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RSVP Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, October 23, 2023
Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Walk with Ease Classes Begin Monday, October 23, 2023. Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mt. Aloysius Gym - New Lexington, Ohio.

RSVP Aqua Classes | Ongoing Throughout the Year
Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Aqua Classes are ongoing throughout the year and are held at the Mt. Aloysius Indoor Pool - New Lexington, Ohio.

Public Meeting for Perry County Coordinated Plan for Transportation | Thursday, December 28, 2023
Perry County Mobility Management/JFS is conducting an annual review of the Perry County Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Perry County Job and Family Services (Perry County Opportunity Center) - New Lexington, Ohio.

Perry County Commissioners' Office Weekly Meetings
The Perry County Ohio Commissioners meet weekly at our location: 212 S. Main St. Lower Level - New Lexington, OH.

Coffee with some Commissioners | Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Join us Tuesday, November 28, 2023 for Perry County Ohio’s "Coffee with some Commissioners" from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Dodson's on Broadway, New Lexington, Ohio. Brooke Cannon and Tammy Goniea of Perry County JFS will be our featured speakers this month.

FAL Annual Christmas Party | Friday, December 15, 2023
Fairview Assisted Living is holding their Annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Assisted Living - New Lexington, Ohio. The Party is limited to staff and residents. FAL is accepting Christmas Fund Donations now and throughout the year.

Land Bank Meeting | Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Perry County Land Reutilization Corporation is holding a Land Bank meeting on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at 212 South Main St. - Lower Level, New Lexington, Ohio.

Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter | November 21, 2023
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and to honor the life and legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio effective immediately until sunset the day of her interment, November 29, 2023.

Perry County Free Legal Clinic | Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Perry County Ohio Legal Clinic offers FREE legal advice to income eligible individuals who cannot afford private counsel. Services will be provided on a first come-first served basis. Individuals attending should bring all documentation and paperwork that relates to the issue in question. You must bring proof of income. The clinics are held the first Tuesday of each month (none in January and July). Sign in from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The August 1 through December 5 clinics are now held at the temporary Juvenile/Probate Court Location - 106 S. Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio.

Christmas Celebration in Thornville | Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2023
The Christmas Celebration in Thornville is Saturday, December 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Breakfast with Santa. Sunday, December 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for assorted events. The Christmas Parade starts at 5:00 p.m.

The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart | Fall 2023
The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart is open for business from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday at the New Lexington City Administration Building and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the Perry County Administration Building. The Perfect Pour Coffee Cart follows the New Lexington School schedule for closings, delays, and holidays.

Perry County Waste Reduction and Recycling Eco-Tips | November 2023
In America, 305 million pounds of food get wasted from Thanksgiving Dinner. Avoid Food Waste this Thanksgiving: Only buy what you will use/eat. Don’t overfill your plate. Send leftovers home with guests. Store leftovers properly so they last longer.

JFS "SNAP" Cooking Class | Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Perry County Ohio Job and Family Services is hosting a SNAP-Ed cooking class on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Perry County Opportunity Center - New Lexington, Ohio.

Perry County Angel Tree Request For Gifts | November 15, 2023
The Perry County Ohio Angel Tree Committee is requesting gifts for families in need. Pick an angel off an Angel Tree. Please try to have your gift(s) back by December 1, 2023. Gifts will be given out to families the week of December 4, 2023.

New Lexington Christmas Parade | Friday, December 1, 2023
The Perry County Community Club is holding the New Lexington Christmas Parade on Friday, December 1, 2023. Line up starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Jim Rockwell Football Stadium - New Lexington, Ohio.

Alzheimer's Alliance of Perry County Caregiver Support Groups
The Alzheimer's Alliance of Perry County in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter hold Caregiver Support Group meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Perry County Senior Center - New Lexington, Ohio.

Perry County RSVP Haircut Gift Cards for Veterans | November 13, 2023
Perry County Ohio RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers delivered haircut gift cards for Veterans on Monday, November 13, 2023.

OSU Extension Diabetes Classes in November - National Diabetes Awareness Month | November 6, 13, and 20, 2023
Join Ohio State University Extension’s Diabetes Team's live online diabetes classes Mondays November 6, 13, and 20, 2023 at noon. Registration is required.

Perry County Park District Board Meeting | Monday, November 13, 2023
The Perry County Ohio Park District Board of Park Commissioners announces that the November Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Hoover Center Theater - 125 E Main St, Glenford, Ohio 43739.

New Lexington Fire and EMS Department Toy Drive | Drop-Off Saturday, December 2, 2023
The New Lexington Ohio Fire and EMS Department Toy Drive Drop-Off is Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the New Lexington Fire Station - New Lexington, Ohio.

Blood Drive American Legion Post 71 Roseville | Friday, December 1, 2023
The American Legion Post 71 is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 71 - Roseville, Ohio.

Give blood, celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf” | November 9, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023 — For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf,” and create holiday cheer, all who come to give Nov. 10-30 will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf” + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf.

Alzheimer's Alliance of Perry County Holiday Craft Fair | Saturday, November 18, 2023
The Alzheimer's Alliance of Perry County presents their Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mount Aloysius Activity Center - New Lexington, Ohio.

SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Food Distribution for Perry County Residents | Thursday, November 9, 2023
New Lexington, OH - The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will distribute food for Perry County residents at the Perry County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Fresh produce and other food items will be available for residents who qualify for state benefits or with incomes under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Presented by CareSource Ohio.

Buckeye Bookworms Virtual Book Club | Thursdays October 12 and 26, November 9 and 16, 2023
Ohio State University Extension is holding virtual Buckeye Bookworms Virtual Book Club Zoom meetings Thursdays October 12 and 26, November 9 and 16, 2023 from from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rush Creek Brownfields Community Tour | Saturday, November 18, 2023
Join Rural Action for a Rush Creek watershed tour on Saturday, November 18, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Beginning at the Perry County District Library - New Lexington, Ohio. Continuing on to Shawnee, Ohio.