BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pickerington Online - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pickerington Online X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pickeringtononline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pickerington Online REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260507T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024954Z UID:43063-1779408000-1783727999@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - All Ages Essay Contest DESCRIPTION:“What Does America Mean to You?” \nCalling all writing enthusiasts! The Pickerington Public Library is hosting an Essay Contest this summer! Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday\, we want to hear your thoughts\, opinions\, and experiences of living in the United States of America! \nWriters of all ages are invited to reflect\, tell their stories\, and submit an original essay for a chance to win their age category and be a featured guest at the Open Mic Night and Awards Ceremony in August. Prize baskets will be awarded to each winner in the three age groups\, and one overall grand prize winner will win a $200 gift card to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. \nAge Categories:\nKids: 0-11\nTeens: 12-17\nAdults: 18+ \nEssay Requirements: \n\nEssays should respond to the theme “What Does America Mean to You?”\n\nClick to view the 2026 Summer Essay Content Judging Rubric\n\n\nSubmissions must include at least one personal experience\, observation\, or example that helps explain the writer’s perspective.\nEssays must be typed.\n\nTeen & Adult essays should be 500–1\,000 words in length.\nKids’ essays do not have a word requirement.\n\n\nEssays must be original work created by the participants. Submissions that contain plagiarized material\, are generated by artificial intelligence tools\, or are written by someone other than the participant may be disqualified at the discretion of the library.\n\nParents of younger children may type the exact words of their child\, if the child is unable to type. We recommend using speech-to-text technology\, if available.\n\n\nBy submitting an essay\, participants grant the library permission to display or publish their work (with first name and last initial) for promotional or educational purposes.\nTyped essays may be dropped off at Pickerington Main Library or Sycamore Plaza Library.\nIn the event of a tie\, the submission with the highest Reflection and Insight score will be selected as the winner\nMay. 22: Contest Opens\nJul. 10: Submission Deadline\nAug. 12: Open Mic Night & Awards\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-all-ages-essay-contest/ LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260507T154830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024946Z UID:43060-1779408000-1785628799@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - Red\, White\, and Read! DESCRIPTION:Join the fun starting May 22 by signing up online to track your progress digitally\, or stop by any library location to register and pick up a paper reading log. Earn rewards for reading\, visiting the library\, and attending programs\, plus entries for a chance to win one of 10 Grand Prizes — through Aug 1. \nThe kickoff event on May 22nd includes an All Ages Essay Contest focusing upon the question “What Does America Mean to You?” \nJune 12-13 is the Children’s Book Sale\, run by the Friends of the Pickerington Public Library to provide more books for younger readers. \nThe conclusion is the Big Summer Celebration with a petting zoo\, inflatables\, Touch-a-Truck\, and More! \nOther events will be included and linked as they are announced. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-red-white-and-read/ LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Informative Event,Library Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260508T012146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T175225Z UID:43228-1780531200-1780876799@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Victoria Players Children's Theatre presents Frozen Junior DESCRIPTION:Showtimes: \n6/4 – 7pm \n6/5 – 7pm \n6/6 – 2pm \n6/7 – 2pm \nTickets available HERE. \n  \n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/victoria-players-childrens-theatre-presents-frozen-junior/ LOCATION:Victoria Opera House\, 101 S Main St\, Baltimore\, OH\, 43105\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Performing Arts,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/VPCT-frozenjr-cast.