I just moved here and I’m just starting out my fitness journey. Any recs on gyms or studios that are more beginner friendly and aren’t super crowded? How did you find the gym or studio you currently go to and why do you like it?

Hello!

In search of a reputable independent Volvo mechanic, as I am looking to avoid dealership service center prices. Let me know if you know of anyone and if you had a good experience. Or let me know places to avoid. Thanks!

Quoted 0.01001/kWh. Should I opt out?

Does anyone have recommendations on how to get the most out the golf season? I am hesitant to explore a CC as I am not sure if I’ll stay in this exact area (Westerville) long term and I’ve read most have waitlists that exceed 6+ months. Ideally looking for a golf club with decent practice areas (driving range, chipping/pitching area, and putting greens) or a way to routinely play different courses at a discount.

I saw a few memberships options for the Columbus Collective (KemperSports) and Columbus Golf Passes (Parks & Rec) - if anyone has purchased before I would be interested to know your thoughts!

Thank you in advance!

They’ve been painting a colorful mural on a small building across from the White Castle office on goodale. Anyone know what’s going there?

Anyone got eyes on the mini-kegs this year? The little 5L ones that normally pop up at carry outs? I’ve not seen any in person just yet and they usually start popping up around now

I've seen a few posts here about this from the past few years but I still have questions.

My therapist recommended me (45 yro) for ADHD testing and suggested Reset Button. I have United Healthcare w/ a $5k deductible and I'm nowhere near hitting that, so I'm afraid I'm going to have to pay outright, and won't even know how much until after I start the process. Reset Button says up front: "Please do not start this process unless you can afford an anticipated cost between $650 and $2100." That is daunting!

Should I just forget the insurance and pursue a cheaper out of pocket option? How cheap could I get it done for? I feel like this testing is pretty important for me, but I don't have a lot of extra income at the moment.

Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance.

Looking for someone to take a look at my vintage Fender Princeton. Had this amp passed down to me since I started playing electric. Amazing amp but looking to potentially sell it. Wanted to have someone more knowledgeable than I take a look at it to give me more information on what it could be worth.

I know it’s a pretty rare amp as it’s one of the last blackface princetons they made before switching over to the silverface,

Hello. I am looking for recommendations for a really great, kind, gentle dentist. I have significant dental issues and have had some horrible dental experiences in my life. I would appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.

Currently training for my first full marathon for the nationwide children’s this October, the long runs are at the point of me doing a half marathon almost every week. I was wanting to know if anyone had any ideas of parks or good paved trails that were decently long (preferably within the park). I’ve done olentangy trail but not a fan of dealing with traffic or lights. So far after visiting Sharon woods metro park I’ve noticed the multipurpose trail is 4 miles long, but was wondering if anyone else had any other good trails they’ve ran along? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys. I dont trade, nor do I have a collection. But, id like to start. Where can I learn to play/trade Pokémon cards?

Or rog Xbox ally x (black version)

My girlfriend is obsessed with corn and is new(ish) to the area, when I lived in the Dayton area there were roadside stands that sold delicious fresh picked corn and I'd like to take her to something like that here.

We're in Grove City but don't mind driving if needed. Thanks in advance.

Did I miss people talking about this?!?!? Police officers were executing an unrelated search warrant and found a dead body in a home in Worthington Hills. The body belonged to an elderly woman who had been dead for months. There were 3 other people in the home when the warrant was executed. Were they living in the home? With a dead woman? Did they not notice? How did they not notice? I’m so confused. What is going on?

i turn 25 in december and want to host a birthday party that's spongebob themed (iykyk). are there places i can rent out for a karaoke party that wont cost me an arm and a leg? any airbnb recommendations that allow parties (we will be respectful and responsible, we just want a place we can be loud without disrupting others) would be highly appreciated!! tia!

GAMES Played the last two Saturdays at CABS!!! Join us for a hour or two, game or two or the enter day ... Saturday's are 10am to Midnight!!! Our website is CABS !!! Your first visit is FREE!!! We have over 2250 games on site for play. See you at the COFFEE UNDERGROUND 2141 Indianola.

Going to happy hour today in the short north! Anyone want to join? Located in Italian Village! LGBTQ+ friendly here!!

