Discover Grove City January/February 2022

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GroveCity DISCOVER

Volume 4, Number 4 January/February 2022

The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

4 Calendar What’s Happening?

6 Message from Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage City Departments Help All Feel at Home in Grove City

8 Faces

A County Leader’s Home

Resident leads Franklin County government

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Development

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City Department Spotlight

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Council Briefs

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In Focus

Community Involvement Opportunities Shift with COVID-19 Changes Division of Police Embraces Community Connections Start Talking! About Good Health

All Aboard

COTA offers on-demand service in Grove City

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Let It Bleed

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Keeping on Track

Church organizes blood drives at a crucial time Offseason training can be as important as game day

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Spotlight

A Legacy Lives On

Passing of Grove City Christian teacher inspires student’s art

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Wheeling Into Winter Biking in the winter can be snow much fun

26 Living

Serenity’s Playground Community support piles up for Make-A-Wish recipient

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Around Grove City 29 Luxury Living

26 @DiscoverGroveCity On the cover: Kenneth Wilson

by Ray LaVoie Photography

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Real Estate Top Homes SOLD

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Bookmarks 31 The Source

Parks and Recreation Offerings for February and March 2022

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Calendar

For more events visit www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

What’s Happening?

Events subject to change. Consult websites for details and updates.

Rotary Club of Grove City

The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum Sunday & Monday: closed Tuesday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon GroveCityOhio.gov

Jan. 1, Feb. 5

Grove City Lodge Community Breakfast

Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18

Grove City Kingston Center Community Blood Drive Noon-6 p.m.

Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

Jan. 7

Mike Gould at Hop Yard 62

7-10 p.m.

8-10 a.m.

Hop Yard 62 Grove City Masonic Lodge No. 689 4057 Broadway 3558 Park St. www.hopyard62.com www.grovecity689.org

Rotary Club of Grove City Thursdays 7:30 a.m.

Eagle Pavilion 3670 Discovery Dr. www.gcrotaryoh.com

Jan. 6, Feb. 4

Women’s Civic Club of Grove City 7 p.m.

Grove City Library 3959 Broadway www.womenscivicclubofgc.weebly.com

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Cousins Maine Lobster at Hop Yard 62 4:30-8 p.m.

Hop Yard 62 4057 Broadway www.hopyard62.com

Second and fourth Tuesdays Jan. 10-Feb. 22 Toastmasters International 7-8 p.m.

Virtual www.5168204.toastmastersclubs.org

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Photos courtesy of City of Grove City

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Jan. 11, Feb. 8

Grove City Community Club 7 p.m.

3397 Civic Dr. www.grovecitycommunityclub.org

Jan. 12- Feb. 9

Grove City Lions Club Second and fourth Wednesdays 6:45 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2213 White Rd. www.grovecitylions.org

Second and fourth Thursdays Jan. 13-Feb. 24

Feb. 1-28 Little League Registration

Jan. 26

Grove City Noon Lions Club Chamber 101 “Next Steps” Noon China Bell 1947 Stringtown Rd. www.facebook.com/gcnoonlions

Jan. 14-30

Little Theatre Off Broadway presents Dearly Departed Little Theatre Off Broadway 3981 Broadway www.ltob.org

Third Tuesdays Jan. 18-Feb. 15

8-9 a.m.

Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce 4069 Broadway www.gcchamber.org

Feb. 1-28

Grove City Little League Registration 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Grove City Arts Council Meetings 6:30 p.m.

Online www.grovecityartscouncil.org

Little Theatre Off Broadway

Feb. 19

Phil Wickham 7 p.m.

The Naz Church 4770 Hoover Rd. www.thenaz.church

Feb 25-March 13

Little Theatre Off Broadway presents Grease Little Theatre Off Broadway 3981 Broadway www.ltob.org

Calendar of Events Sponsored by Franklin County Banking Center. www.VCNBfamily.com Grove City Kingston Center Community Blood Drive www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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City Departments Help All Feel at Home in Grove City

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rove City has long been considered the best central Ohio community to live in, work and visit, and that distinction continues to set us apart as a twice-named Best Hometown in Ohio.

We’re a welcoming community and work hard to ensure all feel at home. The goal is to maintain a community where residents feel they belong, are safe, respected and comfortable being themselves.

Grove City is a community where neighbors support one another and businesses through all circumstances, including unexpected weather events such as the 2018 tornado, conflict and peace, economic upturns and recessions, and now a global pandemic.

Preserving our desirability takes the dedication of every part of City government, including our City Council, Administration, Development, Building, Parks and Recreation, Finance, Public Service and Police; as well as our many partner organizations such as Jackson Township, the South-Western City School District and Grove City Southwest Public Library.

Beginning with the January/February Discover Grove City magazine, each issue will include a story highlighting a City department or division and share what makes each one among the best in central Ohio.

We kick off the new section highlighting the Grove City Division of Police. The Division is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a recognition achieved by only 10% of law enforcement agencies in the United States.

The Division prides itself on professionally serving and protecting in partnership with the community. A recent community survey supports the notion that their efforts are successful, as 96% of those surveyed feel the Division is doing a good job keeping the community safe and 94% feel law enforcement treats residents courteously, with dignity and respect.

On page 10 of this issue, learn more about how officers are connecting with the community, continually fostering positive relationships that help Grove City remain the best hometown.

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Faces

By Brandon Klein

A County Leader’s Home K

enneth Wilson has an eye for growth, and he’s seen a lot since coming to Grove City.

“Grove City has developed quite a bit,” he says.

“I was here before the Pinnacle and some of the other subdivisions were ever thought of. It’s amazing. When I first moved to Grove City, Buckeye Parkway wasn’t fully connected from Stringtown to Borror Road.”

Wilson doesn’t just have eyes for Grove City, but for the entire region. Since 2015, he’s worked as county administrator for Franklin County, the highest unelected post in county government. Through that role, he leads 13 agencies and more than 1,400 employees with an annual operating budget of $1.5 billion to serve the county’s 1.3 million people.

Grove City exemplifies the strength of Franklin County for Wilson. He says that a good mixture of transplants and long-time residents in the city creates the potential for sustainable growth.

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Interstate 71 as providing a variety of jobs in the community.

He also expects further growth at the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, where he previously served as chairperson.

“I think there’s going to be a lot of development there, particularly in the green energy space, leveraging the land around SWACO,” Wilson says.

Michigan Roots

Wilson grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. He describes it as a relatively small town, much like Grove City but with a more industrial history when he lived there. Located next to Lake Michigan, the city provided plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities.

While studying American public affairs and metropolitan studies at the James Madison College at Michigan State University, he began to gravitate toward public administration and public policy and was soon drawn to attend law school.

Although he was accepted into the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Wilson took his college adviser’s suggestion to get a master’s degree in public administration before pursuing the law degree.

That led him to Ohio University, where Wilson experienced a bit of culture shock.

“You look at the area, ‘OK, this is different,’” he says. “It’s in Appalachia. It’s much different than Michigan State. Fortywww.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photos by Ray LaVoie Phtography

Resident leads Franklin County government

odd thousand students (at MSU), but (OU) was about a fourth of the size at that time.”

Despite the shift, Wilson accepted a graduate research fellowship from OU to spend two years earning a master’s degree there. As part of his field experience, he arrived in Columbus for an internship at the Ohio Senate and became involved with the state budget process, Medicaid policy and the deregulation of the state’s electric industry.

“Public finance has been a centerpiece of my public service,” he says.

A County Liaison

Wilson made the jump to county government as director of the Franklin County Office of Management and Budget in 2005. He was a natural fit for the role. He moved up to deputy county administrator for resource management in 2010 before being promoted to his current role.

Wilson acts as a liaison between county elected officials and courts on budgetary and operational matters. He works on economic development initiatives with cities such as Whitehall, Gahanna and Grove City. He also takes on issues related to general infrastructure and workforce development.

“There’s no typical day,” he says. “You don’t get a general eight-to-five (shift). Doesn’t work that way. … You don’t turn your phone off. I’m on call all the time.”

The days became even less predictable when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020.

“The pandemic caused us to redesign our operation internally and externally,” he says. “We couldn’t close because we’re the primary services.”

Wilson never imagined he would spend so much time scouring the country for personal protective equipment such as face shields, masks and disinfecting wipes. It was just one of the rapid changes he and his staff had to adapt to.

“Externally, we needed to provide various emergency financial assistance to residents who, through no fault of their own, were laid off,” he says. “It also woke us up to the fact that we need to invest more in public health and we need to pay more attention too. Not only are we dealing with COVID-19, we’re dealing with COVID-19 and its variants.”

To conduct county meetings virtually, Wilson worked closely with his information technology staff to quickly develop the necessary technology and procedures. Although Franklin County commissioners are now required to be present to vote in meetings, other county officials can still give presentations remotely.

