Bulletin Board
BLOOD DRIVES
Blood drive Friday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jeff Drennen Chrysler.
Blood drive Wednesday, July 21 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at NewPointe Community Church.
Blood drive Thursday, July 22 from 1-7 p.m. at Coshocton Village Inn & Suites.
Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High St., Coshocton, blood drives Tuesday, July 20 from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, July 23 from noon to 6 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CANCELLATIONS
Coshocton County Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program has postponed the informational fair housing training for low- to moderate-income residents until further notice. For questions call 740-622-1158.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group in Coshocton County temporarily canceling meetings. Information on local meetings will be forthcoming. Check www.nami.org for information on supporting family and friends dealing with mental illness.
CHURCH EVENTS
Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, Sunday school for all ages including adults at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Teen and adult Bible study and kids program every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. RU Recovery group meets Fridays at 7 p.m. for anyone. Call 740-545-9707 or visit www.chilicrossroads.org or www.facebook.com/chilicrossroads.
First Baptist Church West Lafayette, 688 E. Main St., Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. inside and parking lot service for people not wanting to come in the church.
Calvary Baptist Church of Coshocton, 46621 U.S. Highway 36, youth group for grade 7-12 every Sunday at 5 p.m. Call Pastor Sam Brown at 740-623-0211.
Coshocton Nazarene Church, 1058 Orange St., Coshocton, community meals second Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Grace United Methodist Church, 422 Walnut St., Coshocton, community meals third Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Bible Fellowship Church of West Lafayette services with Pastor Gabe Raffa every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. at www.biblefc.com. Call 740-545-7723.
Roscoe UMC, 475 High St., Coshocton, 8:30 a.m. service in the fellowship hall and 10:30 a.m. service in the sanctuary.
Coshocton Presbyterian Church virtual worship at pastorkaren.org or on YouTube each Sunday after 10:30 a.m. Live services also happening now.
Keene UMC, 27100 County Road 1, Coshocton, Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. in sanctuary, in parking lot by radio at 94.7 on FM dial and on Zoom link found each week on Facebook page. No masks if vaccinated and one side of sanctuary sectioned off for social distancing. Time of hospitality following worship service.
Central Christian Church providing dinners fifth Thursday of month from 5:30-6 p.m.
Chili Crossroads, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, summer kids camps filling up. Register child at www.chilicrossroads.org/camp. For kids age 3-12.
Ice Cream Social Thursday, July 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church, U.S. 36 and CR 23, Coshocton. Love offering appreciated.
Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, creationist Bruce Malone, director of Search for the Truth Ministries, speaking Saturday, July 17 from 5-8 p.m. Pizza party. Free. Register at www.chilicrossroads.org/creation.
Roscoe UMC, 475 High St., Coshocton, community dinner Thursday, July 22 on west side of parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Sit-down meal. Call 740-622-7780, email christy@roscoeumchurch.org or visit www.roscoeumchurch.org.
Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, free Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol Preschool and Kindergarten Open House July 29 and Aug. 19 from 4:30-6 p.m. for kids age 3-12. Register at www.chilicrossroads.org/open.
CLUB MEETINGS
Blue Star Mothers meets second Monday each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Church of The Nazarene Adult Ministry Center, 1030 Orange St., Coshocton.
Coshocton Canal Quilters meets first Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. at Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High St., Coshocton. New members welcome.
Kiwanis Club of Coshocton meets Wednesdays at noon at the Elks Lodge, 434 Chestnut St., Coshocton. New members welcome. Email Sandy Jones at bankersdj@gmail.com.
TOPS meeting every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 142 N. Fourth St., Coshocton. Call Ann Lauvray at 740-502-7438.
TOPS meeting every Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 422 Walnut St., Coshocton. Call 740-260-1164.
Coshocton Pickleball Club open play Monday through Friday from 9-11 a.m. Private play only Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open play Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. Paddles, balls and nets available and free. Playing mornings at newly constructed pickleball courts at Hall Park, 1809 Chestnut St. In case of inclement weather, play at Kids America. Kids America members play free. Cost for nonmembers $3. First time free.
HEALTH
Coshocton City Health Department provides free Narcan kits following a short in-person training. Stop in or call 740-622-1736.
Coshocton City Health Department, 400 Browns Lane, closing at noon on Fridays. Call 740-622-1736 with questions.
Coshocton City Health Department walk-in clinic every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free COVID-19 vaccinations. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson available.
