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Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show |
 The Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show will be August 7-10, 2008 and will be the year of the Steam Engine and old Iron Wheeled tractors. This 4-day event is held one mile outside of Georgetown on State Route 125 and Winfield Road. Since 1971 the show has preserved history and passed it along through good family entertainment. Parades, an antique market, craft market, and flea market plus an antique car show, baby costume contest and live music, good food, daily working demonstrations, and hundreds of tractors and engines will be on display. For more information visit the OVAMS web site. For further information visit www.ovams.org. |
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Meranda-Nixon Winery receives 'Ohio Quality Wine' designation from Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio |
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 Meranda-Nixon Winery
6517 Laycock Rd. Ripley, Oh 45167 937-392-4654 "Revitalizing the Ohio River Valley Region one vine at a time" Seth Meranda Every Saturday 4PM to 9:30PM Steak and Salmon dinners accompanied with a bottle of wine. Now accepting reservations www.meranda-nixonwinery.com. Meranda-Nixon Winery receives 'Ohio Quality Wine' designation from Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio.  Meranda-Nixon Winery Receives Award (29.5 kB) |
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Brown County Bluegrass Festival |
 This 18th annual festival will be August 21,22, and 23, 2008 and held in Georgetown at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Bluegrass music fans flock from all over Brown County and farther.The 3-day show hosts big name acts and has an attendance of about 5,000. This is an family oriented event by sticking to the traditional bluegrass that fans want to hear. The fairgrounds provides great facilities for campers. For more information www.browncountybluegrass.com or call 513-752-2747 or 513-678-6271. View/Download list of performers. Bluegrass Festival (26.5 kB) |
 The 27th Annual Ohio Tobacco Festival will be from August 21-24, 2008 in the historic village of Ripley. The 4-day event runs Thursday through Sunday and features a parade, an antique car show, and commercial exhibits, plus over 40 food booths. One unique event is the tobacco worm race, others include the tobacco cutting contest, tobacco stripping, and a tobacco spitting contest. Enjoyable for the whole family. View/Download the schedule.  27th Ohio Tobacco Festival (342.28 kB) |
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begin our journey in a former slave... |
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July 20, 2008 – 200 riders DAY 1 – SUNDAY
71 Miles
 We begin our journey in a former slave state. As we pass through a town known as “Freedom’s Landing,” we will tour the John Rankin House and the John Parker House. Once in Cincinnati, we will have the opportunity of visiting the Freedom Center to help give you a better feel for the week and the understanding of the route we are about to undertake. www.outdoor-pursuits.org/xoba |
 In 2008 the River Explorer will have been docking in Ripley for 10 years. The River Explorer will be docking in Ripley on Friday August 8, the time changes to 2pm - 10pm to allow the passengers to tour the Underground Railroad sites. Public tours of the River Explorer will be available from 2:30 – 4:00. To take a tour of the vessel you must have a picture ID. These are homeland security rules. For further information visit the Riverbarge Excursions web site - http://www.riverbarge.com/. |
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A journey by the Bronx Lab School |
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 On August 8, 2008, 8 students of the Bronx Lab School will spend 8 days cycling a section of the historic Underground Railroad. Titled, “ Health and History: Biking the Underground Railroad,” this 200-mile bike trip will be an extraordinary opportunity for the “Bronx Lab Underground Railroad Riders” to discover a significant period of our nation’s history while experiencing the joy and beauty of the physical activity of bicycling.
The journey will foster self-discovery, teamwork and leadership, and physical fitness. It is an experience which will provide unique learning opportunities about our past, and insight into ourselves. www.blurr.us |
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Kentucky Chautauqua presents Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady from Kentucky |
 Mary Todd Lincoln will be visiting Ripley, Ohio. Ripley Friends of the Library are pleased to announce on Friday, July 25th at 7:00 p.m. Mary Todd Lincoln, as portrayed by Angela Bartley of the Kentucky Chautauqua program, will be performing on Rankin Hill. The Friends annual event opens the gates at 5:30 p.m. with a pot luck meal beginning at 6:00 p.m., and Mary Todd Lincoln talking about her life and politics, shortly after President Lincoln took office. Please join the Friends of the Library in our annual ‘event on the hill’ with good food, friends and a memorable performance of Kentucky’s First Lady. This event is free and open to the public. Directions: Route 52 to east of Ripley, turn onto Rankin Road, follow signs to Rankin House State Memorial. In case of bad weather, dinner and performance will be held at the Centenary Methodist Church, corner of Route 52 and Market Street. Questions? Please call 937-392-4871 |
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Something new at The Home Place |
 Starting this Saturday, June 14, there will be a chicken barbecue every Saturday from 10:00 - 3:00. Tentative plans are to continue throughout most of the year. The menu includes: grilled organic chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, pie, and homemade ice cream and beverages. This is carry-out only. Location: 7771 U.S. 68, Georgetown. Two young men, John Troyer, Jr and Jeremy Weaver, members of the Mennonite community are undertaking this project to help fund their winter mission trip to Central America. For further information call 937-378-3400 |
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Moler Raceway Park has started its second season of operation |
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 It is considered the Midwest's Fastest Quarter Mile Dirt Oval with racing every Friday Night consisting of Sunesis Construction Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Phantom Fireworks Pure Stocks and Chevettes on a regular basis. We have various other classes making appearances throughout the year including the Winged Mini Sprints and the 410 Sprints. We also run several enduro races and demolition derbies.
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 Nestled in the Ohio Valley, located on Eagle Creek with direct access to the Ohio River. It offers over 200 sites with water and electric for the seasonal and nightly camping and 80 primitive camp sites. Logan's Gap is located on 7074 Scoffield Road outside of Ripley.
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Brown County Quilt Barn Coverlets still available |
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 The design for the first of two Quilt Barn coverlets has been completed. The design was laid out to have the look of a postcard or a page of snap shots. The barns that are included in this coverlet are the first 10 that were painted. The second one is planned to be ready for the Quilt Barn – Covered Bridge Tour in October. If other barns are painted a third coverlet could be created.
COVERLETS STILL AVAILABLE! |
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5th GREAT OHIO RIVER PADDLE (GORP) |
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 Great Ohio River Paddle is a unique paddling experience. This trip provides an unsurpassed opportunity to gain an understanding of the Ohio River system and develop a lifelong love of river travel via canoe or kayak. The Great Ohio River Paddle 2008 (GORP 2008) will be Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20, 2008.
- Ripley, Ohio to Moscow, Ohio
- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
- New for 2008 - Paddle Pods and Paddler Sponsorhip
Experience the Ohio River's premier guided paddling trip. For more information: www.ohioriverfdn.org or 513-460-3365 |
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Contact Information
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Sonja Cropper
P.O. Box 329
325 West State Street, Building B
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Phone: 937-378-1970
Cell: 513-304-1523
Hours: Call first, Mon-Fri |
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