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Ice Cream Social: Prairie Chapel United Methodist
Church, US 36 and CR 23, Coshocton, will have an ice
cream social on Thursday, July 20 from 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Menu will include hot dogs, coneys, shredded chicken,
sloppy joes, baked beans, homemade noodles, cole
slaw, macaroni salad, potato salad, and drinks. Des-
serts include cakes, pies and ice cream. Love offering
appreciated.
Jacob’s Closet: Warsaw United Methodist Church has
new hours for their Jacob’s Closet (free gently-used
clothing for children, men, & women). Thursday, 9 a.m.
- Noon. Located at 130 E. Church St. Warsaw. Clean
gently-used clothing for the closet can be dropped off
any weekday from 9 a.m. - Noon.
Community Meals: Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St.,
Coshocton, first Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Burt Avenue Wes-
lyan Church, 230 Burt Ave., Coshocton, second Thurs-
day, 5:30 p.m.; Grace United Methodist Church, 422
Walnut St., Coshocton, third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Roscoe
United Methodist Church, 122 Park Ave., Coshocton,
fourth Thursday, 5:15 p.m.; Central Christian Church, 731
Main St., Coshocton, fifth Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
Coshocton Christian Tabernacle: The Coshocton
Christian Tabernacle, 23891 Airport Rd., will have
their Vacation Bible School, Maker Fun Factory, June
26 – 30 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 4 through 6th grade
are welcome. There will be Bible lessons, skits, music,
games, crafts, and snacks. To pre-register, call the
church office at 740-622-4133 ext. 221 or register
online at cctab.org.
Canal Lewisville UMC: Canal Lewisville UMC, 198
East Church St., will have Vacation Bible School June
26 – 30 from 9 a.m. – noon. The program will be July 2
at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. The VBS is for kids ages
four through 6th grade and the theme this year is Hero
Central. Activities include music, Bible fun, science,
crafts, snacks, games, and more. Register by calling
the church at 740-622-3977 or Betty at 740-622-9616
or register the first day of Bible School. All children
attending the first day are asked to wear a red shirt.
First Baptist Church: First Baptist Church Coshocton
will host a “Fruit of the Spirit” Vacation Bible School
July 10 - 14 from 9 a.m. - noon. Kids preschool through
high school are invited to attend. Junior and senior
high school kids will participate in service projects
throughout the week, while younger kids will enjoy
lessons, music, crafts, games, and fun foods. VBS will
be held at 618 Chestnut Street, Coshocton.
Keene United Methodist Church: Keene United
Methodist Church, 27100 County Road 1, Coshocton,
will have Vacation Bible School July 10 – 14 from 6 –
8:30 p.m. “Hero Central” is the theme. Children will
discover their strength in God and realize they are
God’s heroes. Preschool age through sixth grade
children is welcome to pa rticipate in Bible learning
activities, crafts, music, and outdoor games. Our
closing program will be Sunday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m.
during the worship service. For more information call
740-622-8059.
St. Paul Lutheran VBS: St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Newcomerstown, 121 S. College Street, will be having
Vacation Bible School July 10 -14 from 9 a.m. - noon.
The theme this year is Operation Arctic directed by
Tracy Brown. On this thrilling expedition, kids will
uncover the coolest book on the planet-the Bible! Join
us for snacks, games, music, crafts and more! There
will be classes for Preschool through 6th Grade. You
can register by calling the church at 740-498-6682
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - noon or during Vacation Bible
School hours. Join the fun at Operation Arctic VBS.
Everyone is welcome.
Clubs and Organizations
Weight Loss Challenge: Healthy’s will have a weight
loss challenge on Wednesdays now through Aug. 9 at
7:15 p.m. at their location at 125 Downtowner Plaza.
Entry fee is $35 and paid out to top men and women.
Mandatory weekly classes and weigh-ins. Pre-register
at Healthy’s Coshocton.
Pets for Life: Coshocton County Relay for Life will have
their first Pets for Life event on Saturday, July 29 from
10 a.m. – noon at Burt Park in West Lafayette. Being
held in conjunction with the West Lafayette Homecom-
ing. Bring your best animal friend to show off to the
community. There will also be a demonstration by the
K-9 unit and a Chinese auction. Prizes will be awarded
in several categories, some of which are: most unique
pet, best dressed pet, crowd favorite, and best trained.
Contact: Amber, 740-610-7149 or Chrisha, 936-647-
6636.
Charity Poker Run: The third annual Coshocton Moose
935 Charity Poker Run will be Aug. 12. First bike out at
11 a.m. and last bike back at 6 p.m. Hands drawn by 7
p.m. Top hand wins. Cost is $25 per couple or $15 for
a single rider. There will also be a 50/50, food, raffles,
t-shirts, and live music by Last Call. Benefitting local
Coshocton County veterans’ organizations.
Toastmasters: Coshocton Toastmasters meets the
first Thursday and third Wednesday of every month
from 12 - 12:55 p.m. at Organic Technologies, 545
Walnut St. Visitors are welcome! Join us to strengthen
your leadership and communication skills, be inspired,
and have fun! Contact: 740-610-0066 or email:
[e-mail]
RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Contact:
Elaine Wilson, event coordinator, P.O. Box 271, 245 N.
4th St., Coshocton, 740-622-0228.
Blue Star Mothers: Blue Star Mothers meet the
second Monday of each month at The Church of The
Nazarene Adult Ministry Center from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Vietnam Veterans: The Vietnam Veterans meet the
second Saturday of each month at the American
Legion at 9 am. If you are a Vietnam Veteran who
served during the Vietnam War, whether you served in
country or not, you are welcome to attend.
