pickerington community calendar april/may 2023

April 1

Breakfast with the Bunny

8 a.m.-noon, Pickerington Senior Center, 150 Hereford Dr. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us

Enjoy breakfast as well as games, crafts and more with everyone’s favorite spring mascot, the Easter Bunny. Photo opportunities are also available!

April 1

Pickerington Area Home & Garden Expo

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St. www.pickeringtonchamber.com

This inaugural event, hosted by the Pickerington Chamber of Commerce, offers approximately 30 vendors, as well as entertainment, giveaways, food trucks and more. Attendance is free.

April 1-2

Spring Book Sale

Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-3 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

Seeking a bargain on your next favorite page-turner? Head over to Pickerington Library for its semi-annual book sale. Be sure to arrive early; these book steals sell fast!

April 2

Opening Day at the Museum

2-4 p.m., Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St. www.pickhistory.org

Enjoy new exhibits featuring the Violet Grange and WWII uniforms and memorabilia belonging to Pickerington’s Ivan Nicodemus. Join for some old-time music on the museum’s playing piano.

April 8

Rick Barr at Cardo’s 7:30-11 p.m., Cardo’s Pizza & Tavern, 7897 Refugee Rd. www.cardospizzaandtavern.com

What better way to spend a Saturday night than with pizza and live music? Pop over to Cardo’s and hear Rick Barr cover your favorite country and rock hits.

April 10

Arbor Day Celebration

6 p.m., Sycamore Creek Park Arboretum www.ci.pickerington.oh.us

Join the Arbor Day celebration as the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Board celebrates its 30th consecutive year receiving Tree City USA honors. Fittingly, a tree will be planted in honor of the award!

April 11

Stitching in the Stacks

6:30-8:30 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

Calling all needlecraft lovers! For beginners and experts of all ages, join this club for a few hours of knitting and socializing.

April 13 and May 11

Pickerington Village Shop Hop

4-8 p.m., Olde Pickerington Village, 13 W. Columbus St. and locations around the village www.pickeringtonvillage.com

Support local businesses and enjoy Pickerington’s beautiful scenery with this shopping adventure. With countless vendors, you’ll be sure to find a steal.

April 14-16

Weekend Bluegrass Jam Camp www.wernickmethod.org

Violet Baptist Church, 8345 BlacklickEastern Rd.

Learn bluegrass and enjoy music with pals during this weekend camp, taught by Fred Staunton and George Welling.

April 16

Pickerington Village PetFest www.pickeringtonvillage.com

1-4 p.m., Victory Park, Access from Lockville Rd.

Bring your pets to meet others of their kind while you explore the pet-related vendors and meet like-minded animal enthusiasts at this free, annual, family-friendly event.

April 21

Pickerington Earth Day Clean Up City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us

Celebrate Earth Day and help your fellow citizens clean up our beautiful community.

April 21

Evan Holcombe Music at Combustion Brewery www.combustionbrewing.com

7-10 p.m., Combustion Brewery and Taproom, 80 W. Church St.

Grab a drink and enjoy local musician Evan Holcombe’s beautiful acoustics, ranging from bluegrass to blues.

April 23

George the Locktender

2-3:30 p.m., Lockville Canal Park, 5895 Pickerington Rd., Carroll www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/events

Our interpretive historian will be in character as George Benadum, the man who tended locks in old Lockville on the Ohio and Erie Canal. Making history fun!

April 24

Monday Makers: Tea Tag Coaster

6-8 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

April is National Afternoon Tea Month. Celebrate it accordingly by making a personalized tea tag coaster.

Would you like to submit an event for our calendar? Send details and photos to tkirkendall@cityscenemediagroup.com.

April 28

Wildflower Wander

1-3 p.m., Smeck Park, 7395 Basil Rd., Baltimore www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/events

After a short discussion about the science of spring’s ephemeral wildflowers, we take a two-mile hike to search for what is blooming.

May 5

Chocolate Hop

6, 8:30 p.m., Pickerington Village www.pickeringtonvillage.com

Take a journey through Pickerington Village and donate $5 to receive a complimentary chocolate at participating businesses. With Mother’s Day on May 14, this is a great way to celebrate early.

May 6–October 29

Rock Mill Days

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays

1-4 p.m., Sundays, Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, 1429 Rockmill Place NW, Lancaster www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/events

Visitors are invited to tour the restored 1824 gristmill. On the last Sunday of each month, we will mill corn the way it was done 200 years ago! Please check website for full details.

May 6

Touch-A-Truck

10 a.m.-noon, Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. www.pickerington.net

Why settle for toy cars when you can see real trucks and equipment up close? Kids can learn about their favorite vehicles in this interactive experience, and they will even earn a free Kids Driver’s License.

May 6

West African Drumming & Dancing

1-2 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

Experience an amazing blend of rhythm and dance with this energetic performance. Listen to harmonious West African music and stay after for Q&A time.

May 7

DIY Birdhouse

1:30-3 p.m., Pickerington Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.libnet

Put your creativity to the test while making a home for your flying friends. Register in advance to ensure supplies are available.

May 7

All events are subject to change. Visit websites for additional information.

