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:20260613T113200 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:20260613T113200 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:20260613T113200 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:20260613T113200 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:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T113200 CREATED:20260528T022414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T022441Z UID:43873-1780653600-1780657200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Blacklick Woods - Story Time DESCRIPTION:Blacklick Woods Nature Center\nListen to a reading of “Cicada Symphony” by Sue Fliess and then create a cicada craft.\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/story-time/ LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts,Event for Young Children,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/columbus-metro-parks-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T113200 CREATED:20260527T202618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025205Z UID:43757-1780664400-1780668000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Wildlife 200 Years Ago: Learn About Ohio’s Wild Beginnings DESCRIPTION:Explore live animals\, skins\, pelts\, and skulls that bring Ohio’s natural history to life. Recommended for ages 7+. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep back more than 200 years to a time when over 90% of Ohio was covered in forests. Explore the animals that once roamed the woods and prairies and get an up-close look at live animals\, skins\, pelts\, and skulls that bring Ohio’s natural history to life. \nThis event is recommended for ages 7 years and up. \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/wildlife-200-years-ago-learn-about-ohios-wild-beginnings/ LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Informative Event,Library Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_-_Wildlife_200_Years_Ago.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T113200 CREATED:20260528T022011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T022011Z UID:43869-1780664400-1780848000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Slate Run Historical Farm - What is it? DESCRIPTION:All ages \nEveryday objects familiar to people in the 1880s are a mystery to modern folks. Guess how ours work and what they do. \nTimes:\nFriday – 1pm-4pm\nSaturday – 10am-4pm\nSunday – 10am-4pm \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/slate-run-historical-farm-what-is-it/ LOCATION:Slate Run Living Historical Farm\, 1375 OH-674\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/columbus-metro-parks-logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR