Calendar

october/november 2022

Oct. 1 Crafty Saturday: Burlap Pumpkins

12:30-2 p.m., Digital Classroom, Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Get in the fall spirit by creating the perfect centerpiece with no-sew burlap pumpkins.

Oct. 4 Family Stressed, Family Blessed

6-7 p.m., Meeting Room A, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Learn the art of effective communication with your children with Gladys Adochim, Certified John Maxwell Speaker.

Oct. 7-16 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Wigwam Theater, 10190 BlacklickEastern Rd. www.pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org Pickerington Community Theatre presents an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents as they vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Ages 13 and up. Tickets seniors 55+ and children under 12 $17, adults $19.

Oct. 8, Nov. 12 Adaptive Stories and Play

11a.m.-noon, Meeting Room A, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org A literacy class adapted for children with disabilities.

Oct. 9 Stories from the Grave

2-4 p.m., Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society Museum, 15 E. Columbus St. www.pickhistory.org An afternoon of spooky Halloween stories and popcorn. Free admission.

Oct. 11, Nov. 8 Stitching in the Stacks

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

Trick or Treat, Oct. 31

Enjoy the company of both beginner and experienced crafters in a monthly gettogether.

Oct. 15 Family Dance Party

10-11 a.m., Digital Classroom, Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org A dance party full of singing, stories and happiness.

Oct. 16 Open House—Violet Township Fire Dept.

1 – 3 p.m., Station 591, 21 Lockville Rd. Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.

Oct. 18 PPL Book Club

7-8 p.m., Meeting Room A, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Come out for library’s largest book club.

Oct. 22 Haunted Village

6-8 p.m., Olde Pickerington Village www.ci.pickerington.oh.us A festive night of ghost tours, trick or treating, story-telling and hayrides through the Olde Pickerington Village.

Oct. 27 Bug Lab with Dr. Insecta

10:30-11:30 a.m., Atrium, Meeting Room A, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Discover insects that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago.

Oct. 31 Tots Trick or Treat

1:30-2:30 p.m., Pickerington City Hall www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Stroll through Pickerington City Hall to receive goodies from staff dressed in costumes. For children 2-5 years old.

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

One of PIckerington’s Haunted Houses

Oct. 31 Community Trick or Treat

6-8 p.m., throughout Pickerington www.ci.pickerington.oh.us The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission set the unified “Trick or Treat” night. Grab your costume, bag and Halloween spirit.

Nov. 9 Teen Video-Gaming

3:30-5:30 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Relax and unwind with video games and new friends.

Nov. 1 Music Trivia

7 p.m., Cardo’s Pizza & Tavern, 7897 Refugee Rd. www.cardospizzaandtavern.com Music Trivia Tuesday every Tuesday night with D.J. Ric Knight.

Monday Makers – Embossed Holiday Cards, Nov. 28

Nov. 8 Financial Literacy - Holiday Hacks

5:30-7 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Learn finance tips and tricks with Traci Bakenhaster, founder & CEO of Design & Renew Career and Finance Coaching.

Nov. 11, 16 Homeschool Connect – Three Little Pigs STEM

1-2 p.m., Meeting Room A, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Fun and educational classes for children in grades K-5 who learn at home.

Nov. 16 Teen Studio – Super Smash Bros. Tournament

4-5 p.m., Atrium, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Join fellow gamers for a competitive tournament with amazing prizes. Ages 12 and up.

Nov. 25 – Dec. 22 Violet Township Annual Toy Drive

www.violet.oh.us Annual toy drive for those in need in the community.

Nov. 28 Monday Makers – Embossed Holiday Cards

6-8 p.m., Atrium, Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Learn to use embossing powder to make festive holiday cards.

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