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The GUIDE PARKS AND RECRE ATION OFFERINGS F E B/M A RCH 2021 Online, phone and office registration begins Monday, Jan. 11

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guide detailing Grove City Parks and Recreation Department offerings. You have the opportunity to see a fresh set of classes and activities six times per year to help you select what fits best in your family’s busy schedule.

To register for a class or activity, call the Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050 or the Evans Center at 614-277-1060, use online registration, or stop in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave.; or Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. When registering for the first time, a staff member will assist you with establishing your household account in our system. To register online, customers must also have an online registration account. This simple process can be completed by phone or in person.

Registration is required for all activities even if there is no fee, unless designated as a drop-in class.

For more information on classes, activities and events in Grove City, visit GroveCityOhio.gov, sign up for our electronic newsletter and follow social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@GroveCityOhio).

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CITY OF GROVE CITY Building Division.....................614-277-3075 City Council............................614-277-3065 City Information......................614-277-3000 Community Relations..............614-277-3040 Development..........................614-277-3004 Division of Police....................614-277-1710 Evans Center..........................614-277-1060 Finance/Tax............................614-277-3025 Human Resources...................614-277-3013 Mayor’s Court.........................614-277-1715 Mayor’s Office.........................614-277-3006 Parks & Recreation.................614-277-3050 Parks Weather Hotline.............614-277-3060 Service Department................614-277-1100 Zoning....................................614-277-3086

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

City Offices City Hall 4035 Broadway Evans Center 4330 Dudley Ave. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. Safety Complex (Police) 3360 Park St. Service Complex 3262 Ventura Blvd.

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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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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 WeJoySing each school year begins the previous (Ages: 1 month-5 years) February and continues until the Discover how your baby, toddler or program is full. preschooler learns and grows through Gantz Barn JOY-filled musical play. Essential early Morning and afternoon options childhood development is nurtured as 2020-2021 Registration: Call you play together, creating bonds that Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for last a lifetime. Visit WeJoySing.com for information. dates, time and costs.

Friday PlaySchool (Age: 3-4.5) Children gain independence and confidence while learning to work and play with others in a childcentered classroom setting. Each week, activities include creative art, sensory exploration, social play and singing at circle time.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 5 • 9-11:30 a.m.

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Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.

Registration

Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., Jan. 11 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. Contact: WeJoySing.com, 614-868-0107 NatureKids Egg Hunt (Age: 2.5-4.5)

Baby Ballet (Age: 3-4) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while developing coordination, balance and grace. Sign up according to age; child must be toilet trained. Ballet shoes or slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $56 (NR: $64) Begins: Feb. 3 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

Activity #: 1022102_02 Modern Dance (Age: 3-4)

Feeling adventurous? Trek into Gantz Park to search for eggs in the woods and fields. Meet on the Farmhouse porch to receive instructions for finding eggs. When finished, return to the Farmhouse for prizes and to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Dress for adventure and the weather: long pants and boots recommended. Rain date: Thu., March 25.

Participants learn the jazz dance style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance your journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsay Maynard leads.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $6 (NR: $8)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53)

March 23 • 6-6:45 p.m.

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Modern Dance (Age: 3)

Begins: Feb. 4 • 5:30-6 p.m.

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Modern Dance (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 4 • 6:15-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2022102_01 Gymnastics: Parent & Tot (Age: 2) Toddlers spend quality time with a parent while enhancing fine and gross motor skills and coordination as they practice following directions and taking turns to prepare for more advanced classes.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 4:30-5 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 1012102_01 Gymnastics (Age: 3-4) Young gymnasts learn basic skills for vault, bars, beam and floor, developing foundational skills to build upon as they advance while following simple instructions and taking turns.

Gymnastics (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)

Gymnastics (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1012102_06 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 7:15-7:45 p.m.

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Begins: Feb. 1 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 1012102_02

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53)

Begins: Feb. 4 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

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Begins: Feb. 2 • 5-5:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012102_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Activity #: 1012102_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 4 • 4:30-5 p.m.

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JumpBunch (Age: 1.5-2) Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sports-readiness skills and the foundations of fitness.

JumpBunch (Age: 18-24 months) Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53)

Begins: Feb. 10 • 6-6:30 p.m.

No class March 3 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032102_01 JumpBunch (Age: 2) Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 10 • 6:45-7:15 p.m.

No class March 3 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032102_02 Sporties for Shorties (Age: 3-4) 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: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 10 • 7:30-8:15 p.m.

No class March 3 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032102_03

Registration

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Youth 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 at Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries every day the SWCSD is in session.

The program is designed for, but not limited to, children of working parents.

P.A.R.K. provides planned cooperative games, outrageous play, fitness, indoor and outdoor activities, free art, specialinterest and free-choice activities and much more.

School Days Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey, Richard Avenue Elementaries $187 per month Days: Mon.-Fri. • 2:30-6 p.m.

Follows SWCSD schedule Call 614-277-3050 for info.

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 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 Call 614-277-3050 for info.

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Big Art (Age: 6-9) 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 Call 614-277-3050 for info.

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 info.

Inclement-weather activity status updates: 614-277-3060 @GroveCityOhio

Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using quality materials and supplies found in professional art studios like pastels, watercolor and acrylic paints 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 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042102_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: March 2 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042103_01 Art Workshop (Age: 8-12) Learn and create artwork combining techniques like sketching, painting, collage and more. Complete a project each week. Dress to get messy/bring a smock.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $60 (NR: $68) Begins: Feb. 2 • 7-8:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042102_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $60 (NR: $68) Begins: March 2 • 7-8:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042103_02 Be Kind (Age: 5-12) Small acts of kindness can do a lot to change the world. It starts with you doing something for someone else.

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day by making gifts to cheer someone up!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $10 (NR: $12) Feb. 17 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042102_03

P.A.R.K. programs are popular!

Call 614-277-3050 to ensure availability before attempting to register.

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Valentine Strawberry Ladybugs (Age: 6-9) Dip fresh strawberries in melted chocolate and decorate to look like a ladybug. Give to your favorite valentine or treat yourself. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $17) Feb. 10 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072102_01 Popcorn Day (Age: 5-10) Pop into this class and have fun exploring popcorn art. National Popcorn Lovers Day is March 11 celebrate by making popcorn crafts, both edible and non-edible.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) March 10 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042103_03 Shamrock Pretzel (Age: 6-9) Make sweet, savory treats in time to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Dip pretzels into green candy and assemble into a shamrock. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $17) March 10 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 2072103 Slime Time (Age: 5-10) Slime time is any time! Explore a variety of slime recipes that are sure to stick, smell, glow and blow your mind as you avoid the mess at home and leave it with us.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) March 17 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042103_04

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Acting Class with Showcase (Age: 7-16) Work in groups to act out various ageappropriate scenes, including some from TV, movies and plays. Improve memory, learn to develop a character and increase self-confidence and stage presence. Great for anyone interested in working in the entertainment industry. The instructor can provide guidance to parents of children interested in pursuing professional acting. Last day is a showcase for guests to see the participants in action.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $132 (NR: $147) Begins: Feb. 4 • 6:05-6:55 p.m.

Activity #: 2052102_03 Acting Games (Age: 7-16) Build confidence and creativity while having fun learning to act through games and improvisational situations to help you think on your feet and explore the possibilities of your imagination. Acting games build skills in collaboration, expose participants to new experiences and foster selfreliance.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: Feb. 4 • 5-5:50 p.m.

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Modeling: The Catwalk (Age: 7-16) Experience fashion on a make-believe catwalk stage. Learn to walk with grace and style as well as basic etiquette to help with good behavior and manners.

Invite a guest to see you work the stage and model your favorite outfits on the last day. Students are encouraged to model their favorite Disney character costumes/outfits. Includes in-class photo session with a professional.

Photos are yours to keep!

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Classroom $175 (NR: $190) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5-6 p.m.

Activity #: 2052102_01 LEGO Robot BattleBots (Age: 6-12) Looking for something to do on Presidents’ Day? Love Robot Wars? Love LEGOs? Students program and build on LEGO robots to compete in a BattleBot championship to win prizes. No experience necessary; learn everything you need to know to create a winning BattleBot. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 2 $75 (NR: $83) Feb. 15 • 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2102102_01

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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 • Day: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $59) Begins: Feb. 6 • 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Register with Skate America Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $59) Begins: March 6 • 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Register with Skate America Princess Ballet (Age: 5-7) Develop coordination, balance and grace while being introduced to the fundamentals of ballet. Ballet shoes or soft soled slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $56 (NR: $64) Begins: Feb. 3 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2022102_03 Ballet Basics (Age: 8-12) Slightly older children just getting started are introduced to ballet fundamentals, developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft soled shoes needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $56 (NR: $64) Begins: Feb. 3 • 6:45-7:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2022102_04

Modern Dance (Age: 5-10) Participants learn the jazz dance style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance journeys to future dance. Lindsey Maynard instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $52 (NR: $57) Begins: Feb. 4 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2022102_02 Rock-n-Roller (Age: Girls 5-12) Girls learn beginner skills on vault, bar, beam and floor that they can use as foundations while advancing through the program.

