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Cinema Columbus 2026: Sightlines: Documentary Shorts at the Gateway Film Center!

Cinema Columbus 2026: Sightlines: Documentary Shorts at the Gateway Film Center!

Sun, Sep 13, 5:15 PM
From The Columbus Movie Group
4.7

NOTE: This will be an UNHOSTED EVENT. This is just being listed as a fun opportunity to see some great short docs and support this Cinema Columbus event. But, I have a conflict on this day/time, so I’m only 50-50 if I’ll be able to make it. (If I am able to make it, you’ll see me there!) Tentatively listing it as an “un-hosted event.” But, while no official host will be present, you’ll be able to check the RSVP list so you can keep an eye out for fellow CMG’ers and your for Movie Group friends! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join us for a CMG Bonus Event to see five special Documentary Shorts as part of Cinema Columbus 2026! The Cinema Columbus event is now in its 5th year, but this will be the FIRST time the Movie Group will attend! The festival features over 75 feature length and short films shown at a variety of Columbus locations. For our event, we’ll check out the Documentary Shorts section at the Gateway, described below: DESCRIPTION: The 5 documentary shorts explore, “the spaces we inhabit” and why they “matter so deeply.” “The environments we shape mold us. These short visions unearth intimate looks at how physical place informs internal realities.” The Shorts of Ohio includes the following films: \* Elephant Families (15-min), Dirs. Evan Bode & Marvin Wade. A documentary about the resilience of London’s Latin American communities as a wave of regeneration hits Elephant and Castle. \* Prison and Time (7-min), Dir. Elena Escalante. A formerly incarcerated writer speaks about his 25 years in prison and the positive transformation he achieved in spite of, not because of, the criminal legal system around him. \* The Sight Unseen (35-min), Dir. Shawn Antoine II. This documentary explores a writer’s memories and writings, investigating whether a phenomenon experienced in 1971 was divine or a hoax. \* Prettier in Whittier (12-min), Dir. Joe Kowalski. In the town of Whittier, nearly the entire population lives in a single apartment building, bringing new meaning to the idea of getting along with your neighbor. \* Grampy’s Red Rock Rabbit Ranch (32-min) Dirs. Martin Krafft & Laura Asherman. A filmmaker is invited to document her friend’s seemingly idyllic life on an intergenerational farm, but the act of filming becomes entangled with the farm community’s unraveling. PERSONAL INVITATION and Q&A: Martin Krafft, the director of the documentary short Grampy’s Red Rock Rabbit Ranch reached out personally to invite our group to attend! From Martin Crafft: “I'm the director of a short doc, Grampy's Red Rock Rabbit Ranch, having its world premiere at Cinema Columbus Film Festival on September 13th." Martin will be traveling from Berlin, Germany and story co-creator Emily Kleypas, will be traveling from NYC for the premiere and a Q&A after the documentary shorts” and would by “totally honored if the Columbus Movie Group” would attend! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 1:30pm showing on Sunday, September 13th! Recommend arriving in the upstairs lobby area around 1:15pm to meet up with fellow group members. Tickets for this one may move quickly so advance purchase as soon as possible is advised. The total program will be 2-hours. Tickets just $11.57 with no online ticketing fee! You can order yours and find out more about the program here: https://cinemacolumbus.eventive.org/Schedule/6a594d59bc221f005a8b6d48 Hope you can make it, Dan

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Reps for the Pets for CHA Animal Shelter

Reps for the Pets for CHA Animal Shelter

Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM
From Columbus Vegan Meetup
4.8

This is a donation-based workout put on by Ali S. at Snap Fitness, in the Mallway Park in Upper Arlington. Join us for a fun, community workout and help support local animals in need! The Reps for Pets is from 10am until 11am in the Mallway Park. All fitness levels welcome! Meet adoptable dogs! Bring a friend and a water bottle. Be prepare to sweat! To register **[CLICK HERE](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/reps-for-the-pets)**. Suggested donation $10. For more into please contact Ali at 614.561.1955 Thank you for supporting our mission you support is invaluable. Can't wait to see you there! For more info on Snap Fitness **[CLICK HERE](www.snapfitness.com)** For more info on Citizens for Humane Action (CHA) **[CLICK HERE](chaanimalshelter.org)**

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Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless – Volunteers Needed

Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless – Volunteers Needed

Tue, Sep 22, 4:00 PM
From Unity of Columbus Spiritual Guidance Meetup Group
4.9

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

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COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter

COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter

Tue, Sep 8, 8:50 PM
From Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT)
4.8

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

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Cat Caper 5K Run/Walk with Kind Meals passing out free vegan cookies!

Cat Caper 5K Run/Walk with Kind Meals passing out free vegan cookies!

Sun, Sep 13, 2:00 PM
From Columbus Vegan Meetup
4.8

Cat Welfare Association is having their 20th anniversary 5K Run/Walk at the Westerville Sports Complex on Sunday, September 13th. For more info on how to sign up for the race **[CLICK HERE](https://catwelfareassoc.org/cat-caper-5k)**. **Kind Meals** is one of the proud sponsors of Cat Capers this year, and will be passing out **FREE VEGAN** **BAKED GOODS** before, during and after the race. We are looking for vegans who love to bake to prepare anywhere from 2-5 dozen cookies, brownies, etc, to pass out at our table. Please contact Joy if you are interested by contacting me at 614.406.5613. If you don't bake just come and hang with us at the Kind Meals table. **PORTIA'S CAFE FOODIE TRUCK** will be there too, serving up her famous vegan dishes! No vegans will go hungry at this event. Come a little earlier than 10 since we want to have a great group of vegans to support our furry obligate carnivores for a day of fun, socializing and supporting one of our favorite cat rescues in town... **[CAT WELFARE ASSOCIATION](https://catwelfareassoc.org)**. Check out **[KIND MEALS](kindmealscolumbus.org)** online and see all the wonderful things we do to promote healthy vegan food to the community and support fellow nonprofit groups! We hope you can join us!

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COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP

COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP

Sun, Sep 13, 10:00 PM
From Columbus Spirituality Meetup
4.8

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

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Begin by joining a group: explore their events, RSVP to attend, and engage in activities. Once joined, contribute by volunteering your time and engaging actively in organized missions.

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