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BULLETIN BOARD JUNE 2009

EVENTS JUNE 2009

HARRISON WEST SOCIETY MEETING: Fast-paced, no-obligation monthly meetings covering vital neighborhood issues and planning for neighborhood get-togethers. Held at 7 p.m. in the Harrison Park Community Center, 575 West 1st Ave. every third Wednesday. Scheduled this month on Wed., June 17. All welcome. Visit www.harrisonwest.org

VICTORIAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MEETING: Public meeting covering neighborhood issues and projects. Everyone is welcome, and all members in good standing may vote on issues before the society. Attend the second Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm in Goodale Park Caretaker’s Residence. Scheduled Thurs., June 11. Call 614-228-2912. Visit www.victorianvillage.org

ITALIAN VILLAGE SOCIETY COOKOUT: This month, the Italian Village Society will gather at Italian Village Park, behind Haiku at the corner of Hubbard and High, on Tues., June 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m. for a celebration of “Membership Month” and the completion of Phase One of Italian Village Park. Hot dogs and hamburgers and soft drinks will be served. Bring a side dish if you can. Activities for the kids and adults. Visit www.italianvillage.org

COLUMBUS LANDMARKS TOUR - ITALIAN VILLAGE: There are 25 walking tours scheduled this year - programs led by professionals in the fields of architecture, architectural history and other related fields. The Italian Village tour is scheduled Sat., June 20 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Developed early by a variety of ethnic groups, heavily influenced by its adjacent industrial neighbors, and held together by an active community, Italian Village’s interesting heritage will be revealed during this tour. Meet at the Train Station mural, 630 N. High St. Tickets: $7 for members, $15 for non-members. Space is limited, so contact Landmarks to purchase tickets at 614-221-4508 or purchase online at www.columbuslandmarks.org

MONKEYS RETREAT TAI CHI CHUAN CLASS: Ongoing instruction at Monkeys Retreat in the Garden District of the Short North at 1202 N. High St. EVERY MONDAY from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and EVERY SATURDAY from 11 to 12:30 p.m. The class consists of learning a Tai Chi form plus fundamentals of Chi Kung (Qigong), Taoist breathing, meditation and self-defense applications taught by Sifu (teacher) Ro-z (roh-zee) Mendelson and Darryl Mendelson who have studied and taught Tai Chi Chuan for 36 years. They began their studies under the late Dr. Fred Wu in 1973. Cost $10. Two free introductory sessions. Individual instruction also. 614-294-9511. Visit www.monkeysretreat.com/taichi

SHORT NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE: Includes Victorian Village, Harrison West, Italian Village, Dennison Place and The Circles. Runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., June 6. Last year there were over 150 registered sales, and now there is an online listing and map at www.victorianvillage.org

MARTHA WALKER GARDEN CLUB WEED AND FEED: Pitch in and weed the garden space on Mt. Pleasant between 3rd and 4th avenues in Italian Village. Bring gloves, gardening implements and 5-gallon bucket for weeds if you can. Enjoy pizza after the work is done. Begins at
7 p.m.. on Mon. June 22. email ugardener@oal.com

NORTH MARKET ARTISAN SUNDAYS: Handmade and handcrafted wares by local artisans and crafters on the first and third Sundays May through October from Noon to 5 p.m. Schedule for this month: June 7 and June 21. For a complete list of vendors visit www.northmarket.com

PERIPATETIC POETS: Meetings held 4th Sunday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Areopagitica Books, 3510 N. High St. in Clintonville. On June 28 Terry Hermsen and Mike Lohre featured. Open mic follows. Call 614-268-5094 for more information.

NEW JEWELRY GROUP MEETING: The Ohio Jewelry and Metalwork Guild will have a meeting at Byzantium, 1088 N. High St., on Wed., June 10 at 7 p.m. Cindy Fleming will be giving tips on how to buy and how not to buy pearls, with a demonstration on pearl knotting. Make new friends with other people who love to make jewelry. Call 614-291-3130 for more information.

