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Thursday, October 20, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Tuesday, October 18, 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.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Thursday, October 20, 6-7pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Friends Theater], 2800 Tremont Rd.

Join Rainbow UA along with Syntero, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Kaleidoscope Youth Center, for a live panel on how to support your LGBTQ+ students. Ask the experts questions during this live panel event at the Upper Arlington Public Library Friends Theater.

This event is not sponsored by Upper Arlington Schools.

Hosted by Rainbow UA.

Wednesday, October 19, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, October 19, 6:30-7:30pm, Upper Arlington High School [Mirolo Black Box Theatre], 1625 Zollinger Rd.

Join Rainbow UA along with Syntero, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Kaleidoscope Youth Center, for a live panel on how to support your LGBTQ+ students. Ask the experts questions during this live panel event at the Upper Arlington High School Mirolo Black Box Theater.

This event is not sponsored by Upper Arlington Schools.

Hosted by Rainbow UA.

Wednesday, October 19, 5:15-7pm, North High Brewing [Short North], 1288 N. High St.

Come enjoy a beverage and hear from Fadhel Kahboub, Associate Professor of Economics at Denison University, as he discusses some of the economic benefits from climate action. The program will begin at 5:30pm.

There is convenient free parking behind Kroger for North High Brewing customers.

Hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby [Columbus Chapter].

Wednesday, October 19, 10am-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join OHIV [the Ohio HIV/STI Hotline] to explore how interlocking systems of oppression impact health outcomes of the communities you serve.

• Learn about liberation health, intersectionality, the medical-industrial complex, and more.

• Find out how you can challenge oppression in your workplace and community.

• Earn 2.5 hours of CE [Continuing Education] credit in Social Work or Counseling.

Tuesday, October 18, 7pm, this event will be occurring via “Facebook Live”

Philip Metres is poet, scholar, translator, essayist, playwright, and peacebuilder. He is the author of ten books, including Shrapnel Maps (2020), The Sound of Listening: Poetry as Refuge and Resistance (2018), Pictures at an Exhibition (2016), Sand Opera (2015), and I Burned at the Feast: Selected Poems of Arseny Tarkovsky (2015).

Tuesday, October 18, 8am-5pm, Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd.

The Equitas Health Institute welcomes you to “2022 Transforming Care Conference: Stronger Together; Thriving across Differences” on Tuesday, October 18 at the Fawcett Center and virtually on the Whova app. This year’s theme invites us to unite in our power as activists, providers, patients, and community leaders. “Transforming Care” will once again inspire important conversations about the LGBTQ+ and HIV health equity issues that matter most to our communities.

Sunday, October 16, 9am, Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway, Ohio

Currently, there are over 1.8 million Ohioans who have sustained a brain injury in their lifetime. These life-altering injuries impact their ability to live, learn, work, and play in the community.

The Brain Injury Association of Ohio is committed to creating a better future for survivors and their families through supportive programming, research, and education.