Thurber House Young Writers’ Studio, Hone your writing skills, share your pieces to be critiqued by the group and beat the boring summer blues with creative selfexpression. Available for those entering grades 9 through 12. Visit website for full event details. 6-8 p.m. $15. The Thurber House, 77 Jefferson Ave., Downtown. 614-464-1032. thurberhouse.org FREE! Watch It: Movie Days, Cool off, have some popcorn and watch a movie in our meeting room! Movies are all rated PG-13. Participants under 13 must have a signed permission slip to attend. Grades 7-12. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951.
WEDNESDAY 11 Art of Movement: Foundations, The Art of Movement Foundations combines the East and West intuitive dance practices to help you add energy and relieve stress. Open to ages 16+. No class on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. 6:30-8 p.m. $4 Resident, $5 Non-resident per class. Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., 614-836-3333. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 6-9 p.m. $110. Delaware County Red Cross, 380 Hills-Miller Road, Delaware. 614-253-2740 ex2477. FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18 months. 10:15 a.m.-10:45 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. FREE! Create, We’ll be offering 6 weeks of art camp (break for July 4th) on Wednesday nights for ages 5-8 and 912. Children will get an opportunity to choose between different classes: painting, printmaking & sketchbook creation, felt crafts, paper bead making and building birdhouses. 7-8 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 3865 N. High Street, Clintonville. 614-262-2006. cbcohio.org FREE! FountainSide Presented by Sunny 95 (94.7 fm): Buckeye Bonanza, Splish-Splash into summer! Join us for FountainSide presented by Sunny 95 (94.7FM) for a variety of free children’s activities. This delightful Columbus Recreation and Parks Department series offers water play and fountain fun at the 15,000 square-foot interactive fountain in Bicentennial Park on select Wednesdays throughout the summer. Don’t forget to stop by the Sunny 95/Meijer Treat Truck to cool down with a tasty ice cream treat all summer long! 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Downtown. 614-645-7995. SciotoMile.com FREE! Just for Kids: Caterpillars, Learn how monarch caterpillars live on milkweed and change into butterflies. Ages 6-12. 10 a.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville. 614-895-6365.
Knitting Skills Level 1, Knitting skills 1 Skill Level Easy: We will knit a variety of decorative squares which will enable us to learn how to cable, lace and make embossed designs in knitting. The squares will then be sewn together to create 14x14 decorative pillow covers. Ages 16 and up are welcome to join. Basic knitting skills are necessary for this class. 6:30-8 p.m. $10 Residents, $12 Non-Residents plus supplies. Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., Groveport. 614836-3333. groveport.org FREE! Pajama Jam, Hop into your pajamas and get comfortable as we enjoy books, music and activities. 6:30-7 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Preschoolers: Flowers, Discover colorful wildflowers. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg. 614-8956365. FREE! Soil Stew, Discover how to make your own soil by composting. Age 8 an younger (accompanied by an adult). 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville. 614-895-6365. FREE! Spanish-English Preschool Storytime, Come for this preschool storytime for ages 3-6 that incorporates the learning of Spanish words and phrases into the fun. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Stories from Dreamtime, Weaving together two famous Australian dreamtime tales through the use of interactive storytelling, puppetry, props and costumes, World of Difference Ltd.’s Lindsay Bonilla will delight audience members as they learn the secrets behind why we dream and discover why the kangaroo has a pouch. No registration is necessary. Ages 3 and up. 2 p.m. Lane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. FREE!Summer Family Story Time, Ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. FREE! Summer Splash, Wear your swimsuit and prepare to get wet at Heritage Park! Kids of all ages are welcome to attend this free Just for Kids program. Preregistration is required. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8 p.m. Groveport Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org Wacky Wednesdays, Parents may enjoy a day away while their child enjoys a day filled with fun games, crafts, movies, lunch and field trips. Open to the community, we have a limited number of spaces (20). This program is for children age 4 up through 5th grade. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8 per child per week. First Presbyterian Church, 41 W College Ave, Westerville. 614-5601682. westervillefirstpresbyterian.com
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FREE! Captured Fairies, Create a home for your captured fairy friend! Bring a glass jar from home or use one of ours. For ages 5-9. Registration required. 2-3 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Homeschoolers: Bats, Learn myths, lore and facts about these fascinating animals. 10 a.m. Highbanks Metro Parks, 9466 Columbus Pike, Powell. 614895-6365. Kids’ Guitar Lessons, Ages 5 to 8 will meet from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Ages 9 to 12 will meet from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Students will need to provide their own acoustic guitar. Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30-8 p.m. $45 Residents, $47 Non-Residents. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org FREE! Parent-Child Book Discussion, Library instructors lead a discussion of the selected title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. Grades 3-5. 7 p.m. Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. FREE! Preschoolers: Bats, Learn about bats through games, stories and activities. 10 a.m. Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, 7680 Wright Rd., Pickerington. 614-895-6365. FREE! Preschoolers: Creek Adventures, Wade in the creek and discover what critters live there. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365. FREE! Reading to Rover, Meet some therapy dogs from Central Ohio Good Shepherds, and improve your reading skills too! Beginning readers can read to these very patient listeners, and learn about the therapy dog program. No registration is required. Grades K-5. 7 p.m. Miller Park Branch Library, 1901 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-488-5710. FREE! Soil Stew, Discover how to make your own soil by composting. Age 8 and younger (accompanied by an adult). 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville. 614-895-6365. FREE! Stories & Crafts, Ages 3-5 years. 1 p.m. Lane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. FREE! Summer Stories on the Lawn, Ages 2-5. Bring a blanket! 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. FREE! Sunny 95 Block Party, A free evening of fun, music, and food for you and your family brought to you by Sunny 95. Be sure to visit the Columbus Parent booth to enter to win a family four pack of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium tickets. 4-8 p.m. Selby Park Shelter House, 358 Selby Blvd S., Worthington. 614-451-2191.
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