MARCH 2019
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2019 STATE OF THE CITY
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night, Thurs., March 14 at the 2019 State of the City Address!

This year's address, presented by the City of Gahanna and the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce (GACC) will take place at The Gahanna Sanctuary, 82 N. High St. A meet and greet with City of Gahanna staff, area businesses and community organizations will take place at 6 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

After the presentation, join us for a reception hosted by the GACC featuring area restaurants participating in their annual Taste of Gahanna event.

SHINE WITH PARKS & REC - JOIN OUR SUMMER TEAM!
Would you like to learn valuable life-saving skills while making a difference in a child’s life? Then there is no better place to work than with Gahanna Parks & Recreation!
 
Apply today for summer opportunities at our aquatic facilities (Gahanna Swimming Pool or Hunters Ridge Pool) and our summer camps. These are fun first jobs for young adults offering flexible hours, leadership development and the chance to enjoy the great outdoors while getting paid.

For more information, contact the Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department at 614.342.4250.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
Currently, the Planning & Development Department has 15 active projects. Once completed, approximately 448 jobs will be created or retained and the projects will yield $39 million in capital investments. 
 
For 2019, four projects were completed. These projects are estimated to create or retain 78 jobs and yield $19 million in capital investments.
 
To learn more about the City of Gahanna's development efforts, contact the Planning & Development Department at 614.342.4015 or email development@gahanna.gov.
CITY TO HOLD PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS ON LAND USE PLAN
The community is invited to attend one of the upcoming public engagement meetings to provide feedback on the Land Use Plan draft and participate in a thoughtful discussion on the future growth of Gahanna :

Public Meeting
  • Wed., March 20, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Workshop & Planning Commission Meeting
  • Wed., April 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Public Hearing & Vote with Planning Commission.
  • Wed., April 10, 7 p.m.

All meetings will take place at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Rd.

Community input is vital to the success of Gahanna and the City looks forward to public participation in reviewing the plan and shaping Gahanna's future.

Click here for more details.

COFFEE WITH A COP
Join your neighbors and officers from the Gahanna Division of Police for coffee and conversation on Wed., March 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna Branch, 310 Granville Street.

No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know your Gahanna police officers.

To connect with the Gahanna Division of Police make sure you like @GahannaPD on Facebook or follow @GahannaPD on Twitter.

COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
The community is invited to attend Coffee with Council on Sat., March 30, 2019, at 10 a.m . The meeting will take place at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Rd.

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

Click here to connect with your Council representative and to view future meeting dates.
EARLY BIRD POOL MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW
Membership with Gahanna Aquatics gives pass holders access to BOTH of our public facilities - Gahanna Swimming Pool (GSP) and Hunters Ridge Pool (HRP). 

Purchase a membership before May 31 for a series of three payments, or in June for two payments. The first payment will be due at the time of purchase and the remaining payments will be charged on the first of each following month. Be sure to purchase before April 30 for the special Early Bird rate. Aquatics scholarships are also available.
 
REGISTRATION FOR CAMP FRIENDSHIP &
SPECIALTY CAMPS NOW OPEN
Whether it's your first summer looking for a camp experience or you're a seasoned pro, Camp Friendship Camping Co. and our specialized camp programs offer a wide variety of choices to help customize and suit your family's summer needs and your camper's interests.

We are excited to offer the following camps for children ages 5-12: Camp Hannah – Discovery, Camp Friendship – Adventure, Summer Preview and Back to School Bash.

Don't delay, spots are limited and filling up quickly!
  
NEW RECYCLING CARTS WILL HELP GAHANNA "RECYCLE RIGHT"
This spring Gahanna residents will receive an upgrade to their curbside recycling program. Beginning in late April, residents will receive newly wheeled, 64-gallon recycling carts, thanks in part to a grant from SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio) and a national nonprofit organization called The Recycling Partnership. 

The new recycling carts provide residents many advantages over the current red recycling bins. Besides the fact that they’re much easier to take to the curb, they have a lid, which reduces litter on windy days, and the larger size makes it easier for residents to recycle more material.

CLEANER GREENER GAHANNA
Join Make Gahanna Yours on Sat. April 13, 2019 , at Friendship Park,150 Oklahoma Ave. for their annual community litter cleanup event from 10 am - noon.

Participants should meet at Friendship Park 30 minutes prior to the start of the event to pick up supplies and obtain more information.

To volunteer or get more information, click here .
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN GAHANNA
Join the City for a fun-filled morning of "Green Gahanna" activities in celebration of Earth Day on Sat., April 27:

  • 8 a.m - 10 a.m: Arbor Day celebration and tree planting event at Gahanna's newest park on the west side. Approximately 40 volunteers are needed to help plant trees during the Arbor Day Celebration. If you are interested, contact the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department at 614.342.4250.

  • 9 - noon: Gahanna Residential Shred Day at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Rd (Parking lot).

  • 10 a.m: New West Side Park Ribbon Cutting event. Join the City and community stakeholders as we unveil the name of the park and officially open the new west side park to the community.

For more information about these events contact the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department at 614.342.4250.
WORKERS NEEDED FOR THE 2020 CENSUS
Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Section 2) mandates a headcount of everyone residing in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas of the United States.

Currently, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census Count. As part of Mayor Kneeland's commitment to workforce development, we are sharing these job opportunities with Gahanna residents.

If you are interested in earning extra income while helping your community, visit   2020census.gov/jobs
City of Gahanna | 200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230 | 614.342.4000 | www.gahanna.gov