City of Gahanna Update - April 17, 2015

City News & Events

Project Update: Hamilton Road Central Widening

This photo illustrates one of the two roundabouts that will be constructed as part of the project.

The City of Gahanna and Franklin County are working together on a joint project to improve roadway capacity and reduce congestion by widening Hamilton Rd. between Carpenter Rd. and US-62. The widening will modify N. Hamilton Rd from one lane in each direction to two lanes in each direction, with a center left turn lane. The project also includes constructing a roundabout at the Clark State intersection and at the Northeast School north driveway. In addition to the roadway widening, a 10' wide multi-use path will be constructed on the west side of Hamilton Rd. and a new sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of Hamilton Rd. to help improve pedestrian connectivity.

As part of the project there will be one closure of Hamilton Rd. for a minimum of 21 days, as well as closures of Clark State and Carpenter Rd. as necessary for the roadway construction. Signed detour routes will be provided at the time of all closures throughout the project.

The construction is slated to begin late Summer of 2015. A more detailed schedule will be provided at a later date on the City's website.

Experience the Power of Camp

Whether it's your first summer camp experience or you're a seasoned pro, welcome to Camp Friendship and the Gahanna Summer Camp Experience!

Gahanna Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of program choices to help customize and suit your family's summer needs. We invite you to check out our new experiences, including Nature Bugs, Camp Friendship Adventure and CORE Travel.

Nature Bugs, ages 4-6, at Friendship Park
Summer Preview, ages 5-14, at Friendship Park
Back to School Bash, ages 5-14, at Friendship Park
Camp Friendship - Traditional, ages 5-12, at Hannah Park - sold out!

Camp Friendship - Adventure, age 7-12 although select weeks include ages 7-14, at Friendship Park

CORE Travel, ages 12-14, meets at Friendship Park

Engineering for Kids, ages 4-6; 7-14 at Clark Hall
Jump Start Sports, ages 6-11, at Academy Park

For more information, contact 614.342.4250.

Spend Your Summer at Gahanna Pools

Memberships for the Gahanna Swimming Pool and Hunters Ridge Pool are now on sale at the Parks & Recreation office. One membership grants you entrance into both pools and gives you free access to most of our fun summer events.

Be one of the first 500 households to purchase your 2015 membership and receive a bonus pass! Act fast, bonus passes will run out.

Click here to purchase your membership. Our best rates are available now through April 24.

Coffee with Council

April 25, 2015

Come meet your Council members and participate in an informal discussion about your city!

Saturday, April 25, 2015

9:00 a.m.

Tim Horton's
365 Agler Road
Gahanna

For more information, contact the Council Clerk's office at

614.342.4090. To view notes from previous meetings, click here.

Celebrate Mom at An Herbal Affair & Herb Day

May 8 - 9, 2015

Join the Herb Center staff, along with new friends on Friday, May 8 from 7-9 p.m. at the Ohio Herb Education Center for the new event, An Herbal Affair to benefit the Ohio Education Herb Center. Enjoy a plant preview with an option to purchase your herbs, guest speakers and local herbal food and beverages.

Herb Day 2015 will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Creekside Plaza (117 Mill Street) and at the Ohio Herb Education Center (110 Mill Street). This year's event is presented by Andrea E. Taylor, State Farm Agent.

The schedule of events includes a plant sale featuring over 100 varieties & 3000 plants, vendors with a variety of herbal products and services, speakers and herbal demonstrations on the upper plaza, an herb walk, paddle boat rides on the Big Walnut Creek (weather permitting) and special promotions and offerings at Olde Gahanna businesses.

For more details contact the Ohio Herb Education Center at 614.342.4380 or click here.

Upcoming Community Events

Dash for a Splash 5K
April 19, 2015

The Gahanna Community Aquatics Group invites you to join the inaugural Dash for a Splash 5k to make Gahanna's community aquatic facilities better for you and your family.

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015

Time: Check in from 8-8:45 a.m; walk begins at 9 a.m.

Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Dr.

Registration Fees:

Adults (ages 16+ years): $20

Youth (ages 10-15 years): $10

Under 10 years: free with a walking adult

For more information contact 614.342.4250 or click here to register online.

Can't participate? You can still support the Gahanna Community Aquatics Group by dining at Max & Erma's on Sunday, April 19. Proceeds (20%) of sales will benefit the organization. Click here for your ticket.

Upcoming Mayoral Candidates Forum & Debate

Residents will have two opportunities prior to the May 5 primary to hear from the five candidates in the running to become Gahanna's next Mayor:

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna Branch

(310 Granville Street, Gahanna)

Event details: The Gahanna Progressives will host a forum featuring the mayoral candidates. The format will include a three-minute opening statement by each candidate and round-robin questions. Mary Dixon, a member of Gahanna Progressives will serve as the moderator for the forum.

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Family Fellowship Church of Christ (4410 Johnstown Road, Gahanna)

Event details: The Servant Leadership Development Institute (SLDI) will host a debate featuring the mayoral candidates. The debate format will allow for questions by the moderator and rebuttals by the candidates. Audience members will also have an opportunity to ask the candidates questions. Sadicka White, president of SLDI will serve as the moderator for the debate.

April 17, 2015