Community
Tuesday, September 12, 6:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.
The supporters of August’s Issue One tried to silence Ohio voters, and they failed. Reproductive rights are supported by a majority of Ohioans, and it’s time we secured them at the ballot box this November.
Gabriel Mann, Communications Director with Protect Choice Ohio, will join us to give us an update on the campaign and to tell us how we as volunteers can get involved in securing reproductive freedom in Ohio. Our meeting will start at 7pm with doors opening at 6:30pm.
Tuesday, September 12, 5:30-6:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This is a free public webinar that brings together Ohioans to learn about and discuss:
• How community solar can contribute up to $409.5 million in local tax revenue.
• How community solar creates $5 billion in job opportunities in Ohio.
• How supporting House Bill 197 can help bring community solar to Ohio.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Tuesday, September 12, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Many of our nation’s food and farm policies as embodied in the farm bill impact people and communities across the United States and overseas.
Together, we urge Congress to take the opportunity presented by the reauthorization of the farm bill to reduce hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world and encourage sustainable stewardship of our resources.
Join us to learn more about the Farm Bill, its impact, and how you can help make sure no one goes hungry in the future!
Saturday, September 9, 10am-10pm; and Sunday, September 10, 10am-6pm; Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.
The Annual Black Columbus Family Reunion
“We’re Back”! The Black Columbus Family Reunion is an annual two-day cultural experience held every September the weekend after Labor Day. Our purpose is to reinforce the historic strengths, traditions, and values of our community.
Saturday, September 9, 10am-10pm; and Sunday, September 10, 10am-6pm; Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.
The Annual Black Columbus Family Reunion
“We’re Back”! The Black Columbus Family Reunion is an annual two-day cultural experience held every September the weekend after Labor Day. Our purpose is to reinforce the historic strengths, traditions, and values of our community.
Saturday, September 9, 7-8pm, Hot Times Festival, 240 Parsons Ave.
Join us at the Hot Times Community Arts and Music Festival for the September Free Press Second Saturday Salon.
We’ll gather on the porch of the Health Department building: 240 Parsons Ave., between E. Main St. and Bryden Rd., on the lawn of Columbus Public Health.
• We’ll have a discussion of protest music and musicians playing some protest songs.
• We will also discuss the Ta’Kiya Young murder and the effort to stop qualified immunity for police.
Thursday, September 7, 7pm, Tuttle Park [outside of the Tuttle Community Center], 240 W. Oakland Ave.
Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists for a discussion about how we fight for and win progress today — through reform or revolution?
Thursday, September 7, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
As people of faith and conscience, shifting our household energy use to efficient technologies that use renewable energy is an opportunity to help bring about climate justice based on our shared values: caring for one another and our common home.
Join us to learn more about the incentives that will be available to help make your home healthier and more efficient.
Thursday, September 7, 8:30am-2:30pm, Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, 2199 E. Main St.
Keynote Speaker: Tyreese R. McAllister
Tyreese R. McAllister is a transformational therapist, a dynamic trainer, and a bestselling author. She owns Clinical and Forensic Associates, Inc. CFA transforms public safety systems by supporting law enforcement personnel on and off duty. She trains officers in best practices to work with vulnerable citizens and provides treatment to first responders and their families.
Wednesday, September 6, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.