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Columbus, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Activities in Columbus, Ohio on Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Columbus OhioIn just under a week, Columbus residents will be celebrating Memorial Day in remembrance of those who have fought and currently fight for our country.

If you’re still trying to make plans for next Monday, here’s a helpful list of Memorial Day weekend events, parades and activities taking place in central Ohio.

Hilliard, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Residents of Hilliard and our Hilliard Park, Hilliard Grand and Tremont Club communities should check out these Hilliard Memorial Day events:

  • May 28 | 10 a.m. | Flag Placing at Wesley Chapel Cemetery
  • May 30 | 11 a.m. | Memorial Day Ceremonies at Wesley Chapel Cemetary
  • May 30 | 11 a.m. | 2011 Veterans Open Naicco Memorial Day Pow Wow (Franklin County Fairgrounds)
  • May 30 | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Hilliard East Municipal Pool is Open
  • May 30 | 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Hilliard Family Aquatic Center is Open

Westerville, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Westerville and Estates at Polaris Village residents have these Westerville Memorial Day events to look forward to:

Grove City, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Grove City, Parkway Village and Parkway Crossing residents can expect to enjoy these Grove City Memorial Day events:

  • May 27 – May 30 | 2011 Grove City Jaguars Memorial Day Tournament
  • May 30 | 9:30 a.m. | Memorial Services for Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 8198 (Galloway Cemetery)
  • May 30 | 12 p.m. | Memorial Services for Camp Chase Post 98 of the American Legion (Alton Cemetery)
  • May 30 | 11:00 a.m. | Memorial Day Parade (Beginning at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and ending at Concord Cemetery)

Pickerington, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Pickerington and Pickerington Ridge residents will be attending these local Memorial Day events and activities:

  • May 28 | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast (Pickerington Senior Center)
  • May 28 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Pickerington/Violet Township Historical Society Museum Open
  • May 28 – 30 | 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Pickerington Community Pool Pre-season Opening Weekend
  • May 28 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Sweet Street (Olde Downtown Pickerington)
  • May 30 | 10 a.m. | Memorial Day Parade (Beginning at Fairfield County Fairgrounds)

Gahanna, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Residents of Gahanna, Ohio and Woodside Place should check out these Gahanna Memorial Day events:

Canal Winchester, Ohio Memorial Day Events

Canal Winchester and BriceGrove Park residents should look at these events when making their Memorial Day plans:

Know of any Memorial Day weekend events we missed? Leave us a comment and let us know.

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Things to Do in Pickerington Ohio

Dining, Entertainment and Shopping in Pickerington Ohio

Have you considering moving to Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s (SREG) Pickerington apartment community, Pickerington Ridge? Or are you a new resident who is spending their nights at home with the DVR because you don’t know the area? We’ve compiled a list of the best dining, entertainment and shopping near Pickerington Ohio to help you liven up your social life.

Pickerington Ohio Dining

Rule 3

The ultimate fun dining experience is just a mile away. At Rule 3 you can have indoor or outdoor fun by bowling, playing in the Wii lounge or engaging in a sand volleyball tournament. Games, food and drinks is a recipe for a good time!

Check the Rule 3 website for menu, game options and weekly specials.

Distance from your SREG apartment community:

Pickerington Ridge – 1.2 miles. Get directions.

Columbus Sandwich Company

This deli is so close to Pickerington Ridge you can taste it. This deli menu includes many vegetarian options, a kids menu and breakfast options. Call and fax ahead ordering is available, so when you’re busy at home or work you can have lunch or dinner in a snap.

View the whole menu as well as catering options.

Distance from your SREG apartment community:

Pickerington Ridge – 1.5 miles. Get directions.

Pickerington Ohio Entertainment

Marcus Theaters

Enjoy your favorite cocktail or beer before the show at the lounge, and choose your dinner option: classic concessions, pizza or a dinner that is served to you right in the theater. No stale popcorn here.

Browse Marcus Theater’s website.

Distance from  your SREG apartment community:

Pickerington Ridge: 2 miles. Get directions.

Magic Mountain Fun Center – East

Group, family or date fun is waiting for you at Magic Mountain. Choose from a variety of adventurous activities including go-karts, bumper cars, mini golf and a video arcade. The perfect summer fun getaway, so close to home.

View the Magic Mountain East website to see all they offer.

Distance from your SREG apartment community:

Pickerington Ridge – 3.5 miles. Get directions.

Pickerington Ohio Shopping

Kohl’s

This department store is so close to your new home that you won’t even miss the shopping mall. A department for every family member and the apartment too, you can get everything but groceries at this location.

Check Kohl’s websites for weekly sales and specials.

Distance from your SREG apartment community:

Pickerington Ridge – 1.5 miles. Get directions.

Kroger

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this grocery superstore has so much more than groceries just a mile from your new home. Specialty departments include fresh sushi, a Starbucks, Kroger fuel and much more.

For a full list of departments check the Pickerington Kroger website.

Distance from your SREG apartment community:

Pickerington Ridge – 1 mile. Get directions.

With so many great options for dining, entertainment and shopping right in Pickerington, there’s no need to look any further for your next apartment. Schottenstein Real Estate’s Pickerington Ridge has openings for you today.

Things to Do in Grove City Ohio

Dining, Entertainment and Shopping in Grove City Ohio

If you are a resident or potential resident of one of Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s (SREG) Grove City condominium or apartment communities you are probably looking for fun things to do now that the weather has broken. To make the search easier for you, we have complied a list of the hot spots:

Grove City Ohio Dining

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Homestyle cooking, an old country store and countless rocking chairs out front make this ‘Old Country Store’ the perfect theme destination for a day with the kids or friends. A unique dining and shopping experience.

View the Cracker Barrel website.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Parkway Crossing – 2 miles. Get directions.
Parkway Village – 1 mile. Get directions.

Roosters Wings

The Grove City location of this popular wing restaurant has plenty of specials to please everyone. Happy hour every day of the week, Monday $.59 wing night, Tuesday featured appetizer for $1.07…the list goes on and on. This place mixes food and fun.

View all the specials that the Grove City Roosters has to offer.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Parkway Crossing – 1.5 miles. Get directions.
Parkway Village – 1 mile. Get directions.

Grove City Entertainment

AMF Stardust Lanes

Beginning bowlers and teams can share the lanes at this family and adult friendly establishment, located miles from both SREG Grove City communities. Every night of the week offers fun for all ages.

View menus, specials and rates at the AMF website.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Parkway Crossing – 1.5 miles. Get directions.
Parkway Village – 2 miles. Get directions.

South Drive-In Theater

Films are shown on two screens every weekend, but this vintage getaway isn’t just for movies. Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday its a flea market. Bargains by day, movies by night…a unique outing that can be made into an all-day adventure.

Find out more information about showtimes, tickets and the flea market.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Parkway Crossing – 7 miles. Get directions.
Parkway Village – 6 miles. Get directions.

Grove City Ohio Shopping

Parkway Centre

Spend a Saturday afternoon at the shopping center. Within walking distance from both communities lies a compilation of a variety of shops including TJ Maxx, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Dicks Sporting Goods, Verizon Wireless and so much more.

The Grove City visitor’s bureau lists all the stores that Parkway Centre includes.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Parkway Crossing – .5 miles. Get directions.
Parkway Village – .2 miles. Get directions.

Giant Eagle

In case you aren’t shopping for clothing, shoes or home decor, Giant Eagle grocery store is easily accessible for those trips when you need to stock your pantry. A pharmacy and gas station are also available at this location.

View Giant Eagle’s hours and list of departments.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Parkway Crossing – 1.3 miles. Get directions.
Parkway Village – 1.5 miles. Get directions.

Whatever your entertainment interests, SREG has a living situation to fit your needs. Condominiums and apartments are available for you in Grove City Ohio near all of these great destinations.

Things to Do in Hilliard Ohio

Dining, Entertainment and Shopping in Hilliard Ohio

Have you been looking at Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s (SREG) Hilliard Ohio condominiums or apartments? Or are you a new resident to either the Tremont Club, Hilliard Grand or Hilliard Park communities? Getting to know a new area can take some time, so we have compiled some of the main dining, entertainment and shopping draws near your new or prospective residence.

