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Marisol Petry believes the cardinal is thesymbol that best portrays the state of Ohio.

The 11-year-old Lewis Center residentdrew the red bird wrapped in a Girl Scoutsash. Her design is now a patch that can bepurchased by each Scout who attends theOhio State Fair.

Marisol’s design was chosen from 150submissions by Scouts from across the stateto represent this year’s fair. The only designrules when entering the contest were that itshould represent the Buckeye State and GirlScouts and fit into a three-inch circle orsquare.

The three-year member of Troop 374 saidshe was surprised by the phone call she re-ceived early this month informing her of thewin, because she said she didn’t think a de-sign as “simple” as hers could win.

“My patch was just basically about whatI think best represents Ohio – the cardinal –and what best represents Girl Scouts to meis the sash,” she said of the drawing she sub-mitted in early May.

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Although the five-color design tookMarisol only about 30 minutes to think upand draw with colored pencils, she had beenthinking of the contest for a year, she said.

“The reason I submitted a design is be-cause every year, my mom and I will go tothe Ohio State Fair and we will see differentpatches that the girls have designed, andevery year we say that I should enter,” shesaid. “I did it and I still can’t believe I won.”

Marisol said she decided to join the troopwhen its leaders announced open member-ship at St. Michael School in Worthington,where she will enter sixth grade this fall.She said what she enjoys most about beinginvolved is seeing her friends at meetingsand attending camp

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design that I created will be worn by GirlScouts all across Ohio,” Marisol said. “Itmeans a lot to me also because I care a lotabout Girl Scouts. It’s such a great feelinggetting new patches.”

Since joining the troop, Marisol hasearned a sash full of patches as a Brownieand about 75 so far as a Junior Girl Scout.

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Girl Scout’s patch work will be sewn to sashes across state■ Marisol Petry, 11, designedthe ’11 Ohio State Fair patch.By MELISSA DILLEYSuburban News Publications

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Columbus Local Kids photo by Dan Trittschuh

Marisol Petry of Lewis Center designed theofficial Girl Scouts patch for the Ohio StateFair, which can be worn by an Ohio GirlScout who attends the fair.

Central Ohio children show off their patriotic spirit during Independence Day events and parades

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July 27-Aug. 7 – Ohio State Fair 2011 – The157th Ohio State Fair gives your family all they couldwant out of a day of fun: free stages with an amaz-ing hypnotist, impressive magicians and wholesomekids' entertainment. Don't miss the exotic animals inthe free petting zoo, a farm animal delivery room,helicopter rides, roving performers, horse shows, aneight-acre natural resources park with a working mill,free kiddie fishing, an amphitheater, wildlife, livestockshows and much more! The Midway features morethan 60 exhilarating rides sure to excite you, whileKiddieland is home to rides geared toward parentsriding with small children. You won't be able to resistall your favorite fair goodies from any of the 175food vendors.. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $8 Ohio State ExpoCenter (717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 614-644-3247ohiostatefair.com/)

Aug. 2 – Totally Terrific Film Night – Totally Ter-rific Film Night! Tonight's Feature: Walt Disney's"Peter Pan" (Rated G). Bring your pillows and pop-corn and enjoy the movie on the Big Screen in theYouth Services Activity Center.. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE!Westerville Public Library (126 S. State St., Wester-ville 614-882-7277 WESTERVILLELIBRARY.ORG

Aug. 2 – Mother Goose Time – Stories, songs,fingerplays and rhymes for children 18 months-3years. Parents and caregivers actively participate inthe program.. 10:30AM-11 a.m. FREE! WestervillePublic Library (126 S. State St., Westerville 614-882-7277 WESTERVILLELIBRARY.ORG)

Aug. 3 – Toddler Time – Powell. 10-10:30 a.m.FREE! Powell Branch Library (460 S. Liberty Rd.,Powell 614-888-9160 delaware.lib.oh.us/)

Aug. 3-14 – Godspell Junior – This best lovedmusical by two-time Academy Award-winnerStephen Schwartz. Drawing from various theatricaltraditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades,acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell Junior is agroundbreaking and unique reflection on the life ofJesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance andlove. Godspell Junior boasts a string of well-lovedsongs, featuring the international hit "Day By Day.".Various performance times. $10 Columbus Chil-dren's Theater (512 Park St., Columbus 614-224-6673 colschildrenstheatre.org)

Aug. 3 – CAPA Summer Movies – Tron (1982) –Hacker Kevin Flynn (Bridges) is digitally abducted bythe villainous software pirate Master Control into theinternal, 3D world of computer programs. When he'sforced to compete in gladiatorial games, his onlychance of escape is with the help of heroic securityprogram Tron (Boxleitner).. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4 OhioTheatre (39 E. State St., Columbus 614-469-1045capa.com/columbus/venues/ohio_about.php)

Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17 & Aug. 24 – LittleBuckeye Imagination Session – Learn with a groupas the creative educators of The Dawes Arboretumbring your family closer to the wonders of the naturalworld. Subjects include trees, flowers, weather andmany creatures great and small. There is no tellingwhat we'll get into with songs, activities, games,crafts and sometimes real animal visitors.. 2 p.m.-3p.m. FREE! Dawes Arboretum (7770 JacksontownRd., Heath 740-323-2355 dawesarb.org/)

Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17 & Aug. 24 – Wednes-day Farmer's Market – Westerville – Arts, Crafts,Produce & More. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! UptownWesterville (Downtown Westerville, Westerville 614-794-0401 uptownmerchants.com/)

Aug. 3 – Stories & Crafties – Children of allages, parents, caregivers, and siblings are invited tojoin us for fun books, songs, rhymes, and music.We'll also have a take-home craft.. 11:30AM-12 p.m.FREE! Westerville Public Library (126 S. State St.,Westerville 614-882-7277WESTERVILLELIBRARY.ORG)

Aug. 3 – Family Concert Series – FeaturingRemy & Friends (Ventriloquist). 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE!Westerville Parks and Recreation (Everal Barn, 60 N.Cleveland Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500 wester-ville.org)

Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 – Farmer'sMarket – If it's healthy, locally produced fruits, veg-gies, herbs, flowers and dairy you're looking for, theUpper Arlington Farmers' Market has it all! We inviteyou to join us every Wednesday, where you can finda variety of delicious produce, sold to you directlyfrom local farmers.. 3:30-6:30 p.m. FREE! City ofUpper Arlington (3600 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington614-583-5040 ua-ohio.net/)

Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 – Farmer'sMarket – Locally grown produce from local farmersand yummy baked goods from your favorite localbakers.. 9:30AM-12 p.m. FREE! Mainstreet Delaware(10 1/2 N. Sandusky St., Delaware 740-362-6050mainstreetdelaware.org/)

Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 – Fountain-Side presented by Sunny 95 (94.7 FM) – Come toFountainSide presented by Sunny 95 (94.7 FM) forfree children's activities, games, and arts and crafts.This Columbus Recreation and Parks Departmentseries offers fountain fun and free ice cream fromthe Sunny 95/Meijer Treat Truck!. 11:30-1:30 p.m.FREE! Columbus Recreation & Parks Department(Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus614-645-3800 SciotoMile.com)

Aug. 4 – Fryer Flicks on the Hill – Cars – EachThursday, from June 16-August 4, a family-friendlymovie will be shown at dusk on the sledding hill atFryer Park, 3899 Orders Road. Be sure to bring ablanket or lawn chair. Attendees may bring snacks(no glass); ice cream and popcorn will be sold.. 9p.m.-11 p.m. FREE! Grove City (Fryer Park, 3899 Or-ders Rd., Grove City 614-277-3000grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18 & Aug. 25 – HeritageConcert Series – Join us as we celebrate the 13thAnnual Heritage Concert Series. Once known as the"Cradle of Jazz, the Mt. Vernon corridor of the KingLincoln District is the place to be every Thursday inJuly and August. Performances from local, regional,and national musical artist will keep it hot with Jazz,Classical R&B, inspirational and Blues! So bring ablanket or lawn chair, and relax in the beautiful,breezy ambiance of Mayme Moore Park.. 6 p.m.-9p.m. FREE! The King Arts Complex (Mayme MoorePark, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus 614-645-KING kingartscomplex.com/)

Aug. 4 – Picture Book Time – Orange Twp. – .10.-10:30 a.m.FREE! Orange Branch Library –Delaware (7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware 740-549-2665 delawarelibrary.org)

Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18, Aug. 25 – Reynolds-burg Farmer's Market – Just say YES to fresh! Themarket features just-picked Ohio grown fruits andvegetables, fresh baked goods, meats, cheeses, en-tertainment and so much more.. 3:30-6:30 p.m.FREE! Reynoldsburg Parks & Recreation (HuberPark, Reynoldsburg 614-322-6806ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us/farm_market.aspx)

Aug. 4 – Powell Night Out – Join the merchantsand restaurants in Historic Downtown Powell for alate evening out! Great for date night, shopping ordining with the family or gals night out.. 5 p.m.-8 p.m.FREE! Historic Downtown Powell (47 Hall St., Powell614-396-3336 http://facebook.com/powellnightout)

Aug. 4 – Toddler Time – Powell – . 10 a.m.-10:30AM FREE! Powell Branch Library (460 S. Liber-ty Rd., Powell 614-888-9160 delaware.lib.oh.us/)

Aug. 4 – Paws in the Plaza – Join other dogs asthey bring their owners to stroll through Olde Gahan-na, Creekside, & Mill Street!. 4:30-7 p.m. FREE! Cityof Gahanna (Olde Gahanna, Gahanna 614-342-4000oldegahanna.com/paws_in_the_plaza)

Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18 & Aug. 25 – BexleyFarmer's Market – The new and improved BexleyFarmers Market will open on Thursday, May 19th,from 4-7 p.m. at the intersection of East Main Streetand South Parkview Avenue. The Market will con-

tinue on Thursdays through October 20th. The newmarket will feature cooking demonstrations, chil-dren's activities, food vendors, and musical events..4 p.m.-7 p.m. FREE! City of Bexley (2242 E. MainSt., Bexley 614-559-4200 bexley.org/)

Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18 & Aug. 25 – Down-town Powell Farmers' Market – Produce, Cookies,Pies, Chutneys, Baked goods, Honey, Syrup, Arts,Crafts, Flowers, Plants, your favorite Farmers &more!. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. FREE! Historic DowntownPowell (47 Hall St., Powell 614-396-3336 visitpow-ell.com/powell07/index.php)

Aug. 5 – Movies on the Mile presented bySunny 95 (94.7 FM) – Inception. 7 p.m.-11 p.m.FREE! Columbus Recreation & Parks Department(Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus614-645-3800 www.SciotoMile.com)

Aug. 5 – Fireside Fridays – Circle round thecampfire the first Friday of every month after Musicin the Park. We'll be telling campfire stories, goingfor a night hike, gazing at the stars, and eatingcampfire snacks. 9 p.m.-10 p.m. FREE! GahannaParks & Recreation Department (200 S. Hamilton,Gahanna 614-342-4250 gahanna.gov/depart-ments/parks/)

Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug. 26 – Music inthe Park – Enjoy FREE outdoor concerts hosted byGahanna Parks & Recreation Fridays, June-August.No concert: June 17th. For more information or acomplete list of performers contact Gahanna Parks& Recreation at 614.342.4250 or visit www.gahan-na.gov. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE! Gahanna Parks &Recreation Department (200 S. Hamilton, Gahanna614-342-4250 gahanna.gov/departments/parks/)

Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19 , Aug. 26 – SummerLunch Time Performing Arts on the StatehouseLawn – Enjoy a free lunch-time concert on the WestPlaza of the Ohio Statehouse each Friday betweenMemorial Day and Labor Day.. 12 p.m.-1 p.m. FREE!Ohio Statehouse (The Ohio Statehosue, Columbus614-728-2695 ohiostatehouse.org)

Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug. 26 – Stargazing –9-10:30 p.m. $7 Perkins Observatory (3199 Colum-bus Pike, Delaware 740-363-1257 perkins-observa-tory.org/)

Aug. 5 – Waterfire – Performer: Columbus JazzOrchestra. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. FREE! City of Columbus(3909 N. High St., Columbus 614-299-9221 water-firecolumbus.com/)

Aug. 5 – Dive-In Movie at Zoombezi Bay – Joinus as we continue the summer Dive-In Movie seriesat Zoombezi Bay at the Wild Tides Wave Pool withWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory!. 8 p.m.-11p.m. $30 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium (9900 RiversideDr., Powell 614-645-3550 columbuszoo.org)

Aug. 5 – Littler Mermaid Under Water – TheArts Castle's theater camp students will perform thisclassic with a fresh new script from England. 5:30-6:45 p.m. FREE! The Arts Castle (190 W. Winter St.,Delaware 740-369-ARTS artscastle.org/)

Aug. 5 – Peter Pan – The Arts Castle's theater

camp students will perform one of the greatestBritish play of the century!. 7:15-8:45 p.m. FREE!The Arts Castle (190 W. Winter St., Delaware 740-369-ARTS artscastle.org/)

Aug. 5 – First Friday, Picnic with the Cops! –Come downtown and get to know our Delaware Po-lice Department! Free hot dogs grilled by our menand women in blue! Visit several stations highlightingour Delaware Police Department. Kids will enjoy tak-ing a peek inside a police car and visiting with theirmascot.. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE! Mainstreet Delaware(Downtown Delaware, Delaware 740-362-6050mainstreetdelaware.org/)

Aug. 5-7 – Dublin Irish Festival 2011 – Irish atti-tude is all you need to experience the Dublin IrishFestival in Dublin, Ohio, USA. For 24 years, the firstweekend in August has been reserved for what isnow the world's second largest Irish celebration.More than 100,000+ guests are expected this year.With 7 stages, 65 acts and more than 535 perform-ers, there is truly something for everyone.. 11 a.m.-12 a.m. $10 City of Dublin (Coffman Park, Dublin614-410-4400 dublinirishfestival.org)

Aug. 5 – Summer Sizzle Concerts – Family Fri-days – These Guys Live (Classic Rock). 7-8:30 p.m.FREE! Grove City (Grove City Town Center, GroveCity 614-277-3000 grovecityohio.gov/)

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∂Ohio State Fair – The 157th Ohio State

Fair begins in late July and continuesthrough Aug. 7 at the Ohio Expo Center off17th Avenue. From the petting zoo to freekid fishing, huge animal exhibits to morethan 60 midway rides, and much muchmore, the State Fair is a mega good timefor the whole family.

