Community

Saturday, August 19, 9-11am, Stratford Ecological Center 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Saturday, August 19, 9-11:30am, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave.

Did you know, according to Franklin County Public Health, “Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences.” Someone who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so it is important to stop blood loss as quickly as possible.

Friday, August 18, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In recent years, academic researchers and community activists have shined new light on past discriminatory practices such as restrictive covenants, residential displacement, unfair zoning, and biased redistricting, and the ways these practices contribute to present-day urban inequalities.

Thursday, August 17, 7pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.

John Stuart Mill wrote On Liberty in 1859 arguing for the importance of free speech. He believed that freedom of expression should be allowed unless it harmed other people. However, there are important discussions to be had regarding where to draw the line. For instance, what if speech is extremely offensive? In this event, we’ll discuss the importance of free speech and its limits, as well as its role on college campuses.

Thursday, August 17, 7pm, Tuttle Park [outside of the Tuttle Community Center], 240 W. Oakland Ave.

Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists on Thursday, August 17 at 7pm to hear an invited speaker from the national organization, “Workers Voice,” as we consider how to build the movement on a national level.

Thursday, August 17, 7pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 2-B

Join the Columbus New Liberals for a post-mortem discussion on Ohio’s infamous Issue 1 with special guest David Pepper.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus New Liberals, a local chapter of the Center for New Liberalism.

Thursday, August 17, 3-6pm, 935 Mount Vernon Ave. [near the intersection of Mount Vernon Ave. and N. 17th St.]

Join us each week for fresh, affordable, nutritious produce, local artisan creations, activities for youth, live music, and a food truck. This week there will be a Plant Swap and Recipe Swap; bring a plant and get a plant. And check out tasty plant-based recipes.

Vendors include Local Matters, Cynts Scents, Sankofa Love Designs, R02K, Coffico, and many, many others!

This event will repeat each Thursday, 3-6pm, until September 28.

Thursday, August 17 to Sunday, August 20, 4-H Camp Clifton, 2256 Clifton Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio

The Summerland Festival, a long-running pan-pagan festival known for its camaraderie and community spirit, will return to Camp Clifton for another year of fellowship and fun — and you’re invited! This year’s theme is “At the Sacred Center,” and we look forward to a weekend of workshops and rituals around that theme, in addition to all of the rituals and evening events we’ve come to love.

Thursday, August 17 to Sunday, August 20, 4-H Camp Clifton, 2256 Clifton Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio

The Summerland Festival, a long-running pan-pagan festival known for its camaraderie and community spirit, will return to Camp Clifton for another year of fellowship and fun — and you’re invited! This year’s theme is “At the Sacred Center,” and we look forward to a weekend of workshops and rituals around that theme, in addition to all of the rituals and evening events we’ve come to love.

Thursday, August 17 to Sunday, August 20, 4-H Camp Clifton, 2256 Clifton Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio

The Summerland Festival, a long-running pan-pagan festival known for its camaraderie and community spirit, will return to Camp Clifton for another year of fellowship and fun — and you’re invited! This year’s theme is “At the Sacred Center,” and we look forward to a weekend of workshops and rituals around that theme, in addition to all of the rituals and evening events we’ve come to love.