Gallia County Events July 14-23

Gallia County Events in Gallia County July 14-23 French 500 Flea Market July 14-16 8:00am – 5:00pm FREE Admission & Parking Gallia County Fairgrounds 189 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631 Come see what everyone has for sale. Homemade furniture, baked goods, fresh vegetables, antiques and so much more. Vendors inside and outside. Rain or shine. Pouring Paint Class July 14 5:00pm – 8:00pm Price: $30 Ages: All The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 You will learn the "Dirty Pouring Paint" method on a 12"x12" canvas. Have fun, no experience needed and go home with an exciting and gorgeous painting. Artist guaranteed! For more information about this class, upcoming classes or to register, please visit the website at www.theartisanshoppe.org Drew Hastings July 14 7:00pm       Tickets starting at $20 (plus ticketing fees) Ariel Opera House Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-2787 Renowned Comedian, Author, Mayor and Farmer. Anecdotes, Storytelling and his commentary on the American Scene. A regular favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Comedy Show. For more information, call the Ariel at 740-446-2787 The Hoop Project July 15 - 16 Starts July 15 at 8:00am $200 per team Gallipolis City Park 300 First Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 The Hoop Project is a 3 vs. 3 full-court basketball tournament held in the Gallipolis City Park featuring 200 teams of all ages. The Hoop Project has become an attractive event not just for Gallia County, but for basketball players from across the United States. DEADLINE TO ENTER HAS PASSED Entry fee: $200 per team 3 Game Guarantee Divisions for all ages Referees for every game Dunk Contest: $1,000 cash prize **$2,500 CASH PRIZE for top men's court champion** For more information, visit www.thehoopproject.com French 500 Flea Market July 14-16 8:00am – 5:00pm FREE Admission & Parking Gallia County Fairgrounds 189 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631 Come see what everyone has for sale. Homemade furniture, baked goods, fresh vegetables, antiques and so much more. Vendors inside and outside. Rain or shine. Basic Blacksmithing July 15 10:00am - 1:00pm Price: $50 Ages: 16+ (If you are under 18, you need an adult to be present with you) The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 We'll be forging basic S-hooks. Each student will have two completed hooks. It is required that you wear long pants, closed toe shoes and cotton shirts. Nothing low cut or full of holes. Also, it is strongly recommend that students bring hearing protection, safety goggles and unlined leather gloves. For more information or to register for a class, call the Shoppe at 740-853-2364 or online at www.theartisanshoppe.org Color Me Happy July 15 10:00am – 12:00pm FREE Event, Ages 18+ Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7323 Adults, please join other coloring enthusiasts for Bossard Library's Color Me Happy: Adult Coloring program. Enjoy genial conversation, soothing music, and light refreshments. Coloring sheets and pencils/pens will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own supplies if you would like. This event is free and open to adults ages 18 and up. Psychedelic Saturday: Macramé Wall Hanging July 15 12:00pm - 2:00pm Price: $15 Ages: 12+ The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 Psychedelic Saturday 4 Class Package: $50. For four Saturdays in July, we are starting our Psychedelic Saturday series. This second class, we will be doing a small, simple macramé wall hanging project. You can come whenever you want from 12:00pm – 2:00pm though we do appreciate when participants reserve their spots. You can reserve your spot by coming to the shoppe, requesting an invoice or you can reserve your spot through our website! French 500 Flea Market July 14-16 8:00am – 5:00pm FREE Admission & Parking Gallia County Fairgrounds 189 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631 Come see what everyone has for sale. Homemade furniture, baked goods, fresh vegetables, antiques and so much more. Vendors inside and outside. Rain or shine. Soccer Team Camp at URG (boys) July 16 -20 University of Rio Grande College Avenue Rio Grande, OH 45674 A team camp for boy’s high school squads is planned for July 16th-20th. Cost is $305. Fees for the residential camps include lodging, meals, training sessions and tournament play. Camp directors are URG men’s soccer head coach Scott Morrissey and women’s soccer head coach Tony Daniels. The camp brochure is available on both the men’s and woman’s soccer links of the school’s athletic website, www.riostorm.com. Online registration and payment is available at www.redstromsoccercamps.com