Meeting

Tuesday, February 23, 4-6pm, Capital University Law School, 303 E. Broad St.

Just last month, President Obama issued a series of executive orders banning solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons. But here in Ohio, solitary confinement is still commonly used in our prisons and jails.

Monday, February 8, 7-9pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 E. Oakland Park Ave.

Thursday, March 10, 7-9pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100

Free parking is available in the “R” spaces — “R” for “Rardin Clinic” — behind the building.

Contact: Simone Morgen, smorgen@juno.com

Tuesday, March 8, 5:30pm [campaign planning]; 6:30pm [general meeting]; Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100

Join the Franklin County Greens to help our local candidates at 5:30pm or to plan the Party’s annual events at 6:30pm. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

Free parking is available in the “R” spaces — “R” for “Rardin Clinic” — behind the building.

Contact: fcgreenparty@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 8, 9-10:15am, The Columbus Foundation, 1234 E. Broad St.

The Grants Information Session is appropriate for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations serving residents and organizations within Franklin County, Ohio and will share information about the following topics:

• Grant opportunities at The Columbus Foundation and with supporting foundations

• Requirements for grant applicants

• How the application process works

• How to use the “GO! Grants Online” website to apply for grants

Saturday, March 5, 2-4:30pm, Driving Park Branch Library, 1422 E. Livingston Ave.

We advocate for alternative economic models that pose serious challenges to the capitalist system. Please join us as we explore how Fab Labs, commons-based transitions and empowered participatory governance can empower marginalized communities in central Ohio. This meeting is free and open to the public.

Contact: Michael Vinson, 614-843-8721

Friday, February 26, 7pm, Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church, 2350 Indianola Ave.

Joel Miller, pastor of Columbus Mennonite Church, will present his reflections on the Palestine and Israel Learning Tour that he attended last November. This presentation will include pictures, story-telling, and an interactive time of questions and discussion.

Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dempsey’s Food & Spirits, 346 S. High St.

Contact: centralohiograssrootsforbernie@gmail.com

Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dempsey’s Food & Spirits, 346 S. High St.

Contact: centralohiograssrootsforbernie@gmail.com

Monday, January 25, 7-9pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 E. Oakland Park Ave.