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What to See and Do Where to Play Where to Eat Where to Stay Calendar of Events

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Contents Situated northeast of Columbus, Westerville is a great place to live, work, play or visit. With over 580 acres of park land in 46 locations, Westerville is, indeed, a City Within a Park. And there’s more! In December 2012, Forbes Magazine named Westerville the friendliest town in Ohio and the fifth friendliest in America. Come enjoy our attractions, historic sites and year-round events. Everyone from antique lovers to bird watchers to sports fans will find something to make them smile. Stop by our Visitors Center at 20 W. Main St. or visit us on the Web at www.VisitWesterville.org.

What to See and Do . . . . . . . 6 Where to Play. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Where to Eat. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Where to Stay. . . . . . . . . . . 14 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 18

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20 W. Main St. Westerville, Ohio 43081 800.824.8461 614.794.0401 www.visitwesterville.org facebook.com/VisitWesterville 4

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Important Contacts City Contacts Fire/Medical/Police Emergency. . . 911 City Manager’s Office. . . . . 901-6400 Clerk of Council. . . . . . . . . 901-6410 Finance Department . . . . . . 901-6440 Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . 901-6500 Westerville Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6500 Planning & Development Department . . . . . . . . . . 901-6650 Police Division Headquarters. . . . . . . . . 901-6450 Service Department. . . . . . . 901-6740 Utility Billing. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6430 Westerville Senior Center. . . 901-6560

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Department of theatre & Dance A professional training ground for tomorrow’s theatre artists.

Fritsche theatre at cowan hall 30 s. Grove st. westerville

campus center theatre 100 w. home st. westerville

theatre Box oFFice 614-823-1109

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Historic Uptown Westerville 614-794-0401 www.visitwesterville.org Once known as the Dry Capital of the World, Westerville and its Uptown District have come a long way since the days of Prohibition. Uptown has retained its beauty and historic charm while gaining a vibrant mix of unique shops, restaurants, coffee houses, art galleries and convenient service businesses all within an easy stroll from nearby off-street parking.

Uptown is home to the 72,000-squarefoot Westerville Public Library, Otterbein University, The Hanby House Museum and The Temperance Row Historic District. Visit soon to enjoy this unique blend of old and new.

The Hanby House 160 W. Main St. 614-891-6281 800-600-6843 www.hanbyhouse.org Take a fascinating look back into our nation’s history with a tour of the Hanby House. Recognized by the United Methodist Church as one of only three United Methodist Heritage Landmarks in Ohio, the Hanby House was home to Bishop William Hanby, co-founder of Otterbein University, an abolitionist and a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. His son, Benjamin, was the composer of more than 80 folk songs and hymns, including “Darling Nelly Gray,” a popular song of the Civil War era, and “Up on the Housetop,” still sung by children worldwide.

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Anti-Saloon League Museum

Service, tells the compelling story of the family and costumed guides lead visitors through five rooms of antiques from the mid- to late 1800s, including some of Ben’s original instruments, musical scores and artifacts. The kitchen garden maintained by the Westerville Garden Club features plants that were used for household purposes between 1850 and 1890. You can enjoy refreshments, historic decorations and special music during the Christmas Open House during Uptown’s Home for the Holidays, on the first Tuesday in December and the following weekend. Open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m., May through September. Groups and private tours year-round by appointment. See www.hanbyhouse.org for family history, calendar and contact information.

as the Westerville Whiskey Wars.

The building also houses the Westerville Local History Center with displays, photographs and materials on Westerville, including assistance with Westerville genealogy research. The second floor is home to the John R. Kasich Congressional Collection consisting of documents, photographs and memorabilia donated by Gov. Kasich. The Anti-Saloon League Museum and the Local History Center are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturdays closed for

lunch 1 to 2 p.m.), The Kasich collection is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided, self-guided and group tours are available, and researchers are welcome.

The Hanby House

Anti-Saloon League Museum 126 S. State St. 614-882-7277 x2160 www.wpl.lib.oh.us/antisaloon Prohibition in the U.S. gave rise to gangsters, bootlegging and jazz and was achieved by the Westerville-based Anti-Saloon League. The Westerville Public Library’s Anti-Saloon League Museum is housed in the League’s old headquarters building and contains artifacts and temperance materials printed by the ASL. Westerville was once known as the Dry Capital of the World and had one of the earliest Prohibition ordinances in Ohio banning “spirituous liquors.” In the 1870s, this law was challenged by a series of events known www.visitwesterville.org

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Temperance Row Historic District Vicinity of Park, Grove, Walnut and University Streets 614-794-0401 The homes on Temperance Row were built in the early 1900s by the leaders of the Anti-Saloon League of America, who brought their headquarters to Westerville, along with the nickname “The Dry Capital of the World.” These crusaders were not only successful in achieving national Prohibition, but also in constructing some of the most architecturally interesting homes of their day and our own. The entire district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in local, national and architectural history.

Temperance Row Historic District

First Responders Park

First Responders Park

Otterbein University

374 W. Main St. 614-794-0401 Westerville’s history of community service dates back to 1860, when the city’s first fire department was formed. The dedication of fire, police and dispatch personnel, past and present, is celebrated in the inspirational setting of First Responders Park. In addition to a sculpture known as The Crossing by Steve Geddes and Bob Moore, the park includes a piece of World Trade Center Steel measuring 18 feet tall and 4 feet wide, and weighing 2.3 tons. This piece was part of the federal investigation into the collapse of the towers. It once spanned the 98th-101st floors on the north face of WTC 1, which was struck by a 767 aircraft at 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.

1 S. Grove St. 614-890-3000 www.otterbein.edu Otterbein University is a private, co-educational, comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1847.

Otterbein enrolls approximately 3,000 students, including full- and parttime undergraduates, adult learners, and students enrolled in the Graduate School. Otterbein offers 73 majors, as well as individualized fields of study. Master’s degree programs are offered in allied health, business administration, education, educational mathematics and nursing. Otterbein’s first doctorate program, doctor of nursing practice (DNP), began classes in spring 2011. Otterbein maintains a strong commitment to service in the Westerville community and beyond

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and offers a full schedule of community lectures, theater, music, art and sporting events. Otterbein’s 140-acre campus sits on the north end of Temperance Row in the heart of Westerville and includes the historic Towers Hall, constructed in 1872.

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Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Studies

Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Studies 600 N. Spring Rd. 614-823-1517 www.otterbein.edu/equine Otterbein University has been a leader in equine science education for more than 30 years. The University’s $5.2 million equine complex opened to students in fall 2009. The worldclass facility is the first of its kind –

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combining horses, stables, pastures, education, community outreach and best use practices in a suburban setting. The Department’s annual summer camps have educated dozens of students since 2009. In addition to its educational and community outreach activities, the facility hosts equine events in dressage, eventing and jumping with competitors from colleges across the country.

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Where to Play

Fun for All! Highlands Park Aquatic Center Westerville Parks & Recreation 245 S. Spring Rd. 614-901-POOL www.westerville.org Stay cool by the new pool in Westerville. The two-year-old aquatic center is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and features a slide tower with both a speed slide and Highlands Park Aquatic Center body slide, a zero entry toddler and leisure pool with a chilWesterville Parks & Recreation dren’s slide, a spray playground, a Community Center lazy river, and an eight-lane, 25-meter 350 N. Cleveland Ave. pool with a diving well. Visitors are 614-901-6500 welcome! www.westerville.org www.fitquest.westerville.org Legacy Train Depot Come out and play with the Wester- 115 E. Park St. ville Parks and Recreation Depart- 614-901-6500 ment, where you can discover the www.westerville.org natural beauty of Westerville among a The Westerville Legacy Train Devariety of park landscapes or discov- pot is located at Hanby Park in the er something about yourself in more Uptown Historic District behind the than 2,000 recreation and leisure pro- Westerville Public Library and Antigrams offered annualSaloon League Muly. Our award-winning seum. The Train Dedepartment offers a pot is adjacent to the variety of services 325-mile continuous and programs to resoff-road Ohio to Erie idents and visitors of Trail that connects all ages and abilities.

Cleveland to CincinWesterville Parks and nati through the citRecreation maintains ies of Columbus and an extensive park sysWesterville. Resemtem, including more bling a typical train than 26 miles of leisure station from years paths and trails. gone by, it serves trail Westerville Parks & Recreation Community Center

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users with trail head parking, year-round family restrooms, a

fireplace, a drinking fountain, seating, bicycle parking, an information kiosk and signage guiding visitors to the Anti-Saloon League Museum, Temperance Row walking tour and other historic sites.

Sharon Woods Metro Park 6911 Cleveland Ave. Part of Franklin County Metro Parks 614-891-0700 www.metroparks.net With 761 acres of forests and open fields, Sharon Woods is a place of quiet beauty on Westerville’s western

Sharon Woods Metro Park

border. Bicyclists and joggers will enjoy the park’s 4 miles of paved trails. Those seeking a quieter walk can explore the 320-acre Edward S. Thomas State Nature Preserve or loop around the 13-acre Schrock Lake on almost 3 miles of streambed and wetland nature trails. Numerous seasonal pools associated with the swamp forest communities are present and provide critical spring breeding habitat for amphibians and other wildlife. www.visitwesterville.org

Hoover Reservoir and Nature Preserve 7600 and 3715 Sunbury Rd. Operated by Columbus Recreation and Parks 614-645-3300 recparks.columbus.gov Hoover Reservoir is owned and operated by the City of Columbus and features wetlands, walking trails, woods, wildlife areas and picnic facilities, as well as the Brent Hambrick Memorial Disc Golf Course. If fishing, pontoon boating or sailing is your interest, then you’ll enjoy the more than 3,000 acres of open water at Hoover. Located along the Hoover Reservoir and Little Walnut Creek, Hoover Nature Preserve is a vital resting spot for several species.

The preserve is a great place for birding enthusiasts, with more than 33 different shorebirds using the preserve during migration. The preserve also has a large, 1,500-foot boardwalk so that guests can view the wildlife without causing harm to the environment and an observation blind for bird viewing at Mud Hen Marsh.

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 Hempstead Rd. Part of Franklin County Metro Parks 614-895-6216 www.inniswood.org Inniswood Metro Gardens was once the 37-acre estate of sisters Grace and Marry Innis. Today, Inniswood is a 121acre scenic garden and nature preserve that is a continual source of inspiration for Central Ohioans of all ages. Streams and woodlands filled with wildflowers and wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to the beautifully landscaped flower beds, rock garden and lawns.

Inniswood Metro Gardens is free and open daily throughout the year from 7 a.m. to dusk. Visitors will enjoy the seasonal beauty of the gardens and natural areas as they stroll along 2 miles of trails and paved pathways.

