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Elks Eye Art Market announces holiday event Have a Holly

schedule SUBMITTED Jolly Handmade

Elks Eye Art Market, located at 22 S November 29th December 5th Holiday!
4th St., Zanesville, has released their Small Business Saturday at Christmas for the Ages: First Friday BY ALEXUS MASTERSON, MPH,
holiday event schedule and it is packed The Elk’s Eye Art Market Art Walk at The Elk’s Eye Art Market FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATOR
with tons of opportunities to visit their 10 AM to 6 PM 5 PM – 8 PM OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION,
unique shop. As a small business owned by three lo- Christmas is that most wonderful time MUSKINGUM COUNTY
cal women, The Elk’s Eye Art Market of the year, filled with magic and nostal-
November 21st loves focusing on Small Business Sat- gia. At the Elk’s Eye Art Market, we look
After Hours at The Elk’s Eye urday. Show your appreciation for the forward to celebrating with our custom-
Art Market small businesses that contribute to our ers young and old, and love decorat- How did we get to September al-
Open until 8 PM community by stopping by to peruse the ing the Market in vintage and modern ready? It may be time to think about
As the Holiday season launches, work showrooms, and consider supporting seasonal décor. For December’s First holiday shopping, creating lists, and pre-
your way down your shopping list at The while also accomplishing some Christ- Friday, we are inviting you to come en- paring for the months ahead. Every year
Elk’s Eye Art Market. With many differ- mas shopping. joy the art of over 30 local artists to do there are work events, friends inviting
ent forms of art from over 30 local art- some Christmas Shopping, enjoy some you over, or family holiday parties. Those
ists, you are sure to find the perfect gift November 30th sweet treats, and mingle with the merry! social gatherings can end up costing a
in our retail showrooms. To help work Making a List – Sunday Shopping at The Uke Gurl, Julie Keirle, will be on hand lot of money, with one question in mind,
shopping into your schedule, we have ex- The Elk’s Eye Art Market to entertain with live music that suits all “What gift should I bring?”. Sustain-
tended our hours to 8 pm and to set the Noon to 4 PM ages. Across the street Grace & Grounds able gifting is when we take into con-
Holiday season in motion, the Y-City Bar- If your holiday shopping list is mak- Coffee truck will be set up in the park- sideration how to gift with purpose and
bershop Chorus will be on hand from 6 ing you crazy, stop in The Elk’s Eye Art ing lot, offering delicious hot drinks from reduce waste. Mass manufacturing of
until 7 to perform holiday classics along Market where, with over 30 local artists 5 pm to 9:30 pm, while the Courthouse goods has been shown to harm the envi-
with fan favorites. who have created both fine and utilitar- lights will be in full holiday mode! ronment by pollution, deforestation, and
ian art, you will be able to check a few effecting the ecosystems nature needs
November 28th people off! The Market offers unique gift December 7th to survive. Let’s look at some sustain-
Kicking off Christmas- Black Friday ideas, home décor, stationary, and lots V.I.P. Shopping Hours at The able alternatives that are fun and easy!
at The Elk’s Eye Art Market of gorgeous local art. Elk’s Eye Art Market Experiences are great gifts that can
8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Noon - 4 PM be used at any time and are versatile.
Black Friday, the day all you pro-shop- December 3rd The Elk’s Eye Art Market has VIP shop- Whether it is a facial, outdoor adventure,
pers train for will be a great day to be at Everybody Loves A Parade ping hours on December 7 – That’s Very or local restaurant certificate. Locally
The Elk’s Eye Art Market. As you make Open until 8 PM Important Presents – and we have the owned businesses are another great out-
your way through your list of shops to After the Downtown Zanesville Christ- perfect, one of a kind pieces for those let to find sustainable gift options while
hit on this greatest of all shopping days, mas Parade, stop by The Elk’s Eye Art special someone’s gifts. Our showrooms supporting your local economy. Each
be sure to stop in during our extended Market and pick up a few Christmas offer many different media from over 30 store delivers a one-of-a-kind experience
hours- doors will open at 8:30 for you gifts, or just admire the great works by local artists who create unique, beauti- and offers a variety of gifts everyone in
early birds, and stay open until 6:30, as over 30 local artists available in our re- ful works anyone would love to receive. the family will love. A bonus, each dol-
the adrenaline wears off. We will have tail space. Our doors will be open until 8 lar you spend goes back to your commu-
the largest variety of art in town, with ev- pm to allow you some time to warm up December 12th nity fueling town beautification projects
erything from jewelry to pottery, wood- and check out the art! All Wrapped Up- Extended shopping and upkeep of roads, parks, schools and
working to weaving, cards, glass, metal hours at The Elk’s Eye Art Market future growth. If you are feeling extra
sculptures and more! Open until 8 PM creative, try a DIY gift! There are a ton
Christmas shopping is its own form of of great options and price ranges for a
chaos, and at The Elk’s Eye Art Market, DIY project, if you are trying to be bud-
get friendly consider making multiple
we want to make it easier for you. On
Muskingum County 4-H Jr. December 12th, we will be keeping our of one thing, so you don’t have extra
supplies taking up space in your home.
doors open later, and any purchase be-
Leadership Club Donates tween 6 and 8 will be eligible for comple- Premade soup mixes are a great option,
simmer pots, bath products, and more!
mentary gift wrapping. From 6 to 6:45,
These DIY gifts are low cost and useful
$1,908 to the Muskingum the Vocal Freedom Quartet, represent- no matter what time of year. Regifting
ing the Y-City Barbershop Chorus, will be
bags, wrapping paper, and bows are
singing Holiday favorites. We encourage
County 4-H Foundation you to come in, shop for the perfect gift, ways to wrap gifts while reducing waste.
Canvas bags, baskets, and bins are dual
and leave the final touches to the elves
at Elk’s Eye. We offer the work of over purpose as they can be used for storage
SUBMITTED and wrapping.
30 local artists in everything from paint- Fall is upon us and staying on top of
ing to pottery, photography, glass, weav- the shopping and planning is here, make
ing, metal sculpture and more! it a family activity this holiday season
and gift homemade this year!
Tri-Valley Joint Fire District to

