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If you are looking to have some fun experience with the entire family, look no more. Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest is bringing you just that. In this harvesting season join Jack Hannah and all his animal friends in the festival f harvesting season. It is an event for everyone in the family. There will be something to enjoy for everyone.

Have you ever seen how basket is made from different fibrous and pliable materials? They make it from anything that will bend and form a shape. The commonly used materials are pine straw, hide, grasses, animal hair, wood and thread. People do it as a profession or as a hobby. Who knows, after watching some basket weaving and pumpkin carving you might want o pick up these fascinating arts as a hobby.

There will be many events to entertain the kids. All your favourite seasonal treatments will be there as well. There will a special appearance by Jack Hanna on September 13 and 14. Also Dora the explorer will visit on September 20 and 21. If you want to be apart of a contest, September 20 and 21 there will be a Flapjack Flipping contest you can participate in. The Hastily Assembled Blue Grass and many others will provide entertainment for you and your family.

Event- Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest
Date- September 20 2008- September 21 2008
Time-9 AM-5 PM
Ticket- Regular zoo admission rates apply. Free for Columbus zoo and Aquarium members.

Contact Information-

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
9990 Riverside Dr.
Powell, Oh 43065
Phone- (614)645-3550
Toll Free- (800)-MONKEYS
Fax- (614)645-3465

A very fun and energetic event is coming up this fall. Kinetic Cycling club of Millersburg arranged this cycling event. It is called the Holmes 100 Cycle Fest. This is the third time they are arranging it. In this event the riders will ride through the beautiful Homes County.

Little bit about the Holmes county. It is in the Eastern part of Ohio. If you divide the state by an imaginary line through the middle, from east to west, it will be just north to that line. Holmes county mainly have steep hills and narrow valleys. It is located between Lake Erie and Ohio River. All the streams of this area grains into the Ohio River.

Northern section of this county is glaciated while he southern part is more scenic and full of irregular features. While you will be cycling through this small town Ohio, which has around forty thousand friendly people, you will be enjoying the long stretches and winding roads in the beautiful valleys and fields.

After this ride you will be enjoying food and beverages with you fellow riders. There will be live entertainment al well. Bring your family members with you even if they are not riding, they can enjoy the shops and sights.

Event- Holmes 100 Cycle Fest
When- 13 September 2008
Location- Downtown Millersburg; Ride is through Holmes county

Contact Information-
Jeff Alexander
Kinetic Cycling Club
1245 Glen Dr.
Millersburg, OH 44654
Phone- (330)674-0444

You can visit their website here- http://spine-sport.com/