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“Housing Instability and Brain Injury,” hosted by Brain Injury Association of Ohio

Tuesday, April 30, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

There is a strong link between brain injury and housing instability and homelessness. This presentation will explore the connection between the two and identify strategies and approaches to support housing stability in brain injury survivors and prevent and end homelessness.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Brain Injury Association of Ohio.

Columbus Women’s Chorus Concert: “Kids . . . Songs For and About Children”

Sunday, April 28, 3pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Come hear the Columbus Women’s Chorus sing songs for and about children of all ages. Tickets are $15. Children under 12 years of age are free. Tickets may be purchased here or at the door.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus Women’s Chorus.

“Interfaith Community Service Day,” hosted by Interfaith Association of Central Ohio [IACO]

Sunday, April 28, 2:30-8pm, Church and Community Development for All People, 946 Parsons Ave.

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day and support our local community!

Service Opportunities:

• Litter pickup

• Tree planting

• Gardening / garden clean up in community gardens

• Cooking a meal to share (vegetarian spaghetti)

Schedule:

2:30pm: Gather / Overview / Split into Groups

3:30-5:30pm: Service time

6-8pm: Shared Dinner / Music / Dancing

“Tree Dedication Ceremony,” hosted by Washington Gladden Social Justice Park

Sunday, April 28, 2pm, Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, 404 E. Broad St.

More than 40 trees, including elm, hornbeam, redbud, cherry, and Japanese maple, will be dedicated at 2pm Sunday, April 28, in the Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, 404 E. Broad Street, next door to First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. These trees have been given in honor or in remembrance of a variety of people and help to beautify the unique Social Justice Park while supporting the City’s Urban Forestry Masterplan. All are welcome to attend this brief ceremony.

“Earth Day Celebration at Genoa Park,” hosted by Green Columbus

Saturday, April 27, 11am-8pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

This family-friendly event will feature local music, fun activities for children and adults, food and drinks, and booths from a diverse array of sustainability-focused vendors and non-profits.

When: Saturday, April 27, 11am-8pm

• Booths, Vendors and Children’s Activities: 11am-4pm

• Bands, Food Trucks, and Beverages: 11am-8pm

• Celebrate Trails Day: 11am-5pm with a guided bike ride leaving at 4pm!

Entry: Free!

Where: Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Community Health Fair, hosted by Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation

Saturday, April 27, 10am-4pm, Eldon and Elsie Ward Family YMCA [parking lot], 130 Woodland Ave.

Come to our Community Health Fair and get connected with resources, learn something new pertaining to your health, and fellowship with the community! There will be food trucks and a bounce house for the kids!

We will have fellowship and fun for the entire family, health screenings, and information on the following.

• Cholesterol

• Blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Alzheimer’s

• Partners with Kids Medical Program of Children’s Hospital Mental Health

“Ohio Community Rights Network’s Third Community Conversation: The Industrial Excess Landfill (IEL): Ohio’s Regulatory Train Wreck,” hosted by Ohio Community Rights Network

Wednesday, April 24, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio Community Rights Network [OHCRN] is inviting you for a discussion on “The Industrial Excess Landfill (IEL): Ohio’s Regulatory Train Wreck,” on Wednesday, April 24, at 6pm, from around the state. This will be the third in a series of Community Conversations that OHCRN will facilitate on a monthly basis. We will hear from an activist who has been fighting this disaster for 40 years.

“Queer Farmers Alliance,” hosted by Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association

Thursday, April 25, 7pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

This is a space intended for farmers/garden enthusiasts who identify as LGBTQIA to come together and make connections. It will be a loosely structured conversation around the different joys and challenges we face as queer farmers. If this applies to you, come, meet, share, and connect in community. Our intent is to organize further conversations.

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

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