Noon-3 pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane The Upper Arlington community will be hosting a series of Big Table conversations on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 25. We hope you can join us, as we focus on the theme of advancing UA as a welcoming community for all. The conversation topics…
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…
The Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program was established in 2022 to support community-based, innovative approaches to fulfilling the Community Relation Committee’s (CRC) Purpose, Mission and Vision. That year, two grants were awarded – to Rainbow UA for their UA Pride event, and to the Upper Arlington Schools for their Longest Table community discussion. The 2023 grant program expanded in…
The City's Community Relations Committee has developed a calendar for 2024 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.