Upcoming events
Brunch for Justice
Brunch for Justice: NAACP Membership Drive & Community Gathering
Date: Saturday, March 29
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Civic League Community Center
928 Jackson Street, Zanesville, OH
- Event Description -
Join us for a meaningful community brunch where members, leaders, and activists can connect, collaborate, and explore ways to revitalize the Zanesville NAACP Chapter. This event is an opportunity to unite for justice, equality, and progress in our community.
- Why Attend? -
Enjoy a delicious brunch
Connect with like-minded community members
Engage in discussions on the impact and future of the NAACP in Zanesville
Sign up for membership and be part of the movement for justice and equity
This event is open to all who believe in the power of community and advocacy. Free admission!
Your voice matters. Your presence makes a difference.
Become an NAACP member by clicking here.
Join the NAACP Facebook group here.
Social Hour at Weasel Boy Brewing Company
Join us from 5:30-7:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Weasel Boy is located at 126 Muskingum Ave in Zanesville right on the Southern edge of the Downtown area. Their drinks menu boasts an impressive selection of stouts, porters, wines, draft beers, and cocktails. Their delectable, beer-infused pizza crust is a standalone favorite as well. Follow them on Facebook here or check out their menu! All Democrats are welcome!
Muskingum County Democratic Club Meeting
Join us for our monthly county club meeting. We meet at our Headquarters on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. We discuss current events, election information, candidates, initiatives, and so much more. All Democrats are welcome to join. Come see us!
**Zoom link available upon request. Message us on Facebook for more information!
Muskingum County Women's Democratic Club Meeting
Join us for our Women’s Democratic Club monthly meeting. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at our Headquarters where we discuss current events, fundraisers, initiatives, and so much more!
Side note: Though our club name implies we are a women’s club, all Democrats are welcome!
Muskingum County Young Democrats Meeting
Join us at HQ for our monthly meeting. We have updated our meeting cadence to the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. Come prepared to discuss current events, fundraising efforts, membership recruitment, and ideas for how to make our county a better place politically.
First Friday Art Walk
Join us at headquarters on 3/7/25 from 5-8pm for the First Friday Art Walk. City Councilman 4th Ward John Taylor-Lehman will have two new pieces of artwork on display. Come check it out!
146 Muskingum Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701
Muskingum County Women's Democratic Club Holiday Breakfast
Join our friends at the Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club for their Holiday Breakfast from 8a-11a on December 7th at First Christian Church ! The breakfast will be catered by renowned Chef, Al Zakany!
Cost: $20 donation. Pay cash at the door or Venmo is accepted ahead of time at: @muskingum-lady-dems
Please bring a new pair of gloves/mittens for their donation drive. Donations will go to Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services (MCACPS)!
To RSVP and purchase your tickets, please text or call Amy Nern at 740-704-4098.
Chili & Kick-Off with your County Commissioner Candidates
Ohio State will be playing Nebraska on Saturday, October 26th, and we will be throwing a watch party at HQ with your two Democratic County Commissioner Candidates! We will have a limited quantity of chili from the Gant Foundation Chili Fundraiser (additional quantities can be purchased from them directly), tailgate snacks, and beverages from Weasel Boy!
Date: 10/26/24
Time: 11:30am-end of game
Location: 146 Muskingum Ave. Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Cost: Pay what you can. No set admission cost, just a donation
Beverages: We are in a DORA area so feel free to stop at Weasel Boy for a growler and BYOB! Those under 21 will NOT be served
Flip OH-12 with Jerrad Christian Fundraiser
District 12! We are in the final days before the election, and I want to meet you! If you're in the area, please join me this Thursday for our last fundraiser in Zanesville at the Muskingum County Democrats Headquarters.
Get your tickets here!
2024 MCDC Annual Dinner
Join us on Saturday October 12, 2024 from 6-8pm at the IBEW Local 1105 for a delectable Brat Bar with sides catered by incredible local chef, Al Zakany!
Our primary speaker this year is Ohio Supreme Court Justice, Jennifer Brunner!
Tickets are $25 which includes your meal. You can purchase tickets in-person or online here while supplies last!
Muskingum University Voter Registration Rally
Join the Muskingum County Young Democrats and Muskingum University Women in Politics Club for a voter registration rally! Register to vote, update your registration, and hear from local candidates about important issues on the ballot!
Date: 10/5/24
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Muskingum University - Burlingame Room
RSVP here!
