Community

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.

Wednesday, August 16, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Now that we’ve protected the sacred principle of “One Person, One Vote,” we’re moving full steam ahead to pass our reproductive freedom amendment this November. We’re going to need a movement unlike anything Ohio has ever seen to get over the finish line and permanently protect abortion rights. It’s time to get involved in the fight ahead — join us to learn more about how you can help us secure reproductive freedom for all Ohioans.

Wednesday, August 16, 12noon, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

If ghost kitchens sound scary, they’re not — in fact, the tiny, delivery-only restaurants are popping up everywhere in America and Columbus in particular. Fueled by the need to get creative during the pandemic, restaurant operators continue to flock to this innovative business model with its low startup costs.

Tuesday, August 15, 6:30-7:30pm, Equitas Health King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St.

Support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced shame, rejection, and harm in the name of religion.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

Tuesday, August 15, 5:30pm, Over the Counter, 5596 N. High St.

Join the Clintonville Area Progressives for a drink, a snack, and some great conversation (politics or otherwise) at Over the Counter. See you on the 15th!

Hosted by Clintonville Area Progressives.

Tuesday, August 15, 5:30-6:30pm, this event will be occurring via Microsoft Teams

How do you price your art? Kristen Brown, artist, and founder/CEO of Rela, will provide some answers to this common question. In this virtual workshop, Kristen will present pricing formulas, context for market pricing and new approaches to value assessments. This workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams. Use this link for details on joining this session.

Tuesday, August 15, 6-8pm, William H. Thomas Gallery, 1270 Bryden Rd.

Mama Adé is bringing her African love, joy, and commitment to Central Ohio to share the experience of living and traveling for education and purpose in Africa. She will be sharing the prospective Legacies African Tour happening in October.

This will be a networking and information sharing event and tea with Africentric arts influences at the gallery/home of Baba Shongo in Olde Towne East and the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Tuesday, August 15, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In the face of relentless attacks on abortion access and bodily autonomy, abortion pills have become even more essential.

Learn how to share information about why Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) through medication is a safe, effective, and convenient reproductive health option for those in your community.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Tuesday, August 13, 6pm, 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. This series of memorial gatherings and peaceful protests was founded many years ago by Mark Stansbery; composer Rocco Di Pietro began collaborating with Mark on a series of peace concerts in 2014.

For tonight’s concert, we ask that you observe the following COVID policy:

Monday, August 14, 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.