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September 2008

Jen asks – are the boats still running to the Lake Erie islands?

September 29, 2008

Yes, both the Jet Express and Miller Ferry run out to the Lake Erie islands until there's ice on the lake.  For times and reservations call the Jet Express at 800-245-1JET; and the Miller Ferry at 800-500-2421.

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Roxie wants information about a cat show in Cincinnati.

September 26, 2008

You are probably looking for the Queen City Cat Show which takes place at the Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road in Wilmington, Ohio, on September 27-28, 2008.  For more information call 937-382-8100 or visit www.queencitycatclub.com.

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Al asks – when is the Swiss Festival?

September 25, 2008

The annual Swiss Festival takes place September 26-27, 2008 in Sugarcreek, Ohio's little Switzerland.  Visitors can enjoy Swiss food, music and other activities including stone throwing.  For more information call 888-609-7592 or visit www.sugarcreekohio.org.

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Dan wants to know where he can go out into the pumpkin patch and pick his own pumpkin.

September 24, 2008

You can pick your own pumpkin at Maize Valley Farm, located at 6193 Edison Street, just three miles East of Hartville, Ohio.  In addition, they have an excellent winery and lots of activities for families to enjoy, including wagon rides and a corn maze featuring the Ohio Proud logo.  For more information call 330-877-8344 or [...]

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Marian asks – when is the pumpkin festival?

September 22, 2008

The Circleville, Ohio Pumpkin Festival will take place Oct. 15-18, 2008.  Enjoy all kinds of pumpkin food, rides, parades and pumpkin contests.  For more information call 740-474-7000 or visit www.pumpkinshow.com.

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Is Hale Farm still open?

September 21, 2008

Yes, you can take a walk through history at Hale Farm & Village all year.  Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, Hale Farm is located at 2686 Oak Hill Road near Bath Ohio.  For more information call 330-666-3711 or visit www.halefarm.org.

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Why is the Towpath Trail closed?

September 18, 2008

The Ohio & Erie Canal Corridor and Towpath Trail are closed because of the debris which was deposited there during the windstorm on Sunday, September 14, 2008.  The trail will reopen as soon as clean-up is completed.

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Is the Cleveland Children's Museum still open?

September 16, 2008

Yes, the Children's Museum of Cleveland is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Located at 10730 Euclid Ave., near University Circle, the Museum offers a variety of activities for children.  For information call 216-791-KIDS or visit www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org.

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Mary Alice asks will the hotels at Cedar Point be open for Halloweekends?

September 14, 2008

Yes, the Hotel Breakers and all of the hotels on the Cedar Point peninsula will be open for guests during Halloweekends, with the Breakers featuring specially-decorated themed rooms for families and spook-seekers.  Castaway Bay with their indoor waterpark remains open year round.  For reservations call 419-627-2106.

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We are looking for the Swiss Festival.

September 11, 2008

The Ohio Swiss Festival will be held September 26 and 27, 2008 in Sugarcreek, Ohio, named "Ohio's Little Switzerland." Swiss food, music and other activities including stone throwing. For information call 888-609-7592 or visit www.sugarcreekohio.org.

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