Community
Thursday, June 17, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join Suzanne Roberts, CEO of Unifying Solutions, and Jim White, CEO of Performance Consulting Services, for a compassionate and civil conversation regarding the complicated history of race in the United States.
This event is part of a discussion series addressing the issue of racial equality in our community. The series is presented in partnership with Grandview Heights Schools with input from community members and leaders.
Thursday, June 17, 7-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
On Thursday, June 17, 7-8pm [via Zoom], North Columbus Friends Meeting will host a presentation on gerrymandering and redistricting that will be given by volunteers from Fair Districts Ohio.
Thursday, June 17, 6-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The 8th, a documentary recently screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival, tells the story of the Irish people’s fight to overturn one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the world.
Thursday, June 17, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
With proper treatment and medical care, many people diagnosed with cancer of the breast tissue will survive their diagnosis and move on to thriving post-treatment. Because of societal marginalization, special consideration should be given to the survivorship needs of LGBTQ+ patients. The final conversation in our series will feature a conversation with a nurse scientist, a social worker, and the wife of a cancer survivor.
Wednesday, June 16, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join us as we explore the significance of the Underground Railroad. This educational program will be presented by Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., D. Min., Executive Director, Ohio Council of Churches.
Tuesday, June 15, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Intersect is the Ohio Council of Churches’ webinar series that explores the intersectionality between faith, policy, and racism.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Ohio Council of Churches.
Saturday, June 13, 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 of each month, 7-8pm Eastern Time, via Zoom.
Salon presentations:
What is Community?
• Morgan Harper on Columbus Stand Up with update on Nina Turner campaign as well as other work to reconnect community residents
Sunday, June 13, 4-7pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.
Do you like dancing? Do you like free pizza? Do you like having “a gay old time”? Then add Stonewall to your list of stops during the “Pride Tea Dance Around Town” on June 13!
If “adult beverages” are not your thing, no worries! This event is “dry” (but definitely not thirsty) and is open to all ages and families.
D.J. Brad Henry will keep your body moving as you enjoy free pizza from Donatos Pizza and stop by the cash “mock-tail bar” for a sip of something tasty from our friends at Red Bull.
Sunday, June 13, 1pm, Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave.
Please join us as we kick off Race Unity Week with a fun-filled, family-friendly, and uplifting multifaith/multicultural gathering.
Programming begins at 2pm and will feature Bill Cohen singing “Songs of Unity and Community,” decades-old folk music with words that have inspired movements for unity and justice in the past and that still resonate today.
Additional music will be provided by Latif Shadi.
Saturday, June 12, 1:30-3:30pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.
Every Saturday, we will have fresh harvested produce, grown right here in Franklinton, for sale for our neighbors!
Any neighbor who needs it gets 50% off. Anyone on food assistance (SNAP/EBT) gets 75% off. We have delicious seasonal veggies, herbs, and flowers.
Come on by and take a look at the Patrick Kaufman Memorial Learning Garden. Our education coordinator will be running Open Garden Hours between 1pm and 4pm.