Short North Civic Association Annual Gathering.

I sit on the board of the Short North Civic Association (SNCA), which will host its Annual Gathering on January 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the newly opened Hubbard Grille. All residents of the Short North area are invited, and you don’t need to be an SNCA member to attend. The primary purpose of this yearly social event is to unite community residents, support the neighborhood, and elect SNCA officers for 2011. Guests will be invited to offer suggestions for future SNCA activities, which currently include the Short North Tour of Homes, Short North Yard Sale, and Screen on the Green movie series in Goodale Park. Admission is free and a cash bar will be available. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided and SNCA members will receive one free beverage. Annual SNCA memberships begin at $25 and can be obtained at the event or by visiting shortnorthcivic.org and clicking on “Membership.”