Community

Sunday, July 21, 11am, Ching Ter Maitreya Temple, 2891 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to soak up all the summer season has to offer. We can’t wait to enjoy the summer season with you all.

The vegan pop-up is a wonderful family-friendly market with new and returning vendors selling vegan food, goods, and sweets. And what better way to celebrate all that summer has to offer than with a vegan market? Come join us!

A portion of the proceeds will go to a local non-profit organization.

Saturday, July 20, 2-5pm, Gemüt Biergarten, 734 Oak St.

Come meet fellow Urbanists and chat about transit, zoning, development, and other issues! Are you someone who is excited about urban sustainability and wants to see Columbus continue to grow into a thriving major city? Do you think we need to build more housing and invest in less car-centric transportation infrastructure? Come out and meet like-minded people! The first round of drinks will be on us!

Hosted by Columbus New Liberals.

Thursday, July 18, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Thursday, July 18, 6pm, Tuttle Park [outside of the Tuttle Community Center], 240 W. Oakland Ave.

• Join us for ice cream and discussion in the park

• All proceeds will go toward getting comrades to the Socialism Conference [August 30 to September 2 in Chicago]

• Vegan options will be available!

• Suggested donation: $5.00

Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.

Thursday, July 18, 4:30pm, Cremeans Park, 945 E. North Broadway

We’re visiting Columbus communities to connect you — our neighbors — to vital resources, delicious food, live music and so much more. Best of all, the Rise Up CBUS! events are free! We can’t wait to see you at Cremeans Park! Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Thursday, July 18, 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, July 17, 7-9pm, Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.

Rev. Irene Scaramazza, a female Roman Catholic priest, will be presiding at our St. Mary Magdala Mass celebration in honor of the first apostle.

Wednesday, July 17, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Joseph and Carol Newcomb-Alutto Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund Focusing on Higher Education

“Ohio State is one of the best public universities there is — not just in the United States, but across the world. And there’s not a doubt in my mind that it’s going to continue to rise.” — President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.

Tuesday, July 16, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

The 38th Annual Music on the Lawn summer concert series kicks off in July with a new outdoor pavilion and site improvements to celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary! A significant portion of the project is being funded with a donation from the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

Concerts take place on Tuesdays, 7-8pm, July and August (instead of June-July, due to construction).

Get all the details at ghpl.org/music.

Tuesday, July 16, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Dialogue is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of education. Bringing dialogue into the classroom is easier said than done — especially when the conversation addresses controversial topics. In this interactive presentation, CEHV Associate Director Aaron Yarmel and Ariel Sykes will offer practical tips for showing care for all participants in a dialogue about controversial topics.

About the Facilitators: