Sunday, September 28, 2008

News from Central Ohio

>>>> The Latino voter outreach still needs volunteers. A training session will be held 6pm on Monday, 9/29 at Obama-Biden Campaign for Change Office
6066 Huntley Rd
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 436-0936.

> In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, all pets will be blessed on Saturday, October 4th, Noon at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Masses are held every Sunday at 9am & 11am at St. Francis of Assisi Church. See you there!

> Early voting starts on Tuesday, September 30th in Ohio. In Franklin County, voters can go to Veterans Memorial to cast an early vote. Here are some highlights from the Franklin County Board of Elections:

- - -All voters must be registered by October 6, 2008 to be eligible to vote in the November 4th General Election.

- - -When you vote by mail, you won’t ever have to wait in line. To vote by mail, send your application to the board of elections by noon on Saturday, Nov. 1. Your voted ballot must be received by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day or by Nov. 14 if postmarked by Monday, Nov. 3. Return postage of your voted ballot is prepaid by the County, so it won’t even cost you a stamp!

- - -To vote an absent voter ballot for the November 4, 2008 General Election in person before Election Day, go to Franklin County Veterans Memorial located at 300 West Broad Street in downtown Columbus.
Weekday Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 7 PM beginning September 30 and ending November 3.
Saturday Hours:
From 8 AM until 5 PM on October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1.
Sunday Hours:
From 1 PM until 5 PM on October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2....