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āAnd so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you ā ask what you can do for your country.ā ā John F. Kennedy

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ššHelp Shape Simply Living Sustainable U for 2026!šš
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Explore How Healing the Environment Heals PeopleĀ

On Sunday, November 16th, Patty Shipley - owner of Leaves of Life and Leaves for Wildlife - will share her insights with the Bioregional Working Group, exploring the intersection of our health and wellbeing with that of our local environment. Her presentation will delve into the deep connections between the vitality of our bodies and the vitality of our bioregionāhow the health of our soil, air, water, and biodiversity directly shapes human wellness.Ā
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Now Accepting Applications for Board Members!
Looking for a way to contribute that aligns with your values? Simply Living is looking for sustainability-minded, experienced leaders who are interested in serving their community through the Board of Directors. Our Board meets on a monthly basis for 2 hours in the evening, and the required time commitment outside of the Board Meeting is 10-15 hours/ month. Currently, Simply Living is looking for Board members with the following skills, experience, and interests:
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Education / Instruction
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Finance or Accounting
Grant writing
IT or related area
Administration
Marketing
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How Columbus Micro Systems Keeps Toxic Tech Out of Landfills

Every November,Ā America Recycles Day reminds us that our choices matter, not only in what we buy, but also in what we throw away. One of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world is electronic waste, or e-wasteĀ ā everything from outdated computers and broken gaming consoles to the tangle of old cables hiding in our basements. These materials contain valuable metals and hazardous components that donāt belong in landfills. Fortunately, one local business has been tackling that challenge for nearly four decades.
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Where You'll Find Us - November and December 2025

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 2:00-4:00 PM -Ā Bioregional Working Group Welcomes Patty Shipley
As the founding owner of Leaves for Wildlife and Leaves of Life, Pattyās journey is deeply rooted in her love for natural health, nature, and gardening.Ā

Friday, November 28, 2025 - Friday, December 12, 2025 - The Simply Giving Online Auction
Just in time for the holidays, Simply Living invites you to our Simply Giving Online Auction ā a joyful way to give and receive while supporting a more sustainable Central Ohio. (Keep checking back - more items added daily!)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Simply Living's Giving Tuesday Campaign
"The people and programs associated with Simply Living have been an important part of our lives for over 25 years. We have been inspired and educated to be better parents, more effective communicators, a stronger couple, financially stable, and effective agents of change in our community." - Kristopher Keller
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