By 1812Blockhouse
Are you a fan of American Pickers? Does the thought of finding a bargain on a collectible item make you swoon?
You’re in luck. Multiple times each year, the folks that bring you the Prairie Peddler Festival present a “Picker’s Market.” On is coming up this Saturday, October 9, and another arrives on November 13.
Think of it as being an “upscale flea market.” You’ll find vintage junk (the best kind of junk), architectural salvage, barn and attic treasures, and farm market goodies.
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By 1812Blockhouse
On Saturday, June 12, take the opportunity to run not only through roses, but also scores of other flowering plants as Kingwood Center Gardens hosts its 11th Annual Family 5K Run/Walk.
Brought to you by Ohio Health, the event will take runners and walkers through charming gardens. Participants of all ages are welcome.
Registration begins at 7:45 AM, and the race starts at 9:00 AM. Due to COVID-19 there will be no award ceremony, however winners will be announced on social media. More…
After nearly a two-month pause, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will open its gates to spectators on a limited basis this weekend for the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, June 26-28. The race weekend is the longest continuously-running annual event at the motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, which previously was the season-opener most recently in 2017.
The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio will operate under the “Responsible RestartOhio” guidelines for COVID-19 after receiving approval from government officials for limited spectator attendance. Motorhome and tent camping will also be permitted during the event. The grandstands will not be open. More…
Not only is 2020 a leap year, but the extra day falls on a Saturday! The Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department is taking advantage of this and has scheduled a Leap Day Party at the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center in Mansfield – it will take place on Saturday, February 29 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
The Mansfield Art Center is providing origami frog crafts, which is a cute play on the “leap” part of the leap day theme. More…
Whether you want to revisit your youth, or you enjoy owning a piece of our collective cultural history, you will want to make plans to attend the Mansfield Toy, Collectible and Sportscard Show on Sunday, November 4 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The show will take place in Fairhaven Hall from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More…
The Mansfield Youth Theatre (“MY Theatre”) will present Disney’s Frozen, Jr. on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre September 13, 14, and 15 as a part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. Performances will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 PM on Sunday. Dauphne Maloney directs the show with musical direction by Brian K. Nabors. Tickets are $15, general admission, and on sale now at the Renaissance Box Office, via phone, and online at rentickets.org. More…
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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation (CSF), in partnership with the Ohio History Connection, will unveil the Ohio Constitution Exhibit in the Statehouse Museum on Wednesday, November 28 at 10 AM in the Museum Gallery.
The $850,000 exhibit will permanently house the state constitutions of 1802 and 1851, as well as a major series of amendments added in 1912 so sweeping that many consider it to be a third constitution. Ohio will now be the first state capitol in the country to publicly display their state’s constitutions. More…
If the event is half as fun as it sounds, this is going to be great!
The Run for Liberty Park Red, White, and Blue 3K Color Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, July 7 at 9:30 AM at – you guessed it – Liberty Park in Mansfield. More…
The Third Annual Renaissance Rock ‘n’ Roll Car Festival will take place on Park Avenue West in Downtown Mansfield on June 23.
The event will feature live music, food trucks, and a cruise-in. Previous years’ festivals drew hundreds of classic vehicles and thousands of people downtown. More…
Where can you enjoy free pizza and rainbow cake and unleash your inner artist all in the same evening? At Malabar Intermediate School’s third annual Family Art Night this Thursday, February 22, of course.
We had large crowds each of the last two years. I’m expecting maybe even a little larger turnout this time,” said art teacher Sonnet Hogue. “At 5 PM we will serve Gionino’s pizza, Jones potato chips, rainbow cake and punch in the cafeteria. Around 5:30 we will clear off the tables and get started on our art projects. We will wrap things up by 7:30.” More…
The Mayor, Parks Department, and the Richland have announced that they will be hosting Dream Big at North Lake Park this Saturday.
This event will feature professional skateboarder, motivational speaker and author Doug Brown. Beginning at 1 PM, hear Brown inspire all ages with messages of hope and optimism. More…
