News and Events

The Write Stuff: Teen Writing & Performance Workshop The Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam offers “The Write Stuff,” a free writing / performance workshop for area youth, ages 13 – 19. Jan. 6, noon 4:30 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Wedding Extravaganza A wedding in your future? Visit The Columbus Trade and Convention Center, you’ll find loads of vendors and everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. $7….

We’ve come a long way over the past 150 years when it comes to animal welfare in the U.S. The original function of animal control was to limit the spread of rabies. This has, for all intents and purposes, been accomplished. The incidence of rabies in humans is extremely rare. Even so, too many animal control agencies have not changed their operational models in response to the current reality. It is only the most progressive…

Light the Spirit Annual Tree Lighting Gather with St. Francis Hospital to share in the season at their annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy music and holiday cheer, and after the program, stay for holiday treats, pictures with Santa and a Kids Zone with holiday crafts. Dec. 5, 6 – 8 p.m., St. Francis Hospital, 2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus Christmas at Old Town Join this Southern Living-inspired community in all its festive adornment for the most…

We all want to make our community a better place. Sometimes, though, finding the time to be involved is the most difficult part of getting involved. Here we will offer a few simple, impactful ideas for small acts that can make a big difference. Founded in 1975 at Villanova University, National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week (Nov. 11 through 19) offers communities across the country the chance to join together in both dialogue about and…

by Bobbi Yeo CEO, PAWS Humane Copper and Penny, drop-dead gorgeous, one-year old brother and sister bloodhounds, arrived at PAWS North on September 22. True Hurricane Irma dogs, they were picked up by animal control after being left chained in their owner’s yard as he evacuated. Thankfully, the owner signed surrender papers and they were available to be adopted, together, into a loving home. They are both as sweet as they can be and didn’t…

Fitness Fridays Join the North Columbus Public Library’s walking club. Meet in the library’s small conference room at 4:30 p.m. for refreshments and conversation. The walk begins at 5 at Britt David Park. All ages are welcome. Call the branch for more information at (706) 748-2855 Nov. 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m., 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Sunrise and Coffee with a Ranger Chat with a Ranger while enjoying a cup of coffee or hot chocolate…

Activism and Lobbying Class Guest speakers Dean Sines, Kelley Hammock and Kim Smith are part of two hour-long classes, both open to the public, in which you can learn how to lobby and advocate for marijuana decriminalization and legalization. Refreshments will be served. Hosted by Peachtree NORMAL of Columbus, Ga. 3 – 5 p.m., Nov. 4, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Word UP Weekly Open Mic Join CIRCA Craft Cocktails for…

Most of us were glued to news reports of Hurricane Irma and gauging how it might impact our friends and family members. I’m sure everyone in Lee County, Alabama is grateful that the storm subsided considerably by the time it reached us. Best Friends Animal Society, the Humane Society of the United States, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture have been on alert and preparing to deploy resources in anticipation of the severe damage expected,…