Community
Thursday, February 29, 6:30pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.
Learn about the fascinating Japanese art of miniature tree culture.
Join the Columbus Bonsai Society’s Mark Passerrello for this fascinating talk.
Hosted by Grandview Heights Public Library.
Thursday, February 29, 3:30-5pm, Ohio Union [Senate Chamber], 1739 N. High St.
Wednesday, February 28, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Wednesday, February 28, 6-9pm, Studio 35 Cinema & Draft House, 3055 Indianola Ave.
“Canary”: The Fight for our Future Begins at 18,000 Feet
Witness the extraordinary life of Dr. Lonnie Thompson, an explorer who went where no scientist had gone before and transformed our idea of what is possible. Daring to seek Earth’s history contained in glaciers atop the tallest mountains in the world, Lonnie found himself on the frontlines of climate change — his life’s work evolving into a salvage mission to recover these priceless historical records before they disappear forever.
Wednesday, February 28, 6pm, Athens Community Center [Rm. A], 701 E. State St., Athens, Ohio [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
We, the Ohio Community Rights Network, are inviting you for a discussion on State Preemption on Wednesday, February 28, at 6pm, from around the state. This will be the first in a series of Community Conversations that OHCRN plans to facilitate on a monthly basis. The virtual discussion will join an in-person panel from the Athens community.
Wednesday, February 28, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Developing a Dynamic Downtown Series
Wednesday, February 28, 12noon, Kirwan Institute, Conference Room 101, 33 W. 11th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Tuesday, February 27, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
On February 27, we’re hosting a webinar with Dr. Alice Rothchild who will give an update on the health and human rights consequences of the ongoing war in Gaza.
Author, filmmaker, and physician Alice Rothchild has traveled to Gaza four times, the last visit in August 2023. In this online Zoom webinar, Alice will give a brief background on Gaza and then a detailed description of the current destruction of much of the infrastructure and health care system and the impact on civilians in the war.
Tuesday, February 27, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch], 1423 N. High St.
Join the PSL [Party for Socialism and Liberation] and friends for the launch of the Vote Socialist 2024 campaign right here in Columbus, Ohio. Meet our comrades, find out ways to volunteer and get involved in the struggle, learn more about the campaign and our Party, and join the fight for socialism and liberation! We don’t just want your vote; we want you to organize! See you there.
Monday, February 26, 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.