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.
Harrisburg fish fry
The Sherman Lodge 470 will hold its last fish fry on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the lodge.
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.
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.
GCHS class of 1989
The Grove City High School class of 1989 is planning a 20th reunion. Reunion planning is taking place for summer of 2009. Classmates interested in planning, attending, or who know contact information for other classmates should contact Tawnya (Souders) Lewis at 89gchs@gmail.com.
Research on old Harrisburg church
The Harrisburg Pilgrim Holiness Church is conducting research on the old Grace Episcopal United Brethren Church in Harrisburg, but they need help.
Those who have information on the church history or know names of former pastors, can send information to Pastor Rick Smith PO Box 254, Orient, 43146 or e-mail the information to r-d-s@sbcglobal.net. Smith is also looking for old photos of the church.
West High class of 1964
The West High School class of 1964 is having their 45th class reunion Oct. 3-4. Friday evening, attendees will gather at Magly Field for the West Homecoming Game followed by a casual time from 9-11 p.m. at O’Charlie’s at I-270 and Georgesville Road. No reservations needed for the Friday events. Saturday will feature dinner at the Florentine Restaurant, 907 W. Broad St., from 4-8 p.m. Reservations are needed. Contact any of the following with your current mailing and e-mail information: Lynn Fullerton Johnson, 274-4524; Annette Beatty Jefferson, drajay96@hotmail.com, 276-3160; or Carol Rood, carood@excite.com, 562-7358.
Rotary Cruise and Ride
The Rotary Club of Grove City will sponsor the 11th annual Cruise and Ride in Grove City’s Historic Town Center. The car show is noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 27.
More than 250 classic cars and motorcycles are expected to register for the 2008 edition of the event. Registration is noon to 2 p.m. the day of the show. There is a $10 registration fee per show vehicle. Judging begins at 3 p.m. Awards will be distributed at 6 p.m. This year includes a number of door prizes given away throughout the show, as well as gas gift card raffles.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and activities of the Rotary Club of Grove City, including student scholarships, Rotary Lake at Fryer Park, and other local and international projects.
For sponsorship opportunities or more information about the cruise-in, visit www.grovecityrotary.org.
Richard PTA craft sale
The Richard Avenue Elementary PTA is hosting a holiday craft fair on Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. In addition to the craft sale, there will be a Secret Santa Shop for the kids, make-and-takes, pictures with Santa, and food.
Crafters should reserve a space for this event by contacting Lisa at racraftfair@sbcglobal.net. The cost to reserve a six foot space is $15 and the crafter will need to supply their own table. Payment is required before the event.
The school is located at 3646 Richard Ave. in Grove City. Proceeds from the space rentals will support Richard Avenue Elementary families in need during the holidays.
Green Lawn seeking volunteers
Central Ohioans looking for a community project for Make A Difference Day on Oct. 25 can perform volunteer service at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.
A variety of tasks are available for individuals and groups who will be assisting the ground crew in preparing the area’s largest cemetery for winter. Many of the tasks involve fall landscaping chores.
People looking for volunteer assignments that day, or any other day of the year, can visit the Web site www.greenlawncolumbus.org, call 266-5218 or e-mail sandlot17@juno.com. Hours for volunteering for Make A Difference Day are between 9 a.m. and noon.
A picnic is being planned for all volunteers when their assignment is completed.
Wellness clinic in Urbancrest
The Franklin County Board of Health will hold a senior wellness clinic on Sept. 30 at the Southwest Community Center, 3500 First Ave. in Urbancrest from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
The clinic will be available for adults age 50 and older. Health assessments and screenings are available, along with education concerning heart disease, diabetes and other health issues. There is no charge to see the nurse, though donations will be accepted.
For additional information on the clinic or to find other clinics in the central Ohio area, contact the board of health at 462-3719 or log onto franklincountyohio.gov.
Copper theft seminar
The Southwest Christian Ministerial Association, in cooperation with the Grove City Division of Police, will host a free seminar at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus St. in Grove City on Sept. 16 from 8-10:30 a.m.
The seminar will deal with church safety and security and the rising number of copper thefts. The speaker will be Special FBI Agent Harry Trombitus, who is an expert on the subject. For additional information or to RSVP, call the church at 875-2314.
Crafters wanted
The Franklin Heights High School band boosters will hold its annual Holiday Crafts Bazaar on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Franklin Heights High School, 1001 Demorest Road in Columbus.
