Join us for Gift To Be Simple Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. Simply Living’s annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43215. You will get to meet and network with dozens […]
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Be the Change Weekly Community Update September 3, 2021
Simply Living Relaunches Sustainable UNew Fall Catalog Announced Simply Living’s mission is to connect people to learning opportunities that promote sustainability, environmental justice, and our local economy. To that end, we are relaunching Simply Living Sustainable U, an initiative to provide community education for a sustainable world. This page lists Simply […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update August 27, 2021
Yes, the Greed economy is killing us. But Change is coming… You won’t get this information from the mainstream media. This is a must-see documentary with an inspiring ending! Discuss actions to take with Greg Coleridge, Move to Amend National Outreach Director. Register here On this anniversary of Martin Luther King’s iconic March on […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update August 20, 2021
Simply Living is excited to co-sponsor a series of Environmental Justice Talks organized by Columbus Stand Up! as part of the Ohio Climate Justice Fund’s Listen. Lead. Share. campaign. Columbus Stand Up! will host four environmental justice conversations at Colonial Village apartments, and in Southfield, Mt. Vernon, and Linden, in […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update August 13, 2021
Money concerns have a way of throwing us off balance as we manage our Life. Whether or not you plan to take Randy Loop’s course on “Aligning the Spirit of Living and Money” (see the poster below) you will enjoy meeting him on Zoom and hearing his remarkable success story […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update August 6, 2021
Simply Living Expanding Sustainable U Offerings Jeff Sharp, former chair of the Simply Living Board and current chair of the OSU School of Environment and Natural Resources, has volunteered to lead a discussion course on Voluntary Simplicity. The 6 week EcoChallenge course is based on the book: A Different Way: […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update July 30, 2021
Warm thanks to everyone who participated in our Sustainable Living and Garden Tour last Saturday. 200 people visited our awesome host venues and witnessed sustainability in action! Pictures coming! Aligning the Spirit of Living and MoneyWednesday, August 18 at 7 pm One of the largest questions coming out of the […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update July 23, 2021
“The roots of a lasting relationship are mindfulness, deep listening and loving speech, and a strong community to support you.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Aligning the Spirit of Living and MoneyWeds August 18 at 7 pm Register here One of the largest questions coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic is, […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update July 16, 2021
Simply Living Garden Tour Facebook Photo Contest! ACTION: Attend the Simply Living 2021 Sustainable Living Garden Tour on July 24. Register here: bit.ly/SLGardenTour Take a selfie or other photo at one of the sites. Post to the Simply Living Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyLivingohio Get the most likes! WIN: Leafy Toilet Paper […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update July 9, 2021
Raffle Prizes for $25 Ticket Owners at the Garden TourHave a $10 Ticket? Upgrade here to enter the raffle.Odds of Winning? Excellent! So MANY Donations! OR… How about a Relaxing FLOAT at the True Rest Float Spa? or 3 Movie Passes at Studio 35! We’re adding more donations – We […]
Be the Change: Weekly Community Update July 2, 2021
VERSION #2: Created in 2013 by Betsy McKinney and the pro-democracy movement The Founding Family. The Declaration of InterdependencePreambleWhen in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for human beings to partner as never before in human history to declare that All Life is sacred and interdependent and to […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update June 25, 2021
COLUMBUS GROCERIES – LOVE LOCAL, LIVE LOCALby Kyle Garvey in our series of locally owned stores.16 Markets covered, sample below. Read about themhttps://tinyurl.com/44nt6e45 For many years, Susann and John were two of Simply Living’s most dependable and capable volunteers, always helping at our large gatherings, including annual meetings and our […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update June 18, 2021
SIMPLY LIVING’S 2021SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND GARDEN TOUR SATURDAY, JULY 24 FROM 10 AM – 3 PMREGISTER FOR THE TOURSEE OUR NEW BROCHURE BELOW! Ohio Broadleaf Tree Identification-Part 2 Wednesday June 23 7 – 8:30 pm Virtual Slide Presentation on 50 Ohio Trees with Q&A If you missed Part 1 last […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update June 11, 2021
Ohio Broadleaf Tree Identification-Parts 1 @ 2 Wednesdays June 16 and 23 7 – 8 pm Virtual Slide Presentations with Q&A If you wish you knew more about the unique characteristics of our Ohio trees, you will love this learning opportunity. This 2-part, slide presentation by Mort (Marty) Schmidt will […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update June 4, 2021
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Teach-In & Actions June 30 @ 7 pm We know plastic pollution is a nightmare and hard to wrap our heads around… but did you know that the Sierra Club and others have introduced powerful Federal Legislation that can really make a difference? The Break Free […]
Be the Change: Weekly Community Update May 28, 2021
Have you visited Simply Living’s online Marketplace? It’s our way of offering a “sustainable shopping” option to purchase new and gently used items, from books and classes to jewelry, antiques, cool clothing and even a massage table. We’re expanding and need TWO Volunteers to help process new items and post […]
Be the Change: Weekly Community Update May 21, 2021
WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE: We are constantly dazzled by our readers skills and resourcefulness. If you have any talents or areas of interest that you imagine might be useful for Simply Living, please let us know! For instance, say, fundraising, marketing, membership drive, grant writing, blog writer, engagement manager, membership record […]
Be the Change: Weekly Community Update May 14, 2021
Cathy Cowan Becker to Present on Community Solar at Midwest Regional Sustainability SummitSimply Living’s Director is leading a panel on “Creative Solutions to Community Solar in Ohio.” The panel will take place today Friday, May 14, at 3 p.m. Haven’t registered? There is an Economic Inclusion option: pay what you can (min. […]
Be the Change: Weekly Community Update May 7, 2021
Cathy Cowan Becker to Present on Community Solar at Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is one of the top sustainability conferences in the country, and this year Simply Living is proud to be a part. We have organized a panel on “Creative Solutions to Community Solar in Ohio” […]
Be the Change: Weekly Community Update April 30, 2021
Simply Living’s Sustainable Living & Garden Tour Our Planning Team Needs Volunteers! Archetypal Astrology 101 with Chuck Lynd Curious about astrology? Wondering how in the world it could be relevant today? Get answers and have some fun as we deconstruct the ancient archetypes of the Zodiac, with a nod to […]