LESSON IN WINE TASTING: Europia, 672 N High St. in the Short North. Class features new wines from a specific country or boutique winery. Reservations required. $25 prepaid/no refunds. Includes tasting 6-8 wines, complimentary gourmet cheese, fruits and Foccacia breads, and wine instruction. Held Thurs. June 18 at 6:30 pm sharp and lasts approximately until 8 pm. Call 614-460-3000 or visit www.europiagourmet.com

ONE NIGHT IN A HUNDRED: The Ohio Art League will transform an unoccupied space in the Short North at Smith and High, 1246-64 North High St., into a colorful night of art and music, gourmet street food and refreshing libations celebrating the League’s 100th anniversary. The event, scheduled Sat., June 20, will include an exhibition and sale of original, local art. Drop-off of artwork is Sun., June 14 from 1-6 (download guidelines). Volunteers are needed for art intake, installation, de-installation, guest check-in, auction registration, checkout/art wrapping, food service, drink ticket sales, cleanup and more. Sign up online or email Eliza Jones at oal@oal.org or call the League at 614-299-8225.
[See Page 14 for more information]

WRITERS BLOCK POETRY NIGHT: OPEN MIC/ SLAM every Wed. (June 3, 10, 17, 24). Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission $5. FIRST DRAFT OPEN MIC every 3rd Friday (June 19): Work that has never been read in public before. See some of your favorite poets trying out new work as well as new poets finding their way onto microphones for the first time. Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St. (N of Lane, S of Hudson). www.writersblockpoetry.com

DOO DAH PARADE: Parade Route: Buttles Avenue to Neil Avenue to Second Avenue to High Street to Russell Avenue back to Buttles Avenue (between High Street and Park Street). Doo Dah Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Fri., July 4. Music starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 10 p.m. See your local travel agent or http://www.doodahparade.com for more details and booking information. Contact: Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen Phone: 614-228-0621

MUSIC AT SKYLAB: The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble, a musical group from Portland, Maine, will be appearing at Skylab (Apt. 5, 57E Gay St.) on Mon., June, 22 at 9 p.m. Please visit www.okbari.org and/or www.myspace.com/okbari for further information.

CULTURAL ARTS CENTER TALK: Free program held each Thursday at CCAC from 12 - 1 p.m. bringing together artists and those who love art in a relaxed, casual setting. Free coffee. June 11: Art Quilts: Composition & Color in Quilt Art - Jean Weissman. June 18: Linda Wesner, landscape artist. June 25: Looking at Matisse” Part II, Jim Mason. The Center is lcoated at 139 W. Main St. Visit www.culturalartscenteronline.org

EVOLUTION THEATRE: I’ll Take Romance. ETC welcomes NY playwright Edwin Sanchez for the opening night world premiere performance and after-party. In celebration of Gay Pride Month, ETC premieres this kitschy, biting screwball comedy that revolves around the lives of a self-centered go-go boy, his loyal best friend and the bevy of men they encounter in NYC. It’s a gay, modern-day Gentlemen Prefer Blondes! Staged at Van Fleet Theatre, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. Preview Jun 17 (8p @ $5); Special Gala Performance June 18 and After Party (@ Stonewall) is $25. Jun 19-20, 24-26 (8p); Jun 21 Sun. Matinee (2p). Tickets: $12/$10 S/S. Visit www.evolutiontheatre.org

CATCO THEATRE: Blackbird, by David Harrower. Fifteen years ago Una and Ray had a relationship. They haven’t set eyes on each other since. Now she’s found him again. Off-Broadway’s most acclaimed new drama and winner of the ‘07 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play in London, Blackbird explores a forbidden love. But whose version of the past is the true one? What does Una really want? and who is the real Ray? Staged June 3-21 at the Riffe Center Studio Two, 77 S. High St. Tickets: $11-$69. Visit www.catco.org or call 614-469-0939. Tickets can also be purchased at the Ohio Theatre Box Office, 39 E. State St.

GRILLMASTERS FESTIVAL: Fire up your Father’s Day Weekend at the North Market’s Grillmasters Festival celebrating summer and outdoor cuisine with grilling demonstrations and sampling, amateur BBQ sauce and kebab cooking contests, live music, kids activities and special vendors. Fun for the entire family. Sat., June 13 beginning at 9 a.m. Visit www.northmarket.com or call 614-463-9664

COLUMBUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA SWINGIN’ AT THE SOUTHERN SERIES: These Three Tenors Play The Blues, starring Red Holloway, Houston Person and Rickey Woodard. Honkin’, shoutin’ and moanin’ - these three legendary saxmen play the blues like no other trio can. From the chicken shacks of Memphis to the barbecue joints of Kansas City, these tenors serve up a 10-course meal of blues guaranteed to make you “shake that thang!” Scheduled June 10-14 (Wed-Sat 8p; Sun 2, 7:30p) at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Tickets $38-$49. Call 614-294-5200 or visit www.jazzartsgroup.org