Historical Museum Open House

2-4 p.m., Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St. www.pickhistory.org

Enjoy free admission to see an art exhibit featuring Pickerington North students and check out the veteran’s exhibit for May’s Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.

May 12

The Lews Brothers at Combustion Brewing

7-10 p.m., Combustion Brewery and Taproom, 80 W. Church St. www.combustionbrewing.com

This duo has provided energetic tunes to Columbus for over 20 years, and is sure to please with classic rock from the ’60s to the ’80s.

May 14

Mother’s Day

May 18

Pickerington Chamber Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction

5:30-8:30 p.m., Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. www.pickeringtonchamber.com/events

Celebrate the business community as the Chamber bestows four awards, including Business of the Year. Dinner, silent auction, cash bar and entertainment are provided. Registration is required.

May 19

Mambourg Night Hike

8:30-10 p.m., Mambourg Park, 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd. NE (US-22), Lancaster www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/events

Join us for a fun 1.5-mile hike through the woods at night! Please do not bring pets to this program.

May 20

Graduation Day for Pickerington Local School District

May 20

This is Spinal Crap: A Murder

Mystery Dinner

7-9 p.m., Outerbelt Brewing, 3560 Dolson Ct., Carroll www.outerbeltbrewing.com

Want a side of mystery with your dinner? Solve a crime while sipping on a delicious brew with this riveting experience.

May 27

Comic Fest

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

Grab your cape or favorite comic book character costume, and help ring in seven years of Comic Fest. Enjoy various local food trucks and vendors, and don’t forget to pick up a reading log to mark the first day of Summer Reading.

May 28

Milling Day at Rock Mill

1-4 p.m., Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, 1429 Rockmill Place NW, Lancaster www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/events

Visitors are invited to tour the restored 1824 gristmill, see the 26-inch-diameter all-wood waterwheel, and watch miller grind corn into meal the ways it was done 200 years ago! Weather dependent so please, check website for full details and updates.

Facility Reservations

Are you hosting a graduation party, birthday party or family reunion this summer? The Parks and Recreation Department offers more than a dozen facilities and park spaces to host your event. Shelters, gazebos, basketball courts and even the skate park are available for rent. Reservations are being accepted now for events April 1-Oct. 31. All reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance and are first come, first served. Below is a list of park rules that must be observed in order to rent from the City of Pickerington.

Park Rules

1. Park is open from dawn to dusk.

2. Damaging or removing park property, natural features and wildlife is prohibited.

3. No littering or dumping.

4. Loud and disruptive behavior is prohibited.

5. Advertising or commercial enterprise requires permission from the City Manager.

6. No camping without a written permit from the City Manager.

7. No fires except in designated areas.

8. Hunting and trapping are prohibited.

9. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and owners must pick up after their pets.

10. No swimming, wading, or boating. Catch and release fishing only.

11. No motorized vehicles except in designated areas.

12. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Violation of any park rule may lead to ejection from the park or prosecution under the laws of the City of Pickerington. For a complete list of facilities available to rent, visit www.pickerington.net

Police Department Hiring Passports

If you have travel plans this summer and need a passport, the City of Pickerington can help. The City is a licensed agency and can process passports at City Hall, but by appointment only. No walk-ins are accepted. Appointments can be made by calling 614-837-3974. Applicants need a completed application, proof of citizenship (and photocopy), proof of identity (and photocopy), a recent color photograph which must meet passport requirements and a check or money for fees. Credit cards are not an accepted form of payment. For more information on obtaining a passport, visit: https://travel.state.gov.

The Pickerington Police Department is hiring. The department is creating two hiring lists for the position of police patrol officer. The first list is for candidates who already have or will soon be receiving their Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification, which all candidates must have at the time of hire. The first list also includes officers coming out of the academy or those who have limited law enforcement experience. The second list is for lateral hire police patrol officer candidates who have at least two years of continuous, full-time law enforcement patrol experience with a single law enforcement agency and are currently serving in a full-time law enforcement capacity. Lateral hire candidates must also possess a valid OPOTA certification.

The Pickerington Police Department offers a competitive salary and compensation package which includes:

• A base pay range between $64,667.20 and $94,369.60

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

• Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous training opportunities

• On-duty workout time

Interested candidates should visit www.pickerington.net and click on Human Resources or email Pickerington Police Commander Greg Annis at gannis@pickerington.net.

Officer Lash Honored

Officer Mallory Lash was recently recognized by the Pickerington Board of Education for her efforts in keeping students and staff at Ridgeview STEM Jr. High School safe on the morning of Feb. 2, after a parent brought a firearm into the school building, ultimately taking his own life. Officer Lash is one of our School Resource Officers and we’re extraordinarily proud to have her on Team Pickerington!

Upcoming events

April

1 – Parks Open

1– Breakfast with the Bunny

8 – Arbor Day

21 – Earth Day Clean-Up

May

6 – Touch-A-Truck

27 – Pool Opens

For more information, visit www.pickerington.net

Earth Day Volunteers

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Annual Earth Day clean-up on Friday, April 21. Pickerington City leaders, staff and community volunteers will come together to pick up litter at multiple locations around the city. Email hmaynard@pickerington.net if you’re interested.