- December 2, 2023
Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes Open Workshop
December 2, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am
2808 Delmar Dr, Bexley, OH 43209, USAMonthly on the first Saturday of the month*, join volunteer bike mechanics and learn how to repair your own bike as well as bikes that are donated for kids and families that need them. If you would like to donate a bike to the Bexley Re:Cycle Bikes program, you can bring it to the open workshop dates, or you can drop it at 812 College Avenue. This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Bexley Community Foundation and the Developmental Assets Resource Network (darncares.org)/
* Dates may be adjusted based on holidays or seasonal breaks - check the community calendar for up-to-date information.
Jazz Night at Christ Lutheran Church
December 2, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Christ Lutheran Church, 2314 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209, USAJoin Christ Lutheran Church for a very special evening of dinner and jazz with the Tony Hagood Quartet. Tony Hagood and his quartet will perform the music of Vince Guaraldi from the Charlie Brown Christmas animated special. Learn more or buy your tickets here.
- December 3, 2023
Christmas Tree Lighting at Drexel Circle
December 3, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Drexel CircleJoin us at the corner of Drexel Avenue and Broad Street (Drexel Circle) for the 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony!
- December 4, 2023
Yiddish Book Center "Stories of Exile" Reading Group: The Glatstein Chronicles by Jacob Glatstein
December 4, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USABexley Public Library has been selected as a participating library for the Yiddish Book Center's "Stories of Exile" Reading Groups for Public Libraries for 2023. The next book for discussion in our year-long series is The Glastein Chronicles by Jacob Glatstein. Naomi Brenner, Associate Professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures at The Ohio State University, will co-facilitate the book discussion to provide cultural and historical contexts for these stories translated from Yiddish.
Registration is required. Those who are registered for the reading group will receive a copy of The Glatstein Chronicles to read and return to the library after the book discussion.
About the reading group:
The Yiddish Book Center’s “Stories of Exile” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is a reading and discussion program to engage teens and adults in thinking about experiences of displacement, migration, and diaspora. In this program, librarians organize reading groups to discuss three books of Yiddish literature in translation, and one book related to the experience of a community served by their library. The Yiddish Book Center’s “Stories of Exile” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is made possible by a gift from Sharon Karmazin.
- December 5, 2023
Bexley City Council - Strategic Plan Discussion - Mission and Vision
December 5, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bexley City Hall, 2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209, USABexley City Council Meeting
December 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Understanding the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah
December 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAHanukkah is one of the best-known Jewish holidays. Yet Hanukkah is traditionally a minor religious Jewish holiday. Its significance, however, has grown among American Jews. We will learn why this has occurred and many other fascinating aspects about Hanukkah.
About the Presenter: David Binkovitz, a member of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington and the Columbus Jewish Historical Society, will discuss Hanukkah's historical and religious background, its traditions, and how the holiday is celebrated.
If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register.
- December 6, 2023
Recreation Board Meeting
December 6, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall
- December 7, 2023
Friends of the Library Winter Booksale
December 7, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAThursday, December 07
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Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.Please note: Thursday, December 7th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. Current members of the Friends of Bexley Public Library are welcomed and memberships may be purchased at the door. Memberships may also be purchased on the Friends' website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.
Menorah Lighting at Capital University
December 7, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
South Bexley Neighborhood Association (SBNA) Meeting
December 7, 2023 6:55 pm - 7:55 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USA
- December 8, 2023
Friends of the Library Winter Booksale
December 8, 2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USASupport the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Please note: Thursday, December 7th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. Current members of the Friends of Bexley Public Library are welcomed and memberships may be purchased at the door. Memberships may also be purchased on the Friends' website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.
- December 9, 2023
Pancake Breakfast at Jeffrey Mansion
December 9, 2023 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Jeffrey Mansion, 165 N Parkview Ave, Bexley, OH 43209, USAThe Bexley Recreation & Parks Department, Bexley Historical Society and Boy Scout Troop 166 will team-up for the all you can eat Pancake Breakfast from 8:30-11:00am on Saturday, December 9th at Jeffrey Mansion in our new Carriage Court space!
We serve pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Have a great morning, a hearty breakfast, and support the Bexley Historical Society. Contact us at 614.559.4300 or recreation@bexley.org with any questions.
Friends of the Library Winter Booksale
December 9, 2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USASupport the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Please note: Thursday, December 7th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. Current members of the Friends of Bexley Public Library are welcomed and memberships may be purchased at the door. Memberships may also be purchased on the Friends' website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.
Festival of the Arts at Montrose
December 9, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Montrose Elementary School, 2555 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAJoin us for the annual Bexley Festival of the Arts on December 9th, 1-4pm at Montrose Elementary! This is a student-led craft fair with live performances, including the Bexley Middle School and Flavor'd Flow Studio. It's a great opportunity to support student artists and snag some great holiday gifts. This event is free to attend and open to the public!
- December 10, 2023
Friends of the Library Fall Booksale
December 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USASupport the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual fall Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.
Please note: Thursday, December 7th: from 5-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. Current members of the Friends of Bexley Public Library are welcomed and memberships may be purchased at the door. Memberships may also be purchased on the Friends' website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.
Menorah Lighting at Drexel Circle with Chabad Columbus
December 10, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the Bexley community for the annual Menorah Lighting at Drexel Circle! This year, we'll hear remarks from Mayor Kessler before lighting the Menorah on the third night of Hanukkah with Rabbi Kaltmann of Chabad Columbus. This event is free and open to the public!
- December 11, 2023
Bexley Historical Society Meeting
December 11, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bexley Historical Society, 2080 Clifton Ave, Bexley, OH 43209, USAMonthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting
Bexley CIC Board Meeting
December 11, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bexley City Hall - 2242 E Main St, Columbus, OH, United StatesHoliday Klezmer Concert with Friday Night Live
December 11, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAMonday, December 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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NBC4 meteorologist Ben Gelber returns with his group, Friday Night Live, to perform klezmer and traditional Jewish music, sharing stories to foster appreciation of these beautiful melodies.
- December 12, 2023
City Council Meeting
December 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bexley City Hall, 2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209, USATo view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.
Wholesome Eating with Ease: An Introduction to Mindful & Intuitive Eating
December 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USATuesday, December 12
7:00pm - 8:00pmReduce stress, build trust and awareness of how you can approach food and eating to feel satisfied AND healthy. This session is an introduction to intuitive and mindful eating to get you ready for an enjoyable holiday season. Also, it will prepare you for Kit's 3 part series in January to develop more skills toward your Wholesome Eating future!
The Wholesome Eating with Ease series is generously funded by a grant from the Bexley Wellness Fund of the Bexley Community Foundation.
Instructor Bio
Kit Yoon is an integrative medicine practitioner, inner voice facilitator and intuitive eating counselor. Kit’s been helping people tap into their own healing potential for over 20 years. She believes that we can feel and be our best when we give ourselves permission to living and eating with ease. To learn more about Kit: kityoon.com
- December 13, 2023
Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
December 13, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USATo learn more about the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and the impact they provide local businesses, visit bexleyareachamber.org.
Board of Education Meeting
December 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- December 14, 2023
Bike Friendly Bexley -- Bike Boulevard Meeting
December 14, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives.
The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here.
Bike Boulevard Route Work
Calm Corridor Update
North Cassady Concept
Brainstorm
Mayor's Court
December 14, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bexley City Hall, 2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209, USAWho Would Win? Author Visit with Jerry Pallotta
December 14, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAThursday, December 14
6:30pm - 7:30pmJoin us for a visit with Jerry Pallotta, the award-winning author of more than 90 books including the popular Who Would Win? series. Learn about the creative process of how Jerry takes an idea or creature and turns it into a book. Afterwards, Jerry will be available to sell and sign his books. Recommended for grades K-5.
- December 15, 2023
Red Cross Blood Drive
December 15, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAFriday, December 15
10:00am - 4:00pmPlease schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.According to the Red Cross, the Coronavirus pandemic has created critical shortages in blood supplies. Adequate blood donations are crucial to providing lifesaving blood transfusions for organ transplant recipients, cancer patients, trauma victims, and others. These supplies are needed now more than ever.
Safety precautions by the Library and the Red Cross will be followed to protect the health of all donors and staff.
- December 17, 2023
Tea at Three: Alex Burgoyne Quartet with Jasmine Spitzer
December 17, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USASunday, December 17
3:00pm - 4:00pmJoin us with the Alex Burgoyne Quartet as they perform unique jazz arrangements of holiday tunes with singer Jasmine Spitzer.
- December 18, 2023
Tree and Public Gardens Commission
December 18, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
BZAP Special Meeting for 2200 East Main Street
December 18, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA) Monthly Meeting
December 18, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.
To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.
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- December 19, 2023
Bexley Citizen Review Board Meeting
December 19, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bexley City Hall, 2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209, USATo view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Citizen Review Board meetings are streamed live on YouTube.
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC) Meeting
December 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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- December 20, 2023
Open Gaming
December 20, 2023 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAWednesday, December 20
4:30pm - 5:30pmYouth ages 8-18 are invited to an afternoon of gaming fun at the library. Join us for video games on the big screen, Minecraft on PC, board games, card games, and more set up in the auditorium.
- December 22, 2023
Anime Club
December 22, 2023 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAFriday, December 22
4:30pm - 5:30pmTweens & teens are invited to join us to celebrate all things anime and manga. We'll have anime from Crunchyroll on the big screen, fan art & sketching supplies, & more. Cosplay is highly encouraged!
- December 25, 2023
LIBRARY CLOSED All day
December 25, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USALIBRARY CLOSED
Monday, December 25
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- December 28, 2023
Bike Friendly Bexley -- Bike Boulevard Meeting
December 28, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join Mayor Kessler and the City's Environmental Sustainability Programs Coordinator to help co-create and implement the Bike Friendly Bexley Plan and other transportation initiatives.
The meeting agenda will generally be as follows, with updates available here.
Bike Boulevard Route Work
Calm Corridor Update
North Cassady Concept
Brainstorm
Noon Day Ball
December 28, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USAThursday, December 28
11:30am - 12:30pmCelebrate the New Year early and way before bedtime! We will count down to noon with our very own ball drop and tons of other activities! Dressing up is encouraged.
Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Meeting
December 28, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bexley City Hall, 2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209, USATo view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.