Crafters of all kinds are needed to set up tables and sell their wares. Tables are $25 each, plus a charge of $2 if electricity is needed. Those interested are asked to reserve space today. For more information call Deb Kakos at 275-4480 or Chris Irvin at 871-8612 or e-mail alamarr@aol.com.
The craft bazaar is an annual fund raiser for the school’s band and is sponsored by the band boosters. All proceeds from the event will benefit the marching band.
Car seat inspection
Does your child’s car seat fit correctly in your vehicle? Are your children in the correct type of seat and facing the right way for their height, weight and age? Is the harness system snug enough to prevent injury? Make sure your child’s car seat is properly installed on Oct. 18 at a free car seat safety check outside the Grove City YMCA.
Conducted by Columbus Public Health, the car seat safety inspection will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the Grove City YMCA, 3600 Discovery Dr.
Those performing the safety checks are certified child passenger safety technicians.
"Four out of five car seats are not used correctly," says Brandie Keys with Columbus Public Health. "This is why we encourage parents, grandparents and caregivers to take advantage of this free inspection."
The safety check, co-sponsored by the MOMS Club of Grove City and Chick-Fil-A will be held in conjunction with the annual touch-a-truck event held every year at the Grove City, YMCA.
For more information or appointments, call 645-7748.
Central HS class of 1959
The 1959 graduating class of Central High School will be holding their 50-year reunion next year and is looking for former classmates. Contact George Heery, 595-9989, frostybuckey2@yahoo.com; Earnest Hicks, 877-3286, eh3286@sbcglobal.net; or Bobby Dobbins at 279-1467 to confirm your current information.
Commercial Point fish fry
The Commercial Point Men’s Club will hold a fish fry the first and third Friday of every month through the end of May. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. at the Commercial Point Community Center.
LTOB musical
The Little Theatre Off Broadway will present "The Sound of Music" directed by Lisa Napier-Garcia.
The classic musical about governess Maria and the singing von Trapp family, set in Austria as the clouds of World War II gather.
The musical will run on weekends through Sept. 27. Tickets are $12; for seniors and students the cost is $10. For show times or more information, call the theatre at 875-3919 or visit ltob.org.
Story time at Harrisburg Library
The Harrisburg Library will hold a story time for children ages 3-5 beginning Sept. 27 and continuing through Oct. 22.
Each session will include reading, crafts, games and a snack. It will run from 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday. To enroll call the library at 877-4065 or stop by at 1036 High St.
Cornhole and Buckeyes
The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a double-elimination cornhole tournament on Oct. 4 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd.
In addition to cornhole, the Ohio State and Wisconsin football game will be broadcast on a 30 foot inflatable screen. Food and beverages will be sold.
Park gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. and contestants will be given a half hour to practice. The tournament will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with the OSU game set to air at 8 p.m.
Tournament participants must pre-register their team of two for $40 at City Hall, 4035 Broadway, by Sept. 30. Those interested in attending the tailgate, but not the tournament, need not pre-register; a $5 donation will be collected at the door, parking is $5 per vehicle. Parental consent forms are required for those who are under 18 years old, and can also be picked up at City Hall.
All proceeds from the event will benefit LifeCare Alliance Meals-On-Wheels. For more information on this and other programming, contact Grove City Parks and Recreation at 277-3050 or visit grovecityohio.gov.
K-9 Carnival
Help the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department wrap up the dog days of summer at its annual K-9 Carnival from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Fryer Park, 3899 Orders Road.
Join dog rescues, vets and vendors as well as other dog enthusiasts for an afternoon of fun for both man and his best friend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit area rescue and adoption groups, purchase pet care merchandise and enjoy on-site entertainment. Additionally, a dog wash station and concessions will be offered as fund raisers for Boy Scout Troop 136 and the Grove City Sertoma Club.
A temporary, fenced off-leash area, including a dog-friendly pond, will be available for all well-socialized and vaccinated dogs; an additional area will be designated for dogs that are 25 pounds or less. All dogs must be restrained when outside of the designated off-leash area.
For more information on this and other programming, contact Grove City Parks and Recreation at 277-3050 or visit grovecityohio.gov.
New Shoe Drive
Moose Lodge 11 is holding a new shoe drive for kids in need. Bring your new shoes to the Moose on Demorest Road, now through Sept. 30. See a lodge officer for more information or call 875-5481.
Trinity booth
Trinity United Methodist Church of Grove City will host a booth at the Grove City Arts in the Alley festival on Sept. 20 and 21. The booth will be located on Park Street in front of the Grove City Public Library. They will be selling fish sandwiches, hot dogs, french fries and beverages. For more information, call Mike Thomas at 578-2980.
