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Short North Neighborhood Events
June 2010

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Short North Foundation $500 to $2,500 Grants

The Short North Foundation is accepting requests for grants between $500 and $2,500 from area organizations with projects taking place in or around the Short North. Specifically, the foundation seeks organizations and programs that will benefit Short North area residents, unite Short North neighborhoods, and incorporate or preserve public works of art and architecture. The deadline to submit a grant proposal is June 30. Projects requiring multiple-year funding will be considered. To request grant guidelines and a grant application, email Alexandra Kelley at alexandra477@gmail.com

Tour Homes/Hosts Needed

The 36th Annual Short North Tour of Homes and Gardens will take place on September 19. There are still a couple of openings for homes to be on the tour and for homes to host the Preview Party and Dinners on September 18. If you would like to showcase your home on the tour or host a preview dinner, please contact tour@shortnorthcivic.org.

Youth Choir of Duncanville, Texas, UMC National Tour

A concert featuring the Youth Choir of the First United Methodist Church from Duncanville, Texas, will be held at King Avenue United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 9. The church is located at 299 King Ave. in Victorian Village at the corner of Neil Avenue. Made up of 39 talented youth in 7th through 12th grades, the Duncanville choir has crisscrossed the country, traveling coast to coast, singing in churches and nursing homes, logging over 170,000 miles over the years. This summer’s choir tour to New York City marks the 25th annual youth choir tour. Their concert will consist of both traditional and contemporary sacred music and end with a fabulous tribute to Disney movie music. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free; however, a free will offering is appreciated. All donations benefit the Children’s and Youth Ministries at King Avenue UMC. For questions regarding this event, please call 614-424-6050 or email april@kingave.org.

 

Pride Festival 2010: Entertainment on Two Stages for Two Days

Pride Festival 2010, the annual gay pride celebration hosted by Stonewall Columbus, an organization for gay, bisexual and transgender people in central Ohio, is scheduled this year in Goodale Park
Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19, where there will be entertainment on two stages for two days. The weekend events are part of the larger Stonewall Columbus Pride Holiday 2010, a series of activities in support of diversity and community spirit throughout Pride Month. Probably the most widely publicized and exciting event is the ever-popular Pride Parade and March that steps off at Noon on Saturday,
proceeding from downtown Columbus to Goodale Park in the Short North. The 2010 Grand Marshals are Tom Grote, Rick Neal, Amoret Grote and the Grote/Neal Families. The parade entrant registration deadline is Monday, June 14 at 5 p.m. The annual Run for Pride 5k Run/Walk begins in Goodale Park on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with a registration deadline of Friday, June 4. The weekend ends with Pride Brunch at the Westin Columbus on Sunday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Arnett Howard providing musical entertainment.

PRIDE EVENT SCHEDULE
An Admission Donation of $5 will be asked of you as you enter the park to help Stonewall Columbus pay for Pride. A general admission dogtag or wristband is available online or at the park tollbooths for $10.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18: 3 to 11p: Festival begins in Goodale Park

SATURDAY, JUNE 19: 10 to 8p: 9:30 a.m: Run for Pride 5k Run/Walk in Goodale Park; 10 a.m. Festival continues in Goodale Park; Noon: Pride Parade and March, Step-off at Front and W. Broad streets

SUNDAY, JUNE 20: 11a to 1p Pride Brunch at the Westin Columbus

Additional information, including registration forms, volunteer opportunities, T-shirts, and updates, can be found online www.columbuspride.org

Olentangy Riverfront Bike Path Spruceup: Harrison West Society, FLOW, and Neighbors Invited

The Battelle Rivers and Streams Team, the Harrison West Society, and the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) are sponsoring a neighborhood community Olentangy River bike path spruce-up (weeding, litter pick-up, pruning, and mulching) from King to Third avenues on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Meet at the Battelle Warehouse parking lot by the Fifth Avenue bridge (southeast corner of Fifth and the Olentangy River) at 9 a.m. for sign-in and work assignments. Please bring your own weeding and mulching tools (shovels, hoes, rakes etc.) or loppers if you would like to do some pruning, and work gloves. Extra work tools and gloves will be available for those volunteers who cannot bring their own. Volunteers will also be picking up litter along the bike path from King to Third avenues. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Work will occur near the Olentangy River, and a busy bike path, so children must be supervised at all times while participating in this event. There will be some educational information about recycling available. This should be a fun and worthwhile time for the entire family. If you helped to plant some of the trees along the bike path in past years, you can use this opportunity to check on those trees. Volunteers are welcome to share a light lunch at noon. For more information, call Adam Wagenbach (424-7927), Lu Taylor (424-5645) or Gretchen Farnung (424-7045).

Victorian Village Garden Tour

The Friends of Goodale Park are once again participating in Columbus Recreation and Parks summer garden tour series. Last year was the first time they organized the neighborhood tour, and the event was enjoyed by over 300 visitors. Hoping to repeat their success, the Friends of Goodale Park have sought out a variety of beautiful gardens in the neighborhoods surrounding the park. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 13 from noon until 5 p.m., and join your neighbors from throughout the Columbus area for this free afternoon stroll through some of the outstanding gardens in these century-old neighborhoods. Volunteers will be in Goodale Park at the shelterhouse during the tour to hand out maps and answer your questions. A map of the flower beds in Goodale Park will allow visitors self-guided tours of the state’s oldest park. The reverse side will display a map of the neighborhood gardens on the tour. For more information, see the Friends of Goodale Park’s website, www.friendsofgoodalepark.org.

THE GARDEN PATH • SUNDAY, JUNE 13 • NOON TO 5 PM • PICK UP MAP AT SHELTERHOUSE

GOODALE PARK The city’s oldest park with a wide variety of trees plus annual, perennial, and herb beds planted and tended by neighborhood volunteers under the auspices of the Friends of Goodale Park organization. Pick up a map at the shelterhouse in the park.

192 W. FOURTH AVE. Surrounded by an antique iron fence, the front yard includes Kousa Dogwood, Sweet Bay Magnolia, River Birch, and Boxwood started from seed. A shade garden in the rear features
a fountain with azaleas, rhododendron, hostas, wildflowers, and ferns.

851 Neil Ave. A new professionally designed backyard garden with brick patios, perennial gardens and central fountain. A new urban garden designed for a century-old Victorian home.

231 Buttles Ave. Extensive sun and shade perennial gardens surround the home. The courtyard features brick patios of various elevations, an aggregate walking path and formal reflecting pool with goldfish.

93 W. Hubbard Ave. An enclosed sunny garden featuring extensive perennial plantings in a setting that is both formal and casual. The rectilinear layout is softened by peonies, salvias, grasses, and other tall perennials. Blues, whites, purples and green create a relatively cool palette.

1149 Neil Ave. The front yard includes a crushed sandstone walk bordered by boxwood and wrought-iron fencing featuring an antique urn with Greek god and goddess motif. The oval back lawn is bordered by semi-formal perennial gardens with rows of serviceberry trees.

775 North Park St. The yard features new walkways and an enlarged patio. The informal design of this cottage garden features sun and shade perennials, wildflowers, herbs, and vegetables. Annuals in the
garden and in containers add color for all seasons.

937 Dennison Ave. Originally designed by Tracy DiSabato-Aust, this garden is an excellent example of how big ideas can be executed in small spaces. Refurbished this past year, the garden is a formal Victorian.

Friends of Goodale Park Work Day and Festival Prep

On Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends of Goodale Park welcomes anyone to join in and help prepare the park for the upcoming festivals. Bring some gloves, clippers and/or loppers and a hand trowel. Your reward will be fresh air, exercise meeting new people, learning about gardening and contributing toward making the city’s oldest park look its very best. Visit friendsofgoodalepark.org

Martha Walker Garden Club: ComFest Planning Party

The Martha Walker Garden Club, a non-profit group working to enhance and beautify the urban neighborhoods in the Near Northside, will be meeting with volunteers at the Martha Walker public garden space on Mt. Pleasant in Italian Village between Third and Fourth avenues for a Weed and Feed on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. Bring gloves, favorite gardening implements, and a 5-gallon bucket to collect weeds. In preparation for activities at ComFest, a planning party is scheduled on Saturday, June 19 beginning at 7 p.m. until “whenever.” Food is provided for the planning event, so please call Christie Nohle at 614-299-4769 to assure that a good supply of food is on hand. Anyone wishing to volunteer at ComFest must attend this meeting to receive an assignment.

Italian Village Picnic in the Park

In celebration of “Membership Month,” the Italian Village Society and Italian Village Block Watch will be holding a cookout on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Italian Village Park, behind Haiku at the corner of Hubbard and High. This gathering will provide an opportunity to see how the park has evolved and a chance to mingle with other members and guests. Music with Dave Weible and his banjo starts at 7 p.m. Grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks will be served. Bring a side dish if you can. Free Jeni’s ice cream for dessert! There will be activities for the kids and adults. Membership in the Italian Village Society is as low as $5 a year and open to anyone who has a desire to promote and invest in the community. Visit the IVS Web site for more information and a membership form at www.italianvillage.org

Jung Assocation Art Talk Losing a Child

Informal discussion exploring the concepts of Carl Jung and post-Jungians, offered by the C. G. Jung Association of Central Ohio, is scheduled at the JungHaus, 59 West Third Ave., the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to Noon. Meetings are free (donations appreciated) and open to the public. This month on Saturday, June 12, artist Susan Carlson, whose work is exhibiting at the JungHaus Gallery, will present a talk “I Can’t Imagine” along with Jungian analyst Karen Herrmann, concerning the exhibit and the creation of Carlson’s works, all related to the unexpected death of her son. When she lost her 19-year-old son suddenly, “I can’t imagine...” was the response she often heard from others. She worked through this loss and isolation by producing a series of images, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional. The art will be featured during the presentation, and participants will be invited to explore their emotional responses and discuss the archetypes of grief expressed through the creative process. A reception follows beginning at noon.

New Life Health and Wellness Center Open House

New Life United Methodist Church, 25 W. Fifth Ave., will celebrate the opening of the New Life Health & Wellness Center with an open house and dedication service on Sunday, June 13 at 4 p.m. in their sanctuary. Staffed by volunteer nurses, doctors and pharmacists, the Health & Wellness Center offers acute, urgent care medical services and spiritual counseling for people who are homeless or living in poverty. Currently these services are provided on Sunday mornings (7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.) to coincide with a free hot breakfast served. The Health & Wellness Center was created in response to the various health issues revealed as people came to New Life United Methodist Church for meals, free clothes, tutoring and spiritual growth. The new facility is located on the first floor of the house located next to the church building. Visit www.newlifeunitedmethodist.org for more information.

ComFest Countdown

Community Festival 2010 (three days of peace, love, and understanding) will be held June 25 - 27. Membership meetings are scheduled at the Residence House in Goodale Park this month on Thurs., June 10 (7:30), Tues., June 15 (7:30), Wed., June 23 (7:30), and all day Thurs., June 24 for setup. Anyone interested is welcome to join in. The festival cannot exist without the help of community volunteers. Visit www.comfest.com to view entertainment lineups and to learn everything you need to know about this exciting event held in Goodale Park.

Monkeys Retreat Final Blowout Sale Party

Monkey Retreat, a Space Age variety store located at 1202 N. High St., will close their shop on June 15. The final Blowout Sale Party will begin at noon on Sunday, June 6 with live entertainment, a potluck and grill, and refreshments (BYOB please). The Mendelsonics will perform along with special guests Number 1 Cat, Righteous Buck and the Skull Scorchers, Bob Sauls, Barry Chern, and more to be announced. Festivities continue until 9 p.m. Bring your checkbook to take advantage of deep discounts on all remaining merchandise. Visit www.monkeysretreat.com

Park Street Festival Family Entertainment

Park Street Festival, a three-day collaboration of entertainment, family fun, food, and great music for all ages will be held Thursday through Saturday, June 10 - 12 on Park Street to benefit Second and Seven Foundation, a local non-profit organization promoting literacy nationwide through numerous events that teach children the importance of reading for their futures. The festivities begin on Thursday at 4 p.m. and continue through the Saturday evening with live music and special events. Children’s activities include a Kids Fair featuring face painters, balloon artists, gift bags from Columbus Parent Magazine, carnival food, a magician, petting zoo, games and prizes and the Bounce House. Mike Vrabel of the Second and Seven Foundation will present a book reading and signing for the kids. A Corn Hole Tournament will be held on Saturday afternoon at the corner of Park and Vine beginning at 10 a.m. Expect live entertainment by more than a dozen bands. A $5 button will get you in for the entire weekend and can be purchased before the festival at various participating venues. Visit www.parkstreetfest.com

Healthful Room-by-Room Workshops at Greenovate

A free workshop series “Room-by-Room: Green Building and Your Health,” hosted by Greenovate, a supplier of environmentally friendly and healthful building materials, continues on July 1 with a talk on creating a healthful kitchen and bathroom environment. Presenters include Josh Bowling of Noritz, a manufacturer of efficient tankless water heaters; Heather and Steve Johnson of Generation Green, a Dublin shop offering a variety of environmentally friendly and healthful products, from housewares to composting supplies; and Doug Lugar of Creative Cabinet Solutions, a New Albany-based custom cabinet manufacturer. Learn how to create a more healthful kitchen and bathroom by installing cabinetry and flooring that do not emit harmful chemicals. This workshop will also cover some of the benefits of using non-toxic cleaning products, non-toxic personal care products, and tankless water heaters. Monthly workshops are held on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at 9 East Second Ave. Registration, limited to 30 participants per workshop, is free and open to the public. Make reservations for the July 1 workshop or any upcoming ones online at www.greenovate.com.

Metropolitan Library Northside Branch

The Northside Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is located at 1423 N. High St., just north of King Avenue. Listed below are some of the activities offered during the month of June:

Homework Help Center (June 1, 2, 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.) Students will find everything they need to complete their homework – friendly volunteers, computers, on-site school supplies and a welcoming atmosphere for studying and learning. Age: K-12th grade

Toddler/Preschool Storytime (Tues 11:30) Books, songs, stories and surprises to help your child learn to love reading. Age: Birth-6 years old

Family Storytime (June 8 and 22) Reading is a family affair. Share in stories, songs, and fun. All ages

Job Help Center: Hands on Help (June 9, 16, 23, 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.) Staff and/or volunteers are available to assist with applying for jobs online, creating/sending resumes and searching Internet job sites.

For more information, call (614)645-2275

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