Meeting

Monday, May 20, 7-8pm, Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] headquarters [William J. Lhota Building], William G. Porter Boardroom, 33 N. High St.

The Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee [ATAC] meets quarterly and advises the Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] on matters pertaining to accessible transportation. Members include customers and people in the community who advocate for those with disabilities.

Contact: Tonia L. Pullins, Mobility Coordinator, 614-275-5833 or PullinsTL@COTA.com

Saturday, May 18, 12noon-2pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

The monthly meeting of the local affiliate of the national Move to Amend organization that is calling for a U.S. Constitutional amendment to reverse several U.S. Supreme Court decisions during the past century and thereby to firmly establish that corporations are not people and that money is not free speech. Find out what can be done locally to restore democracy! Bring a brown bag lunch.

Saturday, May 11, 11:30am-2:30pm, Club Level CoWorking, 35 E. Gay St., Ste. 260

Don’t believe in God? You are not alone! Join the Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO], a community that values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.

This month’s program: “Secular Parenting,” featuring a panel of parents from the HCCO community.

Thursday, May 9, 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

Wednesday, April 17, 6-7pm, Douglas Community Center, 1250 Windsor Ave.

Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people — no matter who they are or where they are. We are the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization.

Come join us as we grow our movement in Columbus!!!

We will be discussing Refugees and how can we make Columbus a more welcoming city.

Our field organizer, Carolina Rivadeneira, will be visiting from Chicago.

We hope to see you there.

Thursday, April 18, 6:30-8pm, Northside Branch Library, 1423 N. High St.

Join Yes We Can [YWC] for our first membership meeting of 2019!

Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or just want to know more about Yes We Can, all are welcome at our membership meetings.

Here’s an overview of the agenda for the meeting:

1. Elect Yes We Can Steering Committee members

2. Share an update on all the amazing things we accomplished together last year

Monday, April 15, 6-8pm, Seafarer's International Union, 2800 S. High St.

What can you do in 2019 to advance the rights of immigrants and workers in Columbus?

Join us for a new volunteer and membership orientation. In this two-hour training you will learn about the key issues facing workers and immigrants today, understand COWC's mission and strategy for making Columbus a place for all people, and learn what you can do to have an impact.

Thursday, April 18, 9am-3:30pm, Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Rd.

Human Trafficking is one of the most prevalent and active criminal enterprises affecting our communities. In recent years, local initiatives to combat domestic sex trafficking has grown to include educational outreach, policy development, and fundraising.

The Reynoldsburg Youth Human Trafficking Coalition is committed to changing a culture of acceptance and tolerance towards modern-day slavery to a culture of eradication through education, intervention, and risk reduction.

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

Today’s program: a screening of “The Botany of Desire” (2009; 120 minutes)

They are four of the most ordinary plants: the tulip, marijuana, the potato, and the apple. We’ve always had this idea that we are in charge, but what if, in fact, they have been modeling us? We don’t give enough recognition to plants. They have been laboring for us, and they’ve been utilizing us for their own goals. There are four plants that have walked the road to accomplishment by fulfilling human ambitions.

Wednesday, April 10, 7pm, Woodland Christian Church, 143 Woodland Ave.

Bill Pelke and Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr. (Executive Director of Ohio Council of Churches), board members of the Journey of Hope . . . From Violence to Healing, will share their personal experiences as murder victim family members and how that intersects with their understanding of the Bible, Forgiveness and the death penalty. Plus, an update on the status of the death penalty in Ohio and the U.S. from Abe Bonowitz (Death Penalty Action).