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Tuesday, August 23, 7pm, University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Ave.
The “Hiroshima for Peace Concert” is an annual memorial concert that commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and advocates for nuclear de-proliferation and disarmament. This series of memorial gatherings and peaceful protests was founded many years ago by Mark Stansbery; composer Rocco Di Pietro began collaborating with Mark on a series of peace concerts in 2014.
For tonight’s concert, we ask that you observe the following COVID policy:
Thursday, August 25, 6-7:30pm, North High Brewing [Short North], 1288 N. High St.
Join us for an insightful “Ales and Climate Tales” conversation about the “Save the Soil Movement” featuring Dr. Chitra Iyer. Gather, enjoy a pint, and learn what we can do to support soil that is nutrient-rich and sustainable.
Hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby [Columbus Chapter].
Wednesday, August 24, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us for a virtual, interactive community conversation about the most important issues facing you and your community. Everyone is welcome in this conversation. We look forward to connecting with you.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by ACLU of Ohio.
Tuesday, August 23, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
As [former] Mayor of Cleveland, Kucinich stood up to local, state, and federal political and economic power structures to keep Cleveland’s public utility, “Muny Light” [Cleveland Municipal Light] public, as chronicled in his incredible new book, The Division of Light and Power.
Monday, August 22, 5-7pm, Slammers Bar and Pizza Kitchen, 202 E. Long St.
The Greater Columbus Arts Council’s “Arts Happy Hour” is back!
Whether you are an artist, work for an arts organization, are an arts supporter, or are all of the above, we hope to see you at our “Arts Happy Hour” to connect with old friends, meet new friends, and network with your peers.
Appetizers will be provided; there will be a cash bar.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Saturday, August 20, 1-3pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio
Saturday, August 20, 12noon-8pm, Franklin Park, 1755 E. Broad St.
The Columbus African Festival is a bold yet comprehensive approach to cultural reconversion and reconstruction within the African Diaspora in Central Ohio. It is grounded in the fact that many festivals that take place in the African communities are either singular or dual-focused (Film, Performing Art, Fine Art., etc.).
Thursday, August 18, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Would you like to get involved in the environmental movement and identify as a youth or young professional?
Join our community of Young Environmental Leaders focused on empowering a younger generation into the Sierra Club Ohio community!
Thursday, August 18, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
With attack after attack on our rights, the environment, and more, CLDC is actively addressing these injustices by supporting movements and activists on the frontlines of liberation and climate defense. We remain dedicated to supporting resistance! Join our legal team for updates on the recent victories we have worked towards alongside political prisoners, Black Lives Matter activists, and Water Protectors.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Wednesday, August 17, 12noon-1:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
According to members of the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition, the SAFE [Secure and Fair Enforcement] Banking Act, as written, is not a safe bet to achieve fair and equitable access to financial services for those in the cannabis industry.