Community Update May 8, 2009

Community Update

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Friday, May 8, 2009

       Enjoy the full moon this weekend, and it happens to coincide with the Buddha's birthday celebration (really, at Whetstone Park) and the World Fair Trade day - celebrate an international fair trade dinner at the Global Gallery tomorrow evening.  It's National Bike Month and if you check out our Website of the Week <b2ww.org> Bike to Work Week - you will discover many local bike-related activities happening this week., including the Green Drinks Bike Hop next Thursday. 

       Know someone with diabetes?  The Friday Night film at Simply Living claims that a raw foods diet can reverse the disease...  never been formally introduced to Simply Living?  You can Meet Simply Living next Tuesday and enjoy some delicious refreshments at the same time.  SL's community radio station (WCRS 98.3 and 102.1) continues to move through its growing pains and radiating some quality shows in the process.  You can help WCRS thrive and reach its promise to be a strong independent voice in central Ohio... how?  by Donating!  :-)   It's easy - http://wcrsfm.org/ - just click the button right there on the home page... it is truly an investment in the future of our community.  Together, we can make it happen.  Thanks for doing your part.

       There are 50+ events in our calendar this week so you will have a lot to choose from... tend your garden, sure, but make time to connect with your neighbors... watch As You Like It... take the Rad Dog + Sticky Bun challenge at Pattycake Bakery, support the CRC while enjoying a great Mozart's Cafe dinner Monday evening, learn how to build a rain garden, join a Voluntary Simplicity discussion group, take an Afro-Cuban dance class with live drumming, listen to the Magpie Consort's Celtic Voyage this weekend, volunteer for MORPC, try shapenote singing, show up at a  presentation on the future vision of Columbus (Sunday at the UU Church Forum)...  the OSU Sustainability Initiative sponsors high quality talks from academics who are addressing critical environmental issues. 

        Sunday is Mothers Day... Joanie Calem wrote to give us all a heads up that a Serenading Mothers Concert with the Group Women with Guitars is happening at the Worthington Square Mall from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Full Clintonville Farmers Market Will Open Sat. May 23

Mamapalooza Columbus 2009 Announces Schedule of Performances at Global Gallery Sat. May 16 in Clintonville
         Here is the latest from organizer Eileen Motok, who will kick things off at 1:30 p.m.  Other mom's: 1:55 Jane Pease - poetry; 2:05 Elliot !2 Trees; 2:50 Missy Conley - poetry; 2:55 Jen Miller; 3:40 Jen Miller's daughter - traditional Native American dance; 3:45 Janine Zielinski; 4:25 Missy Conley - poetry; 4:30 Kim Kaler; 5:00 Cathy Wicks; 6:00 Summer Rain.  More info contact Eileen at 614-370-1209; or on the Web: www.mamapalooza.com - www.myspace.com/eileenmotok.

OEFFA Seeks Communications and Membership Services Coordinator
        The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is seeking a highly capable and motivated ndividual to carry out its multi-dimensional media work, and support its membership through ongoing assistance and database management. The ideal candidate has superior writing and editing skills, experience in developing and carrying out a communications plan that addresses all forms of media outreach, and a background in sustainable and organic agriculture. Desktop publishing experience is a plus. This is a ¾ time position (30 hours/week) at a pay rate of $14.50 hour, and is based in OEFFA’s Columbus office. Benefits include health insurance. For details on qualifications, the application process, and background about OEFFA, visit http://oeffa.org/jobpostings.php/.

Earth Institute Discussion Group on Voluntary Simplicity Now Forming for Late May at UU Church
        When do material possessions add meaning to our lives and when do they detract? Looking for participants to form a new group meeting Wednesday evenings, beginning in late May.  Join us for this 5-week, life-changing discussion course, offering shared conversation on the meaning of simplicity. Course book cost $25.  Hosted by the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W Weisheimer Rd. For more information call 433-0363.

Mozart's Café To Host Fundraising Dinner For Community Resources Center Mon. May 11 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
        The owners of Mozart's Cafe, Anand and Doris Saha, are hosting their twelfth annual dinner party and fundraiser for The Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center. In addition to the fine cuisine, wine, coffees and desserts, this year's Spring Fling will feature music by The Paul Love Trio.  Prices for the dinner party are quite reasonable, being $45 for an individual and $80 for two. Households are invited to be sponsors of the event for a $250 contribution. "The Mozart's event is our single largest annual fundraiser," said Bill Owens, CRC's Executive Director. As the "go to" agency for social services, CRC addresses fundamental needs, like food, housing, clothing, health and social integration. Money raised will go to essential programs-providing assistance to families in need, helping seniors to remain safe and active residents in our community, and providing children a nurturing place to go after school and during the summer.  Location: Mozart's 2885 North High St. 43202. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call the CRC at 268-3539 TODAY from 9-5 to make your reservation. Visit www.clintonvillecrc.org to learn more.

Clintonville 5K "Ring Around the Roses" Race at Whetstone Park on Memorial Day May 25 Starts at  9 a.m.
        This annual Memorial Day event is held at the Whetstone Park of Roses.  Local organizations sponsor the event to raise money to benefit the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center.  Visit the CRC website for more info or to become a sponsor: http://clintonvillecrc.org. Are you a runner?  Sign up at http://ultrafit-usa.com/Roses5K.  Bring the whole family to visit the information booths and root for your favorite runner.

Farm Tour - Learning Resilient Living with Tom and Mary Lou Shaw Sat. June 13  from  11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.     
        Tom and Mary Lou Shaw have been second-career homesteaders for about six years.  They now eat almost exclusively from their 13-acre farm's garden and orchard, with additional help from heritage breed cows and chickens.  Join them to explore the synergy between the farm animals, compost, garden, bees and wildlife. Share their ideas for sustainability through seed-saving, food preservation and methods of growing plants and living with animals. Explore the importance of their 40 acre wetlands/grasslands and their hopes for energy independence. We'll carpool, leaving at 11AM from the north end of the Giant Eagle parking lot next to Simply Living's office. Their farm is a 45-min. drive, located northeast of Washington Courthouse. Bring your lunch and enjoy their well water and fresh milk. Please register by sending an e-mail to register@simplyliving.org.

"As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to love it more and more." ~ Jules Renard

Only Two Spots Open at Blue Rock Station's Straw Bale Workshop May 23-29
        This week long workshop is their only full-length straw bale workshop offered this year (so, snooze you loose).   The approach of this workshop is quite different from many offered around the country (and we know – a lot cheaper – but we do that to make it accessible for the “rest of us”).  Most straw bale workshops take the approach that you are a building contractor and want to build a traditional home that simply incorporates straw bales into its design.   We take the approach that you might know how to hammer a nail (but not necessarily) but have always dreamed of building a little cottage out in the woods some day - made out of scrounged materials.  During the workshop we will build a small sleeping cabin (12' x 12') with a tire foundation and a living roof.  To register, visit our website at http://www.bluerockstation.com.
       And oh yeah, there are still a few spots open for Blue Rock Station's first ever Green Weekend May 16-17.  For only a fraction of the cost of staying one night at a hotel – you can spend the weekend at Blue Rock Station, enjoying the quiet peaceful surroundings, working on projects, or just talking.  Find out more at http://www.bluerockstation.com

Enough-Ness: Voluntary Simplicity For The Middle Class Sun. May 17 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
        Dealing with unexpected financial changes? Want a simpler life?  Longing for more choices and freedom?  The key to happiness is knowing when you have enough, identifying the point where less is more, and pursuing mindful living within your current context of life. Come dialogue with us about the path to simplicity.  Donna Sigl-Davies and Eric Davies, long-time  Simply Living members, are passionate about intentional community, voluntary simplicity, alternative transportation, ecological spirituality and sustainability.  Location: Simply Living office, 2929 N. High St.  Contact Ben at 447-0296 or ben@simplyliving.org to register.

An Evening with Gus Newport, Community Activist and Former Mayor of Berkeley  Tues. May 12  from 7 - 9 p.m.
        With over 50 years of grassroots community organizing experience, Gus' work has focused on transforming devastated neighborhoods in Boston and New Orleans, peace and justice issues, public policy, leadership development, and nonprofit capacity building. Newport will speak at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr. on the OSU campus. Hosted by the Ohio Youth Leadership Summit on the Environment with support from OSU's Social Responsibility Initiative; Facilities, Operations and Development Office of Energy Services and Sustainability; and community partners New Harvest Community Arts Center, Simply Living and Youth Beat Radio/WCRS 102.1 and 98.3 FM.

Columbus Raw! Potluck Weds. May 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
        Join us monthly for an organic, vegan, rawluck.  This is a great introduction to the livingfoods lifestyle.  Sample simple and gourmet dishes, bring your favorite organic-raw-vegan creation, and connect to loving community!  Contact: Allison livinginharmony@aol.com or on the Web: rawfood.meetup.com/446.  Location:  Simply Living Offices, 2929 N. High St. 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43202.

Annual Plant Walk Led by Mimi Migliore of Dublin Sat. May 23  from  2 - 4 p.m.
        Friends of the Ravines and Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed invite you to join us for a plant walk in a protected limestone ravine!  We will hike through the magnificent  Indian Run Falls Park, which is owned by the City of Dublin.  Mimi Migliore, the Dublin Nature Education Coordinator, will lead the walk. Location: The park entrance at 700 Shawan Falls Dr. in           Dublin.

Public Art Project Embraces Community: Mural Dedication, Block Party at Summit UMC Sat. May 23 / 11:30 to PM Fun
        A group of first-year students from the Graham School have been working on a public art project embracing the theme of “Community” that will be hung on the wall of Summit on 16th UMC, on the corner of 16th and Waldeck in the University Area. To celebrate, there will be a mural dedication and block party to support the students, and equally importantly, to gather the neighborhood for community and networking. This event is hosted by Summit on 16th, the University Area Enrichment Association, and the Graham School’s Experiential Program. College student will lead the church service at 10:30 a.m., followed by the mural dedication at 11:30, and then free food, music, and a festive community afternoon begining at 12 noon.  This is the very street corner on which the original ComFest was held, and we’re trying to capture that spirit again: Community engagement, collaboration, free food, free music, and an amazing time.  Location: Summit at 16th UMC, 82 E. 16th Ave., 43201.  More info, email: campus@summitumc.

Yoga Philosophy in Action: Non-Violence, Truth and Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Mon. June 1,8,15  from 5:45 to 7:15pm
        The first two aspects of the yogic "10 Commandments" are Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truth).  While most of us consider ourselves relatively non-violent and truthful, the practice of telling the truth in a deeply non-violent way can be revelatory.  Are we nice more often than we are true?  How do we learn to say "no" in a way that fosters connection to others AND to ourselves?  How do we handle a conversation we dread when we imagine the other person will not want to hear what we have to say?  How indeed do we deal with our own destructive and judgmental thoughts about ourselves?  Non-Violent Communication as taught by Marshall Rosenberg offers specific and powerful tools to explore these questions and more.  Marcia Miller has been trying to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth for years, but found that NVC offered her more useful skills than she found anywhere else.  These classes include a small amount of lecture and lots of practice with real life issues as a way to experience the benefits and blessings of NVC. Instructor: Marcia Miller. Cost: $45 for series. Preregistration is required as space is limited. Please call 614-291-4444 to register.

"... this very body that we have, that's sitting right here right now... with its aches and it pleasures...
is exactly what we need to be fully human, fully awake, fully alive." ~ Pema Chodron

Website of the Week! Bike to Work Week! http://b2ww.org/columbus/
        Bike to Work Week (B2WW) is a program of the League of American Bicyclists, the nation’s oldest bicycle advocacy organization. The mission is to introduce people to bicycle commuting and converts many into regular bicycle commuters. A Commuter Challenge Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Buca di Beppo in the Arena District. 
While the national program occurs May 11 to May 15, Columbus-area cyclists are hosting events all month long!  Why bike to work? How can you get involved?  Check out the website and find out about the many opportunities to experience the benefits of cycling.  Just do it!  And know there is support if you need help getting started.

Cool Reads at the Simply Living Bookstore! 
         Check out the display of gardening books this month... Bug Busters: Poison-free Pest Controls for Your House and Garden by Bernice Lifton...  a useful resource for any organic garden, and if you want birds to help, try Birds in Your Backyard: A Bird Lover's Guide to Creating a Garden Sanctuary by Robert Dolezal.  Or how about A Blessing of Toads: A Gardener's Guide to Living with Nature by Sharon Lovejoy.  Other gems await the artful browser...
        It's graduation time, so consider books and videos when you think about gifts... sure money is always good, but giving the grad something to think about, or better yet, a book that might change his or her life, can be just the right choice.  You can slip an envelope with the cash or check into the book!
       For fun, buy yourself the popular book by Wes Nisker, The Big Bang, The Buddha, and the Baby Boom.  If you liked his Crazy Wisdom, you're likely to enjoy this romp through the 60s and 70s and the search for enlightement in those heady times.
        Thanks to everyone who shops at the Co-op and takes time out to browse our bookstore!  Live and learn!

Simply Living's Vision:

Creating a compassionate and sustainable world through personal, community and cultural transformation.

Calendar of Community Events

"Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative." ~ H.G. Wells

Fri. May 8  Couples Yoga at Glen Echo Presbyterian Church  6 - 7 p.m.  [Call First to Confirm 614-266-1096]
        Meets on Friday evenings, but class time and dates may change. Call Sipra at 266-1096 to confirm. 
        For any two people who would like to try working together as Yoga partners. Good opportunity to spend time together for post-natal couples as well, (you may bring your infant with you). Lots of physical contact, so choose a partner you are very comfortable with. Instead of using one’s body for resistance as with regular yoga, in this class partners use each other for support and resistance. Deep breathing, deep relaxation, deep stretches!  (Cost is $25 per couple as opposed to the current standard rate of $45 per couple)  Location: Glen Echo Presbyterian Church, 220 Cliff Side Dr. Columbus, OH 43202 in Clintonville. Call 614-451-6252.

Fri. May 8  Friday Night Film -  Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes In 30 Days  7 p.m.
        The film follows each participant's remarkable journey and captures the medical, physical, and emotional transformations brought on by this diet and lifestyle change.  We witness moments of struggle, support, and hope as people experience their dietary changes reversing their diabetes. Bring snacks to share; donations welcome. Location: Simply Living office, 2929 N. High St. 43202.

Fri. May 8  Dance the Dream AwakeTranceDance at Wiseways in Grandview  7 - 9 p.m.
        "Let your spirit move your body to the rhythms of your soul and dance the new dream in." Using Shamanic Healing techniques to live and recorded music, you will let your spirit move you blindfolded on a magnificent journey of self-discovery. Cost: $15. Location: WiseWays Movement Arts and Education, 1520 W. First Ave. Cols/Grandview Heights Ohio 43212. Register with Rita Carnevale: 614-432-4681. See website for more info: www.spiritmovesilluminated.com

Fri. May 8-9, 14-15-16  As You Like It at Areopagitica Books  7 p.m.
         Don't miss  this high quality theater experience in the heart of Clintonville.  Location: Areopagitica Books, 3510 N High St Columbus, OH 43214  (614) 268-5094.  Plenty of parking in the rear.

Fri. May 8  The Magpie Consort Presents 'Celtic Voyages' at King Avenue Methodist Church  8 p.m.
        The program consists of folk-songs, ballads, hymns and airs from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Appalachia, in a wide variety of arrangements by the King's Singers, Anúna, Alice Parker, Percy Grainger, Stephen Hatfield, Carol Barnett, and others. Location:  King Avenue UMC, 299 King Ave, Columbus. Admission free, suggested donation $10. For further information, visit www.magpieconsort.org or contact: Sheena Phillips, Artistic Director, sheenaphillips@gmail.com 614-268 6295.

Sat. May  9  Yoga for Every Body at Sunbury Community Library  9 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
        Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket and dress in layers. (Room is warm.) This is an open class with focus on meditation, relaxation and stretching. Poses are modified as needed for students' abilities. $7 per class.  Led by  Victoria Frisch <vfrisch@tmail.com>  Location:  44 Burrer Dr, Sunbury, Ohio 43074.  A session will be held on May 16.

Sat. May 9  Yoga WellBeing Classes at Glen Echo Presbyterian Church  9 - 10:30 a.m.
        Sipra’s Hatha Yoga, www.yoga-well-being.com, focuses on three aspects of asana stretches, pranayama breathing and dhyana meditation. The instructor has been teaching in Columbus for 19 years. Classes are spontaneous and built around the physical and mental needs of students attending each class. All levels of skill are welcome and all physical conditions will be lovingly tended. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a mat, block and strap, and a beach towel. Only the mat and towel are required. Students should refrain from eating a full meal for two hours before class. Liquids (except citrus juices) are fine. Cost: $18. Mats may be purchased for $15. If you should need one, please request a mat ahead of classes. Location: Glen Echo Presbyterian Church, 220 Cliff Side Dr. Columbus, OH 43202 in Clintonville. Call 614-451-6252.

Sat. May 9  Otterbein Lake Work Day: Help Plant Native Vegetation  9 a.m. - 12 noon
        Otterbein Lake is along the  Alum Creek bikeway just south of Main St. in Westerville. Wear mud clothes and park behind 60 Collegeview Rd. For more information see www.otterbeinlake.org.

Sat. May 9  Spring Open Greenhouse Tour at RainFresh Harvests  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
        See how Clean Energy is helping to grow crops year-round, off-the-grid in a biointegrated greenhouse that is powered by renewable energy. See solar photovoltaic panels and a wind turbine that produce electricity, as well as a         solar thermal system for heating.  Also featured are aquaponics, worm composting and other sustainable agriculture practices. Plant sales will be limited this spring to Basil plants.  (These are certified organic @$2.35 per 3 inch container). Since parking is limited, if possible, please car pool. Directions to the Adler's farm north of Columbus and more information may be found on the Web:  http://www.rainfreshharvests.com. 