John Bando Post 1330 VFW Auxiliary Meeting: 11:15
a.m., first Saturday of each month, 133 S. Sixth St. in
Coshocton.
TOPS Meeting: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets
every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church
at 142 N. 4th St. in Coshocton. If you are interested in
joining or sitting in on a meeting, contact Ann Lauvray
at 740-502-7438 for more information.
TOPS Meetings: Another TOPS group has a meeting
every Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist
Church, 422 Walnut St., Coshocton. Contact: 740-824-
4156.
Al-Anon: Coshocton Al-Anon Family Group meetings
are at Central Christian Church located at the corner
of 8th and Main Streets, Coshocton from 7 - 8 p.m.
every Tuesday.
Line Dancing: Everyone welcome. Fun exercise that
doesn’t “feel” like exercise! The Boots & Buckles Dance
Club invite you to attend Beginners-Intermediate class
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Grange,
S.R. 36 & S.R. 751 (Orange). Open dance is 7:30 p.m.
followed by couples class at 8:30 p.m. Nice wooden
dance floor. $5.50 per person. Contact Donna at
330-827-5587 or find us on Facebook under Boots &
Buckles Dance Club.
Library Events
Art: The West Lafayette Library is featuring the
artists of the Hopewell Industries during the month
of July. View the variety of unique techniques of art in
a variety of subjects using acrylic paints at the library.
Library hours are Monday - Wednesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.,
Thursday and Friday from Noon – 5 p.m., and Saturday
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Plugged and Unplugged, Wednesdays, Coshocton
Public Library, 2:30 – 5 p.m.: Games, snacks, friends,
and fun. Teens are invited to gather at the library for
video games, Internet access, board games, or just to
hangout. This free event is held weekly on Wednesday.
Registration is not required.
Bitty Builders, June 28, Coshocton Public Library,
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11 – 11:30 a.m.: For babies
and toddlers birth to three years, plus parents or
caregivers, focusing on early literacy and socialization
skills through rhyme, rhythm, finger plays and music,
all from the security of a parent’s lap. We spend 20
minutes on a structured circle time, read the shortest
of stories, and then enjoy parachute play, art projects,
musical instruments, bubbles, or other fun activities.
Dream Builder, June 29, Coshocton Public Library,
10 – 11 a.m. and 12 – 12:55 p.m.: Help your child build a
love of reading and construct a relationship with the
library by registering them for our Dream Builder Club.
They will enjoy a super-charged hour of high-energy
activities, riveting stories, and dynamic crafts. We will
be dividing into two age groups, 3 – 6 year olds and 7 –
12 year olds. The theme is “Build a Better World”.
Chi Class, June 29, Roscoe United Methodist Church,
but sponsored by Coshocton Public Library, 10 – 11
a.m.: Join us in the gym of Roscoe United Methodist
Church as we practice gentle exercises that reduce
stress and increase vitality. No experience necessary.
Free and open to the public. These exercises come
from the ancient Chinese health care system of Qigong
and Tai Chi. The gentle rhythmic movements can help
reduce stress, build stamina, enhance the immune
system, lower blood pressure, impro ve balance
and flexibility, and build strong bones. And they’re
fun. Taught by Holli Rainwater, certified Tai Chi Easy
Practice Leader.
Build a Better World: 3D Pen Building, June 29, West
Lafayette Branch, 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Put your building
skills to the test using the innovative 3Doodlers. Make a
wearable bracelet or construct a bridge. It’s up to you.
If you can dream it, you can build it. You will use plastic
filament in a variety of colors that the 3Doodler pens,
think hot glue guns, will rapidly heat, and then cool to
allow you to literally draw in the air. Do not miss this
three date series to be held at the branch. Registration
is required.
Books Galore Book Store, Coshocton Public Library,
Monday, 3 – 6 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday - 10
a.m. - 1 p.m.: Gently-used books, DVDs, videos, and
magazines for sale at rock bottom prices. Located
in the basement of the Coshocton Public Library and
operated by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds
benefit the library, the West Lafayette Branch and
Bookmobile.
Tuesday, July 4, Coshocton Public Library and West
Lafayette Branch Library closed for Independence
Day.
Sensory Play and Story Time, Wednesdays, July 5,
12, 19, 10 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 – 11:30 a.m., Coshocton
Public Library: Babies and toddlers birth to age three
and their caregivers will learn early literacy and
socialization skills through songs, stories and rhymes.
Each session ends with interactive play. Registration is
required. Call 740-622-0956 to sign up.
It’s Book Time with Ronald McDonald, Coshocton
Public Library, Thursday, July 6, 10:30 – 11:05 a.m.:
The lovable Ronald McDonald will be visiting us today
with a special program promoting reading! Registra-
tion is a must. Call 740-622-0956.
Chi Class, Sponsored by Coshocton Public Library,
Thursdays 10 – 11 a.m.: Practice gentle exercises that
reduce stress and increase vitality. No experience
necessary. Classes are held at Roscoe United Method-
ist Church gym and sponsored by the Coshocton Public
Library. Certified Chi Instructor and Library Outreach
Coordinator Holli Rainwater leads the class. Call 740-
622-0956 for information.
Book Builders Lunch Break, Friday, July 7, Noon -
12:55 p.m., Coshocton Public Library: Kids, ages 7 - 11
are invited to a lunch-time book club with pizza, pop
and an outstanding novel! Read the book ahead of
time and come discuss it over lunch and laughter with
friends. Registration is required. Call 740-622-0956.
July 7: “Fuzzy Mud” by Loius Sachar