∑Dublin Irish Festival – World class musi-cal entertainment, cultural exhibits and

great food makes for a wonderful familyouting, Aug. 5-7.

∏Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival – Headto Reynoldsburg’s Huber Park for a clas-

sic local fair, focused on all things tomato.Find some sweet corn, too. Aug. 19-20.

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Visitors enjoy the warm weather on a Fridayevening at the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festi-val. The festival will return to the city’s HuberPark for 2011 Aug. 19-20.


The midway of the Ohio State Fair as seen from a helicopter over the Ohio Expo Center. The2011 Ohio State Fair returns to the Expo Center July 27-Aug 7.

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Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – Farmer'sMarket – Locally grown produce from local farmersand yummy baked goods from your favorite localbakers.. 9:30AM-12 p.m. FREE! Mainstreet Delaware(10 1/2 N. Sandusky St., Delaware 740-362-6050mainstreetdelaware.org/)

Aug. 6 – Street Dance – 7:30-10:30 p.m. FREE!Delaware State Park (5202 US Route 23 North,Delaware 740-363-4561dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/delaware/tabid/729/De-fault.aspx)

Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – Grove CityFarmers Market – Browse through a cornucopia offarm-fresh produce in an open-air market in theTown Center between 8 a.m. and noon.. 8 a.m.-12p.m. FREE! Grove City (Grove City Town Center,Grove City 614-277-3000 gcchamber.org)

Aug. 6 – Summer Sizzle Concerts – Saturdaysin the Grove – Jeff Meyers/EDMW, Acoustic. 7-8:30p.m. FREE! Grove City (Grove City Town Center,Grove City 614-277-3000 grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 6, 7 – CAPA Summer Movies – 20,000Leagues Under the Sea – Starring Kirk Douglas,James Mason, and Paul Lukas, 7:30-10 p.m. $4Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St., Columbus 614-469-1045 capa.com/columbus/venues/ohio_about.php)

Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – SaturdayTales – Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and funfor the entire family – presented each Saturday at11AM.. 11 a.m.-11:30AM FREE! Westerville PublicLibrary (126 S. State St., Westerville 614-882-7277WESTERVILLELIBRARY.ORG)

Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – Farmer'sMarket @ COSI – COSI will be hosting the PearlAlley Growers Association with a weekly Farmer'sMarket featuring fresh produce, local dairy productsand baked goods. The Farmer's Market at COSI willbe at the West Entry and admission is not requiredto shop. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! COSI – Center of Sci-ence and Industry (333 W. Broad St., Columbus614-228-2674 cosi.org)

Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – Farmer'sMarket – Enjoy Worthington's picturesquestreetscape while you shop for fresh, local Ohiogrown seasonal fruits and vegetables interspersedwith flowers, plants and homemade foodstuffs thatvendors display on downtown sidewalks.. 9 a.m.-12p.m. FREE! Olde Worthington Business Association(P. O. Box 534, Worthington 614-891-6293owba.net/)

Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – SaturdayFarmer's Market – Westerville – Arts, Crafts, Pro-duce & More. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! Uptown Wester-ville (Downtown Westerville, Westerville614-794-0401 uptownmerchants.com/)

Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 – Concertson the Creek – Enjoy FREE outdoor concerts host-ed by Gahanna Parks & Recreation Fridays, June-August. No concert: June 18th. For more informationor a complete list of performers contact GahannaParks & Recreation at 614.342.4250 or visit www.ga-hanna.gov. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. FREE! Gahanna Parks &Recreation Department (200 S. Hamilton, Gahanna614-342-4250 gahanna.gov/departments/parks/)

Aug. 7 – Concerts on the Green – Lost RiverBand, a local Columbus group who have been en-tertaining Central Ohio audiences for many years.Playing fun and familiar songs the band puts on afamily oriented show and encourages people to singalong to a variety of song choices, ranging from 50s& 60s to folk, pop and country. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE!Worthington Parks & Recreation (345 E. WilsonBridge Rd., Worthington 614-436-2743 worthing-ton.org/services/communitycenter.cfm)

Aug. 7 – Sounds of Summers Concerts – TheOhio State Alumni Band. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE!Westerville Parks and Recreation (Community Cen-ter, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500westerville.org/CityDepartments/ParksRecreation/tabid/309/Default.aspx)

Aug. 8 – Reynoldsburg Community Concert – 7p.m.-8 p.m. FREE! Reynoldsburg Parks & Recreation(1520 Davidson Dr., Reynoldsburg 614-322-6806ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us/city-departments-parks.aspx)

