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“Election Education Lunch and Learn Webinar,” hosted by Ohio Council of Churches

Wednesday, August 21, 11:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Topics

• “The Electoral College: Is It Still Needed?,” by Rev. Brandi Slaughter, National Board Member, League of Women Voters

• “What’s at Stake for Ohio?,” by Jen Miller, Ohio Director, League of Women Voters

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Ohio Council of Churches.

“38th Annual Music on the Lawn,” hosted by Grandview Heights Public Library

Tuesday, August 20, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

The 38th Annual Music on the Lawn summer concert series kicks off in July with a new outdoor pavilion and site improvements to celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary! A significant portion of the project is being funded with a donation from the Grandview Heights Public Library Foundation.

Concerts take place on Tuesdays, 7-8pm, July and August (instead of June-July, due to construction).

Get all the details at ghpl.org/music.

“Lunch and Learn: Fiscal Sponsorship,” hosted by Ohio Voice

Tuesday, August 20, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Dr. Katie Vaughn, Ohio Voice’s Finance and Administration Director, for a “Lunch and Learn” session that’s not your average snooze-fest — it’s all about fiscal sponsorship! Dive into how this concept can supercharge your project (yup, we’re talking about you, Ohio!). Get the behind-the-scenes look at fiscal sponsorship processes and slick systems to help projects grow from start-up to legacy.

“Summer School: Ohio Government 101,” hosted by Red Wine and Blue Education Fund

Monday, August 19, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us as we kick off our six-week “Summer School: Ohio Civics 101” series. To start things off, we will cover the basics of Ohio Government, including the three branches of Ohio government, roles and responsibilities, key players in Ohio, as well as key organizations and what you can do to get involved.

“Central Ohio: Civic Schools Session 3,” hosted by ACLU of Ohio

Sunday, August 18, 2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Rm. 3-B], 96 S. Grant Ave.

Class is in session! Join us for the concluding session of the ACLU of Ohio’s three-part Civics School program! With our expertise in voting, the ACLU of Ohio seeks to energize, educate, and mobilize volunteers and activists to maintain their civic engagement.

“Third Space at Old First: Effective and Peaceful Communication,” hosted by Old First Presbyterian Church

Saturday, August 17, 7-10:30pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.

Join us for a discussion and workshop that will apply to all kinds of debates and differences of opinion. Our facilitator will be Ohio Dominican University Professor Julie Hart.

Refreshments will be served; live music will follow. There is no admission fee but donations to participating non-profits and tips for the musicians will be encouraged.

Contact: Mark D. Stansbery, 614-252-9255 or <walk@igc.org>.

“Columbus Area Urbanist Meetup,” hosted by Columbus New Liberals

Saturday, August 17, 2-5pm, Gemüt Biergarten, 734 Oak St.

Come meet fellow Urbanists and chat about transit, zoning, development, and other issues! Are you someone who is excited about urban sustainability and wants to see Columbus continue to grow into a thriving major city? Do you think we need to build more housing and invest in less car-centric transportation infrastructure? Come out and meet like-minded people! First round of drinks will be on us!

Hosted by Columbus New Liberals.

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