Community

Sunday, September 18, 2pm, Mees Hall [Capitol University campus], north side of E. Mound St. between College Ave. and Pleasant Ridge Ave., Bexley, Ohio

This September, Green Bexley is exploring the most impactful actions that we can take to be more sustainable. Inspired by Project Drawdown and sponsored by the Bexley Community Foundation, Capital University, and Simply Living, we’re excited to learn alongside you and take action towards a more sustainable future!

Saturday, September 17, 3-7pm, North YMCA, 1640 Sandalwood Pl.

Experience the excitement. It’s another Northland Unity Festival with our partners at the North YMCA in collaboration with Rise Up! CBUS.

This event will host over 60 vendors and entertainment throughout the afternoon.

The Northland Unity Festival is an opportunity for Northland residents and other Columbus residents to connect and to showcase their talents. Buy unique items, watch a performance and eat some good food!

Saturday, September 17, 1-3pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Saturday, September 17, 1-4pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

We are uniting with cultural organizations from around America to pay tribute to the generations of Latinx and Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation and society. Join us as we learn about Latinx heritage from the perspectives of Ohioans with different cultural backgrounds.

Timed Programming:

1pm: Highlights from last year’s Celebrando dialogue

1:30pm: Presentation by Elena Foulis

2pm: Talk by Annette Vasquez

2:30pm: Dance by Oyo Dance Company

Saturday, September 17, 11am-1pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Join Stratford’s Farmer — Jeff Dickinson — and other experts — to explore the principles and practices of a healthy food system. Whether you are interested in farming or you would simply like to learn more about local agriculture, this series will take you behind the scenes for a first-hand experience on a real working farm.

Saturday, September 17, 10am-12noon, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Head out to the beehives with a member of Stratford’s Apiary Team. You will get a firsthand look inside a living beehive to learn about how they work and live together! Please wear long pants with long socks to tuck your pants into and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. We will provide veils. All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by a registered adult (this is not a “drop off” program).

Saturday, September 17, 9:45-10:45am, Moeller Park, 281 Hanford St.

“Coffee With Community” is back! Don’t miss this “popup coffee and treat shop” on Saturdays following our weekly “Fitness in the Park” classes. Our friends from Community Grounds will be set up at Moeller Park from 9:45am to 10:45am. The menu will include hot coffee, cold brews, iced chai, donuts, cookies, mini bagels, and snack bars. Stop by after class or during your morning walk with your family and pups!

Friday, September 16, 5-10pm; Saturday, September 17, 12noon-10pm; St. Stephen of Decani Serbian Orthodox Church, 1840 N. Cassady Ave.

Eat, drink, sing, and dance at the annual Serbian Festival! You won’t need a passport to travel to Serbia!

The church’s grounds will be transformed into a Serbian village with homemade Serbian dishes and pastries and a full bar with Serbian beer, Slivovica, and wines. There will be live Serbian music for sing-alongs and kolo dancing, children’s activities and books, and icons and religious items for sale from the St. Stephen’s Bookstore.

Friday, September 16, 5-10pm; Saturday, September 17, 12noon-10pm; St. Stephen of Decani Serbian Orthodox Church, 1840 N. Cassady Ave.

Eat, drink, sing, and dance at the annual Serbian Festival! You won’t need a passport to travel to Serbia!

The church’s grounds will be transformed into a Serbian village with homemade Serbian dishes and pastries and a full bar with Serbian beer, Slivovica, and wines. There will be live Serbian music for sing-alongs and kolo dancing, children’s activities and books, and icons and religious items for sale from the St. Stephen’s Bookstore.

Friday, September 16, 7-10pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Join Wild Goose Creative on Friday, September 16 from 7pm to 10pm for our fourth annual “Fête en Goose”!

Inspired by the “Fête en Blanc” parties of Paris, “Fête en Goose” is an outdoor picnic in Columbus where guests dress up and bring their own gourmet dinner and creative table decor.