Good morning, Lancaster.

Lancaster residents will enjoy a busy Memorial Day weekend with events across Fairfield County.

A band will perform on May 23, a book fair will run on May 24, a farmers market and wellness hike are set for May 25, and the Wagnalls Memorial Library will host a parade with food and drinks on Memorial Day (May 26).

OSU Extension advises local gardeners to wait until the soil dries before planting to avoid crop loss as nearly daily rains keep soils waterlogged.

The column also announces a Master Gardener Plant Sale at Fairfield County Fairgrounds on May 31 and reminds farmers and local drivers to follow safety measures during this busy planting season.

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that this summer will be very hot and rainy in Ohio — record-breaking heat is possible with a gradual buildup to above-normal temperatures in July and August.

Meteorological summer starts on June 1 and astronomical summer on June 20, and residents should expect increased rainfall across the region — making the forecast a call to plan for tough weather ahead.

Local pools are set to open for summer—Lancaster’s Tiki pool will open May 24 and Miller pool will open May 31—and pools in Pickerington, Canal Winchester and Pleasantville will offer access with different hours and closing dates.

Basic Canning Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Keller Market House — Free entry — Learn how to preserve summer produce with expert guidance from OSU extension instructors.

Roosters Memorial Day 5K Run

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Lancaster High School — Registration cost varies — Participate in one of Ohio's longest-running road race traditions.

Family Fun Day at Home Of Joy Farm

11 AM – 3 PM — Home Of Joy Farm — Free entry — Enjoy games, activities, and animal interactions in a sensory-friendly environment for kids with disabilities and their siblings.

Best of Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online event — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior living communities and learn about their exceptional dining and activities.

Lancaster Sports Physicals

8-11:30 a.m. — Lancaster High School — Free entry — Get your free pre-participation physical exam with Fairfield Medical Center at Lancaster High School.