Action Alerts
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 6:00 PM
Ohio recently enacted the nation's strictest voter ID law, and it will already be in effect for our May primary and Early Vote beginning April 4.
The Ohio Voter Rights Coalition is teaming up with VoteRiders to deliver timely and important voter ID information and assistance directly to voters who may be impacted by the new law. We need your help to ensure that every voter has the ID they need to cast a ballot that counts. Join us as we write letters to individuals who have voted with alternative ID in the past so they know their options when it comes to obtaining a free ID or voting by mail. Every letter we send delivers essential information and assistance to the voters most likely to be disenfranchised by voter ID laws.
Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northern Lights Branch, 4093 Cleveland Ave., Columbus.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
We are only a few weeks away from the start of Earth Day Columbus, and there are over 100 community worksites in need of volunteers. On 3/28, come learn about the projects happening near you, sign up to volunteer, and enjoy $3 beers from Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Attendees who register to volunteer during April will receive a free drink! All proceeds from this event will go toward the cost of soil, mulch, and tree seedlings for community worksites. Green Columbus.
Location: COhatch Upper Arlington, 1733 W. Lane Ave., Columbus.
More information here.
Monday, March 27, 2023, 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd, Columbus. Presented by the National Council of Negro Women.
Sunday March 26, 12noon-4pm, Milo Arts, 617 E. Third Ave.
This Bizarket will highlight collaboration over competition in its many forms. The Evolution symbolizes how many of us have progressed, thanks to the efforts of the community. We welcome the growth within Milo Arts and the warm reception we’ve received in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood. Expect food and desserts with vegan options, libations, entertainment, 30 vendors, a larger space, and a strong art community to indulge yourself in while at Milo Arts.
There will be gourmet vegan food vendors, drinks, amazing music, live painting, giveaways, and more. This is a market by vendors, for vendors, so make sure you shop local! Attend Bizarket and enjoy the community and love free of charge. There will be donation gift bags and discounts on select vendors. So, the love is free, but you have to pay for everything else. We’ll see y’all there!
Parking:
Around the perimeter of Milo Arts. This includes E. Third Ave. and Starr Ave.
Saturday, March 25, 8:30am-3pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Hope to see you shopping - join us for the big sale! Art and Collectibles, Computers, Electronics, Exercise Equipment, Furniture, Garden Goodies, Household Items, Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Office Items, Pet Supplies, Records and CDs, Books, Sporting Goods, Tools, Baby and Kids' Clothing, and Toys!
We also need help cleaning up and resetting the building for worship, starting at 3pm Saturday. No sign up, just show up! There will be pizza! Leftover items will be collected by Out of the Closet.
Hosted by First Unitarian Universalist Church.
Friday, March 24, 8pm, Chef Hīrō, 1297 Parsons Ave.
Come sing your hearts out with us at Queer Karaoke Night hosted by BQIC on Friday, March 24, 8-10pm! We’ll be at Chef Hīrō which is located at 1297 Parsons Ave, so you can also grab a bite to eat or a drink while you’re there! D.J. Faye Waye will be running us through the hits, so make sure you come through and bring a friend! Parking is available at the back of the restaurant.
This is a fundraiser for BQIC, so we are asking that non-QTIPOC pay $10 to participate; queer and trans folks of color have a suggested donation of $5.
Friday, March 24, 8pm, Chef Hīrō, 1297 Parsons Ave.
Come sing your hearts out with us at Queer Karaoke Night hosted by BQIC on Friday, March 24, 8-10pm! We’ll be at Chef Hīrō which is located at 1297 Parsons Ave, so you can also grab a bite to eat or a drink while you’re there! D.J. Faye Waye will be running us through the hits, so make sure you come through and bring a friend! Parking is available at the back of the restaurant.
This is a fundraiser for BQIC, so we are asking that non-QTIPOC pay $10 to participate; queer and trans folks of color have a suggested donation of $5.
Thursday, March 23, 7pm
Register to Attend
Buckeye Environmental Network and Ohio Brine Task Force
Moderated by Athens County Commissioner Lenny Eliason, hear from experts Dr. Julie Weatherington-Rice and Fire Battalion Chief Silverio Caggiano about the hidden dangers of oil and gas waste. We will explore the radioactive and toxic properties of oil & gas waste, how it is widely spread throughout most of Ohio's counties, and it's effects on the body.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Sociologists Paul Ray and Sherry Anderson studied the values of Americans and discovered a new demographic they labeled "cultural creatives."
Join us to learn why Paul Ray believes we are undergoing a momentous historical transition to what he calls a new "wisdom culture." We will view a slide deck that describes their work and conclusions. Chuck Lynd will then lead a discussion about the cultural creatives. Are they a hope for a regenerative future?
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Join us for the National Day of Action to Stop Dirty Banking. We will learn about JP MorganChase's support for fossil fuels and CUT UP our Chase credit cards. It's time to withdraw our money from the machine that props up climate disaster!
Location: Chase Tower, 100 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.
Register here.