End of Summer Fun Event at The Columbus Zoo!

   Craft Beer at The Columbus Zoo!

     What a great way to kick off the end of summer with Craft Beer at the Columbus Zoo in Delaware Ohio! Friday, August 21, 2015, 7:00pm, Flat Tire Amber Ale will be featuring a Craft Beer and Entertainment event at the Columbus Zoo.
 
      For more information details visit...1-800-MONKEYS / columbuszoo.org

   Zoo Address: 4850 W. Powell Road, Powell, Ohio

Source: visitdelohio.com

New Albany Community Events!

   Looking for a fun Summer Event? Check put these fun events in the New Albany Community!!


   1. Tuesday, July 21st:
 Music on the Terrace featuring Dave Powers
  
    Location:

    1370 East Johnstown Road
     Gahanna, OH 43230

   6:30-9:00pm, this is a FREE Event!!

2.  Thursday, July 23rd

  New Albany Farmers Market

 Location:

200 Market Square

4-7pm, this is a FREE Event!

  
3. Outdoor Movie Night!

 Location:

Wexner Pavilion 7600 Swickard Woods Blvd

7:30-11:00pm, movie to be determined!

  This is a free event! Bring your own food!!

Source: New Albany Community Center.com

MAYA THE BEE MOVIE

Maya the Bee Movie came out March 8th.This movie is for kids and the whole family
would enjoy it too. A cute movie about a little bee that wants to enjoy freedom, fun and
adventure. Maya wants to leave the hive and fit in and make friends with non- bees. Make
a date to take the little ones to see this cute show.

RATED: G

GENRE: ANIMATION


 SOURCE: Internet

WEEKEND FUN!!

I'm sure everyone has cabin fever by now and wants to get out like I do.
I have an idea that will be fun and enjoyed by children and adults. Willy
Wonka is coming to town this weekend and being held at the Palace Theatre.
Show times are:
Friday February 27th - 7:00 PM
Saturday February 28th - 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday March 1st - 2:00 PM

You can purchase your tickets through
Ticket Master. The prices of the tickets are
$15.27 or $40.00. All entering the threatre
need a ticket, including infants.

PLACE: Palace Theatre
              34 W. Broad St.
              Columbus, Ohio 43215
              Phone: 614-469-1331
              Phone number for ticket questions:
              614-469-0939

       

VALENTINE'S DAY

Valentine's Day is 2 days away and some of you probably don't have a
 gift for your sweetheart yet.  I thought I'd give you a few ideas.

FOR WOMEN:
1.  Roses
2.  Chocolate
3.  Jewelry
4.  Gift certificate for Day Spa
5.  Silky nightgown and robe
6. Women also love and appreciate their "honey'" to do something
    small such as helping out more around the house or taking care
    of  the children while she goes out for awhile.

FOR MEN:
1. Chocolate
2. Certificate to an OSU  store
3. Tickets to a sporting event
4.  Favorite Cologne
5.  Gift card to favorite coffee shop
6.  Initialed coffee cup

VALENTINE'S DAY

You need some dinner ideas for Valentine's Day?  Here a few restaurants to consider:

FINE DINING

-  Marcella's is a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant, which the food is considered a 4.6 

   out of a 5 point rating. They also have some gluten free too. They are having 

   special menus for Valentine's Day. 

-  Columbus Fish Market is also a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant, which is also

    very popular.  They have a variety of fish entrees to choose from but also 

    have chicken and steak entrees. The price range is $16-$30 but certain

    fish dinners (fresh fish of the day- market price). 

CASUAL DINING

-   Olive Garden is an Italian Restaurant with very good food. Most entrees range

     from $10-$20. The dinners are very, very generous portions so you might need

     to get a box to take some home. The portions can't be matched by most rest-
     aurants.

-    Applebee's serves all types of foods and is very good. Start with an appetizer such as

      the spinach and artichoke dip, which is awesome!! They have delicious salads, mouth-

      watering burgers, sandwiches and entrees Price range is $11-$30 and one deal is the 

      2 for $20. End your dining experience with a decadent dessert.

Source: Internet

  

     

HAWAIIAN KIELBASA

This appetizer is a crowd pleaser, which would be great for Superbowl Sunday.
It is quick, easy and you make it in a slow cooker. You can be doing other things
to get ready for your party all while smelling the wonderful aroma.

INGREDIENTS:
3 lbs. Kielbasa, sliced into 2 - inch chunks
15 - 1/4 oz. can of crushed pineapple
18 oz. bottle barbecue sauce
1 T ground ginger
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix well.
Cover and cook on low about 2 hours, until warmed
through, or on high setting for 30 minutes.
Makes 10 to 15 servings

Source: Gooseberry Patch - 101 Slow - Cooker Recipes

                                                 

RECIPE FOR A YUMMY ARTICHOKE DIP

A tasty artichoke dip for the Superbowl Game will be the hit of the party. Have different types of
crackers and tortilla chips and your ready to serve it.

