THE OHIO STATE FAIR

The 161ST Ohio State Fair kicked off on Wednesday July 23RD.
If you and your family want to enjoy great fair food this is the
place to go. One of the newest foods are the sloppy donut and
banana dog. You'll  have to try them yourself to see how good
they are. There is also the mouth watering corn on the cob,
delicious pies, and funnel cakes. To quench your thirst they have
the Lemon Shake Ups that everyone loves.

Seeing the butter cows is always a must. It is amazing how these
cows are carved out with all of the details and time involved. The
cow's names were chosen through social media. Names were sub-
mitted and then chosen. This year's cows are named Scarlet and
Grayce.

The fair runs from July 23RD -Aug.3, 2014
Gates open at 9:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM

PRICES;
Adults (ages 13-59) $10
Youth  (ages 5-12)   $8
Seniors ( 60+)          $8
children under 5 are free

A few of the entertainers are:
Scotty McCreery
Beach Boys
Aretha Franklin

Source: Internet

FEATURING: MOBILE MOMMIES LLC

Mobile Mommies LLC Presents:
On-Site Childcare at YOUR Special Event
"No Mess. No Fuss. Leave the Kids with Us!"

Mobile Mommie LLC, On-Site Childcare has a great offer through the
month of July 2014. This company, for a limited time only, will provide
childcare at your home,office, wedding, reception and many special events.
Mobile Mommies LLC will provide childcare for only $10/child/hour and
your "Save theDate" fee is waived." They come out set up games,show
movies and many fun things from infants to 12 years old. You don't need to
worry because there is adult supervision! What a great idea!! Mobile
Mommies LLC, have provided on-site-childcare at many different venues
and here are a few:

•  Rocky Fort Country Club
•  Franklin Park Conservatory 
•  Hilton (Polaris and Short North)
•  Cherry Valley Lodge(Newark)
•  M@Miranova, The Westin

check them out at www.mymobilemommies.com
or 937-520-5758

LOCAL CITY FIREWORKS

The times and places for local firework displays on July 4TH are

 listed below so you can pack your family up and enjoy the beauty.

BEXLEY- Fireworks begin at 10 P.M. on Capital University Main Lawn

CLINTONVILLE -  Fireworks begin at 10 P.M. at Whetstone Library

DELAWARE - Henry Street and Ohio Wesleyan University practice

                          fields - 10 P.M.

GROVE CITY - Fireworks begin at 10 P. M. at Beulah Park

GROVEPORT -  Fireworks begin at at dusk on Wirt Road

HILLIARD - Fireworks begin at 9:45 P. M. at Roger A. Reynolds

                      Municipal Park

NEW ALBANY - Fireworks begin at 10 P.M. at New Albany

                              High School

PICKERINGTON - Fireworks begin at 10 P. M. at Victory Park

SUNBURY - Fireworks begin at 10 P. M.  at Big Walnut School

UPPER ARLINGTON - Fireworks begin at 10 P. M. at Northam

                                        Park

WESTERVILLE - Fireworks begin at 10 P. M. at Alum Creek

                               Park South near Park  Meadow Road

WORTHINGTON - Fireworks will begin at 10 P. M. at Thomas

                                  Worthngton High School

Source: 10TV.com

New Albany Farmer's Market!

If you enjoy going to Farmers Markets you should visit New Albany! During the summer months it is

on Thursday evenings. They have many local  merchants that bring their homegrown produce, cheese and meats. You can eat delicious, healthy food and support your local farmers at the same time. You will get to know all the merchants and ask questions. You can ask your friends and neighbors to go and enjoy your time together!!!

Summer Farmers Market hours:

Thursdays 4-7 PM

Market closed on July 3RD

Place: Market Square New Albany

200  Market Square

New Albany, Ohio 43054

Source: Internet

GAHANNA CREEKSIDE BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL

If  you  love music Gahanna, Ohio is the place to be
this weekend. Gahanna will hold its 16TH annual winning
Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival June 20-22.  It offers
the "Best Blues and Jazz in Ohio." The festival caters to
all ages so take your family and have a weekend packed
full of music and fun!! There will be delicious cuisine,
artwork, amusement rides and much, much more.

Prices are:
General Admission Wristband-$5
Children under 12- FREE
Members of Military and immediate
family FREE with military ID
Weekend Pass-$12

Source: Internet...Gahanna Creekside Festival

Rusty Bucket Summer Kids Reading Program

     If your kids love to read then this program is a fun way to reward them for all of their reading! This summer for every 5 books that your child reads, they receive a free kids meal at Rusty Bucket! All you have to do is sign your kids up for the program at your local Columbus, Ohio Rusty Bucket for their Bucketeer Bookworm Event! 
    What better way to enjoy reading with your kids this summer than with a kids free meal?!

Source: Rusty Bucket, Columbus Ohio

FREE WEEKEND FUN

COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL 2014

If you want something to do this weekend that is fun and free
take your family down to the Columbus Arts Festival. You will
see artists with their beautiful artwork  and cool crafts.
There will be 300 plus vendors and free entertainment on 4
different stages. There will be plenty of delicious food from
Columbus' Finest Restaurants.

DATES; JUNE 6-8
FREE
WHERE; AT THE RIVERFRONT

Source: The Columbus Dispatch