Community Events Calendar | The Columbus Foundation http://columbusfoundation.org/events Give to the causes you care about Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:23:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Bravo! For the Children http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/bravo-for-the-children-3/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/bravo-for-the-children-3/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:22:10 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/bravo-for-the-children-3/ The 21st annual Bravo! For the Children gala benefits the St. Stephen’s Childcare Center. Money raised for this event directly benefit low-income at risk children, allowing them to receive academic instruction and quality youth programming in a nurturing environment.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/bravo-for-the-children-3/feed/ 0 Have a Heart http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/have-a-heart/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/have-a-heart/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:08:55 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/have-a-heart/ Continue reading]]> Have a Heart is an evening in support of The Graham Family of Schools. We will feature entertainment by students and recognition of community partners. The evening will include light supper, beer and wine available at a cash bar, and a variety of unique silent auction items. All proceeds benefit students and school programs.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/have-a-heart/feed/ 0 Happy Third Birthday, Carrie’s Cafe http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/happy-3rd-birthday-carrie-s-cafe/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/happy-3rd-birthday-carrie-s-cafe/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:48:02 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/happy-3rd-birthday-carrie-s-cafe/ Continue reading]]> Join us t celebrate Carrie’s Cafe’s Third Birthday! Carrie’s Café offers a wide array of delicious and affordable menu items ranging from homemade soups and fresh salads to delicious desserts and is a program of LifeCare Alliance.

Make plans to attend this special event. Transportation is available for clients.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/happy-3rd-birthday-carrie-s-cafe/feed/ 0 Step by Step: A Run to Fight Human Trafficking http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/step-by-step-a-run-to-fight-human-trafficking/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/step-by-step-a-run-to-fight-human-trafficking/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:26:08 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/step-by-step-a-run-to-fight-human-trafficking/ Continue reading]]> 300 million people are enslaved today. That is more than at any other time in human history.

Are you shocked?
Are you willing to do something about it?
Here’s your invitation.

Come join our student leadership team UCREW and high schools across the city at:

AMPLIFY Presents…”Step by Step: A Run to Fight Human Trafficking”

The event includes prizes, advocacy, dj, speakers, food, games, the race, and a chance for you to join in the fight.
All proceed go to Rahab’s Hideaway, a central Ohio safehaven for victims of trafficking.

Don’t want to run a 5k? Do a fun run! Don’t want to do a fun run? Just come and be an advocate or volunteer!

See you there.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/step-by-step-a-run-to-fight-human-trafficking/feed/ 0 Rickenback and the Virginia Port Authority Link Columbus to the World http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/rickenback-and-the-virginia-port-authority-link-columbus-to-the-world/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/rickenback-and-the-virginia-port-authority-link-columbus-to-the-world/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:48:30 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/rickenback-and-the-virginia-port-authority-link-columbus-to-the-world/ Join us for a panel discussion featuring Jeff Keever, senior deputy executive director for the Virginia Port Authority; David Whitaker, vice president of business development and communications for Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/rickenback-and-the-virginia-port-authority-link-columbus-to-the-world/feed/ 0 The Tale of Shale: The Story beyond Natural Gas http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/the-tale-of-shale-the-story-beyond-natural-gas/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/the-tale-of-shale-the-story-beyond-natural-gas/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:38:30 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/the-tale-of-shale-the-story-beyond-natural-gas/ The Columbus Metropolitan Club’s Fueling Ohio’s Future series will focus on shale with speakers Scott Rotruck, vice president of Chesapeake Energy and Greg Leveille, general manager of non-conventional resources for ConocoPhillips.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/the-tale-of-shale-the-story-beyond-natural-gas/feed/ 0 Grow Smart-Grow Regional: Practical Examples of Consolidation http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/grow-smart-grow-regional-practical-examples-of-consolidation/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/grow-smart-grow-regional-practical-examples-of-consolidation/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:34:11 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/grow-smart-grow-regional-practical-examples-of-consolidation/ Continue reading]]> Hear examples of regional cooperation with a panel discussion including Bart Anderson, superintendent of Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Ginny Barner, senior partner, Creative Genius; Michael Hartley, vice president government relations, Columbus Chamber; Chester Jourdan, Jr., executive director, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/grow-smart-grow-regional-practical-examples-of-consolidation/feed/ 0 Meet the Capital Women of Distinction http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/meet-the-capital-women-of-distinction/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/meet-the-capital-women-of-distinction/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:29:37 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/meet-the-capital-women-of-distinction/ Former host of WOSU’s Open Line, Fred Andrele will visit with several of the Capital Women of Distinction.

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/meet-the-capital-women-of-distinction/feed/ 0 Columbus Metropolitan Club: Breakfast with Arnold http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/columbus-metropolitan-club-breakfast-with-arnold/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/columbus-metropolitan-club-breakfast-with-arnold/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:25:38 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/columbus-metropolitan-club-breakfast-with-arnold/ Breakfast with Arnold: A conversation with Governor Schwarzenegger and hig long-time friend Jim Lorimer, Arnold Sports Festival founder. Moderated by Tim Feran. A Columbus Metropolitan Club Dispatch Chat!

]]> http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/columbus-metropolitan-club-breakfast-with-arnold/feed/ 0 Seventh Annual David Liebchen Memorial Golf Outing Benefitting VOICEcorps reading service http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/seventh-annual-david-liebchen-memorial-golf-outing-benefitting-voicecorps-reading-service/ http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/seventh-annual-david-liebchen-memorial-golf-outing-benefitting-voicecorps-reading-service/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:49:07 +0000 Process Interactive http://columbusfoundation.org/events/event/seventh-annual-david-liebchen-memorial-golf-outing-benefitting-voicecorps-reading-service/ Continue reading]]> The Seventh Annual David Liebchen Memorial Golf Outing includes 18 holes of golf, boxed lunch, player package and prizes, driving range and golf carts, appetizer buffet after golf, live auction, refreshments, and a gift card to The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro.

The event begins with noon Registration and a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start.

The event benefits VOICEcorps reading service, which provides broadcast and online streaming audio of newspapers, magazines, live informational talk shows, and books read by volunteers to people with blindness and other disabilities throughout central Ohio.

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