Wednesday, October 7 2020

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Columbus Makes Art presents Hakim Callwood

Sponsored by Art Makes Columbus and Columbus Makes Art. Visit ColumbusMakesArt.com to learn more about Columbus artists, performances, exhibitions, concerts, public art and more, and click here to learn more about mixed media artist Hakim Callwood's story. A project of the Greater Columbus Arts Council. 🎸🎸

Happy Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Wow, Columbus. I know we're all ready to vote this year, but I didn't know we were

this

ready. The line at the Frankin County Board of Elections was wrapped around the building for a quarter of a mile. We've got the details on what the first day of voting was like, and answers to some questions you may have about the process below. Only 27 days until the election, friends! 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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10-year-old me would never believe it, but I love brussels sprouts. I don't know when it happened exactly, but I do know that I'm grateful that so many places around Columbus serve them. So. Freaking. Delicious. 

I'm so excited about this year's YWCA Activists and Agitators event. With guest speaker Austin Channing Brown and a series of videos, this virtual event is targeting racism and injustice in our community, and I couldn't be more ready for it. Let's work together to bring equity and justice to those who need it the most, Columbus.

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Headlines 📰 

The Blue Jackets

made a significant trade yesterday, acquiring Max Domi and a third round draft pick from Montreal in return for Josh Anderson.

. (1st Ohio Battery)

"Tortoise snuggler"

sounds like a dream volunteer opportunity, and a local woman is living that dream

. (Dispatch)

I was never sure if fast food buffets were widespread or just an Ohio thing (think KFC, Rax, Wendy's...) but this is an interesting nostalgia trip. (McDonald's breakfast buffet? All-you-can-eat Taco Bell!?) - 

(Eater)

Weather:

76 and sunny

Air Quality:

Good

Pollen:

 Low-Medium (Ragweed, Grasses)

Coronavirus Updates 💊

1,335 new cases

, 132 new hospitalizations, and 16 new deaths. You can view a

 - we're creeping back over 1,000/day in the rolling 7-day average. 

The pandemic has

 messed with just about everyone's sleep schedules this year, but kids have been hit especially hard with school being so up in the air. Here's a guide on how to

. (The Wirecutter)

The Big Table

Sponsored by The Columbus Foundation. This year’s Big Table on October 16 is all aboutconnecting through conversation, assistance, and action. Make a plan to host a virtual talk, lend a helping hand, or volunteer with your favorite nonprofit, and then tell us about it! Learn more at TheBigTable.org. In these difficult times, let's come together to talk, help, and act for a kinder, more connected community. ❤️❤️

Today's Photo 🤳

Back-to-back days from

but I couldn't resist sharing this photo of Monday's foggy fall morning. 🍂

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- Chelsea