Short North Civic Association

SNCA April Meeting
2024-04-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, April 4 – 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Spring Summer Kickoff Mixer
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Standard Hall, 1100 N. High St., Columbus, 43201, United States
In place of our monthly meeting, Short North Civic Assoc. is kicking off warm weather by inviting members and general public to meet up & socialize with new and old friends, enjoy the cash bar and complimentary light bites at Standard Hall, Thurs. May 16.
WHERE: Standard Hall, 1100 N. High St.
WHEN: May 16, 6pm to 8pm
Open to the public, no need to be member but it’d be nice if you’d join! : )

SNCA June Meeting
2024-06-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, June 6 – 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Safety Meeting
2024-07-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
Join the Short North Civic Association on Thursday, July 11th for a conversation with representatives from the Columbus Police Department regarding safety and recent current events in the neighborhood. The meeting will take place at 6:30pm at the Northside Branch of the Columbus Public Library (1423 N High St) in meeting room #1. All are welcome.
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Public Safety Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, July 11 – 2024 @ 6:30pm

Friends of Goodale Park Volunteer Work Day
2024-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodale Park Caretakers Cottage, OH
Help Friends of Goodale Park keep Columbus Ohio’s oldest (and BEST!) city park looking beautiful. 13+ gardens are 100% volunteer planted and maintained, weeding, watering, litter pickup and more. We can’t do it without you!
Join us Saturday from 9am to noon in Goodale Park. Meet at the Caretaker’s Residence in the center of the park (use Park St driveway into the park and follow until it dead-ends). Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, as we will be working outdoors.
A weather update will be posted on Facebook (@Friends of Goodale Park) at 8am the morning of the event, so please check before heading to the park.
Got tools? Bring ’em! We have a supply of garden gloves and tools, but we always need more. Hand trowels, shovels, and clippers (non-electric, please) are always in demand.
– If you are able, please bring your own gloves, tools, and water to limit the sharing of items
Registration is not required

This volunteer opportunity will be replacing the Short North Civic Association’s July 4th meeting – we encourage SNCA members to volunteer!

SNCA Aug Meeting
2024-08-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 1 – 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Bike Plus Open House
2024-08-20 16:00 - 19:00 | 280 Reeb Ave. Columbus OH 43207, 280 Reeb Ave., Columbus, OH, 43207
Join us at one of the Open House events in August!
You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on the Bike Plus planning process, the Vision Network, the Near Term Connections map, and recommended policies and programs. Each event is drop-in style and will feature the same content. Hear from city leadership at the top of every hour. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your feedback!
Please help us spread the word about the Open Houses to your friends, family and neighbors! Feedback gathered during the Open Houses will be incorporated into the final draft, which will be presented to City Council this fall.
Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback through surveys, web maps, pop-up events, open houses and focus groups over the past year. Your input, along with data analysis and research into best practices, has influenced the recommendations for building out a bikeway network.
Also, thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the Draft Vision Network interactive map. We received over 3,400 comments!
89% of respondents indicated support for projects.
95% of respondents indicated support for separated bikeway projects.
Want to learn more about the planning process? Visit City of Columbus website for project updates. We appreciate your input and help spreading the word about Bike Plus!

Bike Plus Open House
2024-08-26 16:00 - 19:00 | 1350 Briarwood Ave. Columbus OH 43211, 1350 Briarwood Ave., Columbus, OH, 43211

Bike Plus Open House
2024-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 | 455 S. Westgate Ave. Columbus OH 43204, 455 S. Westgate Ave., Columbus, 43204, United States

Bike Plus Open House
2024-08-29 16:00 - 19:00 | 111 N. Front St. Columbus, OH 43215, 111 N. Front St., Columbus, 43215, United States

First Ride Academy Safety Demonstration
2024-09-03 17:30 - 19:00 | 1189 Dennison Avenue, 1189 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201, United States
Learn more about Lime scooters at their First Ride Academy & Safety Demonstration. Ask Lime representatives about:
• Plans for scooter parking in the Short North
• Riding accessible scooters if you have mobility concerns
• Promoting safe riding

Tuesday Sept. 3rd
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Thompson Community Center
1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH

SNCA Sept Meeting
2024-09-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 5 – 2024 @ 6:30pm
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LinkUs presentation
Learn more about planned regional investments to expand:
• Public transit,
— Sidewalks,
— Bikeways,
— Trails, and
— Other mobility options
• Ask questions about the levy on the ballot this fall to expand transportation options in Franklin County
— Raises the sales tax from 0.5% to 1.0% generating an estimated $6 billion over the next 25 years
— Most of the funding generated goes to public transit with 27% going to transit supportive infrastructure (bikeways, sidewalks, trails, etc.)
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SNCA Oct Meeting
2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 3 – 2024 @ 6:30pm
Meeting to include:
• SNA Violence & Injury Prevention Task Force
• LinkUS / Encounters with Justin Goodwin/Rory McGuinness (DD, DPS)
• MORPC Traffic Meeting / Encounters with Barroso de Padilla
• Inquiry re Short-Term Rental Density
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SNCA Nov Meeting - CANCELLED
2024-11-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
Nov meeting cancelled – be sure to join us in December!

SNCA Dec Meeting
2024-12-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 5 – 2024 @ 6:30pm
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SNCA Jan Annual Party
2025-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43201
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Annual Party
WHERE: Seventh Son Sunroom (2nd Floor)
1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 23 – 2025 @ 6pm to 9pm
JOIN US for our annual meeting / party. Only 1 point of business to vote in the slate of officers.
Attendees receive 1 free beverage (including beer, wine, cocktails) and free eats PLUS fellowship and good neighborliness!
Also a chance for public to join or renew memberships!

SNCA Feb Meeting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE:Thompson Community Center, 1189 Dennison Ave
1423 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
(plenty of free parking in the lot)
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 6 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
*AGENDA*
I. Welcome & Introduction
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Guest Speaker (If Any)
IV. Treasurer’s Report
● Investments
V. President’s Report
A. Report on Social/Annual Meeting January 23
B. Membership Chair appointment
C. Update on potential SNF grant for signage
D. Update on bench repair
E. Update SNF effect on FGP funding request
F. Pete Anderson request for island banners
G. Zack Klein meeting
VI. Committee Business (as necessary).
● Grants – FGP request
● Tour of Homes
● Social (SEEM-PC)
● Development
● Mobility
● Membership
● Yard Sale
VII. Adjournment.
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SNCA Mar Meeting CANCELLED
2025-03-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
CANCELLED!

SNCA April Meeting
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center – 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, April 3 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
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Guest speaker will be Kristian S. Sims, Mobility & Parking Planner, Department of Public Service, City of Columbus. Mr. Sims will discuss the City’s new “last mile” contract for transit by rental bike, scooter, etc., and the technological improvements on the way.
AGENDA:
I. Welcome & Introduction.
II. Approval of Minutes.
III. Presentation by Kristian Sims, Mobility & Parking Planner, Columbus Department of Public Service – New City contract for “last-mile” rental devices.
IV. Police Report, Officer Mark E. Hauenstein, CPD.
V. Treasurer’s Report
VI. President’s Report.
A. Decision to fund Art in Park.
B. Proposed Bylaws Amendment, new Art. XIV (Liability & Indemnification)
C. Report of March 30 Zoom meeting.
1. Future meetings at Thompson Center, begin at 6:00 pm.
2. Committees – Mobility Chair
VII. Committee Business (as necessary).
● Tour of Homes.
● Membership
● Yard Sale.
● Grants
● Mobility.
● Social (SEEM-PC).
● Development.
VIII. New Business.
IX. Adjournment.

SNCA May Meeting
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center – 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, May 1 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
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Special Guest Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla!

The Short North Civic Association, in cooperation with the Harrison West Society, Italian Village Society, Dennison Place Residents Association and University Area Commission, has for years lobbied City officials for safer streets in the Short North, and in particular, for 25 mph speed limits on W. 3rd, W. 5th, King and Neil Avenues, as well as Summit and N. 4th Streets.

Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla chairs City Council’s Public Service Committee and is the legislative point person for the City’s Vision Zero initiative. She will be addressing a meeting of the Short North Civic Association May 1st, 6pm at Thompson Community Center.

This is a Q and A regarding vehicle speeds and their effects with Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla. Slower speeds unlock a number of benefits, the most obvious of which is crash safety, but which also include inviting increased use of streets by alternative transportation means (including last-mile options), more pleasant conditions for pedestrians, and increased enjoyment of our homes, porches and yards, due to reduced noise.

If you care about slower traffic speeds in the Short North, please show your support for our efforts by attending the meeting May 1, to help our City representatives understand how high traffic speeds not only pose a safety risk, but detract from the quality of life in the neighborhood and make it more difficult for alternative transit to use our streets.

