Community

Wednesday, July 15, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This is the first of a new series of monthly virtual gatherings on the third Wednesday of each month. It’s an opportunity to meet others who share our values, make new friends, and do a little networking. Here’s a rough outline of how it will go [times can and will vary].

• 7-7:10pm: The facilitator will welcome everyone and will make sure that everyone is comfortable with the technology.

• 7:10-7:30pm: Introductions, maybe an ice-breaker.

Tuesday, July 14, 3-7pm, on-line pre-registration for this on-line event is required

Equality Ohio’s legal clinic provides free legal support to LGBTQ Ohioans, within 300% of the poverty line, who are experiencing legal hardship because of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, we are currently suspending our in-person legal clinics. Instead, our attorneys will be hosting virtual Intake Hours throughout the week. If you are in need of legal help, please contact the attorney closest to your area.

Sunday, July 12, 2:30-4pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

The ancients knew when the light would grow and decrease with the relationship between earth and sun. We will talk about what is happening astronomically and ways that we can attune to these celestial rhythms.

Join this event by clicking this link.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Sunday, July 12, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Story of Plastictakes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect that it has on the health of our planet and on the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents, this film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash, rivers and seas clogged with waste, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions from plastic production and processing.

Sunday, July 12, 12noon-5pm, ROY G BIV Gallery, 435 W. Rich St., and other locations

Enjoy music, performances, art making, art displays, and art for sale as you and your friend/family enjoy our Franklinton Farms and private gardens.

Reserve a spot and confirm details about attending by clicking on the “Reserve a Spot” button on the “Facebook event” page for this event.

Saturday, July 11, 10am; Sunday, July 12, 10am; this event will be on-line

The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Westerville Music and Arts Festival Committee would like to announce that the 47th Annual Westerville Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for July 11-12, 2020, will be going virtual and will not be hosted in person.

Saturday, July 11, 10am; Sunday, July 12, 10am; this event will be on-line

The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Westerville Music and Arts Festival Committee would like to announce that the 47th Annual Westerville Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for July 11-12, 2020, will be going virtual and will not be hosted in person.

Friday, July 10, 5-9pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

Want to support the Black Lives Matter movement and bring home some rad local art? The Vanderelli Room will be hosting an open-air silent auction on Friday, July 10 from 5pm to 8:30pm.

All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc.

Thursday, July 9, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join climate and racial justice activists Patty Hine, Deb McGee, and Heron Brae for a discussion on how we can care for each other in solidarity to enable activists’ longevity and well-being as we challenge systems of domination and oppression together. Our panelists will address what self-care would look like in a classless society, the role of privilege to leverage change, and how art and community can help sustain us.

Wednesday, July 8, 12noon-1pm; The Boat House Restaurant at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube