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“Praying for our Daily Bread: Luncheon at Ohio Statehouse,” hosted by Hunger Network in Ohio

Thursday, May 11, 11am-1pm, Ohio Statehouse Atrium

Join faith leaders, legislators, and advocates to discuss hunger in Ohio and what can be done to address it. We will hear from Bishop Gregory V. Palmer of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, and legislative leaders about Ohio’s budget and efforts to reduce hunger in Ohio.

Ticket price: $35.00 or $50.00.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

“Madagascar The Musical”

Wednesday, May 10, 7pm, Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

This brand new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Age guidance: 3+

“Columbus Artists at the Columbus Museum of Art,” hosted by Grandview Heights Public Library

Tuesday, May 9, 6:30-7:30pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Learn about the rich history of artists from Columbus with the Columbus Museum of Art!

Nineteen artists will be featured whose work is owned by the Columbus Museum of Art and who lived and worked (at least for a time) in Columbus, Ohio.

We’ll be discussing artists like Alice Schille, George Bellows, Elijah Pierce, Emerson Burkhart, Roy Lichtenstein, and Aminah Robinson.

“(Virtual) Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic,” hosted by TransOhio

Wednesday, May 10, 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.

“Democracy In Action,” hosted by League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus

Tuesday, May 9, 6pm, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad St.

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus is proud to announce that the 2023 “Democracy In Action Award” event will honor Fran Ryan for her lifelong commitment to the citizens of Columbus through her service in the City of Columbus Government and leadership in area nonprofit organizations.

Clintonville Area Progressives May Happy Hour with Debbie Schaffner from Rank the Vote

Tuesday, May 9, 5:30pm, Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, 4109 N. High St.

This month’s meeting will be a happy hour at the Clintonville Rusty Bucket. We will be hosting Debbie Schaffner, a representative from Rank the Vote, who will explain her organization’s push to implement ranked choice voting in Ohio.

Hosted by Clintonville Area Progressives.

Community Backyards Workshop [Worthington]

Monday, May 8, 6:30-8pm, Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Dr., Worthington, Ohio

Join us for the Worthington Community Backyards workshop to learn more about water quality and backyard conservation! This workshop will be presented by Sunny Glen Garden and sponsored by Simply Living.

Plus, City of Worthington and Franklin County residents who attend will qualify for a rebate voucher on one backyard conservation item — rain barrel, native plants, or compost bin. Register in advance to receive your rebate voucher at the workshop.

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