Weinland Park Community Civic Association September 2014 Newsletter

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WEINLAND PARK

C O M M U N I T Y C I V I C A S S O C I A T I O N

www.weinlandparkcivic.org Newsletter | September 201

We still have copies of the 18-month calendarfeaturing

eight WP artists, as well as the Weinland Park Story Book,capturing the neighborhoods stories in illustrations froma wealth of talent both local and national.

Come to a monthly Civic meeting to pick up a copy foryour household. See calendar for details.

Come to a Civic Meetingto Get Your Free WP

Calendar & Story Book!

This annual, city-wide event hosted by United Way of

Central Ohio, HandsOn Central Ohio, and the City ofColumbuschallenges volunteers, corporations, non-prots,schools, universities, faith organizations, and other groupsto come together to build a more inspired, proud, andengaged community. A lasting legacy of Columbusbicentennial celebration in 2012, the5-day eventkicks othis year in Weinland Park on September 6!

Lets give the organizers and

volunteers a big thank-you, andshow our pride, by coming outsidethroughout the week to pick up ouryards, make early winter preparations,and maybe even clean up the trash in youralley. Dont forget to wear your WP t-shirt or button!

3rd Columbus Volunteer Challenge Starts in WPCome out in full force to show your neighborhood pride

Septembe6th!

Weinland Park saw a 10% increase in property valuesthis past Augustmore than any downtown neighborhoo

Among other things, this number determines your annuaproperty taxes. Check your mail for a letter from theFranklin County Auditor, Clarence Mingo, to nd outhow you fared in the triennial audit. To contest a change property value, attend an Informal Reviewto provideappraisers with additional information. Several arescheduled throughout central Ohiodetails can be found

in the letter you received, on www.franklincountyauditor.com, or by calling (614) 525-HOME (4663).

Property Values on the Rise

Want to Chat?Let US come to YOU!Not everyone can, or wants to, attend meetings. Got somthing to say? Just looking to introduce yourself, or learnmore about WP? Give us a call, and well be happy to seta visit at your home or in another neighborhood locationwhere you can express yourself comfortably and condentially. Our president, Brandyn McElroy, can be reached a

(614) 425-7849. You are also welcome to phone our VP, Je

Mankin, at (614) 493-6968.


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Summer Internship Programfor Godman Guild Youth

In-Home Child CareProviders Wanted

A group of a dozen youth from WP experienced a paid internship athe Godman Guildthis summer. First, they worked as trainee gar-deners in WP and around other areas in the city.

We even appeared on the morning news, exclaimedAmin Ebad

Perhaps the most popular endeavor, however, was a cooking competition at theOhio State Fair. Working with established chefs,the youth transformed local food from the garden into a delectabfeast.

Intern, Gabriel Gaiusbayodesummarized the experience, I lovedeverything about the jobexcept for the weeding: being aroundpeople, doing physical activities, the outdoors...and getting paiddidnt hurt either!

Annual Neighborhood Festival a Success

Once again, the annual Weinland Park Annual Neighbor-hood Festival was a huge success! Thanks to the hard work

of the Festival Committee and generous donations fromCommunity Properties of Ohio, Wagenbrenner Develop-ment, Godman Guild, Short North Kroger, and The Colum-bus Foundation.

Action for Children, a central Ohio agency dedicated todeveloping quality child care, is recruiting Weinland Parkresidents to provide child care out of their homes. The

program includes training, business support, and referralsto member parents. Providers are reimbursed forproviding food to the children.

Call Melinda Morenoat (614) 224-0222ext.120 or emailher at [email protected] or to sign up for an information session.

Attendees enjoyed face-painting, a Bounce House, free food,many booths from local vendors and organizations, and a

dance oor with fun music all aernoon!


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Neighbors Enjoy

S U M M E R F U N

Despite the heat, humidity, and a few showers, about 60 neighborsboarded the bus to Circle S Farmfor a free pint ofpick-your-own strawberries, and an end-of-the-day delicious strawberry shortcake treat courtesy of our hosts. OurHealth & Wellness Committeeregularly organizes these lovely eld trips and other activities.

A edgling young artist completes her masterpiece during theRed Circle art groupheld regularly throughout the spring and

summer in the park.

McGruf,the famous crime-ghting dog, made a special appeaance during National Night Out 2014,encouraging everyone to

work together to take a bite out of crime.

Our Safety Committee Chair,Ahmed Ebady, set up his grill und

the Weinland Park Shelter during National Night Out 2014, soattendees could enjoy some hot dogs before indulging in a

complimentary Jenis Splendid Ice Creamdessert.


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MEETINGS

4th Weds. of the month6:308 p.m.Schoenbaum Family Center

175 E. 7th Ave.Next to Weinland ParkElementary School

Free dinner provided!

STORY IDEASIf you have any story ideas for the newsletter, please emailus at: [email protected]

Ideas for next months edition are due by the second

Monday of the month.

FREE TREES!

The City of Columbus willdeliver and plant a tree in the

public right of wayforproperty owners and forrenters who have written

permission from theirlandlordand its all free.

Just call (614) 645-3111 or

visit www.311.columbus.govto submit a request.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR Free unless otherwise notedWhen Event Location

Mon. Thurs. 3:30 6:30 p.m. Homework Help Center, grades K-12 Northside Library

Every Fri. 3 6 p.m.

Every Mon. and

Weds.

4:30 5:30 p.m. Reading Buddies, grades K3 Northside Library

Every Tues. and

Thurs.

4:30 5 p.m. Ready for Kindergarten Book-Based Lessons, adults Northside Library

Every Tues. 6:30 p.m. Family Storytime, all ages Northside Library

Every Sat. 10 a.m. Zumba, Latin-inspired dance tness, $3/class Godman Guild

Wed., Sept. 3 6 p.m. Red Circle, arts & cras, all ages Shelter at the park

Fri., Sept. 5 4 p.m. Film Screening: Emma Dante: Sud Costa Occidentale (Clarissa

Cappellani, 2011), Wexner Center for the Arts

1871 N. High St.

Sat., Sept. 6 9 a.m. Columbus Volunteer Challenge Kick-O, with projectscontinuing through Sept. 11

The park

Mon., Sept. 11 6:30 p.m. Civic Association Communications Committee Godman Guild

Tues., Sept. 12 5:30 p.m. Civic Association Housing Committee Godman Guild

Wed., Sept. 10 6:00 p.m. Civic Association Steering Committee Godman Guild

68 p.m. Neighborhood Network Gathering Godman Guild

Mon., Sept. 15 6 p.m. Civic Association Food & Wellness Committee Godman Guild

Wed., Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. University Area Commission, Northwood & High Building, room100

2231 N. High

Thurs., Sept. 18 6-8 p.m. Civic Association Safety & Mobility Committee Pride Center

6:30 p.m. University Area Review Board, Northwood & High Building, room101

2231 N. High

Wed., Sept. 24 6:30 p.m. Civic Association Monthly Meeting Schoenbaum Family Ctr.

Thurs., Sept. 25 4 p.m.8 p.m. Transfgurations exhibit open FREE to the public, the WexnerCenter for the Arts

1871 N. High St.

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