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GroveCity DISCOVER

Volume 4, Number 5 March/April 2022

The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

4 Calendar What’s Happening?

6 Message from Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage Looking ahead to warm summer fun

8 Faces

Man on a Mission

Grove City local creates community through jiu-jitsu

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City Department Spotlight

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Council Briefs

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Development

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In Focus

Grove City’s Public Service Department among an elite group Oh, to be a kid again!

Expanding amenities and services for families

Big Support

Local mom celebrates her son on World Down Syndrome Day

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Going to the P.A.R.K.

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History Comes Alive

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Student Spotlight

Parks and Recreation program provides fun before and after school Project records and shares historical memories of Grove City

Ready to Lead

Grove City student awarded for involvement with ROTC

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Living

Carriage Comfort Renovation makes the most of a small space

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Around Grove City Luxury Living

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Real Estate Top Homes SOLD

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Bookmarks The Source

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24 @DiscoverGroveCity On the cover: Dave Freetage

by Ray LaVoie Photography

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Parks and Recreation Offerings for April and May 2022

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Calendar

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

March 28-April 24

Grove City Bunny Hunt Find bunnies hidden throughout Grove City Town Center during the 2022 Grove City Bunny Hunt. Participants and businesses are encouraged to share their Bunny Hunt photos and adventures using hashtag #gcbunnyhunt. www.GroveCityOhio.gov Photo courtesy of Brianna Castle

Through March 13

Little Theatre Off Broadway presents Grease Various times Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway www.ltob.org

March 28-April 24 Grove City Bunny Hunt

March 4

American Red Cross Blood Drive Noon-6 p.m.

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

March 7, 21

City Council Meeting 7-8 p.m.

City Hall, 4035 Broadway www.GroveCityOhio.gov

March 10

Sip & Pour 5-6:30 p.m.

The Chandler, 4048 Broadway www.gcchamber.org

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Thursday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Party 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Grove City Brewing Company, 3946 Broadway www.grovecitybrewery.com

March 18

American Red Cross Blood Drive Noon-6 p.m.

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

March 19

Virtual Gardens at Gantz Farm Symposium 8:30 a.m. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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March 19 Gantz Farm Symposium

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April 17

Grove City Christian School www.grovecitychristian.org

Various times Grove City area churches

Night of Fine Arts

Easter Services

April 30

Opening Day for Youth Baseball

March 28-April 1

April 23

South-Western City School District www.swcsd.us

Earth Day Celebration

Wall of Fame Inductions 9 a.m.

Windsor Park, 4330 Dudley Ave. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fryer Park, 3899 Orders Rd. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Grove City Welcome Center and Museum

Spring Break

April 1

American Red Cross Blood Drive

April 23

Noon-6 p.m.

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jackson Township Fire Department, 3650 Hoover Rd. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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American Red Cross Blood Drive Photos courtesy of City of Grove City

March 28-April 24 Grove City Bunny Hunt

Noon-6 p.m.

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

Operation Medicine Drop

April 29

Friday Night Grand Slam 6-9 p.m.

Windsor Park, 4330 Dudley Ave. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Calendar of Events Sponsored by Franklin County Banking Center. www.VCNBfamily.com www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon Saturday 3378 Park St. www.grovecityohhistory.org

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Looking ahead to warm summer fun

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ello, summer!

We can’t talk about It might seem a summer without mentionbit premature to talk ing The Big Splash! Crews about summer when our calare working on improveendars have not yet flipped to ments for the 2022 swim the months that bring the most season, including painting sun and warmth to a barefoot the water slides and installtime of year. Yet, it is actually ing a television. The City the best time to set our sights will continue its partnership on the summer season. with SwimSafe Pool ManThe Grove City Parks and agement for 2022 and curRecreation Department works rently plans to maintain seaall year on plans for activison pass-holder and guest ties to keep our community entry policies in place last engaged, especially for long season for the safety of all summer days when we can residents and staff. gather outside. From annual And finally, one of our celebrations and concerts to most visited playgrounds is summer splashing and youth undergoing an exciting upsports, each year proves more grade. Work has begun at exciting than the last. the Discovery Frontier PlayThe 2021 Grove City Litground at Fryer Park and tle League baseball season was will continue through the highlighted by the 12U Allspring and summer as new Star Team representing Grove play structures and climbCity in the Ohio District 6 Liting equipment are installed. tle League Tournament. Little Late last year, the City subLeague hosts an international mitted a detailed capital tournament each year, which Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage interacts with players during the 2021 Little grant funding request to is the most widely known League opening day.

Ohio through State Senayouth sports tournament in tor Stephanie Kunze and the world. The team finished son kicks off this year during the Friday Ohio State Representative second in the district with a 3-2 record, Night Grand Slam at Windsor Park, 6 Laura Lanese. If approved by the Legisthe best finish for a Grove City team p.m., Friday, April 29. lature, the funding will greatly support since rejoining Little League in 2013.

Grove City Buddy Ball welcomes the project and finance additional play With a proud youth baseball his- another year of baseball fun for kids structure upgrades for the enjoyment of tory dating back to the early 1900s, and adults of all abilities when the first all who visit.

Grove City was one of five central Ohio pitch is thrown this spring. The nonWhile I’m not wishing away wincommunities that joined Little League profit organization gives more than 160 ter or intentionally fast-forwarding in 1950 with four teams for boys ages children and adults from all over central through spring, I am looking ahead to 9-12. In 1998, the City took over or- Ohio a chance to make friends and play summer and all the fun it brings to the ganization of local youth baseball and baseball on a specially designed field community. reestablished affiliation with the Little at the Mirolo Dream Field at Mount League organization in 2013. Each year Carmel Stadium in Windsor Park. The more than 700 boys and girls ages 5-17 league welcomes players, buddies and participate in our spring-summer Little volunteers. Visit GCDreamField.com League baseball program. Baseball sea- for more information.

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Faces

By Taylor Woodhouse

Man On a Mission While Freetage misses the camaraderie of his team, he enjoys teaching recruits in his new role. It’s a continuation of the work he’d regularly done as a teacher for the academy throughout his time with CPD, which made him a natural fit when the academy training became a full-time position.

In the academy, Freetage instructs new recruits in defensive tactics. That includes ground defense, which he excelled at during his own time in the academy. As a recruit, Freetage surprised even the veterans when he showed off his advanced Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) moves – a martial art focused on grappling and ground fighting.

BJJ is a passion for Freetage that predates his time with the police. He’s been training in the martial art for 27 years and opened his own gym, Grove City Brazil-

ian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a decade ago.

Freetage’s interest in jiu-jitsu started simply out of a desire to stay in shape, but it quickly evolved into a lifestyle.

Freetage receiving an officer of the month award in 2019.

Photos courtesy of Dave Freetage

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t’s hard to say when Dave Freetage sleeps. Between raising three children with his wife, Sara; working full time as an instructor at the City of Columbus’ Police Academy; and owning and teaching at Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, there seemingly shouldn’t be time for anything else.

Somehow, he manages to make time for more. Freetage organizes a fundraiser for Bridgeway Academy, a school for students with developmental disabilities, and coaches flag football on the side – he certainly likes to stay busy.

Freetage’s day job is instructing at the Columbus Division of Police Training Bureau. It’s a relatively new full-time role for him after an 18-year career on the street.

Having a true day job is also new, as he used to work mostly nights – but he says the change has helped with sleep.

Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy instructs close to 300 students a month.

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Grove City local creates community through jiu-jitsu

BJJ coach Vitor Oliveira with Freetage

Today, Freetage is a third-degree black belt – a feat that takes years of dedication. He says that for him and many others, practicing jiu-jitsu constantly motivates him to improve, encouraging longtime engagement with the sport.