INGREDIENTS:
1(6.5 ounce) jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 C mayonnaise
1 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a medium bowl mix the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, 1 C Parmesan cheese,
cream cheese and green chile peppers. Scoop the mixture into a pie pan or
medium baking pan. Top with 1/2 C Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 minutes or
until bubbly and slightly browned. Serve warm.

HINT: If you want it nice and golden you can broil it the last 5 minutes of the
        baking time.

Source: Pinterest

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!

Want to ring in the New Year at a restaurant or party? If you need to know of some places to look into I have a few for you. Columbus has quite a few places to party at and in different ways so choose the one that sounds fun to you. 

1. First Night Columbus New Year's Eve is a community oriented, family fun, alcohol-free event. There will be 40 live performances, storytelling, magic, a children's festival and much, much more. There are things for all ages.

     TIME-5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT

     COST-$10

     CONTACT NUMBER 614-299-9221

    Source: Internet

2.  La Scala Restaurant- They have 3 live shows featuring dinner and dancing. Eddie Pollina will be in the Grande Ballroom. PRICE: $150 per couple or $95.63 per person plus tax and gratuity. A 4 course dinner-Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Marsala.  7:30 PM Reservation

The Sinatra Show will be held in the Venetian Room with the Brian Michael Smith Band. PRICE: $150 per couple or $95.63 per person plus tax and gratuity. A 4- course dinner-same as above. 8:00 PM Reservation

AGENT 99 will be performing in the Martini Lounge and Bistro. PRICE: $125 per couple or $79.69 per person plus tax and gratuity. Featuring  3- course dinner menu choices. 8:00 PM Reservation. Tables of 4 and up with a $250 minimum/table. Call for Reservations 614 889-9431

Source: lascala@rrcol.com

3. New Year's Eve Party at Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center- Couples $189, Singles $109.  Overnight packages are also available with a breakfast buffet. All dinners include lavish Prime Rib  Buffet,  bars,champagne toast at midnight and entertainment and dancing by team DJ.

Source: Internet

ROCKEFELLER TREE LIGHTING - DEC. 3 AT 8:00 PM

I thought I'd give you a little bit of history on the tree. The
first tree was put up in 1931 during the Great Depression on
Christmas Eve by some construction workers on a muddy site.
This site later became known as the Rockefeller Center. In 1933
a publicist organized the first tree lighting ceremony and the first
televised lighting was in 1951.  It was televisded on The Kate
Smith Show on NBC.

Throughout history innumerable clebrities lit the tree and had a
beautiful Christmas program along with it. A few years ago Fergie
unveiled a 550 pound Swaroviski Star composed of 25,000 crystals.
The largest star to top the tree.

Two of the tallest trees were 65' and 72' but this year the tree is 85'
tall. The tree is 90 years old and weighs approximately 13 tons.

This 82nd annual year of The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Ceremony will be hosted by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Some of
the celebrities appearing will be Cindy Lauper, Seth McFarlane,
LeAnn Rimes and Idina Menzel.

source: internet

WILDLIGHTS AT THE ZOO 2014

The beautiful Wildlights at the Zoo in their 26th year opened on
Novemeber 17th and will run through January 4th. Millions of
twinkling lights are there for guests to enjoy.  This year there
will be two animated light shows, camel rides, Mrs. Claus'
Kitchen and reindeeer and Santa diving in the Discovery Reef.

Ice Skating will begin in a couple of weeks. The fee for skate
rental is $5 and those guests that bring their own will skate free.

The hours are: Sun.-Thurs. 5PM-9PM and Fri.-Sat. 5PM-10PM.
The zoo will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day.

ADMISSION:
$14.99 for ages 10-59
$10.99 for ages 60 or older
$  9.99 for ages 2 to 9
FREE for kids under 2

PARKING IS $8

Source: internet

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Here is an easy and delicious cookie that is perfect
for the fall season that would be fun to make with
your little bakers. A nice treat for the kids and a
nice dessert to take to Thanksgiving Dinner.

INGREDIENTS:
1 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin (cooked)
1 C brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C vegetable oil
1 1/4 C flour
1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
1TBS. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 C dark chocolate chips
1 C walnuts

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and oil
until smooth. In a separate bowl mix the dry ingre-
dients together.  Add the dry ingredients to the pump-
kin mixture and stir to combine.  Add chocolate chips
and walnuts and stir to combine.  Drop spoonfuls of
cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet.  Bake 10-12
minutes until golden brown.  NOTE: you can substitute
raisins for chocolate chips if desired.

source: thechew.com

PARENTS SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT

Trick or Treat Night is already upon us and all the kids
are anxuously waiting to go from house to house in
their cute or scary costumes. They are ready for all
of the treats they will receive. Here are a few helpful
tips for parents to make it a safe one:

1.  Feed your  kids before they go out so they won't
     be starving and want to eat the candy while you
     are walking. 

