Complete Worthington Community Resource Directory
252 Organizations, Listed Alphabetically
List by Organization Type

A Place to Grow
Dianna Lancaster
6760 Discovery Blvd.
Dublin, OH 43017
614-793-1441
WWW: http://www.aplacetogrowinc.com/
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Action for Children
Diane Bennett - Executive Director
78 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
614-224-0222
WWW: http://www.actionforchildren.org/
Fax: 614-224-5437
Last Update: August 28, 2007
All Saints Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Glenn Zorb - Pastor
6770 N. High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-0112
Bonnie Gerber and Mike Weaver, Pastors

WWW: http://www.saintsonhigh.org
Meetings:
  • Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 2 services at 11 a.m.
  • Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Last Update: April 24, 2008
All Saints Preschool
Mary Lou Kolloff
6770 N. High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-6080
Last Update: August 28, 2007
American Association of University Women
AAUW promotes equity for women and girls, life-long education and positive societal change. We raise funds for fellowships and are part of a national network for women's issues.

Jana Patchen - President
8201 Lake Bluff Court
Columbus, OH 43235
614-846-3070
WWW: http://www.aauw.org
Membership: 7
Meetings: Worthington Municipal Bldg. 1st Wed., Sept.- May
Last Update: August 28, 2007

American Legion Post 239
Thomas Eshelman - Post Commander
700 Morning Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-9096
WWW: http://www.alohio239.org/
Membership: approx. 400 members
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Beth Tikvah Youth Group
Matt Mazer - Youth Group Advisor
6121 Olentangy River Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-6286
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Bluffsview Elementary School PTA
Shelly Piecenski - PTA President
6937 Bonnie Brae Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
614-848-9940
Membership: 340
Last Update: August 7, 2007
Bluffsview Homeowners Association
Dave Schmidt - President
7158 Bluffstream Ct.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-844-5117
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Boy Scouts of America
Jan Berry - Buckeye District Director
1901 E. Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43229
614-436-7200
WWW: http://www.skcbsa.org
E-mail: jberry@skcbsa.org
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Boy Scouts of America Troop 243
Boy Scouts of America Troop 243, Buckeye District, Simon Kenton Council

David Sanders - Scoutmaster
WWW: http://www.mytroop243.org
E-mail: boyscouttroop243@yahoo.com
Last Update: October 29, 2007

Boy Scouts of America Troop 365
Boy Scouts of America Troop 365, Buckeye District, Simon Kenton Council

Mike Hock - Committee Chairman
1060 Morning Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-4703
Jerry Roderick, Scoutmaster

614-436-9605
WWW: http://www.bsa365.org
E-mail: mdhock@columbus.rr.com
Membership: 70 scouts & 25 scouters (leaders)
Annual Events: young men ages 11 to 17; Troop 365 invites you to come by and check us out! Scouting in 365 is LEARNING BY DOING!!
Meetings: Monday evenings 7pm during school year at the Worthington United Methodist Church
Last Update: August 29, 2007

Boy Scouts of America Troop 862
Boy Scouts of America Troop 862, Buckeye District, Simon Kenton Council

Bill Wahoff - Committee Chairman
614-975-0125
Brad Midgley, Scoutmaster

614-431-9490
WWW: http://www.bsatroop862.org
E-mail: bwahoff@columbus.rr.com
Membership: 16 scouts & 10 scouters (leaders)
Annual Events: Week long summer camp, monthly camp outs, whitewater rafting, canoeing, caving, rifle and shotgun shooting, debris hut building, hiking, high adventure, fishing, water-sports, boating, repelling, and mountain biking. Troop 862 invites you to come by and check us out! Scouting in Boy Scout Troop 862 is LEARNING BY DOING! Boy Scout Troop 862 is a "Boy-led troop."
Meetings: Monday evenings 7 p.m. year-round, Worthington Christian Church, 8145 N. High Street, room 287
Input Date: September 4, 2007

Briar Rose Children's Center
Rebecah Freeling - Director
636 Chase Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214
614-431-6000
WWW: http://www.waldorfeducationcolumbus.org
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Brookside Elementary School PTA
Beth Person - PTA President
6916 Lakebrook Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235
614-791-1954
Last Update: August 7, 2007
Brookside Estates Civic Association
Chris Holmes - President
3048 Brookdown Drive
Columbus, OH 43235
614-888-9492
Membership: 17 Trustees/436 Res
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Camp Fire U.S.A.
Maggie Garigliano - Program Coordinator
1515 West Lane Ave., Suite 10
Columbus, OH 43221
614-481-8227
WWW: www.centralohiocampfire.org
E-mail: info@centralohiocampfire.org
Fax: 614-481-8229
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Cards, Inc.
Mike Watson - President
6851 McCord St.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-848-9443
Last Update: August 16, 2005
Care After School Inc.
Marge Culver - Director
438 East Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 102
Worthington, OH 43085
614-431-2266
WWW: http://www.careafterschool.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Central Ohio Sustainability Alliance

KFCB Now COSA

On May 10, 2007 the KFCB Board approved a strategic re-direction for Keep Franklin County Beautiful (KFCB). This re-direction involves:

Changing the name of KFCB to the Central Ohio Sustainability Alliance (COSA), Broadening the scope of our programs and activities to focus on sustainability matters, and Ending our relationship with Keep America Beautiful. These changes are designed to align us better with 21st century high priority environmental issues in Central Ohio and with the interests of the grant and donor community.

Neal Drodny - Executive Director
2830 Fisher Road, Suite B
Columbus, Ohio 43204
614-278-9445
WWW: http://www.kfcb.org
E-mail: info@kfcb.org
Fax: 614-278-9447
Annual Events: Plan a cleanup in your community with the help of KFCB! We will provide you with gloves, litter tools, safety vests, and trash bags for your cleanups. Contact KFCB at 278.9445 or info@kfcb.org to schedule a pickup of your supplies. Supplies are available all year long.
Notes: New Program: WASTE NOT CENTER The Waste Not Center is open to teachers, artists, and non-profits that can use donated materials. Visit us at www.wastenotcenter.org to see our inventory of free items available for your use.
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Central Ohio Theatre Organ Society
Martha Sprout - Local Contact
176 E. New England Ave.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-8934
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Colonial Hills Civic Association
Cindy Molnar - President
P.O. Box 676
Worthington, OH 43085
614-985-0970
WWW: http://www.colonialhills.us/
Membership: 700
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Colonial Hills Elementary School PTA
Jodi Hill - PTA President
307 Colonial Avenue
Worthington, OH 43085
614-436-4627
Last Update: August 17, 2007
Columbus City Council
Andrew Ginther - Council Member
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-7399
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Columbus City Council
Michael Mentel - President
90 W. Broad Street, Room 231
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-8558
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org/councilmembers/mentel/index.asp
E-mail: mkmcsweeney@columbus.gov
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Columbus City Council
Kevin Boyce - President Pro-Tem
90 W. Broad Street, Room 231
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-7380
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org
E-mail: SLCaffey@columbus.gov
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Columbus City Council
Priscilla Tyson - Council Member
90 W. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-2933
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org/councilmembers
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Columbus City Council
Hearcel Craig - Council Member
90 W. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-7379
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org
Last Update: March 12, 2008
Columbus City Council
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy - Council Member
90 W. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-8529
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org/councilmembers/oshaughnessy/index.asp
E-mail: MOShaughnessy@cmhmetro.net
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Columbus City Council
Charleta B. Tavares - Council Member
90 W. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-8580
WWW: http://www.columbuscitycouncil.org/councilmembers/tavares/index.asp
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Columbus District of Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.
The Columbus District of Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. includes 27 clubs with members in 37 cities in Central Ohio. Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization with 290 clubs and 7700 members. The Ohio Federation, founded in 1927, is a charter member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., which has clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 246 International Affiliates. Eight Columbus District clubs include Worthington members, and each has different meeting dates and times. Our garden clubs offer educational programs in horticulture, floral design and landscape design. A broad range of community service involves junior garden clubs at schools, Habitat for Humanity Landscaping and many projects to protect the environment. There is a club to match the needs of anyone with an interest in horticulture, design or the environment.

Kate Morrow - Columbus District Director
7989 Hillingon
Powell, OH 43065
614-881-4983
WWW: http://www.gardenclubofohio.org/
E-mail: gmorrow912@aol.com
Last Update: September 4, 2007

Columbus Mayor
Michael Coleman - Mayor
90 West Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-7671
WWW: http://mayor.ci.columbus.oh.us/
E-mail: mac@cmhmetro.net
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Community of Christ
John Weese - Pastor
110 Park Blvd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-8912
E-mail: jweese@copper.net
Annual Events:
  • Children & Adult Classes - Sunday 9:30 am
  • Worship Service: Sunday 10:30 am

Last Update: August 28, 2007
Congregation Beth Tikvah
Gary A. Huber - Rabbi
6121 Olentangy River Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-6286
WWW: http://www.bethtikvahcolumbus.org
Meetings:
  • Worship Services: Friday, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (most weeks) call to confirm

Last Update: August 28, 2007
Convention & Visitors Bureau of Worthington
Mindy Mace - Executive Director
579 High Street, P.O. Box 225
Worthington, OH 43085
614-841-2545
WWW: http://www.worthington.org/links/visitorinfor.cfm
E-mail: CVBWMace@aol.com
Fax: 614-841-2551
Special Events: Click to see details on 11 special events
Last Update: August 14, 2007
Creative Play Center
Wendy Colbert - Director
600 High Street, Box 307
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-7529
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Democratic Party - Columbus Ward 53
Patricia Keller - Committee Person, Columbus Ward 53
6431 High Lawn Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
614-882-6932
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Columbus Ward 60
Virginia Peloquin - Committee Person, Columbus Ward 60
5742 Linworth Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-436-2459
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Columbus Ward 65
Carol Hedrick - Committee Person, Columbus Ward 65
1993 Sawbury Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43228
614-475-9532
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Columbus Ward 72

