🌽 Sweet corn season

Good morning, Muskingum County. The sweet scent of buttered corn will soon fill the air as Millersport's 78th Sweet Corn Festival returns August 27-30, bringing four days of summer traditions from the grand parade to performances by Exile and the Oak Ridge Boys. While festival-goers celebrate, the Millersport Community Food Pantry's donation drive continues through August 25, turning summer abundance into community support for those in need.

Back-to-school season brings welcome news for River View families as all students will receive free breakfast and lunch this year through the Community Eligibility Provision. Meanwhile, the Renner Theater transforms into 1950s rural America with "Whistle Down the Wind," where local children mistake a mysterious fugitive for Jesus. This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, featuring both veteran performers and newcomers, offers a poignant exploration of faith through a child's eyes—a perfect late-summer theatrical escape.

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🌽 Millersport's 78th Sweet Corn Festival brings four days of summer fun. The festival runs August 27-30, kicking off with a grand parade Wednesday evening from the high school to the festival grounds. Thursday features the crowning of the Sweet Corn Festival Queen, while Friday and Saturday nights showcase performances by Exile and the Oak Ridge Boys respectively. Meanwhile, the Millersport Community Food Pantry is holding a donation drive through August 25, collecting non-perishable items at various locations throughout the community.

🏫 River View schools kick off new year with free meals for all. Students at River View Local Schools returned to classrooms on August 19, while Coshocton and Ridgewood schools start August 21. The district is joining the Cleveland Browns' Stay in the Game program aimed at improving attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism. Through the Community Eligibility Provision, all River View students will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year, helping to create a positive learning environment.

🎭 Small-town children mistake fugitive for Jesus in moving musical drama. "Whistle Down the Wind," presented by Zane Trace Players at Renner Theater, follows rural American children in the 1950s who discover a mysterious man in their barn. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical features Kerby Staker as widower Boone, Allie Norman as daughter Swallow, and Thomas Hoover as the enigmatic fugitive. Directed by Rich Tolliver with music by Susan Davis, the production showcases both veteran performers and newcomers in this poignant exploration of faith and human nature.

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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🦸‍♂️ Aug. 21 - Nature's Superpowers: Unleash your wild side at Discover Nature's Superpowers! Join Naturalist Michael Durst at New Concord Library on Aug 21 to explore the fascinating abilities animals use to survive and thrive in their environments.

🐝 Aug. 21 - The Buzz on Bees: Buzz into Dresden Library on Aug 21 as Greg Burns reveals the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping! Get up close with live bees and discover their crucial role in our ecosystem.

📚 Aug. 21 - Library Board Meeting: Have your voice heard at the monthly MCLS Board of Trustees Meeting at John McIntire Library on August 21. These public sessions shape library policies that serve our community.

🇺🇸 Aug. 22 - Washington Documentary Screening: Step back in time at Elson Hall for "The First American," an illuminating documentary about George Washington's remarkable legacy. Join fellow history buffs on August 22 in Zanesville for this special screening.

🔨 Aug. 22 - Home Repair Workshop: Become a DIY hero at the New Concord Branch Library! Habitat for Humanity experts share essential home maintenance skills on August 22, empowering you to tackle repairs with confidence. No toolkit required!

🏛️ Aug. 23 - Heritage Day Celebration: Step back in time at the 21st annual Heritage Day! Join the Roseville Historical Society on Aug 23 for food, games, and fascinating exhibits at 140 S Main St. Fun for the whole family!

🌽 Aug. 23 - Zanesville Farmers Market: Fresh local produce awaits at the Zanesville Farmers Market every Saturday morning! Stop by Adornetto's Pizzeria parking lot from 9am to noon on August 23 for seasonal goodies from area farmers.

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