Community

on’t miss Columbus’ hottest wintertime dance party! Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is kicking off the start of winter by hosting WinterFest Columbus at Bicentennial Park along the Scioto Mile on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This free event draws thousands of people downtown to enjoy music, seasonal craft beers, hot cocktails, food trucks and fun activities for all ages.

In collaboration with Franklinton Area Neighbors, help plant 15 trees to strive toward the 50% tree canopy needed on this site!

RSVP to fancivicassociation@gmail.com

Brandt Family Farm grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and a variety of other cereal grains sold through the on-farm cover crop business, Walnut Creek Seeds. For more than 50 years, the Brandt family has been committed to soil conservation and building healthy soil. The guided tour will focus on soil health, cover crops, no-till practices, and heritage grains.

Register for this free tour here.

For more than three decades, Simply Living has been a trusted voice in Central Ohio for sustainability, community education, and simple living. This #GivingTuesday, your support goes straight to the heart of our mission — the people and resources that make our programs possible.

Friday, November 28, 2025 - Friday, December 12, 2025 - The Simply Giving Online Auction

(Link coming soon!)

Just in time for the holidays, Simply Living invites you to our Simply Giving Online Auction — a joyful way to give and receive while supporting a more sustainable Central Ohio. Every bid helps us:

We collect, pack, and send books to Ohio prisoners every 1st and 3rd Sunday.  They are accepting donations. Paperbacks are especially welcome these days due to prison restrictions. Please wear a mask, and please don't park in front of the building.

The Hilltop YMCA received a generous Columbus Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Grant from Franklin Soil and Water to plant 51 Ohio native trees on our property this fall. In addition, the Ohio Hispanic Coalition received additional funding from the Ohio Youth Climate Action Fund to purchase additional trees for this project!

BOO! $2 Tuesday is back!

We will be serving the community with a home-cooked meal on the 16th of November at our old stomping grounds. Thanks to The Hydrohelpers and A Step in the Right Direction, we will also have hygiene products and other items available.

If you would like to donate to this initiative, please use one of the following options:

- Cash App: $ramonobey

- Venmo: ramon-obey

Want to volunteer please pm/dm us and we will get right back with you.

November 23, 2025 from 2-4pm.

Our families have united to give back to the community. 

Place: Will be Emailed/texted to those who sign up

To Donate: Put Turkey in memo

Cash app: $TPayne2015

Zelle: 614-989-2632