Community
Thursday, October 25, 7pm, The Book Loft of German Village, 631 S. Third St.
Sunday, October 21, 6:30-8:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Sunday, October 14, 5-8pm, TRISM, 1636 N. High St.
Gift to Be Simple is Simply Living’s premier annual fundraiser, but it is more than that. It is an opportunity to learn, to share, and to enjoy healthy, quality food together. The chefs of TRISM, an A&R Creative Group enterprise well known for The Crest Gastropubs, will prepare a variety of appetizers; desserts will be provided by Cornucopia and there will be a cash bar. Anna and The Consequences will entertain us again with their jazz, pop, and blues music.
Sunday, October 14, 12:30pm [registration], 12:30pm [send-off rally]; Scioto Audubon Metro Park [Maier Place Pavilion] 400 W. Whittier St.
Sunday, October 14, 12noon-9pm, Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin, Ohio
The Dublin Arts Council will present the third multicultural B.R.E.A.D! Festival of arts and community at Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy., in Dublin, Ohio, on Sunday, October 14, 12noon-9pm. Activities will include community booths, traditional music and dance, hands-on artmaking, international cuisine, bread vendors, food trucks, a fair-trade global marketplace, and more.
Saturday, October 13, 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: 614-441-9773 or 614-429-4009
Saturday, October 13, 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
Tuesday, October 9, 8am-5pm, Franklin County Board of Elections, 1700 Morse Rd.
Contact: 614-525-3100
Monday, October 8, 6-10pm, Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave.
Honor local activists, hear great music by the fabulous Willie Phoenix, Brian “Clash” Grifin and local bands, enjoy refreshments, and socialize with Free Press friends!
Honorees include:
• Free Press “Libby” Award for Community Activism: Sandy Bolzenius
• Free Press Artist Award: Malcolm J.
• Free Press Volunteer Award: Steve Caruso
• Bill Moss Outstanding Black Activist Award: Kojo Kamau
Emcee:
• Dan Dougan
Thursday, October 4, 5-7:30pm, Greater Columbus Convention Center [Short North Ballroom], 400 N. High St.
YWCA Columbus is proud to present its first-ever evening fundraiser, “Activists and Agitators,” a night dedicated to uniting the Columbus community and inspiring attendees to pursue greater social change than anyone could achieve alone.