BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pickerington Online - ECPv6.17.3.1//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;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260829T234852Z CREATED:20260829T233004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T234852Z UID:48314-1788431400-1788436800@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Webinar - Disaster Preparedness for Ohio Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:September is National Preparedness Month\, and small businesses need to make plans for emergency situations\, just as households do. \nPlease attend this program to learn more about what your Ohio small business should be considering to prepare\, respond\, and recover from a disaster situation.  Our expert panel of speakers from Federal\, State\, and Local sources will provide guidance and best practices\, so you can make your business as resilient as possible. \nRegister \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/webinar-disaster-preparedness-for-ohio-small-businesses/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Presentation,State of Ohio Government ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SBA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000 DTSTAMP:20260830T204455Z CREATED:20260830T204455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T204455Z UID:48371-1788598800-1788602400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Blacklick Walk & Talk DESCRIPTION:Meet the first Saturday of every month for a fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.\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/blacklick-walk-talk/ LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Nature Center)\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Columbus Franklin County Metro Parks,Community Event,Outdoor Activity ORGANIZER;CN="Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks":MAILTO:info@metroparks.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260830T223734Z CREATED:20260830T223734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T223734Z UID:48472-1789495200-1789498800@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:For Adults: Pawpaw Prowl DESCRIPTION:Take a 1.25-mile hike to learn about our State Native Fruit and search the trees to find some. \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/for-adults-pawpaw-prowl/ LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Nature Center)\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Columbus Franklin County Metro Parks,Community Event,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity ORGANIZER;CN="Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks":MAILTO:info@metroparks.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T034046Z CREATED:20260831T034046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T034046Z UID:48510-1789909200-1789914600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:For Adults: Pawpaw Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the pawpaw\, an understory tree with the largest edible fruit native to North America. Sample the fruit\, try a tasty treat and learn cool pawpaw facts on a 1-mile hike. We may be hiking up and down ravines and over creek beds on an unimproved dirt\, grass and gravel trail. Be prepared\, we may get a little wet and muddy on this moderate trail. Bring water as there is no potable water available. \nMeet at Camp Starview at 9631 Neiswander Rd.\, Ashville 43103. \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/for-adults-pawpaw-party/ LOCATION:Slate Run Metro Park (Camp Starview)\, 9631 Neiswander Road\, Ashville\, OH\, 43103\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Columbus Franklin County Metro Parks,Community Event,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity,Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks":MAILTO:info@metroparks.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000 DTSTAMP:20260827T003410Z CREATED:20260827T003410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003410Z UID:47980-1790101800-1790105400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Toilet Training with Confidence DESCRIPTION:Learn when your child is ready for toilet training and discover practical\, research-informed strategies for success with experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center will share how to recognize when your child is ready for toilet training\, the steps of toilet training\, and strategies to improve success. Caregivers will also have the opportunity to ask questions during and after the presentation. \nAkua A. Asomani-Adem\, PhD\, HSP\, is a pediatric clinical psychologist at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center. Her clinical interests include assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as behavioral consultation for families of children with sleep\, toilet training\, and elopement concerns. Dr. Asomani-Adem is committed to providing easily digestible\, research-informed information to help children and their families. \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/toilet-training-with-confidence/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Family Event,Informative Event,Pickerington Public Library,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_-_Toilet_Training_with_Confidence.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T004308Z CREATED:20260827T004308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T004308Z UID:47984-1790175600-1790179200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:What is Modern AI? DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \nWhether you’re curious\, skeptical\, or ready to take your knowledge to the next level\, you’ll learn to navigate AI tools with confidence and ease. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four-part series hosted by the Library’s Technology Trainer breaks down the basics of artificial intelligence through hands-on demos. Whether you’re curious\, skeptical\, or ready to take your knowledge to the next level\, you’ll learn to navigate AI tools with confidence and ease. \nPart 1: What is artificial intelligence (AI)? What is machine learning? And what is the difference between the two?\nPart 2: What are the laws\, ethical concerns\, and obligations surrounding AI?\nPart 3: What popular AI tools are available to you\, and how can they be used? We’ll discuss Claude\, ChatGPT\, Midjourney\, Gemini\, and CoPilot.