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MCCF Fall Grant Winners Continued from page 19

Announced MUSKINGUM COUNTY

The Muskingum County Community through grants and scholarships. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Foundation’s Distribution Committee re- “We were highly impressed by the water/snacks, sturdy footwear, and weather-
cently reviewed grant requests and the caliber of grant proposals received this CRAFTING UP A CLUE BOOK appropriate attire.
Board of Trustees voted to award capital fall,” stated MCCF CEO Brian Wagner. DISCUSSION - “TURKEY TROT
improvement grants to eight local orga- “The selection committee faced a diffi- MURDER” BY LESLIE MEIER RACE FOR GRACE 2024
nizations through the 2024 MCCF Fall cult decision, but ultimately chose eight November 21 November 28
Grant Competition. exceptional projects.” South Branch Library - Grace United Methodist, Zanesville
The following organizations were Fundraisers are held throughout the (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) (516 Shinnick St, Zanesville)
awarded to fund their capital improve- year to fund the grant competitions. 2PM - 3PM 9:00 AM
ment projects: The next fundraising event is the annual Join us for a discussion of Leslie Meier’s Turkey Join us Thanksgiving Morning for the 17th annual
Trot Murder while we make a simple Thanksgiv-
•Bethel Mission, Inc.-Enhancing Groundhog Day Celebration scheduled ing-theme craft to spruce up your holiday table. Race for Grace 5K Run & 1 mile walk presented
Communication and Services at for Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Zane All materials will be supplied. To register and by the Eastside Community Ministry, Grace
Church and the Rotary Club Zanesville. Runners
Bethel Community Center State College Campus Center. Tickets reserve a copy of the book, please contact the and walkers of all skill level welcome! All pro-
•Eastside Community Ministry - will be available online starting in early South Branch Library. Register: https://events. ceeds raised from this event will go to fight food
muskingumlibrary.org/event/11613558
Revitalizing Eastside for the December. insecurity in Zanesville and Muskingum County.
Community “MCCF eagerly anticipates hosting the SQUARE DANCE Participants will start at Grace Church and experi-
ence a flat course throughout downtown Zanes-
•Frazeysburg Volunteer Fire 2025 Groundhog Celebration, a joyous November 22 ville. You will finish back at Grace Church for a
Department - Upgrade Firefighter occasion that benefits our community,” Muskingum County Center warm dry place and enjoy coffee or hot chocolate
Gear in Muskingum County stated Wagner. “We look forward to re- for Seniors before going home to celebrate Thanksgiving with
•Friends of Dillon State Park, Inc. - connecting with familiar faces and forg- (160 N 4th St Zanesville) your family. For More information and to register,
Blue Rock Disc Golf: Nature’s ing new relationships.” 6PM (Doors open at 5PM) go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Zanes-
ville/RaceforGrace5kZanesville
Newest Challenge The Muskingum County Community Join us on Friday, November 22 for a fantastic
•Guernsey County Community Foundation was founded in 1985 and square dance featuring the Pleasant Valley Boys. MCLS WINTER READING
Development Corporation - Free currently houses over 340 funds and Doors open at 5pm, and the music kicks off at CHALLENGE
Wheelchair Ramps for Muskingum scholarships. MCCF’s mission is to im- 6pm. Concessions will be available. It’s open to December 1 - January 31
the public, so bring your friends and your dancing
County residents prove the quality of life in the commu- shoes. Admission is just $3. From December 1, 2023, to January 31,
•Muskingum Economic Opportunity nity by serving needs and nurturing col- 2024, the Muskingum County Library Sys-
Action Group -Improving laboration and philanthropy. For more SPORTSMAN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL tem will host the Winter Reading Challenge.
Accessibility at M.E.O.A.G. Inc information about MCCF visit mccf.org. November 23, 2024 We challenge our patrons to log reading and
•Muskingum Valley Council, Boy Lindsley’s Banquet Barn complete activities on Beanstack to earn raf-
Scouts of America - Roof and (4060 New Riley Rd. Dresden) fle tickets to use for a chance to win one of
Ventilation Upgrades for Muskingum 9AM-3PM our grand prizes! Register for the challenge
Valley Scout Reservation Turkey Shoot, Raffle, Taxidermy, tackle, vendors, on Beanstack by visiting https://musking-
•Trulight Ministry - Expanding demonstrations and more! DON’T MISS THIS umlibrary.beanstack.org/. If you have any
EVENT!