Muskingum County Democratic Headquarter Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of the brand new Muskingum County Democratic Headquarters! Several Democratic candidates and party leaders will be in attendance, including Supreme Court Justice,Lisa Forbes, and the Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, Liz Walters. We will have a special ceremony at 6:45 pm to dedicate our building. We hope to see you there!
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: 146 Muskingum Ave. Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Text/Call: (740) 252-6911 to RSVP
FUndraiser for Justin Wyatt and John furek
Join us for a special Democratic Social Hour and fundraiser for our Democratic candidates for Muskingum County Commissioner, Justin Wyatt and John Furek at IBEW Local 1105 located at 5805 Frazeysburg Rd, Nashport, OH 43830.
FREE admission
Silent Auction
Meet your County Commissioner Candidates
Sherrod Brown Signs
Special Photo Op with a life-size cutout of Sherrod
Light refreshments and drinks provided
Vote Justin Wyatt and John Furek for Muskingum County Commissioner on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
Zanesville Pride 2024
Join the Zanesville Pride Group at Zane’s Landing Park for Zanesville Pride 2024. This free, family-friendly event is open to the community and will have fun for all ages. There will be many things to enjoy throughout the day including a raffle, 50/50, Drag performances, and several LGBTQIA+ friendly vendors. Kickoff is at 11 am. Bring your chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy a fun-filled day where we all unite and come together! For more event details, click here!
Side note: there will also be a A Fun Night with Andy and the Gang celebration following the event. For more information, click here!
Special DNC Delegates Social Hour and Fundraiser at Weasel Boy Brewing Company
Muskingum County is home to three Young Democrats who were selected to attend the Democratic National Convention this year, including our very own Jason Adams who is the youngest delegate in the state of Ohio. We would like to celebrate them and support them by hosting a special Social Hour fundraiser at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Weasel Boy is located at 126 Muskingum Ave in Zanesville right on the Southern edge of the Downtown area. Their drinks menu boasts an impressive selection of stouts, porters, wines, draft beers, and cocktails. Their delectable, beer-infused pizza crust is a standalone favorite as well. Follow them on Facebook here or check out their menu! All Democrats are welcome!
Carr Center Cake Auction
All 3 of our clubs will have cakes in the Carr Center Cake Auction this year. The Committee to Elect Justin Wyatt for Muskingum County Commissioner and The Committee to Elect John Furek for Muskingum County Commissioner will have cakes as well. More information about the entries are as follows:
Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club - Entry #41
10:30 am
Incentives: Season Pass to Zanesville Community Theatre (10 tickets, value $150); 2 Bottles of Wine ($30); Bottle of Champaign ($20); $50 Rake's Place Gift Card; Nail Package at Salon de Cheveux ($114); 2 Bags of Hershey Miniature Chocolate ($33); Tote Bag ($60) and a Gas Card
Muskingum County Democratic Club - Entry #79
1:00 pm
Incentives: $125 Donkey sign. Made entirely out of different Ohio license plates. Designed and crafted by John Taylor- Lehman 4th ward Zanesville City Councilman; $25 Walmart gift card: Donated by Muskingum County Commissioner candidate John Furek; $55 Value- Jose Madrid Salsa 5-pack Variety: Donated by Al and Suzanne Zakany; $25 Adornetto's gift card: Donated by Kermit and Sandy Gentry; $60 3 month free subscription to the Zanesville Times Recorder: Donated by John Merriweather; $25 Tlaquepaque gift card: Donated by Mike and Amy Nern; $25 Bob Evans gift card: Donated by Robert Pletcher; $20 Dairy Queen gift card: Donated by Greg and Maggie Ritterbeck; $25 Adornetto’s gift card: Donated by Marlee Gibson; $25 Long Horn’s gift card: Donated by Monica and Aaron Staley
Muskingum County Young Democrats - Entry #252
April 25th, 12:45 pm
- 2 tickets to “The Little Mermaid” at The Renner
- 2 tickets for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief “at ZCT
- 2 tickets to any show at Muskingum University
- 2 tickets to “And Then There Were None” at ZHS
- 2 tickets to “High School Musical” at TVHS
-$20 gift certificate to Cinemark Colony Square
- 8 boxes assorted theater candies
- big bag of popcorn and 2 popcorn holders
-authentic, autographed portrait of Mike Culver (Lorth Needa from Star Wars)
- assorted Democrat-friendly croc rocks, bracelets, keychains, and buttons
Furek for County Commissioner - Entry #247
April 25th, 12:45 pm
Incentives: 2 $50 Amazon gift cards.
