Community Calendar

"S.O.A.R. HIRE!"   Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation   Launch Date:  May 1   This program connects youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) with positive work and learning experiences over the summer.   For details, call (614) 559-5052 or log on to www.cowic.org.

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"KING LINCOLN DISTRICT MEMORIAL DAY PARADE"   Mt. Vernon Avenue District Improvement Association   Saturday, May 25   From Champion Middile School to the King Arts Complex   12:00PM   Honor our veterans at this parade down historic Mt. Vernon Avenue.  Food served at Mayme Moore Park.   For details, call (614) 253-1880 or epmail MVADIA.AL@gmail.com.

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"ASIAN FESTIVAL"   Asian Festival Committee   May 25 - 26   Celebrate Central Ohio's Asian culture and enjoy exhibits, entertainment, food and the Dragon Boat Races.   For details, log on to http://www.asian-festival.org.

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"BACK TO THE GARDEN AT THE COLUMBUS COMMONS"   Shadowbox Live   Sunday, May 26   The Columbus Commons   8:30PM   Experience the story of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair the summer of 1969.  For details, e-mail nfagin@shadowboxlive.org.

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"BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME"   Alzheimer's Association   Saturday, June 1   Columbus Commons   2:00PM   The Blondes and the Brunettes do battle against each other and Alzheimer's to raise awareness and funds.   For details, call (614) 442-2014 or log on to www.Alz.org/CentralOhio.

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"DONATION PICK-UP SERVICE"   National Children's Cancer Society   Every Wednesday   Help children with cancer by donating usable household items for free pick-up by the National Children's Cancer Society.   For details, call (614) 501-7712 or log on to www.thenccs.org.

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"RIPPLE OF HOPE AWARDS LUNCHEON"   IMPACT Community Action   Thursday, May 30   The Boat House at Confluence Park   12:00PM - 1:00PM   Honor those who are making a difference in the war on poverty and find out more about the growing number of impoverished people in our community.   For details, call (614) 252-2799 or log on to www.impactca.org.

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"OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS"   Ohio Expo Center   Deadline:  June 15, 2013   The Ohio State Fair offers scholarships to high school students and recent graduates to recognize their accomplishments as junior fair exhibitors.   For details, call (614) 444-FAIR or log on to www.ohiostatefair.com.

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"SUMMER CREATIVE WORKSHOPS"   Columbus College of Art and Design   May 13 - August 9   The summer workshops for children and adults feature digital arts, fashion design and studio arts.   For details, call (614) 222-3248 or log on to www.ccad.edu/ce.

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"BECOMING AMERICAN"   Central Ohio Symphony   Saturday, May 25   Gray Chapel, Ohio Wesleyan   7:30PM   This musical and dramatic collaboration features the poignant stories from the Ellis Island Oral History Project.   For details, call (740) 362-1799 or log on to www.centralohiosymphony.org.

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"S.M.A.R.T. 2.0 SUMMER DAY CAMP"   APDS, Inc. and Millennium Community School Summer Day Camps   June 10 - August 8    3500 Refugee Road   This nine-week camp is for youth ages 6 to 13 and places strong emphasis on alcohol and drug prevention, violence prevention/reduction, and cultural and social learning activities.   For details, call (614) 253-4448 or log on to www.apdsinc.org.

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"OVER THE EDGE"   Big Brothers Big Sisters   Friday, June 21   Rapel off the PNC Bank Building in downtown Columbus and help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.   For details, call (614) 839-2447 or log on to www.bbbscentralohio.org.

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"A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE"   Zane Trace Players   May 17-19 and 24-26   The Renner, Zanesville   For details, call (740) 453-8481 or log on to www.zanetraceplayers.org.

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"MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND HOG ROAST"   Radnor Township Firefighters Association   Monday, May 27   10:00AM   After the parade, a memorial service will be held at the Radnor Cemetary and lunch will be served at the fire station.   For details, call (740) 272-6442 or e-mail cochranjmtn@aol.com.

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"AFRICAN RHYTHMS IN PAINT, ACT 2"   Homeport Gallery   May 9 - July 7   Lincoln Theatre   This exhibit features the work of Suzanne Accetta.   For details, log on to www.suzanneaccetta.com.

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"30TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL"   The Kiwanis Club of Newark   May 31 - June 2   Courthouse Square   This festival features rides, games, crafts, food and entertainment.   For details, call (740) 334-3578.

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"BACK TO NATURE"   Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau   Friday, May 24   Uptown Westerville   6:00PM - 9:00PM   This family-friendly event features nature-themed displays, kids' activities, and information on outdoor programming.   For details, call (614) 794-0401 or log on to www.visitwesterville.org.

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 "FARMERS MARKET"   Powell Chamber of Commerce   May 11 - October 12   50 S. Liberty St.   9:00AM - 12:00PM   Fresh produce, bedding and vegetable plants, baked goods, fresh eggs, organic iced tea and more.   For details, log on to https://www.facebook.com/#!/PowellChamberFarmersMarket.

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"FAMILY ADVENTURES"   Columbus Museum of Art   May 12 and May 26   CMA   2:00PM   Share ideas, laugh and play games during this docent-guided experience.   For details, call (614) 221-4848 or log on to www.columbusmuseum.org.

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"CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS"   IMPACT Safety   DEADLINE:  May 28   IMPACT Safety is looking for personal safety/self-defense instructors.  For details, e-mail jharmon@impactsafety.org.

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"VISUAL VOICES:  DAYTON SKYSCRAPERS EXHIBITION"   King Arts Complex   Through August 23   Elijah Pierce Gallery   This exhibit is a metaphor for those local African Americans who stand tall in the minds and hearts for they have achieved in their fields.   For details, call (614) 645-5464 or log on to www.thekingartscomplex.com.

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"DOWNTOWN LIVE!"   Columbus Commons   May 30 - September 5   Columbus Commons   7:00PM   This free concert series features live local bands, food trucks and great drinks.   For details, log on to http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/downtown-live/.

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"SERVICE TO CIVILIAN"   Columbus Metropolitan Club   Wednesday, May 29   Columbus Athletic Club   12:00PM - 1:15PM   A panel discusses the challenges returning veterans face.   For details, call (614) 464-3220 or log on to www.columbusmetroclub.org.

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"THE CAPITAL CITY CHAMBER PLAYERS"   McConnell Arts Center   Friday, May 31   777 Evening Street   8:00PM   This group of professional classical musicians will perform the works of Dvorak, Stravinsky, and Wagner.   For details, e-mail arts@mcconnellarts.org

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