Community
Thursday, June 6, 6-9pm, Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, Ohio
Come experience the 34-piece refugee-centered art exhibit of the Columbus Crossing Borders Project at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., in New Albany, Ohio! Church of the Resurrection will host a pop-up exhibit on Thursday, June 6, 6-9pm, during an evening reception featuring special guest speakers connected to the exhibit.
Thursday, June 6, 5-7:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.
Yay Bikes! is excited to host its second Bike and Mobility Advocacy Summit on Thursday, June 6, 5-7:30pm. We hope that you’ll join us! Individuals and organizations interested in improving bicycling, mobility, and equitable access to transportation are invited to attend and join a coalition focused on improving mobility for all in Columbus and beyond.
Thursday, June 6, 4:30pm, Maybury Park, 2551 Maybury Rd.
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 Maybury Park. Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.
Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.
Thursday, June 6, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join us as we talk with author Reza Aslan about his new book A Kids Book About Israel and Palestine to explain the conflict and its history with fairness and simplicity. The purpose of the book is to help make it easier for parents and kids to understand the basics and have a foundation for continued conversation.
Wednesday, June 5, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. Meetings are held virtually; all are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.
Wednesday, June 5, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Minimum parking requirements have become a major barrier to walkable communities. By mandating vast areas of parking for every building, these codes encourage sprawling development, necessitate more driving, create hostile walking environments, and increase transportation-related carbon emissions, among other health, safety, economic, and environmental impacts.
Wednesday, June 5, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
As our country heads into a pivotal 2024 election, join us for a conversation that counts as we unpack the creation and the legacy of one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history, the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The 60-year-old Civil Right Act — bold, imperfect at creation, and controversial — demanded a fundamental fairness in American life that today remains an unfinished task.
Tuesday, June 4, 7-10pm, Club Diversity, 863 S. High St.
Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at Club Diversity at 863 S. High St. This will be an informal get together to meet, hang out, talk shop, and enjoy the camaraderie! Non-members are welcome to join and learn more about the chapter.
Tuesday, June 4, 6:30-7:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Driving Park Branch], 1422 E. Livingston Ave.
We are partnering with Central Ohio Harm Reduction to present a free training on naloxone (Narcan) and overdose prevention on Tuesday, June 4, 6:30-7:30pm, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Driving Park Branch and via Zoom.
Register for the Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodOiqqT0sG9y_9ZhCYc1a6F0oc66Hgqhr.
Tuesday, June 4, 6-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.
The greater Columbus community is invited to a special in-person screening of the award-winning documentary “Israelism” followed by a panel discussion with local Jewish and Palestinian leaders. Let us unify and re-energize in our common mission for Palestinian freedom. Palestinian refreshments will be served.