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Workers on Wednesday (5/11) will install the new 100-foot Social Justice LEGENDS mural in the Jeffrey Plaza of the Washington Gladden Social Justice Park in downtown Columbus.
The mural is composed of more than 160 names of past social justice leaders from central Ohio and includes more than 50 terms or slogans identifying various social justice issues or causes. Formation Studio of Columbus created the unique design that weaves designated names and words to form the letters J-U-S-T-I-C-E that can be seen from a block away. Attached is a jpg file with an illustration of the mural prepared by Formation Studio.
The installation work will take place beginning approximately 10 a.m. and likely will continue at least through early afternoon. The social justice park is located at East Broad Street and Cleveland Avenue.
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The Doo Dah Parade returns to Columbus Short North Art District, celebrating free speech and liberty with a satirical twist on Monday, July 4th.
The parade begins at 1 p.m. and will wind through Victorian Village and High Street, wrapping up with a live party and music at Goodale Park from 11 am – 7 pm.
The 39th Annual Doo Dah Parade’s Less-Than-Grand Marshal is 10TV’s Wake Up CBUS Anchor Angela An!
Remember, there’s no entry fee. You just show up!
For more incorrect info: www.DooDahParade.com
Panic attacks are one of those things you hear about but think won’t happen to you, however they are actually more common than you would think and sadly women are twice as likely to have one as men. So how do you know if you are having a panic attack and what should you do if you have one?
Symptoms of Panic Attacks
A panic attack can take many forms but most people who suffer will say that they feel like they are dying or that it feels like a heart attack. They are terrifying to experience with a mixture of the following symptoms:
Racing heartbeatChest pain or tightnessShortness of breath and/or feeling of chokingFeeling faint or dizzyNauseaShaky limbs or tremblingHot flushes, chills or sweatingTingling in fingers, numbness of body, and/or pins and needlesHealth blogger Adam Thornton, Essayroo and Paper Fellows, advises, “They last around 5 to 20 minutes and though frightening are not dangerous as they will not cause physical harm to you.”
Tuesday, May 10, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us for a discussion on the pervasive climate, politics, and health repercussions surrounding lead poisoning in Ohio. Following will be a brief discussion about how “Medicare for All” could benefit those in need.
Presenters
• Robin Brown, founder, CCOAL [Concerned Citizens Organized Against Lead], Environmental Injustice Strategy Consultant
• Diana King, Environmental Injustice Advocate and Organizer
• Matthew Noordsij-Jones, MD, Associate State Director of SPAN [Single Payer Action Network] Ohio
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by SPAN [Single Payer Action Network] Ohio.
On July 14 th of 2021, Congressman Tim Ryan, who defeated progressive Morgan Harper in the Democratic Senate primary, was celebrating. In a press release, Ryan’s office commemorated his ability to work with “House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) and colleagues on the subcommittee” in securing committee approval for a $65 million upgrade to the M1 Abrams Battle Tank.
However, before this press release, Ryan had previously been the benefactor of sustained campaign contributions from General Dynamics, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and the manufacturer of M1 Abrams, which has been built in Lima, Ohio, since the 1970s.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 5:00 PM
Last convened as a Commission in 2014, the Charter Review Commission reviews the Columbus City Charter and may recommend changes. The Commissioners are now holding a hearing to receive comments from the public on the topics and proposals discussed thus far and to come. Topics include the initiative petition process, open meetings by public bodies, and who may serve as acting mayor. Any resident seeking to submit written testimony should submit their testimony to the Commission.
Written testimony must be received two hours prior to the start of the hearing on the day of the meeting and should be emailed to John Oswalt at CRC2022@columbus.gov. Any resident wishing to appear via WebEx to provide testimony during the hearing should email John Oswalt at CRC2022@columbus.gov the day prior to the hearing to request a WebEx panelist link.
If you look at the steroid epidemic that has plagued the United States and the rest of the world for over 40 years, it is easy to see it was caused by what has been a bipartisan failure since the days Arnold Schwarzenegger opened the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio in 1989.
It began as just a bodybuilding contest back then but has expanded to become the largest public event in Columbus every year.
Many of the events at “The Arnold” are made up of youth competitions, but his core events cater to what I call “Steroid Nation.”
Strongman, bodybuilding and most powerlifting competitions at “the Arnold” have no credible testing for steroids. These freak show events dominate his advertising.
“The Arnold” steroid events have qualifiers in virtually every state in America. These local competitions are run by federations loosely aligned with “The Arnold.” I have seen myself that these events are where many young athletes are introduced to the “Dark Side” of steroid use.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7 p.m.
Zoom - register here
Simply Living is excited to host Mike Hogan and learn about urban farming and the developing food systems in central Ohio. Mike will share a slide presentation and entertain our questions.
Mike Hogan is a longtime educator with the Ohio State University Extension in Franklin County. He contributes to Edible Columbus and the Columbus Dispatch, and shares his knowledge of food and agriculture throughout Ohio.
I wrote a column titled "Sherrod Bets It All On Nan" last month.
On Tuesday May 3, Sherrod won his big bet. What follows is my take on the election outcome and what it means for the future.
1. Sherrod Brown is the both the king and king/queen-maker of the Ohio Democratic Party. The U.S. Senator made a brilliantly executed television commercial for Nan Whaley that saturated the airwaves, gave her instant name recognition around the state, and, more than any other factor, is responsible for her one-sided victory over John Cranley in the Democratic primary for governor.
2. Now the challenge for Sen. Brown is to get Whaley elected governor. She has about 1 chance out of 10 of knocking off incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine. Brown will have to orchestrate several effective TV ads, some of them negative against DeWine, in order for Whaley to have a chance. He will have to help her raise $50 million because DeWine has access to $100 million, if he needs it, to hold onto his job.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Performances begin at 6pm and include:
Wednesday, May 11 - Bobby Floyd Trio
2020 Grammy Award nominee Bobby Floyd performs on his classic Hammond B3 organ with Derek DiCenzo on guitar and bass and Reggie Jackson on drums, creating the perfect mix to provide an unparalleled evening of live jazz.
Wednesday, June 15 - Mark Hampton Quartet
Reemerging at the top of his game, jazz bassist Mark Hampton’s grooves are organically earthy, telling a story and giving jazz a conscience.
Wednesday, July 13 – Robert Mason Trio
Jazz educator and musician Robert Mason performs with his personal trio, featuring a blend of jazz and soulful sounds that mindfully infuse traditional and modern elements of jazz.
Wednesday, August 10 - Midwest Modern Jazz Quartet