Canal Winchester Blues/Rib fest to be held July 28-29
A two-day summer street celebration featuring live blues music, world-class ribs, a wide variety of quality non-rib food options, children's activities, fan-cooled dining areas, and a beer & wine garden is slated for this year’s Canal Winchester Blues/Rib fest.
It happens on Friday, July 28 from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, July 29 from noon to 11 p.m. in Historic Canal Winchester. The main stage will be located at the corner of Waterloo and High Streets.
This year there will be both on/off-street public parking available in the areas adjacent to the festival grounds. Handicap tag and sticker parking are available at the West Waterloo Street entrance east of Washington Street.
As Ohio's only Blues & Ribs festival, this event draws serious rib and blues aficionados from around the state with annual attendance estimates in excess of 32,000! We offer sponsorship opportunities.
For a complete schedule of events or for more information, go to bluesandribfest.com
LUMC
Lithopolis United Methodist Church's monthly community dinners are back. Join members at 6 p.m. the 3rd Wednesday of the month for food and fellowship in the Multi-Ministry Center. For more information, go to lithopolisumc.org.
Zoning meeting
Greenfield Township Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting this evening at 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Township Fire Department at 3245 Havensport Road, Carroll. The township’s website did not list an agenda or purpose for the meeting.
Holiday closings
On Tuesday, July 4, Bloom Township Administrative Office will be closed for the holiday, in addition to many other government offices. Mail will not be delivered and area banks will be closed. Canal Winchester Government offices will also be closed.
Labor Day Festival
Committee members have been meeting to plan for the Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival. Right now, planners are busy. The theme is superheroes. The festival takes place between September 2-4. For more information, go to cwlaborday.com.
Open House
Fire Prevention Week in Madison Township/Canal Winchester is showcasing two stations this year with the week bookended in activities at Station 182 in Canal Winchester and Station 183 on Noe-Bixby Road in Columbus.Fire Safety Month is in October and fire departments designate the second week of the month as Fire Prevention Week.
“Fire Prevention Month raises awareness of the dangers of fire and aids people in preparing for fire threats,” said Madison Township Fire Marshal Scott Hite.
President Woodrow Wilson designated the first Fire Prevention Week in 1920. It is the longest honored public health and safety observance in the United States.
Locally, the Madison Township Fire Department has station and truck tours scheduled at both stations, in addition to fire extinguisher demonstrations, bounce house, fire safety gift bags, refreshments, “Sparky” the fire safety dog, and EMS medical helicopter tour.
The event is appropriate for all ages.
Activities at Station 182 in Canal Winchester, 6600 Gender Road, also include a youth firefighter combat challenge, food truck and fire safety house tour. It will be held on Oct. 7 from 1-3 p.m.
The newest complex, Station 183 at 3228 Noe Bixby Road, is hosting Fire Prevention Week activities on Oct. 14 from 1-3 p.m.
According to Hite, the department decided to split the event between the two stations in order to “showcase our newly opened fire station to the public and area residents of the township. The National Fire Protection Association, along with the Madison Township Fire Department urges people to stay informed and aware of current fire threats.”
To send community activities and announcements for this column, simply email them to Anne Darling Cyphert at anne.cyphert@gmail.com
This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Canal Winchester Blues/Rib fest to be held July 28-29