AVAILABLE LIGHT THEATRE: God’s Ear, by Jenny Schwartz. In this beautiful and bizarre new play, a family is both torn apart and drawn together by the accidental death of a child. They are aided in their search for connection and solace by flights of fantasy involving a singing Tooth Fairy and a life-size G.I. Joe. In the space between what is said and what is unspeakable they find a heartrending collage of truth and cliché. Thurs., June 11 (8pm) (talkback and afterparty); Fri., June 12 (12pm) - with boxed lunch from Tip-Top; and @ 8pm; Sat., June 13 (8pm); Sun., June 14 (2pm); Fri., June 19 (8pm); Sat., June 20 (8pm). Held at Columbus Dance Theatre, 592 East Main St. Pay what you want. For more information, call 614-558-7408 or visit www.AVLTheatre.com

BYZANTIUM BEAD CLASSES: Summer classes in bead-making, stringing, seed bead weaving, precious metal clay, earrings and more! Most classes are held one day and last anywhere from 3 to 5 hours with fees ranging from $30 to $130 including materials. Due to demand, no phone or email reservations. Sign up by coming to Byzantium, 1088 N. High St. with your payment or contacting the store to obtain an enrollment form to mail in. All classes are first come, first serve with a maximum of 8-10 students. Call 614-291-3130 Visit www.bigbead.com or see page 15 in this issue for list of classes.

SUMMER DANCE FESTIVAL: Three concerts at OSU include 5 Years of Columbus Dances - cm2/CDT and others on Sat., June 20 (8 p.m.); Guest Artist Concert on Thurs., June 25 (8 p.m.) featuring professional work by Movement Research artist-in-residence Yvonne Meier, NY-based hip-hop artist Manwe, and Meghan Durham, artistic director of Meghan Durham/Merge Dance in Columbus. Guest GroundWorks Dancetheater from Cleveland will present a new quartet by Amy Miller; Festival Sharing - a culminating showing by festival participants will be staged on Sat., June 27 (7 p.m.). The June 20 and 25 performances are $15, $10/students, $5/children under 12. All shows in Sullivant Hall Theatre, 1813 N. High St. Easy parking in garage next door. Call 614-292-7977 or visit www.dance.osu.edu/festival

CITYMUSIC BENEFIT: Since 1983, CityMusic has offered world-class concerts, including the Chamber Music Series, the World Music Series, and after-school music programs for inner-city youth. A Wine Tasting & Celebration benefitting CityMusic will be held Sun., June 14 from 6-8 p.m. Come sip a variety of international wines while overlooking the scenic Scioto River from the home of CityMusic’s Board President Leslie Laufman. Enjoy breads and spreads and listen to the sing-a-long classic rock of Patrick Michael and Rick Waters and the honky-tonk blues of John Householder, all to benefit CityMusic. Tickets: $50 per person. Call 614-433-9963 or visit www.CityMusicColumbus.org

VICTORIANS MIDNIGHT CAFE: Be a part of the open mic nights (Mondays, and Wednesdays), just come in on the day you'd like to perform and put your name on the list. Open mic starts at 8 pm and the lists are ready to be filled at 6 pm. 614-299-2295. www.victoriansmidnightcafe.com

THURBER HOUSE LITERARY PICNIC: Thurber Treat, part of a year-long 25th anniversary celebration for Thurber House. Local authors share an unforgettable Thurber House experience. Top three writing contest winners will read. Bring blankets or lawn chairs on Wed., June 10 to 91 Jefferson Ave. Rain site is State Auto Insurance, 518 E. Broad St. Individual dinner/reading tickets, $25; reading only, adults, $15; children 12 and under, $5. For more information, visit www.thurberhouse.org or call 614-464-1032.

OLENTANGY RIVERFRONT BIKE PATH SPRUCE-UP: A neighborhood community Olentangy River bike path spruce-up (weeding, litter pickup, pruning, and mulching) from King to Third avenues is scheduled Sat., June 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., rain or shine. Meet at the Battelle warehouse parking lot by the Fifth Avenue bridge for sign-in and assignments. Bring your own tools. Lunch at noon. Call Adam Wagenbach (424-7927, Lu Taylor (424-5645) or Gretchen Farnung (424-7045) for more information. [See page 14 of this issue for more details.]

