Reynoldsburg Christmas on the Towne 2012

An annual event, Reynoldsburg invites everyone to come to old downtown and enjoy the music, activities and businesses as they celebrate this holiday season. music recitals by students of 88 Keys Outdoor music provided by members of Reynoldsburg HS band kids help decorate a Christmas Tree at a Civil War Encampment free cupcakes provided by…

The Olde Gahanna Sanctuary

A beautiful building and a place for many a wedding and reception, The Olde Gahanna Sanctuary has an older world charm for your modern day nuptials! History:  The church was built in 1895 and was originally the Peace Lutheran Church. The church moved in 1980 to a new location and a non-profit organization bought the…

Blacklick Feed Mill – Abandoned Building

I don’t know what it is about abandoned buildings that holds interest for some people(including me).  Is it something about our imaginations and letting the thoughts go wild and wondering what it would have been like with the hustle and bustle of people?  Perhaps the nostalgia of a by gone era. I’m sure it is…

Jim Brown of Iron Mule Blacksmithing

As time progresses and technology changes, there are times when we should look back and see how things used to be. Jim Brown uses his hammer to forge the metal into a point. One person that can help us with that is Jim Brown of Iron Mule Blacksmithing.  Mr. Brown is a master craftsman and…

Firefly Show – Blacklick Woods Metro Park

My wife dropped this tip on me the other day.  Her and my daughter were walking our dogs at the park and on the way home, they were trying to explain to me on a certain section of the path is a beautiful firefly gathering. Of course, telling me about it did not do it…

Asian Festival Dragon Boat Race 2012

Along with the events of the Asian Festival at Franklin Park, there were also Dragon Boat Races held at Genoa Park. Dragon boats are long boats that seat paddlers in pairs and rowing in unison, they send their boats down the waterway.  This is not a sport of strength alone.  It is more about working…

Columbus Asian Festival 2012

Central Ohio has a very diverse cultural heritage.  The Asian culture is very strong here, and to showcase and educate the masses about the large Asian population, an annual Asian Festival is held at Franklin Park.   The festival has been going strong since 1995.  For 18 years, central Ohio has been blessed by many…