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Calendars for Chamber events and Convention and Tourism events are listed below. If your event is not listed below or if you would like additional information, contact:

 

  • Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce Events
    Email Rebecca Marker-Smith,
    Director -- Marketing & Membership
    Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce
    Phone: [937] 599-2027

  • Logan County Convention and Tourism Events
    Email Candace Watson,
    Director -- Logan County Convention & Tourist Bureau
    Phone: 1-888-LoganCo

 

Apply now for an absentee ballot
  • At any time you may request an absentee ballot to vote in the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. However, ballots will not be sent to you until the appropriate time. You may download the request form from this site and send it or drop it off at the Logan County Board of Elections office located at 225 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Write or go to the board of elections in your county and request an absentee ballot, The following information is required to fill out the form:
    • Your name and voting residence.
    • The election for which you are requesting a ballot.
    • The mailing address to which you want your ballot sent.
    • Your signature.
    • Date of Birth
    • Form of Identification

    Note: The absentee ballot request deadline is 3 p.m. on election day in the case of medical emergencies. To be eligible under this provision, you must be confined in a hospital because of a medical emergency. A close relative may deliver and return your ballot if you so request and state the relative’s name and relationship on the application, or representatives of the board of elections can be requested to deliver the ballot.

    All voted absentee ballots must be received at the board office by 7:30 p.m. on election day in order to be counted. Voters should request an absentee ballot as early as possible in order to meet the return deadline.

    Exception: Ballots mailed from out of the country will be counted if received by the board up to 10 days after election day, if post-marked by election day.

