Community

Thursday, September 22, 7-9pm, 3090 Gilridge Dr., Hilliard, Ohio

Life After Belief Groups meet for support, encouragement, and growth in the process of living life without supernatural belief. Our core concerns are Community, Charting a New Course, Compassion, and Coming Out. [Read more about these Core Passions below.]

Thursday, September 22, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Sierra Club Ohio’s Statewide Plastics Committee on September 22 at 6pm, with guest speakers Jill Bartolotta and Scott Hardy, for a presentation of their research, “Ban the Bag: Support for Plastic Bag Reduction Strategies in Northeast Ohio.”

Thursday, September 22, 4:30-7pm, Seventh Son Brewing [upstairs event space], 1101 N. Fourth St.

The Columbus chapter of the international grassroots advocacy group Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be hosting a celebration of the historic climate action that had been included with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

This celebration will be held Thursday, September 22, beginning at 4:30pm, at the Seventh Son Brewing upstairs event space, 1101 N. Fourth St.

Thursday, September 22, 2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Despite many fewer cars on the road during the pandemic, pedestrian fatalities increased 5% in 2020, and are projected to shoot up another 11% in 2021. And, over the last ten years, more than 55,000 (disproportionately poor, Black, and brown) Americans have been killed while walking.

Wednesday, September 21, 7pm, Ohio History Center [auditorium], 800 E. 17th Ave.

With a golden trumpet and a keyboard smile, trumpeter Louis Armstrong ignited the flame of American Jazz. Join the Jazz Arts Group for “The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong,” a free presentation accompanied by live music, video, and verbal commentary, that will summarize the profound influence that Louis Armstrong had on music and American Culture. Join us on Wednesday, September 21, 7pm, in the auditorium at the Ohio History Center.

Thursday, September 21, 7-9pm, Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.

Call To Action Columbus will be holding a listening session for Roman Catholics who are interested in either church reform or social justice (and all things related).

“Catholics are called to love one another; we are Catholics who are committed to renewing our Church with Inclusive Priesthood and Servant Leadership.”

Wednesday, September 21, 6pm, North High Brewing [Short North], 1288 N. High St.

This month’s “Ales and Climate Tales” will present local beekeeper Luke Howard and his work on local environmental education for Columbus businesses.

Hosted by Citizens Climate Lobby [Columbus Chapter].

Wednesday, September 21, 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, September 20, 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.

Tuesday, September 20, 6-8pm, Gladden Community House [gymnasium], 183 Hawkes Ave.

You are invited to join a Franklinton Community Conversation with City of Columbus Chief of Police, Elaine Bryant, and Deputies, on Tuesday, September 20th 6-8pm, at Gladden Community House [183 Hawkes Ave.] in the gymnasium.