There is always lots going on at MVOB—at our Westerville, Ohio workshop or other locations in Central Ohio and beyond.  We are grateful to the organizations and businesses who sponsor blanket-making events for their members and employees. These event names are printed in blue.
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Some of these events are sponsored by MVOB (event name in green), and you are invited to participate!
April 6 - Easter Monday -Workshop CLOSED

April 16
Blankets & Brew
A monthly blanket-making event partnering with Columbus Gives Back
Nocterra Brewing Co.
41 Depot St, Powell

April 20 - 24
National Volunteer Week!

May 25
Memorial Day - Workshop Closed

June 12-14
Columbus Music & Arts Festival
Columbus Arts Festival
Friday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
On Columbus’ downtown riverfront
My Very Own Blanket will have an exhibit at the Columbus Arts Festival. The Hands-On Activities Village provides fun and engaging arts & crafts activities for the entire family. Participants in the MVOB booth will make no-sew fleece blankets. Volunteers will assist/demonstrate how it's done. 
Visit Signup Genius to volunteer for a 3-or 4-hour shift. 

June 17
Blankets & Brew
A monthly blanket-making event partnering with Columbus Gives Back
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N. 4th Street, Columbus

June 19
Juneteenth Independence Day - Workshop Closed

July 3
Independence Day observed - Workshop Closed

July 11-12
Westerville Music & Arts Festival
Saturday:  10 am - 7 pm
​Sunday:  10 am - 4 pm
Heritage Park and Everal Barn
My Very Own Blanket will have an exhibit at the Westerville Music & Arts Festival. Answer visitors' questions and share your enthusiasm for MVOB's mission as you chat with visitors to the MVOB booth.
Visit Signup Genius to volunteer for a 3-hour shift at our booth.


July 16-19
Handcraft Getaway Retreat
Situated in the beautiful and relaxing grounds of Maria Stein Retreat Center, join My Very Own Blanket for a Handcraft Getaway Retreat!  Learn more and register

September 7
Labor Day - Workshop Closed

September 30 - October 2
Public Children Services Association of Ohio Annual Conference
Columbus, Ohio
Hilton Easton
My Very Own Blanket will have an exhibit at this conference.  Signups for volunteers to help staff our exhibit will be available later this year.

October 12
Columbus Day - Workshop Closed

October 15
'Wrapped in Hope' Gala 
Villa Milano, Columbus, Ohio
Learn more

November 11
Veterans Day - Workshop Closed

​November 18 - 22
International Quilt Festival
Houston, Texas
George R. Brown Convention Center

November 26-27
Thanksgiving - Workshop Closed

November - December
Quilt Show Fundraiser
Online at www.myveryownblanket.org and at the Westerville Community Center

December 25
Christmas - Workshop Closed