Reading to children is a key factor in developing their language and listening skills, imagination, and love of books. When kids are exposed to books with values, purpose, and meaning, the benefits are even greater. Enter: Read for a Cause. Read for a Cause is a book series written by Central … [Read more...] about Read for a Cause supports local nonprofits (plus a giveaway!)
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Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmers markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! Shopping at an indoor farmers market in Columbus will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmers markets, you'll still find plenty of … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
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
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
Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
If you haven't been to Franklinton lately, check out all of the changes on the second Friday of each month for Franklinton Fridays and the 400 Market. The galleries, businesses, and institutions of East Franklinton host an art crawl for the public, and new places open regularly with the … [Read more...] about Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
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The holiday are the season of giving, and many look for ways to give during the holidays to help those in need. With 2020 being a particular hard year for many, the need for giving is even higher. In addition, with many in-person church services cancelled and business lobbies closed, Angel Trees, … [Read more...] about Ways to give during the holidays; adopt-a-family, toy drives, and more
Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting and Festivities
The City of Powell is celebrating Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting & Festivities starting on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Events have been adjusted for this year, to ensure health and safety for all. Santa Porch Parade Residents can join in the Santa Porch Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 … [Read more...] about Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting and Festivities
Christmas in Downtown Delaware with Home for the Holidays
The tree is up and it's time to enjoy Christmas in Downtown Delaware with Home for the Holidays season from December 4-24, 2020. In lieu of a tree lighting ceremony, Main Street Delaware has put together a safe way to support local and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Downtown … [Read more...] about Christmas in Downtown Delaware with Home for the Holidays
Easton Holiday Lighting Grand Illumination and seasonal fun
Celebrate the season at Easton Town Center with the sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. There won't be a parade or holiday lighting ceremony at Easton in 2020, but the holiday season kicks off on November 20 for the 2020 holiday season! Easton's Grand Illumination The Easton … [Read more...] about Easton Holiday Lighting Grand Illumination and seasonal fun
Virtual HolidayVille in Clintonville
Experience Clintonville is going virtual for HolidayVille from December 5-12. Neighborhood businesses will be offering holiday sales, specials and promotions VIRTUALLY this year for 12 days. Each year HolidayVille brings together hundreds of Clintonville residents and visitors … [Read more...] about Virtual HolidayVille in Clintonville
Grove City Christmas and Virtual Tree Lighting
Join the virtual Grove City tree lighting event on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 7 pm as part of the Grove City Christmas Celebration. Details for the lighting are tba. The Heart of Grove City Mistletoe Market, Christmas Celebration and Grove City Community parade are canceled, watch for details … [Read more...] about Grove City Christmas and Virtual Tree Lighting
Cranksgiving Columbus Food Drive powered by bikes benefits CRC Food Pantry
Help out the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center Food Pantry and those they serve by joining in for Cranksgiving Columbus on November 14, 2020. What is Cranksgiving? It's a food drive without the drive! Cranksgiving combines cycling and charity into a fun event where participants … [Read more...] about Cranksgiving Columbus Food Drive powered by bikes benefits CRC Food Pantry
Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
From the Worthington website: Due to the Stay-at-Home Advisory and extreme spread of COVID-19 in Franklin County, the Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting have been cancelled. Although this special event is no longer taking place, it is more important than ever that we support our local … [Read more...] about Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
Free rides to vote in Columbus during early voting and on Election Day
Lack of transportation to the polls is one of the reasons eligible voters aren't able to cast their vote during an election. There are several ways to get free rides to vote at the polls for early voting and on Election Day. If you know someone who can't get to the polls to vote or to drop off … [Read more...] about Free rides to vote in Columbus during early voting and on Election Day
Ohio Voting Guide: Central Ohio voting locations, registration, absentee/early voting, and more
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. 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
