Community

Sunday, August 23, 4-6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Thursday, August 20, 7:30-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

We live in a chaotic world, facing catastrophic climate change impacts, a rising risk of nuclear war, growing economic inequality, a tragic refugee crisis, systemic racism, increasing militarization, and now the coronavirus pandemic.

Tuesday, August 18, 2-4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the Secular Democrats of America for its inaugural virtual event at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Hear from Members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, candidates, and activists who are defending the separation of church and state, mobilizing nonreligious voters, and advocating for religious freedom for people of all faiths and none.

Thursday, August 20, 8-10pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us on Zoom on Thursday, August 20 at 8pm for our first storytelling event!

Wednesday, August 19, 5:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Columbus City Council member Rob Dorans will convene a public hearing on Columbus City Ordinance 1802-2020, regarding wage theft in the City of Columbus, and will gather public input on the legislation.

Any resident seeking to submit written testimony should forward it to the office of Councilmember Dorans. Written testimony must be received by 5pm on the day of the meeting and e-mailed to Kevin McCain at <kbmccain@columbus.gov>.

Tuesday, August 18, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

North Columbus Friends Meeting [an unprogrammed Quaker Meeting within the Religious Society of Friends] invites you to join them via Zoom in commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment as we explore the story of several Quaker suffragists, the suffrage movement, and commit ourselves today to helping every citizen to have the right to vote without barriers, without difficulty, and without fear.

Wednesday, August 19, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join our online community gatherings for real conversations with people who share your values. Meet new and old friends to socialize, network, share your interests, and learn from others. Each week there will be a topic to explore in more depth. Chuck Lynd usually moderates but special guests are invited to facilitate discussions.

• 7-7:30pm: Introductions, socializing, open discussions.

Wednesday, August 19, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Each summer, the Thurber House lawn plays host to a series of outdoor literary picnics and readings with authors who have an Ohio connection. While this year’s picnics might look a little different, join us for this long-running tradition of good friends and great books!

A finalist for the 2019 Weatherford Award in Fiction, Weedeater is a contemporary story of love and loss told by a pair of eastern Kentucky mountaineers.

Tuesday, August 18, 3-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Equality Ohio’s legal clinic provides free legal support to LGBTQ Ohioans, within 300% of the poverty line, who are experiencing legal hardship because of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, we are currently suspending our in-person legal clinics. Instead, our attorneys will be hosting virtual Intake Hours throughout the week. If you are in need of legal help, please contact the attorney closest to your area.

Sunday, August 16, 12noon-3pm, Franklin Park Amphitheater [northwest of the Franklin Park Adventure Center], 1755 E. Broad St.

The event date has changed! The final event date is August 16 at 12pm. Nothing else about the event has changed!