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MUSKINGUM COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO Bring your curiosity for an author Q&A. The Curse INDEPENDENT FOOD SERIES: 740454-4767 Ext 304. Email: sarah.savage@bv-
September 10, 17, 224... of Thornhollow is a Gothic retelling of Beauty and KEEPING UP WITH THE CORPORA- fymca.org ***NOTE*** If we are unable to safely
hold an in-person race for ANY reason including
the Beast with gender diversity and disability rep-
A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer resentation. TIONS...WHY YOU CAN BE *(ARE) mother nature or pandemics, we will automati-
(524 Main St, Zanesville) BETTER cally convert all registrations to a non-refundable
5-6:00PM 5TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT - September 29 virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates
Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing PRESENTED BY: ZANESVILLE FoodWorks Alliance will be posted on the race website. runsignup.
6:15pm FOOTBALL, BOYS BASKETBALL, (2725 Pinkerton Ln, Zanesville, Ohio) com/Race/OH/Zanesville/FallFest5kMCFYMCA
10AM - 10:45AM
ZANESVILLE ASTRONOMY AND ZANESVILLE LADY DEVILS Strengthen your kitchen, your team, and your con- LINDSLEY’S BANQUET BARN - FALL
BASKETBALL
fidence at the first session of our new Independent
CLUB EVENT September 19 Food Series! Join us on September 29th for Food CRAFT SHOW
September 12 Muskingum County Fairgrounds Safety Culture, a 45-minute class that breaks October 3
Ohio University Zanesville (1300 Pershing Road, Zanesville) down what a strong food-safety mindset looks Lindsley’s Banquet Barn
(Rogge Pavilion, 5PM (Doors Open) like — and why independent food businesses are (4060 New Riley Road, Dresden)
1425 Newark Road, Zanesville) uniquely positioned to do it better than the big cor- 9AM - 3PM
porations. Led by theHumanKitchen, this session
9:00 PM 5:45PM (Dinner Served) explores: -What Food Safety Culture Really Means Join us for our 6th Annual Lindsley’s Banquet Barn
Join us for a great night of: poker, black jack, jok-
Join the Zanesville Astronomy Club at the Lewis er’s wild, poor man’s craps, human slot machine, -How to Understand Your Kitchen’s “Vibe” -How to Fall Craft Show! What to Expect: • FREE Admis-
sion! That’s right, come on in and browse to your
Telescope on the Ohio University Zanesville cam- dice games, multiple raffles, drinks, food. Cash Build Employee Buy-In. Expect practical instruc- heart’s content without an entry fee. • FREE Park-
pus! This event is open to the public. bar available. Individual tickets are $50, dinner tion, real-world examples, and an open discussion ing! Plenty of convenient parking available for all
FOXES IN FOLKLORE - WITH OHIO and drinks included. Corporate table is $600, space where you can share challenges and ideas our guests. • Amazing Vendors! 60+!! Explore
with other local food makers. Free Admission.
which includes 8 tickets and VIP seating, dinner
booths from talented local makers and artists.
CANID CENTER and drinks, digital advertising at football and bas- Registration required! Register at the following •Food/Drinks available for purchase! • Fall Fun!
September 12 ketball games, game ball sponsorship, free entry link Strengthen your kitchen, your team, and your Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and
confidence at the first session of our new Indepen-
New Concord Branch Library - into Jokers Wild. More information: Alli Doyle 740- dent Food Series! get a head start on your holiday shopping or simply
819-6386.
New Concord Meeting Room treat yourself. Bring your friends, bring your family,
and make a day of it! We can’t wait to welcome
(77 West Main Street, New Concord) LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA PRO- BOOKMOBILE WITH MUSKINGUM you to Lindsley’s Banquet Barn for a fantastic fall
12PM - 1PM GRAM STARTS: COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM - MALL craft show experience.
The intelligence and cunning of a fox is September 23 STOP
unmatched. Meet a live fox and learn about October 1 DANCIN’ WITH FARM BUREAU
how they are viewed in cultures all over the Muskingum County Family YMCA October 3
world through literature, movies, and more. (1425 Newark Road, Zanesville) Colony Square Mall
Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary.org/ Registration is NOW OPEN for LIVESTRONG® at (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) Philo High School
event/16849592 the YMCA! We are incredibly excited to launch our 3:30 - 5:00PM (4000 Millers Lane, Duncan Falls)
first-ever LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Cancer Sur- Introducing the MCLS Bookmobile! The Bookmo- 6:00 PM
THRIVE ZANESVILLE vivor Program at the Muskingum County Family bile will be arriving at Colony Square Mall on the Join us on October 3rd at 6:00 pm for Dancin’ with
September 12 YMCA! Beginning September 23, this FREE 12- first Thursday of every month, from 3:30-5:00pm. Farm Bureau, our night of square dancing! This
week program is designed specifically for adult
Z Energy Light Therapy cancer survivors who are ready to regain strength, 26 YEAR ANNIVERSARY event is open to the public and FREE! The Country
Social and Kingdom Coffee will be there as well for
(601 Underwood Street, Zanesville) improve their physical fitness, reduce fatigue, and CUSTOMER APPRECIATION those who would like to purchase food and drinks.
11AM - 2PM build confidence after treatment. More than just We can’t wait to see you there!
A healthy living celebration for the whole com- an exercise program, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA EVENT
munity. Explore what healthy living looks like in provides a safe, supportive community where sur- October 3 COLLECTORS FEST -
Zanesville. Thrive Zanesville is a FREE, family vivors can connect with others who understand We Lov Pets SPORTS CARDS SHOW
friendly gathering that brings together local well- their journey while working toward improved (3853 Northpointe Dr, Zanesville)
ness providers, community organizations, and health and well-being. Certified YMCA instructors October 3
healthy lifestyle vendors - all in one place. Come tailor each class to meet individual needs and 9AM - 8PM Muskingum County Fairgrounds
explore new ways to support your family’s health, abilities, helping participants take the next step in Join us for our 26th Anniversary Sale & Custom- (1300 Pershing Rd., Zanesville)
discover resources right in your community, and their recovery. * Program Starts: September 23 * er Appreciation Event! We’re celebrating big with 9AM - 5PM
enjoy a great morning out together. There will be Length: 12 weeks * Cost: FREE for eligible partici- savings, giveaways, and special guests: Storewide
Wellness and Healthy living: Connect with local pants. Ready to take the next step or know some- Savings – 20% off everything. Animals & Feed- FALL BAZAAR AT LA-Z ACRES
providers, health coaches and community orga- one who could benefit? Complete the interest form ers – 40% off. Freshwater – Buy 1, Get 1 FREE.
nizations focused on helping your family feel your at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon- Saltwater – Buy 2, Get 1 FREE. Free Goodie Bags CLUBHOUSE
best. Food Trucks: Grab lunch from two on-site food sePage.asp Once your form is submitted, you will – First 100 customers. Local Vendors & Guests. October 3
trucks while you explore. Something for the whole be personally contacted by our Wellness Director Raffles & Giveaways – Enter to win great prizes. LA-Z Acres Campground
family. Kids Zone: Little ones can climb aboard a with additional information, including class days It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for supporting (6819 Newark Rd, Nashport)
real fire truck, police cruiser, and ambulance - a and times. Please help us spread the word by shar- your local pet store. Don’t miss the biggest event
hands-on adventure they will love. Local Goods ing this post. You never know who in our communi- of the year! 9AM - 3PM
and Products: Shop handmade organic goods, ty may be looking for the support, encouragement, Join us for a day filled with shopping, delicious
natural products and healthy lifestyle items from and connection that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA can SPOOKY SPRINT 5K & 1-MILE food, and all your favorite fall vibes. Stroll through
local makers and small businesses. What makes provide. Together, we’re stronger FUN RUN a variety of local vendors, find one-of-a-kind trea-
this event different? Thrive Zanesville is all about October 3 sures, seasonal décor, handmade goodies. Make
bringing the community together around one sim- TRINWAY U.M. CHURCH RUM- Muskingum County Family YMCA a day of it and grab lunch from Randy’s Backyard
ple idea: Living Well. Whether you are looking for MAGE SALE BBQ or treat yourself to something sweet from
a new wellness provider, curious about healthy September 26 (1425 Newark Road, Zanesville) Mini Dees while you shop! Interested in being a
products, or just want a fun outing for the family, Start Time: 9:30 AM-5K 1Mile walk vendor? Please be cautious of scammers. Grab
there’s something here for you. Trinway Church 9:40 AM - Race day pick up will begin your friends and come enjoy a cozy day of shop-
(12760 Second Ave. Trinway) at 8:15 AM ping, food, and fall fun—we can’t wait to see you
PRACTICALLY MAGICAL Rummage sale donation only. Lunchon & bake Get ready for a wicked good time at the Spooky there!

AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE sale. Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Walk! This race is full of UP TO NO GOOD BAND
September 13 Come and fill a sack, enjoy lunch. tricks, treats, and healthy fun. Dress in your favor- October 10
Cinemark Movie Theater 2026 PUTNAM UNDERGROUND ite costume and race through our spooktacular McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze
course. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just
Colony Square Mall RAILROAD SYMPOSIUM looking to enjoy a scenic stroll with family/friends (3220 Adamsville Rd. Zanesville)
(3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) PRESENTED BY PARK NATIONAL on the tree-lined Collegial Woods trail, this Hallow- 3PM - 6PM
The Magic Continues...Join Madam Joy for a een-themed event has something for everyone. *
Practically Magical Afternoon Tea Experience at BANK Strollers and leashed pets are welcome for the
Cinemark Movie theater. Afternoon Tea Experi- September 26 1-Mile Walk — the more the scarier * Event High- 15TH ANNUAL TRIPLE NICKLE
ence — 2:30 PM, Practical Magic 2 Movie — 4:50 Putnam Presbyterian Church lights : Professionally timed 5K, Family-friendly COUNTY CRUISE-IN
PM. Only 16 Tickets Offered for this Red Carpet (467 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville) 1-Mile Walk; kids 10 and under are free with a October 10
Event! Dress up as a movie character, whimsical 9:30AM - 3:30PM paid registered adult, Costume contest with priz- St. John’s Lutheran Church - Stovertown
character, or come as your casual comfortable Thanks to the generosity of Park National Bank the es,Trick-or-Treat stations along the route, Finish (6575 Center Rd., Roseville)
self. https://www.joyfulafternoontea.com/ Symposium will again be open to the public free line snacks, Post-race festivities: hay wagon ride, Just South of Zanesville, on State Route 555
photo wall, cornhole, and more. Awards & Prizes:
THE FRIENDS OF THE DRESDEN of charge. Advanced registration is requested but All paid registered participants in the 5K/1-Mile Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Tractors - If it has wheels,
not required.. An optional buffet lunch will be avail-
BRANCH LIBRARY FARMERS able on site for purchase. Other lunch options in- Walk will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt it’s welcome! FREE ADMISSION and NO ENTRY
FEE. *No Judging/Awards*. All entrants and
(Shirt not guaranteed after Sept. 20th.). Top 3
MARKET clude several nearby fast food choices. FEATURED Overall Male & Female Finishers (5K) Age Group spectators welcome! -Dash Plaques & Goody
September 15, October 6... SPEAKERS: Gregory May, author of A Madman’s Winners (5K) • Ages 10 & under • Ages 11–14 Bags for Entrants while supplies last. -Homemade
Dresden Branch Library Will: John Randolph, Four Hundred Slaves, and the • Ages 15–19 • Ages 20–29 • Ages 30–39 Food and Ice Cream! -TWO 50/50 Drawings!
Mirage of Freedom Sonya Hollins, author of Small
(816 Main Street, Dresden) Beginnings: A Photographic Journey Through the • Ages 40–49 • Ages 50–59 • Ages 60-69 (3pm/5pm), -Bounce House for Kids, -Raffle Priz-
es, -Music and Family Fun, -Caricatures by Kurt
4 - 6:30PM Life of Merz Tate Merz Tate was a decendent of • Ages 70+. Entry Fees (non-refundable) 5K - Dreier! (Time TBD). BRING YOUR CHAIRS AND
Support your local Dresden Branch Library and en- one of the mixed-race families that settled in the $30.00 After August 15th - $35.00. 1 Mile Walk CANOPIES. PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK.
- $20.00 After August 15th - $25.00. Add $5.00
joy fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and more! southeast part of muskingum county known as to your entry late-day registration. No Refunds. All REGISTRATION STARTS: 12:30PM. SPECTATORS
Organized by the Dresden Friends of the Library to the Lett settlement. Her ancestors were abolition- participants registered by September 20th are WELCOME: 1:00PM. Event Duration: Approx. 4
hep support the library for programs and events ists, entrepreneurs, inventors, and pioneers. Kim- guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra shirts will be on a first hours
provided to the public. This will be held rain or berly Simmons, Executive Director Detroit River come first served basis. Proceeds will benefit the
shine! ($5) Vendor Spaces Available. Farmers Mar- Project The detroit river project aims to secure un- Muskingum County Family YMCA . Race Contact:
kets will be held the first and third Tuesday June esco World heritage site designation for the detroit For any questions, please contact Sarah Savage at
through October. river, recognizing its historical significance as the
terminus of the underground railroad Caleb Franz,
BARK, BOURBON & LEAF author of The Conductor: The Story of John Rankin,
September 17 Abolitionism’s Founding Father
Taste of Ohio MUSKINGUM COUNTY
(524 Main Street, Zanesville) READING FESTIVAL
5:30PM - 10PM September 26
Join us for a special Gentlemen’s Night Out ben- Colony Square Mall
efiting The Animal Shelter Society. For just $35
per person, enjoy an evening featuring: Delicious (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville)
Savory Bites, 1 cigar included, A night of support- 3PM - 6PM
ing animals in need. Alcohol will be available for Fun for everyone! Come dressed in your favor-
purchase directly through Taste of Ohio. Gather ite literacy character cosplay! Mall-wide litera-
your friends, enjoy an evening of bourbon, cigars, cy-themed show featuring an amazing variety
food and fellowship—and most importantly, help of exhibitors, author panels, local authors, story-
make a difference for the animals counting on us. book characters, plenty of activities, and more!
$35 PER PERSON - Tickets can be purchased at
The Animal Shelter Society, 1430 Newark Road, 2026 FLY-IN AND CRUISE-IN
Zanesville, Ohio 43701, by phone 740-452-1077, September 26 .
or Venmo @TheAnimalShelterSociety. Gentlemen
Only • Limited Event Come raise a glass, light a (850 Airport Rd, Zanesville)
cigar, and Bark for a Cause! 8AM - 4PM
EAA Vintage Chapter 22 Presents: The 26th Fall
1ST ANNUAL FALL FLOWER FEST Fly-In and Cruise-In. Join us for a day of FOOD,
September 19 FRIENDS, and FUN for all ages. Donation admis-
Lakeside Flowers sion only. Discount fuel available and dash plaques
for aircraft attending. Cruise-In for any type of vehi-
(11320 Norfield Road, Norwich) cle to show- $10 per vehicle. People’s Choice and
12PM - 5PM a few awards TBD. Motorcycles and other vehicles
Join us for the 1st annual Fall Flower Fest, a vi- welcome! We will have open cockpit biplane rides
brant, family-friendly celebration of the end of by Goodfolk & O’Tyme Biplane Rides, as well as
flower season. Walk through the flower field and helicopter rides by Havens Aviation. Model Air-
take home your very own blooms that you picked plane display by the ZARKs and the FORKs, as well
yourself. Admission: $5 per person, 4 & under are as model railroad display. End the day by listen-
free. Pick your own flowers: $20 per cup. Whether ing to The Schubach Big Band and their 40s/50s
you’re a gardening enthusiast, photographer, or hits!
just love the magic of fall, this event offers some-
thing for everyone. Event Highlights: Food trucks. AG-PRO ZANESVILLE MOTOR
Harvest Market: Local vendors. Kids’ Zone: Face SHOW
painting and more. Flower Photo Contest: Snap September 26
your best autumn bloom shot and enter for a
chance to win prizes. Bring your friends, your fam- Ag-Pro
ily, and your camera—it’s the most colorful way to (4394 North Point Dr, Zanesville)
enjoy fall! 8AM - 12PM
Join us for a morning of great vehicles, great peo-
THE CURSE OF THORNHOLLOW” - ple, and great conversation! Whether you have a
LAUNCH PARTY classic car, truck, motorcycle, tractor, side-by side,
September 18 or anything else with a motor that you’re proud of,
we’d love to have you. If it has a motor and you
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer think it’s awesome... bring it! Enjoy: Coffee & do-
(527 Main St, Zanesville) nuts in the morning, judging in each vehicle cate-
6PM - 8PM gory, a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. and meet
Join us as we celebrate the release of Valtinen’s fellow enthusiasts from around the community.
next book: The Curse of Thornhollow! Wear your Whether you’re showing off your ride or just stop-
favorite costume for a chance to win prizes. Get ping by to admire everyone else’s, everyone is wel-
exclusive deals and have your books autographed. come