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Tuesday, April 12, 7-8pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.
Local historians and authors Doreen Uhas Sauer and Tom Betti will share stories from their book, Forgotten Landmarks of Columbus, about important and beautiful buildings in Columbus that have been lost or saved. Note: this event had been rescheduled from January 20.
No registration is required.
Tuesday, April 12, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Tuesday, April 12, 5:30-7pm, Whetstone Park [first shelter house], 3901 N. High St.
Clintonville Area Progressives will be having a picnic and meeting for Earth Day; hot dogs and snacks will be provided.
Families are invited to participate in a scavenger hike with sustainable goodies.
Our guest will be Alex Aryeh, Board Member for Franklin County Metroparks.
Please let us know if you plan to attend. RSVP by Friday April 8 to Bob Shelly, <rshelly123@aol.com>.
“Let’s Talk Data: HIV Specific Criminal Cases in Ohio,” hosted by Ohio Health Modernization Movement
Tuesday, April 12, 12noon-1pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”
Dive into this discussion with Delaney Barr, an attorney at Equality Ohio who specializes in HIV work and representing people living with HIV/AIDS. Delaney has been a key player in a state-wide data collection effort by Equality Ohio and Ohio Health Modernization Movement and is excited to share with you the latest news and case numbers across Ohio’s 88 counties.
Monday, April 11, 7-9pm, Pure Joy Massage and Yoga, 6260 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio (wearing masks and keeping a proper distance) or you may join us via Zoom
We will be discussing Even Vegans Die: A Practical Guide to Caregiving, Acceptance, and Protecting Your Legacy of Compassion, by Carol J. Adams, Patti Breitman, and Virginia Messina.
Monday, April 11, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us for an anti-racism book club, which hopes to help facilitate the creation of an inclusive and diverse atmosphere on the campus of The Ohio State University. As a book club participant, you will help to co-construct an open space to read and discuss big questions about race and justice in America. The book club will be reading the National Book Award winning “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” by Ibram X. Kendi.
Sunday, April 10, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Indivisible Delaware County is hosting a question-and-answer, with two retired Generals trained in National and International Security, about the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on Democracy now and for the future.
What impact will this have on NATO and Russia/Putin? Join us to ask questions of these experts to help us better understand, not only the war in Eastern Europe and its impact on our world and Democracy now and for the future, but also the role and impact of NATO and Russia/Putin.
Sunday, April 10, 5:30-10pm, Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin, Ohio
This Ramadan, we will continue celebrating our village and the youth and their families that we have fostered together over the years.
About this event
Eighth Annual Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner 2022
Celebration of Our Village
It takes a village to raise a child. Glory be to God; MY Project USA Family is that village for hundreds of children in Columbus.
Saturday, April 9, 7-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Since we aren’t getting together in person, we can gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night of each month, 7-8:30pm, on Zoom.
The April Free Press Second Saturday Cyber-Salon will celebrate Earth Day and WGRN [The Green Renaissance] [91.1 FM and wgrn.org].
WGRN 94.1FM Community Radio will celebrate its Earth Day Birthday with Producers and 2022 Volunteer Award Recipient Eugene Beer.
A question-and-answer period will be included.
Saturday, April 9, 7-9pm, Dublin Community Church [United Church of Christ], 81 W. Bridge St., Dublin, Ohio
Join us as we host a concert to raise money and celebrate local fellowship for Ukraine. Concert features internationally-celebrated Ukrainian violinist Arkadiy Gips, who was highlighted on two world tours with Madonna.
Other performers include:
• Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, Grace Evangelical Church
• Lucy Smirnov, Ukrainian Singer
• Cheri Papier, Flutist
• Columbus International Children’s Choir
• Tony Hagood, Pianist