Hilliard Ohio Dining

Hyde Park Steakhouse

One of the best steakhouses in the area is located right in Dublin Ohio. This premium steakhouse boasts five private dining rooms, over 35 fine wines and a great $4.00 martini happy hour M-F 4:30-6:30 p.m. This dining experience is a must for everyone.

View the entire Hyde Park menu.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Tremont Club – 5 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Park – 9.5 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Grand – 1.5 miles. Get directions.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

A southern favorite, deposited right in the heart of Ohio for your dining pleasure. Raising Cane’s serves only hand-made, never-frozen chicken fingers, along with a number of sides and a special sauce to die for, all day, 7 days a week. Greasy food destination.

Browse the Raising Cane’s website for a full menu and more information.

Distance from your SREG condominium or apartment community:

Tremont Club – 4 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Park – .5 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Grand – 10 miles. Get directions.

Hilliard Ohio Entertainment

AMC Theatres, Dublin Village 18

Easily accessible from every Hilliard community that SREG has to offer, this movie theater offers the perfect date-night getaway, complete with a 3-D theater for viewing the latest action thriller.

See whats playing today at AMC Dublin.

Distance from your SREG apartment or condominium community:

Tremont Club – 7 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Park – 11 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Grand – 2.5 miles. Get directions.

Movie Tavern

Experience the ultimate in entertainment. Dinner and a movie, together. The Movie Tavern shows all the latest movies and serves you dinner and drinks all at once. Kill two birds with one stone on this date night.

Check out menus, showtimes and specials.

Distance from your SREG apartment or condominium community:

Tremont Club – 3 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Park – 4 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Grand – 5 miles. Get directions.

Hilliard Ohio Shopping

Mall at Tuttle Crossing

Countless stores and a full food court are available for your shopping and dining pleasure at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing. If you’re in the mood for a sit-down dining experience, this Hilliard Ohio destination has restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday and Panera Bread.

Browse the mall directory for a full list of stores and restaurants.

Distance from your SREG apartment or condominium community:

Tremont Club – 3 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Park – 7 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Grand – 2.5 miles. Get directions.

Target

Less than a mile from Hilliard Park is the one-stop-shop for all your needs: Target. A cafe, pharmacy and every department in between from groceries to sporting goods, this is perfectly located for all your needs.

Distance from your SREG apartment or condominium community:

Tremont Club – 2 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Park – 5 miles. Get directions.
Hilliard Grand – 4.5 miles. Get directions.

Whether you choose SREG’s Tremont Club condominiums, Hilliard Grand or Hilliard Park apartments in Hilliard Ohio, there are plenty of options for dining, entertainment and shopping to keep you busy every night of the week.

Bright outlook for apartments in Columbus

Brett Kaufman addresses the state of Columbus apartment development

Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s President Brett Kaufman was featured in two different articles in last week’s edition of Columbus Business First.

In the magazine, he expressed his optimistic outlook for apartment development and financing in Columbus.

According to Kaufman, the Columbus market is in a good position for new apartment development due to positive rental demand, interested financiers and affordable land prices.

“All those things combined do make it a little bit easier for us to develop than in the past,” he said.

These conditions also mean more opportunities to create Columbus apartment communities in locations with higher visibility, better access to major roadways and closeness to amenities like stores and restaurants.

Kaufman goes on to say that initiatives being sought by the government to breathe new life into Freddie and Fannie Mac won’t have much effect on Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s future apartment development endeavors.

“As it pertains to the for-rent business, I think it will have very little impact at all,” said Kaufman.

Schottenstein Real Estate Group has always had success financing deals through long-standing institutional relationships and while Kaufman doesn’t think Freddie and Fannie are bad programs, he’d prefer not to use them.

Kaufman also hinted at future Schottenstein Real Estate Group projects coming down the pipe later this year, but did not want to reveal details just yet.

Check out Brett in latest issue of Columbus Business First and stay tuned to the Schottenstein Real Estate blog for upcoming details on what’s next from Columbus’ award-winning apartment and condo community developer.

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Summer Camps for Kids: Central Ohio

School is out, so where do the kids go? To summer camp!

Summer is almost here and the kids are anxious to get out of school and have three months of fun. While you’re at work what activities can they do while still being safe and supervised? We have gathered a list of summer camps for kids specific to each apartment and condominium community to keep your little ones happy and busy.

