Arts in the Alley 2020 Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6

A Message from Our Mayor Page 7

A Word from Wayne Coakley, the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 President Page 9

The Event Details Page 10

Thank You to Our Volunteers Page 11

Fabulous Local Food Page 12

The Grove City Girls Club and 2019 Parade Winners Page 13

Arts in the Alley 2020 Chalk Art Challenge Page 14

Thank You to Our Sponsors

www.artsinthealley.gcchamber.org

A Message from the Mayor of the City of Grove City

The great American poet, author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou once said, “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce has emerged as the leader in establishing amazing ways to tackle the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

First with their steadfast commitment to holding weekly Farmers’ Markets, business events and now the online format of Arts in the Alley – Home Edition.For over 40 years, the event has brought our community together and attracted thousands of people to the City.

Understanding the importance of its annual tradition, an incredibly thoughtful approach was taken by the Chamber to bring as much of the 2020 event to Grove City and the region as possible.

This year’s Arts in the Alley – Home Edition is a perfect example of how abandoning “normal” can reveal just “how amazing you can be. ”Congratulations to the Chamber for yet another successful, creative approach to tackling such a difficult challenge.

Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage

A word from the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Board President

Since the pandemic has challenged the way we all live, work, and play, I find that I keep going back to a quote I have posted on my desk that reads “where there is a shift, there is a gift”. And as much as we would love to fill the Downtown streets of Grove City as we have in the past years, we as a Chamber have had to “shift” the way we put on events and I couldn't be more proud of the way our staff and board has come together to execute the this, our signature event, in a different way.

It would be easy to simply postpone and cancel Arts in the Alley, but that is not how this board and staff operates. I can't tell you the amount of Zoom meetings, and hours of thoughts and dream sessions that have been had over the past several months to make this year’s show a reality.

Our sponsors have stepped up and made it possible for us to put this event on as we needed to invest in an online platform to manage our event.

Thank you sponsors!I feel strongly that when we are able to gather in the streets again, that this “gift” of an online virtual show will be such a valuable added piece that will only add greater value to our vendors, sponsors and community for years to come.

Wayne Coakley, GCACC Board President

Our Board Wayne Coakley, Chamber President Ed Fleming, President Elect Allen Hocker, VP Finance Trent Soles, VP at Large Lisa Zeigler, Past President Greg Dawkins, Chamber Foundation President Dan Havener, Board Member Heather Miller, Board Member Kay Anderson, Board Member Shelley Davis, Board Member Wayne Kintz, Board Member Katie Antry, Board Member Laura Haines, Board Member Amy Ankerson, Board Member Frank Herman, Board Member

Our Staff

Shawn Conrad, Executive Director Marilyn Reiner, Events Manager Heather Brokaw, Administrative Assistant KatBro Ltd., Marketing & Communication

www.artsinthealley.gcchamber.org

Arts in the Alley goes digital

Arts in the Alley may not be able to fill the streets of Grove City’s Town Center, but it can and will fill up a new corner of the internet.

The shows have gone virtual, vendors have set up online storefronts and entertainment acts will be available at the click, or tap, of a button.

Visitors, and potential show participants, will start their Arts in the Alley Home Edition experience by visiting artsinthealley.gcchamber.org. This is where show entries can be made and essentially where all of the fun begins from shopping with vendors to viewing musical acts.

The Home Edition will last longer than the usual two days. Show voting will run from Nov. 22- Dec. 6. while other elements will be available until at least December 31. This will allow for a longer showcase period for artists and entertainers, and both vendors and shoppers alike can enjoy a shopping period that lasts through the holiday shopping season.

With the Home Edition show taking to the ‘streets’ of the internet, the reach is essentially limitless and could be enjoyed by those well beyond Grove City and Central Ohio. In a year where many hope to stay afloat or-maintain, Arts in the Alley is in the unique position to potentially grow or lay groundwork for future growth while still maintaining its origins.

Just as it always takes the community to put on Arts in the Alley, this year is no different.

Many sponsors have stepped up in support of the Home Edition, which as of press time include: Heartland Bank, OhioHealth, Mount Carmel Grove City, City of Grove City, The MacIntosh Company—Monterey and West Park, The Goddard School, Cintas, Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs, McDonald’s, Jackson Township, Hirth Norris Garrison, Converse Electric, Morley Parren Bright Insurance Agency, Raising Canes and a host of other supporters.

The Arts in the Alley home edition will be a hit this year and we have all of you to thank for it. We appreciate your continued support. Enjoy the festival.

www.artsinthealley.gcchamber.org

Thank You These wonderful Businesses and Individuals have assisted us for nearly every annual Arts in the Alley, a Special Thank you for all of your years of volunteer service.

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Gregory Electric CrossLink Community Church Grove City Arts Council Jackson Township Administration and Fire Department Grove City Police Department Wright Graphic Design The City of Grove City Service Department The City of Grove City Parks and Recreation Department The City of Grove City Herlihy Moving & Storage Inc. Wal-Mart Distribution Center Bill’s PC Repair

Arts in the Alley Concessions

Every year local Community Organizations and churches provide all of your favorite foods like Grilled Bologna Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes and Noodles, Funnel Cakes, fish sandwiches, smoothies, popcorn, and countless other favorites.

As a participant, this not only allows these organizations to raise funding for their projects and services but, it also gives the group an opportunity to raise awareness about their organization, purpose and community projects they support.

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) strongly supports the belief that we have a responsibility to help our members find ways to give back into the community. In keeping with our commitment of support for these groups, we would like to thank them and offer them the opportunity to have a “presence� through our Arts in the Alley Home Edition.

Please join us in thanking the following groups for their work on behalf of the Grove City Community:

Bethel #71 Job's Daughters: Funnel Cakes, Lemon Shake-ups, visit at http://ohiojdi.com/Bethels.html Boy Scout Troop 392: Hot Dogs, Italian Sausage, Pulled Pork, Chicken Salad Wrap, BSA Popcorn visit at https://www.grovecitytroop392.com/ Central Crossing High School Choir: Lemonade Shake-Ups visit https://www.facebook.com/CCHSBandBoostersOH/ Central Crossing High School NJROTC: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausage, Cotton Candy, Sno-Cones visit at https://ccnjrotc.webs.com/ Church of Christ: Bubbas New Orleans Shaved Ice Sno-Balls Clark Lakes Homeowners Association: Fried Cheese Grove City Community Club: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Water visit at https://www.grovecitycommunityclub.org

Grove City High School Band Boosters: Ice Cream Bars, Chocolate Dipped Cheesecakes, Root Beer Floats visit at https://www.gchsbands.org/boosters Grove City Lions Club: Grilled Bologna Sandwiches Kiwanis Club of Grove City: Hot Dogs, Brats, Walking Taco's visit at https://www.kiwanisgrovecity.com/ St. John's Evangelical Church: Donato's Pizza, Cookies Steadfast Church: Hot Dogs, Fried Oreo's, Funnel Cakes visit at https://steadfastchurch.com/index.html Trinity United Methodist Church: Fish Sandwiches, French Fries visit at https://www.gctrinity.com

Grove City Girls' Club - Parade Partner

Since 2002 Grove City Girls’ Club as assisted various families with Senior Pictures, Senior Prom Dresses, Children who are ill, School Lab Fees, Teens in need,family utility payments, death in the family, hearing aids, sixth grade camp (Camp Wilson) and numerous other needs. At Christmas time we reach out to SWCS to identify families needing assistance in providing gifts for their children and groceries through the holidays.

Our partnership with the Grove City Chamber of Commerce and the Arts in the Alley parade is paramount to our Club. All of our members support our Grove City neighborhoods and community and it is a joy to assist in bringing the parade to Grove City and watching the community come together. With this union the Chamber helps us to fulfill families in our community that have happened upon a hardship.

We have been fortunate to be able to assist several families during the COVID 19 Pandemic.

GROVE CITY GIRLS’ CLUB MISSION STATEMENT The goal of the Grove City Girls’ Club is to assist the children of our community who may not otherwise have the benefit of qualifying for various government or charitable programs. In addition, we would like to provide support for the parents of these children, so that they may be better able to contribute positively towards their child’s needs. We would hope to make a difference in a child’s life-whether financially, physically, emotionally or however the opportunity arises.

2019 Arts in the Alley Parade Winners

People’s Choice Award Crowd Pleaser Credit Union of Ohio Grove City Chamber of Commerce Award Best Parade Theme – “Giving Back” Grove City Church of the Nazarene Grove City Girls’ Club Award Best Children’s Theme Grove City United Methodist Church Community Award Best Neighborhood Theme ERA Real Solutions Realty Arts in the Alley Award Most Creative & Innovative The Grove Church

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As part of Arts in the Alley Home Edition, the Chalk Art Challenge was created as a weekly activity for kids, and kids at heart, to channel their inner artist right at home.

The all-social media format is also new to Arts in the Alley but makes for fun connections and conversations over clever artwork. Neighbors near and far were able to ‘like’ their favorites and leave comments of praise or encouragement for the artists.

Themes such as seasonal fun or cartoon characters allowed locals to get creative and let their imaginations loose. A popular technique with the kids was to create an artwork scene where they can also include themselves for the full effect, such as swimming in the ocean.

This Year's Winners

GROVE CITY LIONS CLUB ESTABLISHED AUGUST 2, 1939 78 YEARS OF SERVICE www.artsinthealley.gcchamber.org

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