Caring for Orchids a Rewarding Hobby

“I didn’t realize how many varieties of orchids there are,” she says. “It’s amazing to have something incredibly exotic and colorful in the middle of winter. It’s pretty nice to be able to have that, and it really got me through this horrible weather this season.”

More Story Here ! 

Caring for Orchids a Rewarding Hobby

“I didn’t realize how many varieties of orchids there are,” she says. “It’s amazing to have something incredibly exotic and colorful in the middle of winter. It’s pretty nice to be able to have that, and it really got me through this horrible weather this season.”

More Story Here ! 

The Market Italian Village Opening This Summer

The eastern corner of Summit Street and Third Avenue has been under construction for some time. Formerly a convenience pit stop for beer, cigarettes, and snacks, a new 3,500 square feet market is set to open at 1022 Summit Street at the end of July or beginning of August.

The Market Italian Village is the latest project from Ali Alshahal and his A&R Development Group, who also own four other restaurants in the campus/Clintonville corridor: Café del Mondo, Fourth Street Bar & Grill, The Crest Gastropub, and Ethyl & Tank.

Story and More Pics Here 

The Market Italian Village Opening This Summer

The eastern corner of Summit Street and Third Avenue has been under construction for some time. Formerly a convenience pit stop for beer, cigarettes, and snacks, a new 3,500 square feet market is set to open at 1022 Summit Street at the end of July or beginning of August.

The Market Italian Village is the latest project from Ali Alshahal and his A&R Development Group, who also own four other restaurants in the campus/Clintonville corridor: Café del Mondo, Fourth Street Bar & Grill, The Crest Gastropub, and Ethyl & Tank.

Story and More Pics Here 

Star Spangled Manners

Everywhere you look these days, you see it. The American flag is in store windows, on bumper stickers, and flying from the flagpole your neighbors recently installed in front of their house.

 A wave of patriotism has swept across the nation, and people are rushing to display our cherished flag everywhere they can. But many of these well-intentioned patriots don’t know about or observe the rules for displaying the American flag, which can be found in the U.S. Flag Code. Although these rules aren’t law, they serve as a guide for how to properly display the flag. 

 Here are some general guidelines:

Star Spangled Manners

Everywhere you look these days, you see it. The American flag is in store windows, on bumper stickers, and flying from the flagpole your neighbors recently installed in front of their house.

 A wave of patriotism has swept across the nation, and people are rushing to display our cherished flag everywhere they can. But many of these well-intentioned patriots don’t know about or observe the rules for displaying the American flag, which can be found in the U.S. Flag Code. Although these rules aren’t law, they serve as a guide for how to properly display the flag. 

 Here are some general guidelines:

Comfest: the nation's largest independent volunteer-run festival.

It's time once again for the community to come together.


 Enter a magical weekend HERE !!!

Comfest: the nation's largest independent volunteer-run festival.

It's time once again for the community to come together.


 Enter a magical weekend HERE !!!

Local Growing to the Extreme

Three days a week in downtown Raleigh, N.C., fans of fresh fruits and veggies can pick up their local tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, potatoes, squash, and blackberries inside a 200-square-foot shipping container.  Read More Here

Local Growing to the Extreme

Three days a week in downtown Raleigh, N.C., fans of fresh fruits and veggies can pick up their local tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, potatoes, squash, and blackberries inside a 200-square-foot shipping container.  Read More Here

Airplanes to join battle against gypsy moths

David Adkins leaned down next to the yellow airplane wing and tapped a small box fixed to the bottom. He explained how, during flight, the device would release green flakes into a spinning fan, spraying them onto the trees below. Read More

Airplanes to join battle against gypsy moths

David Adkins leaned down next to the yellow airplane wing and tapped a small box fixed to the bottom. He explained how, during flight, the device would release green flakes into a spinning fan, spraying them onto the trees below. Read More

George Takei to make the trek for Columbus Pride Parade

The Stonewall Columbus Pride festival and parade is going global this year with its theme of Created Equal.

The 33rd annual event hopes to shine a light on the struggles that gay and transgender people face abroad.

Festival Details Here 

George Takei to make the trek for Columbus Pride Parade

The Stonewall Columbus Pride festival and parade is going global this year with its theme of Created Equal.

The 33rd annual event hopes to shine a light on the struggles that gay and transgender people face abroad.

Festival Details Here 

THE GREAT GREEN PURGE

Big Green Head is always helping folks find responsible ways to get rid of "stuff" they no longer want or need.  The Great Green Purge is a one-day answer to the question..."what do I do with this stuff?"  How to Get Rid of Stuff ! Link Here

THE GREAT GREEN PURGE

Big Green Head is always helping folks find responsible ways to get rid of "stuff" they no longer want or need.  The Great Green Purge is a one-day answer to the question..."what do I do with this stuff?"  How to Get Rid of Stuff ! Link Here

All Columbus students to get free lunches

 It’s official: Every student in Columbus City Schools will receive a free lunch this fall under a new federal program for districts that serve high-poverty areas.


Read the details here

All Columbus students to get free lunches

 It’s official: Every student in Columbus City Schools will receive a free lunch this fall under a new federal program for districts that serve high-poverty areas.


Read the details here

Yoga in Columbus: Heating up and Changing Gears

Some of these programs have been around for a long time. Some with hindsight will be classed as fads and fade away. Yoga listings for Columbus are here,

Yoga in Columbus: Heating up and Changing Gears

Some of these programs have been around for a long time. Some with hindsight will be classed as fads and fade away. Yoga listings for Columbus are here,

Remodeling Your Kitchen: Why Go Green?

What's the most important environmental problem with a conventional kitchen remodel?

Energy consumption, followed very closely by bad lighting and bad ventilation. 

READ MORE HERE

Remodeling Your Kitchen: Why Go Green?

What's the most important environmental problem with a conventional kitchen remodel?

Energy consumption, followed very closely by bad lighting and bad ventilation. 

READ MORE HERE

Central Ohio gets its first FootGolf course

I'm not sure how you get the ball to stay on the tee but I looks like fun and it's economical.

The story is here.

Central Ohio gets its first FootGolf course

I'm not sure how you get the ball to stay on the tee but I looks like fun and it's economical.

The story is here.

Utility-line warranty offer puzzles AEP customers

Some American Electric Power customers are asking questions this week about postcards and letters offering utility-line warranties.

SEE MORE HERE 


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Utility-line warranty offer puzzles AEP customers

Some American Electric Power customers are asking questions this week about postcards and letters offering utility-line warranties.

SEE MORE HERE 


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Stop and Smell the Roses

The Columbus Park of Roses. Enjoy. My husband will be in the Park tonight for Outdoor Tai Chi Class.


Schedule of Special Events

Stop and Smell the Roses

The Columbus Park of Roses. Enjoy. My husband will be in the Park tonight for Outdoor Tai Chi Class.


Schedule of Special Events

Sidewalk sculpture set for Short North

Designed by Mark Lagergren of the South Side design firm Tork — also the creator of the planters — the vivid sculptures will reflect colored light upon the sidewalk, adding “light and intrigue to the streets,” said Betsy Pandora, executive director of the nonprofit Short North Alliance, which serves the district’s residents, businesses and property owners.

“They almost glow,” she said.

Read More 

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Sidewalk sculpture set for Short North

Designed by Mark Lagergren of the South Side design firm Tork — also the creator of the planters — the vivid sculptures will reflect colored light upon the sidewalk, adding “light and intrigue to the streets,” said Betsy Pandora, executive director of the nonprofit Short North Alliance, which serves the district’s residents, businesses and property owners.

“They almost glow,” she said.

Read More 

www.columbusishome.com

COTA Considering Complete Redesign of Bus Network

Under the plan, more than twice as many residents would be within a quarter-mile of a high-frequency bus line (meaning a bus arrives every fifteen minutes, seven days a week). More job centers would also be within a quarter-mile of frequent service – an increase of over 60% compared to the present network.

More than twice would be within a quarter-mile bus lines 

COTA Considering Complete Redesign of Bus Network

Under the plan, more than twice as many residents would be within a quarter-mile of a high-frequency bus line (meaning a bus arrives every fifteen minutes, seven days a week). More job centers would also be within a quarter-mile of frequent service – an increase of over 60% compared to the present network.

More than twice would be within a quarter-mile bus lines 

Million Lego For Kids Making an Impact for Children

 Clintonville news:

“Anand Saha, co-owner of Mozart’s Bakery and Piano Café and founder of Million LEGO for Kids, had noticed how focused his youngest son, Colin, became when he was creating with LEGO bricks,” says Joan Harless, who now serves as manager of the non-profit.

Lego for kids making an-impact 

Million Lego For Kids Making an Impact for Children

 Clintonville news:

“Anand Saha, co-owner of Mozart’s Bakery and Piano Café and founder of Million LEGO for Kids, had noticed how focused his youngest son, Colin, became when he was creating with LEGO bricks,” says Joan Harless, who now serves as manager of the non-profit.

Lego for kids making an-impact 

New #lifeincbus Campaign Aims to Lure Millennials to Columbus

Experience Columbus launched a new external marketing campaign today that targets a young audience in specific markets where relocation potential is high. #lifeincbus is the name of the campaign, which features a lifestyle portal website that is designed to expose Millennials to what Columbus has to offer.

Luring Millennials to Columbus 

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New #lifeincbus Campaign Aims to Lure Millennials to Columbus

Experience Columbus launched a new external marketing campaign today that targets a young audience in specific markets where relocation potential is high. #lifeincbus is the name of the campaign, which features a lifestyle portal website that is designed to expose Millennials to what Columbus has to offer.

Luring Millennials to Columbus 

WWW.COLUMBUSISHOME.COM

The Top 20 Things to do in Columbus Ohio

Whether you’re new to town, a long-time resident, or just looking for a new way to entertain visitors, this list was designed to help you find something fun to do. "Columbus Underground" shows us the way. 

Always some thing in Columbus ! 

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The Top 20 Things to do in Columbus Ohio

Whether you’re new to town, a long-time resident, or just looking for a new way to entertain visitors, this list was designed to help you find something fun to do. "Columbus Underground" shows us the way. 

Always some thing in Columbus ! 

www.columbusishome.com

Gallery Hop and the Arts Festival on the Same Weekend

It's a busy Saturday for the Short North and the Scioto Mile.

Read About Gallery Hop Here

and the ArtsFestival Here 

Gallery Hop and the Arts Festival on the Same Weekend

It's a busy Saturday for the Short North and the Scioto Mile.

Read About Gallery Hop Here

and the ArtsFestival Here 

Columbus Arts Festival Returns to the Riverfront

The Columbus Arts Festival is just around the corner! June 6th, 7th, and 8th, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to convene at the Riverfront in the heart of downtown to enjoy artwork created by more than 280 artists from across North America, continuous entertainment, hands-on art activities and homegrown art from some of our most creative indie artist collectives. 

THE DETAILS ARE HERE !

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Columbus Arts Festival Returns to the Riverfront

The Columbus Arts Festival is just around the corner! June 6th, 7th, and 8th, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to convene at the Riverfront in the heart of downtown to enjoy artwork created by more than 280 artists from across North America, continuous entertainment, hands-on art activities and homegrown art from some of our most creative indie artist collectives. 

THE DETAILS ARE HERE !

www.columbusishome.com

The Largest "Makerspace" On The Planet Opens In Columbus, Ohio

Makerspace: What is it ? According to Hatcher and McCarty, it is “the largest community ‘makerspace’ on the planet.” Built in a 100-year-old shoe factory, it’s kind of like a gymnasium for people who want to make things.

You pay a monthly membership fee of $35 and then an hourly fee to use a multitude of different tools to make that thing you need.

Read More ! 

www.columbusishome.com  

The Largest "Makerspace" On The Planet Opens In Columbus, Ohio

Makerspace: What is it ? According to Hatcher and McCarty, it is “the largest community ‘makerspace’ on the planet.” Built in a 100-year-old shoe factory, it’s kind of like a gymnasium for people who want to make things.

You pay a monthly membership fee of $35 and then an hourly fee to use a multitude of different tools to make that thing you need.

Read More ! 

www.columbusishome.com  

A Guide to Local Antique Malls

If you’re a Columbus resident, more often than not, the closest antique mall is less than a 20-minute drive away.

Read More Here 


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A Guide to Local Antique Malls

If you’re a Columbus resident, more often than not, the closest antique mall is less than a 20-minute drive away.

Read More Here 


www.columbusishome.com

How to get killed on a bike

Over on VOX, Joseph Stromberg rolls out another post on cycling, based on a new report from the League of American Bicyclists. They tracked a year of cycling fatalities and looked at the locations, the types of accidents and the penalties for the drivers that caused the accidents. And yes, for all the complaints about cyclists being irresponsible louts who cause accidents by going through stop signs and red lights, the numbers show otherwise.

The summary is HERE ! 

How to get killed on a bike

Over on VOX, Joseph Stromberg rolls out another post on cycling, based on a new report from the League of American Bicyclists. They tracked a year of cycling fatalities and looked at the locations, the types of accidents and the penalties for the drivers that caused the accidents. And yes, for all the complaints about cyclists being irresponsible louts who cause accidents by going through stop signs and red lights, the numbers show otherwise.

The summary is HERE !