Earth Gathering returns to Chillicothe for 21st annual celebration
CHILLICOTHE Two decades ago, Shelly Pocock set out to create an event that differed from other Earth Day celebrations. Then, the Earth Gathering festival was formed.
It s an art festival with an earth-centric twist that the founder designed to educate, entertain and enlighten the public. Through art, music, food, goods and ideas, attendees are encouraged to learn about and connect with the Earth. I think Earth Gathering has affected many in a positive way, and although this is a scaled-down event, everyone who has attended over the past 21 years knows the intent is understood, Pocock said.
2 Jesse Powers (Columbus)
4 Hillbilly Chic (local old-time bluegrass)
5 Big Jim & the Twins (local 60s-era music)
Vendors will be selling heirloom seeds, 2D art and cards, hemp jewelry, beaded jewelry, crystals and gemstones, honey products of all kinds, candles, soaps and personal care products, argan oil products, hand-crafted cloth and leather purses, hats, tanks original t-shirt designs, coin guitar picks, natural healing remedies, Native-American inspired jewelry and purses, relaxation massage and spiritual cleansing.
Anything not available outside this year, such as pottery, may be found for sale inside the Pump House. Participating organizations include Chillicothe Art League, Pump House Center for the Arts, City of Chillicothe Tree Commission, League of Women Voters, Ross Litter Control & Recycling with RPHF Solid Waste District, Chillicothe Trails with Ross Co. Park District.
2 Jesse Powers (Columbus)
4 Hillbilly Chic (local old-time bluegrass)
5 Big Jim & the Twins (local 60s-era music)
Vendors will be selling heirloom seeds, 2D art and cards, hemp jewelry, beaded jewelry, crystals and gemstones, honey products of all kinds, candles, soaps and personal care products, argan oil products, hand-crafted cloth and leather purses, hats, tanks original t-shirt designs, coin guitar picks, natural healing remedies, Native-American inspired jewelry and purses, relaxation massage and spiritual cleansing.
Anything not available outside this year, such as pottery, may be found for sale inside the Pump House. Participating organizations include Chillicothe Art League, Pump House Center for the Arts, City of Chillicothe Tree Commission, League of Women Voters, Ross Litter Control & Recycling with RPHF Solid Waste District, Chillicothe Trails with Ross Co. Park District.
(The Center Square) – The New Hampshire House of Representatives has rejected a proposal that would have allowed police officers to be sued for misconduct.
NH House kills bill to end qualified immunity for public officials, including police officers Share Updated: 7:03 PM EDT Apr 9, 2021 SOURCE: NH.gov Share Updated: 7:03 PM EDT Apr 9, 2021 The New Hampshire House on Friday night narrowly killed legislation that would have eliminated qualified immunity as a defense in lawsuits against public officials, including police officers, that allege violations of constitutional rights.The House rejected a motion to pass the bill on a vote of 184-178 and then immediately moved to table it. Because the House was on a deadline to act on all bills that originated in the House, by tabling the bill, the House effectively killed it for the session, although a similar bill can be brought back to the House next year.House Bill 111 excluded a qualified immunity defense in lawsuits, including those alleging the use of excessive force by police officers. The bill said that a court could not be “impeded