Community
Tuesday, December 13, 11am, Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square, 125 E. Broad St.
Join We Are Ohio, Fair Districts Ohio, Equal Districts, the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition, and over 165 organizations that are standing up against the cynical attempt to make it harder for Ohio citizens to amend the state Constitution.
We will gather at Trinity Episcopal Church (125 E. Broad St., across from the Statehouse) on Tuesday, December 13, at 11am. We are planning a press conference and a visit to the Ohio House. Be prepared to stay into the afternoon if possible!
Wednesday, December 14, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Wednesday, December 14, 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 identity documents in Ohio?
Wednesday, December 14, 3:30-5pm, Greater Columbus Arts Council, 182 E. Long St.
At this session, you’ll learn the impact of thoughtful budgeting, different concepts for the creation of budgets, and receive templates and tools for implementation. Presented by McKenzi Swinehart, grants and services manager.
This workshop is free but space is limited so registration is required.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Wednesday, December 14, 12noon-1pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
We are a support group for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced shame, rejection, and harm in the name of religion. Please join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event. This meeting is locked with a password: care4all.
Monday, December 12, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join Shane Claiborne, activist, speaker, and author, for an examination of the death penalty. A question-and-answer period will follow.
Sunday, December 11, beginning at 6:30pm, Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Come celebrate the holidays with a tour of the holiday lights downtown! Decorate your bike and yourself!
This will be a casual paced, 10-mile-long route that will begin at Columbus Commons. We will explore the Scioto Mile, ride through the Short North, stop at the State Auto Insurance Display, ride past Franklin Park, and ride back to Columbus Commons. We will make plenty of stops for picture taking!
All riders will need warm clothing, a headlight, taillight, and helmet!
Saturday, December 10, 7-10pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd.
Let’s gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night of each month from 7pm to 10pm.
This month, we will be celebrating Human Rights Day with music, food, and drinks.
This event will include the following.
• Lorraine Moore, author of a book on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Tekla Lewin on prisoner rights and free speech
• Live Jazz music
Saturday, December 10, 6-9pm, Wolfe Park Shelterhouse, 105 Park Dr.
The Winter Solstice — also known as The Longest Night, Midwinter, Yule, and Jol — is a day that human beings across the globe have been celebrating since the Stone Age over 15,000 years ago. It represents the shortest period of sunlight in a single day for the whole year, and in turn, the longest period of darkness.
Saturday, December 10, 2-4pm, Rumours, 1071 Parsons Ave.
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Winter Potluck!
This event replaces the normal Merion Village Association meeting for the month of December. The potluck is family-friendly and open to all! This is the perfect chance to meet new neighbors and catch-up with old friends.
This year, our potluck will be hosted by Rumours at the northwest corner of Parsons Ave. and Stewart Ave.
Join us on Saturday, December 10, 2-4pm. Bring an appetizer, entrée, side dish, or dessert to share.