Community

Sunday, October 9, 1pm, beginning on Dennison Ave. near Goodale Park

Local Italian-American businessman and Columbus Chamber Small Business Leader Award Recipient, Mike Rosati, has, for decades, made a large impact with his commitment to local community events and charities such as The Buckeye Ranch, Nurturing the Nursing Profession, The Justice League of Ohio, Charitable Pharmacy, and Ohio Cancer Research Associates. As well, Mr. Rosati’s business, Rosati Windows, has been a Columbus Italian Festival Signature Sponsor for well over ten years.

Sunday, October 9, 12noon [registration]; 12:30pm [send-off rally], Scioto Audubon Metro Park [Maier Place Pavilion] 400 W. Whittier St.

Sunday, October 9, 11am-5pm, Greensview Elementary School, 4301 Greensview Dr.

Join the Family Pride Network for its Second Annual Conference and Resource Fair at Greensview Elementary School in Upper Arlington on October 9, 11am-5pm.

• Resources for adoption, foster parenting, IVF [In Vitro Fertilization], legal assistance, childcare, education, spirituality, and more!

• “Pathways to parenting” learning track for prospective parents.

• “Supporting our families” learning track for current parents.

Saturday, October 8, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

Join progressive friends for food, drink and great music.

Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571

Friday, October 7, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 8, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 9, 11am-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.

A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment and Italian culture.

Admission: $5.00

Contact: 614-294-8259

Friday, October 7, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 8, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 9, 11am-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.

A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment and Italian culture.

Admission: $5.00

Contact: 614-294-8259

Friday, October 7, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 8, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 9, 11am-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.

A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment and Italian culture.

Admission: $5.00

Contact: 614-294-8259

Saturday, October 1, 1-4pm, Dance Tonight Columbus, 155 N. Fifth St.

Going to Gallery Hop? It starts at 4pm. So come enjoy some free fun on the first Saturday of each month before you head to the Short North!

1-1:30pm: Drinks and Food

1:30-2pm: Beginner Smooth

2:15-2:45pm: Beginner Rhythm

3-4pm: Dance Party

Hosted by Dance Tonight Columbus.

Make a reservation to attend by calling 614-929-5551.

Friday, September 30, 11am-2pm, Columbus State Community College Conference Center, 315 Cleveland Ave. [fourth floor]

Sunday, September 18, 4-9pm, Hamilton Williams Campus Center [Benes Room and “Jaywalk”], Ohio Wesleyan University, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware, Ohio

Come help us Give Peace a Dance!

Every year, Earthdance Ohio hosts the only Earthdance event in Ohio. This peace party is coordinated with other peace events around the world for International Day of Peace. The Ohio event features many dance presentations, including many participatory dances. Some of our main acts include Bellydance Columbus and the Israeli Folk Dancers as well as Ohio Wesleyan University students.