 2. Children should be accompanied by a parent. If
     older kids go out they should take a cell  phone
     in case of an emergency.

 3. Make sure the children can't trip on their costumes.

 4. Wear bright colored costumes or reflelctive clothing.

 5. Parents or kids should carry a flashlight or a lit
     device.

6.  Stay in groups and cross in crosswalks not in between
     cars.

7. VERY IMPORTANT- INSPECT all candy before eating

Source: Internet

CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN SHOW

The 108th Circleville Pumpkin October 15-October
18, 2014. This Show is very well known and attracts
visitors from all over to enjoy the delicious foods
and join in the fun. The Pumpkin Show has a display
street which has 100,000 pounds of all shapes and
sizes of pumpkins, gourdes and  squash.

They have many parades, a Parade of Bands,which
the OSU Band will be playing in for the 3rd year. The
streets are filled with rides, 300 Food Booths, Games
and Craft Vendors. There will be so many delicious
types of foods made with pumpkin. There are pumpkin
breads, pumpkin doughnuts and pumpkin pies.

They weighed the pumpkins in the other day and the 
winners are as follows:

1st place: 1,964 pounds, which broke a record
2nd place: 1,714 pounds
3rd place:  1,445 pounds

Source: www.circlevillepumpkinshow.com

PUMPKIN PATCH FUN

This time of year is fun for all to spend a day at the pumpkin patch. Take a little trip to the pumpkin patch farm with your family for a fun filled day.

FEATURING: CIRCLE S FARMS
Circle S farms includes:
1. Corn mazes for all ages
2. Hay barn filled with straw and slides
3. Tractor-pulled hay ride in the pumpkin
    patch and time to pick any size pumpkin
4. animals
5.  Gift Shop and food
Located at:
9015 London Groveport Rd. in Grove City, OH
Ph# (614) 878-7980 or (614) 878-9462
Prices - $8.00 per person kids under 2 FREE
Pumpkins in pumpkin patch - $3.00 each
Fall hours: 8:30 AM- 7:00 PM

Source: www.circlesfarm.com

2014 COLUMBUS CURESEARCH WALK AND FAMILY DAY AT THE ZOO

This year's Columbus CureSearch Walk for Children's Cancer is being held
on September 28th at the Water's Edge Events Park in Powell, Ohio. It's also
Columbus Family Day At The Zoo and Aquarium. The schedule of events
are as follows:
Zoo and Aquarium opens at: 10:00 AM
Kid's Activities at Water's Edge Events Park: 2:30PM
Bob Evans Meal: 4:00 PM
Opening Ceremony and Walk: 5:00 PM

Included in the Registration Fee:
($10 for age 16 and up, free for age
15 years and younger)
Complimentary Admission & Parking at the
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
(if you have a Zoo Membership Card, please
bring it)

The CureSearch honors children who have had
cancer in Columbus and surrounding areas and
also raises money for cancer research.
There is still time to register so go to their web
site: www.CureSearch.org/Columbus
Source: Flyer from Bob Evans

TIM HORTON'S GREAT COFFEE DEAL

National Coffee Day is September 29th [2014] and Tim Horton's has

started to celebrate it early. They are offering all of us any size

cup of coffee for only a $1.00. They have now added another cup size

so your choices  are: extra small, small, medium, large and extra

large. This promotion runs now until September 29th. If you love

coffee I suggest that you stop in and enjoy a hot, delicious cup

of coffee.

 Source: Tim Hortons

DELICIOUS PUMPKIN SPICE BREAD

Sit, relax, have a hot cup of coffee with this Pumpkin Spice Bread.  This bread is so moist and delicious!

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour plus cooling
MAKES: 32 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS
3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1  can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS:
1.  In a  large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs. Add pumpkin
     and mix well.  Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon,
     nutmeg, baking powder, cloves and allspice; add to the pumpkin
     mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
     
2. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for
    60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
    out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack
    to cool completely. YIELD: 2 loaves.

    NUTRITIONAL FACTS
    1 serving(1 slice) equals 197 calories, 8 g fat ( 1 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol,
    128 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Source: www.tasteofhome.com

Family Fun Fest at Westerville Rusty Bucket!!

Want to have fun and support local charities???!! Then come out to the Westerville, Ohio Rusty Bucket Saturday, August 23, 2014. Tickets per family are $10.00 at the door.  There will be music, food, local mascots, raffles, prizes, and fun!! Don't miss out on this fun time!! 

Source: Rustybucket.com

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