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Columbus Ward 74

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Perry Township
Arvin Donner - Committee Person, Perry Township
P.O. Box 340158
Columbus, OH 43234
614-889-9795
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Sharon Township
Diana Harkness - Committee Person, Sharon Township
5524 Briarbank Dr.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-326-2234
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Worthington Ward 1
Tim Shear - Committee Person
201 Melbourne Place
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 854-9831
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Worthington Ward 2
Sunny Allen - Committee Person, Worthington Ward 2
665 Hartford
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-0724
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Worthington Ward 3
Fred Vierow - Committee Person, Worthington Ward 3
6870 Haymore Drive West
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-0666
E-mail: fvierow@columbus.rr.com
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Democratic Party - Worthington Ward 4
Robert Holmes - Committee Person
88 Rockwell Way
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 885-7818
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Directions Counseling Group
For over ten years Directions Counseling Group's services have been instrumental in helping the men, women, and children of Worthington & Central Ohio effectively cope with emotional and relational difficulties.


6797 N. High St. Suite 350
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-9200
WWW: http://www.directionscounseling.com/
Fax: 614-888-3239
Last Update: August 29, 2007

Evening Street Elementary School PTA
Lisa Jones - PTA President
930 Evening Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-9524
Meetings: 3rd Tues. each month, 7 p.m.
Last Update: August 17, 2007
Far North Columbus Communities Coalition
Dan Province - President
8147 Flint Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-888-8293
Membership: 22
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Far Northwest Coalition
Reviews zoning and development proposals; seeks additional parkland and timely infrastructure improvements; promotes community and quality of life.

John Best - President
7527 Foxfield Court
Columbus, OH 43235
614-761-2067
WWW: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/main.html?nneighid=388488769&nsupercity=437534213
Membership: 26
Annual Events: Meet the Candidates Night (September/October)
Meetings: Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road
Last Update: August 16, 2007

Flint Ridge Residents Association
Dan Province - President
8147 Flint Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-888-8293
Membership: 20
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Franklin County Auditor
The Franklin County Auditor's Office has a wide range of responsibilities, including real estate appraisal, distribution of tax revenue to local schools, municipalities and social service agencies, issuing dog licenses and publication of the County's annual financial report. The Auditor's Office has placed its real estate appraisal database and computerized mapping system on the Internet. Also offered online is a searchable database of unclaimed funds and the first internet dog licensing system in the state of Ohio.

Joe Testa - Auditor
373 S. High St. - 21st Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6310
614-462-3200
WWW: http://www.co.franklin.oh.us/auditor
E-mail: joe_testa@co.franklin.oh.us
Fax: 614-462-7384
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Friends of the Worthington Libraries
The Friends currently have a president vacancy. Please call Worthington Libraries if you need information at (614) 807-2600.

- President
Worthington, OH 43085
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Gethsemane Christian Day Care
Brenda Weilbacher - Director
35 E. Stanton Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
614-885-4319
WWW: http://www.gethsemane.org/
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Karen Alsnauer - Administrative Pastor
35 E. Stanton Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
614-885-4319
WWW: http://www.gethsemane.org/
Meetings:
  • Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. (Beginning Sept 10 - 9:00 am Contemporary and 11:15 am Traditional)

Last Update: July 27, 2006
Girl Scout Seal of Ohio Council
Becky Scott - Field Executive, Worthington Area
1700 Watermark Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 487-8101, ext.844
WWW: http://www.sealofohio.org
Fax: 614-487-8189
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Grace Brethren Christian Pre-School
Tim Adams
8225 Worthington-Galena Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-431-8228
WWW: http://www.worthingtonchristian.com/locations/psk.asp
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Grace Brethren Church
David Plaster - Pastor
8225 Worthington-Galena Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-888-7733
WWW: http://www.gracebrethren.org
Meetings:
  • Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Granby Elementary School PTA
Diane Souder - PTA Co-President
2145 Surrywood Dr.
Dublin, OH 43016
614-734-0348
Kathleen Dodd, PTA Co-President

8095 Moliana Ct.
Dublin, OH 43016
614-791-8680
Last Update: August 4, 2006
Greater Worthington Area Real Estate Association
Cynthia MacKenzie - President
6902 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-7400
Membership: 350
Last Update: August 14, 2007
Healthy Worthington Coalition
Sandra Byers - Chairman
773 High Street
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-888-1612
WWW: http://www.healthyworthington.org/
E-mail: srbyers@columbus.rr.com
Fax: 888-4272
Meetings: Old Worthington Library 6:30 pm; Second Wednesday of each month
Special Events: Click to see details on 4 special events
Last Update: August 28, 2007
High Street Baptist Church
Charles Mainous,III - Pastor
7399 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43235
614-888-5121
Annual Events:
  • Sunday School - Sunday 10:00 am
  • Worship Service: Sunday 11 am and 6 pm and Wednesday 7 pm

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Highlands Presbyterian Church
The Reverend David Choate - Minister
6909 Smoky Row Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-764-2134
E-mail: Highlands@ameritech.net
Annual Events:
  • Worship Service June-Sept. 3 - Sunday 10:00 am
  • Worship Service Sept. 10-June 2007: Sunday 10:30 am

