Community
Saturday, January 11, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Join us for the first Free Press Second Saturday Salon in 2025 on Saturday, January 11, 7-8pm.
We will be discussing the following topics.
• Organizing for the challenges of 2025
• From despair to active resistance!
• Housing First!
There will be speakers on local social justice issues, including housing.
Saturday, January 11, 11am-1pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.
Saturday is our General Meeting at 11am at the Whetstone Library (3909 N. High St.). RSVP to attend this meeting at dsacb.us/GMattendance.
Saturday, January 11, 10am-12noon, Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave.
We are looking at a wreath cleanup event on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10am-12noon.
Volunteers are needed to help disassemble the wreaths at Green Lawn Cemetery so the evergreens can be mulched and the metal wreath frames recycled. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing to stay warm. Work gloves will be provided.
Friday, January 10, 5-9pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100
Thursday, January 9, 8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Trump administration is gearing up for mass deportations starting on day one, threatening the safety of millions of families. Join the ACLU’s January “People Power Immigration/Deportation Know Your Rights Training” to hear more about the ACLU’s plan to respond to mass deportation efforts, receive a “Know Your Rights” training, and learn how you can be a part of standing up for this fight anywhere in the country.
Wednesday, January 8, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. Meetings are held virtually; all are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.
Wednesday, January 8, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio? Join us for a free legal clinic!
Through the partnership of TransOhio and Equitas Health, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained volunteer attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.
Thursday, January 7, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Wednesday, January 8, 12noon-1pm, Vue Columbus, 95 Liberty St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube
Tuesday, January 7, 7-10pm, Pierogi Mountain, 105 N. Grant Ave.
Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. This will be an informal get together to meet, hang out, talk shop, and enjoy the camaraderie! Non-members are welcome to join and learn more about the chapter.