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PLANTS AND POLLINATORS HIDDEN DILLON: WETLAND 2026 WHEELS FOR WHISKERS THE PARK AFTER DARK-FULL B
August 19 PLANT WALK CRUISE-IN STURGEON MOON HIKE SPORTS
Dillon State Park - Nature Center August 21 August 22 August 28
(5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) Dillon State Park Zane State College Dillon State Park - Marina Parking Lot
11AM - 11:30AM (5254 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) (1555 Newark Road, Zanesville) (5254 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport)
Join us in the exploration of our Nature Center 5PM - 6PM 4PM - 7PM 8:30PM - 10PM
Pollinator areas as we look at and discuss some Join us for the first in our new program series Cruise In for a Purpose - Join us for another great The Park After Dark returns! Join us for a noc-
of the native plants and beneficial insects found exploring some of the lesser-seen areas of the event in support of the Animal Shelter Society. turnal adventure on the trails under the light of
there. park. First up, we’ll be discovering an area home Anything with wheels welcome! $10 minimum the full moon. We’ll discuss the moon and any
to some awesome wetand plants on an easy ap- donation per show vehicle. 50/50 and door prize awesome nature we encounter along the way. Medaling and Role Modeling
STRETCHING YOUR DOLLAR - proximately one mile walk. Meet at the Park Of- drawings. Dash plaques for the first 100 registra- Hike is approximately one mile across moderately BY BLAKE BAKER | FEATURE WRITER
BUDGETING BASICS fice. We will then take a short drive to the exact tions. Cruise-In style event with no judging. The strenuous, natural terrain. Bring water/snacks,
August 19 location. Bring water/snacks, sturdy footwear, first Henry J vehicle to attend wins a $25 Tom’s sturdy footwear, and weather appropriate attire.
John McIntire Lbrary and weather-appropriate attire, insect repellant Ice Cream Bowl gift card. No admission cost for Artificial lights may be brought but used at the campaign, coached by the same per- legacy this modest history-maker
is also recommended.
public spectators! Food from Randy’s Backyard
Naturalist’s discretion.

Meeting Room 3 Barbecue and music by DJ Pat Mathis. Rain Date: son who taught her to swim. will have amassed. “She’s one of the
(220 N. Fifth Street, Zanesville) ZANESVILLE SPORTS & POKEMON August 23rd MUSKINGUM 250 MOVIE NIGHTS - Theresa Baughman, the Panthers’ first athletes in this area to do any
5 - 6:30PM CARD SHOW “THE WAR OF 1812” head swim coach, saw Paige’s poten- of this,” Young said. “That means
Join Alexus Masterson of the Ohio State University August 22, October 10, December 12 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE (DOCUMENTARY) tial right away. “I thought she was go- other para-athletes who come along
Extension office to learn the basics to building, re- Colony Square Mall KINDERGARTEN Ohio University Zanesville ing to be a successful athlete when have something to shoot for. I fully
fining, and sticking to a budget! GRADUATION PARTY
(3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) Elson Hall Auditorium she was three years old,” Baughman expect Paige to be on the podium
August 22
SUMMER MAH JONGG 10AM - 5PM John McIntire Library 6:30 - 9PM said. “She had the drive and wasn’t for four years, and we’re all going to
GAME NIGHT Join us for Ohio’s premier destination for sports Storytime Room The War of 1812, often forgotten, served as a afraid to try things.” Those traits took do everything in our power to get her
August 19 cards, Pokemon and collectibles! Buy, sell, trade, (220 N. Fifth Street, Zanesville) pivotal and violent conflict between Americans, hold again during Paige’s freshman there.”
all welcome! Hourly giveaways!
the British, Canadian colonists, and Indigenous
United Methodist Church 11AM - 1PM Peoples. season. She tweaked her technique In the gym, Paige is empowering
(20 East High Street, New Concord) TURTLE TALK REGISTRATION REQUIRED for both backstroke and freestyle. her preschoolers in that same way.
