Bexley Events Calendar

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6157282

Celebrate National Poetry Month by joining us for an evening with performer and award-winning poet, Barbara Fant, author of the new book, Mouths of Garden. Barbara will be in conversation with her friend and mentor, author and poet Maggie Smith.

In Mouths of Garden, Fant’s poetry cultivates a garden where Black voices pry away the stale American soil to reclaim the sprouts of open mouths and honest words buried beneath.

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 

This Musical is rated PG – Click Here for Tickets

• Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 pm
• Friday, April 8 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

Join the Bexley 55+ Walking Club for a stroll through Commonwealth Park with Bexley’s very own arborist, Grant Archer. We will meet in front of Jeffrey Mansion before the walk begins. Registration is required at https://bexleyoh.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30191.

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 

This Musical is rated PG – Click Here for Tickets

• Friday, April 8 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

Ever wonder what happens to your waste after it leaves your curb? Join Green Bexley in visiting the Rumpke MRF and Franklin County Sanitary Landfill to see the process firsthand. More information and registration can be found here and information about all of the Earth Month activities is at greenbexley.org/earthmonth.

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 

This Musical is rated PG – Click Here for Tickets

• Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 

This Musical is rated PG – Click Here for Tickets

• Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6147660

Ashley Hope Pérez's YA historical fiction novel, Out of Darkness, was published in 2015 to wide acclaim, winning several awards including the 2016 Michael L. Printz Honor for Excellence in Young Adult Literature and the 2016 Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award. 

Out of Darkness is "a riveting novel about segregation, love, family, and the forces that destroy people" that is set in 1937 East Texas around the real-life New London School explosion - the deadliest school disaster in American history.

In the fall of 2021, Ashley Hope Pérez found her novel to be the target of book banning efforts in several states. Out of Darkness was banned or challenged in several school districts in Texas and most recently was removed from the Washington County, Utah school district in December.

Ashley Hope Pérez will talk about about the rise of censorship in schools and libraries, what it is like having her book banned, and the importance of creating diverse literature for young adult readers today. The discussion will be moderated by Bexley Public Library Director Ben Heckman and will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available to purchase through Bookspace for the book signing.

Presenter Bio: Ashley Hope Pérez is the author of three award-winning novels for young adults, Out of Darkness, The Knife and the Butterfly, and What Can(t) Wait. Her latest, Out of Darkness, received a Printz Honor for Literary Excellence in Young Adult Literature, the Tomás Rivera book award, and the Américas book award. Out of Darkness transports readers to 1937 East Texas where stories of the New London school explosion and love across racial boundaries intertwine. The Knife and the Butterfly explores the lives of two teens connected by their struggles—and by an act of violence. Her debut novel What Can(t) Wait was inspired by her high school students in Houston and was named to the YALSA 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults list. Ashley is a professor of world literature at The Ohio State University and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two sons. She is at work on a fourth novel. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6111866

Seniors are particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams, but many incidents go unreported. Learn about the latest scams targeting seniors, and find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

In person space is limited. Registration is requested. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

Speaker Danielle Murphy is a Consumer Educator for Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Consumer Protection Section. As a Consumer Educator, Danielle conducts presentations to groups across the state to educate Ohioans about their rights as consumers and how to avoid becoming victims of various scams. Danielle also prepares educational materials to advance the Consumer Protection Section's mission of protecting Ohioans and their families from deceptive and unfair business practices and consumer fraud. She has worked for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for over 15 years in various sections including Labor Relations, Chief Council Staff and Consumer Protection.

This event is not sponsored by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The Ohio Attorney General’s office does not specifically endorse or recommend Bexley Public Library or any products or services affiliated with Bexley Public Library.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6163079

Join us for a fascinating live zoom talk with Meg Lowman, the author of The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees Above Us. Margaret “Canopy Meg” Lowman Ph.D., is a renowned global pioneer in forest canopy science and is one of the world’s foremost “arbornauts”. She has dedicated decades of her life to exploring and studying the vast forest canopies that make up the eighth continent. Researching and understanding the role that forest canopies play in our planet’s health is essential to conservation.

This program is in partnership with the Bexley Arbor Day Committee and generously funded by the Paige and Michael Crane Fund of Bexley Public Library.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6111875

The journey to Financial Wellness is exciting, energizing and life giving. Key@Work Vice President W. Stuart Bale will share how each of us can change our financial reality and outcomes by changing the game. Those who prepare and adapt to financial changes will thrive. Stuart will cover how to make more informed decisions about budgeting, saving money for major goals, or for emergencies, and managing debt. A Q&A session will be included.

W. Stuart Bale is a Vice President at Key@Work and has over 26 years of financial industry experience. He is dedicated to the premise that we can make a difference in our financial future, one step, one day, one thought process at a time.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

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https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6111894

Join us as Dr. Melissa Foster shows how to better consume media and participate in interactive media in a way that promotes informed, active, and responsible citizenship. Understanding how media industries operate, how media influences us, how we influence media, how to critique media for accuracy, and how cognitive processing and individual differences impact the way we engage with and process media is vital to decision making that benefits individuals and society at large. 

Dr. Melissa Foster is a professor at The Ohio State University working in the Communication Department. She has earned a masters in psychology and doctorate in communication. For over a decade Dr. Foster has been researching, teaching, lecturing, and publishing work on communication, health, and human behavior.

In person space is limited. Registration is requested. Online registration is required to receive Zoom link. 

City Hall is closing at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 15 in observance of the Easter holiday.

This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 9, and was moved to Saturday, April 16. Please register below if you'd like to participate! 

Mayor Kessler is inviting members of the community to join him in conversation and trash pickup events! Additionally, Green Bexley is scheduling trash pickup events throughout the community during Earth Month in April. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to clean up our community and collaborate with surrounding neighborhoods! Sign up to participate here and learn about all of the Earth Month activities at greenbexley.org/earthmonth. 

Join us at the Jeffrey Park (Behind Jeffrey Mansion) for the annual Easter Egg Dash at 12:00 pm. Don't be late as the over 4,000 eggs get picked up quickly. We will also have a handful of golden eggs hidden – find a golden egg and turn them in for a fun prize!

Green Bexley is scheduling trash pickup events throughout the community during Earth Month in April. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to clean up our community and collaborate with surrounding neighborhoods! Sign up to participate here and learn about all of the Earth Month activities at greenbexley.org/earthmonth. 

Bexley Board of Health meetings are held on the third Tuesday on the first month of each quarter. To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. 

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

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https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6087618

Trivia, trivia, trivia. Big and small.

Bring your friends and family for an evening full of fun competition, laughter and prizes.

We’ll be gathering at the incomparable historic Drexel Theatre (2254 E. Main Street, Bexley). At this can’t miss event, you’ll have to prove your trivia chops on topics from history, to popular culture, to sports, or to special themes.

April's Theme: Arbor Day--with real shrubs as prizes courtesy of Bexley Community Foundation!

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6111689

Do you love to explore? Kids in grades K-3 are invited to the library to join us for Explorers Club. Like a Big Kids Super Storytime, we will explore with crafts, science, building, books, and more! You'll never know what to expect, but you can expect to have a blast!

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6085153

April is full of eco-friendly celebrations with Earth Day and Arbor Day, making it the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with the environment. Explore the current Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibit, Power Lines: Comics and the Environment. OSU faculty members and curators Jared Gardner and Elizabeth Hewitt discuss the art, issues, and curation process of designing an exhibit that "surveys over 100 years of comics that depict the pleasures and dangers of human interaction with the environment." Registration is requested.

Event image: © Peter Kuper from his graphic novel Ruins, 2015. Used with permission from the artist.

Mayor Kessler is inviting members of the community to join him in conversation and trash pickup events! Additionally, Green Bexley is scheduling trash pickup events throughout the community during Earth Month in April. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to clean up our community and collaborate with surrounding neighborhoods! Sign up to participate here and learn about all of the Earth Month activities at greenbexley.org/earthmonth. 

The Green Bexley Fair is a fun, hands-on festival to celebrate the Earth and sustainable living. This year, we’ll be celebrating on April 23 from 11 am - 2 pm at Schneider Park, a former landfill which now is part of a long trail system and houses the Bexley Community Gardens. What a way to recognize how far we’ve come! 

