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Tuesday, May 10, 9am-4pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St.

The time is now for Ohioans to experience real pretrial justice! Join the ACLU of Ohio, along with a broad coalition of partner organizations, on Tuesday, May 10, for a day of conversation and power building at the Ohio Statehouse.

Every story is impactful and our legislators need to hear why you support true bail reform.

Connect with like-minded Ohioans and attend our first Bail Reform Lobby Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

Monday, May 9, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join award-winning journalist Kathryn Miles in conversation with crime writer and journalist Andrew Welsh-Huggins to learn more about her just released book, “Trailed,” the riveting deep dive into the unsolved murders of two free-spirited young women in the Shenandoah wilderness.

Tuesday, May 10, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a discussion on the pervasive climate, politics, and health repercussions surrounding lead poisoning in Ohio. Following will be a brief discussion about how “Medicare for All” could benefit those in need.

Presenters

• Robin Brown, founder, CCOAL [Concerned Citizens Organized Against Lead], Environmental Injustice Strategy Consultant

• Diana King, Environmental Injustice Advocate and Organizer

Saturday, May 7, 11am-9:30pm; and Sunday, May 8, 12noon-5:30pm, Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio

This event will be a two-day family-friendly festival that will feature multiple performing stages presenting a variety of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music, kids’ programming, and instrument building for youth.

It will also offer 30+ music workshops, an ongoing “jam” tent (all are welcome), a Festival Store, drum circles, and the international touring Saturday evening Headliner act, The Way Down Wanderers!

Saturday, May 7, 11am-9:30pm; and Sunday, May 8, 12noon-5:30pm, Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio

This event will be a two-day family-friendly festival that will feature multiple performing stages presenting a variety of upbeat folk/roots/Americana music, kids’ programming, and instrument building for youth.

It will also offer 30+ music workshops, an ongoing “jam” tent (all are welcome), a Festival Store, drum circles, and the international touring Saturday evening Headliner act, The Way Down Wanderers!

Saturday, May 7, 2022, 5:30pm, The Boat House at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.

“Dining in the Dark” is a powerful dining experience, inviting you into a world of sensitivity you may never have experienced, leading you through a unique journey in the dark.

It’s a night you don’t want to miss!

Click here to purchase tickets.

Saturday, May 7, 9am-3pm, various locations within Merion Village

The 2022 Merion Village Spring Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 7, 9am-3pm. Join us for a day of shopping and strolling through our beautiful and historic neighborhood!

The Merion Village Association will publish a digital community map alerting buyers to all registered sale locations. Maps can be viewed or downloaded from our website at MerionVillage.org/yardsales.

Saturday, May 7, 8am-12noon, Worthington’s Historic Village Green, Worthington, Ohio

Green on the Green is a free community event with a green focus. Come to beautiful Worthington and meet local businesses and groups promoting sustainability, healthy living, handcrafted items, and environmental stewardship. Come for the fly casting demos, pet massage, reiki, bird watching, live music, Mother’s Day shopping, and much more!

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