Action Alerts
Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
In collaboration with OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens, Sustainability at Ohio State, and Great Lakes Brewing Company, we invite you to join us for the first Green Drinks of 2020. We are kicking off the Earth Day Columbus campaign by celebrating volunteerism with many great local nonprofit organizations: 2020 will be a very important year for the environment as Earth Day turns 50. Together we can make a difference in the new year! Beer, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will be provided. Donations of $5 - $10 at the door for working professionals are highly encouraged. All proceeds go towards buying tree seedlings for Earth Day. 1 tree= $1. Location: Nationwide& Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus 43210. Free Parking. Facebook.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 9:00 – 11:00 PM
Join us as Bernie Sanders takes on his opponents in the January Democratic primary debate in Iowa. Tickets are free but are limited. Get yours starting at 8 p.m. at the Gateway Film Center. Parking is available at the Gateway parking garage, which you can enter from either 9th or 11th. Bring in your parking stub to get stamped and pay only $2.
Come together with your friends, family members, and neighbors for this fun event and support Bernie during the 2020 Presidential Democratic Primary Debate! Get excited about our historic campaign to transform America and sign up to do the important work of grassroots organizing. Location: Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St., Columbus 43201. Facebook.
The deadline for community service and advocacy organizations to apply for funding by ComFest Grants is almost here: January 20 is the last date to apply. Apply here: https://www.comfest.com/committees/grants/. It's also time to be asking graphic artists to start planning their 2020 Logo design contest entries. The contest is Thursday March 12. This year, the ComFest General Planning Committee has chosen the theme "People Power" as the suggested slogan for logo designs.
Sunday, January 12, 2020, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Voter registration training in time for secon semester college student activity fairs! Come learn the ins and outs of how to register voters and get signed up to start registering voters right away! Location: Old Worthington Library, 820 N. High St., Worthington. Facebook.
Saturday, January 11, 2010, 6:30-11pm
1021 E. Broad St., east side door. Parking in side driveway, back parking lot or street.
Free, no RSVP required.
Monthly gathering of progressives to meet, socialize, network, enjoy refreshments (Hound Dog pizza), art, music and presentations on impeachment, Iran, and the Free Press' 50th anniversary!
614-253-2571, colsfreepress@gmail.com
Thursday, January 9 at 5 PM
Corner of North High Street and E. North Broadway
If you want to connect with progressives across the country and hear from experts about how we stop a war with Iran, register for the No War With Iran strategy call, Wednesday January 8 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT here: moveon.org/nowarcall
Wednesday, January 8, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Please join us for lunch and conversation about using art to shine a light on the current refugee crisis around the world. Artist Rosy Avoscan, Laurie Van Balen of Columbus Crossing Borders, and DSOP Justice Promoter Barbara Kane, OP will discuss their current efforts and ways to help. You can also view Rosy's current art exhibit "Am I Us or Them" during the program. Lunch and program are free, but please register. Link in tickets (on the Facebook event page). Location: Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Dr., Columbus 43219. Facebook.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us as we select district delegates for Bernie. Based on the percentage of votes he gets in Ohio a number of elected delegates will go to the DNC Convention. Let's make sure to get as many Bernie supporters to the caucus to vote for true Bernie supporters. Doors open at 6 pm, the caucus begins at 7 pm. Location: Columbus State Community College, 550 E. Spring St., Delaware Hall, Columbus 43215. Facebook.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Saturday, January 4, 2010, Noon – 2:00 PM
Since withdrawing from the nuclear deal, the Trump administration has been engaging in a devastating economic war on the Iranian people through harsh sanctions. Now that economic war threatens to turn into a full-blown military conflict with Iran following the assassination of Iranian military leaders by US drone strikes in Baghdad. Join us at the corner of Broadway and High at noon on January 4 to oppose the endless wars and occupations. No War with Iran! End the Sanctions! US Out of Iraq! Location: North High St. and East North Broadway, Columbus 43214. More information: Facebook.