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Annual Lenten Fish Fry
2026-02-27 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-13 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-20 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Church of the Ascension, 555 South Main Street, Johnstown, OH, 43031, United States
Knights of Columbus Council 4324 Hosts Annual Lenten Fish Fry at Church of the Ascension in Johnstown, Ohio
Johnstown, Ohio – February 6, 2026 – The Knights of Columbus at Church of the Ascension invites the community to join them for their traditional Annual Lenten Fish Fry, a beloved Lenten tradition offering delicious, affordable meals every Friday during the season of Lent.
The fish fries will take place on the following dates from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
* February 20, 2026
* February 27, 2026
* March 6, 2026
* March 13, 2026
* March 20, 2026
* March 27, 2026
Location:
Church of the Ascension
555 South Main Street
Johnstown, Ohio 43031
Menu options include:
* 2-piece fish meal: $13
* 1-piece fish meal: $9
Each dinner features baked or fried fish, your choice of baked potato or fries, coleslaw or applesauce, bread, dessert, and beverage.
Payment accepted by cash, credit card, or check (made payable to Knights of Columbus). Children 5 and under dine in for free. Carry-out service is available for convenience.
This family-friendly event is open to everyone in the Johnstown community and surrounding areas. Come enjoy a hearty meal, fellowship, and support this cherished Lenten observance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council at Church of the Ascension.
For more information, visit the Church of the Ascension Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/johnstownascension
About Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension is a vibrant Catholic parish in Johnstown, Ohio, dedicated to keeping Christ at the center of hearts, families, homes, and community life.
About Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization committed to charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, serving parishes and communities through various outreach efforts, including this annual fish fry.
Media Contact:
Church of the Ascension Parish Office
Phone: (740) 967-7871
Email: office@cotaj.org website www.cotaj.org

St. Margaret of Cortona Church Fish Fry
2026-02-27 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-06 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-13 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-20 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-27 16:30 - 19:30 | St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Bring your family and friends to the “Best Fish Fry Dinner in Town!” at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus 43204 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. No Waiting in Line after you get your ticket! Our friendly servers wait on you at your table!
Enjoy a delicious Gourmet Dinner of Hand Beer-Battered & Deep Fried Ocean Perch, or Oven Baked Cod with a delicious golden-brown creamy sauce that just melts in your mouth! We also offer a home-made Macaroni & Cheese Dinner for those who don’t eat fish.
The dinner comes complete with your choice of 2-sides: French Fries, Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, or Applesauce. FREE Drinks, FREE Homemade Desserts, and Roll & Butter are all included with your meal. Carry-outs are available at the door. Adult beverages and “Non-Alcoholic” Beer are available. Seniors – $17.00, Adults – $18.00, Children 10 & under – $7.00, and Children 3 & under eat free. Special family pricing; $40.00 for two adults and all of their children. All firefighters, police, first responders and clergy members eat for free! Our dinners include a FREE Homemade Dessert and a FREE beverage (everything included!)

Heisey Wind Ensemble presents Band Classics – Old and New
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Reese Center on the OSU Newark/COTC Campus, 1209 University Drive, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The Heisey Wind Ensemble will continue their 41st Season with a concert titled Band Classics – Old and New on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the John W. Alford Performing Arts Hall in the John Gilbert Reese Center on the campus of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College.

Dr. Russel Mikkelson has programmed four classics of the concert band literature. Two Alfred Reed pieces, The Hounds of Spring and First Suite for Band. Alfred Reed was an American composer and teacher, and was among the most prolific composers of works for concert band, with over 200 compositions to his credit. Also on the program is Robert Sheldon’s A Longford Legend. Robert Sheldon is one of the most performed composers of concert band music in the world. He has over 250 original works for band and hundreds of arrangements published. For the “new” part of the program Dr. Mikkelson has programmed Symphony No. 4 by James Stephenson. James Stephenson is fairly new to the concert band genre, having published his first concert band piece in 2006. He had been composing and arranging for other ensemble types in the early 1990’s. His Symphony No. 4 was composed in 2023 and Commissioned by the Interlochen College of Creative Arts – Band Camp.

The HWE, formed in 1985, is recognized as one of Ohio’s finest adult concert bands. Membership is by audition only and includes outstanding musicians from Licking, Franklin, Fairfield, Guernsey, Delaware, Coshocton, and Muskingum counties. The band has been selected to perform at conventions of the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) and the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA). The first rehearsal for the HWE was on February 1, 1985, and the first concert was on June 10, 1985. The group has performed 165 concerts to date.

The remaining concerts in the 2025-2026 Season are Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm; and the HWE Big Band on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm. All concerts, are at the Reese Center on the Newark Campus of OSU and COTC.

