VOTE! We can't emphasize enough how important it is for every adult American to cast an educated vote in our elections! Voting is one of our most basic and important rights, and it truly makes a difference on the way our local government, state government, and federal government is run. Our voter’s … [Read more...] about Ohio Voting Guide: Central Ohio voting locations, registration, absentee/early voting, and more
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2020 Trick or Treat Schedule Around Columbus
Whether you’re taking your little ones to trick or treat, or passing out candy at home, here is the Beggar’s Night or Trick or Treat Schedule around Columbus. Don’t forget to drive carefully on these days, while kids are out walking around and hopped up on sugar. If you're … [Read more...] about 2020 Trick or Treat Schedule Around Columbus
Merion Village Community Yard Sale
The Merion Village Community Yard Sale is held each year on the first Saturday in May and October. The map of all of the registered sales will be published on this page one week prior. Merion Village Community Yard Sale Details The spring sale was cancelled, but the fall sale is scheduled … [Read more...] about Merion Village Community Yard Sale
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is a main reason why children miss school. New clothes help improve self-esteem, and … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
Kids of ALL abilities need to play and enjoy playgrounds, so its important to have plenty of options of accessible playgrounds for kids with disabilities or special needs. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds allow kids living with disabilities to play alongside kids without disabilities, which can … [Read more...] about The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
Ways to Volunteer in Columbus
Volunteering is an important way to give back to your community. No matter what your interests, abilities, and availability, there's a perfect volunteer opportunity for you. If there is a field or cause that is close to your heart, we suggest that you start there, as passion is a wonderful … [Read more...] about Ways to Volunteer in Columbus
National Night Out events around Columbus
The first Tuesday in August is typically National Night Out. But for 2020, programs that are still being held have been moved to Tuesday, October 6. National Night Out serves to promote safer communities by bringing together neighbors, police, and firefighters. Many of the events feature free food, … [Read more...] about National Night Out events around Columbus
July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! Unfortunately, many community 4th of July celebrations, parades, and fireworks are cancelled or postponed for 2020. While your celebrations may be mostly at home, you can still celebrate our … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
Walking labyrinths in Columbus and Central Ohio
Need a little calm in your life? Visit a labyrinth for walking meditation and personal reflection. Labyrinths are a single patterned path, often circular, leading to the labyrinth's center or heart. While a labyrinth looks like a maze, there are no dead ends and no wrong turns. It's a single … [Read more...] about Walking labyrinths in Columbus and Central Ohio
What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks
Whether you Wine with DeWine, whine about DeWine, or just wait for the recaps, it hard to keep up on what's open in Ohio and when things will reopen. Ohio is in the process of reopening slowly in phases of Responsible RestartOhio. "Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it's also a risk if you don't move … [Read more...] about What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks
Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores
Grocery stores will continue to remain open during the stay-at-home order. In order to protect seniors and people with underlying medical conditions, many stores in Columbus have created designated senior shopping hours to minimize the health risk. Senior shopping hours in Columbus … [Read more...] about Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores
Community resources in Columbus during closures
There's no way to know what the next few weeks or months will bring, but we do know that the degree of closures and cancellations in Ohio is unprecedented in our lifetime. The good news is that things are starting to reopen. The wary news is that we don't know what effect this will have on community … [Read more...] about Community resources in Columbus during closures
Comcast extends assistance through June; free internet for low-income
In effort to do their part in helping to manage the effects of closures in Ohio, Comcast extends assistance through June to help customers stay connected, including free internet for low income families. While school and work continues at home, and people are encouraged to stay at home, Comcast … [Read more...] about Comcast extends assistance through June; free internet for low-income
Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
During the coronavirus crisis, many students are dependent on access to the internet at home for school work, as most schools have move to online education and coursework. With libraries and other gathering spots closed, students without access to internet services may fall behind. Charter-Spectrum … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
