10 am-6 pm, Monday, September 2 Northam Park Whether you’re an art lover or someone who enjoys the community’s family-oriented special events, the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival – one of the region’s premiere showcases of artworks in all manner of media – is the place to be on Monday, September 2! Held adjacent to Northam Park, the 58th…
6-10 pm, Sunday, September 1 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park Since 1985, the Upper Arlington Education Foundation has been making a difference in the UA Schools, enriching students’ lives by enhancing both existing and new programming, furnishing supplies, providing scholarships, and meeting other needs that exceed the School District’s budget. Some examples of the good work of the Education…
You are invited to join Parks & Recreation on Saturday, September 21 from 10 am-1 pm to enjoy a family-friendly bike ride through Upper Arlington. Participants can choose to complete the ride alongside their neighbors and join in the finish line celebration with snacks, games and music, or enjoy the ride on their own time over the span of a…
Summer may be in full swing, but UA Parks & Rec is always planning ahead for the next season of activities. The Fall Activity Guide is out, and it’s packed with a variety of classes, programs, events and activities for all ages and interests. In this issue, we feature details on the much-anticipated Bob Crane Community Center, which is scheduled…
Summer is flying by and, while it might be hard to believe, the new school year is just days away. With classes for UA Schools beginning next week, the City’s outdoor pools will be transitioning to a reduced schedule effective Monday, August 12, per the following: Devon Pool – Devon Pool will operate on the following schedule, from Monday August…
TRANSACTION FEE NOTICE: The Finance Department has implemented a 2% technology fee for the processing of credit card and eCheck payments, resulting from recent system updates that have increased the fees charged to the City. To help manage these higher costs, we are passing on a portion of the fees to those who choose the convenience of online payments, similar…
Since 2014, the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Water Quality Partner Program has been helping local businesses understand and implement stormwater best practices, ensuring that their business protocols comply with local and state requirements. Specifically, the program was developed to help businesses that are too small to have compliance professionals on staff. By taking the Water Quality Partner Pledge,…
It’s no secret that UA knows how to put on an incredible Independence Day celebration, thanks to the hard work of the all-volunteer UA Civic Association (UACA). With this year’s theme – Back in Black and Gold, featuring Margie Pizzuti, a longtime community service leader as the Parade Grand Marshal – the community’s Fourth of July traditions are not to…
By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth…
After transitioning the terms of its various Boards and Commissions to occur within the same timeframe each year, City Council recently voted to confirm a slate of appointments and reappointments, per the following: Board of Tax Review: Edward Bernert, Dr. Ann Gabriel Board of Zoning and Planning: Shannon Tolliver (reappointment), Marianne Mitchell (reappointment), Richard Todd Boyer City Tree Commission: JP…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful parks and neighborhoods, and it’s a time when we see a marked increase in residents out walking with their dogs. It’s also a time when we typically receive an increase in complaints about negative encounters with dogs running loose in the parks. While dog owners have every right to enjoy our…
6 pm, Monday, June 17 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road We invite you to join members of City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City’s Administration on the Plaza of the Municipal Services Center for a UA Juneteenth recognition program and the raising of the Juneteenth flag. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker, Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline for submitting your permit application is Friday, June 21. The $50 fee covers administrative costs and the delivery of barricades…
Application Deadline Extended to August 26 There’s a lot more to community policing than meets the eye, and each fall, the Upper Arlington Police Division welcomes a select number of community members into the Citizen Police Academy program for a behind the scenes look at local law enforcement. The Citizen Police Academy gives residents a greater understanding and awareness of…
6-9 pm, Thursday, June 13 Mallway Park UA Parks & Rec is excited to host the third annual Arts on Arlington community event on the evening of Thursday, June 13 at Mallway Park and Arlington Avenue. Part of the UA Performance Series, Arts on Arlington is designed to support and showcase local artists, artisans and performers. “While our annual Labor…