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“A Memorial Tribute to Connie Harris,” hosted by The Columbus Free Press

Saturday, June 24, 11am, Goodale Park [during ComFest; in the Peace and Healing Tent], 120 W. Goodale St.

Join us for a joyous commemoration of longtime activist, musician, cook, gardener, friend, and Comfest community member Connie Harris (Eschelman). Connie left us in April; this is our chance to celebrate her life and her spirit and to thank her for the love she gave during her time with us.

Emcee and music will be by Dan Dougan; musical tributes will be by Brian Clash Griffin, Greg Kilcup, Bob Sauls, and possibly more.

Hilltop Bean Dinner Festival 2023, hosted by Hilltop Business Association

Saturday June 24, 10am-5pm, Westgate Park, 455 S. Westgate Ave.

The Hilltop Bean Dinner Festival is an 80-year-old tradition that is held every June in Columbus’ Westgate Park. Despite the name, we don’t sit around a table eating beans! The event is a family-friendly festival remembering the history that made the Columbus west side.

“Ultimo Taller de Capacitacion Laboral Gratuito [Last free Labor Training Workshop],” hosted by Avanza Together and Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio

Saturday, June 24, 10am, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Dublin Branch], 75 N. High St., Dublin, Ohio

Español: ¿Quieres invertir tiempo en tu capacitacion profesional? Asiste a este entrenamiento totalmente gratuito. Hablamos sobre los derechos del trabajador en Ohio y tambien sobre la salud mental en el lugar de trabajo.

English: Do you want to invest time in yourself as a professional? Attend this free training. We’ll be talking about worker’s rights in Ohio and also about mental health in the workplace.

“Rise Up CBUS! Adams Community Center,” hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Thursday, June 22, 4:30-7:30pm, William H. Adams Community Center, 854 Alton Ave.

Rise Up CBUS! in 2023 is coming to twelve locations around Columbus! Get connected with community resources, enjoy food, and meet your neighbors! Visit columbus.gov/riseupcbus for more information about Rise Up CBUS!

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

“Stop Fascism: Free Press workshop at ComFest,” hosted by The Columbus Free Press

Friday, June 23, 3:45-4:45pm, Goodale Park [during ComFest; in the Peace and Healing Tent], 120 W. Goodale St.

Stop the fascism in the Republican Ohio legislature.

Join the discussion at Comfest on Friday, June 23 at 3:45pm in the Peace and Healing Tent.

Pranav Jani will lead the discussion about S.B. 83, the bill that restricts Ohio public colleges and universities from teaching or holding training on diversity/inclusion, climate change, and other topics; prevents faculty from striking; and essentially makes the institutions a safe place for hate speech.

“Stop the Bans: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Healthcare,” hosted by OutCare Health and Inclusion Tennessee

Thursday, June 22, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This year, an unprecedented surge of anti-LGBTQ+ policies, bills, and laws is wreaking havoc on education, healthcare, and all aspects of LGBTQ+ freedom. From mandating teachers to report pronoun and name changes to banning gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ inclusive books and even prohibiting public accommodations, these measures represent a significant setback for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity.

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