Community

Tuesday, April 26, 5:30-7pm, The Columbus Foundation, 1234 E. Broad St.

Suzanne Roberts and James White will engage in a thoughtful and candid conversation about race relations in our communities and America. This talk is inspired by the current political climate in the U.S. and will address current dialogues being held all around the country.

Join us for an interactive, fireside chat. Bring your questions, observations and curiosity so that we can all grow from this intimate conversation.

Free admission; light refreshments will be provided.

April 26, 11am-1pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Join veteran members of Stratford’s Herb Group for a spring walk in our gardens and woods to identify and learn how to incorporate culinary wild plants in your own meals. Then stay for lunch and sample dishes made from edibles obtainable this time of year. Handouts and recipes will be available to reinforce your learning experience.

Cost: $20/person.

Register online at stratfordecologicalcenter.org or call 740-363-2548.

Saturday, April 23, 1-10pm, Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.

Join Green Columbus and a group of wonderful sponsors in celebrating Earth Day 2016, which we’re calling “Right Now” this year, at a celebration at Columbus Commons on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

The celebration, which will run from 1pm to 10pm, will feature your favorite local bands, food trucks, kids’ activities, environmental groups and businesses, and much more. Bring your friends and family for a full day of fun in the heart of downtown Columbus.

April 23, 10am-12pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Naturalist Bob Harter will explain the proper seed germination and cultivation techniques of native plants. Also learn the importance of native plants to our environment, including where and how they grow. Each participant will receive a six-pack cell, soil and seeds to plant on site with Bob’s guidance, plus a small packet of seeds to take home and plant. Information sheets explaining different types of seed treatment will be available.

Cost: $20/person.

Sunday, April 17, 6:30-8:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Saturday, April 16, 9am-12noon, McFerson Commons Park, 218 West St.

The 2016 Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Columbus. This year’s tri-city walk/run/ride is slated to be the largest HIV/AIDS awareness event in Ohio.

Saturday, April 9, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

Join progressive friends for food, drink and great music.

Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571

Saturday, April 2, 3-5pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

Jill Stein is a Green Party presidential candidate who will be in Columbus for the Ohio Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention, April 3. The Ohio Green Party will be holding a public reception for her on Saturday, April 2, 3-5pm, at 1021 E. Broad St. All are welcome.

Saturday, April 2, 1-4pm, Kaleidoscope Youth Center [in its new location], 603 E. Town St.

Please be our guest for the Kaleidoscope Youth Center Housewarming on Saturday, April 2, 1-4pm. Light appetizers will be served.

You’ve heard of our excitement and seen the photos of the transformation. Now, you can experience it for yourself: a beautiful, spacious home, full of color, energy, and possibilities.

Can’t join us in person? Send some virtual warmth! Check out our Amazon wishlist for items that will make our home even more colorful and fun!

Wednesday, March 23, time and location [on or near The Ohio State University campus] to be determined.

Please visit the “OSU Coalition for Black Lives” Facebook page for additional information.