Photos courtesy of the City of Pickerington
The community is invited to celebrate the heritage and history of Pickerington with two very special events that are a part of the City’s yearlong Bicentennial Birthday party.
On April 18, Pickerington Mayor Lee Gray and past mayors will open the City’s time capsule in front of City Hall and participate in the annual Arbor Day festivities that include honoring Pickerington with the distinction of “Tree City USA.”
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“For more than 20 years, the City of Pickerington has enjoyed its well-earned National Arbor Day Foundation recognition as a Tree City USA, which publicly communicates this City’s dedication to quality of life enhancing tree planting, protection and maintenance activities,” said City Manager Bill Vance. “These activities complement our City’s other active and very visible beautification efforts.”
Festivities will include a flag presentation by a local Cub Scout group, music from the Pickerington Community Chorus, the announcement of the winners of the third grade writing contest, the planting of a red maple tree in the grassy area on the north end of City Hall and the opening of the time capsule.
“We want the community to get involved in adding contents to the next time capsule, so attending this event will provide them that opportunity. It’s our mark for future generations,” said Tammy Sawyer, executive assistant to the mayor.
Pickerington residents will also be able to step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned tea party from 2-3:30 p.m. on May 9 at the Pickerington Senior Center, 150 Hereford Dr. The Bicentennial Tea is hosted by the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society. Tea time will also feature live music, free commemorative photos, a gift basket raffle and an opportunity to meet the Bicentennial Queen and her princesses.
