Uptown Westerville is a Place for Serendipity

Uptown favorite, Serendipity, 33 E. College, is now featured on WOCC's Walking Westerville series.

Click here to view Walking Westerville visits Serendipity!

Serendipity owner, Debbie Mitchell, also annouces Serendipity's new online home: http://sites.google.com/site/serendipitywesterville/

Next time you're Uptown, stop by Serendipity -- good food, ice cream, delicious brewed by the cup coffees and teas and a variety of summer drinks (including lemonade!). Sit on the porch swing, enjoy the backyard patio, use the free wi-fi, meet your friends, and enjoy!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Car Seat Safety

The City of Westerville is hosting a Free child's car seat safety check:

When: Friday, August 7th
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Westerville Division of Fire,
400 W. Main Street

The city tells us: Safe Kids Central Ohio and the Westerville Division of Fire encourage you to join the nearly 2,000 other parents who have taken advantage of this FREE service during the last two years. If you would like the peace of mind of knowing that your child’s car seat is correctly installed, come to the fire station 111 from 10am to 1pm Friday August 7th.

For more info, visit the Safe Kids Central Ohio website. (Click here.)

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Market Wednesdays!

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville!

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market meets today at N. State & E. Home from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For details, click here and visit the market blog!

The market is rain or shine! And, Accuweather indicates that market hours will be somewhat "between storms" and cloudy.

While you're Uptown for the market, we hope you have some time to Shop Uptown Westerville. Meza, 48 N. State, features a $1 wine tasting and great pantry ingredients to compliment your market purchases. Stop by and say Hi to owner, Tatjana Brown.

Now you can follow the market on twitter: marketwednesday!



Use your best judgment in a thunderstorm, in case of lightning, market suspends operations. Photo image: Green peppers from Doran's Family Farm at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Be Best!

Just 2 days left to make Westerville your Money/Facebook fan fav!

Westerville has been holding first place since late last week and our fair city currently has 2,971 facebook fans!

Note: You need to be registered on facebook to be a fan.


Image courtesy Money Magazine/Facebook.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Follow the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association is now on twitter!

aplaceforpeople

Follow us!

And, get the latest from the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market on twitter! follow marketwednesday




Uptown Westerville Farmers Market logo is a trademark of the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. ©2009 Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. All rights reserved. Photo image: Uptown Westerville Gateway Sign by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Become a Fan Favorite

Westerville is proud to be No. 15 on Money Magazine's 2009 Best Places to Live list. Hmmmm... what if we had a chance to be No. 1?

We do! Money Magazine and Facebook have teamed up to create a fan poll. Become a fan of Westerville, Ohio and help Westerville be No. 1!

Click here to become a Westerville Fan on Money Magazine's Best Places to Live list.

What do you do? Once you connect to CNNMoney, find Westerville (we are currently No. 1 on the fan favorite list) on the list and look for the Become a Fan column, click on add me (you'll see a #1 fan icon)and enter facebook to vote! You must be registered on facebook (it's free) to vote.

Voting runs through July 30th.

Check out WCMH's Marshall McPeek's article on Westerville!

Thanks!

Note: As of this blog posting, Westerville is the #1 Fan Favorite with 2,113 fans.

Image courtesy Money Magazine/Facebook.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Follow the City of Westerville

The City of Westerville is now on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/tellwesterville

Follow the City of Westerville and find out the latest from road construction to city events!

Also online...

Have you signed up for the City of Westerville eLinks Newsletter? Get city news in your email box, just click here to sign up.

www.westerville.org -- The City of Westerville website is loaded with info and access to the city! Need help from city services? Want to email or call someone in a City department? Want to email City Council members?

And, the City of Westerville is on facebook. Click here to connect.

Help Westerville be the #1 fan favorite in Money Magazine's Facebook poll (Last day to vote is July 30th):

Click here to join the Westerville fan page and keep Westerville #1!!!

By the way, let Westerville Magazine know why Westerville is the Best Place to Live and you could win dinner at Bel Lago, click here. (Last day to enter is July 27th.)

Uptown Westerville is a Place Where It's All In The Location

Congratulations to It's All In The Name, 13 E. College, on their brand new location. Stop by and visit owners Amy Robinson and Lisa Herrmann when you come Uptown for Fourth Friday.

