The following local meetings and events are scheduled. Much of this calendar is courtesy of Fayette County Travel & Tourism:

Democrats’ committee meeting – Sept. 19

The Fayette County Democrats will hold their September committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Democrat Headquarters, 137 N. Main St. in Washington C.H.

Scarecrow Festival – Sept. 20-22

Welcome autumn in style at the Scarecrow Festival, a three-day family fun event held in downtown Washington Court House. Enjoy displays of classic cars, tractors, food, craft vendors, amusement rides, games, 5K & 10K Run/Walk, live music and more.

Scarecrow 5K & 1oK – Sept. 21

Join United Way of Fayette County for the seventh-annual Scarecrow 5k & 10k Walk/Run. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and run starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the United Way and charitable organizations in Fayette County. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to participate. Course is stroller friendly.

The Ohio Fall Challenge – Triathalon, Duathlon & Aquabike – HFP Racing – Sept. 22

Join Deer Creek State Park on a fall weekend in September at the Ohio Fall Challenge. The final race in HFP Racing’s 2024 Ohio Multisport Series, the Ohio Fall Challenge takes place where it all started this season – at the scenic Deer Creek State Park. Featuring triathlon, duathlon and aqua bike with a distance for all ability levels and experience. The Ohio Fall Challenge is a great race to end your traditional multi-sport season and head into the “off-season” on a high note. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and go until 12 p.m.

Clinton County Genealogical Society Meeting – Sept. 23

The Clinton County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Clinton County History Center. The program “Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers” will pay tribute to descendants of those hardy individuals who settled here before December 31, 1820. These descendants are members of our Lineage Society “First Families of Clinton County”, or are in the process of doing their research to see if they qualify to belong to it, or might even be you! Feel free to attend this meeting if you are interested in your ancestry. All are welcome.

Belle Aire Intermediate Picture Day – Sept. 24

It’s almost Picture Day at Belle Aire. Blue Lions in third through fifth grade will have their annual school photos taken on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

2024 Chamber Golf Outing – Sept. 27

Join the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce for a day of golf and networking. The event will take place at Buckeye Hills Country Club and will run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ohio Hospice Golf Classic -Sept. 27

Join Ohio’s Hospice for their 2024 Golf Classic at Snow Hill Country Club in New Vienna. Enjoy a day of golf, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and games of chance all to support their continued mission of serving patients, families and the community. $95 per golfer $350 team of four Includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks. Proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services. The event will run from 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cooking and Nutrition Classes – Sept. 27

Join the Fayette County Family YMCA for their upcoming Cooking and Nutrition Classes with OSU Fayette Extension. These classes are free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family for some delicious learning. The class will run from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

WHS/WMS Picture Retakes – Sept. 27

Students at Washington High School and Washington Middle School who were absent on Picture Day or want another chance to smile for the camera will have the opportunity to get their pictures retaken on Friday, Sept. 27, during school hours.

MTHS Class of 1974’s 50th reunion – Sept. 27, 28

The Miami Trace High School Class of 1974 is planning its 50-year class reunion for Sept. 27 and 28. If you graduated that year, please call Robin Beekman at 740-426-8897 with your current address.

Retired Teachers Association meeting – Oct. 3

The next meeting of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Grace Methodist Church. The social hour will begin at 11 a.m., lunch will be served at noon, and a program will follow at 1 p.m. The program will include a memorial service for all members who passed away this past year, a 50/50 Raffle, and a brief message from ORTA Representative. Lunch is $13 and reservations may be made up until the Friday before to Elise Garringer.

Peterson Fall Fest – Oct. 6

State Rep. Bob Peterson invites the community out to his farm for the annual Peterson Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 6, 4-7 p.m. There will be plenty of fun for the whole family including hayrides, pumpkin chunkin’, cider pressing, kettle corn over the fire, pumpkin smashing, warm donuts and bbq. The cost is $25/person or $50/family. The Peterson Farm is located at 5564 Grassy Branch Rd, Sabina.

Fayette County & Communities Thoroughfare Plan Steering Committee Meeting – Oct. 7

The next meeting of the Fayette County & Communities Thoroughfare Plan Steering Committee, Key Corridors, will be held at 2 p.m at the Evelyn Pentzer Meeting Room, 101 E. East St., in Washington C.H. At this meeting, we will review and discuss the draft plan recommendations.