Flamingo Spa Day – A Fun Day of Painting and Community at the Westgate Farmers Market!

Looking for a fun and quirky way to get ready for summer? Join us for the Flamingo Spa Day on May 17th from 9a-12p at the Westgate Farmers Market! Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a recent participant in the Home & Garden Tour, this special event is all about freshening up your iconic green flamingos and spreading the love for local businesses.

What’s Happening at Flamingo Spa Day?
We’re inviting former Westgate Home and Garden Tour homeowners to bring their green flamingos and give them some TLC! It’s all about sprucing up those little lawn birds and ensuring they’re ready to take center stage in your yard this summer. We’ll have everything you need to touch up your flamingos with that fresh iconic green spray paint!

But wait, there’s more! While you’re at the market, we encourage you to take a stroll and explore the amazing local businesses that make Westgate Farmers Market such a vibrant hub. From fresh meats and produce to handcrafted goods, you’ll find something for everyone. It’s a great way to spend the morning, supporting the community while getting your flamingo back in top shape.

A Sneak Peek at the 2025 Westgate Home & Garden Tour –
While you’re enjoying Flamingo Spa Day, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming 2025 Westgate Home & Garden Tour on June 14th, from 2-6 PM. This annual event is a favorite for homeowners and garden lovers alike, offering a peek into some of the most beautifully curated homes and gardens in the neighborhood. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and green thumbs!

We’ll be sharing more details about the 2025 tour as we get closer to the event, so make sure you don’t miss out on all the exciting updates and sneak peeks.

We can’t wait to see you there, bringing your green flamingos back to life with a fresh coat of paint. Don’t forget to chat with us about the upcoming Home & Garden Tour—we have some exciting surprises in store!

See you on May 17th, and let’s get those flamingos looking fabulous again!

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Westgate Neighborhood Scholarship

FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024

Applications accepted in March

The Westgate Neighbors Association Scholarship was established in 2015 as an extension of our mission to “help our community thrive”. The $1000 postsecondary education scholarship is funded by a portion of the proceeds from the Westgate Home & Garden Tour. It is awarded annually to a qualified resident of Westgate who contributes to the betterment of their community through their demonstrated service and leadership. While GPA and course selection are considered, the committee is focused more on the candidates’ involvement with their communities.

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APPLICANT MUST

  • Live within the boundaries of the Westgate neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio OR attend West High School. (Boundaries for the purpose of this scholarship are from the south side of West Broad Street to the the north side of Sullivant Avenue, and from the west side of South Hague Avenue to the west side of Demorest Road.)
  • Be a full-time student who will be attending a college or vocational school for the 2023-2024 academic year.

If it is determined by the scholarship committee that none of the applicants meet the eligibility requirements, or embody the standards by which the scholarship was established, we reserve the right not to award the scholarship for the current year.

  1. Complete the (interactive PDF) Application.
  2. Attach a current dated transcript signed by a school administrator or counselor.
  3. Attach two documents verifying your, or a parent or guardian’s Westgate address.
  4. Complete the section Honors / Achievement / Community Service / Leadership (include years participated, organization, activities).
  5. List three references we may contact, at least one of whom is to provide a Letter of Recommendation which is to be attached.
  6. Attach at least one Letter of Recommendation.
  7. Attach two essays.
  8. Complete Signature of Certification.

Submit all of the above to scholarship@westgateneighbors.org no later than Sunday, April 30, 2023 at midnight

  1. The scholarship recipient will be notified via contact information provided on the application form.
  2. The recipient will provide the committee a Letter of Acceptance from the designated postsecondary school.
  3. The recipient will be asked to attend the May 2023 WNA Community Meeting, at which they will be introduced and the award presented.
  4. Scholarship monies will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office of the designated school, in August, after it is confirmed the student is officially enrolled for the fall semester.
2022 Winner Said Barud
2020 Winner Martin Paul Susec
2019 Winner Maxwell Lee
2018 Winner Olivia Rowe
2017 Winner Erica Loughner
2016 Winner Molly Brumfield
2015 Winner Heather Corson