What's happening in and out

March 1-4

Arnold Sports Festival

Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

Experience the largest multi-sports festival in the nation, co-produced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. See more than 18,000 athletes compete in 45 events and visit 700 booths at the Arnold Fitness Expo.

March 3-31

Winter Indoor Farmers Market

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Griswold Center, 777 High St., Worthington, www.owba.net

Browse a selection of homegrown produce, meats and flowers, as well as homemade food and crafts, at this indoor market sponsored by the Olde Worthington Business Association.

March 6 & April 9

New Albany Community Garden Association meeting

5:30-7 p.m., Plain Township Fire Department training room, 9500 Johnstown Rd., www.healthynewalbany.org

March 11

Join the Healthy New Albany Community Garden Association to discuss plans for the 2012 garden, including an expansion from 16 plots to 30. The garden will again be located on the east side of the New Albany Village Hall parking lot.

March 6

Zumba for Moms

6:10 p.m., The Goddard School, 4160 Executive Pkwy., Westerville

Take part in this class for new mothers, $5 a class with free child care available. RSVP at goddard_director@hotmail.com.

March 8

The Grace of Silence and Power of Words

7 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Michele Norris, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered, speaks about her 2010 book The Grace of Silence. The book discusses Norris’s family’s racial history as well as race in America. Tickets are $7.

March 10

Eye Care for Kids Benefit

6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Rd., Columbus, 614-224-6222

Support eye research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight.

March 11

Organic Cooking Class

Noon-2 p.m., 4047 Gramercy St., Columbus, www.healthynewalbany.org

Sponsored by Healthy New Albany, personal and professional chef Jason Baehr presents an Organic Cooking Class at the M/I Homes Design Center at Easton. Learn tricks and techniques while creating nutritional and delicious meals. An interactive demonstration and discussion will ensue. Admission is free with the donation of a canned good.

March 11

Yoga Stops Traffick

1 p.m., Yoga on High, 1081 N. High St., Columbus, www.yogaonhigh.com

Support the Odanadi Seva Trust’s fight against human trafficking by participating in a yoga workshop. $20 cash or check donation suggested.

March 17

St. Patrick’s Day 5K at Flannagan’s 9 a.m., Flannagan’s Bar, 6835 Caine Rd., Columbus, www.ultrafit-usa.com

Finish a 5K run/walk at Flannagan’s Bar, then stay for the all-day St. Patty’s Day party. Race entry fee is $35; $45 package includes entry, race shirt and pre-race breakfast.

April 12

How to Make an All-Natural Raised Bed Garden

6 - 7:30 p.m., Oakland Nursery, 5211 Johnstown Rd., www.healthynewalbany.org

Sponsored by Healthy New Albany, Bill Dawson, Growing to Green Coordinator for Franklin Park Conservatory, invites you to learn the trades and techniques of creating your own all-natural raised bed garden. Admission is free with the donation of a canned good.

April 13

McCoy Center for the Arts presents Capitol Steps

8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Experience a night of political satire through live song parodies and sketch comedy with the Capitol Steps. Tickets start at $20.

April 13

Stefanie’s Champions Luncheon

12 p.m., Ohio Union at The Ohio State University, 1739 N. High St., Columbus, 614-293-3744

Support the Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance Fund and the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research while celebrating the lives of five cancer survivors. Tickets are $100 per seat, $1,500 for a table of eight and $3,500 for a Pink Ribbon table of 10.

April 14

Bike Woodstock-Budget Tour

7:30 a.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Ave., Westerville, 614-476-9093

Join Columbus Outdoor Pursuits for a morning bike ride. Price is $4 for members and $7 for non-members. Cycle one of three paths – 35, 60 or 100 miles. Roads will be marked and maps will be provided.

April 15

Run Cbus 10 Miler

8 a.m., Second Sole Gahanna, 1245 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, www.runcbus.com

This run/walk, sponsored by Second Sole, welcomed 1,300 runners at its inaugural 2011 event. Pre-registration is $45, week-of registration is $50.

April 15

New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents The New World 5:30 p.m. (Silent Auction Gala) and 7 p.m. (Concert), Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Celebrate the end of the 2011-2012 season at the Pre-Concert Spring Gala with food, wine and a silent auction before experiencing the music of Augusta Reed Thomas. Tickets are $9-17 for the concert and $35 for the gala, if purchased in advance.

April 21

Walk MS

8:30 a.m., Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, www.msohiowalk.org

Join the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for a 1.5-mile walk to raise money for those affected by MS. Register online.

April 22

EAS 10 Miler and 5K

8 a.m., Bixby Road Entrance, Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Rd., Groveport, www.ultrafit-usa.com

EAS’s race is a perfect early season challenge for marathon training. Entry fee is $45 for the 10 Miler, $38 for the 5K.

April 27

Peace Week 5K

Time TBA, New Albany High School, 7600 Fodor Rd., www.napls.us/high New Albany teachers and students of all grade levels are invited to sign up for the third annual Peace Week 5K walk/run, which begins at Market Square, travels around the New Albany Country Club and ends in the high school stadium. For more information, see story page 18.

Save the Date!

May 17

Discover the Dream

6 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, www.stjude.org

Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at this event celebrating the hospital's 50th anniversary. The banquet will feature food, cocktails and a silent auction, and will be hosted by Columbus' own Jack Hanna. Tickets are $150 each or $2,000 for a table of 10.

For more events visit healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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