REDISCOVER THE JOYS OF LIFE AWAY FROM SCREENS From April 28 – May 4, 2019, unplug from digital devices and let your imagination run wild There’s no limit to what you can during Screen-Free Week! POWER DOWN Turn On Life your een FF EEK turn your screen OFF WEEK R I L - M A Y APR I L - M A Y your een FF Photo Policy: Participation in any “Turn Your Screen Off Week” event gives your consent for your child to be photographed and used for promotional/marketing purposes by any participating organization Licking Land Trust Rebranding Tune Into The Outdoors During The OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Kick-Off Event LOGO FINAL Revisions Fourth Round June 12, 2017 SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Noon-4:00PM | Infirmary Mound Park We will have activities for everyone, including a bungee trampoline, obstacle course, rock climbing wall, kayaking, canoeing, face painting, archery and archery tag, crafts, bounce houses, food trucks, and more! Visit our website for more details at www.lickingparkdistrict.com FREE! LI CKIN G LAN D Sponsored by Licking Park District, Granville Recreation District and Granville Kiwanis T R U ST 2019 EVENT SCHEDULE: facebook.com/TurnYourScreenOffWeek | #unplugville Granville Union Cemetery Board f Welsh Hills School SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Visual Communications Art Show • Bryn Du Art Center Gallery 1:00-4:00PM (Su/M/Tu/Th), 3:00-6:00PM (W) View the Granville High School & C-TEC Senior Spring Art Show through May Light refreshments will be provided Sponsored by Bryn Du Commission and Granville Exempted Village Schools HOME: An Earth Day Celebration • 4:00-7:00PM | Denison University Homestead Bring the whole family to celebrate our shared home, Earth Visitors can expect children’s activities, vendors, music, food, info about local environmental initiatives and tours of the Denison Homestead, an eco-minded intentional community unique among American universities Explore sustainability and the wonders of the natural world! Sponsored by Denison University MONDAY, APRIL 29 Spy Week At The Library • Library Hours | Granville Public Library Each day this week, kids grades K-6 can visit the Children’s Department any time during open hours for a different spy activity through May Sponsored by Granville Public Library Birding Adventure • 7:00-8:00PM | Granville Intermediate School Land Lab Join us for a 1.5 mile “Birding” adventure hike Bring your camera or binoculars, or borrow some of ours, and talk with local experts as you explore the bio-diversity of this special place Trails are mowed, but can be muddy and a little rough Parking GIS front lot! Sponsored by Granville Exempted Village Schools TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Progressive Tour for Older Adults • Licking County Community Center (formerly Granville Senior Center) NOON-3:30PM NOON Lunch and learn about Veteran’s Benefits 1:15PM Buses depart LCCC for Kendal & Middleton, for tours and treats 2:45PM Buses switch locations 3:30PM Buses return to LCCC Are you over age 60 and curious about your future? Our two retirement communities and the LCCC teamed up to offer a FREE progressive tour that includes lunch, lecture, tours and treats (limited to first 25 registered) Participants have the opportunity to see all three venues for themselves and learn what’s available for older adults right here in Granville! RSVP required to Elisha Rose, 740.587.1333 Sponsored by Licking County Community Center, Kendal at Granville and Middleton Senior Living “Portrait of an Artist” • Bryn Du Mansion 4:00-7:00PM (Tu - Reception) 4:00-7:00PM (W) Reception on Tuesday evening will include food trucks and local entertainment Sponsored by Bryn Du Commission and Granville Exempted Village Schools Eagle Watch Walk • 5:30PM | Bicentennial Park Join us on one of our 2019 walks to observe the nesting pair of Bald Eagles along the Granville bike trail We will have a spotting scope out for a close up view, as well as a few pairs of binoculars to share You can bring your own binoculars The hike in is about a mile We will hike in together Participants can then hike out at their preference Sponsored by Licking Park District WEDNESDAY, MAY Bike To School Day • 8:15AM | Bryn Du Mansion GES students and their parents are invited to gather in the parking lot at 8:00AM and bike to school starting at 8:20AM Sponsored by Granville Schools and GRD Fiesta Luncheon For 60+ Adults • NOON-1PM | Licking County Community Center At this FREE luncheon you’ll learn about a variety of resources available locally to help in planning your future Whether you’re considering your finances, moving, staying put and/or finding new ways to spend your time – this luncheon highlights all these options for living your best life in a Cinco de Mayo themed-meal RSVP to the Licking County Community Center (formerly the Granville Senior Center): 740-587-1333 Door Prizes Included! Hosted by Licking County Community Center Bingo For Books • 6:30-7:30PM | Granville Public Library Play Bingo for books! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult Sponsored by Granville Public Library THURSDAY, MAY “Seussical Kids” Matinee • 10:00AM | Welsh Hills School “Seussical Kids” tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! To reserve tickets, call 740.522.2020 Sponsored by Welsh Hills School Robbins Hunter Museum & Garden Tour • 1:00-4:00PM | Robbins Hunter Museum The museum will be open for tours A gardener will be on hand in the Jill Griesse Historic Garden to discuss varieties of daffodils in bloom and answer gardening questions Sponsored by Robbins Hunter Museum Planetarium Show • 7:30PM | Denison University Join us for an hour-long show hosted by DU Physics & Astronomy faculty and students Note: Seating is limited and advanced free tickets (limit 4/family) are required for entry, available at the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce office between 10AM-5PM, M-F Sponsored by Denison University Observatory Open House • 8:30-10:00PM | Denison University An Open House at the Swasey Observatory (weather permitting) Engage in astronomy using the Swasey Observatory 9-inch refracting telescope, as well as 8-inch reflecting telescopes Sponsored by Denison University FRIDAY, MAY First Fridays: A Clue Murder Mystery • 5:30-7:30PM | Granville Public Library Can you deduce who the victim was, where the murder took place and what the weapon was? Search the library for clues, collaborate with other players, and solve the mystery Grades: 6-12 Sponsored by Granville Public Library SATURDAY, MAY Farmers Market • 8:30AM-Noon | North Main Street Opening Day of our 26th Anniversary Season! Sponsored by Granville Area Chamber of Commerce Great Granville Garage Sale • 9:00AM-3:00PM | Granville Over 50 sales of bargains, collectibles, antiques and more throughout the village! FREE Comic Book Day • 10:00AM-NOON | Granville Public Library Join our friends from Comic Shop Plus to pick out your free comic book! Sponsored by Granville Public Library Wildflower Walk • 1:00PM | Spring Valley Nature Preserve All ages are welcome! Gather in parking lot Questions? Contact the LLT at 740.587.4104 or lickinglandtrust@gmail.com Sponsored by Licking Land Trust Granville History Hotspots: People and Places • 2:00-3:30PM | South Main Street Don’t miss the chance to visit two of Granville’s most historic sites: The venerable Old Academy Building at the corner of West Elm and South Main, and the Old Colony Burying Ground right across the street on South Main The Old Academy, built in 1833, is seldom open to the public On this day however you’re invited inside to see a slideshow of historic Granville Then stop by the Old Colony for a guided tour on which you’ll learn about some of Granville’s earliest families Burying Ground tours start every half-hour Sponsored by Granville Historical Society and Old Colony Burying Ground Art Walk • Afternoon-Early Evening | Downtown Granville Come enjoy art on display at local creative businesses and non-profits Monthly event showcasing art in the Granville community Sponsored by Granville Area Chamber of Commerce