Media Release - Four Columbus Recreation Centers to Host Free Bicentennial Celebrations

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: February 28, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Four Columbus Recreation Centers to Host Free Bicentennial Celebrations

Celebrating 200 Years of Community

 

In commemoration of the 200^th anniversary of the founding of the city of Columbus, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and 200Columbus are uniting with four neighborhoods to host regional parties at City Recreation Centers. These four, free, public celebrations join with hundreds of 200Columbus events to honor our city’s history, celebrate what we love about Columbus today, and envision the future we are building together.

 

“We’re going to the heart of our neighborhoods, north, south, east and west, and inviting the public to celebrate Columbus with these special events in our recreation centers,” Mayor Coleman said. “I look forward to cutting great birthday cakes, seeing local youth performances, and enjoying the company of families from across the city.”

 

Each regional birthday event will be free and open to the public thanks to the generous sponsorship of Mount Carmel Health System, Kroger, White Castle, Floyd Browne Group and CT Consultants. The events will include specially designed Birthday cakes from Kroger, visits from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, refreshments, local entertainment and activities, history discussions and an address from Mayor Coleman.

 

“The bicentennial is a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate the people, places and things that make Columbus a special community to live and work,” said Council President Andrew J. Ginther. “City Council is proud of the unique partnerships between the City, public, and private organizations that are making these events possible.”

 

Each of the four recreation centers are planning original programming to highlight neighborhood talent and youth activities, including:

 

WEST: Dodge Recreation Center, March 14, 2012, (5:30-8:00pm)

667 Sullivant Ave., 614-645-8151

Sponsored by Mt. Carmel Health System and Kroger, the live entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. with the “Hallow Bodies” self-described as “senior rockers” playing tunes from the 50’s and 60’s. Guests can enjoy animals from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the Dodge Knights cheerleaders, the Dodge senior cloggers and Hugh Dorrian, an area resident and Columbus City Auditor, who will speak about the history of the neighborhood and his childhood memories. The formal program will conclude with Mayor Michael B. Coleman cutting the first slice of cake with refreshments and cake being served in the auditorium where the live entertainment and activities will continue until 8pm.

 

EAST: Barnett Recreation Center, April 12, 2012, (6:00-8:30pm)

1184 Barnett Rd; 43227; 614-645-3065 

Sponsored by Mt. Carmel Health System and Kroger, the east side of town will celebrate at Barnett Community Recreation Center from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, with a variety show showcasing our young citizens’ talent during spring break. Local organizations will provide resources materials and answer questions on opportunities. Refreshments and cake will be served to friends and neighbors to add to the evening fellowship.

 

SOUTH: Marion Franklin Recreation Center, April 13, 2012, (5:30pm – 9:00pm)

2801 Lockbourne Rd. 43207, 614-645-3160

Sponsored by White Castle and Kroger, a celebration will take place on the south side of town at Marion Franklin Community Recreation Center. The headliner for the evening will be the Dean Simms Trio from Springfield, Ohio offering a variety of genres from soft jazz to line dancing all night long. In between performances, patrons can enjoy food provided by Columbus-based White Castle. The evenings’ historical presentation will be from members of the local Tuskegee Airmen group. Columbus City Councilmember Michelle Mills will be in attendance as well as many area groups.

 

NORTH: Gillie Recreation Center, April 19, 5:00pm–9:00pm

2100 Morse Rd, 614-645-3106 

Like dessert, Gillie has saved the best for last. The final celebration to be held, sponsored by Floyd Browne Group, CT Consultants, White Castle and Kroger will be at the Gillie 50+ Recreation Center. The center will host a fashion show from by-gone eras to present, with headliner Michael Rose, best known for his Elvis impersonations. Columbus City Councilmember Michelle Mills will be on hand for the festivities as well. North side community recreation centers will showcase center programs and activities.

