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and flour that the mill still grinds today. 937/548-5112, www.bearsmill.com June 25 Gaze at the beauty of eight private and three public gardens in the quaint village of Zoar, founded by German separatists in 1817. The Beyond the Fences of Zoar Garden Tour also features seminars by gardening experts and a flower-arranging competition. 330/874-2646, www.zca.org. June 26 Fishing is still king at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, which takes pride in preserving Lake Erie’s nautical heritage. Permanent collections, special exhibits and events help landlubbers learn more about the earliest days of Great Lakes navigation. 419/624-0274, www.sanduskymaritime.org June 27 We aren’t saying that Stark County’s Italian-American Festival in Canton promises everything that’s authentic about Italy this side of the Old Country. But after three days of gnocchi, pizzelles and the Zoppe Italian Circus, you’re bound to shout, “Mama mia!” 330/494-0886, www.cantonitalianfesta.org June 28 Before space shuttles, stealth fighters and jumbo jets, there were kites. Travel to Dayton’s Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center for “Let’s Go Fly A Kite! Famous Kite Flyers Through History,” and see what role these classic kids’ toys played in the development of flight. 937/225-7705, www.nps.gov/daav/ June 29 There are few better combinations than that of nature’s beauty and an artist’s brushwork. No wonder Defiance’s annual Art in the Park, where local creative types display their wares at the confluence of the scenic Auglaize and Maumee rivers, is a popular event. 419/732-0739, www.visitdefianceohio.com June 30 Designated a National Landmark by the National Park Service, the Lynx Prairie in Adams County offers a series of scenic trails that loop through natural openings full of native grasses and wildflowers. So, take a hike –– your senses will thank you. 800/733-2077 JuLy 2 While other establishments save their special events for the weekend, Debonné Vineyards in Madison offers live music four days a week in July. This Wednesday, order a sparkling glass of wine and listen to the soulful sounds of guitarist/singer John Ruman while lounging amid the grapes. 440/466-3485, www.debonne.com JuLy 3 You consider yourself a serious duffer, so spending time at a glow-in-the-dark miniature-golf course –– especially one bathed in neon paint and surrounded by underwater murals –– slightly offends your sensibility. But if you’ve got spirited kids in tow, Glow Worm Mini Golf in Port Clinton is the perfect, entertaining spot to practice your putting. 419/734-4575, www.glowwormminigolfllc.com JuLy 4 Take in a fireworks display. (See page 69) JuLy 5 Some locales go the traditional route, limiting their Independence Day festivities to just 24 hours. Not Westerville. The town keeps the party going all week this year with its Celebrate Westerville: Independence Week Celebration, paying tribute to both the holiday and the town’s 150th birthday. The activities include a host of Ohio Chautauqua events with the theme “Inventions and Innovations.” 614/794-0401, www.celebratewesterville.org JuLy 6 Roseville and Crooksville may not occupy much space on a map, but the two towns’ pasts as ground zero of our state’s “clay belt” loom large in Ohio history. The national Ceramic Museum and Heritage Center recognizes those contributions with exhibits of old and new works from Alpine Pottery, Cookson Pottery and more. 740/697-7021, www.ceramiccenter.org JuLy 7 With the mercury climbing higher and higher, no one feels like baking. Fortunately, The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield teaches some cool recipes at its “Fresh Approach to HomeCooked Summer Dishes” class, where a chef teaches you how to prepare such entrees as ratatouille pasta with roasted summer vegetables and herbs. 513/674-6059, www.junglejims.com JuLy 8 Northwest Ohio’s islands seem tailor-made for summertime, and plenty of businesses know how to capitalize on the sun and surf. Putin-Bay Watercraft Rentals offers vacationers wave runners, powerboats and kayaks –– the preferred mode of transportation in these parts. 419/285-7544, www.pibjetski.com JuLy 9 Indigo could never complain about being underappreciated. After all, how many colors are honored with their own exhibit? “Mood Indigo” at the Kent State University Museum has the hue covered: from tracing its usage back to Egyptian mummy bandages, to showing the denim creations of contemporary designers. 330/672-3450, http://dept.kent.edu/museum/ JuLy 10 At the Madison County Fair in London, livestock — rabbits, horses, donkeys, cattle and sheep — get their due as they compete for coveted trophies. Meanwhile, a “dress up your pig” contest and donkey freestyle riding in the horse arena guarantee a wild time for fairgoers. 740/852-1290, www.madisoncountyfairoh.com JuLy 11 Learning about other cultures is always an educational experience. The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow in Loudonville makes it an entertaining one, too. Witness hoop dancing, storytelling, tribal drumming and other Native American traditions at this revered event, now in its 24th year. 800/766-2267, www.mohicanpowwow.com JuLy 12 Immerse yourself in a bygone era during the annual Civil War encampment Days in McConnelsville. Shop for period items in the marketplace during this weekend of authentic displays, then enjoy an evening cannon firing over the Muskingum River. 740/962-3431, www.morgancounty.org JuLy 13 It’s bulls and brawn, it’s dust and mud –– and it’s a rollicking good time. The Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds turns into the wild west during the Buckeye Stampede Pro Rodeo in Dover, where cowboys and cowgirls prove their worth in tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and much more. 330/3644076, www.buckeyestampede.com JuLy 14 Few restaurants are worth a road trip. An exception is the whimsical etta’s Lunchbox Café in New Plymouth, where visitors get to nosh on tasty homemade pizzas and subs in the company of more than 600 lunch boxes. It’s the perfect atmosphere for reminiscences about childhood, and an awe-inspiring space for any diehard collector. 740/380-0736 JuLy 15 If only you could turn that idea for a novel into words on a page, you’d be on the bestseller list in no time. At the Antioch Writers’ Workshop in Yellow Springs, seek solace in a community of writers and find inspiration from experts such as Myla Goldberg, author of Bee Season. 937/475-7357, www.antiochwritersworkshop.com JuLy 16 Whether you long to feed the deer or dream of casting a reel in waters loaded with fish, the Lagoon Deer Park in Sandusky specializes in offering leisurely summer afternoons. This spot is a favorite with children, thanks to the abundance of animals from nearly every continent, and adults find plenty of worry-free fun at the tranquil, shaded lagoon. 419/684-5701, www.lagoondeerpark.com JuLy 17 Nickelodeons, calliopes and carousel organs –– oh my! The restored canal town of Roscoe Village in Coshocton hosts the Music Box Society International Band Organ Rally. See all forms of mechanical music including music boxes, musical clocks, singing bird boxes, calliopes, carousel organs and much more. 800/877-1830, www.roscoevillage.com mag.com JuLy S M T W T F S 1 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 JuLy 1 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 Care to do some socially conscious shopping? Plan a trip to Bali Karma in Athens, where you can browse exotic Balinese and other Indonesian art, attire, gifts and jewelry. Your purchases from the out-of-the-ordinary boutique help Bali’s conservation efforts. 740/594-5276, www.bali-karma.com. 68 May 2008 http://www.bearsmill.com http://www.debonne.com http://www.madisoncountyfairoh.com http://www.zca.org http://www.mohicanpowwow.com http://www.sanduskymaritime.org http://www.glowwormminigolfllc.com http://www.morgancounty.org http://www.cantonitalianfesta.org http://www.celebratewesterville.org http://www.nps.gov/daav/ http://www.buckeyestampede.com http://www.visitdefianceohio.com http://www.ceramiccenter.org http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com http://www.junglejims.com http://www.pibjetski.com http://www.lagoondeerpark.com http://www.bali-karma.com http://dept.kent.edu/museum/ http://www.roscoevillage.com http://www.ohiomag.com

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