WILD GOOSE CREATIVE FIGURE DRAWING AND MORE: New arts organization located at 2491 Summit St. just south of Hudson offers concerts, workshops and meetings for creative folks: writing, painting, performing arts, craft classes, knitting, drawing and more. Regular offerings include Figure Drawing the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month for $7 (to help cover cost of hiring a live model). The session is two hours long - this month on Tues, June 9 and 23 at 6 p.m. Most events are free. Visit www.wildgoosecreative.com for a complete list.

STONEWALL COLUMBUS PRIDE HOLIDAY 2009: Since 1981, Stonewall Columbus has hosted the local Pride Celebration. The festival opens at Goodale Park on Fri., June 19 with entertainment on two stages including rockin’ in the Streets and Boys Rock the Park, 5-10 p.m. The Pride March and Festival are scheduled Sat., June 20. Lineup at the Statehouse by noon and march to Goodale Park for the festival. Sun., June 21 enjoy a Pride Brunch/Salute to Judy Garland at the Westin Columbus Hotel with entertainment by the Richard Lopez Trio featuring vocalist Carolyn Mapes. For more information, visit www.columbuspride.org

OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAY COMIX CARTOONISTS GROUP MONTHLY MEETING: Sunday Comix is a group of artists and writers who meet one Sunday afternoon a month at the Upper Arlington Library (2800 Tremont Rd.) to share their works-in-progress and receive constructive critiques from other creators in order to develop their personal styles as well as encourage a sense of community. Visit www.SundayComix.Blogspot.com for more information, or call Max Ink at 614-275-4764 or email max.ink@gmail.com

OHIO LITERARY AND CULTURAL ARTS PUBLICATION: The Ohioana Quarterly, established in 1958 to provide support for Ohio authors, features reviews of recent books, articles and essays about the literary and cultural arts in Ohio, and includes an annotated list of new books received at the Ohioana Library. The journal is published in January, April, July, and October. Subscription available with membership. Send $25 ($10 students) with name, address, phone, and email address to Ohioana Library, 274 East First Ave., Columbus OH 43201 or download an application from their Web site at www.ohioana.org

FREE PRESS SECOND SATURDAY SALON MEETING: Join a group of progressive community-minded folks for food, drink, music, art, film and discussion. Meeting at 1021 E. Broad St. parking in rear. The 2nd Saturday of each month 6:30 to midnight. www.freepress.org Call Bob 614-253-2571 or email truth@freepress.org

MICROCOSM PUBLISHING: Focusing on distributing zines and books in the hope that it will add credibility to zine writers and their ethics. Thousands of items including pamphlets, films, etc. Visit www.microcosmpublishing.com

IF YOU LOVE THE BLUES: Join the Columbus Blues Alliance, helping to preserve and nurture the music that is the roots of it all. Receive CBA Magazine, discounts to CBA events, and support live blues music in Central Ohio. Mail $19 to Columbus Blues Alliance, 1350 W. 5th Ave., Ste 10-D, Columbus, OH 43212. Include your name, address, phone and email address. More information and a membership form and offers are online at www.columbusblues.com

FREE COPY OF KEIJI NAKAZAWA’S autobiographical comic book about surviving the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima. Send a comic-book-sized SASE to EduComics, Box 45831, Seattle WA 98145-0831

EXCEPTIONAL SHORT FILMS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP, QUARTERLY: The Journal of Short Film, committed to independent and underrepresented work and the democratiziation of the film world, is a quarterly DVD publication of peer-reviewed short films of all genres modeled on the literary journal, with an editorial board of filmmakers. Its publisher, Karl Mechem, lives in the Short North. One year (4 volumes) is only $36. Send a check to The JSF, PO Box 8217, Columbus OH 43201 or visit online at www.theJSF.org Please mention that you read about it in the Short North Gazette!

I’M JUST A CAT MATTRESS: Yes, it’s a description of my life, but it’s also the title of my book from Crescent Hill books of Louisville, Ky. It has 27 full color images in its sixty 7” x 7” pages. You may recognize some of the material but the art is all new and did I mention it’s in color? You can get it at my website. It’s also on Amazon.com - but you can’t get it signed by the author there. Visit www.susansturgill.com or mail a check for $16.45 ($14.95 + $1.50 postage) with a happy message to Susan Sturgill, PO Box 82061, Columbus, OH 43202.

