Little Local Life

06/16/2026

A few weeks ago, this garden was just tiny seedlings and big dreams.

Today, it’s overflowing with vegetables, herbs, flowers, and food that will be given away free to our community. 🌱

The Garden of Eden is the result of countless hours from Judy, Shirley, and a dedicated team of volunteers who believe in the power of growing something together.

What they’re creating is about more than food. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors, children learning where food comes from, and building a stronger community one plant at a time.

Want to help? Volunteer hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 4–7 PM. 🌻
Located across from Calvary Community Church at 1031 Chestnut Street

What’s your favorite thing growing in your garden right now?

06/15/2026

Come help out and hang out with The Garden of Eden tomorrow! 🌸♥️

06/04/2026

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If you’ve ever thought blood donation wasn’t “for you,” this is a great place to start 💜
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We’re partnering *again* with to bring you our annual Community Blood Drive in conjunction with all the wonderful local Juneteenth celebrations! 🎉
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📲 Sign Up Here... https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11635709 … And Read On For More Details ⬇️
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🤷‍♀️ Blood drives don’t always reflect the WHOLE community, but we’re working to change that...
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ALL are welcome and encouraged to join us for our next Community Blood Drive on Tuesday June 9, 2026 from 11am - 4pm.
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👉 Register to secure an appointment: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11635709
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APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED | Walk-ins Welcome
DM us with any questions
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🎉 AND… Just by pre-registering *and showing up* you can ✨ENTER TO WIN✨ with our NEW Donor Loyalty Program! Multiple prize winners throughout the year and SO MANY WAYS to earn entries:
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🎟️ You’ll Earn a Raffle Ticket For:
- Every Attempt to Donate
- Making an appointment in advance
- Bringing a friend/s (earn 1 ticket for every potential donor you bring)
- Wearing Verisiti gear to the drive
- Posting a selfie of you donating (and tagging Bespoke AND Versiti pages)
- Filling out the “Why I Donate” Blood Drop
**There Is No Limit On Entries Per Drive**
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✨Helpful Tips: Eat regular, well-rounded and nutrient-dense meals AND drink plenty of water for several days leading up to your appointment... and don’t forget your valid photo ID 🪪
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To read more about the Versiti Blood Center, visit: versiti.org ♥️

05/28/2026

Trying to be more intentional about the products we use at home lately, and I’m so glad I found Meli Market 🤍

Everything in the store is focused on cleaner, nontoxic, and more sustainable living — from bath + beauty products to household cleaners, candles, kitchen essentials, and more.

I love that you can refill your containers instead of constantly buying more plastic, and honestly it just feels good knowing the ingredients in the products we bring into our homes are safer and cleaner.

If you’ve been wanting to check it out, they’re having a Spring Clothing Swap + Double Leaf Day this Saturday from 12–4 🌿

05/20/2026

A couple weekends ago, Talking Tombstones once again brought stories from Columbus’ past back to life.

One of the most meaningful parts of this event is the incredible research and commitment from the community members who portray real Bartholomew County residents — some well known, some ordinary, but all part of the story of this community.

This annual event benefits the Bartholomew County Historical Society and serves as such a beautiful reminder that local history only stays alive because people continue choosing to preserve and share it.

05/15/2026

Some appointments are about skin… and some end up being about so much more ✨

I didn’t realize how much I needed this kind of pause until I was already in it. There’s something really grounding about being in a space that’s been created with so much care and intention — from Macy’s story behind River Theory to the calm energy you feel the moment you walk in.

Located inside Flourish, it feels like the world softens a little while you’re there.

I left feeling lighter, calmer, and more like myself again 🤍

And the glow after… just the bonus.

05/11/2026

What started as one simple idea to spread kindness has grown into a community of more than 9,000 people. ❤️

Columbus IN Rocks encourages people to paint positive messages on rocks and leave them around town for strangers to find.

Their saying is: “The right person finds the right rock.”
And after hearing some of the stories… it’s hard not to believe it.

Want to join in?
Paint a rock. Leave it somewhere in town. Brighten someone’s day. ✨

And if you find one, be sure to share it with the Columbus IN Rocks community! 👇

04/15/2026

Just found Nutri-Bee and it’s more than just a lunch spot 🐝💛

Opened by Maritza in honor of her mom, Maria, this place is filled with so much love — you can feel it in every detail.

From fresh soups and paninis to smoothies, crêpes, and açai bowls… everything is made with care.

📍Nexus Park
🐝 Nutri-Bee
Go check them out and support something special ✨