Community
Saturday, August 24, 1-5pm, Whetstone Park of Roses Shelter House, 3901 N. High St.
The first Columbus ArborFest, a celebration of the trees, plants, waterways, animals, and insects of Columbus, will be held at Whetstone Park this summer on Saturday, August 24 from 1pm to 5pm. The festival is free to attend and will feature live music, food trucks, local exhibitors, a native plant sale, and activities for adults and children alike.
Use this link to learn more about this event.
Saturday, August 24, 1-5pm, Seafarer’s International Union, 2800 S. High St.
Join the Central Ohio Worker Center and NP [Nicholas Pasquarello] Immigration for the annual celebration honoring the life of Rubén Castilla Herrera! Every year, we gather to celebrate Rubén’s life and his lasting impact on the community on his birthday; August 24. The event will also be a fundraiser for the Central Ohio Worker Center.
Thursday, August 22, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Thursday, August 22, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Ohioans overwhelmingly support fair maps, but not everyone knows that we have a chance to end gerrymandering in Ohio this fall. That’s where you come in!
Writing a letter to the editor of your community paper or news outlet is a great way to help get the word out about the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment, and we can help you write a good one.
Thursday, August 22, 5-7pm, G’s Shepard Springs Cafe, 900 Sunbury Rd.
Come out to an E3 voter engagement session. Educate, Engage and Empower your vote.
Hosted by WTF?! Weigh The Facts.
Thursday, August 22, 3-6pm, 925 Mount Vernon Ave. [near the intersection of Mount Vernon Ave. and N. 17th St.]
Join us for our weekly farmers market, with fresh produce, cultural performances, food trucks, and information tables, from July 11 to September 26, 2024. This event will include interactive activities for all ages with special themes for each day.
Hosted by Bronzeville Growers Market.
Wednesday, August 21, 7:30pm, The Go Go bar, 987 N. Fourth St.
The Central Ohio chapter of RESULTS invites you to a Bingo Drag Show at The Go Go bar in Columbus on August 21 for an evening of fun in a supportive and inclusive environment! Please join us to learn more about our advocacy with RESULTS and help us to raise money to support the lifesaving work that we do.
Where: The Go Go bar, 987 N. Fourth St.
Wednesday, August 21, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Hilltop Branch], 511 S. Hague Ave.
Columbus: Let’s Abandon the two-party system! We’re committing to Liberation!
Wednesday, August 21, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Wednesday, August 21, 11:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Topics
• “The Electoral College: Is It Still Needed?,” by Rev. Brandi Slaughter, National Board Member, League of Women Voters
• “What’s at Stake for Ohio?,” by Jen Miller, Ohio Director, League of Women Voters
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Ohio Council of Churches.