News and information from the City of Pickerington Summer Activity Wrap Up

Pickerington area residents took advantage of city-sponsored activities during the months of June, July and August.

• More than 2,500 attended the Sunday night Giant Eagle Concert Series. Two concerts were cancelled due to the weather

• More than 2,000 attended the Fairfield Federal Friday Night Movies

• 2,016 passholders used the Community Pool; swimming lessons were given to 195 youngsters.

• More than 500 players participated in the summer softball leagues

• 106 youngsters signed up for the Fishing Derby

• Approximately 14,000 people attended the July 4 celebration

• Park shelters were rented by 167 groups

• 1,003 citizens of all ages signed up for classes, workshops and camps

• 71 youngsters signed up for the Summer Playground activity

• 29 people took advantage of free disc golf lessons

Illegal signs

The City spends time and energy removing illegal signs from areas within city rights-of-way. The signs in question involve both temporary commercial signs and yard sale signs.

Residents have several options. Advertising local yard and garage sales in either of Pickerington’s two local papers is one possibility.

Another option was initiated in the beginning of August. Residents can place information on Pickerington’s city website by e-mailing yard sale specifics to lmessmore@pickerington.net.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

THE HAUNTED VILLAGE:

Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m., Columbus Street, Olde Pickerington Village

This annual Halloween celebration is expanding this year. Enjoy a haunted house, haunted museum, a haunted garden and a pumpkin contest. As always, the main attractions will be ghost tours, hayrides, a storyteller and trick-or-treating.

Prizes will be given for the most original and most creatively carved pumpkins in three age groups: 8 and under, 9-17, and adult. Those entering pumpkins must register with the Parks and Recreation Department (614-833-2211) before Oct. 26. Details will be given at registration. Winners will be announced at 7:45 p.m.

City Directory

Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd. (All numbers prefixed with the 614 area code)

TOTS TRICK-OR-TREAT AT CITY HALL:

Monday, Oct. 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m., City Hall, at 100 Lockville Rd.

Children ages 2-5 are invited to this special Halloween activity. Accompanied by an adult, tots can trick-or-treat throughout City Hall for an hour. City Hall is lavishly decorated for the event. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.

COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREAT:

Monday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA TICKET SALES: Nov. 7 for the Dec. 3 event

Tickets for the annual Breakfast with Santa will be on sale at the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall from Nov. 7 through Dec. 1. Tickets cost $5 per person; children 2 and under are free. The breakfast itself will occur from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Senior Center on Hereford Drive. Featured are a Secret Santa Shoppe, a bake sale, holiday music, a kid’s craft station, interaction and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and breakfast.

Tickets will be sold only at the Recreation office, or by mail.

There will be three seatings: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the Senior Center.

LETTERS TO SANTA DROP-OFF:

Begin Wednesday, Nov. 23 at City Hall

Letters to Santa can be placed in a North Pole Express mailbox located by the City Hall front door beginning Nov. 23 and running through Dec. 11. All letters will be answered by Santa or his helpers. Letters should include the child’s full name and address.

OLDE VILLAGE HOLIDAY GATHERING: Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8:30 p.m., Columbus Street, Olde Pickerington Village

The annual holiday celebration will include carriage rides, carolers, open shops, free children’s activities, Santa Claus, music and a tree-lighting ceremony. The Holiday Lighting Contest winners will be announced during the evening.

The contest is for residences and businesses within the Olde Village limits. Judging will occur at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. All decorating entries must register with the Recreation Department between Nov. 14-29. FREE.