BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Area 53 AA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://area53aa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Area 53 AA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250215T071735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T071735Z UID:10001985-1762102800-1762106400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 16 Meeting DESCRIPTION:1st Sunday at 5:00 PM \nAthens First United Methodist Church\, 2 S College St\, Athens\, OH 45701\, USA URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-16-meeting/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Athens First United Methodist Church\, 2 S College St\, Athens\, 45701\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 16":MAILTO:dcm16@area53aa.org GEO:39.3290904;-82.0992208 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Athens First United Methodist Church 2 S College St Athens 45701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 S College St:geo:-82.0992208,39.3290904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250215T072108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T072108Z UID:10002045-1762102800-1762106400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 17 Meeting DESCRIPTION:First Sunday of the Month at 5:00 PM \nSacred Heart Church and Rectory\, 161 Mulberry Ave\, Pomeroy\, OH 45769\, USA URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-17-meeting/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Church and Rectory\, 161 Mulberry Ave\, Pomeroy\, o\, 45769\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="district 17":MAILTO:dcm17@area53aa.org GEO:39.0295211;-82.0371166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sacred Heart Church and Rectory 161 Mulberry Ave Pomeroy o 45769 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=161 Mulberry Ave:geo:-82.0371166,39.0295211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251103T173048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173650Z UID:10003684-1762156800-1762189200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 12 Area 53 Yearly Gathering DESCRIPTION:2025 District 12 & Area 53 Yearly Gathering \n\n Join Us for a Day of Fellowship\, Food\, and Fun! \n You’re warmly invited to our annual gathering! Come connect with the community and enjoy a day filled with inspiration\, wonderful food\, and great company. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nInspiring Speakers: Hear powerful messages and stories from our lineup of interesting speakers.\nDelicious Food: Enjoy a complimentary potato bar complete with all the fixings and a fresh salad.\nFun & Prizes: Get ready for our entertaining “Answer & Win” challenge! Between speakers\, you’ll have the chance to answer questions and win great prizes.\n\nAdmission: This is a free event for all to attend. Contributions are welcome and gratefully accepted. \n \n Directions URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-12-area-53-yearly-gathering/ LOCATION:Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 201 North Limestone Street\, Springfield\, 45503\, United States CATEGORIES:District Events ORGANIZER;CN="District 12":MAILTO:dcm12@area53aa.org GEO:39.9276354;-83.8084326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Covenant Presbyterian Church 201 North Limestone Street Springfield 45503 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 North Limestone Street:geo:-83.8084326,39.9276354 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250215T072305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T072305Z UID:10002105-1762192800-1762196400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 11 Meeting DESCRIPTION:First Monday of the Month at 6:00 PM \nFirst Presbyterian Church\, 210 W 5th St\, Marysville\, OH 43040\, USA URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-11-meeting/2025-11-03/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church – Marysville\, 210 West Fifth Street\, Marysville\, OH\, 43040 CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 11":MAILTO:dcm11@area53aa.org GEO:40.2367951;-83.3685043 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Presbyterian Church – Marysville 210 West Fifth Street Marysville OH 43040;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 West Fifth Street:geo:-83.3685043,40.2367951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251020T142739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T142741Z UID:10002226-1762362000-1762369200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 30 Meeting DESCRIPTION:1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM \nUpper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch \n2800 Tremont Rd\nUpper Arlington \, OH 43221 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-30-meeting-2/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch\, 2800 Tremont Rd\, Upper Arlington\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 30":MAILTO:dcm30@area53aa.org GEO:40.0126755;-83.0674473 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd Upper Arlington OH 43221 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2800 Tremont Rd:geo:-83.0674473,40.0126755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250215T072759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T072759Z UID:10002166-1762365600-1762369200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 22 Meeting DESCRIPTION:First Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM \nOn Zoom \nZoom Meeting Code: 727 4436 6620 \nPassword: BillW URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-22-meeting/2025-11-05/ CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 22":MAILTO:dcm22@area53aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250929T150818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T180534Z UID:10003552-1762455600-1762461000@area53aa.org SUMMARY:2026 Mini Conference Committee Meeting - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:Next Meeting\nNovember 6th\, 2025.\n7:00 PM\nHybrid Meeting\nZoom Meeting ID: 832 5210 8805\nPasscode: Area53\n \n Join Virtual Meeting\n \n \n Meeting Documents\n \n Shelly & Sands Safety Training Center\n4330 S River Rd\, Zanesville\, OH 43701 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/2026-mini-conference-committee-meeting-hybrid/ LOCATION:Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center\, 4330 South River Rd\, Zanesville\, OH\, 43701\, United States CATEGORIES:AREA 53 EVENTS,Area 53 Mini-Conference,Area 53 News ORGANIZER;CN="Area 53 Mini-Conference Committee":MAILTO:altdelegate@area53aa.org GEO:39.873106;-81.949577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center 4330 South River Rd Zanesville OH 43701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4330 South River Rd:geo:-81.949577,39.873106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250215T073650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145144Z UID:10002902-1762799400-1762804800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 28 Meeting DESCRIPTION:2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. \nCentral Vineyard Church\n55 E Blake Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43202 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-28-meeting/2025-11-10/ LOCATION:Central Vineyard Church\, 55 E Blake Ave\, Columbus\, 43202\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 28":MAILTO:dcm28@area53aa.org GEO:40.0118086;-83.0088728 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Vineyard Church 55 E Blake Ave Columbus 43202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 E Blake Ave:geo:-83.0088728,40.0118086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250825T182612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T184208Z UID:10003421-1762974000-1762981200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area Service Sharing Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-service-sharing-session/2025-11-12/ CATEGORIES:Area 53 Committee Workshops,AREA 53 EVENTS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250912T004959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T183853Z UID:10003562-1763665200-1763672400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Communication Services Committee Meeting (Virtual) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://area53aa.org/event/communication-services-committee-meeting-virtual-2-2-3/2025-11-20/ ORGANIZER;CN="Communication Services Committee":MAILTO:CommServices@area53aa.org LOCATION:https://area53aa.org/event/communication-services-committee-meeting-virtual-2-2-3/2025-11-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251109T144723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T145436Z UID:10003686-1763668800-1763674200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:2026 Ohio State AA Convention Planning Committee DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025. \nTime: 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nPlatform: Virtual (Zoom) \nJoin Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087616120?pwd=jbsapOnKARia2IgKQA83ML41ZiRCc6.1 \nMeeting ID: 830 8761 6120 Passcode: Area53 \nWe look forward to seeing you there and beginning this journey of service together. \n  \n \n Join Zoom Meeting URL:https://area53aa.org/event/2026-ohio-state-aa-convention-planning-committee/ CATEGORIES:2026 Ohio State Convention General Service,AREA 53 EVENTS ORGANIZER;CN="2026 Ohio State Convention Committee":MAILTO:2026OSC@area53aa.org LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087616120?pwd=jbsapOnKARia2IgKQA83ML41ZiRCc6.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251119T214041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T214041Z UID:10003688-1763922600-1763926200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 13/14 Meeting DESCRIPTION:District 13/14 mtg. \n06:30 pm 07:30 pm \n11/23/2025 \n723 Slocum Ave \nLancaster\, Ohio 43130 United States \nGSR mtg. \nEmail dcm13@area53.org URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-13-14-meeting/2025-11-23/ LOCATION:Lancaster Area Intergroup\, 723 Slocum Ave\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings GEO:39.7222571;-82.6130773 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lancaster Area Intergroup 723 Slocum Ave Lancaster 43130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=723 Slocum Ave:geo:-82.6130773,39.7222571 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251012T111244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T111244Z UID:10003622-1764230400-1764241200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Gratitude Breakfast & Tickathon DESCRIPTION: URL:https://area53aa.org/event/thanksgiving-gratitude-breakfast-tickathon-2/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 320 2nd St\, Marietta\, 45750\, United States CATEGORIES:Group Anniversary GEO:39.4168196;-81.4554762 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 320 2nd St Marietta 45750 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=320 2nd St:geo:-81.4554762,39.4168196 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250215T071306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T071306Z UID:10001890-1765015200-1765018800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 1 Meeting DESCRIPTION:District 1 meetings are held every other (even months) 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. \n440 South St. Paris Street\nBellefontaine OH 43311 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-1-meeting/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Recovery Zone\, 440 South St. Paris Street\, Bellefontaine\, 43311\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 1":MAILTO:dcm01@area53aa.org GEO:40.3573329;-83.7743358 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Recovery Zone 440 South St. Paris Street Bellefontaine 43311 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=440 South St. Paris Street:geo:-83.7743358,40.3573329 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250304T234513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T234514Z UID:10002880-1765015200-1765018800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:CFC Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the Correctional Facilities Committee\, where we review and vote on Trusted Servant reports (such as last quarter’s meeting minutes\, funds collected\, literature distributed\, etc.)\, as well as discuss and vote on old and new business for the Committee. We also share brief reports from GIR’s and Outside Sponsors. We highly encourage participation over Zoom if members are unable to physically attend. \nHybrid \nCentral Ohio Group Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous\n651 W Broad St\nColumbus\, OH 43215\nUSA \nLink: Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 889 7192 9262 \nPass Code: area53 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/cfc-quarterly-meeting-2/2025-12-06/ LOCATION:COGF\, 645 W. Broad St.\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Standing Committee Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Area 53 CFC Committee":MAILTO:corrections@area53aa.org GEO:39.9599571;-83.0178443 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=COGF 645 W. Broad St. Columbus 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=645 W. Broad St.:geo:-83.0178443,39.9599571 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251210T022439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T023102Z UID:10003749-1765479600-1765486800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Mini Conference Planning Committee DESCRIPTION:Come help us plan the 2026 Mini Conference! \nThis meeting is hybrid. \n \n Directions\n \n \n Join Virtual Meeting\n \n Area 53 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: 2026 Mini Conference committee\nTime: Dec 11\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83252108805?pwd=dXmOTevp4bx6KrSPxVBZigO41aw2tY.1\nMeeting ID: 832 5210 8805\nPasscode: Area53\n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,83252108805#\,\,\,\,*222962# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,83252108805#\,\,\,\,*222962# US (Chicago)\nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83252108805/invitations?signature=80ZxvujPgsv4-g-BtJ5zD8fBlgyf5hPPr9d8q7tGw30\n  URL:https://area53aa.org/event/mini-conference-planning-committee-december-2025/ LOCATION:Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center\, 4330 South River Rd\, Zanesville\, OH\, 43701\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Mini-Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Area 53 Mini-Conference Committee":MAILTO:altdelegate@area53aa.org GEO:39.873106;-81.949577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center 4330 South River Rd Zanesville OH 43701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4330 South River Rd:geo:-81.949577,39.873106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251025T171626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T163944Z UID:10003683-1766311200-1766336400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 53 Assembly December 2025 DESCRIPTION:Directions to Assembly\n \n \n Assembly Documents\n \n\n Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button. \n Fill out the simple form and present the QR code when you attend the assembly for the Registration Table to check you in quickly\, if you loose your QR code\, you can simply just tell them your name if you loose your QR code email. \n\n Dear trusted servants: \n \nPlease be advised that the December Area 53 Assembly has been rescheduled. We will now be meeting on Sunday\, December 21\, 2025.\nIf you registered for yesterday’s Assembly\, your registration is still valid. You do not need to re-register.