| COMMUNITY CALENDAR Local Events Back to the Moon : Coshocton Planetarium will be presenting an encore performance of the " Back to the Moon " program that was shown last spring . There will be a 7 p . m . and 8 p . m . program on the following dates : Thursday , Sept . 20 , Tuesday , Sept . 25 , Wednesday , Sept . 26 , and Thursday , Sept . 27 . Reservations can be made online at coshoctonplanetarium . com . If you are not able to make online reservations , you may call the office of Coshocton High School at 740-622-9433 for assistance . As in the spring , these programs are free to the public . There must be a minimum of 10 people for a showing .
Bluegrass Music : Three Rivers Bluegrass Music and Relay for Life Team Alana presents bluegrass music at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites , 115 N . Water St ., on SR 541 beside McDonald ’ s , once a month . Admission is $ 7 per person ; those 12 and under , no charge . Featured band is from 7 – 9:15 p . m . Acoustic jam is 9:30 – 10:30 p . m . For information , call 740-498- 8456 . The next event will be Sept . 22 and the featured band will be Kevin Prater Band .
Fall Foliage Tour : Ohio State University Extension will sponsor the 48th annual drive-it-yourself Coshocton County Fall Foliage and Farm Tour on Saturday , Oct . 20 from 10 a . m . – 5 p . m . and Sunday , Oct . 21 from noon to 5 p . m . Maps will be available at The Animal Boutique and Villas , 23905 Airport Rd ., Coshocton . Free and open to the public . Donations welcome . Tour stops include antique tractors , dairy farm , goat farm , Rainbow Hills Winery , TMK Bakersville , Wooly Pig Farm Brewery , and the lunch stop will be at Bakersville Community Church . Contact : 740-622- 2265 or adams . 661 @ osu . edu for more information .
Farmers Market : There will be a village farmer ’ s market at Burt Park in West Lafayette every Saturday May through October from 12:30 – 4 p . m .
Habitat 5k / 10k : Habitat Haunted 5k / 10k Hustle for Humanity will be Saturday , Nov . 3 from 8 – 11 a . m . The first 25 to sign up will receive a t-shirt . Medals given to all participants . Special awards to the first , second , and third overall male and female runners . The course is fast or flat . The 10k will be a two-loop course in West Lafayette . Wear a Halloween costume to be entered into a chance to win some prizes .
Miracle on Main : Our Town Coshocton ’ s annual Miracle on Main will be Nov . 16 . See their Facebook page for updates .
Announcements Baby Photo Contest : The deadline for the Baby Photo Contest sponsored by the Pregnancy Distress Center is Friday , Sept . 21 at 4 p . m . Contestants must be residents of Coshocton County who were born on or after Sept . 30 , 2016 . A photograph no larger than 4x6 should be submitted with the child ' s name , date of birth , parents ' names , address and phone number . The first prize is a gift certificate for a family photo session at Ben Croghan Photography . Second prize is a $ 50 gift card . The public can vote for photos at the Distress Center ' s fair booth . Photos can be dropped off at the Distress Center at 805 Main St . or emailed to PDCofCosh @ gmail . com . Call 740-622-3808 for more information .
Monroe Township Meeting : Monroe Township will be having their September meeting on Monday , Sept . 24 at 7 p . m . at the township building in Spring Mountain .
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Board Meeting : The Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority annual and regular board meeting will be Tuesday , Sept . 25 at 5:30 p . m . in the CMHA Learning Center , 823 Magnolia St ., Coshocton . The regular board meeting will follow to discuss regular business .
Canal Royalty Candidates : The Coshocton Canal Court Committee is seeking candidates for the 2018 Canal Queen , Princess , and Junior Queen , to be crowned at the 49th annual Roscoe Apple Butter Stirrin ' Festival in October . Eligible queen candidates include 15-19 year-old female Coshocton County residents or attendees of Coshocton County schools . Princess candidates are 10-14 years of age , and junior queen candidates 5-9 years old . Only the queen has specific travel responsibilities , although the rest of the court will be invited to attend several events . Upon successful completion of her reign , the queen is eligible to receive a scholarship . Applications are available at the Roscoe Village Visitor ' s Center , or by emailing a request to coshoctoncanalcourt @ gmail . com . Deadline for the queen and princess applications is Sept . 20 . Jr Queen applications are due Oct . 5 . Any questions can be directed to the previously listed email , or via text to 740-502-1105 . The Coshocton Canal Queen , Princess , and Junior Queen contests will be held on the main stage in Roscoe on Oct . 20 .
Free Family Law Clinic : There will be a free family law clinic on Oct . 2 at the Coshocton County Juvenile Court , 426 Main St . People with limited income dealing with family law issues in Coshocton County may qualify to speak with an attorney at no cost . Attendance is limited to 16 qualified individuals and registration begins at 1:45 p . m . on the day of the clinic .
Chili Cook-Off : The Royal Butterflies Relay for Life Team will be hosting a chili cook-off at RHDD , 1517 Chestnut St ., Coshocton on Saturday , Oct . 13 from 11 a . m . – 1:30 p . m . Proceeds from the chili cook-off will benefit the Royal Butterflies Relay for Life team ’ s effort in raising money to help battle cancer . The chili cook-off registration fee is $ 10 per participant . There will be awards for best chili and presentation . Contact Mary Fergali at 740-294-1938 . Leave a message if no answer .
Grave Dedication : The Jared Mansfield Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have a dedication of the grave marking Capt . John Morris Foght , a Revolutionary War Soldier , on Oct . 21 at 2 p . m . in the Baptist Church Cemetery , Johnson Street , West Lafayette . A reception will follow at the West Lafayette United Methodist Church , 120 West Union St ., West Lafayette . Please RSVP by Oct . 14 to Diane Kracker at 419-756-1168 or cdwrk65 @ gmail . com .
Tickets for dinner : The Royal Butterflies Relay for Life Team will be selling tickets for the makings of a Thanksgiving dinner . The drawing will be held Nov . 12 and tickets are $ 5 each . Proceeds will benefit the Royal Butterflies Relay for Life Team ’ s effort in raising money to help battle cancer . Contact Mary at 740-294-1938 . Please leave a message if no answer .
Free Baby Clothes : The Pregnancy Distress Center offers free maternity , baby clothing , and baby items . Open Tuesday night from 6 – 8 p . m . or by appointment if necessary . They are located at 819 Main St ., Coshocton . 24-hour help , call 740-622-3808 .
Chili Learning Center : Did you know that some of the smartest people in history had dyslexia . Einstein , Beethoven , and Newton all had dyslexia . Does your child struggle with reading or spelling ? Chili Learning Center can help . Call for a free screening at 740-610-0828 or visit www . ChiliLearning . org for more information .
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Benefits Pedal to End Cancer : Kids America will have a Pedal to End Cancer event on Saturday , Nov . 10 . Registration will be at 8 a . m . and the event starts at 8:30 a . m . Raise funds to donate to the American Cancer Society . Cycle this entire time or form a team and share the cycling time . Cost is $ 25 per participant . Riders are encouraged to raise $ 100 per hour of participation . Contact pedaltoendcancer @ cancer . org to learn more .
Sports River View Volleyball Anniversary : River View is celebrating 50 years of girls ’ volleyball on Sept . 29 . Anyone who has been involved in high school volleyball can be a part of this ceremony such as previous coaches , players , statisticians , scoreboard keepers , line judges , and more . The ceremony will be held after the varsity game against West Holmes ( JV starts at 11 a . m .) at the River View High School gym . RSVP by email at 50thvolleyballanniversary @ gmail . com . Or RSVP through this link : bit . ly / 2yOFtsN .
School Events Financial Aid Workshop : Coshocton C . A . R . E . S . is sponsoring a Free College Financial Aid Workshop for all interested Coshocton County students and parents on Wednesday , Sept . 19 at 7 p . m . at the Coshocton County Career Center on Airport Road . The workshop provides information on the various types of college financial aid available to students and the FAFSA application process . If you have questions , contact Brian Crilow at 740-502-6345 .
Board Meeting : Coshocton County Joint Vocational School District will have their next board meeting on Thursday , Sept . 20 at 7:30 a . m . in the Board of Education Conference Room , 23640 Airport Rd .
Board Meeting : The Coshocton City Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday , Sept . 20 at 6:30 p . m . in the Coshocton Elementary School Library for a regular board of education business meeting .
