Community
Thursday, October 22, 4-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Please join Mershon Center Senior Faculty Fellows Peter Mansoor and Dakota Rudesill for a discussion of civil-military relations and the 2020 elections. The discussion will include the role, if any, that the military might play in the event of a contested election or widespread civil violence. Reading materials will be sent out to registered attendees in advance.
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Wednesday, October 21, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Learn how bicycling can improve your health and sustainable lifestyle.
Tony Desnick, Director for Development and New Projects with Nice Ride Minnesota, makes the case that bikes are saving the world from itself. Bicycles really do change you, and, in amazing ways, change the community around you. Watch this TED Talk on YouTube and then join us for a discussion about bicycling in Columbus with local advocates and enthusiasts.
Wednesday, October 21, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with author and professor Ken Schneck as he presents a fun-filled evening of LGBTQ+ trivia!
Saturday, October 17, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Important Update: out of an abundance of caution regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have transitioned this event to a virtual format.
Join us for a Creative Conversation celebrating the accomplished artists and incredible work from the “Paper Routes” exhibition that is currently at the Riffe Gallery [that is closed until further notice because of COVID-19].
“Paper Routes” artists will discuss their work, future projects, and what it means to be “Women to Watch.”
Friday, October 16, 7-8:30pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”
Join us on Friday, October 16 at 7pm for “The Unity Soiree,” A (Virtual) Community Celebration benefiting KYC [Kaleidoscope Youth Center]!
This is a free streaming media event, happening here on Facebook and on YouTube, featuring performances from artists like K. Daniel, community awards honoring outstanding people and organizations, a silent auction, and much more!
Thursday, October 15, 12noon-4:45pm; Friday, October 16, 10am-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s annual Summit on Sustainability is set to return in October. With a virtual format for 2020, MORPC is now partnering with its peer organization in Atlanta to deliver a summit that includes a wider array of content.
Thursday, October 15, 12noon-4:45pm; Friday, October 16, 10am-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s annual Summit on Sustainability is set to return in October. With a virtual format for 2020, MORPC is now partnering with its peer organization in Atlanta to deliver a summit that includes a wider array of content.
Thursday, October 15, 8-10pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Especially in the days of virtual schooling and working from home, doing a slideshow presentation isn’t on most regular agendas anymore. But have no fear, your opportunity for visually-driven public-speaking has arrived! Make a slideshow (PowerPoint, Google Slides, whatever) about anything you want and share with the “class” of your LGBTQ+ peers.
Thursday, October 15, 8-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Katherine Stewart is an American journalist and author who often writes about issues related to the separation of church and state. Her books include The Good News Club: The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children (2012) and The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism (2020).
Thursday, October 15, 7-10pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
A yearly gathering process to find solutions for creating a sustainable community.
Join in the discussion of what it means for our community to declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis.
Also, enjoy the keynote address by Miles Keogh, the executive director of the National Association of State Air Agencies, as he outlines the state of our region’s air quality, challenges, and opportunities for a more sustainable future of clean air.
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