Aug. 8 – First Day Jitters – Got a few butterfliesin your tummy as the first day gets closer? No needto worry…Come join us as we have a little "preview"of what you'll be doing and learning in kindergarten..6 p.m.-7 p.m. FREE! Bremen-Rushcreek Branch Li-brary (132 N. Mulberry St., Bremen 740-569-7246

fcdlibrary.org)Aug. 8 – Community Celebration – Join the Cel-

ebration! Members, friends, neighbors, all are invitedto the Conservatory's Grand Mallway on the eveningof August 8 to mark the completion of Phase One ofthe Conservatory's Master Plan. On August 8, 2008,the Conservatory dedicated the first projects ofPhase One- the Palm House additions, RooftopGardens, Brides Garden, and James Turrell's illumi-nation of the John F. Wolfe Palm House- with a pub-lic celebration. Three years later, all projects in PhaseOne, including the ScottsMiracle-Gro CommunityGarden Campus and a new greenhouse have beencompleted. To mark the occasion, the public is in-vited to picnic on the Grand Mallway, enjoy a per-formance by ProMusica, and celebrate thetransformation.. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE! Franklin ParkConservatory (1777 E. Broad St., Columbus 614-645-8733 fpconservatory.org)

Aug. 9 – Family Festival – The Friends of the Li-brary will host their first annual Members Only Fami-ly Festival on Aug. 9, at the Orange Branch library.The event, which is sponsored by a generous dona-tion from the Goddard School of Lewis Center, willfeature games, prizes, and refreshments for childrenof all ages.. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE! Orange Branch Li-brary – Delaware (7171 Gooding Blvd., Delaware740-549-2665 delawarelibrary.org)

Aug. 9 – Totally Terrific Film Night – Totally Ter-rific Film Night! Tonight's Feature: Walt Disney's "ThePrincess and the Frog" (Rated G). Bring your pillowsand popcorn and enjoy the movie on the Big Screenin the Youth Services Activity Center.. 7 p.m.-9 p.m.FREE! Westerville Public Library (126 S. State St.,Westerville 614-882-7277WESTERVILLELIBRARY.ORG

Aug. 10 – Family Concert Series – Featuringstorytelling with Candace. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE!Westerville Parks and Recreation (Everal Barn, 60 N.Cleveland Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500 wester-ville.org)

Aug. 10 – First Day Jitters! Kindergarten Story-time – Books and songs will get kids excited abouttheir first day of kindergarten!. 7-7:30 p.m. FREE!Worthington Libraries: Northwest (2280 Hard Rd.,Columbus 614-807-2620 worthingtonlibraries.org)

Aug. 11-14 – Ameristamp Expo 2011 – Collec-table stamps from around the world will be on dis-played, traded, bought and sold. Open every day, aspecial area has been set aside for youth, fullyequipped and staffed by knowledgeable collectorswho are there to guide youngsters through the ba-sics of collecting stamps.. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE!Greater Columbus Convention Center (400 N. HighSt., Columbus 614-827-2500 stamps.org/Stamp-Show/index.htm)

Aug. 11 – Lolli-Pops! Children's Concert – Fea-

turing The Shazzbots. 10:30AM-11:30AM FREE! Cityof Powell (Village Green Amphitheater, Powell 614-885-5380 cityofpowell.us/event-lolli-pops.php)

Aug. 12 – First Day Jitters! Storytime – Booksand songs will get kids excited about their first dayof preschool or kindergarten!. 10:30AM-11:30AMFREE! Worthington Libraries: Worthington Park(1389 Worthington Centre Dr. ., Worthington 614-807-2672 worthingtonlibraries.org)

Aug. 12 – Dive-In Movie at Zoombezi Bay –Join us as we continue the summer Dive-In Movieseries at Zoombezi Bay at the Wild Tides Wave Poolwith Back to the Future. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $30 Colum-bus Zoo & Aquarium (9900 Riverside Dr., Powell614-645-3550 columbuszoo.org)

Aug. 12 – JazZoo Concert: Elvis, the Beatles &Beyond – Don't miss the MUSICAL fireworks asByron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestrakick-off the 2011 JazZoo Concert Series with a pa-triotic Independence Day salute! The orchestra willbe joined by international touring vocalist KevinMcGuire as they perform popular American hits witha jazz and blues flair. To honor those who protectand serve our country, there will be a special dis-count for men and women who have served or arecurrently serving. Stay tuned for details. The con-cert will be held at the beautiful Water's Edge EventsPark at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Seatingopens at 6:30 p.m. with the concert at 8:00 p.m.. 8p.m.-10 p.m. $15 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium (9900Riverside Dr., Powell 614-645-3550columbuszoo.org)

Aug. 12 – Summer Sizzle Concerts – Family Fri-days – Phantomz (Oldies Rock). 7-8:30 p.m. FREE!Grove City (Grove City Town Center, Grove City 614-277-3000 grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 12 – Movie in the Park – Toy Story 3 – .9:15-11:15 p.m. FREE! Upper Arlington Cultural ArtsDivision (Thompson Park, Upper Arlington 0uaoh.net/culturalarts/?fDD=30-0)

