Community
Saturday, April 20, 9am-1pm; Academy Park, 276 S. Nelson Rd.; and Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr.
Volunteers will clean up the creek corridor along Nelson Rd., through Academy Park and Wolfe Park, Alum Creek waterway and Greenway Trail from Broad St. to Main St. Wear sturdy work shoes and clothes! We’ll supply loaner gloves, trash grabbers, snacks, and beverages. Meet up in the north parking lot by the Alum Creek Greenway trail suspension bridge.
Saturday, April 20, 9am, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.
AIDS Walk Ohio will take place in downtown Columbus on April 20. Participate in person at Genoa Park or virtually in your own neighborhood.
AIDS Walk Ohio is one of the largest opportunities for the public to give back in this capacity. Over 1,000 people from across the state will come together to raise critical funds for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Thursday, April 18, 7pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.
As progressives, we recognize the importance of unions when it comes to negotiating for better working conditions. But do you have specific questions about the structure and activities of organized labor? Are you interested in organizing your workplace?
Thursday, April 18, 4-7pm, 174 E. Long St., Ste. 200
We are thrilled to share our new office space with you! Come and enjoy refreshments, meet our team members, and see where we do the work of supporting Ohio survivors of domestic violence.
ODVN’s purpose is to support and strengthen Ohio’s response to domestic violence through training, public awareness, and technical assistance and to promote social change through the implementation of public policy.
Thursday, April 18, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Peace is being built by millions of people daily through company-sponsored, employee-led faith and interfaith workplace initiatives. Join Dr. Brian Grim to learn about this amazing movement for peace occurring in Fortune 500 companies as diverse as Google, Salesforce, DELL, CVS Health, American Airlines, PayPal, and more!
Thursday, April 18, 2-3:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Martin Luther King Branch], 1467 E. Long St.
You will learn about what food to grow in your backyard to minimize the triggers for asthma.
Weekly focus:
April 4: Overview, snacks, and drinks
April 11: Breakfast
April 18: Lunch
April 25: Dinner
This event is free with pre-registration; please be aware that space is limited.
RSVP for this event by clicking “Going” on this “Facebook event” page.
Thursday, April 18, 12noon, Kirwan Institute, Conference Room 101, 33 W. 11th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Wednesday, April 17, 7-9pm, Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.
As our Church [the Roman Catholic Church] considers ordaining as least female deacons, please join us as Rev. Cynthia Holder Rich and Rev. Mark Rich will share their perspective on female ordination in both the Presbyterian and Lutheran traditions.
Wednesday, April 17, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio? Join us for a free legal clinic!
Through the partnership of TransOhio and Equitas Health, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained volunteer attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.
Wednesday, April 17, 6-7:30pm, The Urban Farm Church [Maize Manor United Methodist Church], 3901 Maize Rd.
Have you ever considered that the pesky weeds invading your garden might actually be nutritious, delicious, and free ingredients for your next meal?
In this free workshop, you’ll learn to identify common weeds found in your backyard and beyond. From dandelion greens to purslane, we’ll delve into the nutritional benefits and culinary potential of these often-overlooked treasures.