2013 westerville visitors and convention bureau guide

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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.

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Where to Play . . . . . . . . . . 10

Where to Eat . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Calendar of Events . . . . . . 18

BONUS!Westerville Areas of Interest Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Important Contacts

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

Area ContactsPort Columbus International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-4083COTA Bus Service . . . . . . . . 228-1776Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898-4000Westerville Main Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-2243Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . 882-8917Westerville City Schools . . . . 797-5700Westerville library . . . . . . . 882-7277Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau . . . . . 794-0401

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OtterbeinDepartment of theatre & Dance

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

campus center theatre 100 w. home st. westerville

theatre Box oFFice 614-823-1109

A professional training ground for tomorrow’s theatre artists.

www.otterbein.edu


Historic Uptown Westerville 614-794-0401www .visitwesterville .org

Once known as the Dry Capital of the World, Westerville and its Up-town 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-square-foot Westerville Public Library, Otter-bein University, The Hanby House Museum and The Temperance Row Historic District. Visit soon to enjoy this unique blend of old and new.

What to See & Do

The Hanby House 160 W . Main St .614-891-6281800-600-6843www .hanbyhouse .org

Take a fascinating look back into our nation’s history with a tour of the Han-by 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 abolition-ist and a “conductor” on the Under-ground 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 House-top,” still sung by children worldwide. A video presentation, From Servitude to

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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 kitch-en garden maintained by the Wester-ville 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 week-end. Open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m., May through September. Groups and private tours year-round by ap-pointment. See www.hanbyhouse.org for family history, calendar and con-tact information.

Anti-Saloon League Museum 126 S . State St .614-882-7277 x2160www .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 ar-tifacts and temperance materials print-ed 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 “spiritu-ous liquors.” In the 1870s, this law was challenged by a series of events known

as the Westerville Whiskey Wars. The building also houses the Westerville Local History Cen-ter with displays, photographs and materials on Westerville, including assistance with Westerville genealogy re-search. The second floor is home to the John R. Kasich Congressional Collec-tion consisting of documents, photo-graphs 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

The Hanby House

Anti-Saloon League Museum

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


First Responders Park374 W . Main St . 614-794-0401

Westerville’s history of communi-ty service dates back to 1860, when the city’s first fire department was formed. The dedication of fire, po-lice and dispatch personnel, past and present, is celebrated in the in-spirational setting of First Respond-ers Park. In addition to a sculpture known as The Crossing by Steve Ged-des 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.

First Responders Park

Otterbein University

What to See & Do

Otterbein University 1 S . Grove St .614-890-3000www .otterbein .edu

Otterbein University is a private, co-educational, comprehensive lib-eral arts institution founded in 1847. Otterbein enrolls approximately 3,000 students, including full- and part-time undergraduates, adult learners, and students enrolled in the Gradu-ate School. Otterbein offers 73 majors, as well as individualized fields of study. Master’s degree programs are offered in allied health, business ad-ministration, education, educational mathematics and nursing. Otterbe-in’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

Temperance Row Historic District Vicinity of Park, Grove, Walnut and University Streets614-794-0401

The homes on Temperance Row were built in the early 1900s by the leaders of the Anti-Saloon League of America, who brought their head-quarters 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 in-teresting 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

and offers a full schedule of commu-nity lectures, theater, music, art and sporting events. Otterbein’s 140-acre campus sits on the north end of Tem-perance Row in the heart of Wester-ville and includes the historic Towers Hall, constructed in 1872.


Austin E . Knowlton Center for Equine Studies

Austin E . Knowlton Center for Equine Studies 600 N . Spring Rd .614-823-1517www .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 world-class facility is the first of its kind –

combining horses, stables, pastures, education, community outreach and best use practices in a suburban set-ting. The Department’s annual sum-mer 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 col-leges across the country.


Westerville Parks & Recreation

Community Center

Westerville Parks & Recreation Community Center350 N. Cleveland Ave.614-901-6500www.westerville.orgwww.fitquest.westerville.org

Come out and play with the Wester-ville Parks and Recreation Depart-ment, where you can discover the natural beauty of Westerville among a variety of park landscapes or discov-er something about yourself in more than 2,000 recreation and leisure pro-grams offered annual-ly. Our award-winning department offers a variety of services and programs to res-idents and visitors of all ages and abilities. Westerville Parks and Recreation maintains an extensive park sys-tem, including more than 26 miles of leisure paths and trails.

