Community

Wednesday, December 6, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Monday, December 4, 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.

Saturday, December 2, 6-8pm, Hey Hey Bar and Grill, 361 E. Whittier St.

We’re thrilled to announce our 2023 Winter Potluck!

This event replaces the normal Merion Village Association meeting for the month of December. The potluck is family-friendly and open to all! This is the perfect chance to meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends.

This year, our potluck will be hosted by Hey Hey Bar and Grill that is located at the southeast corner of E. Whittier St. and Bruck St.

Saturday, December 2, 3-5pm, Whitehall Branch Library, 4445 E. Broad St

Bring the family out to celebrate the release of Step by Step! How the Lincoln School Marchers Blazed a Trail to Justice, by Debbie Riguad and Carlotta Pen.

This event is for all ages — it’s about sharing the important history of the Lincoln School Marchers and supporting literary arts in our community. We will have jewelry and book making, cookies, music, photos, and a reading.

Saturday, December 2, 12noon-3pm, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 603 E. Town St.

Join us on Saturday, December 2, from 12noon to 3pm, for Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s Winter Open House!

This is an all-ages, free event, and an opportunity for families, new youth, and the community to see our Drop-in Center and our brand-new Wellness Center!

At the Open House, you’ll have opportunity to:

• Connect with our staff, board members, and each other!

• Learn about KYC’s programs and services!

• Enjoy some favorite seasonal refreshments!

Saturday, December 2, 9am, this event will be occurring via Zoom

SPAN Ohio and Health Care for All Ohioans are very excited, as the winter sets in, to start our planning for the future. We have a great year to look back on with wins in August and November helping to protect the healthcare rights of Ohioans. We want to thank everyone for all that you do and ask you to be as involved as you are able.

Friday, December 1, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Veronica Davis will share elements of her book, “Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities.” She will share her vision for the future of the transportation industry.

Friday, December 1, 11am-12:30pm, Thompson Library [Rm. 165], 1858 Neil Ave.

Thursday, November 30, 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.

Wednesday, November 29, 8-9:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

What is Christian Zionism, how is it showing up at this moment, and why is understanding it important in our efforts to demand a ceasefire and an end to the violence in Gaza? Join SURJ [Showing Up For Racial Justice] and Jewish Voice for Peace for a mass teach-in about Christian Zionism.