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Tuesday, September 7 to Sunday, September 12, this on-line event requires advance registration

“20 Years Later” is a virtual film festival commemorating the 20th anniversary of September 11, centering on the theme of peace and justice. Featuring films across 20 years, including brand-new releases, each film is paired with a live panel discussion that will feature producers, directors, 9/11 family members, and/or subjects of each film, and will be open to audience questions.

Wednesday, September 8, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Do you have questions about legally changing your name and or gender marker in Ohio? Join us for our free legal clinic. You’ll be able to talk to a trained lawyer over the phone or through Zoom about the name and gender marker process.

Step 1: Complete and submit the intake paperwork below.

Step 2: We will review your paperwork to make sure that it is complete and contact you with available clinic appointment dates and times.

Wednesday, September 8, 6-8pm, King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St., Ste. 3000

Positive energy. Shared experiences. Judgment-free. Break through the walls between you and a long, healthy life.

This group meets every second and fourth Wednesday, 6-8pm, at the King-Lincoln Medical Center, 750 E. Long St., Ste. 3000.

For more information, please contact Preston Kindred-Williams, <PrestonKindred-Williams@equitashealth.com>.

Monday, September 6, 10am-4pm, Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd.

Join us for the 55th Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival! Here are some highlights for this year’s event.

• 120 juried artists with artwork, to purchase and enjoy, in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, wood, sculpture, and more.

• One main stage with a great lineup of performing artists. Feel free to bring your own chair to enjoy the music as seating will be limited.

• Over 15 food truck vendors provide great food and treats to enjoy.

Sunday, September 5, 8am-3pm, beginning and ending at Hollywood Casino, 200 Georgesville Rd.

Yay Bikes! welcomes cyclists of all ages and fitness levels to participate in “Bike the Cbus,” Columbus’ premier bike ride, that has been happening since 2008.

We are very excited to be partnering with Hollywood Casino Columbus for “Bike the Cbus 2021”!

Saturday, September 4, 1-4pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

We invite all ages to come to our Learning Garden and to garden with us. We will be watering, weeding, planting, singing, reading, playing, and eating. Come visit us.

Hosted by Franklinton Farms.

Friday, September 3, 7pm, Village Taco, 1297 Parsons Ave.

Let us meet at Village Taco for some delicious food.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus Vegan Meetup.

Thursday, September 2, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

“40 Days of Teshuvah” offers a powerful model for integrating Jewish spiritual tools and technologies like prayer, teshuva, and Mussar into the work of social change in general and racial justice in particular. This short film, by director and producer Hannah Roodman, documents last summer’s 40 Days of Teshuvah action in Grand Army Plaza.

Thursday, September 2, 7pm, Tuttle Park, 240 W. Oakland Ave.

The recent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was quickly followed by the rise to power of the Taliban. This stark change in the situation marks a shift in U.S. imperialism and the situation that is facing Afghan workers and peasants.

In this meeting, we will discuss recent articles covering the current situation and Afghan history to try to get a grasp of what these developments mean for the struggle against imperialism and for international socialism.

Thursday, September 2, 5-7pm, Fairwood Park [at the shelter near the playground], 1392 Fairwood Ave.

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure historic investments in public transit. And we need Representative Joyce Beatty and Senator Sherrod Brown to be on board.

Join us to learn more about how you can take action for transit.