Calendar

august/september 2022

Sycamore Summer Movie Series, Aug. 2

Through Sept. 29 Pickerington Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., downtown Pickerington, 89 N. Center St. www.pickeringtonvillage.com The Pickerington Farmers’ Market is a family-friendly event showcasing some of the best of what Pickerington’s local businesses have to offer. Find fresh produce and baked goods, artisan coffee, or fresh flowers.

Aug. 3, Sept. 7 Wednesday Connects

8:30-9:30 a.m., Pickerington Senior Center, 150 Hereford Dr. www.pickeringtonchamber.com Get the chance to network with other business leaders and pitch business ideas.

Aug. 5, Sept. 2 Women’s Leadership Coalition

8-9:30 a.m., Redbud Commons Area, 602 Redbud Rd. www.pickeringtonchamber.com Hear from female speakers to encourage and inspire women in leadership roles.

Aug. 6 Summer Reading Finale

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Celebrate the end of summer reading with family-friendly activities at the Wigwam Event Center, including a concert, magic show and petting zoo.

Aug. 7 Kids Day at the Museum

2-4 p.m., Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St. www.pickhistory.org Free admission for the young and young at heart! Enjoy old-time outdoor games and indoor use of dial telephones, manual typewriters, Barbie dolls, and more.

Aug. 2 National Coloring Book Day Celebration

1-4 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Celebrate National Coloring Book Day at the Pickerington Library where coloring supplies will be provided.

Aug. 2 Sycamore Summer Movie Series

2-4 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org The movie series concludes with Dolphin Tales.

Aug. 2 Stories in the Park

6:30-7:30 p.m., Upper Sycamore Creek Park, 481 Hereford Dr. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Reading isn’t just for the library! Get cozy in the park for a story time.

Stories in the Park, Aug. 2

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

Aug. 12 Summer Concert Series – Fleetwood Gold

6:30-8 p.m., Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us The final installment of the summer concert series will feature a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks cover band. Free to all.

Aug. 12 Friday Night Flicks – Sing 2

Dusk, Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater, Hereford Dr. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us The final installment of the Friday night flicks series will feature a showing of Sing 2 on the white barn. Free to all.

Friday Night Flicks, Aug. 12

Aug. 15-18 First Days of School – Grades K-12

www.pickerington.k12.oh.us Students in grades first through 12th will begin their school year staggered across three days.

Aug. 20 American Red Cross Blood Drive

Aug. 18 Brown Bag Book Club – Come Fly the World

1-2 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, meeting room A, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org A lunchtime book club for those who enjoy lively discussion! Brown Bag Book Club meets the third Thursday of every month for a spirited discussion of popular and classic books in a variety of genres. No registration is required to attend.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org For more information and to schedule an appointment: 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org with sponsor code PickeringtonLibrary.

Sept. 5 Labor Day Lions Club Parade & Fish Fry

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Victory Park, Lockville Rd. www.pickeringtonvillage. com The annual Pickerington Lions Club fundraiser returns with a parade to start the festivities followed by a fish fry at 11 a.m.

Aug. 20 Youth Adventure Challenge

9 a.m.-noon, Sycamore Creek Park www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Pickerington Parks and Recreation’s Youth Adventure Challenge gives kids the opportunity to show their skills on fitness obstacle courses. Kids ages 3-12 can participate. Tickets cost $5.

For the most recent information on events and hours, visit www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

Sept. 8 Vet Ohio Expo

Noon-6 p.m., National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad St. www.vetohioexpo.com Sponsored by nonprofit Buy-Vet.org, the Vet Ohio Expo showcases Veteranowned businesses and services and encourages people to think of Veterans first.

Sept. 11 50 Years Ago: A Look Back at the 1970s

2-4 p.m., Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St. www.pickhistory.org Enjoy hit music from the era, Instamatic cameras, eight-track tapes, Hot Wheels, Tinkertoys, rotary telephones and more. Come dressed in your best ’70s attire for the chance to win a prize.

Sept. 23-24 Pickerington Oktoberfest

Combustion Brewery Parking Lot, 80 W. Church St. www.pickeringtonvillage.com This free outdoor event transforms the parking lot into a biergarten. With music, games and a mile-long race, it’s fun for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.