Loving Action
Opportunities for
October 2026.

We want to offer several opportunities to choose from. The hope is that each of us will find a way to foster intentional connection with our neighbors, our community, and the wider world.

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Volunteer at the For the Love of Kids Festival

Beech Acres Parenting Center is hosting its For the Love of Kids Festival on Sunday, October 4, from noon–4:00 at Washington Park. The event is a free family festival with animals, face painting, arts and crafts, games, inflatables, and more.

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If you would like to volunteer and help make the day possible for families in our community, check out the event information here:

For the Love of Kids Festival — Beech Acres

VOLUNTEER HERE

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Help the Bourdons Pack and Move

The Bourdon family could use some extra hands with packing and moving. If you have some time available on a weekend this month, contact Elizabeth to offer your help.

Sometimes Loving Action looks as simple as showing up, carrying a box, or helping make a stressful transition a little easier. Moving Day is 10/3.

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Make Trick-or-Treat an Opportunity for Connection

Trick-or-Treat can be more than answering the door for a few hours. Consider creating an opportunity to actually meet your neighbors.

Set up a table in your driveway. Drag the grill out and offer hot dogs. Have some warm drinks available. Sit outside and talk with the people who live around you. For suggestions, click HERE!

Get Involved in the Election

October also gives us an opportunity to participate in our civic life. If you would like to help people be prepared to vote, check out the voting information HERE.

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For Ohio's November 3 general election, the voter-registration deadline is October 5, and early in-person voting begins October 6. The attached resource also includes information about voter registration, early voting locations, transportation, and Vote411.

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Stay Connected Through GroupMe

We also regularly share additional, immediate opportunities and needs through our The Open Table GroupMe group.

If you're not already part of the group and would like to be added, reply to this email with your name and phone number, and we'll get you connected.

Throughout this month, I encourage you to stay attuned to the ways you can foster intentional connection as you go on the way of your everyday life.
 

Loving Action doesn't always have to be a big project or organized event. Sometimes it is noticing an opportunity, saying yes, and being willing to show up.
 

What opportunity for connection might be right in front of you?