Community
Wednesday, May 22, 8am-4pm, Ohio Statehouse
Refugees, immigrants, and allies from across Ohio will gather in downtown Columbus on Wednesday, May 22 for a day of advocacy. CRIS partner and Church World Service Community Organizer Blaise Balazire will be leading this day of advocacy. Register to join in and raise your voice for refugees: rb.gy/7bm3ad.
Tuesday, May 21, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch], 1423 N. High St. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Franklin County has invested over $30 million of our money in Israel government bonds. Why, and what can we do to stop it?
Sponsors: Columbus CPUSA, Columbus DSA, JVP Central Ohio, and JUST.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Monday, May 20, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Amber Fredenburg is working on her PhD degree in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB). She is pursuing research to identify the resources that attract ground-nesting bees so that we can provide nesting sites for these species in places where their habitats may be limited.
Monday, May 20, 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!
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Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.
“2024 Main Event: Interfaith Engagement in Action,” hosted by Interfaith Association of Central Ohio
Sunday, May 19, 4-7pm, First Community Church [North Campus], 3777 Dublin Rd.
Please join IACO for Our Annual “Main Event” where we will be discussing “Interfaith Engagement in Action.”
Speakers and Awardees
• Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Ahrens, Senior Pastor, First Congregational Church
• Rev. Dr. Jefferey P. Kee, Pastor, New Faith Baptist Church
A vegetarian potluck dinner will follow the program. Additionally, there will be a reception with cake to honor our awardees, especially their service to Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity (BREAD).
Sunday, May 19, 2pm, Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St., Worthington, Ohio
“Songs of the Spirit” is Illuminati’s annual full-length concert of sacred and spiritual music and songs from monthly services at houses of worship that invited Illuminati to sing.
General admission: $10.00 to $15.00.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.
Sunday, May 19, 2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Franklinton Branch], 1061 W. Town St.
Join us for a Community Backyards workshop at the Franklinton Library to learn more about water quality and backyard conservation! We can all make small changes in our yards to make a big impact for a better environment and healthier waterways. This is a free class presented by local conservation experts from Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW).
Saturday, May 18, 6:30pm, Franklin Park Conservatory [Wells Barn], 1777 E. Broad St.
Network with fellow environmental enthusiasts, community members, and key partners. Donate in support of OEC’s critical mission to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home. Be inspired by Ohio’s environmental victories and the dedicated people behind them. Enjoy delicious plant-based bites and cocktails while surrounded by the beauty of the Franklin Park Conservatory.
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Saturday, May 18, 11am-3pm, Sunny Glen Garden, 3507 Sunny Glen Pl.
This year’s native plant sale focuses on “Gardening for Moths and their Caterpillars,” which also means we are inviting and supporting songbirds and other wildlife that depend on them! These essential creatures have been left out as many of them come out at night when it’s dark — a survival strategy, but we may miss seeing them. It’s time that Moths are featured as we continue to find ways to increase the biodiversity for healthy ecosystems by enticing moths and caterpillars into our home landscapes.
Friday, May 17, 7-9pm, Guitar House Workshop, 1423 Chambers Rd.
Do you enjoy helping your community and listening to live music? If the answer is “yes” to both of these, then please join us for the return of “Feed the People, Feed the Soul” on Friday, May 17.
Hosted at the Guitar House Workshop outdoor pavilion, this is a free, family-friendly benefit for the South Side Community Ministries Food Pantry. The SSCM Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization providing food to Columbus neighbors in need.