Community

Wednesday, October 18, 12noon, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Lynn Greer Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund Celebrating Inclusion and Equity for the LGBTQ+ Community

Tuesday, October 17, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In the face of relentless attacks on abortion access and bodily autonomy, abortion pills have become even more essential.

Learn how to share information about why Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) through medication is a safe, effective, and convenient reproductive health option for those in your community.

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Tuesday, October 17, 6:30-7:30pm, Equitas Health King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St.

Support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced shame, rejection, and harm in the name of religion.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

Friday, October 13, 6-10pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Join us in celebrating Latino Heritage Month with Columbus’ Latino Heritage Month Committee for the opening of “El Futuro/The Future.” Our gallery will be open Friday, October 13, 6-10pm, with live music, food, and “El Mercadito” just outside our doors.

Monday, October 16, 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!

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

Saturday, October 14, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Speakers:

• Mary Jane Borden on cannabis legislation and a tribute to longtime cannabis activist Angelica Warren

• Lynn Tramonte, Ohio Immigrant Alliance, on new Migration Anthology book and updates on immigration issues in Ohio

A “question-and-answer” will be included.

If you have announcements for the progressive community, let us know at <colsfreepress@gmail.com>.

Saturday, October 14, 12noon-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and is still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called “Going to HCCO” and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.

Going forward, our meetings will be hybrid. You may meet us in-person or attend on-line.

Saturday, October 14, 11am-1pm, Barnett Community Center, 1184 Barnett Rd.

Join us to kick off the Eastland Community Plan on October 14. Now is the time to envision a new future for the Eastland area, one that is equitable and prosperous for everyone. We need your voice and your ideas to make that happen. Be part of the planning process to create the roadmap for the future of your community while enjoying lunch on us.

Make sure to register for this event.

Saturday, October 14, 10am-1pm, Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware, Ohio

Bring the whole family to help us celebrate the harvest at one of Stratford’s biggest events of the year! Discover your inner farmer at this family-friendly event. Climb a tractor, get your face painted, feed the chickens, help press fresh apple cider, walk the storybook trail, and more! It is a great opportunity to get outside and have fun with the Stratford family!

Saturday, October 14, 10am-1pm, beginning and ending at Dodge Park, 667 Sullivant Ave.

This ride will highlight some of the historical cemeteries in Columbus in celebration of Halloween. Bike and personal decorations are encouraged but not required. This ride will be approximately 13 miles long and will proceed at a casual pace. We will make a brief stop for beverages/snacks at Third Way Coffee House at 3059 W. Broad St. Helmets are required!

RSVP for this event by using this link.