Community

Sunday, June 6, 5-6pm, Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Recent events in Columbus and in the world may have you feeling ready to get involved, but uncertain of how to get started.

Join us at Mayme Moore Park to learn about the basics of being a community organizer and how to grow connections, plan an action, and work towards a better movement ecology with other organizations!

Water and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome, and a playground is on site!

Thursday, June 3, 7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This redistricting cycle will be unlike any we’ve seen before. Not only is it the first time we’ll be redrawing maps since Ohio voters passed two game-changing constitutional amendments in 2015 and 2018, but mapmakers will also be working on a different timeline than usual.

Thursday, June 3, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Ohio recently voted on two ballot issues to change the way our state and congressional districts are drawn. This year, Ohio redraws the lines. How do the ballot issues change the process for mapping Ohio’s districts? How might it impact our votes? Learn more and discuss redistricting in this “Zoom Popular Education” event with Communities United For Action, Common Cause, and League of Women Voters of Greater Cincinnati.

Tuesday, June 1, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are words heard often in our current day and age. But do they have anything to do with family history? Join Nicka Sewell Smith a well-known professional photographer, speaker, host, consultant, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist.

Sunday, May 30, 1-3pm, Goodale Park Gazebo, 120 W. Goodale St.

Douglas Park Ritchey passed away February 17, 2021 at age 75. He is survived by his daughters Michelle (Ian McCullough), Barbara, and Samantha Beck, his brother Stan, good friend Judith Ritchey, and 11 grandchildren who affectionately called him “FeFi.” He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Ester, and his brother Jerry.

Saturday, May 29, 7pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Come join the Ohio Green Party as we lead an online session on an introduction to Green politics!

We will begin conducting political education sessions once a month to let Party members know the basic values of the Green Party and where we stand on the issues. These sessions will be held online and can be taken from anywhere. You do not have to be an Ohio Green Party member to attend; new members are encouraged to take part.

Saturday, May 29, 5-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

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.

Grab some takeout and join us on Zoom for conversation!

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

Hosted by Humanist Community of Central Ohio.

Saturday, May 29, 1:30-3:30pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

Every Saturday, we will have fresh harvested produce, grown right here in Franklinton, for sale for our neighbors!

Any neighbor who needs it gets 50% off. Anyone on food assistance (SNAP/EBT) gets 75% off. We have delicious seasonal veggies, herbs, and flowers.

Come on by and take a look at the Patrick Kaufman Memorial Learning Garden. Our education coordinator will be running Open Garden Hours between 1pm and 4pm.

Saturday, May 29, 1-4pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

We invite all ages to come to our Learning Garden and to garden with us. We will be watering, weeding, planting, singing, reading, playing, and eating. Come visit us!

Hosted by Franklinton Farms.

Saturday, May 29, 11am-3pm, Nelson Park, 170 N. Nelson Rd.

The Family Reunion will be a celebration of Julius Tate Jr.’s birthday. This event will take place on Saturday, May 29, 11am-3pm, at Nelson Park, 170 N. Nelson Rd. This event will uplift our families and siblings that have experienced police brutality within our communities.

Hosted by Black Queer and Intersectional Collective [BQIC].