Otterbein Lake Along Alum Creek leisure path near Main Street and Collegeview Road 614-794-0401 The lake is a former dirt quarry that is being restored to a more wildlife-friendly state by a group of volunteers who started in 2003. An overlook allows safe fishing and lake observation. Waterfowl and many species of turtles are just some of the wildlife you might see as you follow the bike path until it crosses Alum Creek via an historic iron truss bridge. www.visitwesterville.org

Year of the Arts Westerville boasts a rich arts community. Come celebrate with us during our year-long salute to our community’s arts organizations. Check our Calendar of Events beginning on page 19 for more information.

Band and several smaller ensembles (Brass Choir, Clarinet Choir and Saxophone Quartet). The groups feature some of the best amateur musical talent in central Ohio and give performances year-round.

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Curtain Players Theatre

Theatre Box Office: 614-823-1109 Department of Music: 614-823-1508 Gallery Information: 614-823-1792 www.otterbein.edu Renowned for its Department of Theatre and Dance, Otterbein produces eight plays and musicals for the community at Fritsche Theatre in Cowan Hall and the Campus Center Theatre each year. The Department of Art displays art from students, faculty, the University collection and visiting exhibits in Miller Gallery at 33 Collegeview Rd.; Fisher Gallery in Roush Hall, 27 S. Grove St.; and the Frank Museum of Art, 39 S. Vine St. Be sure to visit the rotating Historic Costume Collection on the second floor of Roush Hall, which features garments donated by alumni and friends representing different eras from history.

A new permanent exhibit is the Presidents’ Gallery, a historical and artistic display of all the University presidents, on the second floor of Towers Hall, 1 S. Grove St. The Department of Music also offers public performances of opera, symphony, marching band and student choral groups.

5691 Harlem Rd., Galena 614-470-4809 www.curtainplayers.org Situated in a charming old country church, Curtain Players is conveniently located less than 20 minutes from each of the northeast suburbs of Columbus. Our intimate and comfortable 78-seat theater is on the east side of the Hoover Reservoir (east of Westerville and north of New Albany). For more than 40 years, Curtain Players has accumulated awards for high quality production, direction and acting.

Westerville Symphony 614-899-9000 www.westervillesymphony.org The symphony is comprised of approximately 80 professional and semi-professional musicians under the direction of Maestro Peter Stafford Wilson. A big city performance in a small town atmosphere awaits you! As many as five Masterworks Series concerts are held annually. Call 614-899-9000 or visit www.westervillesymphony.org for concert dates and tickets.

Westerville Community Bands 614-890-6820 www.westervillebands.org The Westerville Community Bands is a nonprofit organization that is comprised of the Westerville Concert

Curtain Players Theatre

The Arts Council of Westerville 614-882-9071 www.artscouncilwesterville.net The Arts Council of Westerville (ACW) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in the Westerville area. ACW envisions the arts as an integral part of a healthy and vibrant community.

Supporting artists, art organizations and events is fundamental to our mission. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like more information on the Arts Council, visit our website, email artscouncilwesterville@yahoo.com or call 614-882-9071.

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Where to Eat

Local Cuisine Heavenly Cup Coffee House 25 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-392-2261 A quaint, community-based coffee shop located in the old Holmes Hotel on the corner of State and Main streets, serving everything from brewed coffee to smoothies, and delicious pastries to pair with your favorite beverage.

Quaint eateries and coffee houses, family dining, sport pubs and more. When it comes to meal time, let your visit to Westerville be an opportunity to branch out! Here are just a few of the many options right here in Westerville.

Bel Lago Waterfront Bistro 170 S. Sunbury Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 614-891-0200 Casual waterfront dining featuring Italian specialties and American favorites overlooking Hoover Reservoir.

Chocolaterie Stam 79 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-898-7826 Experience a century of craftsmanship in the fine Dutch chocolate and scrumptious gelato of the Stam family.

Java Central Coffee House and Gifts

Offering a wide assortment of handmade delicacies, specializing in nut and cream-filled bonbons.

City Barbeque 600 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43229 614-823-8890 Old-fashioned smoked barbeque including ribs, chicken, beef brisket and pulled pork, plus sides like greens, green beans and corn pudding.

Cluckers House of Wings 8 E. Main St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-8185 One-of-a-kind.gourmet wings in the heart of Uptown Westerville. Carry-out available.

Java Central Coffee House and Gifts 20 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-9071 Large, comfortable coffee house featuring custom roasted gourmet coffee and espresso, as well as specialty drinks, fresh baked muffins and scones, and lunch offerings such as sandwiches and wraps.

Jimmy V’s 1 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-865-9090 Featuring original specialty recipes and modern adaptations of MediterraThe Old Bag of Nails Pub

Graeter’s Ice Cream 1 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-895-0553 A staple of Historic Uptown Westerville, Graeter’s serves up a wide selection of gourmet ice creams and candies.

Chocolaterie Stam

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nean/American cuisine in the heart of Historic Uptown Westerville.

MCL Cafeteria 60 Westerville Sq. Westerville, OH 43081 614-818-1700 Home-cooked foods including succulent meat, hearty vegetables, healthful salads, fresh-baked breads and homemade desserts.

Noodles & Company 630 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-899-5112 Enjoy globally inspired noodles, soups and salads.

The Old Bag of Nails Pub 24 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-794-6900 Named after the London pub where Paul McCartney met first wife Linda Eastman, this cozy, uniquely British pub features weekly specials.