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260531T194118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T204721Z UID:44127-1780563600-1780844400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 OHSAA State Track & Field Tournament DESCRIPTION:Athletes from both Pickerington North and Central compete within the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field State Championship. \nTickets:\nStudents – $10\nAdults – $16 \nEvents with Pickerington Athletes:\nSeed. First Name Last Name (School) \nRunning\nSprints\nBoy’s 100m\nSemifinals – 6/6 10:25am\nFinals – 6/7 9:42am\n7. Caleb Stanley (North)\n12. Lorenzo Brazzell (Central) \nGirl’s 100m\nSemifinals – 6/6 10:20am\nFinals – 6/7 9:40am\n8. Genesis Poke (Central)\n15. Gabbi Mattox (Central) \nBoy’s 200m\nSemifinals – 6/6 11:50am\nFinals – 6/7 11:05am\n2. Lorenzo Brazzell (Central)\n14. Geo McNight (North) \n  \n\nGirl’s 200m\nSemifinals – 6/6 11:45am\nFinals – 6/7 11:00am\n3. Ava DiNovo (North)\n7. Genesis Poke (Central) \nGirl’s 400m\nSemifinals – 6/6 11:05am\nFinals – 6/7 10:35am\n3. Paris Williamson (North)\n9. Nicole Bass (Central)\n11. Ayris Hutson (Central) \nHurdles\nGirl’s 100m Hurdles\nSemifinals – 6/6 10:00am\nFinals – 6/7 9:30am\n14. Adrianna Francis (Central) \nGirl’s 300m Hurdles\nSemifinals – 6/6 11:25am\nFinals – 6/7 10:40am\n9. Kylee Hicks (North) \nRelays\nBoy’s 4x100m\nSemifinals – 6/6 11:00am\nFinals – 6/7 10:27am\n7. North:\nCaleb Stanley\nMatthew Peterson\nMalachi Taylor\nJanaii Hurd\nBraylon Green\nGeo McKnight\nMarquis Ray\nMassoud Seidu\nTyice Warren \n      \n\n16. Central:\nEdmund McAllister III\nDeontay Dixon\nAbem Adamo\nJordan Sanders III\nLorenzo Brazzell\nTroy Few\nIsaiah Ford\nArreyon Washington \nGirl’s 4x100m\nSemifinals – 6/6 10:55am\nFinals – 6/7 10:20am\n2. Central:\nGenesis Poke\nLachele Nichloas\nSerenity Franklin\nGabbi Mattox\nNicole Bass\nBrianna Duncan\nMoriah Galloway\nAyris Hutson \n4. North:\nAva DiNovo\nKylee Hicks\nRamyah Clark\nImami Brim\nKendall Simpson\nChanah West\nParis Williamson\nLayla Wilson \nBoys 4x200m\nSemifinals – 6/6 10:42am\nFinals – 6/7 9:55am\n18. North:\nMatthew Peterson\nGeo McKnight\nJanaii Hurd\nBraylon Green\nJustiz Mangum\nMarquis Ray\nCaleb Stanley\nTyice Warren \nGirl’s 4x200m\nSemifinals – 6/6 10:32am\nFinals – 6/7 9:48am\n4. North:\nRamyah Clark\nKendall Simpson\nChanah West\nAva DiNovo\nImami Brim\nKylee Hicks\nParis Williamson\nLayla Wilson \n6. Central:\nSerenity Franklin\nBrianna Duncan\nMoriah Galloway\nNicole Bass\nGabbi Mattox\nAyris Hutson\nGenesis Poke\nSkyler Zinn \nBoy’s 4x400m\nSemifinals – 6/6 12:35pm\nFinals – 6/7 11:30am\n11. Central:\nJessiah Laster\nCameron Batchler\nMarcellus Wyche\nArreyon Washington\nLorenzo Brazzell\nGreyson Flood\nTrefon Jackson \nGirl’s 4x400m\nSemifinals – 6/6 12:25pm\nFinals – 6/7 11:35am\n1. North:\nRamyah Clark\nKendall Simpson\nChanah West\nLayla Wilson\nKali Christenson\nAva DiNovo\nKhloe Ross\nParis Williamson \n6. Central:\nSerenity Franklin\nMoriah Galloway\nNicole Bass\nAyris Hutson\nKhamiya Bridges\nCaley Grant\nSarah Mbow\nLeilani McGhee \nField\nBoy’s Shot Put\n6/6 4:30pm\n5. Josiah Riddle (North)\n6. Nathan Groves (Central)\n11. Jerimiah Ojbeifun (Central) \nBoy’s Discus\n6/7 9:30am\n13. Jerimiah Ojbeifun (Central) \nGirl’s High Jump\nEither 6/6 4:30pm or 6/7 1:00pm (OHSAA Website Error)\n17. Alaina Oakes (North) \nGirl’s Long Jump\nEither 6/6 4:30pm or 6/7 1:00pm (OHSAA Website Error)\n9. Genesis Poke (Central)\n14. Ava DiNovo (North) \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-ohsaa-state-track-field-tournament/ LOCATION:Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium\, 2450 Fred Taylor Dr\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Event,For High Schoolers,Outdoor Activity,School Event,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260529T052906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T052906Z