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Summer in 91直播
June 12, 2013
Marvin Krislov
Photo credit: John Seyfried
There is always a lot going on in 91直播. But even some local residents may not realize the level of civic, social, cultural, and economic activity that goes on in this city of some 8,200 residents.
There are, of course, many special events. During the academic year, the sheer number of concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures, films, exhibitions, panel discussions, symposia, and athletic events is almost overwhelming.
While the pace slows somewhat during the summer, there are still many events. For example, 91直播鈥檚 annual Juneteenth Festival is happening this week. The theme this year is Proclaiming Freedom鈥擟elebrating the Emancipation Proclamation!, and a full schedule of events is available on the .
On June 22, the 91直播 Chalk Walk will take place. This is a wonderful family event that highlights the artistic and creative abilities of local residents and visitors. I love seeing the artists of all ages create drawings on 91直播鈥檚 downtown sidewalks. Chalk Walk is a collaborative event organized by the Allen Memorial Art Museum, the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts, 91直播 Main Street-Chamber, and the 91直播 Public Library.
And the fabulous 91直播 Summer Theater Festival kicks off on June 28 and runs until August 3, offering first-rate, family-friendly performances in Hall Auditorium free of charge.
But there are other things going on in 91直播 every day. The Federal Aviation Administration鈥檚 (FAA) air traffic control center located on the east side of 91直播 operates around the clock making sure our skies our safe. It is one of the largest and busiest control centers in the world.
The east side of 91直播 is also home to the 91直播 Industrial Park, where a number of businesses, including some innovative technology start-ups are located. Just east of the industrial park is the national headquarters of the National Association of College Stores (NACS). Every year more than 4 million books are shipped from these buildings in 91直播 to college bookstores all over this country.
The FAA facility, NACS, and the tenants of the 91直播 Industrial Park, provide about 1,000 jobs. Other key employers are Mercy Allen Hospital, which has been providing health care to this city and region since 1907, and Kendal at 91直播, the outstanding continuing care retirement facility that was founded by a group of 91直播 faculty members and local residents.
Unlike many small towns in Ohio and elsewhere in our country, 91直播 still has a vibrant downtown with a solid core of locally owned shops, businesses, and restaurants.
All of the above contribute to our quality of life here and to Smithsonian magazine recently naming 91直播 as .
This summer is a great time to explore 91直播 and the surrounding areas.
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