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Pavers for sale for new Bellefontaine Skatepark
  • The Bellefontaine Rotary Club is conducting a Commemorative Campaign for the new Bellefontaine Skatepark to be located in Blue Jacket Park, Bellefontaine. This is your opportunity to contribute to the new park and leave a memorable impression for future generations. Pavers are $100 to $1,000 each. A tree with plaque is $1,500, a front bench is $5,000, and a two-foot by two-foot paver is $10,000.Click more information call Angela Jacobs at 592-5688 or e-mail Dennis Grisez at bellefontaineskatepark@yhaoo.com.
Upcoming Events in Logan County
September 2008 September 4 September 10
  • Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Golf Outing sponsored by Embarq, 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. flights, Cherokee Hills Golf Course. Limted to 32 teams in each flight, various levels of sponsorships are available.
September 12
  • Attention: Chamber Members - You are invited to a tailgate party at Perry Corporation in Lima. Enjoy lunch (from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and view the latest technology in solutions for your office equipment demonstations (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Please RSVP by Sept. 5 by going to www.perrycorporation.com.
September 13 & 14
  • Outdoor Festival: The Art and Science of Nature to coincide with the Champaign County Barn Quilt Tour. This outdoor festival on the grounds at Mac-A-Cheek Castle offers an art show, performances, hans-on workshops, nature tours and opportunities to participate in archaeology. The anticipated cost is free depending on grand funding and sponsorships. Time to be announced at a later date.
September 13
  • Logan County Master Gardener First Annual Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Logan County Farmers' Market, parking lot of 1651 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Many types of plants, including hostas, daylillies, hers, trees/shrubs and bulbs/rhizomes.
September 14
  • Second Annual Logan County Land Trust'sLocal Heritage Dinner at 5 p.m. at Winner Harvest Banr west of Bellefontaine. Meet and greet at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m., dessert and entertainment at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $40 per couple, $25 single adult. For more information call Renee Winner at 585-4566.
September 18
  • Office hours at the Chamber for Mike Bowers, business consultant with the Ohio Small BUsiness Development Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Chamber at 599-5121 to make an appointment. Consultation lasts about an hour. His services are FREE for anyone who is thinking about starting a business or is already in business and wants to do better.
September 20
  • Pennies for Papa crafts and cars (and a whole lot of fun), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wal-Mart. Details, call 666-5002 or e-mail s.wilson@2access.net. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
September 20
  • Logan County Whitetails Banquet at the Eagles Annex, 11443 Shawnee Path, Lakeview, social begins at 5 p.m. with dinner buffet at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per person, $20 per guest, ticket deadline is Spet. 18. Call 842-9360, 842-4330 or 844-9067 for tickets. Half of the proceeds stays in Logan County.
Sept. 19, 20, 21
  • Fall Festival and Balloon Lift Off. The festival is sponsored by the Indian Lake State Park and the ILDC. The Lift Off of Fall will be included in the Fall Festival in 2008. Ten to fifteen hot air balloons will lift off from Old Field Beach on September 20 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 21). Balloons are sponsored by local businesses. The balloons return to the lake in the evening for a "Balloon Glow" after dark at the Indian Lake State Park Campground.
September 24
  • Logan County Education Foundation's annual banquet, 6 p.m., at Tree Links.
September 28
  • YMCA Camp Willson TrailTrek 5K Run/Walk to benefit Willson's Kids to Camp Scholarship Fund, 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine. Race day registration begins at 1 p.m., race begins at 2 p.m. Click here for more infomration and a registration form.
October 2008 October 1
  • Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 6 to 9 p.m., location to be determined. More information will be available in late summer or call (937) 599-5121.
October 2 October 2
  • Office hours at the Chamber for Mike Bowers, business consultant with the Ohio Small BUsiness Development Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Chamber at 599-5121 to make an appointment. Consultation lasts about an hour. His services are FREE for anyone who is thinking about starting a business or is already in business and wants to do better.
October 6 October 7
  • " SmartPhones: Why in the heck would I want one of those?" An informational session sponsored by the Phone Stone (Sprint/Nextel), from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Dale's Coffee Corner, 130 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Guest speaker is Damon Cockrel, Sprint sales consultant. Damon is one of the most knowledgeable data managers in the industry and he is a 21-year veteran of the wireless industry. This is not a sales pitch, just an opportunity for you to learn more about the technology that is available and how it works. Please make reservations by Oct. 3 to Karin Weinlein at (937) 243-1055.
October 11 & 18
  • Ghosts and Goblins: Literature to scare and delight at Castle Mac-O-Chee. Cost is $6 for children ages 5 to 15, $10 for adults (MFH members discount is $1). This program begins at 4:30 p.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. It is not recommended for children UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE. Discover the fun of Halloween traditions and how imagination can be sparked by a good story. The program includes Victorian autumn games, stories and dramatic scenes, a scavenger hunt for literary treasures, a spooky cellar walk and a bonfire.
October 14
  • Bellefontaine BNI and the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce present a B2B Business Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. This is your opportunity to promote your business and start new relationships with other people in the business community. Guest speaker is Mike Bowers, Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center, who will share, "Building and Growing Your Business: Tools and Tips from the Frontline of Business."
Oct. 17, 18 and 19
  • Halloween Camping at Indian Lake State Campground. The Indian Lake State Park hosts Halloween Camping as people enjoy the fun and games and trick and treating.
Oct. 17 and 18
  • Adriel Quilt Auction, preview all auction items and enjoy a traditional Soup Supper on Friday evening before from 4:00pm until 8:00pm for your free will donation. On Saturday, preview items starting at 8:00am. Auction starts promptly at 10:00am. Many hand made quilts, wall hangings, crib quilts, furniture and other art items are included. Admission and parking are free. For more information contact Terri McGarry at 465-0010 Ext. 113 or go to their web site at www.adriel.org
October 30
  • County-wide Trick or Treat night, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 31
  • Bazaar at First Christian Church, 215 E. Sandusky Ave., Bellefontaine, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 592-2553 for more details.
November 2008 November 2 November 2 November 4 November 6 November 6
  • Office hours at the Chamber for Mike Bowers, business consultant with the Ohio Small BUsiness Development Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Chamber at 599-5121 to make an appointment. Consultation lasts about an hour. His services are FREE for anyone who is thinking about starting a business or is already in business and wants to do better.
November 30
  • Holiday Concert at First Christian Church. Questions? Contact Dorothy VanBuskirk at 592-2553.
December 2008 December 2
  • Christmas mornings at Castle Mac-A-Cheek, $6 for children ages 5 to 15, $10 for adults (MFH members discount of $). Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs which last from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Traditions Over Time." Other dates are Dec. 6, 13 and 20.
December 4 December 4
  • Office hours at the Chamber for Mike Bowers, business consultant with the Ohio Small BUsiness Development Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Chamber at 599-5121 to make an appointment. Consultation lasts about an hour. His services are FREE for anyone who is thinking about starting a business or is already in business and wants to do better.
December 5
  • Lakeview Downtown Christmas, Beautiful Downtown Lakeview hosts, "Christmas in Lakeview," with horse-drawn wagons, raffles, carolers, face painting for kids and Christmas shopping at local businesses. Call the Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for details at at 937-843-5392.
December 5
  • A night at the North Pole, downtown Bellefontaine, 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Downtown Bellefontaine. Visit Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, read stories with Mrs. Claus, Sleigh Rides, Live Reindeer Farm. Contact Susan Froebe at 599-2960 for more information.
December 6 December 6
  • Christmas mornings at Castle Mac-A-Cheek, $6 for children ages 5 to 15, $10 for adults (MFH members discount of $). Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs which last from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Traditions Over Time." Today's program is "A Visit from Saint Nicholas."
December 6
  • Hometown Christmas Parade in downtown Bellefontaine, begins at noon at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Contact Susan Froebe @ 599-2960 for more information.
December 7
  • West Central Ohio Community Concert Band Christmas Gala at the Holland.
December 13
  • Christmas mornings at Castle Mac-A-Cheek, $6 for children ages 5 to 15, $10 for adults (MFH members discount of $). Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs which last from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Traditions Over Time." Today's program is "Wassailing and Mummers' Plays."
December 13
  • Merry TubaChristmas at the Holland.
December 19 December 20
  • Christmas mornings at Castle Mac-A-Cheek, $6 for children ages 5 to 15, $10 for adults (MFH members discount of $). Enjoy living history, storytelling, Victorian era games and hands-on activities as you discover how families celebrated the season in the past. Reservations are required for these programs which last from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and includes admission to the seasonal exhibit, "Traditions Over Time." Today's program is "A Dickens Christmas Party."
December 27 December 28 - 30 December 31
  • New Year's Eve Party at the Holland.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2009 January 3 - 4 January 4 January 10 - 11 January 11 January 24 -25 January 24 January 31 February 1 February 7 - 8 February 21 - 22 February 28 March 1 March 2 March 7 March 8 June 20, 2009
  • Bellefontaine Cultural Arts Commission and Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership presents "Music on Main" from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Concert is on Main Street at the intersection of Columbus Avenue. Reserved tables of 8 available for $100. Local caterers available. General Admission $5, bring your own lawn chairs. Blankets can be used on the courthouse lawn. Food vendors and beverage garden available. Contact Susan Froebe at 599-2960.
August 13, 14 and 15,2009
  • Logan County Rally at the Peak. Downtown block party on Thursday night with Vendor Expo on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
September 9, 2009
  • Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing, Liberty Hills Golf Club, flights at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
October 7, 2009
  • Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 6 to 9 p.m., location to be announced. Awards presented for Ambassador of the Year, Richard J. Rupp Leadership and Business Integrity award.
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