Community
Thursday, October 12, 6:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.
Join us for our monthly all-chapter meeting every second Thursday of each month! Attend virtually at us02web.zoom.us/j/89361855286.
We’ve got plenty on our plate, including reauthorizing our Housing Campaign, voting on Articles of Incorporation, and, most importantly, welcoming a special guest speaker on behalf of our Childcare Campaign.
Hosted by Columbus DSA.
Thursday, October 12, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Bronzeville Agricademy is a free, creative format of on-line classroom instruction, production tours, and mentoring to promote a plant-based diet. It will meet weekly online from October 5 to December 14, 6:30-8pm, via Zoom.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn more about growing their own food or contributing to a community garden.
Is it only for adults? No, it is recommended for middle school, high school, and college students as well.
Thursday, October 12, 12noon-1pm, Glenwood Community Center, 1888 Fairmont Ave.
Join the Community Relations Commission as we host a conversation about access to transportation and food for older adults in Columbus.
Learn more by visiting columbus.gov/discrimination.
Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Community Relations Commission.
Wednesday, October 11, 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 Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, and TransOhio, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained pro bono attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.
Wednesday, October 11, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join us for the Fair Districts Volunteer Huddle on Wednesday October 11 at 6pm.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Fair Districts Coalition, ACLU of Ohio, and Common Cause Ohio.
Wednesday, October 11, 4-6pm, Ohio Environmental Council, 1145 Chesapeake Ave., Suite I
The Ohio Environmental Council wants to invite you to talk about the most pressing issues that are facing Central Ohio as a part of the community-wide event, “The Big Table.” This is a day set aside for all Central Ohioans to come together and to connect through authentic conversation to imagine a better future for all!
We will be hosting conversations about the most important environmental issues in our region, with featured conversation topics such as:
Wednesday, October 11, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Mary Lazarus Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund Celebrating Women in Society
What’s on the minds of Central Ohio’s Gen Z girls, and where will they take America? Generation Z — the Zoomers — were born after 1996. The oldest of this rising generation has just graduated from college, and the youngest are now entering their teenage years, having been born just as Barack Obama entered the White House.
Tuesday, October 10, 6:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.
We are excited to host Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman during our October meeting.
Dr. Chapman will provide factual information about the upcoming Columbus City Schools levy (Issue 11) that will be on the ballot this November. This is a unique chance to get specific details on the levy and to ask questions.
For a sneak preview, check out this message from Dr. Chapman: youtu.be/Ryr27KULaR8.
Wednesday, October 11, 8:30am, Ohio Statehouse
House Bill 183 “Bathroom Ban Bill” is scheduled for an opponent (that’s us!) testimony hearing at the Ohio Statehouse this Wednesday, October 11, at 9:30am, in the House Higher Education Committee (Rm. 017).
Tuesday, October 10, 7-8:30pm, The Citadel, 1761 Parsons Ave.
“Inhale/Exhale” is a safe space for progressive organizers to learn tools to heal and process the work and all that comes with it. “Inhale/Exhale” is a restorative healing space for organizers in the progressive and left ecosystem in the Central Ohio area, but we welcome folks from out of town!