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    Enjoy a preview of BalletMet’s upcoming season and audience favorites as WaterFire lights up the Riverfront Amphitheater in Genoa Park, on Friday, September 3. WaterFire burn begins at 7:30 pm with BalletMet performance at 8 pm. BalletMet performance is a presentation of BalletMet Columbus and Music in the Air, a program of Columbus Recreation & Parks. Admission is free. www.musicintheair.org
    Need a mid-day boost? Join the Cultural Arts Center for “Conversations & Coffee”, a free event held every Thursday of the month from noon until 1:00 pm. Simply bring a sack lunch, and come enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while artists present examples and/or slides of their work. 
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    Register online!

    Don’t wait in line! Register Online starting September 7th for our Community Centers Fall 1 Schedule.

    Everyone needs to create an account online prior to registrations.

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  • September, 2010
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    9/1/2010
    Fitness Room
    LocationVarious Community Centers
    Start8:00 AM
    End9:00 PM

    For more information call Community Recreation (614) 645-3334

    9/2/2010
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    9/3/2010
    Greek Festival
    LocationGreek Orthodox Cathedral
    Start11:00 AM
    End11:55 PM

    Experience the culture and ancestry of Greece and our Orthodox Christian faith as expressed through the many foods and activities offered during our annual Greek Festival. In a world that is changing almost every hour, it is refreshing and inspiring to touch base with heritage and traditions centuries old, yet contemporary in their focus.

     

    For more information visit www.greekcathedral.com or contact the Greek Cathredal Office at 614-224-9020


    An Evening with BalletMet Columbus
    LocationGenoa Park Amphitheater - 303 W Broad Street
    Start7:30 PM
    End10:00 PM

    Enjoy a preview of BalletMet’s upcoming season and audience favorites as WaterFire lights up the Riverfront Amphitheater in Genoa Park, on Friday, September 3. WaterFire burn begins at 7:30 pm with BalletMet performance at 8 pm. BalletMet performance is a presentation of BalletMet Columbus and Music in the Air, a program of Columbus Recreation & Parks. Admission is free.

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    9/4/2010
    Greek Festival
    LocationGreek Orthodox Cathedral
    Start11:00 AM
    End11:55 PM

    Experience the culture and ancestry of Greece and our Orthodox Christian faith as expressed through the many foods and activities offered during our annual Greek Festival. In a world that is changing almost every hour, it is refreshing and inspiring to touch base with heritage and traditions centuries old, yet contemporary in their focus.

     

    For more information visit www.greekcathedral.com or contact the Greek Cathredal Office at 614-224-9020


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    9/5/2010
    Greek Festival
    LocationGreek Orthodox Cathedral
    Start12:00 PM
    End11:55 PM

    Experience the culture and ancestry of Greece and our Orthodox Christian faith as expressed through the many foods and activities offered during our annual Greek Festival. In a world that is changing almost every hour, it is refreshing and inspiring to touch base with heritage and traditions centuries old, yet contemporary in their focus.

     

    For more information visit www.greekcathedral.com or contact the Greek Cathredal Office at 614-224-9020


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    9/6/2010
    Greek Festival
    LocationGreek Orthodox Cathedral
    Start11:00 AM
    End7:00 PM

    Experience the culture and ancestry of Greece and our Orthodox Christian faith as expressed through the many foods and activities offered during our annual Greek Festival. In a world that is changing almost every hour, it is refreshing and inspiring to touch base with heritage and traditions centuries old, yet contemporary in their focus.

     

    For more information visit www.greekcathedral.com or contact the Greek Cathredal Office at 614-224-9020


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    9/7/2010
    Recreation and Parks Online Registration
    LocationBegins September 7, 2010 - Various Community Centers
    Start12:00 AM
    End11:55 PM

    Welcome to the new registration process for our Community Centers. Everyone needs to create their individual or family account online prior to registrations. 

    Create Account 

     


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    9/8/2010
    Jazz / Tap Mini Camp
    LocationFar East Recreation Center
    Start6:30 PM
    End7:15 PM

    Cost: $10.00 for residents $12.00 for non-residents.

    Registration for this camp begins on September 7, 2010. Performing Arts ages 6-13

    Meet in Dance Room


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    9/9/2010
    Jazz / Tap Mini Camp
    LocationFar East Recreation Center
    Start6:30 PM
    End7:15 PM

    Cost: $10.00 for residents $12.00 for non-residents.

    Registration for this camp begins on September 7, 2010. Performing Arts ages 6-13

    Meet in Dance Room


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    9/10/2010
    Hot Times Arts & Music Festival
    LocationMain St. and Parsons Ave.

    The annual Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival is an independent and all volunteer driven community arts and music festival in Columbus, Ohio. The location of the festival is a beautiful grassy area with mature hardwood trees providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy music!

     

    For more information visit www.hottimesfestival.com


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    9/11/2010
    Hot Times Arts & Music Festival
    LocationMain St. and Parsons Ave.

    The annual Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival is an independent and all volunteer driven community arts and music festival in Columbus, Ohio. The location of the festival is a beautiful grassy area with mature hardwood trees providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy music!

