Community

Wednesday, June 21, 10am-2am, The Village of Plain City, 800 Village Blvd., Plain City, Ohio

MORPC invites local governments in the Central Ohio Area to a forum on how to attract new housing to their community.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is Central Ohio’s regional council with over 85 local governments and community partners. We take pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on best practices and plans for the future growth and sustainability of our region.

Tuesday, June 20, 7-8pm, 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.

Monday, June 19, 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!

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

Monday, June 19, 10am-1pm, beginning at the intersection of Cleveland Ave. and E. Hudson St. and continuing south on Cleveland Ave. to E. 11th Ave.

Join the Linden community in catching floats and marching bands trekking down Cleveland Ave. in celebration of cultural unity.

Juneteenth is an American National Federal Holiday celebrated by Americans of African Descent to commemorate when the last reported enslaved Black People in the South (in Galveston, Texas) had finally received the news that we were at last finally emancipated from U.S. Chattel Slavery.

Sunday, June 18, 2:30-4pm, hosted by The Magical Druid

Monthly Meetup

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, June 17, 6pm, Whetstone Park [first shelter house], 3901 N. High St.

Whether you call it Midsummer, Litha, or just the Solstice, come join us!

We will be at the first shelter house at Whetstone Park, behind the Park of Roses. Be sure to carpool if you can and watch out for other park-goers! We will begin to gather around 4:30pm to 5pm; the ritual will begin just after 6pm (when the folks working at the store make it).

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, June 17, 9-11am, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Saturday, June 17, stepping off at 10:30am, at the intersection of Broad St. and High St.; the procession will travel north on N. High St. towards Goodale Park

June 28, 1969 marked the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that stretched over six days. While the Stonewall Inn and Uprising became well known due to the media coverage and the subsequent annual Pride traditions, it was simply the fulcrum upon which years of LGBTQ+ activism shifted.

Saturday, June 17, 9am-4pm, Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Dr.

This free event for the entire family will include music and dance, food trucks, and fun games.

Schedule

9am: Live Entertainment: Jayion Fields

10am: 5K Unity in the Community Walk/Run (Register at columbusice.com)

10am: “Empower Our Youth Talent and Fashion Show” and a performance by the Reynoldsburg High School Dance Team

11am: Live Entertainment: Thiossane West African Dance

Friday, June 16, 4-10pm; Saturday, June 17, 11am-8pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

Inclusive • Kind • Thoughtful • Respectful • Proud!

With over 200 nonprofit and corporate vendors, two performance stages (Pride Stage and Red [Space] Stage), a community wellness area, a DJ/dancing pad, and a plethora of community resources — there will be something at the festival for you!

As we celebrate 42 years of our community’s pride, please remember to stay safe!

Stay safe. Be alert.