Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
August 07, 2024

Sponsored by North Market 🍷
Get ready to sip and savor at the North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park on August 16-17, 2024! This is the wine event of the year, bringing you the best from wineries around the world right to Dublin. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and let's make it a weekend to remember. Cheers to good wine and great times! For tickets and more details, visit northmarket.org. Cheers!

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

It’s not hard to convince me to fall in love with a library. But I still get excited every time I visit one of the absolute gems on this list. Ohio is full of some gorgeous libraries that transport you, almost as much as the incredible collections that lie within them. Whether you’re looking for a cozy castle, a Tudor-style beauty, or even a skyscraper library with a stunning view, we’ve got it here in Ohio. So get ready to curl up with a good book and great vibes, Columbus.

Navigator Feature Story: The Most Jaw-Dropping Libraries In Ohio 😍

🍎 These Charming Apple Orchards Are Perfect Fun For Late Summer Days
Looking for some end-of-summer fun? Well, nothing screams “fall is coming” quite like going apple picking. There are so many yummy varieties to choose from and you can make tons of delicious treats with the apples you pick! Oh, and did I mention the apple cannon? Because you can also shoot the apples flying out of a cannon to hit a target! It’s apple-picking season, friends!

🌠 Everything You Need To Know About The Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend and you’ll be able to see it from Columbus. We’ve got all the tips and tricks for catching this annual show at the link above. Don’t forget to make a wish!

Headlines 📰 

🇺🇸 Newly naturalized citizens in Ohio are facing voter registration challenges due to discrepancies between state and federal databases. The tone of the letters has made some recipients feel like they’re being accused of doing something illegal. “It’s an assumption that people are trying to cheat the system in the letter,” said one recipient. (Ohio Capital Journal)

🏳️‍⚧️ A Franklin County Judge says a state law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect. But civil rights groups aren’t giving up yet. (ABC News)

♻️ Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once the bin gets emptied? It probably ends up at the largest and most advanced recycling facility in North America, which just so happens to be here in Columbus. (WOSU)

🌤️ Weather: 83 and partly sunny

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.

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Today's Photo 🤳

🎡 From the Columbus Library on Instagram… “The SkyGlider cable car, pictured in this 1980s photograph, was added to the Ohio State Fair in 1969. It was, and still is, billed as one of the “longest rides in the world.’”

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- Chelsea