Rock-n-Roller (Age: 5) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5-5:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2012102_04 Rock-n-Roller (Age: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2012102_05 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 4 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2012102_06 Rock-n-Roller (Age: 7-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6:30-7 p.m.

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Some adult classes are open to teens. Check the Adult section or call 614-277-3050 for options. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 4 • 6:45-7:15 p.m.

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Rock-n-Roller (Age: 10-12) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 2 • 7:15-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2012102_09 Zumba Kids (Age: 5-11) This ultimate dance-fitness party for young Zumba fans lets you play it loud and rock with friends to your own rules!

Age-appropriate music and moves get kids moving to the beat. Be fearless on the dance floor: just be yourself and dance like no one is watching! Led by licensed instructor Chauntel Horaney.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 4 $53 (NR: $61) Begins: Feb. 1 • 6-6:45 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 2032102_05 Intro to Parkour (Age: 5-10) Participants learn to safely navigate obstacles through running, jumping, climbing and safely landing. Strength and flexibility are incorporated into each class.

Intro to Parkour (Age: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 6-6:30 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012102_01 Intro to Parkour (Age: 7-8) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 6:45-7:15 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012102_02

Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.

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Intro to Parkour (Age: 9-10) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 7:30-8 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012102_03 Speed Training: New (Age: 8-18) Looking to gain an edge on the competition? Improve speed and agility with an intense workout using resistance bands to improve strength, flexibility and overall speed. Mike Kusan instructs. Designed for athletes training for the first time with Mr. Kusan.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $70 (NR: $78) Begins: Feb. 1 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 2032102_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $80 (NR: $90) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2032102_04 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $80 (NR: $90)

Speed Training: Advanced (Age: 8-18) Build speed and agility to separate you from the competition during intense workouts using resistance bands to improve strength, flexibility and overall speed. Mike Kusan instructs. For athletes who have already worked with Mr. Kusan.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $70 (NR: $78) Begins: Feb. 1 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class Feb. 15 (Mon.) Activity #: 2032102_01

Begins: March 2 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

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T-ball, Minor 6 & Minor 7-8 (Ages: 5-8) 10 Games Windsor Park $70 (NR: $80) Practice starts April 5.

Games start May 1.

Register by individual during February.

Minor 9, Minor 10, Major, Junior & Big (Ages: 9-17)

Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $80 (NR: $90)

10 Games Plus Playoffs Windsor Park $90 (NR: $100)

Begins: Feb. 2 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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Practice starts April 5.

Games start May 1.

Register by individual during February.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $80 (NR: $90) Begins: March 1 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2032103_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $80 (NR: $90) Begins: March 2 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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Begins: March 1 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2032103_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 8 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $80 (NR: $90)

Grove City Parks and Recreation offers a baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-17 that teaches basic skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and enjoyment of the game. Our goal is to make the experience pleasurable for all children, parents and coaches. Be prepared to provide full payment fee, uniform size, parent/guardian signature on registration form, name and phone number for an emergency contact, and participant’s birth certificate if participating in the baseball program for the first time. Proof of residency required to receive resident fee rate.

Visit bit.ly/gcLLball for details. Online registration available.

Parks and Recreation activities are canceled when SWCSD cancels classes for inclement weather and as necessary when school is not in session.

Updates: 614-277-3060 @GroveCityOhio

Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.

Registration

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Adult Adult Softball (Ages: 18+)

Spring Birdhouse Wreath (Age: 18+) Spa Pillows (Age: 18+)

Slow-pitch softball leagues are available for men’s, women’s and co-rec teams at competitive and recreational levels featuring a 3-2 pitch count. Register by team. Visit bit.ly/GCASoftball for details.

Make a spa-sized pillow to pamper yourself during the dull dreary days of the Ohio winter. Choose the Japanese favorite of buckwheat hulls or microwaveable flax seed for your 10 Games Plus Playoffs • Varies by league pillow then add dried lavender to bring stress reduction and relaxation. Gloria Fryer Park Hartung instructs. $360 per team Begins: April 19 • Weekday evenings, Sunday afternoons Cornhole (Ages: 18+) Two-player teams enjoy evening cornhole matches outdoors at Plum Run Winery/Grove City Brewing Company. Register by team.

