Community
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-9pm, Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 2800 N. High St.
Vicki Deisner, organizer for the new organization Ohio Advocates for Animals, will share about animal rights and how to promote responsible pet ownership.
Discussion Meeting Agenda:
6:30pm: Introductions/Get Settled
7pm: Welcome, Projects Status/Ideas
7:30pm: Group Discussion Topic
Atheists, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Tuesday, March 3, 4-7pm, St. Stephen’s Community House, 1500 E. 17th Ave.
Meet with a wage theft intake volunteer who can help you get paid. We work with attorneys and advocates to recover stolen wages for workers. Enforce your rights.
Venga a una reunión con uno de nuestros voluntarios que ayudan a personas como usted recuperar su sueldo perdido o robado. Trabajamos con abogados para recuperar los salarios de trabajadores por toda la cuidad. ¡Hablamos español!
Saturday, February 22, 1-4pm, Indian Oven, 427 E. Main St.
We had a wonderful time last year at the Indian Oven restaurant so will meet there again to reconvene over a special free buffet.
Saturday, February 15, 1-4pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.
There are threats to the American democratic process, Ohio voters must be aware of the problems with our computerized voting systems and be prepared to take action and ensure that their votes are properly cast and counted.
Join election security experts, advocates, and activists, including Columbus Free Press Editor-in-Chief Bob Fitrakis and featured speaker Wade Rathke, Chief Organizer of ACORN International, to learn how to ensure that your vote is counted.
Friday, March 6 [Drop-off], 4:30-8pm; Saturday, March 7 [The Swap], 11am-6pm; St. John’s United Church of Christ, 59 E. Mound St.
Empty your closets of unwanted items that are gently, barely or never used (clothes, dressy scarves, outerwear, shoes, costume jewelry, sunglasses and purses) and bring them to St. John’s Church on March 6 between 4:30-8pm to get your “golden ticket” that allows you to take unlimited items at the swap the next day.
Friday, March 6 [Drop-off], 4:30-8pm; Saturday, March 7 [The Swap], 11am-6pm; St. John’s United Church of Christ, 59 E. Mound St.
Empty your closets of unwanted items that are gently, barely or never used (clothes, dressy scarves, outerwear, shoes, costume jewelry, sunglasses and purses) and bring them to St. John’s Church on March 6 between 4:30-8pm to get your “golden ticket” that allows you to take unlimited items at the swap the next day.
Thursday, March 5, 7-8:30pm, Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio [inside of Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church], 2350 Indianola Ave.
Join us for an engaging and fun introduction to Compassionate-Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the Language of the Heart, led by Susanna Warren.
People of all experience levels, ranging from beginners to experienced practitioners, are welcome to this gathering. We will have a short explanation, a demonstration, and then we will give everyone a chance to practice giving and/or receiving empathy.
Thursday, March 5, 6:30-10pm, Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty St.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation invites guests to enjoy locally-crafted brews and cocktails, creative and delicious food tastings from area restaurants, live music, expansive live and silent auctions, and networking with the area’s best and brightest, at the first annual Columbus’ Brewer’s Ball on Thursday, March 5. The Ball is the culminating event for the “Columbus’ Finest” campaign that runs from November 2019 through March 2020 in recognition of our Honorees.
Wednesday, March 4, 7-8pm, Jones Middle School, 2100 Arlington Ave.
As part of its HistorySpeaks 2020 series, the Upper Arlington Historical Society is pleased to present author Richard Rothstein discussing themes from his 2018 book The Color of Law. Book sales by Gramercy Books of Bexley will be available pre-event and post-event; book signings will be available after the lecture and question-and-answer period.
Lecture Summary
Saturday, February 29, 5-7pm, MCL Kingsdale, 3154 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, Ohio
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.
Come out and join us for dinner and conversation! We’ll be in the back room unless there’s a special event going on in that room.