There's always something happening in Maytown and its surrounding areas. The Maytown Civic Association wants to spread that message, so the group is organizing its first community day. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lloyd H. Fuhrman Memorial Park, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta.

Maytown Community Day - A Day in the Park will feature activities and fun for people of all ages. Games, including corn hole, plinket and wiffle ball, will be offered. Children can enjoy a bounce house, and additional carnival-style activities such as a bean bag toss and ping pong bucket toss will be featured. Community organizations will host tables with information, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a variety of giveaway baskets.

"This is the first time for this event, and we're hoping to make it an annual event," said Cindy Wivell, president of the Maytown Civic Association. "We wanted to make sure the entire community is aware of all the special opportunities and organizations in our community."

The Maytown Civic Association formed in 1961 and was re-established in 2019. Its mission is to advance, promote and support local organizations. It also works to maintain and manage the open space located within the Route 743 right of way, also known as Maytown Center Square. Among the community initiatives hosted by the association is the annual square lighting ceremony held during the holidays.

There is no admission charge for the community day, and Wivell hopes people will come to discover more about the town and its resources.

"Come on out to catch up with old friends and make a few new ones," she said. "We are having this day so that families can come together with neighbors and enjoy the day."

She also emphasized that people are welcome to make the day their own by bringing blankets to hang out on, Frisbees, yard games or other activities.

Volunteers are welcome and needed for both the community day and the Maytown Civic Association. To learn more, contact Wivell at 717-405-1930.

For more information on the Maytown Community Day, search for "Maytown Civic Association" on Facebook.