Xenia will reveal newly designed bicycle racks in the city’s historic downtown area on March 22.
Xenia, a international bike destination located at the intersection of four popular bike trails representing the nation’s largest paved trail networks, worked with the Greene County Career Center and Twist, Inc., to design 12 new bike racks that will allow cyclists to secure their bicycles as they either visit, work, shop or live.
The city’s planning and zoning department recruited GCCC welding instructor Mike Thompson and his students to design and fabricate the ornamental bicycle racks, according to Lee Warren, a city spokesman
The unique partnership signals the city’s recognition of the important economic development impact of cyclists on the local economy, as well as the potential of public-private partnerships to implement community improvements in a way that reduces taxpayer cost and provides an educational opportunity for local students, Warren said.
The public unveiling will start at 10:30 a.m. in front of Toward Independence Inc. located at 81 East Main Street in Xenia.
Contact the City of Xenia, 937-376-7232, for more information. SHARAHN BOYKIN
SUGARCREEK TWP
Presentation to focus on water use, conservation
A presentation/demonstration of how much drinkable water there is in the world, and water use and conservation titled “Water, Water Everywhere” will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Community Center, 2751 Washington Mill Road. This is a free event for adults.
The name of the presentation derives from a James R. Casey poem entitled “Water, Water, Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink.”
Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To register go to www.bellbrooksugarcreekparks.org. STAFF REPORT
XENIA
Deadline approaching for health grant applications
The deadline to apply for a grant from the Greene Community Health Foundation is March 31.
The foundation is offering five to 10 community mini grants, up to $1,000 each as funds allow, to help support Greene County programs that focus on health initiatives including youth involvement, promotion of healthy lifestyles, addressing a current public health issue,increasing the opportunity to collaborate with other Greene County resources; and more.
For more information and to access an application, go visit www.gcph.info. STAFF REPORT
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