August 27th is the date for the 8th Annual Wine, Craft Beverage and Artisan festival At T. Spencer Knight Park in Newark. Visit local artisans booths, food trucks and partake in samplings of wine and craft beverages from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Marbletones will perform from 6 to 8. The event is free, but sampling tickets are $20 in advance (Lyons National Bank & Chamber Welcome Center) or $25 on the day of the event. A great late summer event. Come out and enjoy the goodness of local products and say hello to the folks at the N-AHS booth.
John Zornow Will Present a Show on Aug. 19th
UPDATE: The forecast for Thursday evening is for mild conditions with minimal rain chances. We expect to hold the lecture as planned, but any changes will be posted here, no later than 5 PM Thursday, 8/19.
John Zornow, a columnist for the Times of Wayne County, will present “The Best Town on the Line.” He is past president of the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society, writes for the Society’s newsletter and serves as a museum docent.
Using old Newark directories as a starting point, John will depict how Newark rose above its peers with a combination of ingenuity, perseverance and a healthy dose of publicity.
This 4th Annual Outdoor History/Movie Night will be held at T. Spencer Knight Canal park on Thursday, August 19 at 8 PM. Rain date is the following Thursday, Aug. 26.
Please bring you own lawn chair. Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you!
Dedication To Judith Harrington on August 14
There will be a plaque dedication in memory of Judith Harrington at the Marbletown Schoolhouse on Saturday, Aug. 14th at 1:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Judith was deeply involved with the Marbletown Schoolhouse for many years before moving to Ohio. She was a past Board member, had a column in the newsletter, wrote cemetery walk scripts, co-chaired the Exhibits Committee, served on numerous committees, and participated in an Historic House Tour by opening their home. But most of all, her love of the schoolhouse superseded all.