Seek Voter Approval for New

Property Tax Levy SUBMITTED

The Tri-Valley Joint Fire District (TVJFD) trict residents will pay the same millage
Fire Board would like to inform our resi- rate, rather than each municipality or
dents that we plan to place a three (3) township maintaining separate levies at
mill property tax levy on the ballot for varying rates.
the November 2025 General Election. Both Dresden Fire Department and
If approved by voters, this new levy TVJFD leadership have worked diligently
will replace all existing fire and EMS lev- to be fiscally responsible, operating on
ies currently in place in the Village of tight budgets while continuing to provide
Dresden, Cass Township, and Jefferson a high level of service. The proposed levy
Township in Muskingum County, as well will allow TVJFD to maintain current ser-
as Washington Township in Coshocton vice levels and to plan and prepare for
County. Residents will pay only the new future needs.
levy, as all current levies will be rolled Further information about the levy will
Lydia (center) is pictured presenting the funds to 4-H Educator Jamie McConnell (left) along with 4-H Jr. back to a 0% effective rate. be shared in the coming months leading
Leadership Advisor Susan McDonald. submitted The rising costs of operating and up to the election, including opportuni-
maintaining the fire department have ties for residents to attend public town
Each year, a teen-led worship service the Muskingum County 4-H Endowment made this levy necessary. It is important hall meetings to learn more and ask
opens the Muskingum County Blue Rib- Fund, held at the Ohio State University. to note that this proposed levy is not di- questions.
bon Fair. This year, 400 youth and multi- Co-chairs for the event were 4-H Jr. Lead- rectly tied to the establishment of the Transparency is a core value of the fire
generations of their family members ers: Lydia Tedrick and Kobe Bradley. newly operational TVJFD. Instead, it is district, and the Fire Board is commit-
gathered in the coliseum to open the designed to fairly and evenly distribute ted to keeping residents informed. We
147th annual fair on a positive note. The the property tax burden across the en- encourage everyone to stay updated by
offering for the service was donated to tire district. Under the new levy, all dis- visiting TVJFD.org/levy