More information and maps to each location are available at: www.200Columbus.com

In addition to the celebrations at local community centers, Columbus-area Kroger stores will host store-wide Celebrate Columbus’ 200^th Birthday parties Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the general public invited. Parties will include activities for the whole family, food sampling, giveaways and more. Watch your weekly Kroger ad for details.

Columbus Bicentennial 2012 is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing a robust and transformative commemoration of the city’s bicentennial in 2012 that is a catalyst for greater economic prosperity. The goal for 200Columbus is a community that is more inspired, proud and engaged in their progress and increasing the vitality of Columbus. This will lead to a community that is better recognized locally and globally as one of the best places to live, work and play.

 

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Columbus City Council Community Meeting Flyer - Douglas Community Center 3/13/2012

 

Columbus City Council Community Meeting Flyer - Douglas Community Center 3/13/2012

 

Media Release - Columbus City Council Invests in Columbus Kids Program

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: February 23, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Columbus City Council Invests in Columbus Kids Program

 

(Columbus)--An early childhood intervention program designed to prepare children for a success in the classroom is entering its third year of existence with financial support from the Columbus City Council.  The Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn program is led by United Way of Central Ohio and is a collaboration of more than 100 community organizations.   A $250,000 amendment to the 2012 City of Columbus Budget sponsored by Council President Andrew J. Ginther and Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will help the program continue its mission of ensuring all children enter the Columbus City School ready for success.  This is done by assessing children to identify developmental delays, behavior, speech, hearing or vision problems among preschoolers.   Councilmember Tyson was joined by County Commissioner Paula Brooks, United Way of Central Ohio President and CEO Janet E. Jackson, and Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Harris for the public release of a report on year two of the Columbus Kids program. 

 

“A key component of the recommendations of the report urges increased partnerships with the community and this budget amendment is a perfect way for the City to participate in getting our children ready to schools,” said Tyson.   “This amendment is an investment in the future of Columbus.”

 

The study shows the Columbus Kids initiative successfully enrolled 2,941 children between February 2010 and September 2011, including 1,557 (60 percent) from families with annual incomes of less than $10,000.  Approximately 26 percent of these children were identified as in need of referral for additional services or screening in at least one of the six measures that include testing for communication skills, gross and fine motor skills, and problem solving.   An additional 18 percent were identified as in need of monitoring in at least one area.  The most frequently identified areas of concern were social-emotional, fine motor skills and problem-solving.

 

"The evaluation shows that the groundbreaking work of Columbus Kids has been even more successful than we had hoped," said Janet Jackson.  "The investment from Columbus City Council, the Franklin County Commissioners and many other partners will greatly help us continue and expand this effective program that is so important to the success of our children."

 

Columbus Kids was started in 2010 with funding from Columbus City Schools, Columbus City Schools Education Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, The Limited Foundation and individual donors.  The Franklin County Board of Commissioners also invested $700,000 in the initiative.  An evaluation of the implementation and impact of Columbus Kids was built into the original design of the initiative. Since the earliest planning stages of the project, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs has been working with the leadership team at Columbus Kids to evaluate the progress of the program. 

 

Click here to view the entire second year Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn report

 

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Rec Sports Member Update - February 17, 2012

 

Friday, February 17, 2012

1.       The John Glenn Family Space Experience

2.       Jesse Owens West Quarterly Tennis Reservation Draw

3.       National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day February 22

4.       Registration for Spring Instructional Programs

5.       Spring Break Camp Registration Open

6.       Camp Recky Parent Info Night Sunday, March 4

7.       Free Kettlebell Clinic

8.       Personal Training Certification

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The John Glenn Family Space Experience
Celebrate John Glenn's 50th anniversary of orbiting the earth by participating in out-of-this-world arts and crafts and other space-themed fun on Sunday, February 19, from 2 - 4 p.m. in the RPAC South Gym.  

 

Jesse Owens West Quarterly Reservation Draw

Reserve a tennis court for spring quarter by attending the quarterly reservation draw on Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. A quarterly reservation contract (one per group) must be submitted by March 4 at midnight. Download the contract and read more.

