January
Jan.1-31
Art Exhibit: Doug Titchenal
Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
For the entire month of January, the library will feature the work of local photographer Doug Titchenal.
Jan. 6
First Friday Movies!
3:15-5 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
Catch a new release DVD at the library. Bring a friend and a snack and enjoy a family-friendly film for grades K-5. No registration required.
Jan. 7
Meet Goldilocks
10:30 a.m., Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd., www.ualibrary.org
Children ages 3-7 can meet Goldilocks, the star of the upcoming Columbus Children’s Theatre production. She will perform a humorous bit from the show and be available for photos and autographs. Afterward, children can make a craft. Tickets are free, but required to attend.
Jan. 10
1-on-1 Career Coaching
3-5 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
Explore career options in a free 30-minute session in the library conference room with Fred Points of the Career Center at Jewish Family Services. Sessions must be reserved in advance by calling 614-559-0118.
Jan. 12
Music: Eric Nassau
7-8 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
Enjoy original songs by Columbus folk musician Eric Nassau. The finger-style guitarist is known for his evocative lyrics and gentle vocals.
Jan. 14
Organize Columbus
Today’s Organized Home, 885 W. Fifth Ave., 614-754-8234
Purge your unwanted items and get organized. Today’s Organized Home will have a drop site to drop off items to donate. Door prizes and gift bags will be given away.
Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No school for Upper Arlington or Grandview Heights.
Jan. 16
Film: Oscar Mania
6:30-8:30 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
The Grandview Library presents a collection of outstanding Oscar winners in honor of the 84th Academy Awards, including this evening’s selection, Grand Hotel (1932). Greta Garbo, John Barrymore and Joan Crawford star in this Best Picture winner set in a luxurious Berlin hotel.
Jan. 17
Photo Tiles
3:30-4:30 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
Children in grades 4-6 can use personal photographs make ceramic tile art. Bring your own photos on flash drive. Registration required.
Jan. 18
Explore China: Xian and the Silk Road
7-8 p.m., Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.
Gene Gilliom, professor emeritus in social studies and global education at The Ohio State University, discusses the one-time Chinese capital city Xian, which was located at the end of the Silk Road and was home to some of China’s most notorious emperors, warriors and philosophers.
Jan. 21
Ohio Craft Museum Bookmaking Workshop for Families
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.
Students in first through fifth grades and their caregivers can make a personalized own journal with the Ohio Craft Museum. Children will work to create a blank book using paper, ink and traditional bookmaking techniques. Registration is required and class size is limited to 10-20 people.
Jan. 23
Film: Oscar Mania
6:30-8:30 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
The Grandview Library presents a collection of outstanding Oscar winners in honor of the 845h Academy Awards, including this evening’s selection, It Happened One Night (1934), a screwball comedy directed by Frank Capra that won five Oscars.
Jan. 26
Winter Band Concert
7-8 p.m., Auditorium, Upper Arlington High School, 1650 Ridgeview Rd., www.uaschools.org
An evening concert featuring the UA high school band.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 3
Father/Daughter Valentine’s Date Night
6:30-8 p.m., Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln., www.uaoh.net/parks
Make special memories at this magical evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment and fun for girls ages 4-12. Attendees will be given a keepsake photograph. Space is limited and registration is $50 for UA residents, $55 for non-residents.
Feb. 13
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
6-7 p.m., Room 3, Recreation Station, 4737 Coach Rd., www.uaoh.net/parks
This class for ages 8-12 teaches primitive fire building skills using a bow drill, flint and steel, and a few other fun methods. The cost is $15 for residents and $17 for non-residents.
Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day Sock Hop
6:30-7:20 p.m., Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd., www.ualibrary.org
Ages 2-6 can make corsages and enjoy cookies and punch at this fun dance. Registration is not required.
Feb. 16
Music: Bird & Flower
7-8 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
This presentation from the Music in the Atrium series features electronic pop and intimate folk music from songwriter Eve Searls.
Feb. 17
Pancake Breakfast & Senior Advisory Council
8:30-9:30 a.m. UA Senior Center Building 2, 1945 Ridgeview Rd., www.uaoh.net/seniorcenter
The annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, catered by Chris Cakes, precedes the meeting where Treasurer Don Fellenz will report on the UA Senior Association’s expenditures. Audience members are welcome to make suggestions and ask questions, and door prizes are given away after the meeting. A donation of $2 is due by Feb. 15.
Feb. 18
Book Bash Mardi Gras
7- 10 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
This Mardi Gras celebration to benefit the Grandview Library Endowment Fund will feature live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and world famous raffle.
Feb. 19
Concert: Aisling
2-3 p.m., Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd. www. ualibrary.org
Come hear Aisling, a traditional Irish music band from central Ohio that features hammer dulcimer, fiddle, flute, tin whistle, mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, banjo and bodhran.
Feb. 21
Beastly Bites: Pet Treats 101
4-5 p.m., Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd,. www.ualibrary.org
Create treats for the favorite pet in your life, whether it’s a cat, dog or other critter. Materials will be supplied by the library and no nuts or nut products will be used. Registration is required.
Feb. 24
Mystery Night
7-9 p.m., Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
Compete with your friends in this popular themed night for children in grades 5-8 and 7-12. Pizza and games are also included. Registration is required and begins Feb. 10. A donation of $2 is requested to offset the program cost.
Feb. 29
Accessory Swap
10 a.m. UA Senior Center Building 2, Room 204, 1945 Ridgeview Rd., www.uaoh.net/seniorcenter
Swear that you have nothing to wear? Join some new friends to trade scarves, brooches, earrings, hats and other accessories. Cost is $2, due by Feb. 27.