NAACP will mix vacation enjoyable with neighborhood outreach at First Friday Artwalk – WHIZ

ZANESVILLE, OH- The vacation season is arriving early in downtown Zanesville as one native group blends festive enjoyable with neighborhood outreach. A particular occasion is ready to carry the neighborhood collectively throughout this month’s First Friday Artwalk, all whereas supporting the work of a long-standing civil rights group.

The Santa and Cocoa Outreach Event might be held Friday, December 5, from 5 to eight p.m. at Nicole’s on Main Boutique at 532 Main Street. Families can cease in at no cost cocoa and a go to with Santa.

The Muskingum County NAACP was reactivated simply six months in the past and now has 90 members. They hope the occasion will assist introduce extra individuals to their mission throughout one of many busiest nights downtown.

“I think it’s a great opportunity to bring Santa Claus and Hot Chocolate to young people downtown during the Friday Artwalk while introducing people to a historical organization that’s been in Zanesville for over 100 years,” stated Muskingum County NAACP President, Kyle Johnson.

The group focuses on civil rights, schooling, and neighborhood engagement, and leaders say Friday’s occasion is a part of that ongoing outreach. They’ll even be sharing details about membership as they work towards reaching 100 members earlier than the tip of the yr.

“I’m hoping that we get memberships, and we will have for each member, each person that does sign up for a membership they will be entered in a drawing for some NAACP swag…as well as a raffle drawing for this holiday gift basket that’s worth over $250 dollars in value,” stated Muskingum County NAACP Secretary, Nancy Edwards.

The occasion is free and open to the general public, and no registration is required for households who need to cease in, take pleasure in some cocoa, and meet Santa through the Artwalk. For extra data you’ll be able to go to the Muskingum County NAACP on Facebook.