City of Gahanna Update - August 7, 2015

CITY NEWS

Franklin County Launches New Mass Notification System

Currently, the City of Gahanna utilizes CodeRED to provide emergency notifications and warnings about important events to its citizens. Now, Gahanna citizens will have the option to sign up to receive alerts about emergencies and other community news through ALERT Franklin County -- Franklin County's new mass notification & warning system.

ALERT Franklin County provides important information directly to you via text message, email, mobile phone, home phone and work phone. The system is customizable and allows you to choose what kind of community notifications you want to receive, how you would like to receive them and the location you want to receive them for.

Users may elect to receive emergency notifications about severe weather and disasters, as well as location specific information regarding crime alerts, road closures, transportation incidents, utility outages, government closings and other important community news.

The City of Gahanna will fully transition into the ALERT Franklin County on June 30, 2016 at the conclusion of our CodeRED contract. Once the contract has ended, we will no longer offer CodeRED as an option to citizens. Those who currently receive notifications from CodeRED may still continue to receive alerts until such time or they may opt out and sign up for the new mass notification system.

To register for ALERT notifications, click on the "Register for ALERT Franklin County" under the "I want to..." section on the homepage of the City of Gahanna's website and follow the prompts. Click here to learn more about ALERT Franklin County.

Mosquito Spray Scheduled for Gahanna - August. 10, 2015

Pools of mosquitoes located in the north and south traps in Gahanna have tested positive for the West Nile virus. As a result, Franklin County Public Health has scheduled the impacted areas to be sprayed (weather permitting) on Monday, August 10, starting at 8:30 p.m.

To view the scheduled spray areas, click on the maps below. The areas on the map are highlighted in "orange."

North Spray Area Map

South Spray Area Map

For questions contact Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) at 614.525.3028 or click here to visit their Mosquito Management Program website.

Summer Pool Events are Winding Down

Enjoy the last days of summer break at Gahanna pools with Seven Visit Passes. Passes are on sale through August 31, 2015 and are good for seven individual gate entries. Purchase yours in person for just $40 at Hunters Ridge Pool (HRP), Gahanna Swimming Pool (GSP) or at the Parks & Recreation office at Gahanna City Hall.

The last day for GSP is Tuesday, August 11, 2015. HRP will remain open through the Labor Day weekend (September 7, 2015). Click here to view Fall/Back to School Hours.

Also, join Gahanna Parks & Recreation on Tuesdays this month (through September 1) at HRP from 4-7 p.m. for Ice Cream Nights. Members receive free admission. Non-members are $6 per person or $20 per household.

For more information contact Gahanna Parks & Recreation at 614.342.4250.

Blues Rock Hits the Rotary Stage Tonight

Get your taste of blues rock tonight with the Eric Jeradi Band beginning at 7 p.m. on the Rotary Stage at Creekside Plaza for the Creekside Live concert series.

Eric Jeradi's music career began in 1989 at Ohio University and he has released six CD's since 1997. In his 20+ year career Eric has shared the stage with many Blues greats such as Jim Belushi at the House of Blues in Chicago and LA, and has jammed with Keith Urban, Wynonna and Kenny Chesney in Nashville.

Creekside Live, presented by Lew Griffin & Grange Insurance, will open tonight with a favorite local musician, Jim Craley, warming up the crowd beginning at 5 p.m.

Be sure to catch Hadden Sayers Band with Jeff Denune & Brian Peters at Creekside Live on August 14 for the final Creekside Live concert of the season.

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 and a variety of restaurants in the Creekside District. Parking is free in the Creekside garage.

Click here for more details.

New Programs Highlight the Fall & Winter 2015

Gateway Program Guide

One look at the new Fall & Winter 2015 Gateway Program Guide from Parks & Recreation will get you excited for the change of season. The Gateway is packed with new programs for active adults, seniors, youth and families including:

Paint the Parks
Gram, Gramps & Me (Grandparent's Day Art Class)
Active Adults Fitness Class
Holiday Herb Crafts at the Center

Additionally, the program guide includes a message from new Parks & Recreation director Troy Euton, ideas for date night and family fun, and much more!

"Old" favorites like open gyms, yoga, Jump Start Sports, theater and Tumblin' 4 Kids return for individuals of all ages to stay active while the seasons change.

The new Gateway will be distributed to students in Gahanna schools and available online during the week of August 17th. Copies may also be obtained at many local businesses and City locations including: Ohio Herb Education Center, Gahanna Municipal Golf Course and Gahanna City Hall.

For more details, contact Parks & Recreation at 614.342.4250.

2nd Annual Hops & Vines Fest Returns September 19, 2015

Purchase your tickets now for the 2nd Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Fest, benefitting the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation on Saturday, September 19, from 6:30 -10 p.m. at Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St.

Join us for a festive evening of fun and dancing under the stars, with local beer and wine tastings, gourmet tacos by Local Cantina, live music and exciting raffle prizes. A limited number of tickets are available. Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Community News & Events

Great Columbus Duck Race & Run - August 29, 2015

The community is invited to attend the 4th annual Great Columbus Duck Race and 5K & 10K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 29 at Creekside.

Enjoy a day of food, music and family fun! After the run/walk activities, the duck race will begin. Thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped into the creek for a chance to compete for the winning title and amazing prizes. Each duck purchase benefits Nationwide Children's Hospital.

To register for the run/walk, purchase a duck or learn more about this community event, click here.