Be sure to try the signature fish and chips.

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The Rusty Bucket 400 Polaris Pkwy.

Westerville, OH 43082 614-890-3663 “Upbeat, fun and great food” describes this friendly neighborhood tavern.

Sunny Street Café 644 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43082 614-899-6113 Delicious breakfast and lunch served all day. Friendly staff and warm, cozy environment!

Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta

Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta 14 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-6200 In the heart of the Historic Shopping District, Pasquale’s serves authentic Italian cuisine, including pizza, salads, homemade pasta, subs and pastries.

Q2 Bistro 472 Polaris Pkwy.

Westerville, OH 43082 614-898-1988 The menu is comprised of traditional family recipes and skillful creations prepared by experienced master chefs from the mainland of China. www.visitwesterville.org

Thai Grille 15 E. College Ave. Westerville, OH 43081 614-865-4515 The menu features traditional Thai fare, such as pad Thai and curries, but the specialty is grilled meats served with Thai-inspired sauces.

Jimmy V’s

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Uptown Deli & Brew Co. 71 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 Wendell’s Pub 925 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614- 818-0400 The Wendell’s menu features fresh and flavorful dishes to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Westerville Grill 59 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-794-7200 An old-time American diner serving classic meals from breakfast to a full dinner menu.

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Where to Stay

Make Yourself at Home!

Choose a home-away-from-home that puts you close to Westerville and the other attractions Central Ohio has to offer. Below is just a sampling of the lodging options available to you. The Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau can help you find the right location to meet your needs.

Bed and Breakfast 63 College Inn 63 W. College Ave. Westerville, OH 43081 614-794-3090 888-794-3090 www.63collegeinn.com

Hotels Red Roof Inn 909 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-890-1244 www.redroof.com

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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/ Polaris 8411 Pulsar Pl. Columbus, OH 43240 614-885-8400 www.hamptoninnpolaris.com Hilton Garden Inn 8535 Lyra Dr. Columbus, OH 43240 614-846-8884 www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com Hilton Columbus/Polaris 8700 Lyra Dr. Columbus, OH 43240 614-885-1600 www.hilton.com

Best Western Franklin Park Suites/Polaris 2045 Polaris Pkwy.

Columbus, OH 43240 614-396-5100 www.bestwestern.com

Holiday Inn Express 8670 Orion Pl. Columbus, OH 43240 614-781-6100 www.hiexpress.com

Embassy Suites Hotel 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr. Columbus, OH 43231 614-890-8600 www.columbus.embassysuites.com

Westerville Value Inn I-270 at S.R. 3 32 Heatherdown Dr. Westerville, OH 43081 614-890-0426

Fairfield Inn & Suites (Marriott) 9000 Worthington Rd. Columbus, OH 43082 614-568 0770 www.fairfieldinn.com

Ramada I-270 Exit 27 6767 Schrock Hill Ct. Columbus, OH 43229 614-890-8111 www.ramada.com

Hampton Inn & Suites/Easton 4150 Stelzer Rd. Columbus, OH 43230 614-473-9911 1-800-HAMPTON www.hamptoneaston.com

Wingate Inn 8505 Pulsar Pl. Columbus, OH 43240 1-800-228-1000 www.wingatehotels.com www.visitwesterville.org

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Calendar of Events All dates, times and locations subject to change

March 17 Rotary Club of Westerville Fish Fry & Chicken Bake 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Otterbein Campus Center, 100 W. Home St. It’s all-you-can-eat fish, chicken and hot dogs plus plenty of great sides! Carry-out meals available.

Proceeds go to support Rotary Club of Westerville high school scholarships. For more information, visit www.westervillerotary.com.

19 Metro-Five-O, Level 1: Container Gardening 11 a.m., Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Learn the basics of growing plants in containers. Ages 50 and older. 614-8956216 or www.inniswood.org.

22 Jerrie Mock and Other Women in Flight 7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Susan Reid presents central Ohio’s Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world, and others. Presented by the Westerville Historical Society. 614-882-7277, ext. 2160.

23, 30 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

22, 23, 29-31, April 5-7 Curtain Players Theatre presents All My Sons 2 p.m. March 31 and April 7, 8 p.m. all other performances, Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena This Arthur Miller play was the winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Suitable for ages 13 and up. For reservations, call 614-360-1000 or visit www.curtain players.org.

24 Meet the Artists 2-4 p.m., Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Meet artists of the month Roger Marks, Allen Foster and Bill Carpenter and view their photography. 614-8956216 or www.inniswood.org.

24 A Joyful Noise: Otterbein University Concert Choir 7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd. Free will offering accepted. 614-8827968.

25-April 4 16th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Leslie H. and Ethyl Rose Miller Gallery, Art and Communication Building, 33 Collegeview Rd. Reception and award ceremony 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed on holidays. For information, call 614-823-1792.

30 6th Annual S.O.S. (Serving Our Seniors) Day 9am-1pm, Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd. This free event is designed to serve the senior community and their caregivers by providing health awareness as well as safety and Crime Prevention information. Presented by the Westerville Division of Police, in partnership with the Westerville Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association.

April 1 Youth Philharmonic of Central Ohio 7:30 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 3 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

3 Otterbein Symphonic Band 8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 4-6 Festival Series: A Three Day Celebration of Student Imagined Work 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Campus Center Theatre, 100 W. Home St. Join us for the first annual Festival, a three-day celebration of student-

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imagined work produced, directed, designed and acted by the majors in the Department of Theatre & Dance.

