Community

Sunday, May 18, 12noon, Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, 1247 Grandview Ave.

The award-winning feature documentary “Plastic People” investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment.

Saturday, May 17, 6pm, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Africa Events Center, 4850 W. Olentangy St., Powell, Ohio

We are thrilled to announce that the Ohio Environmental Council’s 2025 Green Gala will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 6pm. This year’s event will be held at the Columbus Zoo’s Africa Events Center.

Saturday, May 17, 2pm, Patrick Kaufman Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

Saturday, May 17, 2-3:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Auditorium], 96 S. Grant Ave.

Join Indivisible Central Ohio for a forum focused on the state budget. Republicans have proposed cuts to education, healthcare, and more, so we all need to fight back to help protect Ohio families. RSVP here.

We will hear from policy experts and state legislators to learn more about what is currently in the budget and what we can do to stop the cuts!

Our speakers will include:

Saturday, May 17, 9:30am-12:30pm, Del-Co Water Company, 6658 Olentangy River Rd., Delaware, Ohio

This workshop is free for anyone to attend. Come learn about the best management of septic systems for the health of your wallet and the environment! A representative from Delaware Public Health District will be in attendance to share about septic systems and to help answer questions.

Hosted by Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW).

Saturday, May 17, 10am-2pm, National Veterans Memorial and Museum [parking lot], 300 W. Broad St.

The Scioto Arts Market (SAM) is a monthly, themed pop-up community event featuring makers, bakers, art, food trucks, nonprofits, and more from May through October (Saturdays from 10am to 2pm). The inaugural market will debut on May 17 and will feature Volunteer Fest.

This exciting monthly event series, produced by the

Thursday, May 15, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch] [Rm. 3], 1113 Parsons Ave., and online at corsrev.org/meeting

Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.

Thursday, May 15, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

If you’ve ever wondered why so many people believe things that are demonstrably untrue, this Thursday’s edition of “Skeptical Inquirer Presents” is one you won’t want to miss.

Featured guest Joe Pierre has spent years studying (and writing about) the psychology behind the question, developing what he calls “The ‘3M Model’ of False Belief,” based on mistrust, misinformation, and motivated reasoning.

This event is free, but you must register in advance to participate.

Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8pm, Kent United Church of Christ, 1400 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio

Join the ACLU of Ohio Action Team and the NAACP Portage County Branch for a discussion on police use of force.

Police use of force can sometimes escalate to a two-way physical encounter, with citizens facing felony charges. During this informational event, we will discuss current laws and how to stay safe and mitigate the chance of arrest during interactions with the police.

Wednesday, May 14, 6-8pm, meet at 6pm at Trolley Pub Columbus, 152 N. Young St.

Our Third Annual Trolley Pub Litter Cleanup Cruise is here!

When: Wednesday, May 14, 6-8pm.

Where: Meet downtown at 152 N. Young St.

What: A litter cleanup on-the-go! The Trolley Pub will drop us off at a few locations around town to collect litter and we will enjoy drinks on board while pedaling to the next location!

Why: To prevent litter from entering our waterways and green spaces while making new friends and enjoying the spring weather.