An added benefit of the work by Wilson and his team: County residents can now watch the meetings online. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Kenneth Wilson’s family includes his wife DeShawna and daughters Kamya (left) and Kala (right).

“It has increased the level of public engagement because people have easier access than they ever have before,” he says.

At Home in Grove City

Beyond growth and development, Wilson finds plenty to love about Grove City.

Like many others, he appreciates the city’s small-town feel even as the population expands. The historic Town Center stands out in particular as it plays host to an array of events throughout the year, Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival being a particular highlight. The short commute from small town feel to his office downtown doesn’t hurt the appeal either.

“I think there are a lot of things that provide a high quality of life here in Grove City,” he says.

Grove City provides a respite from the challenging work Wilson does downtown, he says. When he does get a break, he values the opportunity to spend time with family.

Wilson lives with his wife DeShawna and has two daughters – Kala, 27, and Kamya, 18 – who graduated from Grove City High School. Kala is working toward a doctorate in public health at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte while Kamya is in her first year at Xavier University where she is studying biology.

Brandon Klein is the senior editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Community Involvement Opportunities

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he COVID-19 pandemic specifically on the development of changed operations of nearhistoric Town Center. ly every industry around The City was compelled to the world, including Grove City’s consider other methods for collectDevelopment Department. Perhaps ing public input beginning in 2020 most impacted are the department’s when the state instituted restricefforts to obtain public input retions on public gatherings. garding growth and development.

When in-person public meetThe City places a high priority ings could not be held, virtual meeton collecting input from the public ings were made available through and in 2017, hosted public workWebex, an online, interactive video View information on projects in all phases of development, shops inviting opinions while de- from Administrative Review to Construction, by visiting conferencing application allowing veloping the GroveCity2050 Com- bit.ly/GCDevProj. communication between presenters and the public. Although some munity Plan.

An additional, well-attended pub- the drafting phase of the Town Center mandates have been lifted and many lic meeting was held in 2019, during Framework document, which focuses in-person meetings have resumed, the

City Department Spotlight Division of Police Embraces Community Connections

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he Grove City Division of Police embodies its stated mission to “serve and protect all by providing professional law enforcement services in partnership with the community.”

Many of the Division’s personnel live in the community and contribute to their neighborhoods in ways outside their law enforcement duties, including volunteering in schools, churches and serving residents through community food pantries. This is a clear testament to the value they place on the community and the individuals they protect.

The Community Services Bureau provides residents with community policing services such as crime prevention and safety programs, the D.A.R.E. program, Safety Town and Elder Services. The Division hosts Coffee with a Cop several times a year as community health conditions allow, bringing police officers, community members and businesses together to discuss concerns and simply get to know one another.

Community Outreach programs, such as the Citizens Police Academy (the 2021 national CPA of the Year), selfdefense classes, Block Watch meetings and distracted driver awareness events, provide officers with opportunities to connect with residents while educating them on how best to protect themselves from criminals.

In the summer of 2021, the Division premiered the “Community Connections Cart” as officers toured neighborhoods, providing additional opportunities to interact and strengthen relationships with community members through an approachable method outside of a law enforcement circumstance. In addition to the friendly waves, smiles and honked horns, officers were able to spend nearly 85 hours

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Connect online at Police.GroveCityOhio.gov or follow on social media – Facebook @ GroveCityOhioPolice; or Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Nextdoor @GroveCityPolice. visiting approximately 90% of Grove City neighborhoods, resulting in an estimated 1,500 direct community contacts.

Every interaction with a Grove City officer, whether through law enforcement or community relations, is an opportunity to grow the partnership that helps residents feel safe and protected.

Lt. Doug Olmstead was one of the officers who toured Grove City neighborhoods in the “Community Connections Cart” last summer. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Shift with COVID-19 Changes virtual component has remained an alternate and convenient way for community members to attend and speak at both Planning Commission and City Council meetings.

In addition to offering hybrid (virtual and in-person) meetings, the City continued to expand its public communication methods for projects. The City’s robust website includes a webpage called “Development Projects – New and Evolving,” adding to an active social media presence.

This page features information regarding every development project under consideration in Grove City and tracks it from the initial submittal, through Planning Commission and City Council consideration, to construction.

The map-based page gives users the ability to research projects not only by project name, but also by location.

The public is welcome to utilize the page to submit questions directly to City staff.

Residents and business owners gather to provide input at a 2019 Town Center Framework public meeting.

Although there are many avenues to learn about projects online and join meetings virtually, busy schedules can make attending meetings difficult. Fortunately, the City’s social media presence provides community members additional opportunities to provide feedback at a time convenient to them.

One of the City’s goals for the new year is to expand on what was learned from the operational changes brought

by COVID-19. Technology continues to serve as a valuable method of communicating ongoing development, projects and events while allowing community members to continue providing valuable input.

Council Briefs Start Talking! About Good Health

by Christine Houk, Ward 3

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commitment to good health is often part of our New Year’s resolutions. “This year, I’m going to eat better and hit the gym at least three days per week!” The older I get, the more important I believe it is to define good health more holistically.

The World Health Organization describes health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” I’m not sure I’m in love with the use of “complete,” as I have also recently embraced the notion that “perfect is the enemy of good.” It’s okay to be a work in progress.

In Grove City, we have an array of businesses which focus on fitness and nutrition. You can take your exercise outdoors to our 459 acres of city parkland or the 620 acres in Scioto Grove Metro Park. Our Parks and Recreation Department and YMCA offer diverse www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

activities for all ages. An abundance of health care facilities are at our doorstep.

We have a state-of-the-art public library, countless nonprofit social and/or service organizations and many vibrant faith communities.

What’s more, we are a community committed to supporting our neighbors, a fact that became apparent to me in January of 2020 when I was contacted

by Start Talking Grove City, a group formed to advance community conversations about substance abuse, addiction and mental health. City Council was on the brink of passing legislation to form a Substance Addiction and Mental Health Action Plan Committee, but members of our community had already organized without being asked.

Start Talking Grove City held their first public discussion Nov. 9, 2021. The pledge to connect our com-

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munity, building a network of support for families dealing with addiction or mental health challenges, has been formalized. Together we are planting seeds of hope.

To learn more about Start Talking Grove City, visit www.starttalkinggc.org.

Grove City Council members: Ted Berry, Ward 1; Randy Holt, Ward 2; Christine Houk, Ward 3; Roby Schottke, Ward 4 and Mark Sigrist, At-Large.

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InFocus

By Claire Miller

All Aboard

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raveling from point A to point B without getting behind a wheel isn’t just convenient, it’s becoming more and more common. Ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft connect riders with drivers through the phone in your pocket.

Then there’s COTA//Plus.

For more than two years, the Central Ohio Transit Authority has provided residents and visitors with an on-demand mobility service. COTA//Plus can take commuters anywhere within 22 square miles of Grove City. Travelers can use the app to connect to a COTA//Plus vehicle in under 15 minutes. Since its start, the service has grown steadily in popularity, COTA and city officials say.

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The service was first implemented to meet the needs of the workforce in the area, such as the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Walmart Distribution Center and the recently built Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. COTA//Plus rides start at $3 with discount rates for day passes and adults 65 and over and students. “(Grove City) came to us and we had really good collaboration and partnered with them,” says Devayani Puranik, mobility development director for COTA. “The city council, their leadership, was very supportive. Our leadership was very supportive to really experiment with this on-demand system because it is a new system – it’s public transit offering a technology-based solution – which is

easier (because) we all have smartphones in our hands and it’s easier now people can schedule reliable, accessible service.”

For Grove City, the on-demand service provides an answer to timely issues, says Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage. That includes the demand of a growing workforce but also the decreased accessibility of the city’s bus service for older adults during the pandemic.

“COTA has helped us along with a very critical issue that is getting workers from their homes to the bus system but (also) being able to do the last mile to the place of employment,” Stage says. “I would label it a godsend.”

The on-demand option for transportation helps fill in the gaps where www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photo courtesy of the city of Grove City

COTA offers on-demand service in Grove City

We’re All In This Together!

Support Local Restaurants Capital City Cakes The Garden Bar Grove City Nutrition Blu Willy’s Local Cantina Zamarelli’s Pizza Transcend Coffee & Roastery Grandstand Pizza

The Heart of Grove City We’re All In This Together!

Support Local Businesses Jan. – Feb. Calendar of Events Disclaimer: Due to ongoing health concerns with the COVID-19 outbreak, please check our website for the most up to date information on event cancelations and rescheduled dates

January 1st and February 5th Grove City Lodge Community Breakfast January 14th – 30th Little Theatre Off Broadway presents Dearly Departed February 25th – March 13th Little Theatre Off Broadway presents Grease

www.heartofgrovecity.org

Planks on Broadway Lily’s Kitchen Tammy’s Pizza Plum Run Winery Grove City Brewing Co. Zassy’s Tap Room Town Center Pub

Associates from across central Ohio ride COTA//Plus to get work in Grove City.

zone. Connections to and from transit stops do not require a fare.

