WEINLAND PARK

COMMUNITY

CIVIC

ASSOCIATION

www.weinlandparkcivic.org

Newsletter | July 2014

Above: Lydia and baby Annelise on their front porch

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: LYDIA YODER

Many of us know Lydia as the Secretary of the
Weinland Park Community Civic Association for the
past two years. Did you know, though, about her
love of creating art? She is a founding member of
the WP Red Circle art group and will have work
featured in the upcoming Weinland Park
Calendar, which will be distributed at the
Festival (see more below).
Lydia doesnt have much art work around the
house. She loves to give it away as much as she
loves making it! One exception is a painting
(shown in the picture) using a marbling technique
she learned while visiting relatives in Turkey.
Besides exploring new mediums, she mostly
enjoys drawing and watercolor.

While growing up, her mother turned everyday

activities into artistic endeavors and always
appreciated the beauty in common things, including gardening and cooking. That is a philosophy
Lydia would like to pass on to the children she
teaches. God gifted me in working with kids and
creating art, and I love integrating them.
Early this year, Lydias family expanded. With her
husband Jason, she welcomed baby Annelise into
the world. Now it is even easier to interact with
the neighborsbabies smile and attract conversation. Jason and I are very happy with our decision
to move to Weinland Park. There is so much
potential, I love working with the children and
parents in the Red Circles project the most.

This newsletter is printed with generous support from

ACES HONORS PARENTS & ADULT EDUCATION

STUDENTS FROM
PROGRAMS STARTING UP
WEINLAND PARK
AGAIN AT THE GUILD
Classes include GED Preparation, Employment,
Customer Service Certification, and College
Preparation. Registration/Orientation begins on
July 8th.

Interested persons can attend one of the following

times:
9:00 am to 12:00 pm,
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, or
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Above: Holding their ACES Community Leader Awards are (left to right)
Tameia Sellers, DeShaunte Upchurch, and LaWon Sellers.

Godman Guilds ACES program at Weinland Park

Elementary School presented leadership awards to
three parents and six students during a ceremony on
May 22 at the school.
Tameia and LaWon Sellers, along with DeShaunte
Upchurch, received the ACES Community Leader
Award for their work with the Weinland Park Wildcats
youth football team and cheerleading squad.
For their leadership, the ceremony also honored six
students, one from each ACES age groupfrom
kindergarten-Tylib, 1st grade-Alexis, 2nd grade-Erianna,
3rd grade-Juaronika, 4th grade-Niyah, and from 5th
grade-Ashanasti, with the Randall C. Morrison ACES
Leadership Award. The award is named for Morrison,
who retired in 2011 after serving more than 35 years as
Godman Guilds executive director.

Free child care for 6 weeks to 12 years while classes in

session. Come to 303 E. 6th Avenue to start your next
steps toward personal growth!

TAI CHI CLASSES TO

BEGIN NEW SESSION

Tai Chi for ages 18 to 108 will be held for 12 weeks

on Saturdays from 11:15 to 12:15 beginning June
28th.
Fee for the entire 12-week course is only $15.00.
Each week includes 8-form Yang family style
instruction, a brief meditation and herbal tea time!
Join us for a stress-reducing and health-building
break!
Call Terry at (614) 294-5476, ext. 119 or email
terry.althouse@godmanguild.org to sign up.

GREETINGS FROM TEXAS

Several members of our Family-Centered Community
Change Council (FCCC) represented Weinland Park
while visiting San Antonio this past May where they
discussed common issues facing all three FCCC sites
(the third being Buffalo, NY) and the Annie E. Casey
Foundation staff. In related news, the WP FCCC
recently hired its first full-time staffer; Ms. Tanja
Jones, who will be undertaking a pilot to lead 20 local
families out of poverty.

Bottom row: Jill Pentimonti, Schoenbaum Family Center; Rhonda Peeples,

WP Elementary; An AECF staff member.
Back row: Alex Barkley, Community Properties of Ohio (CPO); Marci Ryan,
Godman Guild; our neighbor Michael Wilkos, The Columbus Foundation;
Jane Wiechel, Schoenbaum Family Center; and Isabel Toth, CPO.

BOUNCE
HEALTH NUGGET:
HOUSE Brush Up!
Need we Daily brushing and flossing
not only on your
say more? affects
denta health, but also your overall
We already announced
that our annual
festival will happen
Saturday, August 16
12-4 p.m. Sign
Saturday, August 16 from
up now to
volunteerwe can always use the extra hands and
working with your neighbors is the best way to build
camaraderie. This year, the bounce house and DJ Buzz
will be back, along performances from our Girl Scout
Troop, the R.I.S.E Boys and Girls Club, the Harmony
Project, plus much more.
There will also be food trucks for the first time this year,
and every resident can stop by to pick up your free
18-month calendar featuring the art of local residents,
graciously compiled by the Wexner Center for the Arts
Jean Pitman.

2014-2015

Comm u ni t y
Ca l enda r

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2014

well-being, reducing risk for heart

disease, stroke, Alzheimers, and
diabetes. Bacteria in your mouth
may cause inflammation in other
parts of the body and lead to a
weak immune system.

Here are some tips to good oral health:

Brush twice daily with a soft (not medium) bristle
toothbrush
Floss once dailypick a routine time and build up
slowly by only flossing a single, extra tooth each
night
Go your dentist regularly as some tarter/plaque can
only be removed by a professional--schedule your
next 6-month cleaning at the end of your appointment
If you need help finding a low-cost or free dentist
call Dental Options at (614) 233-6388.

GOOD THINGS ARE

COMING!

You may have noticed that D&J Carryout and Kellys

Carryout were closed this past June. Keep an eye
on these sites as exciting, new community spaces
are developing.

Check out the preliminary work being done on the

former 3M site at 5th St. and 5th Ave. The land is
being graded and seeded, with a wall to be
constructed along the north side.

Stay safe this 4th of July, and check out fireworks with
your family and friends. Here are a few celebrations.
You may even be able to catch some of the action from
your backyard.

Red White and Crew June 28, after the 8 p.m.

game, at Crew Stadium, (614) 447-2739
Red White and Boom July 3rd, 10 p.m., near
Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.
Columbus Symphony Patriotic Pops July 5 at
dusk, 2540 Olentangy River Rd., (614) 228-8600
Ohio State Fair every night from July 23 Aug 3,
weather permitting, (888) OHO-EXPO (646-3976)
Columbus Clippers v. Toledo Mud Hens July 4 at
dusk, Huntington Park, (614) 462-5250

Photo: EAMON QUEENEY | COLUMBUS DISPATCH

JULY CALENDAR Free unless otherwise noted

When
Every Tues.
Every Thurs. & Fri.
Every Sat.

Event

Location
Northside Library
Northside Library
Godman Guild
Northside Library
Northside Library
Northside Library
Shelter house at the
park
Godman Guild
Godman Guild
Godman Guild

Tues., July 1
Wed., July 2
Sat., July 5

10:30 a.m.
2:303:30 p.m.
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
10 a.m.noon

Mon., July 7
Tues., July 8
Wed., July 9

6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

Family Storytime, all ages

Reading Buddies, grades K3
Zumba, Latin-inspired dance fitness, $3/class
Ready for Kindergarten Club, ages 3-5
Jen Peters Intro to Zumba, ages 12-17
Nancy Lockard Turtle Lady & Friends, ages 0-11
Litter Clean-Up and Newsletter Distribution with
coffee, donuts, and fruit
Civic Association Communications Committee
Civic Association Housing Committee
Civic Association Steering Committee

Fri., July 11
Wed., July 16 and
Thurs., July 17

68 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2 p.m. and 7
p.m.

Neighborhood Network Gathering

Family Movie Nights, brought to you by Veritas
The Tempest, performance specially adapted for
autistic children, $6 (limit 3 per group)

Godman Guild
Weinland Park
Wexner Center

Wed., July 16

6:30 p.m.

2231 N. High

Thurs., July 17

6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

University Area Commission, Northwood & High

Building, room 100
Civic Association Safety & Mobility Committee
University Area Review Board, Northwood &
High Building, room 100
Wex Summer Drive-In, featuring Rear Window
Family Movie Nights, brought to you by Veritas
Civic Association Food & Wellness Committee
Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Family Movie Nights, brought to you by Veritas

Fri., July 18
Mon., July 21
Wed., July 23
Fri., July 25

8 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION

MEETINGS

If you have any story ideas for the

newsletter, please email us at:
communications@
weinlandparkcivic.org

4th Weds. of the month

6:308 p.m.
Schoenbaum Family Center
175 E. 7th Ave.
Next to Weinland Park
Elementary School

Ideas for next months edition are

due by the second Monday of the
month.

Free dinner provided!

Wexner Center
Weinland Park
Godman Guild
Schoenbaum Family Ctr.
Weinland Park

FREE TREES!

WEINLAND PARK

STORY IDEAS

Pride Center
2231 N. High

FREE TREES
WEINLAND
PARK
for

The City of Columbus will

deliver and plant a tree in
the public right of way
for property owners and
for renters who have
written permission from
their landlordand its all
free.
Just call (614) 645-3111 or
visit www.311.columbus.
gov to submit a request.