6:30PM - 8:30PM August 22 Children who have completed 1,000 Books Before HIDDEN DILLON KAYAK CRUISE She learned to start off the block. Still attached to the craft, she’s their
Enjoy an evening of strategy, luck, camaraderie, Dillon State Park - Nature Center Kindergarten and their families are invited to at- August 29
and fun at Mah Jongg Game Night! We offer a (5254 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) tend a special party in their honor. Dillon State Park She swam one leg of an otherwise teacher now — somehow finding the
friendly community of gamers who enjoy playing in (5254 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) able-bodied relay team — which beat time to give back to the sport she
a low-pressure environment. All are welcome! New 11AM - 11:30AM 90TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK some other teams along the way. loved first. “I want to help the young-
to the game? No problem. We have several helpers It’s that time of the month when we focus on our 10AM - 12:30PM
super cool shelled friends, the turtles! Join us for PARTY
available to instruct and adviseAll are welcome to Join us in our continuing series of exploring some “Paige dropped time every time er ones eventually reach a higher
enjoy a free meal before playing! The United Meth- an in-depth discussion on and up-close look at our August 23 of the lesser-seen areas of the park - this time out she swam,” Baughman mentioned. level in gymnastics,” she conveyed.
odist Church encourages everyone to come to the live turtles before watching them enjoy lunch. Zanesville Museum of Art on the water! We’ll enjoy a kayak outing on the At the state para-swim meet, she She sees shades of herself in their
Community Table to share a meal. Come anytime (620 Military Road, Zanesville) lake while discussing all of the awesome nature
between 5-6:30 PM – and then stay to play Mah PLANTS AND POLLINATORS encountered along the way! All equipment pro- shaved 11 seconds off her 100-me- wonder and work ethic. In one specif-
Jongg! Register: newconcord-oh.gov/event/sum- August 22 1PM - 4PM vided. PRIOR KAYAKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. ter freestyle performance. She ulti- ic gymnast, she sees a resolve rem-
mer-mah-jongg-game-nights/2026-08-19/ Dillon State Park Celebrate 90 years of art, creativity, and commu- Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Registration mately finished third in the state in iniscent of her own. “I did coach a
nity at the Zanesville Museum of Art’s 90th Anni-
required by email: Michael.durst@dnr.ohio.gov
STOP GUESSING AT THE GROCERY (5254 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) versary Block Party! Join us for a LEGO® themed 50-meter para-freestyle and fifth in little girl with leg braces,” Paige said.
celebration featuring the Ohio LEGO Users Group,
STORE! - NUTRITION LABEL 1PM - 1:30PM amazing LEGO® displays, hands-on building activi- CASINO NIGHT 100-meter para-backstroke. “People “She struggled to get her front roll,
READING AND GROCERY Join in the exploration of our Nature Center ties, family-friendly fun, and more. As we celebrate August 29 tend to overlook her,” Baughman but she really wanted it. And I helped
Pollinator areas as we look at and discuss some
COMPARISON of the native plants and beneficial insects found nine decades of connecting our community with Saint Thomas Activity Center said, “but she has thrived. You can’t her achieve that goal.”
August 20 there. art, we’re also looking ahead—building creativity, (139 N. 5th St. Zanesville) stop her.” It’s a heartening tale of tenacity
connections, and a bright future together, one brick
6:00 PM
John McIntire Library at a time. Come be part of the celebration and Join Us for Our First-Ever Casino Night! We are ex- The examples don’t stop there. — far from the last one Paige antic-
Meeting Room 3 DOG DAYS help us build the next 90 years! Enjoy a featured cited to announce our very first Casino Night! We Paige had never picked up a shotput ipates shaping. “I want to show peo-
(220 N. Fifth Street, Zanesville) August 22 display by the Ohio LEGO® User’s Group (Ohio- invite you to join us for an evening of gaming, en- before this spring, but throwing from ple that anything is possible,” she
5 - 6PM New Concord Area Pool LUG)! Activities: Register for our LEGO® Building tertainment, great food, and fun while supporting a modified wheelchair her dad de- said. “I’m an example of it.”
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (John Glenn Road, New Concord) Contest! Touch a Truck by The Zemba Companies Bishop Rosecrans High School.We look forward to
A simple guide to reading food labels and compar- 1PM - 3PM LEGO®-themed Hands-on Art Activities. Scavenger seeing you there and making this inaugural event signed, she threw all apprehension
ing everyday foods with Devona Kolbe from Thrive Be a part of the most fun day at the pool – Dog Hunt, Games, Live music by Evan Abood, Door Priz- a memorable success! Tickets: aside. “I had to actually back her off
Nutrition and Wellness. Days! Bring your family pooch for an afternoon of es, Complimentary Refreshments. All galleries of rosecrans.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/CasinoNight in the beginning,” said Dustin Young,
socialization and swimming! Dogs are $5 each; the ZMA are open to the public during this event.
