Today it is a beautiful day. It looks like summer is really here!

Lots of things are happening in Zanesville.

Coming up is the Lions 5K Fun Run on Saturday, May 25, at 8 a.m. at the Tower Life Center parking lot.

Read It Starts at the Zanesville Community Church of God on June 4. Also their Centershot program starts soon.

There are ballgames many nights at the Lions Club Ballpark on Van Horn Street and you will probably find the concession stand open.

The Zanesville Youth Program began at the Zanesville Lions Club with about 10 kids. In just a few years they outgrew in number for meeting at the clubhouse so the ZYP moved to the Tower Life Center and that is where they hold their four week summer program today. You will not want your children to miss this!

Here is the information:

Zanesville Youth Program students completing kindergarten through fifth grade, sixth through 12th grade students needed as junior leaders, June 4 through June 27, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon.

ZYP Activity Schedule: June 4, 11, 18, 25 we will have games, snacks, stories and crafts at the church. Please wear old clothes and non-marking gym shoes (no flip flops). Individually wrapped snack and drink donations are appreciated. Junior leaders will stay until 1 p.m. for training on these days.

Field Trips and Special Events: Meet at the TLC at 9 a.m. sharp. Pick up at noon. We are requesting a $5 donation for each field trip to help with the cost of bus drivers, activities and snacks.

Thursday, June 6, Pizza at the Park. Enjoy pizza and time with friends at Markle Park. Wear your ZYP shirt and tennis shoes. You may want to bring a basketball, kite, tennis racquet and ball, frisbee, etc. Bring $5 if you can.

Thursday, June 13, Flatcreek Farm. Join us for a fun, unique farm experience. Wear sunscreen, ZYP shirt and tennis shoes. Bring $5 if you can.

Thursday, June 20, Huntington Splash Park. Wear your bathing suit, sunscreen and ZYP shirt. Bring a towel. Flip flops are great for this trip. Bring $5 if you can.

Thursday, June 27, Stillwater Retreat. Wear your bathing suit, sunscreen and ZYP shirt. We will enjoy swimming, boating, swings and games. Bring $5 if you can. Parent help is needed.

Registration night is May 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tower Life Center in Zanesville. Registration fee is $25. Junior leaders will stay until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays for leadership training and also attend a training on May 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Wendy, 260-410-6954 with questions.