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04julAll Day4th of July Celebrationsin Bexley
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Schedule of Independence Day Events and Activities in Bexley on Monday, July 4: John Barr 5k Run/Walk – 8:00 amSponsored by Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Automotive Click here to register
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Schedule of Independence Day Events and Activities in Bexley on Monday, July 4:
John Barr 5k Run/Walk – 8:00 am
Sponsored by Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Automotive
Click here to register for the John Barr 5k!
The John Barr 5k, presented by Bexley Automotive, is a run that is routed through Bexley, commencing from and returning to Jeffrey Mansion at 165 N. Parkview Avenue. The race begins at 8:00 am sharp, which will leave plenty of time after the race to watch or participate in the parade.
Pre-Registration Fee:
$30 through July 3 at 11:59 pm
Day of Fee: $35 (Starting at 7:00 am)
Race Packet Pickup:
> Wednesday, June 29, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
> Thursday, June 30, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
> Friday, July 1, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
All participants will receive a race bag. Register by June 15, 2022 to be guaranteed a race shirt! Click here to register for the John Barr 5k!
Bexley Parade – 9:30 am
Sponsored by Bexley Community Foundation and Ohio State Bank
The 4th of July parade returns to normal operations in 2022! Parade registration is now open – click here to complete a sign up form for entries and/or participants.
Parade Contact Information:
Elizabeth Ellman, bexleyparade@gmail.com
Evening Celebrations & Fireworks – 6:00 – 11:00 pm
Sponsored by Bexley Community Foundation and Golden Orthodontics
The fireworks display will begin around 10:00 pm on July 4. More information regarding the evening activities will be posted soon! For more information, visit bexley.org/fourth, or click the ‘Learn More‘ button below.
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All Day (Monday)
06jul6:30 pmPolice Chief FinalistsTown Hall
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Seven candidates for chief of police were interviewed by the interview committee last week. The interviews further underscored the depth and diversity of experience these candidates offer and also served to
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Seven candidates for chief of police were interviewed by the interview committee last week. The interviews further underscored the depth and diversity of experience these candidates offer and also served to illuminate their individual personalities and communication styles.
Four finalist candidates were selected to move forward to final interviews and a community forum. Information on these candidates is below:
Due to candidate schedules, it was necessary to mobilize for final interviews and a town hall next week. The next step for the process will be for the interview committee to hold in-depth interviews on July 6, and for a follow up community town hall forum with the candidates on the evening of July 6. The town hall will be held at the Bexley High School Theatre at 6:30 pm on July 6, and will be facilitated by Gayle Saunders, who assisted with the community report. We are asking for questions from the community to be considered as part of the town hall.
To provide a question(s) for consideration, please click here.
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(Wednesday) 6:30 pm
Location
Bexley High School Theatre
326 South Cassingham Road, Bexley, OH 43209
07jul4:00 pm7:00 pmBexley Farmers' MarketWeekly on Thursdays
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Embarking on its 12th season, the Bexley Farmers’ Market (BFM) is where farms meet Main Street. With strong support from the community, BFM has grown into
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Embarking on its 12th season, the Bexley Farmers’ Market (BFM) is where farms meet Main Street. With strong support from the community, BFM has grown into a Thursday tradition for many shoppers that enjoy the laid-back neighborhood feel of the market. Bring the family or a friend to enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat, and stock up on fresh-from-the-farm fruits, flowers and vegetables, artisan jams, baked goods and more.
To learn more, or to see a list of participating vendors, click the ‘Learn More‘ button below.
BFM occurs weekly on Thursdays until the end of October.
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(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
09jul10:00 am1:00 pmTrail Town Assessment Ride/Walk
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Join us in this fun outdoor walk and/or bike through Bexley and the Alum Creek Trail. We will be in groups and will assess our community and trail on a
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Join us in this fun outdoor walk and/or bike through Bexley and the Alum Creek Trail. We will be in groups and will assess our community and trail on a variety of criteria relating to a Trail Town. Your assistance and input in this event will help us in our efforts to make a more bicycle-friendly Bexley and enhance our connections to an established trail. Your experiences as a frequent or new trail user, resident, or patron of Bexley businesses will be valuable as we move through this process. This event is free and open to the public!
We will meet at Bexley City Hall at 10:00 am, briefly introduce the assessment, and then head out in groups on foot or by bicycle to make our observations. We will then meet back at City Hall at 12:00 noon for refreshments and conversation where we will discuss our findings. We look forward to meeting you and to our conversation as a community!
If you are interested in participating, we ask that you RSVP by clicking here. If you have questions about this program, or the event on Saturday, July 9, please email Marcus at mduemmel@bexley.org. We hope to see you there!
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Bexley City Hall,
2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209
29jul5:30 pm10:30 pmThe Main Event: The Mitchells vs. The Machines
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The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series located in the heart of Bexley on E. Main Street. At each Main Event, there are featured musical performances, family
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The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series located in the heart of Bexley on E. Main Street. At each Main Event, there are featured musical performances, family activities, crafts, and food trucks to enjoy before the movie begins. Check out our movie schedule below and join us for a movie and some fun on the lawn. The best part? It’s free to attend!
EVENT DETAILS:
• FOOD TRUCKS: All of the food options at this Main Event will be provided by the various pizza and ice cream vendors in Bexley for the first annual Pizza and Ice Cream Festival! We’ll be releasing information about this event soon.
• Movie Begins at Sunset, around 9:00 pm
• Activities: Inflatable Slide & Obstacle Course
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
Event Sponsor: Stone Pillar
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(Friday) 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
28aug3:00 pm7:00 pmSmoke & Fire FestivalBBQ Competition
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The inaugural Smoke and Fire Festival in Bexley will take place alongside Jazz in the Park on Sunday, August 28 at Schneider Park. This event will showcase amazing food flavors of local
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The inaugural Smoke and Fire Festival in Bexley will take place alongside Jazz in the Park on Sunday, August 28 at Schneider Park. This event will showcase amazing food flavors of local vendors and chefs, live music by Mason Bryant and the Bobby Floyd Trio, and some good old fashioned summer fun. If you have what it takes to win the Championship Prize, enter a team by clicking here! The Smoke and Fire Festival Committee will choose 10 team leaders to participate, who can have up to 3 assistant chefs.
If you have questions, please contact Alex Silverman at silverman515@gmail.com. To view the official rules and regulations for participating, click here.
This event is sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Pecan Penny’s, and Macelleria!
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(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Updates & Announcements
Bexley’s Independence Day Celebrations on Monday, July 4
Volunteers Needed for 4th of July Celebrations!
Extended Pool Hours Return Tuesday, July 5
July Chief of Police Search Update from Mayor Kessler
Trail Town Assessment Event
Plastic Free July EcoChallenge
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