We have an exciting lineup of partners, including Bexley Natural Market, Bexley Community Gardens, FoodRescue US. Red Beard Bees, CoGo, Simply Living, Earth Peak Organics, Bring the Farm to You, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, SWACO, Rumpke, For All Species, Bexley Public Library, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. This event is generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and is free and fun for the whole family! More information is available at greenbexley.org/fair.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6111942

Join us to commemorate the latest installation of the Fairy Garden, our very own Bexley Public Library! We are thrilled to be joined by ProMusica Columbus and the Bexley Arbor Day Committee to provide refreshments and a take home craft. Fairy and fairy-tale themed costumes are encouraged. Join us in Bexley's South Community Gardens for music, books, and fairy magic! Parking is limited; you are encouraged to walk or bike to this event.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6112844

If you have enjoyed our previous art classes - then you don’t want to miss Art with Beverly Whiteside! Join Beverly as she instructs participants in the process of creating their own beautiful piece of artwork utilizing her unique style and artistic process. All art supplies will be provided by the Library.

Beverly Whiteside is our featured Artist for March and April and her art can be viewed throughout the main floor of the Library.  Beverly is also one of the 15 Franklin County artists featured in the Bexley Art Library. Check out one of Beverly's original works of art, "Onward: Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Amazing" (pictured), from the Bexley Art Library to hang in your home, here.

Beverly Whiteside is a self-taught mixed media artist and dance education specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University and a Masters in Education and Curriculum Studies with a focus on Arts Education from Ohio Dominican University. She was awarded the Annie Fund Fellowship and the Dresden, Germany Residency Fellowship through the Greater Columbus Arts Council. She was chosen for a residency in the Ohio Governor’s Artist Spotlight Program in 2016. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally.

Space is limited, masks are required, and registration is required.

Note: This program is geared toward adults. While kids ages 8 and up are welcome to register with their adult at their adult's discretion, due to limited supplies, we cannot provide any painting supplies for kids who are not registered to attend the program. 

Ever wonder what happens to your waste after it leaves your curb? Join Green Bexley in visiting the Rumpke MRF and Franklin County Sanitary Landfill to see the process firsthand. More information and registration can be found here and information about all of the Earth Month activities is at greenbexley.org/earthmonth.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6085338

Baseball is back! Join baseball historian and author Scott Longert as he discusses his sixth book, Victory on Two Fronts: The Cleveland Indians and Baseball through the World War II Era. "Like other teams, the Cleveland Indians suffered as World War II drained rosters and distracted fans. But in 1945, star pitcher Bob Feller returned from naval service and was soon joined by the American League's first Black players: Larry Doby and Satchel Paige. This book shows how, in 1948, they led the Indians to a World Series championship" -- from the publisher. Registration is requested.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6170106

Thinking about getting rid of cable, but you don't know what your options are? Join our technology librarian, Josh, to help you discover which alternative services are right for you.

Space is limited. Masks are required. Registration is requested.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Join the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Kessler for the annual Arbor Day Breakfast at City Hall! This tradition, like many others, was halted due to the pandemic since 2019. Join us this year as the Mayor provides an update from the City while enjoying fresh pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. The pancakes will be served with Bexley's own Kelveden Maple Syrup made at this year's Jeffrey Woods Festival!

$15 per person – Registration is required for this event.
Click Here to Register

Landmark Tree Bike Tour (Friday, April 29)
Meeting Place: Capital University Memorial Gateway (on Main St. across from Drexel Ave.)

Cruise around the streets of Bexley  on April 29 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm to check out Bexley’s landmark trees with Sheila Straub & Dick O’Donnell. The bike route will visit trees in all corners of the city.


Riders 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is available here: bexleyoh.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30174

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Trio Fa2! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

Trio Fa2 features original music and personal arrangement of French and American Jazz standards. Bandleader Antoine is originally from Normandy, France, and came to Ohio after studying at the Berklee College of Music.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fun Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

If you have items to discard that are still in good working order, please consider rehoming them instead of putting them on the landfill!

Rehoming items and buying used keep materials out of the landfill and negates shipping emissions, excess packaging, the extraction of new materials, and the energy used to create new products.

The Green Bexley Clean-Up Day is Saturday, April 30 from 8:00 to 11:00 am. This is an annual opportunity to properly dispose of select items you no longer need or want. We ask that you stay in your car at all times and let volunteers remove items from your vehicle.

The following items will be accepted:

• Drugs accepted at the Police Station (unwanted human or animal Rx medications; no liquid, needles, or vapes)

• Usable items that can be rehomed through Goodwill. Items must be cleaned and in good condition.

  • Wearable clothing, shoes, and accessories

  • Clean and undamaged linens, bedding, towels, blankets, and other decorative fabric household items

  • Antiques and collectibles in good working order

  • Dishes, silverware, pots/pans, and utensils fit for use

  • Toys and games in good working order and with all pieces accounted for

  • Home decorative items

  • Sporting, musical, and fitness equipment in good working order

  • Tools and toolboxes in good shape

  • Fit for use small and medium sized furniture (furniture that is wet, moldy, ripped, torn, stained, broken, or is in need of any type of cleaning or repair will not be accepted, nor will large furniture donations.)

• Bikes

• Paper egg cartons

• Batteries recycled through TheBigGreenBox (terminals must be taped)

• Broken electronics for recycling through Accurate IT

• Paper for shredding off site through Shred It (paper clips and staples are accepted, but binders and binder clips must be removed)

We will not be accepting large furniture or household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, oils, etc.). For information about how to discard these items, please visit greenbexley.org/recycle-right.

This event is only possible through the generosity of volunteers. Please sign up to join in the fun at bit.ly/gbcud22.

Spring has sprung and Bexley has started to bloom once again. This year, on Arbor Day (April 30) and all April long, we are celebrating with different community events that are fun for everyone! Whether you’re eager to get outside and explore the Bexley Arboretum, participate in a fun community wide scavenger hunt with the Bexley Public Library, get to know our Talking Tree, Treeodore, or visit our wonderful Bexley Fairy Garden at the South Community Gardens - we have an event just for you! Join the City of Bexley, Bexley Public Library and Bexley Community Foundation in celebrating Arbor Day throughout the month of April in Bexley!

Registration is required. Click Here to register.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6100736

Every home has a history... discover yours! Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed? Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore online databases that help you find past and present information on your house and property.

Registration and masks are required for this in-person program.

Join Urban Emporium for their annual spring sidewalk sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Urban Emporium is located at 2260 E. Main Street, Bexley, Ohio 43209.

Sidewalk items are up 70% off and stop in the shop to see what’s new this spring from your favorite local artists!

Green Bexley is scheduling trash pickup events throughout the community during Earth Month in April. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to clean up our community and collaborate with surrounding neighborhoods! Sign up to participate here and learn about all of the Earth Month activities at greenbexley.org/earthmonth. 

Join Urban Emporium for their annual spring sidewalk sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Urban Emporium is located at 2260 E. Main Street, Bexley, Ohio 43209.

Sidewalk items are up 70% off and stop in the shop to see what’s new this spring from your favorite local artists!

Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us.  Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Tallamy will discuss simple steps that each of us must take to reverse declining biodiversity.

Doug Tallamy is the T.A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has taught insect related courses for 40 years.

Click Here to Register

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6087490

We often think of gardens as spaces that are larger areas filled with plants. But the truth for many of us is that we have more small places to fill: 2’ out from a fence, 3-4’ from the side of your home to the property line, a treelawn or a forgotten space in an overgrown corner of your yard. While small spaces can be challenging to plant, design principles and awareness of nature work the same way as for large expansive gardens. Join Debra Knapke as she helps you explore your options.

This program is in partnership with Green Bexley's Love Your Alley program and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation. 

In person space is limited. Registration is requested. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

After two other careers, in 1992 Debra Knapke turned her avocation of plant study and gardening into her full-time career.  Known as “The Garden Sage”, Debra is passionate about gardening, sustainable garden design and the natural world, and enjoys sharing knowledge through her writing, public speaking, and garden consulting in the private and public sectors. She has served on various local and national committees and boards that focus on education, the environment, and sustainability. She has championed those passions during her two-year term (2014-2016) as Honorary President of the Herb Society of America and currently as the Chair of the Sustainability Committee of GardenComm. In addition, she has mentored the future of the landscape industry at Columbus State Community College for 24 years. She loves being a gardener and has packed an amazing variety of perennials, trees, shrubs, and edibles onto the 2/3-acre lot surrounding her home.

Website: www.DebraTheGardenSage.com 

Blog: http://heartland-gardening.com/   in partnership with Michael Leach and Teresa Woodard

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6183238

Little scientists will have the opportunity to build, play, and learn with some high-thought, high-fun materials. Participants can learn about the wonders of the world around them through hands-on science experiments! This program is hosted in collaboration with COSI, Bexley Parks and Recreation, and the City of Bexley for the citywide COSI Science Festival.

