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Thursday, October 7, 3:30-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

When Americans think of the war in Afghanistan, they often think of a small, remote corner of the country where U.S. military action has been heavily concentrated: the Pech valley and its tributaries in Kunar and Nuristan provinces. The rugged, steep terrain and thick forests made the region a natural hiding spot for targets in the American war on terror, from Osama bin Laden to the Islamic State, and it has been the site of constant U.S. military activity for nearly two decades.

Thursday, October 7, 3-4:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Living Positively is an open group offering support, encouragement, and dialogue for those living with HIV/AIDS, including people who are newly diagnosed, living undetectable, and long-term survivors.

This group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month and serves people living anywhere in Ohio.

Thursday, October 7, 11am-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This event will be presented by Joe Feagin, Ph.D, Ella C. McFadden Professor and Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M University

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University.

Thursday, October 7, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

What family history information can you find in newspapers? In this online workshop with Jen Cabiya, Digital Projects Coordinator for the Ohio History Connection, learn about birth, death and marriage announcements as well as gossip columns, fashion trends, legal news, and religious life. We’ll discuss how to locate niche topics like these in newspaper repositories like “Ohio Memory” and the Library of Congress’ “Chronicling America.”

Wednesday, October 6, 11:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Harvard Law School professor Martha Minow identifies a tension that every society must confront in the aftermath of political violence and oppression: “too much memory and too much forgetting.”

Tuesday, October 5, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us virtually to discuss the different ways that you can get involved with Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio this year!

We’ll also be voting to endorse candidates for elected office and would love to have you there, as your voice is necessary in this work!

6pm: Socializing and catching up!

6:30pm: We’ll start on endorsements!

Tuesday, October 5, 12-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the OEC’s team of experts to learn more about how you can get involved in advocacy to protect our environment. Designed to complement our new Advocacy Toolkit, these trainings will help you understand some key parts of successful advocacy. These virtual training sessions will take place on three different days through the coming weeks.

“What’s in a Law: How to Understand Legislation and the Ohio Code”

Saturday, October 2, 9am-3pm, various locations within Merion Village

The 2021 Merion Village Autumn Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, October 2, 9am-3pm. Join us for a day of shopping and strolling through our beautiful and historic neighborhood!

The Merion Village Association will publish a digital community map alerting buyers to all registered sale locations. Maps may be viewed or downloaded from our website at MerionVillage.org/yardsales.

Friday, October 1, 4-5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a brand-new format for our “First Fridays.” On the first Friday of each month, we will be hosting an open discussion about recent news and their implications to national, international, and human security.

This month, we will be discussing the Pentagon’s [unclassified] UFO report [“Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena,” published 25 June 2021].

Thursday, September 30, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

LGBTQ+ populations have traditionally experienced health disparities as well as other inequities, discrimination, and violence. Additional challenges exist for members of the LGBTQ+ community who live in rural areas.

This webinar and live question-and-answer session will explore best practices for inclusive, affirming, and culturally competent care for rural LGBTQ+ populations.