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Faux Dry Bar serves non-alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic beer
LANCASTER − Not everyone who goes out for the evening wants to drink. That's the premise behind the Faux Dry Bar. The new business at 123 N. Broad St. is a bar that serves non-alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic beer. But patrons must still be over 18 to enter the bar which is in the basement of L-City Coffee and where The Underground once resided.
New Community Garden in Lancaster
Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. (Lancaster, Ohio) – The Fairfield County Health Department has announced Lancaster’s new community garden located at Lancaster Camp Ground. The garden contains six garden beds that have been rented out by community members, as well as one garden bed being used for educational purposes by the county’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program.
Autistic kids ride along at B&O Railroad Museum’s sensory-friendly summer camp
With school out, it can be tough for many parents who have children with autism. They need educational places to send their kids to during the day, but not many camps are equipped to deal with the special care that some of these kids need. WYPR's Scott Maucione explains how the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore is trying to change that with its low-cost summer camp catering specifically to children on the spectrum.
Local Farmers Market to Host Health and Wellness Day
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Farmers Market is the place to find locally sourced food and crafted goods but for this weekend it’s also a source of health and wellness education. The farmers market is hosting it’s first annual Health and Wellness Day from 9 to noon this...
Aces of Trades: Fawn Hitchcock-Hall's desire to help others led to An Acupuncture Approach
MILLERSPORT – It all started after a car crash. “When I was a kid, I dreamed of helping people,” Fawn Hitchcock-Hall said. “I wanted to help those who had nothing to help them. I dreamt of being a pharmacologist to create new medication to help those who weren’t getting relief. Little did I...
Lancaster BrewFest Returns with a Celebration of Ohio Craft Breweries
Lancaster, Ohio – Craft beer enthusiasts and community members alike are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of Lancaster BrewFest to historic downtown Lancaster. Scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (with VIP access starting at 3 p.m.), this year’s event promises a vibrant showcase of Ohio’s finest craft breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries.
The Winerak in Zanesville Hosts daily French Wine Tastings
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Winerak, well-known for its exceptional selection of wines, offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse flavors of French vineyards. From French wines to other fine vintages, the Winerak has something for every wine lover. Among the favorites, the refreshing and popular rosé has captured the hearts of many locals.
Zanesville Community Theatre presenting 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'
ZANESVILLE − "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" debuted off-Broadway in 2014 and debuted on Broadway in 2019. It's based on the 2005 novel for young adults of the same name by Rick Riordan. Both follow Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who discovers he's a demigod and goes on a quest to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods.
Artist feature: Gail Glagola experiments with various types of creativity
When Gail Glagola moved to the area to be closer to family, her art and life changed. She asks herself two questions when facing a big life change: "Where am I?" and "How do I fit in?" Bringing her unique artistry to Zanesville has helped her fit in, especially at the Zanesville Museum of Art. Glagola draws inspiration for her various types of art from all aspects of her life − from family and friends, to...
This Fascinatingly Weird Pencil Sharpener Museum In Ohio Is Too Quirky For Words
Traveling down the winding roads of Logan, Ohio, you’ll find a quirky hidden gem that’s off the beaten path. Suddenly, a sign catches your eye, inviting you to explore the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum. Yes, you read that right—a museum dedicated entirely to pencil sharpeners.
Ohio’s Shady Pines Alpaca Farm celebrates queer identity with passion and … fur-vor
What do alpaca farming, therapeutic practice, Golden Girls references and LGBTQ+ pride all have in common?. You will have to go to rural Ohio to find the answer. On their 6-acre farm nestled in Zanesville, Ohio, Daniel and Rowan Kelty find solace as a queer couple in a conservative town. Their farm’s name, Shady Pines Alpacas, is inspired by their love of The Golden Girls. (Shady Pines was the name of the retirement home from which Golden Girl Sophia fled.)
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