Delaware city offices closed for Jug Day
City of Delaware offices will close at noon on Thursday, Sept. 21 for the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fair. Refuse collection will operate on an accelerated schedule that morning. For information about trash collection, call 740-203-1810.
Homeownership info from Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties will hold a homeownership informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Delaware Township Hall. The meeting includes an overview of Habitat and the process of filling out an application to become a homeowner. For information, visit www.habitatdelawareunion.org or call Kathy Crosbie at 740-363-9950, ext. 231.
Harvest Fair at Stratford Eco Center
The Stratford Ecological Center Harvest Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to climb on a tractor, paint your face, feed the chickens, ride a horse-drawn wagon, and hike the trails. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family. Stratford Ecological Center is located at 3083 Liberty St., Delaware. For information, visit stratfordecologicalcenter.org or call 740-363-2548.
Cruise-in with Sunbury Lions
The 28th annual Sunbury Lions Country Cruise-In is planned for Sunday, Sept. 24 at the Kroger Plaza in Sunbury. Registration begins at 9 a.m. A church service will be held at 10 a.m. Vehicle judging begins at 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Sunbury Lions Club. For information, visit www.sunburycruisein.com.
Voter registration day Sept. 26
The League of Women Voters of Delaware County will host a voter registration day on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Columbus State Community College’s Delaware Campus, 5100 Cornerstone Drive. League members will assist with registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline to register is Oct. 10. Early voting in Ohio begins Oct. 11. Election Day is Nov. 7.
Powell Oktoberfest is coming
Powell Oktoberfest is planned for Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 at Village Green Park, 47 Hall Street. The festival is open from 6 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 29, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 30. Friday night activities feature an Ohio craft beer, wine and cheese tasting event. German food, beer, wine, cornhole tournaments, and live music can be enjoyed on Saturday. Powell Oktoberfest is hosted by the Olentangy Rotary Club. For information, visit www.powelloktoberfest.com.
Book sale at the library
The Friends of the Delaware County District Library Bargain Book Sale is scheduled for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Delaware Main Branch, 88 Winter St., Delaware. The sale will be held in the garage behind the library. Following is the schedule: Friday, Sept. 29, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1, noon to 3 p.m. Bring a Friends of the Library bag and fill it with books for $8. Buy a Friends bag and fill it with books for $12. Credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Delaware County Library.