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PAGE 12 - MADISON MESSENGER - <strong>September</strong> 18, <strong>2022</strong><br />
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HBMLibrary<br />
Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson,<br />
offers the following activities and services. For details, call<br />
(614) 879-8448 or visit hbmlibrary.org.<br />
• Storytime. Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.<br />
• Halloween Costume Drive. The Library is accepting donations<br />
of new or gently used Halloween costumes until the end of October.<br />
If you need a costume, you can look through the selection and take<br />
one home for free.<br />
• Steam LEGO Marble Maze Challenge. All ages are invited to<br />
take part in this program set for 11 a.m. Sept. 24. Registration is<br />
required by calling the library. Participants can take home their<br />
creations.<br />
• Paranormal Author. Author Jannette Quackenbush will do a<br />
book talk and signing at 5 p.m. Sept. 29.<br />
• Halloween Crafternoon. On Oct. 1 at 11 a.m., enjoy an afternoon<br />
of art for adults and crafts for the kids.<br />
• Horror/Mystery Author. Scott Donnelly will be at the library<br />
at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 for a book talk and signing. He will give away a<br />
free handout with a link to his Halloween stories for children.<br />
Mount Sterling Library<br />
Mount Sterling Public Library is located at 60 W. Columbus St.<br />
Call (740) 869-2430 or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org.<br />
• Bookmobile. The bookmobile will make stops at the parking lot<br />
of Grace Community Church in South Solon from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and<br />
the parking lot of Sedalia Christian Church from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.<br />
The dates are Sept. 21, Oct. 15, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16. The library<br />
will accept requests for items to be checked out, reserved or<br />
delivered at these locations. Call the library with your requests.<br />
Children ages 5 and older can sign up for a library card with their<br />
parent or legal guardian present.<br />
• Batters, Splatters, and Platters Kids’ Cooking Club. Through<br />
Nov. 22, children ages 5 to 8 will learn beginner skills like measuring,<br />
following a recipe, and mixing ingredients. Class time is 6 to<br />
7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays. Meet in the library community<br />
room on the lower level. All supplies will be provided. Preregistration<br />
is required by calling the library.<br />
• Storytime. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. The program is open to children<br />
ages 3-5.<br />
• Ladies Night Out Movie. The group will watch “Where the<br />
Crawdads Sing” on Sept. 26 on the library’s lower level. Doors open<br />
at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by calling the library or texting Melissa at (614)<br />
315-7939. Seating is limited. Bring a dish to share. The library will<br />
provide tableware, cold drinks, and popcorn.<br />
Plain City Library<br />
Plain City Public Library is located at 305 W. Main St. and online<br />
at www.plaincitylib.org. Call (614) 873-4912.<br />
• Civil War Photography. On Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., the<br />
library will host a presentation on Civil War photography<br />
from Civil War historian, author, and reenactor<br />
Mark Holbrook.<br />
Holbrook is recently retired as the executive director<br />
for the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.<br />
Prior to that, he served as the marketing director at the<br />
Ohio History Connection for nine years where he also<br />
served as Civil War historian. He is the editor of the<br />
book, “The Buckeye Vanguard,” about the 49th Ohio<br />
Volunteer Infantry.<br />
Holbrook recently retired from a 20-year career as a<br />
Civil War reenactor, serving as a Union officer throughout<br />
the country at such places as Gettysburg, Chattanooga,<br />
Richmond and Shiloh. He also has appeared in<br />
WOSU Television’s Columbus Neighborhoods series and<br />
an episode of “Mysteries at the Museum” on The Travel<br />
Channel. Holbrook served on the Civil War Sesquicentennial<br />
Advisory Committee for the state of Ohio.<br />
Clothes Closet<br />
United Church, 30 E. Columbus St., Mount Sterling,<br />
is hosting a giveaway 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22-24, weather<br />
permitting. The Clothes Closet is located in the garage<br />
behind the church. All are welcome. Available items include<br />
clothes for men, women and children, as well as<br />
miscellaneous household items. Social distancing is required.<br />
Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated.<br />
Hand sanitizer will be available. Bags are<br />
provided. For details, call Kathy Endres at (740) 869-<br />
3755 or Mary Alkire at (740) 604-1213.<br />
Mental Health Recovery<br />
The Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene<br />
and <strong>Madison</strong> Counties will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at<br />
Restored Life Ministries, 117 Innisfallen Ave., Springfield.<br />
Contact mhrbsupport@mhrb.org or (937) 322-<br />
0648, ext. 100, for participation instructions.<br />
Art Exhibit<br />
The work of Pamela Causey Stanforth, an author,<br />
artist and inspirational speaker, will be on display in<br />
“An Eclectic Exhibit” Oct. 1-30 at the London Arts Center,<br />
121 E. First St. An opening reception is set for 6-8<br />
p.m. Oct. 1. At the reception, Pamela will hold a book<br />
signing for her book, “The Princess of Waterfall Castle.”<br />
Food and drinks will be served. The Arendt Sisters—a<br />
trio playing guitar, harp and violin—will perform from<br />
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The trio is releasing a new album this<br />
month, “Jesus Our Treasure,” a collection of traditional<br />
Christmas carols from around the world. Admission is<br />
free. Regular gallery hours are: Thursday and Sunday,<br />
11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />
Mt. Sterling Community Center<br />
The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at<br />
164 E. Main St. For details, call (740) 869-2453. Open<br />
daily for walking in the gym, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<br />
• Sept. 20—10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly<br />
3-6 p.m., food pantry for income eligible households.<br />
Pre-packed food boxes are delivered to your vehicle.<br />
Bring proof of residency at your first visit and photo ID<br />
at every visit. Call the center for details.<br />
8-9 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
• Sept. 21—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults<br />
5-6 p.m., all-level yoga ($10 per class)<br />
6:30-7:30 p.m., boot camp exercises<br />
7:30-9 p.m., adult open volleyball<br />
• Sept. 23—6:30-7:30 p.m., boot camp exercises<br />
7:30-9 p.m., adult open volleyball<br />
• Sept. 24—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages and<br />
abilities<br />
• Sept. 25—6:30-7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
• Oct. 15—Fun run and walk<br />
• Oct. 22—Holiday bazaar<br />
• Produce Markets—second and fourth Tuesdays of<br />
every month.<br />
Humane Society Events<br />
The Humane Society of <strong>Madison</strong> County schedule of<br />
events for <strong>September</strong> includes:<br />
• Dublin Pet Fair—The Humane Society will have a<br />
booth at the Dublin Pet Fair, 5200 Emerald Pkwy.,<br />
Dublin, on Sept. 25, 12-5 p.m.<br />
• Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser—Oct. 4-6 at Ann &<br />
Tony’s Restaurant, 211 E. Main St., West Jefferson.<br />
Tickets are $14 and cash only. Ann & Tony’s encourages<br />
supporters to purchase tickets as early as possible so<br />
the restaurant knows how many people are participating.<br />
Stop by the Humane Society shelter, 2020 Plain<br />
City Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson, anytime between<br />
1 and 5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, to purchase tickets.<br />
Bring your tickets to the restaurant between 4 and 7<br />
p.m. Oct. 4-6 to pick up your dinners. Humane Society<br />
volunteers will be present each day to sell tickets and<br />
help with order pickups.<br />
Fish Fries<br />
American Legion Post 201, 9701 W. Broad St., West<br />
Jefferson, is holding fish fries on the first and third Fridays<br />
of the month through October. The menu includes<br />
fish, fries, baked beans, coleslaw, drinks and desserts.<br />
Eat-in or carryout available. Hours are 4-7 p.m.<br />
Health District<br />
The <strong>Madison</strong> County London City Health District<br />
board will met at 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at <strong>Madison</strong> County<br />
Public Health, 306 Lafayette St., London.<br />
Full Moon Bike Rides<br />
The Friends of <strong>Madison</strong> County Parks and Trails<br />
hosts evening bike ride in conjunction with full moons.<br />
The last full moon bike ride of the year is at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Oct. 9. Participants meet at Phat Daddy’s Pizza, 15 E.<br />
First St., London, and choose from two routes: a 14-<br />
miles round trip to the Wilson Road trailhead and back<br />
or a 25-mile round trip to Battelle Darby Metro Park,<br />
8465 Alkire Rd., and back. It is recommended that riders<br />
wear helmets, lights, and light-colored clothing. Registration<br />
is not required.<br />
<strong>Madison</strong> County Senior Center<br />
The <strong>Madison</strong> County Senior Citizens Center, 280 W.<br />
High St., London, offers the following activities. For details,<br />
call (740) 852-3001.<br />
• Sept. 19—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class;<br />
9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m., crocheting, knitting<br />
and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., sitting exercise and<br />
strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre<br />
• Sept. 20—9 a.m.-3 p.m., quilting class; 10 a.m.,<br />
bowling at <strong>Madison</strong> Lanes<br />
• Sept. 21—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class;<br />
9 a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 a.m., aerobic/strengthening<br />
class; 12 p.m., bridge; 1 p.m., yoga stretch<br />
• Sept. 22—9 a.m., chair volleyball<br />
• Sept. 23—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class;<br />
1 p.m., free movie.