Notes: Childcare available
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Kids Academy
Monica Green - Owner
1012 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-6408
Erica Hall, Administrator

Last Update: August 28, 2007
Kilbourne Middle School PTSA
Marian Greuling - President
655 Hartford Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-431-5822
Last Update: August 17, 2007
Kindercare
Laura Walker - Director
77 Caren Avenue
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-9696
E-mail: lwalker@klcorp.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus
Frank Henderson - President
353 Highland Way
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-0192
John McMillen, Secretary

4288 Kinmont Place
Worthington, OH 43220
614-451-1802
Annual Events: Weekly meetings on Thursday at 6:15 pm
Meetings: Wesley Glen, 5155 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
Last Update: August 28, 2007
LaPetite Preschool & Day Care
Jody Hart - Director
7135 Sawmill Road
Dublin, OH 43017
614-766-6653
WWW: http://www.lapetite.com/home.html
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Leadership Worthington
Joan Bird - Executive Director
Worthington Education Center, 200 East Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-883-3057
WWW: http://www.leadershipworthington.org/
E-mail: brdldr@worthington.k12.oh.us
Special Events: Click to see details on 7 special events
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Liberty Elementary School PTA
Karen Laird - PTA President
8780 Yates Point Court
Powell, OH 43065
614-793-1424
Annual Events: Adult Spelling Bee, Project Presentation, Service Day, Graduation
Last Update: August 17, 2007
Linworth Parent Support Group
Kathi Machle - Chair
286 Weydon Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-4017
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Linworth United Methodist Church
Terrance Heck - Pastor
7070 Bent Tree Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-336-8485
WWW: http://www.linworthumc.org
Meetings:
  • Worship: 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. traditional; 10:15 a.m. contemporary

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Lions Club of Worthington
Richard Macer - Membership Chairman
P.O. Box 252
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-3667
Membership: 25
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Little Buckeye Learning Center
Roxane Ferrell - Director
827 E. Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43229
614-888-4414
Mary Cardenas, Co-Administrator

Last Update: August 28, 2007
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
James Wilson - Pastor
2480 W. Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-889-2292
Bethany Wallace, Pastor

WWW: www.lordoflifeluth.org
Membership: 475
Annual Events:
  • Education Hour - Sunday 9:15 am
  • Worship Service: Sunday 8:15, 10:10, & 11:15 am
Free nursury available during education hour and worship services.
Last Update: January 16, 2008
Masonic Temple - New England Ldg. No. 4F & AM
Arnold M. Malech - Worshipful Master
634 High Street, P.O. Box 4
Worthington, OH 43085
614-436-5116
Ken Sparks, Secretary

secretary@newengland4.org
268-1516
WWW: www.newengland4.org
E-mail: master@newengland4.org
Membership: 500
Meetings: Meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm
Special Events: Click to see details on 2 special events
Last Update: August 28, 2007
McCord Middle School PTA
Laura Keller - PTA President
1856 Gallo Drive
Powell, OH 43065
614-792-3017
Last Update: August 17, 2007
Merry Moppet Learning Center
Rebecca Groves - Director
2701 Hard Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-793-1040
WWW: http://www.merrymoppet.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Worthington Chapter
Worthington Chapter was organized January 11, 1968, and confirmed February 1, 1968. The National Society was founded October 11, 1890. It was Incorporated by Act of United States Congress in 1896.

DAR Objectives are Historic Preservation, Promotion of Education and Patriotic Endeavor. The DAR Motto is God, Home and Country.

Mission Statement: "The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage organization which enables women to serve their God, family and nation through the preservation of American heritage, promotion of educational opportunities and encouragement of active citizenship."

Any woman is eligible for membership who is eighteen years of age, who is descended from a man or woman who with unfailing loyalty, aided in the cause of American Independence. A prospective member must be able to prove her lineage back to an ancestor who served the American cause during the American Revolution.

Joyce L. Kline (Mrs. Richard E.)
10377 Braemar Drive
Powell, Ohio 43065-9478
(614) 818-1782
WWW: http://bleimes.com/DAR/index.htm
E-mail: worthingtondar@copper.net
Membership: Worthington Chapter, 85
Annual Events: There is a special luncheon in December and June.
Meetings: Worthington Administration Bldg., 6550 N. High Street
Notes: Meetings are at 12:30 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of September, October, November, January, March April and May.
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Newcomers of North Columbus
Cheryl Masters - President
9945 Juliana Circle
Powell, OH 43065
614-798-9327
WWW: www.newcomersnorthcolumbus.org
E-mail: gmarose104@aol.com
Membership: 80
Meetings: Meetings on the third Tuesday of the Month
Last Update: August 28, 2007
North Branch YMCA
Paul Webber - Executive Director
1640 Sandalwood Place
Columbus, OH 43229
614-885-4252
Michelle Gerdeman, Indian Guides Leatherlips Longhouse

WWW: http://www.ymcacolumbus.org
Last Update: August 29, 2007
North Community Counseling Centers, Inc.
David D. Kittredge - LISW, President
1495 Morse Road, Suite B3
Columbus, Ohio 43229
614-267-7003, Ext. 2412
6565 Worthington-Galena Road, Suite A202.
Columbus, Ohio
E-mail: dkittredge@northcommunity.com
Fax: 614-267-7013
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Northbridge Hamlet/Worthingridge Civic Association
Ruth Silverman - President
715 Gatehouse Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
Dr. Tim Moats, Treasurer

770 Northbridge Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
614-885-6698
Membership: 113 homes
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Northland Community Council
Dave Paul - President
P.O. Box 297836
Columbus, Ohio 43229
614-325-8214 (cell)
WWW: http://www.myncc.org/
E-mail: dwpaul@fpcivic.org
Annual Events: Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm
Meetings: Fiiendship Village Nursing Home, 5675 Ponderosa Dr., Columbus, OH 43231
Special Event: Click for details on a special event
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Northwest Christian Child Care Center
Bethany Nicholson - Director
5707 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-451-4412
WWW: http://www.northwestchurch.org
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Ohio House of Representatives
Representative Jim Hughes - 22nd House District
77 S. High Street, 13th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
614-466-2473
WWW: http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/MemberDetails.jsp?DISTRICT=22
E-mail: district22@ohr.state.oh.us
Fax: 614-644-9494
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Ohio House of Representatives
Representative Kevin Bacon - 21st House District
77 S. High Street, 13th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-644-6030
WWW: http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/MemberDetails.jsp?DISTRICT=21
E-mail: district21@ohr.state.oh.us
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Ohio Railway Museum
Bill Wahl - President
134 Garden Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214-2159
614-268-2555
WWW: http://www.ohiorailwaymuseum.net
E-mail: ormvolunteer@columbus.rr.com
Membership: 700
Annual Events: Ghost rally in the Fall
Special Events: Click to see details on 2 special events
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Ohio Senate - 16th District
Senator Steve Stivers - 16th State Senate District
Senate Building, Room 134
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-5981
WWW: http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/bios/sd_16.html
E-mail: sd16@mailr.sen.state.oh.us
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Ohio Senate - 3rd District
Senator David Goodman - 3rd State Senate District
Senate Building Room 039
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-8064
WWW: http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/bios/sd_03.html
E-mail: dgoodman@mailr.sen.state.oh.us
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Old Worthington Association
Concerned with the preservation of Worthington historical district and heritage, distinct residential character and the unique design and architecture of Old Worthington.

Volunteers are welcome. Membership is open to all.

Jim Ventresca - President
P.O. Box 1294
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-2931
E-mail: jventresca@ee.net
Membership: 120 family units, 20 businesses
Meetings: Old Worthington Library, 3rd or 4th Monday of month
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Olde Worthington Business Association
The Olde Worthington Business Association is dedicated solely to promoting and protecting the vitality of Worthington's historic downtown business district.

Jan Staats - Director
6320 Faircrest Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
614-891-6293
WWW: http://www.owba.net/
E-mail: owba@infinet.com
Membership: 34
Special Events: Click to see details on 42 special events
Last Update: August 14, 2007

Olentangy Highlands Civic Association
JoAnne LaBuda - Contact Person
6727 Elmers Court
Worthington, OH 43085
614-436-7571
Membership: 400 families
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Olentangy Owls
Sandi Latimer
614-878-4214
E-mail: sandlot17@juno.com
Special Event: Click for details on a special event
Last Update: August 2, 2006
Partners for Citizenship and Character
This is an association of parents, students, educators, business and community leaders working together to engage greater Worthington in the qualities of citizenship and character.

Deborah Sawyer - Executive Director
200 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
337-2351
WWW: http://www.citizenshipandcharacter.com
E-mail: p4cc@worthington.K12.oh.us
Fax: 614-428-6181
Last Update: August 16, 2007

Perry Middle School PTA
Karen Hanks - PTA President
7125 Bluffstream Court
Columbus, OH 43235
614-854-0058
Last Update: August 7, 2007
Perry Township
Perry Township is a community of nearly 6,000 residents with approximately 2,200 households. Portions of Perry Township are in the Worthington and Dublin school districts. The township provides police, fire and road maintenance services directly to its residents.

Robert Myers - Chairman of Trustees
7125 Sawmill Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-889-9492
WWW: http://www.perrytwn.org
Membership: 3
Meetings: Perry Township Hall, 1st and 3rd Monday of month
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Perry Township Fiscal Officer
Walter Roch von Rochsberg - Fiscal Officer
7125 Sawmill Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-889-2669
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Perry Township Police Chief
Robert Oppenheimer - Police Chief
7125 Sawmill Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-898-9153
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Perry Township Trustee
James Roper - Trustee
7125 Sawmill Rd.
Dublin, OH 43016
614-888-1816
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Perry Township Trustee
John Ford - Trustee
7125 Sawmill Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-457-4332
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Potters Creek Civic Association
To protect and promote existing natural beauty, high quality residential character and better community living in the area known as Potters Creek. Maintains neighborhood directory for residents.

Jim Uhlman - President
2399 Collins Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
614-436-5335
E-mail: juhlman@columbus.rr.com
Membership: 130 families
Annual Events: Easter egg hunt, Fourth of July party, Christmas party, Other community events.
Meetings: Annual Meeting, Quarterly officers meeting
Last Update: August 16, 2007

PTA Council Board - District Liaison
Clarice Lewis - District Liaison
200 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-883-3026
Membership: 30
Notes: Office change: May, 2001
Last Update: September 9, 2004
PTA Council Board - President
Shelley Kelley-Kuch Towler - President
7099 Stone Ct.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-793-8598
Membership: 30
Notes: Office change: May, 2001
Last Update: August 28, 2007
PTA Council Board - Reflections Contest Coordinator
Isla Murden-Shell - Reflections Contest Coordinator
6685 Hayhurst St.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-431-9603
Membership: 30
Notes: Office change: May, 2006
Last Update: August 18, 2005
PTA Council Board - Secretary

Last Update: August 18, 2005
PTA Council Board - Treasurer
Doran Santacroce - Treasurer
1733 Fallhaven Dr.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-793-1538
Membership: 30
Notes: Office change: May, 2006
Last Update: August 18, 2005
PTA Council Board - Vice President
Shelley Kelley-Kuch - Vice President
7387 Pate Court
Columbus, OH 43235
614-793-8598
Membership: 30
Notes: Office change: May, 2006
Last Update: August 18, 2005
Rau Lane Civic Association
Kimberly Nixon-Bell - President
6077 Olentangy River Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-436-5537
Scott Whitlock, Vice-President

6081 Olentangy River Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-7126
Membership: representing 5 residences
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Ravines at Deer Creek
Chris Hasebrook - President
1456 Buck Trail
Worthington, OH 43085
614-848-8780
Membership: 25
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Red Cross Blood Donor Program
Suzanne Hale - Scheduling Co-Chairman
44 West Riverglen
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-1262
Janet Payne, Scheduling Co-Chairman

1167 Circle on the Green
Worthington, OH 43235
614-888-5213
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party
Member of the Franklin County Republican Central Committee, an organization of 133 ward municipality and township representatives. Committee persons are elected every two years by registered republicans in their voting subdivisions.

John Oberly - Committee Person, Sharon Township/Riverlea
60 W. Southington Ave.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-781-9666
Membership: 133
Annual Events: Annual event of republicans seeking elective office in Franklin County.
Meetings: Meetings as called by the chair. Open to public unless otherwise stated
Last Update: August 29, 2007

Republican Party - Columbus Ward 53

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Columbus Ward 60
Mary Leavitt - Committee Person - Columbus Ward 60
1050 Stoney Creek Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-847-9598
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Columbus Ward 65
Charles Breitstadt - Committee Person - Columbus Ward 65
7810 Seddon Dr.
Dublin, OH 43016
614-249-4572
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Columbus Ward 71
Andrew Shifflette - Committee Person - Columbus Ward 71
8035 Storrow Dr.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-785-0764
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Columbus Ward 72
Linda Reidelbach - Committee Person - Columbus Ward 72
1411 Briarmeadow Drive
Columbus, OH 43235
614-885-1611
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Columbus Ward 74
Robert Wayne - Committee Person - Columbus Ward 74
7798 Strathmoore Rd.
Dublin, OH 43016
614-791-1189
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Perry Township
Janet Hale - Committee Person, Perry Township
6637 Merwin Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-764-8997
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Worthington Ward 1
D. J. Falcoski - Committee Person, Worthington Ward 1
5971 Olentangy River Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 774-2573
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Worthington Ward 2
Megan Browning - Committee Person
695 Hartford St.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-854-0507
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Worthington Ward 3
Michael Duffey - Committee Person
106 St. Andre St.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 352-0390
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Republican Party - Worthington Ward 4
William O'Donnell - Committee Person, Worthington Ward 4
120 Colburn Ct.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-785-1991
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Riverlea
Riverlea is a community of eighteen residential streets bounded to the west by the Olentangy River, from which its name is derived, and to the east by High Street. It is surrounded by the City of Worthington.

Mary Jo Cusack - Mayor
229 West Southington Avenue
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-4455
Dan Owens, Clerk-Treasurer

120 West Riverglen Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-7265
WWW: http://www.riverleaohio.com/
E-mail: mcusack@riverleaohio.com
Annual Events: Council meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. If the third Monday is a holiday, Council meets on the following night. All Village residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings.
Notes: Village of Riverlea mailing address: Village of Riverlea Mayor's Office, P. O. Box 191, Worthington, OH 43085-0191
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Riverlea Council Member
Rod Tettenhorst
215 West Riverglen Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-4301
WWW: http://www.riverleaohio.com/council/default.htm
E-mail: rtettenhorst@riverleaohio.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Riverlea Council Member
John A. (Jack) Schaer - President Pro Tem
302 W. Riverglen Drive
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-3310
WWW: http://www.riverleaohio.com/council/default.htm
E-mail: jschaer@riverleaohio.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Riverlea Council Member
Pam Colwell - Council Member
5814 Westchester Court
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 431-6942
E-mail: pcolwell@riverleaohio.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Riverlea Council Member
Paul Zenisek - Council Member
222 West Riverglen
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 885-9557
E-mail: pzenisek@riverleaohio.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Riverlea Council Member
Renee Shannon - Council Member
5697 Dover Court
Worthington, OH 43085
614-840-0783
WWW: http://www.riverleaohio.com/council/default.htm
E-mail: rshannon@riverleaohio.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Riverlea Council Member
Scott Gordon - President Pro-Tem
5804 Pioneers Court
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-2301
WWW: http://www.riverleaohio.com/council/default.htm
E-mail: sgordon@riverleaohio.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Rush Creek Village
Don Jackson - President
535 Plymouth Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-785-6132
Membership: 80
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Saint Andrew Christian Church
Morgan Wickizer - Pastor
1985 Swansford Drive
Dublin, OH 43016
614-889-0758
Meetings:
  • Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Saint John A.M.E. Church
Jermaine D. Covington - Pastor
7700 Crosswoods Dr.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-888-0894
WWW: http://www.stjohname-worthington.org
E-mail: stjohnamechurch@rrohio.com
Meetings:
  • Sunday Worship Service11 a.m.

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Saint John's Early Education Center
Linda Indiciani - Director
700 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-2315
WWW: http://www.stjohnsworthington.org/SJEEC.html
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Philip College - Rector
700 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-846-5180
WWW: http://www.stjohnsworthington.org
Meetings:
  • Sunday Services: 7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
  • Christian Education class: 10:15 am

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Father Richard J. Pendolphi - Pastor
5750 N. High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-7814
WWW: http://www.saintmichael-cd.org/
Annual Events:
  • Saturday Worship Service - 5:30 pm
  • Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 am,10:30 am and 12:30 pm

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Justin J. Reis - Pastor
6899 Smoky Row Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-889-2221
Annual Events:
  • Saturday Worship Service - 5:30 pm
  • Sunday Worship Service: 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am
  • Daily Worship Service 8:30 am Monday thru Thursday in the Day Chapel

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Sanctuary Homeowners Association
George Babyak - Trustee
8261 Sanctuary Drive
Columbus, OH 43235
614-846-1934
Membership: 100
Meetings: Annual meeting in November.
Last Update: August 16, 2007
Sawmill Covenant Church
John Atkinson - Pastor
8794 Big Bear Avenue
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-791-9449
P.O. Box 1555
WWW: http://www.sawmillcovenantchurch.org/
Meetings:
  • Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Schoedinger Funeral Service & Crematory
Barry Griffiths - Manager/Director
6699 North High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-848-6699
Last Update: August 29, 2007
Shaker Square Civic Association
Cheryl Chandler - President
906 Middlebury Drive N.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-430-3408
Membership: 121 homes
Annual Events: Illuminary, Labor Day picnic, Holiday dinner, Santa visits, Easter egg hunts
Input Date: August 16, 2007
Sharon Memorial Hall Board
Chuck Moore - Chairperson
137 E. Dublin Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 885-5115
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Sharon Township
Sharon Township includes unincorporated township areas, the Village of Riverlea and the City of Worthington. The population of of the unincorporated areas of the township is approximately 2,100 residents with about 850 homes. Portions of the township are in the Worthington School District and Columbus School District.

Administrative Offices
137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5115
WWW: http://www.worthington.org/city/sharon.htm
Meetings: The trustees meet twice a month at the Sharon Memorial Hall, 137 E. Dublin-Granville Road. The first meeting of the month is held at 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday. The second meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Sharon Township Chairman of Trustees
John Moss - Chairman of Trustees
137 E. Dublin-GranvilleRd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5115
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Sharon Township Chief of Police
Don Schwind - Chief of Police
137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5115
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Sharon Township Fiscal Officer
Gregory Chase - Fiscal Officer
137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5115
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Sharon Township Road Superintendent
Tom Kayati - Road Superintendent
137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5933
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Sharon Township Trustee
David Bachelor - Trustee
137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5115
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Sharon Township Trustee
John Oberle - Trustee
137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-5115
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Shepherd of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Joel Jenswold - Pastor
520 Village Park Drive
Powell, OH 43065
614-786-7226
WWW: http://www.shepherdofpeace.org
Meetings:
  • Sunday Bible Study: 9:15 a.m.
  • Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Slate Hill Elementary School PTA
Mikki Carver - PTA Co-President
1577 Park Place Drive
Westerville, OH 43081
614-846-0682
Sonja Humeny, PTA Co-President

7916 Station Street
Westerville, OH 43235
431-8862
Membership: 174
Last Update: August 17, 2007
Smoky Row Brethren Church
Congregation affiliated with/member of The Brethren Church, Ashland, Ohio Member of the National Association of Evangelicals.

