Community
Saturday, March 6, 4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Would like to learn more about Islam and your Muslim neighbors?
This event will be a presentation where you can meet members of TASO [Turkish American Society of Ohio] Columbus.
Please RSVP by March 4 to <info@tasoohio.org>.
Thursday, March 5, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
In collaboration with the University of Oregon’s Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, CLDC’s Lauren Regan and other environmental lawyers who have firsthand experience with the SLAPP threat — both in the U.S. and abroad — will discuss how extractive industries and their corporate lawyers are manipulating U.S. courts to target climate activists, immobilize public interest attorneys, and avoid accountability.
Friday, March 5, 1-2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruptions to the global economy, and exposed the fragility of the systems of production, distribution, and finance that it’s built upon. What will be the long-term impact of these disruptions, and what effect will they have on workers, businesses, and consumers?
Speakers
• Elisabeth B. Reynolds (Urban Studies, MIT)
• Abraham Newman (International Studies, Georgetown University)
Moderator
Thursday, March 4, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Have you ever wondered how medical practices and treatments changed over time? Explore some highlights from three centuries of medical practices, abnormalities, and innovations in an engaging discussion with museum educator Andrew Hall. Be warned, this program is not for the faint of heart (or stomach)!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Monday, March 1, 5:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Building partnerships with each other is how we create power. This discussion will be led by an expert in working with coalitions!
Sunday, February 28, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness as we kick off our 50th anniversary on Rare Disease Day, Sunday, February 28th, with celebrity emcee “Saturday Night Live” alum Kevin Nealon.
From the comfort of your own home, experience a virtual party packed with comedy, inspiration, and special musical performances, all supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness mission.
Saturday, February 27, 5-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Don’t believe in God? You are not alone! Join the Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO], a community that values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.
Grab some takeout and join us on Zoom for conversation!
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Sponsored by Humanist Community of Central Ohio.
Friday, February 26, 4-6pm, Community Grounds: Coffee and Meeting House, 1134 Parsons Ave.
Join BQIC [Black Queer and Intersectional Collective] for our community outreach program, Free Resource Fridays!
Free Resource Friday is a donation-based initiative to provide free resources like food, clothes, and hygiene items to folks living in predominantly Black, low-income neighborhoods. Volunteers distribute items, share information, and provide support for local communities in need.
All are welcome, but QTPOC people take priority within the space.
Thursday, February 25, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
There are different versions of Black history in the United States depending on who you ask, which books you read, or even which classes you take. Myths and misconceptions surrounding Black history and culture run rampant in daily discourse. In the next event of Meetup’s “Dismantling Social Injustice” Series, we’ll learn where these harmful mistaken ideas came from and learn how to stop perpetuating them.
Wednesday, February 24, 2-3:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Ohio has a long history of criminal justice reform and drug sentencing reform, yet few can be pleased that Ohio still has the 12th highest incarceration rate in the country and one of the highest rates of overdose deaths. With the passage of H.B. 1 and the failure of S.B. 3 at the end of 2020, many are left wondering what can and cannot be achieved through legislative reforms in Ohio.