SJXXIII Deacons Roger Pry and Charlie Miller to retire
After many years serving St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, Deacons Roger Pry and Charlie Miller have decided it is time to retire. Community members are invited to join with parish members in celebrating their retirements after 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, in the lower level, social hall. Pry has served the parish since the church was founded in 2000.
Retirement cards are welcome to be sent to them at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 5170 Winchester Southern Road NW, Canal Winchester.
McGill Park opens
The City of Canal Winchester held a grand opening of McGill Park on Wednesday, July 27. The park is located at 6725 Lithopolis-Winchester Road.
The city began Phase I construction of the 84-acre park in 2020. Since then, the open land has been transformed into soccer fields, a nature themed playground, walking trails, a shelter house, and more.
The grand opening allowed residents to access everything except the soccer fields, which require additional growing time to establish durability. The fields are expected to be playable in spring 2023.
“This park has been a long time in the making, and we can’t wait to see residents using it,” says Mayor Mike Ebert. “It’s something the community will be able to use for years and years to come, and will bring visitors in from all across Ohio. We’re really putting ourselves on the map with this development.”
Future phases of McGill Park will add more attractions including baseball fields, a dog park, a three-season shelter house, and an event center. Phase II construction is expected to begin next year.
McGill Park will be open daily from 6 a.m. until dusk. All visitors are subject to follow the park rules, which can be found on the city’s website, www.canalwinchesterohio.gov.
Wagnalls events
The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus Street in Lithopolis is hosting preserving classes brought to you by OSU Extension Fairfield County from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and 16. There is no cost, but registration is required and can be done at wagnallslibrary.org. If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, contact Shannon Carter at carter.413@osu.edu or 740-277-4629.
Disney’s "Finding Nemo" will be shown in the theater at The Wagnalls Memorial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. Admission is free. Popcorn will be served. For more information, call 614-837-4765.
Yoga classes are being offered on Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Wagnalls. The fee is $10 per class. These yoga classes include gentle movement, breathing practices and meditation. Classes are led by yoga teacher Elizabeth Wood, RYT 500, RCYT.
Classes meet outdoors in the garden near the library at The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus Street, Lithopolis. The weather backup location is in the Community Building.
The Teen Garden Club is a free educational club led by The Fairfield County Master Gardeners at Wagnalls. The club is open to teens in grades 8 - 12 and typically meets the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. Call 614-837-4765 to register.
The Wagnalls Writing Class meets monthly on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History Room of the Wagnalls Memorial Library. This Writers Group is for current and future writers and also other interested persons.
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