Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
December 20, 2023

Sponsored by Easton
All things holiday have taken over Easton Town Center. Enjoy the holiday cheer as a family while you explore the holiday lights, take a carriage ride, visit Santa, and so much more. For more info, or to learn about all of the holiday festivities, visit eastontowncenter.com. 🎄

Hello Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Nothing ruins a day with a toddler quite like inclement weather. As we head into the chilliest time of year, it’s always helpful for parents to have one more tool in their toolbox when it comes to keeping the kiddos entertained. And this tool happens to be a giant sandbox filled with all sorts of construction-related toys and an immense amount of sand. Who’s ready to get digging?

Here's How To Decompress After The Holiday Season Around Columbus 😌
The holidays can get a little stressful. And we might not be through it yet, but we will be soon, so it’s best to start planning your alone time now! Treat yourself to something nice and relaxing to ring in the New Year.

Sponsored by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The yuletide season comes alive as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Wildlights! This holiday event features millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, and other holiday festivities that can only be found at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Admission to Wildlights is included with your Zoo admission or with your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Membership. For more info, please visit columbuszoo.org/wildlights. 🎄

Headlines 📰 

📰 I find history fascinating and I’m not alone. Marty Schladen wandered into the State Library of Ohio and found an interesting tale about the history of journalism, and what hasn’t changed much at all in the last century. (Ohio Capital Journal)

😷 Ohio’s COVID-19 cases are the highest in the entire country right now. Stay safe as we move into the very busy holiday weekend! (Axios)

⬇️ The Whitehall School Board has secretly voted, violating open meeting laws, not to renew Superintendent Sharee Wells' contract. The undisclosed decision occurred on Dec. 14, with a reported 3-2 vote in executive session. (NBC4)

Weather: 44 and mostly sunny

Sponsored the Greater Columbus Arts Council
Columbus is lucky to have some incredible public art installations. They’re beautiful, easily accessible, and important to our city’s culture. Learn more about public art in Columbus by visiting columbusmakesart.com. 🎨

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I don’t know about you all, but I think every neighborhood in Columbus should have a mural. 😍
 
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- Chelsea