Inside New Albany Outside New Albany KEY: July 29

5K along the Scioto River. The course is open to both runners and walkers. Entry fee is $45 race day and $38 with preregistration.

July 22

Wellness in the Woods: Scioto Audubon

8:30 a.m., Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier St., Columbus, www.greenswell.com

Support stewards of the Metro Parks and the Greenswell Participant Foundation. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. There are 2-mile and 4-mile races through the Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Entry fee is $25 for the 2-miler and $35 for the 4-miler. A $5 discount is offered for preregistration

July 29

Ohio State Fair 5K

8 a.m., Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., www.ultrafit-usa.com

Race past the colorful rides and exhibits of the Ohio State Fair during this 5K that starts and finishes at Crew Stadium. All participants receive an Ohio State Fair 5K technical shirt, race number, post-race food and beverage, free fair admission, and a Sky Glider ticket. A “Future Olympian” race for children starts 10 minutes before the 5K. Entry fee is $45 on race day and $38 with preregistration.

August 2-5

High School Summer Drama

7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.napl.us/high

August 4

Nationwide Children’s Bull Run

7:30 a.m., McFerson Commons, 218 West St., Columbus, giving.nationwidechildrens.org

The 5K Run/Walk, 10K and Kids’ Fun Run proceeds go to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the Kids’ Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K and 10K runs at 9 a.m. Technical race shirts, finisher medals and family activities will also be available.

August 5

Taste of New Albany

5-7:30 p.m., Market Square, www.newalbanychamber.com

Enjoy a variety of flavors at an annual fund- raiser supporting the New Albany Chamber of Commerce featuring 25 restaurants and caterers. Tickets are $35 each or $300 for a table of 10 people.

August 12

Wellness in the Woods:

Three Creeks

8:30 a.m., Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Rd., Groveport, www.greenswell.com

Benefiting the Stewards of the Metro Parks and the Greenswell Participant Foundation, Three Creeks hosts a 2-mile race, a 5K and a 10K. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Race day registration is $25, $35 and $45, and preregistration is $20, $25 and $35.

August 12

Columbus Half Marathon, 5 Miler & 5K

7 a.m., Alum Creek State Park, 3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware, www.ultrafit-usa.com

This classic Columbus event is open to both runners and walkers. Participants must preregister. Entry fee is $45 for the half marathon and $38 for the 5-miler and 5K.

August 18

Rendezvous

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www. flyinghorsefarms.kintera.org/rendezvous Rendezvous, a car show fundraiser hosted by the New Albany Rotary Club and sponsored by Byers Imports, benefits Flying Horse Farms, a summer camp for children who have serious medical conditions. General registration is $25 per car and must be paid by Aug. 3. Event admission is $5 per adult. Children’s admission is free.

August 20

First Day of School

New Albany-Plain Local Schools

August 22

Learn the Ropes: A Beginner’s Primer on Climbing

Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier St., Columbus, www.metroparks.net

Learn basic rock-climbing skills, including knot tying and belaying, in this free course at one of the largest outdoor climbing walls in the country. Preregistration is required.

Aug. 5

Aug. 22

New Albany’s oldest city councilman shares his health secrets