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“What’s in a Law: How to Understand Legislation and the Ohio Code,” hosted by The Ohio Environmental Council

Tuesday, October 5, 12-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the OEC’s team of experts to learn more about how you can get involved in advocacy to protect our environment. Designed to complement our new Advocacy Toolkit, these trainings will help you understand some key parts of successful advocacy. These virtual training sessions will take place on three different days through the coming weeks.

“What’s in a Law: How to Understand Legislation and the Ohio Code”

“Merion Village Autumn Yard Sale 2021,” hosted by Merion Village Association

Saturday, October 2, 9am-3pm, various locations within Merion Village

The 2021 Merion Village Autumn Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, October 2, 9am-3pm. Join us for a day of shopping and strolling through our beautiful and historic neighborhood!

The Merion Village Association will publish a digital community map alerting buyers to all registered sale locations. Maps may be viewed or downloaded from our website at MerionVillage.org/yardsales.

“First Friday Conversations: The Pentagon Report on UFOs and the Silence of Security Studies,” hosted by Mershon Center for International Security Studies

Friday, October 1, 4-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a brand-new format for our “First Fridays.” On the first Friday of each month, we will be hosting an open discussion about recent news and their implications to national, international, and human security.

This month, we will be discussing the Pentagon’s [unclassified] UFO report [“Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena,” published 25 June 2021].

“Creating Welcoming and Affirming Environments for LGBTQ+ People in Rural Areas,” hosted by Equitas Health and Equitas Health Institute

Thursday, September 30, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

LGBTQ+ populations have traditionally experienced health disparities as well as other inequities, discrimination, and violence. Additional challenges exist for members of the LGBTQ+ community who live in rural areas.

This webinar and live question-and-answer session will explore best practices for inclusive, affirming, and culturally competent care for rural LGBTQ+ populations.

“Voluntary Simplicity,” a five-part series hosted by Simply Living Sustainable University

Wednesday, September 29, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Simply Living is relaunching its Sustainable University Community education for a sustainable world. The “Voluntary Simplicity” discussion course begins Wednesday, September 29, at 7pm, and will run for five sessions.

“Ohio Allies and Advocates,” hosted by Equality Ohio

Wednesday, September 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Join us for libations and a celebration of Ohio’s top LGBTQ+ movement leaders from across the state.

A COVID-safe plan is in place. We are asking that all guests be masked. Ticket sales will be capped; on-line RSVP options are also available.

RSVP for this event [either “in-person” or “on-line”] by using this link.

“Our Path to 100% Renewable Energy in Columbus: At the Ballot and Beyond,” hosted by OEC [Ohio Environmental Council] Emerging Leaders, Ready for 100 Columbus, and Simply Living

Wednesday, September 29, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Last November, our community voted for Columbus to switch to 100% renewable energy. Over the next few years, Columbus will pursue that goal for our homes and small businesses. On September 29, join the Ohio Environmental Council Emerging Leaders, Simply Living, and Ready for 100 Columbus to learn about the progress of Clean Energy Columbus, opportunities for further advocacy, and potential roadblocks facing us in our fight for equitable climate policy in our city.

“Building Inclusive Communities: Can Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Succeed Without Inclusive Neighborhoods?,” hosted by Move to PROSPER

Wednesday, September 29, 8:30-10am, this on-line event requires advance registration

National Speaker: Rick Kahlenberg, Senior Fellow, The Century Foundation, who has written about Move to PROSPER.

Moderator: Steve Francis, President and Lead Strategist at Franchise D&I [Diversity and Inclusion] Solutions

Panelists:

• Catherine Kennedy, Columbus Communities Coalition for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Shiloh Todorov, Move to PROSPER

“Patient Empowerment: Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Wellness,” hosted by Equitas Health Institute and two other organizations

Tuesday, September 28, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a conversation about the nuanced healthcare experiences of the non-binary and gender non-conforming community.

This event will be moderated by Equitas Health Institute Lead Trainer Ramona Peel (she/her/hers).

RSVP for this event by using this link.

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