Wyatt for County Commissioner - Entry #221
April 25th, 10:45 am
Incentives: $50 Amazon gift card.
You can call or text your bids in to the the phone numbers listed below:
For more information on the Carr Center Cake Auction, visit their website here.
Taylor Swift Bingo
You Need To Calm Down!
Taylor’s new album drops on 4/19/24, what better way to celebrate than by joining us for Taylor Swift Bingo?
Friendship bracelets
50/50 drawing
Forever Young Photo Booth
Prizes and more!
$10 per card or $25 for 3 cards. Play as long as you like!
***RSVP here or by texting Lisa Hillis at 740-819-8768 to secure your spot! Swifties of all ages and genders are welcome to join in on the fun!***
This event is Sponsored by the Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club.
Democratic District 12 Congressional Caucus
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 9, and join us for the Congressional District 12 Caucus, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ohio University Zanesville Auditorium. The Caucus will be hosted by the Ohio Democratic Party and the Muskingum County Democratic Party. The purpose of the caucus is to select two women and two men to represent our district at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next August.
If Troy Balderson is your U.S. Congressman and you are a registered Democrat, then you are eligible to vote for the delegates of your choice.
Let’s show up at 6:00 p.m., register, and mingle with our candidates and other candidates from District 12. At 7:00 p.m. we will enter the auditorium to hear short speeches from the candidates, and then we will cast our votes.
Candidates may come from parts of Licking, Fairfield, Knox, Muskingum, Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Perry, and Athens counties, as well as portions of Delaware, Holmes, and Tuscarawas counties. It is possible that candidates from other parts of the district will bring busloads of voters in to support their candidates.
Invite your friends to participate in this grass-roots level hallmark of democracy.
If you have any questions about the caucus, please contact me at 740.252.6911 or at michaelnern@gmail.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Nern
Party Chair, Muskingum County
Election Day
Vote in person at the Muskingum County Board of Elections office between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On the ballot county-wide: Issue 1, protecting reproductive rights, and Issue 2, legalizing marijuana. Also on the ballot: Zanesville City Council seats. For more info go to https://www.boe.ohio.gov/muskingum/ or call 740-455-7120.
City Zoning Meeting
There will be a meeting at Zanesville City Hall to determine the location of the new jail. Help halt the continued assault on the South side of our city. Please attend and be sure to say NO to the jail being built in our South side’s residential areas. It’s time to stand united and demand housing, healthcare, and an equal, fair investment in our community.
Meet the Candidates: Karla Frye and John Taylor-Lehman for City Council
$20 dollars per person includes
beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks,
and a silent auction.
Acoustic guitar and vocals by Paul Nern
of Athens, Ohio.
Snacks include deviled eggs by David Mitzel,
hummus by Amy Nern, and more!
Auction items include artwork by John Taylor-Lehman, a yardwork package from Michael Nern, and more!
Get your tickets here!
2023 Muskingum Dems Annual Dinner
Join us for a delectable pulled pork dinner catered by Bill’s BBQ and get a chance to meet your Democratic Candidate for Congress, Tamie Wilson! Tamie is running against Jim Jordan. This will be an incredible opportunity to hear her campaign and ask her all your burning questions!
Pre-Sale tickets will be available here for $20, and tickets at the door will be $25! Contact a member of the Muskingum County Democratic Club or the Muskingum County Women’s Democratic Club to purchase yours today!
Vote No on Issue 1 Rally
Know the FACTS before you vote NO on Issue 1, Ohioans! Here is a brief rundown of everything you need to know, but for more information, click here. We hope to see you at our rally this coming Saturday at Keen St. Park in Zanesville. The rally starts at 10am.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call or text Michael Nern at 740-252-6911. See you soon!
City Council Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser
Join us for a campaign kick off and fundraiser for John Taylor Lehman, candidate for 4th ward City Council and Karla Frye, candidate for Council at Large. Suggested donation at the door is $20 per person or $30 for a couple and this comes with a drink token to enjoy a refreshing, cold drink from our friends at Weasel Boy Brewing! Snacks provided and you can also order delicious food in-house! We hope to see you there!
To RSVP, click here!
The August Special Election and Issue 1
Join the Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition and the ACLU for a community conversation at John McIntire Library in Downtown Zanesville. Discussion topics include:
The August Special Election and Issue 1
Changes to Ohio Voter Laws under HB 458
Civic Engagement 101
and more!
For more details and to sign up as an attendee, click here.