GroveCity DISCOVER
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Volume 3, Number 2 September/October 2020
The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio
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What’s Happening?
6 Showing Support for Our Educators Message from Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage
8 Faces
A Writer’s History Jim Hale brings history to life
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Council Briefs
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Workforce Development
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Connecting Community with Opportunity Planning for Our Future – Including Education
In Focus
The Alley or the Air? The struggle for the chamber’s arts festival
20 Living
On the cover: Jim Hale Photo by Brent Clark Photos
Beulah Park connects city and history
Brandon Klein
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Spotlight
A Teacher’s Reflection Teaching transitions triggered by pandemic
Developing a Community for 2050
Around Grove City Luxury Living Top Homes Sold in Grove City 36 Bookmarks 37 The Source
Parks and Recreation Offerings for October/November 2020
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What’s Happening? Due to recent health concerns, events are subject to change. Please visit websites for more information.
Fall Harvest Market
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1-7 p.m. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. GroveCityOhio.gov
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jackson Township Administration Building 3756 Hoover Rd. GroveCityOhio.gov
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sept. 4
Heart of Grove City Shop Hop & Food Trucks 4-9 p.m. Grove City Town Center www.heartofgrovecity.org
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Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-noon Grove City Town Center www.gcchamber.org
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Jackson Township Fall Cleanup
Sept. 26
SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Collection 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. GroveCityOhio.gov
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Grove City Community Club Fall Harvest Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grove City Town Center www.grovecitycommunityclub.org www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
Gardens at Gantz Farm
Oct. 2
Heart of Grove City Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop 4-9 p.m. Grove City Town Center www.heartofgrovecity.org
Oct. 3
Grove City Community Club Fall Harvest Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grove City Town Center www.grovecitycommunityclub.org
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5k Rescue Dog Walk/Run 10:30 a.m. Breck Community Park 3005 Demorest Rd. www.raceroster.com
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American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. GroveCityOhio.gov
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Grove City Community Club Fall Harvest Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grove City Town Center www.grovecitycommunityclub.org
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Heart of Grove City Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop 4-9 p.m. Grove City Town Center www.heartofgrovecity.org
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Beggars’ Night 6-8 p.m. Throughout Grove City GroveCityOhio.gov
Calendar of Events Sponsored by Franklin County Banking Center. www.VCNBfamily.com
A Message from the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce: “For its 41st year, Arts in the Alley is taking on a whole new look! We aren’t ready to unveil too many details but we are excited about our biggest signature event and we think the community will be too. They say, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” and the GCACC has taken that to heart this year in recreating Arts in the Alley. Arts in the Alley is a very significant event in our community and we take that responsibility very seriously. Our events staff, Board and our whole team have prioritized this project and we look forward to a wonderful success. Keep an eye on the Chamber website www.gcchamber.org for details.” ( Read full story on Page 14.) September/October 2020 5
Showing support for education in all scenarios
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ately it seems an impossible task to predict what the next month, week or even day will bring. Our school systems are facing the task head on as they work to create a learning environment that must consider click-to-brick-to-click options while implementing precautions and practices to safeguard students and staff while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Throughout the development process, one thing is predictable – the plan used for learning in the coming school year will be born from intense, thoughtful and collaborative problem solving across many entities. It’s the same cooperative mindset that has guided the City’s partnership with local private and public schools, colleges and businesses as we work together to ensure the best educational opportunities for our community. We enjoy a special working relationship with the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) and are proud of the cooperation and efforts throughout the recent construction of new facilities and renovations of Buckeye Woods Elementary, Jackson Middle and other schools within Grove City. This has been a terrific benefit for our children and community. In September 2019, an agreement was reached among SWCSD, the City and the developer of the Beulah Park community. The City purchased property within and adjacent to the Beulah Park development for SWCSD to construct a new building to relocate Brookpark Middle School, which is in need of replacement. In exchange, SWCSD agreed to a nominal purchase amount for the current school’s property for future use by the City for potential recreational programming and office space. I believe SWCSD Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise was spot on during an interview with ThisWeek Community News when he called the agreement “a textbook example of how a city and school district can work together to come up with an arrangement that benefits the City, the schools and the community as a whole.” Working with area businesses and colleges, we continually extend financial assistance opportunities to fund intern-
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ships and apprenticeships. Nearly 150 Grove City students have been awarded financial support through the City’s Higher Education Investment Program for continuing education and skilled trade certifications. Grove City is proud of its reputation as a small-town community with big opportunities, where, by working together with our community partners, we all achieve more.
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Faces
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A Writer’s History Jim Hale brings local history to life
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im Hale has been a vital resource for Grove City since 1968. “It’s an excellent place for family life and entertainment. Grove City has been my community of choice. Though not a native, I consider Grove City my hometown,” he says. As the former executive director of Visit Grove City, then the Grove City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as former editor of the Grove City Record, Hale has certainly earned the right to call the city his hometown. Hale was the brains behind Visit Grove City’s slogan, “Grove City: Where people visiting Columbus stay,” which encapsulates the community’s warmth and charm. Born in Lebanon, Virginia, Hale’s service in the U.S. Air Force led him to Grove City. It was then that he unleashed his passion for covering history, and he became an editor of The Skyhawk newspaper and non-commissioned officer in charge of releasing 8 September/October 2020
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news stories and photographs of Ohio men and women serving in Vietnam. The rest is history. During his time here, Hale’s career, which spans a quarter of a century, has always revolved around historical writing. Aside from the Grove City Record, he was an editor for the Pike County News Watchman in Waverly and general manager of the Columbus Messenger. He was highly involved in the creation of the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, which opened in the historic Town Center in 2010 and houses an eclectic collection of historical artifacts and information about the city. Hale was instrumental in the museum’s planning sessions and was responsible for creating the exhibits and greeting visitors. As much as he has loved Grove City, it has loved him right back. Hale has been granted a lifelong member10 September/October 2020
“Just become involved in something you enjoy that benefits the community. There are so many opportunities in Grove City to be of service. The reward is great when you expect nothing in return. I wouldn’t trade any part of my life here for anything. Grove City has been very good to me and my family.” ship to the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society. “My greatest reward has been my ability to continue writing – this time strictly history,” Hale says. “I enjoy the research and being a published author. I spend considerable time collecting historical stories, but my most
rewarding effort has been responsibility for most of the text for the Society’s web page.” In addition, Hale is now retired, but writes history-based stories remotely for The Lebanon News, one of the many weekly newspapers in Virginia that his family once owned. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
Aside from history, family is another top priority for Hale. He and his wife of 43 years, Linda, have three successful adult daughters. Linda was a teacher at SouthWestern City Schools while Hale worked behind the scenes on numerous levy campaigns and helped her create an outdoor science learning center at J.C. Sommer Elementary School. “Being the husband of an educator also meant you had to help at times with other school projects,” Hale says. “While with the newspapers, I made sure the schools were always represented well in print.” Hale finds history to be one area where he can best be of service to others. He says he believes it is through finding that selfless sweet spot that one’s true passions and full potential can be unveiled. “Just become involved in something you enjoy that benefits the community,” he says. “There are so many trade any part of my life here for any- Caitlyn Blair is a contributing writer. opportunities in Grove City to be of thing. Grove City has been very good Feedback welcome at feedback@ service. The reward is great when you to me and my family.” cityscenemediagroup.com. expect nothing in return. I wouldn’t
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Council Briefs Connecting Community with Opportunity
demic has meant that each organization has had to make difficult decisions about postponing or canceling those events. The leaders of these organizations are adapting to a new environment and wondering what it will mean to their future capabilities. What I know in my heart is this: Grove City will rally for these organizations and make sure (in big and small ways) their respective missions will be carried out despite the circumstances. Grove City Council members, (clockwise, Christine Houk President, Council Member, Ward 3
starting top left): Roby Schottke, Ward 4; Christine Houk, Council President, Ward 3; Ted Berry, Ward 1; Aaron Schlabach, At-Large and Randy Holt, Ward 2.
Local nonprofit organizations connect city with educational opportunities Grove City Chamber Foundation
gcchamberfoundation.org The Grove City Chamber Foundation was established in 2012 by a group of board members committed to growing a scholarship program for post-secondary education, technical education, career training certification and continuing education. Annual Fundraiser Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Subject to change.) Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Cir., Grove City Purchase tickets on the foundation website.
South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation
swcsef.org The South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation, formed in 1986, provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the district as well as teacher grants for innovative educational programs.
Success Beyond the Classroom
Facebook.com/SBC4KIDS Relying on donated generosity of the community, the foundation provides financial assistance for participation fees to qualified South-Western City School District students in middle and high school, seeking to improve their overall educational experience by participating in sports and/or marching band.
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hen I was first assigned an article for the education issue of our community magazine, I knew instantly I would have a myriad of topics from which to choose. After 26 years as a resident, I do not believe I have had the chance to explore all of the opportunities to learn and grow found right here in Grove City. My bucket list includes taking a class on culinary herbs at the Gantz Farmhouse, trying my hand at fishing in the Scioto Grove Metro Park and learning how to play pickleball on the future courts at Windsor Park, just to name a few. However, in light of what we have all been through over the past few months, it became clear to me that my article should take a different track. We are a community that lifts each other up. Neighbors look out for one another. People band together to find creative ways to meet challenges. The year 2020 brought us countless examples of that unwavering spirit which says, “We are all in this together!” A shining example of our support for each other can be seen in three local nonprofits whose sole focus is connecting members of our community with opportunity – opportunity to learn something new, to be part of something larger than oneself, to take education to the next level or to acquire the skills and certifications needed to advance one’s career. Funding for these 501(c)(3) charitable entities is predominantly obtained through annual fundraisers, and the pan-
Development – Planning for Our Future – Including Education
By Kyle Rauch
Grove City approved the relocation of Brookpark Middle School to the Beulah Park development. The new school is expected to open in August 2022.
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n a growing community such as Grove City, careful planning is essential to ensure sufficient infrastructure develops as well. This includes planning for roadways, trails, parks, schools and safety forces. Working with the SouthWestern City School District has always been a priority for the City. Between 2000 and 2010, new residential developments like Pinnacle and Meadow Grove Estates were approved, as well as plans to completely rebuild four of our community’s elementary schools – Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue. Since 2010, new housing developments have been approved for our community, including Beulah Park on the former racetrack site and Farmstead connecting to the Indian Trails subdivision between Jackson Pike and Buckeye Parkway. Both developments include accommodations for schools. Early in the discussion and planning stages for the Beulah Park development, Grove City worked with the Beulah Park team to identify an appropriate location for a school. A site was eventually identified on land straddling Beulah Park property and land south of the development. The school, a relocation of Brookpark Middle School, was recently approved with access to be provided through future Beulah Park roadways and Demorest Road. Construction on the project should begin by the end of the year, with a goal to open for students in August 2022. The Farmstead development will include extending Hawthorne Parkway from its current terminus in the Indian Trails subdivision through the 200-acre site to Jackson Pike. The development was designed with an 11-acre parcel reserved for a future elementary school. An extension of trails and an expansion of the Indian Trails Park were added to crewww.DiscoverGroveCity.com
The Farmstead development includes land for a future elementary school and extends Hawthorne Parkway from Indian Trails to Jackson Pike.
ate safe pedestrian connections for access to the school and numerous green spaces throughout the development. Planning for Grove City’s future involves planning for a wide range of factors while incorporating vital community amenities. In order to ensure we have comprehensive public input, our Grove City 2050 Community Plan was guided by a steering committee with representatives from across the community including various civic organizations and partners. A principal from the South-Western City School District was also a member of the committee. It remains our priority to work together with community partners including the school district to ensure we are planning a bright future for all Grove City residents. Kyle Rauch is the Development Director for the City of Grove City. September/October 2020 13
In Focus
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or the Air?
The struggle for the chamber’s arts festival
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors and organizers will have to adjust to whatever form the Arts in the Alley festival takes this year. As of August, decisions have not been announced for Grove City’s largest annual event, but there’s no question the event will be different following its 40th anniversary last year.
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“It’s definitely not business as usual,” says Shawn Conrad, executive director of the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, which has organized the event during most of the event’s history. “Safely say, nothing is off the table.” Pandemic restrictions are, unfortunately, expected to affect attendance for one of central Ohio’s longest running music and arts festivals. The event typically attracts about 30,000 people each year and “sometimes seems like a million,” Conrad says. “It’s going to be likely we won’t have a crowd like that,” she says.
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Locker makes vintage jewelry. Arts in the Alley has been one of her top four events to sell her craft.
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From its beginnings as an art show in an alley, the event has grown to feature more than 100 vendors on Broadway and Park Street. Arts in the Alley has never been canceled in its 40 years. “It would be a tragedy if they do (cancel it),” says Robbie Hay, who helped start the event and has participated ever since. “There are a lot of artists that are depending on it.” Hay, who studied painting, drawing and printmaking at The Ohio State University, remembered when the event started with 20 vendors. Hay brings her expertise in body art and face painting to the festival each year. It’s hard not to reflect upon so many years of participation. “Makes me feel really old,” she says. The event, however, serves as a homecoming for Grove City area artists and friends from all over the country, Hay adds. “I’m very proud of Arts in the Alley these days,” she says. “The chamber has done a marvelous job keeping up with it.” Artist Leslie Morris says the event is well organized, as vendors have no hassle with setup, are provided with refreshments in the morning and festival staff are there to assist with any questions. “It’s really exhibitor-friendly,” she says. Morris, who specializes in hand-thrown pottery, has participated in the festival for nearly 20 years, and has only missed a few years. She’s been making pottery for as long as the arts festival has run and got into the craft as a way to support another hobby, www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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growing house plants. Morris knows her audience well at the arts festival. She sells utility items such as oil lamps, candle holders and windchimes. Due to medical concerns and the uncertainty surrounding the event, she’s held off on making new pieces for this year’s festival. “I would not expect to be selling much if (the event) was virtual,” she says.
The Grove City High School Marching Band marches in a previous Arts in the Alley parade.
Whatever changes occur for the event, Morris says she would miss the personal interactions with customers and fellow vendors. “It’s a nice atmosphere,” she says. On the other hand, Morris expressed her concerns about how successfully she could sell her works at a virtual event. For Kathleen Locker, Arts in the Alley has been one of
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the top four art events to sell her vintage jewelry art for the last three years. “I’ve just had fun and successful years there,” she says. Arts in the Alley is not one simple thing, Conrad says. The event is a gigantic art piece for the Grove City community that includes a three-decade-old parade, concessions and six competitive shows: craft, fine arts, youth art, quilting, photography and – added last year – singing. For the shows, artists compete for cash prizes and for people’s choice awards. “We want to save and put on as much as we can, even if it’s in a different format,” says Marilyn Reiner, the chamber’s events manager. Chamber officials have looked at how other arts festivals have adjusted to the pandemic. That includes the Columbus
Leslie Morris’s booth at Arts in the Alley
Arts Festival, which went virtual in June. In addition, Arts in the Alley brings significant economic impact to the city as it brings visitors to the shops, restaurants and lodges. From that perspective, “it’s definitely going to be heartbreaking,” Reiner says. In the summer, the Grove City Farmers’ Market, also put on by the chamber, was adjusted a few times as state and local officials tightened and loosened pandemic restrictions. “That’s the challenge: following orders of the day,” Conrad says. “When it’s all said and done and whatever normal looks like, I think we’re going to learn to be cre-
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Ohio law requires that Franklin County property values be updated in 2020 so they accurately reflect the current real estate market. This update is not intended to increase or decrease taxes, but rather to keep property values up to date with the market. The goal as your Franklin County Auditor is to complete the most accurate assessment of property possible. It is my commitment to make sure you, the property owner, are a part of this important process.
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Living
By Brandon Klein
An Urban Oasis Beulah Park project connects the old with the new
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he pieces of the Beulah Park site’s future are coming together as a new development nears completion and residents begin to move in. When completed, Beulah Park Living will feature 900-plus dwellings, including townhomes, apartments, custom homes, senior living, 58 acres of green space and some commercial space. The development is among the latest to follow a national trend, and brings new urbanism to central Ohio. “The Beulah design of a community neighborhood emphasizing quality of life and wellness for its residents is as important now as ever,” says Pat Kelley of Falco, Smith & Kelley Ltd. and the project’s developer. “The private, diverse living options strategically oriented to the passive Central Park and nature paths is aesthetically appealing and inviting. It’s all about enjoying where you live.” Beulah Park has a rich history going back to the late 19th century and was known for its thoroughbred and greyhound races.
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“Beulah Park is a central component of our community’s history and success. We realized any plan for the site must respect and honor its historical significance while accommodating our community’s growing needs,” says Grove City Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage. “The new mixed-use development is truly something special and unique. The urbanist design elements were creatively blended with historical features preserving its early 1900s thoroughbred racing and entertainment history.” Adam Grant created Beulah Park in 1889 as a community gathering place, according to the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society. He named the park after his daughter. The park was once home to the Franklin County Fair and the Grove City Fair. Thoroughbred horse racing at the Beulah Park race track had been a major form of entertainment in Grove City for nearly a century. The last race at the
track was on May 3, 2014, bringing a conclusion to the area’s past. Its future, however, began on May 3, 2019, with the groundbreaking of the Beulah Park development. The project is similar to the Evans Farm and Bridge Park developments in Lewis Center and Dublin respectively, as Beulah Park embraces the concept of new urbanism and walkable communities. Unlike Evans Farm, Beulah Park won’t have to wait for its town center as the 220-acre site is adjacent to Grove City’s historic one, already filled with dining, retail and entertainment. Development residents will be able to walk the extended Columbus Street to get a cup of coffee, lunch or visit regular events such as the Grove City Area Chamber Farmers’ Market and Summer Sizzle Concert Series. “That’s an incredible opportunity that you don’t find very often,” says Sarah Backiewicz, Beulah Park director. “There’s such a desire to live somewhere with walkability.” www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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A rendering of Beulah Park at eye level. The master-planned community is now in construction with residents moving in this year.
Based on a master plan, the development is divided into six communities: the Paddock, Beulah Place, the Courtyards, the Grove, the Townhomes and retirement community Danbury. “The developer and all parties are sticking strongly to that plan, which gives residents a good sense of security,” Backiewicz says. Progress has been made for all communities with infrastructure completed and landscaping in progress, she adds. Club houses for some of the communities will be completed this year and others are breaking ground for new home builds. The Townhomes will start accepting residents next year. “One of our future residents called (the development) an urban oasis,” Backiewicz says. In addition, the green space will include a 32-acre central park open to the public. Plans are in place to install a memorial to pay homage to Beulah Park’s racing heritage. The memorial’s unveiling is tentatively scheduled for September.
A rendering of a memorial sculpture for the Beulah Park Living development and honor the site’s horse racing past.
The development will also be home to the new Brookpark Middle School, a planned amphitheater to be known as the Southwest Franklin County Performing Arts Center and a
commercial corridor along Southwest Boulevard. More rooftops means increased foot traffic for Grove City’s historic town center, Backiewicz says.
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A map of the Beulah Park Living development. When completed, the development will have six communities and will be within walking distance of Grove City’s historic town center.
She notes that whenever she talks with Grove City residents they always bring up that the town center is their favorite thing about the city – second to the people who live in the area. “Our culture is starved for walkable places that have an incredible sense of place. Beulah Park allows residents a vast amount of walkable space with parks and sidewalks and is an extension of the existing historic downtown which creates one intact entity that is connected,” says Francis Pompey of Keller Williams Premier Realty,
the listing agent for 84 custom homes at the Paddock. “Beulah Park works because it’s an extension of an existing historic town center,” he adds. “This new urbanism works because it mimics the old urbanism nearby, and ends up expanding upon a cluster of walkable, bikeable destinations within a confined radius. This is truly the idea of new urbanism at its best.” Brandon Klein is the editor. Feedback welcome at bklein@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
Student Spotlight
By Brendan Martin
Speak Up Cheyenne Fischer uses her voice to improve the student learning experience
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heyenne Fischer is unafraid of being heard. She is always ready to speak up, whether she’s cheering on her softball teammates, singing in a choir or challenging modern teaching philosophy to a crowd of more than 100 educators. As one of Grove City High School’s incoming students, Fischer knows a thing or two about navigating the life of a modern student. For the past two years, she has been the voice of the student experience at the Ohio Educational Technology Conference’s FREd Talks. OETC is an annual three-day conference where teachers and educators learn and experience new ideas and technology that can be integrated into classrooms. Each of OETC’s FREd Talks consist of a keynote speaker presenting to a large group of educators for five minutes using 20 auto-advancing PowerPoint slides. Fischer gave two FREd Talks, one in February and the other in 2019. “(I chose) two strong topics that I really believed in and I thought that teachers needed to hear,” she says. In her first presentation, Five Ways Teachers Can Engage Students with Technology, she suggested teachers use websites and video games to increase student engagement and retention of a subject. “One of the websites I use to study a lot of my stuff is Quizlet,” she says. “I think (it’s) so fun because you can play games with your friends online. It just makes it so much easier. Most of the time, I do really well on tests because of it.” In addition, she suggested teachers use face-to-face software for teaching outside the physical classroom, unknowingly foreshadowing schools www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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She plans to give another FREd Talk, now as a high school student, using her voice to inspire teachers and students. “(Listening to students) is important because sometimes teachers don’t take (into) account what the students are dealing Brendan Martin is a contributing with in their lives,” she says. “If I were writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ a teacher right now, I would probably cityscenemediagroup.com. let each student speak up about what they are feeling about topics individually or privately to give them a voice.” www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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going virtual during the pandemic. Fischer’s second FREd Talk was all about the need to listen to the student voice. She began the presentation with duct tape over her mouth that prevented her from speaking. “As a student, I felt like I had no voice and student voice is very important in the world,” she says. “I would be interviewing students about it and they all agreed that they wished they had a better student voice because they couldn’t say something, or they couldn’t agree or disagree with something.” As the presentation continued, Fischer recommended that teachers break down the wall that prevents students from reaching their full potential. Teachers, she says, must provide high quality feedback and allow time for thorough reflection of that feedback. Working together as a community is the best way to knock down this wall. Fischer also believes that taking into account the unique circumstances of students is another great way that teachers can make learning more accessible to students.
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A Teacher’s Reflection
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eather Nesler celebrated a major milestone – 11 years of teaching at Jackson Middle School. It takes her a moment to reflect on whether it really was 11 or 10 – or maybe 12. She jokes that the years fly by, but 2020 is certainly a year to remember. Nesler, who teaches eighth grade math and algebra, says it was difficult to calculate exactly how COVID-19 would affect her classroom early on. “At the beginning of the week I was thinking, ‘Oh, this is kind of like the flu,’” she says, “and then by the end of the week we’re canceled. It was a whirlwind.” Nesler quickly began planning for the virtual sessions ahead. When she told her students her plan to continue teaching online, they responded with relief. “You could see it in them,” she says. “That I’m not going to be alone in this.’” Algebra class transitioned to Google Meet. Nesler shared her digital white board screen and went through notes just like she would in the traditional classroom. Students had the ability to type in questions with a chat function on the online service and muted their mics so that no one was distracted
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by background noises at home. In the afternoon, Nesler also held office hours for students to hop on for help. “In the beginning, I was trying to do too much,” Nesler says. “You want to do everything you were doing before, but then with them being at home, there’s a new added challenge that they were working virtually for all of their classes.” A few students actually performed better in online classes than in person. “Some students that didn’t thrive in the in-person classroom actually blossomed online,” Nesler says. “It was interesting. Some didn’t interact with me a lot, but I could see their work and assignments and they were performing really well.” The social butterflies of the classroom continued to stay social even through a screen, always hopping on the chat. Although Nesler made the best of her virtual classroom, there were some obstacles. Not being able to connect with them in person was one of the biggest ones. Email was the main source of feedback – a form of communication that eighth-graders were not accustomed to before the pandemic. “I just wanted to make sure my students were doing okay,” she says, “which was harder because I couldn’t see www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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their faces and all that.” Following a turbulent end to the school year, Nesler is ready whether classes return to the classroom or continue online. “During my eighth grade math class, we got into a good flow,” she says. “I’d create lesson videos and give them a Google form homework. Then I’d give them feedback. We got into a good routine, so if we’re starting this again next year, I’d continue what we were doing in the end.” She credits South-Western City School District for giving its teachers all the help and resources it could. During the week before their first online lesson, the district set up webinars to showcase all kinds of resources teachers could use. And just as teachers had to adapt, so did their students. Nesler couldn’t be prouder of how her students adjusted to the abrupt transition. “I’m so proud of them for how well they did,” she says. “They were engaged, completed their assignments on time and did a really nice job.” Teachers may lose track of how many years they’ve been teaching or what lesson plans looked like years ago, but we’re confident Nesler will always remember her 11th year. After all, it’s pretty unforgettable. Mallory Arnold is an associate editor. Feedback welcome at marnold@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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Developing a Community for 2050 Task force helps expand education and local workforce
City leaders, businesses and educational partners come together at a Workforce Development Meeting.
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he workforce needs of Grove City may be ever-changing and evolving, but they’re always critical. One task force has mobilized, implementing initiatives such as higher education grant programs and classes closer to home, to meet those needs. Community members have come together as part of the city’s Workforce Development 2050 task force to develop and implement a plan that connects business, education and the city. It’s developing a strategic plan with intentional careers and pathways that will meet the workforce needs of the community in 2050. At the center of the plan is development for education, with the goal of creating a home for higher learning in Grove City, says Kyle Rauch, development director for the city of Grove City.
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“(It) would house an array of three things: undergrad school – we’re hoping it will be Columbus State Community College – any number of multiple four-year and graduate degree universities, and a workforce development office, all tied to helping Grove City families, businesses, families and their educational goals.” Some institutions of higher education offer classes in Grove City. Columbus State Community College and Ohio Dominican University offer classes at South-Western City Schools Career Academy, and Ohio Christian University offers classes at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene. The Grove City Higher Education Program provides two investment programs for Grove City residents attending these schools or a skilled trade labor program.
The first program, the College Scholarship Investment Program, financially assists students who are obtaining a post-secondary education with a $1,000 tuition payment to the student’s participating school each semester. The second, the Grove City Skilled Trades Labor Award Program, is provided to residents seeking a license, apprenticeships or certified skilled trade education. The award assists in expenses that qualify for up to $700 a term. “So many skilled trades are in real demand now and offering quite significant salaries that many people are moving to the skilled trades category,” Rauch says. “Grove City, like all other cities, has a demand for skilled trade professions.” To flesh out their workforce development plan, the task force brought on members who work within a variety of www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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Columbus State Community College offers college classes at South-Western City Schools Career Academy. Grove City residents are eligible for a city grant if they take courses at Columbus State.
fields to address priorities for talent attraction, recruitment and development. Amy Schakat, coordinator of careertechnical programs with South-Western City Schools, works with the task force to offer insight on what the school district is currently doing, and to listen to members of business and industry to find effective pathways for students to enter the workforce. Schakat says her goal is for every decision and program created by the task force to align directly with demands of careers in the city. “We’re not going to create something, a career pathway, if there are no jobs,” she says. “That would be the goal, you know, to be very intentional and partner so that our students are ready for that next step. Whether it’s directed to the workforce or training through a technical skill, a credential or a college degree.” Moving forward, the task force will continue to listen to members such as Schakat, addressing current workforce challenges in diverse industries and providing solutions specifically with pathways for entry-level employees. In turn, initiatives and programs will provide growth for business, education, government and economic development that will allow Grove City to thrive. David Rees is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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t Southwest Public Libraries, our mission is to empower and to foster a lifelong love of learning. It’s never too late or too early to explore, learn and grow. Check out these recommendations from staff at the Grove City Library. SPL is dedicated to serving our community safely and responsibly. The library has implemented many changes in response to the current health crisis and will continue to adapt our response according to new developments. Please visit swpl.org or SPL’s Facebook page to stay up-to-date with the latest library news and services.
