Community

Wednesday, March 1, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org!

Wednesday, March 1, 6-7:30pm, OSU African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Join us for the next event in a lecture series featuring panels of BIPOC professionals with various agricultural-based careers to share their journey.

If you can see it, you can be it.

Tuesday, February 28, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

“Inhale/Exhale” is a space for restorative healing for organizers and activists in our lovely ecosystem. We welcome all organizers in the progressive and left movements to honor their bodies by resting and entering this space to learn various ways to heal.

Tuesday, February 28, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Don’t miss out on “Thou Shall Not Kill: A Conversation about Faith and the Death Penalty!” This virtual event, featuring Sister Helen Prejean, the renowned author of “Dead Man Walking,” will take place on February 28 at 7pm.

Sister Helen will be joined by the following other speakers.

• Bishop Gregory Palmer of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church

• Rev. Dr. Amariah McIntosh, policy director of the Ohio Council of Churches

Tuesday, February 28, 5:30-7pm, this event will be occurring via Microsoft Teams

Join us for a virtual workshop with financial expert Elaine Grogran Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts. She will review the U.S. federal tax basics that every artist and creative entrepreneur should know, including common deductions, which records to retain for tax purposes, and effective systems for tracking expenses and income. She will also review the general federal income tax landscape and updates for 2023.

Monday, February 27, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Hunger Network in Ohio for a Young Adult Faith and Advocacy Webinar on February 27 at 7pm on Zoom. We are inviting both leaders within young adult communities and young adults in both those and surrounding communities. Leaders are invited to sit back and listen to young adult voices during this time, but there will be opportunities for leaders to also join the conversation.

Monday, February 27, 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.

Monday, February 27, 9am-5pm [lunch will be served in the Statehouse Atrium, 11:30am-12:30pm], Ohio Statehouse

Join the Brain Injury Association of Ohio in advocating for Ohio’s brain injury survivors. Lunch will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the Statehouse Atrium; appointments with legislators will be scheduled throughout the day. Please register in advance for both the training day and the advocacy day.

Sunday, February 26, 1-3pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

“As A Matter of Black” is a documentary that chronicles the work of local artists during a time of civil unrest. After a viewing of the film, Donte Woods-Spikes, the filmmaker, will talk about the motivation behind his work and will lead a discussion with artists who were featured in the film.

Registration cost: $15/participant; $10/member participant.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Sunday, February 26, 12noon-4pm, Milo Arts, 617 E. Third Ave.

This Bizarket will highlight love in its many forms. The Free Love Market was our first Bizarket last year and has a special place in our hearts. Expect food, libations, entertainment, more vendors, a larger space, and a strong art community to indulge yourself in while at Milo Arts.