Rides cost $3 per trip, or $2 for seniors and those who qualify for discounts. A single-day pass can be purchased for $6 and a weekly pass for $20.

COTA//Plus is currently offering no-fare rides to schools in the Grove City service area for students 12 and older.

The zone of service includes the Village of Urbancrest, Mount Carmel, Grove City, Grove City Town Center, South-Western Career Academy, Evans Center and SouthPark Industrial Park. “(The service) operates on what we call a corner-to-corner service, so the goal is to not have you walk more than 500 feet,” Francis says. “That’s just for efficiency and routing purposes, but if you are a senior or someone that needs

COTA//Plus operators take passengers anywhere in a 22 sq. mile zone of Grove City and arrive within 15 minutes of requesting a ride.

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mobility assistance, there’s a toggle in the app that once you flip that toggle it converts it to door-to-door service so that way we’re not asking someone with mobility issues to walk close to 500 feet to get to the next stop.”

It’s not just about convenience, but independence, too. COTA//Plus has enabled many older adults to have an accessible option for running errands or just to get out of the house, Francis says.

One of the older adults using the service is Jenny Fetty, who takes COTA// Plus to Evans Senior Center and the grocery store. She’s found the service not only cheaper but easier and more accommodating than other options.

“It’s very convenient and the people are really nice and are really helpful about helping me get on and off because I am in an electric power chair and it’s a little larger than most, so it’s a little harder to get in and out,” Fetty says.

“They help me and they tell me if I’m going off line or whatever, so they’re very nice and helpful.”

In addition to the app, riders can call 614-308-4400 to request a ride if they do not have access to the app through a smartphone or other device.

“I call them just before I leave because it doesn’t take them usually very long,” Fetty says. “They’re busier on some days, but they’re really great about coming and getting you.”

Claire Miller is the assistant editor.

Feedback welcome at cmiller@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photos courtesy of the city of Grove City

fixed routes aren’t available as service moves outside the city and into suburban areas. Following Grove City’s lead, areas including Westerville, northeast Columbus and the South Side have added service zones for COTA//Plus.

“The population is growing out instead of up in central Ohio,” says Jason Yanni, senior director of product management and innovation for COTA. “So how do we support that population that’s growing outward from those other counties that are connected into our jurisdictions to make sure that they have a pleasant experience as well?”

The solution for COTA is a hybrid system of fixed routes and on-demand service, blanketing the area in transportation options and connections. Vaughn Francis, superintendent of transportation for COTA, says that a fixed route service doesn’t make sense to run in all areas. On-demand mobility options can provide access to less-frequented routes and eliminate the need for travelers to make their way to and from transit stops as part of a trip.

“With our transit system redesign, along with implementing COTA//Plus, we’re able to fill in those gaps in public transportation,” Francis says. “I call it a hybrid of public transportation.”

COTA//Plus operates 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday in Grove City. Using the COTA//Plus mobile app, people can request service and a COTA driver will arrive to the location within 15 minutes and take the traveler to any location requested within the service

LET US HANDLE ICY ROADS for you In Grove City, you can book COTA//Plus rides right from your location to your destination. Rides are just $3 one-way. But if our trip connects you to or from a COTA transit stop, then there is no fare—think of it as the solution to get you from your COTA stop to your house (without trekking through snow).

Explore the Grove City COTA//Plus service zone at COTA.com/cotaplus.

Download the COTA//Plus mobile app or call 614-308-4400 to book a ride.

Let It Bleed

Church organizes blood drives at a crucial time

By Taylor Woodhouse

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s knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic led people to stay home in order to reduce the spread of the virus, blood donations were an unfortunate casualty. According to the American Red Cross, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a nationwide blood shortage.

The Red Cross alone provides roughly 40 percent of the nation’s blood and blood components, but it relies entirely on volunteers. Fewer volunteers mean fewer lifesaving blood donations.

As hospitals began to resume more sur- Monthly blood drives at the Naz make it easy to donate to those in need. geries and other procedures, blood was in low supply.

As part of its mission to continue “Many delayed giving amid a return giving back to the community, the Naz to the workplace and in-person learnChurch facilitates monthly blood drives ing, as well as a result of the continued in partnership with the Red Cross.

One donation can impacts of COVID-19,” says Cat ElWhile the blood drives are held at the potentially save up to kins, an account manager for American church in Grove City, all are encourthree lives Red Cross Blood Services. “Blood canaged to attend and donate, regardless of not be manufactured or stockpiled and their religious affiliations or ZIP code.

Every two seconds, can only be made available through the The church has been a blood drive host someone in the U.S. needs kindness of volunteer donors.” since the early 2000s. The relationship blood or platelets A Grove City church was among dates back so long, in fact, that it prethose who answered the call to help. dates the organization’s digital records.

The blood type most often The Naz Church has been a reli“The blood drives are just another requested by hospitals is gious fixture in Grove City since 1953. small way we can make a difference and type O Within the community, it also fulfills a make an impact in people’s lives,” says second role: blood drive organizer.

Roberta Albert, communication director at the Naz. “It’s not necessarily a typical thing you think of a church doing, but it’s so beneficial and helpful.”

When the Red Cross made clear Can I give blood if I have been vaccinated for COVID-19? a need for help, the Naz doubled the Yes. As with other vaccines, vaccination against COVID-19 doesn’t number of drives it held per year to change a person’s ability to safely give blood. Your donor volunteer will ask meet the demand. Volunteers from the you which vaccine you received. It’s recommended, but not required, that Naz worked with the Red Cross to imyou bring your vaccine card with you. plement additional protocols to keep Can I give blood if I have contracted COVID-19? donors and volunteers safe.

Yes. However, you must wait at least 14 days from the point of a positive “We are extremely grateful for our test result to attend a blood drive. If you’re feeling in any way unhealthy, stay partnership with The Naz and all of our home and reschedule your blood donation for another time. blood drive hosts that support us, especially during that trying time,” Elkins says.

Is it safe to attend a blood drive?

The Red Cross states that only about Yes. The Red Cross has increased its safety measures to ensure donors three percent of age-eligible people doand volunteers can attend blood drives with peace of mind. Only healthy, nate blood each year. Blood drives are symptom-free people are eligible to donate. an essential way that the Red Cross and

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other medical organizations can reach new and repeat donors in order to help meet patient needs across the nation.

The pandemic certainly didn’t slow down the community’s drive to give either. Crickett Normandin, executive assistant at the Naz, says that the later months of 2021 were a particularly strong time for donations, consistently meeting and exceeding attendance goals.

In fact, the church keeps raising its goals – and the community keeps showing up.

“One thing we love about this church is that we’re a part of this community,” Normandin says. “This is one more way we’re a service to the commuThe Naz is more than just a place for worship. Blood drives and other initiatives are an important part of its connection to the community.

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The Naz, located at 4770 Hoover Rd., will host blood drives from 9 a.m.noon Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 19, April 16, May 21 and June 11. All community members are welcome. You may also keep watch on The Naz Church’s social media for reminders of upcoming drives. In addition, visit the Red Cross website to search for other drives or donation centers near you.

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Certain patients require more than just a matching blood type. They may require a donation with more antigens, a substance on red blood cells, that closely matches their own. Different racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have certain antigens than others, according to the Red Cross.

For patients with autoimmune diseases, blood transfusions from someone of a similar race or ethnicity can potentially reduce blood transfusion complications. That’s just one of many reasons why blood donations from people of diverse races and ethnicities are vitally important.

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Keeping on Track Offseason training can be as important as game day

By Lindsey Capritta

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Central Crossing High School volleyball players box jump in the weight room.

field, as is the case for senior Joey Taylor, who participates in both sports.

“What I do throughout the off-season is I’ll run either by myself or, since my team is all super close with each other, we will meet up somewhere and run together,” Taylor says.

For some students, there is no offseason, so staying in shape is as simple as attending practice. Taylor, for example, plays basketball between the cross country and track and field seasons. However, even when playing other sports, an athlete should keep offseason training in mind for their primary activity.

Aside from decreasing the intensity of a workout, Ohio University’s Master of Athletic Administration website recommends that athletes try exercises and activities that are different from theirr typical exercises or sport. Switching up exercises, and

therefore muscle groups, gives muscles a chance to rest and avoid strain while building up areas of the body that are used less often.

Exercise variation can be just as important to those participating in different sports as it is for those who are taking time off, especially if the secondary sport puts focus on different muscles than the primary sport. If someone usually plays a sport like soccer, which requires leg strength, it’s a good idea to do exercises that focus on the upper body, especially if the athlete might be playing a sport like baseball in the upcoming season.

