Community

Thursday, July 11, 6-8pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Friends Theater], 2800 Tremont Rd.

Darrias Campbell of Columbus will present a report to the community about his ten-day trip to Vietnam, with special attention to social, economic, and political developments.

Can’t make it in person? Register for the Zoom here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thursday, July 11, 5:30pm, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd.

Join us on Thursday, July 11 for a happy hour at the El Vaquero on Olentangy River Rd. Stop by for some nachos, a cerveza, and help us make some sense out of this crazy election year!

Hosted by Clintonville Area Progressives and Ben Leland.

Thursday, July 11, 4:30pm, Hauntz Park, 480 Columbian Ave.

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 Hauntz Park! Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Wednesday, July 10, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for July’s Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle.

We will have updates on the “Citizens Not Politicians” citizen initiative that will eliminate gerrymandering in Ohio.

We know it’s going to be a real fight to pass this amendment, so we want to get our message out as soon as possible. Voter education is so important. We’ll spend some time during this Huddle talking about the best, most impactful way to talk about the “Citizens Not Politicians” amendment.

Wednesday, July 10, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio? Join us for a free legal clinic!

Through the partnership of TransOhio and Equitas Health, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained volunteer attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.

Wednesday, July 10, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Tuesday, July 9, 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 9, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 1-A

Join us for our July meeting at the Main Library, Meeting Rm. 1-A (96 S. Grant Ave.).

All are welcome. Free childcare and accessibility support will be available upon request (please e-mail <info@transitcolumbus.org>).

Hosted by Transit Columbus.

Tuesday, July 9, 6:30pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100

All are invited to our Jewish Voice for Peace Central Ohio monthly meeting. There will be a short business meeting. We will be showing a video with Omar Barghouti, “BDS: Ending Complicity in Genocide and Apartheid,” followed by an open discussion.

Tuesday, July 9, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This event will be an introduction to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities [OOD] agency, what to expect with Vocational Rehabilitation [VR] services, the different specialty programs that OOD offers, and how to apply for VR services.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Brain Injury Association of Ohio.