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Short North Organizations
Stan Sells with Maddy Weisz, serving the Friends of Goodale Park organization.
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Friends of Goodale ParkFriends of Goodale Park is a non-profit organization that works to improve Goodale Park through tree plantings, flower bed maintenance and improvement of the physical elements of the park. FGP works year ‘round in coordination with Columbus Recreation & Parks to make Goodale Park a Columbus gem.
PO Box 8266 Columbus OH 43201 • www.goodalepark.org • Jason Kentner, President• Gazette Articles related to Goodale Park:
Goodale Park Series Part One, by Beverly Mullet Randall
August 2004 article: Pool Tour a Success: Fountain Project Moves Forward By Karen EdwardsDecember 2004 article: Holiday Gala to Showcase Goodale Park Fountain Models
January 2005 photos: Annual Holiday Gala at Cocoa Manor (December 15, 2004) Photos and captions
February 2005 article: OSU Professor Wins Project: Malcolm Cochran's art proposal selected for Goodale Park pond by Cindy Bent Findlay
April 2007 article : Friends of Goodale Park: Twenty Years of Bloomin' Hard Work, by Jennifer Hambrick
September 2007 article: Friends of Goodale Park Update, by Stan Sells
December 2007 article: Special Park Discoveries Turn Into Artistic Treasures, by Pat Lewis
February 2008 article: Friends of Goodale Park Holiday Gala at Harrison Park Community Center (December 5, 2007) Photos and article
June 2008 article: Community pulls together for Goodale Park beautification (May 10, 2008) Photos and article
March 2010 article: Circus elephants inspire artist Malcolm Cochran's new design for Goodale Park Fountain
May 2010 article: Friends of Goodale Park Hires Helper, Julie Hallan brings the spirit of friendship and fun to FGP, by Margaret Marten
May/June 2012 article: The Case of the Moving Monument by Christine Hayes
Harrison West SocietyThe Harrison West Society was founded in 1975 to support and encourage new and potential programs to improve the neighborhood conditions and environment; to develop a more reasonable sense of the community and its environment; to broaden the appreciation of ethnic and social heritage with friendly contact; to preserve and uphold the rights of the community known as Harrison West; and to provide support and act as a conduit for neighborhood improvement. The Society meets the third Wednesday of every month.
P O Box 163442 Columbus OH 43216 • www.harrisonwest.org • President@harrisonwest.org • Kristen Easterday, President
• Gazette Articles related to Harrison West:
December 2004 article: The Birth of a Neighborhood: From Humko to Harrison Park, by Cindy Bent Findlay
June 2006 article: Harrison West Open Garden Tour, by Jennifer Hambrick
June 2009 article: The Dogs of Wheeler Park, by Karen Edwards
October 2010 article: Harrison Park: An Urban Gem by Cindy Bent Findlay
Italian Village Society
Formed by residents and property owners in 1972, the Italian Village Society is a neighborhood organization for all those who live, work, do business or are interested in Italian Village. The Society has monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the Short Stop Youth Center, 1066 N. High St, at 7:30pm.
P O Box 8001 Columbus OH 43201 • www.italianvillage.org • Jared Wilson, President • Gazette Articles related to Italian Village:
Cover December 2005 article: A Walk Through the Past in Italian Village, by Jennifer Hambrick
Short North Alliance - formed May 2012The Short North Alliance (SNA) is a collaborative organization resulting from the combined efforts of the Short North Business Association and the Short North Special Improvement District. The mission of the SNA is to advance the vibrancy, prosperity and quality of life of the Short North with particular emphasis on the High Street corridor. Initiatives address business development and retention, tourism, safety, parking and access, cleanliness, beautification, public art, inter-district collaborations, networking and fundraising.
1126 1/2A N. High St. • 614.299.8050 • www.shortnorth.org • John Angelo, Director
Short North Block Watch
The Short North Block Watch was created to allow residents in Italian Village, Victorian Village, Harrison West, Dennison Place, The Circles, and the High Street Business District to share information about crime and safety-related issues, foster collaboration, and promote overall safety within the short North community.
info@shortnorthblockwatch.org • www.shortnorthblockwatch.org • Amelia Costanzo, Coordinator
Short North Business Association - merged with Short North Special Improvement District to form Short North Alliance May 2012
• Gazette Articles related to the SNBA:
September 2005 article: Not Business as Usual - New Short North Business Association Executive Director John Angelo, by Jennifer HambrickMarch 2010 article: A Brighter Future Begins Now, Dream job delights newly appointed SNBA Director, by Jennifer Hambrick
May/June 2012 article: Short North Welcomes Ambassador Team by Cindy Bent Findlay
Short North Civic Association - former Victorian Village Society, until July 2009
The Short North Civic Association (former Victorian Village Society) is a non-profit civic association focused on building a strong community through representation, education, advocacy and sponsorship of events and projects for the neighborhoods of the Short North area. We welcome all who reside in the neighborhood, homeowners and renters alike, as well as business owners and their employees, to become a member.
PO Box 10792 Columbus OH 43201 • 614.228.2912 • www.shortnorthcivic.org • Jeff Smith, PresidentGazette Articles related to SNCA and Victorian Village Society:
September 2005 article: Hollywood in Spotlight at Preview Dinner Parties by Karen Edwards
September 2008 article: Century-Old Homes Present Challenges by Pat Lewis
September 2009 article: 'Last' Victorian Village Home Tour by Karen Edwards
May/June 2012 article: Civic Association Steps Into the Future by Margaret Marten
Short North Foundation - former Short North Neighborhood Foundation
The Short North Foundation (SNF) is a non-profit organization committed to celebrating and supporting art, diversity, and vitality in the Short North neighborhood to further enhance the lives of all who live, work and play in the Short North. The SNF provides time, talent and money to help achieve specific Short North goals while leveraging local resources and fostering communications in and among other area civic organizations.
120 W. Goodale Street, Columbus OH 43215 • www.shortnorthfoundation.org • Alexandra Kelley, Communications Director • alexandra477@gmail.com
• Gazette Articles related to SNF:April 2003 article: Living Up to a Legacy: Rich Sensenbrenner inherits his grandfather's commitment to build and better the city of Columbus by Cindy Bent Findlay
June 2004 article: Larry Brown SNNF Community Leadership Award by Karen Edwards
May 2005 article: Creating Encounters in Urban Art and History
January 2006 article: Gina Cronley: The Short North's Favorite Wizard
December 2006 cover story: Community: Andy Klein Spells It Out by Jennifer HambrickMay 2007 article: Stephen Weed steps up to the plate for the SNNF by Jennifer Hambrick
January 2008 cover story: Foundation Honors Zoe and Jack Johnstone by Jennifer Hambrick
Short North Special Improvement District - merged with Short North Business Association to form Short North Alliance in May 2012SID is an association of all High Street property owners formed to enhance the pedestrian experience along High Street through daily maintenance and streetscape improvements. SID is who made the arches over High Street happen • SID is the creator for Pocket Parks • SID cleans, paints, and plants flowers • SID is all of the property owners in the Short North taxing themselves to create the Short North Human Experience.
120 W Goodale Street, Columbus OH 43215 • John Angelo• 614.224.3600 • sid@shortnorth.orgGazette Articles related to the Short North SID:
April 2010 cover story: Tim Wagner Leads the Short North Special Improvement District Into Its Second Decade, by Jennifer Hambrick
Jan/Feb 2012 cover story: The Parking Pinch by Cindy Bent Findlay
Victorian Village Society - See SHORT NORTH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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