Community
Sunday, February 16, 5:30-6:30pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
A twenty-to-thirty-minute silent meditation will be followed by discussion and refreshments.
The benefits of meditation are innumerable. These include greater mental clarity, a reduction in stress, improved emotional balance, and increased spiritual development. Meditation benefits everyone.
Different meditation practices will be presented, throughout the year, by practitioners of those traditions.
Enter the church via the rear door.
Sunday, February 16, 3:30-6:30pm, CAIR [Council on American-Islamic Relations] Ohio, 4985 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, Ohio
Join CAIR Ohio, in partnership with The Sudanese Youth Leadership Association (SYLA), North and South Sudanese Association (NSSA), and Sudanese American Community Development Organization (SACDO) for an in-person teach-in: “Eyes on Sudan: Understanding, Solidarity, and Action.” Together, let’s stand for Sudan and amplify the call for action.
Saturday, February 15, 7:30pm, Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
What happens when six men, wrongfully convicted of crimes they didn’t commit, reclaim their stories on stage? The Lynched Among Us is a powerful theatrical production that explores wrongful convictions, the trauma of reentry, and the journey of healing and redemption after years of unjust incarceration.
Saturday, February 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Nile Vegan, 1223 Goodale Blvd.
Don’t have a date on Valentine’s Day? No problem! Join us at Nile Vegan to share in the love of Valentine’s Day weekend. We will be dining, socializing, and playing a few games.
We will have Valentine’s Bingo and a soft board with Velcro balls that stick on it for “Cupid’s Darts” . . . that way, no one will get hurt. Prizes will be given to the winners.
Since Nile Vegan does not have desserts, I will be making some yummy Valentine cookies and Valentine cheesecake. No cost . . . my treat!
Saturday, February 15, 5-7pm, Open Door Art Studio and Gallery, 1050 Goodale Blvd.
We are “setting the table” for a truly scrumptious exhibition!
Join us for a delectable exploration of art and food with “Artfully Edible.” This sensorial exhibition will awaken your palate with a “banquet installation” that will indulge your senses as you wander through a visual feast. With handmade wares inspired by the culinary world, this unique show invites you to savor the beauty of the bounty!
Saturday, February 15, 11am-1:30pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
Delve into the deep-rooted connection between tea and Black culture while exploring its historical significance, cultural practices, and medicinal properties. Learn how tea has been a symbol of resilience, community and healing within the African diaspora, tracing its journey from African herbal traditions to its role in Black households and social gatherings. Through storytelling, demonstrations, and tastings, The Tea Room celebrates the enduring legacy of tea as a bridge between heritage and health.
Saturday, February 15, 10am-1pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio
Saturday, February 15, 9am-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Shepard Branch], 850 N. Nelson Rd.
Join us to celebrate the history of Shepard and its surrounding neighborhoods! We’ll have activities and programs for all ages, throughout the day.
9:30-10:30am: Underground Railroad in Central Ohio
Join us for a program showcasing central Ohioans’ role in the Underground Railroad and how to find homes that may have been stops on it.
10:45-11:45am: Teakwood Heights’ Historic Legacy: A Conversation
Friday, January 24, 6pm, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Annex, 628 E. Long St.
St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 695 E. Long St., will present the “Film Noir Theatre,” a six-week series of African Americans in cinema, beginning Friday, January 24.
Friday, February 14, 6-9pm, Modern Ohio Realty, 468 W. Town St.
About the Exhibit:
Join us for a compelling showcase of photographs and narratives highlighting the experiences of neurodivergent, gender non-conforming high school students. This exhibit, the culmination of a dissertation research project with The Ohio State University, aims to foster understanding, inclusivity, and support for this important and often underrepresented population.
Why Attend?
• Discover: Gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of these students through their own lenses.