October 2, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters at Summit Park
  • Magic at the Movies: Hocus Pocus
  • Fall crafts at new Park Pop-Up events
  • Warm 98.5 Ice Rink at Summit Park returns in November
  • Police Department's Drug Takeback Day set for October 24
  • Make a difference: take the Towne Square survey
Light the Night at Summit Park
This week the Blue Ash Fire Department is hosting Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters at Summit Park for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

The Park and Observation Tower are being lit with red lights through October 4 to honor firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The restaurants at Summit Park, Brown Dog Café, Senate, Tahona, and Nanny Belle’s Ice Cream, are also participating by becoming “Fill the Boot” donation locations to benefit the NFFF. Read more.
Magic at the Movies: Hocus Pocus
Another Magic at the Movies is coming to Summit Park! Registration will begin at Noon on Monday.

Be sure to sign-up early - spots are limited and they fill up quickly! Read more.
New fall-themed pop-up events coming
to a park near you
Join Blue Ash Parks and Recreation at a park near you for some fun, fall-themed crafts!

These Pop-Up in the Park events feature two kid-friendly, first-come, first-served crafts. More info.
EVENT CANCELLATION: Due to COVID-19 restrictions and health department guidelines, the Halloween Walk in the Woods has been cancelled this year. Walk in the Woods typically has 1,500 attendees and it was determined that it could not be set up to comply with social distancing guidelines.
Warm 98.5 Ice Rink at Summit Park
returns in November!
Get ready to lace up your skates for another exciting ice rink season in Blue Ash!

The Warm 98.5 Ice Rink at Summit Park will open on November 14. More details coming soon.
Blue Ash Police Department offers safe way to dispose of medications
Blue Ash Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will help residents rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired and unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Bring your pills for disposal to the front parking lot of the Municipal and Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road in Blue Ash.

Only pills or patches will be accepted, no liquids, needles, or sharps. Read more.
Blue Ash seeks public input on
Towne Square redesign
The City of Blue Ash is seeking feedback from residents about key designs and park features for a re-envisioning of Blue Ash Towne Square.

All comments will be considered in the final design. Thank you for your participation!

Fall Leaf Collection will begin October 12
Fall curbside leaf collection runs from October 12 through December 11 in the City of Blue Ash.

To make the process easy and safe for all, read the guidelines here.
Register now for a blood Drive in Blue Ash
Catch up on COVID-19 news
Plans and actions in the City of Blue Ash have changed frequently over the last several months. To view past e-newsletters regarding COVID-19, see the COVID-19 update page on our website here.
Masks required and travel advisory
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that masks are required statewide beginning July 23 at 6:00 p.m.

He also issued a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. 
COVID-19 information
Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage. It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:
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