Those in need were able to have fun and celebrate Christmas Friday.
Christ's Table opened their doors at 11 a.m., serving around five-hundred to six-hundred meals. Volunteer Millie Combs dressed as Raggedy Ann for the children, and says she wanted to give someone else a nice and meaningful Christmas.
"We're furnishing bags for all the children, and he lost his only grandson two years ago, and we thought that would be something we could say was nice for him." explained...
Area children visit Santa for a good cause.
Zanesville and Western Scenic Railroad hosted Santa in the Caboose today for an opportunity for children to take a picture with Old St. Nick and help support the restoration of the railroad. While the event was free, donations were welcomed to help open the track that has been closed for 15 years.
"We have been doing this for about three years. We are trying to do it because a lot of people in the area have...
Area children are receiving Christmas gifts early this season.
The Rotary Club of Zanesville held its annual Christmas party Tuesday afternoon at Adornetto's Restaurant on Maple Avenue. 63 local elementary school children, their teachers and aides were invited to enjoy a delicious meal and to open up presents given to them by Santa.
"We just talk with the Zanesville City Schools, it is typically through their special needs classes and that is how they are chosen...
The line inside the Colony Square Mall for Santa was a long one as kids patiently waited to meet with the big man from the north.
With their lists ready and a smile on their faces. Even the littlest children got into the Christmas spirit and some kids shared what they were asking for.
"A rollercoaster," said Jaron.
"A new bike," said Gracie.
And Lauren added, "Go sledding."
And seeing the children catch on to the holidays is...
Santa Clause isn't just worried about delivering toys to boys and girls across the world this Christmas. He's also worried about getting sick with the H1N1 virus.
Santa will be in contact with millions of children this year, asking them what they would like for Christmas, and children are one of the high risk groups of contracting the H1N1 virus.
So, Santa is asking local health departments if they can put him at the top of the list for the vaccine.
"It's been noted...
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