“Brazilian jiu-jitsu in itself leads to longevity,” Freetage says. “People initially get into it and want a black belt, but that takes 10-plus years. So they’re there for the long haul and it becomes a lifestyle. All of my senior students have been with me a while. I know them and their families really well.”

Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches close to 300 students a month, and it’s only growing, Freetage says. There are just a few BJJ gyms in central Ohio, and they form a close-knit community. BJJ instructors, including Freetage, often send their students to different gyms to cross-train. Freetage is also a member of a different gym where he trains with his longtime instructor.

Because its various styles are accessible to different body types and levels of athleticism, BJJ has few barriers for beginners, especially when one considers that not everyone gets into it to become a black belt.

“Folks have different goals in the (Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) Academy,” Freetage says. “Some people want The Freetage family: Evan, 10; Sara; Tyler, 14; Dave; and Jackon, 7. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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Freetage has trained in BJJ for more than 25 years.

to lose weight, some people are bored of their workout and want something new to stay in shape. But then you make friends and find a community.”

Seeing the potential of that community – and naturally looking for more to do – Freetage has worked with his wife to use BJJ as a way to have a positive impact on others. His gym hosts a BJJ for Bridgeway fundraiser to support Bridgeway Academy, which his oldest son, Tyler, attends.

Bridgeway Academy provides a specialized learning experience for students with autism or other developmental disabilities. BJJ for Bridgeway has aided the purchase of items such as SMART Boards for the school and helped to move Bridgeway into a new campus in early 2021. Freetage cites the support Freetage retired from competition in 2021.

BJJ for Bridgeway’s premier fundof other local businesses and even his raising event is a 100-round BJJ chalBJJ connections as crucial to the fundlenge.

Over 24 hours, participants spar raiser’s success.

The 2022 Grove CiTy FireCraCker 5k When: Monday, July 4th @ 8:00 am Where: Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Drive, Grove City

This race also features the Kids Sparkler Sprint, perfect for children ages 3–9.

All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, race day t-shirt, and entrance to the Ohio Health and Wellness Expo following the race!

All proceeds benefit Grove City Buddy Ball!

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in five-minute rounds. Participants attend from all over the state of Ohio, and local organizations donate food to keep the athletes energized all night.

While the event could not safely take place during the COVID-19 pandemic, previous iterations have raised a total of $75,000. Freetage is hoping to host the event again this June with the goal of raising $25,000.

Whether at the police academy, as a jiu-jitsu instructor or a coach for his son’s flag football team, he loves to help others thrive. At his core, Freetage considers himself a teacher. And through teaching and practicing jiu-jitsu, he has found an extended family that is worth making time for.

“We do stay very busy, but the gym is kind of my free time because it’s so fun,” Freetage says. “My second family is there, and my kids love it. I’d never force them to go, but they ask to go all the time. It’s a great little community we’ve built.”

Taylor Woodhouse is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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City Department Spotlight Grove City’s Public Service Department Among an Elite Group

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hough crews work tirelessly throughout the year, the Grove City Public Service Department is most certainly on the forefront of everyone’s mind when the snow falls or when road work is underway. Yet there’s so much more to the Department that directly impacts our community’s quality of life.

The City is fortunate to have a small army of talented engineers, managers and associates serving the public with quiet dedication, constantly improving the community for present and future generations. Most of them are Grove City residents as well, proudly taking care of their hometown.

Public service departments are considered part of the official ranks of first responders by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s guidelines for disasters. The Grove City team takes that role very seriously, attending disaster training alongside local police and fire departments and providing the skills,

tools and professional experiences to assist first-responder partners.

The Public Service Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 360 lane miles of roadways, 520 miles of pipe, more than 3,500 streetlights, 6,700 signs and 55 traffic signals. Additionally, the Department manages the review of engineering plans, construction and inspection of all private development projects and public capital improvement projects. With roughly 2,000 new single-family homes planned for construction and numerous

commercial and multi-family developments pending, public infrastructure responsibilities continue to grow.

Further proving their dedication to residents and visitors, the Grove City Public Service Department was recently awarded Full Accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), a prestigious honor held by only six other agencies in Ohio and 202 in North America. The voluntary and self-motivated method of acquiring accreditation is a five-phase, multi-year process that drives the Department to objectively assess, verify and recognize compliance with APWA’s recommended management practices.

APWA accreditation formally recognizes compliance with national standards and acknowledges the Grove City Public Service Department team is a devoted group of hard-working individuals. It is a privilege to have them serving the residents of Grove City.

Council Briefs Oh, to be a kid again!

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n this edition of Discover Grove City, you will find many highlights about the Grove City parks and programs available to your family. Grove City offers more than 100 programs that focus on arts, education, physical activities and a variety of other categories – something everyone can find an interest in. I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities provided for you and your children to enjoy our parks and engage in a few programs. Kids thrive when given an opportunity to play outdoors; and everyone benefits from the social interaction.

Grove City has over 459 acres of green space, and 29 parks for you and your kids to enjoy. When I was a kid, pretty much all we did was follow the shade around the house. We would jump on the trampoline, invent games, and of course, play the normal games of tag and baseball. We were active. Mom 12 March/April 2022

would call us for lunch about noon. In the afternoon, it was more of the same, waiting to be called for dinner. After dinner we could go back outside and didn’t have to report in until the streetlights came on.

Our only park options at the time were Windsor Park and Evans Park.

Splash parks and big playgrounds were only things we could dream of. Climbing bars and swings were mostly relegated to the school playgrounds. Going to the school playground in the summer never made sense to us; we didn’t want to go back there until we had to.

Cell phones and electronic media have changed the entire dynamic of kids playing and what they do with their free time. I encourage you to explore the outside play time, exercise, sports and programs available to you. It will enrich your whole family.

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

Grove City will continue to provide more green space and parks for our residents in 2022. Work has already begun on the update and improvement of the Discovery Frontier Playground at Fryer Park. It will be the perfect place to visit with opportunities for all for an escape.

Randy Holt Council Member, Ward 2 www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Expanding Amenities and Services for Families

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rove City is a growing central Ohio community and while trends continue to illustrate an overall aging of the population, an estimated 25% of Grove City’s population is under 18 years old, indicating a continuing need for services to support our younger citizens, including schools, parks and childcare options.

All new residential developments are required to dedicate ground for open space. Projects approved since 2015 provide more than 150 acres of new open space for active and passive recreational opportunities, allowing the City to continue growing its park and trail network. Working in collaboration with the South-Western City School District, land was secured in the Farmstead and Beulah Park developments for new schools to service the growing population and provide additional amenities to residents.

The new Beulah Park Middle School, replacing Brookpark Middle School, is located south of the Park Street extension at Demorest Road and opening to students for the 2022-23 school year. An 11-acre site within the Farmstead development, along the extension of Hawthorne Parkway between Buckeye Parkway and State Route 104, is reserved for a new elementary school.

While new parks are frequently the result of collaboration with new residential projects, the development of childcare facilities is primarily marketwww.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Balanced Family Academy

Rendering of the Park at Beulah

driven. Since the summer of 2020, three new childcare centers have been approved and located throughout the community. Stepping Stones Child Care on Stringtown Road, Balanced Family Academy on Hoover Road and Kiddie Academy on Buckeye Parkway have all recently opened or anticipate opening in the coming months to provide childcare to Grove City families.

The City of Grove City is dedicated to providing the services needed to support the growing population. Our Parks

and Recreation Department is updating their Programming Plan, a process that involves public input to ensure programming meets the evolving needs and desires of the community. This effort, in conjunction with the new parks and open spaces available from new development, as well as new schools, illustrates Grove City’s continuing commitment to serve as a welcoming community for kids and individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

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InFocus

By Claire Miller

Big Support Local mom celebrates her son on World Down Syndrome Day

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Chris Webster stands behind the sign his mom made for World Down Syndrome Day last March.

sophomore at West High School in Columbus, has never had to retake a year of school.

