The City's Community Relations Committee has developed a calendar for 2025 that details notable national and religious holidays and observances as a useful reference tool for the community when planning special events or public meetings. Check out the Resources Section of the CRC website to view the calendar.
Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 Each year, the City seeks nominations of the many worthy individuals and groups that have helped make our community better in some way, through our annual Community Awards Program. Now is the time to submit your nominations for the following categories: Business – recognizes a business that is actively involved in the community or brings…
Applications Accepted: November 1–December 13, 2024 DOWNLOAD THE FILLABLE APPLICATION FORM HERE The City has begun accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle for the Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program. This program is designed to create opportunity spaces for new initiatives, and enhancements to existing community programs and events that advance the welcoming and inclusion goals of the Community…
The City hosted its Third Annual Juneteenth Recognition Program and raising of the Juneteenth flag on Monday, June 17. Our sincere thanks to our keynote speaker - Stephanie Hightower, President and CEO of the Columbus Urban League - for her rousing speech, and to the founder of Urban Strings Columbus, Catherine Willis, and her impressive musicians - Asa Simpson Cole, Joelius Porter, Tia…
Members of the Community Relations Committee hosted a UA Welcome Series booth at the 2024 UA Pride event on Sunday, June 9, at Sunny 95 Park. CLICK HERE to view more pictures from this year's event.
More than 100 community members joined with members of Upper Arlington City Council, the Community Relations Committee, and the City Administration for Upper Arlington’s third annual Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony. Upper Arlington Board of Education Member, Lori Trent, served as keynote speaker, Bonnie Erwin from Rainbow UA shared a beautiful poem, and Council President Ukeme Awakessien Jeter presented a…
The Second Annual St. Mark's Culture & Artisans Fair, held on Saturday, May 4, was a huge success. Click here to enjoy some photos from this year's event.
Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee celebrated its Second Annual Cherry Blossom Celebration on April 10, at Mallway Park on Arlington Avenue. Our thanks to the following entities for helping to organize this year's event and activities: Friendship Bracelet Making & Origami Activities – coordinated by Asian American Community Services and UAHS AAPI Association, with…
Members of the Community Relations Committee were pleased to host their first Iftar Dinner on March 20, in celebration of Ramadan. The event was one of a series of programs and activities designed to provide spaces for all members of our community to come together in new and exciting ways to recognize, celebrate and learn about the different cultures and…
The CRC's 2024 UA Welcome Series is shaping up to be filled with opportunities for new and newer residents to connect and learn more about your hometown of choice. Below are highlights of the events planned so far: UA Schools New Families Event January 16 | UA High School This first time event included information sharing on spring/summer camps and…