Community

Wednesday, September 29, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Simply Living is relaunching its Sustainable University Community education for a sustainable world. The “Voluntary Simplicity” discussion course begins Wednesday, September 29, at 7pm, and will run for five sessions.

Wednesday, September 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Join us for libations and a celebration of Ohio’s top LGBTQ+ movement leaders from across the state.

A COVID-safe plan is in place. We are asking that all guests be masked. Ticket sales will be capped; on-line RSVP options are also available.

RSVP for this event [either “in-person” or “on-line”] by using this link.

Wednesday, September 29, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Last November, our community voted for Columbus to switch to 100% renewable energy. Over the next few years, Columbus will pursue that goal for our homes and small businesses. On September 29, join the Ohio Environmental Council Emerging Leaders, Simply Living, and Ready for 100 Columbus to learn about the progress of Clean Energy Columbus, opportunities for further advocacy, and potential roadblocks facing us in our fight for equitable climate policy in our city.

Wednesday, September 29, 11am, this on-line event requires advance registration

You’re invited to join the Columbus Women’s Commission for a two-part series, “The State of Women in the Workplace,” examining the pandemic’s impact on women’s workforce participation and economic security.

Wednesday, September 29, 8:30-10am, this on-line event requires advance registration

National Speaker: Rick Kahlenberg, Senior Fellow, The Century Foundation, who has written about Move to PROSPER.

Moderator: Steve Francis, President and Lead Strategist at Franchise D&I [Diversity and Inclusion] Solutions

Panelists:

• Catherine Kennedy, Columbus Communities Coalition for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Shiloh Todorov, Move to PROSPER

Tuesday, September 28, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a conversation about the nuanced healthcare experiences of the non-binary and gender non-conforming community.

This event will be moderated by Equitas Health Institute Lead Trainer Ramona Peel (she/her/hers).

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Sunday, September 26, 2-3:30pm, Replenish: The Spa Co-op, 124 S. Washington Ave.

Join Ohio Women’s Alliance, Ohio Progressive Asian Women’s Leadership [OPAWL], and Ohio Voice on September 26, 2-3:30pm, for the next event in our “Safe Space for Survivors” series.

We created this space because we have seen many of our loved ones and organizers re-triggered and re-traumatized due to the topics of harm, rape, and sexual assault taking over spaces we navigate. We wanted you to know that we see you, and we stand beside you to uplift you and provide resources for your well-being.

Sunday, September 26, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Simply Living is relaunching its Sustainable University, community education for a sustainable world. The “Seeing Systems” discussion course will begin Sunday, September 26, at 7pm, and will run for five sessions.

Sunday, September 26, 5:30pm, Worthington’s Village Green, corner of S.R. 161 and High St., Worthington, Ohio

We have an exciting update on our campaign for a union voice for Worthington Libraries librarians and library workers​. Our union election will be held September 28 to October 12; the final results will be announced October 20!

We’re so close to winning our union and we couldn’t have done it without support from you and hundreds of Worthington Libraries patrons and community members.

Sunday, September 26, 4-6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for BQIC Orientation!

Black LGBTQIA+ folks who are interested in becoming BQIC members are encouraged to register to learn about BQIC’s mission, initiatives, and framework.

This orientation is only open to Black and LGBTQIA+ folks; we ask non-Black attendees to donate to BQIC and/or the trainers.

A link will be provided via email the day before the training.

This is a required training for prospective BQIC members.