Community

Saturday, March 18, 10am-12:30pm, beginning and ending at Franklinton Cycle Works, 897 W. Broad St.

Yay Bikes! kicks off its first monthly ride of 2023 with a St. Patrick’s Day Ride!

We will begin with some tips on Spring bike maintenance. Then, we will go over the rules of the road and take a 15-20 mile on-road ride at a casual pace to increase your road riding comfort and celebrate Irish heritage in Columbus.

This is a “no-drop” ride! Ride leaders and sweeps will ensure that no one gets lost and everyone returns back to where we started.

Thursday, March 16, 7-10pm, Club Diversity, 863 S. High St.

Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at Club Diversity at 863 S. High St. This will be an informal get together to meet, hang out, talk shop, and enjoy the camaraderie! Non-members are welcome to join and learn more about the chapter.

Hosted by Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America].

Thursday, March 16, 4-5pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

We provide the nourishment; you provide the company! Come and hang out at the Patrick Kaufman Learning Garden at Teatime.

Take a moment to yourself to be outside in the garden. Take a break from your busy schedule for a hot drink and a chat with a neighbor.

That’s it! This event will be a “no pressure, no request” meet-and-greet for all neighbors.

Thursday, March 16, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, March 15, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

To celebrate National Sunshine Week, join us for a lively discussion from a panel of political and environmental journalists who have spent their careers shining the light on Ohio’s government and elections.

Learn about Ohio’s Sunshine Law, how the Householder/Borges trial is a great example of what happens in the dark, and what reforms are needed to make Ohio a brighter place to live.

Panelists are:

Wednesday, March 15, 12noon-1pm, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.; this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Monday, March 13, 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, March 11, 7-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Let’s gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night of each month from 7pm to 8pm.

Themes:

• International Women’s Day

• Peace organizing

• East Palestine train derailment

Speakers:

• Cathy Cowan Becker reports on the East Palestine train disaster

• More speakers will be announced soon.

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

Monday, March 13, 6:30-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The time is now to protect abortion access in Ohio. Overwhelmingly, Ohioans support abortion and other types of reproductive healthcare and believe that the government should stay out of people’s healthcare decisions.

The ACLU of Ohio, along with a multitude of organizations, is working to put abortion on the ballot this year through a citizen-initiated effort. Join us on Monday, March 13, 6:30-7:30pm, to hear about our efforts and how you can help protect and defend this human right.

Sunday, March 12, 11am, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a candid conversation about empowerment from women of different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as they share their struggles and blessings on the road to success. Moderated by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sheryl K. Munson.