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Community volunteers Friends of New Concord

propose pickleball/tennis to host 2nd Annual

courts Community Day Submitted

About a year ago sparks of inter- tinyurl.com/bdwkay3c or you can scan
est about turning the old retired tennis the QR code below to get started. Print-
courts near the Tri-Valley High School ed forms are also available at the Ware-
into revitalized tennis and pickleball house Restaurant in Dresden. Please
courts emerged from an online discus- complete the survey on or before Sep-
sion. A group of volunteers are spear- tember 30.
heading the task of getting the project
underway and are looking for anyone
interested in either tennis or pickleball
to please fill out a brief survey which will
help to provide proof of community in-
terest which is essential to moving the
proposed project forward. Fly Ohio band performing at the 2023 New Concord Community Day. Submitted
You can fill out the quick interest
survey online at
Friends of New Concord (FONC) is From Noon-2 p.m. New Concord
hosting the 2nd annual New Concord businesses with goods or services that
would benefit students are opening their
Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 31
Genesis HealthCare System from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The community doors to Muskingum University students.
This is an opportunity for University stu-
is invited to a full day of events and ac-
Receives Award for tivities for the entire family. All events dents to get to know the Village, and for
the businesses to introduce themselves
throughout the day include free admis-
Life-saving Care Submitted sion, and there is no cost to participate to students.

in any of the games or activities.
A Party in the Park runs from 4-10

The day starts with a Muskie Fun
Run, a 1-mile run beginning at New Con- p.m. at New Concord War Memorial
Park. The event will have live music from
Genesis HealthCare System re- Care Services. “By following the Get With cord Elementary School. Registration is Fly Ohio and Spelchek bands. There also
cently received the American Heart As- The Guidelines, we ensure we are using at 8:30 a.m. at the school, and the run will be a rock-climbing wall, axe throw-
sociation’s Get With The Guidelines®- proven techniques each day resulting in begins at 9 a.m. ing, dunk tank, corn hole tournaments
Resuscitation Gold Award for the 8th the care our community deserves.” The Vendors’ Village is open from and other yard games as well as a bon-
consecutive year. The award recognizes Genesis earned the award for meet- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where more than 25 fire to cap off the evening.
Genesis for consistently implement- ing specific measures in treating patients artisans will be selling a variety of locally For adults with a valid ID, the Guern-
ing the most up-to-date research-based who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospi- made products from jewelry, clothing, sey Brewhouse will be selling beer in a
treatment guidelines outlined by the tal. The measures include protocols for soaps and home décor to nuts, home- designated beer garden. The following
American Heart Association for patients patient safety, medical emergency team baked cookies and more. Artisans will food trucks will be selling dinner and
who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospi- response, effective and timely resuscita- be set up in the Genesis Primary Care dessert items: Bobst Keytle Corn, Don
tal. tion (CPR) and post-resuscitation care. parking lot. Polo Taco Truck, Hot Dog Diggity, Kent’s
“Genesis is dedicated to providing To learn more, visit genesishcs.org. There also will be a Kids’ Corner Kones, Smoke Therapy Craft BBQ, and
the best patient care,” said Heath Sholt- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a variety of The Chocolate Tap. The Cub Scouts also
is, Director of Pulmonary and Critical activities for kids including a coloring will be selling water and soda.
station, sidewalk chalk, and yard games. “Friends of New Concord is excited
The following activities are scheduled to host the 2nd annual New Concord
throughout the day: Community Day,” said Kristin Centa,
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Children’s Bingo FONC member and event committee
(in the tent) chair. “Last year’s inaugural event wel-
• 11:30 a.m.-Noon – Friendship 5 comed the community for a day of fun
Acapella Performance and fellowship, and we look forward to
• 12-3 p.m. – Big Fish Folk Life an even bigger crowd this year. I encour-
Storytelling age everyone in the surrounding areas
• 1-2 p.m. – Touch a Truck with to join us.”
Village Police and Fire Friends of New Concord is a non-prof-
• 2-4 p.m. – NCAARD Craft Station it organization committed to making a
and Petting Zoo with miniature difference in the community promoting
ponies and goats social and economic development. It is
For lunch, Flying Naked Pig and the an independent organization that works
New Concord Fire Department will be with local businesses, organizations,
selling food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on and individuals to make the Village a
Main Street. Chick-fil-A also will be set better place for everyone. You can find
up from 1-6 p.m. in the New Concord Friends of New Concord on Facebook
Elementary parking lot on Stormont at https://www.facebook.com/profile.
Street, which is a fundraiser for John php?id=100092391529794.
Glenn High School Soccer.

Benefit Rummage & Bake Sale
For The Family of Katherine (Kathy) Vickers

Saturday, August 31 st

9AM - 3PM

at Old Dresden Municipal Building
(Corner of 9th & Chestnut Street)

Asking for slightly used items
as donations and baked goods.

Along with baked goods, soup and
sandwiches will be available to purchase.

CONTACT: Cathy Teegardin 740-252-2835,
Meggan Simms 740-586-9051, or
Valerie Brink 740-683-1713