Champaign Senior Center, 701 South Walnut St., 9 am-3 pm. Lunch is served at noon. Call 653-6088 for more information.
November 1-2 - Antique Show & Flea Market @ Champaign County Fairgrounds. Call Steve Goddard, 788-2058 for information.
November 7-9 - Holiday Open Houses, in historic downtown Urbana businesses. Special events are planned for all three days. Friday November 3, stores hours are 10 am until 8 pm. Saturday, November 4, store hours are 10 am until 6 pm, and Sunday, November 5, store hours are 1-5 pm.
November 14 - Leadership Champaign County session
November 15- Lippencott Station presents "The Muleskinner Band", 7:00 p.m., 1354 Lippincott Road, Urbana. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 937-362-2733.
November 19 - Champaign County Safety Council, 7:30 a.m. @ Urbana-Champaign County Senior Center.
November 20 - "Starting A New Business" Seminar, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, Wright State University-219 Rike Hall, 9-11 am. Cost is $25. Contact SCORE for reservations, (937) 225-2887.
November 21 - Champaign County Chamber of Commerce presents an HR Luncheon, noon-1:00 p.m. Location TBA. For reservations, call 653-5764.
November 21 - Santa arrives in downtown Urbana via horse drawn trolley, 5 pm. Santa's house will be located on Monument Square. Visitation hours for Santa will be: November 24, December 1, 8, and 15th-5-8 pm, and November 25, December 2, 9, and 16th, 10 am to noon, and 1-3 pm
November 23 - Farm Toy Show @ Champaign County Fairgrounds. Hours are 9:00a.m.-3:00 p.m.. Admission is $2. For more information, call 826-4201.
November 22nd -December 19th - Extended shopping hours in downtown Urbana stores until 8 pm on Friday evenings. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available on Friday evenings; special events are also planned. Call Sara, 653-6126 for more details.
December
Saturdays, December - Auctions, presented by Mabry Auction Service, 1301 North Main Street, Urbana. Call 653-8676 or visit www.mabryauction.com for more information.
December 2 - Piatt Castles presents "Christmas mornings at Mac-A-Cheek", 9:30-11:30 am. Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Tradition Over Time". Costs is $6 for children aged 5-15 and $10 for adults. Visit www.piattcastles.org for information.
December 6-7 - Antique Show & Flea Market @ Champaign County Fairgrounds. Call Steve Goddard, 788-2058 for information.
December 6 - Piatt Castles presents "A Visit From Saint Nicholas", 9:30-11:30 am. Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Tradition Over Time". Costs is $6 for children aged 5-15 and $10 for adults. Visit www.piattcastles.org for information.
December 6 - Candlelight Tour of Homes in Urbana sponsored by Cancer Association of Champaign County. Call 653-3899 for tickets and more information.
December 10 - Champaign County Safety Council, 7:30 a.m. @ Urbana-Champaign County Senior Center.
December 12 - Leadership Champaign County session
December 13 - Piatt Castles presents "Wassailing and Mummers' Plays", 9:30-11:30 am. Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Tradition Over Time". Costs is $6 for children aged 5-15 and $10 for adults. Visit www.piattcastles.org for information.
December 20 - Piatt Castles presents "A Dickens Christmas Party", 9:30-11:30 am. Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Tradition Over Time". Costs is $6 for children aged 5-15 and $10 for adults. Visit www.piattcastles.org for information.
December 20 - Lippencott Station presents a Country concert featuring an up and coming country singer, Mandy Neff, 7:00 p.m., 1354 Lippincott Road, Urbana. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for children. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 937-362-2733.
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