Sat. May 9  Plant Sale at Shepherd's Corner  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
        Purchase organic bedding plants; heirloom tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, basil and other herbs.  Location: Shepherd's Corner, 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick, Ohio  43004. Call 866-4302 or email shepherdscorner@sbcglobal.net or visit www.shepherdscorner.org

Sat. May 9  Wild Ones Program "Native Plant Propagation Workshop" at Inniswood Metro Park  10 a.m.
        Dave Marsolo will give his very popular and informative hands-on propagation workshop with native plants. He will show you his easy-to-do methods for seed planting, plant divisions and cuttings. Plant material and seeds will be available. Location: Innis House at Inniswood Metro Park, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. in Westerville.

Sat. May 9  Wildflower Walks for Children and Adults at Stratford Ecological Center  10 a.m. - Noon OR 1 - 3 p.m.
        Stratford was declared a  State Nature Preserve because of the spectacular wildflower display in the forest: acres of Wild Hyacinth, hillsides full of Trillium, hidden Jack-in-the-pulpits, and a multitude of other beauties.  Children will go on their own sensory discovery of the flowers with Stratford‘s Education Director while the adults are led through the forest by  naturalist Clyde Gosnell or Jim Davidson. $5 per person. Register by sending payment in advance. Designate whether you‘d like to attend the morning or afternoon hike. Limit 10 people per hike (2 adult hikes and one children‘s hike per time slot).  Contact Christa: 740-363-2548; treebeing@aol.com;  or visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org. Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware.

Sat. May 9,16,23,30  Discover Your True Self, a 4-Session Self Improvement Series Presented by Beth Jordan  10 a.m. - 12 noon
         Harmoniously align what you think, do and say; validate your True Self so you can become who you truly want to be. Session topics are: Awareness, Belonging, Forgiveness, and Your Sacred Heart.   Attend the complete series or come for just a session. Pre-Register for the series and receive the "Get Started" gift. Offered by Beth Jordan, C.CHt.  Series of 4 sessions  $80. Individual class $35/each. Location:  Gentle Voice Soul-utions, 933 High St. Suite 120-B, Worthington, 43085. Located within  Ki Empowerment Holistic Center, (614) 431-5400.  Contact Beth at 614-563-5456 or Beth@BethJordan.net <http://www.bethjordan.net/GVSolutions-website/True_Self.html>

Sat. May 9  Rad Dog + Sticky Challenge at Pattycake Bakery  10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
        Rad dog is back again to grill up his delicious gourmet vegan hot dogs. Is your picture up in the bakery yet on the wall of fame? All you have to do is eat a rad dog and then follow that up with a huge melt in your mouth sticky bun and we will take your picture for the rad dog + sticky wall of fame. Rad dog has also added a new item for spring... his very own version of sloppy joes. yum! Stop by for lunch. Location: 3009 N. High St. To see more details and RSVP, follow the link:  http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=82941751427&mid=6876d5G2d50d647...

Sat. May 9  Kid's Nature Club at Stratford Ecological Center  10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
        Once a month a group of 15 children will discover their place amid the forest and fields of Stratford. For children ages 8 and up. $40 for the year. Location: 3083 Liberty Rd. outside Delaware.  Register with April at 740-363-2548 or  ECEarthShare@aol.com. 

Sat. May 9    Visakha Celebration "In honor of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death"  10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
        This is the second year that Buddhism Central Ohio has organized this informal get-together as an opportunity for the diverse local Buddhist community to meet and joyfully celebrate our single source. It is also a time for others, regardless of their religion, to practice meditation and learn about the Buddha's path.  Location: Whetstone Park, 3923 N. High St.,  43214.  Schedule: 10:30 -12 open sitting meditation, interspersed with walking (informal meditation instruction provided); 12 -12:30 sutta/sutra service; 12:30 - 4  vegetarian potluck meal, fellowship and kid activities. 4 p.m. closing.  Please come for some or all of the day. With grateful thanks to all our many guides along the ancient way. To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=98561910567&mid=5d27f2G2d50d647G2050bb8G7.

Sat. May  9  Community Drum Circle at Whetstone Recreation Center  2 - 4 p.m.
       Meets every other Saturday.  No charge for circle. Bring your own drum if you have one.  For more information contact Nick at nigore@hotmail.com Location: Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214; 614-645-3217.  . Join the  recreation center for only $1 a year and get a "leisure pass" and a good feeling for supporting the Columbus Parks and Recreation services, which offers FREE SPACE for drumming circles!

Sat. May 9  Meditation Class at Glen Echo Presbyterian Church  3 p.m.
        Cost: 1 hour class is $15; 1 ½ hour class is $18. Monthly discount. Location: Glen Echo Presbyterian Church, 220 Cliff Side Dr. Columbus, OH 43202 in Clintonville. Call 614-451-6252.

Sat. May 9  Lynda McClanahan Exhibit Opens at Jung Haus Gallery through June 27  3 - 5 p.m. Reception
        You probably know Lynda from her music with husband Joel Knepp, her frequent talks on her spititual journey, her involvement with Kriya Yoga, her tight connection to the Goddess... and now we discover Lynda McClanahan is a self-taught artist producing original oil paintings!  Her influences include Persian miniatures, medieval manuscript illustrations, and homemade commercial signs seen on travels in India.  Her subject matter is the holiness of ordinary life, especially the disregarded portions of ourselves which frighten and challenge but also provide the passion necessary for experiencing life at depth.  Acknowledging and loving Mother Nature through this particular body, this particular mind and in this particular place is a major theme of her work.  Columbus landmarks often appear in her paintings.  She also commonly includes a character called "Red Woman," who symbolizes vital energy, evolutionary longing, Holy Life.  Lynda will be showing her latest work at the Jung Haus Gallery, 59 West Third Avenue, Columbus OH 43201.  Come be enchanted with this exhibit, titled OHIO RED WOMAN: VISIONS OF A HOLY WORLD.  More info on Linda, see http://www.lyndamcclanahan.com/.  See also her Gallery Talk, "Kundalini and the Dreaming Mind" on June 13, 10 - 12 noon. 

Sat. May 9   Green Families at Stratford Ecological Center   3 - 5 p.m.
        Unwind and breathe into a weekend afternoon of purposeful discussions and meaningful play.  Come together with other parents, creating dialogue around compassionate parenting, simple living, and sustainability.  Each gathering will begin with the children involved in a non-competitive group activity while the adults immerse themselves in thought-provoking conversations.   After an hour, parents and children will join together to explore, play, and engage with the farm and forest as a group.  Help us form a community of ecologically-conscious families, creating  the world we hope for our children. $20 /year.  (Your first time is free.) Meets 2nd Sat. but no meeting in April. Contact Christa: 740-363-2548; treebeing@aol.com;  or visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org. Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware.

Sat. May 9  International Fair Trade Dinner at Global Gallery Coffee Shop  6 p.m.
        The event includes live performances of ethnic music, dance and spoken word and a buffet of international flavors. This is also an opportunity to learn more  about fair trade and world cultures. Silent Auctions Items: Dinner and tickets to Ballet Met, artwork from local artists, 4 tickets to the Columbus Crew with VIP Parking, and gift certificates for items such as massage, reiki, food coaching and more! Tickets are $10 presale/$15 at door, free for 5 and under. The Global Gallery coffee shop in Clintonville is hosting this 7th annual event in commemoration of World Fair Trade Day!  Location: 3535 N. High St., Visit  www.globalgalleryonline.org, phone 614-262-5535 or stop in at any of their 3 locations.

Sat. May 9  Presentation on U.S.-Israeli Development & Testing of Weaponry in Occupied Palestine  6:30 - 8 p.m.
        Jimmy Johnson, International Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, will present results of ICAHD's ongoing investigation into the U.S.-Israeli collaboration on development and testing of high tech weaponry in Occupied Palestine. Jimmy will report on the aftermath of the war on Gaza, and the recent Israeli elections. Jimmy Johnson is a military and globalization analyst and strategist for social justice campaigns. He lives and works in Jerusalem and Chicago. For two years he has  researched Israel's arms industry to develop a model of the coutry's military diplomacy and is the co-author, along with Prof. Jeff Halper, of an upcoming book on the subject from Pluto Press. Location: Northwood Building, Room 100, 2231 North High St.; parking available in back. Sponsored by: Israeli Committee Against House Demolition, US American Jews For A Just Peace, Progressive Peace Coalition, Women In Black, Committee For Justice In Palestine.