Highlands Park Aquatic CenterWesterville Parks & recreation245 S. Spring rd.614-901-POOlwww.westerville.org

Stay cool by the new pool in Westerville. The two-year-old aquatic cen-ter is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and fea-tures a slide tower with both a speed slide and body slide, a zero entry

toddler and leisure pool with a chil-dren’s slide, a spray playground, a lazy river, and an eight-lane, 25-meter pool with a diving well. Visitors are welcome!

Legacy Train Depot115 E. Park St.614-901-6500www.westerville.org

The Westerville Legacy Train De-pot is located at Hanby Park in the Uptown Historic District behind the Westerville Public Library and Anti-

Saloon League Mu-seum. The Train De-pot is adjacent to the 325-mile continuous off-road Ohio to Erie Trail that connects Cleveland to Cincin-nati through the cit-ies of Columbus and Westerville. Resem-bling a typical train station from years gone by, it serves trail users with trail head parking, year-round family restrooms, a

fireplace, a drinking fountain, seat-ing, 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 Parks614-891-0700www.metroparks.net

With 761 acres of forests and open fields, Sharon Woods is a place of qui-et beauty on Westerville’s western

Where to Play

fun for all!

Highlands Park Aquatic Center

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. Numer-ous seasonal pools associated with the swamp forest communities are present and provide critical spring breeding habitat for amphibians and other wildlife.


Hoover Reservoir and Nature Preserve7600 and 3715 Sunbury rd.Operated by Columbus recreation and Parks614-645-3300recparks.columbus.gov

Hoover Reservoir is owned and oper-ated by the City of Columbus and fea-tures 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 Wal-nut 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 Parks614-895-6216www.inniswood.org

Inniswood Metro Gardens was once the 37-acre estate of sisters Grace and Marry Innis. Today, Inniswood is a 121-acre 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 back-drop 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 nat-ural areas as they stroll along 2 miles of trails and paved pathways.

Otterbein Lake Along Alum Creek leisure path near Main Street and Collegeview road614-794-0401

The lake is a former dirt quarry that is being restored to a more wildlife-friend-ly 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 fol-low the bike path until it crosses Alum Creek via an historic iron truss bridge.

WeSterVille BoaStS a riCh artS community. Come celebrate with us during our year-long salute to our com-munity’s arts organizations. Check our Calendar of Events beginning on page 19 for more information.

Otterbein University Theatre Box Office: 614-823-1109Department of Music: 614-823-1508Gallery Information: 614-823-1792www.otterbein.edu

Renowned for its Department of Theatre and Dance, Otterbein pro-duces 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 Cos-tume Collection on the second floor of Roush Hall, which features garments donated by alumni and friends rep-resenting different eras from history. A new permanent exhibit is the Pres-idents’ Gallery, a historical and artis-tic display of all the University presi-dents, 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.

Westerville Symphony614-899-9000www.westervillesymphony.org

The symphony is comprised of approximately 80 professional and semi-professional musicians under the direction of Maestro Peter Staf-ford 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.wester-villesymphony.org for concert dates and tickets.

Westerville Community Bands 614-890-6820www.westervillebands.org

The Westerville Community Bands is a nonprofit organization that is comprised of the Westerville Concert

Band and several smaller ensembles (Brass Choir, Clarinet Choir and Sax-ophone Quartet). The groups feature some of the best amateur musical tal-ent in central Ohio and give perfor-mances year-round.

Curtain Players Theatre 5691 Harlem rd., Galena614-470-4809www.curtainplayers.org

Situated in a charming old coun-try church, Curtain Players is conve-niently located less than 20 minutes from each of the northeast suburbs of Columbus. Our intimate and com-fortable 78-seat theater is on the east side of the Hoover Reservoir (east of Westerville and north of New Alba-ny). For more than 40 years, Curtain Players has accumulated awards for high quality production, direction and acting.

The Arts Council of Westerville 614-882-9071www.artscouncilwesterville.net

The Arts Council of Westerville (ACW) is a not-for-profit organiza-tion 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 mis-sion. If you are interested in becom-ing a volunteer or would like more information on the Arts Council, visit our website, email [email protected] or call 614-882-9071.