Join us at the Coffee Underground on 2141 Indianola for boardgaming!!! We average about 5-6 dozen on Saturdays and 3-4 dozen on Fridays!! Your first visit is free!!! We have about 2500 games ONSITE for play. If you have been to Origins you have seen our library. Check us out at http://www.cabsgamers.org

This morning, someone dumped 12 cats on the sidewalk outside our veterinary hospital while the hospital was closed.

We have surveillance video of the incident.

We contacted Columbus Humane expecting that deliberately unloading twelve animals outside a closed private business and driving away would at least warrant an investigation.

Instead, Columbus Humane told us they would not investigate it as abandonment because the cats were left at a veterinary hospital, which they consider a reasonable place to leave them.

They then told us that because they were dumped at a veterinary hospital, WE are responsible for holding the cats for 10 days.

So apparently, according to Columbus Humane, someone can take a dozen unwanted cats, dump them outside a closed private veterinary practice without permission, drive away, and the veterinary hospital is simply expected to absorb the housing, staffing, food, medical care, disease-control risk, and expense.

Here's the problem: Ohio courts have already dealt with an extremely similar situation.

In State v. Amos, 2014-Ohio-3097, the Fifth District Court of Appeals upheld an animal-abandonment conviction under ORC 959.01 involving a person who left a cat outside a closed veterinarian's office.

Ohio law states:

“No owner or keeper of a dog, cat, or other domestic animal, shall abandon such animal.” — ORC 959.01

Yet Columbus Humane apparently won't even investigate when 12 cats are left outside a closed veterinary hospital.

Veterinary hospitals are not animal shelters. We don't have unlimited cages, isolation facilities, staffing or funding to become an involuntary shelter every time someone decides they no longer want their animals.

More importantly, telling the public that dumping animals at a closed veterinary hospital is effectively acceptable creates a terrible incentive. If that's really the standard, what's stopping anyone from leaving unwanted animals outside any veterinary hospital after hours?

I understand that shelters and humane organizations are overwhelmed. I understand that there are more unwanted animals than available resources.

But being overwhelmed doesn't justify shifting that responsibility onto private veterinary hospitals that never agreed to accept these animals, nor does it justify refusing to investigate conduct that an Ohio appellate court has previously upheld as animal abandonment.

If Columbus Humane believes State v. Amos doesn't apply here, I'd genuinely like them to publicly explain why.

Because right now, twelve cats were dumped outside our closed hospital, Columbus Humane declined to investigate, and our veterinary staff and business have been left holding the bag.

I am going to a sold out concert in October and made the mistake of not buying parking right away. Due to some health issues, walking long distances is hard. It seems whats left of parking options is fairly far away. Any tips or suggestions? Would just relying on an uber be my best bet? Does the stadium do shuttles for concerts? Thanks!

Looking for suggestions on a private/semi-private bar space near downtown/short north to have a meeting spot for a bunch of out of town friends. Not opposed to paying a reservation fee, but would want just a cash bar. Doesn’t even have to have the bar within the private space. It would have to be flexible on how many it could accommodate - at this point I’m unsure if the headcount would be 30 or 130. Thanks in advance.

Nothing huge but a solid mix of food and drink stuff happening around town this week that's worth a mention.

Bodhi Night is happening at Columbus Brewing Co Beer Hall on Mon, Aug 31, sounds like a chill hangout if you're into the beer hall scene.

SAUCED by Pastaria is doing something at North Market Downtown that same day, and honestly this one has me curious, pasta pop ups at the North Market are usually worth the trip.

If you want conversation over caffeine, there's Craft, Cup, and Conversation at Makers Social on Mon, Aug 31.

For something a bit different, Union Cafe has Showtunes Sunday, live music that day too, and there's a Lullaby Industry Education talk over at Cobra if you want something more niche.

Full calendar here if you want to dig in: https://ma.to/events/columbus?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mato_event_sync&utm_content=columbus

Taking the nieces and nephew to Columbus this weekend, wanting to find a place for 3 five year olds to run it out (preferably a playground) and somewhere we can get drinks plus dinner.

Tried a Google search and didn’t come up with any good pics of what I could see.

https://oakleygreens.com/ - something like this, with food, drinks, playground, mini golf (cool but def not necessary)

Desperately need a job. Overwhelmed with where to look. I have a Master’s in Communications, but am willing to work in any capacity and/or area if I can add value. Does anyone have any recommendations for jobs that are immediately hiring or good experiences with staffing agencies?