Trulight’s Kitchen to Feed More questions or comments, feel free to reach
The $50,000 award of the Fall Grant Find Us Online FAMILY SCIENCE CHALLENGE: out by emailing youthservices@musking-
Competition is just a small portion of the BUILD YOUR OWN BALLOON umlibrary.org or calling 740.453.0391 ext
more than $1.5 million MCCF awards DresdenBuzz.com POWERED CAR 115.
each year back into the community November 23, 2024
The Colony Square Mall BOOK DISCUSSION AND
EXCHANGE: “HAZELBOURNE
Local artists featured at (Food Court) LADIES MOTORCYCLE & FLYING
11:30AM-1PM
CLUB” BY H. SIMONSON
Enjoy this team building challenge where you
Holiday Art Fest and your teammates build and race your own Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library
December 9
balloon powered car. Families will be divided
into teams of adults versus kids. Each team will
have one hour to build their balloon-powered cars 4-5PM
Artist colony of zanesville is hosting Aircraft, painter Allison Weeks, Aaron using random and recycled materials. Afterward, Copies will be made available for use at the
their annual Holiday Art Fest on Novem- & Melinda Buchholz with St. Louisville they will race their cars to determine which can Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library beginning
ber 16th 11AM - 5 PM at the Welcome Glass, ZAAP Gallery of Artists, artist & travel the farthest, fastest, and straightest. This November 4.
Center located at 205 N 5th Street in baker Mary Ramos with Moon Water program will take place at the Colony Square Mall This month participants are encouraged to
in the Food Court near our Outreach Location!
Zanesville. Bakery, artists Jessica Rohr & Debra Register: events.muskingumlibrary.org bring a wrapped book with a brief description
Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts Haines, plus many more! for a fun gift exchange.
created by talented, local artists! You’ll Also joining us, Good City Creatives! 3RD ANNUAL TURKEY
find handmade jewelry, woodworking, They’ll bring all supplies for the kids to GIVEAWAY
leather works, mosaic pottery, paint- create a special 2024 edition ornament! November 23 TELESCOPE OBSERVATION NIGHT
ings, and much more! Foxfire Schools December 14
Some participating artists include (2805 Pinkerton Road, Zanesville) Lewis Observatory
Bill Bird, Lori Ward, Julie Goodall, Gary 12PM - 2PM (1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville)
7:30PM
Felumlee & Ashley Dingey, Lynn Hart- This year, Jason Fink and the Town & Country The Zanesville Astronomy Club, a NASA Night Sky
sock, Myron Knell, Jessica Spires with HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP? Realtors Team, along with the staff and students Network affiliate, has a telescope observation
BunkoJess Gallery, Ron Cole & Cole’s CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408. of Foxfire Schools, will be handing out over night on the 2nd Saturday of each month using
150 free turkeys (sourced by Riesbeck’s Food
Markets) to families in need! Plus, enjoy special the Lewis Telescope at the Lewis Observatory at
appearances by our local police and fire depart- the back of the parking lot of the OUZ campus.
ments, and of course, Santa. PLEASE REMEMBER Guests are welcome to bring a telescope to share.
THIS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!!! All events are free to the public. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
COFFEE AND COCOA 5K RUN KARAOKE AT THE MALL
November 23
Riverside Park Zanesville December 18
9:00 AM Colony Square Mall - Food Court
For all the Coffee and Cocoa lovers, this run is (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville)
for you.The 1st annual Coffee & Cocoa 5k Run 4PM - 7PM
is all set to PERK up your spirits. There’s a spot
for you in our timed 5K Race or one of our more
relaxed non-timed events the 5k Fun Run or 1M
Walk. To sign up and also to get all of the details,
go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/OH/
Zanesville/CoffeeandCocoa5k
AUTUMN TRAIL ADVENTURE
November 23 & 30
Dillon State Park - Nature Center Made with 100%%
(5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport
10AM - 11AM
Join us on a guided one-mile hike, over moderate local news.
terrain, where we’ll explore the awesome sea-
sonal nature we encounter along the way. Bring