Community

Wednesday, February 21, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Tuesday, February 20, 7pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Whetstone Branch], 3909 N. High St.

The March 19 Democratic primary is just around the corner. Come out and hear from some of the candidates who are running this year in Franklin County and bring some good questions to ask. This event will begin at 7pm; the doors will open at 6:30pm.

Below are the candidates and officials who have confirmed that they will attend (check back as this list may change).

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (contested primary)

• Attorney Stephanie Hanna

Tuesday, February 20, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This event will include information about the below topics.

• Supported Decision Making

• Guardianship

• Obtaining, Maintaining, and Maximizing Benefits

• Trust Planning

This event will be presented by Logan Philipps, an attorney who works with Resch, Root, Philipps and Graham, LLC.

Monday, February 19, 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.

Sunday, February 18, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

You must watch the film on your own before the event.

The link to the film is in the below information.

Sunday, February 18, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

With the world’s attention focused on Israel’s “War on Gaza,” it is easy to overlook increased Israeli military actions and growing settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

More than 700,000 Israeli settlers live in 279 illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank, including 14 in the occupied East Jerusalem.

Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military and settler attacks have killed more than 320 Palestinians.

Sunday, February 18, 2:30-4pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Monthly Meetup.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, February 17, 2pm, Hey Hey Bar and Grill, 361 E. Whittier St.

Come meet fellow Urbanists and chat about transit, zoning, development, and other issues! Are you someone who is excited about urban sustainability and wants to see Columbus continue to grow into a thriving major city? Do you think we need to build more housing and invest in less car-centric transportation infrastructure? Come out and meet like-minded people! Join us for a meetup in partnership with UrbanOhio.com! The first round of drinks will be on us!

Saturday, February 17, 11am-1:30pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

This event will be a series of poetry performances themed on “Black Womanhood” meant to elevate and empower. Herbalist Marjorie Jean-Baptiste will discuss the healing properties of herbs. Entertainment will be provided by Urban Strings and Ohio Village historical interpreters. Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Saturday, February 17, 9am-5:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [auditorium], 96 S. Grant Ave.

Want Green? Go Green!

Join the Ohio Green Party on Saturday, February 17 at 9am in the Columbus Metropolitan Library Auditorium for our State Meeting. We will discuss ballot initiatives, plans for 2024, and upcoming federal and local campaigns.

You don’t want to miss it!

Hosted by Ohio Green Party.