Community
Saturday, August 20, 12noon-8pm, Franklin Park, 1755 E. Broad St.
The Columbus African Festival is a bold yet comprehensive approach to cultural reconversion and reconstruction within the African Diaspora in Central Ohio. It is grounded in the fact that many festivals that take place in the African communities are either singular or dual-focused (Film, Performing Art, Fine Art., etc.).
Thursday, August 18, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Would you like to get involved in the environmental movement and identify as a youth or young professional?
Join our community of Young Environmental Leaders focused on empowering a younger generation into the Sierra Club Ohio community!
Thursday, August 18, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
With attack after attack on our rights, the environment, and more, CLDC is actively addressing these injustices by supporting movements and activists on the frontlines of liberation and climate defense. We remain dedicated to supporting resistance! Join our legal team for updates on the recent victories we have worked towards alongside political prisoners, Black Lives Matter activists, and Water Protectors.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Wednesday, August 17, 12noon-1:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
According to members of the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition, the SAFE [Secure and Fair Enforcement] Banking Act, as written, is not a safe bet to achieve fair and equitable access to financial services for those in the cannabis industry.
Sunday, August 20, 10am-12noon, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio
Head out to the beehives with a member of Stratford’s Apiary Team. You will get a firsthand look inside a living beehive to learn about how they work and live together! Please wear long pants with long socks to tuck your pants into and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. We will provide veils. All ages are welcome but children must attend with a registered adult (this is not a “drop off” program).
Registration cost: $15 per person; limited spaces are available; registration is required.
Saturday, August 20, 9:45-10:45am, Moeller Park, 281 Hanford St.
“Coffee With Community” is back! Don’t miss this “popup coffee and treat shop” on Saturdays following our weekly “Fitness in the Park” classes. Our friends from Community Grounds will be set up at Moeller Park from 9:45am to 10:45am. The menu will include hot coffee, cold brews, iced chai, donuts, cookies, mini bagels, and snack bars. Stop by after class or during your morning walk with your family and pups!
Friday, August 19, 3-7pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
This free event is open to individuals and families who are looking to enjoy history and engage in fun, family-friendly activities while seeing how else our community can support each other.
Through “Museums for All,” the Ohio History Center will offer complimentary admission to visitors to this event.
• Meals will be provided by local food vendors.
• More than 40 community vendors will be on-site.
Thursday, August 18, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join moderator Dr. Ben Huelskamp (he/him), Executive Director of LOVEboldly, for a discussion about how religion can influence and impact LGBTQ+ folks, in regard to accessing healthcare and beyond.
Ben will be joined by a panel of LGBTQ+ folks to share the unique perspectives and stories of their faith and identities.
Thursday, August 18, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join us for a discussion on how the fear of “The Great Replacement” has provided motivation for many heinous attacks on racial and religious minorities and what should be the role of religious communities in dispelling this myth perpetuated by white supremacist groups.
Zoom registration is required but is complimentary. Please click here to register.
Wednesday, August 17, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration