thus far raised over $1,500 for her $2,000 goal. You can see the riders’ profile and support them by making a donation on their behalf by visiting https://yourpelotonia.org or http://pelotonia.org. Community 10th Global Big Latch-On (8/2) Big Latch-On is an international organization that promotes breastfeeding and supports mothers who breastfeed. The local chapter is celebrating the 10th Global Big Latch-On on Fri., Aug. 2 (10 am) at the Veterans Park Splash Pad on the YMCA grounds, 1121 S. Matters Houk Rd. The big latch-on starts at 10:30 am sharp (late arrivals cannot participate) and is followed by a Breastfeeding Welcome picnic. Please RSVP to Liz Prothero, 740-203-2057. To learn more, visit www.biglatchon.org. The event is also part of Ohio’s A Voice of, by, and for the People Breastfeeding Awareness Month. of Delaware, Ohio First Friday (8/2) First Friday’s theme is “Cops and Shops.” The 6-9 pm event celebrates Delaware’s law enforcement agencies. There will be police vehicles to explore (and probably a few horses as well). Free food is August 2019 available while supplies last. Rock, blues, and pop music is provided by Delaware’s own Twisted Britches band, consisting of Mike Vol. 5, no. 2 Dummitt, Jeff Brown, Zack Long & Nick DeFrancisco. Once again, a shuttle bus will circulate to and from Hayes Bldg. (145 N. Union St.) every 15 min. A staffed bike corral is set up at the corner of N. Send info, articles, questions & comments to Sandusky & Central Ave. [email protected] Dublin Irish Festival (8/2-4) – $ Disclaimer: This newsletter is independently produced and funded. This year’s Dublin Irish Festival will be held Aug. 2-4. Doors Both paper copies and electronic copies are available. Subscription is open at Dublin’s Coffman Park (5200 Emerald Pkwy.) on Fri. at 4 pm. free. Also – while we strive for accuracy and will not knowingly print General admission is $15 and free for children 12 and under. For false information, please note that dates, events, and specifics can details, visit www.dublinirishfestival.org. change. Concerts, lectures, and meetings may be canceled due to illness, inclement weather, or other reasons. Please attempt to verify Stratford Road Clean-Up (8/3) details before attending an event. We are not liable for any damage or Sustainable Delaware Ohio (SDO) and Liberty Casting have inconvenience caused through use of information included in jointly organized a much-needed clean-up along Stratford Rd. The “Community Matters.” groups meet Sat., Aug. 3 (8-10 am) at Liberty Casting’s parking lot near the cemetery. All equipment and a simple breakfast are provided. Make sure to bring water to stay hydrated and wear sturdy, CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS closed shoes because of broken glass and sharp metal. The event is not suitable for children because of Stratford’s heavy traffic and lack Ashley Corn Show (8/1 – 8/3) of sidewalks. The Village of Ashley will host its annual Corn Show on Thurs., Aug. 1 (5-10 pm), Fri., Aug. 2 (5-11 pm), and Sat., Aug. 3 (5- Fish with a Cop (8/3) 11 pm). There will be sweet corn, Otterbacher Carnival Rides & After the success of last year’s event, a 2nd “Fish with a Cop Games, bingo, food booths, community booths & lots more. Musicians (and a Fireman)” has been scheduled for Sat., Aug. 3, at Blue include 3 of a Kind, Burning Diesel & White Lily Singers. Funds raised Limestone Park (500 W. William St.). Kids between ages 6 and 13 are will be used by American Legion Post 518 to benefit youth activities. eligible and will receive a free rod-and-reel combo. There will be 2 For info, go to www.villageofashley/events or call Scott Lucas at 740- sessions (8-11 am & 12-3 pm) with up to 75 participants each. In 815-5176. addition to fishing, ODNR naturalists will be present and there will be a display of boats. For further info, go to Eventbrite. – As of 7/18, Ohio Tax-Free Weekend (8/2 – 8/4) both sessions are full. Ohio Tax-Free Weekend is now permanent. This year, it starts Fri., Aug. 2 (12 am) and ends Sun., Aug. 4 (11:59 pm). During Car & Dog Wash to Benefit Marching Band (8/3) these 3 days only, you can buy certain items and not pay any state The Delaware Hayes Marching Band will hold a Car & Dog sales or use tax. The list includes school supplies and instructional Wash on Sat., Aug. 3 (9 am – 1 pm). For a donation, patrons can materials that cost no more than $20 each, and all clothing items that have their cars and/or dogs washed at the same time. The fundraiser are less than $75 each. will be held at Saint’s Auto Service, 99 E. Central Ave., on the east side of the Olentangy River. 6th Annual Shred-It Day (8/3) Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan will hold its 6th Annual Shred-It Day for customers and the Delaware community on Sat., Aug. 3 (9 am – 12 pm) at the Kroger Parking lot on N. Houk Rd., near the Fidelity Federal branch (1940 State Rd. 37 W.). The limit is 4-6 boxes of paper per visitor. Retired American flags are also accepted Pelotonia 2019 (8/2-4) for proper disposal. Pelotonia was established in 2008 with the objective to fund life-saving cancer research. Pelotonia is a 3-day experience that Farewell Recital & Reception for Adryán Rojas (8/3) includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment & volunteerism. There Adryán Rojas has graduated from Hayes High School in are 7,360 riders registered for the 2019 race. Through its first 10 rides, Delaware and will be off to study Violin Performance at the Manhattan Pelotonia raised more than $184 million for cancer research. Quite a School of Music. MSM, founded in 1917, is a premier music few residents of the City of Delaware and Delaware County have conservatory in New York. It has produced many notable alumni in participated over the years. Many have trained bravely throughout the fields of classical music, jazz, education, and music industry. A spring and summer. One of them is Dr. Leslie Beyer-Hermsen who has farewell recital & reception will be held Sat., Aug. 3 (7 pm) in the Jemison Auditorium inside OWU’s Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St. The several distance options: * adult (16 and older): 400 m pool swim + program includes works by Bach, Massenet, and Mendelssohn. Free & 3.1-mile run; * youth (ages 11-15): 200 m swim + 1-mile run; and open to the public. – Adryán Rojas, the son of Juan Armando Rojas youth (ages 6-10): 100 m swim+ 1-mile run. Check-in starts at 7 am, and Jennifer Rathbun, has played as a soloist with the Central Ohio with the adult event beginning at 8 am. Youth races are staggered for Symphony. He has also been part of the Chamber Music Connection 9 am, 9:30 am, and 10 am. Cost is $35 for adults and $25 for youth in Worthington. Over the years, he has given many chamber-music between the ages 5 and 15. Age is based on age on Dec. 31, 2019. concerts as well as solo recitals. You can hear him play Bach on To register, do a quick Google search (“Dave Staley Aquathlon YouTube. 2019”). Hartford Independent Fair (8/4-10) – $ Grove City EcoFest (8/10) The annual Hartford Independent Fair is a unique joint The annual Grove City EcoFest will be held Sat., Aug. 10 (9 venture between Licking, Knox, and Delaware counties. It is located am – 2 pm) in Grove City’s Town Center (Park St. & Arbutus Ave., in Croton (formerly called Hartford) inside Licking County, just across east of Broadway). There will be zones dedicated to sustainability, the Delaware County line and only as few miles from Sunbury. This wildlife, health & wellness, kids, etc. The mission of the Grove City year’s 161st fair takes place Aug. 4-10. The focus remains on EcoFest is to promote sustainability and to encourage a healthier agriculture along with the promotion of 4-H and youth activities, but it community. The zero-waste EcoFest is a fun celebration showcasing also features amusement rides (not included in the general admission green exhibitors & interactive family activities to inspire healthier price), motor races, a classic car show, a lumberjack show, rodeos, a living and environmental preservation. To learn more, visit truck-and-tractor pull, a horse-and-pony pull, a demolition derby, a www.ecofest.grovecityohio.gov. harness racing, educational workshops, kayaking, fishing, archery, magic shows, music, food, etc. The 183 shaded acres also include a Walk to End Alzheimer’s (8/10) museum, a church, a natural-resource & energy-efficiency area, and The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Sat., campsites. General admission is $7; kids 8 and under are free. To Aug. 10. Registration starts at 8 am, a ceremony is scheduled for 9 learn more, visit www.hartfordfair.com. They say this is “the biggest am, and the walk starts at 9:30 am. The group meets near the little fair in the world.” fountain on OWU’s Jay Walk. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. For questions, contact Lindsay Delaware Book Club (8/6) Collins ([email protected]). To learn more about the organization, visit The Delaware Book Club meets Tues., Aug. 6 (7 pm) at www.alz.org/walk. Delaware’s Panera Bread to discuss Charles Martin’s “Water from My Heart,” a novel of love and redemption.