What's happening in and out of New Albany

Nov. 4

Nov. 4

Columbus International 5k Run/Walk

9:30 a.m., Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, www.premierraces.com

The Columbus International Festival is teaming up with the Kiwanis Columbus Club for the second International 5K Run/Walk. A wide range of nations will be represented at the downtown Columbus course, offering exhibits and entertainment while cheering on participants. Pre-registration is $30 and day-of registration is $35.

Nov. 4

Delay the Disease 50k/5k

8 a.m., 50K; 9 a.m., 5K; Griggs Reservoir, 2933 Riverside Dr., Upper Arlington, www.premierraces.com

Nov. 22

This race benefits Delay the Disease, an organization that provides free exercise classes for people suffering from physical side effects of Parkinson’s disease. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the 50K and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K, with registration fees of $40 and $20, respectively.

Nov. 10

New Albany Women's Network 13th Annual Charity Fashion Show and Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Winding Hollow Golf Club, 6140 Babbitt Rd., www.nawn.org

Step into a winter wonderland, sit back and sip complimentary champagne and enjoy the season’s latest looks as they strut down the runway. A silent auction and raffle will also take place. Lunch and dessert are included. Tickets are $45. Proceeds will benefit the Young Families Fund at the YMCA Family Center.

Nov. 10

Jeff Beitel Memorial 5k Run/Walk: Operation Cure for kidney Cancer

Nov. 24 & Dec. 22

10 a.m., Liberty Park, 2507 Home Rd., Powell, www.jeffbeitel5k.org

Race proceeds go toward research efforts through the Kidney Cancer Association. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., or pre-register at premierraces.com. Early registration is $25.

Nov. 10

Breathe Deep Columbus

North Bank Park, 311 W. Long St., Columbus, www.lungevity.org/columbus

This event in memory of Frank Lerner supports the LUNGevity Foundation’s fight to extend the lives of lung cancer patients, and features a timed 5K run, an untimed 5K walk and a 1K family walk.

Nov. 18

Beat Michigan 5k

10 a.m., 103 Kottman Hall, The Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, www.beatmichigan5k.org

Put on by the Ohio Gamma chapter of Tau Beta Pi, an engineering honor society at Ohio State, the funds raised by this event will benefit Neighborhood Services, Inc., a food and clothing pantry serving the campus area. Pre-registration is $20 and day-of registration is $25. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Nov. 22

Flying Feather Four Miler

9 a.m., Tuscany Drive, Dublin, www.theflyingfeather.com

This race benefits the Second and Seven Foundation, which works to promote literacy in central Ohio. Children may participate in the Four Miler or enter into the Kids’ Gobbler Chase, taking place at 8:30 a.m. with former Buckeye players and coaches participating as well. As an added bonus, each adult participant will receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Pre-registration is $45.

Nov. 22

Thanksgiving Day Columbus Turkey Trot

9 a.m., The Shops on Lane Avenue, 1675 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, www.ultrafit-usa.com

This 5-mile race benefits the Easter Seals in its mission to end autism. Also included in the day’s events are a 2-mile “walk and talk” at 9:10 a.m. and a 100-yard tot trot at 8:30 a.m. Early registration for both events is $38.

Nov. 24 & Dec. 22

New Albany Winter Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon, Church of the Resurrection Ministry Center, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.facebook.com/nafarmersmarket

Visit the new monthly winter market! Between 30 and 40 vendors bring you bread, honey, cookies, flowers, pistachios, coffee, pie, ice cream, granola, soaps, cheese, soups, pastas, pierogies, bakery items, maple syrup and dog food.

Nov. 28

Community Book Read: Tracy kidder's Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World 7 p.m., New Albany High School Library, 7600 Fodor Rd., www.napl.us

Discuss Kidder's powerful nonfiction book with neighbors and New Albany-Plain Local High

Nov. 28

School teachers. The discussion will also include performances by the high school drama department.

Nov. 28

Some Enchanted Evening

8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Pianist Emile Pandolfi will perform Broadway hits and other favorites with the New Albany Symphony Orchestra and vocalist Dana Russell. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and a portion will fund a grant supporting the New Albany Farmers Market and Community Garden.

Nov. 29

A Remarkable Evening

5:30-10 p.m., Wexner Residence, 1 Classic Dr., www.newalbanyfoundation.org

Former President Bill Clinton will be the featured guest at this year’s New Albany Community Foundation fundraiser, which helps to fund programs in health, education, the arts and the environment. This event is sold out.

Dec. 1

Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5k

10 a.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel Downtown, 33 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, www.jinglebellruncolumbus.kintera.org

Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation. To really get in the holiday spirit, wear a themed costume while participating in this festive race. Registration to compete is $30. Non-competitive runners or walkers pay $25.

Dec. 2

New Albany Holiday Celebration

2-4 p.m., Plain Township Fire Department, 9500 Johnstown Rd., www.plaintownship.org

Hosted by the Plain Township Fire Department and the Firefighter’s Local 3850. Firefighters will be accepting new unwrapped toys for Firefighters for Kids, New Albany Cub Scouts will be providing hot chocolate and the New Albany Chorus will perform. Santa arrives by fire truck at 2 p.m. Cameras welcome.

Dec. 2

Franc D’Ambrosio’s Christmas in New York

3 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Best known for his role in The Phantom of the Opera, “The Iron Man of the Mask” will perform timeless holiday hits. Tickets range from $25-$45.

Dec. 10

New Albany High School Choir Concert

7:30-9 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.napls.us

New Albany High School students perform a variety of holiday songs at their winter concert.

Dec. 11

New Albany High School Jazz Band/Orchestra Concert

7-8:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.napls.us

Enjoy holiday tunes performed by New Albany High School’s jazz band and strings players.

Dec. 13

Annual Holiday and Award Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-noon, Royal American Links Golf Club and Event Center, 3300 Miller Paul Rd., Galena, www.newalbanychamber.com

This New Albany Chamber of Commerce event includes recognition of retiring board members, community awards and the Citizen of the Year. Admission is $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight.

Dec. 15

Winter Wonderland

11 a.m.-noon, New Albany Branch Library, 200 Market St., www.columbuslibrary.org

Kids ages 2-5 can enjoy story time with a cup of hot cocoa at this children’s program.

Dec. 16

Holiday Spectacular 2012

3 p.m., Irving E. Schottenstein Theatre, Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Hear all of your favorite seasonal songs performed in concert by the New Albany Symphony Orchestra. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance, as the concert sells out each year.

Dec. 24

Winter Break Begins

New Albany-Plain Local Schools

Nov. 29

Dec. 2

Teen diver sets her sights on the 2016 Olympics

By Rhonda Koulermos Photography by Wes kroninger