In several influential European countries, solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian people is finally translating into action. Though such action may seem belated to the tens of thousands of lives lost in the genocide-stricken Strip, it is, nonetheless, critical for the future of the Palestinian cause. 

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8am-9pm
Bridge Park, Dublin, 6741 Longshore Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017

We are holding a continuous reading of the names of the martyred children in Gaza. Volunteers are invited to sign up for one or more reading slots. Prayers will be held in between readings.

Please bring friends, family, and signs to amplify our collective voice. We will end the day with a prayer at 7:00 pm. 

Together, we will remember, mourn, and resist  their erasure.

If you care about Central Ohio sustainability or environmental activism, chances are your journey has been touched by Marilyn Welker. As one of Simply Living’s co-founders and a past Executive Director, Marilyn’s gentle wisdom and steadfast commitment to justice helped shape Simply Living’s history and the broader
sustainability movement in our region.

Marilyn traces her values to her parents’ quiet resilience. Before her birth, her mother contracted German measles while pregnant with Marilyn’s older brother, who was born with disabilities and passed away at only 6 years old. Her mother embraced spiritual growth, home gardening, and prioritizing organic foods as acts of love and self-reliance. Her choices were one of Marilyn’s earliest lessons that compassion and resilience are
cultivated through action. Her parents welcomed three more children. Growing up as the youngest of three, she absorbed those lessons deeply.

Friday-Saturday, September 19-20
Friday after 5pm
Saturday, 10am-until late
93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Care-Connect, Assimilate, Research, Empower
Showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Northeast India featuring traditional dance, music, photo exhibits, networking platforms, handloom crafts, regional cuisine, lectures, workshops, and community dialogue. Representing the "eight sisters" of India—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—this is the first event of its kind in North America.

Featuring:
Panel Discussion: Tourism & Commerce
Musical Instruments & Bihu dance workshop
Henna tattoo
Vendor Booth: Handloom and Handicraft display, specialty food from NE India
Celebrating 200 years of Assam Tea

Community Benefit: Proceeds support the Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Tickets: $20/Day, $45/two days