UID:44047-1780567200-1780574400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Smeck Park - Intro to Orienteering DESCRIPTION:If you or someone you know suffers from chronic location disorientation\, or you just want to prevent your child from suffering in the future\, join us and learn how to get around with a compass! We’ll go over the basics of compass-based navigation\, and then you’ll get a chance to test your new skills by making and running a simple course. \nAges: 8+ \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/smeck-park-intro-to-orienteering/ LOCATION:Smeck Park\, 7395 Basil Rd\, Baltimore\, OH\, 43105\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield County Park District":MAILTO:kcaito@fairfieldcountyparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260528T000143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025157Z UID:43796-1780578000-1780581600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:The Wild Robot Reading Club DESCRIPTION:For kids entering 3rd – 5th grade\n\n\n\nWe’ll take turns reading aloud\, pause to discuss what’s happening\, and share thoughts\, predictions\, and favorite moments in this surprising journey of survival\, friendship\, and discovery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat would you do if you woke up alone on a wild island—with no instructions and no one like you in sight? Rising 3rd–5th graders will explore friendship\, adventure\, and teamwork when we dive into The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. \nDuring weekly meetups\, we’ll take turns reading aloud\, pause to talk about what’s happening\, and share our thoughts\, predictions\, and favorite moments. Everyone is encouraged to participate at their own comfort level\, and staff will guide the conversation to keep it fun and welcoming. \nAt the end of each meeting\, participants will be assigned a few chapters to read at home before the next session. When we return\, we’ll discuss what we read and continue the adventure together. We will also include simple activities or crafts connected to the story. \nThis book club is a great way to practice reading\, grow confidence\, and connect with other kids who enjoy great stories. \nRegistration is required. \n  \n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/the-wild-robot-reading-club/ LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Middle Schoolers,Informative Event,Library Event,Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_-_The_Wild_Robot_Reading_Club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T090336 CREATED:20260508T021609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T195716Z UID:43251-1780588800-1780599600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Pickerington Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:The Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market offers fresh Ohio-grown produce\, baked goods\, honey\, meats\, crafts\, prepared foods\, and more. \nLive Music: \nKim Richardson \nVendors: \n13 Stitches\, Knits & Knots \n3rd & Spoon \n  \n\nA Few Of My Favorite Things \nA Wyse Touch \nBalila \nBeans By Berto \nBes TEAS Drink Den \n      \n\nBorrowed Land Farms \nBurnt Suga \nCam’s Creations \nThe Crazy Cucumber \nDe Massimo’s \nDear Reader Designs \nEarthley Wellness \nEuphoric Bakehouse \nGreat Harvest Bread Co. \nGreenlees Greens \nHinton Apiaries \nJAKK Design Lab \nJay’s Engraving & More \nJelly Lady \nJose Madrid Salsa \nL-City Pop-Up Coffee \nLiberty Kettle Corn \nLincoln Way Vineyards \nMaugers Mini Donuts \nNatural AWA \nOlive Roots \nPicktown Bakery \nA Pink Apron \nRare Mineralz \nSarah Clostio Artistry \nSassy Samoyed Barkery \nShanks Acres \nSmash City \nSnyder Flower Farm \nThe Peach Truck \nThousand Hills Farm \nTurtle Dove Produce \nTylers Pizzeria & Bakery \nUptown Art& Clay \nWildcat Ridge Farms \nYankee Street Farm \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/pickerington-farmers-market-2026wk1/ LOCATION:Pickerington Village Farmers’ Market\, 89 North Center Street\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Outdoor Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/farmersmark.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR