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have done it,” explained Aurore. “They have been composted at a local farm, Tri-Valley Dawgs help beautify
can look to them and can empathize, there have been 180 ServSafe® food
and they can really relate to the struggle manager course and exam students, 26
and the opportunities that these women entrepreneurs and food service clients Dresden during annual park
have when they are going through this have benefited from their services, and
stage.” 28 trainees have gone through the Re- cleanup
Because of the state of the economy, covery With a Purpose program. submitted
where everything is going up in price, There are two events that Foodworks
there are limits to how many hours Food- Alliance hosts annually to help raise
works Alliance can give their three train- money for the organization. Picklefest
ees who are currently going through the will return on July 26, 2025, from 8:00
program. The trainees to 11:00 a.m., and Taste of
get paid a nominal Muskingum is set for No-
hourly wage to help vember 5, 2025.
pay for their rent dur- Picklefest is a family-
ing this time of transi- friendly, fun-filled day that
tion in their lives. The is all about pickles! There
three women in the are food trucks (for pickle
program right now lovers and those who are
depend on the help not), a pickleball tourna-
the program provides ment, vendors, games, a
and can greatly bene- fun run, and a recipe com-
fit from more hours to petition. The event will be
make ends meet. Au- held at Riverside Park.
rore is working to get Pickleball teams will be
the funding to allow forming soon, and spon-
for more hours, hope- sorship opportunities will
fully bringing it up to be available shortly as
16 hours a week for well. Be sure to look for
those in the program. While the proposi- more information on the Foodworks Al- Volunteers from the Tri-Valley football team came to lend a hand and some muscle during the annual
tion for an increase in hours is reviewed, liance website as we get closer to July. Friends of the Dresden Parks spring cleanup. Lynette Dotson
the women in the program need imme- Taste of Muskingum is a competition
diate action, and that is why Foodworks where local chefs compete for the title If you happened to be driving through become a member, volunteer, or donor-
Alliance is turning to the community of the best chef of Muskingum County. It Dresden this past Saturday you may check us out and follow us on Facebook
for help. Donations are being accepted will be held at Weatherington Woods in have witnessed crews working at the at Friends of the Dresden Parks, or our
through this website foodworksalliance. Zanesville. Look for more details on the Ninth and Sixth Street parks, the senior website at www.dresdenmelonfestival.
betterworld.org/campaigns/foodworks- Foodworks Alliance website closer to the center, and all down Main Street- mulch- com. Proceeds from our annual Dres-
alliances-spring-crowd. event. ing and weeding, as part of The Friends den Melon Festival, held on the first Sat-
“So many things happen during those Ten years is a huge milestone for any of the Dresden Parks annual spring urday of August, support projects like
first six months after rehab,” stated Au- organization, especially a non-profit like cleanup. On behalf of the committee, we landscaping, shelter construction, and
rore. “You’ve got to pay all of your fines, Foodworks Alliance. “It feels like the would like to thank the players from the Main Street beautification- all aimed at
you’ve got to work at getting your kids middle of the book. We still have a long Tri-Valley football team who took time promoting pride, health, and connection
back, you need to get a new place to live, way to go,” stated Aurore. out of their Saturday to provide crucial in the community.
potentially, all of those things are hap- For further information, be sure to go assistance with our efforts! We truly ap-
pening during the span of time they are to the Foodworks Alliance website at preciate their help.
with us. So on the one hand, it’s really foodworksalliance.com and follow them If you’re not familiar with the Friends
amazing to be part of that journey, and on Facebook. They can also be reached of the Dresden Parks, we are a nonprofit
on the other hand, I often feel like there by phone at (740) 280-6805 or by email organization dedicated to improving,
is no way we could do enough.” foodworks.alliance1@gmail.com. To do- maintaining, and beautifying Dresden’s ISSUES OF THE DRESDEN BUZZ ARE ALSO
Through Foodworks Alliance’s initia- nate to Recovery With a Purpose, please parks and public spaces. Be on the look ONLINE IN FULL COLOR!
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4,125 pounds of food have been served crowd. other exciting projects to come!
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