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:20260609T085513 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:20260609T085513 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:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260609T085513 CREATED:20260602T162907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T162907Z UID:44496-1781481600-1781913599@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Anything Goes Summer Camp - 11-18 DESCRIPTION:Week 1 of 2 \nWant to learn more about theatre this Summer?\nMillersport Community Theatre is hosting a camp at Millersport Elementary School that will focus on different areas of theatre\, including but not limited to:\n \nVocal Performance\nDance\nActing\nTechnical Theatre\nStage Management\nSwashbuckling (Stage combat)\nStage make up\nAudition Prep\n& MORE! \nOutcome:\n\n\nLearn a full musical in 2 weeks \n\n\nParticipate in Theatre Workshops\n \n\n\nOpportunity to perform with/learn from adults in the same roles \n\n\nPayment & Discounts\nWe offer affordable pricing with great discounts for families. Here’s the breakdown:\n \n– $100 for a 1-week camp (Ages 10 & Under)\n– $200 for a 2-week camp (Ages 11-18)\n \nFamily Discounts:\n \n  \n\n– 25% off of 1 child for 2 kids from the same family\n– 35% off of 1 child for 3 or more kids from the same family\n \nWhat’s Included:\n\n– The experience of putting on a musical\n– Opportunities for workshops with clinicians\n– Lunch every camp day\n– A camp T-shirt for each student\n– 2 tickets to the final performance\n \nIf cost is an issue\, please reach out to millersportcommunitytheatre@gmail.com for sponsorship information. Enroll today and give your kids the chance to shine on stage this summer! \nSign Up HERE\nFlyer HERE \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/anything-goes-summer-camp-11-18/ LOCATION:Millersport Elementary Theater\, 11850 Lancaster St\, Millersport\, OH\, 43046\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For High Schoolers,For Middle Schoolers,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Music,Performing Arts,Theater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T085513 CREATED:20260603T010800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T204527Z UID:44521-1781546400-1781811000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Pickerington North Girls Youth Soccer Camp DESCRIPTION:Join our action-packed Summer Youth Soccer Camp where young athletes learn from Pickerington North coaches and players\, improve their game\, and make new friends on the field! \nFor girls entering 1st-8th grade. \nPlease bring cleats\, shin guards\, socks\, & water bottles. \nMon. June 15 – Thu. June 18th 6:00-7:30pm    \nCost: $75 (includes free shirt) \nRegistration Required \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/pickerington-north-girls-youth-soccer-camp/ LOCATION:Pickerington North High School\, 7800 Refugee Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Elementary Schoolers,For Middle Schoolers,Games,Hands-On Demo,Outdoor Activity,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T085513 CREATED:20260529T020108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T020108Z UID:43960-1781618400-1781622000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Blacklick Woods - For Kids: Discovery Hike DESCRIPTION:Take a half-mile hike and see what we can discover on the trails. \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-woods-for-kids-discovery-hike/ LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Middle Schoolers,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T085513 CREATED:20260527T195520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025512Z UID:43747-1781632800-1781638200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence - Founding Documents Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Join OSU professor Dr. Charles Smith to improve your knowledge of America’s Founding Documents and their legacy over the past 250 years! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Declaration of Independence looms large in America’s history\, but how much do you really know about it? Whether you’re an avid history buff or only know the basics of American government\, you’re bound to learn something new! \nJoin Charles Smith of The Ohio State University Political Science Department for a lecture on the writing of the Declaration of Independence\, its importance in American history since the Revolutionary War\, and its role in public imagination from its creation into the 21st century. With a Q&A and facilitated discussion\, this event is ideal for adults and for teenagers entering or in high school. \nDig into American History with this special Red\, White\, and READ! Summer Reading program! \nCharles Smith holds an MA in Political Science from The Ohio State University\, where he currently serves as an associate faculty member in the Department of Political Science. His research and teaching focus on political theory\, American government\, Constitutional law\, and the Second Amendment. \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-declaration-of-independence-founding-documents-discussion-series/ LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_-_Declaration_of_Independence.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T085513 CREATED:20260527T194607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T025549Z UID:43743-1781634600-1781638200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Apollo 11: The First Manned Lunar Landing DESCRIPTION:Discover the story of the historic Apollo 11 mission. Learn about the background\, crew\, major phases of the flight\, and operational details of the amazing journey to the Moon and back. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the history of the Apollo 11 mission with Greg Brown\, the Historian & Collections Coordinator at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. This presentation will discuss the background\, crew\, major phases of the flight\, and operational details of the historic Apollo 11 mission. The components of the mighty Saturn V rocket\, the Command and Service Module and the Lunar Module\, will be described. Many photos and diagrams are included to help the audience understand the amazing aspects of getting to the Moon and back. \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/apollo-11-the-first-manned-lunar-landing/ LOCATION:Pickerington Library Sycamore Plaza\, 7861 Refugee Road\, 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_-_Apollo_11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T085513 CREATED:20260607T222902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T222902Z UID:44716-1781636400-1781643600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Summer Theatre PlayShop/Workshop Series 2026 DESCRIPTION:OPEN to adults 18&up.  \n(We will have sign ups for July 28 & August TBD in the future)  \nLocation:\nFirst Presbyterian Church (Colonial Room)\n222 N. Broad St. Lancaster\, OH 43130\nEnter off of Mulberry Street and go downstairs.\n*if you are late please call the number on the door so we can let you in. The door will only stay unlocked for 10 minutes before and after start time. \nIf you have any questions email jesi.davis@thelancasterplayhouse.org\nOn the Schedule:  \nIntroductions \nDry Line reading with group/or Solo \nTheatre Improv. games \n  \n\nOptional Audition Practice \nOptional feedback during line reading or audition practice. \nMake friends \nHave fun. \nYou are welcome to bring snacks/beverages or ideas for playshops to share with the group \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/summer-theatre-playshop-workshop-series-2026/ LOCATION:222 N Broad St\, 222 N Broad St\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Performing Arts,Theater END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR