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“Fair Districts Congressional Map Winners: Our Maps and Choices,” hosted by Common Cause Ohio, League of Women Voters of Ohio, and Fair Districts Coalition

Wednesday, October 13, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

With the new Ohio House and Senate maps now tied up in the courts, all eyes now turn to the process of drawing new congressional maps for Ohio.

“Intersect Webinar Series,” hosted by Ohio Council of Churches

Tuesday, October 12, 7-8pm, this event will be live-streamed on Facebook Live

“Intersect” is the Ohio Council of Churches’ webinar series that explores the intersectionality between faith, policy, and racism.

In this our final session of the year, we will have a conversation with women on leadership and social transformation.

Panelists include:

• Rev. Aundreia Alexander, Esq., Associate General Secretary, Action and Advocacy for Justice and Peace, National Council of Churches

“Combatting Christian Attacks on Trans Existence,” hosted by Secular Student Alliance

Tuesday, October 12, 7-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This event will be a panel discussion on the strategies that conservative Christian organizations have used to target gay and lesbian people and now trans people, current legislation targeting trans people, discrimination against trans people based on religious beliefs, and what secular people can do.

Panelists

• Chrissy Stroop, Empty the Pews

• Alison Gill, American Atheists

• Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, National Center for Transgender Equality

“Fun Concert with Avalon Nine Trio,” hosted by Columbus Folk Music Society

Sunday, October 10, 3-5pm, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd.

Celebrate the roots and branches of folk and Americana music with the Avalon Nine Trio on Sunday, October 10, 3-5pm.

With sparkling vocal harmonies and intricate instrumental backup, Linda Blaine, David Clutter, and Brian Szuch will perform tunes by iconic songwriters such as John Prine, Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith, and others.

“Comedian Mike Lemme: ‘Healing+’ (Bring Your Own Breakfast),” hosted by Wild Goose Creative

Sunday, October 10, 1:45-3pm, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Come help comedian Mike Lemme move out of his apartment as part of his new theatrical comedy show, “Healing+.”

No heavy lifting is required. This show will be a mix of stand-up, storytelling, improvisation, and theater. This performance will feature special guest Carter Morgan.

The doors will open at 1:30pm; the show will be 1:45-3pm.

Masks are required (while not eating or drinking). Please only attend if you’re fully vaccinated.

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