The Metropolitan Opera cancelled performances during the coronavirus outbreak through March 31, but you can catch free nightly streams of encore presentations from Met Opera Live in HD series. The shows begin on Monday, March 16th, 2020, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. They will be … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera offering free nightly streams
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Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids
Teaching kids at home can be hard - especially if you are also working at home and trying to maintain some level of cleanliness in your household. But you can do this! There are so many free educational resources to help! Most schools have prepared work for students to complete at home. That … [Read more...] about Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids
Freebies for healthcare workers and frontline employees
Companies are stepping up to offer freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. It's not an easy time to work in healthcare, and these heroes deserve everything, and more. There's no doubt that they are facing challenges and … [Read more...] about Freebies for healthcare workers and frontline employees
Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
You're never too old to be a Buckeye at The Ohio State University! Ohio residents age 60 or older can take FREE courses and connect with The Ohio State University community through the Program 60. Program 60 participants attend courses on an instructor permission, space-available, audit basis … [Read more...] about Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
Free Crocs for Healthcare Workers
Crocs is sharing a pair for healthcare workers! Crocs is donating pairs of free crocs to healthcare workers on the frontlines as a thank you for their hard work, and to support them as they support the rest of us! How to sign up for free Crocs For a chance to receive a free pair of … [Read more...] about Free Crocs for Healthcare Workers
Starbucks: Free coffee for frontline healthcare workers and first responders
Starbucks is rewarding some of our heroes in the safety and health care industries with free tall brewed or iced coffees. The company announced that they are offering free coffee for frontline healthcare workers and first responders through May 3. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, … [Read more...] about Starbucks: Free coffee for frontline healthcare workers and first responders
Connect with friends and family in a Group Facetime Chat
Do you miss getting together with family and friends lately? Get together virtually with a Group FaceTime chat! I've used FaceTime for years and didn't realize this was an option. You can video chat with multiple people in different (or same) households at the same time! Why you should you … [Read more...] about Connect with friends and family in a Group Facetime Chat
Learn at Home with Ohio History Connection
Ohio History Connection is such a fun and educational resource in our city, but the education doesn't stop in the museum or at school! Kids can continue to explore with Learn at Home through Ohio History Connection. They've gathered resources and content to keep your kids engaged and interested in … [Read more...] about Learn at Home with Ohio History Connection
Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids
Your kids are home with you for 3 weeks...maybe longer. You can do this! Make a (loose) schedule, do schoolwork, get outside, play board games, make crafts and art, cook together.... and when you run out of ideas or need a break, go virtual with live streams for kids! Instead of letting your kids … [Read more...] about Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids
Virtual Events Calendar
Per recommendations of health organizations and world leaders, social distancing is important in these next few weeks. As a result, all events and activities have been cancelled, and attractions have been closed in Ohio. While it's uncertain times, we can prevail....and in the meantime, you can feel … [Read more...] about Virtual Events Calendar
Stuck at home? On demand and Virtual Events and Entertainment
Yes, we're all stuck at home, or at least limited in our entertainment and activities. Don't sit in front of the tv binge watching your normal tv shows - save that for your normal tv viewing time. Use some of your free time to check out new types of entertainment and virtual events and broaden your … [Read more...] about Stuck at home? On demand and Virtual Events and Entertainment
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it's part of your trade, it's often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone's Loan-A-Tool, you can get free tool rentals so you don't have to buy a tool you'll only use … [Read more...] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
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
Activities and Community resources in Columbus during Closures
There's no way to know what the next few weeks will bring, but we do know that the degree of closures and cancellations in Columbus is unprecedented in our lifetime. Kids are home for 3+ weeks, the workforce is likely to be disrupted, and the economy is sure to be affected. There are community … [Read more...] about Activities and Community resources in Columbus during Closures
Comcast: Free internet service and faster speeds for low income families
In effort to do their part in helping to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is helping customers stay connected to families, resources, school, and more through the Internet with free internet service and faster speeds for low income families. Comcast announced that they are increasing … [Read more...] about Comcast: Free internet service and faster speeds for low income families