\nPart 4: How can you create prompts for ChatGPT\, Claude\, and Canva to get the most from each tool? \nRegister today. Attend one or all the parts in the series. \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/what-is-modern-ai/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Pickerington Public Library,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_-_Modern_AI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T193000 DTSTAMP:20260827T005954Z CREATED:20260827T005954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T005954Z UID:47996-1790706600-1790710200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Sleep Training Expert Guidance For Parents and Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Learn ways to improve your child’s sleep and discover practical\, research-informed strategies for success with experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Asomani-Adem to learn about strategies for improving your child’s sleep. Topics to be discussed will include setting up for success\, independent sleep\, and helping children stay in bed. Caregivers will also have the opportunity to ask questions during and after the presentation. \nAkua A. Asomani-Adem\, PhD\, HSP\, is a pediatric clinical psychologist at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child Development Center. Her clinical interests include assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as behavioral consultation for families of children with sleep\, toilet training\, and elopement concerns. Dr. Asomani-Adem is committed to providing easily digestible\, research-informed information to help children and their families. \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/sleep-training-expert-guidance-for-parents-and-caregivers/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Pickerington Public Library,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_-_Sleep_Training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T233000 DTSTAMP:20260830T000709Z CREATED:20260830T000709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T000709Z UID:48320-1790965800-1790983800@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:6th Annual Friends of the Metro Parks Gala: A Buzz-worthy Celebration DESCRIPTION:Friends of Metro Parks will be hosting our annual gala at Highbanks Metro Park this year. This signature event serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Metro Parks and provides a wonderful opportunity to highlight the beautiful facilities maintained by our dedicated park staff. \nThe festivities will be held at the Northern Shelter within Highbanks Metro Park. We invite you to join us for a memorable evening of entertainment\, including live music performed by the Whirlybirds\, a variety of food and drinks\, and an exciting raffle. We are also pleased to feature keynote speaker Luke Howard from The Bee Collective. Luke will discuss the importance of pollinators and natural spaces\, share the mission of The Bee Collective\, and showcase some of the sculptures in his Beecoming Home art series. \nBuy your ticket today! https://metroparksfriends.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/metroparksfriends/event.jsp?event=7& \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/6th-annual-friends-of-the-metro-parks-gala-a-buzz-worthy-celebration/ LOCATION:Highbanks Metro Park\, 9466 US-23\, Lewis Center\, OH\, 43035\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Fundraiser,Informative Event,Music,Outdoor Activity,Presentation,Speech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/galapost.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260830T195119Z CREATED:20260830T195119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T195119Z UID:48359-1792864800-1792873800@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Smoke & Mirrors - An Adult Night of Magic At the Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of magic\, cocktails\, and community in support of the Pickerington Public Library Foundation. \nSmoke & Mirrors: An Adult Night of Magic at the Library is an adults-only fundraising event featuring an incredible live performance by The Alans\, a silent auction filled with unique experiences and treasures\, catered appetizers and desserts\, and a cash bar. Guests may also purchase drink tickets in advance for beer\, wine\, soft drinks\, and bottled water. \nEvery ticket purchased is a tax-deductible donation that directly supports the Pickerington Public Library Foundation and its mission to support purchases such as furniture for the new branch. Additional donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated. \nWhether you’re coming for the astonishing illusions\, the chance to bid on exciting auction items\, or simply to enjoy an evening with friends while supporting a wonderful cause\, this promises to be a magical night you won’t want to miss! \nPURCHASE TICKETS: \n$50 General Admission\n$150 VIP Seating for 2\n$300 VIP Seating for 4\n$5 Advanced Drink Tickets \n \n\nThe Fall Fundraiser\, hosted by the Pickerington Public Library Board of Trustees\, supports the Pickerington Public Library Fund managed by the Fairfield County Foundation\, with all proceeds benefiting library programs and services. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncredible Live Performance by The Alans\n\n\n\n\nJason and Stacy Alan\, a husband-and-wife duo from Ohio\, bring over 20 years of combined experience in world-class magic and mentalism. Their performances have captivated audiences across the globe\, blending modern illusion with a personal touch that makes every event unforgettable. \nAs top-tier entertainers\, they go beyond just performing—they craft seamless\, high-energy experiences with the polish and excitement of a Las Vegas headliner.  \nRead more about The Alans. \n \n\n\n\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/smoke-mirrors-an-adult-night-of-magic-at-the-library/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Fundraiser,Performing Arts,Pickerington Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BOT-Fall-Fundraiser-Social45-768x960-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260728T205137Z CREATED:20260728T205137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T205137Z UID:46415-1794852000-1794855600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Google Workspace: A Powerful Suite of Tools DESCRIPTION:Bring your own laptop or tablet for hands-on learning in this powerful suite of tools that live entirely in the cloud. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re applying for a job\, managing a household\, or starting a new business venture\, Google Workspace offers a powerful suite of tools that live entirely in the cloud—your work is always with you\, no matter what device you’re using. \n\nMonday\, August 17: An overview of Google Docs\, Slides\, Sheets\, Keep\, and more\nMonday\, November 16: A deep-dive into Google Docs\n\nPlease bring your personal laptop or tablet to this program. \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/google-workspace-a-powerful-suite-of-tools-2/ LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Pickerington Public Library,Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR