Community

Thursday, December 14, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Bronzeville Agricademy is a free, creative format of on-line classroom instruction, production tours, and mentoring to promote a plant-based diet. It will meet weekly online from October 5 to December 14, 6:30-8pm, via Zoom.

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to learn more about growing their own food or contributing to a community garden.

Is it only for adults? No, it is recommended for middle school, high school, and college students as well.

Thursday, December 14, 9am-2pm, Columbus State Community College Conference Center, 315 Cleveland Ave.

The Columbus Community Relations Commission (CRC) presents “Advocacy in Action: Centering Equity and Disability.” This no-cost half-day forum provides insightful discussions and workshops for social workers, advocates, and residents regarding how to identify disability discrimination and how to address it. Registration is limited to 50 individuals. A light breakfast, lunch, and parking is provided.

Wednesday, December 13, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us for the Fair Districts Volunteer Huddle on Wednesday, December 13, at 6pm.

We will discuss the “Citizens Not Politicians Amendment” and ways to get involved in the effort to take map making out of the hands of elected officials and place it in the hands of an independent citizens redistricting commission.

Join the call to catch up on details about the redistricting lawsuits and hear about our plans for the new year.

Wednesday, December 13, 5:30pm, East Market, 212 Kelton Ave.

Join us for food and solidarity at the annual Central Ohio Worker Center Happy Hour. Meet our staff and board members and celebrate an eventful 2023!

Hosted by Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio.

Wednesday, December 13, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, December 13, 1pm, will be streamed live from WOSU’s studio at railstotrails.org

Wednesday, December 13, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Do you have questions about legally changing your or your child’s name and/or gender designation on various identity documents in Ohio?

Join us for a free legal clinic! Through the partnership of Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, and TransOhio, with support from local community groups, the Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic offers confidential virtual discussions with trained pro bono attorneys to help you navigate the process! Come with all of your questions and leave with the paperwork you need.

Wednesday, December 13, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Developing a Dynamic Downtown Series; Harrison Smith Legacy in Civic Engagement: Recognizing Excellence in Downtown Development; The Downtown Commission’s Annual Smithy Awards

Tuesday, December 12, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Tuesday, December 12, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Third Act Ohio had its official launch one year ago this month [during December 2022]!

Over this time, we have:

• Held several actions at Chase banks in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Athens.

• Participated in events and actions in Washington DC, NYC, and at the Mountain Valley pipeline.

• Been involved in the fight against fracking in Ohio State parks.

• Been involved in fighting Issue 1 (in August) and working for Issue 1 (in November)