Monthly 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.

Capital University’s 172nd Commencement Ceremony for undergraduate students will take place in two sessions on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in the Capital Center Field House.

At 12:00 pm and then again at 3:00 pm, Capital will celebrate our undergraduate students with a ceremony that will last approximately 1.5 hours. Each session will end with time for a gate ceremony celebration on the front lawn.

For more information, visit: capital.edu/undergraduate-commencement

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6170120

Join Chamber Brews as they explore an introspective, inquisitive, and at times rapturous duo program for violin and cello. Devin Copfer (violin), and Sam Johnson (cello), will dive deep into the world of contemporary writing for two string instruments exploring movement and breath, technique, sorrow and joy.

Chamber Brews is a collaborative new music ensemble bringing unique and interactive programming to audiences through live performance, video series, and recordings. With the support of the Johnstone Fund for New Music, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and our community, Chamber Brews continues to create programs celebrating diverse musical voices by regularly commissioning works, seeking out distinct performance venues, and discovering new musical partners in Columbus, Ohio.

Space is limited. Masks are required. Registration is requested.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the second 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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https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6170124

"Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive" by Stephanie Land is the May BPL Book Club selection. Join Debbie and Beth in the Quiet Reading Room for a lively discussion of "Maid" a book of honest, moving prose and great insight.

Land's plans of breaking free from the roots of her hometown in the Pacific Northwest to chase her dreams were cut short when a summer fling turned into an unexpected pregnancy. She turned to housekeeping to make ends meet and took classes online to earn a college degree. And she wrote relentlessly: true stories of overworked and underpaid Americans; of living on food stamps and WIC coupons. Here she explores the underbelly of upper-middle class America and the reality of what it's like to be in service to them. 

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Catherine Zimmerman, an award-winning director, and her film team traveled across the country to meet Hometown Habitat heroes who are working to reverse negative impacts on the land and in the water of key U.S. watersheds, one garden at a time. They traveled through Florida's watersheds, the Mississippi River Basin's prairies, the Rocky Mountain streams and rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, the Great Lakes, and the Columbia River to share success stories and ongoing projects that celebrate conservation landscaping that redefines our relationship with nature.

Catherine Zimmerman is an award-winning director of photography who is celebrating her 43rd year as a documentary filmmaker, focusing on education and environmental issues.

Click Here to Register

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6111690

Do you love to explore? Kids in grades K-3 are invited to the library to join us for Explorers Club. Like a Big Kids Super Storytime, we will explore with crafts, science, building, books, and more! You'll never know what to expect, but you can expect to have a blast!

Carriage Court at Jeffrey

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/5625655

Join the Bexley Women’s Club for a preview of the 14th annual House and Garden Tour. Local architect Amy Lauerhass of Lauerhass Architecture and Bexley Public Library’s Local History Librarian David Distelhorst will share intriguing facts and stories about the architectural detail and history of each home on the 2022 tour. The tour will take place on Sunday, June 6, celebrating some of Bexley’s loveliest gardens and beautiful homes.

In-person space is limited, and registration is requested. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

Join us to celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Stop by Bexley Public Library's parking lot from 6:00-8:00 pm for food trucks, cultural performances, and more! Hosted in partnership with Bexley Minority Parent Alliance and Bexley DEI.

Date: Sat. May 14 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Clifton Shelter House (Next to the Bexley Pool Parking Lot)

Join Green Bexley for the Love Your Alley Festival on Saturday, May 14. Swing by to pick up free native seedlings from Natives in Harmony and Scioto Gardens, enjoy kids activities and learn all about native plants and beneficial insects. The Strange Lab will offer a Pet a Bee and an OSU Lab will offer a beneficial insects table with spiders, lady beetles and more! Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative will be on hand to answer all your questions about pollinators.  If you have native plants to share or swap, bring them by! There will be super fun music and delicious food! First 20 attendees will receive a gorgeous wooden sign for their pollinator garden!

This annual event is a great opportunity for residents to discard unwanted, usable items and re-home them to neighbors. Conversely, residents are able to obtain new-to-them items for a fraction of the price. In addition to keeping items out of the landfill, these events allow residents the opportunity to mingle and enjoy the outdoors!

Saturday, May 14th from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Community Yard Sale:
The Community Yard Sale will run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Any resident may host a yard sale, provided they register with City Hall. Yard sales may be held in the front yard for this one day only, but may not be held on or in front of the sidewalk or in the street. Registration is free!

Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm – Community Freecycle Event:
The Community Freecycle event will run from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, immediately following the community yard sale. During these hours, residents may place items that are unsold between the sidewalk and the curb. Items that do not fit in this area may be placed directly behind the sidewalk (between the sidewalk and the house). Items or groupings of items must be clearly marked as free for the taking, and must be marked “Freecycle Day.”

Any items not taken by 5:00 pm on Sunday must be removed from the front yard and disposed of or recycled via other means. 

Register here.

Join Bexley Natural Market for their monthly BNM Sunday Market! Stop by for educational demos, member perks, local vendors, food, and live music. The BNM Sunday Market occurs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 28, September 25, and October 23. 

For more information, visit bexleynaturalmarket.org.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6170129

Oaky and full-bodied, prized throughout the world but distinctly American, with deep roots in the Kentucky hills and hollers... Bourbon has continued to grow as the spirit of choice by alcohol lovers across the globe, but many drinkers have a limited understanding of how bourbon is made. Dr. Tim Berra answers the question "What is Bourbon?" in a style both beginners and aficionados will appreciate, distilling the basics of bourbon into refined sips that are easily consumed.

Please join us as Deborah Grayson, a Bexley parent, and Detective Briley of the Bexley Police Department talk about gun safety and actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries.

The presentation will take place on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 pm in the Cassingham Theater on S. Cassingham Road. Secure firearm storage is an essential part of home safety. With more guns in more homes due to a rise in gun sales over the past two years, it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how to securely store guns to protect children.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in unintentional shootings by children and gunfire on school grounds. Gun suicide among children ages 17 and under reached the highest rate in more than 20 years and firearms became the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Storing firearms securely can help prevent these tragedies and keep kids safe.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

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Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6087619

Trivia, trivia, trivia. Big and small.

Bring your friends and family for an evening full of fun competition, laughter and prizes.

We’ll be gathering at the incomparable historic Drexel Theatre (2254 E. Main Street, Bexley). At this can’t miss event, you’ll have to prove your trivia chops on topics from history, to popular culture, to sports, or to special themes.

May's Theme: Jewish and Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6100737

Every home has a history... discover yours! Was your home previously owned by a famous family? How have your property boundaries changed over time? When was your house addition constructed? Join David, BPL’s Local History Librarian, to explore online databases that help you find past and present information on your house and property.

Registration and masks are required for this in-person program.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/events.htm

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.  Masks are required.

Special note regarding Thursday, May 19th: from 6-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6099285

Local storyteller Jay Brand leads an interactive workshop designed to inspire creativity, grow your imagination, and connect your personal experiences to others through the art of storytelling.

Stories created from our life experiences can be some of the most profound teaching tools we have; they humanize us to each other, convey history ignored by texts, and create a shared palate from which people learn. A Treasure Chest Full of Memories is a completely interactive session - you bring your memories and Jay will bring the box. This session is designed to create community through shared experiences, using personal stories from our "treasure chest" of memories to help us connect to each other. Participants will discover the power of story and how it can be used to connect with each other in the classroom, the workplace, and at home.

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.  

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6170190

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from the Robert Mason Trio! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

The Robert Mason Trio features a blend of jazz and soulful sounds. Intimate and fresh, the trio mindfully infuses traditional and modern elements of jazz into their performances.

For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley.

Fabulous Friday's live music is generously funded by the Samuel C. and Gale M. Shamansky Fund of Bexley Public Library.

Help be part of the solution to stormwater pollution! Join us for our Bexley Community Backyards workshop as we learn more about backyard conservation practices. Eligible Franklin County residents who attend will qualify for one $25 or $50 rebate on backyard conservation items like a rain barrel, compost bin or native trees/shrubs, or a $25 rebate for native perennial plants. Learn more about how what we do in our yards affects clean water and participate in the rebate program at www.communitybackyards.org. 

Click Here to Register

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.  

Support the Library by joining the Friends of Bexley Public Library for their annual spring Book Sale. Find thousands of gently-used books, movies, and music at unbeatable prices.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6085243

Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with OSU Astronomy Department faculty and staff. The presentation will be followed by stargazing with telescopes outside of the library, depending on the weather. Registration is requested.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Join the LinkUS project team and fellow Bexley residents and business owners for lunch and an afternoon of creative collaboration that will gather feedback and generate ideas that capture the unique identity of Bexley. The feedback and ideas provided will inspire an aesthetic and guidance to the teams developing the LinkUS East Main bus rapid transit stations. For more information on the project, you can visit linkuscolumbus.org.

Date: Friday, May 27, 2022
Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: Bexley Library 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209

Agenda
12:00 - 12:15 pm | Registration / Lunch and Coffee Served
12:15 - 12:30 pm | Welcome Presentation
12:30 - 12:55 pm | Hopes & Dreams / Challenges & Concerns Activity
12:55 - 1:10 pm | Create Your Community Mood Board Activity
1:10 - 1:15 pm | Break
1:15 - 1:45 pm | Station Design Active Listening Activity
1:45 - 2:00 pm | Wrap Up / Q&A

Jazz in the Park is an outdoor concert series held at Havenwood Park in Bexley, Ohio. Each summer, the City showcases four central Ohio bands, bringing some of the best talent in our area. Food trucks will be on-site for food purchases at each concert. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley!

Returning again in 2022 is the annual Food Truck Festival hosted by the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce. This year, Johnson’s Ice Cream, Cousins Maine Lobster, Foxfire Taco, Zaki Grill, Hogback BBQ, Ninja Bowl, Hisham’s will be joining us for the Food Truck Festival and first Jazz in the Park! To learn more about this event, visit bexley.org/jazz.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Join us for a special Town Hall with Hearcel Craig, the State Senator of Ohio's 15th District. Bring your questions and learn more about the issues in our state government.

Event will be in-person at Bexley Public Library and Live on Zoom. Registration is requested. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

Event organized by the South Bexley Neighborhood Association

https://bexley.libnet.info/event/6631832

Little Ladies will be setting up their soft serve ice cream truck in front of Brassica in Bexley on Friday, June 3 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Summer treat, anyone?!

Bring your pirates and mermaids to our SCR kickoff party to enjoy “leagues” of activities, crafts, a shark character visit, Johnson's ice-cream truck and a bubble parade march to the Main Event on Capital’s lawn. First mateys to sign up (while supplies last) will be awarded a special treasure – an official SCR 2022 Oceans of Possibilities t-shirt. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6541891

Join Troop 1512 for Bexley’s first-ever Pride Walk! Meet at Capital University’s lawn to get your pride flag, and from there we’ll walk as a group down Main Street, past Bexley Public Library and back to Capital. Pride activities continue after the walk with tie-dye, raffle, and more! Stay for Bexley’s Main Event with food trucks, music, and an outdoor movie after!

All are welcome – no RSVP needed.

The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series located in the heart of Bexley. At each Main Event, there are featured musical performances, family activities, crafts, and food trucks to enjoy beginning at 6 pm, with the movie beginning at sundown.

2022 Main Event Schedule:
June 3: Luca (G)
July 29: Mitchells vs. the Machines (G) and Pizza & Ice Cream Festival!
Sept. 30: Encanto (G) and Hispanic Heritage Festival

To find additional details for each Main Event, visit bexley.org/mainevent! 

Monthly 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.

After a year featuring only gardens on our tour, Bexley Women's Club invites you to tour the interiors and exteriors of 6 beautiful Bexley homes on Sunday, June 5th from 10am - 4pm. In addition, two spectacular private gardens, an urban park and other sites of interest will be open. We will be following all applicable city COVID advisories during the tour.


Visit https://www.bexleywomen.org/house-garden-tour for more details.

Through the Chatterbox Program with Columbus Speech & Hearing, parents have an opportunity to talk with a certified Speech-Language Pathologist in an informal environment. Parents can get reliable information on developmental milestones for speech and language as well as general strategies for building communication and interaction skills. Look for the Chatterbox table downstairs in the Youth Services department.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6542150

Breakfast with Nick food & travel writer Nick Dekker explores some of his & his family's favorite day trips around the great state of Ohio. Nick looks for four main things when traveling: food, park, drink, and art. Get suggestions on new restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, museums, parks, and attractions that you can explore on your next day off or long weekend.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6532800

The Creation Station and Memory Lab are now officially open! Join us for an open house-style program where trained BPL staff members will review what's possible to create at your library. The beginning of each program will be used as an introduction to the Creation Station and Memory Lab space and to demonstrate how each piece of equipment can be used to digitize old memories and create new projects. After the orientation, there will be time for patrons to test out the Creation Station and Memory Lab tools for themselves with staff guidance. Learn how to convert old family videos and photos to digital formats, digitize your cassette or vinyl collection, create something new with the Cricut Maker, or take professional-grade photographs with our photobox and production tools. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6541627

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/events.htm

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Stop by the BPL parking lot for some delicious food and live music from Lily Bloom! Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6537936

Join us for an educational and fun event with the authors of the children's series "Zakira Presents!" The "Zakira Presents!" Team: sisters Zalika, Zakiya and Zahara Obayuwana will be discussing their latest book Zakira Presents: Juneteenth. Learn about Juneteenth as well as their creative process including how they got started and how they became published authors. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6543681

"We hope you will join us for the 16th Annual Jack Roth 5k Rock’N’Run/Walk! For 15 years we have welcomed runners and walkers, young children to adults, to the Central Bexley school campus to participate in what has truly become a cherished community event. What began as an idea by Jack’s daughter, Maren, as a way of honoring her father, has grown exponentially from a small, homegrown race to a widespread multi-generational event, with proceeds that have surpassed our highest expectations.

After losing our beloved Janice Roth, Jack’s wife and co-chair of this event, in October of 2019, it prompted us to think about the longevity of the race in her absence. After many heartfelt discussions we made the difficult decision that 2020 would be our final year. Although the pandemic threw a wrench in our plans, we are thrilled to finally be able to have an in-person race in June (combined with a virtual component for anyone that can’t join us on race day) and organize the perfect farewell celebration for an incredible 16 year run. While it is undoubtedly bittersweet, we continue to be in awe of what our amazing group of family, friends, dedicated volunteers and supporters has accomplished and we will cherish these memories for a lifetime." – jackrothfund.org.

Join Jack Marchbanks as he talks James Weldon Johnson's groundbreaking anthology The Book of American Negro Poetry. He'll be joined by Dionne Custer Edwards who is a writer, educator, and the Director of Learning & Public Practice at the Wexner Center for the Arts, Scott Woods who is a poet, writer, and the founder and director of the performing arts organization Streetlight Guild, and Columbus poetry legend Is Said, who has received the King Arts Complex Legends & Legacies Award and was inducted into the Lincoln Theater Hall of Fame. Together they will talk about the history and future of Black poetry.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6644883

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Building Inclusive Communities is a program sponsored by Move to Prosper and the City of Bexley.

Access to housing is an increasing challenge in our region, impacting our economic competitiveness and threatening our future success as a region. Please join the City of Bexley and the Building Inclusive Communities initiative for a timely panel discussion on the critical role of housing in achieving successful and inclusive, mixed-income communities.

Register Here: bexleylibrary.org/event/6717471

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
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On June 14, 2021, pilot Christine Mortine was forced to land her Cessna 185 near Worthington after the engine died shortly after take-off. Join us on this anniversary to hear about her emergency landing. 

Registration is requested for this in-person event. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6533155

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Tickets on Sale in mid-February at ticketmaster.com
Presented by area libraries including Bexley Public Library

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Curator Arnold Tunstall will present on the current Decorative Arts Center of Ohio exhibit, Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic. Chronicles examines photographs of the current COVID-19 pandemic through the backdrop of the Work Progress Administration (WPA) photographs documenting the Great Depression.

Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic will highlight Depression-era photographers from the Works Progress Administration’s (WPA) Farm Security Administration (FSA) program as well as contemporary photographers reacting to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Both events have had a impacts on American life and society, and photographers were there to document the effects wrought by these experiences. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6566045

Join us at Bexley Public Library for a special evening on June 17 from 5:00-8:00 pm that celebrates freedom and the Juneteenth holiday. Enjoy a marketplace of Black-owned businesses, as well as live music, poetry, food, art, dance, and other activities.

Bexley Public Library will be hosting two events ahead of the Juneteenth Celebration on June 17. Learn more about each event by clicking the links below:

• June 11: Zakira Presents! Juneteenth | A family-friendly author visit with the Obayuwana Sisters
• June 12: Centennial Celebration of James Weldon Johnson's The Book of American Negro Poetry

This event is brought to you by Bexley Public Library, Bexley Minority Parent Alliance, Bexley Anti-Racism Project, City of Bexley, Bexley Chamber of Commerce, and Bexley City Schools."

More Information: bexleylibrary.org/event/6696863

Join Bexley Natural Market for their monthly BNM Sunday Market! Stop by for educational demos, member perks, local vendors, food, and live music. The BNM Sunday Market occurs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 28, September 25, and October 23. 

For more information, visit bexleynaturalmarket.org.

Join us for a fun afternoon of trivia. Put your knowledge to the test and see who will be the ultimate champion. For ages 10-18.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6560214

The City of Bexley will begin routine flushing of all fire hydrants Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Residents in the immediate vicinity may experience temporary discoloration of their water, which consists primarily of harmless silt and air, but does not affect the safety of the water. Users can clear the pipes by running their faucets for a minute or two. 

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Citizen Review Board meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6645006

Film, noir literature, and comics combine for a screening & author event at The Drexel Theatre. The program begins at 6:30 PM with a discussion with graphic novel author Grace Ellis (Lumberjanes, Batwoman, Moonstruck) and is followed by a screening of the 2015 Todd Haynes film Carol. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6560604

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

From the Community Builders meeting description:

Prior to the July 14^th ARB hearing, we would like to hear from neighbors who have ideas or concerns about the design for the proposed Bexley Apartments and will host a meeting on Thursday, June 23^rd at 5:00pm in the Bexley Library Auditorium at the Bexley Public Library (2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209) to solicit your feedback as well as share the next steps in the development process. These conversations will continue and expand now that the funding award has been received and the proposal is on a more firm development timeline. 

* Please note that this is a private meeting, not organized by the City, included on the community events calendar for public information purposes.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6337171

Jazz in the Park is an outdoor concert series held at Havenwood Park in Bexley, Ohio. Each summer, the City showcases four central Ohio bands, bringing some of the best talent in our area. Food trucks will be on-site for food purchases at each concert. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley!

On Sunday, June 26, the Jazz band TRIO Fa2 will be joining us as our musical entertainment! This event will be sponsored by Sam Shamansky.

The food trucks joining will be: Cousin's Maine Lobster Truck, Dos Hermanos, and Mayor Kessler's Cookout Crew; food will be available beginning at 5:00 pm with the concert beginning at 5:30. To learn more about this event, visit bexley.org/jazz.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

June 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any educational institution that receives federal funding. We're celebrating this historic anniversary by exploring the impact of Title IX on women in sports. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6554478

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Join David, BPL's Local History Librarian, and members of the Bexley Historical Society, as we share memories and discuss topics related to the history of Bexley. We'll have theme-related items to share from the historical society and library collections, and we encourage you to bring your own memorabilia to share. Join us to discover something new about Bexley and its rich and interesting history.

June theme: Fourth of July celebrations in Bexley.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6538999

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Monthly 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.

Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6544049

8:00am - John Barr 5K Race (Jeffrey Mansion)
9:30am - Bexley Parade
6:00pm - Community Celebration (Capital Front Lawn)
10:00pm - Fireworks (Capital Soccer Field)

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. 

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.

As a reminder, resources will continue to be posted to bexley.org/chiefsearch.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Join us in assessing Bexley's trail system and Main Street to learn more about the strengths and areas of improvements as we seek to become a Trail Town destination. This designation will indicate our trails are well connected to Bexley's central business district and surrounding areas.

We're interested in your observations and insights as we seek to improve accessibility throughout the City and in Central Ohio. Your experiences as a frequent or new trail user, resident, or patron of Bexley businesses will be valuable as we move through this process.

We will meet at 10am at Bexley City Hall, have a brief introduction to the assessment, and then head out in groups to walk and/or bike the city and trail to make observations, we will meet back at City Hall at 12pm for optional discussion and refreshments.

Sign up is recommended here: forms.gle/GdwqZMR4vVi869AT8

Elias has been studying piano for about 18 years and is currently working on his Bachelor of Music in piano performance at Capital University.  With a preference for music by Romantic composers, his interpretations of these American composers will reconnect you with this beautiful music. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6568927

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
One tap mobile: +19294362866,,8295522859# US (New York) 
Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The Supreme Court has issued multiple rulings throughout the 2021-2022 term that will significantly impact American society. Marc Spindelman, the Isadore and Ida Topper Professor of Law at The OSU Moritz College of Law, breaks down the major decisions made by the Supreme Court, the historical significance of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's arrival to the Highest Court of the Land, and how the Court's decisions will shape American life moving forward.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6643421

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit bexley.org/meetings.

Enjoy a night of art and music at this special Artsy Fun Friday at Bexley Public Library! Stop by the BPL parking lot in the early evening to enjoy live music from Jazz Arts Group, food trucks, & a chalk collage with Bexley Women's Club! Music 5:30-7 PM and food trucks & chalk from 5-7 PM. Later in the evening, stroll into the Library for our after-hours arts exhibit with BexArts from 6-8 pm.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6546948

Join Bexley Natural Market for their monthly BNM Sunday Market! Stop by for educational demos, member perks, local vendors, food, and live music. The BNM Sunday Market occurs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 28, September 25, and October 23. 

For more information, visit bexleynaturalmarket.org.

City Council will meet and enter Executive Session pursuant to 223.03 (a) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or official

Enjoy an afternoon of adventure with local Road Scholar travelers, Brenda Dutton and Drusanne Shaulis. Learn about Road Scholar's educational travel programs for older adults offered by the not-for-profit organization Elderhostel, Inc. of Boston, MA since 1975 (www.roadscholar.org). Also discover CORSAG, the Central Ohio Road Scholar Alumni Group, that offers local travel events, plus quarterly programs for members and guests to share their travel experiences.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6602683

Bexley Board of Health meetings are held on the third Tuesday on the first month of each quarter. To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. 

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6645007

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Join us at Bexley City Hall as Mayor Kessler announces Bexley's new Chief of Police! The event will start at 3:00 pm. For those unable to join us in-person, a livestream recording will be shared to the City's YouTube page.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit bexley.org/meetings.

Green Bexley is going to tackle the litter build up along the Alum Creek. Please join us Saturday, 7/23 at 4:00. We will meet in the parking lot behind the Wexner Heritage Center. Trash pickers and bags/gloves will be provided!

All proceeds to to Pelotonia via Team Bexley! 100% of funds raised go towards cancer research. There is a suggested donation of $5/car. 

Thank you to Bexley High School Girls and Boys Soccer Teams for volunteering their time to wash cars and raise funds for Pelotonia, to Rubinos Pizzeria for providing a fantastic car wash venue, as well as the Bexley community since 1954! Stop by and support this local business while raising funds for cancer research. 

Sponsored by Bexley Athletic Boosters

Join authors Doreen Uhas Sauer and Tom Betti as they uncover many interesting, lost, and forgotten landmarks of Columbus like the Walk of Wonders and the Chittenden Hotel.

As the crossroads city of the Midwest, Columbus has always thrived. Over the years, many of the city’s most important and most beautiful buildings—packed with marble, ornate metalwork, painted ceilings and glitz and glamour—have been reduced to dust or left in disrepair. Union Station and stately mansions of well-to-do industrialists are no longer there to tell the story of the city. The Alfred Kelley Mansion, the Chittenden Hotel, the Franklin County Courthouse and the Walk of Wonders in the Great Western Shopping Center were lost, but the palatial Ohio Theatre and the modest Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Home, both designated National Historic Landmarks, were saved.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6544372

The Plant Swap is back! Join us at Bexley Public Library for the Summer Plant Swap!

Master Gardeners, Maggie & Jeff Harriman, will be on hand from 2pm - 4pm to chat and answer any plant or gardening questions.  Bring in your cuttings or unwanted plants and pick up some new plants. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6552670

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  

The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series located in the heart of Bexley. At each Main Event, there are featured musical performances, family activities, crafts, and food trucks to enjoy beginning at 6 pm, with the movie beginning at sundown.

2022 Main Event Schedule:
June 3: Luca (G)
July 29: Mitchells vs. the Machines (G) and Pizza & Ice Cream Festival!
Sept. 30: Encanto (G) and Hispanic Heritage Festival

To find additional details for each Main Event, visit bexley.org/mainevent! 

Jazz in the Park is an outdoor concert series held at Havenwood Park in Bexley, Ohio. Each summer, the City showcases four central Ohio bands, bringing some of the best talent in our area. Food trucks will be on-site for food purchases at each concert. Grab a blanket or chair, bring a friend, and enjoy the sounds and sights of Bexley!

On Sunday, July 31, the Jazz band Soul Revival will be joining us as our musical entertainment! This event will be sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation.

The food trucks joining will be: Cousin's Maine Lobster Truck, Slap Happy's, and Mayor Kessler's Cookout Crew; food will be available beginning at 5:00 pm with the concert beginning at 5:30. To learn more about this event, visit bexley.org/jazz.

The fire department is coming! Meet and greet a local firefighter and learn all about what they do. Plus get a chance to check out the fire truck.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6546784

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Pelotonia is an annual bike race committed to changing the world by accelerating innovative cancer research. 100% of all participant-raised dollars go toward cancer research. Learn more or sign up today at pelotonia.org!

Please note there may be traffic delays and road closures on August 6, as Pelotonia will be riding through Bexley for a period of time. Please help us in rooting for Team Bexley and the rest of Pelotonia at Drexel Circle!

Monthly 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.

Urban Emporium is helping support the Team Bexley peloton! When you shop on August 6 and 7, 10% of your purchase will be donated to Pelotonia.

Urban Emporium will also be at the Blue Spot Yoga cheer station along Cassady Avenue selling Bexley gear, and bike themed items with 20% going to Team Bexley Pelotonia! Also, Check out the new & vintage riding jerseys available for a donation to Team Bexley Pelotonia!

Urban Emporium is helping support the Team Bexley peloton! When you shop on August 6 and 7, 10% of your purchase will be donated to Pelotonia.

Urban Emporium will also be at the Blue Spot Yoga cheer station along Cassady Avenue selling Bexley gear, and bike themed items with 20% going to Team Bexley Pelotonia! Also, Check out the new and vintage riding jerseys available for a donation to Team Bexley Pelotonia!

Come to the Library for one last hurrah as we celebrate the end of Summer Community Read. We'll provide all sorts of fun things for you and your family to enjoy including Bill Manchester's musical instrument petting zoo, crafts, and much more. We'll end the event with a special performer---Muppet Mayhem.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6546716

Bexley Day will be observed on Monday, August 8 and City offices will not be open. Bexley was founded on August 10, 1908.

Note: Bexley Recreation and Parks will still be hosting activity registration at 12:00 pm on August 8. If you have questions, please call (614) 559-4300.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/events.htm

Celebrate Bexley Day by learning more about the history of our community. Using maps, BPL's Local History Librarian, David Distelhorst, will trace the emergence of the 20th century Village of Bexley from the 19th century Ohio wilderness. Learn about the origins of the Refugee Tract, Pleasant Ridge community, Bullitt Park addition and more. Refreshments in honor of Bexley Day will be generously provided by the Bexley Historical Society.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6613103

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Bring the whole family and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. Watch some classics and enjoy some light snacks.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6544050

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes at the historic Drexel. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6645008

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

You don’t have to be an English major or a bestselling author to develop the skills to create a writing practice that enriches your life and makes sense of your past. Join us for this informative and interactive workshop where you will learn to use the writing tools of creative nonfiction to reimagine your personal stories and transform them into meaningful pieces of memoir. During our time together, we will read samples of published work and take part in a writing exercise or two ourselves. The library will provide paper and pens, but feel free to bring your own writing tools if you would prefer.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6533987

New first-year students will move in at Capital University on Saturday, August 20. Please expect heavy traffic delays and rerouted traffic patterns along E. Main Street and Pleasant Ridge Avenue in the morning. Returning students move back in on Monday, August 22.

To learn more, visit capital.edu.

Each year the Bexley Recreation and Parks Department (BRPD) releases three seasonal activity brochures. The Winter/Spring Brochure is released in January, the Summer Brochure is released in April, and the Fall Brochure is released in August. Specific activities for any given season are listed in that season's brochure. To view the current brochure or learn more about this specific event, please visit https://bexley.org/activitybrochure/.

Bexley Minority Parent Alliance's annual Back-to-School Picnic will take place on August 21, 2022 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Jeffrey Mansion Shelter House. Local families, business owners, community leaders, Capital University and Bexley City Schools representatives and City of Bexley staff will be present at the event.

BMPA will be providing the hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and games for the kids. Please bring a favorite side dishes/desserts to share with the community. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please feel free to contact Bryan Drewry at bryankdrewry@gmail.com.

Students at Capital University will be moving back in on Monday, August 22. Please expect traffic delays and rerouted traffic patterns along E. Main Street and Pleasant Ridge Avenue in the morning.

To learn more, visit capital.edu.

Join the Creekside community for an end-of-summer lawn party featuring live music with Dave Bott, dancing, and Chef Mark’s famous kosher BBQ. BBQ sliders, hot dogs, grilled corn, and watermelon will be served. To learn more, please click here.

All Creekside cooking is certified kosher.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Join David, BPL's Local History Librarian, and members of the Bexley Historical Society, as we share memories and discuss topics related to the history of Bexley. We'll have theme-related items to share from the historical society and library collections, and we encourage you to bring your own memorabilia to share. Join us to discover something new about Bexley and its rich and interesting history.

August theme: Bexley City Schools (in honor of the centennial of Bexley's first High School, now Montrose Elementary).

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6539000

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Please schedule your appointment at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Bexley.  

To make an appointment, click here.

Stop by the BPL parking lot to enjoy live music from Roots Society Reggae Band and delicious food from various food trucks! Music from 5:30-7 PM and food trucks from 5-7 PM.

The food trucks for this month's Fun Friday are Ninja Bowl and The Burrito Bus. For more information about the food trucks and their menus go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/bexley

Roots Society is a Columbus based Reggae band, comprised of veteran musicians who share a love of the Reggae genre. Roots Society brings a unique blend of Ska, Roots, Reggae, and Soul. Fronted by Nate “the Gift” on lead vocals, the band brings tight harmonies and keyboards delivered by Honey West and Simba. Reggae flavored guitar leads by Joey and a smooth groove by Dr. Julie on bass are part of the foundation. Ras Ed brings the driving thunder on the drums.

Roots Society has performed at the Columbus Arts Festival, ComFest, Woodlands Tavern, Rambling House, and Hot Times. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6546789

RAPID 5 needs your help! Trash near and in our waterways contaminates drinking water and threatens our wildlife. RAPID 5 strives to work with key stakeholders, our communities, and residents to ensure our waterways remain clean, healthy, and thriving for all to enjoy.

Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and refreshments will be provided afterwards at Old Bag of Nails. To learn more or to register, visit rapid5.org.

Join Bexley Natural Market for their monthly BNM Sunday Market! Stop by for educational demos, member perks, local vendors, food, and live music. The BNM Sunday Market occurs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 28, September 25, and October 23. 

For more information, visit bexleynaturalmarket.org.

Calling all current and prospective Bexley Girl Scouts!

We're getting ready to kick off the new school year and want to invite you to join us for some cool treats and fun on the playground. Please stop by to sign up new Girl Scouts, connect with other troops, and see old friends.

The inaugural Smoke and Fire Festival in Bexley will take place alongside Jazz in the Park! Join us at Schneider Park on August 28 for this free and family-friendly event. For more information, visit bexley.org/jazz.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

Ambitious action is required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep the increase in average global temperature below 2—but preferably 1.5—degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Unfortunately, we’ve already raised the temperature by over 1 degree since 1880. The actions must be big, and they must be implemented on a large-scale, worldwide.

Not all actions are equal, and not all actions are applicable. This month, we’re exploring the most impactful actions that can be taken by Bexleyites, and hope you’ll join us! Find more information at greenbexley.org/sustainableseptember.

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Topic of the Week: PLANT-RICH DIETS

Potential to reduce/sequester 78.33 to 103.11 gigatons of CO2 equivalent from 2020-2050

“Animal agriculture is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Favoring plant-based foods reduces demand, thereby reducing land clearing, fertilizer use, and greenhouse gas emissions.” — Project Drawdown

Learn more the sustainability of our food system at greenbexley.org/food.

🐮 9.2.22 at 7:00 PM | Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret screening at Capital University's Mees Hall

🥗 9.9.22 at 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Vegan Food Truck Fest at Capital University's S7 Lot (near the fountains)

A Tribe for Jazz presents Columbus International Jazz Series featuring Adam O'Farrill's Stranger Days

“There’s little disagreement that Adam O’Farrill is among the leading trumpeters in jazz- and perhaps the music’s next major improviser.” — THE NEW YORK TIMES

Join A Tribe for Jazz for an exciting evening of jazz with trumpeter Adam O'Farrill and his band Stranger Days. Saturday, September 3, 2022, Capital University - Huntington Recial Hall, Conservatory of Music, 1 College & Main, Columbus, Ohio, 43209 Bulding No. 2260.

Doors open: 6:30 pm
Program begins: 7:00 pm
Covid-19 Policy: Masks are encouraged indoors.
Tickets: $25 – Click Here to Purchase

This event is presented by A Tribe for Jazz with support by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and the Ohio Arts Council.

Join the Homeschool Moms Network for their first annual Homeschool Festival at Jeffrey Park Shelter House. Stop by from 1:00 - 4:00 pm to learn more about home education.

In conjunction with The Main Event and Bexley BrewFest, we're excited to announce our Labor Day plans for 2022. Join us for live music, an EV car show, touch-a-truck, food, and much more at the Labor Day Block Party along E. Main Street on Sunday, September 4!

The 2022 Bexley BrewFest will feature 50+ craft brews, seltzers, and ciders produced by some of the best craft breweries in the Buckeye State. A ticket is required to participate in the BrewFest, however the other activities going on along Main Street are free.

To learn more, or to purchase BrewFest tickets, please click here.

Service Resumes Tuesday, Sept. 6.

For details, visit bexley.org/pool.

As we wrap up our pool season, we don't mind a little fur in the filter on our final day. Bexley Recreation and Parks is hosting Paws in the Pool on Tuesday, September 6, which is the day after the pool closes for the summer. The cost is $5/dog, and swim time is based on weight:

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Dogs Under 50 lbs
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Dogs 50+ lbs

A signed waiver confirming necessary immunizations is required for entrance, which can be completed when registering online. Paper copies of the waiver will also be available on the day of the event. Woof woof!

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Expand your knowledge of Columbus history with this informative and intriguing presentation and discussion on the great African American contributions that have shaped Columbus history.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7013008

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

Not all actions are equal, and not all actions are applicable. This month, we’re exploring the most impactful actions that can be taken by Bexleyites, and hope you’ll join us! Find more information at greenbexley.org/sustainableseptember.

Monthly 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.

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

Not all actions are equal, and not all actions are applicable. This month, we’re exploring the most impactful actions that can be taken by City of Bexley, Ohio-ites, and hope you’ll join us! Find more information at greenbexley.org/sustainableseptember.

Join Appalachian Swing as they showcase different eras and sounds of American Roots and string band music through performing Appalachian swing music.

Adam Schlenker of Appalachian Swing is known worldwide for his flatpicking and bluegrass guitar skills. He is also a renowned educator, the Coordinator of American Roots Music Studies at Denison University and the founder of 5th Fret Productions.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7010044

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/events.htm

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

“Whether grid-connected or part of stand-alone systems, rooftop solar panels and other distributed solar photovoltaic systems offer hyper-local, clean electricity generation.” — Project Drawdown

Learn more about solar in Bexley at greenbexley.org/solar.

☀ 9.11.22 at 2:00 PM | Catching the Sun screening at Capital University's Mees Hall

🏠 9.14.22 at 7:00 PM | Solar United Neighbors' Solar Co-Op Info Meeting at Bexley Library

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun fall themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy stories about fall. We'll have fun movement based music and a special fall treat.

In case of inclement weather, this event will be held Saturday, September 24th at 10:30 a.m.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6965793

Pick up litter before you pick up your date this Saturday, September 17th! All are welcome to join the Bexley High School Environmental Club from 10-11am at a community trash pick-up along the Alum Creek bike trail. Parking is available at the LIFE Church off of Main Street and supplies will be provided. Sign up at https://forms.gle/g1ffEsJ31wiVEBaQ7 to receive a free donut if you attend! Hope to see you there!

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

“Roughly one-third of the world’s food is never eaten. By reducing loss and waste, we can reduce the need for land and resources used to produce food as well as the greenhouse gases released in the process.” — Project Drawdown

Learn more the sustainability of our food system at greenbexley.org/food.

🚫 9.18.22 at 2:00 PM | WASTED screening at Capital University's Mees Hall

🏠 9.14.22 at 7:00 PM | Food Rescue US - Columbus in Action at the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce's Taste of Bexley at Bexley Recreation & Parks' Clifton Meadow   

Join the Bel Aurora Quintet for a fun family concert as they present David McPhail's “Mole Music” with narration and live music including excerpts from Brahms, Mozart, Handel, Beethoven, and music from Encanto by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Light refreshments provided. Afterwards, stay for an instrument petting zoo.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/6965833

Join us at Havenwood Park for a makeup Jazz in the Park! Visit bexley.org/jazz for more information.

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.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
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To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Citizen Review Board meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
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Make sure your vote counts on Election Day, November 8th! Volunteers from the League of Women Voters will be on hand to help you register to vote, verify your voter registration, update your name and/or address, and answer ballot questions. A speaker from the League will be presenting a "What's on the Ballot" program in BPL's auditorium at 7:00 pm: bexleylibrary.org/event/7014071

Established in 2012, National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is an annual national nonpartisan day of action that celebrates our democracy.   

bexleylibrary.org/event/7014067

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Proudly brought to you by the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of Bexley is a chance for food lovers to experience delicious fares from some of the best local culinary experts.

The Taste is about supporting the strength of our community. As our annual fundraiser, the Taste of Bexley enables the Chamber to contribute to Bexley’s continued economic vitality by empowering members to build and sustain healthy, vibrant businesses. Please note that this is a rain or shine event, and tickets are nonrefundable.

Click Here for Event Details

Curator Daniel Chudzinski from the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum will talk about OHIO: The Start of It All, now on display at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, September 24 - December 31, 2022. OHIO: The Start of It All pairs original works of art from beloved picture books with facts about Ohio history and innovations, from the earthworks of Ohio’s Indigenous Peoples, to aviation and astronautical science, to the creation of comic book superheroes that have shaped popular culture in the U.S. and around the world.

The exhibition reveals the fun and unique Ohio connections among 60 works of original art for children. 

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To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Please 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. 

Extra safety precautions by the Library and the Red Cross will be followed to protect the health of all donors and staff. 

Join Bexley Public Library for our final Fun Friday featuring our first ever National Road Car Show! Enjoy great food, live music from James Gaiters SOUL REVIVAL, and peruse an array of exotic and classic cars on display by local car enthusiasts. Music will be from 5:30-7 PM and the food trucks will be available from 5-7 PM.

The James Gaiters SOUL REVIVAL is a Columbus-based band that pays homage to the "Soul Jazz" tradition and artists like Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, Big John Patton, and Rusty Bryant. SOUL REVIVAL is led by James Gaiters/Drums, and regularly features Rob Dixon/Saxophone, Eddie Bayard/Saxophone, Dwight Adams/Trumpet, Kevin Turner/Guitar, Dan Wilson/Guitar, and Robert Mason/Organ.

Event Details

Join Bexley Natural Market for their monthly BNM Sunday Market! Stop by for educational demos, member perks, local vendors, food, and live music. The BNM Sunday Market occurs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 28, September 25, and October 25. 

For more information, visit bexleynaturalmarket.org.

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

😍 9.25.22 at 2:00 PM | 2040 screening at Capital University's Mees Hall

🗣️10.1.22 at 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Community Conversation at Bexley Recreation & Parks' Clifton Meadow   

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

We've all heard about the "power of the vote" but what can you do to get involved beyond your vote? Join us for a community conversation on how to be a more informed and engaged citizen beyond your vote. Mia Lewis and Catherine Turcer from Common Cause Ohio will lead a discussion on civic engagement, covering topics like becoming an informed voter, election protection, becoming a poll worker, registering voters, and being an active constituent, among others. Come with questions on how you can get involved with the issues that you care about and learn what Common Cause Ohio is working towards to support democracy. The speakers will also touch on the fight for fair voting districts and how you can be involved.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7012322

More information about the program, including an option to purchase tickets ($25pp), please click here. 

The Main Event is an outdoor summer movie series located in the heart of Bexley. At each Main Event, there are featured musical performances, family activities, crafts, and food trucks to enjoy beginning at 6 pm, with the movie beginning at sundown.

2022 Main Event Schedule:
June 3: Luca (G)
July 29: Mitchells vs. the Machines (G) and Pizza & Ice Cream Festival!
Sept. 30: Encanto (G) and Hispanic Heritage Festival

To find additional details for each Main Event, visit bexley.org/mainevent! 

Monthly 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.

Join us for Tea at Three with the classically-trained Bryden String Quartet.

The Bryden String Quartet are a group of professionally trained and experienced musicians, performing with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, and more. 

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7012731

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

We're excited to participate in The Columbus Foundation's community-wide conversation series, The Big Table!

