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Tuesday, October 18, 7pm, this event will be occurring via “Facebook Live”
Philip Metres is poet, scholar, translator, essayist, playwright, and peacebuilder. He is the author of ten books, including Shrapnel Maps (2020), The Sound of Listening: Poetry as Refuge and Resistance (2018), Pictures at an Exhibition (2016), Sand Opera (2015), and I Burned at the Feast: Selected Poems of Arseny Tarkovsky (2015).
Tuesday, October 18, 8am-5pm, Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd.
The Equitas Health Institute welcomes you to “2022 Transforming Care Conference: Stronger Together; Thriving across Differences” on Tuesday, October 18 at the Fawcett Center and virtually on the Whova app. This year’s theme invites us to unite in our power as activists, providers, patients, and community leaders. “Transforming Care” will once again inspire important conversations about the LGBTQ+ and HIV health equity issues that matter most to our communities.
Sunday, October 16, 9am, Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway, Ohio
Currently, there are over 1.8 million Ohioans who have sustained a brain injury in their lifetime. These life-altering injuries impact their ability to live, learn, work, and play in the community.
The Brain Injury Association of Ohio is committed to creating a better future for survivors and their families through supportive programming, research, and education.
Sunday, October 16, 9am-2pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.
On Sunday, October 16, we will present our annual [since merging with Family Pride Network] “Pathways to Parenthood” symposium. This year’s theme is “Securing Your Family.”
The Supreme Court’s recent Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade and almost half a century of precedent, sent shock waves through our nation. The language in that opinion signals looming threats to other freedoms related to our ability to find, form, and sustain our families has raised considerable fears within the LGBTQ+ community.
Saturday, October 15, 6:30pm, Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St.
Join us for a discussion and book signing by Medea Benjamin about her latest book release, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, co-written with Nicolas Davies. This book argues that arming Ukraine is a mistake.
Meet Medea, ask questions, and join in the conversation!
“This careful, informed, judicious study is an invaluable guide to understanding Russia’s criminal invasion of Ukraine, and, most crucially, how we can act to help bring this terrible tragedy to an end.” — Noam Chomsky
Saturday, October 15, 9am-12noon, starting and ending at Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St., Gahanna, Ohio
We’re so excited for the Columbus VisionWalk this Saturday and can’t wait to see you there!
Walk Day Schedule
• 9am: Registration opens and the fun begins! Check-in, turn in any donations that you have collected, and pick up your T-shirt ticket if you raised $100 or more.
• 9-10am: Have breakfast, enjoy music and fun activities for the kids, gather your team for a photo, visit our resource area, and socialize with other VisionWalk participants.
Saturday, October 15, 9am-3pm, Columbus State Community College Conference Center, 315 Cleveland Ave.
Join us as we hear from presenters sharing best practices for empowering Columbus residents. There will be a “youth track” and the “20 Under 20” contest.
Schedule
• 8am: doors open for registration
• 9am: welcome and keynote
• Resource tables
• Breakout sessions
• Raffles
• Concludes at 3pm
Contact: Gale A. Gray, 614-645-1950 or <GAGray@columbus.gov>.
“The Unity Soiree,” hosted by Kaleidoscope Youth Center
Friday, October 14, 6-8pm, Kelton House Museum and Garden, 586 E. Town St.
The Unity Soiree is free to attend, but registration is requested!
Friday, October 14, 6-10pm, Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St.
The Franklinton Fridays Music Series is back this summer with a new twist! The featured artists each month will also be hosting a gallery exhibit right next door at the Side Hustle Syndicate Gallery, 421 W. State St.
See two outstanding shows collaborate to create an outstanding Franklinton Fridays Experience!
The Franklinton Arts District is hosting a free-for-all-ages show the second Friday of each month, June through September.
Friday, October 14, 1pm, this event will be occurring via “Facebook Live”
Powerful institutions and political leaders are working to rigging the system and erecting racist obstacles to voting and full participation in American life. We know that voter suppression is a sin. Silence is complicity.
Join the conversation as we discuss how Catholics can act to protect democracy and voting rights.