Community
Wednesday, September 3, 6-8pm, Nocterra Brewing Company Audubon, 516 Maier Place
Get ready for September Green Drinks! Green Columbus has lots of opportunities to get involved this fall, plus free trees! Learn about all of it on Wednesday, September 3, 6-8pm, at Nocterra Brewing Company Audubon, 516 Maier Place.
• Hear from Trash Party about their grassroots weekly cleanup efforts.
• Learn about the Scioto Sweep coming up on Sunday, September 21.
Wednesday, September 3, 4-7pm, Espy Adaptive Sports Complex [formerly Franklin Park Adventure Center], 1755 E. Broad St.
The newly renovated Espy Adaptive Sports Complex is designed to make recreation accessible for everyone. Formerly the Franklin Park Adventure Center, the facility supports therapeutic programs. Renamed in honor of Ben and Kathy Espy, the complex continues their legacy of inclusion and opportunity for all.
Wednesday, September 3, 11am, Espy Adaptive Sports Complex [formerly Franklin Park Adventure Center], 1755 E. Broad St.
Join us for the dedication ceremony for the Espy Adaptive Sports Complex!
Join the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to honor the legacy of Ben and Kathy Espy, lifelong champions for community and social justice. The recently renovated Franklin Park Adventure Center will be renamed the Espy Adaptive Sports Complex and will feature accessible and inclusive upgrades to enhance the experience of people with disabilities.
Tuesday, September 2, 7-10pm, Pierogi Mountain, 105 N. Grant Ave.
Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. 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, September 2, 6-7:30pm, People’s Justice Project headquarters, 1051 E. Main St.
Join us for a dynamic and unapologetic deep dive into the roots and impact of African enslavement — told through the lens of African people themselves. This experience will trace the development of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on the United States, while centering Africa’s resistance and the enduring struggle for freedom, self-determination, and the dismantling of colonial slave economies.
Monday, September 1, 10am-5pm, Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd.
Since 1966, the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival has celebrated and shared the arts with the community and region. Each year, visitors flock to Upper Arlington on Labor Day to immerse themselves in hands-on art activities, live music as part of the Upper Arlington Performance Series, and the opportunity to explore and purchase fine art and fine craft work from some 120 artists working in a variety of media including paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and mixed media.
Sunday, August 31, 4pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
Join Bill Cohen as he sings songs made famous by a wide variety of folks: Woody Guthrie, Sam Cooke, Dolly Parton, Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Alabama, James Taylor, etc.
Powerful vocal harmonies will be added by veteran Columbus musicians Phil Hart and Teresa Schleifer.
Plus, we’ll recall how, decades ago, labor unions won historic reforms that many of us take for granted today — the eight-hour workday, improved workplace safety, a guaranteed minimum wage, and an end to child labor.
Sunday, August 31, 3-5pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
Join us for a community potluck where we will center our immigrant community. We will share stories, food, and more as we build collectively towards a better world.
Hosted by Old First Presbyterian Church.
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30, 10am-4pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Join us on August 29 and 30, 10am-4pm, for a statewide conference on policing, the criminal legal system, and immigration. This event will feature many amazing speakers who will discuss topics including wrongful convictions, immigration, policy advocacy, etc.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30, 10am-4pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Join us on August 29 and 30, 10am-4pm, for a statewide conference on policing, the criminal legal system, and immigration. This event will feature many amazing speakers who will discuss topics including wrongful convictions, immigration, policy advocacy, etc.
RSVP for this event by using this link.