Community

Wednesday, September 27 to Sunday, October 1, several locations in Columbus

The Wexner Center for the Arts is proud to help kick off the ninth-annual edition of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC), a five-day festival celebrating the best of cartoon art and animation in all their forms.

Wednesday, September 27, 7:30-9pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

As we unite with Ohioans across the entire state to support reproductive freedom on the ballot this November, we are taking our signature Moral Messaging training on the road for a statewide Faith and Repro Freedom Tour this fall!

In collaboration with Catholics for Choice, our tour will help faith communities, individuals, and groups learn how to have the deeply personal, values-based conversations that will win the day for reproductive freedom and abortion justice in our state.

Wednesday, September 27, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, September 27, 7-8:30pm, 400 W. Rich St.

Join Franklinton Farms for “Harvest to Home,” a fundraiser to promote fresh food access and sustainable urban farming.

You have the power to expand food access, to steward sustainable gardens here in Franklinton, and to enjoy . . .

• a meal featuring Franklinton Farms’ produce

• drinks featuring Franklinton Farms’ herbs (cash bar!)

• stories of hope and health

• knowledge about the necessity of fresh food from a public health expert

• live music

Wednesday, September 27, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Monday, September 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch], 1423 N. High St.

Columbus is changing its zoning code for the first time in 70 years — and you’re invited to add your input on how the City should change it! On September 26, Ohio Environmental Council Emerging Leaders are hosting a climate-focused community workshop on Columbus’ zoning codes and want your voice in the discussion.

Monday, September 25, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us to learn how to share your Story of Self! Our stories are powerful tools for change. Everyone has a reason why we need reproductive freedom . . . what’s yours? Knowing your why makes us better advocates. Come prepared to develop your story, learn how to make it impactful, and how our voices inspire action.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Monday, September 25, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.

Sunday, September 24, 4pm, Ohio Union [Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom], 1739 N. High St.

Join us for an incredible evening at our 26th Columbus Annual Banquet on Sunday, September 24, at the Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio!

Get your tickets at bit.ly/cbusbanquet2023.

This Bizarket will highlight the fun times of summer such as water games, hot weather, grilled food, popsicles and community. We artists, painters, jewelry makers, oddity alchemists, musicians, chefs, bakers and creators. Expect food, libations, entertainment, more vendors, a larger space and a strong art community to indulge yourself in while at Milo Arts.

FREE to attend, All Ages, BIPOC/Ally inclusive market with high quality goods and services, gourmet food, local craft drinks, entertainment.