Community

Tuesday, August 30, 1-2:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Monday, August 29, 7-8:30pm, Mershon Auditorium. 1871 N. High St.

Join us at Mershon Auditorium for the inaugural “Education for Citizenship” address, which will welcome new Ohio State students and other members of the university community to the new academic year. Hosted by Executive Vice President and Provost Melissa Gilliam, the “Education for Citizenship” address will inspire our Ohio State community to reflect on the importance of civil discourse and our Shared Values in a diverse world.

Saturday, August 27, 5-9pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

It’s that time of year again!

Every year we have been gathering around Rubén Castilla Herrera’s birthday to celebrate his life, love, family, and the community he made and which made him.

This event will also be a fundraiser for Columbus Community Pride, Columbus’s alternative Pride celebration by and for LGBTQ+ people of color since 2018.

All are welcome to this event, including those who weren’t able to know Rubén while he was with us on earth.

Saturday, August 27, 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!

Thursday, August 25, 7-9pm, 3090 Gilridge Dr., Hilliard, Ohio

Life After Belief Groups meet for support, encouragement, and growth in the process of living life without supernatural belief. Our core concerns are Community, Charting a New Course, Compassion, and Coming Out. [Read more about these Core Passions below.]

Thursday, August 25, 5:30pm, Gemüt Biergarten, 734 Oak St.

Join the Central Ohio Worker Center for our summer happy hour. Bask in some solidarity, have a drink, eat a hot pretzel, stand on tables and yell about unions, whatever it takes!

Hosted by Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio.

Thursday, August 25, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Be a messenger in your community and use election protection to empower more people so that we have a democracy that works for us all!

Tuesday, August 23, 7pm, 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:

Thursday, August 25, 6-7:30pm, North High Brewing [Short North], 1288 N. High St.

Join us for an insightful “Ales and Climate Tales” conversation about the “Save the Soil Movement” featuring Dr. Chitra Iyer. Gather, enjoy a pint, and learn what we can do to support soil that is nutrient-rich and sustainable.

Hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby [Columbus Chapter].

Wednesday, August 24, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a virtual, interactive community conversation about the most important issues facing you and your community. Everyone is welcome in this conversation. We look forward to connecting with you.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by ACLU of Ohio.