October
Oct. 11-17
Fairfield County Fair
Fairfield County Fairgrounds, North Columbus Street and Fair Avenue, Lancaster, 740-653-3041, www.fairfieldcountyfair.com
Take the family for fun at the annual county fair.
Oct. 15, Nov. 19
Sawtooth Sisters
6-8 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, 614-837-4104, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
The Sawtooth Sisters sewing group meets on the third Thursday of every month at the library. Bring whatever sewing project and supplies you need to the event. No registration required.
Oct. 17, Nov. 21
Stitch & Chat
1-3 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, 614-837-4104, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Join this monthly craft meeting at the library. Knitters, artists, scrapbook enthusiasts and other crafty people are invited to come, chat and share ideas while they work.
Oct. 24
Craft Bazaar
8 a.m.-3 p.m., Pickerington Senior Center, 150 Hereford Dr., 614-325-6276
Call 614-837-3020 to reserve a vendor space.
Oct. 27, Nov. 24
Violet Township Women’s League Monthly Meeting
6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 7725 Refugee Rd., 614-920-1668
The League meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Oct. 28
The Haunted Village
6-8 p.m., Olde Pickerington Village, West Columbus Street, 614-833-2211, www.ci.pickerington.oh.us
Come in costume and enjoy treats from local businesses.
Oct. 29
Blood Drive
Noon to 6 p.m., Pickerington Senior Center, 150 Hereford Dr., 614-325-6276
Schedule an appointment by calling the senior center or 800-GIVE-LIFE.
November
Nov. 5
Start the Season Shoppe Hop
5-8 p.m., Olde Pickerington Village, West Columbus Street, 614-837-1700, www.oldepickerington.homestead.com
Get in the holiday spirit and begin your seasonal shopping at the monthly Shoppe Hop.
Nov. 5-7
Friends of the Pickerington Public Library Fall Used book Sale
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, 614-837-4104, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
In addition to nearly 6,000 books, the sale will also feature 500 record albums, 500 VHS video tapes and 1,000 audio books. Proceeds benefit “Patches for Progress,” an elementary school reading program.
Nov. 6-8, 13-15
Pickerington Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias
The Pickerington Christian Church, 575 Diley Rd., www.pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org
The classic story of strong Southern women comes to life on stage. Seats are $10 each.
Nov. 8
Pickerington Senior Center Open House
2-4 p.m., Pickerington Senior Center, 150 Hereford Dr., 614-325-6276
Visit for refreshments and to check out what the senior center offers.
Nov. 14
Pickerington Christian Church Ladies Potluck
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pickerington Christian Church, 575 Diley Rd., 614-833-4900, www.pickchrist.com
Enjoy a potluck with the ladies of Pickerington Christian Church.