Monday, September 28
Java Gallery: Said Oladejo Lawal - through October - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St. Vivid paintings by Said Oladejo Lawal; Best of Show at Easton and 1st place in Fine Arts at Westerville Music & Arts Festival.
The Synergy of Collaboration - through Nov. 13 - David Myers Art Studio & Gallery, 7 W. Main St. Works by studio artists; M–F 1–5 p.m. and by appointment.
Book Club at Blendon Township Senior Center - 3–4 p.m. - Blendon Township Senior Center. Monthly book discussion with Westerville Public Library (registration required).
Tuesday, September 29
Morning Book Club - 10–11 a.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.
Inclusive Opportunities Fair - 6–8 p.m. - Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Explore opportunities, products, and programs for individuals with developmental, physical, or non-apparent disabilities; free and open to all ages.
Ask Smarter: How to Prompt AI for Real‑World, Local Answers - 6:30–7:30 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 30
Baby Storytime - 11–11:30 a.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.
Lunchbox Concert - 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St.
Thursday, October 1
Wizards & Wands Festival begins - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Month-long fantasy walk-through experience and missions, Oct. 1–31.
Celebrating 250 Years: A Journey Across America with Robert Freimark - 4–6 p.m. - The Frank Museum of Art, Otterbein University, 39 S. Vine St. Public reception; exhibition of Fifty States, a suite of 50 full-sheet color screen prints, through Dec. 4.
Uptown Review Board. Canceled - 6:30 p.m. - Westerville Justice Center, 229 Huber Village Blvd.
Friday, October 2
Otterbein University. Jazz Ensemble Concert - 7:30 p.m. - Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center.
Acoustic Open Mic at Java Central - 7–10 p.m. - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St.
Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Walking Tours - 7 and 9 p.m. - begins at Otterbein Cemetery, 174 S. Knox St. Tickets $27.
Saturday, October 3
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - 8 a.m.–2 p.m. - Public Service Complex, 350 Park Meadow Road. Free drop-off for residents. See www.westerville.org/HHW for accepted items.
Fantastical Hedgehog Magic Show with Erica Carlson - 10–11 a.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Featuring Sedgie the Hedgie, a live hedgehog.
Pumpkin Painting - 11 a.m.–4 p.m. - Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, 182 N. Sunbury Rd. $5 per pumpkin; weekends through Oct. 31.
Mario Celebration! (Ages 4-11) - 1–3 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Crafts, games, and activities.
Otterbein University. Guest Artists: The Drowsy Lads - 7:30 p.m. - Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center.
Brickwalk Nights - 7–9:30 p.m. - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St.
Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Walking Tours - 7 and 9 p.m. - begins at Otterbein Cemetery, 174 S. Knox St. Tickets $27.
Otterbein Theatre. Curtains, a Musical Comedy Whodunit - Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Final weekend of the run (time not published).
Sunday, October 4
Fire Prevention Week Open House + Fall Fest - 1–4 p.m. - Westerville Fire Station 111, 400 W. Main St. Free event for all ages with station tours, equipment demonstrations, inflatables, giveaways, and fall treats; celebrating Sparky’s 75th birthday.
Pumpkin Painting - 11 a.m.–4 p.m. - Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, 182 N. Sunbury Rd. $5 per pumpkin; weekends through Oct. 31.
Reptile Show: Paul’s Cool Scales - 2–3 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.
Otterbein University. Faculty Recital: Teagan Amey and Austin Piper with Nikki Sipe - 2 p.m. - Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center.
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