Community Calendar Don’t miss these Community Events!

September 2011

Sept. 5

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival

10 a.m-5 p.m., Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd.

Come celebrate this one-day arts festival, where 200 fine arts and craft exhibitors will be showcasing their work. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience music, dance performances, art activities and more.

Sept. 6

6th Annual Dog Swim

6-8 p.m., Grandview Municipal Pool, 1350 Goodale Blvd. Give man’s best friend a chance to wet his paws and bring your pooch to the pool for only $5.

October 2011

Sept. 7- Oct. 12

Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market

3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Upper Arlington Senior Center, 1945 Ridgeview Rd. Only the freshest fruits and veggies are at the UA Farmers’ Market, along with herbs, flowers and dairy products.

Sept. 8

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

7-8 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org

Daniel J. Ney of Bella Giardino will go over how to protect your plants from the cold and frost. His talk will include mulching, caring for winter annuals, fall fertilizing, pruning bushes and perennials and more.

Sept. 8-10

Ox Roast Pierce Field, 1080 W. First Ave.

Oct. 9

Upper Arlington Fall Fest

2-6 p.m., Fancyburg Park, 3375 Kioka Ave., 614-583-5303

Enjoy fun seasonal activities like pumpkin carving, apple cider and caramel apple making, and hay rides. There will also be contests, inflatable games and refreshments available.

Oct. 13

Music in the Atrium: Miller-Kelton

Oct. 2

Taste of Grandview

2-7 p.m., McKinley Field Parks, 1661 W. Goodale Blvd., 614-486-0196

Enjoy “taste-sized” portions of delicious food from the best restaurants in central Ohio.

Oct. 3

Bloodtober – Flick or Treat: King Kong (1933)

6:30-8:30 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

This film festival, held every Monday, kicks off with the original King Kong.

7 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. Enjoy original songwriting and alternative country rock from the local band MillerKelton.

Oct. 16

Upper Arlington Historical Society Walking Tour

1 p.m., Miller Park Library, 1901 Arlington Ave., 614-470-2610

The free, 30-minute tour is guided by longtime Upper Arlington resident Linda Cummins.

Held annually by the Bobcat Boosters, the Ox Roast offers entertainment, festival food, amusement rides, games and more for the whole family.

Sept. 10

Dude, This Film Is Epic!: La Dolce Vita Noon-3 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

La Dolce Vita, A classic that cannot be missed, will be shown. Snacks and admission are free.

Sept. 20

Clash of the Ironclads

7-8 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Enjoy an evening rich in naval history as author Donald L. Canney discusses the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War, and learn about the ships, combat, sea life and more in an enthralling slide presentation.

Oct. 18-20

UACA Haunted Forest

6:30 p.m., Smith Nature Park, 1270 Fishinger Rd., 470-0655

Kids of all ages will enjoy this spooky forest adventure at Smith Nature Park.

Oct. 21

Friday Frightnight

7-11 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Grades 6-12 enjoy stories from Jim Kleefeld, games, contests and snacks with a $2 suggested donation. Space is limited; registration required beginning Friday, Oct. 7.

Oct. 22

33rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run

9-10 a.m., Edison Intermediate Middle School

Commons, 1240 Oakland Ave., www.grandviewheights.org

On this Halloween-themed run, residents get the chance to race through the streets of Grandview and Marble Cliff. $20 for preregistration and $25 on the day of the race.

Sept. 22-Oct. 21

Concourse Gallery Exhibit Series: Chun Wang and Ed Miller

Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd., www.uaoh.net

Admission is free to this artistic event featuring Chun Wang’s personal painting collection of Chinese rural life and Ed Miller’s bowls, platters and vases made from exotic and domestic wood.

Sept. 25

Flamenco del Corazon Dance Show

2-3 p.m., Grandview Heights High School Auditorium, 1587 W. Third Ave.

Lift your spirits with Flamenco del Corazon and experience the passionate music and rhythms of flamenco song and dance. Featuring El Pimenton on guitar. Tickets cost $10.

Sept. 27

Comic Books: A History

7-8 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-481-3778

Comic book fans unite at this gathering to discover the origins of all your favorite fictional heroes, with an expert weighing in from Laughing Ogre Comics.

Oct. 25

They’re Nothing To Be Afraid Of!

7 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Learn how seemingly scary animals like bats, spiders and owls are beneficial to nature.

Oct. 31

Upper Arlington Beggars’ Night and Pumpkin Patrol

6-8 p.m., 614-583-5197

UA’s volunteer Pumpkin Patrol is out in full force to pass out candy and keep children safe. Fire Station 72 will serve as the 2011 Pumpkin Patrol Station, so be sure to stop by, meet McGruff and Sparky the Fire Dog, learn important safety and fire prevention tips, and more!

Nov. 4

Bid & Benefit Kids in Our Community, presented by the Tri-Village Mentor League

7-10 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Parish Center, 1559 Roxbury Rd., www.mentorleague.org

Support the community and the John Miller Scholarship Fund by coming out for an evening of live music, food, a silent auction and a cash bar. Tickets are $40, and those planning on attending must RSVP by Oct. 28.

For more events visit www.trivillagemagazine.com

Exciting Schedule Planned for this Year’s Leadership UA Class

If you are looking to strengthen your leadership skills, develop a deeper knowledge of community issues and learn how to take action when it comes to those issues, Leadership UA is looking for you.

This year’s adult class schedule includes a retreat to Camp Akita, Chili Night, a trip to the library and the firehouse, as well as the opportunity to learn about how Upper Arlington was started and has continued to prosper.

For more information, visit www.leadershipua.org.

The Upper Arlington Civic Association’s Haunted Forest

For the second year, the Upper Arlington Civic Association will be turning Smith Nature Park into a forest filled with goblins, ghosts and ghouls.

This event is directed towards kids in grades two through eight. Groups will be led through the forest with a “scare ranger,” who will explain the history of Smith Nature Park and how it has become haunted due to the old pioneer cemetery located in the park.

Fall Fest for the Whole Family

This year’s Fall Fest is packed full of fun, seasonal activities for the whole family.

The Fall Fest will be held at Fancyburg Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9.

Pumpkin carving, kite making, hay rides, the Huffman’s Market Chili Cook-off, contests and caramel apples are just some of the things scheduled for the free festival.

Concourse Gallery Exhibition Features Nature and Local Artists

The Concourse Gallery will be featuring two exhibits for the months of September and October.

Transformation will run through Sept. 16 and will feature works by Gretchen Jacobs and Virginia Kistler.

Both collections will deal with natural elements and environmental cycles.

Then from Sept. 22 to Oct. 21, A Thousand Steps will feature paintings by local artist Chun Arthur Wang, Associate Professor of Fine Arts who teaches at Columbus College of Art and Design, and ceramic art by Ed Miller.

For more information, visit www.uoah.net.

The event is scheduled from Oct. 25 through Oct. 27 from 7-9:30 p.m., and admission is free, but getting out is hard.