Sat. May 9  Free Press Second Saturday Salon Features Dave Lippman, Videos, Music by Ed Forman, More  7 - 9 p.m.
        Dave Lippman and other videos, music by Ed Forman, art, refreshments, and more!  Come socialize or network for your causes.  Sponsored by the Free Press and the Central Ohio Green Education Fund.  Location: 1021 E. Broad St., parking in front or rear, come to the side door.  Info: 253-2571, truth@freepress.org

Sat. May 9  As You Like It Performed at Areopagitica Books  7:30 p.m.
       High quality theater experience in the heart of Clintonville.  Location: Areopagitica Books, 3510 N High St Columbus, OH 43214  (614) 268-5094.  Performances Thurs. Fri. Sat. through May 16.

Sat. May 9  The Magpie Consort Presents 'Celtic Voyages' at Trinity Episcopal Church  8 p.m.
        The program consists of folk-songs, ballads, hymns and airs from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Appalachia, in a wide variety of arrangements by the King's Singers, Anúna, Alice Parker, Percy Grainger, Stephen Hatfield, Carol Barnett, and others. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E Broad St, Columbus.  Admission free, suggested donation $10. For further info mation, visit www.magpieconsort.org or contact: Sheena Phillips, Artistic Director, sheenaphillips@gmail.com 614-268 6295.

Sun. May 10  Ashtanga Yoga Class Offered by Michael Love  9 - 10:30 a.m.
        Ashtanga is one of the more  rigorous styles of yoga.  Free, but donations are welcome.  Location: 4290 Indianola Ave., 43214.  Look for a "Grow Yoga" sign on the front of the b uilding.  Questions?  Contact Michael Love <love2u@rocketmail.com> or 614-598-1195.

Sun. May 10  Serenading Mothers Concert with the Group Women with Guitars  11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
        Joanie Calem wrote to give everyone a heads up about this event...  just right for Mother's Day!   Location: Worthington Square Mall.

Sun. May 10  "A New Vision for Columbus?" Presentation by Darren Grundey at UU Church Forum  12:45 p.m.
        Darren Grundey, Master Artist and Revolutionary Thinker, will speak on the topic, "A NEW VISION for Columbus, Ohio?" Grundey writes: "A new vision for Columbus: The artist's reality as social critique. Do you want to learn how to transform our competitive and industrial 'smokestack' political-economy into a sustainable Green co-operative paradigm?"  Grundey will present his "New Eden Project" - the 'Renaissance Revival' strategy to turn Columbus, Ohio into the 'Indie art capital of the Midwest.'"   Free. All are welcome. The Green Committee and the Community Leaders Forum are jointly sponsoring this program. Location:  First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd 43214. 

Sun. May 10  Shape Note Singing at St. James Episcopal Church in Clintonville  4 - 6 p.m.
        Shape note singing  is intense, religious folk music sung in four-part harmony without instruments.                     No musical training is required, and beginners are welcome.  Singings are held the  second Sunday of the month from 4-6 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 3400 Calumet St.  Contact Eric Conrad at (614) 481-7637 or econrad@math.ohio-state.edu for more information or visit http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/~econrad/fasola2.html.

Sun. May 10  Sitting With God Meditations Every Sunday at Global Gallery Coffee House  7 - 9 p.m.
        The purpose of the Sitting With God Meditation Circle is to bring peace and joys of meditation from out of the Ashrams, Sanctuaries and private, quiet spaces into Real Life Situations. When you catch a meditation buzz with us, it's easier to maintain the experience, because you're already out there in a real world location. Special thanks to the Global Gallery Folks who believed in us from the beginning.  For more information please call the Gallery at 262-5535 or Frank Tennyson <frank.tennyson@gmail.com> at 487-1111. Location: 3535 N. High St.  Plenty of free parking. 

Mon. May 11  Developing a More Resistant Local and Regional Food System: Iowa's Experience   12 - 1 p.m.
        Join Rich Pirog, Associate Director, The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, in Rm. 105 of the Agricultural Administration Bldg., 2120 Fyffe Rd. on the OSU Campus. This event is hosted by OSU's Social Responsibility Initiative with support from OSU's Center for Farmland Policy and Innovation and the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Program. Bring your lunch - dessert is provided.

Mon. may 11  Volunteer Training Session for MORPC Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Count   4 - 5 p.m.
        See Weds. May 13 description of this  project to count ped-bike traffic in the region.  This training session volunteers will be given count forms, instructions, and the opportunity to choose the location(s) you prefer to count.  Locations are available across Franklin County. Get details here: http://www.morpc.org/transportation/bicycle_pedestrian/project.asp  More info, email Juana <jsandoval@morpc.org> or call 614-233-4140.

Mon. May 11  Shamanic Explorers' Group Meets Second Mondays  6 - 8 p.m.
        Discussion group and occasional speaker covering a variety of shamanic topics: meditation, trance phenomena, neurotheology, history, entheogens, and whatever else the group wants to discuss. Meets at the  Spore Infoshop, 172 E. 5th Ave. on the second Monday of the month. Check with Spore to confirm scheduling each month. Contact: Geoffrey Tolle <Gtolle0709@wowway.com>.

Mon. May 11  Mozart's Café To Host Fundraising Dinner For Community Resources Center  6 - 8:30 p.m.
        The owners of Mozart's Cafe, Anand and Doris Saha, are hosting their twelfth annual dinner party and fundraiser for The Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center. In addition to the fine cuisine, wine, coffees and desserts, this year's Spring Fling will feature music by The Paul Love Trio.  Prices for the dinner party are quite reasonable, being $45 for an individual and $80 for two. Households are invited to be sponsors of the event for a $250 contribution. "The Mozart's event is our single largest annual fundraiser," said Bill Owens, CRC's Executive Director. As the "go to" agency for social services, CRC addresses fundamental needs, like food, housing, clothing, health and social integration. Money raised will go to essential programs-providing assistance to families in need, helping seniors to remain safe and active residents in our community, and providing children a nurturing place to go after school and during the summer.  Location: Mozart's 2885 North High St. 43202. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call the CRC at 268-3539 TODAY from 9-5 to make your reservation. Visit www.clintonvillecrc.org to learn more.

Mon. May 11  OSU Professor on "How Free Is Free Trade?" at Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting  7 p.m.
        Dr. Richard Tybout,     retired OSU Economics Professor, will speak on           How Free Is Free Trade?" based on the boo k "Fair Trade For All."  Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave. 43214.  More info: http://groups.google.com/group/central-ohioans-for-peace

Mon. May 11   Social Dance at UU Church  7 p.m.     
        Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus 43214.

Mon. May 11  Afro-Cuban Dance Class with Live Drumming at Wiseways in Grandview  7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
        Mondays.  Cost $12. Location: WiseWays Movement Arts and Education, 1520 W. First Ave. Cols/Grandview Heights Ohio 43212. Register with Rita Carnevale: 614-432-4681. See website for more info: www.spiritmovesilluminated.com

Tues. May 12   Story Time on the Farm at Stratford Ecological Center   10 - 11 a.m.
       Stories are a wonderful way to teach, engaging the imagination and spirit of a child.   Set against the backdrop of a farm,  the stories hold real-life meaning.   Gather with your young ones to hear a monthly story and participate in a craft or activity. Story Time meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10-11:00am - $5/family per time. Walk-ins welcome.  Contact Christa: 740-363-2548; treebeing@aol.com;  or visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org. Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware.

Tues. May 12  SWACO Central Ohio Emerald Awards Luncheon at Aladdin Shrine at Easton 11:30 a.m.
        The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) will honor citizens, businesses, schools and nonprofits for environmental education, environmental stewardship, and the best and most innovative waste reduction programs of 2008.  Location: Aladdin Shrine at Easton, 3850 Stelzer Rd.  Reservations ($35) can be made at 614-871-5100 or www.swaco.org/emeralds.aspx. 

Tues. May 12  Sustainable Food Systems: Opportunities for Student Engagement at OSU  12 - 1 p.m.
        Student and Faculty Panel Discussion on sustainable food system efforts and opportunities at OSU; interested students are encouraged to attend.  Hosted and supported by the Social Responsibility Initiative and the Ohio Youth Leadership Summit on the Environment.  Location: 111 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, OSU Campus.

Tues. May 12  Meet Simply Living  6 - 7 p.m.
        A one-hour introduction to Simply Living, sharing our history, vision and programs. Come and learn more about how you might participate. Refreshments provided. Location: Simply Living office, 2929 N. High St.  Please RSVP to Ben, 447-0296 or ben@simplyliving.org.

Tues.  May 12  Simply Living Board Meeting  7 - 9 p.m.
        All members are welcome; please confirm your attendance with Donna Sigl-Davies, 268-7656.  Location:  Simply Living office, 2929 N. High St. 43202.

Tues. May 12  An Evening with Gus Newport, Community Activist and Former Mayor of Berkeley  7 - 9 p.m.
        With over 50 years of grassroots community organizing experience, Gus' work has focused on transforming devastated neighborhoods in Boston and New Orleans, peace and justice issues, public policy, leadership development, and nonprofit capacity building. Newport will speak at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr. on the OSU campus. Hosted by the Ohio Youth Leadership Summit on the Environment with support from OSU's Social Responsibility Initiative; Facilities, Operations and Development Office of Energy Services and Sustainability; and community partners New Harvest Community Arts Center, Simply Living and Youth Beat Radio/WCRS 102.1 and 98.3 FM.

Tues. May 12  Blue Heron Sangha Meditation Group 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
         The group meets for meditation and dharma activities  every Tuesday at the Martin de Porres Center near Ohio Dominican University, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219.  Directions:  http://www.columbusdominicans.org/whoweare/ourhome/map.htm or more info from Sandy Coen<scoen@columbus.rr.com>.

Weds. May 13  Volunteers Needed for MORPC Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Count  7-9 am & 11am - 1pm
        It's that time again! To better understand pedestrian and bicycle traffic trends in the region, and to address the lack of consistent data about these modes of travel, MORPC has partnered with the Institute of Transportation Engineers in conducting ongoing ped-bike traffic counts in the region.  Volunteers will conduct two counts: one in the morning (7-9am) and one at midday (11am-1pm). You may volunteer to help with either or both counts. No special skills are required.  A one-hour training session will be held on Monday May 11th at 4 pm at MORPC. Count locations are available across Franklin County and we will try to match you to the location of your convenience. Get details here: http://www.morpc.org/transportation/bicycle_pedestrian/project.asp  More info, email Juana <jsandoval@morpc.org> or call 614-233-4140.

Weds. May  13  Yoga for Every Body at Sunbury Community Library  5:30 - 6:50 p.m.
        Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket and dress in layers. (Room is warm.) This is an open class with focus on meditation, relaxation and stretching. Poses are modified as needed for students' abilities. $7 per class.  Led by  Victoria Frisch <vfrisch@tmail.com>  Location:  44 Burrer Dr, Sunbury, Ohio 43074.

Weds. May 13  Third Hand Bike Co-Op Open House  6 p.m.
       Come discover the resources available to new and experienced cyclists.   Location: 174 E Fifth Ave, Columbus.

Weds. May 13  How to Build a Rain Garden Presentation at Whetstone Library  7 p.m.
        Rain gardens are an easy, cost-efficient way to slow and decrease the amount of storm water runoff from our own properties that enters our streams. They enhance the beauty of neighborhoods and the quality of our stream water and stream life.Featured speakers will be Stephanie Suter from the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and Brandi Whetstone from the Sierra Club Clean Water Campaign. Location: Whetstone Library in Clintonville, 3909 N. High St.  Visit the Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative <http://www.centralohioraingardens.org> website for more information about local efforts to promote rain gardens for community beautification and clean water.

Weds. May 13   Sustainable Worthington Open Meeting   7 - 8:30 p.m.
        Please join us to talk about sustainability in Worthington and connect with each other. We will talk about specific areas of interest including community gardens, education, outreach, helping to make Worthington more walkable/bikeable and local foods. All are welcome! Please invite others you think might be interested.  Note: the library generously makes its meeting room available to community groups like ours free of charge but asks that we do NOT park in the library parking lots. Location: Old Worthington Library meeting room, 820 High St.

Weds. May 13  Experience Spring! Facilitated by Joy Lawrence at Shepherd's Corner  7 - 8:30 p.m.
        Come and share with community as we immerse ourselves in the fullness and life this time of year brings. With Spring comes the warmth and freshness of renewal. Gain insight and support within the nurturing path of the labyrinth. Facilitated by Joy Lawrence, Yoga Instructor. Suggested Donation: $5. Register by May 9. Location: Shepherd's Corner, 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick, Ohio  43004. Call 866-4302 or email shepherdscorner@sbcglobal.net or visit www.shepherdscorner.org

Weds.  May 13  Writers' Block Poetry Night at Kafe Kerouac  8 p.m.
        Open mic and poetry slams on Wednesdays. Come get inspired. Columbus's most diverse, irreverant and nationally lauded nights of poetry! Host and MC Scott Woods <sewoods1@yahoo.com>. $5. Location: Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St. (north of Lane / south of Hudson).

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive,
and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." ~ Anais Nin

Thurs. May 14  Green Drinks on Two Wheels! 3rd Annual Bike Hop Starts at Byrne's Pub  5 p.m.
        In honor of National Bike Month, we’re partnering with Yay Bikes! for our 3rd Annual Green Drinks Bike Hop. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or want to know more, this event is not to be missed. Cyclists will convene for Happy Hour at Byrne’s Pub in Grandview (just minutes from the Olentangy Bike Path). Then around 6:00 p.m., an experienced cyclist will lead our group on a two mile ride to Surly Girl Saloon for our monthly Green Drinks mixer and featured guest speakers. After we’ve heard the latest in cycling safety and advocacy, we’ll bike 2 miles to Ruby Tuesday for an evening of live music and fun. If you are not able to join us via bike, feel free to meet up with us at any of our stops.  If you need additional information or directions,  email <greendrinks.columbus@gmail.com>.

Thurs. May 14  Cocktails@The Conservatory May Theme: Lilacs & Lemondrops  5:30 - 10 p.m.
        Looking for a  Thursday night alternative? Meet friends and colleagues at Franklin Park Conservatory's Palm House, an umatched setting for a casual evening. Enjoy the botanically-themed monthly featured cocktail or a full bar selection along with small plate hors d-oeuvres. DJs from Encore Entertainment create the musical ambience beginning at 5:30 p.m. At dusk, the Palm House glows with James Turrell's LED installation, Light Raiment II. No cover. Free parking.  21 and o ver. Location: Franklin Park Conservatory & Chihuly Collection, 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus 43203; 645-8733. Visit: http://www.fpconservatory.org/cocktails.htm  In May, the party moves out of doors to the Conservatory's rooftop gardens.

Thurs. May 14  Practice Sessions Prepare Threshold Choir to Sing at Bedside of the Dying  7 - 8:30 p.m.
       Abbie Basile <abbiebasile@yahoo.com> directs this all-women choir that sings at the bedside of the dying.  The newly formed Columbus Threshold Choir is looking for members to join in the ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of those who are sick or dying. If you are interested in learning more, visit  www.columbusthreshold.org.  The Choir meets twice each month on 2nd and 4th Thursdays.   Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave. Times, dates, and map to church are on the website: www.columbusthreshold.org.

Thurs. May 14  How To Improve Your Home Energy Efficiency: A Conversation  7 - 9 p.m.
         You are invited to participate in a Peak Oil & Global Warming (POGW) learning group discussion on energy efficiency.  Energy efficiency is a win-win--it saves us money AND is good for the environment. The greenest energy is the energy we don't spend. Energy Efficiency sounds easy - and some things are. But some things aren't. What is working for you?  How can we support each other?  How can we encourage others?  Location: Northwood building 2929 N. High St., room 100. Contact Ben at 447-0296 or ben@simplyliving.org for more information..

Thurs. May 14  Bliss Run Mindfulness Community Meets Every Thursday  7 -  8:45 p.m.
        Based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, this group is suitable for those new to or experienced in meditation. We meet at the Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 For inform ation contact Diane Strausser at diane@successfulrelationships.com

Fri-Sun May 15-17  The Wellness Forum Spring Health Education Conference to Feature Author of The Engine 2 Diet   Fri 7-9; Sat 9-5; Sun 9-12 Noon
       Want to lose weight and lower your cholesterol?  Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn can help.  Featured on The Today Show and in Time Magazine, Rip’s new book,  The Engine 2 Diet, enabled fellow firefighters in Austin, Texas to lose weight and improve their health in just a few weeks!  Also, Rip’s father, endocrine surgeon Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, will speak about his program to reverse heart disease.  Other conference topics include: Nutrition and Consumer Rights; The Western Diet’s Effects on Health and the Environment; Bikram Yoga;  Sweat Box Strength Training; Vegan Cooking for Better Health, and more.  Registration Options: Conference $99/person; Optional Saturday and Sunday Lunch $8.95 each; Optional Saturday Dinner: 5-course Vegan Banquet & Wine Tasting $49.95.  Call 614-841-7700 to Register. Visit us at www.wellnessforumcolumbus.com  Location: Wellness Forum, 510 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite G, Worthington 43085.  

Fri-Sun May 15-17  Spring Retreat/Workshop: Deep Listening in Nature: Growing a Practice  Fri 8pm - Sun 2pm
        Come to the lush Highlands Nature Sanctuary in Highland County and discover deeply nourishing ways of entering nature’s rhythms.  A practice of open-hearted attentiveness and sensuous engagement, shaped from several traditions and illuminated by recent scientific revelations, will be presented.  Activities will be offered as seeds for growing a new spiritual practice or enriching your existing practice, whatever your religious beliefs. Our schedule will involve Friday evening and Saturday morning sharing and presentations.  Saturday afternoon and again Sunday we will journey silently and alone into the living world, opening to and resonating with beings and places which call us beyond our contained selves into sensuous participation.  We will then return to share ways we were spoken to or inspired.  Staying overnight and having meals together,  (there will be a maximum of 12 of us), will deepen the communal aspects of the retreat experience. Arrive anytime after 5 on Friday. Meals provided: Saturday 3 meals, Sunday 2 meals. Lodging: Beautiful Beechcliff Lodge (see www.highlandssanctuary.org/lodging).  Cost: $150. Check due by April 30; Limited to 10 people (for 5 rooms). Leader: Bill Cahalan, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist, ecological activist, and Quaker who enjoys gardening and wandering in wild places. Contact Bill Cahalan at 513-251-2558 or earthawaken2@yahoo.com. To register:  Mail name, phone #, email, and check to: Bill at 601 Enright Ave., Cincinnati, OH  45205.

