Bird Watching

Series of meet-ups for learning the essential skills of bird watching.

Sept. 4 @ Wagnalls Memorial Library

Sept. 11 @ Slate Run Metro Park Wetlands

Sept. 18 @ Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

Oct. 4 @ Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines

(email Haley Black for more information: black.768@osu.edu)

Bingo Night Benefiting Kids Get Cancer Too

Sept. 20; 6 p.m.

The Studio at Grace FTC, 1449 Refugee Rd.

Proceeds will benefit Ohio families with children in active cancer treatment.

Early registration tickets are $25 online, or $30 at the door. Each ticket includes a 12-game packet with six cards per game, and all games pay cash prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Bingo starting at 6 p.m.

The event is for ages 18 and older. Extra game cards, raffle tickets for themed baskets, concessions, and 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Seating is limited. Register at kgct.org

Blood Drive

Sept. 22; 12-6 p.m.

First Baptist Church at 5521 Groveport Rd;

Call for High School Artists

Area High School Juried Art Exhibition. Entries due by Nov. 21. Email Trisha Sprouse for more information at tcsprouse@wagnalls.org

Bandingo

Third Thursdays (except April & Dec.); 6:30 p.m.

Paddock Pub, 1005 Richardson Rd.

Groveport Madison Area Community Choir invites you to play The Original Bandingo! Musical Bingo

Buckeye Lambda Car Club: Covered Bridge Tour

Sept. 27; 8:30 a.m.

Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Rd.

Cruise. Color. Covered Bridges. Join the Buckeye Lambda Car Club for a winding-road adventure through the fiery reds and golds of Hocking Hills, with a tasty lunch stop at the end.

Tire Sweep & Creek Cleanup

Oct. 4; 8-11 a.m.

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

Volunteers help remove tires and debris from Walnut Creek. Canoes/kayaks welcome; wading also possible. Pancakes and coffee provided starting at 7:30 a.m. Rain or shine. RSVP encouraged.

Herbs: The Spice of Life

Oct. 4; 1-3 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Learn about the traditional uses of herbs in cooking and medicine. Free and open to the public.

Fill the Bag Golf Outing

Oct. 10; 9:30 a.m. (shotgun start)

Groveport Municipal Golf Course, 1005 Richardson Rd.

Fill the Bag is a nonprofit providing equipment to children who otherwise could not afford to play golf. Registration is $600 per four-person team. There will be a boxed-lunch, raffle and more. For more information contact: collin@ftbohio.com

Adoption Possibilities 5K

Oct. 11; 9:00 a.m.

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

Join us for the Adoption Possibilities 5K event, a heartwarming opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Every step you take helps remove financial barriers to adoption, bringing more families together. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Registration before Sept. 27 is $40 for adults and $15 for the Kids Trot. Registration after Sept. 28-Oct.11 is $50 for adults and $20 for the Kids Trot. Sign up at racepenguin.com/events/adoption-possibilities-5k.

Groveport’s 52nd Annual Apple Butter Day

Saturday, October 11, 2025

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Rd.

Event Schedule:

• 10:00 AM: Welcome – Mayor Lance Westcamp (On the Main Stage)

• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Groveport Madison Area Community Choir (On the Main Stage)

• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Poverty String Band Trio (On the Main Stage)

• 12:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Madison Christian School Band (Performance on Wirt Rd.)

• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Spelling Bee Contest (On the Main Stage)

• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: The Sodbusters (On the Main Stage)

Turnips, the Original Jack-O-Lanterns

Oct. 25; 3-5 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Program for adults 50 about the history of the jack-o-lantern, with hands-on carving of turnips, beets, and potatoes. Wear old clothes suitable for the activity.

Apples: Their History and Uses

Oct. 27; 1-3 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Sample heirloom apple varieties, assist in pressing cider, and stir apple butter cooking over an open fire. Hands-on program suitable for all ages.