Registration forms should be mailed to URG Lyne Center, PO Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674. Checks should be made payable to We Storm Soccer Camps. For more information, contact Scott Morrissey at 740-245-7126, 740-645-6438 or email scottm@rio.edu; or Tony Daniels at 740-245-7493, 740-645-0377 or email tdaniels@rio.edu Behind the Scenes – Art and Theatre Day Camp July 17 9:00am – 3:00pm $45 Ages 6-12 French Art Colony First Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-3834 Calling all Artists and Actors alike!! Does your child love to create? Here they can learn how the magic is made in this hands on camp. We will explore the ways in which play-writing informs the designers behind the costumes and sets of some of the most popular plays and movies. For more information, please call the FAC at 740-446-3834 Boss Baby StoryTime July 17 2:00pm Free Event, Ages 3-8 Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7323 Please join Ms. Rachael, Ms. Kim, and Ms. Samantha on Monday, July 17 for a special StoryTime featuring Boss Baby by Marla Frazee. This special StoryTime will start at 2:00pm and will feature stories, crafts, and games. A special event at this StoryTime will be a Baby Picture Guessing Game where you have the chance to guess Library staff members by their baby pictures. This event is most suitable for those ages 3-8. COSI Science Spot July 18 1:00pm – 4:00pm FREE Event Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7323 As part of our Summer Reading Program "Build a Better World", Bossard Library will feature the COSI Science Spots in the Riverside Room on Tuesday, July 18. Drop in anytime between 1:00pm and 4:00pm and play, explore, and learn about science at 20 different hands-on stations. In addition, the Library will offer extra science activities for attendees. This event is for all ages and is free and open to the public. Classes at the French Art Colony July 18 – August 22 (Tuesday Evenings) French Art Colony 530 First Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-3834 3:30pm – 4:15pm - Kids Art – ages 5-10 - $75 for a 6 week session 4:15pm – 5:15pm - Ballet – ages 6-12 - $80 5:15pm – 6:15pm - Theatre – ages 8-18 - $80 $15 Drop-In rate. For more information please call the FAC at 740-446-3834 Teen Summer Program July 20 2:00pm Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7323 Teens join us on Thursday, July 20 as we spend an enchanting afternoon with Emma Watson in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The movie will start at 2:00pm and the Library will furnish snacks and drinks. For more information, please call the Library at 740-446-7323 Kids' Art Camp July 21 11:00am - 1:00pm Price: $10 Ages: 6+ The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 Kid friendly mixed media art camp! Walk-ins are accepted if minimum number of students is met. All Kids' Art Camp - Mixed Media dates: July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, August 4th, 11th, and 18th. When you sign up, it is just for one date. The price doesn't include all dates Pouring Paint Class July 21 5:00pm – 8:00pm Price: $30 Ages: All # of spots: 5 spots The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 You will learn the "Dirty Pouring Paint" method on a 12"x12" canvas. Have fun, no experience needed and go home with an exciting and gorgeous painting. Artist guaranteed! For more information about this class, upcoming classes or to register, please visit the website at www.theartisanshoppe.org Psychedelic Saturday: Tie Dye July 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm Price: $15 Ages: 10+ The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 Psychedelic Saturday 4 Class Package: $50. For four Saturdays in July, we are starting our Psychedelic Saturday series. This third class, we will be making tie dye shirts. You can come whenever you want from 12:00pm-2:00pm though we do appreciate when participants reserve their spots. You can reserve your spot by coming to the shoppe, requesting an invoice or you can reserve your spot through our website! Learn 2 Sew with Leo: Beginning Sewing Class July 22 12:30pm – 4:30pm Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7323 Have sewing machine but don't know how to use it? Always wanted to craft items with your machine but did not know where to start? If so, plan to attend our Learn2Sew with Leo Beginning Sewing Class. This class will be held on Saturday, July 22 (12:30pm-4:30pm) and Sunday, July 23 (1:30pm-4:30pm). Part 1 on Saturday will focus on basic sewing machine skills and reading a pattern. Part 2 on Sunday will focus on creating and finishing a tote. This class is open to those ages 8-adult. Those who are 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult helper. Please bring your own sewing machine, if possible. A few sewing machines will be available for those unable to bring one. Our instructor asks that you do not bring "toy" sewing machines. The minimum number of students needed to offer the class is 5 and the maximum number we will take is 20 students. Attendees must register online for this class.  