Community

Wednesday, March 2, 3:30-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Tuesday, March 1, 7pm, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave.

Join retired professor and author Trudy Krisher for women’s history and stories from her historical fiction book, “On the March,” based on her experiences while attending the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C.

Hosted by Grandview Heights Public Library.

Sunday, February 27, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

University Circle in Cleveland is home to Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, and the Cleveland Clinic, all cutting-edge medical facilities. However, in the area surrounding University Circle, an estimated 30 to 50 percent of children under the age of 6 suffer from lead poisoning. Thousands of families live in unsafe housing and send their children to schools with unsafe water.

Saturday, February 26, 10am, this on-line event requires advance registration

Presenter:Dr. Johnathon Ross, current President of the Toledo Lucas County Health Department and past president of Physicians for a National Health Program.

Dr. Ross will give us an update of where we are in this pandemic and what we might expect as well as how our healthcare system needs to change in order to better handle a public health crisis.

Saturday, February 26, 9-11am [registration begins at 8am], Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy.

Join us for our annual Stroll for Epilepsy at Polaris Fashion Place!This fun indoor walk through the mall gives you the chance to learn about epilepsy, win great prizes, and have a great time.

Who: Anyone who wants to support people with epilepsy and the work of the Epilepsy Alliance; anyone who wants to win a treasure hunt prize.

Friday, February 25, 4-6pm, Community Grounds: Coffee and Meeting House, 1134 Parsons Ave.

Free Resource Fridays is our monthly free resource giveaways, hosted on the last Friday of every month! Meet us at Community Grounds [1134 Parsons Ave.], 4pm-6pm, and grab some resources, harm reduction supplies, clothes, hygiene products, and food! We have plenty so please feel free to pick up items for loved ones in need. If you can’t make this time, hit us up for porch/door drop-offs!

About BQIC

Thursday, February 24, 7-9pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

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, February 24, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, February 23, 1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join faith leaders from across Ohio to discuss some of the most pressing issues in our communities and how we can engage our congregations. Ohio’s schools have struggled in the pandemic but continue to serve our children. How can we strengthen our schools and promote the common good? Hear from religious and school leaders as we discuss education in Ohio and the connection between strong schools and reducing hunger in our communities.

Tuesday, February 22, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Inhale/Exhale is a healing space for organizers in the progressive and left space.

As organizers, we are committed to addressing our own trauma to be better leaders and people. This is important for the well-being of our ecosystem. This Inhale/Exhale we will focus on trauma and being trauma-informed. What is being trauma-informed? Come and discuss how to balance experiencing trauma and working with traumatized folx. Join us for February’s Inhale/Exhale that you don’t want to miss.