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Programs, Events, and Trips listed in this issue may be subject to change based on restrictions from Ohio Governor DeWine. May/June 2020 Volume 29 Issue 3 CCommunityommunity SPOTLIGHT GENERAL INFORMATION Dear Residents, Summer is around the corner and with it comes the hope that things are returning to a time which allows our residents the ability to enjoy the many wonderful social and recreational activities available at the Civic Center. This is an unprecedented year that required the City to make a number of modifications to our regular programming as a result of the Governor’s mandates. However, the programming listed in this edition of the Spotlight was planned in hopes that the Civic Center facility would be open and accessible to our residents once again. Plans for Home Days continue to move forward for Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th this year. As we begin a new decade and plant the seeds for a bright future…this year’s theme is “2020 Bright and Sunny” and will be packed with lots of summer fun for the entire family! Wishing you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer! Mayor Gregory P. Kurtz and the Civic Center Team Civic Center Community Services Department 2165247373 Email us at the following addresses with questions, comments, or inquiries. To receive Civic Center EMails about upcoming events and important Recreation Department 2165243262 information, EMail Community Services Indy Fieldhouse 2165240088 Department to be added to the list. Library Independence Branch 2164470160 Community Services Department EMail: [email protected] Recreation Department EMail: [email protected] For July/August 2020 Due May 1st Fieldhouse EMail: For September/October 2020 Due July 1st [email protected] Bring your article for the Spotlight to the Community City Website: www.IndependenceOhio.org Services Department or EMail Community Click on the Community Services link to access the Spotlight Services Dept. at [email protected]. SWIFTREACH REVERSE 911 CALLS In the event of an emergency or to get important timely information, signup on the city website at www.IndependenceOhio.org under the “I want to...” tab. For further information, EMail or call Community Services at 2165247373. REGISTER AT: @IndependenceOHRec @IndyRec 2 MAY/JUNE 2020 A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE CITY SERVICES CIVIC CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION Days of the Week Community Services Recreation Fieldhouse MondayFriday 7 AM 9 PM 6 AM 10 PM 9 AM 6:30 PM Saturday 8 AM 5 PM 8 AM 8 PM 9 AM 6 PM Sunday 11 AM 5 PM 9 AM 5 PM NOON 6 PM Memorial Day May 25th CLOSED 11 AM 3 PM CLOSED COMMUNITY CAFE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 AM 3:30 PM Closed Mondays and the 2nd Friday of every month. Please Note: Independence Fieldhouse hours may vary due to seasonal programs and usage. Family Pass $65 l Must be a permanent resident of the City of Individual Pass* $30 Independence to purchase a Civic Center Pass. Senior Pass $20 l Two Proofs of residency are required a current Disabled Pass $20 driver’s license and current pay stub or current utility bill. ID Photo $5 l Civic Center pass is not proof of residency. Resident Day Pass $2 l Guest 13 & Older $5 All Children ages 9 & under MUST be accompanied by an Adult while in the Civic Center. Guest 412 $3 Children 3 & Under Free l NonResident Guest must be accompanied by a resident. *Resident children 26 & older must purchase l Members are limited to four paid guests per visit. an individual pass. Proof of residency is required. l Call 2165243262 for more information. Adult Programs 2837 Pool Programs 1821 Around Town 3845 Room Rentals 4647 City Bus Trips 1117 Seasonal Events 610 City Services 35 Youth Programs 2227 General Information 2 3 Register Online at www.independenceohio.org CITY SERVICES “NO PLACE LIKE HOME” Services can help you remain in your home with safety and security. Register for these City Services by calling Community Services at 2165247373. FREE l For residents who live alone. Transportation Service is provided to residents 60 l Each day the resident calls the Civic Center to years of age and older who do not drive and let us know that they are okay. do not live with anyone who drives. l If we don’t hear from the resident by 10 AM, To make your appointment, call 2165247373 a welfare check will be made. weekdays between 7 AM and 3:30 PM to see if we can accommodate you. Please be sure your appointment is no earlier than 8:30 AM or later than NOON. l Available to eligible residents, this program Primary Transportation: provides a phone emergency response system Available weekdays. There is NO CHARGE for this at a minimal fee. Service if eligible. l Please update emergency contact names and Secondary Transportation (NonMedical): numbers when they change! Available weekdays. For eligible residents to run local errands such as banking, hair salon or picking up prescriptions. There is a nominal fee for this Service. l For a nominal fee, a hot meal will be delivered directly to your home Monday through Friday excluding holidays. l Volunteer drivers are always needed. Civic Center l Fridays, May 8th & June 12th FREE l Register by April 30th & June 4th l Assistive medical equipment temporary loan service available to residents in need. l Contact Community Services at 2165247373 for information on equipment available for loan. Town Hall Bandstand l Thursdays, June 11th July 30th l Register by Thursday Before FREE Civic Center l Located in the lobby of City Hall. l Friday, June 26th l Available for Residents to discard unwanted l Register by June 18th prescription drugs and medications. 4 MAY/JUNE 2020 A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE CITY SERVICES Additional Services provided to all residents. FREE l As a community, we collect nonperishable food items at our Special Events throughout the year. l Food items may be dropped off at any time Atrium to Community Services at the Civic Center. l Last Friday of the Month l Donations are forwarded to our local food pantry l May 29th & June 26th and LendAHand. Expired items not accepted. l 10:30 AM 12 NOON l Administered by: Resident Kathleen Jurcago, R.N. l Based on availability. Reserve TODAY! l Residential Only. Not available for Business Rentals. l Service provided to residents who qualify for l FREE Delivery Service City Transportation l Tables & Chairs are FREE 10 tables, 60 chairs max. l Thursdays l Tent Fees: 20x20 Tent $150, 40x20 Tent $250 l May 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th l Call Recreation Department 2165243262 l June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th l Pickup beginning at 10 AM (Subject to Change) l FREE Garage Sale and Vehicle Sale Permits FREE l Call the Building Department 2165241019 We would like to welcome all new residents to l FREE Security checks the City of Independence with a bag of goodies. l FREE Vacation Watch If you know of someone who has moved to l Solicitation Permits Independence in the last 6 months, please l Fingerprinting by appointment only share that information with us so we can l Call 2165241234 for more information officially welcome them to town! (Entire l Tip Line: 2165249699 household must be new residents to qualify.) We also extend a friendly welcome l FREE Home Safety Evaluation to new stork arrivals! If you know a l FREE Blood Pressure Checks resident who had a baby within l FREE Smoke Detector Program the last 6 months, please let us l FREE Fire Prevention Education and Tours know so that we can present the l FREE “Emergency Beacon” Light Bulb Program proud parents with our bag of baby l FREE Fire Extinguisher Classes for Groups goodies! l FREE Fire Drill & Escape Plan Development l CPR/First Aid & AED Classes Send information on new residents and l Lifeline Partnership Program babies to [email protected], stop in l Residential Lock Box Program at the Civic Center, or call 2165247373. l Citizen Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) l Call the Fire Department at 2165244001 5 Register Online at www.independenceohio.org SEASONAL EVENTS l Thursday, May 7th l www.NationalDayOfPrayer.org Civic Center On April 17, 1952 President Harry Truman signed a l Thursday, May 7th bill proclaiming the first Thursday in May each year l Doors Open: 11 AM the National Day of Prayer in the United States. l Service Begins: 11:30 AM l Lunch Served at Noon As we now face unprecedented challenges where a l Residents: FREE deadly virus is throughout the world, the theme for l Residents’ Guests: $5 l this year's National Day of Prayer is so very fitting. Registration Begins: NOW! l Registration Deadline: May 1st l 2020 Theme: Pray God's glory across the Earth! Call 2165247373 to Register for Luncheon Habakkuh 2:14 says "For the earth will be filled with or sign up online the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the seas". While we can't gather together physically this year and enjoy a prayer lunch hosted by our City and led MEMORIAL DAY by our pastors, we can still join in with others across SERVICES the country.