This Week Upper Arlington

First Community Village recently participated in the Empty Bowls project, generating more than $1,400 for the Mid-Ohio FoodBank. Every dollar raised provides $8 for needy families. Full Story »

3846 Ritamarie Dr, 43220, Nicholas S. and Eileen Schilling, $305,000. Full Story »

Changing North Star Road to a consistent speed limit of 25 miles per hour is among a series of code changes Upper Arlington City Council members are scheduled to vote on at their last meeting of the year on Dec. 14. Full Story »

The Columbus Jewish Historical Society is seeking artifacts and stories to help paint a picture of Jewish life in central Ohio over the past 170 years. Full Story »

The Ohio State School for the Blind marching band will be the best blind marching band in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Full Story »

Despite reducing operating hours in October because of state funding cuts, the Upper Arlington Public Library set a record by reaching the 2-million circulation mark. Full Story »

Fifth Third Bank is looking for volunteer mentors for its Young Bankers Club, a hands-on financial literacy program geared toward fifth-graders. Full Story »

Longtime Kingsdale tenant MCL Restaurant & Bakery has a new location. Full Story »

The Buckeye Christmas Model Train and Railroad Artifacts Show and Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. Full Story »

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The Upper Arlington High School vocal music department will perform a concert featuring all eight choirs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Full Story »

The TriVillage Mentor League hosted its annual "Bid & Benefit in Our Community -- An Evening to Celebrate the Positive Power of Mentoring" on Nov. 13, and we would like to thank the Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff and greater community for so generously supporting our event and organization. Full Story »

If the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team is going to win a sixth consecutive Division I state championship, it is going to have to overcome its youth. Full Story »

Upper Arlington's Joe Mascari (left) controls Dublin Jerome's Logan Davis during a 119-pound match last Saturday at the Lee Spitzer Golden Bear Invitational. Mascari won his weight class. The Golden Bears return to action Saturday at the Firebird Classic at Kettering Fairmont. Full Story »

To say the Upper Arlington High School hockey team was offensively challenged last season might be putting it mildly. Full Story »

Jessica Ewart thought she missed her chance to coach the Upper Arlington High School gymnastics team when Irene Leary was hired for the position in August. But Leary resigned less than a month later after learning that she and her husband would be moving out of state because of his job. Full Story »

With Columbia Gas of Ohio planning to change the way it obtains supplies, the city of Upper Arlington is taking a wait-and-see approach to its continued involvement in a natural gas aggregation program. Full Story »

Paul Ahrens of Precise Ice Sculptures carves a holiday scene from a chunk of ice. Con Brio Children's Choir member Sam Roebke sinks into his coat to keep warm between songs. Full Story »

Sara Craven and Andrew Clark were united in marriage in a Nov. 6, 2009, wedding ceremony at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Upper Arlington. Full Story »

Singer/songwriter Lara Minor will host a release party and perform selections from her debut CD, "Good Life," on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Victorian's Midnight Café, 251 W. Fifth Ave. Full Story »

Bishop Watterson Eagle Auction, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Conference Center at NorthPointe, 9243 U.S. Route 23 N., to benefit BWHS tuition assistance programs. Cost is $75; table sponsorships available. For reservations, call 268-3041 or visit www.bishopwatterson.com. Full Story »

Director Emily Belcher, right, leads members of the Con Brio Children's Choir as they perform holiday songs at the Upper Arlington Winter Festival on Dec. 4. For more photos from the event, see page A8. Full Story »

When Chanden Sen moved to Upper Arlington from New Albany nine months ago, he didn't realize building a deck behind his new house would upset neighbors and city officials. Full Story »

The Central Ohio Code Officials Association has selected Upper Arlington Fire Inspector Ken Hanf as its 2009 Fire Official of the Year. Hanf, 45, received the award during the association's annual elections/awards banquet Nov. 18 at the Ohio State House. Full Story »