Year of the Arts

Curtain Players Theatre


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

Bel Lago Waterfront Bistro170 S. Sunbury rd.Westerville, OH 43081614-891-0200

Casual waterfront dining featuring Italian specialties and American favor-ites overlooking Hoover Reservoir.

Chocolaterie Stam79 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-898-7826

Experience a century of craftsman-ship in the fine Dutch chocolate and scrumptious gelato of the Stam family.

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

City Barbeque600 S. State St. Westerville, OH 43229 614-823-8890

Old-fashioned smoked barbe-que including ribs, chicken, beef brisket and pulled pork, plus sides like greens, green beans and corn pudding.

Cluckers House of Wings8 E. Main St. Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-8185

One-of-a-kind.gourmet wings in the heart of Up-town Westerville. Carry-out available.

Graeter’s Ice Cream1 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081614-895-0553

A staple of Historic Uptown Westerville, Graeter’s serves up a wide selection of gour-met ice creams and candies.

Heavenly Cup Coffee House25 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.

Java Central Coffee House and Gifts20 S. State St.Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-9071

Large, comfortable coffee house featuring custom roasted gourmet coffee and espresso, as well as spe-cialty drinks, fresh baked muffins and scones, and lunch offerings such as sandwiches and wraps.

Jimmy V’s1 S. State St.Westerville, OH 43081 614-865-9090

Featuring original specialty recipes and modern adaptations of Mediterra-

Where to Eat

local Cuisine

Java Central Coffee House and Gifts

The Old Bag of Nails Pub

Chocolaterie Stam


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

MCL Cafeteria60 Westerville Sq.Westerville, OH 43081 614-818-1700

Home-cooked foods including suc-culent meat, hearty vegetables, health-ful salads, fresh-baked breads and homemade desserts.

Noodles & Company630 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43081614-899-5112

Enjoy globally inspired noodles, soups and salads.

The Old Bag of Nails Pub24 N. State St.Westerville, OH 43081614-794-6900

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.

Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta14 N. State St.Westerville, OH 43081614-882-6200

In the heart of the Historic Shop-ping District, Pasquale’s serves au-thentic Italian cuisine, including piz-za, salads, homemade pasta, subs and pastries.

Q2 Bistro 472 Polaris Pkwy.Westerville, OH 43082 614-898-1988

The menu is comprised of tradi-tional family recipes and skillful creations prepared by experienced master chefs from the mainland of China.

The Rusty Bucket400 Polaris Pkwy.Westerville, OH 43082614-890-3663

“Upbeat, fun and great food” de-scribes this friendly neighborhood tavern.

Sunny Street Café644 N. State St. Westerville, OH 43082 614-899-6113

Delicious breakfast and lunch served all day. Friendly staff and warm, cozy environment!

Thai Grille15 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

Coming Spring 2013!Uptown Deli & Brew Co .71 N. State St.Westerville, OH 43081

Wendell’s Pub925 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 Grill59 S. State St.Westerville, OH 43081 614-794-7200

An old-time American din-er serving classic meals from breakfast to a full dinner menu.

Westerville Grill

Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta

Thai Grille


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 sam-pling of the lodging options avail-able to you. The Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau can help you find the right location to meet your needs.

Bed and Breakfast63 College Inn63 W. College Ave.Westerville, OH 43081614-794-3090888-794-3090www.63collegeinn.com

HotelsRed Roof Inn909 S. State St.Westerville, OH 43081614-890-1244www.redroof.com

Best Western Franklin Park Suites/Polaris2045 Polaris Pkwy.Columbus, OH 43240614-396-5100www.bestwestern.com

Embassy Suites Hotel2700 Corporate Exchange Dr.Columbus, OH 43231614-890-8600www.columbus.embassysuites.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites (Marriott)9000 Worthington rd.Columbus, OH 43082614-568 0770www.fairfieldinn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites/Easton4150 Stelzer rd.Columbus, OH 43230614-473-99111-800-HAMPTONwww.hamptoneaston.com

Where to Stay

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/Polaris8411 Pulsar Pl.Columbus, OH 43240614-885-8400www.hamptoninnpolaris.com