     

    For more information visit www.hottimesfestival.com


    Columbus Gospel Fest
    LocationGenoa Park

    For more information contact La Monte Glover at 614-205-7437

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    9/12/2010
    Hot Times Arts & Music Festival
    LocationMain St. and Parsons Ave.

    The annual Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival is an independent and all volunteer driven community arts and music festival in Columbus, Ohio. The location of the festival is a beautiful grassy area with mature hardwood trees providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy music!

     

    For more information visit www.hottimesfestival.com


    9/13/2010
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    9/14/2010
    Hip Hop Dance
    LocationCarriage Place, Howard and Westgate Recreation Centers
    Start7:00 PM
    End8:30 PM

    Cost: Free

    Each Tuesday and Thursday from September 14 to October 21.

    7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

    Ages 6-17


    9/15/2010
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    9/16/2010
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    9/17/2010
    Riverfront Art Festival
    LocationGenoa Park
    Start5:00 PM
    End9:00 PM

    The Riverfront Art Festival celebrates it's fifth anniversary this year! It features a picturesque setting, winding along the west bank of the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. The location is nearly synonymous with festival-going, in a city ranked by American Style magazine as one of the top 10 big cities for art. While the heartbeat of the festival is the amazing selection of visual artists, the location also features a waterfront amphitheater, which plays host to Jazz, Opera Columbus, and WaterFire over the course of the weekend.

     

    For more information visit www.riverfrontartfestival.com or contact Jay Snyder at 614-444-5767


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    9/18/2010
    Independents' Day
    LocationGay Street between High and Third

    For more information contact Cleve Ricksecker at 614-646-5063 or visit www.downtowncolumbus.com

    Pedal For Pets
    LocationAlum Creek Bike Trail
    Start8:00 AM
    End4:00 PM

    l for Pets is one of CHA Animal Shelter's newest fundraisers. It will begin and end at our shelter - 3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus -  to take advantage of the Alum Creek Bike trail that runs behind our property. Pedal for Pets routes are for the serious bike riders and families alike. We’d like you to join us in celebrating not only the animals at CHA Animal Shelter, but also the healthy bond between animals and their guardians. Did you know that studies have shown that biking and owning a pet can add years to your life?  By adopting and caring for a shelter animal, you are not only saving a life, but improving your health, as well. So please join us on September 19 to celebrate you, your family, your pets, and ours!

    Riverfront Art Festival
    LocationGenoa Park
    Start12:00 PM
    End10:00 PM

    The Riverfront Art Festival celebrates it's fifth anniversary this year! It features a picturesque setting, winding along the west bank of the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. The location is nearly synonymous with festival-going, in a city ranked by American Style magazine as one of the top 10 big cities for art. While the heartbeat of the festival is the amazing selection of visual artists, the location also features a waterfront amphitheater, which plays host to Jazz, Opera Columbus, and WaterFire over the course of the weekend.

     

    For more information visit www.riverfrontartfestival.com or contact Jay Snyder at 614-444-5767


    Basic Golf
    LocationWoodward Park Recreation Center
    Start2:15 PM
    End3:15 PM

    Cost: Free

    This class teaches the basic skills of golf. Learn proper stance, swing and club grip.

    Register today.


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    9/19/2010
    Riverfront Art Festival
    LocationGenoa Park
    Start12:00 PM
    End5:00 PM

    The Riverfront Art Festival celebrates it's fifth anniversary this year! It features a picturesque setting, winding along the west bank of the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. The location is nearly synonymous with festival-going, in a city ranked by American Style magazine as one of the top 10 big cities for art. While the heartbeat of the festival is the amazing selection of visual artists, the location also features a waterfront amphitheater, which plays host to Jazz, Opera Columbus, and WaterFire over the course of the weekend.

     

    For more information visit www.riverfrontartfestival.com or contact Jay Snyder at 614-444-5767


    9/20/2010
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    9/21/2010
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    9/22/2010
    Lantern Parade
    LocationWhetstone, Westgate, Linden, Schiller Parks
    Start7:00 PM
    End8:00 PM


    9/23/2010
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    9/24/2010
    Columbus Microbrew Festival
    LocationNorth Market on Spurce Street

    For more information contact Mary Martineau at 614-463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com

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    9/25/2010
    Columbus Microbrew Festival
    LocationNorth Market on Spurce Street

    For more information contact Mary Martineau at 614-463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com

    NFL Punt, Pas and Kick
    LocationFar East Recreation Center
    Start10:00 AM
    End12:00 PM

    Far East Recreation Center will be holding a local competition for NFL Punt, Pass and Kick for boys and girls 6-15 years of age. 60 openings remaining.

    Register today.

     


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    9/26/2010
    Columbus Microbrew Festival
    LocationNorth Market on Spurce Street

    For more information contact Mary Martineau at 614-463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com

    FAAN Walk for Food Allergy
    LocationGenoa Park
    Start1:00 PM
    End3:30 PM

    More than 12 million Americans, or one in every 25, have food allergies. Included in that number are more than 3 million children. The incidence of peanut allergy doubled in children over a five-year period (1997-2002).

    9/27/2010
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    9/28/2010
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    9/29/2010
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    9/30/2010
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