Rich Hagopian - Pastor
7260 Smoky Row Road
Columbus, OH 43235
614-889-5224
WWW: http://www.srbc.info
E-mail: rich@srbc.info
Annual Events:

  • Sunday Worship Service - 9 am
  • Sunday School: 10:30 am
  • Spanish Worship Service: Sunday 11:30 am

Last Update: August 29, 2007
Smoky Row Children's Center
Judy Chosy - Director
8615 Smoky Row Road
Powell, OH 43065
614-766-2122
WWW: www.smokyrowchildrenscenter.com
Last Update: August 28, 2007
State Board of Education
Michael Cochran - State School District 6
848 Poppy Hills Drive
Blacklick, OH 43004
614-864-2338
WWW: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/board/members/6.htm
E-mail: ota@ohiotownships.org
Fax: 614-863-9751
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Offering care and education for INFANTS (6 weeks to 18 months old), TODDLERS (18 months to 3 years old), PRESCHOOL and PRE-KINDERGARTEN (3-5 years old) as well as a summer day camp program for school-age kids (up to 12 years old).

Our program also features MOM'S DAY OUT for children ages 18 months through 5 years old during the school year session.

Please see our website for more information about our programs and for a listing of upcoming classes offered to the community: www.steppingstoneslc.org.

Leslie Greene - Administrator
860 Griswold Street
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-6656
WWW: http://www.steppingstoneslc.org
E-mail: becky@steppingstoneslc.org
Fax: 614-885-6647
Last Update: August 28, 2007

Stilson Highlands Homeowners Association II
Art Eldred - President
6936 Bonnie Brae Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
614-848-6006
Vince Zinc, Treasurer

1071 Baumock Burn Drive
Columbus, OH 43235
614-846-8896
Membership: 300
Last Update: August 16, 2007
SWEPP (Support Worthington Extended Projects Program)
Parent advocacy group supporting Worthington Schools' gifted program. Affiliate member of Ohio Association for Gifted Children

Rita Atkinson
313 Meditation Lane
Columbus, OH 43235
614-436-8534
Yan Xun Ding

1559 Clubview Blvd. S.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-635-0079
Membership: 250-300
Annual Events: Jan.-April fund raising campaign for technology, seeking corporate and individual donors; Summer Showcase of Opportunities for all students and parents; Recognition Night for grades 6-8 in EPP and accelerated math (April); Candidates Night
Meetings: Worthington Education Center, 3 evening meetings/year
Last Update: August 18, 2005

Swiminc, Inc. / Worthington Pools
Scott Rechel - President
400 W. Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-1619
Last Update: August 29, 2007
The Center for Balanced Living
The Center is a non-profit clinic providing the Worthington (and Central Ohio) community with educational outreach, support groups and treatment for persons with eating disorders, their family members and friends. The Center opened February 1, 2001.


445 E. Granville Rd., Bldg. N
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-293-9550
WWW: http://www.centerforeatingdisorders.org
Last Update: August 29, 2007

The Learning Center of Worthington
Lisa Tennant - Director
7878 Worthington-Galena Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-885-3655
Last Update: August 28, 2007
Thomas Worthington High School Athletics
For information regarding athletic support groups.

Jeff Todd - Athletic Director
300 W. Granville Rd.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-883-2270
Last Update: August 29, 2007

Thomas Worthington High School PTO
Sandy Keuper - PTO President
1182 Exploration Ct.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-888-3808
Last Update: August 28, 2007
U.S. House of Representatives - 12th Congressional District
Congressman Pat Tiberi
3000 Corporate Exchange Dr., Suite 310
Columbus, OH 43231
614-523-2555
WWW: http://www.house.gov/tiberi
E-mail: tiberi.oh12@mail.house.gov
Fax: 614-818-0887
Last Update: August 28, 2007
U.S. House of Representatives - 15th Congressional District
Congresswoman Deborah Pryce
500 S. Front Street, Rm. 1130
Columbus, OH 43215
614-469-5614
WWW: http://www.house.gov/pryce/
E-mail: pryce.oh15@mail.house.gov
Last Update: August 28, 2007
U.S. Senate
Senator George Voinovich
37 West Broad Street, Suite 670
Columbus, OH 43215
614-469-6697
WWW: http://www.senate.gov/~voinovich/
E-mail: senator_voinovich@voinovich.senate.gov
Last Update: August 28, 2007
U.S. Senate
Senator Mike DeWine
37 West Broad St., Suite 960
Columbus, OH 43215
614-469-5186
WWW: http://www.senate.gov
E-mail: senator_dewine@dewine.senate.gov
Last Update: August 28, 2007
United Methodist Children's Home
The United Methodist Children's Home in Worthington, Ohio offers a Residential Treatment Facility that provides intensive treatment for children who are abused, neglected, display behavioral or emotional difficulties and are often times diagnosed with mental health disorders and treatment foster care for youth that may be served in a community setting.

Dean Pulliam - Executive Director
1033 N. High Street
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-885-5020
WWW: http://www.umchohio.org/
E-mail: Admin@umchohio.org
Fax: 614-885-4058
Last Update: August 29, 2007

Village of Worthington Civic Association
Jan Graham - Contact Person
280 Leaview Ct.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-846-7183
WWW: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/columbus/vwca/main.html
Membership: 222 Homes
Last Update: August 16, 2007