This class will be taught by Leo Parks who has been sewing and also servicing sewing machines for more than 50 years. He will explain major mistakes in sewing, basic adjustments, maintenance, and techniques that make sewing easier and fun. The tote pattern will be provided. Items to bring to the first class: Scissors One box of medium size straight pins (ball end preferred) One spool of thread to match your material or in an accent color Light weight material (pattern or color) for front and back of tote -- 45" wide, 1/3 yard Light weight material (pattern or color) for sides, bottom, binding -- 45" wide, 1/4 yard Heavy weight material (pattern or color) for straps and lining -- 45" wide, 1 yard or 54" wide, 2/3 yard Fabric remnant for front pocket Heavy fusible stabilizer -- 20" wide, 1/2 yard Introduction to Watercolor Painting Class July 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm Deadline to sign up for Deluxe option: July 17th Ages: 12+ The Artisan Shoppe & Studio 300 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-853-2364 Taught by Courtney Richie. No previous experience necessary. Basic option available until class time first come first served. Price Options: Basic $35 - includes use of my paint and brushes and take home the double sided printed page painted during the class. Deluxe $45 - take home a Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor paint kit and the double sided printed page painted during class. Instruction will include: -Brief overview of watercolor papers, brushes, pigments, and other equipment used. -Demonstration of various watercolor techniques. -Step by step, one-on-one walk through of each technique. -Opportunity to be creative or to "follow the leader" as suits each individual. -More advanced techniques presented depending on available time and student progress during the class. -Each page used in class has the same image on each side, providing the opportunity to practice or use different color schemes. Learn 2 Sew with Leo: Beginning Sewing Class July 23 1:30pm – 4:30pm Bossard Memorial Library 7 Spruce Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-7323 Have sewing machine but don't know how to use it? Always wanted to craft items with your machine but did not know where to start? If so, plan to attend our Learn2Sew with Leo Beginning Sewing Class. This class will be held on Saturday, July 22 (12:30pm-4:30pm) and Sunday, July 23 (1:30pm-4:30pm). Part 1 on Saturday will focus on basic sewing machine skills and reading a pattern. Part 2 on Sunday will focus on creating and finishing a tote. This class is open to those ages 8-adult. Those who are 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult helper. Please bring your own sewing machine, if possible. A few sewing machines will be available for those unable to bring one. Our instructor asks that you do not bring "toy" sewing machines. The minimum number of students needed to offer the class is 5 and the maximum number we will take is 20 students. Attendees must register online for this class.  This class will be taught by Leo Parks who has been sewing and also servicing sewing machines for more than 50 years. He will explain major mistakes in sewing, basic adjustments, maintenance, and techniques that make sewing easier and fun. The tote pattern will be provided. Items to bring to the first class: Scissors One box of medium size straight pins (ball end preferred) One spool of thread to match your material or in an accent color Light weight material (pattern or color) for front and back of tote -- 45" wide, 1/3 yard Light weight material (pattern or color) for sides, bottom, binding -- 45" wide, 1/4 yard Heavy weight material (pattern or color) for straps and lining -- 45" wide, 1 yard or 54" wide, 2/3 yard Fabric remnant for front pocket Heavy fusible stabilizer -- 20" wide, 1/2 yard      Want these listings sent to you directly? Email us at info@visitgallia.com to sign up!  If you have an event that is open to the public, please let us know. We will add your event to our calendars! Call us at the GCCVB at 740-446-6882 or email info@visitgallia.com   Gallia County Convention & Visitors Bureau 441 Second Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631 (740) 446-6882 (800) 765-6482 www.visitgallia.com "Like" us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @GalliaCountyCVB! 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