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Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Flea & Farmers’ Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge

Through March 27th – “Seedling” Middle School Art Exhibit; Regular exhibit hours:  1-4 pm Tues-Sat.   Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Holidays; 196 N. Market Street(740) 385-0344 www.bowenhouse.org; FREE

SATURDAY – Easter Egg Hunt – noon; At the ball fields at “Old Park” in Nelsonville; five categories with winners in each group; free lunch to follow egg hunt; sponsored by Nelsonville Community Center, Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce and Unison Health Plan; call 740- 753-4346 for more info

SATURDAY -  “So You Want to Write a Book” – 2 – 4  pm; The Bowen House.  Enjoy an informal afternoon of refreshments and entertainment as Writers Helping Writers discuss their writing and their journey to publication. Speakers are Linda Audet, author of In the Company of Trees; Cheri Elkins, author of The Trunk; Sherry Hartzler, author of Three Moons Over Sedona; Glenn Karshner, author of Tschinque; and Justine Wittich, author of seven novels including Family Matters.  Questions will be welcome.  Freelance writer Pam Gary, contributor to Over the Back Fence magazine, will talk about travel and technical writing.  Luke Moore will talk about his work in progress and the value of research.  Barbara Whittington, published essayist, will talk about writing personal essays, short stories and humor.  Last but not least there will be “storytime” with professional storyteller, Adele Brown.  Music provided by award winning singer and songwriter, Steve Zarate of Athens.  All books and CD’s will be available for purchase.  The Bowen House,  196 N. Market Street; (740) 385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org

SATURDAY – Howl at the Moon with your Dog – 7:45 pm. Bring your dog and watch the nearly full moon rise during a 1.5 mile hike to LakeEmily. Friendly dogs only please. Dogs must be on a leash. Be prepared to clean up after your pet. Ages 6 and up. Not wheelchair accessible. Contact: ClearCreekMetroPark, Phone: 614-508-8111 FREE

TUESDAY (March 30) Through SUNDAY (April 4) – Time to Collaborate: Ceramic & Glass Time Pieces – Tues-Sat, 10 am – 5 pm, Sun, 12-5 pm. Time to Collaborate: Ceramic and Glass Time Pieces by Laurie Vancouver and Amanda Buchanan. Food and libations will be available at the opening on March 26. This show runs through April 25, 2010.   Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011; FREE

April 1 – In Harmony with Nature – 9 am – 4 pm. Includes lunch and refreshments. Please preregister. Creating Green Space with Native Plants. Guest speakers: Jim McCormac – Keynote Speaker. “Backyards and Beyond: Plant Locally, Save Globally”. Ann Bonner – “Trees and More”. Michael Flanders “How we are complying with EPA mandates”. Hal Kneen – “What Could Be?”. Dr. Frank Porter – “Creating RainGardens”. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency has demanded that public utilities create green space to offset the tremendous cost of maintaining lawns and to lessen the amount of runoff into over-taxed and antiquated storm drain systems. All too often, public authorities choose non-native species to satisfy this mandate. Many of these non-native species are invasive and only exacerbate the situation. Properly using native plants to create green space can rectify many of the environmental problems caused by the misuse of land in public areas. Native plants are also increasingly being used in gardens as ornamentals. Little attention is given to the environmental importance of using the proper species to create natural habitats for insect pollinators and wildlife. Private landowners can do their part to provide green space by creating rain gardens and wildlife habitats with native plants.  Cost: $25 per person.  Contact: Hocking CountyExtension Office, Phone: 740-385-3222

April 3rd – Easter Bunny Train – 10 am & 1 pm. Bring the kids and the rest of the family to embark on a trip with the Easter bunny that will include an Easter egg hunt and prizes at the Easter Bunny’s secret destination. Two trains will depart Nelsonville on Saturday. Fares are $16 for adults, while children up to ten years old ride free. Limit two free children per adult or senior ticket. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to arrive early as this is a very popular event. The Depot will be open at 8:30 am for ticket sales.  Located next to Rocky Boots in Nelsonville

April 3rd – Logan High School Art Exhibit Open House – 6:30 to 8 pm. Normal Business Hours: 1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. Come view the much anticipated LoganHigh School’s ArtDepartment’s 2010 selections. You won’t be disappointed!  Cost: Free, Donations encouraged.  Contact: The Bowen House, 196 N Market, Logan; Phone: 740-385-0344; FREE

Call 740-385-6841 for info on all Hocking Hills State Park activities & programs.