Action Alerts
Saturday, June 17, 12-6pm
Mt. Vernon Avenue between 17th Street and St. Clair
Juneteenth is celebrated annually, usually on the 19th of June to mark the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified of their freedom following the Civil War. Juneteenth on the Ave is set to take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Freedom.
Desiree Tims, President/CEO of Innovation Ohio announced the official launch of the Ohio Voter Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to empower voters for the upcoming August 8, 2023 special election.
This tool gives voters the ability to learn about Ohio Issue #1, check and update their voter registration, provide early vote options, and allow Ohioans to sign up for election reminders. This initiative is part of Innovation Ohio’s ongoing commitment to foster informed and engaged citizenship in Ohio.
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
AEP is jacking up electricity rates while they reap billions in profits. Join us for a community meeting to discuss AEP’s greed and what we can do to fight back. June 14th-16th marks the one-year anniversary since AEP power outages devastated the central Ohio community during some of the hottest days of 2022.
Now, flash forward a year later, the company is requesting an increase in rates for its customers, which will only continue to hurt marginalized communities the most. During the meeting we will: review AEP’s proposed rate increases and timeline of Public Utilities Commission of Ohio decision, provide an opportunity to share attendees’ AEP experiences, learn about what we actually pay for on our utility bill, discuss how to take action against the rate hikes, and review resources to help lower your utility bills and get payment assistance.
Partners: Columbus Stand Up, Black Environmental Leaders Association, Sierra Club, 350.
Monday, June 19, Juneteenth Holiday- 10am-1pm
Linden area - Hudson and Cleveland Avenue - meet at 9:30am
Proceed southbound on Cleveland Avenue to 11th Avenue to Four Corners-Point of Pride.
Celebrate culture and community - walk, drive, cycle, join in the parade!
Entertainment, food trucks and fun with friends.
JULY 1 - JULY 31, 2023
Get ready, registration for Plastic Free Ecochallenge is now open! Join our month-long event, committed to reducing plastic consumption and promoting sustainability. Make a difference, learn, and become part of the solution to plastic pollution. It’s not just an a one-time event—it's your step towards a brighter, greener future.
JULY 1 - JULY 31, 2023
Get ready, registration for Plastic Free Ecochallenge is now open! Join our month-long event, committed to reducing plastic consumption and promoting sustainability. Make a difference, learn, and become part of the solution to plastic pollution. It’s not just an a one-time event—it's your step towards a brighter, greener future.
Monday, June 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
An electronic copy will be available online as the news conference ends. The White Paper effort started in January 2021, and with the assistance of a water geologist, it was documented and written by many people. It has already been distributed to the Columbus Water Department for comments 2 months ago, and so far we have not received any response. We also took copies to the 4 other water departments in our watershed, including Westerville, Delco, Delaware City and Cardington, which faced a water disaster from oil drilling in the 1960's. We have given copies to Columbus Mayor Ginther and Columbus City Council. We have taken copies to the leadership of all 19 cities and towns that rely on Columbus City water. (You can see who they are on the first page inside the cover).
Columbus Community Rights Coalition & and Columbus Community Bill of Rights.
Location: Rich Street Bridge entrance (near the Bicentennial Park area.
Sunday, June 11, 1-2:30pm, Bexley City Hall, 2242 E. Main St.
Join us for a Community Backyards workshop at Bexley City Hall to learn more about water quality and backyard conservation! This workshop will be presented by Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries [FACT] and hosted by the City of Bexley and Green Bexley. Love Your Alley will also be there.
Plus, City of Bexley and Franklin County residents who attend will qualify for a rebate voucher on one backyard conservation item: rain barrel, native plants, or compost bin. Register in advance to receive your rebate voucher at the workshop!
Additional details may be found on the program website: CommunityBackyards.org.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Saturday, June 10, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Theme: “Peace, Love and Revolution”
• Mark Stansbery and Yoshie Furuhasi will report back from their trip to Japan at the G7 Summit.
• M.J. Borden will discuss response to HJR 1.
• Pride Month
• And more!
A question-and-answer period will be included.
If you have any announcements for the progressive community, contact us at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Hosted by The Columbus Free Press.
Friday, June 9. 6-9pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.
An art show rejecting the anti-trans bills and laws that are being put in place all over the U.S and instead celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ artists and performers.
Dress code [optional]: “Punk Rock Queer.”
Hosted by Wild Goose Creative.