Aug. 13 – 2nd Saturdays – Join us the 2nd Sat-urday of the month at Creekside Park & Plaza fromJune-September! GP&R will be hosting children'sand adult activities; including crafts, games, trivia,and art displays. For a complete schedule of eventsplease visit www.gahanna.gov or contact GahannaParks & Recreation at 614.342.4250.. 12 p.m.-9 p.m.FREE! Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department(200 S. Hamilton, Gahanna 614-342-4250 gahan-na.gov/departments/parks/)

Aug. 13 – Beats & Eats – Enjoy local musicgroups, a "Taste of Westerville" and family fun.. 2p.m.-9 p.m. FREE! Westerville Parks and Recreation(Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500 westerville.org)

Aug. 13 – PBJ & Jazz Summer Concerts – PBJ& Jazz at the Topiary Park concerts are free and fol-

low family storytime at 11AM at the Main Library.Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blan-ket. The noon concert will conclude with a hands-onart activity, from 1-2 p.m., presented by the Colum-bus Museum of Art.. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! Jazz ArtsGroup (Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St., Columbus614-294-5200 jazzartsgroup.org)

Aug. 13 – Teddy Bear Safari – The ColumbusChildren's Hospital clinic volunteers will be on siteoffering medical attention to the teddies. Childrenare invited to bring their special friends for wellnesscheckups and more. Some may need an eye patchor stitches, while some may just need band-aids forminor "boo-boos". It's an opportunity for children tolearn a little about the healthcare industry and theirown annual check-ups. Face-painting and characterambassadors will also be on-hand for children.. 9a.m.-5 p.m. $10 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium (9900Riverside Dr., Powell 614-645-3550columbuszoo.org/events/08-13-11/teddy_bear_sa-fari.aspx)

Aug. 13 – PBJ & Jazz Summer Series: ErikAugis, Lisa Clark & Friends – PBJ & Jazz at the Topi-ary Park concerts are free and follow family story-time at 11AM at the Main Library. Guests areencouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket. Thenoon concert will conclude with a hands-on art ac-tivity, from 1-2 p.m., presented by the ColumbusMuseum of Art.. 12 p.m.-1 p.m. FREE! Jazz ArtsGroup (Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St., Columbus614-294-5200 jazzartsgroup.org)

Aug. 13 & Aug. 14- Festival Latino 2011 – Cele-brate family and community with a day of children'sactivities, music, food, and dance from the heart ofLatin America.. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE! CAPA andPhoenix Theatre for Children (Genoa Park, Colum-bus festivallatino.net/)

Aug. 13 – Summer Sizzle Concerts – Saturdaysin the Grove – Marquis 66, Classic Rock. 7-8:30p.m. FREE! Grove City (Grove City Town Center,Grove City 614-277-3000 grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 13 – Dive-In Movie at Zoombezi Bay –Join us as we conclude our summer Dive-In Movieseries at Zoombezi Bay at the Wild Tides Wave Poolwith a very special treat! To celebrate the DVD re-lease of RIO, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium andthe Zoombezi Bay water park is proud to present:. 8p.m.-11 p.m. $30 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium (9900Riverside Dr., Powell 614-645-3550columbuszoo.org)

Aug. 14 – Sounds of Summers Concerts –Westerville Symphony. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE! West-erville Parks and Recreation (Community Center, 350N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500 wester-ville.org)

Aug. 14 – Concerts on the Green – In FullSwing formed in 2004 and based in Worthington, InFull Swing is a fun and versatile 16-piece big band.In addition to the big band sounds of the 30s and40s, the group also performs a wide variety of dancerhythms, rock, popular, and children's music. Theirselections range from Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra,and Duke Ellington to Phil Collins, Queen, and BillyJoel. Ice cream social by the Presbyterian Church 5to 7 pm.. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE! Worthington Parks &Recreation (345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington614-436-2743 worthington.org/services/community-center.cfm)

Aug. 14 – Family Bike Ride – Join your neigh-bors for family bike rides to explore Gahanna on twowheels. We will ride our bikes on low-traffic Gahan-na streets and bike trails. Rides start at Veteran'sMemorial Park at 73 W Johnstown Rd. All partici-pants must wear helmets. The round trip distancewill be approximately 10 miles. Bring some sparechange for ice cream along the way.. 1 p.m.-3 p.m.FREE! City of Gahanna (Veterans Memorial Park,Gahanna 614-342-4000gahanna.gov/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=221)

Aug. 16 – First Day Jitters! Storytime – Booksand songs will get kids excited about their first dayof preschool or kindergarten!. 7 p.m.-8 p.m. FREE!Worthington Libraries: Old Worthington (820 HighSt., Worthington 614-807-2650 worthingtonli-braries.org)

