Tuesday, July 3, 2012

The next events in the Short North












Red, White & Boom

Fireworks will light up the skies tonight in downtown Columbus as high volumes of spectators will descend on our neighborhood. Additional officers have been scheduled to help assist in keeping Goodale park and parking in order.

Volunteers with ComFest, Friends of Goodale Park, the Short North Civic Association, Doo Dah Parade and other local groups will assist in the setup and cleanup of the park. Anytime you're available to help out from 4pm onward, and especially between 10pm-midnight, please stop by the Goodale Park shelter house to pitch in.

Live NBC4 TV Coverage begins at 9, with Fireworks at 10pm. For a complete list of events and schedules, visit: www.redwhiteandboom.org

Doo Dah Parade

The 29th Annual Doo Dah Parade is Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 at 1:00pm. Line-up is at Noon on Park Street. Parade Route: From Park Street, West on Buttles, to North on Neil, to East on Second, to South on High, to completely fall apart at Russell Street.  There is FREE live music on Buttles Avenue between High & Park Streets from 10am - 7pm. No Entry Fee - Just Show Up!

The Doo Dah DisOrganizers can't wait to see what YOU will have humurous to say about life and politics on July 4th in the Short North.

Follow-up contact info: Deb Roberts, 614-228-0621, mzdoodah@yahoo.com, www.DooDahParade.com
Screen on the Green
 
Short North Civic Association will launch the fourth season of Screen on the Green on July 20 with a screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. This will be the first of three outdoor movie nights held on a 30-foot screen at the softball diamond in the southwest corner of Goodale Park. 
  • July 20: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — 8:30 p.m.
  • August 17: Steel Magnolias — 8:00 p.m.
  • September 21: The Sound of Music — 7:00 p.m.
All movies begin at sundown and will be preceded by a half hour of classic cartoons. Each film will also feature themed contests and activities that encourage audience participation.  A variety of food trucks and carts will sell refreshments, as organized by Food Fort Columbus. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and flashlights. There are no rain dates.

 
Screen on the Green is free and open to the public. It’s made possible through organization and major funding by the Short North Civic Association, with additional funding by the Gateway Film Center and ComFest.

Goodale Park Music Series

You won't want to miss this year's outdoor concert performances, now in their 4th season.  This year live visual and comic book artists, as well as food trucks and the Columbus Artmobile, which touts activities for children, will be on hand to add even more flair to the events.
  • July 8 - Tony Monaco
  • July 15 - The Fabulous Johnson Brothers
  • July 29 - Maza Blaska
  • Aug. 5 - the Spike-drivers
  • Aug. 12 Mary Adam
  • Aug. 19 - Nick Tolford and Company
Shows kickoff each Sunday, 12:30pm at Goodale Park.

More information at: 
 www.goodaleparkmusicseries.com

July SNCA Meeting

Please join us on Thursday, July 19th, 7-8pm at the Goodale Park Shelter House Caretaker's Residence as we resume our regularly scheduled monthly meetings, open to area residents and businesses interested in learning about and taking an active role in their neighborhood's ongoing development, issues and programming.

Tour of Homes seeks Community Supporters

The Tour committee is actively accepting nominations and requests for homes to be on this year's tour.

Local businesses, residents and leaders can get involved by sponsoring, advertising, volunteering or hosting a dinner party.

Mark your calendars - always the 3rd weekend in September - for the 15th (Preview and Dinners) and 16th (Tour).

For more information call 614-228-2912 or email: tour@shortnorthcivic.org

Become a member of the Short North Civic Association


The SNCA welcomes all area homeowners, renters, business owners, and employees to become members. Annual SNCA memberships cost $25 for individuals, $50 per household, and $75 for businesses. They can be purchased by visiting the link below. 

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