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“Rise Up CBUS! Adams Community Center,” hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Thursday, June 22, 4:30-7:30pm, William H. Adams Community Center, 854 Alton Ave.

Rise Up CBUS! in 2023 is coming to twelve locations around Columbus! Get connected with community resources, enjoy food, and meet your neighbors! Visit columbus.gov/riseupcbus for more information about Rise Up CBUS!

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

“Stop Fascism: Free Press workshop at ComFest,” hosted by The Columbus Free Press

Friday, June 23, 3:45-4:45pm, Goodale Park [during ComFest; in the Peace and Healing Tent], 120 W. Goodale St.

Stop the fascism in the Republican Ohio legislature.

Join the discussion at Comfest on Friday, June 23 at 3:45pm in the Peace and Healing Tent.

Pranav Jani will lead the discussion about S.B. 83, the bill that restricts Ohio public colleges and universities from teaching or holding training on diversity/inclusion, climate change, and other topics; prevents faculty from striking; and essentially makes the institutions a safe place for hate speech.

“Stop the Bans: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Healthcare,” hosted by OutCare Health and Inclusion Tennessee

Thursday, June 22, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This year, an unprecedented surge of anti-LGBTQ+ policies, bills, and laws is wreaking havoc on education, healthcare, and all aspects of LGBTQ+ freedom. From mandating teachers to report pronoun and name changes to banning gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ inclusive books and even prohibiting public accommodations, these measures represent a significant setback for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity.

“Rural Housing Forum,” hosted by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission [MORPC]

Wednesday, June 21, 10am-2am, The Village of Plain City, 800 Village Blvd., Plain City, Ohio

MORPC invites local governments in the Central Ohio Area to a forum on how to attract new housing to their community.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is Central Ohio’s regional council with over 85 local governments and community partners. We take pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on best practices and plans for the future growth and sustainability of our region.

“SMA [Self-Managed Abortion] in Good Faith,” hosted by Faith Choice Ohio

Tuesday, June 20, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In the face of relentless attacks on abortion access and bodily autonomy, abortion pills have become even more essential.

Learn how to share information about why Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) through medication is a safe, effective, and convenient reproductive health option for those in your community.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

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