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AMA February Luncheon: “Annual Super Big Game Ad Review”

by Michele SavoldiFebruary 3, 2010 Columbus

Each year, the finest AMA marketing minds in central Ohio converge to review, rate, discuss and laugh at the best and worst commercials from the Big Game. It’s the biggest TV ad day of the year and the AMA promises the commentary and company will be worth the price of admission!
The luncheon will be moderated [...]

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Cabin Fever? Take A Walk (Indoors) and Stroll For Epilepsy

by Michele SavoldiJanuary 28, 2010 Columbus

This weekend you can take a walk, and not in the cold! We found the perfect opportunity to get out of the house, get some exercise and take part in making a difference for those affected by Epilepsy.
The 7th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy raises awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio.  Their [...]

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Columbus Hope For Haiti

by Michele SavoldiJanuary 19, 2010 Columbus

Columbus media personalities put their competitive microphones down and come together for an entire day to raise money for the Red Cross and Haiti.
This one-day event takes place:
Thursday, January 21st
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue (I-71 & 17th Avenue)

Media participants include:

WBNS 10TV
ABC 6
NBC 4
Fox 28
Dispatch
610 WTVN
97.9 WNCI
92.3 WCOL
96.3 WLVQ
97.1 [...]

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Come and Get Your Charity Newsies Paper

by Michele SavoldiDecember 7, 2009 Columbus

This weekend from 8a – 2p, Charity Newsies will once again be taking it to the Columbus area streets to sell their special edition newspaper. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, Newsie members will be in their white coveralls selling papers on street corners all over Franklin county. This will be the 103rd year that [...]

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Open Your HeART For Kids

by Michele SavoldiDecember 3, 2009 Events

An evening showcasing art from youth participants in Directions for Youth and Families’ Short Stop and Ohio Avenue Youth Centers, as well as art from local artists. Along with the exhibits, a silent auction will take place to help raise funds for these non-profit organizations. Open Your HeART For Kids also includes live entertainment and refreshments [...]

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From A Galaxy Far, Far Away….”Star Wars: In Concert”, Tonight!

by Kelly GingeryDecember 2, 2009 Concerts

Attention Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo….and that heavy breather in the flowing black robe and big helmet –

This song’s for for you.
And by song, I actually mean concert.

“Star Wars: In Concert” is a unique multimedia event that combines composer John Williams’ unforgettable music, performed by a live symphony orchestra and chorus, with specially edited [...]

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World AIDS Day Gives Us A Reason To Dine

by Michele SavoldiNovember 30, 2009 Columbus

Tuesday, December 1st is World Aids Day and Columbus AIDS Task Force wants you to show support by picking up your fork and chowing down to help fight HIV!

A Reason To Dine is a city-wide, fund raising event for the Columbus AIDS Task Force, as well as a way to create change here in [...]

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Thanksgiving Day Races in Columbus

by Michele SavoldiNovember 23, 2009 Events

Before you eat too much turkey on Thanksgiving Day and the tryptophan kicks in making you too sleepy to move, why not participate in one of Columbus Turkey Day running events. You’ll be doing good for you and for some local non-profit organizations.

The Turkey Trot is Columbus’ oldest Thanksgiving Day races going strong for almost [...]

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Ronald McDonald House Bake Sale Just In Time For the Holidays

by Michele SavoldiNovember 19, 2009 Events

The Ronald McDonald House is willing to do your holiday baking this Thanksgiving. In exchange, the money raised will provide a home-away-from-home for families with seriously ill children.
Purchase the best pumpkin rolls, cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, and other delicacies, along with other wonderful holiday gift items for purchase. Pumpkin rolls can be pre-ordered today by calling [...]

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Hockey Fest This Weekend Benefits Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation

by Michele SavoldiNovember 11, 2009 Columbus

This Sunday, November 15th from noon until 6:00 p.m., why not head down to the Nationwide arena where you can rub elbows with some of your favorite Blue Jackets players and personalities in a fun, casual setting. There will be no checking on Sunday and you’ll be helping the Blue Jackets Foundation!
The Columbus Blue Jackets [...]

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