It’s official, the holiday season is upon us and that means more time spent shopping for gifts and preparing for family gatherings. As you ready to grab the credit cards and head out the door to complete your holiday shopping, be sure to follow some simple safety tips so that you don’t fall victim to opportunistic thefts. Read on for…
For 47 years, the Firefighters 4 Kids program has been a beacon of hope for families in the Columbus region, ensuring children have gifts to unwrap during the holiday season. Established in 1977 after a Columbus firefighter responded to a home with young children who had nothing for Christmas, the program continues to make a meaningful impact for hundreds of…
The City’s leaf collection program is nearing its end. The timeframe for collection each year does not change since the Public Works Division must fit this service in with other seasonal services, most notably getting ready for winter weather. Please follow these guidelines: The last day to rake leaves to the curb is Sunday, December 1. Place loose-raked leaves close…
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. UA Parks & Rec is ready to celebrate and invites you to get into the holiday spirit with the following activities. Santa’s Mailbox November 15 – December 13 Municipal Services Center, Kenny Road Parking Lot The first order of holiday business is Santa’s Mailbox. If your child wants to receive a…
UA Parks & Rec can’t wait to welcome you to the Bob Crane Community Center, which is scheduled for a Spring 2025 opening. Several spaces within the Community Center will be available for rental. These include: Fifth Floor Event Center The Event Center will open for rentals by early Summer. Perfect for weddings and receptions, conferences, graduation parties and more,…
Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 Each year, the City seeks nominations of the many worthy individuals and groups that have helped make our community better in some way, through our annual Community Awards Program. Now is the time to submit your nominations for the following categories: Business – recognizes a business that is actively involved in the community or brings…
Please be advised, this event is being rescheduled for the Spring of 2025, when we can host at the newly opened Bob Crane Community Center. Please watch for updates in the New Year! The City of Upper Arlington and TriVillage Chamber Partnership are pleased to co-host the Fast Connections: Big Impact! networking event to further connect the Tri-Village business…
As the holiday season kicks off, the City of Upper Arlington and the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership are teaming up to encourage the community to shop small and support local businesses on Small Business Saturday, taking place this year on November 30. This is a great opportunity for residents to find unique holiday gifts, enjoy personalized shopping experiences, and invest in…
The Upper Arlington Police Division is helping to give back this holiday season by hosting a food drive on Saturday, December 7, from 10 am to 2 pm at Fire Station 72, located at 3861 Reed Road. The event will benefit the Heart to Heart Food Pantry, providing essential items for local families in need. Items Needed for Donation: Peanut…
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR “HOW TO” VIDEO FOR PURCHASING GIFT CARDS CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS The Bob Crane Community Center is on schedule to open next Spring, and with the holidays approaching, UA Parks & Rec now has gift cards on sale that can be used towards memberships. The gift cards can be for any amount, and…
The Upper Arlington Wall of Honor program provides an opportunity to reflect on our community’s blessings by identifying and recognizing the many talented former residents who were dedicated to their community, the region or beyond, with outstanding achievements in the arts, professions, politics, science, education, sports, religion, commerce, philanthropy, public service or other notable field. Past honorees have included cancer…
UA Parks & Rec will have many part-time positions available at the Bob Crane Community Center. If you are interested in this opportunity to join our team and to help us support an active, healthy and safe environment for our community members, we encourage you to apply. Available positions include: Building Attendant Child Watch Attendant Child Watch Shift Lead E-Sports…
November 3-15 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road The UA community loves its election signs, and this year was no different, in the lead up to the November 5 election. Once the excitement of Election Day is behind us, the question of what to do with all those yard signs will inevitably spring to mind. To help the community properly…
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10:45 am, Friday, November 8 Veterans Plaza, Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Avenue The Upper Arlington community has a series of activities planned to honor the members of our community who have served or are serving in the armed forces. This includes: A Veterans Display of WWI and WWII artifacts at Tremont Library throughout the month of November (thanks to the…