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Third annual New Concord Community Day

welcomes new MU students and the community CAT TALK

for a day of fun by Lynette Dotson WITH ERICA ROBERTS OF
THE CHATTY CAT CAFE
A Latte Love

for Momma
Macchiato

Some cats are born stars, while others
are quiet observers—waiting for the right
person to notice their gentle magic. Momma
Lynette Dotson
Macchiato falls into the latter category.
You may remember this gorgeous calico
The Village of New Concord was a buzz “This is our third year, so we call it our from New Concord to go spend a day in beauty as the devoted mother of “The Café
during the third annual New Concord third annual Community Day,” explained Bellfountain, Ohio, because there’s all Crew” litter, five tiny kittens who stole every-
Community Day on August 30, 2025. Village of New Concord Mayor, Jennifer sorts of exciting things going on in Bell- one’s hearts. While her babies have all found
The event is hosted by the Friends of Lyle. “It got started when I gathered a fountain. There’s an organization there loving homes, Momma Macchiato is still pa-
New Concord. group of people, of interested people called Strong, and they invite people to tiently waiting for her own happily-ever-after.
come and visit and hear all about what She’s what we like to call a wallflower
they’ve done in their small town. So cat. Momma Macchiato is shy and reserved,
there were about 25 people who trav- preferring to watch the world from a safe cor-
eled to Bellfountain, and then we con- ner rather than being the center of attention.
tinued having meetings afterwards and But don’t mistake her quiet nature for disin-
said, ‘What can we do?’ There are lots terest—she adores her cat friends here at the
of things that you want to do that might café and does wonderfully in the company of
cost a lot of money and take a long time. other cats of all ages.
What can we do that doesn’t require ei- Her favorite pastime? Curling up to
ther one of those things? And we came watch Cat TV - And when she feels comfort-
up with this idea of a community festival able and trusts you, her sweet personality be-
and a community festival whose pur- gins to shine through—playful moments with
pose is to help the students who are first toys, soft approaches for pets, and those
coming to Muskingum, as well as re- heart-melting, slow-blink looks that say, “I’m
turning students, get acclimated to the ready to connect with you.”
Village of New Concord, which is their Momma Macchiato isn’t the kind of cat
home while they’re here.” who will leap into your arms right away. But
The day was packed with activities for for the right adopter—the kind of person who
the entire family, vendors, kids’ games, appreciates patience, gentleness, and the
a Muskie Fun Run, Vendor’s Village fea- joy of earning a shy cat’s trust—she could be
turing more than 30 artisans, a corn the most rewarding companion you’ll ever
Vendors set up along the edge of Vendor’s Village during New Concord Community Day. hole tournament, food trucks, live mu- meet.
Lynette Dotson sic, a rock-climbing wall, putt-putt golf Could this stunning calico girl be your
and more. perfect match? She’s ready to leave the café
University students had a chance to behind and start her next chapter in a quiet,
get acclimated to the village by visiting loving home. Come visit her at The Chatty
businesses that opened their doors to Cat Cafe in Zanesville Ohio.
students.
“There are people who have been here
all day, and I love that we have an event
where all of us can gather together in
ways that we normally aren’t able to,”
said Lyle. “This is a true collaboration
between the village and (Friends of New
Concord) volunteers and the University,
and it helps us build a stronger commu-
nity while we’re also having fun.”
“People from outside the community
come as well, because this is for every-
body,” explained Lyle.
To stay up-to-date on all upcoming
events in the village, visit newconcord-
oh.gov. THE CHATTY CAT CAFE
3575 Maple Ave., Zanesville
thechattycatcafe.com
Fly Ohio was the first band to perform at the third annual New Concord Community Day. @thechattycatcafe
Lynette Dotson