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 COMMUNIT Y GUIDE

    Fall 2019
Grandview Heights Fall 2019 - COMMUNITY GUIDE - City of Grandview Heights
A Message from the Mayor
Dear Residents,

The promise of cooler weather always                                                           The restored financial health of
makes autumn a welcome change                                                                  the City in the last few years has
from the heat and humidity of July and                                                         improved the ability of our Parks and
August. School will start soon and I am                                                        Recreation Department to bolster
ready to watch fall sports in Bobcat                                                           its list of programs and activities.
Stadium and eat some great beef at the                                                         The community will continue to see
Ox Roast. It won’t be long until we need                                                       new programs and activities as new
a light jacket for evening events.                                                             development projects are completed.
                                                                                               The Parks and Recreation Department
Before giving you a glimpse into                                                               has again put together a great offering
our parks and recreation programs                                                              of programs and events, including a
scheduled for the coming months, I                                                             new, autumn-focused event called the
want to update you on the progress the                                                         First Avenue Fall Fest. The Fest will be
City has made on various items as I near                                                       on Thursday, Sept. 26th and take place
the end of my fourth and final term as                                                         at First Avenue Park in Grandview Yard.
Mayor.                                                                                         Please stop by and visit our new park.

The public works facility under construction on McKinley              Thumbing through a draft of the brochure I see that many of the
Avenue east of Central Avenue will open this fall. It will be the     favorite Fall events will continue. The 41st Great Pumpkin Run
headquarters of the Grandview Heights Service Department, the         and companion Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot for children 6 and under
Building and Zoning Department and the Parks Maintenance              will take on Oct. 26. Parks & Rec will again join the Grandview
Division. The site will also include a sports field that has yet to   Heights Public Library in sponsoring the “Howlin’ Halloween”
be programed. The transfer of these operations to the McKinley        party on Beggars’ Night, Oct. 31. Other Parks & Recreation
site will allow the City to begin planning for new fire station,      events slated for the Fall programming include the Grandview
police station and administration building. The Community just        Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society’s Tour of Homes on Oct.
completed a yearlong planning effort to examine its facilities.       6; co-ed wiffleball and kickball; youth drama program and arts
The document called the Civic Places and Spaces Plan identified       workshops; and various after-school and sports programming.
the southeast corner of Goodale Boulevard and Grandview
Avenue as the preferred location for these buildings.                 The Community can give one last farewell to summer with the
                                                                      inaugural Music in the Yard concert series set for 4:30 to 7:30
In the meantime, I expect the City to wrap up the broader             p.m. on Aug. 8, 15 and 22 to be held at First Avenue Park as well
community plan called Growing On Traditions. The plan is              as at the Mayor’s Picnic at Wyman Woods on Sunday, Aug. 18
currently being reviewed by the Planning Commission and               from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food, fun activities, a big
should be approved by City Council this fall. The Plan will           water slide and “Touch a Truck” for residents of our community.
serve as a guide as our community planning effort shifts from         Tri-the-Heights Youth Triathlon will serve as another seasonal
a focus on large-scale development to one that manages                transition event on Saturday, Aug. 31st for kids through age 14 to
infill development projects within the city’s well established        compete in this combined swimming, running and biking event
residential districts and commercial corridors. I was happy to see    in its second year. The end-of-summer Dog Swim will take place
the high level of community involvement in this planning effort       Tuesday, Sept. 3d before the pool is drained for the off-season.
from numerous community stakeholders.
                                                                      Finally, please visit www.GrandviewHeights.org to sign up for
Most likely the largest civic accomplishment over the past few        alerts on community activities, events, public safety updates and
months was the restructuring of the Grandview Yard Public/            see what’s going on in the City with my weekly blog, the Tuesday
Private Financial Agreement. As you remember the new deal             Top 5.
substantially increased the amount of funds that go to the
School District. These additional funds literally decreased the       Have a great Autumn! See you around town.
financial impact on Grandview taxpayers by one half. I very much
appreciate the efforts of the members of City Council, the Board
of Education as well as members of my administration including
Finance Director Bob Dvoraczky, Assistant Finance Director Megan
Miller and Director of Administration Patrik Bowman.                  Mayor Ray DeGraw
Grandview Heights Fall 2019 - COMMUNITY GUIDE - City of Grandview Heights
Grandview Heights Parks
     and Recreation Staff
        (614) 488-3111                 5        Grandview Heights Special Events
        Mike Patterson
            Director
                                       7        Youth Programs
         (614) 488-3880
mpatterson@grandviewheights.org
           Pam Martin
                                       10       Adult Programs
     Department Secretary
          (614) 488-3111
  pmartin@grandviewheights.org
                                       13       Adult Luncheons
        Marta Durban
     Recreation Supervisor
                                       14       Adult Fitness & Dance Programs
        (614) 481-6203
 mdurban@grandviewheights.org
          Taylor Lindsey
                                       15       Program Registration Information
       Recreation Supervisor
          (614) 481-6202
  tlindsey@grandviewheights.org
                                       18       Community Information
      Mitch McDonough
     Recreation Supervisor
                                       19       Grandview Heights Service Department
         614-340-5378
mmcdonough@grandviewheights.org
           Andy Grau
                                       22       Grandview Heights Parks Information
  Parks Maintenance Supervisor
         614-481-6201
  agrau@grandviewheights.org
                                       23       Grandview Heights Urban Forestry
          Jason Frabott
         Zach Anderson
       Mitchell Lippencott
       Parks Maintenance

     Grandview Heights               Grandview Heights                           Community Phone Numbers
        City Council                Parks and Recreation
                                       Advisory Board              Police, Fire or Squad Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial 9-1-1
         Ray E. DeGraw
             Mayor                                                 Grandview Heights City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (614) 488-3159
                                         Dan Headapohl
          Greta Kearns                       Chair
     President of City Council                                     Parks and Recreation Department. . . . . . . . . (614) 488-3111
                                         Steve McIntosh
           Chris Smith                                             Municipal Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (614) 486-0132
   Vice President of City Council      P'Elizabeth Koelker

       Steven D. Gladman                    Kelly Heal             Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (614) 488-4728
           City Council
                                            Eric Walli             Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (614) 488-7901
           Emily Keeler
            City Council                    Jack Low
                                                                   Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (614) 488-5904
       Anthony S. Panzera                Timothy Galvin
          City Council                                             Grandview Heights Board of Education. . .  (614) 481-3600
                                         Kendy Troiano
        Melanie Houston             Marble Cliff Representative    Village of Marble Cliff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (614) 486-6993
          City Council
                                    The Parks and Recreation
                                     Advisory Board regularly      Grandview Heights Public Library. . . . . . . . (614) 486-2954
       Steven R. Reynolds
           City Council                meets on the second
                                     Thursday of each month        Grandview Heights Weather Line. . . . . . . . . (614) 340-5401
         Patrik Bowman              at 7:00 p.m. in City Council
    Director of Administration               Chambers              Tri-Village Chamber Partnership. . . . . . . . . . (614) 486-0196
Grandview Heights Fall 2019 - COMMUNITY GUIDE - City of Grandview Heights
A Y E A R F U L L O F G R E AT T I M E S I N
 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
 Leprechaun                               Easter Egg                            Great Grandview
    Hunt                                    Hunt                                    Heights
 March 14, 2020                           April 11, 2020
                                                                                  Garage Sale
                                                                                   May 2, 2020

                                                             Pool Opening
                      Memorial                                 May 23, 2020
                       Service                               Memorial Day
                      May 21, 2020                             Parade
                                                               May 23, 2020

Music on the                                                                       2020 Tour
  Lawn                                                                           de Grandview
  Tuesdays,                                                                        Bike Race
  June–July                                                                        June 12, 2020

                       National                                 Mayor's
                       Night Out                                 Picnic
                     August 6, 2019                            Aug 18, 2019

Tri-the-Heights                            First Ave.                               Great
Youth Triathlon                            Fall Fest                             Pumpkin Run
 August 31, 2019                        September 26, 2019                       October 26, 2019

                       Beggars'                              Tree Lighting
                        Night                                  Ceremony
                     October 31, 2019                        December 3, 2019

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Special Events
                                                      Music in the Yard                         The Great Pumpkin Run
                                                      August 8, 15, 22
                                                                                           A fun community race for all ages! The
                                               The Grandview Heights Parks and             41st Annual Great Pumpkin Run will take
                                               Recreation Department and the               place on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Packet
                                               Grandview Heights Public Library            Pick-Up and Race Day registration will be
                                               teamed up to create more Music this         inside the middle school gym beginning at
                                               summer! Join us for our 1st ever Music      7:30 am that Saturday morning. Walkers are
                                               at the Yard Summer Concert Series.          welcome!
                                               Event time is 4:30-7:30 pm with food        There will be an award presentation after
         Tri-the-Heights                       trucks and live music! This event series    the race for the top 10 finishers and age
                                               will be located at First Avenue Park
         Youth Triathlon                       in the Grandview Yard- 850 First Ave.
                                                                                           division finalist. Shirts to the first 500
                                                                                           registered runners. Online registration
2nd Annual Tri the Heights Youth               Grandview Heights Oh 43212. Huge            at: www.speedy-feet.com or www.
Triathlon will take place Saturday,            Thank you to our sponsor- Nationwide        grandviewheights.org.
August 31, 2019. This community event          Relator Investors.
                                                                                           Information on the race contact: Marta
is open to any child ages 14 and under.        August 8 - Clarence White and the           mdurban@grandviewheights.org
We are still looking for volunteers! First     Johnny Appleseeds
race is set to begin at 8:30 am. There                                                     The Great Pumpkin run also features a FREE
                                               August 15 - George Barrie Band              Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot for any child under
will be the ‘Finish Line Party’ at Wyman
Woods Park following the triathlon so          August 22 - Hot Tonic                       the age of 6. The first 50 kids preregistered
stick around and thank our Sponsors.                                                       will receive a free t shirt! Preregister at www.
                                                                                           grandviewheights.org/onlinereg Be sure to
*Please note the City Streets that will be              Mayor's Picnic                     check in at the registration table inside the
closed this morning beginning at 8:00
                                                                                           Middle School Gym beginning at 7:30 am.
am. Check our social media for updated         Join the community for an afternoon of
                                                                                           Meet at the starting line at 8:15 am
information.                                   fun as we end our summer festivities.
                                               We will have free food, a water slide,
                                               and fun for everyone. Come mingle
                                               with the City Staff and enjoy the
                                               beautiful park- Wyman Woods.
                                               Date: Sunday, August 18
                                               Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
                                               Location: Wyman Woods
                                               FREE

                                                      First Ave Fall Fest
                                                        September 26
      Grandview Heights                        Join us for our FIRST EVER First Ave Fall
          Dog Swim                             Fest located at the Yard Park. This event
                                               is featuring the Shazzbots (a children’s
Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation         band) food trucks, inflatables, family
is hosting our annual Dog Swim on              activities and FUN. This is a night you
Tuesday, September 3. Bring your furry         and your family won’t want to miss!
friend to the pool for a final dip before we   Community Group or Interested
close for the season. No humans will be        businesses contact Taylor Lindsey to
permitted in the pool during this time.        reserve your table spot!
$5 per dog at the door or register             Thursday, September 26, 2019 from
online.                                        5:30-7:30 pm.
5:30-7:30 pm                                   First Ave Park 850 First Ave in the Yard.
Grandview Heights Municipal Pool               FREE

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Special Events
                                                 Ox Roast Bobcat Boosters                             Howlin’ Halloween
                                                Come and support the Bobcat                   Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation
                                                Boosters at Pierce Field. There will be       and the Grandview Heights Public
                                                entertainment, great food, amusement          Library team up for this year’s Halloween
                                                rides and games for young and old.            Party. Stop by the library for treats,
                                                Proceeds from the event benefit the           costume contest, and activities. Costume
                                                children of our community. Check the          Contest winners will win a savings
                                                website for a schedule of entertainment       account certificate from Pathways
                                                and events. www.bobcatboosters.org            Financial Credit Union. Make sure the
                                                                                              library is one of your stops!

   Tree Lighting Ceremony                          Community Backyards                        Sponsored by Pathways Financial
                                                  with Franklin County Soil                   Credit Union.
Celebrate the season with Holiday Tree            and Water Conservation                      Date: Thursday, October 31.
Lighting. The Grandview High School
                                                                                              Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Choir will present a mini concert under         We continue to promote the use of
                                                                                              Location Grandview Heights Public
Andrew Grega and the High School Jazz           rain barrels and rain gardens, while
                                                introducing residents to backyard             Library
band will play as Clay Cafe provides the
                                                conservation practices including              Costume Contest Times: 6:30, 7:00 7:30
annual crafts. There will be refreshments
                                                composting, using native plants and           pm SHARP.
and a visit from Santa. Free event and fun
for everyone.                                   trees in the landscape, and responsible
                                                lawn care.
Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation
will bring an Iceless Ice Rink to the           Community Backyards offers eligible
Grandview Center. Test your skills and          Franklin County residents in participating
participate in this free wintery activity.      communities one $50 reimbursement for
There will also be the traditional Holiday      the purchase of an approved rain barrel,
Coloring Contest and the winners will           compost bin, or native plants and trees
be presented certificates from Pathways         from a licensed retailer within the current
Financial Credit Union. Pick up your            year of participation. This includes all
coloring contest page from the Parks and        of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff
Rec Department, the Grandview Heights           Residents.
Public Library, Pathways Financial Credit       Date: Thursday, September 12
Union or Stevenson Elementary School.           Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
                                                Location: Franklin Soil and Water
Date: Tuesday, December 3                                                                                Beggars Night
                                                Conservation District 1404 Goodale Blvd.
Time: Iceless Ice Skating begins at 3:00
                                                Suite 100
pm                                                                                            Attention all kids! It is time to cruise the
                                                All Ages Welcome
Other Activities begin at 6:30 pm                                                             streets of Grandview Heights in your
                                                FREE
                                                                                              favorite costume. We encourage the
                                                                                              children wear reflective clothing, carry
       Historical Society’s                          Columbus Marathon                        a flashlight and walk in a group on this
         Tour of Homes                                                                        spooky fun night. Be sure the library is
                                                The 40th anniversary Nationwide               one of your stops!
The Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff          Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon
Historical Society’s 14th Tour of Homes         & 1/2 Marathon will be held on Sunday,        Date: Thursday, October 31
is Sunday, October 6 from 1:00-5:00 pm          Oct. 20, 2019. Check the website to learn     Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
and will feature six historically significant   more! www.columbusmarathon.com
and beautifully decorated homes from            Volunteering is a great way to give back
the early twentieth century in Grandview        to the community, earn service hours
Heights and Marble Cliff. The cost is $12       and more. To sign up for volunteering
for members and $15 for non-members.            in the Grandview area contact Marta at:
More information is available at http://        mdurban@grandviewheights.org or call:
ghmchs.org/main.html This tour is held          614-488-3111. Check the website to learn
every three years.                              more! www.columbusmarathon.com

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Youth Programs
                                                                                             allowing children to learn within the
                                                                                             context of the game. Participants
                                                                                             are encouraged to bring their own
                                                                                             baseball glove - all other equipment
                                                                                             provided by Bally Sports Group.
                                                                                             Who - Children Ages 5-7
                                                                                             When - Saturday Mornings,
                                                                                             September 14 - October 12
                                                                                             Time - 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
                                                                                             Where - Little Pierce Field
                                                      Grandview Heights                      Fee - $70, Includes Team Shirt and
           Soccer Buddies                             Mini Sluggers’ T-Ball                  Hat
                                                                                             Questions - Contact Bally Sports at
This is a program that will help your child    Powered by Bally Sports Group LLC             ABally@ballysportsgroup.com or by
learn the fundamentals of soccer. We will                                                    phone at 614-505-6532
                                               Bally Sports Group’s Little Sluggers is a
learn skills through fun games and soccer
                                               great introduction to the game of baseball
related drills. Towards the end of each
                                               for young children. Using age appropriate               Little Ballers
practice we will play small team games. One
                                               activities, players will be introduced to
of the weeks we will go to a High School                                                     This program is designed to teach
                                               fundamentals of baseball in an atmosphere
soccer game as a group and scrimmage at                                                      the basics of soccer while also
                                               that is supportive, fun, and encouraging.
half time. T-Shirt included.                                                                 learning basic life skills. We will work
                                               Each week, the program will include an
                                                                                             on teamwork, listening, and taking
Dates: Mondays September 9-October 7           instructional portion that will introduce
                                                                                             turns with others. T- Shirts will be
Times: Session 1 5:00-5:45 pm                  players to batting, base running, fielding,
                                                                                             provided.
       Session 2 6:00-6:45 pm                  throwing, and catching. A modified game
Fee: $50.00 Residents $65 Non-Residents        will also be played each week. Parent         Dates: Sunday, November 3-
Ages: 5-6 year olds                            participation welcomed, but Bally Sports      December 15. No Class Thanksgiving
Location: Wyman Woods West                     staff will lead the program. The Little       weekend!
                                               Sluggers T-Ball Program will provide          Times: Session 1 1:00-1:45 pm
                                               your child with a fun and positive t-ball            Session 2 2:00-2:45 pm
         Mini Soccer Stars                     experience that will encourage continued      Ages: 3-5
                                               participation in the sport!                   Fee: $50 Residents $65 Non-
Bally Sports leads an age appropriate
                                                                                             Residents
program that utilizes fun games and            Who - Children Ages 3-4
                                                                                             Location: Stevenson Elementary
activities to teach the fundamentals to        When - Saturday Mornings, September 14 -
                                                                                             School
beginning soccer players. Coaches focus on     October 12
teaching the basics of dribbling, passing,     Time - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
scoring, and the concept of game play.         Where - Little Pierce Field                       Middle School Golf
Proper sportsmanship is emphasized in          Fee - $70, Includes Team Shirt and Hat
a positive and encouraging atmosphere          Questions - Contact Bally Sports at ABally@   Middle School students can further
enabling children to enjoy learning soccer     ballysportsgroup.com or by phone at 614-      their skills by playing 9 holes of golf
while also have fun being physically active.   505-6532                                      each week. Golfers will be picked
Each week will include both developmentally                                                  up and dropped off at Larry Larson
appropriate instruction and recreational,                Minor League                        Middle School. In case of rainouts
non-competitive game play.                                                                   we will go to a driving range for
                                                      Coach Pitch Baseball                   practice. The last week we will play
Who - Boys and Girls ages 3-4
                                               Powered by Bally Sports Group LLC             mini golf and work on our putting.
When - Wednesday Evenings, September 11
                                                                                             This class is restricted to Grandview
- October 16                                   Join Bally Sports Group for a fun             Heights and Marble Cliff Residents.
Time - 5 PM - 6 PM or 6 PM - 7 PM              introduction to coach pitch baseball,
Location - Grandview Center, 1515 Goodale      incorporating age-appropriate skills of       Dates: Wednesdays, September
Blvd.                                          batting, fielding, throwing, and catching     11-October 16
Fee - $70, Includes Team Shirt                 through practice development and              Times: 3:00-6:00 pm
ABally@BallySportsGroup.com or by phone        non-competitive games. Each week,             Fee: $75 Resident
at 614-505-6532                                new aspects of the game are introduced        Grades: 4th-8th
                                                                                             Location: Pick up and Drop off at
                                                                  7                          Middle School
Grandview Heights Fall 2019 - COMMUNITY GUIDE - City of Grandview Heights
Youth Programs
         Tuesday ‘Tivities                     Family Competition for FUN                           Princess Tea for
                                                                                                    Mommy and ME
Join Parks and Rec after school on a tour      Does your child love competition? Can
to a different metro park each week.           you and your child compete together          We are wishing on a Star that you will
Franklin County Metro Parks has over 20        to bring home the gold? From egg toss        come from near and far. Grab your wand
different parks in the Franklin County         to relay races, we will have ten different   and your gown, try on slippers and wear
area. We will go to Scioto Audubon the         stations for you and your child to compete   your crown. Crafts and Stories, Snacks
first week and learn more about the            in to see which duo is the best. Teams can   and Songs, invite your grown up to come
others to choose as a group which ones         consist of mom/son, father/son, father/      along. When you sit down and enjoy a
we will visit the remaining weeks. Parks       daughter, or mother/daughter.                royal tea, a princess is who you will be.
and Rec staff will pick up at the Middle
                                               Time: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm                       Saturday November 2
School and drop off at McKinley Shelter
                                               Date: Tuesday, September 17                  Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
House. Note: This is a 7 week program.
                                               Location: Wyman Woods East Field             Ages: 7 and under
Dates: Tuesdays September 10–October 22        FEE: $10 per couple Residents $15 per        Location: Grandview Center 1515
Times: 3:00-6:00 pm                            couple non-residents                         Goodale Blvd.
Grades: 4th-8th Grade                          All Ages Welcome                             FEE: $18 Residents $26 non-resident
FEE: $65 Residents
Location: Parent Pick up at McKinley
Shelter House                                      Bexley Youth Triathlon
                                               Register Online Today! https://apm.
                                               activecommunities.com/bexley/home
  Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
                                               Saturday, August 17, 2019
Kids’ Club and Parks and Recreation is         $30 Registration $35 Day of Registration
teaming up together to take a trip to the      For more information visit their website
Pumpkin Patch! We will partake in all your     www.bexley.org/recreation
favorite ‘fall festivities’ including corn
mazes, pumpkin picking, apple cider, train
rides, and jumping on the Jump Pad.            Children’s Dance with Irene
Not in Kids’ Club this day but want to         Children will learn to move with music
participate?! No Problem- ride with parks      and focus on basic dance steps from                  Little Cats Cheer
and rec staff to participate.                  ballet. The dance sessions will be
                                               followed by a spring recital.                Bring your little cheerleader to the
In Kids’ Club this day?! You are good to go!
                                                                                            Grandview Center and learn all the
Date: Friday- October 11                       Fall session: September 10th – November      popular cheers. They will then ride
Time: 9:30-2:30 pm                             26th                                         in the float in the Grandview High
Fee: $15 @ www.grandviewheights.org/           Preschool and Kindergarten                   School Homecoming parade on Friday,
onlinereg                                      Date: Tuesdays from 3:30pm – 4:00pm          September 13th, 2019 T-Shirt will be
Ages: 8 and up for Parks and Recreation                                                     provided.
Transportation                                 1st – 3rd Graders
                                               Date: Tuesdays from 4:30pm – 5:30pm          Dates: Tuesday, August 20th – September
Kids’ Club- Grades K-6
                                                                                            10th
                                               Special Needs Dance Class
                                                                                            Times: 6:00-6:30 pm
                                               Saturday: 10:00am – 10:30am
                                                                                            Ages: 3-6 years old
                                               Middle School and Older                      Location: Grandview Center
                                               Saturday: 10:30am 11:30am                    FEE: $40 Residents $50 Non-Residents
                                               Location: Grandview Center 1515              Instructor: Julie Panzera
                                               Goodale Blvd.
                                               Fee: $40.00