Tickets for HWE concerts are available only at the door. Adults are $15, seniors (60+) are $10 and students are $5. Additional information can be found at the band’s web site at www.heiseywindensemble.org

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting.
Come Join Us. Guests are always welcome. Kids need Kiwanis and Kiwanis needs you.

OLMC Fish Fry
2026-03-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Social Hall, 5133 Walnut Street, Buckeye Lake, OH, 43008, United States
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Buckeye Lake is having a fish fry each Friday during Lent.

LCBDD Monthly Board Meeting
2026-03-18 16:45 - 18:00, 2026-04-15 16:45 - 18:00 | Licking County Board of DD, 116 N 22nd St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Monthly Licking County Board of DD Meeting
Held at 116 N. 22nd Street
Meeting Room 110
Newark, Ohio 43055
Committee Meetings begin at 4:45 p.m. and Board Meetings are held immediately after at 5:00p.m.

Homeschool Resource Fair
2026-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Church of God of Licking County, 2181 Riggs Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Mid-Ohio Christian Co-op Homeschool Resource Fair (FREE Event)
Join us for the Mid-Ohio Christian Co-op Homeschool Resource Fair, a free community event for both new and experienced homeschooling families.
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 2181 Riggs Rd., Newark, OH
Explore curriculum options, meet local educators and service providers, and discover programs and activities available in our area. Enjoy short workshops, helpful conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other families who are on the same journey. Whether you are just getting started or looking for fresh ideas, this is a great place to learn, ask questions, and feel encouraged.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting.
Come join us we will have a guest speaker from Heartbeats-Newark.

Ohio Genealogical Society- Fairfield Chapter Meeting
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter, meeting is March 19, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster.
Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the progam on obits with F. Eric Smith of the F.E. Smith Funeral Home.
ALL are welcome.

Dinner at the Center: Free Community Dinner
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:30 | The Look Up Center, 50 O'Bannon Ave, Newark, OH - Ohio, 43055
*You’re Invited: Dinner at the Center!!**
Join us THURSDAY, **MARCH 26, 2026**, for another evening of great food and even better community connections at **Dinner at the Center** — a cherished tradition at the Look Up Center!

3rd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Foundation Park, 10255 McIntosh Rd, Pataskala, OH, 43062, United States

**CANCELED** Spring Blood Drive
2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Newark Fire Station 1, 75 S. 4th Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
**DUE TO A LACK OF DONORS, THE RED CROSS HAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THIS BLOOD DRIVE. TO FIND A BLOOD DRIVE NEAR YOU VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG**

Newark Fire Department and the American Red Cross will be hosting a spring blood drive on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at Newark Fire Station #1 located at 75 S. 4th Street.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting. Come join us for our meeting and our guest speaker from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Visitors are always welcome.

Ohio Genealogical Society- Fairfield Chapter Meeting
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter meeting is April 16, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster.
Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 pm,, followed by the program, a documentary on the Walker sisters.
ALL are welcome.

17th Annual CIRC Conference
2026-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | The Reese Center on the OSU Newark/COTC Campus, 1209 University Drive, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Join us as we welcome back acclaimed poet and speaker Sara Abou Rashed and discover how cultural connections create practical ways to build inclusive, multicultural communities where everyone belongs. Spend your morning being inspired, engaging in rich conversation, and learning best practices for creating positive, lasting change. You’ll walk away with practical tools for shaping neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces where everyone feels truly valued!
Visit https://www.unitedwaylc.org/circ26/ for more details.

Rummage & Bake Sale
2026-04-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 N 5th Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
St. Paul’s will host our annual rummage, antiques, collectables, and bake sale on Friday, April 17th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 A.M. to Noon. We will have an ‘Antique and Collectables’ room for Items of greater value.
These items will be valued and priced individually. The committee has voted that the proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to Holy Trinity’s Drop-in Center and Warming Center. Come early for the best selection.

Rotary Taste of Granville 2026
2026-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Bryn Du Mansion Field House, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH, 43023, United States
We’re back in April for 2026! Join us for an amazing afternoon of local food, music, wine & beer.

The 2026 Taste of Granville returns to it’s usual April date and will provide an amazing evening of food, music, wine & beer in support of the incredible work of the Granville Rotary Foundation both locally and abroad. Order your tickets now!
Granville Rotary announces the 10th Annual Taste of Granville, to be held on Saturday, April 18 at the Bryn Du Mansion from 5-8 pm (4 PM Table Early Access). This is the tenth year of this successful (and fun!) event to support the great work of the Granville Rotary Foundation that provides scholarships, local service projects and clean water and literacy programs in Haiti. The event features the best of local food, beer, wine, spirits and music on the beautiful Bryn Du Mansion grounds.
Taste of Granville will be held at the Bryn Du Mansion Fieldhouse. The club will also utilize outdoor spaces to host a Food Truck Rodeo in addition to featuring local restaurants, caterers and food service providers. The event will also feature music on site.
