Community Calendar

Wildflower Fairy Trail @ Infirmary Mound Park

Jun 9 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 pm

The magic returns to Infirmary Mound Park! We are so glad the fairies have migrated back to the Wildflower Trail and moved in today. They were excited to find a beautiful display of spring wildflowers waiting to greet them! Their village will be up through the month of September! And more fairies will be moving in at times over the summer! Will you find them all? This year you can also use the United Fairy Postal Service to write to the fairies. They may even write you back!

To access the trail, park at the Shelter 6 parking area. Visit the sign near the playground and grab a map or print one at home! Follow the signs and map around Mirror Lake to the start of the Fairy Trail. If Shelter 6 is full, you can park at the Shelter 5/horse gravel lot. Find the map here: https://lickingparkdistrict.com/activities/

The start of the Wildflower/Fairy Trail is about 1/4 mile from the parking area at Shelter 6. The actual Fairy Trail is a 1/4 mile loop.

The wee folk wanted us to share some Fairy Directives while visiting:
1) Please be kind to all creatures!
2) Leave No Trace! Please do not leave any glitter, trash, or plastic. These can hurt the fairy friends.
3) Please stay on trail! There are plants like poison ivy and stinging nettle in the woods in this area!
4) Please leave houses as you find them! So the next visitors can experience the magic as well.
Share your adventures at #LPDfairytrai

Wacky Wild Water Week at Sockman Lake Park @ Sockman Lake Park

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Jun 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NewLife Community Church in Fredericktown invites all kids ages 4 years through 5^th grade completed to Wacky Wild Water Week at Sockman Lake Park June 5^th – 8^th from 9 a.m. – noon and June 9 closing celebration. Kids will enjoy songs, interactive Bible stories, water games and crafts in an outdoor setting. Go to nlifecma.org to register or call the church at 694-LIFE. Early registration deadline is May 21^st.

Sean Kenney’s NATURE CONNECTS® – sculptures made with LEGO® Bricks @ Kingwood Center Gardens

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Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature is coming to Kingwood Center Gardens from June 2 to September 17, 2023. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature Connects depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney, holds dear, from protecting an animals’ habitat to planting a garden.

Nature Connects further shows that just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance. The narratives, along with the intricate displays, also explore the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.

Friday Farmers Markets @ Canal Market District

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Jun 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday Farmers Markets run 4-7pm every Friday through October. Shop local produce, sweet treats, and artisan goods while enjoying live music. We will also have a food truck at every market.

Shoppers can also take advantage of Produce Perks. You can double your SNAP/EBT (Ohio Directions Card) benefits at our markets. Redeem $25 of your SNAP benefits, and you’ll get $50 to use for fresh produce! Come to the Market Director table in the center pavilion to use your card to purchase tokens.

We are happy to connect you with our local farmers who work hard to provide our community with fresh fruits and vegetables! May-Oct

Friday Night Community Hot Meals @ Gay Street United Methodist Church

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Jun 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Friday Night Community Hot Meals @5:30 – 6:30 (this is every Friday night)

Franklinton Fridays @ Franklinton Arts District

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Jun 9 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

On the second Friday of each month from 6-10 p.m., come experience our District-wide art crawl and music series. From workshops to gallery openings to intimate concerts, the Franklinton Arts District has something special for everyone.

On the second Friday of each month from 6-10 pm, come experience a neighborhood-wide celebration of art, performance, and community. Mingle from location to location and come to know all that Franklinton has to offer.

Join us for everything from art shows and theater, to classes and science exhibits. Our large scale community event invites all of our Franklinton neighbors to open their doors and welcomes you, your friends, and your family inside; for unique experiences.

You will find food and entertainment of every sort along the way!

Nature Puzzle Night Hike and Campfire @ Taft Reserve & Kraner Nature Center

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Jun 9 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Take a self-guided hike through Taft Reserve South by the light of the moon (and glowsticks), find the nature activity stations, unscramble a word puzzle to win a prize, and end at the campfire for hot chocolate and s’mores. Activities start at the Taft Reserve South parking area. Drop in between 8:30pm and 9:30pm to start the hike!

The hike is 1.5 miles long. The program is weather dependent.

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7th Annual Mount Vernon to Marietta 160 mile Paddle @ Memorial Park

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Jun 10 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

160 mile paddle from Mount Vernon, Ohio to Marietta, Ohio. We would like to dedicate the 2023 paddle in honor of Danville Police Officer Tom Cottrell who was killed in the line of duty January 17, 2016.

Officer Cottrell was born August 22, 1981 in Newark, Ohio. He was a 2000 graduate of Newark High School and received his degree in Criminal Justice from COTC in 2002. After graduation Officer Cottrell began his career in law enforcement. He had served in law enforcement for 13 years. Prior to joining the Danville Police Department, he had served with the Frazeysburg Police Department, Thornville Police Department, and Utica Police Department.

The paddle includes five nights of camping with stops at Terry’s Tavern in Zanesville and campgrounds along the way.

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If you are a Veteran or First responder that would like to RSVP a boat please RSVP by June 2 by txt to 740-258-2127 or email at paddleforheroesusa@gmail.com

The first 7 Veteran or First responders that sign up are eligible to get a free stay at the Historic Lafayette Hotel Thursday night June 15th.

Wildflower Fairy Trail @ Infirmary Mound Park

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Jun 10 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 pm

The start of the Wildflower/Fairy Trail is about 1/4 mile from the parking area at Shelter 6. The actual Fairy Trail is a 1/4 mile loop.

2023 Lt. Charles Swank Memorial Golf Outing @ Hiawatha Golf Course

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Jun 10 @ 7:45 am – 8:45 am

Date: June 10, 2023

Location: Vernon View Golf Course, 901 Beech Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Registration: 7:00 to 7:45 am

Tee Time: 8:00 am Shotgun Start

Format: 4 Person Scramble
Women’s and Senior’s Tees Apply

Fee: $65.00 per Player / $260.00 per Team
Includes: 18 holes of golf, Cart, Lunch at the turn, Post outing meal

Awards: First Place Team: $340, Last Place Team: $40, Proximity Holes: $10

Also Available: Mulligans, Skirts, Skins, Hand Grenades, 50/50 Raffle,
Par 3 Challenge, Skee-Ball Challenge, Custom Putter Challenge

Hole Sponsorships available for $100. Contact chief411@fredericktownfire.net.

Pre-registration and pre-pay is required. Event is limited to the first 30 teams. Visit www.fredericktownfire.net and use the “MISSON FIRST” link to register and pay.

This event is presented by the Fredericktown Firefighters Association.

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