Community

Sunday, August 13, 11am-1pm, Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, Ohio

Enjoy a hike at Dawes Arboretum with Simply Living led by Lily Schaefer, a former Intern at Simply Living who is now at Dawes Arboretum.

Saturday, August 12, 7-11pm, 2228 Balmoral Rd.

We will be meeting in person at the home of Pete Johnson, 2228 Balmoral Rd.

Everyone is welcome!

Bring a chair; food and drink are welcome.

This event will be rain or shine; we will party indoors or out.

If you have any announcements for the progressive community, contact us at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.

Hosted by The Columbus Free Press.

Saturday, August 12, 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!

HCCO is coordinating a potluck planner at this link. Check what other people are bringing and submit your own contribution!

Saturday, August 12, 4-6pm, Green Lawn Abbey, 700 Greenlawn Ave.

Join friends for an LGBTQ+ Open House. See all that Green Lawn Abbey and Green Lawn Cemetery have to offer to us.

Libations and hors d’oeuvres will be served, within the timeless beauty and stunning architecture of Green Lawn Abbey, starting at 4pm.

At 5:15pm, board a trolley for a guided tour through the majestic grounds of Green Lawn Cemetery. Trolley tours will begin and end at Green Lawn Abbey, 700 Greenlawn Ave.

Thursday, August 10, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for our monthly all-chapter meeting every second Thursday of each month! Attend virtually at dsacb.us/meeting.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America].

Thursday, August 10, 4:30-7:30pm, Cross Creek Park Hilliard, 3342 Hilliard Rome Rd., Hilliard, Ohio

Rise Up CBUS! in 2023 is coming to twelve locations around Columbus! Get connected with community resources, enjoy food, and meet your neighbors! Visit columbus.gov/riseupcbus for more information about Rise Up CBUS!

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

Thursday, August 10, 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.

Wednesday, August 9, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The next Fair Districts Volunteer Huddle is on Wednesday, August 9 at 6pm. This will be an opportunity to talk about the Issue 1 campaign and election results. And, finally, it is time to discuss the next steps for redistricting reform.

RSVP for this event by clicking “Going” on this “Facebook event” page [that has a “Join Event” link that is not currently active].

Monday, April 7, 7-8:30pm, Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square, 125 E. Broad St.

Whenever there is a movement, there must be music to push, inspire, and encourage us.

Join Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith on the eve of the Issue 1 vote as she leads us in a “community sing” to bring energy, hope, and faith into the movement to save democracy. The more we sing together, the more encouraged we get as we cry out, “Faith Votes No.”

Bring your voice and bring a few friends with you!

All ages and all faiths are welcome.

Wednesday, August 9, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio?

Join us for a free legal clinic! Through the partnership of Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, and TransOhio, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained pro bono attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.