DECEMBER 2019
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VISIT WITH SANTA
Santa Claus and his helpers will visit the Ohio Herb Education Center (110 Mill St.) on December 7 and December 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your kids in to make wishes and have their picture taken with Santa. Shopping and homemade gift-making opportunities will also be available. Stop by to start off the holiday season!

Click here to learn more.
SANTA RACE 5K & LITTLE REINDEER DASH
Don't miss this annual holiday run for all ages at Creekside , presented by  Mount Carmel Health.  The fun will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 . The Santa Race is family-friendly and participants of all levels are welcome to join in. The Reindeer Dash is perfect for children (ages 6 and under) who are not able to participate in the full 5K.  Registration is limited and fills up quickly!

For more information or to register, click here.
REGISTER FOR WINTER PROGRAMMING
Winter programming with our contract partners begins December 2, 2019 . Don't miss out on your chance to sign up for these programs:

  • Bally Sports Group
  • Columbus Children’s Theatre
  • Children’s Hunger Alliance
  • Tumblin’ for Kids
  • Jump Bunch

Click here to register.
POOL MEMBERSHIPS MAKE GREAT GIFTS
2020 Pool Memberships will be on sale starting December 16 ! Purchase the memberships in full, or take advantage of the installment billing option for a fun summer at the pools.

Memberships can be purchased at Gahanna City Hall (200 South Hamilton Rd.).
2020 SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
‘Tis the season to purchase or renew your annual membership with the Gahanna Senior Center! Annual dues cover your membership for the period of Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2020.

Gahanna Residents: $30/year
Non-Residents $40/year

Early Bird Membership Registration:
As an incentive to register early, anyone who renews or registers their membership between December 1-19 will have the opportunity to enter their name for a prize basket. Visit the Senior Center for more information.
COLORING CONTEST
The City of Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department is holding a Coloring Contest! The deadline for entries is January 15, 2020 . For more information and to download the coloring page and entry form, click here .
SHINE WITH PARKS & REC
Part-time and full-time positions open now!
Seasonal Team Member Positions will be posted the week of December 9 .
SAVE THE DATES!
Spring Break Camp
Energetic Parks & Recreation staff will provide games, activities, and field trips to keep students busy during their spring break. Camp operates from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with early care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and after care ending at 5:30 p.m. ; registration is by the day. More information to be announced in January.

Ages: 5-12
Dates: March 23 – 27, 2020

Summer Day Camp
Registration for 2020 Summer Day Camps starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at City Hall ( 200 S. Hamilton Rd.) More information to come.
Gahanna Parks & Recreation | 200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230 | 614.342.4250 www.gahanna.gov/parks-recreation