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Around Charlestown: Lots of fun in the sun planned in Charlestown this summer

- Ruth Ann Bartholomew

Join in the fun at Charlestown United Methodist Church on July 19 from 2-4 p.m., when they will host Sundae Funday! Come and enjoy a free brownie sundae and top it with an array of toppings. You can sit under the tents and chat with neighbors or friends you may not have met yet or play some yard games. For the kids, there will be a bounce house and a make it and take it craft table. If you prefer, you can bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the shade trees. All are welcome!


The 23rd Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In is Saturday, Aug. 1, from 3-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Township Park. Be sure you mark your calendar and bring the whole family. There will be something for everyone. Outback Ray and His Amazing Animals will entertain at 4:30 p.m. Bill Starcher will be there displaying his awesome art. The kids will love the inflatable play area and can try their hand at putting out a "fire." All for free!

There will be raffle items located at the Trustee Tent. The Grand Prize will be a portable blackstone grill, a $150 gift card for Duma Meats and a grill care kit. Be sure to stop by to buy your ticket. There will also be a wide variety of other gift baskets. The fire department will host a corn hole competition, a kid's hatchet throw and a dunk tank.

After you browse the vendor's booths and hit the food trucks, you can head over to the cruise in. Grab a ballot and vote for your favorite car and motorcycle. Prizes will be awarded including a $100 Best of Show prize. If you have any questions about the cruise in, please text Jesse at 330-690-3193. If you would like to reserve a space for a booth, please text Janeen at 330-931-1860. Come enjoy an afternoon of affordable family fun!


Charlestown United Methodist Church will host Family Vacation Bible School on Sunday, Aug. 16. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., instead of the traditional worship service, everyone of all ages will experience a day at VBS. You will hear a Bible story, sing songs, make a craft and play games. A special service project feature will be the packing of comfort bags for clients of Root House, a residential recovery program. Your VBS adventure will conclude with a complimentary lunch. Everyone is invited. Tell your neighbors and friends!


Please contact me with any achievement or news at ruthannbartholomew@yahoo.com or text 330-281-3723.

Ruth Ann Bartholomew

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