COMFEST 2009 GENERAL PLANNING MEETINGS: Community Festival cannot exist without volunteers. It is a volunteer-driven event that relies on the community to assist in bringing together everything that has become Comfest. Join in at the organizing level. General committee meetings open to all and are being held at the Residence House in the middle of Goodale Park once a month. www.comfest.com

WORKAHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 12-Step, 12-Tradition Recovery Meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at 299 King Avenue at the southwest corner of King and Neil. Use west door off parking lot, go up stairs and ask receptionist for location. Through shared experience, strength and hope, we are recovering from compulsive working or work anorexia. Share in the recovery, reclaim balance in your life. Group just celebrated one-year anniversary!

AL-ANON ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS: Meets every Monday at 5:30 - 6:30 pm at 299 King Avenue at the southwest corner of King and Neil. Enter main north door on King Ave., go up stairs and ask receptionist for room location. Please join us. Share with those who have been there.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Accepting interview-appropriate suits, blazers, blouses, shoes, handbags and jewelry – which are given to disadvantaged women for job interviews and work attire. Second Glance, a boutique located at 1244 N. High St., is open the last Saturday each month 10-4. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success Columbus. Call 614-291-0431 to reach Second Glance or Dress for Sucess @ 614-437-9700 and www.dressforsuccess.org

WEB-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION: OSU provides a variety of online career training programs to help individuals with professional development. Open-enrollment, self-paced. Generally completed within 90 days. Visit www.continuinged.ohio-state.edu or call Sarah Sieling at 614-292-8571.

SURF TO MOTHER EARTH! – Keep in touch with your mother (earth) at EcoHearth.com – daily eco news and blogs, eco products and reviews, eco parenting, eco activism alerts, etc. Everything you need to go, and stay, green – from composting to organics to installing solar panels. Visit Ecohearth.com today. Your mother (earth) will thank you.

INVENTORS NETWORK: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday each month offering presentations and discussion about the invention process. Meetings are at TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Rd., $5 admission. visit www.inventorscolumbus.com, or call 614-470-0144.

REAL ESTATE/RENTALS

TURN KEY COTTAGE BUSINESS: In the beautiful Hocking Hills of Ohio. Caretakers house with inground pool plus 5 rentals with hot-tubs and completely furnished all on 44+ magnificent acres. Call 740-385-0662.

SHORT NORTH AREA RENTAL: 3-bedroom is now only $595! Immediate or FALL move-in. Fans, blinds, DW, on-site parking. New carpet! Clean!! Save $200/mo. NorthSteppe Realty 614-299-4110.

UNIQUE OFFICE SPACES: Designed for those wishing to engage in trade or commerce in the historic Short North District. Convenient to downtown and the freeway system. A unique business environment with flexible spaces, all utilities including heat and air-conditioning. Conference room and off-street parking – all at surprisingly affordable prices. The Greystone Exchange, 815 N. High St. Call 614-294-6097.

SKILLED SERVICE

HWB & CO. offers over 20 years of experience in BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES which include monthly financials, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, end of year tax reporting and annual reports, sales tax reporting, payroll and payroll tax services with weekly time spent in your office as well as recommendations for modifications, computerization and budget preparation starting at $295 per month. For appointment please call 614-743-9598 or email HWBandCo@gmail.com

FIXING YOUR CARS SINCE 1986: We’ve been back in Brickel Alley since 1986, repairing and maintaining all manner of imported automobiles. We now also accept all domestic cars and light trucks. Open evenings and weekends for the convenience of our neighbors. Free pickup and dropoff. Close to OSU and Downtown. Jim Cowan, Ph.D., proprietor. ASE Master Automobile Technician. Computer analysis available. The Import (and now domestic) Doctor. 52 Brickel 614-299-0456 or 228-8637.

WHOLISTIC ACUPUNCTURE: Helping you heal. Daniel Miller, RAc, MAc, Dipl.Ac, Dipl. OM. 6463 Proprietors Road, Suite 101, in Worthington. Call 614-216-6405 or 614-747-1271. wholisticacu@gmail.com

PIANO TUNING AND SERVICE: University-trained technician with over 25 years experience serving Central Ohio. Call Richard Dacks at 614-582-5825 or email radacks@aol.com

SPARKWOOD GRAPHIC DESIGN: Ad Design, Book/Magazine/Catalog layout, Custom Graphic Design, Postcards & Flyers, Newsletter, Newspaper Layouts, Photo Manipulation, Restoration, Slide Scanning, Website/Flash Design. Call 614-499-6786.

VACATION GETAWAY

CELEBRATE TRANQUILITY: Get away to the Hocking Hills! Experience the best of both worlds atop this gorgeous ridge overlooking the Clear Creek Valley. Four properties to choose from: a spacious lodge, a luxury retreat in a very private setting, a quaint hilltop cottage, and an original log cabin built in the 1860s Family-owned and operated. Call 740- 681-5689 or 888-484-8104. Visit Web site www.heritagecabin.com

LOVELY HOCKING COUNTY: Cabins and lodges with all the comfort of home. Near state parks, canoeing, hiking and birding areas. Family-owned and operated. 740-385-0662.

VOLUNTEER

DOO DAH 2009 VOLUNTEER EXTRA: Doo Dah Parade needs volunteers as Parade monitors and for the Doo Dah Parade Block Party that runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Volunteers for clean-up and recyling are needed for both venues. A Doo Dah volunteer position gives you self-importance and authority to blow your whistle at obnoxious people, stop water situations, keep the parade paced and moving, assist with crowd control and clean-up. You’ll receive a Free 2009 Doo Dah T-Shirt, whistle, Doo Dah Cop Badge, trash bag, glove, water, and undying gratitude. SCHEDULE: Report for duty and supplies JULY 4, 11 a.m. at the Short North Tavern, 674 N. High Street. DOO DAH PARADE 2009 Fri., July 4 @ 1 p.m. Call 614-228-0621 or visit “Volunteer” at www.DooDahParade.com

FRIENDS OF GOODALE PARK WORK DAYS: Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon. Due to city budget cuts the Recreation and Parks Department has only one staff member to maintain the park. Goodale Park depends on volunteers for planting, weeding, mulching, sweeping, pruning, raking, etc. If you have trowels, brooms, clippers please bring them. Your reward will be fresh air, exercise, meeting new people, learning about gardening, and contributing toward making the city’s oldest park look its very best. JUNE 6 WEED AND SWEEP. JUNE 13 WEED AND SWEEP. www.friendsofgoodalepark.org

COMFEST 2009 GENERAL PLANNING MEETINGS: Community Festival cannot exist without volunteers. It is a volunteer-driven event that relies on the community to assist in bringing together everything that has become Comfest. Join in at the organizing level. General committee meetings are being held at the Residence House in the middle of Goodale Park and are open to all. Schedule Thurs., June 4 7:30 p.m. Thurs., June 11 7:30 p.m. Tues., June 16 7:30 p.m. Wed., June 24 7:30 p.m. Thurs., June 25 - Final setup Goodale Park. COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2009 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 26, 27, 28 www.comfest.com

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY RADIO FOR COLUMBUS 102.1 and 98.3 FM: WCRS LP-FM is a voice of Simply Living in Central Ohio working to promote an informed and involved citizenry as well as a compassionate and sustainable world. We need volunteers to help with marketing our station, including graphic design, fundraiser logistics, and distribution of posters and fliers around town. Please contact Eugene at 614-893-6293 or eugene@wcrsfm.org.

COMFEST 2009 GENERAL PLANNING MEETINGS: Community Festival cannot exist without volunteers. It is a volunteer-driven event that relies on the community to assist in bringing together everything that has become Comfest. Join in at the organizing level. General committee meetings open to all and are being held at the Residence House in the middle of Goodale Park once a month. www.comfest.com

VOLUNTEER BRAVO: Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, offering education, training, and resources for LGBT community is collecting cell phones to stop crime; seeking HelpLine volunteers to staff crisis hotlines, Community Outreach volunteers to participate in events. Attend Volunteer Night the 2nd Monday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Short North BRAVO office. Work on office projects, prepare mailings, outreach material, eat pizza and connect with other BRAVO volunteers. 614-294-7867 or www.bravo-ohio.org

VOLUNTEER GLOBAL GALLERY: Short North non-profit shop committed to fair trade provides beautiful alternatives to mass-produced merchandise. They count on volunteers for virtually everything and need your help: Customer service, data entry, composing news releases, newsletters, in-store presentations, event coordination (setup-takedown), developing and maintaining relationship w/community. Call 614-621-1744.

VOLUNTEER PROJECT OPEN HAND: Non-profit providing free nutritional service to persons living with HIV/AIDS seeks volunteer help in the pantry, for deliveries, special events, office support. Donations for pantry: All varieties of hygiene products, cleaning products, laundry soap; as well as tuna, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, pasta and sauces, soups. 614-298-8334.

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