It's All In The Name offers a personal touch for gifts and everyday items. Embroider a baby's name on a cuddly teddy bear, soft blanket, or Ohio State onesie!

At It's All In The Name, personalize gifts and everyday items for baby, wedding, holidays, kids, anniversary, special events, or housewarming gifts. A fun place to shop.

The perfect place for gift basket shopping!

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Follow Encircle

Encircle, 30 & 34 N. State is an Uptown Westerville favorite for clothing, spa, art, jewelry, home accents, accessories, and gifts.

Now, follow Encircle on twitter at: http://twitter.com/encircle_art

Just a few days left in the July Dot Sale!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Market Wednesdays

This week marks Week 12 of the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. The market meets rain or shine (all vendors have a canopy) and weather reports as of this posting, call for some rain at noon, a cloudy afternoon (without rain), and some precip around 5 p.m.

The Market Photo Tours for week's 10 and 11 are now uploaded to flickr.com.

We are starting to head into the best parts of the produce season -- peppers, tomatoes, green beans, and sweet corn. The colors are vibrant and the flavors rich.

We will not see Bridgman Farm this week, but Mary tells us that she will be here next week with lots of tomatoes. Sweet Thing Gourmet will also not be at this week's market (we'll see Mark and Kyla next week).

Visit these vendors each Wednesday through October from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at N. State and E. Home at The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market:

▪ Arjay Gourmet Foods: Rohini's Chutneys, Garam Marsala, and Baked Goods
▪ Batter & Bowl: Cookies and Confections, including the $1 Cut-Out
▪ Bird's Haven Farms: Produce and Flowers
▪ Blue Jacket Dairy: Cheese, really good cheese!
▪ Bridgman Farm: Chemical-free Produce
▪ Carousel Watergardens Farm &Cathy's Tasty Treats: Produce, Fresh Eggs, Seasonings, Rubs, Spreads, Mixes, Pet Treats
▪ Doran's Family Farm: Produce
▪ Flying J Farm: Certified Organic Produce and Grass-Fed Beef
▪ Honey Health Farms: Raw Honey, Pollen, Personal Care
▪ Landrum Cottage: Specialty Breads and Baked Goods
▪ Luna Burger: Vegetarian Burgers
▪ Malabar Acres: Orchard (later in the season)
▪ Nature's Honey: Goat's Milk and Natual Soaps and Care Products
▪ Northridge Organic Farm: Certified Organic Produce and Lamb
▪ Osage Lane Creamery: Goat's Milk Feta Cheese
▪ Pleiades Maple Products: Maple Syrup and Maple Products
▪ Speckled Hen Farm: Fresh Eggs, Chicken, Chicken Brats & Sausage
▪ Sue's Kitchen: Pie, Baked Goods, Cookies
▪ Sweet Thing Gourmet: Jams and Biscottis
▪ Varley Valley: Fresh Table Breads and Jams & Jellies

Stop by, taste, shop, visit, ask questions... know where your foods come from and shake the hand of the person who grew your produce and baked your bread! The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is a shopping experience! See you at the market!

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association encourages you to Shop Uptown Westerville while you're Uptown for the market. Be sure to stop by Meza at 48 N. State for great compliments to your market purchases. Owner Tatjana Brown also can help with wine pairings, serving suggestions, and on Wednesday afternoons features a $1 wine tasting.




Use your best judgment in a thunderstorm, in case of lightning, market suspends operations. Photo image: Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market welcome sign at N. State and E. Home by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Follow Outside Envy

A trip to Outside Envy, 15 N. State, is a bright spot in any day. Earth. Wind. Fire. Sun. Water. Peace. Calm. Beauty. Fun.

A perfect place for gifts and for anyone who likes the unique when it comes to accents and special decor for home, garden, deck, patio.

When you can't stop by in person, visit Outside Envy online -- http://www.outside-envy.com/

Now, you can follow Outside Envy on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/OutsideEnvy

And, visit Outside Envy on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westerville-OH/Outside-Envy/114811362393

Uptown Westerville is a Place for July Fourth Friday

This Friday, July 24th is July's Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau's Fourth Friday. This month it's World Bazaar!

The WVCB shares:

From Alphorns and Belly Dancing to Reggae and Tai Chi, the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau invites you to celebrate the diversity of our community during 4th Friday: World Bazaar, Friday, July 24, 2009 from 6-9pm in Historic Uptown Westerville.

This free event will feature live performances, music, children’s activities, food, exhibits and opportunities to learn about the different cultures that are represented in Westerville.

For more information, Visit the WVCB website - just click here!

Just a Save-the-Date reminder for your summer calendar -- August's Fourth Friday is... Dog Days of Summer! That's right, Uptown Westerville becomes a Place for Canines... and their people on August 28th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WUMA member Captivating Canines co-sponsors the popular annual Bark Fest!

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Be Aware

Carrie Ryan of the Westerville Police Department reminds us during the lazy days of summer that we should still be safe:

*Thefts in the parks alert*

Hi everyone,

Thefts in the parks always increase this time of year, however we've been seeing quite a few during the last month. There are two main targets, bicycles and valuables in vehicles.

Please lock your bikes or make sure your kids have bike locks, if they are riding their bikes to the parks or pools.

Please do not leave valuables out in the open in your vehicle and lock all doors. Many vehicles, locked and unlocked, have been entered. Items such as: Ipods, purses, cell phones and GPS units are often targets.

Please report any suspicious activity or people hanging around vehicles in the parks to Westerville Police at 882-7444.

Be alert. Be smart. Be Safe.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Coffee House Music

Java Central, 20 S. State, has free entertainment this weekend, including Fourth Friday.

Adel & Diane Shadi and Ralph & Jane Denick of Java Central tell us:

This is 4th Friday week and this one should be great! The theme is World Bazaar and the international flavor can be heard in all the music – “Seen Tru” reggae band at City Hall, the Irish Duo of Phil Franck and Doug Rudy (of Yankee Celtic Consort) at the North Market Stage, and Tim O’Connor (who has played Java Central ) will sing Irish and Spanish selections at the Gazebo on East College. Thank the Arts Council and Visitor’s Bureau for all of this. If you haven’t experienced it yet, treat yourself on Friday to one of the signature events in Central Ohio.

Here is the Live Music lineup for this weekend - and beyond:

Friday 7/24 - Acoustic Open Mic (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.) Emcee Clay Justice, son Caleb, and friends Jim and Sean will give us a great night of music indoors too!

Saturday 7/25 - The Munkascy Showcase (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) Mike and Cheryl Munkascy are professional performers who have been training music and stage performers at their Westerville Center for the Arts for years, including contestants on American Idol, Star Search (a Grand Winner), Miss Ohio and other events. They will showcase their talented students (of all ages) for us on Saturday.

Upcoming: On Aug 1 we will again feature the extremely talented Emerson Redlime and his 4 decades of pop/rock/oldies. He is one of the best musicians around, with great knowledge (and banter) about the songs he performs.

Join us for our great unique coffee (we custom roast our own select beans locally), refreshing frozen drinks, fresh baked goods, wonderful handmade jewelry and gifts (including Vera Bradley bags), local art displays (all for sale) and Live Music (no cover).

When you are considering food, drink, shopping and entertainment – Think Uptown! and Think Java Central!

The Java Central Partners
Diane and Adel
Jane and Ralph
info@java-central.com
614.582.9243


Photo image courtesy of Java Central.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Look at All the Signs

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market says Thank You in a big way to Sonny and Rose D'Andrea and the staff of Uptown Westerville's Dairy Queen at 84 S. State.

Not only does the market get top billing on the DQ sign each Wednesday, but Sonny and Rose have generously supported the WARM Fresh Green program as well.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is the result of a perfect recipe of support from our customers, our market vendors, Uptown Westerville merchants, and our community.

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association presents The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. We encourage you throughout the week, and especially on Wednesdays, to buy local and Shop Uptown Westerville.

Click here for the Dairy Queen menu. (Cool on the go -- remember, on our warm summer days that DQ has a drive-thru!)



Photo image: Uptown Westerville Dairy Queen Wednesday sign by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Saturday Sidewalk Good Deals

The next three Saturdays (July 18th, July 25th, and August 1st), select Uptown Westerville merchants are going to feature a special table outside their shops with... good deals!