Festival works may include plays, musicals, monologues, songs and dance.

The possibilities are endless! Tickets are free for this event; seating is general admission style. Otterbein Theatre and Dance box office opens one hour before curtain. 614-823-1109 or box office@otterbein.edu.

5 Otterbein Wind Ensemble 8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 6, 13, 20, 27 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

7 High School Honor Band 2 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 7 Otterbein Singers 5 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 7 Westerville Symphony presents Poetic Landscapes 7 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Enjoy the romantic lyricism of Brahms’ sunlit second symphony and Chopin’s first piano concerto, which will feature Nick Ross, newly appointed Otterbein University Associate Professor of Piano. www.otterbein.edu

8-May 17 Senior Art Exhibitions Leslie H. and Ethyl Rose Miller Gallery, Art and Communication Building, 33 Collegeview Rd. Weekly exhibitions by graduating art majors. Special gallery hours: 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, closed holidays.

For information, call 614-823-1792.

12 Early Music Ensemble and The Red Noise 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 13 Wild Ones: Rain Gardens 10 a.m., Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Linda Rosine, Grove City Parks and Recreation, discusses the history and importance of rain gardens and shares ideas that can help you create your own. 614-895-6216 or www.innis wood.org.

13 The Anticipations 8 p.m., Old Bag of Nails Pub, 24 N. State St. Otterbein’s student rock ensemble performs. Free and open to the public. www.otterbein.edu 14 A Joyful Noise: Otterbein Wind Chamber Ensembles 7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd. Free will offering accepted. 614-8827968.

18-20 Westerville North High School Theatre Department Presents Harvey 7 p.m., Auditorium, Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd. The play is about a man and his dearest friend – who just happens to be a 6’3” invisible rabbit! General seating, $6. 614-797-6200.

19-21 Opera Theatre: The Merry Widow 2 p.m. April 21, 8 p.m. all other performances, Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Tickets will be sold at the door or may be purchased in advance by calling 614-823-1508 beginning April 8.

Box office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

21 Children’s Garden Day: Sunflower Power 2-4 p.m., Sisters’ Garden, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Discover the many benefits of growing sunflowers and learn about the Great Sunflower Project. Meet baby animals from Slate Run Farm, make garden art inspired by sunflowers and participate in other fun and family‑friendly activities. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

16 Metro Five-O Level 2: Vernal Pools 11 a.m., Gardens Entrance, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Walk with an educator and discover the importance of Inniswood’s vernal pools. Ages 50 and older. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

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21 A Joyful Noise: Black Swamp Saxophone Quartet 7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd. Free will offering accepted. 614-8827968.

help us celebrate the arts! OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614794-0401.

24 Otterbein Percussion Ensemble 8-9 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu

27 Shredding Day 10 a.m.-noon, Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd.

Shred any documents in need of shredding free of charge. www. westerville.org

25-28, May 2-4 Otterbein Department of Theatre and Dance presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 7:30 p.m. April 25, 2 p.m. April 28, 8 p.m. all other performances, Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. From the authors of Guys and Dolls comes one of the most delightfully irreverent musicals of all time, a satire of big business and all it holds sacred. Otterbein Theatre and Dance box office opens one hour before curtain. 614823-1109 or boxoffice@otterbein.edu.

25 Jazz Concert 8 p.m., Old Bag of Nails Pub, 24 N. State St. Jazz Guitar Ensemble, Jazztet, 1:00 Combo and Jazz Ensemble perform.

Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 26 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Uptown Alive!

6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville Uptown is alive with history, shopping and art! The Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau and the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association invite you to explore this unique and vibrant retail district. Shop local and

28 Starry Night Astronomy Festival 2-8pm, Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. The Westerville Elementary Boosters will bring astronomy, physics, and science to elementary families with live music, booths, exhibits, presentations, plenty of hands-on activities for students and families and planetarium sky shows.

May 1 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

1 Honors Chamber Recital 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets Seasonal produce, plants, flowers, confections, breads, organics, meats, honey, syrup, jams, salsas and more are available. www.marketwednesday.com

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2 Westerville Community Prayer Breakfast 6:30-8:30 a.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 Cleveland Ave. Proceeds benefit the Westerville Area Resource Ministry. For more information, call 614-899-0196.

3, 4, 10-12, 17-19 Curtain Players Theatre presents Becky’s New Car 2 p.m. May 12 and 19, 8 p.m. all other performances, Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena Becky’s New Car is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken. Suitable for ages 13 and up. For reservations, call 614-3601000 or visit www.curtainplayers.org.

4, 5 Spring Plant Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday, Gardens Entrance, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Purchase plants for your garden.

A broad selection of perennials and herbs is on sale. Sponsored by the Inniswood Volunteers Inc. and the Herb Society of America, Central Ohio Unit.

614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

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4 Public Art in Westerville Spaces Sculpture Tour 4 p.m., throughout Westerville Public art has the ability to energize public spaces, arouse our thinking and transform the places where we live, work and play. Visit seven sculptures situated throughout the city. 614-9016500.

4, 11, 18, 25 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

4 Spring Sing: An Evening of Lighter Styles 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Admission will be charged at the door – $5 adults, students free. www. otterbein.edu 5 Westerville Concert Band Spring Concert 3 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. Free! www.westervillebands.org

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5 A Joyful Noise: Otterbein University String Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd. Free will offering accepted. 614-8827968.

6 Keyboard Series: Timothy Huffman and Suzanne Newcomb, piano 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 8 Electro-Acoustic Workshop 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 8-10 Otterbein Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Classroom Project: At Home at the Zoo Times TBA, Campus Center Theatre, 100 W. Home St. American master Edward Albee’s new spellbinder is a meticulously calibrated and brutal look at the lives of three New Yorkers. Otterbein Theatre and Dance box office opens one hour before curtain. 614-823-1109 or boxoffice@otterbein.edu.

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9 Opera Workshop Performance 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 10 Otterbein Combined Choirs 8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu 11 Wild Ones: Growing Up to Be a Wild One 10 a.m., Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.

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Wild Ones member Barbara Kay Velez Barbosa leads child‑friendly gardening activities, including propagation and how to create a monarch way-station. Bring gloves. An adult must accompany children. 614-8956216 or www.inniswood.org.

11, 12 National Public Gardens Weekend 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Gardens Entrance, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Celebrate public gardens by visiting Inniswood this weekend and receive a free seed packet from volunteers. 614895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

18, 19 Leap of Faith Dance Recital 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Auditorium, Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. www.leapsofaith.com 18 Senior Showcase Recital 2 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu

11 Otterbein Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band 8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Free and open to the public. www. otterbein.edu

19 Westerville Symphony presents The Big Three 7 p.m., Auditorium, Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. Treat yourself to classical masterpieces by Mozart and Haydn and welcome home Westerville’s own Siwoo Kim, playing the brilliant Beethoven Violin Concerto. www.westerville symphony.org

17 Ohio’s Underground Railroad Court Cases 7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Roy Nichols leads this program presented by the Westerville Historical Society. 614-882-7277, ext. 2160.

21 Metro Five-O Level 2: Wildflower Walk 11 a.m., Entrance, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Take a walk through the woods and enjoy the wildflowers. Ages 50 and older. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

24 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Back to Nature 6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville Get outdoors and enjoy nature! Local organizations will provide information about opportunities to have fun outside and protect our environment.

OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, children’s activities and more!

Free! 614-794-0401.

24-27 Sunrise Rotary Field of Heroes Opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m., Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave. Reflect on this breathtaking scene featuring 2,500 American flags displayed across from the Community Center.

These 3’ by 5’ flags will stand 8 feet tall in perfect rows and columns across a field of green. To honor your personal heroes, whoever they are, order a flag at www.fieldofheroes.org. Events during the weekend include a non-denominational service at 10 a.m. Sunday.

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25 Straub Dance Center Spring Recital 3 and 6 p.m., Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Columbus Doors open 45 minutes before each show. 614-891-5525 or www.straub dance.com.

27 Highlands Park Aquatic Center Opens for the Season 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd. 614-901-6500 or www.westerville.org.

30 Party at the Creek 6-8 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. This green-themed event will feature the Wessiefest nature festival at adjacent Otterbein Lake, a recycled art project, bike and running demos, and safety checks, plus music, food and family fun! Sponsored by the City of Westerville. 614-901-6500.

June 1 Baby Bargain Boutique 9 a.m.-noon, Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. 614-901-6500.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

5, 12, 19, 26 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets Seasonal produce, plants, flowers, confections, breads, organics, meats, honey, syrup, jams, salsas and more are available. www.marketwednesday.com

5 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

7 Westerville Lions Club Chicken Barbecue 4-7 p.m., American Legion Post 171, 393 E. College Ave. Proceeds help needy kids get eye exams and glasses.

9 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 9 A Joyful Noise: Grassahol Bluegrass Band 7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd. Free will offering accepted. 614-8827968.

12 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 14 Classic Movie Series Dusk, Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. Free! www.westerville.org 16 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 19 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 21 Hershey’s Track & Field Meet 10 a.m., Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd. With running, jumping and throwing events for kids ages 9-14, the games are a great entry point for boys and girls to get active and become engaged in a healthy lifestyle. www.hersheys trackandfield.com 23 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org

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26 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free!.www.wester ville.org 28 The Uptown Art Camp: Artists’ Reception & Exhibit 6-9 p.m., David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St. Featuring the art of artists ages 5-15. 614-882-2180 or www.davidmyers art.com.

28 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Safety Fest 6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville The Westerville Divisions of Police and Fire want you to have a safe summer. Franklin County agencies will be on hand with information and activities for parents and kids. OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614794-0401.

29 Generations Performing Arts Center presents The Pride and Spirit of America 5 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. www.gen-pac.com 30 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org

July 3 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560. www.visitwesterville.org

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets Seasonal produce, plants, flowers, confections, breads, organics, meats, honey, syrup, jams, salsas and more are available. www.marketwednesday.com 4 Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day Celebration 8 a.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. A day of family fun to celebrate our nation’s birthday, featuring one of the largest parades in central Ohio! 5K Run & Walk begins at 8 a.m. Rotary Children’s Fun Run begins at 9 a.m.

Rotary Parade and W.A.R.M. Community Food Drive begins at 1 p.m.; food will be collected along parade route, which is north on state Rt. 3 from Heatherdown Drive to County Line Road. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

For more information, visit www. westervillerotary.com.

6, 13, 20, 27 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

10 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 12 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 12 Westerville Concert Band featuring the High Street Stompers 6:30 p.m., Amphitheater, Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. 614-901-6500.

13, 14 40th Annual Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Festival 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. Save the date for the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Festival, the largest family-friendly event of the year. The festival features more than 160 fine artists and craftspeople, live entertainment, youth art exhibits and entertainment, a silent auction, delicious food, and much more! Admission to the festival is $1, and free for children 16 and un-

der. A shuttle service will be provided from the Westerville Sports Complex as well as from Uptown Westerville.

As part of the city’s Year of the Arts Celebration, the festival will feature a Children’s Experience Tent where children can experience a variety of art mediums and a workshop with children’s author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand. Saturday’s festivities will conclude with a special evening performance by the Westerville Symphony. 614-882-8917 or www.westerville chamber.com.

17 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 19 Touch a Truck 10 a.m.-noon, Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave. 614-901-6500.

19 Classic Movie Series Dusk, Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. Free! www.westerville.org

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21 WesterFlora Garden Tour 1-7 p.m., throughout Westerville Enjoy artists and local musicians in the beautiful gardens of Westerville for this 22nd annual tour. 614-882-9955 or www.westerflora.com.

21 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 24 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 26 The Uptown Art Camp: Artists’ Reception & Exhibit 6-9 p.m., David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St. Featuring the art of artists ages 5-15.

614-882-2180 or www.davidmyersart.com.

26 OhioHealth 4th Friday: World Bazaar 6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville Join us for a celebration of customs, cultures and cuisine!

OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

28 Tapestry of a Town: A Walking Tour of Westerville 1-5 p.m., throughout Westerville Join the Westerville Habitat Partnership on this fascinating journey through Westerville history. You’ll weave your way through the Anti-Saloon League Museum, Hanby House, Towers Hall and other locations important to the fabric of our town. Proceeds benefit Habitat projects. 614-794-0401.

28-Aug. 3 Westerville Caring and Sharing Back-to-School Project Volunteers will be working to assemble grade-appropriate school supplies, book bags, personal hygiene products, etc. to distribute to the less fortunate students in the Westerville City School District. Gift cards to help with a new outfit are provided if funds allow. Distribution day is Saturday, Aug. 3. Help students begin the school year with self-confidence and a positive attitude. Every year, hundreds of children benefit from this program. For more information, please contact Westerville Caring and Sharing: voice mail, 614-470-4320; P.O. Box 970, Westerville, OH 43082; email, westervillecaringsharing@gmail.com.

28 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 31 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

4 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 6 National Night Out Citywide 614-901-6490.

7 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month. Open to the public.

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7, 14, 21, 28 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets

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Seasonal produce, plants, flowers, confections, breads, organics, meats, honey, syrup, jams, salsas and more are available. www.marketwednesday.com 7 Family Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 10 Art Rocks the Ville Noon, Historic Uptown Westerville This Year of the Arts event will feature live entertainment, a gallery hop, art vendors, street performers, Sip and Sketch, fashion shows, chalk art and much, much more! 614-901-6500.

11 Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Free! www.westerville.org 16 Classic Movie Series Dusk, Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. Free! www.westerville.org 23 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer 6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville It’s time to party with your pooch with fun activities for hounds and humans, including vendors selling doggie-related products and services.

OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, children’s activities and more!

Free! 614-794-0401.

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1 The Ohio State ICS Regional Chili Championships CaJohn’s Fiery Foods, 816 Green Crest Dr. 1-888-703-FIRE or www.cajohns.com.

21 Year of the Arts: Kids Got Talent (Passport to the Arts and Rising Stars) 9 a.m.-noon, grades 5 and below; 1-4 p.m., grades 6 and up; 6-8 p.m., Westerville’s Rising Stars; Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St. Passport to the Arts invites all young people to experience and explore the arts at Alum Creek Park. It’s easy is to stick with what is comfortable; Passport to the Arts offers a fun way to explore an art media outside your comfort zone. Westerville’s Rising Stars focuses on high school and college age individuals. Do you have a hidden talent – singing, dancing, rapping, poetry reading, acting, magician-ing, etc.?

Come share your talent with the community. 614-901-6500.

2 Highlands Park Aquatic Center Closes for the Season 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 245 S. Spring Rd. 614-901-6500 or www.westerville.org.

4 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

4, 11, 18, 25 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets Seasonal produce, plants, flowers, confections, breads, organics, meats, honey, syrup, jams, salsas and more are available. www.marketwednesday.com 7, 14, 21, 28 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

8 Cops and Kids Day 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd.

This is the 20th year for this annual festival, hosted by the Westerville Division of Police. Admission and refreshments are free! Featuring music, SWAT displays, helicopters, DARE cars, mounted patrols, K-9 units, Dunk-ACop tank, free prizes and souvenir gifts to the first 1,100 kids. No rain date!

23-Nov. 30 Studio Artists Fall Show Call for hours, David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St. Featuring the art of studio artists ages 5 to adult. Artists’ Reception: Sept.

27, 6-9 p.m. www.davidmyersart.com 27 OhioHealth 4th Friday: School Daze Fall Fest 6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville The WVCB will showcase the diverse educational opportunities and the achievements of local students, including the students, staff and academic excellence of Westerville City Schools. OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

27 Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield 7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Presented by the Westerville Historical Society; features Rick Finch, Fort Meigs historic site director. 614-8827277, ext. 2160.

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2 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.

Midnight Madness

First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets Seasonal produce, plants, flowers, confections, breads, organics, meats, honey, syrup, jams, salsas and more are available. www.marketwednesday.com 5, 12, 19, 26 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

16 Annual Ham and Bean Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

25 Midnight Madness 7 p.m.-midnight, Historic Uptown Westerville Halloween fun for the entire family!

Extended shopping hours, kids’ activities, contests and displays. Sponsored by the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. www.shop uptownwesterville.com 25 Celebrity Ghosts 5K Run/Walk 7 p.m., Uptown Westerville Come dressed as your favorite dead celeb for this timed race through the glow stick-lined streets and bike paths near Uptown Westerville. 614794-0401.

27 Halloween Party 2-4 p.m., Education Pavilion, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Join the spirits of Grace and Mary Innis in the gardens to enjoy activities www.visitwesterville.org

and crafts that celebrate this traditional annual holiday. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

Rotary Club of Westerville. For more information, visit www.rotaryhonors vets5k.org.

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17 Family Craft Workshop 2-4 p.m., Education Pavilion, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Create holiday gifts with family and friends at this annual event. Materials provided. 614-895-6216 or www.innis wood.org.

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

6 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

6 OCC Honor Choir Festival 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., and Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. www.otterbein.edu 9 Rotary Honors Veterans 5K Walk/Run 9 a.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St. Proceeds to benefit a veterans’ organization to be announced and the

22 Camp Chase Revisited 1861-1865 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 171, 393 E. College Ave. Presented by the Westerville Historical Society; features Monty Chase. Call 614-891-0821 for dinner reservations.

23 Picture an Old-Fashioned Christmas Noon-5 p.m., Hanby House, 160 W. Main St. Start a new holiday tradition by having your photo taken in the Hanby House parlor by the Christmas tree. As a bonus, you can choose from available costuming to wear in the photo! Up to four poses will be emailed to you and you can print whatever poses and photo sizes you like. Fun for families, classmates, friends. Sitting fee is $25. Appointments suggested, but walk-ins accepted.

RICK RANO Direct: 614.839.1633 www.visitwesterville.org

26 Phil Brown Basketball Classic 5 p.m,. 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Otterbein University Rike Center, 180 Center St. Westerville South, North and Central High Schools play three other teams. All proceeds benefit Westerville Athletic Programs. Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the W.A.R.M. Food Pantry. For more information, visit www.westerville rotary.com.

Picture an Old-Fashioned Christmas

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Stop by Santa’s Workshop for this 29th annual event. Work with an elf and make your very own wooden toy to paint and take home. Stroll through the Homestead and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Don’t forget to check out the trains, face painting and gift shop. No reservations required except for groups of five or more and evening hours. Call the Westerville Senior Center to reserve at 614-901-6560. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per child includes toy and photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Music in the Atrium

December 1, 8, 15, 22 Music in the Atrium 2 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Enjoy the sounds of the season during your library visit. This 13th annual series is made possible by the Friends of the Westerville Public Library.

1-31 Studio Artists Winter Exhibit & Sale Call for hours, David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St. Featuring the art of adult studio artists. Original art, prints, note cards and gift certificates. 614-882-2180 or www. davidmyersart.com.

2-7 Westerville Caring and Sharing’s Christmas Project This project helps Westerville children, their families and a few senior citizens ensure their Christmas holiday will be a special one. The goal is to provide each child with items from their wish list and a gift card (if funds allow) to be used for any clothing needs. Each family receives a food basket, personal hygiene and household products and any other donated items. Distribution day is Sunday, Dec. 8. For more information, please contact Westerville Caring and Sharing: voice mail, 614-470-4320; P.O. Box 970, Westerville, OH 43082; email, westervillecaringsharing@gmail.com.

3, 7, 8 Hanby Christmas Open House 7-9 p.m. Dec. 3, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Hanby House, 160 W. Main St. Decorations, refreshments, special music and a step back in time. 614-8916289 or www.hanbyhouse.org.

4 Pancake Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. First Wednesday of each month.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

6 Tree Lighting Ceremony 7 p.m., City Hall, 21 S. State St. Carols, candles and family fun! 614901-6500.

7 Home for the Holidays Historic Uptown Westerville This annual winter sale showcases all the unique merchandise this shopping district has to offer. Enjoy holiday music, a visit from Santa and much more. www.shopuptownwesterville.com

7 15th Annual Gingerbread Cottage Craft Show 10-3 p.m., Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. To register as a vendor or for more information, visit www.gingerbread cottage.org.

7, 14, 21, 28 Live Music at Java Central 7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St. Each Saturday of each month. www. java-central.com or 614-839-0698.

7 W.A.R.M.-Rotary Holiday Food Drive 9 a.m.-noon, multiple locations The Rotary Clubs of Westerville, Otterbein Rotaract Club members and alumni, the High School Interact Clubs, Boy Scouts, and W.A.R.M. volunteers will be collecting canned food donations for those in need again this holiday season. The service groups will be collecting in areas of the city as well as accepting donations of non-perishable food and cash at three drop-off locations: W.A.R.M. central office at 175 East Broadway Ave. and at both Westerville area Kroger stores on East Schrock and Maxtown roads.

For more information, visit www. westervillerotary.com.

8 Sertoma Children’s Christmas Parade 1:30 p.m., north on State Rt. 3 from Heatherdown Drive to County Line Road The Westerville Sertoma invites you to welcome Santa during this annual family event. 614-794-0401.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

2-7 Snowflake Castle 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2-6, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, 4-8 p.m.

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