HELP
Pregnancy Distress Center, 819 Main St., Coshocton, offering free baby clothing and baby items to county residents. Open Tuesday from 6-8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to noon or by appointment. For 24-hour help, call 740-622-3808.
Chili Learning Center, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, helping children struggling with reading or spelling. Call for free screening at 740-610-0828 or visit www.ChiliLearning.org.
Church of Christ, 1800 Chestnut St., Coshocton, clothing room with clothes, shoes, toys and more every Thursday from 9-11 a.m.
Helping Hands Food Pantry third Thursday each month from 6-6:30 p.m. at Conesville United Methodist Church, 196 State St., Conesville. No masks needed. Event held inside.
Caring Essentially for Coshocton third Saturday every month from 10-11:30 a.m. Receive prepacked bag of personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent and/or bleach. Building not open. Drive or walk up. Masks required and social distancing practiced. No ID or proof of address required. Participants cannot attend both this event and Martha’s Cupboard.
Summer Nutrition Program every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library and Bookmobile. Distributing nonperishable box meals for Children’s Hunger Alliance this summer. Meals available for children 0-18. Bookmobile schedule at www.coshoctonlibrary.org. No registration or information required.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Public Technology Education every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon. Schedule one-on-one tech appointment by calling 740-622-0956. Sessions 30 minutes.
Beanstack Assistance every Thursday from 1-6 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library. To create an account, visit coshoctonlibrary.beanstack.org/. For assistance with registering or using account, stop in the library.
Teen Time every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library for grade 7-12. Registration not required.
Books Galore Book Store open Mondays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in basement of Coshocton Public Library. Operated by Friends of the Library. All proceeds benefit Coshocton Public Library System. Store open to public for cash sales only.
Stuffed Animal Pet Show July 12-16 at Coshocton Public Library and West Lafayette Branch. Stuffed animals on display. Patrons vote on favorites. Children age 0-12 can participate by dropping off a stuffed animal July 6-9.
Wild About Reading Book Club July 12 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library for grade 3-6. July selection “Pax” by Sarah Pennypacker. Copies available in children’s room.
Art Thieves and Heists July 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual program on library’s events calendar at www.coshoctonlibrary.org.
Feral Book Talks for Teens July 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library. Pizza and pop provided. Registration not required.
Friends of the Library monthly meeting July 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library in large meeting room. Registration not required.
Teen Time @ the Branch July 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at West Lafayette Branch. Registration required at www.coshoctonlibrary.org.
Bookmarked July 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual program for adults on Padlet website/app. July selection “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman. Copies of book available at Coshocton Public Library.
Team Trivia with the Library July 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Coshocton Public Library for adults. To register, visit www.coshoctonlibrary.org or email adultprograms@coshoctonlibrary.org.
Outback Ray July 22 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 688 E. Main St., West Lafayette, for children and teens and their families. Register at www.coshoctonlibrary.org. Registration limited to 140.
Animal Antics Monday through Thursday through July 22 at Coshocton Public Library and West Lafayette Branch for children age 0-12. Book half-hour appointment at www.coshoctonlibrary.org.
Coshocton Public Library System Summer Reading Program through July 24 for readers of all ages. Register to win prizes at coshoctonlibrary.beanstack.org or visit library.
Featured art exhibit through July 31 at West Lafayette Branch. Featured artist for July Coshocton Master Gardeners.
MISCELLANEOUS
Coshocton County commissioners made Wi-Fi hot spot available at Coshocton County Regional Airport. No password required. Designated parking spots available.
Coshocton County Vietnam Veterans meeting at AmVets second Saturday each month at 9 a.m. Breakfast at 8 a.m. for those who would like to purchase their breakfast. Email Robert Dalzell at bcdalzell@yahoo.com.
Coshocton Art Guild meeting July 8 at a Lake Park pavilion around 2 p.m.
Three Rivers Bluegrass shows at Coshocton Village Inn & Suites July 17 from 5-9 p.m. Feature band Rt. 33.
RVHS Class of 1980 gathering Aug. 7 at Moose Lodge to celebrate 41st reunion. Cost $25 per person. Reservations must be made by July 18 with Beth Patterson Triacheff at 614-314-6028 or btriacheff@yahoo.com.
Arts on Main Summer Program July 13 and 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Pomerene Art Park on Main Street in Coshocton for age 13-18. No cost. Call 740-622-0033 ext. 114 to RSVP.
Genealogical Society meeting Tuesday, July 20 in the basement of Coshocton Library from 7:30-9 p.m.
Tiverton Grange Ice Cream Social Saturday, July 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Tiverton Grange Hall in Tiverton.
Coshocton Antique Flea Market second Saturday in July and August from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tinker and Lillie Dobson Family Reunion Sunday, Aug. 1 at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites. Dinner at 1 p.m. Bring covered dish and gifts (adult and child) for auction. Meat, drinks, plates and utensils provided. Call Carolyn Roth at 740-829-2012.
Newcomerstown Cruise-In July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 4 and Oct. 9 from 2-5 p.m. at 641 Heller Drive, Newcomerstown.
Teen International Festival Aug. 14 at noon at Coshocton Fairgrounds Rotary Pavilion.
Swim lessons at both pools offered only to children registered in 2020 because of restrictions on class sizes. Visit www.SaferKidsClub.com.
CHS Class of 1976 45th class reunion. Two meeting times at Coshocton County Fairgrounds during fair. First at pavilion just inside Seventh Street and Kenilworth gate next to fairgrounds office Friday, Oct. 1 from 6-11 p.m. and second Saturday, Oct. 2 from 4-11 p.m. at new beer garden next to grandstand.
Coshocton Co. Space Camp/Academy Class of 2021 at U.S. Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama Oct. 10-15. An application form can be obtained in school office. A completed and approved application with $75 down payment all that’s needed. Call Les Widder at 740-502-0972.
Virtual Family Law Clinic first Tuesday each month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December. Free. Talk with lawyer and ask questions. Register by calling 614-827-0528. Limited to individual appointments for Coshocton County residents.
Coshocton Regional Airport board meeting third Thursday each month at 9 a.m. in the Dale Parkhill Conference Room at the airport, but due to COVID, meetings held on Zoom until further notice.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Bedford Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday each month at 7 p.m. at Township Hall in Tunnel Hill.
Village of Nellie Council meeting third Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. in Council Hall on Second Street.
Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority board meeting last Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m. in CMHA Family Center, 823 Magnolia St., Coshocton.
Village of West Lafayette Council meets second and fourth Monday each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers, 115 E. Railroad St.
Three Rivers Fire District of Coshocton County regular meetings third Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at 24199 state Route 621, Coshocton.
River View Board of Education meeting second Thursday each month at 8 p.m. and starting Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
SPORTS EVENTS
River View Football Booster Golf Scramble Fundraiser Saturday, July 17 at Hickory Flats with 9 a.m. shotgun start. Payouts based on number of teams. Entry fee $200 per team. Email coach Hemming at mike.hemming@rvbears.org or call 740-202-0610 for entry form.
SUPPORT GROUPS
RU Recovery Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno. Free childcare. Open program. Visit www.RuRecoveryFresno.com or call 740-545-9707. Rides available at 6:30 p.m. Meet in front of 612 Walnut St. in Coshocton.
Cooperdale Naz Recovery Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Men’s open share at Cooperdale Church of the Nazarene, 17816 OH-60, Dresden. Call 740-502-9672 or email cnazrecovery@gmail.com.
Freedom Road Recovery Sundays from 3:30-5 p.m. at Word Worship Center, 806 Orange St., Coshocton. Enter through double blue doors and come upstairs. Christ-centered program for women.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Countryside Baptist Church, 4283 Shoemaker Road SW, Port Washington, VBS July 26-28 from 6-8 p.m. For information, transportation or to preregister, call 740-498-5500 or visit www.countrysidebc.com/vbs.
Keene United Methodist Church, 27100 County Road 1, Coshocton, VBS Aug. 12-13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon for preschool to sixth grade. Community invited Saturday, Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m. for pet blessing. Registration forms available. Call 740-622-8059 or email keeneumc@roadrunner.com.
VOLUNTEERS
Interim Hospice seeking community volunteers for volunteer program for Coshocton, Holmes and Tuscarawas county areas. Specific assignments based on patients’ needs and volunteers’ availability and interests. Call Mark Brodbeck at 740-623-2331 or email mbrodbeck@interim-health.com.
COAD/Retired Seniors Volunteer Program seeking volunteers. Call Elaine Wilson at 330-204-4347.
Our Town Coshocton meeting to clean up historic downtown July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. at courthouse gazebo. Sign up to volunteer by emailing otc.execdirector@gmail.com.