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: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:20261004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T015731Z CREATED:20260831T015731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T015731Z UID:48493-1791122400-1791129600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:A Slice of History DESCRIPTION:Join us for our October Open House – A Slice of History: A Celebration of Pie.\nFREE pie for everyone!  We’ll have assorted pies\, brownies and ice cream. Learn a little history about pies and browse our exhibits.\nEnter our Pie Baking Contest!  Certificates and bragging rights for both the Best Tasting Pie and the Best Looking Pie. \nTo enter: Arrive at our museum at 1:45 on Sunday\, Oct 4 with an eight-inch or larger pie for judges to sample. No limit on the number of pies you may submit. \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/a-slice-of-history/ LOCATION:Pickerington-Violet Historical Museum\, 15 East Columbus Street\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Event,Family Event,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pie-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T185319Z CREATED:20260826T185319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T185319Z UID:47868-1792832400-1792843200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Canal Wellness Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of community and fun at the Canal Wellness Fest\, presented by Diley Ridge Medical Center! \n  \nBegin your morning with the 10th Annual Running Scared 5K\, presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This costume-themed 5K run/walk includes prizes for the best costumes as well as a 2026 race shirt\, finisher medal and healthy treats at the finish line for participants. \n  \nParticipating in this 5K supports the well-being of our community: $1 from every 5K registration will be donated to 3D Living\, a Canal Winchester-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals pursue peace\, purpose\, and wellness through a holistic\, 3Dimensional approach. \n  \n \n\nEnjoy the free Wellness Fest\, which will include family-friendly activities and wellness vendors. Diley Ridge Medical Center will be on-site offering mini first aid classes\, blood pressure checks\, and Narcan distribution. \n  \nLocation: Hanners Park in Canal Winchester\nDate: October 24\, 2026\nTime: 9am–12pm \n  \nSponsorship information is 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/2026-canal-wellness-festival/ LOCATION:Hanners Park\, 458 Groveport Pike\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Event,Fair/Festival,Family Event,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity ORGANIZER;CN="Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:cwchamber@canalwinchester.com <cwchamber@canalwinchester.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260812T004612Z CREATED:20260812T004612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T004612Z UID:47431-1794043800-1794067200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Buckeye Book Fair DESCRIPTION:From Bestsellers to Breakouts: Discover Today’s Most Talked-About Voices\nThe Buckeye Book Fair is where Ohio’s literary excellence and Ohio’s literary grit meet in the same room. For nearly four decades\, readers have come to Wooster to experience something rare: nationally recognized\, award winning authors sharing space with emerging voices who are shaping the future of storytelling. It is a festival where every reader\, from the book obsessed to the book curious\, can find a story that feels like it was written just for them. \nOn Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, the Greystone Event Center will fill with creators whose work has earned New York Times and USA Today bestseller status\, national awards\, film and television adaptations\, and major critical acclaim. You will meet celebrated authors such as Thirty Umrigar\, Mindy McGinnis\, Linda Castillo\, Terri Libenson\, Amanda Flower\, Rae Carson\, and Jeanine Cummins\, along with illustrators like Rafael Rosado\, Joe Sutphin\, and Lindsay Ward. You will also meet Indie authors publishing their first breakout books\, writers building momentum through small presses\, and storytellers whose work is reaching readers in powerful new ways. The mix is electric\, and it only happens here. \nThe Buckeye Book Fair has always been a place where readers can meet the people behind the stories face to face\, without barriers\, in a setting that feels welcoming to everyone. Whether you come to discover your next favorite book\, to meet an author whose work changed your life\, or simply to wander and see what catches your eye\, you will find yourself part of a community that celebrates reading in all its forms. \nThis is more than a book festival. It is Ohio’s literary tradition\, built on excellence\, accessibility\, and the belief that stories belong to everyone. Come experience the Fair that readers return to year after year. You might arrive curious\, but you will leave inspired. \nWe are proud recipients of Ohio Arts Council sustainability funding. \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/buckeye-book-fair/ LOCATION:Greystone Event Center\, 50 Riffel Rd\, Wooster\, OH\, 44691\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Event,Informative Event,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="Buckeye Book Fair":MAILTO:info@buckeyebookfair.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