Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
September 13, 2023

Sponsored by The 48th Annual Short North Tour Of Homes & Gardens
Tour of Homes & Gardens features a diverse range of homes that define the eclectic character of the Short North neighborhoods. Early Birds get $5 OFF per ticket! You can snag your ticket here. 🏡

Hello Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Ohio is one of those places that surprises you. From beautiful natural wonders to surprisingly quaint beach towns, we seriously have some great adventures out there, waiting to be explored. If you’re looking to take a little trip through time, I’ve got the perfect suggestion, and it doesn’t even require a time machine. Ohio has amazing historic villages dotted throughout the state. Get ready to explore the Buckeye State, from the ancient indigenous people to 1920s Main Street.

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Here’s How You Can Get A Free Native Tree For Your Yard 🌳
If you’ve been hoping to spruce up your yard, you are in luck. While they may not be giving away actual spruce trees, there are 6 tree options, all native to Ohio and free to Columbus residents.

Jack O’ Lantern World Will Feature Thousands Of Glowing, Hand-Carved Pumpkins 🎃
At the end of this month, you’ll be able to walk through thousands of hand-carved, glowing pumpkins at Jack O’ Lantern World. Honestly, these feel more like art than Halloween decor.

Bojangles Is Officially Open In Hilliard 🎉
It’s been a long journey, but the wait is finally over. If you want to instantly improve your Wednesday, give yourself some extra time and get yourself over to Hilliard for chicken, biscuits, and a great start to the day.

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council
Columbus has some amazing public art to explore, and it's never been easier thanks to the ARTWALKS app. The app will show you the way to murals, sculptures, fountains, historic theatres, and so much more, showcasing all of the incredible public art the city has to offer. For more info, please visit columbusmakesart.com/public-art. 🎨

Headlines 📰 

🐶 Columbus Humane has offered a pet food pantry for years, but now the organization is expanding its services. The newly launched Essential Care Center will distribute thousands of pounds of food weekly, offer wellness and emergency services through a subsidized vet clinic, and even offer a veterinary assistant training program for pet owners and pet lovers alike. (Spectrum News)

🎃 If this weather has you craving all things pumpkin spice, you might want to get yourself to the nearest Wendy’s. They’ve got a pumpkin spice frosty and the word on the street is that it’s pretty epic. (Axios)

🎉 In preparation for the celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Ohio has begun painting barns. While there won’t be one in every county, there will be one in each region of the state. (Ohio History)

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😍 I don’t know about you, but I could really get used to these beautiful sunsets we’ve been having lately.

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