September Valley Parent Calendar
2, 10, 17, 24 Baby Storytime and Preschool Storytime – Build literacy skills through stories, songs and play. 10 a.m. – babies 0-24 months. 11 a.m. – 2-5 year olds. Cost: Free Info: cvrl.org
5, 6, 7, 8 Charlotte’s Web – Columbus State Universtiy Departmet of Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web, the story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Cost: $6 for kids and $12 for adults Info: ColumbusState.edu
3, 17 At Home in Nature (Homeschool) – Come get to know wildlife and nature at Oxbow Meadows by exploring, observing and investigating the world around us. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $7 per child Info: Oxbow.ColumbusState.edu.
2 Harry Potter Night at the Library – Visit Hogwarts’ satellite campus, aka the Mildred L. Terry public library from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for magical games and activities. Cost: Free Info: cvrl.org
7 Grandparents’ Day Tea Party – In honor of National Grandparents’ Day (September 8), dress your best for this special event; enjoy tea and a special craft. Registration preferred. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: Free Info: cvrl.org
11, 25 Little Naturalists – Get to know the wonderful world of nature through playing, exploring, observing and using your senses from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per child Info: oxbow. ColumbusState.edu
17 Rice Krispies Treat Day – Rice Krispies Treats Day is on September 18. Celebrate a day early by reading Everybody Eats Rice and making yummy Rice Krispie treats from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: cvrl.org
21 Puppy Tales – Get comfortable as you read aloud one of your favorite books to one or more sweet, loveable, certified therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose one from the Children’s Department to read. This event goes from 2 – 3 p.m at the Columbus Public Library. Cost: Free Info: cvrl.org
28 Young Eagles Day: Free Flights for Kids – Since 1982, Young Eagles has promoted introductory airplane flights for youth between 8 and 17 years old. In Columbus, the flights are provided by members of the EAA 677. Over 1,700,000 kids have flown nationally, including 2,000+ in Columbus, thanks to Young Eagles. Visit the Columbus airport from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Info: 677.eaachapter.org/
28 Harlem Wizards Basketball Game – At CSU’s Lumpkin Center, enjoy the amazing basketball talent and comedy of the Harlem Wizards. Throughout the game, fans will experience a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball handling, fancy passing and aerodynamic athleticism combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction. Cost: $10 Info: mathewselementaryPTA@gmail.com