GroveCity DISCOVER
JULY/AUGUST 2019
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Make Way for the King Community social media branding is the name of Alex Rogers’ game
Can’t Miss Summer Events The Big Splash turns 20 Homeschool Perspective
HERE FOR GROVE CITY’S BEST HEALTH ON STRINGTOWN ROAD AT 104
Grove City Methodist Hospital (Located behind Target) The OhioHealth Grove City Methodist Hospital campus now includes heart and vascular care and primary care from OhioHealth Physician Group. It’s just another way we’re bringing your best health within reach.
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GroveCity DISCOVER
Volume 2, Number 1 July/August 2019
The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio
Calendar
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What’s Happening?
6 News and Information from the City of Grove City 10
Faces The Selfie King Alex Rogers is leading the way in community social media branding
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In Focus
A Grove City Summer Summer in Grove City is once again filled with fabulous events
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President/CEO
The Big Splash at Evans Park celebrates 20 years
Gianna Barrett
Vice President, Sales
Dave Prosser
Chief Creative Officer
Gary Hoffman
Creative Director
Nathan Collins
Managing Editor
Mallory Arnold
Assistant Editor
Student Spotlight
Living
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Elite Company Grove City homeowners redesign bathroom with functionality and aesthetics in mind
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Bookmarks 28 Luxury Living 29 The Source
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Parks and Recreation offerings for July/ August 2019
On the cover: Alex Rogers Photo by Brent Clark Photos
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Lydia Freudenberg
Brand Loyalty Specialist
Amanda DePerro
Contributing Editor
Mallory Grayson Garth Bishop Bethany Schultz
Contributing Writers
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Calendar
For more events visit www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
What’s Happening? Through Aug. 1
July 4
Thursdays, 9 p.m. Fryer Park 3899 Orders Rd. GroveCityOhio.gov
5:30-10:30 p.m. Grove City High School 4665 Hoover Rd. GroveCityOhio.gov
Through Aug. 18
July 5
Fryer Flicks on the Hill Outdoor Movie Series
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Summer Sizzle Concert Series Fridays, 7 p.m. George Edge Music Park Broadway and Park streets GroveCityOhio.gov
Through Aug. 18
Selections from the Pizzuti Collection Decorative Arts Center of Ohio 145 E. Main St., Lancaster www.decartsohio.org
Through Sept. 14
Grove City Farmers’ Market
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Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park streets www.gcchamber.org
Grove City Independence Day Celebration
Kick Off National Parks & Rec Month: Central Ohio Brass Band 7-8:30 p.m. Gantz Park Open House & Playground Dedication Gantz Park 2255 Home Rd. GroveCityOhio.gov
July 8–12
Summer Art Camp 9 a.m.-noon Creative Clinic Center 3937 Front St. www.creativecliniccenter.com
July 15
2019 Chamber Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hickory Hills Golf Club 3344 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd. www.gcchamber.org
Chamber Open
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July 15–19
July 27
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Scioto Grove Metro Park 5172 Jackson Pike www.metroparks.net
2-4 p.m. Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders Rd. www.grovecityohhistory.org
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July 27-28
Scioto Grove Traditional Day Camp Grades 1-6: Animal Underdogs
Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Community Yard Sale and Bake Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders Rd. www.grovecityohhistory.org
July 22
Food Truck Festival and Patio Hop 4-10 p.m. Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park streets www.grovecitytowncenter.org
July 26–27
HGTV Magazine Hometown Love DIY Weekend
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7-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Saturday Anders Ruff Workshop 2748 London Groveport Rd. www.arworkshop.com
July 26
Grove City Homecoming Celebration: Rock House 6-10 p.m. Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park streets GroveCityOhio.gov
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Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House
Grove City High School Alumni Softball Tournament
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Community Festival
Aug. 16–17
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Community Festival
6 p.m.-midnight Multiple locations www.grovecityalumnitournament.com 3730 Broadway www.ourladyofperpetualhelp.net
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Summer Art Camp 9 a.m.-noon Creative Clinic Center 3937 Front St. www.creativecliniccenter.com
August 5-9
Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. Grove City Church of the Nazarene 4770 Hoover Rd. www.thenaz.church/vbs
Aug. 10
Grove City EcoFest 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Grove City Town Center Park Street and Arbutus Avenue GroveCityOhio.gov
Aug. 10
Bourbon Tasting 1-10 p.m. Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park streets www.heartofgrovecity.org
Aug. 16
Soul Purpose Quartet with Karen Peck and New River Noon Neal Auditorium at First Baptist Church 3301 Orders Rd. www.firstgc.org
Aug. 20
Evans Center Open House: National Senior Citizen Day 9 a.m.-noon 4330 Dudley Ave. GroveCityOhio.gov
Aug. 22
Grove City High School Band Pinnacle March 7 p.m. 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr. www.gchsbands.org
Aug. 24
Darby Creek Bison 10K Trail Run 9 a.m. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway www.orrrc.org
Aug. 24
Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House 2-4 p.m. Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders Rd. www.grovecityohhistory.org
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News and Information from the City of Grove City
Youth Activities Deliver Lifelong Benefits
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he Grove City community has always supported and encouraged its youth through learning and service organizations such as scouts, 4-H and school-sponsored civic clubs. Complementing those groups are an abundance of music and athletic programs including band, Little League® Baseball, soccer and dance. Participating in organized activities at a young age provides important benefits for healthy social, psychological and physical development. We also know involvement does more than improve the child’s health — it promotes the formation and strengthening of relationships, instills the value of improvement over perfection, and allows youth to experience the significance of being on a team while working with peers and supervisors. Entering the 1960s, civic clubs were well-established in Grove City, while youth sports were predominantly organized through independent efforts and school-sponsored or parks department programs. In 1963, a small group of volunteer coaches successfully fielded an independent youth football team, the Black Knights, increasing an interest in supplementary organized sports. Recognizing the community would benefit from an organization that provided additional youth sports programs, the Black Knights football coaches partnered with other volunteers to establish the non-profit Grove City Kids Association (GCKA). The new organization introduced its first program in February 1967: basketball. With football and basketball programs firmly established, GCKA participation quickly grew and it wasn’t long before softball, cheerleading and soccer were added. The most remarkable part of this story is
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the association was started and continues to be operated by volunteers. Now entering its 52nd year and providing sports activities for more than 2,000 youth, the non-profit program remains entirely funded through corporate sponsorships, donations and minimal participation fees. Although GCKA is the longest-running youth sports association in Grove City, several other programs have developed over the years, adding to the opportunities children in our community have to get involved in activities fostering good health and building valuable social connections. Our Parks and Recreation Department offers a multitude of team sports and programs for youth (check out The Source section of this magazine), including opportunities to volunteer within the community. Numerous Grove City churches also host successful youth ministries and clubs. Our community is fortunate to have so many sports and civic organizations available to our youth, helping cut barriers that typically divide a society. From these groups, our leaders emerge — those who are willing to make sacrifices for the team, their families and ultimately their community. Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage
Your guide to Grove City Parks and Recreation Programs and Activities begins on Page 29 in this Discover Grove City issue! www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
Discovering Our Past
Photo courtesy of Grove City Library
Twin Towers Swim Club Cooled Grove City for 42 Years An interest was expressed in having a community swimming pool around 1930 during discussions regarding potential future development and again in 1951 during the mayoral election campaign. Yet, it wasn’t until January 1957 that formal action occurred to secure funding for land and construction of an outdoor swimming pool. On Jan. 21, 1957, a newly formed non-profit organization purchased 1.342 acres of land just west of the community park (now called Windsor Park) for $500. Three days later, the group held its first official meeting to elect officers, established fundraising and draft the first code of regulations. Named for the two water towers that shaded the property, Twin Tow-
ers Swim Club tackled an ambitious fundraising campaign, selling $100 investment bonds to interested residents. In just over one month’s time, the efforts accumulated more than $60,000 in subscribed bonds, nearly three-quarters of the $85,000 needed to complete the project. On a rainy spring day in midMarch, ground was broken and construction began with an aggressive goal of welcoming swimmers by July of that year. Community youth and adults watched with anticipation as concrete trucks streamed in and filled the forms to create the long-awaited refreshing destination. Four months later, Grove City opened its first outdoor community pool and – as promised – swimmers were splashing in cool waters. The
club featured an L-shaped pool, with depths from two to five feet on the long end and a 10-foot deep diving area on the short end; and a separate six-inch to two-foot depth wading pool, both with the best filtration and chlorination systems of the time. A bathhouse and concession stand were also constructed. In later years, an additional lap pool was added on the south end of the property for swimmers age 18 and over. Thousands of families enjoyed the complex for more than 40 years before repairs became too costly and the only feasible option was to close in 1999. That same year, the Big Splash opened its gates to eager swimmers. Highlighted in the Feature section of this issue, the award-winning family waterpark is celebrating its 20th season of refreshing cooldowns and fun summer activities.
Council Briefs Explore Grove City This Summer Summer is a great time for kids and the entire family to learn from and explore our community. Find out how it all began, through informative historical displays at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum or step back in time with a stroll through Century Village at Fryer Park and the GrantSawyer Home. All offer entertaining and educational events throughout the summer to learn about the rich history of our hometown. Connected by more than 25 miles of paved trails, our 21 parks offer amenities beyond a beautiful place to relax or enjoy a family picnic. Fryer Park’s large, all-abilities playground is joined by a free, public splash pad, fishing in Rotary Lake, www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
a wooded nature trail and softball fields. It’s also home to a summer series of family-friendly movies on the sledding hill, under the stars. Explore a new activity and paddle a canoe down the Scioto River, relish in an over-night backpacking adventure or fish in the river or pond at Scioto Grove Metro Park. If you are a bit more adventurous, take up archery at the range, enjoy the disc golf course or visit the designated drone area to get a bird’s-eye view of the park. These are only a small sampling of what Grove City offers. Visit Grove City, formerly the Grove City Convention and Visitors Bureau on Broadway in the historic Town Center, offers a wealth of information to
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explore. Check out The Source section in every issue of Discover Grove City to see all the activities offered by Parks and Recreation. Whatever your pace, explore your hometown this summer and discover something new. www.grovecityohhistory.org 614-277-3061 www.metroparks.net 614-949-1078 www.visitgrovecityoh.com 614-539-8747
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Development Parks and Recreation Fuels Economic Development
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ot only are our parks attractive amenities for our residents, Grove City’s 364 acres of parkland and the 620-acre Scioto Grove Metro Park serve as a terrific draw for tourists and businesses, contributing significantly to the economic development of our community. Our parks and historic neighborhoods are home to many well-attended festivals and sporting events, bringing visitors from around the region to stay in our hotels and patronize our restaurants and shops. The majority of activities and events are provided by non-profit organizations and government agencies – the City of Grove City, Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Heart of Grove City. Local businesses are offered options to support the communities such as sponsoring youth sports teams, participating in farmers’ markets and donating funds for facility costs such as those incurred by the Grove City Buddy Ball League. Parks and related recreational activities are economic development engines, creating a dynamic cycle of progress for the community. Locations with a high quality of life attract businesses; resulting in new jobs filled by talented associates; generating additional income tax revenue and enabling further investment in City parks and recreation amenities. Many business owners are first introduced to a community when visiting. A positive recreational experience can influence decisions and ultimately impact talent recruitment, as recent studies indicate that many people now relocate to a desirable city, then seek employment in that area after. Grove City, twice-named Best Hometown by Ohio Magazine, has proven itself as a community offering a high quality of life through its exceptional amenities and public services. Mount Carmel’s Grove City Hospital and medical campus, OhioHealth’s Grove City Methodist Hospital, and Beulah Park Living are all examples of large-scale developments located in our community. A thousand acres of parkland and open space, 26 miles of dedicated multi-use trails and a host of programs and events are all assets to our community, reaching far beyond the traditional scope of recreational opportunities. Each makes a lasting impact on the community’s development appeal.
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Faces
By Lydia Freudenberg
The Selfie King
Photos courtesy of Brent Clark Photos
Alex Rogers is leading the way in community social media branding
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From left to right: Alex Rogers, Trevor Luther from Grove City Brewing Company, and Alex Stewart.
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or many Grove City residents, the name Alex Rogers probably rings a bell. But his face is even more recognizable. Easily classified as the selfie king or the face of Grove City, Rogers is the co-creator of the digital marketing company Alex Is Social. His reach goes beyond the company though, as he is constantly dedicating personal time and effort to develop Columbus, especially his hometown, Grove City. “Grove City is amazing,” Rogers says. “It’s still hometown-small-feeling, but it’s growing so rapidly. It’s honestly the place to be.” Every success story comes with hurdles. After a series of hardships, Rogers decided to quit the corporate world, join business forces with his longtime friend, Alex Stewart, and rebrand their business as Alex Is Social. Together, they mostly work with local businesses to create organic content – adventure videos for Visit Grove City and vlogs for Grove City Brewing Company – for their social media platforms. “(Alex Is Social), it’s helping build the Grove City name and bringing more value to the city,” Rogers says. “People don’t always think that way, they’re looking for that direct lead, but if you help somebody it can bring more components to the city.” Alex Is Social is just one detail in www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
Rogers’ life. When Rogers attended Grove City High School, few classes focused on entrepreneurship. Things have changed, and now a new course allows senior students to create a mock or real company from scratch. When Rogers became aware of this course, he immediately jumped on the opportunity to mentor. “Some students have great ideas
Speaking with Gary Vaynerchuk One of Rogers’ biggest career accomplishments is right around the corner. On July 16-17, the worldrenowned entrepreneur and business speaker Gary Vaynerchuk is coming to Columbus for the SkySpout Summit, a digital marketing conference. Since the event organizers wanted to include local entrepreneurs and business leaders, Rogers was chosen to sit on a panel and speak right before Vaynerchuk. He will talk about Facebook tools and Alex Is Social. And even though Rogers has vowed to never work in the corporate world again, he does note – with a smirk – that working for Vaynerchuk is the exception. For more information about the summit, visit skysproutsummit.com. July/August 2019 11
and they really want to be entrepreneurs,” Rogers says. “For them to ask questions and really look up to me, it’s a good feeling. I’m all about teaching youth because they will be in charge when I’m older.” Rogers isn’t just inspiring students though, he’s also inspiring Columbus through a new Facebook program. After Facebook received some heated press, the company altered its mission and launched an international program in 103 cities called Community Leadership Circles. Columbus was chosen, but
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a leader was needed to help local businesses utilize Facebook tools. Then Facebook came across Rogers and the rest was history. Rogers is now the team lead for the Columbus area CLC and works mostly with non-profit organizations to provide social media assistance. Being selected as the team lead came with perks; in December 2018, Rogers attended the CLC summit in Berlin where he met international community leaders and was struck with inspiration. “It was pretty freaking incredible,” Rogers says. “Everybody brought
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a unique story, and the groups these community leaders lead on the side, so powerful.” When Rogers isn’t attending community events or working with local clients to ultimately help Grove City grow, he’s enjoying time with his family. During one adventure, Rogers and his children ventured across Grove City to find every playground and counted 46 in total. Fun outings and quality time with his kids are important to Rogers, as he firmly believes work and family go hand in hand. “My children are what I live, breathe and die for,” Rogers says. “I want to make my mark in Grove City – something for my kids to be proud of when they’re older.” Rogers also lives and breathes Grove City – evident even as a teenager when he changed high schools so he could attend GCHS like all his other family members. And his selfies aren’t just for fun, they’re a method of showcasing the exciting people, events and businesses in and beyond Grove City. So, if you ever meet Rogers, get ready to say cheese – after all, he is the selfie king. Lydia Freudenberg is the brand loyalty specialist. Feedback welcome at lfreduenberg@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
InFocus
A Grove City Summer Summer in Grove City is once again filled with fabulous events
By Mallory Arnold
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he annual Grove City Independence Day Celebration will continue its over 30-year tradition on July 4 at Grove City High School. Unlike other firework sevents that begin whenever it’s dark enough Festivities begin to see sparks, the at 6 p.m. festivities begin at Fireworks are from 6 p.m. There will be 9:50–10:30 p.m. plenty to do before Fireworks are the show, thanks to simulcast on Q-FM 96, WLVQ FM 96.3 Grove City’s partat 9:50 p.m. nership with Grove and the Grove City City Church of the Church of the NazaNazarene. rene are available from Food trucks will have all 6–9 p.m., including games the ideal July 4 snacks your heart and inflatables. Find your favorite desires. Last year the day’s menu spot and enjoy the festivities. consisted of hot dogs, barbecue, shaved ice and funnel cakes. EcoFest Grove City Parks and RecreFor five years, Grove City has ation is excited that the fireworks celebrated healthy and environshow will run approximately 10- mentally friendly lifestyles with the 15 minutes longer this year. Come annual EcoFest. The event begins at early, grab a spot and celebrate the 9 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. in the Fourth of July before the fireworks historic Grove City Town Center even begin. on Aug. 10. Free children’s activities sponThe day includes tons of acsored by the City of Grove City tivities that encourage and educate www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
people on natural health and environmentally conscious choices. Columbia Gas of Ohio and AEP have booths to talk about how to make your home more eco-friendly, along with educators of solar panels and other home improvement vendors. There is also lots of gardening advice and even a professional beekeeper on hand to teach people the benefits of natural pollination. A healthy living and wellness zone will offer fun activities for the whole family. Participate in the Bike with Mayor Ike portion of the day, enjoying one of Grove City’s many beautiful bike paths. Of July/August 2019 13
plenty of activities for kids to enjoy with their parents. Each child will receive a passport to be stamped at every booth they visit. Visit all the vendors at EcoFest and turn in your passport for a prize. “Grove City community members all value the environment and want to lead healthy, sustainable lives,” Recreation Supervisor Linda Rosine says. “It’s just about learning how to.” Participants are encouraged to walk or bike to the festival, but there is also parking readily available. Mallory Arnold is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at marnold@cityscenemediagroup.com. course there are also yummy food While there is alot of important trucks, and last year, colorful snow information to improve households cones made an appearance. and dietary regimen, there are also
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Recycle Right Grove City provides each resident with recycling bins to place at the curb on the designated recycling day. You can also rent an additional rolling recycling bin. Make sure you know how to properly recycle, as there are many items that are accidentally misplaced in recycling bins. You can recycle materials like paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, and cartons. What won’t be accepted as recycling is plastic or foam, hoses, wires, chairs or electronics, plastic bags and party cups. For a complete list, check out recycleright.org.
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Buy reusable bags and pop them in your car so you have them handy. Purchase small reusable bags for produce, or don’t use bags at all. Bring glass jars for nonperishable items like oats, nuts, seeds and other baking supplies. Check for compostable packaging in products – many companies label their items as 100 percent recyclable. Don’t overbuy. Every year, 40 percent of America’s food supply is wasted, so shop smart and don’t buy food that might go bad.
