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Aug
31
Sat
Johnstown Sportsman Club Swappers Day @ Johnstown Community Sportsman Club
Aug 31 @ 7:00 am – Sep 2 @ 6:00 pm

Held since 1944, the original Swappers Day – located at the Johnstown Community Sportsmen’s Club, 7357 Sportsman Club Road in Johnstown, Ohio – is one of the oldest, largest, most exciting flea markets in Ohio. If you CAN’T find what you’re looking for at Swappers Day, you just don’t really need it! We have over 750 vendor spaces, loads of concessions, and various other events for your entertainment. Parking is free! Handicap parking available.(Limited Spaces) Proceeds go to JCSC, a 501(c)7 organization. Many local non-profit groups participate to earn funds for their organizations.
>> ATMs will be on site.
>> No Pets, No Camping, No Alcohol
>> All Federal and State gun laws will be strictly observed.

Sep
2
Mon
Free First Monday at Kingwood Center Gardens @ Kingwood Center Gardens
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Join us for Free First Monday — where everyone enjoys free admission to Kingwood! Take a garden stroll, explore Kingwood Hall, and discover the stunning exotic plants in the Display Greenhouse! Don’t forget to grab a bite in the Gateway Café and shop for plants, décor, and gifts in the Garden & Gift Shop!

Sep
3
Tue
Game Night at the Phoenix @ The Phoenix Brewing Company
Sep 3 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy board games? Like beer?
Well then, join us and Operation Fandom, for our monthly game night at the Phoenix. Game night happens every first Tuesday of the month! And this month Game Night is also sponsored by Athletic Brewing!
Meet Michelle from Athletic Brewing, and learn about their award-winning, and great-tasting near beers. Athletic Brewing offers a variety of non-alcoholic beers perfect for those New Year resolutions, Dry January, and designated drivers. Michelle will be here starting at 5:30 pm.
Game play will start at 6:30 pm with seating beginning at 5:30. All games must be concluded and cleaned up by 10 pm. Game selection will rotate monthly.
Basic rules:
1. Be welcoming to new players.
2. Feel free to bring your own games.
3. Please treat all games with respect and clean hands.
4. Outside food is welcome, outside drinks are not.
5. Clean up after yourselves. Put the games away and bus your glassware and trash.
6. 21 and over only please.
Sep
4
Wed
Team Name that Tune @ The Copper Penny
Sep 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us on the outdoor patio on the dock! We continue the Rockin’ The Dock series with “Name That Tune Contests every Wednesday night! Enjoy the fun, food, beverages and lot’s of music! Get your friends together and see how good you are at guessing songs! Know the artist and song title with a few twists too! Get points for correct answers and enthusiasm! Play for prizes including Gift cards! Free to play!

Sep
5
Thu
North End Farmers Market @ NECIC Urban Farm
Sep 5 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Enjoy fresh, local produce, baked goods, honey and more at The North End Farmers Market every Thursday from June 6 – September 26, 4-7pm.

The North End Farmers Market focuses on providing fresh, healthy food for North End residents, as well as boosting the local economy by helping North End residents launch their own small market business.

Groove is at The Yard @ Easton Town Center
Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eat, drink, move and groove every Thursday at The Yard! Our weekly music series, Groove is at The Yard, will feature local artists playing a variety of styles from funk and acoustic, to Americana and rock. Grab a drink on one of the patios overlooking The Yard (Beeline, Forbidden Root and Crimson) or pop out your favorite lawn chair in front of the stage! Shows are free to attend and open to all ages.
May Lineup:
May 2 – Donna Mogavero
May 9 – The Higher Collective
May 16 – Paisha Thomas and Wib Schneider
May 23 – AW Duo
May 30 – Najoura
The Yard is a communal greenspace located north of Macy’s and directly east of Nordstrom.
Bellville Concerts in the Park at the Bellville Bandstand
Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the park, behind the Bellville Bandstand (Van Ross Wade Park). In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Township Building at 115 Main Street (across from The Wishmaker House.)  Get there early to set up chairs and a picnic or maybe have dinner at Brumby’s, Fast Eddie’s, River Rock or Wishmaker House.  A summer favorite concert!

June 13, AFM Local 159 Concert Band

June 27, Tom’s Kitchen Table

July 11, SB Music

July 25, EKG

August 8, Van Waylon

August 22, Oolong Gurus

September 5, Semer & Kastran Band

Sep
6
Fri
First Friday – MTV – Back to School @ Downtown Mount Vernon
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It may be time to head back to school, but the fun isn’t over just yet! Join us for September First Friday presented by The Freedom Center and featuring COTC, Kenyon, The Knox County Schools Career Center, and MVNU. More Info to come at www.experiencemv.org/first-fridays

Sep
7
Sat
West Lafayette Farmers Market @ Burt Park
Sep 7 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

West Lafayette Farmers Market

West Lafayette Farmers Market is every Saturday, May 25th – September 21st, from 8:30am – 11:30am!

Find locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade crafts, and much more!

Located at Burt Park, West Lafayette.

Bellville Farmers Market @ Bellville Farmers Market
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Enjoy the Bellville Farmers Market. Location: Bellville Village Hall Lawn. For details and entry form, call Kara at 419-989-5238.