Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk, Sunday, Oct. 25, at COSI, 333 W. Broad St. 8:30 a.m.: Registration. 10 a.m.: Walk begins. Parking at COSI is $3; off street parking is free. Proceeds support breast cancer research and help Ohio families. Hungry Howie's will provide free pizza and soda to participants. Register at the event or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

Halloween Pet Parade, sponsored by the Capital Area Humane Society, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Easton Town Center. Pets can be entered in the costume contest for $25. Fee includes a Halloween goodie bag. Contestants are also asked to collect pledges to help earn additional funds for CAHS. Prizes will be given to the top fundraiser. Vendors will be on site. To register, visit www.cahs-pets.org.

Casino Night, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the St. James the Less gymnasium, 1628 Oakland Park Ave. Games of chance will include black jack, stud poker, Texas Hold 'em, bingo and more. Light snacks and beverages are complimentary. Sandwiches and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Watch the game on a big screen television. Call the church at 262-1179.

Annual Bazaar, sponsored by Trinity United Church of Christ, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Enjoy handmade crafts and baked goods. Lunch items to be sold include homemade soup and sandwiches. Call the church at 267-4539 or 436-3531 for more information.

Northland Free Legal Aid Clinic, 6-8 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Christian Assembly, 4099 Karl Road. Consultations provided in minor criminal matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, domestic disputes, civil protection orders and mediations. No appointments are necessary. Use Door B to enter. For more information, call Ellen at 261-8440, ext. 250.

Soroptimist International of Northeast Suburban Franklin County, an organization for professional women, 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Mifflin Township Administrative Building, 155 Olde Ridenour Road.

American Legion Young-Budd Post 171 and Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the post, 393 E. College Ave. in Westerville. Guests are welcome. Call Mike Etling at (614) 891-9388.

Northland Community Council Development Committee, 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at the Minerva Park Community Center, 2820 Minerva Lake Road. Public hearings on local development, rezoning and related topics. Call 325-8217 or e-mail info@myncc. org for more information.

Northland Community Council, 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Friendship Village of Columbus, 5800 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 325-8217 or e-mail info@myncc.org.

Forest Park Civic Association, 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, locations and topics vary. Call 325-8217 or e-mail info@fpcivic.org.

Franklin 524 Toastmasters Club, 7 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at The Vineyard, 6000 Cooper Road. For more information, visit www.Franklin524Toastmasters.com, or call Sally at (614) 523-2169.

Karmel Morse-Manor Civic Association, 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month atValley Forge Elementary School, 1321 Urban Drive. Call William Logan at (614) 846-1089 for more information.

Clinton Estates Civic Association, 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1180 Shanley Drive. Call Mariellen at 267-7844.

Amspirit Pacesetters Chapter, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, at 2531 Tiller Lane in Columbus. Call Frank Hamilton at (614) 939-9623 for more information.

Devonshire Civic Association, 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Dublin-Granville Road.

Sharon Woods Civic Association, 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Church of the Good Shepherd, 6176 Sharon Woods Blvd. Call John Kirkpatrick at 890-5417.

Waltham Civic Association, 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Minerva Park United Methodist Church, 4930 Cleveland Ave.

Northland Kiwanis Club, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, at Milano's Steakhouse, 3105 Westerville Road. Call (614) 479-3256.

Central Ohioans for Peace, 7 p.m. Mondays, at the Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave. Visit www.centralohioansforpeace.org or call 436-3531.

Columbus Northeast Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Monaco's, 4555 Cleveland Ave. Call 447-8470 or visit www. columbusnortheastlions.com.

North Linden Area Commission, 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Linden Elementary School, 2626 Cleveland Ave.

Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT), 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every other month at Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road. Call 409-0511 or visit www.friendsofalumcreek.org.

AARP WorkSearch, is a program designed for job seekers ages 55 and older. Job search assistance attempts to pair seniors to work positions in their neighborhoods. Age, income and residency requirements apply to earn assistance. Call (614) 258-7295 for more information.

Cancer Screenings and mammograms are provided by appointment Mondays and Wednesdays, at the Columbus Cancer Clinic, 65 Ceramic Drive. Call 263-5006.

Low Vision Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Griswold Center, 777 High St. Open discussion for older adults with vision problems. Transportation is available for residents in the city of Worthington. Call 842-6320 to schedule a ride. For more information on the group, call Maxine Gilgoff at 457-7876, ext. 358.

Dine and Share Grief & Loss Support Group, 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 5100 Karl Road.

Cliffside 12 & 12, an Alcoholics Anonymous group, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Glen Echo Presbyterian Church, 220 Cliffside Dr. This is an open meeting and anyone may attend. Call (614) 253-8501.