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Making Waves
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he Big Splash at Evans Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, an impressive feat for Grove City’s renowned waterpark. The 10-acre municipal family waterpark is known for its size, zerodepth entrance and two body slides. The pool also includes a six-lane lap area and water toys galore. Initially the waterpark was open for everyone, but due to popularity concerns, Grove City decided they would have to limit it to community members only. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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What makes The Big Splash different than other community pools, is the staycation feeling you get when visiting. There are concessions, a huge green space for sunning, and even a live entertainment stage. Each week, The Big Splash features Theme Thursday, a day of crafts, activities and games that pertain to a fun theme. Two aquatic climbing walls are also a popular spot with the kids as well. With a facility this size, the pool requires tons of care. Kelly Sutherland, superintendent of www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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From a Kid’s Point of View Ryliegh and Reagan Camp have been going to the Big Splash for several years now. “My favorite part is the aquatic wall,” Ryleigh says. “You can climb all the way up it and then jump off into the water!” “It’s not scary,” she says. “It’s just really, really fun.” Like many kids, the concession stand is one of Ryleigh’s favorite parts of the pool experience. When asked what her favorite summer treat is, she instantly piped up. “The Spongebob SquarePants ice cream popsicle!” Grove City Parks and Recreation, says a half million-dollar project is underway. “Our regular visitors might not notice the changes,” Sutherland says. “But this pool requires a lot of care and upkeep.”
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Student Spotlight
On a Mission Olivia Jordan uses skills from homeschooling to propel her future By Marissa Smithinsky
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“Through sixth grade, my mom taught me from a book that outlined a specific curriculum,” says Jordan. “However, once I got into seventh grade, I took high school Latin through an online provider and we had a weekly online session where I would do my homework and tests.” It’s evident that Jordan’s homeschooling experience has prepared her for the future and college courses. And loving a challenge, Jordan says she enjoys AP classes. “Currently I’m taking AP literature and composition,” says Jordan. “We have book clubs and there are a lot of different people. It’s also a great atmosphere and we get to meet people from all over the world.” Homeschooling has not set her back socially, Jordan has found a great group of friends and praises www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
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omeschooled since kindergarten, Olivia Jordan isn’t the typical graduating senior, but she does bring a lot to the table with her passions, talent and intelligence. Jordan has been involved in multiple activities and organizations throughout her life. Her mentors and parents say she is an outstanding student and has made astounding accomplishments. “Homeschooling has really opened a lot of doors for me,” says Jordan. “It has given me a lot of opportunities to do service for my community and excel academically. Along with her schooling, Jordan has been involved with the Ohio State Swim Club for nine years, the Grove City High School team for three years and the speech and debate club as well. “I started on the local Y team, the Columbus YMCA Swim Club, and at first I didn’t like it,” says Jordan. “I tried soccer and I realized I liked swimming much better. From that point forward, I chose swimming.” Jordan’s daily schedule as a homeschooled student is very structured, but she still leaves room for free time and extracurricular activities. “When I was younger, school didn’t take very long at all, I could get it done in the morning and I would get to play in the afternoon,” says Jordan. “But now, I’ve been starting school about 8 a.m. and then I usually go until I get everything I want to get done, which is around 4 or 5 p.m.” Although it seems like homeschooling would provide for more free time; it requires much more discipline as there are no classes or periods. Nevertheless, Jordan says that she does find a lot of structure with homeschooling. “It’s so much more personalized and I have been able to find classes that fit my needs,” says Jordan. “I’m not much of a fan of science or math and homeschooling has let me take online and college classes so that I can test out of everything. I should be able to completely test out of math and science when I go to college.” As a homeschooled student, Jordan doesn’t have daily tasks and instead completes a lot of self-study sessions. She says there are three distinct categories that she follows to accomplish the curriculum. Those include lessons from her mom, online providers and college classes.
homeschooling for all the opportunities and advancements it has given her. “You have to be more intentional about getting involved and making friends,” says Jordan. “I was able to make friends through swimming, my church and I’m in a speech and debate club specifically for home schoolers.” More importantly, Jordan says that homeschooling has given her more time to pursue other interests and service in her community. “For a long time, I have worked at the Stowe Mission Center of Central Ohio where I assist with teaching Sunday school, volunteer for toy giveaways and work at soup kitchens,” says Jordan. Jordan has also traveled across the Midwest for speech and debate competitions. “We go and we compete once a month,” says Jordan. “This year,
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specifically, we have gone to Kentucky and Indiana.” Jordan has gone on several mission trips to Mexico and considers herself a creative person who enjoys painting and playing the ukulele. “With all the hard work in school, it is nice to sometimes just relax,” says Jordan. “I had to finish all my work ahead of time, but homeschooling gave me the opportunity to go to Mexico three different times on mission trips.” Jordan owes much of her diligence and future aspirations to her faith and community. “I met most of my friends from church and they are some of my best friends,” says Jordan. After graduation, Jordan will attend Union University in Tennessee and major in Teaching English as a Second Language and Spanish. “I feel like homeschooling has really prepared me well for college,” says Jordan. “I have learned how to study well and I want to use my language and teaching skills to go on more mission trips.” Union University is a four-year, liberal arts, topranked and private Christian university in Jackson, Tennessee and boasts robust ESL teaching and Spanish programs. “I actually applied to 10 different schools, which was a lotMost of Trusted work, Ad.pdf but it gave me lots ofPMoptions,” says 1 5/15/19 1:15
Jordan. “I wanted to go somewhere away from home, and I wanted to be on my own and figure life out. Something about Union just felt right and I fit in well. I really like their program, especially for ESL, and they have a great program for missions.” Marissa Smithinsky is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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Grove City homeowners redesign bathroom with functionality and aesthetics in mind
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hen Amber Harmon initially met with Grove City homeowners Paul and Carol White nearly a year ago to discuss the main objective for a bathroom remodel, the word functional positioned itself as a common theme. The Whites envisioned a user-friendly shower, sans grout, to make for easier maintenance. The project was a total floor-to-ceiling remodel with an entirely new shower, vanity, flooring and trim areas, along with a barn door entrance into the walk-in closet. Harmon, a designer with Elite Home Remodeling, Inc., knew exactly how to turn their dream bathroom into a reality in the span of just six weeks. “Functionality was the Whites’ biggest goal,” Harmon says. “That’s why we went with the solid surface onyx material for the shower.” The existing shower was removed in favor of a new custom one with onyx walls and basin. The shower has a custom frameless clear glass shower surround, large rain showerhead with a separate handheld sprayer, built-in storage and a half wall for privacy. Onyx is a man-made solid surface material that is grout free. The material is customizable, with the ability to fit any shower space, and comes in a variety of colors and finishes. It is a durable product with a lifetime warranty. Harmon says that it is a great option for people who do not want grout in their bathroom. “We installed new luxury vinyl, LVT flooring for several reasons,” Harmon says. “There is no grout so easy maintenance, the vinyl is www.DiscoverGroveCity.com
warmer and softer than tile floors, more forgiving than tile, offers a nice rustic modern feel with the wood appearance and comes in a variety of colors and options.”
The Whites also desired additional storage capacity in the bathroom, which led Harmon to design added linen storage. “We wanted to make it more practical but also, from the aesthetic standpoint, we updated to make it look more modern and fresh,” Harmon says. Modern, gray-stained cabinetry with a quartz countertop, faucet, mirror and light fixture were all part of the vanity redesign. A new linen cabinet attached to the vanity was added to maximize much needed storage in the bathroom.
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“From a designer standpoint, it’s making sure everything comes together in a nice way that will complement and flow with the rest of the home. According to Harmon, barn doors are trending right now as well. One was installed to separate the White’s bathroom from the walk-in closet. “We got rid of the original hinge door in the closet and put in a barn door style that slides on a track,” Harmon says. Harmon, who has been with Elite Home Remodeling, Inc., for the past 10 years, has seen design trends cycle in and out. “I would say that 10-20 years ago it was all about the tub,” she says. “Everybody was putting in the big corner jacuzzi tub and then there was only enough room left for a really small shower...now it’s completely flipped to the shower being the focal point.” An example of a modern update would be substituting a large tub for a more dramatic walk-in shower that has either customized tilework or custom glass. “Obviously, there are other little trends that come and go, but the walk-in shower as the focal point is the classic look right now,” Harmon says.
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Big Splash/Evans 2831 Southwest Blvd. Breck Community (Dog Park) 3005 Demorest Road Concord Lakes Off Lake Mead Drive Creekside Off Holton Road Fryer (Century Village, Splash Pad) 3899 Orders Road Gantz (Gantz Barn, Gantz Farmhouse) 2255 Home Road George Edge Music Park on Broadway Park St. at Broadway Grant-Sawyer Home 4126 Haughn Road Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Columbus St. at Broadway Grove City Museum 3378 Park St. Henceroth (Purple Heart Memorial Walk) 2075 Mallow Lane
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Hoover Park 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
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Aquatics The Big Splash Family Aquatics Center Celebrate with us as we spend our 20th summer hosting fun at Grove City’s water park. Season passes offer great value including early park entrance. To qualify for resident rates, a person must live within corporation limits or in Jackson Township (this does NOT include the entirety of 43123 ZIP code) or be able to provide proof of employment within Grove City limits (i.e., current pay stub). Bring an ID or other proof of address to establish residency. Purchase season passes at the Kingston Center or at The Big Splash. Daily The Big Splash, 2831 Southwest Blvd. Season runs through Mon., Sept. 2 • Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Early entry for season pass holders starts at 11 a.m. Sun.: 12-7 p.m. Facility closed when SWCSD in session: Aug. 21-23, 26-30 Theme Thursdays at The Big Splash Visit The Big Splash on Thursdays to enjoy extraordinary fun based on a different theme each week featuring games, decorations and special guests like the Jackson Fire Department during the 15-minute breaks. Check for themes and specific dates at The Big Splash and at BigSplash.GroveCityOhio. gov. Weekly The Big Splash Free with admission Thu • 12-5 p.m. Swim Lessons: Parent & Child (Ages: 2-3) Toddlers develop comfort in the water and readiness for learning to swim while parents develop the skills to supervise their children’s water activities. Wks: 2 • Classes: 4 • Days: Mon., Wed. The Big Splash $35 (NR: $40) Begins: July 15 • 10-10:40 a.m. Activity #: 190710502_05
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Wks: 2 • Classes: 4 • Days: Mon., Wed. The Big Splash $35 (NR: $40) Begins: July 15 • 8:15-8:45 p.m. Activity #: 190710502_06 Swim Lessons: Level 1 (Ages: 4-6) Learn to feel comfortable in the water and enjoy it safely. Skills include supported kicking and floating on front and back, water-adjustment skills and experiencing buoyancy. Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 10-10:40 a.m. Activity #: 190720502_11 Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 8:15-8:55 p.m. Activity #: 190720502_12 Swim Lessons: Level 2 (Ages: 6-7)
Swim Lessons: Level 3 (Ages: 7-8) Build on Level 2 with additional guided practice. Coordinate breathing and personal safety skills with strokes like front and back crawls, elementary backstroke, treading water and safe diving. Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 9:15-9:55 a.m. Activity #: 190720502_23 Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 8:15-8:55 p.m. Activity #: 190720502_24 Swim Lessons: Level 4 (Ages: 8) Improve front crawl and backstroke aptitude, learn basic breaststroke and sidestroke, and develop skills like wall turns, treading water, rescue breathing and CPR.
Learn to float without support and recover to a vertical position. Fundamental skills include kicking and arm movement on back and front, water-adjustment skills, turning over and proper breathing.
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Swim Lessons: Level 5 (Ages: 9-10) Coordinate and refine key strokes during an introduction to the butterfly, open turns and feet-first surface dives. Develop underwater swimming, breathing control and safety skills. Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 9:15-9:55 a.m. Activity #: 190720502_35 Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 8:15-8:55 p.m. Activity #: 190720502_36 Swim lessons Level 6 (Ages: 10-17) Develop turns and pike and tuck surface dives, learn basic rescues and polish strokes to swim with more efficiency and power. Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 9:15-9:55 a.m. Activity #: 190720502_41 Wks: 2 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. The Big Splash $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 15 • 8:15-8:55 p.m. Activity #: 190720502_42
Preschool RecSchool (Ages: 3-5) Grove City Parks and Recreation’s child-centered preschool fosters each child’s feelings of competence, social skills, independence, love of learning and appreciation for the wonders of nature. Curriculum is based on the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Content Standards and capitalizes on how children learn best: through play. Activities balance spontaneous and planned learning experiences including art, literacy, music, exploration, early academics, science and daily outdoor experiences. RecSchool is at Gantz Barn in Gantz Park and operates September through May with part-week, half-day classes offered morning or afternoon. Enrollees must be 3 years old by Sept. 30 of the current school year. Registration for each school year begins the previous February and continues until the program is full. Days: Mon., Wed. Gantz Barn Morning and afternoon options 2019-2020 Registration: Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information. Playgroup (Ages: 2 with Adult) Two year olds and a parent or other caring adult enjoy preschool classroom activities including art, sensory exploration and self-directed and planned experiences. Registration for the next school year begins each May. Day: Fri. Gantz Barn 9-10:15 a.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m. 2019-2020 Registration: Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information.
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WeJoySing (Ages: 1 month-5 years) Discover how your baby, toddler or preschooler learns and grows through JOY-filled musical play. Essential early childhood development is nurtured as you play together, creating bonds that last a lifetime. Visit WeJoySing.com for dates, time and costs. Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. Contact: WeJoySing.com and 614-868-0107 Gymnastics: Parent & Tot (Ages: 2) Toddlers develop fine and gross motor skills and coordination as they practice following direction and taking turns while spending quality time with a parent and preparing for more advanced classes. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 8 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 8 • 5:30-6 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_02 Gymnastics: 3 & 4 Year Olds (Ages: 3-4) Young gymnasts learn basic skills on vault, bars, beam and floor, as they build foundational skills to advance upon, and practice following simple instructions and taking turns. Gymnastics: 3 Year Olds (Ages: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 8 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_04 www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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Sporties for Shorties (Ages: 3-5.5) Young children develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting lead-up sports activities and group games. Focus sports may include baseball, soccer, football and others. Powered by JumpBunch. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $60 (NR: $68) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 5:30-6 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_05 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 11 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_06 Gymnastics 4 year olds (Ages: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 8 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_07 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_08 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 11 • 5:30-6 p.m. Activity #: 190710106_09 Dance Basics (Ages: 3-4) Learn age-appropriate skills that build coordination, body awareness, motor skills and rhythm. Practice is enhanced by movement and dance set to songs. Students are introduced to a different style of dance each week that they can choose to develop in future single-style offerings. Session closes out with a performance for parents.
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Dance Basics (Ages: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710203_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 5:30-6 p.m. Activity #: 190710203_02 Dance Basics (Ages: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710203_03 JumpBunch (Ages: 18-23 months) 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. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $60 (NR: $68) Begins: July 10 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190710303_01 JumpBunch (Ages: 2) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $60 (NR: $68) Begins: July 10 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 190710303_02
Begins: July 10 • 7-7:45 p.m. Activity #: 190710303_03 Learning Together (Ages: 2.5-3) Child and a parent, or other caring adult, share hands-on learning activities promoting creative, academic and social skills as they paint, build with blocks, draw, sing and dance. Everyone should dress for play and exploration. Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Gantz Barn: Downstairs $21 (NR: $25) Begins: July 11 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 190719904_01 RecCamp (Ages: 3-4) Preschool children build a love of learning and feelings of competence and independence in a nurturing classroom setting as they work and learn with others during creative, sensory, cooperative play and art activities. Each day concludes with circle time: singing, finger plays and reading. Parents are welcome to wait in the hallway or run errands while children are in class. Wks: 1 • Classes: 4 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. Gantz Barn: Downstairs $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 8 • 9-11 a.m. Activity #: 190719904_02 Wks: 1 • Classes: 4 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. Gantz Barn: Downstairs $50 (NR: $55) Begins: July 22 • 9-11 a.m. Activity #: 190719904_03
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Youth Youth Volleyball Registration (Ages: 3-12) Fall indoor volleyball leagues are available for youth players in grades three through 12 in four age divisions: junior (grades 3-4), intermediate (grades 5-6), middle (grades 7-8) and senior (grades 9-12). Boys and girls compete together. Teams are determined by a blind draft conducted by the Parks & Rec. office. A tournament closes out the season in mid-December. Volunteer coaches are needed. Wks: 10 • Day: Varies SWCSD Sites $60 (NR: $65) Practice Begins: Week of Sept. 9 Games Begin: Week of Oct. 7 • Evenings P.A.R.K. (Grades: K-4) Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids is committed to providing a safe, secure, enriching and affordable place to be after school. This 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 SouthWestern 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, special-interest and free-choice activities and much more. Please pack a nutritious snack daily. School Days Bolton Crossing, Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey, Richard Avenue Elementaries $187 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 2:30-6 p.m. Follows SWCSD schedule Register in person at the Kingston Center.
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Before-School P.A.R.K. Elementary (Grades: K-4) Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment in the morning hours before school starts for students of Bolton Crossing, Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries. The monthly tuition fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCSD is in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCSD Transportation Department; J.C. Sommer elementary students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff. School Days Kingston Center $95 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 6-8 a.m. Follows SWCSD schedule Register in person at the Kingston Center. Before-School P.A.R.K. Intermediate (Grades: 5-6) Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment in the morning hours before school starts for students of Hayes, Holt Crossing and Park Street intermediate schools. The monthly tuition fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCSD is in session. Transportation to the child’s
home school is provided by the SWCSD Transportation Department; Park Street Intermediate students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff. School Days Kingston Center $107 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 6-9 a.m. Follows SWCSD schedule Register in person at the Kingston Center. P.A.R.K. Registration: 2019-2020 School Year (Grades: K-6) Registration for the three schoolyear P.A.R.K. programs opens to the public in early May each year; current participants enjoy an early registration period. Register in person in the Kingston Center; a $30 non-refundable registration fee applies. Spaces are limited with openings filled on a first-come, first-served basis; waiting lists are maintained once sites are full. Monthly fees are $187 for after-school, $95 for before-school elementary and $107 for before-school intermediate. $30 registration fee due at registration; payments made monthly August through April. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Register in person at the Kingston Center. Call 614-277-3050 for availability information. www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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Skating Lessons (Ages: 4-12) Learn basic roller skating skills at Skate America. Students receive free roller skates and may stay after lessons to practice. Register at Skate America, 4357 Broadway, or call 614-875-7606. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Days: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 Begins: July 6 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register with Skate America Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Days: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 Begins: Aug. 3 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. Register with Skate America VIPs: Teens for Grove City (Grades 7-12) Join the Volunteer Involvement Program (V.I.P.) to donate your time and expertise while gaining service hours and a great feeling of helping others. Hours are conveniently tracked through the program. Grove City offers many events and programs throughout the year, and participants in this program help make them successful. Join today to have fun and make a difference in the community. Applications are available in the Kingston Center and at GroveCityOhio.gov. Call 614-277-3058 for information. Intro to Parkour (Ages: 5-12) Learn how to safely navigate obstacles through running, jumping, climbing, swinging and safely landing, while building strength and flexibility. Intro to Parkour (Ages: 5-7) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 8 • 7:30-8 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 7:30-8 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_02
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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 11 • 7-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_03 Intro to Parkour (Ages: 8-12) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 11 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_04
Dance Basics (Ages: 5-10) Learn age-appropriate skills that build coordination, body awareness, motor skills and rhythm. Practice is enhanced by movement and dance set to songs. Students are introduced to a different style of dance each week that they can choose to develop in future single-style offerings. Session closes out with a performance for parents. Dance Basics (Ages: 5-7)
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $56 (NR: $61)
Begins: July 11 • 7:30-8 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_05
Begins: July 9 • 6-6:45 p.m. Activity #: 190720203_01
Rock-n-Roller (Ages: 5-10)
Dance Basics (Ages: 8-10)
Girls learn skills on vault, bar, beam and floor, build on foundation to advance to the next level.
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $56 (NR: $61)
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)
Begins: July 9 • 6:45-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720203_02
Begins: July 8 • 7-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_06 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_07 Rising Star (Ages: 5-10) Girls learn and practice intermediate skills on vault, bar, beam and floor, build upon previously developed basic skills. Prereq.: Rock-n-Roller Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 9 • 7-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_08
Volleyball Clinics (Ages: 8-16) Improve overall skill levels in passing, setting, hitting, overhand serving and team defense to prepare for middle and high school volleyball. Beginners use Volley Lite. Instructed by college players Jordan, Karley and Annette Kusan. Volleyball Clinic: Set & Pass (Ages: 8-11) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 8 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_01
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: July 11 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720106_09
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Volleyball Clinic: Hit & Pass (Ages: 8-11) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 15 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_02 Volleyball Clinic: Hit & Serve Overhand (Ages: 8-11) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 22 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_03 Volleyball Clinic: All Skills (Set, Pass, Hit & Serve) (Ages: 8-11) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 29 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_04 Volleyball Clinic: Set & Pass (Ages: 12-16) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 8 • 10-11 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_05 Volleyball Clinic: Hit & Pass (Ages: 12-16) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 15 • 10-11 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_06
Volleyball Clinic: All Skills (Set, Pass, Hit & Serve) (Ages: 12-16) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 29 • 10-11 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_08 F.A.S.T.E.R. (Ages: 8-18) Looking to improve your overall speed and running technique? Focus on flexibility, agility and speed training with extreme resistance to become quicker and faster. Led by certified instructor Mike Kusan. Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Day: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $70 (NR: $78)
Big Amazing Art! Paint & More (Ages: 6-12) Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using quality materials and supplies found in an artist’s studio like pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Take home a finished piece each class. Art supplies furnished. Dress to get messy/ bring a smock. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $40 (NR: $45) Begins: July 9 • 7-7:45 p.m. Activity #: 190720402_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $40 (NR: $45) Begins: Aug. 6 • 7-7:45 p.m. Activity #: 190820402_01 Recycled Art Painting (Ages: 8-12)
Begins: July 8 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 190720306_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Day: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $62 (NR: $70)
Use cardboard and recycled spray and squeeze bottles to create a one-of-akind masterpiece. Dress to get messy.
Begins: July 9 • 9-10 a.m. Activity #: 190720306_02
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)
Tie-Dye (Ages: 5-10) Join us as we take a twist on a classic favorite. Bring a T-shirt (or other white cloth item to color) and use permanent markers and rubbing alcohol to create the tie-dye look. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Aug. 15 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190820401_01
Begins: July 11 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720402_02 Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lessons (Ages: 7-10) Begin the journey of learning guitar at an ideal age. Practice exercises, rhythm training, scales and chords to become a well-rounded player. Students must bring an instrument. For more information, contact Jesse Beery at jbeery76@gmail.com. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 9 $75 (NR: $78) Begins: July 9 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 190720409_01
Volleyball Clinic: Hit & Serve Overhand (Ages: 12-16) Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Kingston Center Gym $38 (NR: $43) Begins: July 22 • 10-11 a.m. Activity #: 190720109_07 8 The Source
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Karate: Beginner (Ages: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on marital areas philosophy while learn karate basics, movement drills, kata (forms) and noncontact sparring. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 8 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 190760603_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 9 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190760603_02 Christmas in July (Ages: 5-10) Wait no longer to make decorations for your favorite holiday including classics like mini-wreaths, tree ornaments and more. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) July 25 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720413_01 Karate: Peewee Beginner (Ages: 4-7) Learn basic karate movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 8 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720601_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 9 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720601_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 10 • 5-5:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720601_03
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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 11 • 6-6:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720601_04 Karate: Peewee Advanced (Ages: 4-7) Build on the basics of karate with movement drills, form (kata) and noncontact sparring with added emphasis on concentration, confidence and the martial arts philosophy. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 9 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 8 • 5:30-6 p.m. Activity #: 190720602_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 9 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 9 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 190720602_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed Kingston Center Room 9 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 10 • 5:30-6 p.m. Activity #: 190720602_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 9 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: July 11 • 6:30-7 p.m. Activity #: 190720602_04
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 10 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 190760603_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 11 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190760603_04 Karate: Beginner Twice a Week (Ages: 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. Kingston Center Room 9 $80 (NR: $80) Begins: July 8 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 190760603_05 Karate: Advanced (Ages: 8+) Deepen levels of concentration and confidence, while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 8 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190760604_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 9 • 5-6 p.m. Activity #: 190760604_02 The Source 9
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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 10 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190760604_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 9 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: July 11 • 5-6 p.m. Activity #: 190760604_04 Karate: Advanced Twice a Week (Ages: 8+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 12 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. Kingston Center Room 9 $80 (NR: $85) Begins: July 8 • 5-8 p.m. Activity #: 190760604_05 Budding Chefs Cooking Camp (Ages: 6-8) Learn to read recipes, basic kitchen safety, and cooking techniques while creating delicious recipes using herbs from the garden. Wks: 1 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $40 (NR: $45) Begins: July 8 • 9:30-11 a.m. Activity #: 190720701_01 Pizza on a Stick (Ages: 9-12) Try pizza on a stick rather than a wedge or a square. Learn about herbs used to flavor pizza sauce then add it and your favorite toppings to refrigerated pizza crust to create this tasty twist on a classic. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $20 (NR: $23) July 16 • 6-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190720701_04
Down at the Seaside (Ages: 5-8) Make tasty pudding parfaits with a beachy theme. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) July 17 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190720701_02 Make and Take Herb Biscuits (Ages: 5-8) Cook up some savory herbed biscuits using store-bought tube biscuits and fresh herbs from our gardens. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $6 (NR: $8) July 24 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190720701_03 Veggie Pizza (Ages: 5-8) Create a no-bake pizza that can rise to any occasion using a ranch-type base and diced veggies. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Aug. 14 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190820701_01 Salsa (Ages: 5-8)
Explore the exciting world of veterinarians and the importance of proper care for animal health. Adopt a stuffed animal and use interactive demonstrations, crafts and games to learn to take care of a pet using instruments real vets do. This fun, hands-on summer camp covers topics like what to do if a pet is hurt and how to safely care for it; reading radiographs; and treating for parasites. Receive a diploma upon course completion. Wks: 1 • Classes: 5 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Kingston Center Room 9 $375 (NR: $390) Begins: July 8 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activity #: 190721001_01 Little Medical School: The Doctor Will See You Now! (Ages: 5-12) Learn about medicine, science and the importance of health through interactive, hands-on demonstrations, crafts and games. Explore what happens when the body does not work as designed and more topics like how glasses and contacts correct vision, how the sun affects skin and more.
Wks: 1 • Classes: 5 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Kingston Center Room 9 Add flavor to your favorite dishes with salsa you made yourself! Make a regular $375 (NR: $390) tomato-based salsa that includes fruit Begins: July 29 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and vegetables with heat adjusted for Activity #: 190721001_02 young, sensitive palates. Safe working habits are stressed. Take home a salsa Slime Time made in class along with recipes for (Ages: 5-10) others. Slime time is any time! Leave the mess Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. with us and explore a variety of slime Gantz Farmhouse recipes that are sure to stick, smell, $12 (NR: $14) glow and blow your mind. Aug. 21 • 7-8 p.m. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Activity #: 190820701_02 Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)
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Little Veterinarian School: Healthy Pets Are Happy Pets (Ages: 5-12)
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Junior Robotics (Ages: 5-8) Develop a basic understanding of how robots are designed and programmed to perform unique jobs in the real world from lifting simple objects to cleaning up large-scale natural disasters. Create your very own design then program your robot to move and perform tasks. Wks: 1 • Classes: 5 • Day: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Kingston Center Room 4 $150 (NR: $165) Begins: Aug. 12 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Activity #: 190821003_01 Robotics Control and Pong! (Ages: 9-12) Have fun with STEM: program a video game and learn about robots. Make your own version of the classic Pong video game using the engineering design process. Create a storyboard to identify and capture the rules of play and characters then bring it to life with Clickteam Fusion 2.5®. Take home a working Windows-compatible game. Learn about operating robots and using buttons and sensors for control. Spend time with EV3 robots exploring how engineers and scientists use robots in situations unsafe for humans like exploring the arctic and detonating explosives. Wks: 1 • Classes: 5 • Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Kingston Center Room 4 $150 (NR: $165) Begins Aug. 12 • 1-4 p.m. Activity #: 190821003_02 Better Babysitters (Ages: 10-14) Do you watch younger siblings or want to earn money babysitting? Learn the responsibilities of having a job, the rights of a babysitter, CPR for a child and infant, basic first aid, growth and development and appropriate toys and activities. Bring a snack and lunch. Wks: 1 • Classes: 2 • Day: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 9 $94 (NR: $104) Begins: July 16 • 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Activity #: 190721102_01
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Adult Fall Adult Slow-pitch Softball (Ages: 18+) Prefer softball with a pitch count instead of the one-pitch format used in most fall leagues? Adult softball in Grove City is for you! Register as a team at the Kingston Center. League play starts the week of Aug. 25. Top four teams per league make playoffs. Days: Co-rec.: Sun. or Fri.; Men’s Recreational: Tue., Wed. or Thu.; Men’s Church: Thu.; Men’s Competitive: Fri. Wks: 8 • Games: 8 • Day: One day per week Fryer & Windsor Parks $290
Line Dance (Ages: 18+) Learn beginner and intermediate-level country and ballroom line dances 7-8 p.m., followed by a ballroom lesson 8-8:30 p.m. Meet friends and learn exciting new dances set to beautiful music and led by an instructor Laura Landolt. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that slide easily across the floor. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $20) Begins: July 2 • 7-8:30 p.m. Activity #: 190740202_01
Mandatory Coaches Meeting: Thu., Aug. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. 15 • 6 p.m. Evans Center Auditorium Register by team during July $18 (NR: $20) Adult Cornhole: Fall (Ages: 18+) Toss your cares away and take this favorite lawn game to a new level of fun and competition on the patio. Teams of two play a minimum of three games per night. Wks: 6 • Day: Thu. Grove City Brewing Co., 3946 Broadway $50 per team Begins: Aug. 29 • 6:15-8:15 p.m. Register at the Kingston Center during July. Holiday Craft Bazaar: Seeking Vendors (Ages: All Ages) The holidays may seem a long way off, but we are already making plans. Reserve an eight-foot table and two chairs to sell or promote your products for our event on Saturday, Nov. 2. Reservations begin Monday, Aug. 12. Space is limited; so don’t wait! Stop in the Evans Center for an application. $25 per table Reservations open: Aug. 12 Contact the Evans Center Front Desk
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Begins: Aug. 6 • 7-8:30 p.m. Activity #: 190840202_01 Strong by Zumba® (Ages: 18+) Combine high intensity interval training (HIIT) with music, syncing moves with dance music in a way that pushes all fitness levels past perceived limits, reaching fitness goals faster using body weight to improve muscular endurance, tone and definition. Bring a mat. Led by Dana Olshefski. Visit facebook.com/ GroveCityZumbawithDanaO or call 614-595-8130. Weekly Evans Center Auditorium $8 per class Thu. • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Drop in Zumba® (Ages: 18+) Incorporate international music and cardio-based dance movements into dynamic workouts with easy-to-follow steps that sculpt and strengthen. Led by Dana Olshefski. Visit facebook.com/ GroveCityZumbawithDanaO or call 614-595-8130. Weekly Evans Center Auditorium $5 per class Sat. • 10:15-11:15 a.m. Drop in The Source 11
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Yoga (Ages: 18+) Learn to relax the body and calm the mind. Melt away tension and stress by combining Hatha yoga posture with breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a towel or mat and come with an empty stomach. Toni Weeks, registered yoga instructor, leads. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Auditorium $34 (NR: $39) Begins: July 29 • 6-7 p.m. No class: Sept. 2 Activity #: 190740301_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $34 (NR: $39) Begins: July 31 • 6-7 p.m. Activity #: 190840301_01 REV+FLOW (Ages: 18+) Join a judgment-free class with easyto-follow moves that work! REV+FLOW is a low-impact strength workout that sculpts muscles and burns fat while increasing balance and flexibility. All fitness levels welcome! Bring a mat; light weights optional. Led by Theresa Wahl. More info at facebook.com/ groups/REFITwithTheresa. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $22) Begins: July 3 • 7:15-8:15 p.m. No class: July 24 Activity #: 190740311_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $22) Begins: Aug. 7 • 7:15-8:15 p.m. Activity #: 190840311_01 Fair Food (Ages: 18+) Nothing is better than visiting a fair: checking out prize-winning foods and eating the offerings on the midway. Sample prize food entries and learn to make fair foods in your kitchen. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $20 (NR: $23) Aug. 13 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Activity #: 190840701_01 12 The Source
Roasted Herbs & Vegetables (Ages: 18+) Enjoy a garden feast! Try a number of herb-vegetable combinations for roasting or grilling using fresh veggies available from gardens and farmers’ markets. Pick what is ripe and roast up several combinations to taste along with a great rustic herbal bread. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $17) Aug. 20 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190840701_02 Oh, My Aching Knees (Ages: 18+) Learn to make herb-based salves to soothe aching muscles. Discuss salve varieties that include cayenne, turmericginger and arnica, and prepare one to take home. Gloria Hartung and volunteer Linda Everts instruct. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $8 (NR: $10) July 10 • 7-8 p.m. Activity #: 190740904_01 Walk & Talk Culinary (Ages: 18+) Take a tour of the culinary garden at Gantz and learn about varieties of basils, Mexican and Asian herbs and herbal tea plants. Pick a selection to bring to the kitchen to create herbal green sauces like chimichurri and
pesto. Also choose some tea herbs to make your personal blend. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $17) July 23 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190740904_02 Walk & Talk Fragrance (Ages: 18+) Tour the Gantz Fragrance Garden sampling varieties of mints, lavenders, thymes and lemon herbs. Pick some favorites and return to the classroom to make a classic moist potpourri, herbal shower bags and other crafts. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $17) Aug. 8 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Activity #: 190840904_01 Self Defense: Living Safer in Dangerous Times (Ages: 18+) Learn to better protect yourself or a loved one during a violent encounter. Address situational awareness, de-escalation, open-hand skills and less-lethal and improvised weapons through tools and strategies presented in lectures, audiovisual materials and hands-on training. Includes a personal pepper sprayer. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Sun. Evans Center Auditorium $31 (NR: $34) July 21 • 5-8 p.m. Activity #: 190741106_01 www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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55+ Transportation Program (Ages: 55+) Transportation services are provided to Grove City/Jackson Township residents for Grove City-area destinations. Members can receive transportation to grocery stores, banks or medical appointments. The buses provide nondriving members with transportation to and from Center activities. One bus is equipped with wheelchair lifts, but all participants must be able to board the bus without assistance from the driver. Schedule an appointment at least three days in advance including for Evans Center outings: call 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Please be patient! We keep our buses busy. Transportation is canceled when SWCSD is closed for inclement weather. Please note: bus drivers no longer accept payments on the bus. Daily $2 per trip Mon.-Fri. • Call to schedule Schedule appointment (at least 3 days in advance): 614-277-1066 LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program (Ages: 60+)
Meals-on-Wheels: Volunteer to Help a Needy Neighbor (All Ages) Share your time and visit the homebound to deliver a hot meal and a message of loving concern from the community: volunteer for a Meals-onWheels route picked up daily at the Evans Center. Each 90-minute route visits 12 to 15 elderly or disabled persons. Training is provided. Weekend opportunities are also available. Daily Register with LifeCare Alliance Call LifeCare Alliance Volunteer Services: 614-437-2859. Evans Center Volunteer Program (Ages: 55+) The Center owes much of its success to the dedicated patrons who contribute their time and talents. The volunteer program provides many meaningful service opportunities. Share your special talent, craft or game with others. Ask about the rewards offered to Senior Partners. Contact the Evans Center Front Desk for information. Computer Lab (Ages: 55+)
Enjoy a nutritious, hot lunch five days a week at the Evans Center. The daily menu is listed in the local newspapers and at the Center. Call one day in advance to make a reservation. Van transportation is available and must be requested. Prepackaged cold, vegetarian and hot served meals are available daily.
The Evans Center is fully equipped with desktop computers to meet your technology needs. Services are free, but you must sign up for a user ID and password at the front desk.
Daily Evans Center $1.50
Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mon.-Fri. • 11:45 a.m. Call LifeCare Alliance Meals-on-Wheels (at least 1 day before): 614-278-3152
Daily Evans Center Free with registration
Evans Center Fitness Room (Ages: 55+)
The everyday challenges faced by those dealing with Alzheimer’s and related diseases can be overwhelming. Caregivers get a sense of belonging by interacting with those facing similar challenges. Under the guidance of Paula Taliaferro. Monthly Evans Center Free 4th Tue. • 7 p.m. Drop in Parkinson’s Disease Support (All Ages) Parkinson’s Foundation Ohio offers support, sharing information about living with Parkinson’s disease, what families should know and resources available to patients and loved ones. Open to community members living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Monthly Evans Center Free 3rd Wed. • 1-2 p.m. Drop in Senior Options (Ages: 60+) Senior Options provides in-home services to maintain independence for Franklin County residents aged 60+ not qualified for PASSPORT services. Payment is based on a sliding income scale. COAAA provides in-home assessments and case management for the program. Available services include: personal care, home-delivered meals and emergency-response systems. Information: 614-525-6200
Use this great resource to stay fit by accessing elliptical machines, treadmills, NuStep, recumbent and upright bikes, hydraulic weight machines and free weights. Wks: 4 • Days: Mon.-Fri. Evans Center $15 per month Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Register with the Evans Center
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Grove City Area Seniors Club Meeting (Ages: 55+) Gather with other members for fellowship during a short business meeting followed by bingo. This is a great way to meet other members. Wks: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Free July 3 • 1 p.m. Drop in Wks: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Free Aug. 7 • 1 p.m. Drop in Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) (Ages: 55+) During S.A.L.T. meetings, representatives from Grove City Police and Jackson Township Fire share information about community services and crime and safety issues important to seniors. For information, contact the crime prevention coordinator at 614-277-1765. Monthly Evans Center Free 2nd Tue. • 1 p.m. Drop in Jackson Township Community CARES (Ages: 55+) Join the Jackson Township Fire Department to learn about the new CARES community paramedic program. Engage in a Q&A session and receive blood pressure and sugar checks and medication reviews. Monthly Evans Center Free 1st Wed. • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in
Amity Home Healthcare Blood Pressure Screening (Ages: 55+) A nurse from Amity Home Healthcare stops in monthly to conduct bloodpressure checks. Monthly Evans Center Free 3rd Wed. • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in Guardian Angel Home Health Care Blood Pressure Screening (Ages: 55+)
Join Linda Miller to make unique beaded decorations including fun holiday themes while building friendships. Choose your own projects and pay the instructor for materials. Weekly Evans Center Free Mon. • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop in Vocal Chorus (Ages: 55+)
Guardian Angel Home Health Care representatives perform bloodpressure screenings.
New singers always are welcome to join this group of music lovers without auditioning. Carol Barnick directs.
Monthly Evans Center Free
Weekly Evans Center Free
2nd Wed. • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in
Fri. • 9 a.m. Drop in
Ceramics Class (Ages: 55+)
Evans Center Art Guild (Ages: 55+)
Join Nancy Ritter for camaraderie and Spend time with others who also have fine arts. Bring your greenware projects; an interest in the visual arts while paint and brushes are provided. drawing, painting and working in other media. Share your talents and Weekly techniques with fellow artists. Bring Evans Center Classroom your own supplies. Nancy Ritter and $7 materials fee Jim Lawton lead. Wed. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekly Drop in Evans Center Classroom Free Book Club (Ages: 55+)
Fri. • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop in
Join other avid readers to discuss a book of your choice as the group shares Wood Carving Group their literary experiences. A great way (Ages: 55+) to be introduced to books you might not discover on your own. Adrian Jahn Looking for a fun, relaxing hobby? leads Try woodcarving! Learn the basics of wood and tool selection, safety Weekly and sharpening, design and blank Evans Center Classroom preparation, and some finishing. All Free experience levels welcome. Loaner Wed. • 2-3 p.m. tools and beginner projects available. Drop in Gary Gardner leads.
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Bead Class (Ages: 55+)
Weekly Evans Center Free Tue. • 2-3 p.m. Drop in
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Evans Center Open House (Ages: 55+) Celebrate National Senior Day with us! See the exciting things going on at the Evans Center. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Aug. 21 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop in Hawaiian Luau Party (Ages: 55+)
Holiday Craft Bazaar: Seeking Vendors (Ages: All Ages) The holidays may seem a long way off, but we are already making plans. Reserve an eight-foot table and two chairs to sell or promote your products for our event on Saturday, Nov. 2. Reservations begin Monday, Aug. 12. Space is limited; so don’t wait! Stop in the Evans Center for an application. $25 per table Reservations open: Aug. 12 Contact the Evans Center Front Desk. Farmers’ Market (Ages: 55+) The farm comes to the Evans Center during peak growing season! Hoffman’s Farm Market offers fresh-picked produce in front of the Evans Center. Cash, credit and Senior Farmers’ Market coupons (administered through the Ohio Department of Aging) accepted. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Parking Lot
Break out your Hawaiian shirt and dust off your grass skirt. It is time for umbrella drinks and tiki torches! The Evans Center staff is hosting a party with a tropical theme featuring all kinds of fun and tasty Polynesian food. Entertainment by AJ Angelo. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Aug. 22 • 5-8 p.m. Activity #: 190850808_01 Yoga Senior (Ages: 55+) Reap the benefits of yoga in a class designed especially for seniors. Toni Weeks instructs. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 Begins: July 30 • 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. No class: Aug. 20 Activity #: 190850301_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $22 Begins: Aug. 1 • 9-10 a.m. No class: Aug. 22 Activity #: 190850301_02
Aug. 7 • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in
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Dealing with arthritis or joint pain? We lead exercises designed for seniors who find it difficult to work out while standing or have trouble getting up and down for floor exercises. Bring light weights (one or two pounds). Wks: 5 • Classes: 10 • Day: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: July 1 • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Activity #: 190750302_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Day: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Aug. 5 • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Activity #: 190850302_01 Senior Exercise (Ages: 55+) Keep those joints and muscles moving during instructor-led exercises designed for active seniors. Wks: 5 • Classes: 10 • Day: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: July 1 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Activity #: 190750303_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Day: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 Begins: Aug. 5 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Activity #: 190850303_01 Tai Chi (Ages: 55+) Fall related injuries are serious for people age 50+. Reduce your risk: improve balance and strengthen muscles through this martial art often described as meditation in motion. Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $22
July 10 • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Parking Lot
Chair Stretch (Ages: 55+)
Begins: July 10 • 2-3 p.m. Activity #: 190750309_01
Don’t miss out! All ages of adults are welcome to participate in the offerings in the Adult section including Line Dance classes.
Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $22 Begins: Aug. 28 • 2-3 p.m. Activity #: 190850309_01
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Jewelry Box Painting (Ages: 55+) Join Nancy Ritter to decorate your own jewelry box with paint or use the technique of decoupage. All supplies included. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Classroom $5 July 9 • 1-3 p.m. Activity #: 190750402_01 Joy Tour & Travel Trip Presentation (Ages: 55+) Joy Tour and Travel have some amazing trips coming up like the Red Cliffs Adventure by Rail; Newport Mansions and Cape Cod Islands; and Savannah and Charleston. Learn all about them at a special travel preview. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Aug. 23 • 1-3 p.m. Drop in Lunch Bunch & Supper Club Travel to local restaurants without the hassle of driving. Let us provide the transportation from the Center right to the restaurant door, so you can enjoy the companionship of new and old friends as you dine at central Ohio eateries for lunch (on your own). Lunch Bunch: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 July 17 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Activity #: 190750802_01 Lunch Bunch: Eddie George’s Grille 27 (Ages: 55+)
Lunch Bunch: Mimi’s Café (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $5 Aug. 8 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Activity #: 190850802_01 Supper Club: The Old Bag of Nails Pub (Ages: 55+)
Aug. 13 • 4-8 p.m. Activity #: 190850802_02 Supper Club: Red Lobster (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5
July 8 • 4-8 p.m. Activity #: 190750802_03
Aug. 28 • 4-8 p.m. Activity #: 190850802_03
Supper Club: The Cheesecake Factory (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Mon. Departs the Evans Center $5 July 29 • 4-8 p.m. Activity #: 190750802_04
Eldorado Casino (Ages: 55+) Enjoy a few hours of gaming time with your center friends and hop on the Grove City minibus to be dropped at the racino door. Seniors can take advantage of half-priced buffet meals and a $20 free-play incentive. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 July 10 • 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Activity #: 190750807_01
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Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Mon. Departs the Evans Center $5
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 July 24 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Activity #: 190750802_02
Supper Club: J.Alexander’s Redlands Grill (Ages: 55+)
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 Aug. 14 • 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Activity #: 190850807_01 www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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Shop & Dine: IKEA (Ages: 55+)
LaComedia: On Golden Pond (Ages: 55+)
Enjoy the luxury of door-to-door service to area shopping malls. It is a great way to shop, lunch or people watch without the hassle of parking, you are dropped off and picked up at the same entrance to the mall.
Take a touching yet witty look at the turbulent relationship between father and daughter. This classic comedy/ drama explores the generation gap between young and old and gives insight into the American family.
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Mon. Departs the Evans Center $5
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $49
Aug. 5 • 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Activity #: 190850809_01
Sep. 5 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Activity #: 190950801_02
Shop & Dine: Tuttle Crossing & Longhorn Steakhouse (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Mon. Departs the Evans Center $5 Aug. 19 • 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Activity #: 190850809_02 Showtime at Der Dutchman: Ron Retzer Classic Country (Ages: 55+) Ron’s back with a new classic country show, chock-full of country classics and corny comedy. With Ron and sidekicks, Roger Hoard on guitar and John Parrendo on fiddle, fans are in for a hand-clappin’, toe tappin’ good time! Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Departs the Evans Center $57 Aug. 9 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activity #: 190850801_01 Villa Milano: Divas of the ’70s (Ages: 55+) Conjure memories of your favorite songs of the ’70s with this tribute to the ladies who brought them to life. Be amazed as you relive special moments created by Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner and others. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $60 Sep. 11 • 10:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Activity #: 190950801_01
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Clark Gable Museum (Ages: 55+) The home where Clark Gable was born on Feb. 1, 1901, is restored to that time and included several of his possessions including his boyhood sled and his classic 1954 Cadillac. The humble beginnings of the King of Hollywood are a must see! Bring $5 for entrance fee. Lunch (on your own) at Mehlman’s Cafeteria. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $10 July 16 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Activity #: 190750807_02 Villas and Gardens of Scioto Tour & Lunch (Ages: 55+) Jump on the minibus and head to the new Villas and Gardens of Scioto for a tour, lunch and more fun including a raffle. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Departs the Evans Center $5 July 19 • 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Activity #: 190750807_03
Snooty Fox (Ages: 55+) Cincinnati’s Snooty Fox consignment shops offer discounted shopping with plentiful choices of gently used designer clothing from thousands of consignors. Find stylish furniture, decorative items, jewelry, handbags and other accessories, outerwear, and women’s business, casual and specialoccasion selections. Includes morning coffee and mimosas, baked goods, boxed lunches, and dessert. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $35 July 25 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Activity #: 190750809_01 Jubilee Museum (Ages: 55+) View liturgical art that tells the story and celebrates the history of the Catholic Church and the stories of Christ, Mary and other saints. The museum also embraces art and history found in other Christian denominations and Judaism. Bring $4 for entry fee. Lunch at Tommy’s Diner (on your own). Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Departs the Evans Center $5 Aug. 15 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Activity #: 190850807_03 Friday Flicks Enjoy a variety of films on the big projector screen with friends while enjoying popcorn. Friday Flicks: Oceans 8 (Ages: 55+) Following her release from prison, Debbie Ocean (sister of the late Danny Ocean) meets with her former partnerin-crime Lou to convince her to join a heist she planned while serving her sentence. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free July 12 • 12:30-3 p.m. Activity #: 190750804_01
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Friday Flicks: God’s Not Dead (Ages: 55+) A university student faces off against his philosophy professor in a series of opposing presentations on the existence of God with his classmates serving as judges. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Aug. 2 • 12:30-3 p.m. Activity #: 190850804_01 Euchre (Ages: 55+) Gather with friends to play euchre and enjoy refreshments sponsored by Tammy Washington with Newcomer Funeral Services. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free July 26 • 1-4 p.m. Activity #: 190750805_01 Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Aug. 30 • 1-4 p.m. Activity #: 190850805_01 Game Day with Staff: Farkle (Ages: 55+) Join the Evans staff in a fun-filled game of Farkle. Don’t know how to play? No worries, we will teach you. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free July 22 • 1-3 p.m. Activity #: 190750808_01 Medicare 101 Ice Cream Social (Ages: 55+) Join Terri Curcio with ProCore for a Medicare 101 presentation and review the ABCDs of Medicare and an open Q&A. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Aug. 16 • 1-2 p.m. Activity #: 190850810_01
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Medicaid Eligibility for Disabled Individuals (Ages: 55+)
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Auditorium Free
Join Maggie and Jessica from Taps and Sutton Law for an informational class on elder law and Medicaid eligibility for disabled individuals who want to stay in their homes. Stay for an extensive Q&A for any added questions regarding elder law.
July 15 • 1-3 p.m. Activity #: 190750810_03
Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free
Enhance the driving skills you have developed over the years while also building awareness of the inevitable physical changes that occur as we age. Get up to date on the latest advances and risk reducing driving techniques. Lunch included. Please bring $15 to class payable to AAA.
July 23 • 1-2 p.m. Activity #: 190750810_01 End-of-life Care (Ages: 55+) Learn about patient-centered care for the end of life from guest speaker and certified hospice and palliative nurse, April Price, RN. Price, regional director of Clinical Care: Hospice for Brookdale Senior Living, shares how to find comfort and fulfillment while living toward death. Light refreshments provided. Sponsored by Brookdale and the YMCA of Grove City. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Aug. 9 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop in Lunch & Learn: Hearing (Ages: 55+)
AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators (Ages: 55+)
Wks: 1 • Classes: 2 • Day: Tue., Wed. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: Aug. 27 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Activity #: 190850810_03 Sharing the Gift of Life (Ages: 55+) Lifeline of Ohio is visiting centers to spark fact-based conversations and clear up misconceptions regarding organ, eye and tissue donations. Representatives answer questions and talk truthfully about the donation process at any age. Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free
Jim Rose with The Hearing Center, Little Aug. 6 • 1-2 p.m. Clinic at Kroger, offers an educational Activity #: 190850810_02 class on problems with hearing, what to look for and what to be concerned Be Your Own Bodyguard: Self about followed by a question-andDefense for Senior Citizens answer session. (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Learn to better protect yourself or a Evans Center Multipurpose Room loved one during a violent encounter. Free Address the continuing threat to our growing senior population with July 11 • 1-2 p.m. situational awareness, de-escalation, Activity #: 190750810_02 open-hand skills and less-lethal and CarFit: Find Your Safest Car Options improvised weapons through tools and strategies presented in lectures, audio(Ages: 55+) visual materials and hands-on training. CarFit is an educational program that Includes a personal pepper sprayer. provides a quick, yet comprehensive Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Fri. review of how well you and your veEvans Center Auditorium hicle safely operate together. Making adjustments can help you benefit from $25 vehicle safety features by improving July 5 • 1-3 p.m. comfort, control and confidence beActivity #: 190751106_01 hind the wheel. www.GroveCityOhio.gov
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Registration
Grove City Parks and Recreation offers six easy methods to register for classes. Registration forms are available for download online at GroveCityOhio.gov or pick up at the Kingston Center or the Evans Center. ONLINE registration is available at GroveCityOhio.gov for most Parks and Recreation offerings (sports excluded), providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.
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WALK-IN registration is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., for preschool, youth and adult classes, and at the Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave., for 55+ offerings.
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Registration by PHONE is accepted via Visa or MasterCard only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Evans Center, 614-277-1060, for 55+ classes, and the Kingston Center, 614-277-3050, for all others.
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Use the silver DROP BOX located on the parking-lot side of the Kingston Center for afterhours registration. The box is opened at 8 a.m. each business day; registrations placed in the box after 8 a.m. are processed the next business day.
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Registration by FAX is accepted via Visa or MasterCard only and is treated as a mail-in priority. Fax: 614-277-3090 MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123
Payment Methods • Cash or Money Order • Checks made payable to: City of Grove City. A customer with a returned check is assessed a $25 fee. Any customer with two returned checks within 12 months must pay all subsequent fees by cash or money order. • Credit Card: MasterCard or Visa only Confirmation Once you have registered for a class, no other confirmations are made unless a change is made in the program details. It is the responsibility of the participant to be present on the date and time listed. Cancellations/Credit Registered participants may cancel from a program, but it is that participant’s responsibility to contact the Parks and Recreation Department. A credit is made to the participant’s account if a request is made in writing prior to the start of the program. To receive a full refund for sports, the request must be made before uniforms are ordered. Class/Event Cancellation All classes and events are subject to change or cancellation based on participation and instructor availability. A staff member will notify all registered class participants as changes occur. Photos and Videos The City of Grove City reserves the right to photograph or record event and program participants for publicity purposes. Images may be used in catalogs, brochures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic public relations efforts (i.e., website, social media). Residency Rates & Fair Share Policy The lower “resident rate” provides credit to those paying municipal taxes that help support the programs www.GroveCityOhio.gov
and events offered by the City of Grove City. To qualify as a resident, a person must live or work in Grove City or Jackson Township. This does not include all of ZIP code 43123; ZIP codes are used by the U.S. Postal Service to designate the office that delivers mail to an address. Visit FranklinCountyAuditor.com to check your address. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporated Jackson Township with 160. Through the City of Grove City Fair Share Policy, non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City are eligible to participate at resident rates. To be eligible, non-residents must annually provide proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the personnel director or a current pay stub showing the employer’s address. Equal Opportunities and Special Populations The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the whole community. All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion are encouraged to participate. Our goal is also to include individuals with special needs in our existing programs based on their need and ability. Groups or individuals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements. The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 614-277-3050. The Source 19
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July Is National Park and Recreation Month! Every day is a great day to celebrate the ways parks and recreation make our community a better place: providing spaces for exercise or relaxing in nature, offering events where people interact with other humans instead of screens, organizing team sports opportunities for all skill levels - and so much more! But since 1985, July has been designated National Park and Recreation Month, because it is the perfect time to get out and see the great things happening at local parks and recreation facilities.
Game On! Find the Gnomes’ Homes
The 2019 National Park and Recreation Month theme is “Game On!” We hope you get out and visit the more than two dozen parks and points of interest in Grove City, many connected through an expanding network of multi-use trails. You know where Fryer and Gantz parks are, but how about Westgrove?
To encourage you to experience all our parks this summer, 20 gnomes are placed at parks around Grove City for you and your family to find. Pickup or download a chart to identify each uniquely painted gnome by his park home. The more gnomes you find, the greater your chance to win. When you post photos from your adventures, be sure to use #GameOnJuly and #GCGnomeHome to identify it! To be eligible for prizes, submit cards at EcoFest on Saturday, Aug. 10 or by Monday, Aug. 12 at the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., (Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or Visit Grove City, 3995 Broadway (weekdays, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.). Watch for our special traveling ambassador gnome at special events throughout the summer! For more information on events, parks and this contest, visit GroveCityOhio.gov.
2019 Grove City Little League Sponsors
Without the support of our sponsors, the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department would not be able to offer such a successful Little League baseball program for local youth. We thank everyone who supported the 2019 Little League season, including board members, sponsors, players, coaches, assistant coaches and parents.
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Goddard School Grove City Family Dentistry Leffler's Auto Service King's Kids Daycare
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Bill's on Broadway Auto Repair Grove City Family Dentistry OH-YO! Frozen Yogurt Shanyfelt Stables Shepherd Insurance Partners Skate America
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American Awards Pam Brown ERA Real Solutions C & D Concessions Columbus Pest Control Grove City Family Dentistry (3 teams) Grove City Memorial Tournament Insignia GraphX Kiourtsis Orthodontics Schoedinger Grove City Funeral Services Shanyfelt Stables
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Franklin County Banking Center Patton's Nascars Yono Construction Planks on Broadway
2019 Little League Total Players: 743 Total Teams: 64
2019 Little League Teams Total: 64 T-ball (4) Minor 6 (8) Minor 7-8 (15)
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League Sponsor: Performance Jeep Dodge - Georgesville (10 teams) HER Realtors: Susan Blaies Herlihy Moving Grove City Lions Club Ike's Bike Repair Kiwanis Club of Grove City Memories Food & Spirits Piada Italian Street Food Red Roof Inn Chris Roach Real Estate
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2019 Little League Players Total: 743 ▶ T-ball (43) ▶ Minor 6 (96) ▶ Minor 7-8 (179)
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Aladdin Shriners Pam Brown, ERA Real Solutions Columbus Spices Commercial Lighting & Electric Ford Construction, Inc. Grove City Masonic Lodge #689 Grove City Noon Lions Holleywood Lawn and Landscape Southwest Dentistry Spare Space Storage Tigerpoly Manufacturing Tooltex Inc. United Pool Distribution Wheaton Dental Zamarelli's Pizza Palace
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