Community

Wednesday, February 15, 6-7:30pm, Huntington Empowerment Center, 780 Mount Vernon Ave.

Join fellow community members for this important discussion and action plan on how we are focusing on introducing a non-police emergency response program to Columbus!

There will be a panel discussion, discussion of the Columbus Safety Collective budget, and strategy updates, followed by a “question-and-answer” period. Food will be catered by Willowbeez SoulVeg.

Wednesday, February 15, 6pm, Pike County Career Technology Center, 75 Beaver Creek Rd., Piketon, Ohio

The Ohio EPA will hold an in-person public meeting, with a virtual option, on Wednesday, February 15, to discuss the proposed cleanup plan for areas not yet addressed at the former U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant and draft renewal for the facility’s hazardous waste operating permit.

Monday, February 13, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The state budget is as much a political document as it is a financial one. That budget paints the picture of our fiscal health and what our actual priorities are. Join us for this virtual “lunch and learn” as we dig into the Ohio budget process, why it matters, and the respective roles that decision-makers and stakeholders [including yourself] can have in this process.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Saturday, February 11, 4-4:45pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Hilltop Branch], 511 S. Hague Ave.

As part of “Hilltop History Day at the library,” Hilltop historian Jennie Keplar is back with another “Hilltop history” presentation sure to satisfy your need for new stories! While some previously-shared stories will be included, Jennie will be talking about Hilltop crimes, murders, and tragedies from the pre-1955 era. Her first “Tragic and True Tales of the Old Hilltop” presentation was so popular; it would be a crime to miss the sequel!

Wednesday, February 15, 12noon-1pm, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Wednesday, February 15, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Explore how minority stress affects health outcomes in LGBTQ+ communities and earn 1 CE credit in Social Work or Counseling.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

Tuesday, February 14, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Conducting a Walk Audit is the first step for many walkable community advocates, and it often leads to positive community change for people of all ages.

Monday, February 13, 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.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYldumtrjIiH9L7_KfcFV1n8ynuO3anTGwp

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

Monday, February 13, 12noon-1:30pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1039], 154 N. Oval Mall

Sunday, February 12, 4-6pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Four Seasons City Farm is a 501(c)(3) organization and has been making a difference in the health and well-being of the community on the near east side of Columbus since 2004. Our stated mission is to help “foster a sense of community and renew our urban neighborhood by beautifying our area by converting vacant lots into gardens, creating a self-sustaining and cooperative food system, and demonstrating a sense of belonging through our shared work.”