Walking for Down syndrome
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio will sponsor this year’s seventh annual Buddy Walk at the Crew Stadium.
The one-mile walk will take place Sept. 28 starting at 10 a.m. The goal of the Buddy Walk is to promote understanding and acceptance of all people with Down syndrome. Last year, the event raised over $200,000.
For more information, visit columbusbuddywalk.org.
Casting call for Nutcracker commercials
Is BalletMet Columbus’ The Nutcracker one of your family’s annual holiday traditions? If so, BalletMet wants you to tell the community and make unforgettable memories to last a lifetime. This season’s Nutcracker commercials will promote the ballet from a new perspective: they’ll feature audience members sharing their cherished Nutcracker memories.
Children and their families are invited to attend one of two free casting calls Sept. 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the downtown BalletMet Dance Centre, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave., and 4 to 6 p.m. at the satellite in Gahanna’s Vista Plaza, 1141 N. Hamilton Road.
Participants should be prepared to share on camera their genuine Nutcracker experiences and how they have been touched by the family favorite. All participants will receive gift bags and will be registered to win four free tickets to opening night of The Nutcracker, a private meet and greet with the Sugar Plum Fairy and $100 worth of Cameron Mitchell gift cards. Select clips will be featured on local television and radio commercials for The Nutcracker, airing from October to December.
For additional information, visit www.balletmet.org.
Audition for LTOB vocal group
Voices off Broadway, Little Theatre Off Broadway’s vocal repertoire group, will hold open auditions on Sept. 15 and 16, 7 p.m. both nights. Auditions will be held at the Grove City Christian Child Care Center at 2996 Columbus St. in Grove City.
Auditioners should prepare a song from the musical theatre genre that best shows your range and technique and must bring accompanist sheet music. The group rehearses every tow to three weeks, with additional rehearsals leading up to performances. Members must re-audition at the end of each year.
The group’s repertoire will feature musical theater solo and choral works, with emphasis on shows from LTOB’s 50 years. The group will represent LTOB at functions around central Ohio, including the Columbus Arts Festival and Grove City’s Arts in the Alley.
For more information, contact David Collins at dcollins@ltob.org or at 428-0596.
FHHS class of 1988
Franklin Heights High School class of 1988 will hold their 20th class reunion Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion on Demorest Road. RSVP to falcons1988.com.
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.
A Night of Comedy
Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton Darby Creek Road in Galloway, will host A Night of Comedy with Christian comedian Kerri Pomarolli on Oct. 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the east auditorium. Go to the Web site: www.cypressonline.net or call the church (878-8192) for ticket information.
Free line dancing and exercise
Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton Darby Creek Road in Galloway, will host a free line dancing and exercise class Sept. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. in the east auditorium.
Harvest Market
The fifth annual Grove City Harvest Market, sponsored by the Grove City Community Club, is planned for Oct. 4, Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at Park Street and Broadway.
Vending applications are being accepted to sell fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, flowers, pies, cakes, breads, handmade crafts and more.
Call Wilma Phillips at 875-7931 or Karen McNicol at 875-8590 for more information or to receive a vending application.
Urbancrest forum
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Urbancrest will hold a community forum on Sept. 17 at 6:15 p.m. at the YMCA in Urbancrest, 3500 First Ave.
The forum will address issues including drugs, prostitution, vagrancy and other criminal activities. It is also to find a solution to the problems facing the Urbancrest community.
Immunization clinic
The Franklin County Board of Health will hold an immunization clinic on Oct. 23 at the Jackson Township Administration Building, 3756 Hoover Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. The clinic is for children and adults. Shots range from $10 to $15. For more information, contact the board of health at 462-3160 or log onto franklincountyohio.gov.
Water Garden Tour
The Keep Grove City Beautiful Committee presents the inaugural Twilight on the Water Garden Tour on Sept. 28 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Participants can see some of Grove City’s finest water gardens featuring water-themed elements such as ponds, fountains and waterfalls. Enjoy a variety of exotic koi, aquatic plants and water lilies. Birds, butterflies, fish and frogs will enhance this outdoor adventure.
Advance tickets are available at City Hall, 4035 Broadway, and the Grove City Service Department, 3262 Ventura Blvd. Tickets also will be available the day of the tour at the Town Center Plaza from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for seniors (60 years and up); children 12 and under are free.
For more information, visit grovecityohio.gov or call 277-1100.
