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Monday, June 6 to Tuesday, June 14, several locations in Central Ohio

The Ohio Peace Festival is a celebration of community, unity, and peace in all of its forms. Emphasizing events by the people of Ohio for the people of Ohio, the Festival focuses on peaceful collaboration within and among communities. We seek to celebrate and enhance understanding of diverse approaches to peace and community-building through politics, art, health, industry, and beyond. We welcome any and all ideas and suggestions for events that build positive peace throughout Ohio.

Monday, June 6 to Tuesday, June 14, several locations in Central Ohio

The Ohio Peace Festival is a celebration of community, unity, and peace in all of its forms. Emphasizing events by the people of Ohio for the people of Ohio, the Festival focuses on peaceful collaboration within and among communities. We seek to celebrate and enhance understanding of diverse approaches to peace and community-building through politics, art, health, industry, and beyond. We welcome any and all ideas and suggestions for events that build positive peace throughout Ohio.

Asian Festival

Saturday, May 28 [10am-8pm] and Sunday, May 29 [10am-6pm], Franklin Park, 1755 E. Broad St.

Free parking and shuttle service from and to these parking lots will be available: The Jerry Hammond Center, 1111 and 1185 E. Broad St.; OSU Medical East [a designated remote lot]; American Red Cross of Greater Columbus, 995 E. Broad St.; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave.; and Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr.

Note: the parking lot at East High School, 1500 E. Broad St., is not affiliated with the Asian Festival and is requesting a donation to park.

Saturday, May 28 [10am-8pm] and Sunday, May 29 [10am-6pm], Franklin Park, 1755 E. Broad St.

Free parking and shuttle service from and to these parking lots will be available: The Jerry Hammond Center, 1111 and 1185 E. Broad St.; OSU Medical East [a designated remote lot]; American Red Cross of Greater Columbus, 995 E. Broad St.; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave.; and Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr.

Note: the parking lot at East High School, 1500 E. Broad St., is not affiliated with the Asian Festival and is requesting a donation to park.

Wednesday, May 18, 9am-3pm, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Third Floor Capitol Theatre Lobby], 77 S. High St.

The Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus (OHDWC) presents the Sixth Annual Women’s Lobby Day: “From Birth to the Boardroom: Empowering Women, Empowering Ohio.”

Wednesday, May 11, 6-8pm, The Wells Barn at Franklin Park [near Franklin Park Conservatory], 1777 E. Broad St.

A healthy lifestyle begins in the kitchen. Learn how to substitute ingredients, decipher nutrition labels and use simple cooking techniques to create health-supportive meals. This event will be a presentation and tasting led by certified natural foods Chef Mark Zedella.

Cost: $55, $50 for Franklin Park Conservatory members

Contact: 614-715-8022

Saturday, May 28, 1pm, Linden Park, 1254 Briarwood Ave.

Potlucks are a way to help people make their vegan shift in a delicious, social and educational way!

With great weather on the way, we’re picnicking in Linden Park on Saturday, May 28 at 1pm. Set up along the east end, near the pond. Bring blankets or chairs, a non-vegan friend, a dish to share, a list of ingredients, and place settings. If anyone has a portable table, that would be great.

Sat. May 7, 10am-8pm, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E., Cleveland, Ohio

Includes great food, conversations, and enlightenment. Learn how to fill your life with easy plant-based eating. Watch cooking demonstrations, inquire about vegan health and fitness and, of course, there will be a vegan food court!

Presented by the Cleveland Vegan Society, http://www.clevelandvegansociety.org/vegfest-home

Monday, June 6 to Tuesday, June 14, several locations in Central Ohio

The Ohio Peace Festival is a celebration of community, unity, and peace in all of its forms. Emphasizing events by the people of Ohio for the people of Ohio, the Festival focuses on peaceful collaboration within and among communities. We seek to celebrate and enhance understanding of diverse approaches to peace and community-building through politics, art, health, industry, and beyond. We welcome any and all ideas and suggestions for events that build positive peace throughout Ohio.

Saturday, May 28, 5-8pm, MCL Kingsdale, 3154 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Come out and join us for dinner and conversation! We’ll be in the back room unless there’s a special event going on in that room.