Look for the Sidewalk Saturdays red tablecloth and stop by these merchants as you Shop Uptown Westerville:

A Gal Named Cinda Lou
Vintage and retro furnishings and fashions
20 N. State
http://www.cindalou.org/


Deja Vu
Consignment Fashions
11 N. State

Hey Diddle Diddle
Chidren's Boutique
38 N. State

Outside Envy
Art for the Garden, Deck, and Patio
15 N. State
http://www.outside-envy.com/

Visit. Browse. Save. Enjoy.
Shop Uptown Westerville.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for National Night Out

United We Stand: Tuesday, August 4th is the 26th Annual National Night Out.

What is National Night Out? National Night Out is a night for neighbors, friends, businesses, civic groups, and communities to take a stand together against crime.

This crime/drug abuse awareness and prevention event is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch, Target, and local law enforcement.

In 2008, 15,000 communities, including Westerville, participated -- that's 37,000,000 people! (That's right, 37 million!!)

What does National Night Out accomplish?

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals (there are more of us!!) letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Want to get involved? Great! Here are some ideas... turn your porch light and security lights on (this would be a good time each year to fix or add to your outdoor security lighting), front porch vigils, block parties, neighbor get-togethers, cook-outs, flashlight walks, talk with local police, launch a neighborhood watch, and youth events.

For more information on National Night Out, visit the NNO2009 website (click here).

If you'd like to get more involved here in Westerville, contact Westerville Crime Prevention Specialist, Carrie Ryan at carrie.ryan@westerville.org or call 901.6490.

If you are planning on a National Night Out block party, the city does have a permit system. So, Carrie advises:

If you plan to block off any streets for National Night Out, the form needs to be completed as soon as possible, it takes about 2 weeks to go through the process. So with 3 weeks out, please get the form in soon. You can drop it off to Amy Taylor at 21 S. State St. (second floor, right off the elevator), e-mail it to amy.taylor@westerville.org or fax it to 901-6401.

Click here to access the city's party permit form online.

Carrie also advises, "Please indicate if you would like a visit from the Fire Dept. The Fire Dept. gets pretty busy with requests that night, so it's first come first serve. You may request a visit and they will do the best they can, but they also come in order so it is possible they might not be able to attend."

Whether you plan a block party, turn on your porch light, or reach out to a neighbor. United We Stand on August 4th for National Night Out!

Photo of McGruff courtesy of City of Westerville.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Arts on Saturday

Gallery 202, 38 N. State, Upstairs, is hosting an open air Saturday arts market at N. State and E. Home in the Church of the Messiah parking lot.

The market meets from 9 a.m. to noon through September 26th.

For more information, including vendor opportunities, visit the Gallery 202 website, contact Gallery 202's Renee Kropat at 614.890.8202 or renee@gallery202online.com.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Fresh and Delicious

Each week, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is featuring more and more fresh produce!

The market colors grow richer as long days in warm sun and soil move us from the patina greens of lettuces and asparagus in the spring to rich reds, yellows, oranges, deep greens, purples and blues.

This past week, market patrons shopped for green beans, tomatoes, swiss chard, cucumbers, zucchini and varieties of yellow and summer squash, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, jalapeno and banana peppers, beets, cherries, and more!

Market farms carry fresh eggs, poultry, beef, and lamb.

Certified-organic, chemical free, or conventional. Ohio Proud.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market welcomes new vendor Luna Burger - a vegetarian burger (perfect for the grill).

The market's artisan food vendors offer jams, jellies, chutneys, organic flour, baked goods like muffins, brownies, pies, cookies, coffee breads, fresh breads, specialty breads, and bar cookies, goat's milk cheese, cow's milk cheese, raw honey, seasonings and rubs.

As you walk through the market, notice the deep jewel tones of market jams and jellies in the afternoon sun.

And, look for personal care products made from food ingredients like goat's milk, oatmeal, coffee, and honey that include soaps, scrubs, moisturizer, lip balm.

You'll visit, you'll taste, you'll browse, you'll buy! Take your time and just enjoy.

Every Wednesday through October. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. N. State and E. Home. The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. Home-grown. Home-made. All Ohio.

While you're Uptown, the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association encourages you to Shop Uptown Westerville. Be sure to stop at Meza, 48 N. State, to find pantry foods and wines to compliment your market choices. Stop by and meet Tatjana Brown and enjoy Meza's Market Wednesday $1 wine tastings.



