Flex your local knowledge with these word games. | Photo via the City of Columbus
Happy Thanksgiving, CBUS. Whether you’re on the road back to your hometown, taking a break from the holiday shift, or bellied up to the dinner table — we could all use a distraction throughout today. So, consider these local word games to be just that.
We’re bringing back this popular game + doing it in a big way for Thanksgiving. Can you guess all five local words in this edition? If you feel ready, tap this link, or the image above, to get started. If you need some additional help, here are a few extra hints before you dive in.
All answers relate to Columbus — this might be a bigger hint than you think.
All answers build off the first word so we recommend solving that one first.
If you still solve the riddles on the back of cereal boxes, this is the game for you. Unscramble threelocal suburbs to solve the puzzle + see if you can do it faster than your friends. Tap this link, or the image above, to get started.
How did you fare against our word games? Did they gobble you up, or did you turkey trot all over them? Send us an email and let us know.
Pregame Tailgate | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 5:30 a.m. | The O on Lane, 352 W. Lane Ave. | Free | Wake up bright and early to spend the day cheering on the Buckeyes.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Add one of these local books to your wishlist for the holidays. | Photo by @cassidys.bookmark
What’s better than a good book? Maybe a good book written by your neighbor. Brew up a batch of your favorite localtea or coffee and get ready to meet your next winter read, because we’re talking about locally written books in Columbus, Ohio.
Fiction
“There Comes a Midnight Hour”by Gary A. Braunbeck | Release date: March 9, 2021 | Time is racing in this dark fiction story as a star is about to implode and cause doom.
Expand your worldview
“Tigerland”by Wil Haygood | Release date: August 13, 2019 | Follow the true story of Columbus East High School in 1968 when the school won both the basketball + baseball state championship.
Poetry
“Alive at the End of the World”by Saeed Jones | Release date: September 13, 2022 | Explore themes of grief, betrayal, and mourning in this powerful yet thought provoking poetry collection.
Developers for Riggins Run, a neighborhood near Hilliard, added a fourth phase to the project, bringing the total number of apartment units in the area to 1,200. The latest update adds a 42,000-sqft mixed-use building in addition to existing amenities like a rock climbing wall and indoor golf simulator. 🏡 (Columbus Business First)
Try This
Columbus Helicopters wants to give you a new perspective on holiday lights with its Christmas Lights Tours that are now available for booking. The 20-35 minute helicopter ride will fly over popular spots like the Columbus Zoo + starts at $199 per person. 🚁 (614now)
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, make today a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at CBUStoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about. 🦃
Community
The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium welcomed in a newborn male rhino last week + the Zoo staff reports he is strong and spunky. He’s currently nursing with his mother where he’s known to jump around and headbutt her for attention. Spunky indeed. 🦏
Announced
If you love this newsletter (and supporting local) as much as we love strolls in Whetstone Park, morning lattes from The Roosevelt Coffeehouse + Saturdays spent checking out local murals on West Town Street (which is a lot) — we’ve got something for you: CBUStoday just launched a membership program. Learn more + sign up. 🎉
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THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Mitch.
Editor’s pick: This year, I’m thankful for my wonderful parents + sister, my amazing girlfriend, and my floofy cat. And maybe strong cups of coffee, too. What are you thankful for?
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