Community
Thursday, March 16, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Wednesday, March 15, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
To celebrate National Sunshine Week, join us for a lively discussion from a panel of political and environmental journalists who have spent their careers shining the light on Ohio’s government and elections.
Learn about Ohio’s Sunshine Law, how the Householder/Borges trial is a great example of what happens in the dark, and what reforms are needed to make Ohio a brighter place to live.
Panelists are:
Wednesday, March 15, 12noon-1pm, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Monday, March 13, 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, March 11, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Let’s gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night of each month from 7pm to 8pm.
Themes:
• International Women’s Day
• Peace organizing
• East Palestine train derailment
Speakers:
• Cathy Cowan Becker reports on the East Palestine train disaster
• More speakers will be announced soon.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Monday, March 13, 6:30-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The time is now to protect abortion access in Ohio. Overwhelmingly, Ohioans support abortion and other types of reproductive healthcare and believe that the government should stay out of people’s healthcare decisions.
The ACLU of Ohio, along with a multitude of organizations, is working to put abortion on the ballot this year through a citizen-initiated effort. Join us on Monday, March 13, 6:30-7:30pm, to hear about our efforts and how you can help protect and defend this human right.
Sunday, March 12, 11am, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us for a candid conversation about empowerment from women of different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as they share their struggles and blessings on the road to success. Moderated by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sheryl K. Munson.
Saturday, March 11, 6pm, Upper Arlington High School, 1625 Zollinger Rd.
PCRF Columbus is excited to host this year’s Cultural Night! Join us for a memorable evening celebrating Palestinian culture with our PCRF Youth Dabka Participants and their families on Saturday, March 11, 6pm, at the Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, March 11, 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.
Saturday, March 11, 12noon-2pm, Hey Hey Bar and Grill, 361 E. Whittier St.
It’s time again for one of our favorite events. Join us for the 2023 Chili Cook-Off supporting our annual South Side Scholarship! Bring your family and friends . . . and of course your chili!
The cost is $5 per person to participate in the tasting; all proceeds will go to a scholarship for students from South High School. The best chili winners in the meat, vegetarian, and overall categories will get a prize and bragging rights!