The Zanesville Lions garage sale was a success but we really have lots of stuff left for another one. We collected over $500 in donations for the items that customers picked out. We could not have pulled this off without the help of these guys and gals: Friends Steve Kumfer and Ronald McDonald, Lions members Larry Herron, Tom Tracy, Robin Phillips, Cheryl Tracy, Melanie Martin and myself, and all of you who came to shop or donated items. Lion member Robin Phillips is still selling some items on the internet for us.

The Coffee Cafe is open weekday morning at the Zanesville Community Church of God. Come and join in the fellowship. Everyone is welcome. It is open from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Centershot continues Monday evening, Aug. 29, at the north side of the church and all are welcome to come and observe this archery that begins at 6 p.m. However, the competition shoot between the participants at the Nine Mile Church and the Church of God will take place on the parsonage lawn at the Nine Mile Church, 6303 Winters Road on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. Note this is the day before. All are welcome to come to this also.

A reminder that all are welcome to the free community picnic that will be held at the Zanesville Lions Community Park at 3088 W VanHorn St. The date is Saturday, Aug. 27. The fun begins with games from 1 to 4 p.m. with special activities for those under 10 years old. Ongoing activities will be ballgames on the diamond, corn hole and horse basketball for all ages.

The Zanesville Lions Community Park is open to all ages as it has been for over 70 years. The park is at 3088 W VanHorn St. There is a balldiamond, fitness area, pavilion, and several playgrounds. To the south is a tennis and basketball court. The property is owned and operated by the  Zanesville Lions Club. We only ask that you respect that and please shut the large gate if you use the diamond.