Current community connections anouncements"Miracles and Magic" - A Kid Again - March 19 & 20. Enjoy Miracles and Magic and bring joy into the lives of sick children and their families. Log on for details. http://www.MiraclesAndMagic.com.______ "Dine Originals Week" - Dine Originals Columbus - March 8-15. Eat at 40 local restaurants and help support local charities. Log on for details. http://www.DineOriginalsColumbus.com. ______ "The Music Man" - Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital - Pleasure Guild presents "The Music Man" to support Nationwide Children's Hospital. Log on for details. http://www.pleasureguild.org. ______ "Music Goes to School" - Carpe Diem String Quartet - March 12 & 13. Carpe Diem String Quartet performs this weekend to support its Music Goes to School program. Log on for details. http://www.carpediemstringquartet.com. ______ "Health and Safety Courses" - American Red Cross of Greater Columbus - Month of March. The American Red Cross offers health and safety courses this month. Call (614) 251-1444 or log on for details. http://www.columbus.redcross.org. ______ "Spring into Hope" - Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio. Saturday, March 20. Support Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio at the Spring into Hope fundraising gala. Call (614) 546-9498 or log on for details. http://www.OvarianCancerOh.org. ______ "Red Light/Green Light Dance Party" - Mid-Ohio FoodBank - Saturday, March 13. Dance to the music of Conspiracy and help raise money for the Mid-Ohio FoodBank. Call (614) 581-3610 for details. ______ "Spring Banquet" - Teen Challenge Columbus - Friday, March 19. Help Teen Challenge Columbus help hurting women at the Spring Banquet. Call (614) 476-4600, email Tccolumbus1970@sbcglobal.net or log on for details. http://www.teenchallengecolumbus.net. ______ "Advocacy for Assistance" - Dress for Success Columbus - Saturday, March 13. Attend a program bringing together social service providers and individuals who are experiencing economic and social challenges. Call (614) 291-0431 #100 or email advocacyforassistance@yahoo.com for details. ______ "Nightlights II" - Springfield Symphony Orchestra - Saturday, March 13. This concert takes us to Latin America with Argentine-American composer Alejandro Rutty. Call (937) 328-3874 or log in for details. http://www.springfieldsym.org. ______ "Happy Birthday, OHS!" - Ohio Historical Society - The Ohio Historical Society is celebrating its 125th birthday with a special day of fun activities. Log on for details. http://www.ohiohistory.org/calendar. ______ "Blarney Hop" - American Cancer Society/Dublin Relay for Life - Saturday, March 13. Enjoy a day of fun, including train rides, pansy planting, and Irish dancing to support the American Cancer Society. Call (614) 327-9595 or email thegodshallgroup@yahoo.com. ______ "Child Safety Event" - DNA Lifeprint - Saturday, March 20. Parents can get the tools they need to help protect their children. Call (740) 773-2153 for details. ______ "Truth and Beauty: A Continuing Conversation of Ann Patchett's Nonfiction" - Bexley Community Book Club - Tuesday, March 16. The Bexley Community Book Club presents an informal book discussion featuring the works of Ann Patchett. Call (614) 338-2093 or log on for details. http://bexleyeducationfoundation.org/BookClub.htm. ______ "City-Wide Youth Talent Showcase" - Columbus Urban League - Friday, March 19. The Columbus Urban League presents the City-Wide Youth Talent Showcase. Call (614) 257-6300 #179 or email dhughes@cul.org. ______ "Death of a Salesman" - Zanesville Community Theatre - March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. Zanesville Community Theatre presents "Death of a Salesman". Call (740) 455-6487 or log on for details. http://www.zct.org. ______ "Carmina Burana" - BalletMet Columbus - March 5-13. BalletMet Columbus presents Carmina Burana. Call (614) 469-0939 or log on for details. http://www.balletmet.org. ______ Malcolm Jenkins "Pros vs. Joes" - Look Ma No Hands - Sunday, March 14. Mix and mingle with your favorite Buckeye football players and help support young people. Call (614) 806-9165 or log on for details. http://www.lmnhleaders.org. ______ "Infant and Child CPR Course" - American Red Cross of Greater Columbus - Wednesday, March 10. Learn the special lifesaving skills for recognizing and responding to breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children. Call (614) 251-1444 or log on for details. http://www.columbus.redcross.org. ______ "Chef Showdown 2010... The Art of the Meal" - Columbus Museum of Art - Friday, March 12. Central Ohio chefs will draw inspiration from some of France's most famous artists. Call (740) 549-3979 or log on for details. http://www.columbusmuseum.org. ______ "Portraits of Recovery" - Amethyst Incorporated - Wednesday, March 10. Celebrate women who have broken the cycle of addiction, poverty and violence. Call (614) 242-1284 or log on for details. http://www.portraitsofrecovery.com. ______ "Columbus Chamber Business After Hours" - Columbus Chamber - Thursday, March 11. Join the Columbus Chamber for one of the best opportunities for business and industry to come together to make business connections. Call (614) 225-6946, email events@columbus.org or log on for details. http://www.columbus.org. ______ "Child Check" - Early Childhood Resource Network - Tuesday, March 9. Have your child checked for motor skills, speech and language skills, and personal and social skills. Call (614) 543-9000, ext. 216 for details. ______ "2010 International Awards Ceremony" - Columbus Council for World Affairs - Tuesday, March 9. Honor the international