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Welcome from the Mayor Dear Gahanna Residents, As you flip through this edition of Uniquely Gahanna, you’ll find stories about the people, organizations, and investments that continue to strengthen our community. From neighbors supporting one another to new opportunities taking shape across the City, these pages highlight what makes Gahanna such a special place to call home. This issue celebrates the many ways our residents create connection and make a difference. You’ll meet inspiring members of our community, including Marilyn Dandria, whose decades-long involvement at the Gahanna Senior Center reflects the importance of friendship and belonging, and Alison Lonsbrough, whose journey with Gahanna Special Olympics demonstrates resilience, determination, and the power of community support. You’ll also learn about Gahanna’s 2027 budget process organizations helping residents thrive, begins Monday, November 2, from the Gahanna-Jefferson Education with proposals on how commuFoundation and the Gahanna Parks & nity resources should be invested Recreation Foundation to the two.fifin services, infrastructure, parks, ty.four Teen Center, which provides public safety, and other communian inclusive space for young people to ty priorities in the coming year. connect and grow. You’ll also find stories about how Budget discussions will take place Gahanna is planning for the future. each Monday through December Learn about the team working to secure 21 during Finance Committee grants and outside funding that help meetings, held immediately stretch local resources, read about new following Regular Council or medical practices investing in our comCommittee of the Whole meetmunity, and explore information about ings. Residents are invited to folproposed Charter amendments that low the conversations and share will appear on the November ballot. their input. Public hearings will As Gahanna continues to grow, what also be held at the November 16 remains constant is the commitment of and December 7 Regular Council our residents, businesses, volunteers, meetings, beginning at 7 p.m. and community partners who make this Can’t attend a meeting in person? city a welcoming place for all. Thank Council and committee meetings you for the role you play in shaping Our are livestreamed as they happen Gahanna every day. and are available afterward on the I hope you enjoy this edition and the City’s YouTube channel. stories that remind us that Gahanna is The proposed 2027 Budget will more than a place to live. It is a commusoon be available at Gahanna.gov. nity where people connect, contribute, and belong.

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The Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation helps local teachers and students build a better school year By Rachel Hanz Photos courtesy of Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation

his August, Gahanna residents filled backpacks with school supplies, helping Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools students start the 202627 school year ready to learn. The effort was a true community collaboration, with the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation (GJEF), Rotary Club of Gahanna, Kiwanis Club of Gahanna, and Gahanna Neighborhood Bridges working together to make sure students had the tools they needed for the year ahead. The partnership is one example of the many ways Gahanna organizations come together to support local students. For GJEF, that spirit of community investment is at the heart of its mission. Created in 2002, GJEF was founded to give education a special focus within the community and support innovative projects and opportunities that go beyond the traditional expenses of a school board. Over the past 24 years, the Foundation has invested roughly $1.4 million in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools through grants, along with another $1.2 million through donor-designated projects and scholarships. Today, that mission continues through grants that help teachers bring new ideas into their classrooms, scholarships that

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help graduates pursue their next steps, and projects that create opportunities for students across the District. Building Opportunities for Gahanna Students That idea has been part of GJEF’s story from the beginning, when Gahanna residents Dale Foor, Mike Fritz, Bob Keidan, and Shelly Igdaloff founded GJEF with a vision of building on the strong programming and opportunities already being created by teachers and staff throughout the District. “The school already has its budget, but we do things when teachers want to do something innovative in the classroom or provide extra support to students that need different styles of learning,” said GJEF Executive Director Tricia Mueller. “It gives teachers a chance to try something new.” For Mueller, that same drive has been part of her own story for more than two decades. She moved to Gahanna with her family in 1996 and watched her son, TJ, and daughter, Ashley, grow up in the District while becoming increasingly involved in the community. After years of serving on various PTA boards, Mueller began volunteering with

GJEF in 2004. She eventually took on a larger leadership role and now serves as Executive Director alongside Assistant Executive Director Dianna Bessignano. Bessignano grew up volunteering around her hometown in Indiana and moved to Gahanna in 2006 with her family, including her three kids. She became involved locally through the High Point Elementary PTA, where she first connected with Mueller. She began volunteering with GJEF in 2017 and joined the Foundation as a fulltime staff member in 2022. Their paths reflect the same community spirit that has helped sustain GJEF for more than two decades: people who get involved, find a way to contribute, and help create opportunities for the next generation. Support For All Since its inception, GJEF has raised and donated funds through student scholarships and two grant programs that support classroom, school, and sometimes district-wide programs, events, and initiatives. Each fall, teachers can apply for Mini Grants of up to $500. These grants support initiatives ranging from wellness and curGahanna.gov

riculum enrichment to programs designed to provide additional support for students. In the spring, teachers and staff can apply for larger grants known as Grants of Excellence, which provide up to $1,000 per applicant or up to $2,500 per grade. After proposals are reviewed by building principals, the Foundation evaluates each application. Winners are announced before the start of the next school year, giving staff time to incorporate the new program or initiative into their curriculum. Over the years, those grants have helped bring new technology and learning tools into classrooms, including the District’s first Chromebooks, 3D printers for all middle schools and the high school, and new iMacs for the broadcast program as the Lincoln Live Studio was updated. While many of the grants are awarded for specific projects or immediate needs, the Foundation makes sure that any devices or items with multiple uses can serve the students and the District for years to come. “We work really closely with the School District because, if something is technology, we need to make sure that after we’ve purchased it, they can support it and that it’s okay,” said Mueller. The Foundation’s support continues beyond at the classroom door. Each spring, GJEF awards roughly 30 to 35 scholarships to help support graduating students as they pursue their educational and professional goals. Scholarships can be used to cover everyday expenses such as textbooks, laptops, gas, and groceries, as well as larger expenses such as tuition or housing. A Community Effort While much of the Foundation’s work is supported through fundraising efforts, it also relies on a network of businesses, organizations, and volunteers who donate time, energy, and resources to make events and drives come to life. In 2024, GJEF contributed $5,000 to help install picture-based communication boards in a handful of City of Gahanna parks. The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation later contributed $13,000, and GJEF added another $18,000 to help fund boards at all seven elementary schools and the District’s preschool playgrounds. Funding for these projects and scholarships comes from community-created endowment funds, donations made throughout the year, and the Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Gahanna Gala. Gahanna.gov

