Community
Saturday, April 22, 10am-1pm, Schneider Park, 2130 Astor Ave.
Green Bexley and Bexley’s Tree and Public Gardens Commission are excited to join forces on April 22 for the Earth and Arbor Days Celebration, 10am-1pm, at Schneider Park, a former landfill that now is part of a long trail system and houses the Bexley Community Gardens.
The event will have fun, hands-on activities for kids and the whole family and will be an opportunity to learn more about taking care of our planet and arboretum!
Saturday, April 22, 10am-2pm, beginning and ending in the parking lot of The Boat House at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.
Please register here for the official Confluence Park Earth Day River Clean Up for 2023. They have removed an estimated 15 tons of litter and plastics from the riverbank since 2017 so let’s help continue to keep the watershed clean for fish and wildlife!
Hosted by Columbus Vegan Meetup.
Saturday, April 22, 10am-5pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
Since its inception in 2007, the Ohioana Book Festival has given readers the opportunity to connect with their favorite Ohio writers. Held each spring, the festival welcomes roughly 140 authors and more than 3,000 visitors every year.
Use this link to view a list of authors who will be present during the 2023 Ohioana Book Festival. Note: this list of authors is subject to change.
Saturday, April 22, 12noon-9pm, Genoa Park 303 W. Broad St.
Join us at Genoa Park for our 2023 Earth Day Celebration!
This family-friendly event will feature local music, fun activities for children and adults, food, and drinks from a diverse array of vendors.
Schedule
• Vendors and Children’s Activities: 12-5pm
• Bands, Food Trucks, and Beverages: 12-9pm
Genoa Park is located on the west bank of the Scioto River adjacent to COSI.
Saturday, April 22 to Monday, April 24, Washington DC and virtual
Religious freedom, church-state separation, and the equality they protect are under assault. Fueled by dark money, Christian nationalists and right-wing radicals — along with their lawmaker and judicial allies — are waging a coordinated crusade to force all of us to live by their one set of narrow, religious beliefs. That is why the attack on church-state separation is also an attack on you and the other issues that you hold dear.
Saturday, April 22 to Monday, April 24, Washington DC and virtual
Religious freedom, church-state separation, and the equality they protect are under assault. Fueled by dark money, Christian nationalists and right-wing radicals — along with their lawmaker and judicial allies — are waging a coordinated crusade to force all of us to live by their one set of narrow, religious beliefs. That is why the attack on church-state separation is also an attack on you and the other issues that you hold dear.
Saturday, April 22 to Monday, April 24, Washington DC and virtual
Religious freedom, church-state separation, and the equality they protect are under assault. Fueled by dark money, Christian nationalists and right-wing radicals — along with their lawmaker and judicial allies — are waging a coordinated crusade to force all of us to live by their one set of narrow, religious beliefs. That is why the attack on church-state separation is also an attack on you and the other issues that you hold dear.
Friday, April 21, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Thursday, April 20, 9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
LGBTQ+ communities have achieved significant progress thanks to the tireless efforts of advocates and leaders who have championed their cause. Their unwavering commitment has not only created positive changes on a large scale but also served as a reminder to everyone that they are not alone and their voice matters.
Thursday, April 20, 7-10pm, Club Diversity, 863 S. High St.
Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm 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.