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“Culture and Artisans’ Fair,” hosted by Community Refugee and Immigration Services [CRIS]

Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Rd.

Handmade crafts, music, and food from around the world will take center stage at the Second Annual Culture and Artisans’ Fair on Saturday, May 4, between 10am and 3pm, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Rd. [in Upper Arlington].

This family-friendly event is brought to you by Community Refugee and Immigration Services [CRIS], St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and the City of Upper Arlington.

“2024 Merion Village Spring Yard Sale,” hosted by Merion Village Association

Saturday, May 4, 9am-3pm, several locations in Merion Village

The 2024 Merion Village Spring Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 9am to 3pm. Join us for a day of shopping and strolling through our beautiful and historic neighborhood!

The Merion Village Association will publish a digital community map alerting buyers to all registered sale locations. Maps may be viewed or downloaded from our website at MerionVillage.org/yardsales.

“National Interfaith Prayer Service: Prayers for Our World, Nation, and Us,” hosted by Religions for Peace USA

Thursday, May 2, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us for the Fifth Annual National Day of Prayer.

RFPUSA member organizations

• African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

• American Friends Service Committee

• American Islamic Congress

• Armenian Church of America

• Buddha’s Light International Association

• Buddhist Churches of America

• Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry of Disciples of Christ

• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

• The Episcopal Church

Merion Village Association Monthly Meeting: May 2024

Wednesday, May 1, 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.

“Virtual Statewide Poll Worker Meet-Up,” hosted by League of Women Voters of Ohio, Common Cause Ohio, and ACLU of Ohio

Wednesday, May 1, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Did you serve as a poll worker in the primary this year? We want to hear from you!

Join the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition for a discussion among frontline democracy workers. We want to hear from you directly to be better able to support elections officials and poll workers and advocate for an elections system that is fair and accessible to every eligible Ohio voter.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

“Beyond Dialogue: Implementing DEIB [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging] in Your Organization,” hosted by Central Ohio Diversity Consortium and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)

Tuesday, April 30, 5-7pm, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission [MORPC], 111 Liberty St.

An event meticulously crafted to guide HR professionals and organizational leaders in implementing best practices for diverse and legally compliant recruitment and retention. Attendees can anticipate expert insights on leveraging inclusive strategies, embracing diversity in hiring, and ensuring legal adherence throughout the talent acquisition process.

Registration cost: $25.00.

Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] Chapter Convention

Saturday, April 27, 11am-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 2-B

We hope you can join us for the 2024 Chapter Convention on Saturday, April 27, 11am-2pm, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 2-B. For those unable to join us in-person, a virtual attendance option will be made available. For those attending in-person, as with our general meetings, food and childcare will be available, and masks will be provided and required.

“Class-Struggle Unionism, Internationalism, and Anti-Imperialism: A Discussion with the CSP-Conlutas,” hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists

Thursday, April 25, 4:30-6:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 2-B

Brazilian union leaders of the two-million-member labor federation CSP-Conlutas and members of the United Socialist Workers’ Party (PTSU) will speak about their experiences building international solidarity against imperialist attacks in Palestine and Ukraine. Hear their history of struggle against dictatorship in Brazil and how they are fighting against attacks on workers by their own government, bosses, and the far right today.

Speakers

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