10 am-3 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024 St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Road Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church is hosting its second annual Culture and Artisans Fair on Saturday May 5, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will feature approximately 20 artisans from all over the world, showcasing and selling their handmade items, as well as delicious…
Upper Arlington Cherry Blossom Celebration 5 pm, Wednesday, April 10 Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee invites residents to join them for the Second Annual Cherry Blossom Celebration, beginning at 5 pm, on Wednesday, April 10 in Mallway Park, on Arlington Avenue. This celebration of the grove of cherry trees by the Veterans Plaza is part…
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.
October 2023 The following statement was approved by the Community Relations Committee at its October 26, 2023 Meeting: In the face of escalating violence and horrific loss of human life in the Middle East, the Community Relations Committee of Upper Arlington stands in solidarity with community members impacted by these tragic events. Situations like this only bring additional suffering and…