Find your summer camp:

  • Summer Camps for Kids in Hilliard
  • Summer Camps for Kids in Grove City
  • Summer Camps for Kids in Pickerington
  • Summer Camps for Kids in Canal Winchester
  • Summer Camps for Kids in Gahanna
  • Hilliard Ohio Summer Camps for Kids


    If you live or are interested in living in any one of Schottenstein Real Estate Group’s Hilliard Ohio apartment communities like Hilliard Grand or Hilliard Park or if you own a Tremont Club condominium in Hilliard, then you’ll need this list of summer camps and activities for kids:

    Safety Town in Hilliard

    Held at Scioto Darby Elementary School, this one-week program teaches kids ages 5 & 6 safety lessons that they can use both at home and at school.

    June 13-June 17

    Morning session: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
    Afternoon session: 1:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
    Registration is $35/child

    Register online

    Rec Camp

    The Hilliard Community Center is offering different-themed day camps starting June 13 until July 29. All camps are from 8:30AM to 3:30PM and are $95/child. Before camp care is available starting at 7:30AM and after camp care is available until 4:30PM. Each are an additional $15/week. (more…)

    Best Places to Live in Columbus, Ohio: Apartments

    If you’re looking to rent in Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Real Estate Group offers some of the best apartments in the region. We have gated apartment communities available in Hilliard, Canal Winchester, Grove City, Pickerington and Gahanna.

    Schottenstein Real Estate Group offers so many option to ensure that you enjoy living in the Columbus region to the fullest.

    Hilliard Ohio Apartments

    Schottenstein Real Estate Group currently maintains two apartment communities in Hilliard: Hilliard Grand and Hilliard Park.

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    Hilliard Grand exhibits a variety of floor plans with one, two and three bedroom options. Other amenities available at Hilliard Grand include a dog park, free wi-fi and a yoga and pilates studio. And don’t miss the community garden and other community activities coming soon.

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    SREG’s other Hilliard, Ohio apartment community is Hilliard Park. These apartments have flexible options: six-month leases, garages, basements and individual entrances. There’s a place for everyone to play with basketball courts, soccer fields and playgrounds.

    Both communities boast the best living in the Columbus, Ohio region of Hilliard. Check out these links for more information about Hilliard:

    Canal Winchester Ohio Apartments

    canal winchester apartment photograph, apartments in canal winchesterLiving in Columbus, Ohio has many diverse options. The Brice Grove Park apartments in Canal Winchester are close to the city, but sit on 20 acres of green space complete with a beautiful lake. Nature is not the only draw for Brice Grove Park: vaulted ceilings and a putting green make these apartments ideal living in Columbus, Ohio.

    For more information about the Canal Winchester area, check out these links:

    Grove City Ohio Apartments

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    For an apartment in one of the fastest growing areas of Columbus, the Parkway Village apartments in Grove City area are the best. The cottage and townhome choices allow for an individualized area. Minutes from the Stringtown Road shopping and dining center, these apartments boast different lease options, custom interiors and a free on-site car wash!

    Look here for more information about all the Grove City has to offer:

    Pickerington Ohio Apartments

    Pickerington apartments, apartments in pickerington photographPickerington Ridge apartments located in Pickerington, Ohio provide the perfect amount of peace and serenity in your apartment search. Living in Columbus, Ohio doesn’t get better than this. Pickerington Ridge apartments suggest many living choices: one, two and three bedrooms in a ranch or townhome layout allow you to choose how you live. Rent starts as low as $595 a month, making these apartments perfect and affordable living for a family or an individual.

    To explore Pickerington more, check these places:

    Gahanna Ohio Apartments

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    For the ultimate Columbus, Ohio living experience look no further than Woodside Place apartments in Gahanna. These luxurious townhomes are located just minutes from Easton Town Center, the Columbus airport and all major Columbus highways. Centrally located in the heart of Columbus, these apartments are customizable with choices of basements,garages, fireplaces and central air for individual units and provide a community feel.

    For more of Gahanna’s selling points, click through these pages:

    For the best living in Columbus, Ohio, trust Schottenstein Real Estate Group.