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Through Feb. 24

Frozen: Prudence Y. Gill and Terry Lindquist

Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr., www.dublinarts.org

Sculpturist Prudence Y. Gill and photographer Terry Lindquist work with frozen surfaces to present their thought-provoking pieces at the Dublin Arts Council.

Feb. 2

Groundhog Day

Feb. 4

Polar Bear Golf Open

8 a.m., Safari Golf Club, 4850 W. Powell Rd., www.polarbeargolf.org

For the past 15 years, golfers have braved winter weather to enjoy the chance to say they golfed in Ohio in February, and all for a good cause! Organized by Dublin AM Rotary, the event features a brisk round of golf, camaraderie, food and prizes. Golfers receive a complimentary ticket to the Wendy’s Chili Open. Registration required.

Feb. 4

Wendy’s Chili Open

Noon-5 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., www.wendyschiliopen.com

The fundraiser, organized by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, includes food from more than 30 restaurants, as well as auctions, raffles, music and activities for family members of any age. Guests with Chili Open tickets may view zoo exhibits at no additional charge. Proceeds benefit children’s charities.

Feb. 18-20, 24-27

Annie!

Dublin Scioto High School, 4000 Hard Rd., scioto.dublin.k12.oh.us

The Scioto High School theater department will share its interpretation of the story of little orphan Annie and her musical journey to find a place in the Warbucks home. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for students and seniors.

Feb. 23-25

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

7:30 p.m., Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland-Croy Rd., jerome.dublin. k12.oh.us

The theatrical students of Jerome present the classic tale of love, loss and triumph between a prince-turned-beast and the town beauty. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

Feb. 25

Emerald Celebration

6:30 p.m., Columbus Marriott Northwest,

March 6-April 20

Yesterday: A CCAD Student Exhibition

Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr., www.dublinarts.org

A group of students from the Columbus College of Art and Design will present exhibitions of their own. These two- and three-dimensional gallery works are inspired by memories of first loves, driving solo and reckless nights.

March 10

March 10

St. Patrick’s Day 4 Miler at Kinsale

6 p.m., Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club, 3737 Village Club Dr., Powell, www.m3ssports.com

Celebrate the Wearin’ o’ the Green with a four-mile run, followed by a St. Patrick’s Day party highlighted by a performance from local rock cover band the Reaganomics.

March 11

March 1-4

The Arnold Sports Festival

Downtown Columbus, www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

The Arnold is back again, offering a huge variety of wellness information and athletic spectacle. New offerings such as the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Weightlifting and the Arnold Morning Weekend Review will join longtime favorites including the Arnold Classic and the Arnold Fitness Expo for one of central Ohio’s signature events.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11 a.m., Historic Downtown Dublin, Bridge Street, www.dublin.oh.us

Make sure to wear some green as Dublin presents the “Greenest, Grandest Parade.” The parade launches from the Metro Center and ends with the Lions Club annual pancake breakfast at Sells Middle School. Make sure to catch the Inflation Celebration in the Crowne Plaza Hotel parking lot before the bash begins. See story on page 18.

Daylight Saving Time begins

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

February/March 2012

5605 Blazer Pkwy., www.dublinfoundation.org

See story on page 16.

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Feb. 26

Last Chance for Boston Marathon

8 a.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 600 Metro Pl. N., www.premierraces.com

The “Last Chance for Boston” Marathon is a marathon opportunity for those unfortunate souls who did not sign up in time for the Boston Marathon. Race options include a 5K, a 10K, a halfmarathon and a full marathon.

March 12 -13

The Leader in Me Symposium

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Embassy Suites, 5100 Upper Metro Pl., www.theleaderinme.org

The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators will present a national lecture program for parents, teachers, principals, businesses and administrators working with kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The association will demonstrate and describe the seven habits of highly effective people and other leadership techniques.

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day 5K at Flannagan’s

9 a.m., Flannagan’s, 6835 Caine Rd., www.flannagans.com

The local restaurant and bar will be hosting an annual 5K run on Saturday morning in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

March 20

The First Day of Spring