Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Meza Gift Baskets

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and..."

Meza (48 N. State) owners, Tatjana and Jason Brown say...

Happy Holidays From Meza!!!

Looking for a unique and affordable gift for the true food lover on your shopping list this holiday season? Give the gift of great taste, and show your support of local businesses. Meza Specialty Food and Gifts, located in Uptown Westerville, offers a wide variety of gift basket and gift box options that are perfect, not just for the holiday, but for a variety of occasions!

▪ Gifts for your gracious host or hostess.
▪ Birthday gift baskets.
▪ Our Meza dipping oils are a beautiful alternative to the standard bottle of wine as the perfect housewarming gift.
Thank You gifts for your colleagues or employees.
▪ Great kitchen starters for newlyweds or first apartments.

Our best products are featured in our signature gift baskets!

To place an order, simply call us at 614.264.7244 or send us an e mail to mezagiftorders@gmail.com and include your name, the best way to contact you and your order and we will reply within one business day!

Gifts for far away friends and family?? No problem! WE SHIP!!

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Shout O - H...

I - O!!

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and..."

Uptown Westerville is a great place to find fun, distinctive ways to say Go Bucks! Whether you are looking for great holiday gifts for your favorite Buckeye fan or planning a "Fiesta" on January 5th, Team: Uptown Westerville has Buckeye Spirit!

Amish Originals Furniture Co., 8 N. State St., 614.891.6257, has a selection of Ohio State insignia accents and accessories including snowman football ornaments, handbags, home accents, and an Ohio State logo kitchen sink strainer!

Say Go Bucks! with Dairy Queen, 84 S. State St., 614.899.2253, and add an Ohio State logo insignia ice cream cake to your holiday and Fiesta Bowl buffet. Prices vary by cake size. Order yours today!

DeJa Vu, 11 N. State, 614.890.1150, carries custom made OSU aprons. They make great gifts for the avid Buckeye fan. Styles are grill and kitchen-perfect in gender-neutral styles that work great for guys, and a more feminine style for the ladies. Aprons can also be customized with names, dates, favorite cheers, etc. Custom OSU aprons are priced from $25-$30.

Stop by Encircle, 30 and 34 N. State St, 614.891.9123, to choose from a selection of Ohio State logo fused glass by Peggy Karr.

Hey Diddle Diddle, 38 N. State St., 614.818.5437, carries all sorts of great kid-sized Buckeye gear and accessories.

Make it personal at It's All In The Name, 20-K S. State St., 614.890.1322, where Amy and Lisa can personalize your baby Buckeye's favorites including bibs and blankets.

Morgan's Treasure, 614.882.4401, 12 W. Main, is featuring a beautiful gray pearl and scarlet coral custom-design necklace and 14 karat gold OSU earrings.

Outside Envy, 15 N. State, 614.895.3689, helps you greet your guests for the big game with a wide variety of garden, game room, and fun personal accessories so you can show your Buckeye Pride!

And, at Serendipity, 33 E. College, 614.392.2352, Debbie Mitchell has real buckeye necklaces, keychains, and great purses that feature an over-sized Buckeye helmet sticker and stripes motif -- all locally made -- just contact Debbie at Serendipity to order ahead.

Let's Go Buckeyes! O - H....

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Affordable Gifts at A Gal Named Cinda Lou

Congratulations to A Gal Named Cinda Lou (20 N. State) -- 'Cinda Lou has been featured for the second year in a row in Columbus Alive's Holiday Gift Guide!

This year, the gift guide features 'Cinda Lou's Little Golden Book Journals -- these uncommon, spiral bound journals repurpose the covers of old children's book favorites, and have a special appeal for kids young and old! Just $12.

For more info, stop by, call (614.776.1409), e-mail (cindalougal@aol.com) or visit A Gal Named Cinda Lou online (www.cindalou.org).

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Main Street Holiday Features

Congratulations to WUMA members, A Gal Named Cinda Lou (20 N. State) and Hey Diddle Diddle (38 N. State) for their feature stories in the Columbus Dispatch on November 30th!

Hey Diddle Diddle, 38 N. State St.

Stacy Roberts celebrates Black Friday, but not because a horde of customers floods her specialty babies and toddlers boutique. It's because she opened her store eight years ago on that day in Uptown Westerville. Despite a troubled economy this year, she's still in business. And she intends to be around for another eight.

"When I hear bad news about the economy, I think, 'What changes can I make to keep myself out of a bad position?' " Roberts said as she arranged a display of plush animals that transform into toddler pillows and blankets. "You can let it bog you down and keep you up at night, but I'd rather think positively and figure out what I can do to make positive changes."

This sunny disposition of hers is what attracts many regular customers to her store. The high-end baby clothes and accessories by lines such as Petunia Pickle Bottom and Hartstrings are favorites of many of her clients and a draw that has kept Roberts in business when large national chains are reporting declining sales.

"People want that extra attention and are happy when they can come in and find that one special gift to buy because they plan to spend less and want the gift to be more significant," she said.

"Sales have been flat, but I do think it will get better because we're headed in the right direction."

A Gal Named Cinda Lou, 20 N. State St.

A flood of warm, happy childhood memories greets many of the customers who walk into the small, retro-vintage shop on N. State Street. Those feelings and low prices have been a key consumer draw for the mother-daughter duo who opened the store two years ago.

Debbie Bennati and daughter Julia named the store after Debbie's grandmother. The long, narrow store is filled with records, toys, magazines, furniture, clothing and jewelry from the 1950s, '60s and '70s.

Although sales have been down in the past two weeks, Debbie Bennati said that because her store is a resale shop, it actually has benefited from the downturn in the economy. But, she said, the slowing sales make her wonder whether it's the economy or the weather that has kept customers away.

"Things aren't dire; this is not going to be a make-or-break year, but I am worried because sales have slowed," she said as classic rock played throughout the store. "People are scared a little bit because they keep hearing how bad a year it's going to be.

"I just hope that people remember about us small-business owners. ... We work hard and don't make much money, but we do it for the pure joy."

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Silhouettes from A Gal Named Cinda Lou

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and..."

A Gal Named Cinda Lou (20 N. State) is always a fun shopping stop featuring a touch of retro -- clothing, accessories, home accents & furnishings -- along with a dash of new -- jewelry, t-shirts & artwork.

This weekend, December 13th and 14th, A Gal Named Cinda Lou is showcasing long-time Westerville silhouette artist, Ann B. Wildman.

Ann will be cutting silhouettes Saturday, Dec 13th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 14th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Just walk in or call 614.776.1409 for a pre-set appointment. Ann's silhouetts are just $10 a person and you get 2 copies of the silhouette!

Ann has been cutting silhouettes for over 40 years. She might have cut yours when you were a child if you visited Lazarus, The Union, and many of the craft festivals around Central Ohio.

Come meet Ann and watch her amazing craft!

Want to know more about A Gal Named Cinda Lou? Check out Columbus Alive and the Columbus Dispatch!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Holiday Treats from Serendipity

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and..."

Serendipity (33 W. College) is a great place for desserts and treats for the holidays.

Serendipity owner, Debbie Mitchell shares, "We here at Serendipity make a delicious Pumpkin Roll (yes, with the creamy cream cheese filling....yum!) by order. I have a few on hand but can have an order ready in 24 hours. We also can do cookies and cakes decorated for any Holiday."

Serendipity also features local artists' creative works, including Serendipity's customer-favorite pottery mugs, and Danesi coffees -- great for holiday gift baskets!

Shopping in Uptown Westerville? Take a break from the hustle and bustle and stop by Serendipity for coffee or hot chocolate, and a made-to-order panini for lunch!

Want to know more? Contact Serendipity at 614.392.2352 or dmitchell55@columbus.rr.com

Uptown Westerville is a Place to Celebrate Christmas

Church of the Messiah, UM, 51 N. State, has some special Christmas features planned for upcoming services.