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ith the fall sports season coming to an end, many student athletes look forward to a well-earned rest. The end of the season doesn’t mean the athlete will be slacking off, though. Off-season training is important to stay in shape for the next sports season.

In the offseason, athletes need to strike a delicate balance between not slowing down too much while avoiding overexertion. This balance highlights how important it is for each athlete to find a training schedule that works for them.

At Central Crossing High School, student athletes take a number of different approaches to maintain their fitness when not actively competing.

Many students work out with the school team during off-season months, participating in open gyms and team camps. This is the case for senior volleyball player Madison Myers, who says she attends open gyms during the summer. A gym membership gives Myers additional opportunities to exercise regularly.

One of the key reasons for offseason conditioning, according to Ohio University’s Master of Athletic Administration website, is to avoid injury when regular season activity resumes.

Athletes should engage in active rest exercises like walking, yoga or cycling, which are low impact, less intense and less frequent workouts than typical regular season activities. This technique can lead an athlete back to the basics of their sport.

Scaling back a usual routine is a tactic used by senior cheerleader and gymnast Madison VonIns. VonIns says that during the offseason she works out a few times a week and focuses on eating healthy to stay in shape for the coming season.

Active rest workouts can be as simple as jogging, especially for those who take part in cross country or track and

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“What I do in the offseason is I work out with my trainers and, also, I do (Amateur Athletics Union) and try to stay in shape by running around my neighborhood, and I will also be in football at this time so I’m getting ready for the season to start,” says senior Isaiah Bridges, who plays both football and basketball.

Remember, your brain is a muscle, too, and it’s just as important to train your mind alongside your body.

Keeping yourself in shape means little if you burn yourself out mentally or lose passion for your sport. Offseason training is more than recovering from the previous season, it is preparing yourself for the upcoming season.

The offseason helps students be the best athletes they can be beyond the field, the court or the mat.

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A Legacy Lives On Passing of Grove City Christian teacher inspires student’s art

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rove City Christian School senior Maria Devera has always had a love for art. Her passion for helping others, though, is what inspires her to share those artistic abilities.

After the death of GCCS teacher Dearin Crockett, Devera turned to her art. As Devera’s ninth-grade Bible study teacher, Crockett left a lasting impact on her.

Like Devera, Crockett had a deep love for the arts. Born in Columbus, Crockett graduated from Kent State University in 2006 before moving to California to pursue a career in acting. There he found opportunities both on stage and on screen.

Eventually, Crockett’s involvements with churches in the Los Angeles area led him to become a pastor. He and his wife, Denesha, returned to Columbus in 2016, where they founded New Covenant Faith Ministries, which would later become

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Rejuvenate Church. Crockett worked for that ministry in addition to teaching at GCCS. Crockett demonstrated a commitment to helping students grow, learn more about God and develop a deeper understanding of the Bible, Devera says.

She wanted to ensure the community remembers Crockett’s impact and that his legacy lives on. Naturally, she turned to art.

Devera, who often favors acrylic painting, takes inspiration from artists such as Edward Hopper who capture true life with their work, a style well suited to memorializing Crockett.

“I was into realistic drawings for a while,” she says, “and this was the first time I lost someone I really was close to, so I wanted to represent him somehow.”

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Maria Devera’s drawing of the late Dearin Crockett

who (Crockett) was. I’m reminded of his contagious smile every time I walk by it.”

Devera’s drawing, along with a poem written by a fellow teacher at GCCS, were presented at Crockett’s funeral. Crockett’s wife insisted the school keep and display the drawing for the students.

The image of Crockett that now hangs in the hallway remains a sight for all who pass by to remember the impact teachers have on students.

Devera too has an interest in inspiring and helping others and hopes to one

day become a clinical psychologist. Beyond school, she is involved with her church where she participates in a puppet show for young children every Sunday. She also enjoys writing and spending time with family and friends.

Devera says her loved ones are supportive and encouraging of her artistic pursuit, and she intends to continue to create art long into the future.

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“I was into realistic drawings for a while, and this was the first time I lost someone I really was close to, so I wanted to represent him somehow.” willing to accept Devera’s request. The school framed the portrait and hung it in the hallway near Crockett’s former classroom.

“When people come to the school,” Devera says, “I want them to see his picture on the wall, even just wonder who he was. People should know who he was.”

Devera successfully achieved what she had been striving for: keeping her teacher’s spirit alive through her artwork.

“When (Devera) showed me (the drawing), I was like, ‘Wow, this is so lifelike,’” GCCS Principal Jim McMillan says. “It is a great reminder of www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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Wheeling Into Winter Biking in the winter can be snow much fun

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iding a bike is a great activity for those looking to stay in shape or wanting a new hobby. Biking is especially popular in the warmer seasons, but who says the fun has to end there?

The start of cold weather and snow doesn’t have to mean a freeze on biking.

Josh Stamper, co-owner of Heritage Cycles, has been a serious cyclist for 16 years. The winter allows him to take advantage of the slower store season and spend more time doing his own cycling. According to Stamper, riding in the winter isn’t much different from the other seasons, it just requires a bit more preparation.

“Clothing is a big thing that people don’t really realize can play a huge part Brandon Terry and Thomas Kirkbride enjoy the winter scenery on a gravel path near Chauncey, Ohio. in your comfort and safety,” Stamper says. “We always say, ‘There’s no real season. During this time of year, the bad weather, it’s just bad clothing.’” ground is frequently wet. Fenders preThe most significant difference in vent water and dirt from splashing up biking in the winter is the temperature. onto the biker while riding. Fenders fit Stamper recommends leaving the bulky, to each bike tire and come in different oversized winter coat at home and in- sizes, such as full fenders that cover the stead dressing in layers. Prioritize wear- entire tire and clip-on fenders that seing clothes that stay warm and dry. cure underneath the bike seat.

Wool is an especially great mateRegardless of the time of the year, rial for keeping warm. Wool socks and it’s not just important that you can see sweaters underneath a jacket make an the road in front of you but that car and ideal addition to any cold weather cy- truck drivers can see you too. In the cling outfit. As for footwear, make sure winter months, when there are fewer you’re protected from the elements hours of daylight, this becomes critical. with insulated and waterproof shoes or Stamper recommends wearing bright boots. Pack on the layers with gloves or colors or installing lights on your bike mittens and top it all off with a thin rain to ensure you stand out, even against a jacket to keep moisture from your skin snowy or dark background. and wool clothes.

Purchasing a particular bike for the winter isn’t necessary. However, Warming Up to the Idea Sometimes, even serious cyclists your bike will stay in optimal condition with more frequent cleanings during lack motivation to get out in the winter.

Grove City resident Tiffany Kirkthe sometimes grimy weather. Stamper recommends using an old rag to wipe bride started biking seriously five years down the bike after every ride and treat- ago but says frigid temperatures can be a deterrent for her. ing your bike chain with oil.

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Living

By Tess Wells

Serenity’s Playground Community support piles up for Make-A-Wish recipient oe and Tonya Huffman joked about having eight kids when they were in high school. Now married for 28 years, the couple have welcomed far more than eight into their home.

The Huffmans have become foster parents to more than 50 children since 2008. Six of those children have joined the family since the couple’s first adoption in 2000.

The 51st fostered child, Serenity Grace, who the Huffmans have adopted, was born at 1 pound, 14 ounces with a brain injury. Joe says she has 22 medical conditions, including cerebral palsy and legal blindness, but she’s also an incredibly happy child.

“She is just the sweetest little angel; all she does is smile and giggle,” he says.

“She’s 5 years old now, and she’s probably cried less than a dozen times in our life. And each time that she has cried, we’ve had to take her to the hospital and something significant is wrong.”

Serenity is treated by the cerebral palsy clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Staff at the clinic asked the Huffmans if the hospital could refer Serenity to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Serenity Huffman

At first, Joe says, he and Tonya were devastated, thinking Make-A-Wish was a program for children who were not expected to survive.

“They said Make-A-Wish has kind of changed over the years,” he says. “It’s not just for children that may not survive. It’s for children with significant challenges as well that could really benefit from a wish.”

Serenity loves anything movement related, Joe says. She especially enjoys being outdoors, although long periods of exposure to the sun can hurt her eyes.

The family settled on a wish that would combine both of those interests: an outdoor play area.

Make-A-Wish created a custombuilt playset for Serenity. For her love of movement, it emphasizes swings she can easily access and enjoy, including a large swing her medical stroller can roll directly onto, a basket swing she can lay inside of and a circular swing that offers a different type of motion.

Although Make-A-Wish covered the playset, the foundation has limits to

what it can do, Joe says. The family had to cover other costs, such as clearing a space for the playset and putting up a porch and barn nearby for Serenity and her siblings to play in when the sun becomes too much for her.

Hearing of Serenity’s story, the Grove City community stepped in to help with the rest of the project.

