Community
Sunday, August 24, 1-5pm, Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown by IHG, 711 Second St., Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth/Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety and Security [PRESS] formally extends an invitation for your attendance to an open public forum being held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, 1-5pm, in the conference room at the Holiday Inn located at 711 Second St. Portsmouth Ohio, 45662.
Wednesday, August 20, 3-4:30pm, Church and Community Development for All People, 946 Parsons Ave.
There have been changes to Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] that may affect you. Join us to learn more!
Pizza will be served at 3pm.
The forum will start at 3:30pm and will include time for your questions.
All are welcome!
Sunday, August 24, 12noon-6pm, Moeller Park, 281 Hanford St.
Join us for the eleventh Annual Merion Village Festival!
This annual, outdoor, rain-or-shine festival features artists, crafters, businesses, and organizations as we celebrate the community and atmosphere of the Historic Merion Village neighborhood. All proceeds from this event benefit the Merion Village Association, a 501(c)(3) civic organization.
Saturday, August 23, 12noon-5pm, Whetstone Park, 3901 N. High St.
Come celebrate the nature of Columbus!
Food trucks, music, vendors, guided nature tours, art, a children’s area, plants for sale, and non-profits from all over the city! Visit columbusarborfest.com to learn more.
Hosted by Columbus ArborFest and Green Columbus.
Thursday, August 21, 8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
We’ll speak with people challenging the crimes of this massive, masked, militarized police force. From ICEBlock to neighborhood patrols, #KnowYourRights pushback on raids to boycotting Avelo Airlines over deportation flights, there are dozens of ways people are resisting.
Speakers will include:
Nanci Palacios
Thursday, August 21, 6-8pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch], 1423 N. High St.
Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for an opportunity to engage with our legislators during the Congressional recess this August! We will do a brief overview on how the Congressional Budget will impact our ability to provide affordable healthcare in Central Ohio, followed by a Q&A with our Representatives in Congress.
Thursday, August 21, 6pm, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, 1404 Goodale Blvd., Ste. 100
Save the date! FLOW’s Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21 at 6pm. Join us to learn about what FLOW has accomplished in the past year, vote on new FLOW board members, and meet your fellow FLOW supporters and volunteers!
FLOW has three board seats to fill; please e-mail <info@olentangywatershed.org> for more information.
Wednesday, August 21, 3-6pm, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Short North), 714 N. High St.
Please join us at Jeni’s Ice Cream [at 714 N. High St.] for an ice cream social fundraiser.
Hosted by Green Columbus.
Thursday, August 21, 1-3:30pm, Orton Hall [Rm. 100], 155 S. Oval Mall
Many members of our Ohio State University Community are considering whether S.B. 1 requires changes in their classroom instruction or student programs. Prior to the start of the autumn semester, the OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV] will host a workshop for instructors and program directors at Ohio State as they finalize their syllabi and student programming.
Wednesday, August 20, 6-8pm, Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N. Fourth St.