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

This training will help you understand the history of religious pro-choice advocacy and the role that modern religious voices play in securing abortion access and defending reproductive freedom in Ohio and across the U.S.

Developed as a “movement introduction” for congregations and faith leaders, participants will learn about the pre-Roe Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion, basic theological perspectives around repro topics, and what options for further engagement exist locally and beyond.

Tuesday, February 7, 6:30pm, Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.

Join us on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30pm for a “Meet and Greet” with candidates who are running for Columbus City Council during 2023.

Come with any questions that you may have about the future of our city.

Schedule

6:30pm: Social Hour

7pm: Candidate Speeches and Question-and-Answer

Hosted by Clintonville Area Progressives.

Sunday, February 5, 12noon-2pm, Mikey’s Late Night Slice, 268 S. Fourth St.

Kind Meals loves to share anything vegan! Come join us on Sunday, February 5, 12noon-2pm, at Mikey’s Late Night Slice at 268 S. Fourth St. We buy the vegan pizzas and you learn more about what Kind Meals is about. We have opened our February meeting up to anyone who may be interested in volunteering with us.

Saturday, February 4, 11am, CAIR [Council on American-Islamic Relations] Ohio, 4985 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, Ohio

Creating an inclusive environment for Muslim students requires building relationships and learning to engage and be involved in your child’s school.

Join us at the CAIR-Ohio Columbus office on Saturday, February 4, 11am-1pm, for a presentation about advocacy and how best to build critical relationships.

Thursday, February 2, 7pm, Enarson Classroom Building [Rm. 214], 2009 Millikin Rd., and online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting

Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists on Thursday, February 2 at 7pm for a discussion of the meaning of “If we don’t get it shut it down.”

This popular protest chant can be heard at many progressive protests. But how do we translate slogans like these into effective action?

Thursday, February 2, 5:30-8pm, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

The U.S. has more than 420,000 youth in the foster care system. Less than 3% of them will graduate from a four-year college. Dr. Sharrica Miller is the exception to this staggering statistic. Her father sold drugs and her mother used them. Because her mother struggled to provide a stable environment when her father went to jail, Sharrica spent 12 years of her childhood in foster care.

Tuesday, January 31, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

“Inhale/Exhale” is a space for restorative healing for organizers and activists in our lovely ecosystem. We welcome all organizers in the progressive and left movements to honor their bodies by resting and entering this space to learn various ways to heal.

Wednesday, February 1, 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.