Community
Thursday, February 15, 6:30pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.
Enjoy an evening of original and cover instrumentals with jazz pianist Robert Mason.
This event is part of the 34th Annual “Music in the Atrium” indoor concert series.
Hosted by Grandview Heights Public Library.
Wednesday, February 14, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Wednesday, February 14, 4-6pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
Looking for a delicious way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while supporting a great cause? We’re excited to announce our special fundraiser featuring authentic Oaxacan tamales made by COWC supporter, Dulce!
Order by the half dozen (enough for a meal for two) and donate what you can!
• Chicken or Beans
• Donate what you can! Our cost is $22 per half dozen or $44 per dozen. Any donation above that amount will support our work!
Tuesday, February 13, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.
We are back to our regular monthly meeting schedule!
We have a packed agenda this month. We’ll review our 2024 Plan, which includes input from our January kickoff, discuss the outcomes of our action at City Council on Monday, take a look at MORPC’s new “complete streets” policy, and go over any actions that we can take now.
7pm: Introductions and Welcome
7:10pm: 2024 Strategic Plan
7:30pm: City Council Meeting Debrief
Monday, February 12, 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.
Saturday, February 10, 7-10pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.
Join us at the Fourth Annual Mozaic Valentine’s Winter Formal for a night of dance, romance, and fun! Enjoy free_ food and gift bags. There will be awards for boldest look, best dressed, best hair, and more. Formal dress is recommended but is not required. This event is free!
Hosted by Equitas Health and Mozaic.
Saturday, February 10, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
We will be building community for Black Liberation with
• Aramis Malachi-Ture Sundiata of the People’s Justice Project
• Jason Render and Ramon Obey of JUST [Justice, Unity, Social Transformation]
• And more!
A “question-and-answer” period will be included.
If you have announcements for the progressive community, let us know at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.
Saturday, February 10, 12noon-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called “Going to HCCO” and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Saturday, February 10, 10am-2pm, Linden Tree Nursery, 1142 E. 17th Ave.
Join Green Columbus at Linden Tree Nursery for a day of green-fingered excitement as we embark on a communal journey to nurture nature.
Click |here| to register for this event.
https://www.givepulse.com/event/420529-Linden-Nursery-Pot-Filling
If the weather is bad, we will reschedule for the following Saturday.
Hosted by Green Columbus.
Friday, February 9, 5pm, Equitas Health King-Lincoln Medical Center [Mozaic], 750 E. Long St.
Not all self-defense is physical. Learn how to use awareness, active listening, and de-escalation skills in this free workshop. Facilitated by Matthew Hoyt, Equitas Health Safety Specialist. This is a trans prioritized space.
RSVP for this event by using this link.