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For several years now the winter solstice event at Serpent Mound, where candles or luminaries were placed so to outline the Native American effigy mound, has been canceled and this year will be no different.
Serpent Mound is within a privte park in Peebles, Ohio, but under control of the Ohio History Connection (OHC), and it was the OHC which made the decision in 2017 to end the event at the suggestion of Native Americans. Most notably the Shawnee, who claim ancestral stewardship of the effigy mound, which is the largest on the planet. Fascinating is how one of the Serpent’s coils aligns with the winter solstice sunrise while its head aligns with the summer solstice sunset.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 7:00 PM
Attention all military veterans: You are invited to a social gathering this Wednesday with other veterans. Following a meet and greet, we will open the conversation to our thoughts about current U.S. military policies. As former service members, many of us have concerns about how our forces are being. This gathering will include an introduction to the national Veterans for Peace group. We will also discuss if there is interest in setting up regular gatherings for Central Ohio veterans.
The location: the Hilltop Branch of the Columbus Public Library, 511 South Hague Ave.
Contact: Sandy Bolzenius, sbolzenius72@gmail.com.
The Open Shelter still has a few spots available next week for volunteers to help us get ready to make Christmas bright for those we serve; homeless and marginally housed men, women, and families.
We still could use volunteers on Wednesday, December 20th from 12-approximately 4p to help families with picking out gifts and with clean-up.
If you would like to sign up or have any questions, feel free to call Harry at 614-222-2885 or 614-562-2169. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 18 5pm ET
Zoom
NOTE NEW LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuygpjIiHtc20uIOxdeqYRiAicjSLWUc
Featuring:
Fighting Digital Addiction
Dr. Nicholas Kardaras
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Ohio Assaults:
Abortion & Wind Power
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Diablo Disaster
Has CPUC Approval
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Cop City
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Year-End Fundraiser
Young Men Die
Detective Richardson stood in the front lobby of We Get You There cab company. The secretary, Mrs. Hanson, had offered him a chair, however, he preferred to stand rather than sit on the dirty seats. There was a large blackboard against the right wall with names of six cab drivers and their cab numbers. It appeared that only four of the drivers had checked in today. On the large brown oak desk was a picture of Mrs. Hanson and three children, two boys and a girl. Nice looking kids. Richardson flipped through his notebook, underlining a few notes with his pencil. His investigation of Booker T. had brought him to this place.
Booker T. was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Went to private schools, honor roll, basketball star, and ladies’ man. Graduated top ten of his high school class. Against his mother’s wishes, he joined the Army and ended up in Vietnam. Found out quickly that he was just another “darkie” in the Army to both the white and Black officers. Nobody cared about his mother being a prominent judge in hick town Columbus, Ohio.
I begin with a question to all residents of Columbus, Ohio. Was any one of you actually fooled by City’s Council several year campaigns of uncontrolled public deception that the rhetorical introduction of residential districts for each councilor and the increase from seven to nine would make any difference at all in the relationships between the undemocratically elected and anti-democratically operating City Council and those who live here and pay taxes and fees?
In the revision to the City Charter, “district representative” is a poor marketing, fraudulent exercise. It actually represents the fear of democracy—not its enhancement as Council President Hardin, President Pro Tempore (of 7) Dorans, and “Mayor” in name only Ginther repeatedly claimed, never with a word of explanation.
They know no more than failing political rhetorical. They know that they would have to be responsible to a defined constituency to be elected and repeatedly re-elected. They know that election about temporary appointment would be very uncertain. That is not the Columbus Way. But it is the constitutional American Way.
Sunday, December 17, 2pm; Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts [Davidson Theatre], 77 S. High St.
The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus [CGMC] once again celebrates the season with Holiday! Whether you stay in with family and friends, celebrate your favorite traditions with a community, or simply take a Holiday around the world, CGMC has you covered to start your season! We will sing and dance through your favorite sacred and secular music that will leave you feeling gay and bright!
This concert will feature Illuminati, CGMC’s sacred music ensemble.
Ticket prices: $47.00 and $37.00.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.
Saturday, December 16, 6pm, Makoy Center, 5462 N. Center St., Hilliard, Ohio
Join us, alongside other Columbus Arab and student organizations, and New Generation for Palestine (NGP) for a night of solidarity and urgent support for Gaza. This will be a non-political fundraiser for the sole purpose of collecting funds for two non-profit organizations, PAMA and UHR, that provide aid to Gaza.
There will be food, a silent auction, vendor booths, and Amer Zahr as the host for the night. Also, please refrain from bringing your children; there will be no entertainment with respect for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tickets are limited.
Purchase tickets through this link. We hope to see everyone there!
General admission: $25.00 + $1.50 booking fee.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by New Generation for Palestine.
Let’s be clear – HB 68 is extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender non-conforming Ohioans.
Legislators have no business banning evidence-based science, especially affirming, professionally endorsed services by physicians, mental health professionals, and other licensed providers OR barring them from participating in sports. Trans youth belong, and discrimination has no place in our state.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Governor DeWine and tell him to VETO HB 68.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-youth-stop-hb-68?fbc…
Let’s be clear – HB 68 is extreme government overreach and state-sponsored bullying of trans and gender non-conforming Ohioans.
Legislators have no business banning evidence-based science, especially affirming, professionally endorsed services by physicians, mental health professionals, and other licensed providers OR barring them from participating in sports. Trans youth belong, and discrimination has no place in our state.
TAKE ACTION: Contact Governor DeWine and tell him to VETO HB 68.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-trans-youth-stop-hb-68?fbc…