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Holiday Shopping and Personal Safety Tips from Gahanna Police
As we embark on the last few days before the Christmas holiday, Gahanna Police wants to remind citizens to be on guard and vigilant, as criminals will be shopping and will be seeking out their victims. Below are few tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday season.
Basic shopping safety tips:
- Keep all purses and bags zipped and snapped closed.
- Do not flash large amounts of cash when paying for merchandise.
- If using a debit card, keep the card close to your body so the card number will not be able to be photographed by a cell phone.
- Shop with a friend, you are less of a target when you have someone with you.
- If you have to take a phone call or text message-don't let your guard down and get distracted while shopping.
- Let someone know where you are going and what time you may be returning.
- If using a shopping cart, try to secure your purse or bags with the child locking mechanism.
- Do not carry large amounts of merchandise at one time.
- Do not carry your social security card or birth certificate in your wallet or purse.
- Carry only minimum amount of credit cards at one time.
- If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, contact the police department or the store security officer.
- Report any suspicious people to the store security or customer service or 911.
- Keep children secure in a stroller or shopping cart at all times. Do not allow your children to wonder.
- Speak with your children about a plan if you were separated while shopping.
- Make sure your car is in good working order and your cell phone is charged.
To read more, click
here. Happy Holidays from the Gahanna Division of Police!
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Winter 2015 - 2016 Gateway Program Guide Has Arrived
The Gateway is now available online via the City website at
www.gahanna.gov on the Parks & Recreation page, under
"Programs & Registration."
If you are a Gahanna resident, keep your eye on your mailbox; Gateways should be arriving any day now!
The Gateway will also available at Gahanna City Hall, Ohio Herb Education Center, Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna Branch, Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA and other businesses and restaurants throughout Gahanna.
For questions or quick registration, contact Parks & Recreation at 614.342.4250.
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Visit with Santa
December 19, 2015
Santa has made special arrangements to be at the Ohio Herb Education Center (110 Mill St.) this
Saturday, December 19, 2015, from 9 a.m. -
1 p.m.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by Santa's elves and helpers who will guide you to the letter writing station. Sit on Santa's knee and pose for a special keepsake photo, complete with a picture frame that children will make.
After you give Santa your wish list, step into Mrs. Claus' parlor for special make and take crafts -
Santa's Favorite Hot Chocolate Mix,
Everything Nice Herbal Sugar; and
Mrs. Claus' Peppermint Bath Blend.
Attendees may purchase 5 per craft/photo or 3 items for $12. You may also take your own photos at no cost. For more details
click
here.
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Join us for Winter Camp
Parents, are you looking for a way to beat the winter blues and ensure your children enjoy their days away from school? Winter Camp is just for you! Discover, imagine and move with the energetic Camp Friendship staff over winter break.
Participants may choose to register by the week or by the day to help suit your holiday needs. Each day will offer different activities or field trips that will be sure to pique your child's interest, while engaging his/her imagination. Extended care hours, field trip fees and a daily snack are included in the price.
Camp is for children ages 5 -12 and is located at Lincoln Elementary School, 515 Havens Corners Road.
Session one runs from 12/21 - 12/24 and session two will run from 12/28 - 12/31.
For more details about each session or to register for winter camp, click
here.
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Gahanna Teen Spreads Holiday Joy This Season in Gahanna
 Michael D'Andrea, a senior at Gahanna Lincoln High School is determined to make sure Gahanna citizens feel the Christmas spirit this holiday season.
The D'Andrea home, decorated with more than 25,000 lights is a must see attraction and is quickly becoming a destination in Gahanna. The lights are synchronized to a number of holiday songs and some OSU Buckeye tunes.
Michael and his family have been featuring the synchronized lights to music show for 5 years now and he has been doing standard Christmas lights since he was six years old. When asked about his inspiration for this annual event, he stated, "I've always loved lights since I was 2 years old and it's just nice to have people drive by and get into the Christmas spirit."
Michael plans to attend college for music engineering, but would like to continue to do light displays and grow the event bigger each year.
The D'Andrea family has extended an open invitation to the community to visit their dazzling lights to music show. On weeknights, the lights come on at 5:30 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. On weekends they turn off at 11:30 p.m. Attendees have the option of visiting the display up close or they may watch and listen to the music from their car by tuning into 88.5 FM. Donations will also be accepted for GRIN.
For more information, visit the
D'Andrea Christmas Display on
Facebook or click
here to view one of their light shows.
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December 21, 2015
December 25, 2015
City Hall will closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday on Christmas Eve, Thursday, 12/24 and Christmas Day, Friday, 12/25. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 28, 2015
January 1, 2016
City Hall will be closed in observance of New Year's Day on Friday, 1/1. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 4, 2016.
January 5, 2016
6:30 p.m.
January 6, 2016
Parks & Recreation Board Organizational Meeting
7:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Community Events
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2015 - 2016
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City of Gahanna
200 South Hamilton
Gahanna, OH 43230
614.342.4000
614.342.4100 Fax
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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