4TH ANNUAL 30 HOUR KAYAK people are free! This is a fundraiser for New Free and open to the public. Recommended for all CORVETTE BASH & CHEVROLET Maysville’s head boys track and field
ages. No registration required. Learn more here:
CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY Concord Area Pool. * For the safety of dogs and zanesvilleart.org/zma-calendar SHOWCASE coach who also coaches the pro-
humans, participating dogs must be current on
August 21 - 23 vaccinations and must get along well with other August 29 gram’s female throwers. “Paige was
Dillon Lake people and pooches. MOVIE MEETUP - Jeff Drennen Chevrolet GMC of Zanesville so excited to do something new.”
(5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) “THE BOUNTY HUNTER” (3625 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) She claimed a couple of gold med-
Challenge begins at 5PM August 21 and will con- August 24 10AM - 3PM als in seated shotput leading up to
tinue until all participants have reached the 30 Roseville Branch Library Join us for our 4th annual Corvette Bash and
hour. Official end time will be 9PM August 23. Join (41 N. Main Street, Roseville) Chevrolet showcase! All Chevrolets welcome. the state meet. There, she finished
us as we try to last 30 hours straight in a kayak on Made with Bring the family and enjoy the day with us! There fifth and achieved All-Ohio status af-
the water for local charities and families in need. 5PM - 6:30PM will be food trucks onsite, music, awards, and ter a personal best throw. “She’s a
Grab your kayak, pick your favorite local cause/ 100%% A bounty hunter (Gerard Butler) learns that his raffles! Our rain date will be September 19 in the
charity and see how long you can last! Contact next target is his ex-wife (Jennifer Aniston), a re- event of inclement weather. Now accepting car torchbearer and a beacon for other
740-562-7597 for more information and to regis- local news. porter working on a murder cover-up. PG-13. show registrations. Please pre-register to receive kids,” Young said. “It’s joyful watch-
ter. Snacks provided! your dash plaque! Call 740-452-4579, email ing Paige compete.”
j_trager@hotmail.com, or visit
2026 SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT forms.gle/Ggp8CysvY6dCcqao9 to register. Even opposing crowds think so.
SERIES - TONY HAGOOD QUARTET “Everybody cheers for her,” Baugh-
(JAZZ) KNOT ALONE UNITED IN PURPOSE Paige Calendine can only coach man remembered. “No matter
August 25 - OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY gymnastics now. Born without legs, you have to let it go and go on to the where we are, everybody is just
Village Park COMMUNITY EVENT next chapter.” blown away that she’s even doing
(2 W. Main St. New Concord) August 31 she found solace in the sport, her first So far, her next chapter is reading this.” Paige plans to do it for anoth-
7:00 PM Zane’s Landing and favorite one. But the 15-year-old rather nicely. To start, Paige parlayed er three years — then, ideally, four
Join us this Summer for our Entertainment Series! (100 Market Street, Zanesville) has already suffered enough back, her tumbling skills into a spot on more as an adaptive athlete at Ohio
Open to all at no charge! Questions? Please 5PM - 8PM wrist, shoulder and hip pain. “So
contact us at 740-826-7671 or celebratenewcon- Join us for our annual Overdose Awareness Day - a unfortunately,” Paige said, “I had to Maysville’s football and basketball State. By then, her coaches can only
cord@gmail.com. FREE family event for the whole community! What cheer squads. Then came her swim imagine the singular, permanent
to expect: 20+ community partners providing re- give it up.”
WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING sources, education & activities, K-Sound Entertain- It’s perhaps the only time “give up”
August 25 ment featuring DJ Kurtus -spinning positive vibes has ever appeared in her vernacular.
Cork & Quill all evening, 3D photobooth from Hardwick Events, Now a rising sophomore at Maysville
In Memory Of fabric tying & button making activi-
(23 E Main St, New Concord) ties, 1 FREE meal ticket per person Happy Camper High School, Paige participates in
6:00 PM Hotdog Stand, Family activities for all ages games, three sports — cheer, swimming, and
Join us for a guided tasting with our wine profes- crafts, a bounce house, face painting, and more!
sional, featuring six thoughtfully selected wines, Proudly sponsored by: Drug Free Muskingum, track and field — and has reached
each perfectly paired with complementary artisan Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department the podium as the first para-athlete
cheese. As you make your way through each and the Mental Health and Recovery Services in school history. She’s producing re-
pairing, you’ll discover how different flavors, tex- Board. No judgment. Just support. Every story mat-
tures, and aromas work together to create a truly ters. Every life counts. Together, we can end the sults while personifying resilience. “I
memorable tasting experience. Includes: Six wine stigma. Bring your family and friends -let’s raise want to pave the way for kids like me
pours, Six artisan cheese pairings, Guided tasting awareness, spread hope, and save lives, together. that don’t think they can do a sport,”
notes and pairing insights. Tickets:
Pull up a chair and enjoy great food, www.tickettailor.com/events/corkquill/2335970 36TH ANNUAL IG NOBEL PRIZES she said. “I have proved that it’s pos-
sible.”