Fri. May 15  Kirtan Features Mike Cohen and Friends at First Unitarian-Universalist Church  7:30 p.m.
        Throughout 2009  Mike Cohen will offer monthly Kirtan at the First Unitarian-Universalist Church in Beechwold.  Join Mike and friends for a heart-opening evening of sacred call and response chanting.  $10 suggested donation for adults, $5 for college students and teens and free for children under 12. Bring a friend!  Location: 93 W. Weisheimer Rd,  Columbus 43214.  The UU Church has lots of free parking, a great room for childcare, an amazing worship center and comfortable chair and floor seating. If you prefer to sit on the floor, bring your own cushions, backjacks, etc.  Contact Mike <mcohen1966@gmail.com> or Tel: 614.260.9711. Future dates: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18.

Sat. May 16  Worthington Farmers Market   9 a.m. - 12 noon
        Enjoy  shopping  for fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables interspersed with flowers, plants, homemade foodstuffs, arts and crafts that vendors have for sale in the Town Hall of the Griswold Senior Center. Park behind Worthington Inn and the Methodist church just one block south of the intersection of Routes 23 and 161. For more info about the Farmers Market, contact Jan Staats at 891-6293.

Sat. May 16  Plant Sale & Auction at Dawes Arboretum  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
        Included are rare trees and shrubs difficult to find in garden centers.  Horticulturists will be on hand to answer questions.  A sample listing of plants for sale can be found at www.dawesarb.org or call 740-323-2355. Location: Ohio Rt. 13, five miles south of Newark and 3 miles north of I-70, Exit 132.

Sat. May 16  Briar Rose Children's Center presents: May Festival with Maypole dancing!  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
        We will have adult and child Maypole dances, a raffle, good food, and a visit from Lady Spring herself!  At Indianola park - the intersection of Indianola and N. Selby st.  Just north of Briar Rose Children's Center.  Call 614-431-6000 for more information.

Sat. May 16  Monthly Open House at Momentum98 Features Free Mini-Healing Sessions, Samples, More  11 a.m. - 3 p.m.              Free mini healing sessions, Body Reading/Tarot Reading, Massage/Chiropractic, Ear Reflexology/Sound Therapy, Samples, Sales and MORE.  Featuring kittens for adoption from Cozy Cat Cottage.  Loctation: Momentum98, 3509 N. High Street; 614-262-7087.

Sat. May 16  Mamapalooza Columbus 2009 at Global Gallery Coffee House in Clintonville  1 - 8 p.m.
       As organizer Eileen Motok puts it:  Moms Rock!  Eileen Motok will kick things off at 1:30 p.m.  Other mom's: 1:55 Jane Pease - poetry; 2:05 Elliot !2 Trees; 2:50 Missy Conley - poetry; 2:55 Jen Miller; 3:40 Jen Miller's daughter - traditional Native American dance; 3:45 Janine Zielinski; 4:25 Missy Conley - poetry; 4:30 Kim Kaler; 5:00 Cathy Wicks; 6:00 Summer Rain.  Location: Global Gallery Coffee House, 3535 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 (Clintonville). Contact Eileen Motok <e_motok@yahoo.com> or www.myspace.com/eileenmotok or visit www.mamapalooza.com

Sat-Sun May 16-17  Eco-Chic Craftacular at Whetstone Community Center  Sat 1 - 7pm; Sun 12 -  5pm
        Eco-Chic Craftacular      is a first time show organized by the members of  Etsy Team Columbus, a group of local artists, crafters and designers who sell handmade items on Etsy.com. ETC created the idea for Eco-Chic Craftacular in order to celebrate and encourage handmade, eco-friendly artwork, clothing, crafts, purses and totes, jewelry, accessories and more.  Please join us at this community festival for a weekend of earth-lovin' fun! Location: Whetstone Community Center, 3923 North High St. in Clintonville 43214.  T50-60 artists booths      are anticipated along with some food vendors and nonprofit information booths.
        This is an exciting opportunity for local artisans who create handmade items that are unique, fun, original, cute, macabre, edgy, vintage, re-purposed and/or “up-cycled.”  The goal is to attract vendors who will challenge themselves to bring a more “green” concept to some of their wares.  Not all items have to be green, but you’ll need to offer something on the greener side, in addition to your usual wares to be considered for the show. Visit www.ColumbusCraftacular.com to apply to the show onlin e. Application deadline is April 1, 2009. For more information please e mail ColumbusCraftacular@gmail.com.

Sat. May 23  Annual Plant Walk Led by Mimi Migliore of Dublin  2 - 4 p.m.
        Friends of the Ravines and Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed invite you to join us for a plant walk in a protected limestone ravine!  We will hike through the magnificent  Indian Run Falls Park, which is owned by the City of Dublin.  Mimi Migliore, the Dublin Nature Education Coordinator, will lead the walk. Location: The park entrance at 700 Shawan Falls Dr. in           Dublin.

Sat. May 16  Columbus Women’s Chorus Presents "The Seven Ages of Woman"  7 p.m.
        CWC’s spring program adapts William Shakespeare’s famous ‘seven ages of man’ speech, from the play As you Like It, and presents instead ‘the seven ages of woman’, in the little known voice of Wilma Shakespeare. Repertoire includes arrangements of songs by Bobby McFerrin and Carole King, original compositions by Eric Whitacre, Gwyneth Walker, and Rosephanye Powell, folk songs, and show tunes.  There is something for everyone, and all ages of both women and men are welcome. The performance features Lisa Cravens-Brown as Wilma Shakespeare, and Marielle Brinkman as her assistant Anne.  Also appearing will be LaJoyce Daniel-Cain, gospel soloist, and Amy Garapic, percussion. The chorus is co-directed by Jennifer Bell and Sheena Phillips. Tickets are $15 (or as affordable) at the door or online at www.cwchorus.org.  Location: King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave, Columbus OH 43201. More info, visit www.cwchorus.org or call Naomi Weinert, tel 614-878-3684.  Also presented Sun. May 17 at 3 p.m.

Sat. May 16  Big Scioty Barn Dance [Contra Dancing]  7:30, Lesson; Dancing 8 - 11 p.m.
           Eric Conrad from Columbus calling with The Tri County Revelers from Ohio. Open Band Rehearsal 6-7:30 p.m.  Cost: $8; Students $4; Kids under 12 free.  Location: First Congregational Church , 444 East Broad St. next to the Art Museum in downtown Columbus 43215. Bring clean non-marking shoes  to protect the floor. More info: http:www.bigscioty.com

Sun. May 17  Public Art Project Embraces Community: Mural Dedication, Block Party at Summit UMC  10:30 to PM Fun
        A group of first-year students from the Graham School have been working on a public art project embracing the theme of “Community” that will be hung on the wall of Summit on 16th UMC, on the corner of 16th and Waldeck in the University Area. To celebrate, there will be a mural dedication and block party to support the students, and equally importantly, to gather the neighborhood for community and networking. This event is hosted by Summit on 16th, the University Area Enrichment Association, and the Graham School’s Experiential Program. College student will lead the church service at 10:30 a.m., followed by the mural dedication at 11:30, and then free food, music, and a festive community afternoon begining at 12 noon.  This is the very street corner on which the original ComFest was held, and we’re trying to capture that spirit again: Community engagement, collaboration, free food, free music, and an amazing time.  Location: Summit at 16th UMC, 82 E. 16th Ave., 43201.  More info, email: campus@summitumc.

Sun. May 17  Columbus Women’s Chorus Presents "The Seven Ages of Woman"  3 p.m.
        See Sat. May 16 description.

Sun. May 17  Enough-Ness: Voluntary Simplicity For The Middle Class  6:30 - 8 p.m.
        Dealing with unexpected financial changes? Want a simpler life?  Longing for more choices and freedom?  The key to happiness is knowing when you have enough, identifying the point where less is more, and pursuing mindful living within your current context of life. Come dialogue with us about the path to simplicity.  Donna Sigl-Davies and Eric Davies, long-time  Simply Living members, are passionate about intentional community, voluntary simplicity, alternative transportation, ecological spirituality and sustainability.  Location: Simply Living office, 2929 N. High St.  Contact Ben at 447-0296 or ben@simplyliving.org to register.