company and educator of the year. Call (614) 229-4599, ext 401 or log on for details. http://www.columbusworldaffairs.org. ______ "Haiti Earthquake Fire Station Relief Drive" - Lifeline Christian Mission - February 15 - March 15. You can drop off relief items for the Haiti earthquake victims at Central Ohio fire stations. Call (614) 794-0108 or log on for details. http://www.Lifeline.org. ______ "Care Consultations" - Alzheimer's Association - beginning February 25. Alzheimer's care consultations are now available in Licking County. Call (800) 272-3900 for details. ______ "Youth on the Move Fest" - Youth Connections, Inc. Tuesday, March 9. If you are a young person who would like to showcase his or her talent at the "Youth On The Move" Fest, get your application in. Call (614) 975-0532 or log on for details. http://www.youthconnectionsinc.org. ______ "BalletMet Dance Academy Auditions" - BalletMet Columbus - BalletMet Columbus is holding auditions for its Summer Intensive and its Pre-Professional Intensive. Call (614) 224-1672 or log on for details. http://www.balletmet.org. ______ "African Art Tradition and Influence" Sculptor Woodrow Nash - King Arts Complex - Thursday, February 11 - Wednesday, March 26. This exhibition features life-size bronze statues from Benin and wood sculptures from different African cultures. Call (614) 645-KING or log on for details. http://www.thekingartscomplex.com. ______ "Auditions "Monkey on My Back" - Adults and children are encouraged to try out for the play "Monkey On My Back". Call (614) 561-8635 or log on for details. http://www.Ravepublications-ctw.com. ______ "Stewards of Metro Parks" - Central Ohio's Metro Parks - Become a steward of Central Ohio's Metro parks and help preserve the parks for the future. Call (614) 460-2946 or log on for details. www.stewardsofmetroparks.org. ______ "Magic In Movement" - BalletMet Columbus and Columbus Early Learning Centers - Beginning Wednesday, January 20. BalletMet artists teach three and four year olds how to explore movement and music. Call (614) 586-8661 or log on for details. http://www.balletmet.org. ______ "2010 Census Jobs" - US Census Bureau - The US census is hiring staff to work in offices in Columbus, Newark, and Springfield. Call (866) 861-2010 or log on for details. http://www.2010censusjobs.gov. ______ "Luci-Flippo DVD's" - 10TV Family Fund - Return to the days of Luci's Toyshop and Flippo the Clown and support the 10TV Family Fund. Log on for details. http://www.10TV.com/showyoucare. ______ "Hair Theatre Wig Fund" Donations - Columbus Foundation - Help buy wigs and hats for cancer patients who can't afford them. Log on for details. http://www.ColumbusFoundation.org. ______ "Cats Need Homes for the Holidays" - CHA Animal Shelter - Provide a warm and comfortable home for homeless cats. Call (614) 309-6999 or log on for details. http://www.CHAAnimalShelter.org. ______ You can be a Life Saver by volunteering to answer the 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline. You will receive 50 hours of training before you begin working 6 hours a week for 6 months. Call (614) 299-6600 for details. ______ Reduce the risk of cancer. Join the Wellness Community for their Healthy Living-Cooking and Nutrition Program, held the third Thursday of every month. Presentation is FREE, but reservations are required. Contact cathy@wellnesscolumbus.org or (614) 791-9510 for more information. ______ The Buckeye Ranch provides critical social services to Central Ohio youngsters. Log on: www.LearnCareGive.org to find out how you can help. ______ MAP Furniture Bank needs mattresses. Nearly 20 families visit MAP each day, and their supply of mattresses is running low. Call (614) 272-9544 to arrange for a FREE pickup of your unwanted mattresses. ______ Help the New Directions Career Center continue to train women for work. Call (614) 849-0028 ext. 110 or e-mail info@newdirectionscc.org to make a donation. ______ The Columbus Division of Fire offers free home fire safety inspections. Call (614) 645-7377 for details. ______ Your Columbus Metro Parks have a wealth of nature-filled experiences just waiting for you and your family. Log onto http://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/ to discover what's happening this month at any of their many locations. ______ Each month the Early Childhood Resource Network (ECRN) offers FREE developmental screenings called CHILD CHECK's for children ages 1 month through 5 years. Appointments are necessary, and may be made by calling (614) 543-9000, ext. 216. ______ The Columbus Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings. Call 614-261-5151 or e-mail bblackstone@columbusspeech.org for details. ______ Do you have concerns about your child's ability to walk, talk, hear, see or play? Call "Help Me Grow" at 614-227-9860 for more information. ______ Be someone's hero by becoming an organ and tissue donor. Join the Ohio Donor Registry. Call or log on for details. Call 614-384-7331 or log onto www.DonateLifeOhio.org for more information. ______ To submit a community connections announcement:Please fax, (614) 280-6307 attn: Community Connections, or email, events@10tv.com, a press release with the following information:Name of the Event Organization(s) Planning the Event Contact Person(s) Event Date(s) & Time Event Location Phone number and/or website for viewers to obtain additional information Mailing address of the organization Email address for the organization (if applicable) Please provide a minimum of four weeks notice for event listings. *Only 7 Community Connections spots are available to air per week. 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