Community

Saturday, August 17, 7-10:30pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Join us for a discussion and workshop that will apply to all kinds of debates and differences of opinion. Our facilitator will be Ohio Dominican University Professor Julie Hart.

Refreshments will be served; live music will follow. There is no admission fee but donations to participating non-profits and tips for the musicians will be encouraged.

Contact: Mark D. Stansbery, 614-252-9255 or <walk@igc.org>.

Saturday, August 17, 2-5pm, Gemüt Biergarten, 734 Oak St.

Come meet fellow Urbanists and chat about transit, zoning, development, and other issues! Are you someone who is excited about urban sustainability and wants to see Columbus continue to grow into a thriving major city? Do you think we need to build more housing and invest in less car-centric transportation infrastructure? Come out and meet like-minded people! First round of drinks will be on us!

Hosted by Columbus New Liberals.

Saturday, August 17, 2-5pm, Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St.

Join us on Saturday, August 17 from 2-5pm at Topiary Park for an afternoon of community, celebration, good food, a live DJ, resources from community organizations, and more.

Friday, August 16, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Thursday, August 15, 7pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”

Hosted by Common Cause Ohio and the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, this virtual forum will take a deep dive into the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reform for the United States’ highest court.

Panelists: Lisa Graves, founder and Executive Director, True North Research and Gabe Roth, Executive Director, Fix the Courts

Moderated by Maria Bruno of Ohioans Against Extremism.

Thursday, August 15, 6-7:30pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Friends Theater], 2800 Tremont Rd.

How much do you know about Project 2025 and how it can affect you? Join us to learn some of what you need to know (not all — it’s a 900+ page document).

We will gather beginning at 5:30pm for a talk beginning at 6pm by Brian Rothenberg about the dangers of Project 2025 which is meant to be the agenda of the next Republican administration (Trump or not).

Thursday, August 15, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Relationships come in many beauty forms and labels. Whether you identify as monogamous or consensually non-monogamous, engage in open relationships, or are asexual or aromantic, every identity is valid and deserves respect. One study shows that 1 out of 9 people have engaged in polyamory with high levels among LGBTQ+ communities. A study by the Trevor Project reported that 10% of LGBTQ+ youth identified as asexual.

Thursday, August 15, 5:30-8:30pm, Topgolf Columbus, 2000 Ikea Way

Join us at Topgolf Columbus on Thursday, August 15, 5:30-8:30pm, for an evening of friendly competition, delicious food, and refreshing drinks in support of Neighborhood Services, Inc. [NSI] Food Pantry!

Registration includes:

• Up to three hours of gameplay

• Ultimate bites

• Unlimited fountain beverages

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, August 15, 6-10pm, Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.

We’re visiting Columbus communities to connect you — our neighbors — to vital resources, delicious food, live music and so much more. Best of all, the Rise Up CBUS! events are free! We can’t wait to see you at Columbus Commons! Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Thursday, August 15, 3-6pm, 925 Mount Vernon Ave. [near the intersection of Mount Vernon Ave. and N. 17th St.]

Join us for our weekly farmers market, with fresh produce, cultural performances, food trucks, and information tables, from July 11 to September 26, 2024. This event will include interactive activities for all ages with special themes for each day.

Hosted by Bronzeville Growers Market.