We've joined forces with Bexley Public Library to engage residents and community stakeholders in a conversation around creating a kind and connected Bexley community. Join us on Thursday, October 6 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at BPL!

Register here: bexleylibrary.org/event/7128446

Help us welcome the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind S.R.D. Harris Books. As seen on PBS' Broad & High Show, Author S.R.D. Harris and her 12-year-old daughter are on a mission to spread joy through literacy! Join us for read-alouds, interactive fun, and a DIY craft.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7002709

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter, and prizes at the historic Drexel Theatre. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7010046

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/events.htm

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

Bexley High School alum Ellen Fishel ('09) will share her journey from editor at The Torch to editor at The Baltimore Sun, where she was a member of the team that won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting. Fishel recently retired from journalism after serving as the Director of Content, Breaking News. She will share insight into how her experience at The Torch helped mold her career in journalism and about the field today.

The Columbus Marathon course features minimal elevation changes. Enjoy views of downtown Columbus, including local landmarks like the Ohio Statehouse, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and historic German Village, as well as tours of Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and The Ohio State University. ​

24 miles are represented by a patient at Nationwide Children’s, one is dedicated as an Angel Mile for the special children who have been taken too soon, and one is an “alumni mile” for Marathon Mile Champions from past years. These patients and their families will be beside every mile of the course to cheer on participants and serve as a visual reminder of how you, along with the marathon, are helping ill and injured children through your participation.

To learn more, or to see the how the route will impact traffic, click here.

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.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
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Bexley Board of Health meetings are held on the third Tuesday on the first month of each quarter. To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. 

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

The Bexley Farmers' Market is a destination committed to building local food tradition through access, education, and community outreach. ​The market offers high-quality, locally-grown food for Bexley residents and neighbors for six months of the year. We encourage shoppers to bring their own bags!

The market is open every Thursday from May 19 through October 20 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Main Street and Dawson Avenue, rain or shine. 

To learn more, visit bexleyfarmersmarket.org.

The decisions made in Ohio's courts have a critical impact on how justice is served in our communities. Ohio Fair Courts Alliance will lead a conversation to help us better understand the overall structure of Ohio's court systems, how the courts impact us, the pros & cons of how we select judges, why we need fair and impartial courts, the challenges and opportunities facing Ohio's justice system, and what the public can do to improve our courts. Bring your curiosity, concerns, and questions to our community conversation and learn more about Ohio's courts with Ohio Fair Courts Alliance.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7044931

Each year the Bexley Recreation and Parks Department (BRPD) releases three seasonal activity brochures. The Winter/Spring Brochure is released in January, the Summer Brochure is released in April, and the Fall Brochure is released in August. Specific activities for any given season are listed in that season's brochure. To view the current brochure or learn more about this specific event, please visit https://bexley.org/activitybrochure/.

Bexley Athletics will welcome the newest class of inductees to the Bexley High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony and brunch will take place on October 22, 2022. All are welcome. Tickets are $35 and available for purchase at tinyurl.com/BexleyAthleticHallTix. Questions may be directed to the Athletic Office by email to sharleen.stanley@bexley.us.

Inductees will also be recognized at the BHS Varsity Football game on October 21 at 7:00 pm. Visit bexleyathletics.com for game details. See bexleyalumni.org for information about the inductees.

More information about the program, including an option to purchase tickets ($25pp), please click here. 

Join Bexley Natural Market for their monthly BNM Sunday Market! Stop by for educational demos, member perks, local vendors, food, and live music. The BNM Sunday Market occurs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on May 15, June 19, July 17, August 28, September 25, and October 23. 

For more information, visit bexleynaturalmarket.org.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

I BELONG HERE follows Helen Yee’s journey from a cloistered Chinese childhood into mainstream 1960s midwestern America, navigating between dual cultures and revealing events that cause her to reimagine traditional concepts of family. Yee courageously pursues her own version of love and romance while training for the Olympic Taekwondo Team and discovers the destiny-changing power of massage and acupuncture and a future calling.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7028929

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Curator Series

Christine French Cully, Editor In Chief of Highlights, will discuss the why, what, and how of Hidden Pictures—a visual puzzle made famous by the iconic children’s publisher headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Beginning with the very first issue, published in June 1946, Highlights magazine has included a Hidden Pictures puzzle in every issue—and many collections of these puzzles are available in book format, as well as in a digital app.

Christine will share examples of the various kinds of Hidden Pictures puzzles—the classic black-and-white illustration, the full-color puzzles, the puzzles created from cut paper or photographs, the super challenging puzzles, and the puzzles created for beginners. The small hidden objects may be all the same or each one different—and the larger illustration always hints at a story, often humorous. For decades, the art was reflective art, but these days it is usually created digitally.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

We're celebrating the centenary of the classic horror film Nosferatu in style! The frighteningly fun festivities begin at 6:30 PM with a costume contest, terrifying trivia, fall refreshments, and more! Columbus movie reviewer team MaddWolf will kick off the film screening with an introduction and discussion of Nosferatu's influence on horror films and cinema since its 1922 release. Did you know that the original Hans Erdmann score for the film was mostly lost? Lucky for us, the Alex Burgoyne quartet will score the film live! Come dressed in your most horrifying or hilarious Halloween best and celebrate a night of music, film, and frights 100 years in the making!

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7157836

Please 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. 

Extra safety precautions by the Library and the Red Cross will be followed to protect the health of all donors and staff. 

bexley.org/halloween

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Your family has read the book, now meet the author! Bring your questions for Erik Slangerup and learn about his writing process for kids just like you! Book signing to follow.

Monthly 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.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

http://www.bexleyareachamber.org/events.htm

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

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.  Masks are required.

Special note regarding Thursday, November 10th: from 6-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

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.  Masks are required.

Special note regarding Thursday, November 10th: from 6-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

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.  Masks are required.

Special note regarding Thursday, November 10th: from 6-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

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.  Masks are required.

Special note regarding Thursday, November 10th: from 6-7 pm is the Members Only Pre-Sale. You must be a current member of the Friends of Bexley Public Library, memberships may be purchased at the door or on their website at friendsbexlib.org. Sale opens to the public from 7-8 pm.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,85159801003#,,1#,224170# 

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

Flex your trivia muscles. Bring your friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter, and prizes at the historic Drexel Theatre. Topics range from history, to sports, and special themes.

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

There are currently more than 100 million displaced people worldwide. The Russia-Ukraine war has displaced over 8 million people internally in Ukraine and has forced over 6.5 million people to flee to other countries (UNHCR, 2022). The millions of displaced people from Ukraine have added to the global refugee crisis with ongoing long-term conflicts in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia and more recent crises in Venezuela and Central America.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7014007

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

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.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
One tap mobile: +19294362866,,8295522859# US (New York) 
Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

To view agendas and supporting documents, please visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

Please 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. 

Extra safety precautions by the Library and the Red Cross will be followed to protect the health of all donors and staff. 

Join us for a night of poetry with award-winning poet and Bexley alum Beth Tornes. Beth has published several award-winning poetry collections and will be reading from her most recent collection, Northern Skies, which was published in June 2022.

https://bexleylibrary.org/event/7125350

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Monthly 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.

Each year the Bexley Recreation and Parks Department (BRPD) releases three seasonal activity brochures. The Winter/Spring Brochure is released in January, the Summer Brochure is released in April, and the Fall Brochure is released in August. Specific activities for any given season are listed in that season's brochure. To view the current brochure or learn more about this specific event, please visit https://bexley.org/activitybrochure/.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

Each year the Bexley Recreation and Parks Department (BRPD) releases three seasonal activity brochures. The Winter/Spring Brochure is released in January, the Summer Brochure is released in April, and the Fall Brochure is released in August. Specific activities for any given season are listed in that season's brochure. To view the current brochure or learn more about this specific event, please visit https://bexley.org/activitybrochure/.

Monthly Bexley Historical Society Meeting

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

Every Thursday starting at 10:30, the Bexley Public Library has an ocean of fun programming for kids. Story times, stay & plays, magic shows, and more await kids every Thursday. Check out our calendar every Thursday to see what adventure and discovery is in store for your young reader.Our kids  programming runs throughout the day so be sure to see our kids calendar: bexleylibrary.org/events for all the scheduled times.

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.

Meeting ID: 829 552 2859 
One tap mobile: +19294362866,,8295522859# US (New York) 
Dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Citizen Review Board meetings are streamed live on YouTube.

To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.

Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

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Meeting ID: 851 5980 1003
Password: 224170

To view agendas, minutes, and additional meeting documents, visit bexley.org/meetings. Tree and Public Gardens Commission meetings are streamed live on YouTube.