Be Green – Food Waste Recycling

According to the City of Columbus, nearly 1 million pounds of food waste goes to the Franklin County landfill every single day. Food waste in the landfill generates potent methane gas — a powerful greenhouse gas that is a major contributor to climate change. Waste diversion is the most efficient way to reduce the amount […]

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Goodale Park Public Art Project – Call for Artists

The Friends of Goodale Park, in cooperation with the City of Columbus and the Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks, invites artists, art teams, or design professionals to submit their qualifications for up to five public art installations in Goodale Park. This project will enhance the park’s character, create multiple destination points within the park, […]

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Harrison West Society Meeting- February 19, 2025

Please join us at 7:00 pm on February 19 for the next Harrison West Society Meeting. The Harrison West Society meets on the third Wednesday of the month and these meetings are open to the public. We will meet in the Skyview Lounge inside Harrison on 5th, 579 West 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43021.  This new […]

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Columbia Gas replacement project starts this February in Harrison West

It’s time to replace the natural gas lines with newer materials that will serve our community for many years to come. In total, there will be 10,000’+ of new main line installed and over 440+ service lines replaced. Weather and resource permitting, this project is expected to last well into the summer months.  Harrison West […]

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Join or Renew Your Membership Today

November is the perfect time to join or renew your annual membership to the Harrison West Society for 2025. Volunteers of the Harrison West Society positively shape the quality of life in Harrison West. Our organization advocates for responsible growth, organizes public art projects and social events, and helps to reduce crime through awareness.  Simply […]

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New Parking Management Plan Update

Some residents of Harrison West will receive a letter from the Division of Mobility & Parking Services regarding a new HW permit zone, which will require a parking permit to park longer than three hours between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. The approximate permit boundaries in a clockwise direction include West Fifth […]

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Ring in the New

You may have seen the door hangers announcing our new location and welcoming residents of Harrison West to join the society. Harrison West Society meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and these meetings are open to the public. We will meet in the Skyview Lounge inside Harrison on 5th, 579 […]

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Ring out the Old

The Harrison West Society’s Holiday Potluck was a blast and an excellent way to end the year! We played games, had a raffle drawing, and raised some money for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.  Many thanks to Harrison on 5th for providing a great meeting space and to our members for providing delicious dishes and lively conversation. […]

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Joining the Harrison West Society

We are nearing the end of our yearly membership drive. We invite you to consider joining our organization in 2025. Volunteers of the Harrison West Society positively shape the quality of life in Harrison West. Our organization advocates for responsible growth, organizes public art projects and social events, and helps to reduce crime through awareness.  […]

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Spotlight on GreenSpot

Christy Walters is giving a presentation about GreenSpot at the next Harrison West Society meeting on January 15, 2025. Under Sustainable Columbus, the GreenSpot program works to inspire, educate, and recognize residents, households, businesses, community groups, and neighborhoods that adopt sustainable practices. GreenSpot provide ideas and resources for everyone to achieve their sustainability goals. We […]

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Come to the Harrison West Annual Holiday Party

Time to count down to the Harrison West Society’s annual Winter Holiday Party! This year the party will be held between 6:00 and 8:30 p.m., Friday, December 13 inside the “Buckeye Pub” at Harrison on Fifth by Senior Star (579 West Fifth Avenue). Get festive with your neighbors and share your favorite side dish or dessert at this special […]

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