Community

Tuesday, October 11, 8am-5pm, Franklin County Board of Elections, 1700 Morse Rd.

Contact: Franklin County Board of Elections, 614-525-3100

Wednesday, September 28, 8pm, Rambling House Soda, 310 E. Hudson St.

Word Church is a poetry reading held the last Wednesday of every month at 8pm at Rambling House Soda, 310 E. Hudson St. Bring your poetry, get your rhyme on, and meet some interesting people.

Sunday, September 25, 2-4pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Sunday, September 25, registration at 12noon; ceremony at 2pm; walk begins at 2:15pm; Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln. [in the Arena District]

Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions!

Saturday, September 24, 4-11:30pm, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Art for Life is the longest-running biennial fundraising gala benefiting Equitas Health [formerly AIDS Resource Center Ohio] [ARC Ohio]. This year, we have joined forces with the Pizzuti Collection and the Columbus Museum of Art to create a broader visibility of featured artists as well as to provide access to regional and national art collectors.

Saturday, September 24, 5-8pm, MCL Kingsdale, 3154 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Come out and join us for dinner and conversation! We’ll be in the back room unless there’s a special event going on in that room.

Saturday, September 24, 10am-6pm, Northland Performing Arts Center, 4411 Tamarack Blvd.

More than 1,000 people will celebrate the best of all things vegan and vegetarian at the first-ever Columbus VegFest. This natural health and wellness festival promotes sustainable living, healthier bodies, and a more compassionate society. The Columbus VegFest features free admission, free workshops and free parking.

Saturday, September 24, 10am-4pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

The Harvest Fair is one of Stratford’s biggest events of the year, a celebration of Stratford and of down-home family fun! Family-centered in every way, the farm is transformed into a playground. With a variety of entertainment, a “kid’s world” with kites, face painting, and a hay bale toddler area with farm toys. Kids of all ages can discover their “inner farmer” by climbing on a tractor, making apple cider and riding on a horse-drawn wagon.

Friday, September 23, 5pm-12midnight; Saturday, September 24, 12noon-12midnight; Sunday, September 25, 12noon-8pm; The Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave.

On behalf of the Schmidt family and the Columbus Oktoberfest, we would like to welcome you to the 51st Annual Columbus Oktoberfest. Not only does the event have a tremendous history in this city, but the Schmidt family adds 129 years of Columbus tradition as well!

Friday, September 23, 5pm-12midnight; Saturday, September 24, 12noon-12midnight; Sunday, September 25, 12noon-8pm; The Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave.

On behalf of the Schmidt family and the Columbus Oktoberfest, we would like to welcome you to the 51st Annual Columbus Oktoberfest. Not only does the event have a tremendous history in this city, but the Schmidt family adds 129 years of Columbus tradition as well!