Volunteers – including parents, grandparents, teachers, business partners, and other community members – also play an important role with fundraising, outreach, mentoring students, or helping behind-thescenes with events and projects. “They can help out at any of our events in person,” said Bessignano. “They can help out behind the scenes. We can give them projects at home to do. We always figure out something. We are definitely a volunteer-driven organization.” Growing What Comes Next The Foundation’s next big project is already taking root. GJEF is building a hydroponic greenhouse that will be donated to the District for the Gahanna Employability and Adult Readiness (GEAR) program at Gahanna Lincoln High School. Program participants, known as interns, will have the opportunity to help plant, grow, and harvest produce while developing practical skills they can carry with them long after their time with the program.

For Mueller, who will retire as Executive Director in November, the greenhouse is one of the most ambitious projects the Foundation has done during her time with the organization. While she plans to enjoy the next few months and the remainder of her time with the project, Mueller said she will never forget the way the community has always shown up to support each other. “Gahanna is unique because it’s very close,” said Mueller. “I think one of the benefits of having one high school is everybody has a lot of town pride, and because the programs are so varied, we can find supporters in so many ways. I think that people are generally generous with their time and their resources to really help out the kids.” • Rachel Hanz is the lead editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at rhanz@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Grants Galore Here is a list of some of the projects and initiatives the Foundation has supported over the years. • Back-to-school backpack fundraiser • District-wide Chromebooks • 3D printers for all middle schools and the high school • iMacs for the Lincoln Live Studio • Communication boards for several City of Gahanna Parks and all of the elementary school and preschool playgrounds • Alumni musical • Veterans Memorial at Gahanna Lincoln High School • Alumni Hall of Fame • One-room-school house at new high school location • Cornerstone Award • GEAR Garden

Save the Date Support the GJEF by participating in its Monster Dash event this fall on Sunday, October 25, at the Gahanna Lincoln High School track. Sign up to run laps and stop by any of the stands run by student organizations and clubs around the track. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. with the event kicking off at 10 a.m. Fall 2026 | Uniquely Gahanna

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Putting Resources to Work for Gahanna Meet the team working behind the scenes to bring resources to Gahanna and strengthen local impact By Jane Dimel

ood stewardship of taxpayer dollars means being thoughtful about how local resources are spent – and looking for every opportunity to make those dollars go further. For Gahanna, that includes pursuing foundation, state, and federal grants that bring outside funding into the community to supplement, and sometimes fully fund, projects and initiatives that might otherwise rely on income and local tax dollars. In Gahanna, that work is led by Senior Deputy Director of Administrative Services Corey Wybensinger and Grants Management Analyst Sean Bock. Working behind the scenes, they identify funding opportunities, build grant applications, and work with City departments to secure outside resources for projects and services that directly benefit residents. Those outside dollars are helping support improvements throughout the community, from waterway systems and parks to sustainability initiatives. Grant funding has helped the City to expand its recycling and composting programs, and it will enable the installation of long-lasting, environmentally friendly materials, including recycled tire scrap flooring for the playground at Academy Park. The result is a simple but important part of good stewardship: more resources available to address community needs and greater opportunity to make local tax dollars go further. A Gahanna resident for more than a decade, Wybensinger joined the City in

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2021 as Finance Manager after a 16-year career in finance and government. He moved into his current role in 2023, serving on Mayor Laurie Jadwin’s executive team and overseeing multiple citywide programs, including insurance, risk and safety, sustainability, and other special projects – including grants. Until 2025, the City’s Sean Bock and Corey Wybensinger ability to pursue grants was limited by the time and resources required to research op- position allowed us to get better conportunities and prepare the detailed ap- trol and push things forward in a more plications that are often required. As Ga- productive manner, and then the addihanna continues to grow and community tion of Sean helped us escalate that at a needs evolve, the City created a dedicated more expeditious rate.” Bock spends much of his time regrants management analyst position to build a more comprehensive, citywide ap- searching grant opportunities, working with City departments to develop projproach to securing outside funding. Bock joined the City in early 2025 as ect narratives and supporting materian Administrative Coordinator after als, and coordinating applications with earning his bachelor’s degree in public funding agencies and project timelines. policy from The Ohio State University. In Each application requires a detailed July 2025, he stepped into the newly cre- understanding of both the funding orgaated Grants Management Analyst role nization and Gahanna’s history, needs, and began developing a more formalized and community goals. “When you’re applying to different grant program with Wybensinger. Together, the two have created a pro- entities, there’s an art in how they want gram that supports citywide projects the application to come through,” Wybensinger said. “It’s really telling the and sustainability efforts. “We have sustainability woven into story of Gahanna in the applications and the fabric of what we naturally do here,” the ‘Why do we need the funding, and Wybensinger said. “The creation of my why is this project important.’” Gahanna.gov

That story can help turn a community priority into a funded project, reducing the amount of local funding needed to make it happen. Since 2025, the team has helped to secure more than $2 million in grant funding for Gahanna projects and initiatives. Bock sees even more opportunity ahead. As the City continues to build its grant program, he projects that the City will apply for another $20-30 million in grants by the end of 2026 to continue boosting the program’s goals and reach. With each grant awarded, dollars are returned to Gahanna to better the community – an effort that Wybensinger and Bock both truly value. “Every year, our residents pay a lot of tax dollars to a lot of various forms of government both in and outside of Gahanna, and our efforts are about just trying to bring as many of those dollars back into Gahanna to benefit our residents,” Bock said. Bringing outside funding into Gahanna is only part of the story. Good stewardship also means looking for ways to put resources to work where they can have a meaningful impact in the community. Wybensinger and Bock also help administer the City’s Community Grants Program, which supports Gahanna-based nonprofits and the volunteers who serve local residents. Launched three years ago, the City allocates $100,000 annually to financially support the Program and encourage organizations to collaborate, share resources, and build long-term capacity. “We are now getting nonprofits that never worked together to work together and support each other,” said Wybensinger. “The program is not only successful in helping them monetarily, but it also is widening their net and their base to be more effective in our community.” While Wybensinger and Bock coordinate the Program’s timelines, the awarding process is led by a committee of four Gahanna residents – two appointed by the Mayor and two by Council – as well as one city employee. Committee members bring experience in nonprofit work or finance and consider how proposed projects best support the community’s core missions and needs. Gahanna.gov

Now in its fourth funding cycle, the Program has supported projects addressing food insecurity, mental health, safety, and other community needs, increasing accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity throughout the community. A special 2025 funding round also provided additional support for organizations assisting residents affected by changes to SNAP benefits. For organizations that are often largely volunteer-run, even a rela-

tively small grant can make a meaningful difference. “You really feel that you’re helping people,” said Wybensinger. “I think programs like that really help you understand when we’ve helped deliver the checks for those who’ve been awarded, and they tell you the story of the impact that you’re having.” • Jane Dimel is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at jdimel@cityscenemediagroup.com.

What’s on the Ballot: Proposed Gahanna Charter Amendments This November, Gahanna voters will consider proposed amendments to the City Charter. Think of the Charter as Gahanna’s local constitution. It establishes the framework for city government and helps define how the City operates and serves the community. Gahanna first adopted its City Charter on January 2, 1962. Reviewing Gahanna’s Charter Gahanna’s Charter calls for a Charter Review Commission to be established to review the Charter and recommend updates or changes for consideration. Periodic reviews provide an opportunity to make sure the Charter continues to meet the needs of the community. As laws, technology, and the way local government operates change, updates may be recommended to improve efficiency, reflect current practices, or clarify how city government functions. The 2026 Charter Review Commission was convened in February and consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Commission met in public sessions from February through July to review the Charter, discuss potential updates, and gather public input. Meeting agendas, minutes, and recordings are available on the City’s website and YouTube channel. 2026 Proposed Charter Amendments After completing its review of the City Charter, the Commission recommended 10 proposed Charter amendments, which City Council approved for consideration by voters at the November 3, 2026, General Election. Under the Ohio Constitution, a proposed charter amendment becomes part of a municipal charter only if it is approved by a majority of voters casting ballots on that amendment. The proposed amendments will appear on the ballot as Issues 18 through 27. Learn More Before You Vote Residents can view information about each proposed Charter amendment before voting. The City’s Charter Review Commission webpage includes summaries of the proposed amendments, links to official ballot language, and information about the Commission’s review process. Learn more at Gahanna.gov/357/Charter-Review-Commission. • Fall 2026 | Uniquely Gahanna 11

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Medicine Takes Root Two local practices find room to grow in Gahanna By Megan Brokamp Photos courtesy of Dr. Leila Javidi and City of Gahanna

hio is gaining national attention as a place to do business. CNBC recently named Ohio as the #1 state in the nation for business, and much of the state’s growth is being felt here in Central Ohio. Gahanna is growing right along with it, welcoming new businesses, developments, and services to the community. Among the latest additions is a new medical office building being developed through a collaboration between two women-led and physician-led practices: Dr. Leila Javidi’s Rebel + Thrive, a direct primary care practice, and Dr. Courtney Kauh’s Revive Eye and Face, an oculoplastic practice. The new building, currently under construction at the Crescent at Central Park, will give both growing practices their own dedicated spaces while bringing two distinct approaches to health care together under one roof. For Javidi and Kauh, the project represents more than a new space. It’s an opportunity to grow practices around the kind of personalized care they believe in while giving Gahanna residents more opportunities to find that care close to home.

Dr. Leila Javidi checking on construction progress

a membership model, allowing patients direct access to Javidi for their primary care needs. “I’m here to help them get the care they need when they need it, not when the problem has already gone away,” Javidi said. “Accessibility is everything in healthcare.” Javidi said this model allows her to structure Rebel + Thrive appointments around When Javidi decided the individual patient’s to open her own pracneeds. Initial visits avertice, she hoped to create a age around 90 minutes, primary care experience with other visits lasting centered around accessiat least 30 minutes or bility and a deeper underlonger. The goal is more standing of patient needs. direct access to the phyDr. Leila Javidi From that vision, Rebel sician and an ongoing + Thrive was born. The direct primary doctor-patient relationship, stemming care practice, which began seeing pa- from a smaller list of patients and lontients in April 2025, operates through ger, more tailored appointments.

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Without a brick-and-mortar location, Rebel + Thrive has operated through home health visits. However, Javidi’s goal was always to open a dedicated office. An opportunity to establish a permanent location in Gahanna arose in late 2025. Having already practiced in the area, Javidi saw this as a way to remain accessible to her patients while building Rebel + Thrive into the practice she envisioned. That vision is now becoming a reality, as Javidi joins Kauh in developing the new medical office building at 490 Crescent Circle. Rebel + Thrive broke ground on its new location in summer 2026, marking an important step for a practice that began without a permanent home. “Gahanna in general is such a great location,” Javidi said. “There are so many things coming up. Gahanna is growing, and it’s exciting.” Javidi’s 2,500-square-foot space will include three exam rooms which are Gahanna.gov

intentionally larger than the standard medical office. She hopes that the space can serve the community beyond appointments, and she has a large extra room that she plans to use for monthly community-building events. Looking ahead, Javidi hopes Rebel + Thrive will expand and create opportunities for other physicians looking to practice under this type of model. Revive Eye and Face Oculoplastic surgeon Kauh founded Revive Eye and Face to specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures involving the eyes and face, including eyelid surgery and brow lifts. The practice also offers cosmetic skin treatments such as lasers, chemical peels, and microneedling. Kauh initially worked in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, where she trained residents and fellows, but she eventually sought the opportunity to create a private practice centered on more in-depth communication with patients.

She established Revive Eye and Face as a boutique, concierge-style practice, working with a small team that allows for close bonds between patients and staff. “The goal of my practice was for a smaller volume of patients to allow me to have dedicated time with them, so I could really educate them about their treatment options and talk more in depth about what their goals are,” Kauh said. As a Columbus native, Kauh has always been familiar with Gahanna and saw the community as an area experiencing significant development and continued growth. She also viewed its location as a major advantage. With its location just off of I-670, she sees patients from many Central Ohio communities, including Hilliard, Dublin, and Grove City. Because she also treats patients from around the country, Gahanna’s proximity to the airport is key. Kauh started by subleasing space from an existing practice in town. As Revive Eye and Face grew, she began looking for a dedicated space – and found an opportunity to build one alongside Javidi.

“The process has been great,” Kauh said. “Gahanna has been very open to the growth of medical practices in the area.” The developers are hoping to complete the building by the end of 2026, though Kauh anticipates the move could take place in early 2027. The new medical office building will give Revive Eye and Face a permanent home while allowing Kauh to expand the range of services she can offer her patients, from cosmetic treatments to surgical offerings. The expansion is also a personal milestone for Kauh, who never expected entrepreneurship to become part of her professional journey. “I’m proud of the relationships I’ve been able to build with my patients, but I’m also proud of myself for becoming an entrepreneur and building my own practice,” Kauh said. “Owning a business is not something I ever thought I would do when I was younger.” • Megan Brokamp is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mbrokamp@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Dr. Leila Javidi (third from left) and Dr. Courtney Kauh (fifth from left) joined by Mayor Laurie Jadwin, City staff, and representatives of Canini and Associates for their groundbreaking at 490 Crescent Circle. Gahanna.gov

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Growing Up in Gahanna Finding community at the Senior Center By Dan Pearlman

In late August, Dandria and other members moved into the new Senior Center at the Gahanna Civic Center. With more programmable space than the former facility, the new Senior Center provides additional room for activities and opportunities to expand programming for seniors. Dandria has seen firsthand why that additional space was needed. Marilyn Dandria, far right, enjoys an event with fellow members of the “We have a lot of memGahanna Senior Center. bers, and we outgrew the old place,” she said. “I t 90 years old, Marilyn Dandria chit chat with,” she said. “Otherwise, think with this place here, we’re going has watched Gahanna grow and we’re in the house, and it’s just us.” to grow and grow and grow.” Community has always been importchange throughout her life. She’s She’s enjoying the new surroundalso had a front-row seat to the evolu- ant to Dandria. She has called Gahanna ings, too. tion of a place that has become an im- home since her family moved here in “This is beautiful and it has so much portant part of her life: the Gahanna 1936. Shortly afterward, her father built more parking,” Dandria said. the family’s home on Armuth Avenue. Senior Center. Dandria also appreciates Gohanna, Dandria joined the Senior Center in Dandria grew up here alongside her sib- the City’s new shuttle service for eligithe early 1990s, bringing her mother lings and graduated from Gaand about 25 friends and neighbors hanna Lincoln High School in with her. More than three decades lat- 1955. Even after all the growth er, she’s still an active member, still she’s witnessed, she still conattends regularly, and still encourages siders Gahanna a small town – one of the things she loves others to join. “The Senior Center is a good place about living here. These days, Dandria is at the to meet and talk with people your age,” Senior Center nearly every day she said. For Dandria, that sense of connec- of the week. Mondays are retion is especially important – and it’s served for Bible study, but the one of the reasons she believes the Se- rest of the week is devoted to nior Center plays such an important activities at the Center that include playing cards, spending role in the community. “If you look at seniors, they don’t have time with friends in the craft many places to go to chit chat, and it’s room, or simply catching up very important that we have people to with familiar faces. Marilyn Dandria

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ble residents, including Gahanna residents age 65 and older. While she hasn’t used the service yet herself, she has friends who do. “I think it’s great because there are probably more people taking cabs to the Senior Center than we realized,” she said. After more than three decades as a member, Dandria has another reason to smile about turning 90: “When you turn 90 at the Senior Center, it’s free!” Her advice to others considering joining is simple. “If you want to keep yourself and your mind active, join here,” she said. To learn more about the Gahanna Senior Center, its programs, and membership opportunities, stop by the Center, call (614) 342-4265, or visit Gahanna.gov. • Dan Pearlman is the Communications Manager for the City of Gahanna. Gahanna.gov

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A Center for Creativity and Connection Local youth center provides welcoming space and programming for students to connect and grow By Amanda Stevens Photos by Todd Yarrington and courtesy of two.fifty.four Teen Center

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tep inside the modest white house at 254 Agler Road marked “Youth Center” on a Tuesday night, and you’ll find much more than a place for teens to hang out. Dozens of young people are busy making crafts, playing games, laughing with friends, and, most importantly, making connections in a warm and welcoming environment. The two.fifty.four Teen Center opened in September 2018 with a simple goal: to provide high school students with an accessible, supportive space to gather and connect. Today, that mission has grown into a haven for more than 100 young people of all ages. Built for Belonging As a space dedicated to youth programming and connection, the Teen Center is designed to give young people a place to interact and spend time with friends through physical activity, arts and crafts, and more. “Kids have so many expectations placed on them,” said Founder Robert (Bob) Weishaar. “We wanted a place where the kids could just be themselves.” Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience as a Youth Group Leader at Good Samaritan Reformed Church, Weishaar

Lasting Impressions While the two.fifty.four Teen Center is always welcoming new faces, some who grew up there have returned to work or volunteer, including Gahanna Lincoln High School Class of 2024 graduate Kelsea Waid. In middle school, Waid considered herself shy and introverted. Now, she talks to everyone she can when she volunteers at the Teen Center during breaks from classes at the University of Cincinnati. Waid first learned about the Center from a friend after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when the rest of her eighth-grade year was moved online. Although the Center’s sessions were also moved online, they provided much-needed connection with 15 to 20 kids talking and playing games during daily meetings. “It was nice to get to know some new people while having to stay home all the time, and it didn’t feel as isolating,” Waid said. When she eventually attended in person, Waid said she was surprised by the warm and welcoming environment. She recalls attending two to three sessions weekly, making friends while enjoying activities such as badminton. As a volunteer, Waid now wants other students to have the same opportunity for connection. “I feel two.fifty.four was definitely a lifesaver for me, especially with friendships and not feeling as isolated as I did before, so I definitely want to give that back to the Center,” Waid said.

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worked with other founding members of the Teen Center after recognizing the need for an inclusive space where everyone felt welcome. “I wanted to make sure that we were creating a space where it was clear you could just come and be who you are, and you were totally okay to be who you are,” Weishaar said. When the church closed around 2015, he and the other members formed the Gahanna Ages and Abilities Partnership (GAAP), a nonprofit focused on bridging relational gaps and supporting youth, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities. As GAAP’s president, Weishaar said the Center initially focused on high school students but quickly recognized a greater need among middle schoolers for a place to gather.

Embrace Interaction Besides donations, volunteers are essential to programming. Piergallini said recruitment is a top priority with the Center and they are seeking volunteers willing to take ownership of a particular craft, activity, or space. He said volunteers and staff do more than supervise the kids; they also learn their needs and personalities. “It’s basically trying to be as observant as you can, trying to get to know the kids, trying to know what a bad day looks like for them, what a good day looks like for them, what really gets them fired up,” Piergallini said. He personally enjoys the spontaneous environment.

“We’re designed to be a place where middle schoolers can hang out and they’re welcome, and we’ve got the adults to make sure they’re staying safe,” Weishaar said. Where Kids Connect With programming for elementary, middle, and high school students on select evenings, the Center is a hub of activity. Kids play games indoors and outdoors, make crafts, do homework, or simply spend time together. The Center also hosts bi-weekly K-6 family sessions and sensory-friendly family sessions on Saturdays. While the Center uses social media to help spread its message, Weishaar said word of mouth remains one of its biggest sources of growth. “A new kid will come in here and they’ll be like, ‘Oh, wow,’” Weishaar said. “And then they start bringing their friends and you get these groups that will grow very rapidly around the newcomer.” Students come from all over Central Ohio, but the Center is especially valuable for those who are new to Gahanna and are looking to build connections. “It’s a great place for students to meet people in more of an unstructured environment, so when school starts, they’re able to just fit right in,” Weishaar said.

Open to All While some Central Ohio youth activities come with a price, the two.fifty. four Teen Center is free. “The ability to offer things without cost and opening them up to more people is an important part of what we’re doing,” Weishaar said. The Center relies on donations to cover daily expenses, such as supplies and snacks, while also giving students a voice in what happens there. Operations Director Nico Piergallini, a recent Capital University graduate whose fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, volunteers and raises money for the Center, said students have requested everything from slime making supplies and musical instruments to STEM materials and more. “The kids know if they do have an interest, all they have to do is ask and we’ll get it for the space,” Piergallini said. Meanwhile, community grants from the City of Gahanna have helped to fund larger improvements. “The City’s been great,” Weishaar said, noting upgrades to areas such as the game room, basketball court, and fire pit. “Each of the last couple years, we’ve gotten a grant from the City that has allowed us to do something new.”

“It always keeps me on my toes,” Piergallini said. “We’re always taking in new kids. We’re always trying new activities. It’s never a boring day.” Besides chaperoning, volunteers can also help the Center with a variety of tasks including maintenance, cleaning, shopping, and marketing. Visit the254.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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He added, “As soon as we put in the bigger basketball court with the grant, we had a group explode around just using the basketball court. That just goes to show when you invest in creating something in the community that the students wouldn’t be able to have at home, it definitely draws the students in.” Growing Connections In August, the two.fifty.four Teen Center held its first fundraiser, a golf tournament at Blacklick Woods Golf Course that drew support from across the community. “We got a few new businesses in town to help sponsor that,” Weishaar said. “I think it lays a good foundation for growth in the future.” As the Center grows, he and Piergallini hope more families and community members will discover what it has to offer. “A lot of donations come from very unlikely places once people figure out who we are,” Piergallini said. The Center is looking for more ways to connect with students’ families. Elementary-age family sessions have created opportunities to involve parents, and Weishaar hopes to establish a parental advisory board to help shape

programming and support students as they become more independent. “We’re excited about, in the future, having those parents help us design what specific things we should be making sure we do to help their students,” Weishaar said. Although the Teen Center offers programming most evenings, there is additional capacity, and Weishaar encourages other organizations to use the space.

“We really want it to be communitydriven,” Weishaar said. “We want the community to come into the space and use the space to create the type of programming that everybody could benefit from.” • Amanda Stevens is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at astevens@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Carrying the Torch Alison Lonsbrough represents the spirit of Gahanna at Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games By Megan Brokamp Photos courtesy of Liz Lonsbrough

early two years after being diagnosed with a rare brain disorder that led to months of hospital stays and surgeries, Alison Lonsbrough returned to the sport she loves in a way she never expected: carrying the Flame of Hope into Ohio Stadium for the Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games. As one of four athlete torch bearers, Lonsbrough carried the flame through the stadium and ran the final leg of the relay. Then, surrounded by friends, family, and her Gahanna Special Olympics teammates, she helped light the cauldron. But as she stood in the stadium and looked toward the crowd, she saw more than a sea of spectators. She saw her Gahanna Special Olympics teammates – the friends who had been part of her life long before her illness and who stood beside her throughout her recovery. For Lonsbrough, the moment was not simply a return to competition. It was a return to the community that had become a second family.

Alison Lonsbrough (left) carried the Special Olympics flame through Ohio Stadium.

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Getting Started Lonsbrough moved to Gahanna from Cincinnati in 2012. She first heard about the Gahanna Special Olympics (GSO) during a school visit, when a family friend told her about a group where she could play sports for free and suggested she join. At 8 years old, she joined GSO and started with bowling. Fourteen years later, she is a multi-sport athlete representing GSO year-round, competing in cheerleading, track, swimming, bocce ball, soccer, and pickleball. Cheerleading and pickleball are her favorites. Gahanna.gov

But what has kept Lonsbrough involved in GSO for so many years isn’t simply the competition. “Being part of this team, it means having friends and a community that understands what you go through,” Lonsbrough said. GSO gives athletes opportunities to build those relationships both on and off the playing field, with regular socials and activities where athletes can connect and share experiences with one another. Because the organization is community-run, athletes of all ages can compete alongside one another and remain involved for as long as they choose. For Lonsbrough, the team has become a place where she has grown in confidence. “Just seeing her being around other individuals where she feels confident and feels empowered is great to see,” said her mother, Liz Lonsbrough. “Instead of being in the back of the room, she likes to take leadership and be out front.” The sense of community extends to the athletes’ families, too. When Lonsbrough joined GSO, Liz also found a support system through other parents and families. “It’s been huge for our family just to be around other families like ours and to not have to worry about keeping up pretenses with them when stuff is really not the best,” Liz said. “You can just be your authentic self.” In 2020, Liz became co-coordinator of GSO with Karmen McCaslin. Together, they now foster a community for more than 160 families. When Everything Changed That community became especially important in October 2024. After moving home from The Ohio State University where she had been living with a friend, Lonsbrough became ill and began experiencing symptoms she believed were signs of a stroke. Her family called an ambulance, and she was taken to a local hospital. A neurologist recognized that her symptoms could be related to a rare condition called Moyamoya disease, a disorder that affects blood flow to the brain and can cause strokes. Further testing confirmed the diagnosis, and Gahanna.gov

Alison (center left) and her mom, Liz (center right), on the opening ceremony day.

Lonsbrough was referred to Cleveland Clinic for treatment. Over the following months, she experienced 17 strokes and underwent two brain bypass surgeries. Recovery was difficult, including another stroke after the surgeries. Through it all, Lonsbrough leaned on her GSO community for support. “I stayed positive, but sometimes it was difficult to stay positive during the hard times,” Lonsbrough said. “The Gahanna Special Olympics was huge and really helped me through the recovery.” Finding Her Way Back In 2026, roughly two years after her diagnosis, Lonsbrough returned to sports. “It was like getting a little bit of my life back, a little more normalcy back in my everyday life,” Lonsbrough said. Then came the opportunity to carry the Flame of Hope. This past spring, Lonsbrough was selected to represent the South-Central Region of Ohio as a torch bearer for the 2026 Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games Opening Ceremonies. On May 29, she entered Ohio Stadium with the flame, ultimately running the final leg and helping to light the cauldron while representing Gahanna Special Olympics. “The torch run was rewarding, because I finally got to be back in the sport that I love,” Lonsbrough said. “I was really nervous because I was going to be the one lighting the torch, but then when I did it and I stood up and I saw my team, I was super proud and excited to represent them, and I was emotional.”

And she wasn’t finished. For the first time in two years, Lonsbrough competed, representing GSO in the 100-meter dash and mini javelin. “It was amazing to watch her,” Liz said. “It was like she had come full circle, and for her to be representing Gahanna was just awesome.” More Than An Athlete When she’s not competing, Lonsbrough spends her time serving customers at Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, a shop that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She also attends Creative Options, a Gahanna-based adult day program that helps individuals with developmental disabilities build life skills and independence. Lonsbrough hopes to eventually move out of her family’s home. But wherever she goes, she knows she will have a community waiting for her. After 14 years with GSO, she has teammates who have become friends, families who have become a support system, and a community that stood beside her through one of the most difficult chapters in her life. Now, after finding her way back to the sport she loves, she hopes others will find that same sense of belonging. “It’s going to be the best decision you make,” she said. “You’re going to make a lot of friends and build a lot of relationships.” • Megan Brokamp is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mbrokamp@cityscenemediagroup.com. Fall 2026 | Uniquely Gahanna 21

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Events Calendar Friday, October 23 Great Gahanna Goblin Fest Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union Academy Park, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Gahanna.gov Thursday, October 29 Trick-or-Treat 6-8 p.m. Gahanna.gov

Saturday, December 12 & Saturday, December 19 Santa at the Log House Presented by the Gahanna Historical Society Gahanna Historical Settlement, 6 p.m. GahannaHistory.com

Tuesday, November 3 Election Day 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. OhioSOS.gov Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony Presented by the Gahanna Veterans Memorial Committee Veterans Memorial Park, 11 a.m. GahannaVets.org Sunday, November 22 Holiday Lights Celebration Presented by Visit Gahanna Creekside District, 3-6:30 p.m. VisitGahanna.com Monday, November 23-Monday, January 4 Holiday Lights Display Creekside Park & Plaza Sundays-Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10 p.m. Gahanna.gov

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Saturday, December 5 The Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash Presented by Visit Gahanna McCorkle Park, 9 a.m. TheSantaRace.com Saturday, December 5 Victorian Christmas Celebration Presented by the Gahanna Historical Society Gahanna Historical Settlement, 12-2 p.m. GahannaHistory.com Gahanna.gov

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Blooming with Flavor

Xochitl Mexican Cuisine adds new energy to Gahanna’s Creekside District By Ella Jay Photos by Ella Jay and courtesy of Xochitl Mexican Cuisine

omething new is taking root in the heart of Gahanna’s Creekside District: the recently-opened Xochitl Mexican Cuisine. Located at Creekside Plaza, Xochitl offers an experience beyond that of a traditional Mexican restaurant, blend-

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ing an expansive menu with an elegant ambiance – including panoramic views of Creekside Park, live music, and a welcoming space designed for everything from a casual night out with friends to a celebratory dinner with family. The restaurant’s name – pronounced “soh-cheel” or “soh-chee” – means “flower” in Nahuatl, the Indigenous language of the Aztec people who resided in Central Mexico. The name hints at the fresh spirit the restaurant brings to the community. “It started as an informal conversation with my (business) partner, Edgar, and myself,” explained Xochitl General Manager Gerardo Ramirez-Reyes. “He had a vacant space, and I have over 25 years’ experience in restaurant management. Going away from the colors, hats, and piñatas, we wanted to bring a more classic atmosphere and give authenticity through our menu instead.” While Xochitl serves classic dishes such as street tacos, enchiladas, and burritos, as well as some Tex-Mex options, Ramirez-Reyes said the menu is distinct because it offers dishes from across Mexico rather than only its Central region. Mole Verde from Oaxaca, seafood from the Pacific Coast, carne asada from Northern Mexico and more – Xochitl has it all. Another feature that sets Xochitl apart is its regular live music. RamirezReyes said the restaurant welcomes both Hispanic and American bands to perform, creating opportunities for diners to experience different musical traditions while enjoying the lively yet laid-back atmosphere at Creekside. “With the restaurant, there has been more life, more interaction – people can Gahanna.gov

Menu Favorites see the motion,” said Ramirez-Reyes. “Not even just our customers, but anyone already in the plaza is welcome to come, sit, and listen, have a good time, and enjoy the music.” Just as Xochitl has excitedly welcomed the community, so too has Gahanna welcomed Xochitl. According to Ramirez-Reyes, ongoing renovations and investment in the Creekside District made the area a promising place to open the business – but as a longtime resident who has been involved in the community for years now, he also knew Gahanna would embrace the restaurant with open arms. “Gahanna is a great city,” he said. “It’s central, the people here are wonderful, and there’s a lot of potential. Everyone has been so kind, from the people at the City to our customers to our neighboring businesses. Even the Mayor has visited us three or four times already.” As Xochitl has continued to grow, Ramirez-Reyes said the staff has enjoyed getting to know diners on a nameto-name basis – something he cited as one of the most rewarding aspects of opening the restaurant so far. Looking ahead, he said the long-term vision for Xochitl is to expand to multiple locations. However, Gahanna will always remain at the center of the restaurant’s operations. “We want it to be known to the community that we belong to Gahanna; we want to be seen as part of the Gahanna culture,” Ramirez-Reyes said. • Ella Jay is an editor for CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at ejay@cityscenemediagroup.com. Gahanna.gov

Ramirez-Reyes’ must-try menu items include the mole poblano, molcajete, and fajitas. As for drinks, he recommends the Gerardos Margarita or the Enzo, a coffee-flavored dessert cocktail made with Kahlua.

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For the Love of Gahanna

How the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation helps make parks, programs, and recreation more accessible to all By Ella Jay

ahanna’s parks and recreation programs give residents places to play, explore, stay active, and connect with one another. Making those opportunities available takes more than public resources alone – it takes a community willing to invest in them. That’s where the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation comes in. As a nonprofit partner to the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, the all-volunteer Foundation provides additional resources for programs, facilities, and special projects, helping more residents enjoy all that Gahanna has to offer.

The Splash Pad at Gahanna Swimming Pool, supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation

wherever additional resources can make a difference. Foundation Chair Lee Tucker said the goal is simple: Find ways to help make good things happen for residents. “If it has anything to do with Parks and Rec and is going to be a community type of thing, we would assist in giving the City additional funds,” said Tucker. “If there’s a special need, we also have our own grant writer to assist in getting grants that a 501(c)(3) can get that a city government could not.” Over the years, the Foundation has raised more than $500,000, supporting funding for initiatives such as summer camp and pool scholarships, park improvements at Sunpoint Park and Woodside Green Park, the installation of pickleball courts at Friendship Park, the Splash Pad A Communication Board at Sunpoint Park, supported at Gahanna Swimming by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation

Building Opportunities for Everyone Established in 2008, the Foundation grew from an idea first championed by then-Parks & Recreation Director Tony Collins, now CEO of the YMCA Columbus. Collins envisioned a nonprofit partner that could help families who needed financial assistance access the City’s recreational programs. Since then, its mission has grown to support Gahanna’s parks, facilities, and programming

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Pool, Gahanna Senior Center programs, community art installations, special event programming, and more. Tucker said the Foundation has also assisted GahannaJefferson Public Schools, in the past, along with helping fund Gahanna’s multipurpose trails and Mountain Bike Trail. Gathering for Good For the Foundation’s volunteers, the work is about more than funding projects. It’s about investing in the community they call home. Tucker has lived in Gahanna for nearly four decades, building his first home here and raising his family in the community. For him, helping others enjoy Gahanna’s parks and recreational opportunities is personal. “I love this area, and to encourage other people to look at us and want to get involved is really nice, and it’s nice to do something that you know is helping people,” said Tucker. “Also, everyone should be able to enjoy our parks. That’s what it’s really based off of.” Board member Kelley Zuder found her Gahanna.gov

own connection to the Foundation after exploring Gahanna’s parks with her child and looking for a way to give back and learn more about the community. “I think it’s critical to be able to support the City and residents,” said Zuder. “I feel very good about our work, and I am very proud of it. I think it’s a great partnership between the community and the Foundation, to be able to give back directly and see things we’re looking for that the City may not have a budget for.” That spirit comes to life each summer at the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, the Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Festival. Featuring more than 30 food and beverage vendors, live music, and local businesses, the event raises funds for Parks & Recreation while creating another opportunity for residents to gather. “I think people keep coming back just to get together with friends,” said Zuder, who oversees the Festival. “One of the things I really like about working the check-in is I get to see a lot of familiar faces I don’t necessarily get to see throughout the year, and I think a lot of people feel the same way. They get to reconnect with their friends and learn what the Foundation has been able to do for the community.” This August, the Festival featured Ohio-based country band North to Nashville, welcomed 998 attendees, and raised $40,000 for the Foundation. Those funds will directly support Gahanna’s Parks & Recreation programs and initiatives. After 12 years of helping to organize the event, Zuder said she is grateful for the community’s continued support. “I love seeing all the people at Creekside enjoying themselves, having a good time, and interacting with local businesses,” she said. “And we have lots of volunteers, over 100 on the day of the event. So, I’m very thankful that the community continues to support us so we can support them.” Looking Ahead As Gahanna grows, so do the opportunities to strengthen the places and programs that bring residents together. With planning for next year’s Hops & Vines Festival already underway, the Gahanna.gov

Creekside Hops & Vines Festival

Kelley Zuder and Lee Tucker

Foundation is looking ahead to new ways it can complement the work of Parks & Recreation and help meet the community’s evolving needs. For Tucker, that means continuing to help residents make the most of the City’s parks, programs, and amenities. “It’s nice to see other things grow off of what we do, and to help other people

be aware of the possibilities that can be done through the Foundation,” Tucker said. “We just want to assist in making people aware that Gahanna is a fun place to work, live, and play.” • Ella Jay is an editor for CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at ejay@cityscenemediagroup.com. Fall 2026 | Uniquely Gahanna 27

Top Homes Sold in Gahanna As of August 2026, homes in Gahanna sold for a median price of $395,000 – an increase of 14% from last year. Homes spent a median of 25 days on the market, which is the same as last year. (Data from Realtor.com)

375 Kasons Way 4 beds, 3.5 baths $776,500 Sold 8/25/26

818 Hensel Woods Rd. 4 beds, 2.5 baths $560,000 Sold 8/18/26

830 Hensel Woods Rd. 4 beds, 2.5 baths $505,000 Sold 9/9/26

120 Autumn Rush Ct. 4 beds, 3 baths $665,000 Sold 8/5/26

895 Ludwig Dr. 4 beds, 2.5 baths $555,000 Sold 9/3/26

452 Medwin Pl. 5 beds, 3.5 baths $500,000 Sold 8/6/26

990 Venetian Way 4 beds, 3 baths $575,000 Sold 8/20/26

141 Rivers Edge Way 4 beds, 3.5 baths $525,000 Sold 8/17/26

591 Woodmark Run 4 beds, 2.5 baths $460,000 Sold 9/8/26

242 Farm Creek Dr. 3 beds, 3 baths $565,000 Sold 8/6/26

1130 Venetian Way 4 beds, 3.5 baths $510,000 Sold 8/6/26

283 Bertram Pl. 4 beds, 2.5 baths $450,000 Sold 8/20/26

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Marci Press (614) 216-0426 649 Deer Run Dr., Gahanna - Beautifully maintained 2-story home in the highly desirable Deer Run community. Nestled on a spacious corner lot within the acclaimed Gahanna-Jefferson school district, this home provides wonderful living space, timeless curb appeal & a warm, inviting layout w/abundant natural light. The screened porch is an absolute bonus offering incredible storage & the opportunity to breathe in the outdoors 3- seasons a year. You’re also sure to enjoy the finished lower level & all of the options it offers. Deer Run is perfectly situated in the heart of Gahanna, & is in close proximity to both High Point Elementary & Gahanna Middle School East.

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