October will be a big month for cannabis in Ohio. Near each major city in Ohio - Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati - there will be at least one marijuana-focused event. Attend one in your area!

== North Ohio NORML Harvest Festival (near Cleveland)

http://northohio.norml.net/events.shtml

There's one more reason to celebrate the Fall harvest in Ohio. North Ohio NORML's Harvest Fest and Fundraiser will be held at the Chippewa Valley Campground on October 6-7. Come and enjoy great bands, hear powerful speakers, eat good food, and play fun games. The program will also include a moving tribute to our fallen freedom fighter, Joe Zoretic (http://www.ohiopatient.net/v2/content/view/925/2/).

Who: Northern Ohio cannabis aficionados
What: NO NORML Harvest Fest
Where: Chippewa Valley Campground 8809 Lake Road, Seville, OH
When: Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 7 (if another band commits, open on Friday, October 5)
Time: 1:00 pm - ??
Cost: North Ohio NORML members: $10 Join that weekend: $15 Non-members: $20
Contact: (330) 948-weed (330-948-9333)

== OPN / Columbus Free Press Second Saturday Salon (Central Ohio)

Those in Central Ohio will want to join OPN as we co-host the Second Saturday Salon at the offices of the Columbus Free Press on Saturday, October 13. Salons are a fun combination of progressive activism, vibrant conversation, and good food and music. Here's a great way to meet OPN members and learn more about our organization.

Who: Central Ohio OPN members and those interested in the cannabis issue
What: Second Saturday Salon
Where: Offices of the Columbus Free Press 1000 E. Main St., parking in rear
When: Saturday, October 13
Time: 6:00 p.m. - midnight
Cost: Free
Contact: Brandy Zink (1-888-647-2843) bzink@ohiopatient.net

== 6th Annual 2007 Ohio Valley Reefer Rumble (Near Cincinnati)

http://www.hemprock.com/2007reeferrumble.htm

Can't make it to Amsterdam for the Cannabis Cup? Come instead to this kindred competition sponsored by Hemprock Productions. Enjoy live music, the Best of the Best Competition, and much more. Competition entrants and winners will receive cool prizes.

Who: Southwest Ohio cannabis aficionados
What: Ohio Valley Reefer Rumble
Where: Cincinnati area (As this is a private event, please see Hemprock for details)
When: Saturday, October 20
Time: Doors open at 4:00 pm
Cost: $10 per person to attend $35 in advance or $40 at the door to judge. $20 per person to stay overnight in dorm style cabins.
Contact: 513-68-4-HEMP (513-684-4367) hemptress@hemprock.com

== Coming in November ... OPN's Annual Meeting

Please join us on Saturday, November 3, at the offices of the Columbus Free Press for OPN's Annual Meeting. We'll be electing officers who will lead our organization and carry forward our mission during the next year.

Who: Statewide OPN members and those interested in the cannabis issue
What: OPN/OPAN Annual Meeting
Where: Offices of the Columbus Free Press 1000 East Main Street, Columbus
When: Saturday, November 3
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Jane Borden or Brandy Zink (1-888-647-2843) mjborden@ohiopatient.net or bzink@ohiopatient.net