Community

Tuesday, July 11, 6-8pm, Slammers Bar and Pizza Kitchen, 202 E. Long St.

Join us for our monthly General Membership Meeting and Social Time at Slammers.

Social time: 6pm; General Membership Meeting: 6:30pm.

This evening will include the following.

• Nominating and electing officers for our Political Action Committee.

• Learning more about getting involved with the “No on Issue 1” campaign, the August Special Election.

• Meeting candidates who are running for office this November.

• Other exciting happenings.

See you at Slammers.

Tuesday, July 11, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

International Drag Day (July 16) is almost upon us. The entire LGBTQ+ community is under increased attack across the U.S. but drag events and drag performers have been viciously and specifically targeted by far-right groups and opportunistic political actors. Why? Why now? What about drag is so threatening to those attacking it?

Monday, June 10, 6:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The summer is heating up, and so is our political landscape. On Monday, July 10, join us at 6:30pm for an update on the “Repro” and “One Person One Vote” campaigns and to hear about ways that you can help protect both of these fundamental rights.

We’ll gather with Action Team members from across the state to share our collective wins and get clear about the months ahead of us. This is Our Ohio, and we’re proving it every day.

Monday, July 10, 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, July 9, 2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave.

The Republican Party has turned to scapegoating trans people because they have nothing to offer working people as the economic crisis wreaks havoc on our lives. Meanwhile, the Democrats have failed to put up any real organized resistance. Now’s the time to get organized for an independent, working-class movement for queer liberation! We’ll be in Meeting Room 1 at the library, 1113 Parsons Ave.

Sunday, July 9, 10am-3pm, several locations within Merion Village

We are thrilled to invite you to the 24th Annual Merion Village Garden Tour! The 2023 tour will be held Sunday, July 9, 10am-3pm. This annual event is free and open to the public!

We are thrilled to share the beauty of our neighborhood with you. We hope that you enjoy the day meeting neighbors and spending time in lovely gardens.

Saturday, July 8, 6:30-11pm, 1710 Dorsetshire Rd.

We will be meeting in person at the home of Pat Marida, 1710 Dorsetshire Rd.

Everyone is welcome!

Live music! Hear the fabulous Free Press musicians.

Speakers will update us on aspects of the 9,198-page Ohio budget.

Bring along a chair; food and drink are welcome. We will have pizza, soup, iced tea, and coffee.

Rain or shine; party indoors or out.

Hosted by The Columbus Free Press.

Thursday, July 6, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Tuesday, July 4, 1pm, beginning and ending at Goodale Park [Park St. side], 120 W. Goodale St.

The Doo Dah Parade is celebrating 40 Years so prepare to be blown away! The Good Witch of the [Short] North would look kindly on you by either watching or being in the parade. There’s no entry fee, no pre-registration, you just show up!

Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with traditional weird costumes and customs and funny opinions in the Short North Arts District. In Goodale Park, hang in the shade near the gazebo for the live music after-glow party, 11am-8pm.

Thursday, June 29, 6-8pm, All People’s Fresh Market, 945 Parsons Ave.

Join us for an evening of food, live music, and more! All are welcome; this event is free!

Community Development recognizes that wellness is both physical and spiritual. The opening of the Fresh Market is an effort to promote healthy living.

Hosted by Church and Community Development For All People.