Community News and Notes

Community Foundation taking scholarship applications

ZANESVILLE - Three scholarships offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation have application deadlines of Aug. 1.

The Forest M. and Meryl C. Cale Scholarship will be awarded to current college students from Muskingum County. The Charles and Mary Lou Heck Educational Scholarship is for a Muskingum County resident planning on attending an accredited college, technical college, university, adult center or graduate school. The John Earhart Memorial Scholarship is for a current social work major with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher at Zane State College or Ohio University Zanesville.

For more information, call 740-453-5192 or email scholarshipcentral@mccf.org.

Operation Arctic planned

GRATIOT - Operation Arctic Vacation Bible school will be from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. July 15 to 20 at Gratiot United Methodist Church, 345 South St., Gratiot, for ages 3 to eighth grade. A program and potluck will be at 6:30 p.m. July 20. For info, call Karla Jones at 740-877-5738.

Shawnee Second Saturday event upcoming

SHAWNEE - Shawnee Second Saturday festivities will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, on Main Street in the village. Musical guest will be Aubrey Riley. There will be soft drinks, snacks and beer at Tecumseh Commons along with other food, vendors and a street fair.

Ice cream social planned

HOPEWELL - An ice cream social will be from 4 to 7 p.m. July 28 at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. There will be sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, homemade desserts and ice cream.

Senior Card Showers

Birthday

Robert Wolfe, 2702 Martin Road, turned 86 on July 9.

Community Calendar

Wednesday

Summer Experience Programs 10:30 a.m., John McIntire Public Library, 220 North 5th St., Zanesville. Ironwood Wolves.

Old Lash High School Class of 1951 Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral, 3761 Northpointe Drive, Zanesville.

DIY Succulents 2 p.m., John McIntire Public Library, 220 North 5th St., Zanesville. Children ages 8 and up can paint a flowerpot and plant succulents to take home.

Teen Book Swap 4 p.m., South Branch Library, 2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville.

VBS 5-7 p.m., Central Trinity United Methodist Church, 62 South 7th St., Zanesville. For preschool to fifth grade.

Adult Book Discussion 5:30 p.m., New Concord Branch Library, 77 West Main St., New Concord. “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion.

Ohio Connections Academy Information Session 6-7:30 p.m., Quality Inn & Suites, 500 Monroe St., Zanesville.

Zanesville Business and Professional Women Meeting 6 p.m., Tumbleweed, 746 Monroe St., Zanesville. Speaker will be Anita Jackson on a beginner’s guide to grant writing.

Thursday

Substitute Employment Fair Muskingum Valley ESC New Lexington Office, 1605 Airport Road, New Lexington. Sessions are 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

Zanesville High School Class of 1960 Luncheon noon, Honey Baked Ham Cafe, 2579 Maple Ave., Zanesville.

Blits Party 1:30 p.m., John McIntire Public Library, 220 North 5th St., Zanesville. Pizza and some tokens provided at the Blits for teens part of the Summer Experience program.

Basics of 3-D Printing 5 p.m., John McIntire Public Library, 220 North 5th St., Zanesville. Free class for adults and teens.

Pizza Party 6 p.m., Roseville Branch Library, 41 North Main St., Roseville. For teens in the Teen Summer Experience program.

Friday

Deputy Josh Whiteman and K-9 Panzer Visit 2 p.m., South Branch Library, 2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville.

Rocket Launch 2 p.m., New Concord Branch Library, 77 West Main St., New Concord. Teens can get supplies to make rockets starting July 5.

Painted Rocks 3 p.m., John McIntire Public Library, 220 North 5th St., Zanesville. Teens can design and paint rocks.