Mon. May 18  "Why Free Trade Is Not Free" is Topic at Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting  7 p.m.
        Karen Hansen n, State Coordinator for the Ohio Conference on Fair Trade, will present: " Why Free Trade Is Not Free."  Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave. 43214.  More info: http://groups.google.com/group/central-ohioans-for-peace

Mon. May 18  Central Ohio Native Plant Society Talk on Trella's Conservancy   Potluck at 6:30, Presentation at 7:30
        Trella Romine, the 2008 winner of the Edward Tiffin History Award will speak on           Trella's Conservancy.  Trella has helped preserve the Claridon Prairie, the Trella Romine Prairie and the Terradise Nature Preserve in Marion County.  Location: OSU Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd.

Tues. May 19  Conference and Expo Hosted by Columbus Green Building Forum and Columbus Mayor's Green Team  8:30 am - 5 pm
        Program topics will address green renovation, solar panel installations, Cap and Trade, recycling /E-Waste, Senate Bill 221, and more!  Tradeshow is free & open to the public. $25 for Green Business Conference (Half day), $50 for Green Building Expo and Green Business Conference (Full day).  Location: Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, OSU Campus, Bldg 191, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210.  Contacts for Sponsorships & Exhibitor tables: For Green Building Expo, meera@cgbf.org or call (614) 855-8085; For Get Green Business, Chaz@get-u-connected.com or call (614) 827-1153.  Register at www.cgbf.org

Tues. May 19  Family Farm Chores at Stratford Ecological Center  9:30 a.m. -11 a.m.
        Each morning the farm family cares for the livestock, checking on their well-being,       feeding grain and hay, filling waterers, gathering and washing eggs, and  milking the goats. Become a part of the family one morning a month as you take your turn helping with morning chores. Dress for dirt. Limit 6 families per month. Please register for each individual month by sending $10/family in advance.  Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware. Contact Christa: 740-363-2548; treebeing@aol.com;  or visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org.

Tues. May 19  Herbal Study Group at Stratford Ecological Center to Focus on Chickweed and Evening Primrose  1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
        This month we will focus on Horsetail and Clover. Come together in a sharing circle to  explore the many uses of wild and cultivated plants.  This month the focus will be on violets and cleavers.  Each month the group examines a different herbal topic and works together in the herb garden, tending, harvesting, and learning from the plants. In 2009 we’ll look in-depth at the  wild weeds that are beneficial to our lives.  This is a hands-on group and a wonderful way to get more comfortable using herbs.  Herbal Study Group meets the 3nd Tuesday of every month. All skill levels welcome!  $10/year.  (Your first time is free.)  Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware. Contact Christa: 740-363-2548; treebeing@aol.com;  or visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org.

Tues. May 19  Earth Jam Benefit 09! "Clean Water: It Only Takes Baby Steps!"  6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 Fashion Show
        At this fun evening, Aveda Institute Columbus  will be raising money for the Central Ohio Sierra Club's Clean Water Campaign. Cocktails 6:30-7:30, fashion show 7:30-10. Artistic Team: Scott J Salon New York City, Aveda Institute students and educators. Location:  Gateway Theater, 1550 N High St.  Tickets $35 advanced/$50 at door. For tickets or more info, call 614-291-2421 x1150 or visit www.avedacolumbus.com. 

Tues. May 19  Simply Living Board Meeting  7 - 9 p.m.
        All members are welcome; please confirm your attendance with Donna Sigl-Davies, 268-7656. Location: 2929 N. High St.

Weds. May  20  Yoga for Every Body at Sunbury Community Library  5:30 - 6:50 p.m.
        Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket and dress in layers. (Room is warm.) This is an open class with focus on meditation, relaxation and stretching. Poses are modified as needed for students' abilities. $7 per class.  Led by  Victoria Frisch <vfrisch@tmail.com>  Location:  44 Burrer Dr, Sunbury, Ohio 43074. 

Weds. May 20  Columbus Raw! May Potluck  6:30-8:30 p.m.
        Join us monthly for an organic, vegan, rawluck.  This is a great introduction to the livingfoods lifestyle.  Sample simple and gourmet dishes, bring your favorite organic-raw-vegan creation, and connect to loving community!  Contact: Allison livinginharmony@aol.com or on the Web: rawfood.meetup.com/446.  Location:  Simply Living Offices, 2929 N. High St. 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43202.

Weds. May  20  Intentional Community Group  7:30 p.m.
        All are welcome.  Meets on the first and third Wednesday.  This month will be hosted at  the home of Eve Catus, 128 Sheffield Rd.  For more information email Eve at evecatus@safe-mail.net.

Thurs. May 21  Cocktails@The Conservatory May Theme: Lilacs & Lemondrops  5:30 - 10 p.m.
        Looking for a  Thursday night alternative? Meet friends and colleagues at Franklin Park Conservatory's Palm House, an umatched setting for a casual evening. Enjoy the botanically-themed monthly featured cocktail or a full bar selection along with small plate hors d-oeuvres. DJs from Encore Entertainment create the musical ambience beginning at 5:30 p.m. At dusk, the Palm House glows with James Turrell's LED installation, Light Raiment II. No cover. Free parking.  21 and o ver. Location: Franklin Park Conservatory & Chihuly Collection, 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus 43203; 645-8733. Visit: http://www.fpconservatory.org/cocktails.htm  In May, the party moves out of doors to the Conservatory's rooftop gardens.

Sat. May 23   Farmers' Market Opens 2009 Season at Clintonville Commons  9 a.m.  - 12 Noon
        The regular season begins with all spaces filled with 40 producers! A market favorite, The Brazen Brass, opens the season with good music at the market tent.  More Info: clintonvillefarmersmarket.org.

Sat. May 23  Filthy Farm 5K! Race/Walk at Shepherd's Corner  10 a.m.
        Enjoy the great outdoors! Bring family and friends to run or walk 3.1 miles alongside organic gardens and hayfields, across meadow trails, and through wooded paths. Bring your old sneakers and join us on this off-road, all-terrain course. Registration information is available on Shepherd's Corner website and at premierraces.com. Location: Shepherd's Corner, 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick, Ohio  43004. Call 866-4302 or email shepherdscorner@sbcglobal.net or visit www.shepherdscorner.org

Mon. May 25  Whites Taking Action Against Racism: A Practice Group  6:30 - 8 p.m.
        In each one of us lies the  seeds of action. In our communities we find support for those seeds to take root. Have you considered speaking up or taking action about racism but want information, support and community? Group facilitation will rotate among members and include time for information sharing, support and strategy building.This practice group meets the 4th Monday of each month.  Location: Simply Living, 2929 North High St. For more information contact Carol Z  a t (614) 447-2084, doro@copper.net.

Mon. May 25  Clintonville 5K "Ring Around the Roses" Race at Whetstone Park on Memorial Day  9 a.m.
        This annual Memorial Day event is held at the Whetstone Park of Roses.  Local organizations sponsor the event to raise money to benefit the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center.  Visit the CRC website for more info or to become a sponsor: http://clintonvillecrc.org. Are you a runner?  Sign up at http://ultrafit-usa.com/Roses5K.  Bring the whole family to visit the information booths and root for your favorite runner.

Weds. May 27  Homeschool Program: Beekeeping #1 at Stratford Ecological Center (of a 3-part series)  1 - 3 p.m.
        In this program for children 8 and older, we will suit up and get inside a working hive (weather permitting).  We’ll investigate the life cycle of bees, the social structure of a hive, and how a beekeeper manages a hive for honey.  Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.  $45 per child for the series.  Register by sending in advance payment.  Limit 10 children. Part 2—July 28, Part 3—September 10. Location: Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware. Contact Christa: 740-363-2548; treebeing@aol.com;  or visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org.

Thurs. May 28  Cocktails@The Conservatory May Theme: Lilacs & Lemondrops  5:30 - 10 p.m.
        Looking for a  Thursday night alternative? Meet friends and colleagues at Franklin Park Conservatory's Palm House, an umatched setting for a casual evening. Enjoy the botanically-themed monthly featured cocktail or a full bar selection along with small plate hors d-oeuvres. DJs from Encore Entertainment create the musical ambience beginning at 5:30 p.m. At dusk, the Palm House glows with James Turrell's LED installation, Light Raiment II. No cover. Free parking.  21 and o ver. Location: Franklin Park Conservatory & Chihuly Collection, 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus 43203; 645-8733. Visit: http://www.fpconservatory.org/cocktails.htm  In May, the party moves out of doors to the Conservatory's rooftop gardens.

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." ~ Joseph Campbell

Fri. May 29  COSI Family Friday Nights  5 - 9 p.m.
        COSI stays open late for family-friendly fun the last Friday of every month! You can explore science, discover fun and stay late! Admission is only $7 per person after 5 p.m. and includes all of COSI plus an Extreme Screen movie.  Location: COSI, 333.W.Broad St., 43215; Tel: 1.888.819.COSI. For more info, see  http://www.cosi.org/visitors/family/ffn/

Fri. May 29  RIVERFEST 2009 Kickoff at COSI and Waterfire on the River  5 p.m.; Waterfire 7-10:30 p.m.
        This year's Riverfest is a big series of events from the end of May through June.  The kickoff event is at COSI  Location: 333 W. Broad St.  Free popcorn and extreme screen movie with $7 admission. "Waterfire" on the river behind COSI is from 7-10:30 pm and is free. Visit www.riverfestcolumbus.org for finalized details and to see the many other Riverfest activities on and around Central Ohio rivers.

Fri. May 29  Beat of Life Drumming at the Shepherd's Corner Labyrinth  7 - 8:30 p.m.
        Join with others for drumming at the labyrinth; welcome the healing energies of music and the labyrinth while experiencing community. Feel free to bring your own percussion instruments or to use one of ours. Facilitated by Michael Conner, Dominican Volunteer. Suggested Donation: $5  Register by May 27. Location: Shepherd's Corner, 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick, Ohio  43004. Call 866-4302 or email shepherdscorner@sbcglobal.net or visit www.shepherdscorner.org

Fri. May 29  All Soles Contra Dance at Unitarian Universalist Church  7:30 p.m.
        A special Fifth Friday Zesty Contra Dance!  “Zesty Contras” offer a higher level of challenge for dancers who’ve mastered the basics and are craving more zip in their contra dance experience.  Caller Kate Power will stretch your comfort zone to the outrageous old-time tunes of Athens band Stump Juice Trading Co., featuring Jeff Morris on fiddle, Nathan “White Fish” Harris on guitar, Jay Ryan on banjo, and Brad “Wookie” Strunk on bass. (There will not be a teaching session before the dance.)  All ages welcome; those too young to enjoy the dancing play in the supervised childcare room. Suggested donation is $7 ($4 for under age 25). Dress in lightweight, comfortable clothing and bring a refillable water bottle -- things will heat up! http://firstuucolumbus.org/AllSoles. Contact Kate Power, 789-0652 or Kate@powerkate.com.

Sat. May 30  Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries (FACT) Clean-up at Academy and Wolfe Parks  9 a.m.
         Volunteers are needed to clean up trash and  remove honeysuckle.  Meet at the Academy Park parking lot, 250 S. Nelson Rd in Columbus; look for signs. Wear mud clothes. For more information visit  www.friendsofalumcreek.org  or call 614-409-0511.

Mon. June 1,8,15  Yoga Philosophy in Action: Non-Violence, Truth and Non-Violent Communication (NVC) 5:45 to 7:15pm
        The first two aspects of the yogic "10 Commandments" are Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truth).  While most of us consider ourselves relatively non-violent and truthful, the practice of telling the truth in a deeply non-violent way can be revelatory.  Are we nice more often than we are true?  How do we learn to say "no" in a way that fosters connection to others AND to ourselves?  How do we handle a conversation we dread when we imagine the other person will not want to hear what we have to say?  How indeed do we deal with our own destructive and judgmental thoughts about ourselves?  Non-Violent Communication as taught by Marshall Rosenberg offers specific and powerful tools to explore these questions and more.  Marcia Miller has been trying to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth for years, but found that NVC offered her more useful skills than she found anywhere else.  These classes include a small amount of lecture and lots of practice with real life issues as a way to experience the benefits and blessings of NVC. Instructor: Marcia Miller. Cost: $45 for series. Preregistration is required as space is limited. Please call 614-291-4444 to register.

Mon. June 1  Holistic Moms Network – Columbus Chapter Parents Passionate about Holistic Health and Green Living  7 p.m.
        Meets on the first Monday of every month a t the Fire Station on the corner of Hard Road and Riverside Drive.  Each month we host a different topic and bring in local experts to present and lead the discussion.  Past topics have included homeopathy, Energy Flow Therapy, Yoga, cleaning your kitchen with a Pantry Purge, and understanding organic in personal care products.  For more information contact Stephanie Brua at 614.570.4266, or  sbrua@columbus.rr.com.

Mon.  June 1  Community Drum Circle at Columbus Pro Percussion  8 - 9:30 p.m.
        1st Monday of each month. Contact  Stephen Rupp <steve@columbuspercussion.com> or call 614.885.7372.  Location: Columbus Pro Percussion, N High St across from Graceland Shopping Center.

Tues. June 2   Shakespeare Reading Group Meets First Tuesdays at Wild Goose Creative  7 - 9:30 p.m.
        Columbus now has an official informal Shakespeare reading group: Shakespeare's Motleys. This group of theatre aficionados gathers to share their enjoyment of the Bard's plays by reading them aloud, discussing text and themes,  reveling in the poetry, and screening a filmed productionnew Columbus resident and SL member Ben Gorman,               Shakespeare's  Motleys are especially fortunate to reap the beneficence of local arts company Wild Goose Creative, whose mission "is about building a vibrant community of people who care about art and who want to change the world." Wild Goose has made their space, on  Summit near Hudson. If interested, join the group either through its web presence on Meetup.com ("Shakespeare's Motley Crew of Columbus"), or, for those averse to digital social networking (I understand), by contacting Ben directly at shakespeare@wowway.com

Thurs. June 4  Clintonville Area Commission (CAC) Meeting  at Whetstone Library  7:30 p.m.
        Meets the first Thursday evening of each month at the Whetstone Library, 3909 N. High Street, in the Multi-Purpose Room at 7:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about projects affecting the neighborhood.  Individuals, neighborhood groups and contractors working in conjunction with the City of Columbus often present status reports regarding ongoing infrastructure improvements and current issues or concerns. More info online at  http://www.clintonvilleareacommission.org/ (see also oour Website of the Week)

Fri. June 5  Bradley Sowash Concert and Throat Culture Perform to Benefit Davis Performing Arts Center  7:30 p.m.
        Bradley Sowash, well known pianist and musician, and "Throat Culture," an acapella singing group, are performing free of charge to help raise funds for the Davis Performing Arts Center.  Hit by recent city budget cuts, the Davis Support Group is trying very hard to raise enough funds to continue offering some shows. Location: Davis Center: 549 Franklin Ave. Franklin is one block east of Main Library (on Grant Street) off Washington, between Town and Oak Street. There is lots of parking next door and across the street from Davis. Admission will be $30. The Center has been an excellent venue for young performers.

Sun. June 7   Consciously Alive!  Raw Foods Day Conference at Unity Church on Maize Rd  1:30 - 7:30 p.m.
          Three seminars and demos will be featured.  Presenters include Joel Odhner, CEO of joelsfood.com; Shawna Stursa <rawshawna.com>; and Andy Reed, LAC <centerforholism.com>.   Full raw vegan meal included!  Pre-registration $50 individual, $80 couple.  Door tickets, if available, $60/$100.  Details at www.joelsfood.com.  Sponsors include Simply Living and the Clintonville Community Market.  Location: Unity Church, 4211 Maize Rd, Columbus 43224. 

Sat. June 13  Gallery Talk at Jung Haus: Kundalini & the Dreaming Mind  10 a.m. - 12 noon
        Lynda is a local musician, choir director and lifelong student of yoga.  She has studied with Goswami
Kriyananda of the Kriya Yoga Temple of Chicago for many years, and has traveled extensively throughout India with a group of Shaivite Hindu monks.  Her gallery talk will include tales of personal travels and experiences, as well as some traditional yogic advice on how to recognize and cultivate significant dreams while jettisoning the psychic junk. Location: Jung Haus, 59 W. Third Ave., 43201. If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lynda, please call 614-294-6948 or e-mail her at: mirananda52@yahoo.com

Sat. June 13  Farm Tour - Learning Resilient Living with Tom and Mary Lou Shaw   11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.     
        Tom and Mary Lou Shaw have been second-career homesteaders for about six years.  They now eat almost exclusively from their 13-acre farm's garden and orchard, with additional help from heritage breed cows and chickens.  Join them to explore the synergy between the farm animals, compost, garden, bees and wildlife. Share their ideas for sustainability through seed-saving, food preservation and methods of growing plants and living with animals. Explore the importance of their 40 acre wetlands/grasslands and their hopes for energy independence. We'll carpool, leaving at 11AM from the north end of the Giant Eagle parking lot next to Simply Living's office. Their farm is a 45-min. drive, located northeast of Washington Courthouse. Bring your lunch and enjoy their well water and fresh milk. Please register by sending an e-mail to register@simplyliving.org.

Fri. June 26  Simplicity Circle at Stratford Ecological Center  7 - 9 p.m.
        Spend an evening out engaged in intentional conversation around interesting and meaningful topics.  Each month we gather together to explore our own opinions, ideas, and understandings, set amongst current events, documentary discoveries, and topics that help us realize a simple and ecologically-minded life. $10/year. (Your first time is free.)  Location: 3083 Liberty Rd. outside Delaware.  The 4th Friday of the month. Contact Christa at 740-363-2548 or treebeing@aol.com

Notable and Quotable

"In Ethiopia during the famine, I saw stuff there that reorganized how I saw the world. I didn't quite know what to do about it. At a certain point, I felt God is not looking for alms. God is looking for action." ~ Bono

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