National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day February 22
Join Ohio State Rec Sports on Wednesday, February 22, as we celebrate National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day. Events include free selected group fitness classes; kettlebell class; chair massages and fitness assessments; wall climbing; cross country skiing; table tennis; rappelling; and lap swim. All events take place 5 -7 p.m. unless noted. Stop by your favorite facility during this time for giveaways and healthy snacks! Visit http://go.osu.edu/nrsd2012 for details.

Registration for Spring Instructional Programs
Register online starting March 4 or in-person on March 5 for members or March 7 for non-members for spring programs! The registration deadline for all programs is Wednesday, March 28, at 5 p.m. Programs begin the week of April 1.

 

Spring programming includes:

Learn-to-Swim (LTS): American Red Cross swimming program – group and private lessons available for infants through adults

Let's Play Sports (LPS): Instructional sport classes for children ages 1 – 12. Unique spring classes include racquetball, running, tennis, parent/child swim & gym, baseball, t-ball, softball, outdoor soccer, and more.

Adapted Recreational Sports (ARS): Children’s adapted aquatics, adapted gymnastics, evolutional swimming, inclusive kickball, and aquakids

Active Adults: Golf, tennis, racquetball, ballroom dancing, and rock climbing instruction for adults 18 and older 

 

Spring Break Camp Registration Open

Whether your child’s spring break falls during the week of March 19 or April 9, we have a spring break camp for you that provides fun and games! Registration is now open. Sign up soon for best availability!

 

Camp Recky Parent Info Night Sunday, March 4
If you need more information about Camp Recky or have questions, join us Sunday, March 4, from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. in RPAC meeting rooms 1-3. This program is great for first time parents and  returning parents, as we will discuss the changes for 2012. Other topics include registration information, and how to register online. Meet some of camp’s leadership staff as well!

Free Kettlebell Clinic
Kettlebells are a great way to get into shape! Attend a kettlebell workout clinic on Thursday, February 23, from 4 – 5:15 p.m. in RPAC B20. The clinic is led by a certified instructor.

Personal Training Certification
Interested in becoming a personal trainer? The World Instructors Training School (WITS) Personal Training Certification course begins Saturday, March 24, at 9 a.m. in the RPAC. The course is $589 for all Recreational Sports members and $674 for non-members. Register by calling (614) 292-7671. 

 

SPONSOR

The Arnold Sports Festival, featuring the 24th Annual Arnold Classic, will be held March 1 - 4, 2012 in downtown Columbus and will again feature more than 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and events, including 11 Olympic Sports. Events will include professional and amateur men's and women's bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini; professional and amateur strongman; gymnastics, martial arts, cheerleading, dance sport, fencing, cheerleading, and many, many more. The 700-booth Arnold Fitness EXPO will offer the latest trends in fitness equipment, apparel, nutritional supplements, and non-stop entertainment on the Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage. For more, visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

Share the love with this week’s “sweet” deal at Papa John’s Pizza. This weekend only, order either a Large Ultimate Double Pepperoni or a Tuscan Six cheese Pizza with our Cinnapie dessert Pizza for only $11.99. Order online at papajohns.com.

 

 

 

*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Aquatic Center – Zach Skinner, skinner.199@osu.edu, 688-3587

Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Diving Club – Justin Sochor, sochor.7@osu.edu, 688-8341

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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Meeting Highlights 2-13-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: February 13, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

TYSON HOLDING CAPITAL BUDGET HEARING:  Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and funding proposals for the 2012 capital budget on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.  Speaker slips will be available on the day of the hearing beginning at 8 am at City Hall.   General rules of speaking before Council will apply.  Speaker slips will be accepted until 5:30 pm.  The meeting will be televised live on CTV, Columbus’ public access station on local cable systems

 

ENSURING CITY BRIDGES ARE SAFE: The city of Columbus performs routine rehabilitation to existing, city-owned bridges to ensure safety, minimize maintenance costs and prolong the life of the bridges.  Public Service & Transportation Committee Chair Eileen Y. Paley is sponsoring ordinance 0070-2012, which authorizes the expenditure of $1.5 million from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bond Fund for the Bridge Rehabilitation – Annual Citywide Contract Project.  Rehabilitation will consist of crack sealing, concrete patching on all elements of a bridge, railing rehabilitation, epoxy injection, maintenance of traffic, concrete removal, asphalt overlays, sealing cracks in bridge decks and the replacement of expansion joint seals.

