Community
Thursday, July 4, 1pm, beginning and ending at Goodale Park [Park St. side], 120 W. Goodale St.
The Wacky Doo Dah Parade is known for its diversity and passion for art, where vibrant people march and express their unique humorous thoughts about social, political, civic, or other issues. Nothing and no one are safe from satire.
Lineup starts at 12noon on Park St., heading north from Goodale St. to Buttles Ave.
Wednesday, July 3, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. Meetings are held virtually; all are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.
Wednesday, July 3, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration
Governments are hijacking the “anti-trafficking” narrative to legitimize their anti-migration policies.
As global displacement due to conflict, persecution, and climate change rises, whilst opportunities for safe, regular migration routes close down, people are pushed to increasingly perilous journeys in search of a better, safer life.
Tuesday, July 2, 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.
Tuesday, July 2, 7-10pm, Club Diversity, 863 S. High St.
Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at Club Diversity at 863 S. High St. This will be an informal get together to meet, hang out, talk shop, and enjoy the camaraderie! Non-members are welcome to join and learn more about the chapter.
Monday, July 1, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.
Monday, July 1, 12noon-1pm, Ohio Statehouse Atrium
On Monday, July 1, the Citizens Not Politicians (CNP) campaign will deliver truckloads of petition booklets from all 88 counties to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office — the next step in getting an amendment on the ballot to finally end gerrymandering in Ohio!
We are inviting every volunteer, every supporter, every redistricting reformer, and every Ohioan who wants a better democracy and brighter future for our state to a rally at the Statehouse immediately following the booklet dropoff.
Where: Ohio Statehouse Atrium
Sunday, June 30, 6pm, The Citadel, 1761 Parsons Ave.
Join Community Pride for an evening of artistic expression and celebration of local artists at Queer Art Night!
Queer Art Night is a heartfelt showcase of the incredible talents across Columbus’ QTBIPOC community. The lineup features a range of musicians, performers, live artists, and more who will fill the night with their amazing creative energy.
Saturday, June 29, 5pm, Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd.
The Faith Thomas Foundation is hosting our ninth annual bowling fundraiser for Sickle Cell, Saturday, June 29, at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. We hope to see you there.
• $25 adult bowling ticket: includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda
• $15 child (12 and under) bowling ticket: includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda
• $20 adult non-bowling ticket
• $10 child (12 and under) non-bowling ticket
Saturday, June 29, 10am, Washington, DC
If you believe in these 17 issues that ought to be at the center of our political agenda because our votes are about demands and not merely about popularity and personality, then march and assemble with us, mobilize voters with us, and bring everybody who believes in love, justice, truth, and nonviolence.
1. Abolishing poverty as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
2. A living minimum wage of at least $15+/hour (indexed for inflation)
3. Full and expanded voting rights
4. No more voter suppression