10.03.2023

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38º | Cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:53 a.m. | Sunset 5:23 p.m.

🔪 Can you win the carving crown?

Try this: CBUStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest

A person holds a jack-o'-lantern in their lap, carving out the top of the pumpkin.

Don’t forget that you can roast pumpkin seeds in the oven for a crunchy fall snack. | Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels

Carve some time into your schedule. We’ve got a festive contest for you to take part in this spooky season — the CBUStoday Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Whether you planned to carve a pumpkin this season or not, this is your excuse to run to the nearest pumpkin patch or garden store, pick out your perfect pumpkin, and get creative. Don’t forget the carving kit.

The rules + details:

Create your own pumpkin masterpiece; carve, paint, shave, use stickers, or get creative in a way that is fun for you.

To make a submission, take a picture of your pumpkin + submit it here, along with a name for your art, a short description, your name, and your email address. Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15.

While traditional pumpkin carvings and designs will be accepted, bonus points will be awarded to original and locally-themed designs. (Think: local landmarks, businesses, and icons.) Any submissions with offensive language or artwork will not be accepted.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 20. These finalists will go head-to-head for the chance to be crowned best jack-o’-lantern of 2023 — you, our readers, will be the ones to vote — and the winner will be announced on Friday, Oct. 27.

Want some pumpkin art inspo before you get started? Here are a few no carve ideas as well as some pumpkin carving pro tips.

Submit your pumpkin pictures

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Tuesday Tastings | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Bubbly Food Hall, 6065 Central College Rd., New Albany | $15-$20 | Sample wines from across the globe and grab a bite from vendors at the food hall.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Desert Twilight | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $39 | Paint a masterpiece with supplies and instruction provided.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $18-$275 | Cheer on the Jackets in preseason competition.
Todrick Hall: Velvet Rage | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown | $14-23 | Listen to this former American Idol star who boasts 3.5 million YouTube subscribers.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Obie’s Breakfast Club | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $60 | Enjoy breakfast and a networking panel with OSU’s athletic director Gene Smith.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Opening

Jennings Java is officially operating out of its new location at 116 E. Moler St. the Southbend Tavern. The local roasters are still finalizing the space, but a limited menu of coffee and wholesale beans are available now through Sunday, Oct. 8. (614now)

Watch

Queen Bey is buzzing into theaters at the start of December for a film-based version of her latest tour. “RENAISSANCE: A film by Beyonce” begins screening on Friday, Dec. 1 at AMC, Cinemark, and Regal theaters. Get tickets now.

Family

Disney on Ice is skating back into Nationwide Arena Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The family-friendly show features characters from recent animated films, such as Elsa, Moana, and Miguel. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Sports

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ football team is set to kick off against Purdue at noon on Saturday, Oct. 14. The game will be in West Lafayette, Indiana, and live streamed on Peacock TV. Here’s your friendly reminder that you need a subscription for Peacock TV.

Biz

DSW, a Columbus-based shoe retailer, unveiled its recently remodeled location at Easton Town Center. This new location is being dubbed the “DSW of the future” as it features modern technology such as self-service stations for in-store purchases and online pick-ups. (Columbus Business First)

Tech

FEMA plans to test its Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, Oct. 4 between 2:20 and 2:50 p.m. This means your phone will receive a message from the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.

Health

Dr. Mysheika Roberts — commissioner of Columbus Public Health — recommends the community to get a flu shot this month since October is traditionally considered the start of influenza season. “Most people say flu before boo,” said Roberts. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Wellness

Make this fall a season of personal growth and warmth. Nearly 5 million people get professional online therapy with BetterHelp — try it for 25% off today.*

Outdoors

🦬 Getting wild

Visit the wild bison at Batelle Darby Creek Metro Park

All it costs is a lot of patience to find these bison at Batelle Darby Creek Metro Park. | Photo by Liz Christian

Did you know bison, the largest mammals in North America, can be found right here in Columbus at Battelle Darby Creek?

Wild bison haven’t roamed Ohio since 1803, and they nearly went extinct due to overhunting. However, wild bison were relocated to Battelle Darby Creek 10+ years ago through a partnership with The Wilds, an animal conservation nonprofit with the Columbus Zoo.

The relocation came as an effort to restore the population of bison in Ohio. In turn, it has brought Ohioans the chance to view these massive mammals in the wild again. And although the bison are in the wild, they are still checked on by vets, and they receive vaccines to stay healthy.

Catch them grazing at your next visit to the 7,000-acre metro park, as they roam freely year-round in enclosed pastures. The two bison pastures can be viewed best from the Darby Creek Greenway trail.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

It’s about time to start thinking of Halloween costumes. If you need a local idea, here’s our suggestion from last year to dress as a CBUStoday City Editor. We’ll think of some new local ideas for you this year as well.

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