Meeting

Thursday, December 6, 7-8:30pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 30 W. Woodruff Ave.

We are the Columbus branch of the International Socialist Organization. We are opposed to all oppression and fight for a world centered around human need, not corporate greed. We are students, community members, workers, and activists. We are socialists.

Contact: iso.columbus@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 5, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.

Jewish Voice for Peace members are inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, human rights, respect for international law, and a U.S. foreign policy that is based on these ideals.

Contact: centralohio@jvp.org

Monday, November 19, 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

Monday, November 19, 7-8:30pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100

Please join us for a free screening of the new documentary, The Truth: Lost at Sea (56 minutes), produced by Rifat Audeh.

Rifat is a Palestinian born in Canada who has studied in the UK. He is a survivor of this ill-fated humanitarian mission taking medical aid to Gaza who was on board one of main ships, the Mavi Marmara.

Rifat will join us via Skype following this screening for a question-and-answer session.

Saturday, November 17, 12-2pm, 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.

Friday, November 16, 6:30-8pm; Saturday, November 17, 9am-12noon; Veritas Community Church, 345 E. Second Ave.

She Has A Name provides community education through a unique curriculum that addresses human trafficking education and awareness. Training focuses on defining human trafficking, caring for those affected, and connecting with local initiatives. Men and women are encouraged to attend. Each day is a different topic, so please plan on attending both days.

If you are interested in childcare, you must register your children for childcare by November 1.

Friday, November 16, 6:30-8pm; Saturday, November 17, 9am-12noon; Veritas Community Church, 345 E. Second Ave.

She Has A Name provides community education through a unique curriculum that addresses human trafficking education and awareness. Training focuses on defining human trafficking, caring for those affected, and connecting with local initiatives. Men and women are encouraged to attend. Each day is a different topic, so please plan on attending both days.

If you are interested in childcare, you must register your children for childcare by November 1.

Friday, November 16, 8:45am-3:30pm, Thompson Library [11th floor], 1858 Neil Ave. Mall

Can we use technology to mitigate the harms of climate change? What are the moral implications of altering large-scale systems that we don’t completely understand? Does anyone have the political jurisdiction to make decisions about actions that might affect everyone on Earth?

8:45-9am: Welcoming Remarks

9-10:30am: Session 1: Technological Possibilities

11am-12:30pm: Session 2: Philosophical Concerns

Thursday, November 16, 12noon-1pm, Thompson Library [Rm. 165], 1858 Neil Ave.

Transportation barriers prevent millions of people from accessing healthcare every year. Care providers are partnering with shared mobility services such as Uber and Lyft to establish new ways for patients to travel to and from medical appointments. This talk will look at the models that are emerging, analyze related policy changes that encourage new approaches, and consider the connections to traditional paratransit options.

Wednesday, November 14, 7-9pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Rm. C], 2800 Tremont Rd.

Join Equal UA in promoting an inclusive climate that encourages all people to feel welcome and participate fully within our community.