of New Albany

May 24

2FGR Race Day for Down

Syndrome

6 p.m. registration, Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd., www.premierraces.com

Join this run or walk through scenic Indian Run Meadows Park. The path is paved and relatively flat. Registration is at 6 p.m. and Kids Fun Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk begin at 7 p.m. Register early to get discounts on race fees.

May 28

Ring Around the Roses

9 a.m., Whetstone Park of Roses, 3901 N. High St, Columbus, www.clintonvillecrc.org

Be a part of the Clintonville tradition in the third annual 5K race through and around the Whetstone Park of Roses to help raise money for community members in need. All proceeds will go to the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center (CRC). Register online at www.signmeup.com/81770.

June 4

New Albany Chamber Golf Classic

9 a.m.-4 p.m., New Albany Country Club, 1 Club Ln., www.newalbanychamber.com, 614-855-4400

Enjoy the challenge of a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The annual New Albany Chamber of Commerce Tournament begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun scramble. Cost is $175 for a single golfer or $500 for a foursome. Register online.

June 10

Columbus 10K

Race starts at 9 a.m., Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, www.columbus10k.com

Check out the 35th annual Columbus 10K. Registration will feature the Labs for Life exhibit, where OSU researchers continually conduct studies involving physical activity, nutrition and body composition. Racers are welcome to walk or run the race; there will also be a pre-10K Kids Run.

June 12

Once-a-Month Cooking

7-8:30 p.m., Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, www.ohiohealth. com/healthwellnessclasses

Cook for one full day and then feel free to not cook the rest of the month. Learn as an experienced facilitator explains the method that will enable you to spend only one day cooking and freezing an entire month’s worth of meals, saving you time and money. Register online for $25, which includes a book.

June 16-17

Relay Around Columbus

Time TBA, Hoover Dam, 7701 S. Sunbury Rd., Columbus, www.relayaroundcolumbus.com

Teams of runners and walkers will take to central Ohio’s public trails for a 13-26 hour endurance relay event, the first of its kind in central Ohio. Starting at Hoover Reservoir Park and ending at Bicentennial Park Downtown the next day, each team will cover a loop around the city of up to 110 miles. Register online.

June 24

"The Envelope, Please!” Concert on the Commons

7:30 p.m., New Albany High School Commons, 7600 Fodor Rd., www.naarts.org

The annual Concert on the Commons features the New Albany Chorus, Community Band and special guests. This year's concert features Tony, Grammy and Oscar award winning music. Admission and parking are free and picnics welcome, but alcohol is prohibited.

June 28-Sept. 13

New Albany Farmers' Market

Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 200 Market Sq., www.nafarmersmarket.com

The New Albany Farmers' Market, established only a year ago, brings first-class merchants from all over central Ohio. With more than 50 merchants, live music, dining on wheels, face painting and green space to enjoy it all, demand led the organizers to extend the 2012 season to 12 weeks. All overstock is donated weekly to the local food pantry, Village Coalition Against Hunger.