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Tuesday, November 9, 11:30am-12:45pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In contexts where there is historic division and intractable violence, where “enemies” or “rivals” vie over control of resources and securing their own futures, are there pathways to promote constructive dialogues and difficult compromises — where a vision of a “bearable” future for all involved is possible?

Monday, November 8, 7pm, 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

We are very excited to have the author, Mark Hawthorne, join us, via Zoom, in our discussion about “The Way of the Rabbit.”

He says that this is a book about the celebration of the lives of Rabbits and should appeal to anyone who has had the opportunity to see them interact with nature.

Monday, November 8, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Knowing the ins and outs of the legislative process and the Ohio Statehouse is an essential first step to advocacy and lobbying. Join The Ohio Voter Rights Coalition in the first webinar of our Advocacy Training Series as we present a detailed look into the legislative process and how things work at the Ohio Statehouse.

Speakers

• Rachel Coyle: Communications Director, Innovation Ohio

Monday, November 8, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Losing a loved one to violence is unspeakably painful; the death penalty only prolongs this pain for the families of victims. This powerful discussion features Melinda Dawson and Jonathan Mann, both of whom lost loved ones to murder and still vehemently oppose the death penalty.

This event is co-sponsored by the Human Rights Center at the University of Dayton.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Monday, November 8, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for an in-depth discussion with Ohio Secretary of State and Chief Elections Officer, Frank LaRose, on the next “Lunching with the League” on Monday, November 8, at 12noon

Sunday, November 7, 5pm, The Boat House Restaurant at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.

Please join us for an inspirational evening with elected officials, interfaith and community leaders, and our youth leaders, as we gather to support and celebrate Columbus youth and families.

Sunday, November 7, 11am, The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, Ohio

What do you do with an extra hour when we “fall back” from Daylight Savings Time? Spend it with fellow vegans at The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio.

Saturday, November 6, 7-11:30pm, Greater Columbus Convention Center [North Ballroom], 400 N. High St.

This event will be held in the Short North Ballroom in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This space is conveniently located in the heart of downtown near several restaurants, hotels, and bars, in what is known as the “Arena District.” We will be in the northernmost ballroom in the convention center and near the newly built Goodale Parking Garage.

Saturday, November 6, 3-5pm, Ohio Statehouse

Join us to demonstrate against H.B. 454! This bill is an aggressive and sweeping attack against trans youth in the state of Ohio!

Gather with us at the Ohio Statehouse to learn more about this harmful legislative attack on trans youth and what you can do to help stop it!

HB454, also known as the “SAFE [Save Adolescents from Experimentation] Act,” is actually anything but safe. This bill would effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors across the state of Ohio. The bill would:

Thursday, November 4, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Information is power!Join the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, Common Cause Ohio, ACLU of Ohio, and the Freedom BLOC [Black Led Organizing Collective] for a panel discussion on the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Database and how it can contribute to ensuring equal justice and fairness under the law for all Ohioans.