\nWe want to extend our sincere gratitude to all of you for being understanding and willing to reschedule. Your flexibility allows us to ensure we have a full and effective Assembly to close out the year.\n\n\n Potluck & Fellowship \n \nThe DCMs will be hosting a potluck this coming Sunday! Come enjoy food and fellowship with your trusted servants. While the food is provided for this meeting\, we are willing to accept contributions which will go toward our next assembly potluck in June.\nIf you have any questions specifically regarding the potluck\,\n\nplease contact Maria C at dcmc@area53aa.org.\n\n\n\n\n Key Agenda Items \n \nPassing the 2026 Budget: It is vital that we review and vote on the financial plan for the upcoming year.\nGSR Sharing Session: We will be holding space for General Service Representatives to share their experience\, strength\, and hope on how to improve the Area 53 Assembly.\n\n\n Materials to Pick Up & Take Back \n We will have printed materials available at the Assembly. Please be prepared to pick these up and take them back to your districts and home groups:\n\n2026 Area 53 Mini-Conference Flyers\n2026 Ohio State Convention “Save the Date” Flyers\nGSO Final Reports\n\n\n Meeting Details \n \nDate: Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM\nLocation: Crossroads Ministry Center\, 2095 W Fair Ave\, Lancaster\, OH 43130\n\nThank you for your service. If you have questions regarding the reschedule or the assembly agenda\, please contact the Chair\, Mac C.\, at chair@area53aa.org.\n \n Assembly Documents\n \n \n Directions to Assembly URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-53-assembly-december-2025/ LOCATION:Crossroads Ministry Center\, 2095 West Fair Ave\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,AREA 53 EVENTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/June-Assembly.png GEO:39.7274451;-82.6350504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crossroads Ministry Center 2095 West Fair Ave Lancaster 43130 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2095 West Fair Ave:geo:-82.6350504,39.7274451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251223T150802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T151015Z UID:10003753-1766599200-1766685600@area53aa.org SUMMARY:The Ranch Alkathon 2025 DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer\n \n Meetings\, food and fellowship: \nWhen Christmas Eve to Christmas Day \n12/24/2025 – /12/25/2025 \n6:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nLocation: The Ranch \nCentral College Presbyterian Church \n901 S. Sunbury Rd \nWesterville\, OH 43081 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/the-ranch-alkathon-2025/ LOCATION:The Ranch\, 901 S. Sunbury Rd\, Westerville\, 43081\, United States CATEGORIES:AA Event GEO:40.1014147;-82.8893696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ranch 901 S. Sunbury Rd Westerville 43081 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=901 S. Sunbury Rd:geo:-82.8893696,40.1014147 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251223T142914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T150047Z UID:10003752-1767182400-1767268800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 26 New Years Eve Alkathon DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer Here\n \n The District 26 New Years Eve Alkathon \n12:00 pm 12/31/2025 \n12:00 pm 01/01/2026 \nReynoldsburg Church-Nazarene \n1340 Crest Rd \nReynoldsburg\, Ohio 43068 \n24 Hour Marathon of 12 Step support and fellowship. URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-26-new-years-eve-alkathon/ LOCATION:RayNaz Church\, 1340 Crest Rd.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068 CATEGORIES:District Events ORGANIZER;CN="District 26":MAILTO:dcm26@area53aa.org GEO:39.9541856;-82.8197235 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RayNaz Church 1340 Crest Rd. Reynoldsburg OH 43068;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1340 Crest Rd.:geo:-82.8197235,39.9541856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T230000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251123T022339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T172556Z UID:10003748-1767202200-1767222000@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 28 New Years Eve Sober Party DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer\n \n RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH DISTRICT 28\nDinner • Speaker • Dance\nDecember 31\, 2025\n\nFEATURING GUEST SPEAKER: DEE H.\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n\n5:30 PM: Fellowship & Doors Open\n6:00 PM: Dinner Served\n7:30 PM: Speaker Meeting (Lead)\n9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Dance the Night Away\n\n\nLOCATION: Central Vineyard Church 55 E Blake Ave Columbus\, OH URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-28-nye/ LOCATION:Central Vineyard Church\, 55 E Blake Ave\, Columbus\, 43202\, United States CATEGORIES:District Events ORGANIZER;CN="District 28":MAILTO:dcm28@area53aa.org GEO:40.0118086;-83.0088728 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer\n \n RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH DISTRICT 28\nDinner • Speaker • Dance\nDecember 31 2025\n\nFEATURING GUEST SPEAKER: DEE H.\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n\n5:30 PM: Fellowship & Doors Open\n6:00 PM: Dinner Served\n7:30 PM: Speaker Meeting (Lead)\n9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Dance the Night Away\n\n\n Central Vineyard Church 55 E Blake Ave Columbus OH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=55 E Blake Ave:geo:-83.0088728,40.0118086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251107T141343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T141640Z UID:10003685-1767207600-1767218400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 11 New Year's Eve Celebration DESCRIPTION:First Presbyterian Church\nKennedy Room\n210 W. 5th St.\nMarysville\, Ohio 43040\nLead\, raffle\, euchre\, dancing\, food\, friends. Please bring a dish to share. URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-11-new-years-eve-celebration/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church – Marysville\, 210 West Fifth Street\, Marysville\, OH\, 43040 CATEGORIES:Area 53 News,District Events ORGANIZER;CN="District 11":MAILTO:dcm11@area53aa.org GEO:40.2367951;-83.3685043 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Presbyterian Church – Marysville 210 West Fifth Street Marysville OH 43040;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 West Fifth Street:geo:-83.3685043,40.2367951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20260103T112626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T112626Z UID:10003814-1768125600-1768132800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:DCM Meeting - Jan 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the DCM Meeting. \nWhen: January 11th 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWhere: \nHoge Memorial Presbyterian Church \n\n\n\n2930 West Broad Street\nColumbus\, OH 43204 URL:https://area53aa.org/event/dcm-meeting-1-11-2026/ LOCATION:Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 2930 West Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,Area 53 News,Area Planning Committee Meetings,District Events ORGANIZER;CN="Area 53 DCMC":MAILTO:dcmc@area53aa.org GEO:39.9552438;-83.0786673 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church 2930 West Broad Street Columbus OH 43204 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2930 West Broad Street:geo:-83.0786673,39.9552438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20260103T112751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T113115Z UID:10003815-1768136400-1768147200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area Planning Committee Jan 11 2026 DESCRIPTION:Area 53 Committee: Guiding Our Assembly\nWhat is the Area 53 Committee? \nThe Area 53 Committee serves as the steering committee for our Area Assembly. It’s comprised of key leaders and representatives dedicated to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Area 53 Assembly. \nWho’s Involved? \nThe committee includes: \n\nThe Area Delegate and Alternate Delegate\nAll current Area Officers and Alternate Officers\nDistrict Committee Members (DCMs) or their Alternates\nChairpersons of our Standing Committees or their Alternates\nThe District Committee Member (DCM) Chairperson and their Alternate\n\nWhat We Do: \n\nSteering the Assembly: We act as the primary guiding force for the Area 53 Assembly\, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance.\nAgenda Setting: We collaborate to create the agenda for each Area 53 Assembly meeting\, focusing on important topics and community needs.\nSupporting Day-to-Day Operations: We assist the Area Officers in managing the ongoing business of the Area 53 Assembly.\nEmpowering Standing Committees: We provide support and resources to our Area’s Standing Committees\, enabling them to achieve their goals.\n\nMeeting Schedule: \nWe meet quarterly\, specifically on the second Sunday of: \n\nJanuary\nApril\nJuly\nOctober\n\nTransparency and Communication: \nTo ensure everyone is informed and prepared\, the agenda for each Area Assembly meeting\, which is created by this committee\, is distributed to all Area Assembly members at least one month in advance. \nOur Commitment: \nThe Area 53 Committee is dedicated to serving our community and fostering a strong\, supportive environment for all. We strive to maintain open communication\, effective organization\, and a focus on the needs of our Area. URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-planning-committee-jan-11-2026/ LOCATION:Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 2930 West Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 News,Area Planning Committee Meetings GEO:39.9552438;-83.0786673 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church 2930 West Broad Street Columbus OH 43204 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2930 West Broad Street:geo:-83.0786673,39.9552438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20260112T171816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T172703Z UID:10003818-1769625000-1769630400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:2026 Ohio State Convention Planning Committee Meeting (Hybrid) DESCRIPTION:This Meeting is Hybrid \n When: January 28th 2026 at 6:30 PM \n Location: Shelly and Sands Training Center \n4330 South River Rd\nZanesville\, OH 43701 United States\n \n Get Directions\n \n \n Join Zoom Meeting\n \n Area 53 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: 2026 Ohio State Convention Planning Committee (Hybrid)\nTime: Jan 28\, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964472616?pwd=p0NKZ7cCmdFe2fJ8Q08D09HlJHbuFl.1\nMeeting ID: 839 6447 2616\nPasscode: Area53\n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,83964472616#\,\,\,\,*708310# US (Chicago)\n+19294362866\,\,83964472616#\,\,\,\,*708310# US (New York)\nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83964472616/invitations?signature=a6fT32hbXu1aObqMDnyNU64jYN5Nc3iBp7KJ1pzwYeU URL:https://area53aa.org/event/2026-osc-committee-meeting-hybrid-jan-2026/ LOCATION:Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center\, 4330 South River Rd\, Zanesville\, OH\, 43701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="2026 Ohio State Convention Committee":MAILTO:2026OSC@area53aa.org GEO:39.873106;-81.949577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center 4330 South River Rd Zanesville OH 43701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4330 South River Rd:geo:-81.949577,39.873106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20260109T173127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010719Z UID:10003816-1770744600-1770753600@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Gahanna Group 77th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 77 Years of Fellowship!\nThe Gahanna Group is honored to invite you to our 77th Anniversary Celebration. Join us for an evening of food\, reflection\, and community as we mark nearly eight decades of recovery and support.\nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation: Stonybrook Church 485 Cherry Bottom Road Gahanna\, Ohio 43230 \nSchedule of Events\n5:30 pm: Fellowship (Come early to connect!)\n6:00 pm: Dinner & Sobriety Countdown \n7:00 pm: Anniversary Lead \nJoin Us\nWhether you are a longtime member of the Gahanna Group or looking to join our community for the first time\, all are welcome to share in this milestone. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://area53aa.org/event/gahanna-group-77th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Stoneybrook Church Gahanna\, 485 Cherry Bottom Road\, Gahanna\, OH\, 43230 CATEGORIES:Group Anniversary GEO:40.0306946;-82.8764511 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stoneybrook Church Gahanna 485 Cherry Bottom Road Gahanna OH 43230;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=485 Cherry Bottom Road:geo:-82.8764511,40.0306946 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250802T151101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010840Z UID:10003411-1770994800-1771174800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:2026 Conference of Delegates Past and Present DESCRIPTION:Registration\n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n Join Us for the 2026 Conference of Delegates Past and Present! \nAll members of A.A. are invited to the 2026 Conference of Delegates Past and Present\, an East Central Region event. Join us for a weekend of fellowship and service discussion in Benton Harbor\, Michigan. \n\nDate: Friday\, February 13\, 2026 Location: Hilton Garden Inn\, 1300 Cinema Way\, Benton Harbor\, MI 49022\nHotel Reservations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference location.\nHotel: Hilton Garden Inn\nPhone: (269) 926-5000\nGroup Code: 52CDPP\nRoom Rates: $109 for a King room / $119 for a Double Queen room (plus tax).\nReservation Deadline: You must book by January 10\, 2026\, to receive the group rate.\n\nMore Information: For a full schedule\, registration details\, and the latest updates\, please visit the event website at area34aa.org/52cdpp/. \nFor specific questions\, you may email 52cdpp@gmail.comor call (616) 366-5143 (after 9:00 AM). URL:https://area53aa.org/event/2026-conference-of-delegates-past-and-present/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 1300 Cinema Way\, Benton Harbor\, MI\, 49022\, United States CATEGORIES:ECR GEO:42.074011;-86.427188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton Garden Inn 1300 Cinema Way Benton Harbor MI 49022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1300 Cinema Way:geo:-86.427188,42.074011 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20260115T214002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010055Z UID:10003819-1771695000-1771705800@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Early Evening Faith and Hope Group 35th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Download Flyer\n \n\n Celebrate 35 Years with the Early Evening Faith and Hope Group! \n The Early Evening Faith and Hope Group is excited to invite you to a very special celebration. This year marks our 35th Anniversary\, and we are hosting an evening of food\, fellowship\, and inspiration to celebrate this milestone.\nThe event will feature a Dual Lead AA Speaker meeting with guest speakers Chris J. and Theresa Q. from Columbus\, OH.\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 21st\, 2026.\nTime: Food and Fellowship begins at 5:30 PM; Speakers begin at 7:00 PM.\nLocation: Trinity United Church of Christ\, 1180 Shanley Drive\, Columbus\, OH 43224.\n\nJoin the Potluck\nWe encourage everyone to come join the fun and fellowship. We will be holding a potluck dinner\, so please bring your favorite side dish to share with the group! URL:https://area53aa.org/event/early-evening-faith-and-hope-group-35th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Trinity United Church of Christ\, 1180 Shanley Dr\, Columbus\, OH\, 43224\, United States CATEGORIES:Group Anniversary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AdobeStock_195006445-scaled-e1768514360325.jpeg GEO:40.0573375;-82.9871568 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity United Church of Christ 1180 Shanley Dr Columbus OH 43224 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 Shanley Dr:geo:-82.9871568,40.0573375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20250926T234747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T131411Z UID:10003548-1772809200-1772960400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:2026 Area 53 Mini Conference DESCRIPTION:Online Registration in now in a Ticket. Please show your QR code to Registration to confirm payment. Thank You. \n\n Helpful Links: \n \n Mini Conference Event Page\n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n Deer Creek Website\n \n \n Contact Mini Conference Committee\n \n\n Accommodations: \n\n Mention “Block code GARE” for conference room rates (until Feb. 7th\, 2025) \n Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center\n22300 State Park Road 20 Mount Sterling\, Ohio\, 43143 \nRoom Reservations: 1-800-282-7275 \nVisit Deer Creek Website: https://www.deercreekstateparklodge.com/ \n\nStandard Room (per night) Thursday thru Sunday: $139\nCabins (per night) Thursday thru Sunday: $179 *plus taxes and fees\n\n\n Mention “Block code GARE” for conference room rates (until Feb. 7th\, 2025) \n\n Meals And Gathering Room \n\n Conference Meals \n Conference meal ordering will be available until Feb 14th. \n*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the Mini-Conference. \n\nFriday Dinner $41\nSaturday Breakfast $27\nSaturday Lunch $31\nSaturday Banquet $44\nSunday Breakfast $30\n\n*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the Mini-Conference. \n\n Mini-Conference Gathering Room (formerly hospitality room) \n The Gathering Room will be in room 222 & 224* and it opens at 4:00 PM on Friday. \nThe Gathering Room (formerly hospitality room) will remain open the entire weekend. \n*Room number subject to change. URL:https://area53aa.org/event/2026-area-53-mini-conference/ LOCATION:Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center\, 22300 State Park Road\, Mt. Sterling\, OH\, 43143\, United States CATEGORIES:AREA 53 EVENTS,Area 53 Mini-Conference,Area 53 News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AdobeStock_268026749-1-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Area 53 Mini-Conference Committee":MAILTO:altdelegate@area53aa.org GEO:39.615948;-83.2362629 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center 22300 State Park Road Mt. Sterling OH 43143 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22300 State Park Road:geo:-83.2362629,39.615948 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20251227T140809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T000436Z UID:10003754-1772964000-1772989200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 53 Assembly March 8th 2026 DESCRIPTION:Please Register by clicking on “GET TICKETS” button. \n Fill out the simple form and present the QR code when you attend the assembly for the Registration Table to check you in quickly\, if you loose your QR code\, you can simply just tell them your name if you loose your QR code email. \n \n Assembly Documents URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-53-assembly-march-2026/ LOCATION:Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center\, 22300 State Park Road\, Mt. Sterling\, OH\, 43143\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Assembly,AREA 53 EVENTS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3d813c27.jpg GEO:39.615948;-83.2362629 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center 22300 State Park Road Mt. Sterling OH 43143 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22300 State Park Road:geo:-83.2362629,39.615948 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T162657 CREATED:20260217T122753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T122753Z UID:10003821-1773414000-1773507600@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Area 55 Mini Conference DESCRIPTION:The mini conference will be held Friday\, March 13\, 2026 and Saturday\, March 14\, 2026. Registration will open at 3 p.m. on Friday. The pre-conference meeting will be held at 4:10 p.m. on Friday. Registration opens at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. \nWhere?\nThe mini conference will be held at First United Methodist Church\, 1526 E Wooster St\, Bowling Green\, OH 43402. \nArea 55 More Info URL:https://area53aa.org/event/area-55-mini-conference/ LOCATION:First United Methodist Church – Bowling Green\, Ohio\, 1526 East Wooster Street\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States GEO:41.3735986;-83.6275012 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First United Methodist Church – Bowling Green Ohio 1526 East Wooster Street Bowling Green OH 43402 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1526 East Wooster Street:geo:-83.6275012,41.3735986 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR