Community

Saturday, August 10, 1-4pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1186], 154 N. Oval Mall

The purpose of this teach-in is to educate people on the Sudan crisis and its connection to the global struggle towards liberation, bring about conversation around the Sudan crisis and the impacts of colonialism, and organize people passionate about African liberation.

Join us if you’re ready to . . .

• Learn about the crisis happening in Sudan

• Understand how capitalism and colonialism impact African liberation

• Get involved in the global struggle toward liberation

Saturday, August 10, 4:30-9pm, Homestead Park, Lakeside Pavilion, 4675 Cosgray Rd., Hilliard, Ohio

Please join us for our annual Summer Picnic, one of the largest events that HCCO hosts all year!

We have a shelter reserved and plenty of tables! Feel free to bring family and friends! This is the perfect opportunity to meet others, make new friends, and have fun at a laid-back summer gathering!

Saturday, August 10, 4-6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch], 1423 N. High St.

The Columbus Chapter of Foundation Fighting Blindness, in collaboration with The Ohio State University College of Optometry, invites you to join our free Vision Connection. Come connect with individuals who are affected by inherited retinal diseases and age-related macular degeneration while learning more about how you can get involved with this year’s Columbus VisionWalk that will be held Sunday, October 6 at Creekside Plaza in Gahanna, Ohio.

Topic: Managing Your Low Vision

Saturday, August 10, 11am-1pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Rm. 2-B], 96 S. Grant Ave.

Use this link to attend this meeting virtually.

Hosted by Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America].

Thursday, August 8, 6pm, IMPACT Community Action, 711 Southwood Ave.

Over 500 miles of sidewalk, bikeway, and trail improvements alongside modernized public transit are coming to Central Ohio through the COTA-led LinkUS initiative. Join us on August 8 to learn all about it!

Discover the Future of Transit on August 8.

Thursday, August 8, 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.

Wednesday, August 7, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. Meetings are held virtually; all are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.

Wednesday, August 7, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Tuesday, August 6, 7pm, University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Ave.

The “Hiroshima for Peace Concert” is an annual memorial concert that commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and advocates for nuclear de-proliferation and disarmament. The series of memorial gatherings and peaceful protests were founded by Mark Stansbery and Yoshie Furuhashi in 2010; composer Rocco Di Pietro began collaborating with Mark on a series of peace concerts in 2014.

Hosted by Columbus Campaign for Arms Control.

Tuesday, August 6, 6-8pm, Central Community House, 1251 Bryden Rd.

This event will include the following.

• Music

• Fun

• Games

• Snacks

• Community Pride

• Resource Groups

Event details may be viewed on this [Facebook] Discussion Tab.