Community

Wednesday, February 16, 6:30-8:30pm, Zeno’s, 384 W. Third Ave.

Doo Dah is celebrating all holidays in February. Bring a wrapped gift of $5 value (re-gifting is fine) to participate in the silly “steal the gift” game. Feel free to wear your crazy holiday sweaters and hats. Come hungry; we’ll feed you well. Drinks are on you (we’re not the Rockerfellers).

DisOrganizers, Volunteers, Bands, Vendors, Politicians, VIPS, and the usual suspects are invited.

Tuesday, February 15, 7pm, 7-9pm, Pure Joy Massage and Yoga, 6260 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio (wearing masks and keeping a proper distance) or you may join us via Zoom

Please note that due to Valentine’s Day, we will not be having our book group on the second Monday of the month. We will be meeting in February on Tuesday, February 15, at 7pm.

Tuesday, February 15, 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, February 15, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the ACLU of Ohio for an overview on bipartisan bail reform bills Senate Bill 182 and House Bill 315, practice role-play scenarios for conversations with legislators, and connect with pretrial justice advocates in your region

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by ACLU of Ohio.

Tuesday, February 15, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the ACLU of Ohio for an overview on bipartisan bail reform bills Senate Bill 182 and House Bill 315, practice role-play scenarios for conversations with legislators, and connect with pretrial justice advocates in your region

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by ACLU of Ohio.

Monday, February 14, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for an anti-racism book club, which hopes to help facilitate the creation of an inclusive and diverse atmosphere on the campus of The Ohio State University. As a book club participant, you will help to co-construct an open space to read and discuss big questions about race and justice in America. The book club will be reading the National Book Award winning “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” by Ibram X. Kendi.

Saturday, February 12, 7:30-10pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Join Mozaic for their second annual Valentine’s Winter Formal featuring D.J. Trub. Meet or bring your special Valentine and dance the night away!

Dress code: formal and bold; think pink, purple, and red.

Free; no reservation is needed; masks are required.

Mozaic is a health and wellness, HIV prevention, and community building initiative for trans and gender non-conforming people of color ages 13-29.

Saturday, February 12, 6-9pm, Art of Republic, 34 W. Fifth Ave.

Saturday, February 12, 7-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Since we aren’t getting together in person, we can gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night.

This event will feature the following:

Adrienne Hood, activist,

Rev. Susan Smith, Ohio Poor People’s Campaign and Crazy Faith Ministries,

Michael Aaron, Driving Park neighborhood activist,

and more!

A question-and-answer period will be included.

Friday, February 11, 2-6pm, Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Ave.

Mid Ohio Workers Association is taking orders now for their annual Super Bowl Tamale Sale. Vegan tamales include corn meal, black beans, and sauteed onions. Yum! Phone Mid Ohio Workers Association at 614-262-0567.

They are being made now and will be ready for pickup at Indianola Presbyterian Church in the University District on Friday, February 11 between 2pm and 6pm. You may also arrange another pickup time. A dozen frozen tamales cost $20 or 6 for $10.