City of Gahanna Update - June 12, 2015

City News

Hamilton Road Widening Project to Begin Monday, June 22, 2015

Community Open House to Take Place on Thursday, June 18, 2015

The photo illustrates a rendering of the aerial view of the completed Hamilton Road Widening Project.

The City of Gahanna, in partnership with Franklin County, will begin construction on N.Hamilton Road between Carpenter Rd. and US-62 beginning Monday, June 22, 2015.

The project will help enhance roadway capacity with the widening of N. Hamilton Road from one lane in each direction to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane. The project will also reduce traffic congestion with the addition of two roundabouts 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 Road and a new sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of Hamilton Road to help improve pedestrian connectivity in the area.

The Hamilton Road Widening project is a two year project and is expected to be completed in 2017. The community is invited to attend a public open house on this project on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Northeast School (500 N. Hamilton).

Throughout the project, updates will be provided on the City's website. For more details about the Hamilton Road Widening project click here. For more information about the upcoming open house, contact the Public Service department at 614.342.4005.

2015 Summer Fun Guide Now Available

Get the latest in Parks & Recreation fun with the 2015 Summer Dreaming Fun Guide-including the Creekside Live concert schedule, Creekside Paddle Boat hours and a new session of Tumblin' 4 Kids.

Learn more about tackle football in Gahanna, pool membership rates, summer camp experiences and private golf lessons.

The fun guide is available at offices and restaurants throughout Gahanna, including the Gahanna Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Ohio Herb Education Center, and online. For more information contact Parks & Recreation at 614.342.4250.

Creekside Live Returns with Reaganomics w/Micah Kesselring

June 12, 2015

The Creekside Live Concert Series returns again this Friday, June 12, 2015 with The Reaganomics and Micah Kesselring. The opening act will get the crowd warmed up at 5:00 p.m. and The Reaganomics will take the stage at approximately 7:00 p.m.

The schedule of performers include:

June 12	The Reaganomics w/ Micah Kesselring
June 26	The Pale Ale Band w/ Mike Dudley
July 10	The Mike Dudley Band w/ Annie Hawe
July 17	Mark May Band w/ Delyn Christian
July 24	SWAGG w/ Terry Davidson
July 31	Shaun Booker & Sean Carney w/ Jenny Flory
Aug 7	Eric Jeradi Band w/ Jim Craley
Aug 14	Hadden Sayers Band w/ Jeff Denune & Brian Peters

*Note: No Creekside Live concerts will be held June 19 or July 3 due to the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival and Independence Day holiday.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring friends, family and co-workers to Creekside Park during this exciting event to enjoy all the area has to offer, including paddleboat rides on the Big Walnut Creek, boutique shops and a variety of restaurants in the Creekside District. Parking is free in the Creekside garage. For additional information, contact Zac Guthrie at 614.342.4250 or email Zachary.Guthrie@Gahanna.gov.

Coffee with Council

June 24, 2015

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

6:30 p.m.

Donatos

1391 E. Johnstown Rd.

Gahanna

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

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

Community News & Events

Get Jazzed for the 2015 Creekside Blues and Jazz Fest

June 19- 21, 2015

With big name acts like Mud Morganfield (eldest son of Muddy Waters) and Davina & the Vagabonds, the 2015 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival promises to be one of Gahanna's BEST events ever.

Showcase your city and WOW your friends, clients or business colleagues by treating them to a VIP event experience. Purchase a reserved seat or table in the CLUB BLUES or the all-new ALL THAT JAZZ VIP Sections and have your spot waiting for you. Both options include festival admission, reserved (shaded) seats with direct stage views, beverage token, complimentary snacks, a 'swag bag' and VIP reserved parking and shuttle. Best of all, individual reserved spots start at just$35/seat. Hospitality packages are also available.

Click here to purchase online now or contact the Gahanna Convention &
Visitors Bureau (GCVB), 614.418.9114. For full stage schedules and additional Festival info, visit www.CreeksideBluesandJazz.com.

Volunteers are still needed for the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (CBJF). The festival needs people who can help deliver an unforgettable experience to an estimated 35,000 visitors, who will be visiting Gahanna, June 19 - 21. And only the best volunteers can make that happen.

Whether you can volunteer for two hours or two days, the GCVB needs you. As a volunteer, you will be helping to deliver a customer service experience that attendees will long remember. In exchange for your time, you'll get to experience all that the festival has to offer-plus a one day admission pass and an official 2015 CBJF Volunteer T-Shirt.

Volunteers are needed for the specific areas:

Alcohol Tastings Crew Members (age 21 and up only)

Backstage Assistants

Family Fun Zone Attendants

Little Kid Zone Wranglers

Shuttle Hosts

Festival Set-Up and Tear Down Crews

Click on the dates below to sign up!

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Friday, June 19, 2015

Saturday,June 20, 2015

Sunday, June 21,2015

For more information, contact the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau at [email protected] or call 614.418.9114. You may also visit www.CreeksideBluesandJazz.com for more details!

We can't wait to see you all at the 2015 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival!

Danny's Day

June 27, 2015

For the third consecutive year, more than 300 volunteers across central Ohio will come together on Saturday, June 27, 2015 to participate in 49 community service projects, benefiting 23 different organizations in honor of Danny's Day.

Danny's Day was established in honor of Daniel "Danny" Arnold, a 21 year old Gahanna resident, who died on June 5, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained during a canoeing accident. Danny was very involved in the community and really wanted to make a difference in the world.

Each year, new projects and organizations are added to the program. New projects and organizations for 2015 include:

G.R.I.N (Gahanna Residents in Need) - 760 Morrison Road, Suite A & B, Gahanna, OH 43230 - 8 volunteers in Clothing Pantry and at gardens (On site contact: Brianna Ruth, 614.330.0925)

Heinzerling Foundation - 1800 Heinzerling Drive, Columbus, 43223 - Arts and Crafts with residents (On site contact: Brianna Ruth, 614.330.0925)

Furniture Bank of Central Ohio - 15 people to build furniture at 118 South Yale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222 (On site contact: Keith Arnold, 614.507.1015)

Everyone is invited to participate for this morning of community service and potluck lunch to celebrate the remarkable life of Danny Arnold. Click here to sign up to volunteer today or to learn more about the Daniel Arnold Memorial Foundation.

June 12, 2015