6 Matches Plus Playoffs • Day: Thu. Grove City Brewing Co. $50 per team Begins: April 8 • 6:15 p.m. start Easter Candy (Age: 18+) Learn to make homemade Easter candy treats for your family and friends. The Easter Bunny will love the homemade peanut butter and chocolate eggs, mints and a fruit flavored candy. Recipes and samples provided. Arlene Crosser instructs.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) March 23 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3072103_01 Snacks for the Big Game (Age: 18+) Whether enjoying the big game at home alone, with friends or at a party, you want great snacks. Learn to make nutritious, savory, salty and sweet snacks to enjoy perfect for parties or tailgates.

Sample fun treats and receive recipes for more. Arlene Crosser instructs.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) Feb. 2 • 6:30-8 p.m.

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Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $18) March 9 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Get a Jump Start on Your Garden (Age: 18+) Fast track your summer garden by planting seeds for heirloom tomatoes, specialty peppers, colorful flowers and kitchen herbs. Receive a flat, cell packs, soil and seeds to take home, set in a sunny window or under lights and water.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) Feb. 11 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3092102_01 Herb of the Year: Parsley (Age: 18+) Learn to grow different varieties of parsley. Plant a pot to take home along with a jar of parsley pesto and 10 new recipes featuring this versatile herb as the star.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $18) March 11 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Use a natural grapevine wreath, a quaint birdhouse and beautiful dried flowers from the Gantz Cutting Garden to make a fresh wreath to grace your door or wall to welcome the birds back for spring.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) Feb. 25 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3092102_02 Spring Clean with Essential Oils (Age: 18+) Use natural ingredients and essential oils to create your own line of signature cleaning products: window and glass cleaner, bathroom scrub, countertop disinfectant and a furniture oil. Leave your home fresh with safe and naturebased materials.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) March 25 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3092103_02 Meals-on-Wheels: Volunteer (Ages: 18+) 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. Training is provided. Each 90-minute route visits 12 to 15 elderly or disabled persons. Daily and weekend opportunities available.

Register with LifeCare Alliance Adopt-A-Street/Park Program (Ages All) Join Keep Grove City Beautiful in ensuring Grove City stays clean, safe and beautiful. Civic organizations, families, churches, school groups and individuals have the opportunity to lend a hand in collecting litter from City streets and parks and planting flowers in public areas. Citizens of all ages can make a difference and enhance Grove City’s quality of life. In recognition of your efforts, signs are installed identifying the group as a contributor in their designated area.

Call 614-277-3058 for information.

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Registration

Grove City Parks and Recreation offers five easy methods to register for classes. Registration forms are available for download online at GroveCityOhio.gov or pick up at the Kingston Center or the Evans Center.

ONLINE registration is available at GroveCityOhio.gov for most Parks and Recreation offerings, providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.

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WALK-IN registration is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., for preschool, youth and adult classes, and at the Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave., for 55+ offerings.

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Registration by PHONE is accepted via Visa, Discover or MasterCard only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Evans Center, 614-277-1060, for 55+ classes, and the Kingston Center, 614-277-3050, for all others.

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Use the silver DROP BOX located on the parking lot side of the Kingston Center for afterhours registration. The box is opened at 8 a.m. each business day; registrations placed in the box after 8 a.m. are processed the next business day.

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MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123

Payment Methods • Cash or Money Order • Checks made payable to: City of Grove City. A customer with a returned check is assessed a $25 fee.

Any customer with two returned checks within 12 months must pay all subsequent fees by cash or money order.

• Credit Card: MasterCard, Discover 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 10 The Source

and events offered by the City of Grove City. To qualify as a resident, a person must live or work in Grove City or Jackson Township. This does not include all of ZIP code 43123; ZIP codes are used by the U.S. Postal Service to designate the office that delivers mail to an address.

Visit FranklinCountyAuditor.com to check your address. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporated Jackson Township with 160.

Through the City of Grove City Fair Share Policy, non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City are eligible to participate at resident rates. To be eligible, non-residents must annually provide proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the personnel director or a current pay stub showing the employer’s address.

Equal Opportunities and Special Populations The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the whole community. All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion are encouraged to participate. Our goal is also to include individuals with special needs in our existing programs based on their need and ability. Groups or individuals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements.

The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 614-277-3050. www.GroveCityOhio.gov