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august/september 2021

Music at the Museum Sept. 4 Teen Night Aug. 14

Aug. 2 Book Chat - Take The Lead!

6-6:30 p.m., online www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Join the Pickerington Public Library for a book chat on Facebook Live as library representatives share personalized book suggestions. Can’t make it? An archive of the video is available to watch later on.

Aug. 3 Life-Sized Board Games

4-5 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Get your tween out of the house during the dog days of summer to play fun outdoor board games like Jenga, Connect Four and checkers. This event is recommended for kids age 11-14.

Aug. 4-6 Family Fun: Bears

10-10:30 a.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Bring your preschooler and chairs or blanket to this family-friendly story time event with books, songs and rhymes to prepare your little one to read.

Aug. 5 College Hacks

4-5 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Part two of the College Hacks series features crafts and a Q&A as your collegebound kid learns about scheduling and time management. Register online.

Thursdays, Aug. 5-Sept. 30 Pickerington Farmers’ Market

4-7 p.m., Town Square Drive, 89 N. Center St. www.pickeringtonvillage.com Shop local with the outdoor summer farmers’ market with your neighboring farmers, bakers and artisans.

Aug. 6 Locked in the Library

5-9 p.m., atrium at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a tween and teen lock-in. Register online.

Aug. 7 Tie-Dye Tote Bags

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., tent at Sycamore Plaza, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Tie-dye your own tote bag, then use it to carry all your library check outs and more! Register online.

Aug. 8 Summer Concert Series

7-8:30 p.m., Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater, www.pickerington.net The final event of the free Summer Concert Series features John Schwab Party Band. Bring your own blankets and chairs.

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Aug. 9 Stories & Stuffies

6-6:30 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Bring your preschooler outside to enjoy story time during a summer evening.

Aug. 10 Stitching ‘N the Stacks

6:30-7 p.m., online www.pickeringtonlibrary.org This yarn craft group is for experienced and beginner crafters and is hosted by librarian Laura. Register online.

Aug. 11 Grown Your Own

6-7 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Join local florist Orchids & Ivy and create and plant your own succulent garden! Register online.

Aug. 12 First Drafts Book Club

7-8 p.m., Combustion Brewery, 80 W. Church St., Ste. 101 www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Discuss Shakespeare for Squirrels by Christopher Moore while enjoying a craft beer from Combustion Brewery. Register online.

Aug. 13 2021 Pickerington Area Chamber Golf Classic

7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Westchester Golf Course, 6300 Bent Grass Blvd. www.pickeringtonchamber.com Join the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce for a day of golf, breakfast, lunch, prizes and camaraderie.

Dog Splash Sept. 6 Enchanted Princess Party Sept. 25

Aug. 14 Summer Reading Finale

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Celebrate the community’s reading achievements at this family-friendly event.

Aug. 14 Youth Adventure Challenge

9 a.m.-noon, Sycamore Creek Park www.pickerington.net A youth fitness obstacle challenge for ages 3-12. Register online by Aug. 6.

Aug. 14 Teen Night

6-9 p.m., Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. www.pickerington.net An evening at the pool for teens only.

Aug. 19 Brown Bag Book Club

1-2 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Discuss Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. Register online.

Aug. 20 Gigi’s Drive for Dogs

9 a.m. check in; 10 a.m. start, Westchester Golf Course, 6300 Bent Grass Blvd. www.gigis.org All proceeds from the golf outing go to helping care for shelter dogs. Register online.

Aug. 21 Summer Morning Yoga & Stretch

1-2 p.m., lawn at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Join wellness instructors for morning yoga and stretching on the lawn. Register online.

Sept. 6 Dog Splash

Save the Date

Networking 4 the Paws Oct. 12

5-8:30 p.m., Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St., Ste. 101 Contact Rick Wagner at 614-203-3158 or rickwagner@wagnerinsuranceagency.net Combination vendor fair, speed networking and silent auction is moving to Combustion Brewery & Taproom this year. All proceeds go to local animal rescue group Forgotten 4-Paws.

2:15-5:15 p.m., Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. www.pickerington.net Swim with your dog at this annual end-ofsummer pooch pool party. Admission is $5 per dog.

Sept. 9 Vet Ohio Expo 2021

3-7 p.m., Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW www.buy-vet.org Sponsored by nonprofit Buy-Vet.org, the Vet Ohio Expo showcases Veteran-owned businesses and services and encourages people to think of Veterans first.

Veteran-Owned Businesses in P-Town Operation Meraki Brightstar Consulting

American Legion Post 293

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august/september 2021

Sept. 12 Music at the Museum

1-3 p.m., Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St. www.pickhistory.org Enjoy live music from vintage instruments once owned by Pickerington families: melodeon organ, player piano, Taber organ and Victrola record players. See recently acquired local artifacts and tour new Journey Thru Old Pickerington Village exhibit. Free admission.

Sept. 18-19 Evan’s Shell Museum

9 a.m.-3 p.m., 11771 Eddington Ave. https://fb.me/e/2fnBIDHsW 10-year-old Evan shows off his internationally collected shell collection to raise money to support marine life. Free admission, donations welcome.

Sept. 25 Enchanted Princess Party

10 a.m.-noon, WorldFire Church, 578 Reynoldsburg Baltimore Rd. NW www.pickerington.net Come dressed up as your favorite princess to take photos with other princesses, complete crafts and enjoy treats. Tickets on sale Aug. 2 at Pickerington City Hall.

Sept. 25 Pickerington Oktoberfest

Noon-10 p.m., Combustion Brewery parking lot, 80 W. Church St. www.pickeringtonvillage.com Pickerington gets German during this Oktoberfest celebration with several brews on tap, local wines, food vendors and live music all day. All ages are welcome.

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Hiring a NARI Certified Professional Assures:

■ Your remodeling professional has been vetted by the foremost remodeling industry association. ■ Your remodeling professional has met strict standards for remodeling expertise, project management and professional conduct. ■ You are selecting an expert in the field, capable of completing your project to industry management and quality best practices. ■ You are entrusting your project to a dedicated professional who is committed to his/her craft through continuing education and professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

NARI has developed the Accredited Remodeling Company program to help you easily identify remodeling companies who have met the industry standard for remodeling business management and operations. NARI Certified Professionals have demonstrated their commitment to excellence and to validating their knowledge annually. NARI offers eight certifications that recognize that knowledge. The experience that remodelers gain from working with materials, tools and solving problems on a day-to-day basis is invaluable. A pro can anticipate potential issues and have a backup plan just in case.

Risk Management

In order to be a member in good standing, NARI company members must hold the appropriate licenses and insurance as dictated by local, municipal and state laws. Make sure your contractor company is also bonded and carries insurance for their crew and staff.

Quality Is Cheapest in the Long Run

It may be tempting to renovate your bathroom or kitchen, but in the long run hiring a qualified remodeler may save you money. Homeowners embark upon a DIY project with the best of intentions only to realize they do not have the tools required, know-how needed and available time to see the project through to completion. A key differentiator for NARI members is that they follow the code of ethics. To learn more about NARI’s purpose, values and code of ethics visit our website: trustnari.org.