Book sale
The Harrisburg Library, 1036 High St., sponsors an ongoing book sale Monday through Thursday from 1:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.
Some books sell for $5 a bag, others range from $10 cents to $1. The library accepts donations of all books and movies but they ask you not send magazines. All items must be clean and in good condition.
All proceeds benefit the Harrisburg Library Association. Donations are tax deductible.
Screenings at Evans
Amity Care Home Health Services provides a nurse at the E.L. Evans Senior Center in Grove City to do free diabetic screening and blood pressure testing every third Wednesday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Cholesterol testing is available for $5 per test. For more information call Amity Care Home Health at 334-6800.
Local authors need old photos
Local authors Janet Shailer and Laura Lanese are seeking photographs to be incorporated into a regional history book about Grove City to be published by Arcadia Publishing in fall 2008 as part of Arcadia’s "Images of America" series.
This project is also part of the local Attics to Archives program and the scanned copies will become part of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society’s permanent collection. All originals will be returned as promptly as possible to the owners.
The historical society is looking for old photographs (pre-1952) larger than 3 inches by 3 inches in size and smaller than 11 inches by 14 inches. Pictures of landscapes and buildings are most important. Selected photos may be included in the Arcadia book.
For information, call Janet Shailer at 871-1972 or Laura Lanese at 537-3816.
PVHS reunion
The Pleasant View High School class of 1968 will hold their 40th class reunion on Aug. 9 at the Marriott Columbus, 5605 Blazer Pkwy. in Dublin. For additional information, Deb (Bennett) Price at 876-8038, Diana (Wharton) Good at 851-1046 or Debbie (Barber) Vance at 878-9868.
FHHS 1966 reunion
Franklin Heights High School, class of 1966, will be holding a 60th birthday party reunion on Aug. 2, from 12-6 p.m. at Heimat Haus, 4555 Jackson Pike (Route 104). Contact Becky (Sweazy) Malone for details and to RSVP by calling 801-9059 or e-mail bmalone@columbus.rr.com.
Central High 1948 reunion
The Central High School class of 1948 will hold its 60th class reunion on July 13 at COSI from noon to 4 p.m. For more information contact John Allen at 875-4359, Bill Rector at 889-5608, Ardie Schirtzinger at 272-0295, Florance (Voss) McCarty at 876-2181 or Susan (Jones) Metzger at 901-2678.
Harrisburg fish fry
The Sherman Lodge 470 in Harrisburg started its annual fish fry. The event will run every Saturday, except for holiday weekends, until the last weekend in August from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Charity golf at Pinnacle
First Service Federal Credit Union will hold its’ fifth annual charity golf outing on June 24 at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City.
Teams of four will have the opportunity to participate in a golf scramble to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network with proceeds to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. During this year’s event, participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart, a boxed lunch, skill contests, a hole-in-one prize, door prizes, a dinner buffet, and a silent auction.
Anyone interested in participating in the event or making a donation, contact Catherine Roebuck at 920-6351 or visit www.firstcu.com.
GCHS class of 1968
The Grove City High School class of 1968 is planning their 40th class reunion on Oct. 4 at the Pinnacle Golf Club. The committee is in the process of gathering contact information and asks that classmates contact Jama (Freshcorn) Lykins, jamadarlene@aol.com, 447-8565 or Cheryl (Cimin) Grossman at 875-7775.
GCHS class of 1973
The Grove City High School class of 1973 is planning their 35th class reunion on Oct. 4 at the Pinnacle Golf Club. The committee is in the process of gathering contact information and asks that classmates contact Kathy (Durham) Copas, kcopas@bricker.com, 204-8309 or 227-4954.
Mud volleyball tourney
The 23rd annual Mud Volleyball Tournament, benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio, will take place on July 26 at Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd. in Grove City.
Gates open at 7 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Players, referees and volunteers are needed. The cost to participate is $300 per a team of 8-12 players.
Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Epilepsy Foundation.
For additional information, visit www.epilepsy-ohio.org or call 261-1100.
Amazing "Grove City" Race
Brains, brawn and a little luck is the theme of the first annual Amazing "Grove City" Race on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Form a team of two or four people, age 6 or older (the team must include a legal driver). Teams must provide their own transportation to complete tasks at locations around town. Bring a healthy sense of fun – and a swimsuit for one participant.
The fee is $20 per team; t-shirts are included for each team member. Teams can sign up by contacting Grove City Parks and Recreation at 277-3050 for registration information, or stop by the office in City Hall at 4035 Broadway weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to register is June 30.
Golfing for epilepsy
Oakhurst Country Club in Grove City will be the site of the inaugural Eagles for Epilepsy golf tournament. The charity event benefits The Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio. The outing will be on June 26 and will be a four person scramble with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Information on the tournament can be at epilepsy-ohio.org or by contacting the foundation at 261-1100.
Barbecue benefit
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grove City, 3220 Columbus St., will hold a pork barbecue on June 28 to raise funds for Dan Potokar and his family.
The event will take place at the church’s shelter house and will begin at noon.
Potokar is a 21-year-old Ohio State football player and Grove City native, who is undergoing treatment for testicular cancer at Indiana University.
All proceeds from the event will be managed by The Ohio State University Athletic Office. For additional information, contact the church office at 875-2314.
Children’s picnic
St. Vincent Family Centers hosts its annual Children’s Picnic on June 27 from 3 to 6 p.m., at 1490 East Main St. The event is presented by Kemmlegor Financial with support from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Franklin County Children Services, the Michael Redd Foundation and the Agape Family Worship Center.
St. Vincent Family Centers serves children who have severe emotional and behavioral problems. The agency provides mental health services and programs, ranging from outpatient and deaf services to preschool and school age partial hospitalization programs. For the picnic, planned activities include arts and crafts, face painting, games and prizes.
For more information, call 252-0731 or visit www.svfc.org.
Luau at Friends Worship
The Friends Worship Center, 3030 Clime Road, will host a luau on July 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event features water fun, games, prizes, music and food. For additional information contact the center at 296-7335.
Summer reading program
The Harrisburg Library is registering for the summer reading program Catch the Reading Bug At Your Library.
The six week long program, beginning June 25 and ending July 30, is designed to challenge kids (ages 3-12) to sharpen their reading skills and reward them for their efforts. The program runs from 10 to 11 a.m.
Library hours are Monday through Thursday 1:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Stop by, 1036 High St., or call the library at 877-4065 for more information.
Central High class of 1973
The Central High School Class of 1973 will hold its 35-year reunion Aug. 23 at 7 p.m., at the Grove City Elks Lodge, 2140 Sonora Dr., Grove City.
Contact Naomi Johnson at 619-1846 or central1973@aol.com for more information.
Grove City Water Garden Tour seeking participants
The Keep Grove City Beautiful Committee is planning its first Twilight on the Water Garden Tour in September. What’s a water garden tour? It’s just like the garden tour, only it features gardens that include water-themed elements such as ponds, fountains or waterfalls. Enjoy all that water gardening encompasses, from aquatic plants and flowers to the birds, butterflies, frogs and fish.
The group is seeking participants for this new tour. If you are interested, contact Linda Rosine, environmental specialist at 277-1104.The deadline for entry is June 30.
Westland boosters golf outing
The Westland High School football boosters will hold its first annual golf outing on Aug. 8 at the Marysville Golf Club, 13683 State Route 38. Registration will be at 7:45 a.m. and the shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $65 per person, and includes golf, cart and lunch. The boosters are also seeking corporate sponsors for the event. For more information, contact Jeannie Reffett at 519-4721 or jreffett322@yahoo.com.
Harrisburg hog roast
The Harrisburg VFW Post 11208 will host a hog roast on June 28 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will include pork, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and dessert for $8. The public is welcome. The post is located at 1010 High St. in Harrisburg. For more information, call 877-1941 after 4 p.m.
Youth art contest
China Bell wants help with their new kid’s menu. If your child is between the ages of 3-12 and likes art, they can enter the Youth Art Contest for the chance to appear on China Bell’s newest kid’s menu.
Children are asked to draw and/or color a scene that depicts Grove City. Entries will be divided by age group for best artwork (ages 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12) and winners will be determined by a panel of local celebrity judges.
To enter, pick up an entry form in the restaurant or download it from www.chinabell.net. The deadline to enter is July 20. Winners will be announced on July 27.
For more information, visit the China Bell Web site or call 871-2420.
OHS celebrates the 4th
The Ohio Historical Society presents The Glorious Fourth: Independence Day Celebration on July 4 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ohio Village in Columbus.
The family event includes a grand procession, patriotic speeches, a greased pole contest, a concert by the Ohio Village Singers featuring patriotic and old summertime musical favorites and a community dance. Plus a pie-eating contest will determine the fastest pie-eater in the village.
Admission is $12 for adults; $9 for children ages 6-12; $10 for adult members of the Ohio Historical Society and $7 for child members. Visitors also will be able to gain admission to the Ohio Historical Center at no additional cost. Parking is $4 and free for members.
Ohio Village is a recreated town of the 19th century and one of 59 sites administered by the Ohio Historical Society, a non profit organization that serves as the state’s partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio’s history, archaeology and natural history. It is located next to the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus at I-71 and 17th Avenue.
For more information, visit www.ohiohistory.org or call 297-2300.
GCHS class of 1983
Grove City High School, Class of 1983, will hold their 25th reunion on Oct. 4 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Beulah Park Clubhouse. For more information, contact either Jenny (Seebach) Lester at 875-9909, jdlester871@yahoo.com or Donna (Decker) Chalk 736-3947, dchalk@sbcglobal.com.
Merion Village Garden Tour
The Merion Village Association will present its ninth annual Merion Village Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on July 6.
A collection of 10 of the finest gardens in Merion Village will be featured, ranging from larger, more expansive gardens to smaller, more private settings.
Since it’s inception in 1999, the Merion Village Garden Tour remains free to the public. Tour maps will be available at the Merion Village Information Center 1330 S. Fourth St., Columbus, and also available for download from www.merionvillage.com
Proceeds benefit the Merion Village Association, The Southwood Elementary Parent-Teachers Organization, and the Urban Achievers 4H Group.
Purple Door Cruise-In
The fifth annual Purple Door Cruise-In will be held at Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St., on July 26. Registration starts at 3:30 p.m. Awards start at 7:45 p.m.