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Drama program
                                                                           The timeless Christmas story will be an adventure for all who
                                                                           attend. A talented cast of all ages will present the winter
                                                                           production by Grandview Carriage Place Players drama program,
                                                                           “A Irish Christmas Carol”.
                                                                           Open auditions for this play will be in October with performances
                                                                           in December.
                                                                           Auditions: October 22, 2019 – 6:00pm Grandview Center and
                                                                           October 23rd at Carriage Place Recreation at 6:00pm
                                                                           Show dates: December 20, 21 at 7:00pm and December 22 at
                                                                           2:00pm
                                                                           Location: Columbus Performing Art Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
                                                                           Tickets: $5.00 at the door
                                                                           Information on the drama program contact: Marta at 614-488-
                                                                           3111

                         Fall into Art                                                   Youth Basketball Clinics
Join Mrs. Buscemi, long time Grandview resident and Art Teacher            Grandview Heights High School Girls and Boys basketball
for a fun filled Saturday art workshop. For this three day workshop        teams are teaming up with Parks and Rec to offer skills and
campers will create a fall 2-dimensional clay owl. We will learn how       drills clinics this fall! Your child will learn all of the basics of
to use texture mats and ceramic glazes                                     basketball and sharpen up their skills with the help of our
on our owls. Also campers will have the                                    basketball coaches and players. We will then transition into a
opportunity to create a one of a kind                                      basketball league in January. You do not need to participate in
mixed media owl painting.                                                  our leagues to participate in the fall clinics.

The workshop meets for three Saturdays                                     Dates: Sundays November 10, 17, 24 and December 8 and 15.
                                                                           Grades: 1st-6th
in the month of September from 1:00-
                                                                           Times: Girls 12:00-2:00 pm
2:30 pm
                                                                           Boys 2:00-4:00 pm
Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28
                                                                           FEE: $25 Residents $35 Non Residents
Offered to campers entering Grades k-5
                                                                           Location: Middle School Gym
$55.00 resident
$66.00 non resident

                   Fall into Art - Part 2                                               Youth Basketball Leagues
Join Mrs. Buscemi long time Grandview resident and Art teacher             We are working to improve our youth basketball leagues for
for a fun filled Saturday art workshop. Campers will learn how to          2019/2020 season by partnering with different
create a 3-dimensional clay pumpkin from two pinch pots. We will           organizations. More information on
apply texture and stems to make our pumpkins look realistic. We            these programs will be in the Winter
will also decorate a real pumpkin with acrylic paint. Campers will         Brochure online November 1.
choose what they would like to paint. We will also create a one of a
kind realistic pumpkin drawing; with oil pastels. Campers will learn
how to properly shade a pumpkin.
This workshop meets on the following three Saturdays from 1:00-
2:30 pm
October 5, October 12, October 19
This workshop is offered to students entering grades 4-8
Resident 55.00
Non-resident 66.00

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Adult Programs
        Ladies Night Out                             Adult Pickleball                        1st Annual Grandview
                                                                                            Heights COED Wiffleball
Thursday, September 19                       Open Pickleball! Come over to Pierce
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
                                                                                                  Tournament
                                             Field to learn more about Pickleball.
Location: The Candle Lab- Grandview          Pickleball is a paddle sport similar to    Grandview Heights first ever competitive
Ave                                          table tennis and tennis. We are there      wiffleball tournament is right around
Ages: 21 and up                              for beginners and pros! We will set up     the corner! This tournament is one you
FEE: $25 to Candle Lab Night of, but         1-4 nets depending on attendance           won’t want to miss out on. Teams spaces
MUST register online with Parks and Rec      and you can play singles or doubles.       are limited. Register your team of 4-6
in order to attend. Includes Wine and        Come to any and all the times that         adults today! Round Robbin Tournament
Candle                                       you are available. Must have center        Style 1st place team wins Championship
MAX: 20 adults                               membership to attend.                      T-Shirt. COED- 75%/25% ratio of males/
                                             Thursdays, September 5- November 14        females. All game equipment will be
                                                                                        provided by Parks and Rec. Each team will
          Guys Night Out                     5:00-7:00 pm
                                             Location: Pierce Field Tennis Courts-      play a minimum of 5 games. Questions or
It's not Saturday – But who are we           1080 W First Ave.                          need a complete list of rules- email Taylor
kidding, everyday is for the boys!           Fee: Center Membership: $15 Resident       tlindsey@grandviewheights.org or Mitch
Travel with us to Brand New Top Golf-        $25 Non-Resident per year.                 mmcdonough@grandviewheights.org
Columbus to enjoy some quality time                                                     Each team is responsible for their own
with the boys. We will meet at the                                                      team shirts.
Grandview Center at 6:00 p.m. and                 Adult Coed Kickball                   DATE: Sunday, September 15
drive the Party Bus to Polaris area for                                                 TIME: 1:00 pm
Top Golf. Bring your own golf clubs or       Join this recreational league as we
                                             bring back grade school memories.          LOCATION: Pierce Field
rent for free there. Price includes: ride,                                              FEE: $20 per team (4-6 players)
2 hours of game play, and appetizers.        Adult Co-Ed Kickball in Grandview
                                             Heights is designed to be recreational     AGES: 18 and Up
Beverages Not Included. Must be at
least 21 to go.                              in a fun setting. This fall session will
                                             have 8 teams that will play games              Community Backyards
Date: Thursday, September 12                 on Sunday evenings. Each team will            with Franklin County Soil
Time: 6:00-10:00 pm                          consist of 15-20 people on the roster.        and Water Conservation
FEE $45                                      The first 10 on roster should be 50%
Ages: 21 and up                              males/50% females. Team shirts are         We continue to promote the use of rain
MUST Register Online with Parks and          NOT included.                              barrels and rain gardens, while introducing
Recreation in order to attend.                                                          residents to backyard conservation
MAX: 12 Guys                                 Dates: September 8-October 20 (no
                                                                                        practices including composting, using
                                             games September 15) October 27 will
                                                                                        native plants and trees in the landscape,
                                             be our playoff week
                                                                                        and responsible lawn care.
   ART & Winans at Wyman                     Time: Games will be played in 45 min
                                             increments from 4:00-7:00pm.               Community Backyards offers eligible
We are partnering with Party Studio          FEE: $120 per team                         Franklin County residents in participating
Columbus and Winans at the Grandview         Ages: 18 and Up                            communities one $50 reimbursement for
Yard to create an experience you                                                        the purchase of an approved rain barrel,
can’t miss out on! We will be guided                                                    compost bin, or native plants and trees from
step by step to create our very own                                                     a licensed retailer within the current year of
masterpiece. All while enjoying a                                                       participation. This includes all of Grandview
beverage from Winans. This event is for                                                 Heights and Marble Cliff Residents.
ages 21 and up. Everything is included
                                                                                        Date: Thursday, September 12
in the cost.                                                                            Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Date: Thursday, November 7                                                              Location: Franklin Soil and Water
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm                                                                      Conservation District 1404 Goodale Blvd.
Ages: 21 and Up                                                                         Suite 100
Min: 12 Max 30                                                                          All Ages Welcome
FEE $50 Residents $72 Non Residents                                                     FREE

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IPhone/IPad Basics                                Metro Park Walks                              Grandview Center
                                                                                                        Volunteer Club
Learn how to get the most out of your         Get Out, Get Active and Have FUN! Join us as we
smart devices. We will have some tips,        travel together to a Franklin County Metro Park.    The Volunteer Club is made up of
tricks, and useful apps to help navigate      Bus leaves the Grandview Center at 10:00 am         community minded people and
you through your smart devices. Please                                                            looking to help with Grandview
                                              Dates: Monday, September 9, Wednesday
note that this is an Apple product class-                                                         City events. The focus of the club
                                              September 25
not an android due to limited experience                                                          is helping with 5K runs, bike race,
                                              Monday, October 21, Wednesday October 30
on those devices.                                                                                 plays, festivals and more, they make
                                              FREE
Thursday, September 12 @ 10:15 am             Instructor: Marlin Cheyney                          our City’s a great place to live. To
Wednesday, October 2 @ 10:15 am               Adults: 18 and up.                                  become a member contact Marta at:
FREE at the Grandview Center                                                                      mdurban@grandviewheights.org or
All ages welcome                                                                                  attend the monthly meeting.
                                                    Recycle Tour at Rumpke
                                                                                                  Date: Volunteer Club meets the first
      Social Media Basics                     Learn more about what happens to our                Wednesday of each month starting
                                              recycling when we tour the Rumpke Facility.         in September.
Social Media is an emotional outlet           This is a FREE tour that we will provide            Time: 12:00 noon at Grandview
nowadays and keeps you in touch with          transportation for. Bus leaves the Grandview        Center
family and friends all over the world!        Center at 9:45 am
Come learn the basics of Facebook,
                                              Dates: Tuesday, October 29 and November 5
Instagram, Skype, and Pinterest. Make
                                              FREE
                                                                                                         Chair Volleyball
sure you come with plenty of questions
so that we can help you the best we can.      Instructor: Marlin Cheyney                          This is for people who enjoys a
                                              Adults: 18 and up.                                  fast-moving games of chair volley
Wednesday, September 11 @ 10:15 am
Thursday, October 3 @ 10:15 am                                                                    ball, laughter and team friendship.
FREE at the Grandview Center                            Euchre Card Group                         They meet weekly to enjoy many fun
All ages welcome                                                                                  moments of this sport.
                                              Card Club meets every Thursday evening
                                                                                                  Date: Tuesday and Thursdays
                                              for a time of fun and friendship! The fee to
                                                                                                  Time: 10:00am
         Center Members                       participate in the card club is $0.50 plus center
                                                                                                  Location: Grandview Center
          Tailgate Party                      membership! Great time for everyone.
                                                                                                  Fee: Membership to Grandview
Meeting at the Grandview Center and           Date: Thursdays                                     Center and Activity pass of $30 every
watching the game on TV! Everyone             Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm, doors open at 5:30pm         6 months
brings a dish to share, there will be food,
games and fun times to be had by all!
Date: Saturday, November 9th at 12:00
noon

 City Lites Club Line Dance
     with Swing & Salsa
Classes will focus on dance moves that
are fast and fun! Learn the latest club
dances mixed with Salsa and Swing,
making dancing with a partner fun.
The up- beat club music keeps the class
moving!
Date: September 18th - October
30th on Wednesday Nights
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Grandview
Center, 1515 W. Goodale
Fee: Residents: $60.00 / Non-Residents:
$70.00

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Adult Programs
         Wii Bowling
Have a great time practicing
bowling on a large TV screen,
meeting people and making
friends. In March there is a Wii
Bowling Banquet that makes the
practice worthwhile!
Dates: Tuesday and
Thursday @ 11:00am
Location: Grandview Center
Fee: Center Membership

   Pat’s Neighborhood
         Meeting
Pat Hoffman leads a group of
those who are looking to make a
difference for those in need. They                     Book Club                          Free Medicare Health Fair
discuss ways to pool resources to
                                        Barb Parmalee leads a group that likes to     Information on Medicare open enrollment
help others. Group meets once a
                                        read, discuss and share books with other.     period and the medical plans available to you.
month.
                                                                                      This is a free service event for the public to
                                        Date: First Tuesday of each month
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month                                                      help adjust your supplemental insurance. The
                                        Time: 11:45am
Time: 1:00pm                                                                          major insurance carriers will be at Grandview
                                        Location: MCL at Kingsdale Shopping Center
Location: Grandview Center                                                            Center at one time to answer your questions
                                        Fee: No Charge
                                                                                      concerning Medicare. Many of the carriers
                                        Contact: Barb at 614-597-5369
                                                                                      will include: Medical mutual, Anthem, United
                                                                                      Health Care, Humana MediGold and Aetna. No
                                                        Art Club                      appointment needed to attend. Any questions
                                                                                      on this service contact Marta at 614-481-6203.
                                        Enjoy a creative art class, no experience     Date: Monday, October 7, 2019
                                        needed! Guided by Jim Reed, you will learn    Time: 8:30am - 12:00 noon
                                        ways to express your ideas through art. It    Location: Grandview Center, 1515 W. Goodale
                                        is a creative time using different textures   Blvd.
                                        and mediums in painting. Bring your own
                                        supplies and materials!
                                                                                                  Medical Mutual
                                        Date: Tuesday
      Weight Watchers                   Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon                    Daniel Rankin will be at the Grandview Center
                                        Fee: Membership required, class is free       lobby the 3rd Tuesday of each month to
Great way to learn to eat right, lose
                                                                                      answer questions on Medicare and insurance
weight and find support! Meetings
                                                                                      questions. Contact Daniel at: 614-795-4358.
at Grandview Center.
                                                                                      Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
For class information Contact:
Blanche (bluczyk@yahoo.com)
Dates: Thursdays                                                                                      MediGold
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
                                                                                      Visit Kurt Miller of MediGold on the last
                                                                                      Thursday of each month in the Center
                                                                                      lobby. Kurt is available to answer insurance
                                                                                      question regarding MediGold and Medicare.
                                                                                      Contact Kurt at: 614-546-3155
                                                                                      Time: 8:30am – 10:30am

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Life Line Stroke Screening                 not work with an individual. This simple
                                                                                           non-invasive mouth swab test provides
                                               The team of Life Line uses ultra sound to   all this information to you and a report to
                                               screen and look inside your arteries for    your practitioners. Make an appointment
                                               signs of plaque and other problems. Call    contact: 1-614-439-2962.
                                               for appointment: 440-731-8901               Date: Thursday, October 10
                                               Date: Friday, December 6th                  Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
                                               Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm                       Location: Grandview Center, 1515 W.
                                               Location: Grandview Center, 1515 W.         Goodale Blvd.
                                               Goodale Blvd.

                                                                                                         Flu Shots
                                                      Test for Hereditary
    Blood Pressure Checks                              Cancer Screening                    Grandview Center will have flu shots in
                                                                                           the lobby by CVS, insurance required.
Capital City Gardens will do blood             Crestar screening will provide the
pressure checks for members on the 2nd                                                     Date: Thursday, September 19th
                                               information needed to identify              and Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Tuesday of each month.                         susceptibility to certain cancers and       Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am in the Center           detect how certain medications may          Location: Grandview Center lobby
lobby

                                              Adult Luncheons
All Lunch trips are on your own, bus fee is    Mozart's Luncheon                           MCL Luncheon on Lane Ave.
$3 per person for each trip.                   Date: Friday, 10/4                          Date: Saturday, 10/15
                                               Time: Depart at 10:30am                     Time: Depart at 10:30am
          SEPTEMBER
                                               Ann & Tony's Lunch                          Thanksgiving Luncheon
Volunteer Club Lunch
                                               Date: Friday, 10/11                         Enjoy great food and friends
Time to get ready for the fall and winter
                                               Time: Depart at 10:30am                     Date: Friday, 10/22nd
events!
                                                                                           Time: 12:00 noon at the Center
Date: Wednesday, 9/6
                                               Hale's Ale                                  Must sign up in the lobby registry
Time: 12:00 noon at the Center
                                               Date: Friday, 10/18
Der Dutchman Luncheon
                                               Time: Depart at 10:30am
Date: Friday, September 6th                                                                           DECEMBER
Depart: 10:30am
                                                                                           LaScala Luncheon
                                                          NOVEMBER                         Date: Friday, 12/6
McCormick & Schmick's
                                               Volunteer Club Decorating Lunch             Time: Depart at 10:30am
Travel to Easton for lunch!
                                               Date: Wednesday, 10/6
Date: Friday, 9/13
                                               Time: 12:00 Noon                            Annual Christmas Breakfast
Time: Depart at 10:30am
                                               Decorating the Center for the Holidays      Staff cooks and kicks off the Holiday
                                                                                           season for the Center members. Great
Bravo's Lunch at Lennox
                                               The Wine Bistro Luncheon                    food and friends! Jollysteppers will
Date: Friday, 9/20
                                               Date: Friday, 10/8                          dance!
Time: Depart at 10:30am
                                               Depart: 10:30am                             Date: Tuesday, 12/10th
                                                                                           Time: 9:00am at the Center!
             OCTOBER                           Tailgate Party for Center Members
                                               Date: Saturday, 10/9                        Christmas Luncheon for City staff
Volunteer Club
                                               Time: 12:00 noon at the Center              and volunteers
Date: Wednesday, 10/2
                                               Bring a dish to share                       Date: Thursday, 12/12
Time: 12:00 noon at the Center
                                                                                           Time: 11:30am -1:30pm
                                                                                           No fee, bring a dish to share!

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Adult Fitness & Dance Programs
                                              Fitness & Dance
   TIME                                               CLASS                                         INSTRUCTOR

                                                    MONDAYS
8:00 a.m.                                      Heavy Free Weights                                        Ria Bell
9:00 a.m.                               Moving Core, Stretch & Strength                            Marta Durban
9:00 a.m.                                     Tony’s Stretch & Chair                                Tony Petrella
10:00 a.m.                                      Cardio Line Dance                                    Mary Ervin
5:45 p.m.                             Total Body Conditioning with Weights                         Frances Rourke
7:00 p.m.                                       Yoga (Advanced)                                    Vanessa Welch
                                                    TUESDAYS
8:00 a.m                                    Cardio Mix with Weights                                 Sandy Wilson
9:00 a.m.                             Free Weights, Shape and Strengthen                           Marta Durban
10:00 a.m.                               Chair Volleyball (Sporting Fun)                           Marlin Cheyney
10:00 a.m.                                           Tai Chi                                       Bruce Bradley
11:00 a.m.                                         Wii Bowling                                     Marlin Cheyney
                                                 WEDNESDAYS
8:00 a.m                                          Zumba Gold                                         Mary Ervin
8:00 a.m                                        Cardio Sculpting                                         Ria Bell
9:00 a.m.                                         Tony's Stretch                                    Tony Petrella
9:00 a.m.                                       Stretch & Balance                                   Sherri Soble
10:00 a.m.                                      Cardio Line Dance                                    Mary Ervin
10:00 a.m.                              Beginning Exercise & Chair Yoga                              Sandy Hull
5:45 p.m.                                      Heavy Free Weights                                   Julie Panzera
6:00 p.m.                                        Beginning Yoga                                     Sherri Sobel
                                                  THURSDAYS
8:00 a.m                                      Drumming Stick Class                                  Sandy Wilson
9:00 a.m.                             Free Weights, Shape and Strengthen                           Marta Durban
10:00 a.m.                               Chair Volleyball (Sporting Fun)                           Marlin Cheyney
10:00 a.m.                              Tai Chi Balance a Body Awareness                           Bruce Bradley
11:00 a.m.                                         Wii Bowling                                     Marlin Cheyney
                                                     FRIDAYS
8:00 a.m                                Total Body Sculpting and Firming                                 Ria Bell
9:00 a.m.                             Free Weights, Shape and Strengthen                           Marta Durban
10:00 a.m.                                       Therapy Stretch                                   Marlin Cheyney
5:45 p.m.                                        Heavy Weights                                     Gayna Gilbert
                                                   SATURDAYS
9:00 a.m.                                             Yoga                                         Vanessa Welch

            Membership and Activity pass of $30 per 6 months is required to take classes listed above.
                        Resident membership $15 per year. Non-resident $25 per year.

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Program Registration Information
                                                    Property owners not residing in               Full refunds will be given if
               Dates and Times
                                                    Grandview Heights or Marble Cliff do not      the program or reservation
                   August 6                         qualify for resident rates.                   is cancelled by the Parks &
                Resident Registration                                                             Recreation Department.
                                                    Participants residing outside of
                     August 13                      Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff will
              Non-Resident Registration
                                                    be charged a Non-Resident rate.               Summer Camp Refund Policy
           Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                                         A full refund will be granted until
                                                    Participants working in Grandview
               Monday through Friday                                                              May 1st. A 50% refund will be
                                                    Heights or Marble Cliff do not qualify for
                grandviewheights.org                                                              granted up to 7 days prior to the
                                                    resident rates.
                                                                                                  first day of camp. No refund will
              Payment Methods                                                                     be given when the cancellation is
                                                                 Refund Policy                    less than 7 days prior to the first
We accept credit/debit cards from VISA,
                                                                                                  day of camp.
MasterCard, and Discover. We also accept            All refund requests must be made in
checks made payable to City of Grandview            writing, by completing the form on
Heights and cash. Full payment must                 RecDesk. No request will be processed             Wyman Woods Rental
accompany registration.                             without this form.                                 Cancellation Policy
                                                    There is a $10.00 administrative fee for      A full refund will be granted up to
               Policies and Fees                    all cancellations.                            90 days prior to the reservation
First priority is given to the residents of                                                       date. A 50% refund shall be
                                                    Program refund requests must be
Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff.                                                               issued whenthe cancellation is
                                                    received at least 7 days prior to the start
                                                                                                  made up to 30 days prior to the
To receive first priority and resident rates, you   of the program.
                                                                                                  reservation date. No refund will
must reside in Grandview Heights or Marble Cliff.   Requests for refunds after the program        be made when the cancellation
Proof of residency such as valid drivers license,   has begun will be considered on a case        is less than 30 days prior to the
photo ID card, or utility bill is required.         by case basis.                                reservation date.

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Gold Medal Award Winners with Financial Donations for 2019
            The Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation Department wishes to thank the following

Afp Alexander Financial   FOP Lodge 9                High Bank Distillery Co.   Paradise Garage          Starbucks Coffee 5th
Planning                                                                                                 Ave.
                          Fox Fire Golf Course       Hofbrauhaus                PDS Planning
Akada                                                                                                    Tortilla Street Food
                          Front Runner               Infinity windows from      Pathways Financial
Balboa                                               Marvin                     Credit Union             Trek
                          GBF Printing
Banner Metals                                        Interstate Battery         Paul Peterson Company    Tri Village Chamber
                          Golf Car Co.                                                                   partnership
Bath Fitters                                         Johnny Velo Bikes          Primrose Grandview
                          Grandview Cafe                                                                 Upper Arlington
Bicycle One                                          Kenda                      Queen's Table            Veterinary Hospital
                          Grandview Chiropractic
The Blitz                 Center                     Lindsay Acura              Roll                     Wagenbrenner Co.
Capital Scioto            Grandview Christian        Lindsay Honda              Schmidt's                Westerville Bike Shop
Community & Home          Assembly
Care Concierge                                       Local Cantina              SCOA – South Central     Whetstone
                          Grand Event Center                                    Ohio Anesthesia          Rehabilitation Center
Courtyard Marriott                                   MediGold
                          Grandview Heights and                                 Signature Real Estate:
Destination Grandview     Marble Cliff Education     Nationwide Children’s      Lezley McCurry
                          Foundation                 Sports Med
First Community Village                                                         Staufs
                                                     Orange Theory

                            2019 Most Valuable Players Award
                      The Grandview Parks and Recreation Department wishes to thank the
                                   following for helping us “Build A Future”