After reaching out to the City of Grove City Building and Zoning Division, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Laura Scott expressed interest in the project, Joe says. She helped the family to work through and understand technical details before submitting an application to build a barn that would be slightly bigger than regulations allow. The request received approval without a hitch.

Business owners were glad to help too and many offered their services to the Huffmans at a discount.

Countryside Electric, Wilcox & Sons Lawn and Landscaping, and Hackers Concrete Impressions all provided excellent service through the project, Joe says. The companies took on the unique needs of the project and did so with care.

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Serenity between the playset and barn can be done with ease, was topped off with a tree donation arranged by Wilcox & Sons.

“They were just really moved by the project,” Joe says. “They really wanted to be a part of it.”

A guiding force behind the project was Parks Davis Jr., director of operations for AIS Renovations, who Joe says was an integral part of bringing Serenity’s wish to life.

“He ended up kind of guiding us through a lot of it,” Joe says. “(He) was a lifesaver.”

Joe says that Davis helped with making adjustments all the way to the end. After the barn was constructed, the family realized Serenity would need a ramp to move from the barn patio to the playset. Davis added the ramp for Serenity as well as patio railing to keep all the children safe while playing.

In addition to gestures and contributions made by organizations around Grove City, Joe says individual members of the community have exhibited great kindness, even before Serenity’s wish. From first responders who are on a first-name basis with the Huffmans to passersby complimenting the play area, Grove City has proven to be an incredibly supportive place.

“It’s just been amazing and very heartwarming,” he says.

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The library continues to serve the community responsibly with creativity and innovation. Services subject to change according to current health and safety developments. Stay up to date at swpl.org.

Start off the year with a title that’s sure to put you in a good mood! Featuring titles recommended by Grove City Library Adult Services staff.

A Book That Takes Its Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness (nonfiction)

by Irene Smit & Astrid van der Hulst You’ll find something different on each page of this book. Spend as much time as you want exploring, imagining, creating … and feeling good at the same time. A mindfulness retreat between two covers, this book is filled with bound-in postcards, mini-journals, stickers, decorative papers for collaging and more.

52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory, Minimize Stress, Increase Productivity, Boost Happiness (nonfiction)

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Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World (nonfiction)

by Isabel Gillies Isabel Gillies writes on how to be cozy. While many Americans envy the success that the Nordic nations have at embracing coziness and comfort, Gillies explains that being cozy isn’t a materialistic achievement but rather a state of mind and practice to add into your life.

Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined (nonfiction)

by Stephen Fry In this volume, Stephen Fry retells the myths of ancient Greece in a stylish and comedic way.

His ability to retain the integrity of the originals while adding flare is amazing. Broken into easily digestible sections, this book is thoroughly entertaining and educational.

Looking for more inspiration? Give us a call or visit the library’s website swpl.org and explore NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus, online reader’s advisories for both fiction and nonfiction.

Search by genre, subject, mood, read-alikes and more. Access under the ‘Resources’ tab, ‘Books & Literature’ section.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea (fantasy)

by TJ Klune In this standalone book, solitary and workfocused Linus is sent to investigate an island orphanage populated by six very unusual children. Can he overcome the strangeness of the island and see past the children’s alarming oddities? Overall, an enchanting and heartfelt book with a dash of romance.

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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

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 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

Online GroveCityOhio.gov Connect with @GroveCityOhio and @GroveCityParks www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Preschool RecSchool (Ages: 3-5) This child-centered preschool offered by Grove City Parks and Recreation fosters in each child 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 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.

Friday PlaySchool (Ages: 3-4½)

Children gain independence and confidence while learning to work and play with others in a child-centered classroom setting. Activities each week include creative art, sensory Sept.-May • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. exploration, social play and singing at Gantz Barn, Upstairs circle time.

Morning and afternoon options Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, Gantz Barn, Upstairs for information. $52 (NR: $60) PlayTots (Ages: 2-3 with an 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. Sept.-May • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn, Upstairs Begins: Feb. 1 • Morning options Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information.

Begins: Feb. 4 • 12:20-1:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1082202_01 Parent & Tot Gymnastics (Age: 2 with adult) Toddlers learn foundation gymnastics skills for vault, bars, beam and floor to use and build upon in future gymnastics classes and other athletics.

Children work on basic skills to practice balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

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

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

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 3 • 5:30-6 p.m.

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Gymnastics (Ages: 3-4) Boys and girls learn foundation gymnastics skills for vault, bars, beam and floor to use and build upon for all future gymnastics and other athletic pursuits. They work on basic skills to practice balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Gymnastics (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 5:30-6 p.m.

Activity #: 1012202_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1012202_05 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 3 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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Gymnastics (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 7-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012202_06 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012202_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 3 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012202_09 Gymnastics: Parkour (Ages: 4-5) Youth learn the basics of jumping, climbing and rolling and using obstacles, mats and blocks. They gain strength, coordination and stamina while learning to safely perform skills.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Jan. 31 • 4:30-5:15 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 1012202_01 Baby Ballet (Ages: 3-4)

Modern Dance (Ages: 3-4)

JumpBunch (Ages: 18-36 months)

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

New dancers are introduced to Modern Dance the fundamentals of ballet while (Age: 3) developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft-soled slippers Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. needed. Tami Kelly instructs. Child must Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) be toilet trained.

Begins: Feb. 3 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Activity #: 1022202_02 Kingston Center Room 4 $77 (NR: $85) Modern Dance Begins: Feb. 2 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

(Age: 4) Activity #: 1022202_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53)

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Begins: Feb. 3 • 6:35-7:05 p.m.

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Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sports-readiness skills, and the foundations of fitness.

JumpBunch (Ages: 18-24 months) Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1032202_01 JumpBunch (Ages: 2) Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6:30-7 p.m.

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Sporties for Shorties (Ages: 3-5)

KinderMusik (Ages: 1-5 with Adult)

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: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78) Begins: Feb. 2 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 1032202_03 Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 3-5) Beginning soccer players learn fundamentals through fun, ageappropriate games and activities. Bally Sports coaches focus on the basics of dribbling, passing, scoring, and the concept of game play, emphasizing sportsmanship in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. Children learn soccer while being physically active through developmentally appropriate instruction and recreational game play each week.

Includes team shirt. Contact: Abally@ ballysportsgroup.com or 614-505-6532.

Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 3-4½) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Westgrove Park $75 Begins: Apr. 6 • 5-6 p.m.

Register at bit.ly/BallySoccerGC Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 4½-5) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Westgrove Park $75

Music supports cognitive, social, physical and musical whole-child development. Each child with one caring adult join Stephanie Dille of Groove City Kids Music, for interactive musical experiences playing instruments, singing and dancing for learning, health and joy!

KinderMusik (Ages: 1-3 with Adult) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: Feb. 3 • 9:30-10 a.m.

Activity #: 1082202_02 KinderMusik (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: Feb. 3 • 10:15-11 a.m.

Activity #: 1082202_03 KinderMusik (Ages: 1-3 with Adult) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: March 3 • 9:30-10 a.m.

Activity #: 1082203_02 KinderMusik (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: March 3 • 10:15-11 a.m.

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Begins: Apr. 6 • 6-7 p.m.

Register at bit.ly/BallySoccerGC

Options for 4 year olds:

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 every day the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) is in session. The program is designed for, but not limited to, children of working parents. P.A.R.K. provides planned cooperative games, outrageous play, fitness, indoor and outdoor activities, free art, specialinterest and free-choice activities and much more. Please pack a nutritious snack daily.

School Year SWCSD Sites $190 per month School Days • 2:30-6 p.m.

Activity #: 2982202_01 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 Year Kingston Center Room 2 $98 per month School Days • 6-8 a.m.

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Peewee Karate classes are open to ages 4-7.

Check the Youth Sections for details! www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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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 Year Kingston Center Room 4 $110 per month School Days • 6-9 a.m.

Activity #: 2982202_07 Little League® Baseball Registration (Ages: 5-17) 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.

T-ball, Minor 6 & Minor 7-8 (Ages: 5-8) 10 games Windsor Park $70 (NR: $80) Practice starts: April 4; Games start: April 30 Register during February online at bit.ly/gcpReg or in person in the Kingston Center.

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Minor 9, Minor 10, Major, Junior & Big (Ages: 9-17) 10 games Windsor Park $100 (NR: $110) Practice starts: April 4; Games start: April 30 Register during February online at bit.ly/gcpReg or in person in the Kingston Center.

Gymnastics (Ages: 5-9) Practice foundation gymnastics skills and begin building on that foundation to increase skill level using vault, bars, beam and floor. Prepare for future gymnastics and athletic pursuits while developing balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Gymnastics (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 1 • 7:30-8 p.m.

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Gymnastics: Parkour (Ages: 6-10) Learn the basics of jumping, climbing and rolling, and using obstacles, mats and blocks. Gain strength, coordination and stamina while learning to safely perform skills with parkour form. Now a 45-minute class.

Parkour (Ages: 6-7) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Jan. 31 • 5:15-6 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012202_01 Parkour (Ages: 7-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Jan. 31 • 6:45-7:30 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012202_03 Parkour (Ages: 8-9)

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

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70)

Begins: Feb. 3 • 6:30-7 p.m.

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Begins: Jan. 31 • 6-6:45 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012202_02

Gymnastics (Ages: 7-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Feb. 3 • 7-7:30 p.m.

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

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

Parkour (Ages: 10) Wks: 7 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: Jan. 31 • 7:30-8:15 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 2012202_04

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

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Princess Ballet (Ages: 5-7) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft-soled slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $77 (NR: $85) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2022202_01 Ballet Basics (Ages: 8-12) Slightly older children just getting started are introduced to ballet fundamentals, developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft-soled slippers needed.

Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $77 (NR: $85) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6:15-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2022202_02 Modern Dance (Ages: 5-10) Participants learn the jazz style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance your journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsay Maynard leads.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $53 (NR: $58) Begins: Feb. 3 • 7:10-7:55 p.m.

Activity #: 2022202_03 Big Art (Ages: 5-8)

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: March 1 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042203_08 Art Workshop (Ages: 9-13) Learn and create artwork while combining and practicing techniques of famous artists such as sketching, painting, collage and more. Complete a project each week with provided art supplies. Dress to get messy/bring a smock.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $60 (NR: $68) Begins: March 1 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042203_09 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $60 (NR: $68) Begins: Feb. 1 • 7-7:45 p.m.

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Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using Love Is in the Air quality materials and supplies found (Ages: 5-10) in art studios like pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Take home a finished Make hot-air balloon art featuring a piece each class. Art supplies furnished. 3D paper balloon and a standalone version.

Dress to get messy/bring a smock!

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) $50 (NR: $55) Begins: Feb. 1 • 4-5 p.m.

Begins: Feb. 1 • 6-6:45 p.m.

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Hearts, Hearts & More Hearts (Ages: 5-10) Celebrate the month of hearts by making crafts you will love like heartshaped jewelry, sun catchers and spinners.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: Feb. 3 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042202_02 Valentine’s Day Box (Ages: 5-10) Decorate a Valentine’s Day box in your unique design. Choose from a variety of supplied boxes or bring your own to embellish.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: Feb. 8 • 4-5 p.m.

Activity #: 2042202_03 Strawberry Valentine Ladybugs (Ages: 6-9) Dip fresh strawberries in chocolate and decorate them to look like ladybugs.

Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $15 (NR: $17) Feb. 9 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Valentine’s Day Party (Ages: 5-10)

Dr. Seuss Characters (Ages: 5-10)

St. Patrick’s Day Fruit Rainbow (Ages: 6-9)

Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day making candy kabobs, trail mix and crafts.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day by making your Make a tasty rainbow with different own Dr. Seuss character outfit props colored fruit on a crescent roll base. including a variety of hats and features. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $15 (NR: $17)

Begins: Feb. 10 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Begins: March 1 • 4-5 p.m.

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Begins: March 16 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Slime Time (Ages: 5-10) Slime time is any time! Avoid the mess at home and leave the cleanup to us.

Explore a variety of slime recipes sure to stick, give off a scent, glow and blow your mind.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Feb. 15 • 4-5 p.m.

Activity #: 2042202_05 Make Your Own Fidget Toy (Ages: 5-10) Decrease stress, strengthen hands and keep your fingers busy with a fidget stress ball and Orbeez-style ball you make yourself.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Feb. 17 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042202_06 Paint Your Own Squishy (Ages: 5-10) Decorate your own squishy using paint, markers and stickers.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: Feb. 22 • 4-5 p.m.

Activity #: 2042202_07 Reading Light (Ages: 5-10) Add a creative glow to your room! Make a reading night light from a Mason jar.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: Feb. 24 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Bookmarks (Ages: 5-10) Use ribbon, washi tape, popsicle sticks and more to design your own bookmarks.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: March 3 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042203_02 Shamrocks (Ages: 5-10)

St. Patrick’s Day Party (Ages: 5-10) Your eyes will be smiling as you make rainbow sticks, leprechaun punch and leprechaun bait before trying your luck at bingo.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: March 17 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042203_06 Design a Flower Pot (Ages: 5-10)

Have fun with chalk and create shamrock art, craft shamrock jewelry and make green candy.

Upcycle metal cans into beautiful flower pots of your unique design.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)

Begins: March 8 • 4-5 p.m.

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Begins: March 22 • 4-5 p.m.

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Everything Green (Ages: 5-10) Green rainbow looms, green paint, green jewelry and green candy are all a part of this green celebration.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: March 10 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042203_04 Leprechaun (Ages: 5-10) Take this golden opportunity to become a leprechaun, making a beard and hat as well as a leprechaun puppet.

Wks: 1 • Classes: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Begins: March 15 • 4-5 p.m.

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Modeling: The Catwalk (Ages: 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 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. Kingston Center Room 3 $175 (NR: $190) Begins: Feb. 1 • 5-6 p.m.

Activity #: 2052202_01

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Acting Class with Showcase (Ages: 7-16) Work in groups to act out various, age-appropriate acting scenes, including some from TV, movies and plays. Improve your 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 3 $132 (NR: $147) Begins: Feb. 3 • 6-6:50 p.m.

Activity #: 2052202_03

Karate Peewee Advanced (Ages: 4-7)

Karate Youth/Adult Advanced (Ages: 8+)

Build on the basics of Karate with movement drills, kata (form) and noncontact sparring with added emphasis on concentration, confidence and the martial arts philosophy. Dave Holloway instructs.

Deepen levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Dave Holloway instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65)

Begins: Jan. 31 • 5:30-6 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 2062202_03

Begins: Jan. 31 • 7-8 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 3062202_03

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $88 (NR: $98)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65)

Begins: Feb. 3 • 5-5:50 p.m.

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Begins: Feb. 2 • 5:30-6 p.m.

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Begins: Feb. 2 • 7-8 p.m.

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Acting Games (Ages: 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 participant to new experiences and foster selfreliance.

Karate Peewee Beginners (Ages: 4-7) Learn basic movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence. Dave Holloway instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Jan. 31 • 5-5:30 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 2062202_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Feb. 2 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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Karate Youth/Adult Beginners (Ages: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts philosophy while learning karate basics, movement drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Jan. 31 • 6-7 p.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 3062202_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6-7 p.m.

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Kids in the Kitchen: Chocolate (Ages: 6-7) Learn to read recipes, practice basic kitchen safety and develop cooking techniques while creating delicious chocolate treats.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $42 (NR: $47) Begins: Feb. 17 • 6-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072202_02

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LEGO Robots: Jousting (Ages: 5-12) It is STEM fun fit for a king! Build and program LEGO Robots to compete in a Jousting Tournament to win prizes, learning all you need to know to build/program winning robots. No experience necessary. Bring a sack lunch. Optional: for more educational fun after class, purchase Robot Academy’s Arduino LEGO Robot to take home ($125) at www.robot-academy. com/product/arduinolegorobot.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Sat. Kingston Center Room 4 $75 (NR: $83) Feb. 19 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 2102202_04 Better Baby Sitters (Ages: 10-14) Challenge Island: Rollercoaster Ridge (Ages: 6-12) Get to know Challenge Island, the leader in STEM enrichment, in a free try-it class! Take a crazy trip to Rollercoaster Ridge and design wild ride coasters. Explore physical forces in action and put engineering skills to the test while striving to create the fastest or most intricately designed coaster.

Registration required.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 2 Free Try It Class Jan. 31 • 5-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2102201_01 Challenge Island: Disaster Island (Ages: 6-12) Disaster Island will take your team on a thrilling adventure through famous disasters from history! From the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the Great San Francisco earthquake to the sinking of the Titanic, your team will work together to overcome epic challenges using only the materials in your treasure chest and the power of your imagination.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 2 $90 (NR: $100) Begins: Feb. 7 • 5-6:30 p.m.

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LEGO Robots: BattleBot (Ages: 5-12)

Do you watch younger siblings or want to earn money babysitting? Do you know what to do if a child in your Love Robot Wars? Love LEGOs? care starts to choke? How to handle Learn all you need to know to build someone knocking at the door while and program BattleBots from LEGO you are watching several children? This Robots then compete in a BattleBot fun course teaches the responsibilities championship to win prizes during your day off from school. No experience of having a job, the rights of a is necessary. Snack provided. Optional: babysitter, CPR for a child and infant, basic first aid, growth and development for more educational fun after class, and appropriate toys and activities for purchase Robot Academy’s Arduino kids as well as diaper changing, infant LEGO Robot to take home ($125) at care and how to feed a toddler. Attend www.robot-academy.com/product/ both classes to complete course. For arduinolegorobot. students in grades 5-8.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Wks: 2 • Classes: 2 • Day: Sat. Kingston Center Gym Kingston Center Room 3 $75 (NR: $83) $113 (NR: $128) Feb. 21 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Begins: Feb. 19 • 12-4 p.m.

Activity #: 2102202_05 Activity #: 2112202_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Kingston Center Gym Spring-Summer Softball $75 (NR: $83) (Ages: 18+) April 1 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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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 @GroveCityParks

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.

Wks: 10 • 10 Games Plus Playoffs Day: One night per week Fryer Park $400 Begins: April 18 • Weekday evenings, Sunday afternoons Register during March. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Karate Youth/Adult Beginners (Ages: 8+)

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $25)

Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts Begins: March 2 • 6-7 p.m. philosophy while learning karate Activity #: 3032203_02 Two-player teams enjoy evening basics, movement drills, kata (form) and cornhole matches outdoors at Plum non-contact sparring.

Yoga Run Winery/Grove City Brewing (Ages: 18+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Company. Register by team.

Kingston Center Room 3 Learn to relax the body and calm the Wks: 6 • 6 Matches Plus Playoffs • Day: $60 (NR: $65) mind. Melt away tension and stress Thu. by combining Hatha yoga posture Grove City Brewing Co., 3946 Broadway Begins: Jan. 31 • 6-7 p.m. with breathing techniques and deep No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) $50 relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable Activity #: 3062202_01 clothing, bring a towel or mat and Begins: April 7 • 6:15 p.m. start Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. come with an empty stomach.

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Kingston Center Room 3 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. $60 (NR: $65) Line Dance Evans Center Auditorium (Ages: 18+) Begins: Feb. 2 • 6-7 p.m. $22 (NR: $24) Activity #: 3062202_02 Intermediate-level dancers learn Begins: Feb. 1 • 6-7 p.m. country and ballroom routines with Activity #: 3032202_01 Karate Youth/Adult Advanced instructor-led tutoring set to fun and (Ages: 8+) Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. beautiful music. Wear comfortable Evans Center Auditorium clothes and shoes that slide easily Deepen levels of concentration and $22 (NR: $24) across the floor. Learn exciting dances confidence while emphasizing martial and meet new friends! arts philosophy and learning more Begins: March 1 • 6-7 p.m. advanced movements, drills, kata Activity #: 3032203_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. (form) and non-contact sparring. Dave Evans Center Auditorium Holloway instructs.

Painted Canvas $20 (NR: $22) (Ages: 18+) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Begins: Feb. 3 • 7-8 p.m.

Kingston Center Room 3 Take time for yourself to be creative Activity #: 3022202_01 $60 (NR: $65) following step-by-step instructions to Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. paint on an 11x14 canvas using brushes Begins: Jan. 31 • 7-8 p.m.

Evans Center Auditorium and pallet knives to add layers of acrylic No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) $20 (NR: $22) paint and texture. All supplies are Activity #: 3062202_03 provided in this class that encourages Begins: March 3 • 7-8 p.m.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. learning and fun. Bring a smock or Activity #: 3022203_01 Kingston Center Room 3 apron to protect clothing. $60 (NR: $65) Square Dance Plus Painted Canvas: Landscape Theme (Ages: 18+) Begins: Feb. 2 • 7-8 p.m.

(Ages: 18+) Activity #: 3062202_04 Learn the last set of moves to become a Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. competent dancer. Grove City Western Workout With Weights Kingston Center Room 2 Squares members will help you master (Ages: 18+) $30 (NR: $35) moves. Prereqs: Basic and Mainstream Square Dancing classes.

This series of simple yet effective Feb. 10 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. exercises everyone can do includes Activity #: 3042202_01 Wks: 10 • Classes: 10 • Day: Mon. a 45-minute strength workout and Evans Center Auditorium instruction on doing the same workout Painted Canvas: Floral Theme $23 (NR: $25) at home throughout the week. New (Ages: 18+) Begins: Feb. 21 • 7-9 p.m. exercises are featured each week! Bring Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Activity #: 3022202_02 a yoga mat and at least one set of Kingston Center Room 2 5-pound or heavier weights. $30 (NR: $35) Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. March 10 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Evans Center Auditorium Activity #: 3042203_01 $23 (NR: $25) Spring Cornhole (Ages: 18+)

Registration

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Begins: Feb. 2 • 6-7 p.m.

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Bread Baking Boot Camp (Ages: 18+) Learn and practice the basics of successful bread baking, discussing the characteristics of various yeasts, flours and other additives. Make a basic multigrain recipe that can be used for loaves or rolls, and go home with fresh bread. Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $25 (NR: $28) Feb. 3 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3072202_01 Strawberry Valentine Ladybugs (Ages: 18+) Dip and decorate fresh strawberries to look like ladybugs. Gloria Hartung instructs.

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

Activity #: 3072202_02 Aromatic Fresh Baked Bread (Ages: 18+) Want to serve fresh homemade yeast breads but do not think you have the time? Learn to make a loaf of yeast bread in one hour from mixing the ingredients to removing from the oven, as well as how to make cinnamon rolls using a refrigerator bread dough. Take home a pan of rolls to bake. Arlene Crosser instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $25 (NR: $28) Feb. 22 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3072202_03 Spring Floral Wreath (Ages: 18+)

Leprechaun Candy Jar (Ages: 18+) Use a Mason jar and some craft supplies to create a festive candy jar that looks like a leprechaun. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $15 (NR: $18) March 10 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3042203_02 Seed Starting (Ages: 18+)

Use the bounty of the Gantz Garden’s dried flowers to make a beautiful wreath for spring. Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Learn the basics of starting seeds indoors including how to devise a simple light system. Go home with a flat of vegetable and flower seeds to get a jump on the growing season.

Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $35 (NR: $38)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse Classroom $25 (NR: $28)

Feb. 23 • 6:30-8 p.m.

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Grove City Compost Drop Off (Ages: 18+ Residents Only) Participate in the City’s food composting program, funded with assistance from SWACO’s Community Waste Reduction Grant. Program is free to residents of Grove City, Jackson Township and Urbancrest. Info including list of accepted materials: bit. ly/GCComposting.

Brookpark Middle School Parking Lot No cost to residents Visit: bit.ly/GCComposting

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

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55+ Lite Line Dance (Ages: 55+) Instruction for first-time dancers who want to learn the basic steps and techniques of line dancing or experienced ones who want to enjoy easy line dances at a gentle pace.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $20) Begins: Feb. 2 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4022202_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $20) Begins: March 2 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4022203_01 Chair Exercise (Ages: 55+) This video-based program provides a group exercise experience for social interaction and motivation to get you moving! Seated fitness routines offer people with mobility, endurance and balance issues a way to lower blood pressure and to increase stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination and a sense of well-being through lowimpact workouts.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: Feb. 3 • 10-10:45 a.m.

Activity #: 4032202_03 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: March 3 • 10-10:45 a.m.

Activity #: 4032203_03 Senior Exercise (Ages: 55+) Are you a physically active senior looking to increase strength, gain flexibility and range of motion, produce better mobility and gait, and improve balance? This fun, motivating and comradery-based program features 20 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 20 minutes of progressive resistance strength training (weightlifting) www.GroveCityOhio.gov

sandwiched by 10-minute warm-up and cool-down sessions. Bring an exercise mat and hand weights.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: Feb. 2 • 9-10 a.m.

No class Feb. 21 (Mon.) Activity #: 4032202_04 Wks: 5 • Classes: 9 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: March 2 • 9-10 a.m.

Activity #: 4032203_04 Senior Yoga (Ages: 55+) Move through yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement while enjoying restorative breathing exercises that promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: Feb. 3 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Activity #: 4032202_05 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: March 3 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Activity #: 4032203_05 Tai Chi (Ages: 55+) Yang Style Tai Chi creates a peaceful mental space and builds a calm balancing energy, as the slow, mindful movements leave you feeling energized and more flexible physically and mentally, as well as more positive and confident.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: Feb. 1 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4032202_06 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: March 1 • 10-11 a.m.

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Chair Volleyball (Ages: 55+) Join the fun! This activity includes physical wellness, social interaction, competition and, most of all, lots of laughs. Chair volleyball reduces stress while boosting self-esteem and confidence in those who cannot play traditional volleyball, creating an even playing field by requiring players to remain seated.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: Feb. 2 • 2-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4032202_02 Wks: 5 • Classes: 9 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: March 2 • 2-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4032203_02 Fitness Room (Ages: 55+) It is normal to have life events and setbacks get in the way of staying active. Get back on track using the Evans Center fitness room to make physical activity a regular part of your life. Exercise at your own pace using elliptical machines, treadmills, NuSteps, recumbent and upright bikes, hydraulic weight machines and free weights. Registration is required and participants will be assigned a workout time slot. Contact the Evans Center for available times.

Days: Mon.-Fri. Evans Center Fitness Room $15 Begins: Feb. 1 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Call 614-277-1060 to register and reserve times.

Days: Mon.-Fri. Evans Center Fitness Room $15 Begins: March 1 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Call 614-277-1060 to register and reserve times.

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Bingo (Ages: 55+) Compete against other players to be the first with a winning arrangement for the prize. Play for different patterns like classic, X, T, postage stamp and full card. Games are $.25 per card.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: Feb. 3 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082202_01 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: March 3 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082203_01 Game Day: Scattergories (Ages: 55+) Scattergories is a creative-thinking category-based word game that challenges players to think of words starting with a letter of the alphabet within a random set of categories before time runs out.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 3 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Bead Artwork (Ages: 55+) Versatile beads are the perfect material for crafting projects. Join the fun and create a variety of handcrafted items that show off your personality and are perfect for sharing. Purchase kits separately.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: Feb. 7 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042202_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: March 7 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Open Art Studio (Ages: 55+) You provide the artistry, we provide the space for all kinds of creations.

Create your own, self-guided artwork using pastel, paint, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, colored pencil or other medium. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome!

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Free

Begins: Feb. 4 • 1-3 p.m.

No class Feb. 11 (Fri.) Activity #: 4082202_04 Game Day: Yahtzee (Ages: 55+) Roll on in and play this famous dice game! Toss your five dice three times per turn and maximize points by tossing certain combinations. Fill all the columns on your score sheet with points to outscore the competition.

Begins: Feb. 4 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Wks: 4 • Classes: 3 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Free

Begins: March 4 • 1-3 p.m.

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Movie Fun Miss the days of watching a movie in a theater? Immerse yourself in the scent of fresh popcorn, the darkness illuminated by the flicker of a film, and the emotion of the surrounding crowd reacting to the on-screen events.

The shared experience changes the way you see the movie, and spurs conversation and analysis. Join us for movie days in our own “theater.”

Registration required.

Movie Fun: Book Club (Ages: 55+) (2018; PG-13) Four longtime friends and book club members, played by Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen, have their lives upended when they aim to spice up their mundane routines by reading a challenging book.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free Feb. 4 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082202_03 Movie Fun: A Dog’s Journey (Ages: 55+) (2018; PG-13) This sequel to W. Bruce Cameron’s A Dog’s Purpose is told from the dog’s perspective as he finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free March 4 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082203_03 Soup-er Bowl Party (Ages: 55+) It is Super Bowl time and the Evans Center wants to throw a “Souper” Bowl Party! Stave off the cold weather and celebrate the annual football event together with a variety of warm soups, delicious dessert and fun games. Dress in your favorite team’s attire (Buckeye fans allowed).

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium $5 (NR: $5)

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (Ages: 55+) Calling all leprechauns! Whether 100% Irish or Irish at heart, gather for a lucky celebration at a good, old-fashioned St. Patrick’s Day party. Don your best green clothes and accessories and enjoy great food and entertainment.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium $10 (NR: $10) March 11 • 12-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082203_02 Loss Support Group (Ages: 55+) There is no normal way to experience grief. While you may be tempted to isolate yourself, it is okay (even healthy) to lean on others for support.

Interacting with friends, family and support groups can be helpful when you feel low or overwhelmed. Meet with others with similar experiences and join in discussions or just listen.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Classroom Free Feb. 9 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4112202_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Classroom Free March 9 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4112203_01 Lunch & Learn: Low-pain Exercise (Ages: 55+) Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight, and even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem. If pain, fear of injury, procrastination, or your medical conditions have kept you from regular exercise, learn to start a safe routine and stick to it. Lunch provided.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Feb. 23 • 1-2 p.m.

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Lunch & Learn: Vision Changes (Ages: 55+) What vision changes can you expect to encounter as you age? Join us for a discussion on normal vision changes that come with aging as well as those that should cause concern. Go into depth about ways to keep your vision healthier longer and what to do when changes occur.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Feb. 9 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4112202_02 Lunch & Learn: Real Estate Then & Now (Ages: 55+) Are you aware the process of buying and selling a house has changed A LOT? Will you need to buy or sell in the next few years and need an update on the market? Discuss how real estate has changed, if COVID will affect foreclosure rates and if homes are still selling above asking price in a few days.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free March 17 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4112203_02 Eldorado Casino (Ages: 55+) Trips to Scioto Downs are back by popular demand! Sign up to try your luck at the slots and enjoy lunch at the café or Brew Brothers (on your own).

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Feb. 16 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4122202_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) March 16 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Feb. 11 • 12-3 p.m.

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Dining Trips Ready to enjoy time away with others for conversations over a good meal at popular regional dining destinations?

Hop on the Evans Center bus to enjoy door-to-door dropoff and pickup service at the door.

Breakfast Club: Starliner Diner (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Feb. 15 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Activity #: 4122202_02 Breakfast Club: Tommy’s Diner (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) March 15 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Activity #: 4122203_02 Lunch Bunch: Der Dutchman (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) March 22 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4122203_03 Lunch Bunch: Firebirds Woodfire Grill (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Feb. 22 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4122202_03 Supper Club: Beer Barrel Bar & Grill (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) March 8 • 4-7 p.m.

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Supper Club: Bravo Italian Restaurant (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Feb. 8 • 4-7 p.m.

Activity #: 4122202_04 Senior Club Membership (Ages: 55+) Grove City Area Senior Citizen Club meetings resume in 2022! Membership in the club is just $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.

LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program (Ages: 60+) Seniors 60 and older can enjoy a nutritious lunch twice weekly at the Evans Center. There are no financial restrictions.

Days: Tue., Thu. Evans Center Cafeteria Twice weekly Call 614-277-1067 one week in advance and leave a message to reserve a meal.

S.A.L.T.: Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (Ages: 55+) The Grove City Division of Police wants to be a resource and advocate for elderly citizens in our community.

Seniors are often targeted for crimes, due to high levels of trust and other vulnerabilities. The goal of S.A.L.T. is to raise awareness and share prevention tips to lessen the chance of being victimized, while providing an opportunity to report neighborhood concerns or just ask questions.

Day: 2nd Tue. Evans Center Auditorium Free Monthly1 p.m.

Drop in 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 @GroveCityParks www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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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 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.

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Grove City Parks and Recreation Shelter Rentals

Windsor and Gantz parks feature shelters large enough for gatherings available to the public year-round, dawn to dusk, and are open for walk-up usage if not already reserved. Reservations for April through December 2022 begin Tuesday, Jan. 18. All other shelters and gazebos are accessible on a first-come basis and are not reservable. The Eagle Pavilion in Fryer Park has separate policies from open shelters; there is no walk-up usage. For more information, call 614-277-3050 or visit GroveCityOhio.gov and select Park Rentals from the Parks and Recreation menu.

WINDSOR PARK LARGE SHELTER

GANTZ PARK LARGE SHELTER

GANTZ PARK SMALL SHELTER

Size Picnic Tables Electricity

Size Picnic Tables Electricity

Size Picnic Tables Electricity

1,500 square feet 18 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

1,800 square feet 18 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $55 ($70 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $95 ($125 NR)

850 square feet 6 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

Outdoor Shelter Reminders:

WINDSOR PARK BASEBALL FOR ALL/DREAM FIELD SHELTER Size 1,500 square feet Picnic Tables 8 Electricity With key ($25 deposit) Rental Times & Fees 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

GANTZ PARK GAZEBO Size Picnic Tables Electricity

500 square feet 0 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

FRYER PARK EAGLE PAVILION (ALL SEASON) Size Amenities Utilities

2,500 square feet Serving kitchen, restrooms, round tables and chairs Electricity, plumbing

Rental Times & Fees

Damage deposit (refundable): $150 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. or 6-10 p.m.: $200 Any two time blocks: $400 Full Day (8 a.m.-10 p.m.): $550 Pavilion may only be rented by residents.

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• Refunds only granted 30+ days before reservation date.

• Water fountains/flushing toilets are seasonal (April 15-Oct. 15).

• Electricity is available using a key; requires a $25 refundable deposit.

• Reservations have priority. Shelters are first-come, first-served if not rented.

• Shelters are cleaned early each morning. Be prepared in case others have left messes.

• Tobacco products, alcohol use/ impairment and weapons are prohibited.

• All park laws apply; see Grove City Code Chapter 903.

Parks with Walk-up Shelters • • • • • •

Blodwen Creed-Lawless Creekside Fryer Indian Trails Keller Farms

• Meadowgrove • Scioto Meadows • Swearingen • Westgrove • Windsor

Reservations for rentable shelters for 2022 are available starting Tue., Jan. 18. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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