cold drinks, and friendly service in a relaxed, FAMILY MOVIE - WATCH PARTY She has been doing so since three
September 3
“AN AMERICAN TAIL”
years of age, when she learned to
welcoming atmosphere. August 26 John McIntire Library Auditorium swim. Shortly thereafter, gymnastics
1 - 3:30PM
South Branch Library REGISTRATION REQUIRED nabbed her attention. Learning to
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) Join us in the auditorium to watch the livestream control her body brought a lot of ear-
5:30PM - 7PM
of the event. Ten new winners will be announced,
FULL MENU AVAILABLE See why Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with this an- each having done something that makes ly challenges. “It was hard to adapt,
imated classic about a little mouse’s big adven- you laugh, then makes you think. so that first year was rough,” Paige
ICE COLD BEVERAGES & Bogey’s Tavern is ture in his new country. reported. “But my coaches pushed
FULL BAR a local favorite! INTRO TO KAYAKING BOOKMOBILE WITH MUSKINGUM me and I overcame it. Gymnastics
COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM - MALL
DINE IN OR CARRYOUT August 26 STOP became my first support, my first
Dillon State Park September 3... home.”
FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON (5254 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) Colony Square Mall Besides a single middle school
WEEKENDS 9AM - 10:30AM (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) swim season and a modestly suc-
Join us for a fun and informative intoductory kaya- 3:30 - 5:00PM cessful foray into archery, Paige de-
king lesson! We’ll discuss safety, equipment. and Introducing the MCLS Bookmobile! The Book- pended on gymnastics as her com-
maneuverability before practicing skills out on mobile will be arriving at Colony Square Mall on
the water. All equipment provided. Ages 10 and the first Thursday of every month, from 3:30- petitive outlet throughout childhood.
up. Space is limited. Registration is required: Mi- 5:00pm. It crushed her to call it a career so
chael.durst@dnr.ohio.gov young. “That sport still has a part of
THE ENERGY OF ART - FIRST me,” she said. “When you love some-
TUESDAYS NATIONAL CHERRY FRIDAY ART WALK AT THE ELK’S thing, it’s precious, but sometimes
POPSICLE DAY
All Food Purchases HALF PRICED Kidzville Playground EYE ART MARKET
August 26
September 4
APPETIZERS
The Elk’s Eye Art Market
During July & August All day in July & August! (2501 N River Rd E, Zanesville) (22 S 4th St, Zanesville)
12PM - 2PM
5PM - 8PM
Join Cedar Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation and There is nothing so exciting as images and expe-
afternoon celebrating National Cherry Popsicle
Due to Ohio liquor laws, discounts do not GREAT FOOD. Sterling Suites Senior Living for a sweet summer riences that exude energy. While some get this
apply to alcoholic beverages. COLD DRINKS. Day! Stop by Kidzville Playground for free cherry from catching a ball, making a tackle, crossing the
finish line- There is energy in less physical forms
Valid July 1 - August 31, 2026. Dine in or carry popsicles, smiles, and time spent together with too. The energy that comes from art can emanate
neighbors, friends, and families. All ages are wel-
out. Cannot be combined with other offers. GOOD TIMES. come, and we’d love to see familiar faces and out of the frame, across the room, from within the
All Summer Long! meet some new ones too. Whether you’re enjoy- notes. First Friday in September, experience this
energy during the Art Walk at The Elk’s Eye Art
ing the playground, cooling off with a popsicle, or
simply stopping by to say hello, we hope you’ll join Market.
us for a fun community gathering. Free popsicles
while supplies last. We can’t wait to celebrate with COMMUNITY DAY AT THE
We Look Forward to Serving You Soon! you! GLENN HOME
September 5
John and Annie Glenn Museum
(72 W Main St, New Concord)
5845 Frazeysburg Rd, Nashport ADVERTISE IN THE DRESDEN BUZZ. 10AM - 5PM
Call for carryout orders! 740-868-8024 740-270-2408 Come celebrate New Concord’s rich history with
a free walk through tour of the John and Annie
Glenn Museum during New Concord Community
Day.