Community

Thursday, September 19, 4:30-7:30pm, Eakin Elementary School, 3774 Eakin Rd.

We’re visiting Columbus communities to connect you — our neighbors — to vital resources, delicious food, live music, and so much more. Best of all, the Rise Up CBUS! events are free! We can’t wait to see you at Eakin Elementary School! Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.

Thursday, September 19, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In Missionary Priest, Fr. Tom shares the richness of his ministerial life, which has taken him throughout the world, engaging with people of all faiths and backgrounds. Unity among the followers of Jesus and collaboration with members of all world religions have been at the core of his ministry. At the heart of this book are the spirituality and practices that sustained him on this journey.

Thursday, September 19, 3-6pm, 925 Mount Vernon Ave. [near the intersection of Mount Vernon Ave. and N. 17th St.]

Join us for our weekly farmers market, with fresh produce, cultural performances, food trucks, and information tables, from July 11 to September 26, 2024. This event will include interactive activities for all ages with special themes for each day.

Hosted by Bronzeville Growers Market.

Thursday, September 19, 7:15am-3:30pm, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr.

Please join the Ohio Environmental Council and the Environmental Professionals Network for the 2024 Ohio Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. This joint event features a breakfast session starting at 7:15am followed by an all-day conference from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The 2024 Conference will focus on legal issues connected with “Protecting the Spaces and Places of Ohio’s Environment,” promising engaging conversations throughout the day.

Wednesday, September 18, 7-8:30pm, Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N. Fourth St.

Join the ACLU of Ohio for a fun evening of Banned Books Bingo! Celebrate the freedom to read and recall the most famous literature censored over the decades. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 18 at 7pm at Seventh Son Brewing Co. in Columbus.

Wednesday, September 18, 6-7pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Calling all Columbus-area visual artists!

Have you ever been to the Columbus Arts Festival? Are you interested in exhibiting your artwork but need more information on what is involved?

Wednesday, September 18, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Wednesday, September 18, 11:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Topic

“Ensuring a Safe Voting Environment”

Presenters

Poll Chaplains

• Jaladah Aslam (Faiths United to Save Democracy)

Election Peacekeepers

• Susan Smith and Joan Van Becelaere (Ohio Voter Rights Coalition)

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Ohio Council of Churches.

Wednesday, September 18, 10am-3pm [there will be a brief program at 11:30am], Long St. Bridge over I-71 [between Lester Dr. and Elijah Pierce Ave.]

On July 10, 2014, the newly reconstructed Long Street bridge was unveiled as part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s I-70/I-71 Columbus Crossroads Project. This complete street design created a unique opportunity to connect the historic King-Lincoln District and the Near East side to downtown Columbus.

Tuesday, September 17, 7:30-9pm, Yoga-Well-Being, 296 W. Fourth Ave.

Dr. Meera Jo Kachroo will present this public lecture as part of her week as a short-term visiting scholar this semester.