Aug. 17 – First Day Jitters – Got a few butter-flies in your tummy as the first day gets closer? Noneed to worry…Come join us as we have a little"preview" of what you'll be doing and learning inkindergarten.. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. FREE! Baltimore BranchLibrary (205 E. Market St., Baltimore 740-862-8505

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farming equipment – including a combine, a four-wheel drive tractor, antique tractors and more – willbe arranged downtown on COSI's English Plaza andWashington Boulevard.. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE! COSI– Center of Science and Industry (333 W. Broad St.,Columbus 614-228-2674 cosi.org)

Aug. 19 – Kids Night Out – A night out for thekids is a night out for parents too. Participants willspend time at the GRC playing games, activities,swimming and more, all under the watchful supervi-sion of the GRC staff. Pizza & drink will be provided.Don't forget to pack a swimsuit and towel for thepool and it is suggested that all participants weartennis shoes as children will be active in the gym..5:30-8 p.m. $8 Groveport Parks & Recreation De-partment (7370 Groveport Rd., Groveport 614-836-1000 groveportrec.com/)

Aug. 19-20 – Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival –Festival-goers enjoy tomato displays and contests,concessions, arts and crafts exhibits, live musicalentertainment, children's activities, and the opportu-nity to meet the friendly people of Reynoldsburg.. 5p.m.-10 p.m. FREE! City of Reynoldsburg (HuberPark, Reynoldsburg 614-322-6804ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us)

Aug. 19 – Movies on the Mile presented bySunny 95 (94.7 FM) – Toy Story 3. 7 p.m.-11 p.m.FREE! Columbus Recreation & Parks Department(Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus614-645-3800 www.SciotoMile.com)

Aug. 19 – Family Night @ Highland Pool –Come enjoy one of the last parties of the summer atHighlands Park Aquatic Center at this fun and af-fordable family night. Enjoy all the amenities of High-lands for only $5 per person.. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5Westerville Parks and Recreation (Highland ParksAquatic Center, Westerville 614-901-6500 wester-ville.org/CityDepartments/ParksRecreation/tabid/309/Default.aspx)

Aug. 19 – Classic Movie Series – Featuring ABug’s Life. 9 p.m.-11 p.m. FREE! Westerville Parksand Recreation (Community Center, 350 N. Cleve-land Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500westerville.org/CityDepartments/ParksRecreation/tabid/309/Default.aspx)

Aug. 19 – Summer Sizzle Concerts – Family Fri-days – Cyndi Black Big Band (Big Band). 7-8:30p.m. FREE! Grove City (Grove City Town Center,Grove City 614-277-3000 grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 20 – Summer Sizzle Concerts – Saturdaysin the Grove – Dwight Lenox, Jazz. 7-8:30 p.m.FREE! Grove City (Grove City Town Center, GroveCity 614-277-3000 grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 20 – Waterfire – Performer: These GuysLive. 8-10 a.m. FREE! City of Columbus (3909 N.High St., Columbus 614-299-9221 waterfirecolum-bus.com/)

Aug. 20 – Baby Bargain Boutique & MaternitySale – Buy or sell good usable maternity clothes,children's clothing, toys and furniture for childrenages 6 and under.. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! WestervilleParks and Recreation (Community Center

350 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville 614-901-6500westerville.org/CityDepartments/ParksRecreation/tabid/309/Default.aspx)

Aug. 20 – Opening Day of Hungry Planet: LocalFood, Global View – Play with your food! Columbuscarving artists demonstrate the art of fruit and veg-etable carving. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! Franklin ParkConservatory (1777 E. Broad St., Columbus 614-645-8733 fpconservatory.org)

Aug. 21 – Reynoldsburg Community Concert –6-7 p.m. FREE! Reynoldsburg Parks & Recreation(Livingston House, Reynoldsburg 614-322-6806ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us/city-departments-parks.aspx)

Aug. 21 – Paper Food People Craft – 11 a.m.-2p.m. FREE! Franklin Park Conservatory (1777 E. BroadSt., Columbus 614-645-8733 fpconservatory.org)

Aug. 21 – Concert @ Park of Roses – 7-8 p.m.FREE! The Clintonville Community Band (WhetstonePark of Roses, Columbus 0 clintonvillecommunity-band.org)

Aug. 26-27 – Balloons & Tunes Hot Air BalloonFestival – Balloons & Tunes is Grove City's annualhot air balloon festival. Members of the Central OhioBalloon Club provide the opportunity to learn abouthot air ballooning. Tethered balloon rides, glows andascension are all scheduled, weather permitting.. 4-10 p.m. FREE! Grove City (Beulah Park, 3811 South-west Blvd., Grove City 614-277-3000grovecityohio.gov/)

Aug. 26 – Friday Flicks! Aladdin – Enjoy outdoormovies on our big screen this summer at CreeksidePark. For more information please contact GahannaParks & Recreation at 614.342.4250 or visit www.ga-hanna.gov. 9 p.m.-11 p.m. FREE! Gahanna Parks &Recreation Department (200 S. Hamilton, Gahanna614-342-4250 gahanna.gov/departments/parks/)

Aug. 26 – 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer –Calling all dogs and their people! The WVCB, CapitalArea Humane Society and Captivating Canines, 31N. State St., invite everyone to enjoy a great evening,including the Mutt March and the Best On TheStreet Dog Show. Vendors will offer a wide variety ofproducts and services for hounds and humans anddog rescue groups will have information on differentbreeds. Enjoy live music, food, children's activities,street vendors, special displays and extended hoursin the Uptown shops!. 6-9 p.m. FREE! Uptown West-erville (Downtown Westerville, Westerville 614-794-0401 uptownmerchants.com/)


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“No computer or TV between lunch anddinner.”

■ Search out the places you’ve neverbeen. When the ‘go to’ activities of summerget old, it’s time to find the small andunique attractions. Look for factories thatgive tours (think ice cream and candy),small out of the way museums (check withyour local historical society for ideas), orstate parks. Partner with another familyand you’ve created an event!

■ Save something special for yourself.Parents, by definition, are on the giving endof the job. If we don’t take time to rechargeour batteries we may find that we becomeshort tempered and unhappy because there issimply nothing left to give. What would refu-el you? Time with friends? Reading a book?Taking a walk? Focus on how you can makethat happen. Hire a sitter or share childcarewith a friend. Write it on your calendar thesame way you would a doctor’s appointment.Keep that commitment. Not only do you feelenergized, but you model for your childrenthat you are also important and deserve timefor yourself.

■ Create an end of summer tradition.Traditions give children a sense of familyand help them understand the rhythms ofthe year. As summer draws to a close askthem to create a day of summer experi-ences that they will miss. By spending oneday revisiting all their favorite places yousend them back to school feeling likethey’ve had the summer they hoped for.

Instead of dragging through the monthof August you may find that you’ve reener-gized your summer. You know you’ve beensuccessful when you stare sadly at thefliers announcing the Back to School Salesand you can’t figure out where the summerhas gone!

Rhonda Moskowitz is The Parent Guru forColumbus Kids. A PCI-certified ParentCoach and Founder of Parent CoachingLLC, she has been working with families formore than 30 years. Read more at her web-site, practicalsolutionsparentcoaching.com.


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The people who work the farm looked asif they stepped out of the Little House onthe Prairie, and most of them are histori-ans. They are friendly and ready to answerquestions or share their experiences work-ing there. My friend’s sunglasses fell intothe turkey yard and one of the caretakerslet her go in and get them. The male turkeycame running up, plumage and all, andstarted gobbling at her. Did you know maleturkeys have beards? Neither did we ... itwas kind of weird. Anyhoo ... there’s lots ofexploration waiting for you and hands-onstuff to do - just think farm, animals, oldbut “new to them” toys, pumps for water,and lots of room to run. What more could akid (or kid at heart) want?

Be sure to check the website for hoursand I would suggest visiting during theweek if you like it less crowded.

The Slate Run Living Historical Farm is

located at 1375 S.R. 674 North, CanalWinchester, phone 614-833-1880.

A few tips:■ There are designated areas for lunch

in the farm area, and plenty of places out-side of the farm if you want to just plopdown for a picnic.

■ Bathrooms are located outside of thefarm area – which can be far away for littleones who have to go “now!” Be prepared.

■ Strollers would be fine, but not fun tomaneuver through grass and rocks.

■ Don’t be afraid to talk to the caretak-ers of the farm. They are more than willingto share information.

■ Don’t be afraid to explore, just leaveareas as you found them.

■ Keep an eye on your kids around thefarm machinery and animals.

■ Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.Kristin Marks (CbusMom) is a stay-at-

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badges that represent the more than 100boxes of cookies she’s sold each yearfor the past two years.

No doubt the badge she designedalso will top the list of favorites.She said she will put it with herother two fair patches on the backof her green vest.

She will receive the patch alongwith a plaque during a ceremony on thelast day of the fair.

Proceeds earned from the patch, whichwill cost about $2 to purchase at the fair,will be put toward Girl Scout fair programs.

These programs can include any of the fairactivities the troops participate in, including

a parade, craft tables and the always-pop-ular Girl Scouts cookie dessert con-

test, in which participants createrecipes with the famous treats.

The patch will be sold in theGirl Scouts exhibit, which is locat-ed in the Youth Center building on

the north side of the fairgrounds,just inside the Cardinal gate.The Ohio State Fair runs from 9 a.m.

to 10 p.m daily, July 27 through Aug. 7.Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for childrenages 5-12 and seniors. Admission is free forchildren younger than 5.


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