 AFP Alexamder            Crown Pointe               Grandview Chiropractic     Mayfair Village          Star Beacon Products
 Planning
                          Cub Shrub                  Grandview Christian        Medical Mutual           Starbucks on 5th
 Aladdins                                            Assembly
                          Darby Glenn                                           MediGold                 Start Talking
 Bally Sports Inc.                                   Grandview Civic Club                                Grandview
                          Destination Grandview                                 Methodist ElderCare
 Banner Metals                                       Grandview Dental Care      Services                 Tail Wags Playground
                          Doggie Day Spa
 Blitz 99.7                                          Grandview Heights Fire     Moms Demand Action       The Forum at
                          Dublin Assisted Living     Department                                          Knightsbridge
 Brenz Pizza                                                                    Ohio Living
                          Dublin Retirement          Grandview Heights          Westminster-Thurber      The Laurels at Hilliard
 Camp Bow Wow             Village                    Police Department
                                                                                Ohio Operation Life      Tonic Studios
 Candle Lab               Eddie George's Grill       Grandview Heights          Saver
                                                                                                         Tri Village Chamber
 Canine Social Club       First Community            Theater
                                                                                Open Day Spa
                          Village                                                                        U.S. Army Corps of
 Capital City Gardens                                Grandview Theatre and
                                                                                Pathways Financial       Engineers
                          FOP Foundation Lodge       Drafthouse
 Capital Health Home                                                            Credit Union
                          9                                                                              Village Squire High
 Care Concierge &                                    Grandview Volunteer                                 Bank Distillery
                                                     Club                       Paul's on Fifth
 Scioto Communities       Franklin County Sheriffs
                          Office                                                PDS Planning             Welsey Glenn: Hospice
 Central Ohio Triathlon                              Joan Etter                                          Services At Methodist
 Club                     Giant Eagle                JollySteppers              Pet People               ElderCare
 Comfort Keepers          Gingersnaps                Joyce Healy                Robert Angus             Whetstone
 Condado Tacos            Glenwood                                              Sandra Binning           Rehabilitation Center
                                                     Kroger Company
 Cozy Caregivers          GO: Sports                                            Spencer Research         WW Williams Company
                                                     Local Cantina
                          Performance Center                                                             Yelp

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Proud to be serving as
     Grandview Heights’ City
     Attorney and helping
     the community grow.

                  www.bricker.com

17
Protect Our Streams and Rivers
                               Be a Stormwater Steward!

Did you know that the majority of water           Don’t Litter: Every scrap of paper, cigarette      you read the label, you’ll find that many lawn
quality problems in Ohio are the result of        butt and soda bottle you drop on the ground        and garden chemicals are extremely toxic
non-point source pollution (NPS)? NPS is          may ultimately find its way into a stream.         to fish and aquatic insects, not to mention
pollution that cannot be traced to a single       Take Your Car to a Car Wash: Unlike your           poisonous to humans! Lawn waste should
source like a pipe outfall. Stormwater runoff     driveway, car washes collect and properly          never be dumped down storm drains. Yard
is a major source of NPS. Contaminants            dispose of dirty wash water.                       waste can be composted, chopped with
within this runoff are carried by stormwater                                                         a power mower for use in landscaping, or
                                                  Get a Tune-Up: Cars leaking oil or other
straight into our rivers.                                                                            bagged for pick-up.
                                                  fluids contribute toxic chemicals to storm
Lawn chemicals such as pesticides,                water.                                             Why Protect Stormwater? Because It’s the
herbicides and fertilizer can not only            Dispose of Pet Waste: Fido’s droppings are         Law! The City of Grandview Heights Codified
contaminate recreational and drinking             loaded with E. coli and other bacteria, not to     Ordinance 937.03 “Stormwater Management
water sources, but also harm fish and other       mention nutrients that cause algae blooms          Prohibited Discharges” explicitly prohibits
aquatic life. Motor oil and antifreeze, paints,   and harm aquatic life. Collect and dispose of      any discharge to the storm sewer system
detergents and other household chemicals          pet waste in refuse containers.                    that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
can also poison our waters if we allow them                                                          Illegal dumping/discharging of prohibited
                                                  Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
to enter storm drains. Even pet waste can                                                            substances could result in fines and may be
                                                  Properly: Never dump old paint, solvents or
contribute excess nutrients and bacteria to                                                          classified as a minor misdemeanor!
                                                  other chemicals down the drain or into the
waterways when not properly disposed of.
                                                  storm sewers.                                      You are the eyes of our community. To report
As a private citizen, there are many ways in      Limit Use of Lawn and Garden Chemicals             illegal dumping or other stormwater issues,
which you can reduce your NPS contribution        and Dispose of Lawn Waste Properly: If             contact the City Service Department at 614-
and become a Stormwater Steward:                                                                     488-4728.

                                         Community Information
We invite you to visit the City’s website at      upcoming special events and meetings, and          “e-News Sign-Up” to be notified via your
www.grandviewheights.org. You will find           links to multiple community partners like          mobile phone, tablet or other device of
interesting and helpful information for           the Grandview City Schools, Public Library,        upcoming events and meetings. There’s
each of the city’s departments including          Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society            even an “Alert Center” which will provide
contact information, hours of operation, key      and the Education Foundation. Visitors to          you with emergency information specific
areas of responsibility as well as program        the City’s website can also view City Council      to our community should the need arise.
descriptions, forms, permits and other            agendas and meeting minutes, apply for a           We encourage all residents to sign-up for
documents. From the Parks and Recreation          city job, or browse any of the city’s codified     this service. In addition, you can register for
page,                                             ordinances.                                        many of the city’s programs and services,
you can view a compete copy of this semi-                                                            and pay for them, from the website. Be sure
                                                  There’s still more… select the Facebook
annual program guide.                                                                                to visit grandviewheights.org!
                                                  or Twitter icons from the home page to
That’s only the beginning of what is offered:     be automatically notified of city news and
there is a community calendar highlighting        happenings. Report a concern, or go to

              Inclement Weather Line                                                               Photo Release
If you have questions as to whether or not a program or game has           By registering for any City of Grandview Heights program, you agree to
been cancelled due to poor weather or field conditions, please             allow publication of any photo taken at any program, event, or facility
call the inclement weather line after 4:00 p.m. at (614) 340-5401.         of the City of Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation Department.

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Grandview Heights Service Department
                                                      Special Collection
                          City of Grandview Heights Single-Stream Curbside Recycling Program

The following recyclable materials will be collected for all Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff residents on their regular trash day each
week. Recycling collection begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by trash collection at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Recyclable materials may be placed in a reusable, 32 gallon container (50 pounds maximum), display a Recycle Grandview sticker (sticker
obtained at 1525 Goodale Blvd.) and placed next to alley, or if no alley exists, on the tree lawn curb strip for collection. Tied plastic trash
bags may also be used. Mark “Recycle” on bag. Visit grandviewheights.org or rumpkerecycling.com for more information.

         Material                                        Acceptable
                                                          Acceptable                                          Not
                                                                                                               NotAcceptable
                                                                                                                   Acceptable

                                    • Plastic bottles & jugs. Rumpke will sort the                       • Buckets, tubs, oil/antifreeze

      Plastic                         acceptable materials
                                    • Labels do not need to be removed
                                    • Please rinse and flatten
                                                                                                           jugs, films or plastic bags,
                                                                                                           yogurt cups and drinking
                                                                                                           cups.

                                    • Clear, brown green and blue glass bottles and                      •   Lids

        Glass                         jars in which food products are packaged.
                                    • Labels do not need to be removed
                                                                                                         •
                                                                                                         •
                                                                                                             Window or drinking glass
                                                                                                             Light bulbs
                                    • Please rinse                                                       •   Broken glass

                                    •   Newspapers with glossy inserts*
                                    •   Magazines and telephone books

       Paper
                                                                                                         • Kleenex
                                    •   Brown grocery sacks
                                                                                                         • Paper towels
                                    •   Cereal and juice boxes
                                                                                                         • Paper plates and cups
                                    •   Junk mail
                                    •   Pizza boxes and cardboard (broken down)

                                    • Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans
        Cans                        • Steel food and tin cans
                                    • Labels do not need to be removed
                                                                                                         • Paint cans
                                                                                                         • Coat hangars
                                                                                                         • Steel scrap
                                    • Please rinse and flatten

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Grandview Heights Service Department
                                                       Hazardous
      Appliance Disposal                           Household Materials                     and bundled with biodegradable twine
                                                                                           or string (no wire, plastics or nylon
The EPA licensed recycler that the City       For disposal of paint, and other             string). Bundles should be no larger
of Grandview Heights uses, no longer          hazardous household materials not listed     than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and
accepts freezers, refrigerators, air          above, please contact the Solid Waste        weighing no more than 50 pounds per
conditioners or dehumidifiers.                Authority (SWACO) at (614) 871-5100 for      bundle.
                                              a schedule of drop-off locations. SWACO      All storm damage must be treated the
The City can no longer pick up or
                                              will not accept: appliances, tires, trash,   same as yard waste unless it came from
store these items, as we are not EPA
                                              propane tanks (over 20 lbs.) asbestos,       a public tree. All private brush which falls
licensed to handle them.
                                              needles, medical waste, used oil, car        on city right-of-way will be cleared by
Please contact the following for disposal:    batteries, household cleaners and            city crews either by returning the debris
                                              latex paint. Latex paint, when dried, is     to the property of origin or by chipping if
Central City Auto Parts                                                                    it would be more efficient.
                                              not considered hazardous and can be
1930 McKinley Avenue                                                                       Grass, leaves and plant materials must be
                                              disposed in your bagged and tied trash.
Columbus, Ohio 43222                                                                       placed in biodegradable paper or other
                                              If the latex paint is not dried, stabilize
614-276-9617                                                                               paper bags, not to exceed 30 gallon
                                              it with kitty litter or sawdust before
You can drop off all appliances (including    disposing of in the trash. Visit www.        capacity (plastic or biodegradable plastic
refrigerators) with freon. There is a $15     swaco.org for more information.              are not permitted).
fee. They do not pickup.                                                                   Neither dirt-covered roots nor soil will be

Columbus Appliance and Parts
                                                          Yard Waste                       accepted.
                                                                                           Residents may use a refuse container for
2686 Westerville Road                         Organic material only, NO plastics.          yard waste. The containers must display
Columbus, Ohio 43224                          From April through November, yard            a “Yard Waste” sticker (obtained by
614-279-6416                                  waste, if properly bundled or packaged,      calling 488-4728), weigh no more than 50
They take all appliances with freon free of   will be picked up on Monday for all          pounds when full, and should not have
charge. Drop off is free. Contact C.A.&P.     Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff           limbs stick out more than 12" above the
for pickup pricing. An additional fee may     residents. Yard waste shall not be set out   top of the container.
apply if the appliance is in the basement     earlier than one (1) hour prior to sunset    From December through March, yard
or in a difficult location.                   on Sunday. Unless otherwise indicated,       waste may be dropped off at the Service
                                              bundles or bags of yard waste shall be       Department between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30
PSC Metals—Joyce                              placed next to the alley or if no alley      p.m. weekdays.
1283 Joyce Avenue                             exists, behind curb at the street.
Columbus, Ohio 43219                          Tree limbs and shrubbery must be cut
614-299-4175
They will pay for metals and appliances
with freon.

PSC Metals—Columbus
2205 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43207
614-443-0518
They will pay for metals and appliances
with freon.

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Donation Drive                               Garbage and
       and E-Waste Day                             Refuse Containers                                 Special Needs
The City of Grandview Heights and           All resident are required to provide their     If you are elderly and/or physically
Goodwill Columbus will sponsor a            own containers. Containers shall:              disabled, please contact the Department
Donation Drive and E-Waste recycling        a. Be constructed of galvanized metal        of Service at 614-488-4728 to make
day on September 7, 2019 from 8:00-             or low temperature heavy duty              special arrangements for solid waste
11:00 am at the Service Department,             plastic (no oil, grease, or other drums    pickup.
1525 Goodale Boulevard. Please enter            are permitted), shall have a least
from Goodale Boulevard onto Glendale            two handles for lifting, and shall be
Avenue. Goodwill Columbus staff will            fitted with tight lids with handles.           2019 Street Sweeping
unload items from your car.                     These containers shall be maintained
                                                in good condition and shall be             Weather permitting, street sweeping
You can drop off the following                  kept clean. Rusted, broken, leaky,         is tentatively scheduled for December,
items for FREE:                                 unsanitary containers or containers        after leaf season. The exact dates will
                                                without lids, and/or handles may be        be advertised in This Week Tri-Village
• Computers, printers, monitors                                                            News and posted on our website.
                                                marked with a condemned sticker and
• Copiers, scanners, fax machines               disposed of by the collector on the        Your compliance with the “no parking”
• Networking equipment/services                 next regular collection day.               signs for street sweeping is critical
                                            b. B  e properly sealed disposable plastic    to enable the City to remove debris
• Ink and toner cartridges
                                                 bags of not less than 3 mils thickness    from the gutters and streets, which, if
• TVs, cell phones, MP3 players                  if placed not earlier than one (1)        allowed to accumulate, contributes to
• DVD/VHS Players, cable boxes                   hour prior to sunset the day before       localized flooding.
                                                 collection day.
• Records/cassettes/CD’s/DVD’s
                                            c. H ave a capacity of not less than ten
• Video game systems & games                    (10) gallons and not more than thirty-              Hazardous
• Power adapters/chargers/cords                 two (32) gallons.                               Household Materials
                                            d. Be sure that bags and cans are
• Stereo equipment/speakers                      manageable and do not exceed 50 lbs.      For disposal of paint, and other hazardous
• Cameras, audiovisual equipment            e. L ids are required, to keep trash dry.     household materials not listed above,
                                                 Wet trash is heavy and causes injury to   please contact the Solid Waste Authority
• Microwaves, toaster ovens, toasters
                                                 our workers.                              (SWACO) at 614-871-5100 for a schedule
• Vacuums, humidifiers, air purifiers                                                      of drop-off locations. S.W.A.C.O. will not
• Christmas lights, string lights                                                          accept: appliances, tires, trash, propane
                                            2019 Leaf Pick-Up Schedule                     tanks (over 20 lbs.) asbestos, needles,
• Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries                                                     medical waste, used oil, car batteries,
• Also accepted: clothing, linens, books,   The City of Grandview Heights will start       household cleaners and latex paint. Latex
  dishes, toys, sporting equipment,         regular pick-up the week of October            paint, when dried, is not considered
  fitness equipment, tools and more.        14, 2019 ending in December (weather           hazardous and can be disposed in your
                                            permitting) with two routes. A crew will       bagged and tied trash. If the latex paint is
Goodwill Columbus works to build            start at Lincoln Road and work its way         not dried, stabilize it with kitty litter or
independence, quality of life and work      east to Grandview Avenue. The second           sawdust before disposing of in the trash.
opportunities for individuals with          crew will start at Grandview Avenue and        Visit www.swaco.org for more information.
disabilities and other barriers.            work east to the corporation line.
                                            Please rake leaves to the tree lawn curb
                                            area next to the street. Do not rake
        Furniture Items
                                            leaves into the street as the leaves may
If you have gently used furniture items     block the storm sewers or may start a fire
with no stains or rips, donate them to      when a car is parked on top of them.
Furniture Bank for families in need. Call   Leaves may also be bagged and left at
614-272-9544 or visit FurnitureBankCOH.     your normal pick-up area for Monday
org.                                        yard waste pick-up through the end of
                                            November. If you bag, please use the
                                            large biodegradable lawn and leaf bags.
                                            Please note that no regular yard waste
                                            should be intermingled with the leaves.
                                            Thank you.

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