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Published April 16, 2008 05:55 pm - WEEKENDER - April 18, 2008 Places to visit Compiled by ELLEN KOLMAN
ASHTABULA and LAKE COUNTIES AC & J Scenic Family Train Rides, Located at the Jefferson Depot. (440)576-6346, www.acjrscenic.net Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 440/964-3396. Nonprofit, multi-arts facility offering a variety of classes and instruction in drama, dance, music and visual arts quarterly. Art gallery hosts a new exhibit each month. G.B. Community Theatre is open through April. Ballet Theater Spring Dance concert each May and “The Nutcracker” ballet each December. Children’s Theater productions each November and March. Private music lessons available. Ashtabula County Metroparks - Western Reserve Greenway Trail, Between West Avenue in Ashtabula to State Route 307 in Austinburg, Dawn - Dusk; (440)992-8132. Ashtabula Marine Museum, 1071 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula Harbor. Year round tours available by appointment. INFO: 440-964-6847, Gift Shop available. Pictorial history of the Ashtabula Harbor, marine artifacts, boat models, actual Pilot House from the Thomas Walters, a model of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Memorial Day -Aug., Fri., Sat., & Sun., from Noon - 5 p.m. Sept., Sat. & Sun. (only), Noon - 5. Admission: Adults, $4, kids 6 - 16 $3, under age 6, FREE. Museum is handicap accessable. Conneaut Community Center, 1025 Buffalo St., (440)593-5888. Formerly Kilipi Hall, a Finnish meeting hall built in 1898. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. The center offers dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, Scottish Dance. We also offer classes in: One Stroke Painting w/certified instructor, Janet Regelmann, Wood Carving, Basket Weaving, Drawing, Creative Writing, Yoga, PM Workout, KickFit and more. Contact the Center at 440-593-5888 or visit us on the web at www.conneautartscenter.org Geneva-On-The-Lake, Lake Road. Jennie Munger Museum, 5685 Lake Road., hours are noon - 4 p.m., open Wed. to Sat. Lakehouse Inn Bed & Breakfast and Winery, 5653 Lake Road. Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Road. The Finnish American Cultural Center, 1330 W. 8th and Joseph, PH 440-964-5790. FMI contact Pres. Jim Salo, 224-1887 or John or Linda Riddell, 964-2519. FinnFest items of caps, tote bags, cups, coins, and other items such as Happy Harbor and Elma books, written by Potti are available. Check online: www.finnfestUSA2007 Giddings Law Office, 108 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson, INFO: (440) 576- 7093. Graham Road Covered Bridge Metropark, Graham Road, Pierpont Township. 
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