Good morning, Hocking County. The arts are alive and flourishing across our region this summer. In New Lexington, local youth are polishing their performances of "Snow White" under the guidance of Roger Dusenberry and Lexi Foreman, preparing to transform the Perry County Calvary Arts Center into an enchanted forest on June 27. Meanwhile, the Nelsonville Music Festival created its own magic at Snow Fork Event Center, where performers like Charley Crockett and Waxahatchee had crowds smiling, dancing, and embodying vendor Portia Yiamouyiannis's observation that "Everyone will wave at you when you look up."
Sometimes the most powerful community moments come from the smallest hands. Five-year-old Rosaleigh Rain Tokie of Corning proved this when her heart-decorated cup collected $200 for homeless residents. The kindergartener's compassionate fundraising at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church so moved Judge Luann Cooperrider that she keeps the cup on her desk as a reminder of how even our youngest neighbors can make a meaningful difference—something Rosaleigh plans to continue "for the rest of my life."
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🎭 Young performers bring "Snow White" to life in New Lexington. The youth production will take the stage at 7 p.m. on June 27 at the Perry County Calvary Arts Center. Located at 434 S. Main Street, the show features local young talent under the direction of Roger Dusenberry and Lexi Foreman. The performance offers community members a chance to enjoy this classic fairy tale brought to life by aspiring actors.
🎵 Nelsonville Music Festival brings people together for weekend of joy. The annual event at Snow Fork Event Center featured performances by Charley Crockett, Waxahatchee, Taj Mahal and Watchhouse to enthusiastic crowds. Festival vendor Portia Yiamouyiannis noted the uniquely friendly atmosphere, saying "Everyone will wave at you when you look up." Visitors of all ages from various locations gathered to enjoy the music, with people everywhere smiling, dancing, and connecting with others. The festival created a vibrant community atmosphere where attendees could relax and celebrate art and music together.
💖 Five-year-old's homemade cup raises $200 for the homeless. Rosaleigh Rain Tokie of Corning, Ohio was inspired to help after seeing homeless people during visits to Zanesville with her mother. Using a small cup decorated with heart stickers, she collected donations at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, where the congregation enthusiastically supported her mission. Judge Luann Cooperrider of the Perry Housing Coalition received Rosaleigh's donation, keeping the cup on her desk as a reminder of community kindness. The compassionate kindergartener plans to continue her charitable efforts, declaring, "I want to keep doing it for the rest of my life."
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
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