PERRY COUNTY

Perry County JFS Hosting Blood Drive on Sept. 9

Perry County Job & Family Services will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in New Lexington on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

The blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JFS Opportunity Center located at 5250 State Route 37 in New Lexington.

The American Red Cross is experiencing crisis-level blood shortages across the country. Consider donating and make an appointment by contacting Brooke Cannon at 740-684-4001, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code PCOC. 

Dozens of Prizes Up for Grabs at Perry County Gun Bash

The Perry County Gun Bash takes place at the Perry County Fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 12 in New Lexington.

The event will be open from Noon until 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at one of several retail locations across Perry, Fairfield and Muskingum counties.

For full details on this year's event, visit PerryCountyFairgrounds.com and click on "The Gun Bash". 

Annual Backwoods Fest Set for Sept. 18-20

The 31st annual Backwoods Fest returns to Thornville Sept. 18-20.

The weekend features over 300 unique vendors with all sorts of unique finds, plus tons of bluegrass music and over 30 different food vendors to satisfy any taste bud. 

Admission is $12 per person. Children 10 and under are free. The Backwoods Fest opens each morning at 8 a.m., closing at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The event will take place rain or shine. Visit ThornvilleBackwoodsFest.com for more information.

Perry Co. Chamber Car Show Scheduled for Oct. 3

The annual Perry County Chamber of Commerce Car Show will be Saturday, Oct. 3.

This year's car show will be at Thornville Community Park at 100 Park Drive from 1 to 5 p.m.

Car registrations begin at 1 p.m. with awards being handed-out by 4:30 p.m. that afternoon. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, music by Ron Baker, and the Thornville Village Food Truck Rally.

Summer Crisis Program Available via HAPCAP through Sept. 30

The Summer Crisis Program is available to residents of Hocking, Athens and Perry County through Sept. 30.

The program helps income-eligible households by providing a one-time benefit for cooling assistance, air conditioner repairs, or fans and window units.

Income-eligibility guidelines must be met in order to qualify for assistance. Visit hapcap.org for guidelines and schedule an appointment by calling 740-868-1908.

Perry County Transit Provides Rides to Food Banks

Perry County Transit is helping area residents access needed food resources in the community. 

Residents needing a ride to an area food pantry may call Transit at 740-342-2810 at least 24 hours in advance of their planned trip. 

Rides are offered Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fares are based on the destination, and out-of-county services may be available. 

Wellness on Wheels Clinic Visits Perry County Health Department Weekly

OhioHealth's Wellness on Wheels Mobile Clinic makes weekly stops at the Perry County Health Department.

The mobile clinic will be available every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering primary care, pediatric care, women's health and OB services. 

Appointments can be made by calling 740-331-7373. The health department is located at 2235 State Route 13 in New Lexington.