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Joshua Henkin: The main character in Henkin’s new novel, “Morningside Heights,” grew up in an orthodox Jewish family in Bexley. Quickly, however, the story’s location changes to the Morningside Heights neighborhood on the West Side of Upper Manhattan. The novel is a bittersweet look at a long marriage challenged by the husband’s early-onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Henkin, whose previous books include “The World Without You” and “Matrimony,” will appear in a virtual event presented by Gramercy Books at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nancy Gilson, former arts editor for The Dispatch, will interview Henkin and moderate a group discussion. Tickets cost $5 or $29 that includes a copy of “Morningside Heights.” Go to www.eventbrite.com or www.gramercybooksbexley.com. For more information, call 614-867-5515.
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• Ohio authors: The Ohioana Book Festival with virtual appearances by more than 130 authors concludes today. Eight events some live, some prerecorded will be offered today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a schedule and link to the free programs, go to www.ohioana.org.
• Geoff Anderson, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Rose M. Smith: The Ohio poets will read from their works, answer questions and discuss other works that have inspired them in a virtual event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, presented by the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Poet and librarian Scott Woods will moderate. Register for the free event at www.columbuslibrary.org.
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During the 2021 Bexley State of the Community Address held Feb. 18 virtually at bexley.org, leaders of city government, schools and community organizations detailed efforts to maintain safety during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic while continuing to deliver services.
Last spring, a local COVID-19 Task Force was formed, consisting of city and county public health experts to monitor the pandemic and issue recommendations on how to respond.
Last summer, Mayor Ben Kessler issued an executive order requiring employees and customers to wear masks at indoor establishments and began working with the nonprofit Developmental Resources Assets Network (DARN) to address community needs.