Ohio Freemasons celebrate bicentennial
In January, the 114,000 Ohio Freemasons will begin the celebration of the bicentennial of their statewide organization, the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio. The Grand Lodge was formed in January 1808 in the Chillicothe Statehouse by delegates from the six Masonic Lodge then meeting in Ohio.
The kickoff for the yearlong celebration will be special Founders Dinners in 25 locations across the state in the month of January. Several other events are planned throughout 2008, including:
* A parade and re-enactment of the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony at the Statehouse in Columbus June 21.
* A special memorial ceremony July 4 at the grave of Rufus Putnam, surveyor general for the Northwest Territory and first Grand Master of Ohio, at Mound Cemetery, Marietta.
* A first-ever exhibition of historic Masonic artifacts as part of the October state convention in Columbus.
For details about Ohio Freemasonry and their Bicentennial can be found at www.freemason.com.
I-X Center to host motorcycle show
The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show presented by Toyota will cruise into the I-X Center in Cleveland on Jan. 25 through 27 as part of a 13-city nationwide series.
This show offers attendees an up close look at hundreds of 2008-model street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, ATVs, concept bikes, customs, vintage bikes and more.
Representatives from more than 17 manufacturers will be on site to answer questions and provide information.
The show will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27.
Admission to the event is $13 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and under are admitted free. For details, visit www.motorcycleshows.com or call 1-800-331-5706.