Community
Monday, October 30, 12noon-1:20pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 2130] [the Spencer Room], 154 N. Oval Mall
Dr. Andrew Fiala (Philosophy, Fresno State) will be joining the Political Theory Workshop to speak on “War Abolition and the Whole War Critique.” CEHV is pleased to co-sponsor this event.
Building on his recent book, Can War Be Justified? A Debate (Routledge, 2023), co-authored with Jennifer Kling, Professor Fiala will distinguish the pacifist critique of war as a social/political institution from just war theory.
Saturday, October 28, 7-10pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
Folk music. Country. Soul. Pop. R & B. Americana. They’re distinct music genres, but sometimes, creative musicians dabble in all of them and even mix them together. And emerging artist Roberta Lea is doing just that and winning rave reviews for it.
Roberta will be the featured performer at the next monthly coffeehouse concert, sponsored by the Columbus Folk Music Society, October 28, at the Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
Saturday, October 28, 1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Are you a small farmer looking for funding to grow your business? Learn about the basics of grant writing for small farmers, including:
• How to identify potential funding sources
• How to gather necessary materials and partners
• How to analyze the parts of a grant application
• How to write a compelling project narrative
• How to gain confidence in the overall process
Saturday, October 28, 12noon-5pm, Canzani Center [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.
This sixth annual event highlights the King-Lincoln Bronzeville District, a historically African-American area in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to highlight the unique and creative lives of this diverse neighborhood and show how their experiences connect to national and global narratives and solutions.
The theme for TEDxKingLincolnBronzeville 2023 is “Imagine If.” Join us to hear from some dynamic speakers who share how they visualize the future of our community!
Friday, October 27, 4-6pm, Community Grounds: Coffee and Meeting House, 1134 Parsons Ave.
Free Resource Friday is our monthly free resource giveaway, hosted on the last Friday of every month! Meet us at Community Grounds from 4pm to 6pm and grab some resources, harm reduction supplies, clothes, hygiene products, and food! We have plenty so please feel free to pick up items for loved ones in need. If you can’t make this time, hit us up for porch/door drop offs!
Friday, October 27, 10am-4pm, Ohio Union [Senate Chamber], 1739 N. High St.
Six scholars, representing a range of disciplinary, historical, cultural, and theological perspectives, will each offer a 20-minute presentation drawing on their own research to address a common set of questions. Each presentation will be followed by question-and-answer and discussion. In addition, the scholars will participate in a closing, moderated panel discussion about patterns and differences across time and place.
Some of the questions to be addressed include:
Friday, October 27, 9am-3pm, Del-Co Water, 6658 Olentangy River Rd., Delaware, Ohio
Join us for the 20th Annual Olentangy Watershed Forum!
Get ready for a day filled with exciting informative presentations, discussions, and networking, all centered around the conservation and preservation of the Olentangy River and its watershed.
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 9am-3pm [with an optional tour of Del-Co Water]
Location: 6658 Olentangy River Rd. Delaware, Ohio
Thursday, October 26, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Bronzeville Agricademy is a free, creative format of on-line classroom instruction, production tours, and mentoring to promote a plant-based diet. It will meet weekly online from October 5 to December 14, 6:30-8pm, via Zoom.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn more about growing their own food or contributing to a community garden.
Is it only for adults? No, it is recommended for middle school, high school, and college students as well.
Thursday, October 26, 6pm, corner of Sullivant Ave. and Martha Ave. [one block west of the I-70 bridge over Sullivant Ave.]
Join neighborhood leaders and the Hilltop Community to officially turn on the lights to showcase the mural brightening Sullivant Ave. at the I-70 underpass.
The event will celebrate the city’s multi-department investments in the Hilltop and the public art that represents its history and civic and creative spirit.
Thursday, October 26, 2-3:30pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1039], 154 N. Oval Mall