Quick Notes
The Westerville City Council meets on Tuesday evening. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets on Thursday. Varsity boys wrestling match takes place on Thursday at Westerville South High School. Several family programs are scheduled at the Westerville Public Library. No city theater productions are scheduled this week.
Monday, January 5
Westerville City Schools. Teacher Work Day
No classes for students.
Tuesday, January 6
Westerville City Council Organizational and Regular Meeting
Organizational meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., Westerville Justice Center. Meetings are open to the public.
Wednesday, January 7
Wine Wednesdays
Renaissance Westerville Hotel, 5 to 7 p.m.
Public social gathering with wine specials.
Trivia Night
North High Brewing, 6 to 8 p.m.
Team trivia. Seating is first come.
Thursday, January 8
Westerville Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Westerville Justice Center. Public hearing on zoning variance requests.
Cookbook Club. Comfort Food
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Westerville Public Library, Meeting Room A
Participants prepare a dish from the featured cookbook and bring it to share in a potluck-style dinner. The group discusses what they made and spends time in shared conversation. Copies of the featured cookbook are available at the second-floor desk. Paper plates and utensils are provided. Participants should bring their own beverages.
Varsity Boys Wrestling
Westerville South High School vs Westerville North High School
6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Westerville South High School.
Friday, January 9
Create and Sip Art Class
Uptown Art and Clay, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Evening session.
Live Music
Asterisk Supper Club, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Dinner service with live performance.
Saturday, January 10
States of Matter. Science Show
2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Westerville Public Library
Meeting Rooms A and B, combined
This interactive science program explores how atoms combine to form different states of matter. The show is presented by Whiz Bang Science and is designed for families and children. Presenter Dr. Dave explains scientific concepts clearly and engagingly through live demonstrations. His programs incorporate elements of history, geography, and math while aligning with multiple educational standards.
Sunday, January 11
Westerville Public Library. Early Literacy Bingo
10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
For children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
Ongoing Events
Prom Swap. Accepting Donations
Through Saturday, January 31, 2026. All day. Westerville Public Library
The library is accepting donations of new or gently used formal attire and accessories for its annual Prom Swap. Donations should be clean and in good condition and may be dropped off at the desk in the kids area during regular business hours. Anyone unsure about an item is encouraged to contact the library.
Shopping days for teens are scheduled for March 7 and March 8. Teens do not need to donate clothing in order to select free items.
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