University Area Commission Elections

Hello, NECKO -

Ian MacConnell, President of the University Area Commission, forwarded along information regarding upcoming Area Commission elections.

NECKO is a part of District 4 in the Commission, which is the area's official voice to Columbus City Council on issues like zoning, safety, refuse collection, transporation, and more.

Here is the general information:

University Area Commission 2009 Elections
June 6, 2009

For more information, please see their website at http://www.universityareacommission.org/elections.htm

Also, any interested candidates are encouraged to attend the UAC Committee Potluck:

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Northwood High Building, 2231 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43202

- William

PS Don't forget we have a NECKO Neighborhood Garden Meeting this Thursday at 7:30 p.m.  For all the details, go to www.necko.org.

Neighborhood Garden Sessions Coming Up!

Good morning, NECKO -

We had a great meeting last Tuesday walking around the proposed location for the neighborhood garden!

Next up, a visioning session to lay out the garden and then a seed planting session. 

Mark your calendars!

Garden Visioning Session - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26th

Seed Planting Session - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16th

See you then!

William

PS Don't forget to check out our website at www.necko.org!

Battelle's new child development center opens enrollment to NECKO residents

Good evening, NECKO neighborhood - Battelle has extended open enrollment to NECKO neighborhood residents and their children for the brand new "Battelle Discovery Center" on Perry Street just south of West Fifth Avenue. According to Battelle, the child development center is for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. An open house has been scheduled and all are invited.

Here's the information:

OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Battelle Discovery Center
1199 Perry Street

Contact Information:

Lisa Sharp, Director
lisa.sharp@brighthorizons.com
614-754-7023 (office)

For information on the open house and the new center, I've posted the info flyer as a PDF here.

Have a great evening!

William

PS We'll see you tomorrow (Tuesday) at the special meeting about the neighborhood garden at 7:30 p.m. at Creative Living. As always, all the details are at: www.necko.org.

Re: Community Garden Update

Good afternoon, NECKO -

We're holding a special discussion and working group on the community garden and area greenspace coming up on Tuesday, March 10th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Creative Living at 1531 Perry Street.

April Calkovsky's made a lot of progress on the garden project, so we'll be spending time envisioning, planning, and getting ready for the garden.

Also, we're going to be talking about greenspace issues in the area as well.

Hope to see you next week Tuesday!

- William

PS Don't forget to check out our neighborhood website at www.necko.org!