Community

Friday, October 8, 6-10pm, several locations in Franklinton

October Franklinton Friday is here!Join us on the 400 Square campus for open art studios and new gallery exhibitions at 400 West Rich and Chromedge Studios, our outdoor market and Friendship Flea, dinner and drinks at Strongwater Food and Spirits, and more!

Gallery details will be announced very soon! Stay up to date here in the discussion section.

Thursday, October 7, 4-5:30pm, on-line event requires advance registration

As we continue to see the effects of climate change on various parts of the world, displacement from climate disaster is becoming less of a far-off scenario — especially for many of our Guatemalan neighbors.

In “Climate Justice and Migration: A Faith Perspective,” Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service [LIRS] will host a dialogue on the intersection between climate displacement and faith, both for those in the U.S. and for our heavily-burdened brothers and sisters in Guatemala.

Monday, October 11, 7pm, Pure Joy Massage and Yoga, 6260 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio (wearing masks and keeping a proper distance) or you may join us via Zoom

Monday, October 11, 7pm, on-line event requires advance registration

Join a virtual discussion with faith and legislative leaders about efforts to abolish the death penalty in Ohio.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Hunger Network in Ohio.

Sunday, October 10, 12noon, Doran’s Farm Market, 5462 Babbitt Rd., New Albany, Ohio

Join us at Doran’s Farm Market in New Albany on a Sunday afternoon in October. This will be a wonderful time for picking out pumpkins from a pumpkin patch. Pure Joy Massage and Yoga has hired the Drank Tank with hot apple cider, specialty coffee drinks, and Kombucha . . . all vegan! The first 30 beverages will be complimentary to those from the Columbus Vegan Meetup who are wearing vegan name tags [that will be provided].

Saturday, October 9, 2-3:30pm, The Magical Druid, 3165 N. High St.

This event will be an introduction to Planetary Magick and to learn the days of the week as they relate to planets.

Registration cost: $10.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, October 9, 12noon-3pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

Don’t believe in God? You are not alone! Join the Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO], a community that values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.

Saturday, October 9, 12-7pm, Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Community Pride is coming up quickly!

Join us at Mayme Moore Park on Saturday, October 9, 12noon-7pm, for a full day of free festivities and merriment by and for us!

• Live music and performances by local LGBTQ+ bands and artists!

• Vendor booths by local LGBTQ+ artists and entrepreneurs!

• An info fair for local LGBTQ+ organizations!

• Kids activities! [Masks are required in the youth activity zone]

• Food trucks!

• Workshops!

Saturday, October 9, 10am, Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St., Westerville, Ohio

CRIS [Community Refugee and Immigration Services] will be hosting its annual 5K For Refugees on October 9. Registration begins at 8am; the Kid’s Race will begin at 9:45am; the Run/Walk will begin at 10am.

Join us at our live and in-person event, or virtually between Wednesday, October 6, and Sunday, October 10, to complete your 5K run or walk as we celebrate our mission and our community.

Thursday, October 7, 6-8pm, beginning and ending at Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Enjoy a walking tour of Grandview with unique chocolate stops at participating businesses. This event benefits the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation while highlighting Grandview Heights’ outstanding pedestrian-friendly business district.

This year, masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged while visiting participating businesses.