Friday, July 19, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
July 19, 2024

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school. For more info, please click here.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

We’ve talked about some really interesting Columbus events over the years. It’s easy to get caught up in nostalgia and the futile wish of “the good old days” but honestly, the more I learn about Columbus in the 1980s, the more I begin to understand that sentiment. I cannot believe that there was a massive river festival that not only featured speed boats and water skiers but also homemade rafts (that barely stayed afloat) that participated in a race right through downtown. If you remember going to this festival, please please please, hit reply and tell me what you remember. It seems like it was a wild time!

🎣Everything Fun To Do At Three Creeks Metro Park
We have some great Metro Parks around town and today, we’re taking a look at one of my favorites, Three Creeks Metro Park. It’s such a beautiful spot to explore all year long.

🎠The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
This weekend should be a fun one folks. There’s a ton going on, especially tonight, so get out there and enjoy this glorious weather!

Headlines 📰

🚔 If you’ve noticed an uptick in police along I-270, that’s because they’re doing a special speed enforcement operation. Stay safe out there, Columbus! (NBC4)

📈Central Ohio's fastest-growing age group is 65+. Here’s what that means for the area going forward. (Axios Columbus)

👏In a win in the fight against hunger, Pickerington Schools and Groveport Madison Schools have both announced that they will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. (WOSU)

☀️ Weather: 82 and mostly sunny

Sponsored by Dublin Irish Festival 🇮🇪
For 37 consecutive years, the first weekend of August has been dedicated to hosting what has become the largest three-day Irish Festival worldwide. Anticipating over 100,000 attendees, the festival boasts 7 stages, 60 acts, and a staggering lineup of more than 800 performers, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For more info, or to purchase your tickets in advance, head over to dublinirishfestival.org.

Coming Up Next Week📆

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😍Have you ever heard of Broadcast Lake? The privately owned lake is the backdrop for local news station ABC6.

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- Chelsea