Community
Tuesday, February 25, 5:30-7:30pm, Center for Workforce Development [Columbus State Community College campus], 315 Cleveland Ave.
Join Mayor Andrew J. Ginther for the Columbus Women’s Commission Town Hall. Learn about the Commission’s work in 2019 and hear about its goals moving forward. You will have the opportunity to discuss issues impacting women in our community with commissioners and share your input on the Commission’s work.
• 5:30 p.m.: Networking and Arrival
• 6:00-7:30 p.m.: Town Hall Event
Registration: columbus.gov/cwctownhall2020/rsvp/
Sunday, February 23, 5:30-9pm, The Boat House Restaurant at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.
Please join us for an inspirational evening with elected officials, interfaith and community leaders, and our youth leaders, as we gather to support and celebrate Columbus youth and families.
Sunday, February 23, 2-7pm, Summit on 16th United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Ave.; and then outside of the YMCA shelter, 40 W. Long St.
We’ll be cooking to share a meal outside of the downtown YMCA shelter again. Bring whatever vegan(ish) food you can find, or just bring yourself to help prepare the meal, or just come over for conversation and company. New people are always welcome! The “Facebook address” on this event is where the cooking itself will occur. We’re test-running a new cooking location that is a bit bigger and is wheelchair-accessible.
Saturday, February 22, 7-10pm, 106 E. Moler St.
Black Sheep Monologues is a storytelling event that centers the lives and experiences of Black LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.
Join us on February 22 to celebrate our voices and our community.
There will be an open mic and our features will be announced soon!
Doors at 6:30pm; suggested donation is $5.
Are you interested in sharing your story however would prefer it to be read/performed by a meeting of the community?
Tuesday, February 18, 7-8:30pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Rm. B], 2800 Tremont Rd.
In anticipation of the upcoming Upper Arlington Historical Society author visit, please join us for a discussion on the book, The Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein!
Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-7:30pm, Ohio Statehouse Atrium
Women of Power brings together the next generation of women in elected office with women currently elected in the Ohio Legislature and throughout Ohio. The Women of Power networking reception benefits the Glenn College nonpartisan leadership programs that educate and empower Ohio women ready to run for political office and be leaders in their communities.
For more information, visit us at glenn.osu.edu/women-of-power/
Tuesday, February 18, 8am-5pm, Franklin County Board of Elections, 1700 Morse Rd.
Contact: 614-525-3100
Tuesday, February 18, 7:15-9:30am, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr.
Monday, February 17, 6-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.
America’s “original sin” has left an indelible imprint on our nation’s soul. For many, the wound has never healed. Some demand that we no longer speak of it, while others — who live with its enduring impact — continually fight in hopes that America will finally have the conversation that it has refused to have for over 400 years.
Saturday, February 15, 11:30am-1pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio
Learn about plants native to this region and how they benefit and sustain local wildlife. Participants will receive seed to add to or start their native plant collection. Facilitated by Stratford Ecological Center staff and Delaware County Master Gardener Volunteers.
Cost: $10 per person. Advance registration is required. Call 740-363-2548 to register.
Contact: 740-363-2548 or info@stratfordecologicalcenter.org