News from BG: June 16, 2021
City to Launch new Website on June 22nd

For the past several months, Bowling Green has been partnering with CivicPlus and the Bowling Green Economic Development Office to redesign the City’s website to better serve and promote the community. The refreshed site, available at www.bgohio.org, will go live on Tuesday, June 22nd.  

The fresh new look and feel is not just about the aesthetics. The new site features a fully responsive design available on any device, with an emphasis on accessibility standards. Site content has been reorganized to provide a more intuitive experience for users, making it easier than ever to find and receive information. Using the “Notify Me” feature on the new site, residents may sign up to receive customized alerts sent directly to their email or phone. Notification options include meeting agendas, local emergencies, refuse/recycling delays, events, and more.  

“Our refreshed site will allow us to better provide information to Bowling Green residents while also serving as our front door to future residents and businesses who have not yet discovered our great community,” Mayor Aspacher said.  

CivicPlus specializes in helping communities of all sizes to effectively and efficiently migrate traditional web-based citizen services to meet new standards and expectations. With over 20 years’ experience and over 4,000 local government clients, CivicPlus has implemented these solutions across the U.S.  

“Implementing the City of Bowling Green’s website was a collaborative effort between the City of Bowling Green and CivicPlus. There were several meetings, emails, and phone calls that went into successfully implementing the City’s new website. The dedication of the City of Bowling Green team did not go unnoticed and was vital to the success of launching the new website. It’s exciting to see the finished product knowing the amount of work that went into this project. We’re excited to continue building on the relationship between the City of Bowling Green and CivicPlus,” said Justin Blecha, CivicPlus Project Manager.  
Lunch in the Park
Friday, June 18th

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, along with series Title Sponsor Premier Bank and Entertainment Sponsor Continental Structural Plastics, will be hosting the third 2021 Lunch in the Park series event on Friday June 18th, 2021.  Food from Sundae Station will be available for purchase from 11:30am-1:00pm at City Park’s Martin and Kiwanis Shelters. There will be a live performance by Ragtime Rick throughout the lunch.  

This is a rain or shine event with the event taking place at the Martin and Kiwanis Shelters or inside the new Veteran’s Building in the case of inclement weather. 
Concert in the Park
Sunday, June 20th

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, along with series Title Sponsor BG Transit, and supporting sponsors Edward Jones Investments and Otterbein Senior Life in Pemberville, will be hosting the return of the 2021 Concerts in the Park series this Sunday, June 20, 2021. There will be a live performance by the Joe Baker Band beginning at 7:00pm on the Needle Hall stage.  

This is a rain or shine event with the event taking place at Needle Hall or inside the new Veteran’s Building in the case of inclement weather. 
Bowling Green to Recognize Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Pride refers to a global movement and philosophy asserting that all people, inclusive of their sexualities and gender identities, should be affirmed in their self-worth and dignity, proud of their resilience, and have the right to equity and equality.

On Monday, June 21st, during the Council Meeting, Mayor Aspacher will issue a proclamation declaring June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Bowling Green.

To promote allyship with and advocacy for our LGBTQ+ neighbors, the Rainbow Pride Flag will be flown at the City Administration Building throughout the week of June 21st.
Parks & Rec Summer Programs
Don't miss out on Summer fun! Registration for the Bowling Green Parks & Rec Summer 2021 programs is currently open to all residents and non-residents.

Find all the fun activities offered in the Summer 2021 Activity Guide.

Be sure to complete the 2021 Registration & Waiver form in advance to help make registration a quicker process.

Registrations may also be completed in person at the Bowling Green Community Center.

For questions or more information contact the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department at 419-354-6223.
WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WEEKLY UPDATE
COVID-19 numbers are going down, more are being vaccinated, and mandates have been lifted. Please continue to finish the race and help all feel welcome during this exciting new phase:

  • Help people feel welcome:
  • Each person who lives or works in Wood County is a member of our community, regardless of vaccination status or mask use. We must be as committed to each other as we are to putting this pandemic behind us.
  • Support one another:
  • Be considerate and think about the needs of the people around you. Be willing to hear each other and recognize that people’s decisions maybe motivated by different reasons than your own. Rather than focusing on differences, which could lead to divisions, consider how to build each other up.
  • Keep your health habits:
  • Vaccination opens new opportunities to protect yourself and others from COVID. Those remaining unvaccinated can fight the disease by continuing the habits that have kept us safe over the last year. Everyone should continue to monitor for symptoms and talk to your doctor if you could have COVID.
  • Stay engaged:
  • Continue to check trusted sources, like Wood County Health Department, ODH, and the CDC, for the latest information on how to stay safe and healthy. Being well informed will help us to stay ahead of COVID and position us for the best-possible recovery from the pandemic.

Below are upcoming chances to be vaccinated for COVID-19:

  • Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at all events. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for those ages 12-17, who must have a parent or legal guardian present. 
  • Tuesday, June 15
  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Grand Rapids Public Library (17620 Bridge St.)
  • 3-8 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church (23019 Kellogg Road, Grand Rapids)
  • 3-8 p.m., North Baltimore High School (2012 Tiger Drive)
  • Wednesday, June 16
  • 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wood County Health Department (1840 E. Gypsy Lane Road, BG)
  • 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Rossford Municipal Building (133 Osborn St.)
  • 11 a.m.-7 p.m., North Baltimore EMS (205 N. Main St.)
  • 4-7 p.m., BG Farmers Market (100 Clough St.)
  • Thursday, June 17
  • 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Perrysburg Heights Community Association (12282 Jefferson St.)
  • 3-8 p.m., Otsego High School (18505 Tontogany Creek Road)
  • 3-8 p.m., Perrysburg Farmers Market (Louisiana Ave.)
  • Friday, June 18
  • 11 a.m.-8 p.m., American Legion in Custar (9155 Custar Road)
  • 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Risingsun Community Park (550 Salem St.)
  • 3-8 p.m., Rossford Junior-Senior High School (701 Superior St.)
  • 4-8 p.m., Elmwood Middle School (7650 Jerry City Road)
  • Saturday, June 19
  • 2-8 p.m., Wooster Green (144 S. Church St., BG)

A student-led research project is requesting Wood County residents to complete a brief 15-minute survey to collect data that can be used to inform future public health interventions:

  • This research is approaching the topic of whether Ohio’s mandated COVID-19 preventative measures made a difference.
  • Please consider completing the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Y6KVBD