Hilton Garden Inn8535 lyra Dr.Columbus, OH 43240614-846-8884www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Hilton Columbus/Polaris8700 lyra Dr.Columbus, OH 43240614-885-1600www.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express8670 Orion Pl.Columbus, OH 43240614-781-6100www.hiexpress.com

Westerville Value InnI-270 at S.r. 332 Heatherdown Dr.Westerville, OH 43081614-890-0426

RamadaI-270 Exit 276767 Schrock Hill Ct.Columbus, OH 43229 614-890-8111www.ramada.com

Wingate Inn8505 Pulsar Pl.Columbus, OH 432401-800-228-1000www.wingatehotels.com

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March17 Rotary Club of Westerville Fish Fry & Chicken Bake11:30 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 scholar-ships. For more information, visit www.westervillerotary.com.

19 Metro-Five-O, Level 1: Container Gardening11 a.m., Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.

Learn the basics of growing plants in containers. Ages 50 and older. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

22 Jerrie Mock and Other Women in Flight7:30 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. Present-ed by the Westerville Historical Soci-ety. 614-882-7277, ext. 2160.

23, 30 Live Music at Java Central7-10 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 Sons2 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 Crit-ics 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 Artists2-4 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. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

24 A Joyful Noise: Otterbein University Concert Choir7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd.

Free will offering accepted. 614-882-7968.

25-April 4 16th Annual Juried Student Art ExhibitionLeslie H. and Ethyl Rose Miller Gallery, Art and Communication Building, 33 Collegeview Rd.

Reception and award ceremo-ny 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Gal-lery 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) Day9am-1pm, Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd.

This free event is designed to serve the senior community and their care-givers by providing health awareness as well as safety and Crime Prevention information. Presented by the Wester-ville Division of Police, in partnership with the Westerville Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association.

April 1 Youth Philharmonic of Central Ohio7:30 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St.

Free and open to the public. www.otterbein.edu 3 Pancake Breakfast7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.

First Wednesday of each month. Open to the public. 614-901-6560.3 Otterbein Symphonic Band8 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 Work7:30 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-

Calendar of eventsAll dates, times and locations subject to change


Welcome to one of the “friendliest towns in America” (Forbes, 2012). Explore a nationally recognized parks system, featuring more than 40 parks and 26 miles of trails. Don’t miss the charm of an old-generation Uptown district with new-generation dining and shopping, and a state-of-the-art Community Center. Excellent public safety resources and municipal utility services have helped earn Westerville repeat designations as one of the best places to live in America. We’re so glad you’re here.

www.westerville.org

Welcome to Westerville

Guided & Self-guided Tours - Pre-arranged Presentations - Historical Research

Anti-Saloon League Museum Westerville Public Libraryat

the

Expanded Hours:Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

The Story of How Westerville became the “Dry Capital of the World”

Examples of newspapers, magazines and posters printed by the League

Exhibits in the Setting of the League’s Old Headquarters Building

Westerville Public Library · 126 South State Street · Westerville, OH 43081westervillelibrary.org/antisaloon (614) 259-5028


imagined work produced, directed, designed and acted by the majors in the Department of Theatre & Dance. Festival works may include plays, mu-sicals, monologues, songs and dance. The possibilities are endless! Tickets are free for this event; seating is gen-eral admission style. Otterbein Theatre and Dance box office opens one hour before curtain. 614-823-1109 or box [email protected].

5 Otterbein Wind Ensemble8 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 Central7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St.


7 High School Honor Band2 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St.


7 Otterbein Singers5 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


7 Westerville Symphony presents Poetic Landscapes7 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 appoint-ed Otterbein University Associate Pro-fessor of Piano. www.otterbein.edu

8-May 17 Senior Art ExhibitionsLeslie 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 Noise8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


13 Wild Ones: Rain Gardens10 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 Anticipations8 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 Ensembles7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd.


16 Metro Five-O Level 2: Vernal Pools11 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.

18-20 Westerville North High School Theatre Department Presents Harvey7 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 seat-ing, $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 call-ing 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 Power2-4 p.m., Sisters’ Garden, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.

