Action Alerts
Sunday, August 28, 2pm, Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, 1247 Grandview Ave.
Prepare to pass through the looking glass where one man without a job and a lot of mysterious money can leverage his phone and free WiFi at Starbucks to tear apart the fabric of people’s lives. And he can do it all without consequence.
No one knew what was about to happen when Matthew moved to town and “Social Media Monster” reveals just how dark someone can make Facebook for an entire city in the Midwest.
“Social Media Monster” is a documentary by award-winning Columbus filmmaker Peter John Ross. Several members of the cast and crew will be at the screening for a special “question-and-answer” period afterwards.
Use this link to view the “Social Media Monster teaser trailer.”
Tickets: $7.00.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Sonnyboo.
Saturday, August 27, 5-9pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.
It’s that time of year again!
Every year we have been gathering around Rubén Castilla Herrera’s birthday to celebrate his life, love, family, and the community he made and which made him.
This event will also be a fundraiser for Columbus Community Pride, Columbus’s alternative Pride celebration by and for LGBTQ+ people of color since 2018.
All are welcome to this event, including those who weren’t able to know Rubén while he was with us on earth.
¡Es esa época del año!
Todos los años reunimos por el cumpleaños de Rubén Castilla Herrera para celebrar su vida, su amor, su familia, y la comunidad que hizo y que lo hizo a él.
Este evento también recaudará fondos para Columbus Community Pride, la celebración alternativa del Orgullo de Columbus por y para la comunidad LGBTQ desde 2018.
Todos son bienvenidos a este evento, incluidos aquellos que no pudieron conocer a Rubén en persona.
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Volunteer with Equality for this special Advocacy Night! We're contacting voters to empower them to participate and make informed decisions in this year's election.
Let's be clear, voting is not the only answer to protect our community and it is also very important for our LGBTQ+ community and allies to show up and vote in elections up and down the ballot.
This event will include a brief policy update and election information so that you are informed. We will also provide training to those who are new to text banking.
This is a virtual event. Zoom information will be emailed to you prior to the event. Register HERE.
Thursday, August 25, 5:30pm, Gemüt Biergarten, 734 Oak St.
Join the Central Ohio Worker Center for our summer happy hour. Bask in some solidarity, have a drink, eat a hot pretzel, stand on tables and yell about unions, whatever it takes!
Hosted by Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
While it’s important for you to recycle, it’s also important to Recycle Right. By taking just a few minutes to recycle the right way, you help reduce pollution, contribute to cleaner water, conserve limited natural resources, support our economy, and reduce central Ohio’s reliance on landfills. SWACO is here to help you recycle right, answer common recycling questions, and provide the necessary tools and resources you need to make recycling right convenient for your household. Register here.
Dennis Kucinich on Pulling the Plug on FirstEnergy Corporation
Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7:00 PM
Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:00 PM
For over 25 years schools have been struggling with an unconstitutional funding formula. Columbus students deserve a world class education, safe and healthy schools, and well-paid teachers who create learning environments where all students can thrive.
At the federal, state, and local level there are challenges and opportunities to fully and fairly fund our schools that we can build power collectively to win.
From the American Friends Service Committee
Recent Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed at least 47 Palestinians, including 16 children, and injured hundreds more. While a ceasefire is welcome, the violence of Israel’s ongoing blockade and military occupation continues to impact 2.2 million people living in Gaza. The blockade has gone on for more than 15 years, with devastating effects.
Restrictions on the import and export of goods from Gaza has led to unemployment rates of 45%, even higher among women and youth. The Gaza economy has been destroyed, and today, over 80% of people depend on international assistance to survive. That means that even when the bombs stop falling, the deprivation continues.
People are unable to rebuild or make repairs to damaged homes. They also lack reliable access to health care, clean water, electricity, and vital services.
Friday, August 19, 2022, 7:30 PM
Location: Overbrook Presbyterian Church’s social hall, 4131 N. High St., Columbus 43214.
He will be doing hit songs made famous by the likes of Chubby Checker, Ricky Nelson, the Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Paul Anka, Del Shannon, Fabian, the Drifters, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and others.
Beautiful doo-wop background vocals will be added by the Harmonettes (Jackie LaMuth, Renilda Marshall, and Teresa Schleifer.) And we’ll be backed by instrumental wizards Brian Szuch on electric lead guitar and Renilda Marshall on bass. Plus, we’ll have fun with trivia questions about 1950’s songs, fads, and singers. And, as usual, we’ll have a couple surprises that will be pretty “neat,” to use the parlance of the times.
We’re suggesting $15 per person donations at the door, with proceeds going to senior citizen programs of the Clintonville Resource Center. In other words, we’re doing “oldies but goodies” music to help “oldies but goodies” people.
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 2:00 PM
Please join us for a discussion on how the fear of “The Great Replacement” has provided motivation for many heinous attacks on racial and religious minorities and what should be the role of religious communities in dispelling this myth perpetuated by white supremacist groups.
Join Religions for Peace USA Live! Via Zoom & Facebook.
Register for the webinar here.