Join Us for the Friends of Westgate Park Spring Clean Up-This Saturday!

Dear Westgate Neighbors,

Spring is here, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than by helping to spruce up our beautiful Westgate Park! The Friends of Westgate Park are hosting our first clean-up event of the year, and we need your help to make it a success. We all love a beautiful and tidy park, but it doesn’t happen without dedicated volunteers like you. The more hands we have, the faster we can accomplish our clean-up goals!

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Location: Meet at the enclosed shelter house parking lot in Westgate Park

• What to Bring: All necessary tools will be provided, but please bring your own work gloves if you have them.

We’ll be clearing away old debris, picking up trash, and preparing the park for a fresh and vibrant spring season. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or a first-timer, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the park we all cherish!

Please note: There will be no access to restrooms or water on-site, so be sure to bring anything you may need. As always, the event is weather-dependent, so check for updates on our page. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, our backup date is Saturday, April 5, 2025.

This clean-up is not just about taking care of the park — it’s about strengthening our community and making our neighborhood a cleaner, greener place. Let’s come together to make a difference!

We hope to see you there! Feel free to bring family and friends — the more hands, the better!
Let’s make this spring clean-up one to remember!

Warm regards,

The Friends of Westgate Park Team
Westgate Neighbors Association

Contact Garrett Raymond

Contact Kate Futty

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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