Discover the many benefits of grow-ing 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 fam-ily-friendly activities. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

WESTERVILLE SERTOMA CLUBService to the Westerville community since 1965

• Sertoma Brat Wagon at every Westerville 4th Friday• Sertoma & CaJohns Fiery Foods Annual Chili Cook-Off Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 • Sertoma Annual Children’s Christmas Parade & Rudolph 5K Run Dec. 8

For more information about Sertoma and volunteer opportunitiescall (614) 619-7200 or visit our website at www.WestervilleSertoma.org

OhioHealth 4th Friday


21 A Joyful Noise: Black Swamp Saxophone Quartet7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd.


24 Otterbein Percussion Ensemble8-9 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


25-28, May 2-4 Otterbein Department of Theatre and Dance presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying7:30 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 ir-reverent musicals of all time, a satire of big business and all it holds sacred. Ot-terbein Theatre and Dance box office opens one hour before curtain. 614-823-1109 or [email protected].

25 Jazz Concert8 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, shop-ping and art! The Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau and the Wester-ville Uptown Merchants Association invite you to explore this unique and vibrant retail district. Shop local and

help us celebrate the arts! OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, chil-dren’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

27 Shredding Day10 a.m.-noon, Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd.

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

28 Starry Night Astronomy Festival2-8pm, Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.

The Westerville Elementary Boost-ers will bring astronomy, physics, and science to elementary families with live music, booths, exhibits, presen-tations, plenty of hands-on activities for students and families and plane-tarium sky shows.

May1 Pancake Breakfast7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.

First Wednesday of each month. Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

1 Honors Chamber Recital8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market3-6 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

2 Westerville Community Prayer Breakfast6:30-8:30 a.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 Cleveland Ave.

Proceeds benefit the Westerville Area Resource Ministry. For more in-formation, call 614-899-0196.

3, 4, 10-12, 17-19 Curtain Players Theatre presents Becky’s New Car2 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 orig-inal comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken. Suitable for ages 13 and up. For reservations, call 614-360-1000 or visit www.curtainplayers.org.

4, 5 Spring Plant Sale9 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 In-niswood Volunteers Inc. and the Herb Society of America, Central Ohio Unit. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

Westerville’s Original Hometown Bakery

Est. 1957

(614) 882-66116 South State St.

Westerville, OH 43081

Fresh bread, rolls, pastries, cookies

and more!

Home of the “Recession Buster $1 Daily Special”

Small Drink & Donut

Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market


4 Public Art in Westerville Spaces Sculpture Tour4 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. 614-901-6500.



4 Spring Sing: An Evening of Lighter Styles8 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 Concert3 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave.

Free! www.westervillebands.org

5 A Joyful Noise: Otterbein University String Orchestra7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd.


6 Keyboard Series: Timothy Huffman and Suzanne Newcomb, piano8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


8 Electro-Acoustic Workshop8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


8-10 Otterbein Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Classroom Project: At Home at the ZooTimes 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 The-atre and Dance box office opens one hour before curtain. 614-823-1109 or [email protected].

9 Opera Workshop Performance8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


10 Otterbein Combined Choirs8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St.


11 Wild Ones: Growing Up to Be a Wild One10 a.m., Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.

Sunrise Rotary Field of Heroes


Wild Ones member Barbara Kay Velez Barbosa leads child-friendly gardening activities, including prop-agation and how to create a monarch way-station. Bring gloves. An adult must accompany children. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

11, 12 National Public Gardens Weekend11 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. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

11 Otterbein Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St.


17 Ohio’s Underground Railroad Court Cases7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.

Roy Nichols leads this program pre-sented by the Westerville Historical Society. 614-882-7277, ext. 2160.

18, 19 Leap of Faith Dance Recital5:30 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 Recital2 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St.


19 Westerville Symphony presents The Big Three7 p.m., Auditorium, Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.

Treat yourself to classical master-pieces by Mozart and Haydn and welcome home Westerville’s own Si-woo Kim, playing the brilliant Beetho-ven Violin Concerto. www.westerville symphony.org

21 Metro Five-O Level 2: Wildflower Walk11 a.m., Entrance, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd.

Take a walk through the woods and enjoy the wildflowers. Ages 50 and old-er. 614-895-6216 or www.inniswood.org.

