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September/October 2022 3www.DiscoverGroveCity.com 4 Calendar What’s Happening? 6 Message from Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage Arts in the Alley 8 Faces New School, Same Principal Principals look to maintain traditions and culture in new and updated middle schools 12 Get to Know Chief Fambro A Q&A with Grove City’s new Chief of Police 13 Department Spotlight Grove City Development Department 14 In Focus A Bigger Boo Chamber of Commerce continues to expand Boo Off Broadway 18 Celebrating 170 Years Host of commemorative events to be held throughout Grove City in September 21 Student Spotlight Raisin’ the Hoof GCHS student places fifth in national equestrian competition 23 Remember the Name Meet Grove City High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s newest members 26 Living Parade of Homes is Back in Grove City BIA Parade showcases new builds across central Ohio 28 Around Grove City 29 Luxury Living 29 Real Estate Top Homes SOLD 30 Bookmarks 32 The Source Parks and Recreation Offerings for October and November 2022 8 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com On the cover: Holly Henneman, Brett Harmon and Daniel Boland by Ray LaVoie@DiscoverGroveCity 14 The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio Volume 5, Number 2 September/October 2022 DISCOVER GroveCity 21
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Sept. 9-18 Grove City Celebration170th|Ohio Open Doors Daily historical events at various locations throughout Grove City. Watch for event www.grovecityohio.govdetails. Sept. 10 Heart of Grove City Car Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Town Center Park 3359 Park www.heartofgrovecity.orgSt. Sept. 10 Heart of Grove City Smoked Meats Festival 2-7 Townp.m.Center Park 3359 Park www.heartofgrovecity.orgSt. Sept. 11 9/11 Memorial Service 8:30 Jacksona.m.Township Fire Station 204 4900 Buckeye centennial.legion.org/ohio/post164Pkwy. Sept. 13 Grove City Community Club Meeting 7 3397p.m.Civic www.grovecitycommunityclub.orgPl. Sept. 16-18 Arts in the Alley Friday, 5-9 p.m. Parade, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Grove City Town gcchamber.org/artsCenter Sept. 17 Meet the Artists 10 Visita.m.Grove City 3995 www.visitgrovecityoh.comBroadway
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Sept. 1-Oct. 31 Grove City Pumpkin Trek Visit Grove City 3995 www.visitgrovecityoh.comBroadway Sept. 2, 16 American Red Cross Blood Drive Noon-6 www.redcrossblood.org3226Kingstonp.m.CenterKingstonAve. Sept. 2, 16, 30 Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop 4-9 Grovep.m.City Town Center Broadway and Park www.heartofgrovecity.orgStreet Sept. 2 Summer Sizzle Concert Series – Lee Gantt Band 7-8:30 p.m. Town Center Park 3359 Park www.grovecityohio.govSt. Sept. 3, 10 Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market 8 Grovea.m.-noonCityTown Center 3444 Park www.gcchamber.orgSt.
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Sept. 24 Community Shredding Day 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Park Street Intermediate School 3205 Park www.grovecityohio.govSt. Sept. 24 SWACO HazardousHouseholdWasteDrop-off 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Kingston Center 4226 Kingston www.grovecityohio.govAve.
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Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8 Grove City Community Club Fall Harvest Market 8 Grovea.m.-noonCityTown Center 3444 Park www.grovecitycommunityclub.orgSt. Sept. 24 Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House 2-4 Centuryp.m.Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders www.grovecityohio.govRd. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Autumn Adventures Various Grove City www.grovecityohio.govlocations
Sept. 30 Summer Sizzle Concert Series – Lords of Literature 7-8:30 p.m. Town Center Park 3359 Park www.grovecityohio.govSt. Oct. 1-31 Minion Hunt Grove City Town www.grovecityohio.govCenter Oct. 1, 8, 15, 23 Author Spotlight 10 www.visitgrovecityoh.com3995Visita.m.-noonGroveCityBroadway Oct. 2 K-9 Rescue Dog Walk/Run 10:30 a.m. Breck Community Park 3005 Demorest www.tedberryevents.comRd. Oct. 2 Old-Time Harvest Day Noon-4 p.m. Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders www.grovecityohio.govRd. Oct. 7, 21 American Red Cross Blood Drive Noon-6 www.redcrossblood.org3226Kingstonp.m.CenterKingstonAve. Oct. 11 Grove City Community Club Meeting 7 3397p.m.Civic www.grovecitycommunityclub.orgPl.
Oct. 14, 28 Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop 4-9 Grovep.m.City Town Center Broadway and Park www.grovecityohio.govStreet Oct. 15 Evans Center Craft Bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Evans Center 4330 Dudley www.grovecityohio.govAve. Oct. 21 Chamber FundraiserFoundation 6:30-10:30 p.m. Aladdin Shrine Center 1801 Gateway www.gcchamber.orgCir. Oct. 22 Rotary Club of Grove City 4-6 p.m. Le Petit Chevalier Winery Creola, www.gcrotaryoh.comOH Oct. 29 The Haunted History of Grove City Noon-4 p.m. Visit Grove City 3995 www.visitgrovecityoh.comBroadway Oct. 29 Boo Off Broadway 1-4 Grovep.m.City Town Center Promenade Park Street at www.gcchamber.orgBroadway Oct. 31 Beggars’ Night 6-8 Throughoutp.m. Grove www.grovecityohio.govCity Calendar of Events Sponsored by Franklin County Banking Center. www.VCNBfamily.com tkirkendall@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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With the beginning of fall comes cooler temperatures, football and soccer, beauti ful color-changing scenery, pumpkinspiced everything, and the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Arts in the Alley!The festival of music and art brings together artisans of every variety, in cluding photographers, sculptors, craft ers, quilters and more. Artists compete as their work is displayed throughout Town Center in six different juried show categories, vendors line the streets east of Broadway, selling their wares and Kids’ Fun Street invites budding artists to join in hands-on activities that nur ture young, creative minds. Several de licious concessions are available from commercial vendors and charitable or ganizations taking advantage of the op portunity to raise funds for their causes. Again this year, the festival in cludes the Voice of Grove City vocal competition on the main stage where singers showcase their abilities while competing for the title. It’s nice to wit ness the crowd support the singers as they belt out their tunes. This all proves one thing for certain: Our hometown is teeming with talent, and we enjoy the annual opportunity to share it with all of central Ohio. In its 43rd year, Arts in the Alley continues to draw thousands of visitors to Grove City, but it’s more than sim ply a festival of artistic and musical tal ent. It’s a weekend filled with laughter, friendship and community, a time when we welcome visitors as our own neigh bors and enjoy time with family.
The Saturday morning parade down Broadway and onto Columbus Street is one of my favorite traditions. With more than 100 entries, I often have the flexibility to fit in with a par ticipant at the start of the parade then swing back around and join another entry near the end of the parade. Seems silly maybe, but it gives me a chance to say hello to as many of the people watching the parade as I can. Just as many others do on that Saturday, I’ll stick around Town Cen ter after the parade to watch the Grove City and Central Crossing high school marching bands and choirs perform and take in all the wonderful items ven dors are selling. Many of the vendors have been part of Arts in the Alley for years, and I have come to know some on a personal level as a result. It’s like a reunion at times. I enjoy making my rounds to many of the shows – craft, fine arts, photog raphy, quilt and youth art – to see the entries and cast my People’s Choice vote for each. It’s fun to see which flower-themed pieces of art in each cat egory have been selected by the judges to contend for the Helena McComb Award, an award given by the McComb Family in memory of one of the festival co-founders.TheEasel Award is another com petitive show category of great interest to me as the winning piece ultimately becomes part of the city’s collection and will hang in the hallway of City Hall. The independent, impartial judges sure have their work cut out for them in this category where the top prize is a $2,000 purchase award. The entry criteria for the Easel Award have changed this year, no longer limiting subject matter to a Grove City theme. This is likely to draw many more submissions, which this year must depict the artist’s vision of his or her own hometown. Arts in the Alley fills Grove City with vibrant art and musical talent, a wonderful reminder that the natural color and splendor of fall is just around the corner.Toenter one of the show cat egory competitions or for more infor mation about Arts in the Alley, visit www.gcchamber.org/arts.MayorRichardL.“Ike” Stage
Arts in the Alley – A Fun-Filled Weekend Mayor Stage waves to the crowd during the 2021 Arts in the Alley parade.
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to hear,” Harmon says. “I graduated from high school in ’86. I bet there was some good stuff on that ’87 cassette.”
Harmon and Debo dug up the capsule themselves. The students who made the time capsule had all signed the box. Roots and dirt had largely cor roded the contents, but a VHS tape and two cas sette tapes were retrieved, though not in usable condition.“I’dlike
“We’re really excited to be embarking on a year where we hope we can bring back some normalcy,” says Brett Harmon, principal at Pleasant View Middle School. “Most important is just to make sure that families and kids feel like we’re getting back to Thebusiness.”newand expanded buildings offer state-of-the-art technology and allow for a more balanced distribution of stu dents across the middle schools. Students at all three schools will study in updated science labs, work in multiuse flex spaces and enjoy improved physical education facilities.
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Pleasant View Middle School Principal Brett Harmon Pleasant View Time Capsule
The district updated or moved five middle schools, in cluding three that primarily serve the Grove City area. Brook park Middle School moved a couple miles southwest into the new Beulah Park Middle School, Pleasant View Middle School relocated a few miles northwest and Jackson Middle School saw a number of additions to its existing building.
“It’s just gorgeous when you walk through it,” says Prin cipal Daniel Boland. “We’re very excited about growing into that Aspace.”significant upgrade for Beulah Park and Pleasant View: air conditioning.“Parentsand kids alike are going to relish walking into those schools,” Harmon says. Beulah Park will experience the biggest change as it moves its location and updates its branding. The middle school will
To see what Pleasant View Middle School was like circa 1987, Principal Harmon and Evan Debo, executive director of communications for the dis trict, followed a treasure map that had been hidden behind a tile mosaic of the school’s Panther mascot.
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Jackson Middle School saw the addition of five specificuse classrooms along with other flexible use spaces. The up dates also include a new gym, leaving a second auxiliary gym space and an upgraded library media center.
The first day of school is always a day of change and new beginnings. This rang especially true for many middle school students in the South-Western City School District as they began the 2022-23 school year at new or updated buildings.
September/October 2022 9www.DiscoverGroveCity.com pay tribute to the rapidly developing Beu lah Park neighborhood it now calls home through its new mascot, the bronco.
“It’s amazing when you come here and you start to work in this community how deep the roots are,” Harmon says. “I have teachers and other secretarial staff who went to Pleasant View or whose kids went to Pleasant View. … There are Jackson Middle School Principal Daniel Boland LaVoieRaybyPhoto
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“That was all set from community votes and involving staff in those deci sions,” says Beulah Park Principal Holly Henneman. “It’s also an homage to Beu lah Park, the old racing track that used to beReflectingthere.” the community involve ment in the rebrand, the Beulah Park Broncos’ logo was designed by SouthWestern Career Academy interactive media design student Charlee Cahill, who graduated in spring 2022. While community members voted in favor of a rebrand from Brookpark to Beulah Park, they favored keeping Pleasant View the same. Harmon says that reflects the long ties that many have to theDuringschools.the final walk through of Pleasant View, Harmon says administra tors saw a large turnout that included students in letterman sweaters from the ’60s. One former student worked with the district to dig up a time capsule bur ied at the school in 1987.
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10 September/October 2022 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com lots of traditions and cool stories lingering, the ghosts of those folks in those hallways.”
“The instruction that happens in the classroom will still be the same,” Henneman says. “All of those things that set up that foundation, what happens in the rooms of the house is going to stay the same, the house is just a little different.”
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“Those are exciting problems to have,” Harmon says. “That’ll just evolve over time as we find out what works best.”
Principals have sweet teeth too! Here are their favorites. Holly Henneman: If you do two Milk Duds to one almond, that is the snack of champions. If you really want to work for it, you put them in the freezer.
Beulah Park Middle School Principal Holly Henneman
For now, the principals are just happy to be getting set tled in to their new buildings and see students making use of the space.“Ifyou can’t adapt to change in education,” Henneman says, “then you’re probably not in the right profession.”
While the buildings may be changing, Boland, Harmon and Henneman emphasize their commitment to supporting community and culture in their schools, especially coming out of two school years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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But, they assure the community, there’s little to be con cerned about for students. None of the schools will see no table changes in day-to-day education and routines.
The multiuse spaces have the added benefit of easily adapting to the needs and interests of students. Possible uses include everything from staff meetings to student art galler ies. The principals expect those uses to change over time.
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Chief Fambro: I am a people person, and as such, establishing and building meaningful relationships is important to me. The size of the Grove City Division of Police will allow me more opportunity to cultivate relation ships with personnel.
DW: Do you have any specific goals for the CF:Division?While it is early to state specific goals, I do think it’s critically important for me to in teract with and get to know personnel, while watching and listening internally and exter nally. I am very curious to understand from personnel what specifically they would like to see the Division achieve as well as what is currently working and what isn’t meeting their and the community’s needs.
DW: Why did you decide to pursue the role of Grove City Police Chief?
CF: I admire the growth of Grove City as a community and its Division of Police, which is intriguing to me. When people ask me that question, I respond with, “Why not Grove City? It’s a great place to live, work, and do business in.” Additionally, at a time when law enforcement professionals are walking away from the profession I love, I want to walk toward leadership opportunities. I am appreciative Mayor Stage, City Administrator Boso, Deputy City Administrator Vedra and Safety Director Tea ford have the confidence in me to lead our Division of Police.
DW: The Grove City Division of Police enjoys a very sup portive and transparent relationship with the community. How do you plan to build on that connection? Fambro during a December trip to New York. Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage announced in July the appointment of Richard S. Fambro as Chief of the Grove City Division of Police, effective Sept. 12. Fam bro brings significant experience to the Division, following 32 years of service with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Chief Fambro recently took time to participate in a Q&A, giving Grove City resi dents an opportunity to know a bit more about the man behind the title. Throughout the Q&A, he shares his eagerness to engage with the community and integrate his experi ence with the women and men of the Division and community.
Don Walters: You began your career in law enforcement as a cadet dispatcher for the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 1989 and rose through the ranks, ultimately reaching the highest possible position as commander of Patrol in 2019. As colonel and superintendent, you led approximately 1,600 officers and 700 professional staff employees in nine districts throughout all of Ohio. Grove City’s Division of Police is considerably smaller, with just under 100 total employees. How will you adjust to the smaller size agency?
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The department earned recog nition as one of the more forwardthinking jurisdictions in Ohio as the GroveCity2050 Community Plan re ceived the Ohio Chapter of American Planning Association’s 2017 Award for Comprehensive Planning. GroveC ity2050 was the first long-term, citywide plan in central Ohio to effec tively leverage the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s Insight2050 initiative to proactively plan for de velopment and population increase through the year 2050. While ensuring quality and bal anced development, one of the primary functions of the department is review ing proposed new community develop ment projects ranging from zoning and housing to medical facilities and inno vative business ventures. The depart ment strives to attract and retain jobs. Community Development Manager Kim Shields is often the first point of contact for new construction and devel opment. As coordinator of current and long-range planning efforts for the city, she helps guide others in their develop ment to ensure the result is in line with the GroveCity2050 Community Plan.
CF: By being very transparent, authentically myself, engaged in the community, and willing to listen and learn. I want people to get to know me, which in turn will open doors to build on the connection that is currently enjoyed.
DW: What are you most looking forward to as Grove City Chief of Police?
CF: My Mom was surprised I chose a career in law enforce ment because I was afraid of police officers as a child. If I heard a siren, I would run home and dive through the screen door despite it being closed (Mom replaced lots of screens as I was growing up). She, for many reasons, is my guiding light.
CF: Getting to know and understand the dedicated women and men of the Division and engaging with the community.
CF: I love people and embrace any opportunity to build meaningful relationships. l have two grown children, both of whom I am very proud of. I am into German cars and am passionate about rescuing animals. I have a rescued cat, American bulldog, pitbull terrier, and boxer. I like to take care of myself by working out and running.
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“I enjoy interacting with people and offering help to our business commu nity,” Seebach says. “Serving in this role allows me to do both on a daily basis.”
DW: Share a fun fact: What is the most surprising or unique thing people wouldn’t normally know about you?
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Grove City’s diverse and inclu sive development growth is planned, managed and nur tured by the City’s Development De partment. The process involves working closely with developers, businesses, the community and with public officials as the team assists in bringing projects to a successfulDevelopmentcompletion.Director
Kyle Rauch leads the department of seven staff members whose combined experience with the City exceeds 55 years.
It’s this personal touch that sets Grove City’s Development Department apart, overseeing the growth of a city whose primary goal is to preserve its small-town character while continuing to bring additional employment oppor tunities, residents and amenities to the community.
“I enjoy having the opportunity to look at projects from a variety of per spectives,” Shields says. “We get to bal ance technical code requirements and legal property rights with long-term community goals and aspirations to bring new growth and development to the community.”EconomicDevelopment Manager Brittany Seebach works to retain and expand Grove City businesses. Grove City’s more than 1,200 businesses can seek Seebach’s valuable input and as sistance on all facets of business needs, including planning, financing, zoning, equipment, building permits and in spections, utility setups, and signage guidelines. She is the bridge between the City and its business community — a familiar connection for employers.
Community Development Manager Kim Shields and Economic Development Manager Brittany Seebach facilitate Grove City’s long-term growth goals.
“Each member of our team is tru ly dedicated to responsible growth for Grove City,” Rauch says. “Couple that with their talent and experience, and I am confident our community’s growth is in good hands.”
DW: For people who don’t know you, as you are a new face in Grove City, what do you want them to know about you?
O n Halloween, the biggest fear for many is running out of candy to give to children go ing trick-or-treating. For the vendors and event planners of Boo Off Broadway, a candy shortage was a sign of success.Lastyear, the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce took over plan ning Boo Off Broadway. The chamber’s revamp culminated in even more at tendees than organizers imagined. The Grove City Division of Police estimates 5,000 people came to celebrate Hallow een, but sheer numbers aren’t all that counts in success.
While vendors worked extra last year to ensure they were meeting visi tor demand, all of the vendors this year are expected to have plenty of candy to give out treats and avoid any tricks. In 2021, Conrad says, many vendors sent out their team members to pick up more candy after they ran out. Vendors not only give out candy but info about their businesses, safety tips for Halloween and free swag as well. After reimagining events such as the Taste of Grove City to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols, the cham ber has angled Boo Off Broadway as an Grove City Chamber of Commerce continues to expand Boo Off Broadway Kids dress up for Boo Off Broadway
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A Ghostbuster scans the area around trick-or-treaters for ghosts.
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“As far as growth goes, I don’t know how much room we have to grow,” says Shawn Conrad, executive director of the Grove City Area Chamber of Com merce. “Physical growth is not our en tire goal. Our goal is to support a won derful event for our community to make people aware of Grove City and some of its activities.”Thisyear, Boo Off Broadway is set to take place 1-4 p.m., Oct. 29, on the Park Street Promenade, 3444 Park St. Boo Off Broadway offers a familyfriendly – and scare-free – event the weekend before Halloween.
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“Many of our business members were able to participate,” Conrad says. “We do so many events. This one is just flat outThefun.”parade, which takes place around the promenade, is a standout feature. Besides chamber members, ex pect a range of characters in attendance, including ghostbusters, princes and princesses. This year, the Chamber will also set up a photo booth for families to take pictures while dressed in their Hal loween best.
Expect lots of characters to be out and about at Boo Off Broadway. additional fun way for businesses to in teract with the public.
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The Minion Hunt – Partici pants search around designated buildings in Grove City for hid den Minion characters and com plete a Minion hunt worksheet for a prize.
“This event has stepped in and filled that need,” Conrad says. “(Busi nesses) have a much bigger audience in a much safer environment.” Not only did the event fill a need, it managed to become a favorite for chamber members and the commu nity after just one year under chamber leadership.“I’mtelling you, last year it just was a home run, hole in one, touchdown, whatever term you want to use,” Con rad says.Todraw more people to the event, the chamber added vendors and other activities to the agenda that were absent in years past. Conrad says the chamber has seen high interest in the event fol lowing last year’s success.
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Disney princesses were among last year’s attendees.
Trick-or-Treat, also known as Beggars’ Night, is scheduled for 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31
Businesses can have as much fun getting in the Halloween spirit as fami lies. Last year as part of Boo Off Broad way, the chamber held a window deco rating contest for businesses to show off their decorating chops and appeal to Grove City window shoppers.
Boo Off Broadway serves as a com plementary event to the traditional Beg gars’ Night. There’s no registration re quired, and it’s free for all to attend.
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Boo Off Broadway brings together family fun, local businesses and Halloween festivities.
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Mayor Stage looks through city council minutes that include his great-grandfather, John A. Stage, a town marshal.
Though the city has commemorat ed its anniversary throughout 2022, the celebration crescendos in September. A slew of events, ranging from education al lectures to character actors at histori cal sites, will take place Sept. 9-18. The
“My family’s been a part of the his tory going back to the late 1800s when my great-grandfather was a town mar shal,” Stage says. “So I am interested from a personal standpoint in figuring out again what were those things going on in the early life of this village.”
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By Cameron Carr Grove City is turning 170 years old, and there’s a lot of history to celebrate in those years. The city has retained its historic Town Cen ter while connecting new and old de velopments. For many of the city’s resi dents, including Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage, the history is personal.
Celebrating 170 Years Host of commemorative events to be held throughout Grove City in September
But due to the massive growth in the city, many residents are new to laying their foundation here. In the mid-20th century, the population hov ered around 6,000 people, Sutherland says. As of July 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 41,787. Stage points to a cyclical growth history that boomed in lat
“The thing we’re trying to do is show (people) the history of our city,” says Parks and Recreation Superin tendent Kelly Sutherland. “There’s so many activities you can do that are historically related that people don’t even
www.DiscoverGroveCity.com dates align with Ohio Open Doors, a statewide initiative supporting events that connect to Ohio history. The Grove City events will high light both the area’s past and ways to connect to it today.
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Theknow.”September anniversary cel ebrations begin with a rededication of Sesquicentennial Park on Sept. 9. The Southwest Franklin County His torical Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sept. 10, while the Gardens at Gantz, which includes one of the area’s oldest homes, will celebrate its 31st anniversary on Sept.Century13. Village will host a Civil War encampment recreation on Sept. 11. Throughout the year, Century Vil lage – which includes a blacksmith shop, a reconstructed barn original to the Bob Evans farm, the city’s 19th century train depot and other historic structures – hosts several historythemedGroveevents.City’s oldest home, the Grant-Sawyer Home, will host a pic nic on Sept. 17 with actors portraying members of the family from across time. The home was occupied by de scendants of the same family from the 1840s until it opened to the public a half decade ago. But the anniversary events are about more than just celebrating those who have a long history in the city. “When you move to Grove City, you feel like you know everybody,” Sutherland says. “This history is an educational piece not only for the people who’ve been here for six gen erations but the people who’ve been here for six months.”
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20 September/October 2022 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com ter half of the 19th century and again after each world war. As the population has developed, so has the city. Much of Grove City’s historic Town Center east of Broadway, comes from land purchased by Hugh Grant in the early 1800s. William F. Breck later bought a large portion of that land to plat and found Grove City in 1852. Adam Grant then made a significant westward expansion in 1889 with the development of Beulah Park west of TownTheCenter.Columbus and Harrisburg Turnpike, connecting Columbus and Harrisburg, helped attract Breck to the area. That road has since become Broadway, and a number of other key routes have developed. Railroads eventually gave way to highways that changed the layout and connections in Grove“I-71,City.when it came through, it cre ated somewhat of a new barrier to the east,” Stage says. “Now, we’ve been able to join this with the west with the way we’ve upgraded White Road and Holton Road and put in Buckeye Parkway and so forth.”That effort to maintain Grove City’s cohesion as time and development progress hasn’t ceased. Recent devel opment at Beulah Park has intention ally honored the history of the Beulah Park racetrack, which opened in 1923 as Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack. Beulah Park Middle School took the bronco as its mascot, and local art and housing developments have paid tribute as well.The 170th anniversary commemora tion began in May with the opening of a Park Street extension that connects Beu lah Park to Grove City’s historic Town Center. That served as a literal and sym bolic connection between the city’s old and new “Whatdevelopments.wehavenot lost is the core city being our town center,” Stage says. “(It’s) like a living room in your house. It’s a place to gather.” Town Center remains a cornerstone of Grove City. Not only does it reflect the area’s history, but it also hosts many staple events including the Summer Siz zle Concert Series and community festi vals such as the Craft Distillers Festival, Wine and Arts Festival, Arts in the Alley and Mistletoe Market. The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum is also located in Town Center and will host extended hours on Sept. 16 for the Arts in the Alley Music and Arts HavingFestival.that central connection, Stage says, helps unite Grove City. “It’s not like a lot of towns where you have different neighborhoods that form their own personalities,” he says. “We consider ourselves one big neigh borhood.”Celebrating Grove City’s 170th an niversary serves as a way to bring the community together to honor both the city’s past and what residents are mak ing from that history today.
“It’s still influencing us,” Suther land says. “Our past is helping us pre pare for the future.”
Cameron Carr is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at ccarr@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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In the span of just two minutes in late April, Peyton Zelenak proved her horseback riding mettle when she earned a top five finish at an inter national equestrian competition. That’s impressive for anyone, but especially for Zelenak, who is new to the sport.
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She also takes note of the speed, weight and responsiveness of her horse as soon as she gets in the saddle.
For Zelenak, that analysis of a horse begins before the competition even starts.“The people that own the horse ride it around an arena with all the other horses and you can look out for mis takes,” Zelenak says. “Things like if the horse flinches or gets spooked, you’ll want to write that down.”
Raisin’ the Hoof GCHS student places fifth in national equestrian competition
Trish credits the community with helping lead her daughter to horseback riding. When a friend mentioned horse back riding, it seemed a perfect fit for
“I don’t know where it came from,” she says. “I never had any animals other than dogs. I just really like taking care of (animals).”Zelenak, a senior at Grove City High School, began competitive riding just this past year, which makes her fifth-place finish at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) compe tition in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, all the more impressive. The competition has shown that she can meet with a new horse, connect with it and train it to execute a series of tasks – all within one Inday.dressage, a rider carries out predetermined movements with their horse. For the IEA competition, riders are paired with horses they have never worked with before. The key, Zelenak says, is connecting with the animal. She says each horse has a different personality and a rider must quickly attune themself to the cues that their companion will respond to.
“It’s hard to describe,” she says. “It’s just a Whilefeeling.”Zelenak is new to equine sports, she is no stranger to athletic competition. She’s been a cross coun try runner at GCHS since her freshman year. Her family also instilled a value for fitness in her early on. Her mother, Trish Zelenak, helps local women create and maintain healthier lifestyles.
Peyton and her trainer, Arianna Mathias, at the national competition.
Peyton, who has a deep love for ani mals. She’s ridden at Cherokee Stables in Grove City and Hold Your Horses Stable in Ashville. Both have been influential in her development as a rider. Hold Your Horses is where she connected with her current coach, Arianna Mathias. Equine sports can seem cost pro hibitive, but Trish emphasizes that it’s
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“Heels down is in reference to being set on your goals and head up is keeping your eye on a goal and striving for it,” PeytonThatsays.mantra is always on Peyton’s mind as she looks toward continuing on to intercollegiate equestrian compe titions and a future career. She’s an ex ecutive officer in the Navy Junior ROTC program at GCHS and hopes to some day connect that experience with her love for animals as a veterinarian for the U.S. Army. Tyler Kirkendall is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome tkirkendall@cityscenemediagroup.com.at Peyton Zelenak riding at the IEA National Finals. Beyond horseback riding, Peyton is a member of the NJROTC.
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not necessary to own a horse or even have prior horseback riding experience to get started with the sport. The Zele naks, for example, do not own a horse. Riding has taught Peyton valuable lessons as well. A favorite expression she’s learned from her coaches: “Heels down, head up.” It refers to techni cal riding posture but carries another meaning as well.
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Remember the Name Meet Grove City High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s newest members
HOF inductees (from left) Carl Patzer and Lori (Thomas) Fullen, and Mark Mayers (father of inductee Mike Mayers, who was unable to attend because he is in-season with the Los Angeles Angels).
On July 29, three former GCHS ath letes were inducted into the hall of fame during the Homecoming Celebration held in Grove City’s Town Center.
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The 2022 induction class includes the hall of fame’s oldest member, 91-year-old Carl Patzer, and its young est member, 30-year-old Mike Mayers, to date. Lori (Thomas) Fullen rounds out the athletes. In addition to the in ductees, this year also honors former basketball coach, cross country coach and guidance counselor John Allen, who passed away at age 91 in February.
hile Grove City High School is fertile grounds for talented stu dent athletes, coaches and ath letic administrators, those who leave a lasting legacy on the school join an ex clusive club when they’re inducted into the Grove City High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Only the most deserving of students, coaches and athletic direc tors are admitted.
The Hall of Fame’s committee rec ognizes individuals who have demon strated excellence in their sport or made significant contributions to the athletic department at the high school, says chairman Steve NominationsCarr.for inductees come from the panel’s 12 members but also from community input. Submissions often come from family members, class mates or friends of former athletes, and individuals associated with the high school’s athletic department.
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For many, Carr says, the Hall of Fame offers a nostalgic celebration of the school’s history.
Lori (Thomas) Fullen, class of 1981 Fullen played on the varsity volley ball and softball teams all four years of
24 September/October 2022 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com to the school’s athletic programs. Since then, the Hall of Fame has added to its ranks 43 former athletes, four former coaches, two former athletic directors, one former contributor and two former teams.The inductees are honored with permanent displays at GCHS. Carr hopes that seeing those accomplish ments inspire current and future stu dents to work hard to set and achieve their own athletic goals.
“We’re hoping that present day students can look at the records of these athletes and former coaches and the kind of people they were and they can serve as role models,” he says.
Carl Patzer, class of 1948 Patzer played on the football, bas ketball and baseball teams. He was named first-team All-Franklin County League in football and basketball. As a senior he captained the basketball team to become Franklin County League cochampions. Patzer was a leading scorer on his high school basketball team av eraging 16 points per game. His team won 60 games over three seasons.
“It’s a great honor,” Patzer says. “I thought that they would forget us old timers that played sports back in the 1940s, so it’s a real honor to know that we’re still Outsiderecognized.”ofathletics, Patzer was a member of the National Honor Society and served as a student government class officer all four years of his high school career. After high school, Patzer received his degree in Business Admin istration in 1952 and went on to serve as a navigational officer for the U.S. Air Force for four years. He has served as president for a number of commu nity organizations including the Ohio Agri-Business Association, Grove City Kiwanis Club and St. John’s Lutheran Council. His father, Anton Patzer, served two terms as mayor of Grove City.
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high school and on the varsity basket ball team for two years. She won a Ki wanis Scholar-Athlete Award and served as team captain and MVP for both vol leyball and softball as a senior. In college, Fullen was a walk-on softball player at The Ohio State Univer sity and led the team in RBIs. She later received a Scholar-Athlete award from OSU. After college, Fullen returned to Grove City as an educator and coach. She was named Teacher of the Year twice at GCHS and once at Central Crossing High School. She was also named Coach of the Year at GCHS. “She was a terrific athlete at the high school and went on to become a great teacher and coach at the high school,” says Carr, who knows Fullen personally through her time as a teacher and coach. “Very deserving.”
Mike Mayers, class of 2010 Mayers played football, basketball and baseball. During his high school career, Mayers received seven varsity letters, one in football, three in basket ball and three in baseball. As a junior quarterback for the football team, May ers threw 1,336 yards. Unfortunately, his football career was cut short when a school levy failed and fall sports were canceled his senior year. In baseball, Mayers won All-Ohio honors as a junior pitcher with a 10-1 record and a 1.57 ERA. He was awarded All-Central district and All-OCC (Ohio Capital Conference) honors as a junior and senior. As a senior basketball player, Mayers was a leading scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game, and named AllOCC.At the University of Mississippi, Mayers was named an All-SEC Academ ic Selection for three years. After three years, Mayers began his professional baseball career with the St. Louis Cardi nals – he would continue online classes to earn a degree in 2020. He pitched for the Cardinals in 2016-2019 before being claimed by the Los Angeles Angels. He was named American League Reliever of the month in September 2020.
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Remembering John Allen John Allen passed away in February at age 91. He was heavily involved with GCHS, having worked as a school guid ance counselor, head basketball coach and head cross country coach. He also served on the Hall of Fame committee since its beginnings in 2015.
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“Nobody cared about the Athletic Hall of Fame’s mission to honor Grey hound greats more than John,” Carr says.
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Since 1952, the Building Industry Association has brought homebuyers and builders together through its Parade of Homes. The largest showcase of new homes in central Ohio, the Parade show cases about 50 new builds each year. In previous years, the builds have been centered on one street in a single community. However, in 2021, the Parade underwent a vast expansion to showcase homes throughout the greater Columbus area. Now, each edition of the Parade in cludes homes in four quadrants of central Ohio: northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast. Within the quadrants, homes are spread across multiple com munities as well. The Parade includes three categories highlighting different aspects of home building: new builds, featured commu nities and dream homes. The feature de velopment this year is Beulah Park, just a short walk from Grove City Town Center. This new community has something for everyone, and offers several different liv ing styles including a luxury condo from EpconGroveCommunities.Cityalso features builds by Fischer Homes and D.R. Horton. The Fischer Homes build – located off Jackson Pike – showcases five different customiza tion options the company can accommo date for a custom build project, allowing the homeowner to make the home their own. The D.R. Horton home is situated in the new Trail View Run community, which F U N IS use fun learning activities to help your child become school-ready, career-ready and life-ready. Our wide range of programs promote a lifelong love of learning in literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. of Homes is Back
September/October 2022 27www.DiscoverGroveCity.com offers walking trails, parks, bikes paths, picnic shelters and more. To get specifics on the homes in this year’s parade, visit www.biaparade.com. CityScene Media Group, publisher of Discover Grove City Magazine, part nered with the BIA to create the Offi cial Event Guide for the 2022 Parade. Guides are distributed at Parade homes and a digital version with all tour home addresses can be accessed for free at www.cityscenecolumbus.com.TheParadebeginsSept. 15 and runs Thursday to Sunday through Oct. 2. Map out your day, explore the area and build your dream home! Megan Roth is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome mroth@cityscenemediagroup.com.at Grove City Library | 3959 Broadway | Grove City, 43123 | 614-875-6716 Westland Area Library | 4740 W. Broad St. | Columbus, 43228 | 614-878-1301 Live andBooks,MeetingComputersprogramming+Wi-Fi+studyspacemovies,music,more yourDiscoverlibraryprogrammingAutumnforallages! M–Th: 9–8 | F: 9–6 | S: 9–5 | Su: 1–5 | www.swpl.org EXPLORE CUSTOMIZABLE HOME DESIGNS MEADOW GROVE ESTATES N GROVE CITY SCHOOLS 1813 SILVERLAWN DRIVE, GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 (614) 875-0443 | RockfordHomes.netask@RockfordHomes.net A PRIZECAMBRIAPACKAGE with Midwest Quartz & Worly Plumbing Supply Inc. 1. Visit a home on the BIA Parade. 2. Scan the QR code in the entry of the home. 3. Enter your name and contact info for a chance to WIN! New to the Parade this year: A unique QR code is positioned in each Parade home. Scan the QR code, fill out the online form to enter for a chance to win a Cambria prize package. Each QR code is unique— so the more homes you visit (and SCAN) is another entry in the contest! Whether you are building your dream home or updating your existing Midwestkitchen—Cambria,QuartzandWorley can make your dreams come true. Every home you visit, every QR code you scan, is another opportunity for a chance to WIN! No purchase necessary. Complete rules and regula tions: www.CItySceneColumbus.com/contests SCAN TO WIN!
28 September/October 2022 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com A round Grove City CityGroveofCityofcourtesyPhotos Congratulations to the Grove City High School Greyhounds Baseball team, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I runner-up! Thanks for a great year! RogersAlexanderbyPhotos Summer in Grove City is enjoyed by friends and family at the many events and activities. Share photos on social media using hashtags #GroveCityOhio and #gc123. Food Trucks and Shop Hops August 19 September 2, 16, 30 October 14, 28 Come out and enjoy the historic town center and all that it has to offer. Each night listed runs from 5 to 9pm. This is a DORA evening and you can grab your favorite adult beverage and enjoy yourself.
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Men to Avoid in Art and Life (nonfiction, humor) by Nicole Tersigni Has a man ever done something that just made you want to shake your head? This little volume captions classical works of art with uproarious commentary on men you have probably met and probably want to avoid. Violeta (fiction) by Isabel Allende Violeta del Valle was born during the Spanish flu, and a century later her life will end during another pandemic. The author tells the incredible story of the complicated life of Violeta through letters to a loved one. Violeta reflects on decisions she made in order to survive as the world around her changed. Love & Saffron (fiction) by Kim Fay Set in the 1960s, a true friendship blossoms when a young newspaper writer sends a letter of appreciation to an experienced writer of a well-known newspaper column. This starts a deep and true friendship as they share their hopes and dreams, life experiences, heartaches and delish recipes. The author’s writing is so authentic and captivating that you won’t want the story to end.
The stories in this collection are haunting and mesmerizing. Do you really want a vampire boyfriend? Is that spider-alien friend or foe when fighting space pirates? Well worth a look to find new authors, but be warned some stories may keep you up at night. Daisy Jones & The Six (fiction) by Taylor Jenkins Reid With the focus on Daisy Jones, this book tells her story of how she got placed into a band called The Six. Full of in-band drama and big personalities that love and hate each other, this book is a fast read. Fleetwood Mac heavily inspired Taylor Jenkins Reid, which adds a nostalgic flair that matches well with the late summer heat. In the audiobook, each character has their own narrator, which makes it feel like a true documentary of the otherwise fictional band.
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30 September/October 2022 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America’s Stolen Land (nonfiction) by Noé Álvarez Spirit Run mixes travel memoir with a coming-of-age story and lots of running. Noé Álvarez decides to participate in a Peace and Dignity Journey, which focuses on indigenous people and communities, in order to gain a deeper connection to the land. You’ll learn a lot reading this book and through Álvarez’s journey.
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This thriller revolves around a college friend group that gets tangled in an unsolved murder. Told in dual timelines, this story is perfect for fans of character-driven and fast-paced suspense novels. This Savage Song (young adult, dark fantasy) by Victoria Schwab In a city overrun with monsters, you always have to be on guard. The first book in a duology, This Savage Song follows Kate and August, two teens from different sides with different goals. As the pair fight monsters and each other, they learn they’ll have to work together to salvage their city.
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2 The Source www.GroveCityOhio.gov The GUIDE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERINGS | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 CITY OF GROVE CITY Building Division 614-277-3075 City Council 614-277-3065 City Information 614-277-3000 Community Relations 614-277-3040 Development 614-277-3004 Division of Police 614-277-1710 Evans Center .........................614-277-1060 Finance/Tax 614-277-3025 Human Resources 614-277-3013 Mayor’s Court ........................614-277-1715 Mayor’s Office 614-277-3006 Parks & Recreation 614-277-3050 Parks Weather Hotline ............614-277-3060 Service Department 614-277-1100 Zoning 614-277-3086 GroveCityOhio.gov Directory Connect with @GroveCityOhio and @GroveCityParks City Hall 4035 Broadway Evans Center 4330 Dudley Ave. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. Safety Complex (Police) 3360 Park St. Service Complex 3262 Ventura Blvd. City Offices 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 2075Walk) Mallow Lane Hoover Off Haughn Road Indian Trails Off Buckeye Parkway Keller Farms Off White Road Meadowgrove Off Springhill Drive Pinnacle Area 2430 Holton Road Scioto Meadows Off Scioto Meadows Blvd. Skate Park 3728 Hoover Road Town Center Gazebo Grove City Road at Broadway Town Center Promenade Park St. to Grant Ave. (parking lot) Walden Bluff Walden Bluff Court Westgrove Park 3580 Magnolia St. Windsor (Evans Center) 4330 Dudley Ave. 4408 Broadway Parks & Event Spaces Online The Source is the activity 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 and Instagram @GroveCityOhio and @GroveCityParks and Twitter @GroveCityOhio.
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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Highland Park Elementary School $80 (NR: $80) Begins: Nov. 1 • 6:15-7:15 p.m. Register at bit.ly/BallyBktballGC
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Oct. 6 5:30-6 p.m. #: movements a of Classes: 6 Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $54) Oct. 6 6-6:30 p.m. Act. #: 1022210_01
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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $60 (NR: $68) Begins: Oct. 5 • 6-6:30 p.m. Act. #: JumpBunch1032210_01 (Ages: 24-36 months)
modern dances, developing skills to grow and enhance their journey of dance. Wks: 6 •
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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 Wks:JumpBunch.6•Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $60 (NR: $68) Begins: Oct. 5 • 7-7:45 p.m. Act. #: 1032210_03 Little Ballers Basketball (Ages: 4-5) Bally Sports Group provides a fun, educational first basketball experience using fun terminology and engaging activities. Players learn proper sportsmanship and the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense and game play via teaching styles that build an understanding of basic skills in an encouraging atmosphere. Each week, players participate in developmentally appropriate instruction and modified, recreational game play.
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: Oct. 6 • 9:30-10 a.m. Act. #: KinderMusik1082210_02 (Ages: 1-2) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: Nov. 3 • 9:30-10 a.m. Act. #: KinderMusik1082211_02 (Ages: 3-4) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: Oct. 6 • 10:15-11 a.m. Act. #: 1082210_03 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: Nov. 3 • 10:15-11 a.m. Act. #: 1082211_03Online,RegistrationphoneandofficeregistrationbeginsMon.,Sept.12
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Highland Park Elementary School $80 (NR: $80) Begins: Nov. 1 • 7:15-8:15 p.m. Register at KinderMusikbit.ly/BallyBktballGC (Ages: 1-4) Music supports cognitive, social, physical and musical whole-child development. Children (each with one caring adult) join Stephanie Dille of Groove City Kids Music, for interactive musical experiences. Play instruments, sing and dance for learning, for health and for joy!
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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.
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P.A.R.K. (Grades ProgrammedK-4) After-school Recreation for Kids is committed to providing a safe, secure, enriching and affordable place to be after school. This schoolage 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 every day the South-Western City School District (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, specialinterest and free-choice activities and much more. Please pack a nutritious snack
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School Days • Days: Mon.-Fri. Kingston Center Room 2 6-8 a.m. Act. #: 2982212_06 P.A.R.K. Before-school Intermediate (Grades Before-school5-6) 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.
P.A.R.K. programs are popular! Call 614-277-3050 to ensure availability before attempting to register.
• Days: Mon.-Fri. SWCSD Sites 2:30-6 p.m. Act. #: P.A.R.K.2982212_02Before-school Elementary (Grades Before-schoolK-4)
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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.
GCPR’s recreational basketball leagues focus on fun and fundamentals with boys and girls competing in separate leagues. Register by individual online, by phone or in person at the Kingston Center. Teams are determined via blind draft conducted by GCPR staff. Volunteer coaches are needed. Includes reversible mesh jersey. $20 fee for late Games:registration.8•Days: Weekday Practice, Saturday Games SWCSD Sites $83 (NR: Practices$88)Begin: Dec. 5; Games Begin: Jan. 7 Register Throughout October Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 4-10) Learn the basics of jumping, climbing and rolling and using obstacles, mats and blocks. Gain strength, coordination and stamina while learning to safely perform skills with parkour form. Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 4-5) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Oct. 3 • 4:30-5:15 p.m. No class: Oct. 31 Act. #: 2012210_01 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Oct. 3 • 5:15-6 p.m. No class: Oct. 31 Act. #: Gymnastics2012210_02Parkour (Ages: 7-8) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Oct. 3 • 6-6:45 p.m. No class: Oct. 31 Act. #: Gymnastics2012210_03Parkour (Ages: 9-10) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Oct. 3 • 6:45-7:30 p.m. No class: Oct. 31 Act. #: 2012210_04
Options for 4 year olds: peewee karate is open to ages 4-7. Check the Youth Sections for details! Youth
The Source 5www.GroveCityOhio.gov The GUIDE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERINGS | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 Gymnastics (Ages: Practice5-9)foundational gymnastics to build upon and increase skill levels through use of vault, bars, beam and floor. Develop balance, coordination, flexibility and strength to use for future gymnastics and most other athletic pursuits. Gymnastics (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 4 • 6:30-7 p.m. Act. #: 2012210_05 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6-6:30 p.m. Act. #: Gymnastics2012210_06 (Ages: 7-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6:30-7 p.m. Act. #: Modern2012210_07Dance (Ages: 5-10) Learn jazz dance 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. Modern Dance (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6:30-7 p.m. Act. #: Modern2022210_01Dance (Ages: 7-10) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $53 (NR: $58) Begins: Oct. 6 • 7-7:45 p.m. Act. #: 2022210_02
Scarecrows (Ages: 5-10) Fall is here! Use your brain and provided materials to make life-size scarecrows, mason jars scarecrows and a yummy scarecrow snack.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 11 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: 2042210_03
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $20 (NR: $23) Oct. 26 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: 2072210_01 adult classes open to teens. Check the Adult section or callfor614-277-3050options.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 20 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Act. #: 2042210_05 Trick or Treat (Ages: 5-10) Get ready for Halloween! Design your own treat bag, create a mask and make more fun Halloween-themed crafts.
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6-7:30 p.m. Act. #: 2072210_02 BOO! (Ages: Conjure5-10)upsome scary ghost crafts to decorate your home for Halloween.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 6 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Act. #: 2042210_02 Kids in the Kitchen: Fall (Ages: Children6-7)learn to read recipes, practice basic kitchen safety and use proper cooking techniques to create delicious chocolate treats.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 18 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: Falling2042210_04Leaves (Ages: 5-10) Leave your cares behind and enjoy making leaf gnomes, falling leaf jars and more fun things with leaves.
Caramel Apples (Ages: 5-10) Enjoy caramel apples? Explore various ways to make the original treat on a stick in food and craft form.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 4 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: Jack-o’-lanterns2042210_01 (Ages: 5-10) Get your pumpkins ready for Halloween. Paint pumpkins and make jack-o’-lantern mason jars and more.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 25 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: Cookie2042210_06Graveyard (Ages: 6-9) Plot and execute your own completely edible, scary graveyard scene using cookies planted in a brownie base.
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Harvest Party (Ages: 5-10) Gather together for autumn-themed activities sure to yield fun for all! Play bingo, complete a scavenger hunt and do so much more!
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Nov. 15 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: Happy2042211_04Thanksgiving (Ages: Celebrate5-10)Thanksgiving by fashioning tepees, thankful trees and more fun crafts and treats.
Countdown to Christmas (Ages: 5-10) It is almost time for Christmas! Measure the days left until the holiday with a variety of countdown crafts.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Nov. 3 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Act. #: Baking2042211_01Buddies (Ages: 5-6 with Adult) In this parent-child cooking class, mix up a different variety of quick bread each week to enjoy at home.
Pumpkin Everything (Ages: 5-10) Orange you glad autumn is here? Celebrate the most popular gourd by painting artificial pumpkins and making pumpkin clay and pie.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Nov. 17 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Act. #: 2042211_05
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Nov. 10 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Act. #: Thanksgiving2042211_03Turkey Treats (Ages: 6-9) Make Thanksgiving turkey-shaped treats on a stick using cookies, Indian corn and candy that you will love to gobble up.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $12 (NR: $15) Nov. 14 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: Apple2072211_01PieAnyone? (Ages: 5-10) One of the best parts of fall is apples! Enjoy apple pie in a cup while making apple pie crafts.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Oct. 27 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Act. #: Sunflowers2042210_07 (Ages: 5-10) No plant inspires quite like the cheerful sunflower. Celebrate this beautiful, useful plant by making a variety of themed crafts.
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Nov. 3 • 6-7:30 p.m. Act. #: Gobble,2072211_03Gobble (Ages: 5-10) It is almost turkey time! Make some Thanksgiving keepsakes to adorn your Wks:home.1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Nov. 8 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: 2042211_02
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 3 $150 (NR: $165) Begins: Oct. 11 • 5-6 p.m. Act. #: Acting2052210_01Games (Ages: 7-16) Build confidence and creativity while having fun: learn to act through games and improvisational situations to help you think on your feet and explore the possibilities of your imagination. Acting games build skills in collaboration, expose participant to new experiences and foster self-reliance.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Nov. 29 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Act. #: Modeling:2042211_06TheCatwalk (Ages: Experience7-16)fashion on a make-believe catwalk stage. Learn to walk with grace and style as well as basic etiquette to help with good behavior and manners. Invite a guest to see you work the stage and model your favorite outfits on the last day. Students are encouraged to model their favorite Disney character costumes/outfits. Take home photos from the in-class session with a professional photographer (included).
Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $75 (NR: $83) Begins: Oct. 13 • 5-5:50 p.m. Act. #: 2052210_02
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Wks: 6 Classes: 6 Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 3 6-7 p.m. No class: Oct. 31 Act. #: 3062210_01 Wks: 6 Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 5 • 6-7 p.m. Act. #: Karate3062210_02Advanced (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.
Karate Peewee Beginners (Ages: 4-7) Learn basic movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence.
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Oct. 5 • 5-5:30 p.m. Act. #: 2062210_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Oct. 5 • 5:30-6 p.m. Act. #: Karate2062210_04Beginners (Ages: Deepen8+)levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring.
Wks: 4 Classes: 4 Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $24) Begins: Oct. 4 6-7 p.m. Act. #: 3032210_01
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Wks: 4 Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $25) Begins: Oct. 5 6-7 p.m. Act. #: 3032210_02
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $12 (NR: $16) Oct. 4 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: 3042210_01
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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 5 • 7-8 p.m. Act. #: 3062210_04 Self Defense Holiday Safety (Ages: Designed15+)to give the average person the ability to recognize, avoid and deal with threats, this class includes a lecture, PowerPoint presentation and other visual aids, and hands-on applications to introduce protective techniques including use of pepper spray and other less lethal and improvised weapons.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $38 (NR: $42) Oct. 19 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: 3042210_03 An Apple a Day (Ages: 18+) The markets are full of many varieties of fresh, locally grown apples. Learn about the varieties including the best ones to bake in pie, cook for tasty apple sauce, or slice and snack on. Samples for tasting and recipes are shared.
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Wks: 4 Classes: 4 Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $24) Begins: Nov. 1 6-7 p.m. Act. #: Workout3032211_01WithWeights (Ages: Complete18+)adifferent series of simple, effective exercises for most activity levels each session! Learn a new 45-minute strength workout from a certified trainer each week that you can also do at home. Bring a yoga mat and five-pound or heavier weights.
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Karate3032211_02Beginners (Ages: Deepen8+)levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills,
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $20 (NR: $25) Oct. 18 • 6:30-8 p.m. Act. #: 3072210_01 Make Ahead Christmas Gifts (Ages: 18+) Using the bounty of the herb garden, make an herbal syrup for beverages, a dry herb blend for dips or soups, and an herb and spice stove-top simmering
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Sat. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $24) Nov. 5 • 9 a.m.-Noon Act. #: Aromatherapy3112211_01Soap Dough (Ages: 18+) New! Make bath time more fun and relaxing by fashioning great smelling, handmade soap from a special recipe you roll out and cut into shapes.
Wks: 6 Classes: 6 Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Oct. 5 • 6-7 p.m. Act. #: Karate3062210_02Advanced (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.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $12 (NR: $16) Nov. 8 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: Herbal3042211_02Cookies (Ages: Looking18+)tospice up your traditional holiday baking plans? Explore cookies flavored with different herbs and spices with samples and recipes provided.
Herb Butter Mix (Ages: 18+)
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $20 (NR: $25) Nov. 16 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: 3072211_02
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $16 (NR: $18) Begins: Nov. 3 • 6-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 3022211_01
A fall staple, pumpkins and butternut and acorn squashes are tasty additions to fall menus. Make a great roasted squash side dish using sage and take home many more recipes.
Project Heart Strings - Wrapping Party (Ages: All) Do you enjoy wrapping presents or just want to contribute to a great cause? Volunteer to wrap donated gifts for seniors at local care facilities. Day: Dec.FreeEvansFri.Center9•9a.m.-Noon details subject to change to reduce community health risks from
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The famed Jai Lai Restaurant, a Columbus mainstay for six decades, offered a much-loved herb butter. Prepare a batch using the restaurant’s recipe including garlic and lemon juice. The butter freezes well and is a great addition to any Thanksgiving spread.
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Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $24) Begins: Oct. 6 • 6-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 3022210_01
Project Heart Strings - Gift Drive (Ages: CelebrateAll)the true meaning of the holiday season with the Evans Angels! Purchase gifts or donate funds for seniors who may be forgotten or alone. of suggested items are available at the Evans Center starting Nov. 1. The suggested contribution is $20. Drop off unwrapped gifts to the Evans Center by Dec. $20Evans2.Center(suggested donation) Nov. 1-Dec. 2
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $25 (NR: $29) Nov. 15 • 6:30-8 p.m. Act. #: Winter3072211_01SquashRecipes (Ages: 18+)
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $12 (NR: $16) Nov. 22 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Act. #: 3072211_03
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10 The Source www.GroveCityOhio.gov The GUIDE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERINGS | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 Online,RegistrationphoneandofficeregistrationbeginsMon.,Sept.12 Autumn Craft Bazaar (Ages: All) Be ready to decorate for the holidays or pick up unique presents for friends and family. Vendors offer a variety of fun, festive items to keep or share. Day: Oct.FreeEvansSat.Center15•9a.m.-3 p.m. Drop in Autumn Craft Bazaar - Rent a Table (Ages: ReserveAll)an eight-foot table and two chairs to sell or promote your products for our event. Space is limited and all reservation are first come, first served. Contact the Evans Center for information. Limit of two tables per Registration$25Evansreservation.Centerpertableopens Sep. 1 Call 614-277-3050 to register. Fall Festival (Ages: Celebrate55+)the beautiful changing colors of this season together with music, dancing, food and fun. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose $10 (NR: $10) Oct. 21 • 1-3 p.m. Act. #: Health4082210_01Fair (Ages: 55+) Speak with representatives from various health care fields, mental health, COAAA, OSHIIP, Medicare insurance providers and more. Live life with the vibrancy that peace of mind can bring by learning ways to boost your quality of life. Lunch provided for registered participants. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 7 • 9 a.m.-Noon Act. #: 4112210_04 Chair Exercise (Ages: 55+) This video-based program provides a group exercise experience for social interaction and motivation to get you moving! Seated fitness routines offer people with mobility, endurance and balance issues a way to lower blood pressure and to increase stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination and a sense of well-being through lowimpact workouts. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Begins:Free Oct. 6 • 10-11 a.m. Act. #: 4032210_03 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Begins:Free Nov. 3 • 10-11 a.m. Act. #: 4032211_03 55+
Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: Oct. 6 • 11 a.m.-Noon Act. #: 4032210_05
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Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: Oct. 3 • 9-10 a.m. No class: Oct. 10 Act. #: 4032210_04 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: Nov. 2 • 9-10 a.m. No class: Nov. 30 Act. #: 4032211_04 Chair Volleyball (Ages: 55+) Indoor chair volleyball promotes physical wellness, social interaction, competition and, most of all, lots of laughs. Reduce stress while boosting self-esteem and confidence as you meet new people, strengthen upperbody mobility and have fun while staying seated. Game is played with a light-weight beach ball and net. Registration required.
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Senior Yoga (Ages: 55+) Move through yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement while enjoying restorative breathing exercises that promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Senior Exercise (Ages: 55+) Are you a more physically active senior looking to increase strength, gain flexibility and range of motion, achieve better mobility and gait, and improve balance? This group class offers low-impact aerobics with a warm-up session, aerobic exercise, progressive resistance strength training (weightlifting), and a cool down and stretching session. Stay active and moving in a fun, motivating, camaraderie-based atmosphere. Bring an exercise mat and hand weights.
Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $12 (NR: $12) Begins: Nov. 3 • 11 a.m.-Noon No class: Nov. 24 Act. #: 4032211_05 Tai Chi (Ages: Yang-style55+)tai chi creates a peaceful mental space and builds a calm balancing energy that fosters positivity and confidence. The slow, mindful movements leave you feeling energized and more physically and mentally flexible.
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and make the perfect material for crafting projects. Join us as we use beads to create a variety of handcrafted items perfect for sharing. Come prepared for crafting on another level by adding loads of fun and personality. Purchase kits Wks:separately.5•Classes: 5 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Begins:Free Oct. 3 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Act. #: 4042210_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Begins:Free Nov. 7 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Act. #: 4042211_01 Open Art Studio (Ages: 55+) You provide the artistry, we provide the space for all kinds of creations. Create your own artwork using pastel, paint, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, colored pencil or other medium. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome! This is self-guided. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Begins:Free Oct. 7 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Act. #: 4042210_02 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Begins:Free Nov. 4 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Act. #: 4042211_02 Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.
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Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Begins:Free Oct. 3 • 1-2 p.m. No class: Oct. 10 Act. #: 4032210_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Begins:Free Nov. 2 • 1-2 p.m. No class: Nov. 28 Act. #: 4032211_02
Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: Oct. 4 • 10-11 a.m. Act. #: 4032210_06 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: Nov. 1 • 10-11 a.m. Act. #: Fitness4032211_06Room (Ages: 55+) Do not let life events and setbacks keep you from being active! Use the Evans Center fitness room to make physical activity a regular part of your life. Exercise at your own pace using elliptical machines, treadmills, NuSteps, recumbent and upright bikes, hydraulic weight machines and free weights. Registration is required; participants are assigned a time slot. Contact the Evans Center for available times. Days: Mon.-Fri. Evans Center Fitness $15 per month Call 614-277-3050 to reserve a time. Artwork 55+) are versatile
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The Showstoppers, the Evans Center in-house acting group, is preparing for an original production, “For Goodness Sake,” a seasonal comedy for all ages. During a last-minute check, Santa’s chief elf sees Billy’s name on the naughty list. Billy has a lot to learn about Christmas, but the elf sets things in motion to remedy the situation and teach him the true meaning of the holiday before Santa’s big ride. Day: Tue., Wed. or Thu.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Nov.Free 4 • 1-3 p.m. Act. #: 4082211_01 The Wilds (Ages: Discover55+)the Wilds from an open-air vehicle led by a knowledgeable guide. Encounter amazing animals, many rare and endangered, as they roam in large natural, open-range areas. Includes deli lunch at Wilds Overlook Café.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $19 (NR: $19) Oct. 19 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Act. #: LaComedia:4122210_06White Christmas (Ages: 55+) This heartwarming musical comedy perfect for the whole family is inspired by the classic film of the same name. The performance features classic songs including Blue Skies, Sisters, and the most famous holiday song, White Wks:Christmas.1•Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $57 (NR: $57) Nov. 30 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Act. #: 4122211_06
Present: For Goodness Sake Day: EvansWed.Center Auditorium Free; Donations accepted for Food Pantry and Showstoppers Nov. 30 • 7 p.m. Drop-in; Large groups encouraged to callEldoradoahead
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $54 (NR: $54) Oct. 6 • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Act. #: 4122210_05
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Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.
Movie Fun (Ages: Immerse55+)yourself in the scent of fresh popcorn, the darkness illuminated by the flicker of a film, and the emotion of the surrounding crowd reacting to the on-screen events. The shared experience changes the way you see the movie, and spurs conversation and analysis. Join us for movie days in our own “theater.” Registration required.
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Adena Mansion and Gardens (Ages: 55+) Visit the 2,000-acre estate of Thomas Worthington, sixth governor of Ohio. The mansion house, completed in1807, is restored to look as it did when the Worthingtons lived there, including many original furnishings. Stroll through three terraces of fall flowers, and look east from the north lawn to see the view that inspired the Great Seal of the State of Ohio. Stop for lunch (on your own).
Casino (Ages: 55+) Try your luck at the slots and enjoy lunch at the café or Brew Brothers (on your own).
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Oct. 20 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Act. #: 4122210_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Nov. 17 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Act. #: 4122211_01
Nov.Free 29, Nov. 30 or Dec.1 • 1 p.m. Drop-in; Large groups encouraged to callShowstoppersahead
Movie Fun: Sweet November (Ages: 55+) (2001; PG-13) Eccentric Sara and workaholic Nelson fatefully cross paths at the DMV. Sara asks Nelson to spend November with her, promising to change his life for the better. During their month together, Nelson learns there is much more to her story.
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Lunch & Learn: Arthritis Prevention & Care Tips (Ages: Arthritis55+)symptoms can
Wks: 4 Classes: 4 Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose $5 to class Oct. 5 11 a.m.-Noon #: 4112210_01 come and go or be steadily persistent with varying
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degrees of pain severity that impact quality of life and independence. Review the different types of arthritis, prevention tips and care tips to minimize or slow the disease process. Presented by Holly Holton with Right At Wks:Home.1•Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 26 • 11 a.m.-Noon Act. #: Lunch4112211_02&Learn:Beating the Holiday Blues (Ages: 55+) The holidays can be a wonderful, joyous time for many surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. However, less day light and holiday pressures can create stress and trigger anxiety or depression. Discover strategies and coping mechanisms to battle the holiday blues during an interactive presentation by Josh Rusdinski with Enliven Home Health. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Multipurpose Nov.Free 17 • 11 a.m.-Noon Act. #: Lunch4112211_03&Learn:Memory Loss: Normal vs. Abnormal (Ages: 55+) Are you or a loved one experiencing memory loss, difficulty concentrating, or problems managing finances or medications? Engage in an open, engaging conversation about normal versus abnormal memory loss, other cognitive changes, and strategies for dealing with them. Presented by Josh Rusdinski with Enliven Home Health. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 12 • 11 a.m.-Noon Act. #: 4112210_02
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Lunch Bunch: Hofbrauhaus (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Oct. 3 • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Act. #: Lunch4122210_03Bunch:Liberty Tavern (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Nov. 8 • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Act. #: Supper4122211_03Club:Carrabba’s
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Dining Trips (Ages: 55+) Enjoy time away with others for conversation over a good meal at popular regional dining destinations traveling on the Evans Center bus for door-to-door drop-off and pickup service.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Nov. 22 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Act. #: 4122211_02
Shopping & Lunch: Morgan House (Ages: Experience55+)fine cuisine in a converted antebellum log home and browse for collectables and home accents, clothing, jewelry, furniture and packaged gourmet food.
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Italian Restaurant (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Oct. 18 • 4-8 p.m. Act. #: Supper4122210_04Club:TheRusty Keg Tavern (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Nov. 15 • 4-8 p.m. Act. #: Shopping4122211_04&Lunch: Der Dutchman (Ages: 55+) Enjoy an Amish-style meal and browse the delightful gift shop featuring timeless treasures, homemade treats and handcrafted heirlooms.
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There is no normal way to experience grief. While you may be tempted to isolate yourself, it can be 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.
Wks: 1 Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center (NR: $5) Oct. 13 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Act. #: 4122210_02 Loss Support (Ages: 55+)
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Introduction (Ages: 55+) Are you or a loved one newly diagnosed as diabetic? Discover how the disease affects your body, gain understanding on the impact of food on blood sugar and learn the optimal diet to manage diabetes in an intro class presented by Shelley Turski with Shelley’s Simple Sweets. Sample delicious, diabetes-friendly food. $5 to class.
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Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn easy ways to get the biggest bang for your buck on healthy foods at the grocery store from Cindy Grotsky with Humana Marketpoint.
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S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) (Ages: 55+)
The Grove City Division of Police wants to be a resource and advocate for older citizens. Seniors are often targeted for crimes due to high levels of trust and other vulnerabilities. S.A.L.T. raises awareness and shares prevention tips to lessen the risks.
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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 11 Drop in Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Multipurpose Nov.Free 8 DropAlzheimer’sin Support Group (Ages: 55+) The everyday challenges faced by those dealing with Alzheimer’s and related diseases can be overwhelming. If someone you care about suffers from Alzheimer’s or a related dementia disease, do something to help them and yourself. Caregivers meet monthly to share experiences and receive support, acquiring a sense of belonging by interacting with others facing similar Wks:challenges.1•Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 18 • 7 p.m. Drop in Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Multipurpose Nov.Free 15 • 7 p.m. Drop in Talks with Tammy (Ages: 55+) Meet with the Evans Center director to ask questions about Center-related activities and share suggestions.
& Learn: Residential Right-sizing (Ages: Discover55+)how right-sizing
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Nov.Free 9 • 11 a.m.-Noon Act. #: Veterans’4112211_01Display
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The November display case in the Evans Center will feature and honor veterans for their contributions to our freedom. The Center would like to borrow your photos or other materials to place in the case. Drop off items at the front desk by Oct. 25 with key info such as dates, war and service era. Please label items clearly to help return to owners by Nov. 28. Oct. 25 LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program (Ages: 60+) Enjoy a nutritious lunch twice weekly at the Evans Center. There are no financial restrictions, but please call in advance to make a reservation.
Days: Twice Weekly Evans Center Lunchroom $2 (suggested donation) 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call 614-277-1067 to make a reservation.
Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 5 • Noon-12:30 p.m. Drop in Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Nov.Free 2 • Noon-12:30 p.m. DropSeniorin Club Meetings (Ages: 55+) Join other members of the Grove City Senior Citizens’ Club to hear club Class:updates.1• Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Oct.Free 5 • 12:30-1:30 p.m. DropSeniorin Club Board Nominations (Ages: Interested55+)in serving on the executive board of the Grove City Senior Club or know someone who is? The committee is accepting nominations for election or re-election of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. A nominee must be a current member in good standing with the club. Officers are expected to serve a two-year term and attend scheduled club and board meetings. Voting is during the Dec.7 club Deadline:Evansmeeting.CenterOct. 31
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Elder Services Coordinator Teri Ruslander also discusses neighborhood concerns and answer questions.
Computer Lab (Ages: 55+)
Lunch might be the answer to unlocking your financial Leveraging the equity in your house can create a living benefit that allows you to enjoy life now by providing the financial freedom to do the things you really want to do. Presented by Nora Vancleave with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Stop by the Evans Center to use one of the available desktop computers.
Your Grocery Dollars (Ages: 55+)
All classes and events are subject to change or can cellation 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 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 nondis crimination 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.
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ONLINE registration is available at GroveCityOhio.gov for most Parks and Recreation offerings, providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.
Once you have registered for a class, no other 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.
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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. Cancellation
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.
Credit Card: MasterCard, Discover or Visa only
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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.
MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123
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The City of Grove City reserves the right to pho tograph or record event and program participants for publicity purposes. Images may be used in catalogs, bro chures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic public relations efforts (i.e., website, social media).
The lower “resident rate” provides credit to those paying municipal taxes that help support the programs 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 ad dress. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporat ed 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 pro grams based on their need and ability. Groups or individ uals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements.
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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.
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.
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Leaves are accepted year round as part of regular trash pickup by Local Waste Services. Place leaves in yard waste bags/containers and place on the curb on your normal pickup day. A greener alternative is to mulch with your mower, which acts as a natural fertilizer.
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SCHEDULE&MAPCOLLECTIONLEAF 2022 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 First Collection Oct. 17-21 Oct. 24-28 Oct. 31-Nov. 4 Nov. 7-10 Second Collection Nov. 14-18 Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Dec. 5-9 Dec. 12-16 Collection for each area begins on Monday and may take the
Rake leaves to the curb by 7 a.m., Monday of the assigned collection week. Leaves should only be placed in the grassy area between the street and sidewalk or to the edge of the lawn for areas without a sidewalk. Leaves placed in the street can block storm sewers and create hazards for parking. Do not park vehicles in front or on top of leaves 7 a.m.-4 p.m. during collection weeks so workers can maneuver leaf collection machinery.
The City of Grove City residential leaf collection begins Monday, Oct. 18. The city is divided into four areas, each assigned two collection weeks through Friday, Dec. 16. Crews travel each street a minimum of one trip during the designated week.
For more information, please view a list of FAQs on the City website or contact the Grove City Service Department at 614-277-1100. entire Please review
Collection is for leaves only as equipment is damaged by branches, twigs, rocks and other debris. Leaf piles do not kill grass, but may lead to temporary discoloration. To prevent grass discoloration and raked leaf piles from blowing, rake leaves a day or two prior to your collection week.
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