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Monday, July 1, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.

Monday, July 1, 12noon-1pm, Ohio Statehouse Atrium

On Monday, July 1, the Citizens Not Politicians (CNP) campaign will deliver truckloads of petition booklets from all 88 counties to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office — the next step in getting an amendment on the ballot to finally end gerrymandering in Ohio!

We are inviting every volunteer, every supporter, every redistricting reformer, and every Ohioan who wants a better democracy and brighter future for our state to a rally at the Statehouse immediately following the booklet dropoff.

Where: Ohio Statehouse Atrium

Sunday, June 30, 6pm, The Citadel, 1761 Parsons Ave.

Join Community Pride for an evening of artistic expression and celebration of local artists at Queer Art Night!

Queer Art Night is a heartfelt showcase of the incredible talents across Columbus’ QTBIPOC community. The lineup features a range of musicians, performers, live artists, and more who will fill the night with their amazing creative energy.

Saturday, June 29, 5pm, Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd.

The Faith Thomas Foundation is hosting our ninth annual bowling fundraiser for Sickle Cell, Saturday, June 29, at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. We hope to see you there.

• $25 adult bowling ticket: includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda

• $15 child (12 and under) bowling ticket: includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda

• $20 adult non-bowling ticket

• $10 child (12 and under) non-bowling ticket

Saturday, June 29, 10am, Washington, DC

If you believe in these 17 issues that ought to be at the center of our political agenda because our votes are about demands and not merely about popularity and personality, then march and assemble with us, mobilize voters with us, and bring everybody who believes in love, justice, truth, and nonviolence.

1. Abolishing poverty as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.

2. A living minimum wage of at least $15+/hour (indexed for inflation)

3. Full and expanded voting rights

4. No more voter suppression

Friday, June 28, 12noon-11pm; Saturday, June 29, 10am-10pm; Sunday, June 30, 9:30am-8pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

Celebrating 52 years of progressive political activism, a commitment to social justice, and taking collective action to improve the lives of everyone in our community, ComFest is an experiment in uplifting and transforming this community.

The last full weekend in June brings us to beautiful Goodale Park, back to the proverbial garden, to reconnect with fellow travelers, to meet new friends, and to lament the absence of those who have moved on.

Friday, June 28, 12noon-11pm; Saturday, June 29, 10am-10pm; Sunday, June 30, 9:30am-8pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

Celebrating 52 years of progressive political activism, a commitment to social justice, and taking collective action to improve the lives of everyone in our community, ComFest is an experiment in uplifting and transforming this community.

The last full weekend in June brings us to beautiful Goodale Park, back to the proverbial garden, to reconnect with fellow travelers, to meet new friends, and to lament the absence of those who have moved on.

Friday, June 28, 12noon-11pm; Saturday, June 29, 10am-10pm; Sunday, June 30, 9:30am-8pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

Celebrating 52 years of progressive political activism, a commitment to social justice, and taking collective action to improve the lives of everyone in our community, ComFest is an experiment in uplifting and transforming this community.

The last full weekend in June brings us to beautiful Goodale Park, back to the proverbial garden, to reconnect with fellow travelers, to meet new friends, and to lament the absence of those who have moved on.

Thursday, June 27, 6-8pm, Global Gallery, 3535 N. High St.

Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the launch of the Green Champions Podcast, a collaboration with Green Drinks (hosted by Green Columbus)! This event will be your chance to:

• Be among the first to hear about the new Green Champions Podcast.

• Meet the hosts and get to know some of the guests (aka local “Green Champions”)

• Network with fellow sustainability enthusiasts at a monthly Green Drinks event.

The evening will feature the following.

• Drinks and giveaways

• Live music

Thursday, June 27, 5:30-7pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Driving Park Branch], 1422 E. Livingston Ave.

Join us for a vital community conversation hosted by the ACLU of Ohio and Disability Rights Ohio. We’ll discuss perceptions of safety and alternatives to traditional policing. This event includes an open discussion where attendees can share thoughts on community safety and potential alternatives for addressing safety and crisis situations.