Last year, for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Gayle made a large sign display in the family’s Grove City yard to honor her son.

“I just wanted to celebrate, since it was World Down Syndrome Day, celebrate for Chris,” she says. “He was all excited. He likes any big sign for him now, especially for his birthday and stuff like that.”

Chris has plenty of personality to celebrate, his mom says. Every day after school, he enjoys working up a sweat dancing along to YouTube videos and music in his bedroom. Chris is interested in one day pursuing a career related to the police or caring for pets.

“He wants to wear a uniform, since his dad (who works in information technology) wears a uniform at work,” Gayle says.

Finding a Community Raising a child with Down syndrome isn’t always easy.

“Every day is a new day,” she says.

“Every day is a challenge.”

Fortunately, the Websters found a supportive community made up of parents like them. Early on, they attended Little Buddies Parent Resource Group sessions at the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO).

“We would talk about how (our kids were) progressing, what type of surgeries they’re doing,” Gayle says. “It was very helpful at the beginning when they were just babies and figuring out what to do, what to expect, what doctors are good to go see.”

DSACO aims to help families of children with Down syndrome navigate challenges and answer questions they may have. The organization acts much like a concierge, says President Kari Jones, offering personalized services and detailed assistance to families. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photos courtesy of Gayle Webster

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ach year, around 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. About 50 percent of babies born with Down syndrome are also born with a congenital heart defect. Children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea and ear infections, among other conditions.

Unfortunately, many children and adults with Down syndrome also face another challenge: societal stigmatization. But for Gayle and Bob Webster, whose son Chris was born with an extra chromosome and two holes in his heart, that’s never been anything to be ashamed of.

Chris has never backed down from a challenge. At just 5 months old, Chris, now 16, underwent a successful heart surgery – and that was just the beginning. He has overcome many challenges with the support of his family, including his younger sister, Caitlyn. Chris, a

“As a family member, and speaking on behalf of the thousands of family members that we serve, we are all proud and grateful and feel like better people because of our loved ones with Down syndrome, and there’s a reason for that,” Jones says. “The community has a lot to gain by taking that first step out of their comfort zone to get to know people with developmental disabilities and with Down syndrome.”

For Gayle, those first steps toward finding a supportive group have continued to prove significant. She says she’s still able to reach out to the same group

of parents that she attended Little Buddies class with. Fifteen years later, many of them keep in touch.

“Some of us still talk to each other, from the first group, and if we have an issue we go ahead and ask them,” Gayle says.

This year for World Down Syndrome Day, Gayle says she plans to celebrate Chris with an even bigger sign.

Claire Miller is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at cmiller@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Chris Webster is a sophomore at West High School.

“It’s an unexpected diagnosis when someone finds out that their child or loved one has Down syndrome,” Jones says. “There’s a whole world they never really had to know about, but now they don’t even know how to begin to navigate it. We’re there to really help them wherever that may be.”

A Personal Matter

As president of DSACO, Jones is deeply embedded in the developmental disability community, but she’s long had a personal tie to the organization.

“My family was welcomed by DSACO in 1985 when (my brother) Alex was born,” she says. “I’ve kind of grown up not just with this organization but in this community, and I don’t really know any different.”

While DSACO provides resources for families, Jones stresses that community support is just as important to keep families and children from feeling alone.

The organization collaborates with community partners to encourage inclusivity and awareness of the issues faced by people with Down syndrome.

Additionally, DSACO works to fill gaps where resources aren’t commonly available, which includes offering supportive spaces for family members to talk with others who may share experiences.

Both personally and professionally, Jones has seen the value of inclusion.

While attention for diversity, equity and inclusion has increased in recent years, she says there’s still a long way to go. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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Going to the P.A.R.K. Parks and Recreation program provides fun before and after school

By Cameron Carr

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Photos courtesy of Grove City Parks and Recreation Department.

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hat do kids want to do after school? Usually not sit through more structured activities. Letting kids have a little freedom is exactly the idea at P.A.R.K., a before- and after-school program run by Grove City Parks and Recreation.

“This is their going home place without going home,” says Megan Williams, a recreation supervisor for Parks and Recreation. “We need to remember that and keep that in mind, that they still want some time to do their own thing.”

P.A.R.K., which stands for Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids, aims to create a fun, safe environment outside of school hours. While offering some organized activities, P.A.R.K. focuses on giving kids choice

Before-school P.A.R.K.: $110 per month for fifth through sixth grade $98 per month for kindergarten through fourth grade

After-school P.A.R.K.: $190 per month for kindergarten through fourth grade

Before- and after-school P.A.R.K.: $288 per month for kindergarten through fourth grade Especially in the summer program, kids tend to get out a lot of energy during P.A.R.K.

and, of course, giving them a chance to play outdoors.

“We’re obviously a recreationalbased program,” says Amanda Gehres, another recreation supervisor for parks and recreation. “We want kids active and moving, that’s definitely a priority of ours. We want kids to have fun.”

The program offers kids a wide range of activity options from group

games and arts and crafts projects, to socializing or starting on schoolwork. While there is structure to the program, students are largely given a choice of the activities they’d like to participate in.

“Our staff model what kind of choices those might be, but we want kids to choose,” Gehres says. “It’s definitely important to provide that creativity.”

The P.A.R.K. program dates back to the ’80s. Looking to create an option

for families with parents whose work schedules didn’t align neatly with school hours, Grove City Parks and Recreation offered after-school care for elementary students in the South-Western City School District, which then included kindergarten through fifth grade.

The program began at J.C. Sommer Elementary and has since expanded to include Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementary schools for after-school care.

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Before-school P.A.R.K. takes place at Kingston Center, home to Parks and Recreation, after which students walk or are bused to their schools.

Now, P.A.R.K. offers before- and afterschool care for kindergarten through fourth grade students and before-school care for fifth and sixth grade. A full-day summer program is also offered from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays. The beforeschool program starts at 6 a.m. and afterschool goes until 6 p.m.

“Our program has kind of evolved as the school district has evolved,” Gehres says. “That’s why our grades have changed over the years.”

Since P.A.R.K.’s beginning, SWCSD has moved fifth grade students from elementary to intermediate schools, which shifted the programs age range as well. When the organizers conducted a survey of fourth grade participants around seven years ago, Gehres says the students had a clear interest in continuing with P.A.R.K. after elementary school, leading to the before-school program expanding to include intermediate grades.

P.A.R.K. gives kids a lot of choice as to how they spend their time.

In fact, kids often can’t get enough of the program, sometimes asking parents who’ve arrived for pickup to come back later. Gehres says the kids love the chance to spend more time with friends and get out some energy. With the expanded age range, many students participate in P.A.R.K. for multiple years.

“It’s really special when we do have a family that’s in our program all the way from kindergarten through (sixth grade),” Gehres says.

Some students have even returned as P.A.R.K. leaders. Kira Deerman, a freshman at The Ohio State University who recalls participating in before, after and summer P.A.R.K. programs from kindergarten through sixth grade, is now a staff member.

“It was really influential on me as a kid,” she says. “I think it’s a really good way to get your kid involved and meeting different types of kids in the community.”

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Part of P.A.R.K.’s appeal is giving kids a chance for social time they wouldn’t normally get at home. Roughly 200 kids are enrolled in the program for this school year, a lower number due to the pandemic. Having a group allows for games that couldn’t be easily organized at home and general socializing.

Besides the social benefit, P.A.R.K. also includes activities that relate back to educational standards while keeping things more free-form than typical school activities. An arts and crafts project could apply to science, for example – making slime is a favorite in recent years.

One thing not allowed at P.A.R.K.: screens. The program doesn’t permit electronic devices, instead emphasizing outdoor play and personal interaction. Some kids will still talk about social media or create art projects inspired by video games. Gehres says that creates an added bonding opportunity while giving students a break from their devices.

Not having access to screens is rarely a problem, though. Students usually find plenty of enjoyment in the more physical games anyway. A coincidental side ef-

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P.A.R.K. is a highly popular program and slots can run out quickly.

“It does fill up,” Gehres says, “sometimes within minutes, if I’m honest.”

Two of the district’s largest elementary schools, Buckeye Woods and J.C. Sommer, fill up P.A.R.K. spaces especially fast. Gehres recommends following Grove City Parks and Recreation’s social media or checking its website in late April for information on next school year’s before- and after-school P.A.R.K. program. Registration will open in May. Even if the program is full, Gehres says, it’s possible spaces will open up as plans change.

“We always encourage people to go on our waitlist,” she says. “As you’re signing up in May, your needs may change by the time school starts in August.”

The summer P.A.R.K. program tends not to fill as quickly. Those interested should begin looking for registration information on April 1at www.

GroveCityOhio.gov. fect: Kids let out a lot of their energy at P.A.R.K. “In our full-day summer care,” Williams says, “we typically hear on a daily basis a parent will say, ‘Oh, my child went to bed so early last night.’”

The staff works hard to ensure that, whether kids enjoy all the action or prefer calmer activities and smaller groups, everyone’s needs are being met. When students show up a little

wary about the program, they tend to come around.

“You can see a kid crying the first two or three days,” Williams says, “and then all of the sudden they’re friends with everyone and they’re ready to do everything that everyone else is doing.”

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History Comes Alive Project records and shares historical memories of Grove City

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A 1975 Grove City Record newspaper excerpt about Leroy Geyer’s election as a trustee.

century, are typically between 45 and 60 minutes long.

More than just key historical figures, the recordings aim to capture voices that can speak to what life was like for ordinary people in Grove City at different times.

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society,” says Steve Jackson, president of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society. “They’re really just people in the community.”

A key piece of the project are the recordings, which allow for deeper emotional connections to the retellings.

Jackson says this helps interviewers to get the most out of each conversation as well. Even as many have transitioned toward remote work, the Historical Society prides itself on conducting the interviews in person.

“We’ve talked about doing (interviews) over the phone,” Jackson says, “but it isn’t quite the same. You can tell by facial expressions and gestures, if they’re sitting across the table from you, if they’re comfortable talking about something or not. On the phone that’s very hard to pick up.”

In one interview, Paul White talks about his time as mayor of Grove City during the Great Depression era. As the economy plummeted and the city budget waned, White recalls having to perform much of the labor that might have been contracted. He was also the area chairman for the Works Progress Administration and coordinated the construction of sidewalks, curbs and a sanitary sewer system.

Leroy Geyer, another interviewee, recalls when White Road was called Breckenridge Road and spanned all the way to U.S. Route 23. Geyer discusses how he attended barber school and opened a shop in Grove City. He also served as a trustee for Jackson Township and was instrumental in www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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hile landmarks and commemorated dates help to ensure history isn’t forgotten, listening to the voices and memories of those who experienced history firsthand can bring it to life. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society strives to capture those voices in its ongoing Grove City Oral History Project.

That project invites people who have played a significant role in Grove City’s growth and development or who have witnessed significant events to share their stories. The project has been running for more than two decades and conducted nearly 45 interviews covering a range of experiences and events. The interviews, some of which trace history back to the 19th

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setting up fire stations across the community.

The interviewees describe their experiences outside of Ohio, too.

Grove City is credited for helping Larry Thomas find a love of baseball that led to his career as a scout with the Boston Red Sox. Carl Patzer, son of two-term mayor Anton Patzer, describes his time in the military, where he witnessed more than 20 atomic blasts.

Jackson says the historical society plans to continue the project this year with new stories and histories to be unveiled.

“When people think of local history,” Jackson says, “they think of buildings or displays in a museum.

But history is more than just places and objects: History is really people.

We feel that this is a really important component of recording the town’s past for current people and future generations to come.”

Every interview from the project is contained in a binder with a CD that holds the recorded conversation, a topic index, photos, relevant documents and a complete transcription of the audio recording. The archive of interviews can be found at Grove City Library, 3959 Broadway.

For more information or to read about other oral historical accounts, visit www.grovecityohhistory.org.

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Student Spotlight

By Lindsey Capritta

Ready to Lead Grove City student awarded for involvement with ROTC

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hen Caroline Richards first joined the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, it was mostly to earn a gym credit, she admits. The more time she spent in the ROTC, though, the more she grew to appreciate the program.

“Before ROTC, I never really had a chance to be a leader, which I’ve always kind of wanted to do,” Richards says. “When I joined the program there was a lot of open opportunities to make that step up. (It) made me realize how much I like leadership.”

Now, the 17-year-old senior is an active cadet in the Grove City High School program.

“Because of my passion for the program, I made the effort to pretty much involve myself in everything I could,” she says. “I think that’s what has gotten me this far.”

For her dedication to the program, Richards was recently recognized with a Navy Junior ROTC Legion of Valor award.

Only two cadets in each of the 11 districts can receive the award, making Richards one of a select few.

“It was a little overwhelming but I was proud. I was glad to be recognized for my efforts,” says Richards.

Having grown up in Grove City – with her parents, Kevin Richards and Trisha Ray, and brother, Todd – Richards says she knows the city like the back of her hand. She’s participated in a number of programs and activities over the years including Girl Scouts, drama club and band. When she started high school, she wanted something new, which led her to join ROTC. There, Richards found an opportunity to grow as a leader, be part of a community and participate in various new activities.

Richards’ leadership skills allowed her to rise through the ranks to become commanding officer of the unit, a role in which she is supported by an all-female senior staff. She also competes on the rifle team and is team captain of the drill team.

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3: Richards with the drill team after winning the Highland High School Drill Meet. Photo courtesy of Jenny Burley.

4: Richards accepts her Legion of Valor Award. Photo courtesy of Grove City Government Facebook page. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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For Richards, delivering a speech to her fellow cadets was the most important part of the ceremony.

“I definitely wanted to make a speech to tell the other cadets it’s not just about me, it’s also about them,” she says. “I wanted to make it a big deal. I felt a little, I guess, guilty in a way because there are a lot of other cadets in the program that I think were just as capable of accepting that award. All that our unit’s done over these years, really, almost any of us could have gotten it.”

Richards plans to continue with the ROTC in college while studying

nautical science and aviation before joining the U.S. Navy as an officer after graduating. The memories she’s made with the ROTC at GCHS, she says, will stick with her for the rest of her life.

“It’s not about the award; it’s about the experience,” Richards says.

“Delivering that speech was, to me, one of my biggest accomplishments as a leader.”

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Being part of a unit also allowed Richards to become close with her fellow cadets.

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“I got a large dumpster and I just started ripping out all of the carpet,” Kartsher says. “I had to paint all the walls to get odor and the yellow staining out.”

Kartsher also removed the house’s paneling, cabinets, and both the base and window trim. Her next task was to install the flooring, which she describes as her favorite part of the project.

“That one was really a learning curve,” Kartsher says. “It’s not something I’ve ever done before, so it motivated me to keep doing all the projects because I really liked how it came out.”

Do It Yourself If you’re considering your own renovation project, Sarah Kartsher’s biggest piece of advice is to plan out your steps.

“I always have a little notebook just to do sketches of the place,” she says. “If you really want to plan renovations, take into account the cost, take into account the scope of work, take into account the time it’s going to take you to complete things.”

Kartsher emphasizes focusing on one step at a time, especially for someone working on a project by themselves.

“One thing that I did right was just tackling one project and completing that,” she says. “You always want to plan things out but if you start going four or five steps ahead it can get very overwhelming.”

Kartsher stresses that, especially for first time renovators, patience is key. Some parts of a project may involve extensive research and others may require trial and error.

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hen Sarah Kartsher moved to Grove City from Arizona in 2019, she purchased a recently renovated single-family home but had her heart set on taking a remodeling project on herself.

“I always wanted to buy property and be a landlord and have rentals,” Kartsher says. “Since things were shutting down (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) I thought it was a perfect time to stay at home and do renovations.”

A small carriage house on the property was a perfect opportunity for Kartsher. With its own entrance from a side path and only 550 square feet of space, it offered a manageable first remodeling project.

“I was looking for something that wasn’t huge since I’m doing this project by myself,” Kartsher says. “The scope of the project was a lot smaller, which appealed to me.”

The space stood out to Kartsher because it wasn’t a typical cookie cutter home. She describes it as a little older but with character. It gave her a great base for renovations.

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She also designed a small breakfast nook off of the kitchen. The space was so small that furniture could not fit through the doorways and had to be moved in through the windows.

Kartsher spent a year and a half completing the project, in part due to delays receiving materials. Learning the skills necessary to complete the project kept her involved throughout, though.

“The main challenge would be just figuring out what looks good and figuring out how to do it correctly by myself,” she says.

Now that Kartsher has completed her first remodeling project, she’s on to looking for the next one. She plans to buy and renovate another property soon, likely a larger, single-family home.

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Recommendations from Southwest Public Libraries — Grove City Library

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.

Enjoy these titles recommended by your Grove City Library Youth Services staff! Need more recommendations? Stop by or give us a call.

JUVENILE RECOMMENDATIONS Words on Fire (juvenile Fiction)

by Jennifer A. Nielsen A novel about a shy, timid girl named Audra who finds her courage and voice in a dangerous time during the reign of the Czar and the Russian occupation of Lithuania.

I found myself wanting to be like Audra. A great title that could evoke many meaningful conversations.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian (juvenile graphic novel)

by Tim Probert A juvenile adventure/fantasy graphic novel that you won’t want to put down. It features an unexpected friendship between Bea and Cad, a member of an ancient race thought to be extinct, plus some really odd characters.

The pair set out on a journey to find Bea’s grandfather, the Pig Wizard, and prevent darkness from covering the world.

Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery (graphic novel biography)

by Alice Milani This is a graphic novel biography of Marie Curie that describes Curie’s life, achievements and resilience using an accessible writing style.

Translated by Kerstin Schwandt.

Murder on the Baltimore Express (juvenile nonfiction)

by Suzanne Jurmain This exciting book describes the plan to save Abraham Lincoln from an assassination plot before his inauguration. It details the work of Alan Pinkerton and his detective agency and how they discovered and protected the future president.

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. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

TEEN RECOMMENDATIONS Popular: A Memoir: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (nonfiction)

by Maya Van Wagenen At the start of her eighth grade, Maya decides to follow the advice written in a popularity guide written in the 1950s.The results are funny and sad as Maya learns about kindness, selfconfidence and what it truly means to be popular.

Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindess and Community (nonfiction)

by Born This Way Foundation Reporters and Lady Gaga This book has some strong content but describes how people can get through challenging times and the importance of kindness.

The First Conspiracy (nonfiction)

by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch This book describes a secret plot to kidnap and kill General George Washington by some of his personal bodyguards. How the plot is discovered and its consequences make for an exciting story that is not well known.

A Sisterhood of Secret Ambitions (alternate history)

by Sheena Boekweg Behind every powerful man is a trained woman, and behind her is the Society. Elsie is a member of a secret national society that trains young women to become the wives (and forces behind) powerful men. In 1927 she learns the Society’s target is a man selected to run for president. As she completes her assignment, she begins to wonder if women could take power themselves.

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The GUIDE

Parks and Recreation Year in Review: 2021 2021 HIGHLIGHTS New/Improved Amenities

Town Center Park • Installation of benches, picnic tables and performance stage • Hosted events including Summer Sizzle concerts and elements of the Christmas Celebration Fryer Park • Community gardens installed and opened through a partnership with Eagle Scout Shane Fuller • Replacement of north fishing dock on Rotary Lake Henceroth Park • Initiation of replacement of fitness equipment Indian Trails Park • Installation of gaga pit (for dodgeball game) The Park at Beulah • Infrastructure work including grading underway to prepare for installation of amenities Windsor Park • Installation of lights, shade structures and bleachers for pickleball courts • Installation of LED replacement lights on tennis courts • First game under lights at the Mirolo Dream Field

Renovations/Major Projects

Gantz Park • Restoration work on Marsh Run and adjacent areas to establish more organic conditions through rerouting the stream closer to its original path and replacing vegetation with native species Evans Center • Completion of renovations and technology upgrades to the interior with a grand reopening in July The Big Splash • Transition to an outside management company

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• Century Village: grand opening of refurbished Train Depot during Old-Time Harvest Day • Grant-Sawyer Home: improvements made to barn interior • Welcome Center & Museum: upgrades

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Autumn Adventures multi-day fall event in several locations Christmas Celebration extended to two days Wildlife trees displayed at Gardens at Gantz during yuletide Special collection events for pumpkins and Christmas string lights Pop-up Parks during July Is Parks and Recreation Month Sustainability Plan and food-waste program established Spring youth volleyball offered to replace 2020 fall season Continue to build community partnerships including with Southwest Public Libraries, Little Theatre off Broadway, LifeCare Alliance and Grove City Chamber of Commerce

Grants

• Ohio Nature Works grant of $123,156 for improvements to Henceroth Park playground

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2021 BY THE NUMBERS Parks & Open Space Acres

Total: 518 | Parks: 283 • Open Space: 235 Northeast........................ 86  Parks ......................... 38  Open Space ........... 48 Southeast ....................... 169  Parks ......................... 46  Open Space ........... 123 Southwest ...................... 129  Parks ......................... 123  Open Space ........... 6 Northwest....................... 134  Parks ......................... 77  Open Space ........... 58

Miles of Paved Paths | Total: 29.72 Classes (Total: 516) | Total Participants: 3,684     

Preschool (ages 2-4) Youth (ages 5-17) Adult (ages 18+) Senior (ages 55+) Swimming Lessons

Preschool & Childcare Programs | Total: 351  RecSchool |  Upstairs  Downstairs  P.A.R.K. |  After-school  Before-School  Summer

Little League Baseball | Total: 642     

T-ball (age 5)  Major 11-12 Minor 6 (age 6) (ages 11-12) Minor 7-8 (ages 7-8)  Junior (ages 13-14) Minor 9 (age 9)  Big (ages 15-17) Minor 10 (age 10)

Fall Youth Baseball | Total: 551    

T-ball (age 5)  Major 10-12 Minor 6 (age 6) (ages 10-12) Minor 7-8 (ages 7-8)  Junior (ages 13-14) Minor 9 (age 9)  Big (ages 15-17)

Youth Volleyball | Total: 367    

Spring Grades 3-4 Spring Grades 5-6 Spring Grades 7-8 Spring Grades 9-12

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Fall Grades 3-4 Fall Grades 5-6 Fall Grades 7-8 Fall Grades 9-12

Adult Sports Teams | Total: 118

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Shelter Rentals | Total: 599  Eagle Pavilion  Gantz Small  Windsor Large  Gantz Large  Gantz Gazebo  Windsor Dream Field

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

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

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

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

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

Big Splash/Evans 2831 Southwest Blvd.

Breck Community (Dog Park) 3005 Demorest Road Concord Lakes Off Lake Mead Drive Creekside Off Holton Road Fryer (Century Village, Splash Pad) 3899 Orders Road Gantz (Gantz Barn, Gantz Farmhouse) 2255 Home Road George Edge Music Park on Broadway Park St. at Broadway Grant-Sawyer Home 4126 Haughn Road Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Columbus St. at Broadway Grove City Museum 3378 Park St. Henceroth (Purple Heart Memorial Walk) 2075 Mallow Lane

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

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Hoover Off Haughn Road Indian Trails Off Buckeye Parkway Keller Farms Off White Road Meadowgrove Off Springhill Drive Pinnacle Area 2430 Holton Road Scioto Meadows Off Scioto Meadows Blvd.

Skate Park 3728 Hoover Road Town Center Gazebo Grove City Road at Broadway Town Center Promenade Park St. to Grant Ave. (parking lot) Walden Bluff Walden Bluff Court Westgrove Park 3580 Magnolia St. Windsor (Evans Center) 4330 Dudley Ave. 4408 Broadway

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Preschool RecSchool (Ages: 3-5) 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.

Sept.-May Gantz Barn Morning and afternoon options Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information.

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 • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn, Upstairs Morning options Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information.

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

Registration

Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., Mar. 14 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Friday PlaySchool (Ages: 3-4) 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 exploration, social play and singing at circle time.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn, Upstairs $52 (NR: $60) Begins: April 8 • 12:20-1:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1082204_01 JumpBunch (Ages: 18-36 months) Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sports-readiness skills, and the foundations of fitness.

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

Activity #: 1032204_01 JumpBunch (Age: 2) Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78) Begins: April 6 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1032204_02 Sporties for Shorties (Ages: 3-5) Young children develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting lead-up sports activities and group games. Focus sports may include baseball, soccer, football and others. Powered by JumpBunch.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78)

Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 3-6) Bally Sports provides age-appropriate instruction that utilizes fun games and activities to teach fundamentals to beginning soccer players. Coaches focus on teaching the basics of dribbling, passing, scoring and the concept of game play. Proper sportsmanship is emphasized in an encouraging atmosphere enabling children to enjoy learning soccer while being physically active. Each week includes developmentally appropriate instruction and recreational, noncompetitive game play. Team shirt included.

Register with Bally Sports at bit.ly/ BallySoccerGC. Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 3-4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Westgrove Park $75 (NR: $75) Begins: April 6 • 5-6 p.m.

Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Westgrove Park $75 (NR: $75) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

Begins: April 6 • 7-7:45 p.m.

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Little Sluggers®T-Ball (Ages: 3-5) Bally Sports Group introduces young children to the game of baseball using age-appropriate activities. Players learn fundamentals in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Each week includes an instructional portion that introduces players to batting, base running, fielding, throwing and catching, followed by a modified game. Parent participation is welcomed, but Bally Sports staff lead. This fun, positive T-ball experience will start children on a life of participation in sports! Includes T-shirt and cap.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Windsor Park Fields 7 & 8 $80 (NR: $80)

KinderMusik (Ages: 3-4) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: April 7 • 10:15-11 a.m.

Activity #: 1082204_03 KinderMusik (Ages: 1-2) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: May 5 • 9:30-10 a.m.

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Begins: May 6 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class May 27 (Fri.) Register at BallySportsGroup.com

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Windsor Park Fields 7 & 8 $80 (NR: $80)

Begins: May 5 • 10:15-11 a.m.

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Begins: May 6 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

No class May 27 (Fri.) Register at BallySportsGroup.com Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Windsor Park Fields 7 & 8 $80 (NR: $80) Begins: May 6 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

No class May 27 (Fri.) Register at BallySportsGroup.com KinderMusik (Ages: 1-4 with Adult) Music supports cognitive, social, physical and musical whole-child development. Children (each with one caring adult) join Stephanie Dille of Groove City Kids Music, for interactive musical experiences. Play instruments, sing and dance for learning, for health and for joy!

KinderMusik (Ages: 1-2) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: April 7 • 9:30-10 a.m.

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Nature Kids Egg Hunt (Ages: 2½-4½) Feeling adventurous? Explore Gantz Park to search for eggs in the woods, gardens and fields. Meet at the large shelterhouse for instructions. When finished, return to the shelter house for prizes and a photo with the Easter Bunny. Dress for adventure and the weather; long pants and boots are recommended. Rain date: April 14 (Thu.).

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Park, Large Shelter $8 (NR: $10) April 12 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1092204_01 Ballet Baby (Ages: 3-4) 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. Child must be toilet trained.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $65 (NR: $73) Begins: April 13 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

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Modern Dance (Ages: 3-4) 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.

Modern Dance (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 7 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1022204_02 Modern Dance (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 7 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1022204_03 Parent & Tot Gymnastics (Ages: 2 with Adult) Toddlers learn foundation gymnastics skills for vault, bars, beam and floor to use and built 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: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 7 • 5:30-6 p.m.

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Options for 4 year olds: Peewee Karate classes are open to ages 4-7.

Check the Youth Sections for details!

Registration

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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, while developing basic skills to practice balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Youth

Gymnastics (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 7 • 5-5:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 5:30-6 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_06 Gymnastics (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_05 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 7-7:30 p.m.

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

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.

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 • Days: Mon.-Fri. Kingston Center Room 2 $98 per month School Days • 6-8 a.m.

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

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

Cheep, Cheep, Easter Peep (Ages: 5-10) Have fun and learn while using Peeps to do experiments, make playdough, s’mores and Peep houses.

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

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Easter Egg Fruit Pizza (Ages: 6-9)

Make a tasty cookie pizza shaped like Show your mom how special she is an egg decorated with fresh fruit. Gloria and make her presents to give her to Hartung instructs. celebrate Mother’s Day. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $14

Hop on in for some fun making bunnies April 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072204_02 of cups, plates, bags and Blow Pops.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 7 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_02 Easter Egg (Ages: 5-10) Get egg-static about Easter by making egg bouquets and pom-pom poppers, and, of course, color some eggs.

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

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Easter Basket Making and Egg Hunt (Ages: 5-10) Get ready for the Easter Bunny by weaving paper into two baskets then use one during an egg hunt.

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

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

Activity #: 2042205_02 Memorial Day Celebration (Ages: 5-10) Celebrate by making crafts and kabobs to celebrate the start of summer!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) May 26 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Earth Day (Ages: 5-10) Celebrate Earth Day by making earthand recycling-themed crafts.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 21 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

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Edible Insects (Ages: 5-10) Spring is here and the insects are emerging. Make your own insects then eat them!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 19 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_05 Recycle! Make a Bird Feeder (Ages: 6-9) In honor of Earth Day, take a juice container destined for the recycle bin and make a feeder for the backyard birds. Birdseed included. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $12 (NR: $14) April 27 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_11 April Showers (Ages: 5-10) April brings showers. Create crafts perfect to make on a rainy day, and hope the rain brings pretty flowers after it goes away.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 28 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_08 May Flowers (Ages: 5-10) Colorful flowers come out in May after the April rain goes away. Fashion crafts using pressed flowers to celebrate the growing season.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) May 3 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

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

DIY Bird House (Ages: 5-10) Make and decorate two types of bird houses to take home, then watch the birds flock to take up residence in your yard.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 26 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_07 DIY Butterfly House (Ages: 5-10) Love butterflies? Make a habitat to invite them into your yard so you can enjoy them.

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

Fairy Gardens (Ages: 6-9) Take some miniature thyme, a few dainty fairy plants and create a special bower for the fairies (or other small creatures) who live in your garden. A pot and all the plants, plus decorative items like seashells, rocks and other natural materials are provided. Feel free to bring garden furnishings to make your fairy garden unique. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Miniatures can appeal to girls and boys.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) May 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2092205_02 Garden Sprouts (Ages: 6-10)

Experience the basics of starting and growing your own vegetable garden!

In this hands-on group garden, young gardeners learn to prepare the ground, Design Your Own Greenhouse plant and water seeds, watch them (Ages: 5-10) grow into vegetables, and then harvest them. Dress to get messy and get Set up your own small greenhouse so you can plant seeds and get your plants exercise along the way. May 11 is the informational meeting for parents started. and children to explain the program.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Garden volunteer Amy Weber instructs.

Kingston Center Room 2 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. $12 (NR: $14) Gantz Farmhouse May 12 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40 (NR: $45) Activity #: 2042205_04 May 11 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 2092205_03 Bird Feeders (Ages: 5-10) Kite Making The birds are back! Make bird feeders to (Ages: 5-10) give them a place to gather and eat.

Get creative and make some kites that Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. you can fly them in the warm air!

Kingston Center Room 2 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. $12 (NR: $14) Kingston Center Room 2 May 17 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12 (NR: $14) Activity #: 2042205_05 May 24 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_07 Design a Bee House (Ages: 5-10) Let’s Go Camping Pollinators are an important cog in (Ages: 5-10) the natural world. Help save bees by making a bee house and themed crafts. Design your own campsite and enjoy some s’mores!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) $12 (NR: $14) May 19 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Big Art (Ages: 5-8) Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using quality materials and supplies found in a professional art studio like pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Take home a finished piece each class. Art supplies furnished. Dress to get messy/ bring a smock! Sonya Wells instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: April 5 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_09 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $63 (NR: $71) Begins: May 3 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_10 Art Workshop (Ages: 8-12) Create artwork while learning about, combining and practicing techniques of famous artists to sketch, paint, make collages and more. Complete a project each week. Dress to get messy/bring a smock. Sonya Wells instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $60 (NR: $68) Begins: April 5 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_10 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $75 (NR: $83) Begins: May 3 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_11 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 4-10) Learn the basics of jumping, climbing and rolling, and using obstacles, mats and blocks. Gain strength, coordination and stamina while learning to safely perform skills with parkour form. Now a 45-minute class.

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

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Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 6-7) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 5:15-6 p.m.

Activity #: 2012204_02 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 7-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 6:45-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2012204_04 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 8-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2012204_03 Gymnastics Parkour (Age: 10) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 7:30-8:15 p.m.

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Ballet Princess (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: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $65 (NR: $73) Begins: April 13 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2022204_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: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $65 (NR: $73) Begins: April 13 • 6:15-6:45 p.m.

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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: April 7 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2022204_03 Karate Peewee Beginners (Ages: 4-7) Learn basic movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence. Dave Holloway instructs.

Karate Youth/Adult Advanced (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: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 4 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_03 Karate Youth/Adult Beginners (Ages: 8+)

Begins: April 4 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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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: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50)

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

Begins: April 6 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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Begins: April 4 • 6-7 p.m.

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

Karate Peewee Advanced (Ages: 4-7) 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.

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

Activity #: 2062204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: April 4 • 5:30-6 p.m.

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

Activity #: 3062204_02 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: April 5 • 5-6 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.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: April 7 • 5-5:50 p.m.

Activity #: 2052204_02 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 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: April 7 • 6-6:50 p.m.

Activity #: 2052204_03 Kids in the Kitchen: Spring (Ages: 6-7) Children learn to read recipes, basic kitchen safety, and cooking techniques while creating delicious seasonal treats.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $42 (NR: $47) Begins: April 14 • 6-7:30 p.m.

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LEGO BattleBots: Build & Program (Ages: 5-13) Love Robot Wars? Love LEGOs? Spend your day off school to build LEGO Robots to compete in a BattleBot championship to win prizes. No experience is necessary. We teach children everything they need to know to build/program BattleBots. Snack provided. Students will be grouped by ages 5-8 and 9-13. Optional purchase of Robot Academy’s Arduino LEGO Robot for students to take home at the end of the camp for only $125 at www.robot-academy.com/product/ arduinolegorobot.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Kingston Center Gym $75 (NR: $83) April 15 • 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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Adult Line Dance (Ages: 18+) Intermediate-level dancers learn country and ballroom routines with instructor-led tutoring set to fun and beautiful music. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that slide easily across the floor. Learn exciting dances and meet new friends!

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $22) Begins: April 7 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3022204_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $22) Begins: May 5 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3022205_01 Workout With Weights (Ages: 18+) This series of simple yet effective exercises everyone can do includes a 45-minute strength workout and instruction on doing the same workout at home throughout the week. New exercises are featured each week! Bring a yoga mat and at least one set of 5-pound or heavier weights.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $25) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

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Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $25) Begins: May 4 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3032205_02 Yoga (Ages: 18+) Learn to relax the body and calm the mind. Melt away tension and stress by combining Hatha yoga posture with breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a towel or mat and come with an empty stomach.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $22)

Begins: April 5 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3032204_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $24) Begins: May 3 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3032205_01 Karate Youth/Adult Advanced (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: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 4 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_03 Karate Youth/Adult Beginners (Ages: 8+) Deepen levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Dave Holloway instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 4 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

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Decorative Concrete Garden Bowl (Ages: 18+) Create a decorative concrete bowl with a leaf motif for use as a lovely addition to your garden. Using two plastic bowls as molds, pour quick-cure concrete and imbed leaves for an impressed pattern.

Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $30 (NR: $35) April 19 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3042204_02 8 Herbs You Can’t Live Without (Ages: 18+) Learn about the eight most useful herbs for the home gardener including histories, uses and folklore as well as how to grow them. Receive an herb to take home along with a handout. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Painted Canvas (Ages: 18+) Take time for yourself to be creative following step-by-step instructions to paint on an 11x14 canvas using brushes and pallet knives to add layers of acrylic paint and texture. All supplies are provided in this class that encourages learning and fun. Bring a smock or apron to protect clothing.

Antique & Vintage Button Identification (Ages: 10+) Get introduced to the identification and dating of old buttons. Bring in your container of buttons to sort through during class. Program Instructor: Leanne Watkins, Central Ohio Button Collectors/Buckeye State Button Society

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Painted Canvas: Landscape Painting Grove City Museum (Ages: 18+) $7 (NR: $9) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. April 12 • 6-8 p.m.

Evans Center Classroom Activity #: 3082204_01 $30 (NR: $35) Genealogy 101 April 14 • 6-8 p.m.

(Ages: 12+) Activity #: 3042204_01 Painted Canvas: Floral Painting (Ages: 18+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Classroom $30 (NR: $35) May 12 • 6-8 p.m.

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Interested in learning your family history, but aren’t sure where to start?

This class is designed to get you started with an emphasis on performing hands-on research at the court house and library over two days. Instructed by Sandie Crissinger.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) May 3 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3092205_01 Fresh Herb Bowl Garden (Ages: 18+) Want to grow your own fresh herbs but do not have much space? Sow a bowl planter that fits on your patio or doorstep with a variety of herbs to use in all your cooking. Includes both plants and seeds so your bowl will last throughout the summer. Also learn to prepare fresh herbal salad dressings to enhance your salads. Arlene Crosser instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) May 16 • 6:30-8 p.m.

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Wks: 2 • Classes: 2 • Day: Tue. Grove City Museum $7 (NR: $9) Begins: May 3 • 6-7:30 p.m.

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Fairy Gardens for Adults (Ages: 18+)

55+ Lite Line Dance (Ages: 55+)

Express big creativity in a small space!

Take some miniature thyme, a few dainty fairy plants and create a special bower for the fairies who inhabit your garden. A pot and all the plants, plus decorative items like seashells, rocks and other natural materials are provided. Bring additional miniatures to make your garden unique. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Are you a first-time dancer who wants to learn the basic steps and techniques of line dancing or do you enjoy easy line dances at a gentle pace? Take advantage of this opportunity.

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

Begins: April 6 • 1-2 p.m.

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May 17 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3092205_02 Patio Candle Planter (Ages: 18+) Nothing look prettier on your patio table than a beautiful dish garden! This one has the added benefit of a central citronella candle bowl. Planted with bug-repellent herbs, we will pot-up a beautiful dual duty centerpiece. We will also make a bug repellant spray with essential oils. Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $35 (NR: $38) May 19 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3092205_03 Grove City Compost Drop Off Program (Ages: 18+) Participate in the City’s food composting program, funded with assistance from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio’s. This program is free to all residents of Grove City, Jackson Township and Urbancrest. The drop-off is located at 2803 Southwest Blvd. Grove City, Ohio, behind Brookpark Middle School.

Download a list of accepted materials at GroveCityOhio.gov Brookpark Middle School No cost to residents Visit GroveCityOhio.gov to register

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Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $20)

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

Activity #: 4022205_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: 9 • Classes: 9 • Days: Tue., Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Free

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 camaraderie-based program features 20 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 20 minutes of progressive resistance strength training (weightlifting) sandwiched by 10-minute warm-up and cool-down sessions. Bring an exercise mat and hand weights.

Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: April 4 • 9-10 a.m.

Activity #: 4032204_04 Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: May 2 • 9-10 a.m.

Activity #: 4032205_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.

Begins: May 3 • 9 a.m., Tue.; 10 a.m., Thu. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Activity #: 4032205_02 $15 (NR: $15) Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 • Days: Tue., Thu. Begins: April 7 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Evans Center Auditorium Activity #: 4032204_05 Free Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Begins: April 5 • 9 a.m., Tue.; 10 a.m., Evans Center Auditorium Thu. $15 (NR: $15) Activity #: 4032204_03 Begins: May 5 • 11 a.m.-noon Activity #: 4032205_05

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

Registration

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

Activity #: 4032205_01 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: April 4 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042204_01 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: May 9 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042205_01 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: April 5 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4032204_06 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: May 3 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4032205_06 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. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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

Activity #: 4032204_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: May 9 • 2-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4032205_03 Fitness Room (Ages: 55+) Whether getting back on track after a break or looking for a new way to stay active, the the Evans Center fitness room is a great tool 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 (NR: $15) Begins: April 1 • 9 a.m.-4 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: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: April 1 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042204_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: May 6 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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) 20-Apr • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4122204_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) 25-May • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4122205_01 Loss Support Group (Ages: 55+)

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: April 7 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082204_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: May 5 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082205_01 Computer Lab (Ages: 55+) The Evans Center has several desktop computers available for use. Contact the front desk for access details.

Evans Center Free Contact front desk for a time

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Game Day (Ages: 55+) Fridays are fun day! Games are a great way to keep your mind sharp and to build social connections. Learn a new game or show your prowess with an old favorite with a different game each month.

Game Day: Skat (Ages: 55+) During this strategic, trick-taking card game, maximize your points through wise bids and tactical play.

Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: April 1 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082204_04 Game Day: Farkle (Ages: 55+) Test your luck and nerve in the classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game as you toss dice to create scoring combinations.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: May 6 • 1-3 p.m.

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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 13-Apr • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4112204_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Classroom Free 11-May • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4112205_01 Alzheimer’s Support Group (Ages: 18+) Everyday challenges faced by those dealing with Alzheimer’s and related diseases can be overwhelming. If someone you care about suffers from Alzheimer’s or related dementia disease, help them and yourself.

This group provides caregivers the opportunity to share experiences and receive support, fostering a sense of belonging through interactions among those facing similar challenges.

Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free 3rd Tuesdays • 7 p.m.

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S.A.L.T.: Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (Ages: 55+) The Grove City Division of Police wants to be a resource and advocate for 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 Monthly • 1 p.m.

Drop in Lunch & Learn: Pain in the Lower Quarter (Ages: 55+) Pain can be very limiting to daily life, but it is not always something you must live with. Discuss some causes of discomfort as well as pain presentations in the low back, hip, knee and ankle that may affect you. Learn about treatment options including how physical therapy can be a natural way to relieve pain.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free April 13 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4112204_02 Lunch & Learn: Technology 101 (Ages: 55+)

Lunch & Learn: Preparing Your Estate Plan (Ages: 55+) Get help better understanding the basics of estate planning so you can consider the options that make the most sense for your specific situations.

You will learn what to consider when creating a will, the benefits of trusts in estate planning, how to help reduce taxes on estates and how insurance can help protect your family.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free May 25 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4112205_03 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.

Dining Trips (Ages: 55+)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) April 26 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4122204_03 Lunch Bunch: P.F. Chang’s (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) May 31 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4122205_03 Supper Club: Liberty Tavern (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) April 5 • 4-7 p.m.

Activity #: 4122204_04 Supper Club: Milestone 229 (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) May 10 • 4-7 p.m.

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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.

Learn some tricks and tips to make Breakfast Club: Abners technology work for you. Bring your cell phone; we have a good tip to share! (Ages: 55+) Includes opportunity to ask detailed Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. questions.

Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room April 12 • 9 a.m.-noon Free Activity #: 4122204_02 18-May • 1-2 p.m.

Breakfast Club: 3 Brothers Activity #: 4112205_02 (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) May 17 • 9 a.m.-noon Activity #: 4122205_02 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Lunch Bunch: Cap City Diner (Ages: 55+)

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Movie Fun (Ages: 55+) 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: Cruella (Ages: 55+) (2021; PG-13) Arriving in London determined to make it in the fashion world, young Estella meets two thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief. They build a life of grifting for themselves before she befriends fashion legend Baroness von Hellman, who inspires her to embrace her wicked side as the raucous, vengeful Cruella.

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

Activity #: 4082204_03 Movie Fun: Singing in the Rain (Ages: 55+)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Departs the Evans Center $20 (NR: $20)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free

April 29 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Spring Fling (Ages: 55+)

(1952; G) A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.

Spring is here, the flowers are blooming and warmer weather is on its way. It is time to celebrate the season with a party! Gather your friends, don your favorite spring outfit and party it up spring-fling style with live music and a delicious meal.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15)

May 6 • 1-3 p.m.

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May 20 • Noon-3 p.m.

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Columbus Symphony Orchestra (Ages: 55+) Enjoy general admission seating to the symphony’s working rehearsal and observe the conductor and musicians put the finishing touches on a spectacular program for that evening.

Includes coffee and donuts before the show. Lunch (on your own) follows.

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Senior Resource Expo (Ages: 55+)

Travel Expo (Ages: 55+) Meet face-to-face with travel experts from several agencies to learn more about traveling near and far. If interested in visiting new places around the US or across the globe, discover the best deals and destinations.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free May 13 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082205_02 Senior Club Membership (Ages: 55+)

Grove City Area Senior Citizen Club Whether downsizing, upsizing, meetings resume in 2022! Membership simplifying your life or just getting your in the club is just $5 for residents and ducks in a row, it is good to know what $10 for non-residents. community resources are available for you. Speak with representatives from various community organizations from health care providers, Medicare insurance, elder law, mental health, Online, phone and office senior living and more. Live life with the registration begins vibrancy that peace of mind can bring.

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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 • • • • • •

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

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