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Introduction The information below is certainly not intended to be an inclusive list of all that there is in Pickaway County and the surrounding area, or of organizations that are of importance. Rather, this is a sampling of entities that are important to me because they have somehow touched my life. Please be sure to check out my “newsletter” page as I will be giving updates on any news or events concerning the organizations below….and other cool stuff.
Circleville and Pickaway County Moving to Circleville, Ohio has been one of the best decisions Gregory and I have ever made. I am in love with Ohio overall, and certainly spent enough years enjoying the Mansfield area, and then the Columbus area. But it was when we moved to Circleville that for the first time in my life I felt like I was home. Circleville is the perfect place. The city is beautiful with historical buildings and all of the conveniences you desire from a big city.
We have a movie theater which shows the hottest hits as soon as they are out. We have dance studios, a playhouse theater, incredible restaurants, museums, Bed and Breakfasts and downtown shopping where unique gifts, clothes and furniture abound. There are many, many parks nearby for hiking or just enjoying the scenery. We even have a winery! Check out www.pickaway.com for more information!
Pickaway County Animal Shelter I would be remiss if I did not mention the Pickaway County Animal Shelter. The heroic work that goes on within its walls extends throughout the county. Animal rescue is something that gladdens as well as saddens me. I am grateful for those who care and do what they can, and saddened by those who don’t have the spirit or the intelligence to understand how to be kind to animals. I believe in adopting animals…. I have three dogs who landed in my life this way. Even if you are not in a situation where you can adopt an animal, you can still help your local shelter in a variety of ways. The Pickaway County Animal Shelter is located at 21253 Ringgold Southern Road, Circleville, Ohio 43113. Their phone number is 740-474-8690
Another way you can be of help is through a local veterinarian’s office. Perhaps they are not able to take cash donations, but they may need blankets, food, cages…. And they also may have taken in a furry friend who is looking for a home just like yours.
Here is a list of Pickaway County Veterinarians. This list may not be inclusive.
North Court Animal Clinic 1130 North Court Street Circleville, Ohio 43113 740-474-6063
Ashville Veterinary Clinic 250 East Main Street Ashville, Ohio 43103 740-983-2071
Brookhill Animal Clinic 615 Lancaster Pike Circleville, Ohio 43113 740-474-8569
Circleville Veterinary Clinic 980 ½ North Court Street Circleville, Ohio 43113 740-474-3295
Thomas Ebenhack, DVM 1044 US Route 22 W Circleville, Ohio 43113 740-474-2082
Hudson’s Corner Animal Hospital 11365 Route 104 Ashville, Ohio 43103 740-983-0091
Kingston Veterinary Clinic 30258 State Route 159 Kingston, Ohio 45644 740-474-6938
ArtsaRound ArtsaRound is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area. The endeavors this group has played a role in include Battle of the Bands, an energizing annual event where local high-school talent can show their stuff on the stage and compete for prizes such as studio time! ArtsaRound also supports community events such as Third Thursdays, which are monthly events in the summer that will satisfy your appetite for good food, good music and good company. ArtsaRound plays an important role in helping to coordinate the Ted Lewis Music Festival (see below). This organization is also offering a program to help with art in schools.
One of the projects of ArtsaRound which is very dear to me is the ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger. This is a gallery located in the beautiful main lobby areas of our community hospital, Berger Hospital. The idea backing the gallery is to support art and healing as well as local and regional area artists. All art displayed on the gallery walls is for sale and artists make a donation to the Berger Health Foundation from the proceeds of each sale. The exhibit changes monthly, so if you want to know what is being shown now, please look at the Berger site www.bergerhealth.org.
If you would like more information about ArtsaRound or would like to be on our mailing list, please let me know! You can e-mail me at amycooperauthor@aol.com
Berger Health System How can I mention ArtsaRound and the ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger without saying something special about Berger. Berger Health System is the community hospital serving folks who live in Pickaway County, Ohio and the surrounding area. Dedicated to providing services so patients can receive their care close to home, Berger is growing by leaps and bounds. For example, the Bradley Cancer Center has recently opened its doors. This is a beautiful facility located in the Noecker Building at Berger Hospital. For more information about the Bradley Cancer Center and other services offered by Berger, please check out the web site: www.bergerhealth.com
Ted Lewis Museum Is Everybody Happy? I am… I became so immediately when I first walked through the doors of the Ted Lewis Museum. The museum is housed in a restored historic building in downtown Circleville on Main Street and includes an amazing collection of memorabilia about Ted Lewis, his career and his personal life. If you don’t know, Ted was a famous vaudevillian who traveled all over performing and wherever he would go he would always ask the audience if there was anyone there from his home town, Circleville, Ohio. Do you remember Me and My Shadow? That was Ted!
Not only was Ted an amazing performer, he also did a great deal for Circleville. He lead the parade in our first Pumpkin Show, he dedicated a park, and more. The Ted Lewis Park is the setting of the Ted Lewis Music Festival which occurs every spring. Watch my newsletter page and I will give you more details on the festival. For more information about Ted and the museum, here is the contact information: Ted Lewis Museum 133 West Main Street, P.O. Box 492 Circleville, Ohio 43113-0492 740- 477-3630
Absolute Dance Sport and the Tuscan Table My friends, Dorothy and Tom Cooper and Jeff Dow are the owners of a beautiful dance studio called Absolute Dance Sport where they offer a wide variety of lessons. Old and young, singles and couples take advantage of the open and welcoming space and the warm environment for learning to dance. They are also the owners of the newly opened Tuscan Table where the food and the atmosphere are beyond compare!
Absolute Dance Sport 122 North Court Street Circleville, Ohio 43113 740-438-2306
Tuscan Table 122 North Court Street Circleville, Ohio 43113 740-477-3040
Roundtown Conservancy The Roundtown Conservancy is an organization based in Circleville, Ohio dedicated to improving quality of life in the area through the protection and improvement of the environment. This includes protecting rural landscapes as well as architectural heritage.
The RTC has been involved in many projects. While the Octagon House is certainly not its only project, it is one that is dear to my heart. No matter where you live, you can help save the Octagon House! Please check out www.roundtownconservancy.org to learn more.
The Old Bear’s Den If you have never been to the Hocking Hills in Ohio, you are truly missing out. The area pulls you into its hills and woods and offers you healing and peace of mind. Artists seem to abound in this area and I have had the honor of meeting one such artist. Eric Hoffman is a photographer. To describe him that way really does not do him justice. His work is so beautiful and so compelling you are drawn into each piece. Eric generously offers photography workshops at The Old Bear’s Den. He also offers this space for groups of up to 25 for workshops and retreats. To learn more about The Old Bear’s Den Nature Photography Center “where photography and nature meet in the beautiful Hocking Hills, Ohio,” please see www.theoldbear.com
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