Community
Monday, October 8, 6-10pm, Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave.
Honor local activists, hear great music by the fabulous Willie Phoenix, Brian “Clash” Grifin and local bands, enjoy refreshments, and socialize with Free Press friends!
Honorees include:
• Free Press “Libby” Award for Community Activism: Sandy Bolzenius
• Free Press Artist Award: Malcolm J.
• Free Press Volunteer Award: Steve Caruso
• Bill Moss Outstanding Black Activist Award: Kojo Kamau
Emcee:
• Dan Dougan
Thursday, October 4, 5-7:30pm, Greater Columbus Convention Center [Short North Ballroom], 400 N. High St.
YWCA Columbus is proud to present its first-ever evening fundraiser, “Activists and Agitators,” a night dedicated to uniting the Columbus community and inspiring attendees to pursue greater social change than anyone could achieve alone.
Friday, September 21, 7-11:30pm, The Summit, 2210 Summit St.
Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] and YDSA [Young Democratic Socialists of America] Ohio State, in a spirit of mutual aid, to help people not get hassled by the cops, is going to change brake lights, for anyone who shows up, for free, from 10am to 6pm at St. Stephen’s Community House, 1500 E. 17th Ave., on Saturday, October 6.
Monday, September 24, 6-7:30pm, First English Lutheran Church, 1015 E. Main St.
Saturday, September 22, 7pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
Join us on Saturday, September 22nd at 7pm at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave. Help us to kick off the 50th anniversary of NNEMAP which had begun in 1969. As it happens, the groundbreaking for the Ohio History Center had also been in 1969!
Enjoy a variety of world cuisines from Linden restaurants, including Ethiopian food from Addis, Caribbean food from Ena’s, barbecue from The Pit, and Italian pastries from Auddino’s!
Tuesday, September 18, 4-6pm, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Association [MORPC], 111 Liberty St., Ste. 100
Stop by and share your views with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration about the transportation planning process that is being conducted in the Central Ohio area. What do you like? What don’t you like? How can we improve?
Wednesday, September 12, 4-7pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
Join us on Wednesday, September 12 at Columbus Mennonite Church for a Volunteer Open House. Everyone who is interested in taking a more active role in supporting Edith Espinal in her efforts to return home to her family is welcome. As Edith nears one year in Sanctuary, it is critical to build community support and find new and creative ways to take action alongside Edith.
Sunday, October 7, 1pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.; to Columbus Italian Festival, 720 Hamlet St.
Celebrate everything Columbus! Celebrate everything Italian! Celebrate Columbus Italian pride by marching in the family-friendly Columbus Day Italian Parade and High School Marching Bands Competition! The parade that makes Mona Lisa smile.
Friday, October 5, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 6, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 7, 12noon-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.
A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment, and Italian culture.
Admission: $5.00
Contact: 614-294-8259
Friday, October 5, 5-11pm; Saturday, October 6, 12noon-11pm; Sunday, October 7, 12noon-7pm; St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St.
A three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment, and Italian culture.
Admission: $5.00
Contact: 614-294-8259