Events
MOVIE NIGHT ON MAIN!
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 7 PM
7 PM
Movie starts at Dusk
LOCATION:
Main Street, New Lexington, Ohio
Between the Courthouse and Café Grind
Main Street will be shut down for this special event!
Sponsored by EHFAR – Love Perry Kids and the GOAT, Judge Luann Cooperrider
Bring your seats, blankets and all your friends and family for this fun event! Area businesses will be open for refreshments but feel free to bring snacks and beverages. AND…
Jump with Judge Luann!
Enjoy Jumping with the Judge and don’t miss the giveaways starting at 7 PM until the movie GOAT starts at dusk on Thursday, August 6th!
Enter the Jump with Judge Luann
Coloring Contest!
Pick up your 8-1/2 x 11 coloring sheet from Peoples State Bank or at the Ludowici Farmers Market on August 1st, or download and print. Follow the instructions on the sheet and bring your finished entry to Movie Night!
Judge Cooperrider is celebrating her final year supervising and sitting as Probate and Juvenile Court Judge serving Perry County. So many young lives made better by her compassionate leadership – thank you, Judge Cooperrider!
Judge Cooperrider is celebrating her final year supervising and sitting as Probate and Juvenile Court Judge serving Perry County. So many young lives made better by her compassionate leadership – thank you, Judge Cooperrider!
A FREE colorful community celebration & official kickoff to summer!
May 29, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
LOCATION
Main & Brown Street to the alley near NAPA
Main Street will be closed in this area for event!
Bring your creativity, your family, school friends and your summer spirit! Let’s Chalk It Up to an unforgettable start to Summer! We provide the chalk, you purchase a square on Main Street to create your masterpiece!
This FREE family event is generously sponsored by The Perry County Community Club, Ludowici Roof Tile, and The Panther Drive‑In, and promises an evening full of color, creativity, and community fun.
All sponsorship proceeds support needs and activities for kids in Perry County.
What to Expect
Sidewalk Art Showcase
Families can purchase a section of sidewalk to create their masterpiece!
Live Music & Free Kids Meals at Trotter’s Patio
Great tunes & discounted kids meals with purchase of an adult meal!
KONA Ice on site!
Kid-Friendly Giveaways
Stop by The Eagles, Domino’s, PSB and other participating locations for fun handouts!
The Panther Drive-In has donated 250 coupons for free ice cream cones!
Games, Activities & Surprises throughout the event!
Want to Participate or Volunteer?
Area businesses, organizations who would like to connect with Perry County families and kids are welcome to set-up displays / tables for the event. We are happy to welcome volunteers to help with event set-up and activities. Contact: Ann Hankinson, President, EHFAR (740) 605-3767 or Jody Newlon, Vice President, EHFAR (740) 605 – 3888.