Rise of e-books SPL e-book Stats E-books, an already highly popular library service, have soared in popularity during the pandemic. While SPL’s doors were closed April-June, e-book circulations among SPL patrons increased by 33 percent over the same time last year with nearly 35,000 SPL e-book checkouts. Digital Downloads Collaboration Stats SPL is part of the Digital Downloads Collaboration, a consortium of central Ohio libraries sharing access to digital resources. The total number of circulations within the Digital Downloads Collaboration increased by 40 percent over the same time last year. As of July 8, 2020, the Digital Downloads Collaboration has circulated over 2.3 million digital loans. In 2019, the Digital Downloads Collaboration circulated more than 3.8 million digital loans. Virtual Programming SPL introduced virtual programming in April with programs presented via the library’s Facebook page @SPLFranklinCountyOH. The engaging programming ranges from special performers to story times, STEM challenges, craft tutorials and more. The library has also introduced take-home craft and activity kits. Programming will continue to be offered virtually until gatherings are safe once more.
Adult Recommendations: You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson This book is a great collection of essays on race, gender and pop culture. It does a marvelous job of blending the serious nature of the topics with hilarious commentary. Robinson is also a host on the podcast 2 Dope Queens, dealing with similar topics, and her writing is well worth taking the time to read.
How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common RealWorld Problems by Randall Munroe Munroe is the author of the long-running webcomic XKCD. This is his second book which uses science and silliness to answer imaginative questions. Even if some of the math and science concepts are above your level, Munroe keeps everything accessible and hilarious.
Adulthood for Beginners: All the Life Secrets Nobody Bothered to Tell You by Andy Boyle Why isn’t there a class on being a responsible adult? This book fills in some gaps by providing actual useful advice on jobs, romance, friendships and just navigating your life. It’s humorous and informal but still practical and engaging.
Tisha as told to Robert Specht (Memoir) When 19-year-old school teacher Anne Hobbs arrives in Chicken, Alaska in 1928, she thinks she is ready for all that the FortymileRegion has to offer. She is soon shocked by the townspeople’s cruel prejudice toward the native population. With determination and reluctant generosity, Anne tackles obstacles like language, poverty and racism with some rather surprising results.
In Real Life By Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang (Young Adult) A cute and quick graphic novel that is entertaining whilst promoting good messages and exploring serious topics like labor conditions in other countries and bullying. The art is expressive but simple, and this book has a lot to teach.
Ms. Rapscott’s Girls by Elise Primavera (Juvenile Fiction) Welcome to the Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents where pupils arrive in boxes and every day is an adventure, whether you want one or not. During the search for their misplaced classmate Dalia Thistle, each of Ms. Rapscott’s girls learns the lesson that she needs most. Be sure to follow up with the sequel Making Mistakes on Purpose.
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guide detailing Grove City Parks and Recreation Department offerings. You have the opportunity to see a fresh set of classes and activities six times per year to help you select what fits best in your family’s busy schedule. To register for a class or activity, call the Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050 or the Evans Center at 614-277-1060, use online registration, or stop in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave.; or Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. When registering for the first time, a staff member will assist you with establishing your household account in our system. To register online, customers must also have an online registration account. This simple process can be completed by phone or in person. Registration is required for all activities even if there is no fee, unless designated as a drop-in class. For more information on classes, activities and events in Grove City, visit GroveCityOhio.gov, sign up for our electronic newsletter and follow social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@GroveCityOhio).
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Big Splash/Evans 2831 Southwest Blvd. Breck Community (Dog Park) 3005 Demorest Road Concord Lakes Off Lake Mead Drive Creekside Off Holton Road Fryer (Century Village, Splash Pad) 3899 Orders Road Gantz (Gantz Barn, Gantz Farmhouse) 2255 Home Road George Edge Music Park on Broadway Park St. at Broadway Grant-Sawyer Home 4126 Haughn Road Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Columbus St. at Broadway Grove City Museum 3378 Park St. Henceroth (Purple Heart Memorial Walk) 2075 Mallow Lane
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Preschool RecSchool (Ages: 3-5) Grove City Parks and Recreation’s child-centered preschool fosters each child’s feelings of competence, social skills, independence, love of learning and appreciation for the wonders of nature. Curriculum is based on the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Content Standards and capitalizes on how children learn best: through play. Activities balance spontaneous and planned learning experiences including art, literacy, music, exploration, early academics, science and daily outdoor experiences. RecSchool is at Gantz Barn in Gantz Park and operates September through May with part-week, half-day classes offered morning or afternoon. Enrollees must be 3 years old by Sept. 30 of the current school year. Registration for each school year begins the previous February and continues until the program is full. Gantz Barn Morning and afternoon options 2020-2021 Registration: Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information. Friday PlaySchool (Ages: 3-4) Children gain independence and confidence while learning to work and play with others in a child-centered classroom setting. Each week’s activities include creative art, sensory exploration, social play and singing at circle time. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn Upper Room $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 9 • 12:30-1:30 p.m. Activity #: 1082010_01
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Learning Together (Ages: 2½-4 ) Child and a parent, or other caring adult, share hands-on learning activities promoting creative, academic and social skills as they paint, build with blocks, draw, sing and dance. Everyone should dress for play and exploration. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Gantz Barn Upper Room $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 1082010_02 WeJoySing (Ages: 1 month-5 years) Discover how your baby, toddler or preschooler learns and grows through JOY-filled musical play. Essential early childhood development is nurtured as you play together, creating bonds that last a lifetime. Visit WeJoySing.com for dates, time and costs. Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. Contact: WeJoySing.com, 614-868-0107
Gymnastics: Parent & Tot (Age: 2) Toddlers spend quality time with a parent while enhancing fine and gross motor skills and coordination as they practice following directions and taking turns to prepare for more advanced classes. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 5 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 1012010_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 5 • 5:45-6:15 p.m. Activity #: 1012010_02
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Gymnastics (Ages: 3-4) Young gymnasts learn basic skills for vault, bars, beam and floor developing foundational skills to build upon as they advance while following simple instruction and taking turns. Gymnastics (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 5 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 1012010_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 5 • 7:15-7:45 p.m. Activity #: 1012010_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)
Baby Ballet (Ages: 3-4) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes/slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs. Children must be toilet trained. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $56 (NR: $64) Begins: Oct. 7 • 5:15-5:45 p.m. Activity #: 1022010_02 Modern Dance (Ages: 3-4) Participants learn the jazz dance style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance journeys to future dance. Lindsey Maynard instructs. Modern Dance (Age: 3)
Begins: Oct. 6 • 5-5:30 p.m. No class Nov. 3 (Tue.) Activity #: 1012010_05
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53)
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)
Begins: Oct. 8 • 5:30-6 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 1022010_01
Begins: Oct. 8 • 5-5:30 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 1012010_06 Gymnastics (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 5:45-6:15 p.m. No class Nov. 3 (Tue.) Activity #: 1012010_07 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 8 • 5:45-6:15 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 1012010_08
Modern Dance (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 8 • 6:15-6:45 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 2022010_01 JumpBunch (Ages: 1½-2 ) Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sports-readiness skills and the foundations of fitness. JumpBunch (Ages: 18-23 months) Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $40 (NR: $45)