Pic with Your Pup
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Standard Hall, 1100 N. High St., Columbus, 43201, United States
Join the Short North Civic Association Sunday, May 4th, from 2pm to 4pm on the patio at Standard Hall for Pic with Your Pup. Photographers from Soft Lite Studio will be on site taking professional photos of you and your dog. This event is part of our ongoing membership drive. Hope to see you Sunday!

SNCA June Meeting
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center –
1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, June 5 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
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Speaker will be Betsy Pandora, Executive Director of the Short North Alliance, who will explain and answer questions about the New Community District
plan to raise revenue to support continued enhanced policing, interventions with unhoused individuals, and other enhancements to the area.
Meetings are open to the public!

SNCA Aug. Meeting - CANCELLED
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
MEETING CANCELLED!
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library
1423 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, August 7 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER MEETING: Rob Dorans, Columbus City Council President Pro Tem

SNCA Sept Meeting
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library
1423 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 4 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
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SNCA October Meeting
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center –
1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 2 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
FEATURE SPEAKER: Rob Dorans, Columbus City Council President Pro Tem
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Join us for a Q&A discussion with Rob Dorans, Columbus City Council President Pro Tem. The council member represents District 3 (covering Weiland Park, OSU, and Clintonville). He currently chairs both the Zoning committee and the Workforce, Education & Labor committee, and serves as vice chair on the Finance and Rules & Policy committees. Mr. Dorans has been leading the Zone In initiative, a comprehensive update to the city’s zoning code which has been untouched for 70 years. Collaborating with Councilmember Beatty, Dorans has also been working on updates to city code for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Come with questions for President Pro Tem Dorans!

SNCA Nov Meeting
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center –
1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 6 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
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AGENDA:
I. Welcome & Introduction.
II. Approval of Minutes.
III. Nominations Committee Report – Jeff Smith/Bobby Thaxton
IV. Treasurer’s Report & Presentation of Proposed 2026 Budget
V. Police Report, Officer Mark E. Hauenstein or Sgt. Eric Taylor, CPD.
VI. President’s Report.
A. January Annual Meeting/Social & catering arrangements
B. SNF sign repair grant update
C. VVC update.
D. Short North Violence & Injury Prevention Work Group October 7
E. Membership Committee – social volunteer
F. Screen on the Green.
VII. Committee Business (as necessary).
● Tour of Homes.
● Membership
● Grants
● Social (SEEM-PC).
● Mobility/Traffic.
● Development.
● Yard Sale.
VIII. New Business.
IX. Adjournment.

SNCA Dec Meeting
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center –
1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 4 – 2025 @ 6:00pm
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AGENDA
I. Welcome & Introduction.
II. Approval of Minutes.
III. SNCA Nomination for VVC – Dominic Bianconi
IV. Nominations Committee Report – Jeff Smith/Bobby Thaxton
Motion for Jared’s membership.
Note: Any person desiring to nominate another (or oneself) for a position as a SNCA officer or board member may do so from the floor at this meeting.
V. Treasurer’s Report & Presentation of Proposed 2026 Budget
VI. Police Report, Officer Mark E. Hauenstein or Sgt. Eric Taylor, CPD.
VII. President’s Report.
A. January Annual Meeting/Social & catering/drinking arrangements
B. SNF sign repair grant update
C. Clarification of Historic Preservation Code in City right-of-way.
D. Screen on the Green.
VIII. Committee Business (as necessary).
● Tour of Homes.
● Membership
● Grants
● Social (SEEM-PC).
● Mobility/Traffic.
● Development.
● Yard Sale.
IX. New Business.
X. Adjournment.

SNCA Jan 2026 Annual Party
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Annual Party
WHERE: Seventh Son, Sunroom
1101 N. 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201
WHEN: Thursday, January 22 – 2026 @ 6:00pm
Annual Party with Elections + free food and a drink ticket!

Canceled! SNCA Feb 2026 Meeting
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Thompson Recreation Center, 1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
FEB MEETING IS CANCELLED!
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Thompson Community Center –
1189 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Canceled SNCA March 2026 Meeting
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – 1423 High St., 1423 N High Street, Columbus, 43201, United States
CANCELED!
WHO: Short North Civic Association
WHAT: Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library,
1432 N. High Street, Columbus Ohio
WHEN: Thursday, March 5 – 2026 @ 6pm to 7pm
