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What's happening on the Westside
Be sure to read the Westside Messenger to find out what’s going on in your neighborhood! To submit events and announcements to this section, e-mail information to westside@columbusmessenger.com. Paper recycling at Parkview Parkview United Methodist Church, 344 S. Algonquin Ave., is providing the community with recycling bins for paper products. Bring newspapers, magazines, junk mail, etc., to the green and yellow bins in the church parking lot. No cardboard or phone books will be accepted. Questions, call 875-7231.
Exercise for seniors Seniors are invited to exercise on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 55 Pasadena Ave. Men and women aged 50 to 90 and up have exercised at the facility since 2001. The instructor leads each session with warm-ups, play balls, resistance bands, hand weights, some low-impact aerobics and balance activities. Each participant can adapt the routine to his/her comfort level. The cost is $35 for each eight-week session. Call the instructor, Lori Vazquez, at 989-4595 with questions. VFW Post 6065 VFW Post 6065 will hold their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings last about one hour and are held at the Prairie Township Senior Center, 4616 West Broad St. Those interested in getting involved or volunteering time should attend a meeting. The Ladies Auxiliary meets at 6:30 p.m. The motivations of the VFW are patriotic, historical, and educational. They strive to perpetuate the memory and history of their dead, and to assist their widows and orphans. Call Will Davis at 309-0171 for further information. Golden Age Center The Salvation Army Golden Age Center, 2300 W. Mound St., invites anyone aged 60 or over to attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for lunch, crafts, movies, BINGO, games, health and fitness, and fun. Call Ellen Marvin, senior director, at 274-7600, ext. 108, one day in advance to reserve lunch for $1.25 per day. Fee for expenses is $9 per month. MOPS at Cypress Wesleyan Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton Darby Creek Road in Galloway, will host Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) on Monday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday mornings 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. For more info or to register for MOPS, go to the Web site: www.cypressonline.net/what we do/women/mops or call the church 614-878-8192. Awana Clubs Awana Clubs for boys and girls, from three-years-old to sixth grade, will be held Wednesdays, from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. at Briggs Road Baptist Church, 3231 Briggs Road. Call 272-7430 for more information. American Legion Post 799 American Legion Post 799 holds their monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Prairie Township Fire Station, 123 Inah Ave. The Post is actively focusing on fund raising activities, family activities for the younger generation, setting up a Sons of the Legion auxiliary and increasing the ladies auxiliary. The American legion is dedicated to supporting veterans and our country and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call Commander Ben Aycock at 614-878-0069. Briggs class of 1979 The Briggs High School class of ‘79 is looking for classmates for its 30th reunion. Even if you attended the last reunion, call to verify your address with Kim Burke Collins at 274-8359 or Cindy Hale Seeley at 875-5167.
Free meals offered The Church of the Lamb of God, 2216 Sullivant Ave., offers free meals on the fourth Saturday of each month. Financial assistance Catholic Social Services’ Senior Program has applications for the Home Energy Assistance program, Percentage of Income payment plan and AT&T Life Line. These programs one-time financial assistance or ongoing financial assistance to low-income seniors and low-income disabled individuals. If you or someone you know could benefit from receiving this assistance, call Kim Conley at 274-0095, ext. 15. Women’s conference Cypress Women’s Ministries invites you to a women’s conference with Sheila Walsh, a featured speaker with Women of Faith, on Feb. 14, at Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton-Darby Creek Road in Galloway. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Cypress Bookstore following all weekend worship services, at the church office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) or at the Georgesville Square LifeWay Christian Store. CLC information sessions The Columbus Literacy Council is holding an information session about tutoring and other volunteer opportunities on Feb. 21 from 9:30-11 a.m. The session will be held at the CLC office, 195 N. Grant Ave. Register at www.columbusliteracy.org or call Norma Wetzel at 221-5013 ext. 215. Maximize Your Memory The Prairie Township Senior Center, 4616 W. Broad St., will host the Maximize Your Memory seminar on Monday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Elaine Magary with Mt. Carmel will help you learn the difference between “normal” memory loss and the symptoms of dementia, as well as important strategies to boost your brain health. For more information, call 878-5110. PTSC exercise programs The Prairie Township Senior Center hosts the following exercise programs that are free and open to the public: •Mondays - 10:30 a.m., aerobics; 2 p.m., line dance •Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m., gentle stretchers •Wednesdays - 10:30 a.m., body conditioning •Fridays - 10 a.m., gentle stretchers Spaghetti dinner The Central Crossing High School NJROTC unit will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Feb. 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the American Legion Paschall Post #164, 3363 McDowell Road in Grove City. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. The dinner includes salad, rolls, dessert and a beverage. Tickets will be available at the door. FHHS class of 1989 Franklin Heights High School class of 1989 is searching for members for the 20th reunion, to be held May 2, at 6 p.m. at Frog Bear & Wild Boar. The cost is $35 per person. Contact Nancy Rawlins Juarez at nancyrawlins@hotmail.com or 614-805-0004. Hilltop Historical Society celebrates Black History Month The Hilltop Historical Society will hold a general meeting on Feb. 2 at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1100 S. Hague Ave., at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Annette Betty Jefferson who will speak on black history on the Hilltop. Light refreshments will be served. This meeting is open to the public. Aglow to meet Aglow, a network of caring women, will meet Feb. 10, at The Potter’s House, 3220 Lowell Dr., at 9:45 a.m. Breakfast will be served at a cost of $5 per person. The speaker will be Prophet Leon Forte speaking on God’s word for 2009. For reservations and more information, call 263-0607 or 889-1708 by Feb. 6 at noon. Women’s conference Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton-Darby Creek Road, will host a women’s conference with Sheila Walsh, a featured speaker with America’s largest women’s conference, Women of Faith, on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.itickets.com. Life University Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton-Darby Creek Road, will host a Life University class, “Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University—Change your family’s future,” on Wednesdays, Jan. 21 – April 15, (13 weeks); 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Cypress Café, Building C – North Entrance Go to www.cypressonline.net or call the church (878-8192) for more information. CCHS music competition The Central Crossing High School instrumental music department will host its 7th annual Indoor Winter Guard and Drumline Competition on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The competition will host over 130 different performing units from across Ohio and adjacent states. The contest will be open to the public and will be held in the main gym at Central Crossing, 4500 Big Run South Road. For additional information, contact Keith Hallas at keith.hallas@swcs.us or log onto centralcrossing band.org. First Saturday to discuss county commissioners The work of county commissioners buried at Green Lawn is the topic of the First Saturday at Green Lawn program on Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in the Huntington Chapel at Green Lawn. Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks, who serves as president of that three-member board, will speak about the commissioners, the history of that office and the work commissioners have performed over the years. As many as 40 commissioners are interred at Green Lawn, according to a list developed by volunteers. First Saturday at Green Lawn is an educational, historical and entertaining program offered to the public without charge. The monthly program focuses on the work of someone buried at Green Lawn. Further information can be obtained by calling the Green Lawn office at 444-1123, the volunteer coordinator at 266-5218 or visiting www.greenlawncolumbus.org. Friends Worship Center hosts senior group Senior citizens are invited to a seniors group at Friends Worship Center, 3030 Clime Road, on the second Tuesday of each month from 12-2:30 p.m. The event will feature a light lunch, games and fellowship. There is no cost, but registration is required. Contact Martha at 875-8297, Juanita at 279-2382 or Debbie at 274-6505. Lincoln Village to establish neighborhood watch Corporal Zackery Scott of the Franklin County Sheriff’s office will partner with the Lincoln Village Residence Association in establishing a neighborhood watch. The first meeting will be held at the Prairie Township Hall, located at 23 Maple Dr., on Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Gantz volunteers offer scholarship The Gardens at Gantz volunteers will offer a scholarship of up to $1,000 to a student interested in studying landscaping, horticulture, sustainable living or conservation at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be residents of the South-Western City School District. The application deadline is March 31. Contact 871-6323 for additional details and applications. Free tax services The Glenwood Free Taxes Ministry is offering free tax services to anyone making $42,000 or less during 2008. Volunteers are trained and IRS certified. Hours are Mondays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 13. Allow an hour for tax preparation. Appointments can be made by calling 274-8469 or by visiting the church at 2833 Valleyview Dr. Salvation Army God & Country Concert The Salvation Army will host their 24th annual God & Country Concert, honoring God and national patriotism, on Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. The free concert will feature special guests, including the Salvation Army London Citadel Band and the Brass Band of Columbus. The concert will take place at Weigel Hall at The Ohio State University, 1866 College Road, just west of the Wexner Center for the Arts. Clime Road to close The first phase of the widening and reconstruction project for Clime Road, from Harrisburg Pike to just east of Demorest Road, will require the roadway to be closed to through traffic on Feb. 2 for approximately 40 days, weather permitting. The posted detour route for westbound motorists will follow Harrisburg Pike north to Briggs Road, west to Demorest Road and south to Clime Road. Eastbound traffic will follow the detour in the opposite direction. Free financial workshop The Lincoln Village/West Broad Clean and Safe Community and Homeowners Education Project, partnering with Homes On The Hill, will present a free financial workshop to be held Feb. 21 at the Southwest Public Library, 4740 West Broad St., from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics of discussion will be: how to receive a credit report, how to read it, what the scores mean, how scores impact your interest rates, and information on behavior to maintain good credit and more. This workshop is appropriate for high school seniors, young adults and senior citizens. Make a reservation by calling 878-5705. This “Credit Smart” program is made possible through a grant received from United Way of Central Ohio and the Columbus Foundation. PACE hosts Summer Opportunities Fair Parents for Academic Challenge and Enrichment (PACE) is a volunteer group of parents, family members and community leaders with children in Columbus City Schools who are identified as gifted and talented. They will sponsor their annual Summer Opportunities Fair at Franklin Park Conservatory. The fair will feature many learning and enrichment opportunities for all children. There will also be information to assist in planning for college admission. For more information, contact fair coordinator Kathy Jackson at 246-0377 or visit the Web site at ColumbusPACE.org.
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