Community
Thursday, April 24, 12noon-1:30pm, Kirwan Institute [Conference Room 101], 33 W. 11th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Wednesday, April 23, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join CAIR-Ohio for a critical virtual information session on the newly enforced federal immigration registry policy impacting undocumented individuals across the country. This policy mandates that all non-citizens aged 14 and older who have not been previously fingerprinted or registered must do so within 30 days of arriving in the U.S. — or face civil and criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Wednesday, April 23, 1-2:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Can we create a financial system that benefits everyone, not just the financial sector? Professor Robert Hockett from Cornell University has a clear answer: Yes, it’s possible — and it’s easier than ever. But to succeed we need you!
Wednesday, April 23, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Tuesday, April 22, 10am, Salt Fork State Park, 69007 R-15, Cambridge, Ohio
GPS: 40.09143779308417, -81.488046018878
Note: Follow signs to Eco-Discovery Center on Park Road 15.
Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to celebrate the grand opening of the Eco-Discovery Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the new, sustainable center.
Save Ohio Parks is observing Earth Day by encouraging supporters to attend the official opening of Salt Fork State Park’s Eco-Discovery Center on Tuesday, April 22, at 10am.
Monday, April 21, 6:30-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Amos Project’s Black Women’s Health Initiative (BWHI) will host a special town hall featuring Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on Monday, April 21 at 6:30pm. This important community event aims to address critical health issues affecting Black women in Ohio.
Congresswoman Beatty, a longtime advocate for healthcare equity and women’s health issues, will discuss recent legislative efforts and will answer questions from community members about the ongoing healthcare challenges facing Black women.
Monday, April 21, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.
Sunday, April 20, 11am-1pm, Vida’s Plant Based Butcher, 1724 Northwest Blvd.
Join us for Easter lunch/brunch at our favorite vegan butcher, Vida’s Plant Based Butcher, for a dining experience on their patio! It looks like the weather will still be warm enough [fingers crossed].
Check out Vida’s menu here.
Vida’s has done a lot of good things for our community so let’s support them while enjoying a great brunch/lunch and socializing with friends.
Saturday, April 19, 5-7pm, Open Door Art Studio and Gallery, 1050 Goodale Blvd.
Celebrate the creativity of our community with our annual exhibition, “This Inspired That.” This year, we invite artists of Phoenix Rising to draw inspiration from the inspired works of Open Door artists. After selecting an Open Door work that speaks to them, Phoenix Rising artists will create a response piece. The two works will be displayed side by side in this collaborative exhibition.
Saturday, April 19, 2-4pm, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd.
Every year, WGRN 91.9FM radio commemorates our Earth Day Birthday to celebrate our first broadcast in April 2016.
This year, we will partner with WCRS 92.7/98.3FM community radio to hold a special celebration at El Vaquero with food, drinks, an awards ceremony, and more!
This event is free and open to the public.
We will honor the following people.
Producer of the Year: