Community
Saturday, October 12, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. If you like folk dancing, you’ll be right at home here. No previous experience is needed — just an open and willing attitude. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.
Contact: Aatoon Nina Massey, 614-949-6197
Saturday, October 12, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]
Join progressive friends for food, drink, and great music.
Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571
Saturday, October 12, 5pm, Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Mt. Healthy, Ohio [near Cincinnati]
Join us at Fibonacci Brewery to tap a very special keg, toast the season, and celebrate the labor of love that is farming. Fibonacci has brewed an all-Ohio grown beer and owners Betty and Bob Bollas will host special tours of the brewery and discuss the local sourcing of brewing ingredients.
Cost and registration: a suggested donation of $10 at the door supports OEFFA. OEFFA anniversary beer and other Fibonacci offerings will be available for purchase.
Friday, October 11, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 12, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 13, 12noon-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.
A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment, and Italian culture.
Admission: $5.00
Contact: 614-294-8259
Friday, October 11, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 12, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 13, 12noon-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.
A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment, and Italian culture.
Admission: $5.00
Contact: 614-294-8259
Friday, October 11, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 12, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 13, 12noon-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.
A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment, and Italian culture.
Admission: $5.00
Contact: 614-294-8259
Sunday, October 6, 2:30-5:30pm, Gloria Dei Worship Center, Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, 2199 E. Main St.
A presentation by the Rev. Dr. Jim Childs, Joseph A. Sittler Professor Emeritus of Theology and Ethics at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, will be followed by formal Responses from the Jain, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist, and Buddhist traditions.
• Dr. Tarunjit Butalia representing the Sikh tradition
• Glenn Gustafson representing the Buddhist tradition
Saturday, October 5, 2-4pm, Jain Center of Central Ohio, 6683 S. Old State Rd., Lewis Center, Ohio
A Day of Ahimsa [non-violence] will be celebrated to honor Mahatma Gandhi on his very special 150th birth anniversary. Mahatma Gandhi was the champion of non-violence, love and peace, and forgiveness, and equal justice for all.
Also, since 2007, October 2 has been designated as the United Nations International Day of Non-Violence. This is a global observance that promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.
Wednesday, October 2, 6:30-9pm, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.
Franklin County Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors presents “Understanding Suicide Grief: Helping Yourself Heal,” with Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Join friends and fellow suicide loss survivors at the beautiful Grange Insurance Audubon Center for an evening with Dr. Alan Wolfelt, “Understanding Suicide Grief: Helping Yourself Heal,” in a safe, welcoming environment.
Tuesday, November 5, 10am; Thursday, November 7, 4pm; Tuesday, November 12, 10am; Thursday, November 14, 4pm; Tuesday, November 19, 10am; Thursday, November 21, 4pm; Tuesday, November 26, 10am; Thursday, November 28, 4pm; Tuesday, December 3, 10am; Thursday, December 5, 4pm; Tuesday, December 10, 10am; Thursday, December 12, 4pm; Franklin County Board of Elections Voting Lab, 1700 Morse Rd.