By the Numbers
200/16/3.6
Otterbein University is leading community innovation with the opening of the STEAM Innovation Center (on Saturday, Oct. 1), a public/private partnership advancing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics for Westerville-based business and academia. The Center is expected to create 200 jobs in five years, totaling $16 million in payroll. It is also expected to have a state and local tax impact of $3.6 million in that time. Learn more at www.otterbein.edu.
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Otterbein University hosted the “wire-cutting” for The Point at Otterbein University, the official name of the STEAM Innovation Center, on Saturday Oct. 1.
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Otterbein University hosted the “wire-cutting” for The Point at Otterbein University, the official name of the STEAM Innovation Center, on Saturday Oct. 1.
Mark Your Calendars
Tree Lighting
Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.; Westerville Municipal Building Courtyard
The annual tree lighting ceremony features caroling, sweet treats and one of Santa’s first appearances in Westerville. Bring the entire family for a fun way to welcome in the holiday season.
Community Recreation Guide and 2017 Calendar
The winter edition of the Westerville Community Recreation Guide will begin arriving in area homes the week of Nov. 27. Look inside for the City of Westerville 2017 Community Calendar, special holiday events and details on important registration dates.
- Friday, Dec. 5 - Online Resident Registration
- Saturday, Dec. 6 - In-person Resident Registration
- Sunday, Dec. 7 - Online Open Registration
- Monday, Dec. 8 - In-person Open Registration
City Of Westerville Office and Facility Holiday Hours
All City Offices:
- Thursday, Nov. 28: CLOSED
- Friday, Nov. 29: CLOSED
- Wednesday, Dec. 25: CLOSED
Westerville Community Center:
- Nov. 26: 5:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Nov. 27: CLOSED
- Nov. 28: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Dec. 24-31: 5:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Dec. 25: CLOSED
Extended Open Swim Hours of 1-5 p.m. at the Community Center Watering Hole:
- Friday, Oct.17
- Wednesday, Nov. 26
- Friday, Nov. 28
- Dec. 22-24, 26, 29-31
- Friday, Jan. 2
*Find a full list of dates and times for Westerville Parks & Recreation special events online at www.westerville.org/parks. November and December feature Family Bingo and Swim, Teen Night, Military Service Appreciation Day, Veterans Day Celebration, Swim with Santa, Snowflake Castle and Noon-lite Madness.