JumpBunch (Age: 2) Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $40 (NR: $45) Begins: Oct. 14 • 6:45-7:15 p.m. No class Nov. 4 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032010_02 Sporties for Shorties (Ages: 3-5) Young children develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting lead-up sports activities and group games. Focus sports may include baseball, soccer, football and others. Powered by JumpBunch. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $40 (NR: $45) Begins: Oct. 14 • 7:30-8:15 p.m. No class Nov. 4 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032010_03 Little Ballers Basketball (Ages: 4-6) In a fun, educational first basketball experience, players learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense and game play concepts. Bally Sports Group uses positive, encouraging teaching styles designed for preschoolers to foster the understanding of skills and sportsmanship through engaging activities. Players respond to developmentally appropriate instruction and participate in modified games. Team shirt provided. Info: 614-505-6532. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. SWCSD Sites $75 (NR: $75) Begins: Nov. 3 • 6-7 p.m. Register online at www.ballysportsgroup.com Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. SWCSD Sites $75 (NR: $75) Begins: Nov. 3 • 7-8 p.m. Register online at www.ballysportsgroup.com
Begins: Oct. 14 • 6-6:30 p.m. No class Nov. 4 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032010_01 4 The Source
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Youth Youth Basketball (Grades: K-12) Grove City Parks and Recreation offers recreational basketball that focuses on fun and fundamentals with boys and girls competing in separate leagues. For grades three and older, a tournament closes out the season in early March. Registration is by individual and must be completed in person at the Kingston Center. Teams are determined by a blind draft conducted by Parks and Recreation staff. Volunteer coaches are needed. The Kingston Center is open for after-hours registration until 7 p.m., on Tue., Oct. 27. Games: 8 • Practice one evening per week; games on Saturdays SWCSD Sites $83 (NR: $88) Practice starts Dec. 7 No games or practices when SWCSD is closed. Register through October in the Kingston Center. P.A.R.K. (Grades: K-4) Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids is committed to providing a safe, secure, enriching and affordable place to be after school. This school-age childcare program offers daily after-school activities for children in kindergarten through grade four staffed by qualified childcare providers at each site. P.A.R.K. operates in the school gymnasiums at Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries every day the SWCSD is in session. The program is designed for, but not limited to, children of working parents. P.A.R.K. provides planned cooperative games, outrageous play, fitness, indoor and outdoor activities, free art, special-interest and free-choice activities and much more. Please pack a nutritious snack daily. School Days Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey, Richard Avenue Elementaries $187 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 2:30-6 p.m. Follows SWCSD schedule Register in person at the Kingston Center. www.GroveCityOhio.gov
Before-School P.A.R.K. ES (Grades: K-4) Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment in the morning hours before school starts for students of Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries. The monthly tuition fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCSD is in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCSD Transportation Department; J.C. Sommer elementary students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff. School Days Kingston Center $95 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 6-8 a.m. Follows SWCSD schedule Register in person at the Kingston Center. Before-School P.A.R.K. IS (Grades: 5-6) Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment in the morning hours before school starts for students of Hayes, Holt Crossing and Park Street intermediate schools. The monthly tuition fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCSD is in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCSD Transportation Department; Park Street Intermediate students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff. School Days Kingston Center $107 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 6-9 a.m. Follows SWCSD schedule Register in person at the Kingston Center.
P.A.R.K. programs are popular! Call 614-277-3050 to ensure availability before attempting to register.
P.A.R.K. Registration: 2020-2021 School Year (Grades: K-6) Register in person in the Kingston Center; a $30 non-refundable registration fee applies. Spaces are limited with openings filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Monthly fees are $187 for after-school, $95 for before-school elementary and $107 for before-school intermediate. $30 registration fee due at registration; payments made monthly August through April 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Register in person at the Kingston Center. Karate Peewee Beginner (Ages: 4-7) Learn basic karate movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Oct. 5 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 2062010_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Oct. 7 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 2062010_02 The Source 5
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Karate Peewee Advanced (Ages: 4-7)
Princess Ballet (Ages: 5-7)
Build on the basics of karate with movement drills, form (kata) and noncontact sparring with added emphasis on concentration, confidence and the martial arts philosophy.
Develop coordination, balance and grace while being introduced to the fundamentals of ballet. Ballet shoes or soft soled slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50)
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $56 (NR: $64)
Begins: Oct. 5 • 5:45-6:15 p.m. Activity #: 2062010_03
Begins: Oct. 7 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 2022010_03
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Oct. 7 • 5:45-6:15 p.m. Activity #: 2062010_04 Karate Youth/Adult Beginner (Ages: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts philosophy while learning karate basics, movement drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 5 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 3062010_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 7 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 3062010_02 Karate Youth/Adult Advanced (Ages: 8+) Deepen levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 5 • 7:45-8:45 p.m. Activity #: 3062010_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 7 • 7:45-8:45 p.m. Activity #: 3062010_04
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Ballet Basics (Ages: 8-12)
Gymnastics: Rock-N-Roller (Ages: Girls 5-12) Girls learn beginner skills on vault, bar, beam and floor that they can use as foundations while advancing through the program. Gymnastics: Rock-N-Roller (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6:30-7 p.m. No class Nov. 3 (Tue.) Activity #: 2012010_04
Slightly older children just getting started are introduced to ballet fundamentals, developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft soled slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $56 (NR: $64)
Begins: Oct. 6 • 7:15-7:45 p.m. No class Nov. 3 (Tue.) Activity #: 2012010_05
Begins: Oct. 7 • 6:45-7:15 p.m. Activity #: 2022010_04 Modern Dance (Ages: 5-10) Participants learn the jazz style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance your journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsey Maynard leads.
Gymnastics: Rock-N-Roller (Ages: 7-9)
Gymnastics: Rock-N-Roller (Ages: 10-12) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 8-8:30 p.m. No class Nov. 3 (Tue.) Activity #: 2012010_06
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $52 (NR: $57) Begins: Oct. 8 • 7-7:45 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 2022010_02
Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.
Registration
Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., September 14
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Intro to Parkour (Ages: 5-10) Participants learn to safely navigate obstacles through running, jumping, climbing and safely landing. Strength and flexibility are incorporated into each class. Intro to Parkour (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 8 • 6:30-7 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 2012010_01 Intro to Parkour (Ages: 7-8) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 8 • 7:15-7:45 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 2012010_02 Intro to Parkour (Ages: 9-10) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 8 • 8-8:30 p.m. No class Oct. 29 (Thu.) Activity #: 2012010_03 Game Changer: Beginner (Ages: 8-18) This speed training is for kids who like sports, aiding them to improve technique with safe and effective exercises to increase speed and quickness. Certified speed training instructor Mike Kusan leads. Class is for those new to Coach Kusan’s speed training. Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $79 (NR: $89) Begins: Nov. 2 • 5:45-6:45 p.m. Activity #: 2032011_03 Wks: 4 • Classes: 6 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $68 (NR: $76) Begins: Nov. 5 • 5:45-6:45 p.m. Activity #: 2032011_04
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Game Changer: Advanced (Ages: 12-18)
Unicorn Slime Jar (Ages: 6-9)
Young athletes who have already taken Coach Kusan’s speed training further improve techniques with new exercises to increase speed and quickness. Certified speed training instructor Mike Kusan leads.
New! Decorate a canning jar to look like a unicorn and make unicorn slime to go inside.
Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $79 (NR: $89)
Oct. 14 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 2042010_03
Begins: Nov. 2 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 2032011_01
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12)
Halloween Art (Ages: 5-10)
Wks: 4 • Classes: 6 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $68 (NR: $76)
Get your scary on and join us for a night of boo-tiful art! Make crafts to conjure up the Halloween spirit.
Begins: Nov. 5 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 2032011_02
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $10 (NR: $12)
Skating Lessons (Ages: 4-12) Learn basic roller skating skills at Skate America. Students receive free roller skates and may stay after lessons to practice. Register at Skate America, 4357 Broadway, or call 614-875-7606. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $59) Begins: Oct. 3 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register with Skate America Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $59) Begins: Nov. 7 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register with Skate America
Oct. 21 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 2042010_02 Fairy House Night Light (Ages: 6-9) Construct a night light that looks like a fairy house using a water bottle, a LED tea candle for light and more items. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Nov. 4 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 2042011_04 Coaster-reka (Ages: 5-12)
Eureka! Discover your creative side in this cool class by designing a set of Big Amazing Art! coasters. Each participant receives four (Ages: 6-10) white ceramic coasters to decorate with Cover a variety of styles and techniques paints or markers. while focusing on the process, using Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. furnished quality materials and Kingston Center Room 2 supplies found in an artistic studio like $12 (NR: $14) pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Nov. 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Take home a finished piece each class. Activity #: 2042011_03 Dress to get messy/bring a smock. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $45 (NR: $50)
Kids in the Kitchen - Fall (Ages: 6-8)
Begins: Oct. 1 • 6-6:45 p.m. Activity #: 2042010_01
Learn to read recipes, basic kitchen safety and cooking techniques while creating delicious seasonal treats.
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $34 (NR: $39)
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Rec. Room $40 (NR: $45)
Begins: Nov. 5 • 6-6:45 p.m. Activity #: 2042011_01
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Cookie Graveyard (Ages: 6-9) Make a completely edible scary graveyard scene using cookies and a brownie base.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $18 (NR: $20) Oct. 28 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 2072010_01 Edible Art (Ages: 5-10) Design fall creations with edible treats shaped like pumpkins, turkeys and more! Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $14 (NR: $16) Nov. 11 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 2042011_02 Thanksgiving Turkey Treats (Ages: 6-9) Make Thanksgiving turkey treats on a stick using cookies, Indian corn and candy. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Nov. 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 2072011_01 VIPs: Teens for Grove City (Grades 7-12) Join the Volunteer Involvement Program (V.I.P.) to donate your time and expertise while gaining service hours and a great feeling of helping others. Hours are conveniently tracked through the program. Grove City offers many events and programs throughout the year, and participants in this program help make them successful. Join today to have fun and make a difference in the community. Applications are available in the Kingston Center and at GroveCityOhio.gov. Call 614-277-3058 for information.
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Light Line Dance (Ages: 18+) First-time dancers learn the basic steps and techniques of line dancing. Also great for those who enjoy easy line dances at a gentle pace. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $20) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 3022010_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $20) Begins: Nov. 3 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 3022011_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $20) Begins: Oct. 6 • 7:15-8:30 p.m. Activity #: 3022010_01
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Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., September 14
Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.
Line Dance (Ages: 18+) Intermediate dancers learn exciting country and ballroom line dances set to fun, beautiful music in instructor-led lessons. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that slide easily across the floor. Laura Landolt instructs. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $20) Begins: Nov. 3 • 7:15-8:30 p.m. Activity #: 3022011_01 Yoga Monday (Ages: 18+) Learn to relax the body and calm the mind. Melt away tension and stress by combining Hatha yoga posture with breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a towel or mat and come with an empty stomach. Toni Weeks, registered yoga instructor, leads. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Auditorium $34 (NR: $39) Begins: Oct. 5 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 3032010_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $26) Begins: Nov. 16 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 3032011_01 www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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Yoga Wednesday (Ages: 18+) Melt away tension and stress in a class geared for beginners but available as a second night for those enrolled in the Monday program. Toni Weeks, registered yoga instructor, leads. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $34 (NR: $39) Begins: Oct. 7 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 3032010_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $26) Begins: Nov. 18 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 3032011_02 Karate Youth/Adult Beginner (Ages: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts Hot Spice Pads philosophy while learning karate (Ages: 18+) basics, movement drills, kata (form) and The cool days of fall are ideal for non-contact sparring. curling up with a mug of hot tea. Add Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. enjoyment to the experience with Kingston Center Room 3 spice-filled pads that fill the air with $60 (NR: $65) the scent of spices when activated by a mug’s heat. Fill four mug pads to take Begins: Oct. 5 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. home to enjoy alone or invite a friend Activity #: 3062010_01 over to share tea with. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 Gantz Farmhouse $60 (NR: $65) $10 (NR: $12) Begins: Oct. 7 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 3062010_02 Activity #: 3042010_01 Karate Youth/Adult Advanced Homemade Holiday Candies (Ages: 8+) (Ages: 18+) Deepen levels of concentration and Learn to make mints, spiced nuts and confidence while emphasizing martial hardtack candy using herbal flavorings arts philosophy and learning more and spices. These colorful sweet treats advanced movements, drills, kata make great holiday gifts from your (form) and non-contact sparring. kitchen. Arlene Crosser instructs. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 3 Gantz Farmhouse $60 (NR: $65) $25 (NR: $28) Begins: Oct. 5 • 7:45-8:45 p.m. Nov. 3 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Activity #: 3062010_03 Activity #: 3072011_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Sat. Kingston Center Room 3 Gantz Farmhouse $60 (NR: $65) $25 (NR: $28) Begins: Oct. 7 • 7:45-8:45 p.m. Nov. 7 • 9-11 a.m. Activity #: 3062010_04 Activity #: 3072011_03
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Herb Butter Mix (Ages: 18+) Prepare and take home a batch of this classic herb butter using the recipe from the old Jai Lai restaurant that includes garlic, lemon juice and butter. It freezes well, so save some for your Thanksgiving gatherings. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Nov. 23 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 3072011_01 Plant an Allium Sampler (Ages: 18+) Love the way the blooming orbs of flowering onions look in the spring garden? Loved by bees and ignored by rabbits, rodents and deer, alliums are a great addition to your sunny flower border. Learn about these dramatic flowers and take home a selection of various colored allium bulbs to plant in your garden this fall for spring blooms. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) Oct. 8 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 3092010_01
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Herbal Kitchen Wreath (Ages: 18+) Create a beautiful wreath for your kitchen using a grapevine base decorated with fresh herbs you harvest from the Gardens at Gantz Farm and tie into bundles. The herbs will dry to supply you with quick, easy flavorings for fall and winter cooking including soups, rice, stews and roasted veggies. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $20 (NR: $22) Oct. 20 • 6:30-8 p.m. Activity #: 3092010_02 Herb Print a Canvas Tote (Ages: 18+) Use fabric paint on leaves and flowers to make unique designs on a handy canvas tote bag. Makes a great gift or is wonderful for carrying groceries, knitting supplies or paperwork. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $18 (NR: $20) Nov. 5 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 3092011_01 Create a Spa Gift Basket (Ages: 18+) Fill a cute small basket with a pretty fabric liner, homemade sugar scrub, a shower bubble bag, some fragrant potpourris, rose water and a dried flower bouquet. Give as a gift or use in your home spa. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $20 (NR: $23) Nov. 17 • 6:30-8 p.m. Activity #: 3092011_02 Meals-on-Wheels: Volunteer to Help a Needy Neighbor (Ages: All) Share your time and visit the homebound to deliver a hot meal and a message of loving concern from the community: volunteer for a Meals-onWheels route picked up daily at the Evans Center. Each 90-minute route visits 12 to 15 elderly or disabled persons. Training is provided. Weekend opportunities are also available. Daily Register with LifeCare Alliance 10 The Source
55+ LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program (Ages: 60+)
Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) (Ages: 55+)
Enjoy a nutritious, hot lunch five days a week at the Evans Center. The daily menu is listed in the local newspapers and at the Center. Call one day in advance to make a reservation. Van transportation is available and must be requested. Prepackaged cold, vegetarian and hot served meals are available daily.
During S.A.L.T. meetings, representatives from Grove City Police and Jackson Township Fire share information about community services and crime and safety issues important to seniors. For information, contact the crime prevention coordinator at 614-277-1765.
Daily Evans Center $2
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Senior Options (Ages: 60+) Senior Options provides in-home services to maintain independence for Franklin County residents aged 60+ not qualified for PASSPORT services. Payment is based on a sliding income scale. COAAA provides in-home assessments and case management for the program. Available services include: personal care, home-delivered meals and emergency-response systems. Conversations About Loss (Ages: 55+) There is no normal way to experience grief. While you may be tempted to isolate yourself, it is okay (even healthy) to lean on others for support. Interacting with friends, family and support groups can be helpful when you feel low or overwhelmed. Meet with others with similar experiences and join in discussions or just listen. This new group is facilitated by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions.
Chair Exercise (Ages: 55+) Dealing with arthritis or joint pain? These instructor-led exercises are designed for seniors who find it difficult to work out while standing or have trouble getting up and down for floor exercises. Bring light one or two pound weights. Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Oct. 5 • 9:30-10:15 a.m. No class Oct. 12 (Mon.) Activity #: 4032010_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Nov. 2 • 9:30-10:15 a.m. No class Nov. 9 (Mon.) Activity #: 4032011_01
Monthly Evans Center Free 1st Mon. • 10-11 a.m. Drop in
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Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., September 14
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Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Nov. 17 • 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Activity #: 4032011_04 Yoga Senior Thursday (Ages: 55+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $22 Begins: Oct. 8 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 4032010_05 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Nov. 19 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 4032011_05 Friday Flicks (Ages: 55+) Senior Exercise (Ages: 55+) Keep those joints and muscles moving with instructor-led exercises designed for active seniors. Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Oct. 5 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Activity #: 4032010_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Nov. 2 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. No class Nov. 9 (Mon.) Activity #: 4032011_02
Tai Chi (Ages: 55+) Fall related injuries are serious for people age 50+. Reduce your risk: improve balance and strengthen muscles through this martial art often described as meditation in motion. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $22 Begins: Oct. 7 • 2-3 p.m. Activity #: 4032010_03 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Nov. 18 • 2-3 p.m. Activity #: 4032011_03 Yoga Senior (Ages: 55+)
Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.
Registration
Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., September 14 www.GroveCityOhio.gov
Reap the benefits of yoga with instruction designed for seniors. Breathing techniques and deep relaxation help melt away tension and stress while coaxing mind and body to health. Toni Weeks instructs. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel. Yoga Senior Tuesday (Ages: 55+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 Begins: Oct. 6 • 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Activity #: 4032010_04
Enjoy a variety of films on the big projector screen with friends. Friday Flicks: Dr. Dolittle (Ages: 55+) (PG-2020) A widowed 19th century doctor finds solace away from people in his lush English country manor surrounded by exotic animals with whom he can converse. When a young Queen Victoria falls gravely ill, the doctor and his menagerie embark on an epic adventure to find a cure. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Nov. 6 • 12:30-3:30 p.m. Activity #: 4082011_01 Friday Flicks: Emma (Ages: 55+) (PG-2020) This reimagined film adaptation of a Jane Austen classic that satirizes social class focuses on the beautiful, rich and clever Emma Woodhouse, a restless small-town “queen bee.” Her adventures takes her through a series of romantic missteps before she finds true love. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Oct. 2 • 12:30-3:30 p.m. Activity #: 4082010_01 The Source 11
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Registration
Grove City Parks and Recreation offers five easy methods to register for classes. Registration forms are available for download online at GroveCityOhio.gov or pick up at the Kingston Center or the Evans Center. ONLINE registration is available at GroveCityOhio.gov for most Parks and Recreation offerings (sports excluded), providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.
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WALK-IN registration is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., for preschool, youth and adult classes, and at the Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave., for 55+ offerings.
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Registration by PHONE is accepted via Visa, Discover or MasterCard only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Evans Center, 614-277-1060, for 55+ classes, and the Kingston Center, 614-277-3050, for all others.
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Use the silver DROP BOX located on the parking lot side of the Kingston Center for afterhours registration. The box is opened at 8 a.m. each business day; registrations placed in the box after 8 a.m. are processed the next business day.
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MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123
Payment Methods • Cash or Money Order • Checks made payable to: City of Grove City. A customer with a returned check is assessed a $25 fee. Any customer with two returned checks within 12 months must pay all subsequent fees by cash or money order. • Credit Card: MasterCard or Visa only Confirmation Once you have registered for a class, no other confirmations are made unless a change is made in the program details. It is the responsibility of the participant to be present on the date and time listed. Cancellations/Credit Registered participants may cancel from a program, but it is that participant’s responsibility to contact the Parks and Recreation Department. A credit is made to the participant’s account if a request is made in writing prior to the start of the program. To receive a full refund for sports, the request must be made before uniforms are ordered. Class/Event Cancellation All classes and events are subject to change or cancellation based on participation and instructor availability. A staff member will notify all registered class participants as changes occur. Photos and Videos The City of Grove City reserves the right to photograph or record event and program participants for publicity purposes. Images may be used in catalogs, brochures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic public relations efforts (i.e., website, social media). Residency Rates & Fair Share Policy The lower “resident rate” provides credit to those paying municipal taxes that help support the programs 12 The Source
and events offered by the City of Grove City. To qualify as a resident, a person must live or work in Grove City or Jackson Township. This does not include all of ZIP code 43123; ZIP codes are used by the U.S. Postal Service to designate the office that delivers mail to an address. Visit FranklinCountyAuditor.com to check your address. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporated Jackson Township with 160. Through the City of Grove City Fair Share Policy, non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City are eligible to participate at resident rates. To be eligible, non-residents must annually provide proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the personnel director or a current pay stub showing the employer’s address. Equal Opportunities and Special Populations The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the whole community. All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion are encouraged to participate. Our goal is also to include individuals with special needs in our existing programs based on their need and ability. Groups or individuals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements. The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 614-277-3050. www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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