24 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Back to Nature6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville

Get outdoors and enjoy nature! Local organizations will provide informa-tion about opportunities to have fun outside and protect our environment. OhioHealth 4th Fridays are commu-nity events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, dis-plays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

24-27 Sunrise Rotary Field of HeroesOpening ceremony at 9:30 a.m., Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

Reflect on this breathtaking scene fea-turing 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-denomina-tional service at 10 a.m. Sunday.

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25 Straub Dance Center Spring Recital3 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 Season11 a.m.-7 p.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd.

614-901-6500 or www.westerville.org.

30 Party at the Creek6-8 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St.

This green-themed event will fea-ture 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 Boutique9 a.m.-noon, Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

614-901-6500.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Live Music at Java Central7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St.


5, 12, 19, 26 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets


5 Pancake Breakfast7-10:30 a.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.


7 Westerville Lions Club Chicken Barbecue4-7 p.m., American Legion Post 171, 393 E. College Ave.

Proceeds help needy kids get eye ex-ams and glasses.

9 Sounds of Summer Concert6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St.

Free! www.westerville.org

9 A Joyful Noise: Grassahol Bluegrass Band7:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 100 E. Schrock Rd.


12 Family Concert6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St.


14 Classic Movie SeriesDusk, Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.






21 Hershey’s Track & Field Meet10 a.m., Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd.

With running, jump-ing 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




Free!.www.wester ville.org

28 The Uptown Art Camp: Artists’ Reception & Exhibit6-9 p.m., David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St.

Featuring the art of artists ages5-15. 614-882-2180 or www.davidmyers art.com.

28 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Safety Fest6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville

The Westerville Divisions of Police and Fire want you to have a safe sum-mer. Franklin County agencies will be on hand with information and activi-ties for parents and kids. OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, displays, chil-dren’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

29 Generations Performing Arts Center presents The Pride and Spirit of America5 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave.

www.gen-pac.com



July


First Wednesday of each month. Open to the public. 614-901-6560.Music and Arts Festival

Party at the Creek




4 Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day Celebration8 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. Com-munity 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.







12 Westerville Concert Band featuring the High Street Stompers6:30 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 Festival11 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 fami-ly-friendly event of the year. The festi-val 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 per-formance by the Westerville Sympho-ny. 614-882-8917 or www.westerville chamber.com.



19 Touch a Truck10 a.m.-noon, Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

614-901-6500.



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21 WesterFlora Garden Tour1-7 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.





26 The Uptown Art Camp: Artists’ Reception & Exhibit6-9 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 Bazaar6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville

Join us for a cele-bration of customs, cultures and cuisine! OhioHealth 4th Fri-days are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, enter-tainment, displays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

28 Tapestry of a Town: A Walking Tour of Westerville1-5 p.m., throughout Westerville

Join the Westerville Habitat Partner-ship 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 assem-ble grade-appropriate school supplies, book bags, personal hygiene products, etc. to dis-tribute to the less for-tunate 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 be-gin 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, [email protected].





August3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Live Music at Java Central7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St.




6 National Night OutCitywide

614-901-6490.



7, 14, 21, 28 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streetsDog Days of Summer

WesterFlora Garden Tour




10 Art Rocks the VilleNoon, Historic Uptown Westerville

This Year of the Arts event will fea-ture live entertainment, a gallery hop, art vendors, street performers, Sip and Sketch, fashion shows, chalk art and much, much more! 614-901-6500.





23 OhioHealth 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer6-9 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 commu-nity events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertainment, dis-plays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

31 Buckeye Regional ICS Chili ChampionshipsCaJohn’s Fiery Foods, 816 Green Crest Dr.

1-888-703-FIRE or www.cajohns.com.

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September

1 The Ohio State ICS Regional Chili ChampionshipsCaJohn’s Fiery Foods, 816 Green Crest Dr.

1-888-703-FIRE or www.cajohns.com.

2 Highlands Park Aquatic Center Closes for the Season11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 245 S. Spring Rd.

614-901-6500 or www.westerville.org.



4, 11, 18, 25 Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market3-6 p.m., corner of North State and East Home streets




8 Cops and Kids Day10:30 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 Divi-sion of Police. Admission and refresh-ments are free! Featuring music, SWAT displays, helicopters, DARE cars, mounted patrols, K-9 units, Dunk-A-Cop tank, free prizes and souvenir gifts to the first 1,100 kids. No rain date!

20 Otterbein Homecomingwww.otterbein.edu

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 ex-plore an art media outside your com-fort zone. Westerville’s Rising Stars focuses on high school and college age individuals. Do you have a hidden tal-ent – singing, dancing, rapping, poet-ry reading, acting, magician-ing, etc.? Come share your talent with the com-munity. 614-901-6500.

23-Nov . 30 Studio Artists Fall ShowCall 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 Fest6-9 p.m., Historic Uptown Westerville

The WVCB will showcase the di-verse educational opportunities and the achievements of local students, including the students, staff and aca-demic excellence of Westerville City Schools. OhioHealth 4th Fridays are community events featuring arts, crafts and business vendors, entertain-ment, displays, children’s activities and more! Free! 614-794-0401.

27 Fort Meigs: Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.

Presented by the Westerville Histor-ical Society; features Rick Finch, Fort Meigs historic site director. 614-882-7277, ext. 2160.

October







16 Annual Ham and Bean Dinner4:30-6:30 p.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.

Open to the public. 614-901-6560.

25 Midnight Madness7 p.m.-midnight, Historic Uptown Westerville

Halloween fun for the entire family! Extended shopping hours, kids’ ac-tivities, contests and displays. Spon-sored by the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. www.shop uptownwesterville.com

25 Celebrity Ghosts 5K Run/Walk7 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. 614-794-0401.

27 Halloween Party2-4 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 Celebrity Ghosts 5K Run/Walk

Midnight Madness


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

31 Beggar’s Night in Westerville6-8 p.m.

November

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Live Music at Java Central7-10 p.m., Java Central, 20 S. State St.




6 OCC Honor Choir Festival9 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/Run9 a.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St.

Proceeds to benefit a veterans’ or-ganization to be announced and the

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

17 Family Craft Workshop2-4 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.

22 Camp Chase Revisited 1861-18656:30 p.m., American Legion Post 171, 393 E. College Ave.

Presented by the Westerville Histori-cal Society; features Monty Chase. Call 614-891-0821 for dinner reservations.

23 Picture an Old-Fashioned ChristmasNoon-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 bo-nus, you can choose from available cos-tuming to wear in the photo! Up to four poses will be emailed to you and you can print whatever poses and photo siz-es you like. Fun for families, classmates, friends. Sitting fee is $25. Appointments suggested, but walk-ins accepted.

26 Phil Brown Basketball Classic5 p.m,. 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Otterbein University Rike Center, 180 Center St.

Westerville South, North and Cen-tral High Schools play three other teams. All proceeds benefit Wester-ville 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.

RICK RANO 570 N. State St., Suite 110 Westerville, OH 43082

www.rickrano.com [email protected] Direct: 614.839.1633

Picture an Old-Fashioned Christmas


December

1, 8, 15, 22 Music in the Atrium2 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 & SaleCall for hours, David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 W. Main St.

Featuring the art of adult studio art-ists. 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 chil-dren, their families and a few senior citizens ensure their Christmas hol-iday 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 cloth-ing needs. Each family receives a food basket, personal hygiene and house-hold products and any other donat-ed items. Distribution day is Sunday, Dec. 8. For more information, please contact Westerville Caring and Shar-ing: voice mail, 614-470-4320; P.O. Box 970, Westerville, OH 43082; email, [email protected].

2-7 Snowflake Castle9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2-6, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 7, Everal Barn & Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.

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 Cen-ter 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.

3, 7, 8 Hanby Christmas Open House7-9 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. 614-891-6289 or www.hanbyhouse.org.



6 Tree Lighting Ceremony7 p.m., City Hall, 21 S. State St.

Carols, candles and family fun! 614-901-6500.

7 Home for the HolidaysHistoric Uptown Westerville

This annual winter sale showcases all the unique merchandise this shopping district has to offer. Enjoy holiday mu-sic, a visit from Santa and much more. www.shopuptownwesterville.com

Music in the Atrium

7 15th Annual Gingerbread Cottage Craft Show10-3 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 W .A .R .M .-Rotary Holiday Food Drive9 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. vol-unteers 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 Parade1:30 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.

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