Thursday, August 22, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
August 22, 2024

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🖼️
Discover the vibrant art scene of Columbus with our exclusive public art tour! Curated by Andrea Myers, this tour showcases everything from iconic landmarks to innovative installations. Experience the interactive digital sculpture "As We Are" by Matthew Mohr, the seasonal beauty of Janet Echelman's "Current," and the ever-changing "Groundswell" by Maya Lin. Now’s your chance to dive into the art that’s shaping our city. For more info, visit columbusmakesart.com.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Central Ohio has been growing consistently for years now. With people making the move to our neck of the woods from bigger cities and rural areas alike, there’s one destination in the area that’s stayed the hottest in the market for two years in a row. Realtor.com has released its list of America’s Hottest ZIP Codes in 2024, and this Central Ohio suburb has come out on top.

🇩🇪 Get Your Lederhosen Ready Because Columbus Oktoberfest Is Back
There’s no better way to say goodbye to summer than by heading out to Columbus Oktoberfest. Recently recognized as one of the best Oktoberfests in the country by USA TODAY, Columbus Oktoberfest is a celebration of German heritage right in the heart of Ohio.

🧑‍🌾 Turn Your Garden Into an Eco-Paradise with This Columbus Workshop
Looking for ways to revitalize the way you garden? Columbus Garden School is offering a Sustainable Gardening Workshop that will help you build up your garden and your community in a way that’s good for humans and the environment.

Headlines 📰 

⛲️ Columbus Recreation and Parks is working to build a 10-year Vision plan, and they want your input. If you’d like to participate in shaping the future of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, you can take a survey here. (Playbook Columbus)

😷 Governor DeWine announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19. His case comes as the state is fighting a surge of the newest variant in the Omicron family of the virus. (Ohio Capital Journal)

⚾️ Columbus local Justin Hemminger is on a mission to hit all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, sharing his journey on his Substack, Bleachers and ’Bleeds. What started as a dream is now a whirlwind tour—all in just one season. (Matter News)

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