CITY NEWS
City of Gahanna Seeks Resident Opinion


The City of Gahanna is asking residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey™ (The NCS™). The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the city and to make comparisons with peer cities.

During the month of July, a random and scientific sample of 1,800 Gahanna households will receive invitations in the mail to participate in the survey and their confidential responses will be weighted and analyzed. The survey centers on community livability and includes questions about the quality of life in the community, local policies, demographics, rating of local government services and resident use of services.

"I am a big believer in listening to the residents and this year's citizen survey will focus on more general areas of the city so we can determine if 'getting back to the basics' is what people want and expect," said Gahanna Mayor Tom Kneeland. "I am anticipating a wide range of opinions and look forward to seeing what people want for Gahanna."

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Bike Tour to Showcase Gahanna Trails and History
July 17, 2016



The Gahanna Bicycle and Trail Advisory Committee and the Gahanna Historical Society are partnering on an inaugural Gahanna History Bike Tour on Sunday, July 17 at 1 p.m. beginning at Veterans Memorial Park, 73 W. Johnstown Road. 
 
The bike tour will visit several historical places in Gahanna, including the John Clark House and Shull Log House. Riders may choose route distances of five miles, a trail ride; 10 miles, trail and street bike routes; or 25 miles, additional miles on the scenic byways of Jefferson Township.

The event is FREE and open to the public.  Helmets will be provided to kids while supplies last. 

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Cultivate Community Event to Benefit Gahanna Parks
& Rec Foundation 
July 19, 2016

Keep our parks looking great and help provide camp opportunities for our youth!

Shop at Fresh Thyme Gahanna (1125 N. Hamilton Rd.) on Tuesday, July 19 from 4 - 7 p.m. Five percent of all sales will be donated to the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation. 

    
Gahanna Parks & Rec Throwback Party
and Cinema Under the Stars

July 30, 2016 
 


Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month on Saturday, July 30 from 6:30 -11p.m. at Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave., by joining your Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department for outdoor games and activities popular in the 1970's and beyond.  
 
We will "throw it back" with traditional activities such as novelty Olympic themed track and field games, weird and wacky camp activities like lulling chickens to sleep, active play such as stickball, tire races, pepperball, music and crafts, canoeing and hiking.

The evening will conclude  with "Cinema Under the Stars" showing a classic film, "Swiss Family Robinson," while enjoying s'mores and sing-along songs.

This event is FREE and open to the public.  For more information or details about this event contact Gahanna Parks and Recreation at 614.342.4250.
 
Gahanna Residential Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling Event
July 30, 2016



The City of Gahanna and Ohio Mobile Shredding (OMS) will partner to provide FREE paper document destruction and electronic recycling on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Rd.

This event is limited to Gahanna resident only.  Business records will not be accepted.  Residents are asked to limit their dropouts of to five standard size paper grocery bags or equivalent per vehicle.  No on-site shredding will be provided.  All records will be taken away to the OMS facility to be shredded securely.

For additional questions or details about this event, contact Jennifer Hamilton at 614.342.4006 or click here.

Additionally, volunteers are still needed for this event. We are primarily seeking volunteers to assist with unloading items. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Get Active with Fall Parks & Recreation Programs

The new Fall Gateway has arrived! 

The Gateway
program guide offers a variety of programs such as the Fundamentals of Home Herbalism, Fright Night Glow Golf  and Hatha Yoga for Every Body. In addition, the guide provides information on special events such as the 3rd Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Festival and Creepside Festival. 

Look for the Gateway in your mailbox or click here to access the program guide online.   
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Family2016 Family Health & Fitness Expo: Get Moving Gahanna! 
July 26, 2016
 


The Gahanna Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA and OhioHealth will host the 2016 Family Health & Fitness Expo: Get Moving Gahanna on Tuesday, July 26 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. The expo will take place at the YMCA at Clark Hall located at 380 Granville Street.

This family friendly event will feature heath and wellness screenings, demonstrations, products and much more!

For more information about this event, click here .
Cellular The Cellular Connections' Culture of Good Backpack Giveaway
July 30, 2016


The community is invited to a school backpack give-a-way on
Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Cellular Connection located at 220 Granille St

For the second year, Cellular Connection, an authorized Verizon retailer, will  donate backpacks to children and families in need.  Backpacks will be filled with various school supplies including pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders and glue.  One backpack per child present will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For more information about this event, contact 614.471.1300.
Vettes
Vettes, Rods & Classics
August 6, 2016


For more information about this event, contact Mark at 614.329.1717/ mthomas044@aol.com or Greg at 740.739.0312/spangler.g.69@gmail.com.
The Great Columbus Duck Race & Run
August 20, 2016


To register for The Great Columbus Duck Race & Run or for more information click here . 
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The Great Columbus Duck Race & Run
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