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CW Athletic Hall of Fame
The Canal Winchester Athletic Hall of Fame announced this year's honorees: Mike Kremblas (1994), Jamie Scott Lusher (1996), and Richard Snyder (1949). The Award of Merit goes to Jeff Dodson.
The Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be held on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Canal Winchester vs. Westerville Central football game. The Hall of Fame dinner will be held Sept. 12, in the cafetorium at the Canal Winchester High School beginning with a meet-and-greet at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the dinner should contact Sue at jerryandsue1@sbcglobal.net.
To nominate someone for the hall of fame, visit the sports page on the Canal Winchester Web site to obtain a form. Nominations must be turned in by Feb. 1, 2010 for next year's consideration.
Steel drum music
Canal Winchester High Schools' Winchester Steel Band's summer concerts:
•June 21, David's United Church of Christ, morning services. 80 W. Columbus St., Canal Winchester. www.davidsunitedchurch.org/
•June 27, Taste of Canal Winchester, 2-3 p.m, at Bob McDorman Auto Dealership at 5885 Gender Road, Canal Winchester.
•July 19, David's Lutheran Church, morning services, 300 Groveport Road, Canal Winchester. www.davidlutheran.org/
•July 24, Lancaster Arts Festival, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Downtown Gazebo www.lanfest.org/
•July 24, Columbus JazZoo Concert Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m. www.jazzartsgroup.org/cjo/jazzoo.php
•Aug. 2, Ohio State Fair, Martin Janis Center, from 1-3 p.m.
CW's Farmer's Market
Main Street Canal Winchester will sponsor a Farmer's Market each Saturday from June 20 through Sept. 19 in historic downtown Canal Winchester from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will offer fresh produce, flowers, hand made crafts, candy, cookies, and more. Vendors may register at MainStreetCanalWinchester.org or call Gaynell Garrett at (614) 833-5787.
CW cross country
A meeting for all interested Canal Winchester boys and girls in grades 5-12 will be held at 7 p.m. on June 23 at the Canal Winchester High School track. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate in the conditioning if they are able. There will be a brief meeting and then start conditioning. Call Coach John Bender at 833-4230 for information.
CW Sertoma meets
Canal Winchester Sertoma Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Donatos Pizza, 6310 Prentiss School Drive, Canal Winchester. Sertoma's main sponsorship focus is speech and hearing. Sertoma exists for the noble purpose of "Service to Mankind" by communication of thoughts, ideas and concepts to accelerate human progress in health, education, freedom and democracy. Call Kim Hoffman 837-7504.
CWACC events
The Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce (CWACC) announces the following events (for information call Kim Rankin at (614) 837-1556 or visit www.canalwinchester.com):
•Tune in every Thursday at 3:45 p.m. for The Canal Winchester Chat Chamber Radio Program on WFCO fm 90.9 Call to find out how you can be a guest. Listen live on your computer www.wfcofm.com
Hopeful Hearts
Hope United Methodist Church, 83 E. Columbus St. in Canal Winchester, will sponsor a free baby clothing distribution for sizes 0-5T, known as Hopeful Hearts, from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of each month. Donations accepted. For information call (614) 837-7548.
CW golf outing
The fifth annual Canal Winchester Area Historical Society Scramble Golf Outing will be held at the Pine Hills Golf Club, 4382 Kauffman Road in Carroll, on June 13 at 11 a.m. Cost of the event is $65 per golfer and includes green fees, cart, awards, and a steak dinner at the club house. Mail reservations to CWAHS at P.O. Box 15, Canal Winchester, OH 43110.
Music & Art in the Park
Canal Winchester will kick off its free 2009 Music & Art in the Park concert series at Stradley Park Place, next to the Canal Winchester Municipal Building at 36 S. High St. from 6-9 p.m. Original artwork will be displayed by the Canal Winchester Art Guild. Upcoming concerts at 7 p.m.:
•June 19 - Hillbilly Deluxe, a country music band, along with a roaming magician, and a police, fire, military and construction vehicle display.
•July 17 - A cruise-in and '60s/'70s band, the Gas Pump Jockeys. Caricature artist, Sean Platt, will also be onsite offering free caricatures.
Visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov for information.
Survivors sought
The Canal Winchester Relay For Life is looking for cancer survivors to attend the Relay For Life Survivors Dinner on June 12. The free celebration dinner will immediately follow the 6 p.m. opening ceremonies of the Relay and be held in the CW High School cafeteria. Survivors can bring a guest/caregiver. For information call Malinda Sullivan at (614) 833-0580 or Ron Catron at (614) 571-7435.
CW's Farmer's Market
Main Street Canal Winchester will sponsor a Farmer's Market each Saturday from June 20 through Sept. 19 in historic downtown Canal Winchester from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will offer fresh produce, flowers, hand made crafts, candy, cookies, and more. Vendors may register at MainStreetCanalWinchester.org or call Gaynell Garrett at (614) 833-5787.
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