Community
[The below description is by the Ohio Student Association]
Thursday, April 23
Wrestling with the Role of Faith in Activism
Whether we consider ourselves primarily rooted in faith communities or social movements, the connections between the two are easily observed, but often complicated to process and navigate our feelings about and goals for. Join local leaders (Susan K. Smith, Robert L. Caldwell Jr., Wendy Tarr and Robb Tarr) that are rooted in the bridge between faith and activism for a night of instruction, inquiry, and inspiration.
Join progressive friends for food, drink and great music.
colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571
http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/election-info/2015.cfm
Contact: Franklin County Board of Elections, 614-525-3100
Includes a reception, a panel discussion, and the presentation of the “Woman of the Year” award.
Sponsored by Niagara Foundation, a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote understanding and respect between the diverse groups of Central Ohio by creating peaceful settings for interaction. It was with the help of community-oriented professionals in industry and academia, along with university students, that Niagara Foundation Ohio was founded in 2003 as a means to aid the area through education, dialogue, and community service.
This is a city-wide tour offering the opportunity to see how your neighbors are raising chickens in the city. It is a self-guided tour. Host home address are available in the shop [City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N. High St.] and will be posted here [on the below Facebook page] the day of the event. Tell your friends!
Hosted by City Folk’s Farm Shop.
Includes presentations, workshops, demonstrations and screenings on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, hypertension [high blood pressure] and diabetes prevention, healthy eating and nutrition, bullying [in and out of school], a Zumba workout [which will emphasize the importance of fitness in a fun program for all family members while understanding the importance of physical fitness and daily activity], chemical dependency awareness, and cancer awareness and early detection.
Sponsored by First AME Zion Church in conjunction with [Ohio] Minority Health Month.
A reading group initiated by the Franklin County Green Party has formed to discuss Naomi Klein’s latest book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate. The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in Room 100 of the Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St. This event will follow the regular second-Tuesday 5:30pm Franklin County Green Party meeting.
A reading group initiated by the Franklin County Green Party has formed to discuss Naomi Klein’s latest book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate. The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in Room 100 of the Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St. This event will follow the regular second-Tuesday 5:30pm Franklin County Green Party meeting.
To increase the health awareness in the community, the Asian Health Fair will be a health promotion and prevention event with culturally specific health information and screenings for Asian Americans in Central Ohio. Screenings and information will include, but will not be limited to, diabetes, vision, cholesterol, Hepatitis B, hearing, dental, nutrition, hypertension, and domestic violence prevention.
Sponsored by Asian American Community Service in conjunction with [Ohio] Minority Health Month.
Contact: 614-220-4023, ext 224
The Office of Minority Health at Columbus Public Health in partnership with the Ohio Hispanic Coalition will host the Mexican Consulate to provide health screenings and healthcare resources to community members.
Sponsored by the Columbus Public Health Office of Minority Health in conjunction with [Ohio] Minority Health Month.
Contact: Ryan Johnson, 614-645-7335