Community
Saturday, December 10, 1-4pm, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 603 E. Town St.
Join us on Saturday, December 10, 1-4pm, as we:
• Commemorate our generous and caring partners Tom W. Davis, Virginia and Nina West, and The Kiwanis Club of Columbus by dedicating our Family Room, Performance Space and Multipurpose Room in their honor!
• Nosh on favorite seasonal refreshments.
• Talk with an amazing group of people!
• Connect with staff, volunteers, board members, youth, supporters, and caring community members.
Saturday, December 10, 10:30am [registration and pre-party]; 12noon [race begins], McFerson Commons (Arch Park) 218 West St.; 1pm [post-race party], The Three-Legged Mare, 401 N. Front St., #150
The Santa Speedo Dash is comprised of participants who run a winter 5K, or walk one mile, wearing either a Speedo or holiday-themed-attire [which is encouraged but is not mandatory]. Central Ohio Diabetes Association’s Young Professionals Against Diabetes (YPAD) started the Santa Speedo Dash event in 2012; since then, the event has become one of the most infamous fun runs in Central Ohio.
Friday, December 9, 5:30-8pm, Dance Tonight Columbus, 155 N. Fifth St.
Features drinks, food and dance on the second Friday of each month.
5:30-6:30pm: Happy Hour and Facility Tour
6:30-7pm: Beginner Line Dance Class
7-8pm: Networking and Dancing
Hosted by Dance Tonight Columbus.
Make a reservation to attend by calling 614-929-5551.
Thursday, December 8, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
Ohio is recognized as the first state to enact legislation identifying December 1 as Rosa Parks Day. To honor this remarkable woman, the Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] and The Ohio State University join Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Rosa Parks Day Founder, in hosting the Twelfth Annual Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks.
We invite you to join us for a very special Community Leaders’ Forum and Panel Discussion on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.
Thursday, December 1, 6-8:30pm, Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave.
Please join us as we continue the tradition of reading the names of those we’ve list to HIV/AIDS complications and celebrate those who are still living and continuing the fight against HIV/AIDS. Food and beverages will be served.
Tuesday, November 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.
Healthcare. Trans rights. Safety. Family security. Our youth. Discrimination. What does a Trump presidency mean for the LGBTQ community? Let’s find out together.
Join us for a panel discussion with experts from the fields of healthcare, policy, family law, and community safety to learn about the potential impacts of a Trump administration on LGBTQ people and how you can stay safe, get involved and protect our rights.
Monday, December 5, 7-9pm, The HUB Community Development Corporation, 1336 E. Main St.
You are invited to help us honor local community activists at the annual Free Press / Democratic Socialists of Central Ohio Awards Event. The awardees are:
• Free Press “Libby” Award for Community Activism: Carolyn Harding and Greg Pace of the Columbus Community Bill of Rights
• Free Press Community Volunteer Award: Calvin Hairston
• Democratic Socialists Award: Michael Vinson
Friday, November 18, 6-8pm, Turkish American Society of Ohio Columbus, 2885 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
The failed July 15 coup attempt was a historic moment in Turkish history. Both Turkish society and the world celebrated the fact that an antidemocratic intervention in the government was prevented. The military officers suspected of planning and carrying out actions against the elected government should be investigated and brought to justice. The Turkish government has every right to pursue these individuals, using all the methods the law allows.
Wednesday, November 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E. Broad St.
Join us for an evening of honest, productive conversation in a safe space as we explore what white privilege means and how it has shaped our society.
A moderated panel discussion will start the evening before we break into small groups.
Sponsored by YWCA Columbus, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, and Broad Street Presbyterian Church.
Please register early because space is limited.
Saturday, December 3, 1-4pm, Dance Tonight Columbus, 155 N. Fifth St.
Going to Gallery Hop? It starts at 4pm. So come enjoy some free fun on the first Saturday of each month before you head to the Short North!
1-1:30pm: Drinks and Food
1:30-2pm: Beginner Smooth
2:15-2:45pm: Beginner Rhythm
3-4pm: Dance Party
Hosted by Dance Tonight Columbus.
Make a reservation to attend by calling 614-929-5551.