 

BETTER EQUIPPING POLICE TO HANDLE OVI drivers: the Indigent Driver Alcohol Treatment Fund is financed through fines collected by indigent offenders arrested and convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Ordinance 0108-2012, sponsored by Public Safety & Judiciary Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills, will authorize the appropriation of $109,373 to the Division of Police to provide funding for advanced training for the Accident Investigation Unit, a DWI Conference for Traffic Bureau personnel and supplies and equipment for OVI Checkpoints. The advanced training will result in officers that are better equipped to handle fatal, near fatal and hit-skip accidents as a result of drivers who are under the influence of alcohol.   

 

PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES:  Each year, the city of Columbus receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create affordable housing for low and moderate income families under the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Development Committee Chair Zach M. Klein is sponsoring ordinance 0245-2012, which will authorize the appropriation of $3,311,751.00 from the 2012 HOME Fund to the Department of Development.  The funds will assist first-time homebuyers, for-profit and non-profit organizations with grants and no or low interest loans for projects designed to increase and preserve the local supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low and moderate income families. 

CELEBRATING THE 200^TH BIRTHDAY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: The city of Columbus was originally founded on February 14, 1812.  In honor of the city’s 200^th Birthday, City Council President Andrew J. Ginther and fellow Councilmembers will present resolution 0034X-2012 to Mayor Michael B. Coleman during tonight’s council meeting.  The Columbus Bicentennial 2012 organization will also present a birthday cake to commemorate this special occasion. The initiative, 200Columbus the Bicentennial, is a citywide celebration of all things Columbus and will commemorate the city’s 200^th birthday throughout the year with events and activities honoring the city’s past, celebrating the present and envisioning the future.    

 

 

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A Message From Columbus City Council

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL   February 10, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

(Columbus)--Thank you for subscribing for Columbus City Council media and community alerts.   City Councilmembers value your interest in making our community one of the best in the state and country to live and work.

 

The City Council is currently complying with a public records request that impacts Council’s e-mail data base.  On January 31, 2012, the Communications office was asked for all e-mails addresses, including names and other information contained within the file, used when Council distributes news releases and other information to the public.  After consulting with the City Attorney’s office, the Department of Technology is assisting Council in fulfilling this request.

 

The person requesting the information is:

Jonathan C. Beard
President and CEO
Columbus Compact Corporation
1051 E. Main Street
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 251-0926 ext. 301
Fax: (614) 251-2243
jbeard@colscompact.com

 

The Columbus City Council will continue to do everything we can to promote an open and transparent government. 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to write or contact me at 645-6798.

 

 

 

 

 

Media Alert - Columbus City Council to Discuss Capital Budget Priorities

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  February 7, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council to Discuss

Capital Budget Priorities

 

WHO:

Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson

 

WHEN:

Thursday, February 16, 2012
5:00 pm

 

WHERE:

Columbus City Council Chambers

90 West Broad

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) being considered by City Council.  The CIP serves as a five year blueprint for capital spending.  Recognizing that individual neighborhoods may have specialized needs that may or may not already be addressed in the CIP, Councilmember Tyson is inviting residents and business owners to this hearing to discuss how the CIP can best be used to improve neighborhoods.   Speaker slips will be available on the day of the hearing beginning at 8 am at City Hall.   General rules of speaking before Council will apply.  Speaker slips will be accepted until 5:30 pm.  The meeting will be televised live on CTV, Columbus’ public access station on local cable systems.  

 

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Reminder - upcoming Rec Sports events this weekend

 

 

Just a reminder about upcoming Rec Sports events this weekend:

 

·         The ZUMBA® Class for a Cause, with all proceeds benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is this Saturday, February 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the RPAC South Gym. Admission is $5. 

 

·         Don't have plans for Valentine's Day yet? You have until Wednesday to purchase tickets for the Valentine's Ball on Saturday from 7 – 11 p.m. in the Ohio Union. The ticket price ($10 each for graduate/professional students; $15 per ticket for faculty/staff) includes two drink tickets, full dinner and dessert, dancing, entertainment, and free on-site childcare. Purchase your tickets through D-TIX at the Ohio Union.

 

·         Thanks to everyone who responded about the tickets for the Arnold Classic tickets from last week’s Member Update. All tickets have been distributed.

 

 

 

Meeting Highlights 2-6-12

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: February 6, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

TYSON recognizing BLACK HISTORY Month: Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson is sponsoring resolution 0031X-2012 to recognize and celebrate Black History Month in Columbus and honor the Tuskegee Airmen and the work of the Ohio memorial Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.  The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African‑American pilots in the United States military who overcame segregation and prejudice and became one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II.  The Ohio Memorial Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. provides scholarships to young people interested in aviation and continues to keep the legacy of the famed Tuskegee Airmen alive.  Black History Month has been celebrated annually since 1976 and provides an opportunity for all the residents to reflect on how far our city, state, and nation have come in ensuring equality and fairness for all people.

 

CONTINUING THE redevelopment of the former Columbus Coated Fabrics site: The city of Columbus continues its promise to assist in the redevelopment the former Columbus Coated Fabrics site in the Weinland Park Neighborhood with housing, green space and improved roadways.  Development Committee Chair Zach M. Klein is sponsoring ordinance 0205-2012 to authorize two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements between the city and Wagenbrenner Development Inc. for the construction and financing of improvements within and around the tax increment financing areas to help create a more desirable area for prospective home and business owners.

 

Mills Protecting victims of domestic violence:  Public Safety & Judiciary Committee Chair Michelle M. Mills is sponsoring legislation to help witnesses and victims of domestic violence through legal assistance, counseling, referrals, and connection to other agencies and community resources.  Ordinance 0097-2012 will authorize the appropriation of matching funds in the amount of $35,667.00 for the 2012 VAWA Domestic Violence Prosecutor Grant for the continued funding of the Domestic Violence Prosecutors program.  The city was awarded $107,000 in grant funding from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice Program, which required matching funds from the city.

 

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Columbus City Council Community Meeting Flyer - Barack Community Center 2/23/2012 - Updated

 

 

 

 

Columbus City Council Community Meeting Flyer - Barack Community Center 2/23/2012

 

 

 

 

Rec Sports Member Update - Friday, February 3, 2012

Friday, February 3, 2012

 

1.       Rec Sports To Celebrate John Glenn’s 50th Anniversary of Friendship 7 Flight

2.       Free Kettlebell Clinics

3.       Personal Training Certification

4.       2012 Arnold Expo Tickets Available

5.       Team Buckeye Student Riders Silent Auction

6.       Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Rec Sports and OUAB

7.       ZUMBA® for a Cause

8.       Jesse Owens North Lockers Relocated

9.       Intramural Pickleball and Arm Wrestling Tournaments

10.   SPDA 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

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Rec Sports To Celebrate John Glenn’s 50^th Anniversary of Friendship 7 Flight
The Ohio State University community, including Rec Sports, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's historic flight aboard Friendship 7 this February by offering a variety of events, including Pre-Valentine’s Ball Dance Classes; fitness assessments; the Friendship 7 Indoor Triathlon; the John Glenn Family Space Experience; and free selected group fitness classes. See the complete list of activities.

