Category Archives: Community News and Events

Helpful information about the community, including events. (Events may also appear on Calendar).

Community Garage Sale and Goodwill pickup Sat 5/17/2014

While we are having the Forest Park Community Garage Sale, there will also be an opportunity to donate items to Goodwill.
Forest Park Civic Association donation drive
DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2014
TIME: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
LOCATION:
YMCA North
Sandalwood Place
Items will be collected at the Goodwill Columbus truck in the YMCA parking lot.
Read more: Goodwill Forest Park Spring Garage Sale 2014

City of Columbus yard waste and recycling changes included in Calendar

The Columbus Refuse Collection web site notes changes in the schedule for yard waste and recycling beginning in March 2014.

These changes have now been announced, and they have been incorporated into our F.P.C.A. Calendar. When in doubt, check the Calendar for the proper dates for trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup in Forest Park.

Summer Reading Club at Columbus Metropolitan Library

Kids! (of ALL ages!)

Don’t miss the Summer Reading Club at Columbus Metropolitan Library. This happens June 8 – August 3. You can sign up then, at the library — or sign up now on line!

Here is a direct link to the Events Schedule for Karl Road Branch. (Calendars for other branches available at Summer Reading Club at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Fliers in Spanish and Somali are also available there.)

There are also volunteer opportunities, including especially for Teens.