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Sunday, December 8, 4pm
Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Ave.
This year’s theme: “Expressing Gratitude: With Our Heads, Hearts, and Hands.” Doors will open at 3:30pm; the service will be at 4pm; a potluck will follow.
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Hosted by Interfaith Association of Central Ohio.
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 | 4:30 p.m.
The Connection Center of All People, located at 911 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Honoring Julius Tate Jr: Candlelight Vigil and Community Gathering to Demand Justice and Dismantle Harmful Systems
In remembrance of Julius Tate Jr., whose life was tragically cut short on December 7th, 2018, the community will gather to honor his memory and call for systemic change in policing. Julius was taken from us far too soon, and his family, friends, and community have been left to grieve this immeasurable loss.
Join us on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at The Connection Center of All People, located at 911 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, for a candlelight vigil and FREE community dinner. Doors open at 4:30 PM and dinner will be served at 5:00 PM. This gathering will serve not only as a celebration of Julius’s life but as a continued call for justice and accountability.
Though the results of the national election were razor thin by my assessment, I think the turn toward authoritarianism and away from more pluralistic public policy making is troubling for all of society, not just those of us advocating for universal single payer healthcare. This billionaire lead DOGE advisory organization being formed will undoubtedly propose further monopoly of all aspects of our society.
Public statements about the austerity to be visited on broadly defined segments of our society, will only lead to further upheaval and division. Without extreme popular push back I feel we're in for a very fraught future in total.
The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission will consider fracking two large tracts at Salt Fork State Park, two wildlife areas and two rights-of-way along state highways at its Monday, Dec. 9 meeting.
The 1 p.m. meeting will be held at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Charles D. Shipley Building, 1970 W. Broad St. in Columbus. A rally is planned for 12:15 p.m. outside the building.
"At 20,000 acres, Salt Fork State Park is Ohio's largest state park," said Anne Sparks, steering committee member at Save Ohio Parks. "This pristine area belongs to the people of Ohio in perpetuity, not politicians in office for a term or two. Twenty-four hour lights, noise and increased truck traffic will negatively impact people's health, disturb park user experiences and shrink its bird, animal and plant populations. Of note is that the commission delayed a decision on Salt Fork at its October meeting so it could read more than 300 public comments against fracking."
On the agenda for discussion, with possible approval or denial for fracking:
Fridays, 11pm on WGRN 91.9FM, streaming on wgrn.org
Mondays, 2pm on WCRS 92.7 and 98.3FM on wcrsfm.org
Everybody Knows with Dr. Bob Fitrakis and Dan-o Dougan with special guest Brian Clash Griffin talking about the music and life of Phil Ochs and the upcoming Phil-a-thon music tribute to activist folksinger Phil Ochs on Thursday, December 19, 6pm at Dick's Den, 2417 N. High Street.
Friday-Sunday, December 6-8
Friday, Dec. 6 - 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 - 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 8 - 4pm
Columbus Performing Arts Center, Shedd Stage,549 Franklin Ave.
Two Scoops National Performing Arts Compnay presents What's Going On? is a multifaceted art experience, blending artistry with activism in tribute to the memory of Eliiah McClain. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in an engaging showcase featuring captivating music, dance, and theatrical displays aimed at fostering dialogues centered on hope and reconciliation.
Thanks for the Ohio Arts Council and Greater Columbus Arts Council. This production of BLACK N BLUE is brought to you with licensing permission of Dramatists Play Services.
From Jewish Voice for Peace
As the Senate heads into its final weeks before the new Congress, we must block two incredibly dangerous pieces of repressive legislation. The first is a version of legislation that just passed the House, known as the “Nonprofit Killer Bill,” which would give the incoming Trump administration the power to unilaterally shut down nonprofit organizations it doesn't like.
At the same time, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is attempting to bring to a vote a bill attacking the Palestine rights movement by falsely conflating criticism of the government and State of Israel with antisemitism. Both of these bills are part of the broader assault on the movement for Palestinian freedom and progressive causes writ large, and must be defeated.
Touring German Village during the holidays at night has become a tradition for many, and just in time for this weekend’s German Village Lights the new mixed-used monstrosity “Jaeger Square” has opened for business – or at least started offering leases for its $1,000-a-month 350-square feet studios replete with Murphy beds.
Those German Village homeowners who spent years, a lot of money, and sweat equity building the character of Central Ohio’s most unique neighborhood have begun to speak out online. The five-story 261-unit apartment building (pictured above on left) with retail space is at the corner of Whittier and Jaeger Streets, a short walk to Schiller Park, and built by The Pizzuti Companies. And while Jaeger Square is actually in Schumacher Place and not German Village – a neighborhood that has stricter zoning codes and a historical commission that would have put up a tougher fight and more resistance – what’s done is done.
A college friend recently received an ad in the mail for “100 percent legal THC.” The glossy card promised “Natural Cannabis, Natural Relief” with photos of “potent edibles,” “disposable vapes,” and “high grade concentrates.” Intrigued, he visited the website and purchased several pre-rolled joints, aka “pre-rolls.” A few days later, a package arrived in the mail with contents that looked, smelled, and tasted like marijuana. In fact, the potency statistics on the packaging appeared nearly identical to those on dispensary products. In excellent health for a 60-year-old, my friend’s only side effect was a good night’s sleep. He liked both the price and the high.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:15 AM
Ohio Statehouse