Free Kettlebell Clinics
Looking for a way to get in shape for spring break? Attend kettlebell workout clinics at Rec Sports! Each session is held in RPAC B20 and is led by a certified instructor. Clinics take place Tuesday, February 7, from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, February 23, from 4 – 5:15 p.m.

Personal Training Certification
Interested in becoming a personal trainer? The World Instructors Training School (WITS) Personal Training Certification course begins Saturday, March 24, at 9 a.m. in the RPAC. The course is $589 for all Recreational Sports members and $674 for non-members. Register by calling (614) 292-7671. 

2012 Arnold Sports Expo Tickets Available
The 2012 Arnold Sports Festival has donated a limited number of tickets to Rec Sports to give to members! If you are interested, please contact Kris Myers. Tickets are first come, first serve.

The festival, featuring the 24th Annual Arnold Classic, will be held March 1 - 4, 2012 in downtown Columbus and will again feature more than 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and events, including 11 Olympic Sports. Events will include professional and amateur men's and women's bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini; professional and amateur strongman; gymnastics, martial arts, cheerleading, dance sport, fencing, cheerleading, and many, many more. The 700-booth Arnold Fitness EXPO will offer the latest trends in fitness equipment, apparel, nutritional supplements, and non-stop entertainment on the Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage. For more, visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

Team Buckeye Student Riders Silent Auction
Join fellow Buckeyes in the fight to end cancer. Name your price on items from Kaplan test kits and Target gift cards to President Gee's bow tie at the Team Buckeye Student Riders Silent Auction! All proceeds benefit cancer research at The Ohio State University's James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The auction will be held Wednesday, February 8, from 6 - 9 p.m. at Woody's Tavern at the Ohio Union. For more information, visit http://teambuckeye.osu.edu

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Rec Sports and OUAB
Looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day? Rec Sports and OUAB Grad/Prof are hosting a formal Valentine’s Ball Saturday, February 11, from 7 – 11 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Ohio Union Performance Hall. For just $10 per ticket for graduate and professional students or $15 per ticket for faculty and staff members, a memorable Valentine’s evening will be planned for you! Ticket prices include two drink tickets, full dinner and dessert, dancing, entertainment, and free on-site childcare. Tickets available through DTIX at the Ohio Union. Learn more.

ZUMBA® for a Cause
ZUMBA® with BuckeyeThon on Sunday, February 12, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the RPAC South Gym. Admission to the class is only $5 with all proceeds going to Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Jesse Owens North Lockers Relocated
The day use lockers at Jesse Owens North (JON) have been relocated to the east wall adjacent to the water fountain in the main space. Please use the new location for your storage needs. 

Intramural Pickleball, Arm Wrestling Tournaments to be Held
There’s still time to participate in upcoming intramural small tournaments. Pickleball will be held Sunday, February 12, with arm wrestling taking place Sunday, February 19. The registration deadline is the Thursday before the tournament in the Intramural Sports Office. Registration costs $5, and the first 40 to sign up receive a free T-shirt!

SPDA 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Compete in the Second Annual Student Professional Development Association (SPDA) 3-on-3 Tournament February 11, 2012, in the RPAC South Gym. Team entry fees are $30 and a cash prize will be awarded to the finalists in the men's and women's brackets. Register at the RPAC Welcome Center.

SPONSOR
Papa John’s, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, presents its Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss Experience, which includes a free large one-topping pizza and a two-liter of soda for the millions of fans enrolled in Papa John’s Papa Rewards program … if America correctly “calls” the Super Bowl coin toss. No matter which team wins the Super Bowl, Papa John’s fans have skin in the game. If America’s call is correct, everyone enrolled in Papa Rewards as of 6 p.m. ET Super Bowl Sunday will receive an email the following day with instructions on how to claim their pizza and soda prize. Papajohns.com

*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Aquatic Center – Zach Skinner, skinner.199@osu.edu, 688-3587

Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Diving Club – Justin Sochor, sochor.7@osu.edu, 688-8341

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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