Project overview

Amenities

• An ice skating rink in the winter that will convert to pickleball courts in the warmer months
• A concert stage
• Fire pits with seating areas
• A bar
• Public artwork

The long-term plan

• Back to School Brunch | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | THREAD Grandview, 1110 Chambers Rd., Columbus | Free | Enjoy light bites and a mimosa bar while you shop fall arrivals.

• 2023 Petals Open Studio Nights | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Flourish Studio, 655 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus | $35-$47 | Bring a vase and create your own floral arrangement.

• Summer Fest | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Howl at the Moon Columbus, 504 Park St., Downtown | $10 | Listen to live music and dance to summer hits from local bands and pianists.
• 2023 Wine Fest | Friday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 19 | 5-10 p.m. | North Market Bridge Park, 6750 Longshore St., Dublin | $50-$85 | Sample a variety of wines and enjoy food vendors at the market.
• Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop | Friday, Aug. 18 | 4-9 p.m. | Grove City Town Center, Park Street at Broadway, Grove City | Cost of purchase | Try a variety of food trucks and samples from local businesses as you stroll through the town center.

• Muscles + Mimosas | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Kee, 225 Neilston St., Downtown | $25 | The fitness class features bodyweight exercises and yoga along with bubbly and self-care experiences.

• Kokomo Juice & Coffee Paradise, a new coffee shop and bakery, is opening at 694 Parsons Ave. in German Village. In addition to coffee, the menu will feature slow pressed juice and a variety of small baked goods. The opening date has yet to be announced. (614now)

• The city will give out 50 free produce boxes from 4-6 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Aug. 22 at Milo-Grogan Community Center; Aug. 29 at Brentnell Community Center; and Sept. 5 at Gillie Community Center. The boxes are first-come, first-served. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• The biggest and highest-priced home — 3,000 sqft + $965,000 — in neighborhood history is for sale at 1374 N. 5th St. in Weinland Park. The newly renovated home offers four bedrooms and five bathrooms. (Columbus Business First)

• Cardinal Health, a Dublin-based health care services company, generated $261 million in profit in the 2023 fiscal year. This is the first time in company history that revenue has exceeded $200 billion. (Columbus Business First)

• All Columbus Crew matches in August have officially sold out, which makes a club record of 11 straight sell-outs in a single season. Your next chance to see the Crew at Lower.com Field will be Wednesday, Sept. 20 vs. Chicago Fire FC. Grab tickets.

• The Pearl Jam, a festival celebrating art and community, will be Saturday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 8 at the corner of E. 15th Ave. and N. High St. The University District block party will feature food trucks, live music, artists painting murals, and vintage clothing. (Columbus Underground)

• Saturday, Aug. 31 vs. Akron | 3:30 p.m. on CBS
• Saturday, Sept. 7 vs. Western Michigan | 7:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network
• Saturday, Nov. 30 vs. Michigan | 12 p.m. on FOX

• Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.