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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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Halloween Pet Parade

by Michele SavoldiOctober 12, 2009 Events
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There still is some time to go out and buy or make a Halloween costume for your pet to wear at this year’s Halloween Pet Parade. The festive event raises money for the Capital Area Humane Society and is spooktacular fun!
In order to participate, dogs must be on a leash, cats must be on a [...]

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Condom Couture

by Michele SavoldiSeptember 26, 2009 Events
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Are you a fan of Project Runway or of fashion in general? Then you’ll enjoy this Project Runway with a twist event. The fashion-forward affair is a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio. The high energy, runway show features clothes created with Planned Parenthood’s “Proper Attire” brand condoms. The clothes were designed by 12 Columbus [...]

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Upcoming Wine Tastings That Help a Couple Good Causes

by Michele SavoldiSeptember 23, 2009 Events
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If you enjoy a glass ‘o wine (or three!) and you want to help support local causes, be sure to check out these two upcoming wine tastings!

Wine Tasting to benefit Lend A Hand Industries of Columbus presented by Columbus Professionals Association

Dates: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Location: Eddie Merlot’s, 1570 Polaris Parkway
Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: [...]

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Wine Tasting and Cooking Demo to benefit TriVillage Mentor League

by Michele SavoldiSeptember 2, 2009 Events

Join the Tri-Village Mentor League for an evening of food and wine celebrating the flavors of Tuscany. Executive Chef Scott Boles, Bellisari’s Catering and The Twisted Vine’s Jonna Brandon will be the culinary guides for a delightful pairing of four foods and four wines.
When: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bellisari’s Catering [...]

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Spielman Gridiron Classic II Fundraiser at Central Ohio Buffalo Wild Wings

by Michele SavoldiAugust 25, 2009 Events

All this week enjoy wings and help two great causes!
Visit any central Ohio Buffalo Wild Wings between between today and August 30th, and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of your check to the Spielman Gridiron Classic. You need to present coupon to participate.
Does not include Beverage purchases.
Proceeds benefit the Stefanie Spielman Fund and Fellowship [...]

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Pizza and Pelotonia

by Michele SavoldiAugust 23, 2009 Non Profit

PELOTONIA DAY

Come to Dewey’s Pizza in Grandview on Monday, August 24th for a day of fundraising for Pelotonia!
20% of all sales & 100% of all donations to benefit The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
If you don’t know by now, Pelotonia is a bike ride on August 29-30 from [...]

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COVA Photovoice 2009 Exhibition

by Michele SavoldiAugust 17, 2009 Columbus

Since 1982, the Center of Vocational Alternatives, or COVA, has assisted and supported the community in overcoming mental, emotional and other challenges to a productive life, focusing on employment, economic stability and life skills.
COVA has empowered nine participants by giving them a camera, a little bit of guidance and a great deal of freedom. These [...]

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Cocktails for a Cause to benefit Dress for Success Columbus

by Michele SavoldiAugust 16, 2009 Columbus

This Friday you are invited to join Dress for Success Columbus at their first gala event, Cocktails for a Cause.  Guests will enjoy a “Roaring 20’s” themed affair with cocktails and hor d’oeuvres, a live “date” auction, a fashion show, and a silent auction. There will be live jazz music and a popular local DJ. [...]

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Columbus Panerathon Event Raises Money for Children’s Hunger Alliance

by Michele SavoldiAugust 11, 2009 Columbus

Fight childhood hunger by participating in the 5th Annual Panerathon Saturday, August 22nd.  Registration is due August 15th so sign-up NOW!
Panera Columbus and Children’s Hunger Alliance have again teamed up for a 5k walk/run celebrating the great work being done to connect children with meals, nutrition education and physical activity programs that help them develop and [...]

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