This coming weekend, Sunday, December 14th, the Messiah Chancel Choir and Orchestra will present a service of Lessons and Carols at 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve Services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:00 p.m. (Communion).

Monday, December 8, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Cool Creative at the DQ

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and..."

How about a one-of-a-kind holiday ice cream cake from the DQ?

On December 20th, come to Dairy Queen for the DQ Cake Decorating Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each cake takes just 20 minutes.

Just make a reservation with Dairy Queen (84 S. State) for you and/or your loved ones to decorate your own special holiday ice cream cake!

Prices vary depending on the size of the cake and additional cake features. And, all children must be accompanied by a parent.

Click here for a $3 off coupon on any 8" or larger DQ cake. (Valid only at DQ Uptown Westerville.)

So, contact Dairy Queen at 614.899.2253 and go cool creative for the holidays!!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for a New Website

It's All In The Name invites you to visit them online at www.itsallinthename.net.

Make it Personal! It's All In The Name is a great stop for holiday shopping! Located at 20-K S. State (behind Java Central) at the end of the brick walk, It's All In the Name features embroidered and personalized items, invitations and cards, stationery, home accents, and gifts for birthdays, weddings, events, babies, kids, pets, and grown-ups.

Stop in to meet owners, Lisa Herrmann and Amy Robinson today!

Contact Lisa and Amy at lisaandamy20@sbcglobal.net or 614.890.1332.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Gifts from Amish Originals

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and...."

In addition to beautiful artisan furniture, Amish Originals features select art, accents, table top, lighting, candles, finishing touches, holiday decor, and accessories that make great gifts that fit any budget... prices start at... $1!

Fill a gift basket, stuff stockings, give a keepsake, surprise your favorite Buckeye fan, or decorate for the season -- all with one trip to Amish Originals Furniture Co.

Amish Originals suggests...

Fredericksburg’s-own Mrs. Miller’s Jams, Jellies, and Spreads: 1.5-ounce Jars: $1. ▪ 8-ounce Jars: $3. ▪ 1.5-ounce jar Boxed Set, Assorted Flavors: $7.99

Beanpod Soy Candles: 4.5 ounce ▪ 8 ounce ▪ 16 ounce, $6. to $16. each

Metal Wall Words: $7.99 to $24.99 each

Small Ceramic Vases: $8.99 each

Wooden Polish Boxes: from $9. to $70. each

Bottlelabras: for tealights and tapers, $11.99 each

Billie Joe’s Kitchen Strainers: $12.99 each

Spreaders, set of 4: $15.99

Christmas Stockings: $16.99 each

Amish-made Cutting Boards: from $18 to $48. each

Wood Serving Trays. Oak: $20. ▪ Cherry: $25. each

Vintage-style Model Airplanes: $24.99 to $79.99 each

Looking for uncommon holiday decor and accents? From traditional to modern, Amish Originals features wintery and holiday accents including over-sized ornaments, holiday wishes, baskets, snowmen, tree ornaments, and candles.

Not sure what to buy? Think about an Amish Originals Gift Certificate or The Perfect Gift Anytime: The Uptown Gift Card. Welcomed and sold at 17 select Uptown Merchants, including Amish Originals Furniture Co.

Contact Amish Originals at 614.891.6257 or customerservice@amishoriginals.com

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Gifts from Outside Envy

"I was shopping in Uptown Westerville and..."

Outside Envy (15 N. State) features a gorgeous selection of creative touches for home and garden. Owner Kriss Rogers recommends these great gift ideas, all under $50...

Wine Bottleabras
Turns any wine bottle into a unique candelabra centerpiece
$9.50 - $14.50

Kitras Art Glass
Beautiful hand-blown ornaments made with recycled glass
$24.50 - $44.50

La Tee Da Candles
New “effusion crown” candles that deliver high definition fragrance
$24.50

Bird Bottles
Ceramic bird houses are hand thrown and fired with a waterproof glaze,
a great way to encourage insect eating birds to nest nearby.
$19.50

Outside Envy also features Local Artists...

Over 10 different artists on display featuring:

▪ Pottery
▪ One of a kind garden accent pieces
▪ Toad Houses
▪ Metal Sculptures
▪ Beautiful hand rolled candles
▪ Unique bird feeders
▪ Photography – framed and unframed
▪ Snowman paintings
▪ Cards and magnets
▪ Gourd Art
▪ Wreaths

And... gifts for your favorite fans! Check out Outside Envy's Buckeye Spirit!

Special Holiday hours: Outside Envy is also Open on Mondays through the Holidays!

Not sure what to buy? Think about an Outside Envy Gift Certificate or The Perfect Gift Anytime: The Uptown Gift Card. Welcomed and sold at 17 select Uptown Merchants, including Outside Envy.

Call or email Outside Envy at 614.895.3689/mailto:614.895.3689/outside.envy@sbcglobal.net

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Websites


Uptown Westerville's winter oasis, Outside Envy, 15 N. State, features art for the garden, deck, and patio.

Outside Envy announces its new website: http://www.outside-envy.com/

Take a tour of Outside Envy and if you can't make it Uptown, you can shop Outside Envy online.


Uptown Westerville is a Place for Opportunity


Uptown Westerville favorite, Java Central, 20 S. State, is for sale.

For more information contact Ed Shadi at Java Central 614.839.0698 or info@java-central.com
January 2009 Update -- Java Central is no longer on the market and will remain open and continue to be an Uptown Westerville favorite!


Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Uptown Westerville is A Place to be Home for the Holidays

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association invites you to bundle up in your coziest warm and light up the holiday season for Home for the Holidays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 5th.

The evening begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall for the City of Westerville tree lighting featuring candlelight, holiday carols, and the arrival, via firetruck, of a very special, very honored, North Pole-based, jolly old guest!

Make cozy holiday memories in Uptown Westerville and enjoy the beautifully decorated shops & businesses, dinner, drink & dessert, extended shop hours, holiday specials, horse-drawn carriage rides, music, and other holiday treats.

After the tree lighting ceremony, Santa Claus, will get down to work, taking special holiday wishes from kids at North Pole: Westerville at Java Central, 20 S. State.

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., take in the holiday sights and sounds of Uptown Westerville with free horse-drawn carriage rides sponsored by Amish Originals Furniture Co., Morgan's Treasure, Suite 59 Hair Design, Union Savings Bank, Westerville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and Westerville Dental Associates: Dr. Brian Stickel, DDS Dr. Gretchen Zody, DDS, and Dr. Jason Kahan, DDS.

Home for the Holidays also features strolling carolers from the Westerville North High School Notables, music from Westerville Central High Schools' Jazz Central, a Secret Gift Shop for children at Gallery 202, 38 N. State, cookie decorating at A Gal Named Cinda Lou, 20 N. State, the Westerville Public Library Storyteller with Booker the Bunny at Amish Originals, 38 N. State, letters to Santa at It's All In the Name, 20-K S. State on the Brickwalk, and the Westerville Citizens Police Academy Alumni's Westerville Bobbies.

Uptown Westerville is a place for peoople and a place for holiday wishes. See you Uptown when you come Home for the Holidays!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Coffee and Ice Cream at Serendipity

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association welcomes new member:

Serendipity
Panini, Ice Cream, and Coffee House
33 E. College Ave.
Westerville, OH 43081
614.392.2352

Specialty ice cream, sandwiches, and coffee.

Uptown Westerville is a Place with Great Taste at Meza

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association welcomes new member

Meza
Select Gourmet Foods
Creating the Culinary Backdrop for Your Next Social Gathering
48 N. State St.
Westerville, OH 43086
614.259.3101
www.vinomeza.com

Meza owners Tatjana and Jason Brown share:

In many Mediterranean countries like Serbia and Croatia, it is typical for families and friends to gather over Meze dishes... several small dishes that are often salty or savory, and that enhance the taste of wine. These dishes provide the backdrop for a social gathering during which guests can laugh and talk and share the wonderful food.

Stop by Meza for yourself or gifts for your favorite gourmet -- ask about Meza's gift baskets and entertaining trays.

Mark your calendars for these meza events:

November 13 - 7:00 p.m. Fall Entertaining Meza Tasting Session

November 20 - 7:00 p.m. Meza Cheese Tasting* Get information on a variety of gourmet cheeses. Do a side by sidecomparison tasting, and pair with a great glass of wine. You will also be able to take home information on suggested recipes, uses and wine pairings for your favorite cheeses.

* this class costs $10 per person and can be paid for upon arrival to the class

December 11 - 7:00 p.m. Cheese, Wine and Easy Holiday Entertaining

Uptown Westerville is a Place to See Yourself Beautiful at Lola Belle Boutique

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association welcomes new member:

Lola Belle Boutique
Specialty Intimate Wear & Accessories
46 N. State St.
Westerville, OH 43081
614.865.0722
lolabelle.info@lolabelleboutique.com
www.lolabelleboutique.com

Visit Lola Belle Boutique for a selection of beautiful intimate apparel for all sizes and shapes.

Private Shopping Events and Parties are available on Mondays and anytime during the week. Please call Lola Belle Boutique to schedule and appointment.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Gourmet Hot Dogs at The Dog Joint

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association welcomes new member:

The Dog Joint
Gourmet Hot Dogs & More
59 S. State St.
Westerville, OH 43081
614. 818.DOGG (3644)
Fax 614.818.4690
www.thedogjoint.com

The Dog Joint features Vienna Beef brand hot dogs. At The Dog Joint, you pick your hot dog and bun, pick out the trimmings, and pick your sides and drink!

Eat in, enjoy al fresco dining during warm weather days, or pay ahead curb-side pick up.

Check out The Dog Joint menu online or, better yet, stop in!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Good Values at Outside Envy


November 14th and 15th, join Outside Envy, 15 N. State for the Outside Envy Friends & Family Shopping Event!

Stop by Outside Envy or select Uptown Merchants for a special Friends & Family Event card. Present your card during the event on November 14th or 15th and save 10% on your entire purchase.

Additionally, Saturday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Outside Envy is hosting a Gold & Silver Buy Back Event -- sell your old jewelry on the spot!

Outside Envy, 15 N. State, outside.envy@sbcglobal.net or 614.895.3689

Uptown Westerville is a Place with Helpful Knowledge for Uptown Merchants

Are you an Uptown Westerville Merchant with money questions?

Tim Bullock of Edward Jones Investments invites you to a town hall-style question and answer seminar on the third floor of Bag of Nails on Wednesday, November 12th, from 6 - 8 pm.

Tim says:

I normally just do these for clients, but with the historic events taking place in the markets in the last two months, I would be open to any of the uptown merchants attending if they would like to have some guidance on the current state of affairs. The format is a "town hall" and I will be taking questions from the audience and talking about whatever the issues are. The cost is zero and it is not a seminar attempting to sell anything. I now how panicked some of my clients are so if I can help with any of the fellow merchants anxieties, I'd be happy to.

If any of the merchants have an interest have them let Kristy Sherwood know -- 614.882.1131.

For more information contact Tim:

Timothy A Bullock, CFP, CRPC, AAMS
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Investments
39 N State Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 882-1131
www.edwardjones.com

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Holiday Memories

December 5th, bundle up in your coziest winter warm and join the City of Westerville, the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association, as we light up Westerville's 2008 holiday season on December 5th with Home for the Holidays.

Home for the Holidays begins with the City Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of City Hall (21 S. State) at 7 p.m. and will include performances from the Westerville Community Band and Otterbein Kinderchor along with the placement of the U.S. Bicentennial (1976) and Celebrate Westerville (2008) time capsules in the City Hall courtyard.

The holiday season kickoff also features candlelight & holiday carols, hot chocolate & cookies from Westerville Sertoma, and arrival via firetruck of a very special, very honored, North Pole-based, jolly old guest!

After the tree lighting, please join the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association for a hometown evening to make memories in Uptown Westerville and enjoy our beautifully decorated shops & businesses, dinner, drink & dessert, shopping, holiday specials, horse-drawn carriage rides, music, and other holiday treats like....

▪ Free Horse-drawn Carriage Rides from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
▪ Uptown Merchants Holiday Shopping with Extended Hours
▪ Secret Santa Gift Shop at Gallery 202 with Special Hours Just for Kids from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
▪ Westerville North High School Notables' Strolling Carolers.
▪ Music from Westerville Central's Jazz Central.
▪ Westerville Public Library Storyteller with Booker, the bunny
▪ A Live Nativity at Church of the Messiah
▪ Mail Letters to Santa at It's All In The Name
▪ Westerville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Westerville Bobbies

Keep checking back for more details.

See you at the tree lighting!

Home for the Holidays logo (c) 2008 Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. All rights reserved. Used wih permission.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for a Holiday Parade!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 7, 2008! It's a holiday parade! Have family fun, warm your hearts, and help those in need in our community with the Westerville Sertoma/Jaycees Annual Children's Christmas Parade.

Beginning at 1 p.m., and heading north on State Street, this year's parade theme is WARM Your Heart This Christmas, focusing on raising food donations and money for WARM (Westerville Area Resource Ministry) and Westerville Caring & Sharing.

The Christmas parade is also an opportunity for community involvement -- give yourself an early gift and gain recognition for you, your organization, your business, or your neighborhood by becoming a parade sponsor or by entering a float.

Sponsor levels include:
$100 sponsor- name and address is listed in program passed out the day of the parade
$400 band sponsor- name is listed in program, a banner with your name is also carried ahead of North, South, or Centrals Marching Band

If anyone is able to discount or donate a portion of printing costs for the parade programs that is also needed, and if someone wants to sponsor Santa's float please contact Chris Shaheen for additional info.

Anyone interested in helping to sponor the parade can contact Parade Chairman Chris Shaheen at 614-212-7944 or chris.shaheen@askbeacon.com or feel free to contact Jarrett Bauder at 614-256-2742 or bauderjarrett@gmail.com.

Any person, neighborhood, business, or organization that would like to have a float in the parade, please visit www.westervillesertoma.org to download an entry form.

See you at the parade!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for HUGGS

Today, Saturday, November 8th is the annual HUGGS Craft Bazaar at Robert Frost Elementary School, 270 N. Spring Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The HUGGS Bazaar benefits the ODF or Officer Down Fund for the families of Westerville Police Officers in times of crisis.

The HUGGS Bazaar includes 70 crafters, a raffle, a silent auction, wreaths, poinsettias, and baked goods.

Find holiday gifts and home accents and help a very good cause in the process!

To learn more check out the HUGGS Bazaar and the Officer Down Fund outreach -- just click here.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Midnight Madness

Legend has it that the last Friday of each October, Uptown Westerville Merchants, become spellbound by Halloween, creating an enchanting evening filled with tantalizing treats, horse-drawn haywagon rides, surprising special effects & features, and one-night-only Halloween deals.

It’s a night when super heroes, princesses, monsters, faeries, lions, and stormtroopers stroll throughout Uptown Westerville among the shopkeepers, citizens, scarecrows & jack-o-lanterns.

Midnight Madness showcases Uptown Westerville Merchants -- it’s a fun opportunity to browse and buy. This is the night to shop your favorite haunts and dare to venture where you’ve never been before!

Check out It's All In The Name's Haunted Brickwalk, Amish Originals Furniture Co.'s Haunted Hallway, Edward Jones Investment's Talking Pirate, Heart's Content's storefront window and more if... you... dare....

You never know what you’ll find...

So mark your calendars for the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association’s Annual Big Boo on October 31st from 7 p.m. til the bewitching hour of Midnight...

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Safe, Fun Trick or Treating!

Take advantage of U.U.T.O. (Uptown Ultimate Treat Optimization): Westerville’s Beggar’s Night is tonight, October 31st, from 6 p.m. til 8 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat in your neighborhood and then have big fun haunting for treats from the Uptown merchants for even more Beggar’s bounty...

Remember, too, to stop by Edward Jones Investments at 39 N. State St. to pick up your Costume Contest entry form!

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Haywagon Rides

Big Boo fun for kids of all ages!

Tonight during Midnight Madness, take a horse-drawn trip, not only through Uptown Westerville but through one of the oldest neighborhoods in Westerville, past “the Old Vine Street School” (Emerson).

Haywagons will roll from 7 p.m. til 9 p.m. from Rotary Park at N. State & E. Home.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for The Community Pumpkin Display!

Be a part of a new Uptown tradition!

On October 31st, drop your carved and decorated pumpkin off (or bring more than one!) in the parking lot next to Morgan’s Treasure (12 W. Main, from noon to 4, and then 7 to 8:30 p.m.).

It costs nothing to enter and... there are prizes! First Place is a $25 Uptown Gift Card!

Click here for details!

Click here, check out our inspiration in Keene, New Hampshire.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Scarecrows!

A Perennial Uptown Favorite!

Sponsored by Gallery 202 (38 N. State), Uptown merchants go creative with a scarecrow decorating contest. The prize? A blue ribbon, bragging rights, and lots of community pride! Check out the Uptown Merchant Scarecrows and vote online for your favorite.

For more information: http://www.gallery202online.com/

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Monsters, Ghosts, Princesses, Celebrities, Pirates, and Prizes


Be a part of inaugurating a new Midnight Madness tradition!

Dig this: There are Prizes from McDonald's and a Costume Parade at City Hall!

So, dress up in your Halloween best & enter our Madness costume contest (it’s free!).

Judging takes place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with winners announced at 9 p.m. at City Hall right before the Costume Parade! Just look for the great pumpkin!!

To join in, follow these instructions...

Pick up your Judges' Tally at Edward Jones Investments, 39 N. State, and see if you can dig up all four Costume Judging Stations planted throughout Uptown Westerville at...

Brown Tax Accounting at 18 W. College

▪ It's All In The Name, down the Haunted Brickwalk at 20-K S. State

▪ Westerville Bike Shop at 29 W. Main

Meza at 48 N. State

Collect scores from all four Judges and return to Edward Jones Investments at 39 N. State to drop off your completed Judges' Tally by 8:30 p.m.

Uptown Westerville is a Place for Halloween Fun!

Tonight, October 31st be prepared to haunt Uptown Westerville... if... you... dare...

Tons of fun activities for everyone! Here's some highlight features for tonight's Big Boo!

▪ Visit the courtyard in front of City Hall for special Halloween surprises including goody bags, orange drink, sweet tea, cookies & coupons from McDonald's and... a special Big Boo visit from 7 p.m. til 9 p.m. from... Ronald McDonald!!

▪ Great Read-Alouds for young ghosts & goblins on an All Hallow's Eve... visit the Westerville Public Library's Reading Swing located at Amish Originals Furniture Co., 38 N. State.

▪ Kid-Favorite Westerville Puppet Posse will present a 15-minute show every half hour from 7 p.m. til 11 p.m. at the City Hall fountain courtyard.

▪ Check out Charlie Chaplin films running throughout the evening at Gallery 202, 38 N. State, Upstairs.

▪ No costumes here! The real Westerville Fire Division will be at Union Savings Bank, 44 S. State, next to Hanby School, with real fire trucks and real firefighters!

▪ Authors Mary Ann DiBattista and Sandra Finn will be signing their book, The Puddinhead Story, from 7 p.m. til 8:30 pm at Sample N Gift, 21 N. State, and 9 p.m. til 10:30 pm at Hey Diddle Diddle, 38 N. State.