Community

Wednesday, August 28, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

“Inhale/Exhale” is a space for restorative healing for organizers and activists in our lovely ecosystem. We welcome all organizers in the progressive and left movements to honor their bodies by resting and entering this space to learn various ways to heal. In this installment, we will focus on deepening your capacity and awareness on how to be nourished and resourced from within.

Wednesday, August 28, 8-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

We’re just a couple of months away from Election Day, and it’s more important than ever to understand the threats to our democracy posed by political violence, disinformation, and other interference.

Wednesday, August 28, 6-7:30pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Friends Theater], 2800 Tremont Rd.

The “Citizens Not Politicians Ohio Constitutional Amendment” issue will be on the November 5 ballot. You may have even signed the petition, but do you know what is in it and how it will work? Probably not.

Come to this presentation and when your neighbor or family member asks if they should vote for the “Citizens Not Politicians” anti-gerrymandering amendment, you will confidently be able to say “yes!” and explain why they should.

Wednesday, August 28, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on an Ohio-issued birth certificate? Join us for a free legal clinic!

Tuesday, August 27, 6-8pm, Nocterra Brewing Company Audubon, 516 Maier Place

When: Tuesday, August 27 from 6pm to 8pm

Where: Nocterra Brewing Company Audubon, 516 Maier Place

What: Join us for drinks and to learn more about upcoming fall opportunities with Green Columbus. These include the Scioto Sweep and fall tree giveaways!

Why: We need community help with these programs

Who: Open to the public; must be 21+ to enjoy drinks.

Hosted by Green Columbus.

Tuesday, August 27, 4:30-6:30pm, Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St.

Join us for happy hour at the Land Grant Extension. Meet artists, arts administrators, advocates, and fans; maybe even meet your next collaborator. There will be a cash bar; a Tortilla’s food truck will be on-site; the Greater Columbus Arts Council will have vouchers for eats at check-in.

Hosted by Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Wednesday, August 28, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Tuesday, August 27, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

The 38th Annual Music on the Lawn summer concert series kicks off in July with a new outdoor pavilion and site improvements to celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary! A significant portion of the project is being funded with a donation from the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

Concerts take place on Tuesdays, 7-8pm, July and August (instead of June-July, due to construction).

Get all the details at ghpl.org/music.

Tuesday, August 27, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Meet Dr. Katie Vaughn, a dynamic operations leader dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities through civic engagement. With a Doctorate of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Capella University, Katie combines academic excellence with real-world experience to make informed financial, operational, and administrative decisions.

Monday, August 26, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for the final session of our six-week “Summer School: Ohio Civics 101” series. We have covered — and will cover — the basics of Ohio Government, including the three branches of Ohio government, roles and responsibilities, key players in Ohio, as well as key organizations and what you can do to get involved.