Cricket

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Stop by the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers’ (MGVs) table at the Farmers Market to pick up your free Veggie plant of the month to add (or start!) your vegetable garden. The little plants come with instructions and tips. Have other garden related questions? Bring your questions to one of the MGVs in the green shirts. ******************* Newark Grows 1st & 3rd Friday, May 1-Oct. 2 Our Booth at the Canal Farmers Market 4pm- 7pm 36 E. Canal Street, Newark JOIN US AT THE CANAL MARKET DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET IN NEWARK, May – October (First and third Fridays of the month) Free plants, seeds, and gardening information! May 1 Buttercrunch Lettuce May 15 Double Curled Parsley June 5 Mark Twain Tomato June 19 Aconcagua Elongated Sweet Pepper July 3 Market Closed for 4th of July Weekend July 17 Silver Slicer Cucumber August 7 Wizard Coleus August 21 German Thyme September 4 Sweet Bunch non heading Broccoli September 18 Strike Shell Pea October 2 Garlic No RSVP needed- just show up and enjoy the market! See you there!

Want to learn pickleball in a fun, low-pressure setting? I’m hosting a free beginner-friendly meetup at Olentangy Parklands to help new players learn the basics and get comfortable on the court. I’m a pretty skilled player and will walk everyone through the essentials, including rules, scoring, serving, basic strategy, and how to start playing real games. No experience needed. We’ll meet on the upper courts. Bring a pickleball paddle if you have one. If not, no problem, I’ll have some extras available for people to use. This event is meant for beginners and anyone curious about trying pickleball for the first time. Come ready to move, learn, and have fun.

Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) Learning Garden Open House 🌸 FREE Family Event Saturday! 🌿 🕙 Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM 🚗 Parking available in the field near the Polyhouse 📍The Learning Center for Gardening at the OSU Extension, 771 E. Main St., Newark, Ohio Bring a friend! Join us at the Licking County Master Gardener Learning Garden for a day full of fun, creativity, and garden inspiration for all ages! Tour the Native Pollinator Garden, Monarch Waystation garden, Sun Garden, Pantry Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Dahlia garden, Pioneer Garden (gardening by the moon), Phenology garden, and more! 🍪 Free food, kid-friendly activities, and garden goodies for the whole family. A complimentary lunch of hot dogs, chips, cookies, and bottled water will be available while supplies last. Spend a summer afternoon exploring gardens, learning new skills, and celebrating local heritage with the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers. Stroll through a variety of gardens, including: • Pioneer Garden featuring heritage plants and traditional practices such as planting by the moon • Children’s Garden with sensory plants and family-friendly activities • Cutting Garden filled with flowers grown for bouquets and floral arrangements • Pumpkin Patch • Watermelon Patch • Bird Garden Sanctuary Enjoy demonstrations and activities throughout the day: • Bug Safari for children • Food preservation demonstration • Heritage gardening presentation • Trees and woody plants discussion, including the art of espalier, training fruit trees into beautiful living forms • Oak tree dedication commemorating America’s 250th birthday with Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb This free, family-friendly event is open to gardeners of all experience levels. Come discover new ideas, meet local gardeners, and enjoy one of Licking County’s unique educational garden spaces. We look forward to seeing you in the garden! Free to attend. No RSVP needed, just show up!