Ridgewood Board of Education Meetings : Ridgewood Board of Education has announced their meeting schedule for 2018 : Their next meeting will be Monday , Oct . 15 at 7 p . m . in the administration office .
Meeting Change : The River View Board of Education has changed their October meeting date . The meeting will now be Monday , Oct . 15 in the high school library . Time agenda : 6 p . m . - New Staff Reception , 6:30 - 7:30 p . m . - Board Work Session , 7:30 p . m . - Regular Meeting Begins .
Fall Fundraiser : Join Coshocton Christian School for its fall fundraiser on Friday , Nov . 2 from 5 – 8 p . m . and enjoy carnival games including a game booth run by Kids America , balloon animals , face painting , a fresh cider press , a concession stand , a baked goods sale , a silent auction , and a live auction . Live auction begins at 7 p . m . Free admission . Game tickets for purchase at the event . http :// www . coshoctonchristianschool . org .
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Church Events Helping Hands : The next Helping Hands at Conesville United Methodist Church will be Sept . 20 at 6 p . m . The program is held the third Thursday of each month .
Fall Gathering : Coshocton County Church Women United will meet for their annual fall gathering at noon on Sept . 21 at West Lafayette United Methodist Church , Oak Street entrance , Precious Treasures . Guest speaker will be Laurie McClary , who lives in Kenya . Luncheon cost is $ 6 . For reservations , call Joan McNeely at 740-622-5507 or Catherine Miller at 740-622-1541 .
Praise in the Park : Praise in the Park will be Sept . 22 from noon to 4 p . m . at the Newcomerstown Cy Young Park Pavilion 8 . Those in attendance will be Bob and Martha Casterline , Kathy Stevens , Sheldon Mencer , Ron and Maggie Stowers , Stephanie Norman , and the Lallithan sisters . There will be food , fun , and fellowship .
Wild Game Dinner : The wild game dinner will be Sunday , Sept . 23 at 5:30 p . m . at Perry Chapel Church , CR 380 , Warsaw . Guest speaker and entertainer will be Kenny Evans .
Sunday School Class : Beginning Oct . 7 , come and join MOTION Sunday school class at Roscoe United Methodist Church as they look for new answers to some old questions . The class meets in the hospitality room of the church on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a . m .
Revival : Revival with Evangelist Kenny Evans from Pigeon Forge , TN at First Baptist Church of West Lafayette , 688 East Main St ., Oct . 21-24 . Oct . 21 : 10:15 a . m . and 6 p . m .; Oct . 22 : 7 p . m .; Oct . 23 : 7 p . m .; and Oct . 24 : 5 p . m . Spaghetti dinner at 7 p . m . Concert with Kenny Evans from " The American Oldies Show ", Pigeon Forge , TN . For information call 740-545-7864 .
Signature Sound Performance : Ernie Hasse and Signature Sound will be at Roscoe United Methodist Church on Sunday , Nov . 25 at 6 p . m . Timothy Noble will also be featured . Tickets are $ 10 and a love offering will be taken . Tickets are on sale at the church fellowship hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a . m . – 1 p . m . More information : 740-502-0972 .
Ignite Youth Group : The River Church invites 7th-12th graders to join us Friday nights at Ignite Youth Group . Every week we have games , prizes , snacks and more . Come out this Friday at 6:30 p . m . everything is free and doors open at 6 p . m . Ignite Youth Group is located at The River Church in Coshocton on the corner of Seventh Street and Walnut . Look us up on Facebook for more directions and information , see you there !
IGNITE : Bring your kids ages 3 - 18 for the summer kid ' s program IGNITE every Wednesday at 6:30 p . m . at the Chili Crossroads Bible Church . Fun games , great snacks , awesome activities . Also features exciting Bible study for adults and teens . Contact : www . chilichurch . org or 740-545-9707 . The church is located at 29445 County Road 10 , Fresno .
AWANA : All children preschool through 6th grade are invited to the Awana ministry at Calvary Baptist Church , 46621 US Highway 36 , Coshocton , at 4:45 p . m . each week on Sundays . The purpose of this weekly ministry is to encourage boys and girls to know and love Jesus through the memorization of key Bible verses . Along with Bible memory , they play games , sing , learn from the Bible , and have special theme nights each week . All of their leaders have been trained and have undergone appropriate background checks . Contact : 740-623-0211 .
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