Photo image: Fresh organic from the farm to your table at Northridge Organic Farm by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Be One of America's Best Places to Live

Money Magazine ranks Westerville, Ohio as the No. 15 Best Places to Live in America for 2009!

Money says:

The heart of this Columbus suburb is the historic Uptown District, whose buildings look much as they did in 1858. Original 19th-century homes are interspersed with cozy bed and breakfasts; nearby Otterbein College offers quiet walkways and shade trees.

Many residents make the 15-minute commute to the city, although Westerville has also brought businesses into the area by providing tax abatements for new construction.

A community center built in 2001, plus more than 40 parks and recreational facilities, offer entertainment for every age.

WBNS Eyewitness News featured Westerville's ranking on July 14th, click here.

Source: cnnmoney.com


Photo image: Uptown Westerville City Government by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved. Money magazine image courtesy Money Magazine/Facebook.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Summertime Music and Coffee at Java Central

Java Central, 20 S. State, sends us this week's Music Line-up, and a look into the future:

We had an excellent Friday Open Mic last week, thanks to our emcee and regular cast, but we closed early on Saturday,4th of July so everyone could enjoy the evening with family.

Something special this Friday – Otterbein College is creating a video for incoming students showing things to do in Westerville and Uptown – and Java Central is being featured. They will be there on Friday to film a sequence on our Open Mic!

Here is the Live Music lineup for this weekend - and upcoming weeks.

Friday 7/10 - Acoustic Open Mic (7 -10 p.m.)
Our regular talented group of performers should be there to entertain, including emcee Clay, son Caleb, and friends Jim and Sean; plus Christopher Gatsby, of course, and no doubt some new voices.

Saturday 7/11 - Jazz Night! (7 – 10 p.m.)
Featuring Jeff Harper on trumpet and flugelhorn and Emma Brohardt on tenor sax. They are excellent musicians and Brit Emma ( a Westerville resident) is always fun with her accent and quips.

Upcoming:

However, the rest of July is packed with music!

Singer/songwriter John Vincent (folk rock) graces our stage again on July 18.

Then on July 25 we will have a diverse showcase of the great vocal performance students (of all ages) of Mike and Cheryl Munkascy!

On August 1 we will again feature the extremely talented Emerson Redlime and his 4 decades of pop/rock/oldies.

Join us for great coffee (we custom roast our own select beans locally), refreshing frozen drinks, fresh baked goods, local art and LIVE MUSIC (no cover).

When you are considering weekend food, drink, shopping and entertainment – Think Uptown! And Think Java Central!

The Java Central Partners:

Diane and Adel
Jane and Ralph

info@java-central.com
614.582.9243

A trip to Java Central for music (performances have no cover) and beverages (ahh, that Java blend coffee) and Mozart's pastries is indeed an Uptown Westerville small indulgence. Free music (always good buzz about the music), great beverages (try the iced chai on a hot summer's day), free wi-fi, and just a great place to meet some of your favorite people or relax by yourself!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Fresh Foods and Fresh Ideas

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is already in Week 10 of the 2009 Season.

The weather forecast is nearly perfect -- partly sunny and temps in the mid-70's -- so a perfect day for a trip to the farmers' market.

Speckled Hen Farm is scheduled to start this week -- featuring fresh eggs, chicken, and chicken sausage.

Carousel Watergarden Farm is also introducing fresh eggs this week. Stop by Carousel for fresh produce, rubs and seasonings, and Cathy's Tasty Treats for your favorite 4-legged friends.

We have a limited engagement surprise this week, Fredericktown's Z Blueberry will be at this week's market with fresh blueberries.

We will not see Nature's Honey this week, but Krista Wagner assures us she'll be back next week with her fabulous goat's milk soaps.

Sue Renner of Sue's Kitchen says it's blackberry season. Check out Sue's blog (click here) and see what yummy pies and confections Sue will have this week.

Doran's Family Farm will not be at the market this week - we should see sweet corn next week or the week after (that's up to Mother Nature!) So, check back, we'll keep you posted -- as soon as we know, you'll know!!

Last week, Batter and Bowl's cut-out cookie was... an ice cream cone! What will Sara Yates be baking this week?!

Each week, we see more and more varieties of fresh produce at the market.

A great place to meet friends, bring the kids, pick up dinner ingredients, taste new flavors, be surprised by unexpected finds, laugh and smile. See you at the market.

Remember to take a few minutes to Shop Uptown Westerville! Meza, 48 N. State, always has Market Wednesday features including pantry and wine pairing suggestions and a $1 wine tasting! With a variety of foods and wines, including lots of made-in-Ohio products -- Meza is a compliment to your Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market purchases!

Presented by the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market meets each Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. through October at the corner of N. State and E. Home. Plenty of free parking. Dog-friendly.


Photo image: Shopping at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place Where It's Sew Simple to Help Others

My Very Own Blanket is an organization based in Westerville that provides personalized, hand-made blankets for children in foster care throughout Ohio. A blanket can travel with and stay with children, giving them a soft, stable, comforting touchstone no matter where they sleep and live.

Entirely fueled by volunteer energy, My Very Own Blanket has provided over 20,000 blankets to children since 1999.

My Very Own Blanket is looking for sewing machine donations.

MVOB's Jim Maxwell shares:

My Very Own Blanket makes blankets for children who have been taken from their homes and are placed in foster care. These children sometimes are picked up straight from school and taken to Child Services to be placed in foster care and have NOTHING of their own to take with them.

Many ladies and men volunteer their time and talents to make blankets for them. Some children have carried those blankets for several years.

My Very Own Blanket is desperately in need of sewing machines.

If you or someone you know has a machine that is just sitting around and is not being used, the MVOB volunteers would be most appreciative if you would donate it to them.

Do you have a sewing machine you could donate? Are you interested in helping MVOB?

▪ To donate a sewing machine, volunteer, or for more information, contact Jessica Hollins at jessica.mvob@yahoo.com or call 614.530.3327.

▪ Would you like to get involved in helping MVOB? Thanks! Click here to learn more.

It's sew simple -- something as common as an everyday blanket, can change a life.

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Celebrate America!

The members of the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association say...

Happy Birthday, America!!

Have a safe, happy Independence Weekend.

Community Pride, Country Proud!

By the way, Rotary Club of Westerville 4th of July Parade starts at 1:00 p.m., Fireworks are at 10:00 p.m. at Alum Creek Park South... Want more? Click here.

Photo image: Sue's Kitchen's July 4th decor at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market by Linda Foor. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for the Fourth, Friends, Family, Music, and Coffee

Java Central, 20 S. State, has music this weekend:

4th Friday was quite a success again and we want to thank the Open Mic performers (especially Christopher, Cody and Ian) for keeping Java Central up with the rest of the “celebration.”

On Saturday, Gary Puckett’s trio “R U Bound” put on a wonderful show of “roots music” – bluegrass, country, folk and
more. These guys are some of the best musicians in the area and play remarkable banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass - and
the audience loved it. We hope to have them back soon.

Here is the Live Music lineup for this weekend - and upcoming weeks.

Friday 7/03 - Acoustic Open Mic (7 -10 PM)
Official holiday or not, Java Central features live music on Fridays! Our Open Mic feature some
outstanding local talent that never disappoints. This is definitely not the “amateur night” that
other places have on their open mic nights.

Saturday 7/04 - Since everyone (including the Java Central partners and staff) wants to be with family at cookouts and fireworks on this evening, Java Central will be closing early. For one of the only times all year, there will be no music performance this Saturday.

Upcoming...

However, the rest of July is packed with music!

On July 11 we will feature Jeff Harper and Emma Brohardt (trumpet and sax) on our monthly Jazz Night.

Singer/songwriter John Vincent graces our stage again on July18.

Then on July 25 we will have a diverse showcase of the great vocal performance students (of all ages) of Mike and Cheryl Munkascy!

MISC: Our main room (“The Library”) is a wonderful place to reserve for meetings, receptions, recitals, training, and more. Please contact us for availability and for more information.

Also, our next shipment of Vera Bradley bags and accessories just came in last week. Come in to check outthe new styles and our great prices!

Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend, and come join us on Friday and before/after the parade on Saturday forsome wonderful frozen drinks and fun!

The Java Central Partners
Diane and Adel
Jane and Ralph
info@java-central.com
614.582.9243