Community

Sunday, April 14, 2-5pm, Summit on 16th United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Ave.

Are you longing for new and creative ways of connecting to God? Are you yearning for silence and stillness this Lent? Are you in need of healing and re-centering? Enter into Holy Week with friends from Summit on 16th, Maple Grove, Short North, and Trinity United Methodist Churches for an afternoon of hands-on spiritual practices. This event will be in an “open house” format, meaning that you can come and go as you please during the three hours from 2pm to 5pm.

Saturday, April 13, 12noon-5pm, 1021 E. Broad St.

We're raising funds to support the Free Press Network:

- The Columbus Free Press

- WGRN and WCRS community radio

- and all of our alternative media endeavors

This event will include artists like Flave Cobain, Tiger Uppercut, Napal Nater, Led kiaf Da God, Senseless, Shad Jones, Katanya Ingram, That boi Jonsey, Foradis The Goddess, and The Collective Multimedia.

Saturday, April 6, 9am-1pm, Seafarer’s International Union, 2800 S. High St.

• Not paid overtime or minimum wage?

• Is some portion of your work day unpaid?

• Is your employer late in paying you the money you earned?

Meet with a wage theft intake volunteer who can help you get paid. We work with attorneys and advocates to recover stolen wages for workers. Enforce your rights.

¡Hablamos espanol!

Hosted by Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio.

Saturday, April 6, 5:30-7:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.

Please join us this Saturday, April 6 to share a delicious meal cooked by Edith. This is a great opportunity for some wonderful authentic food, while also supporting a great cause!

Edith will be making Alambre, which is traditional Mexican dish comprised of steak, bacon, and peppers. She will also be making a vegetarian alternative, a zucchini stir-fry.

Wednesday, March 27, 3-9pm, St. Philip Episcopal Church, 166 Woodland Ave.; and near the Scioto River

All who loved Amber are welcome to come for emotional support and a community forum. We will convene and then drive to the Scioto Mile for a vigil at 5:15pm. The vigil begins at 5:30pm.

Where we will meet at the river will be announced at St. Philips.

After the vigil, we will meet back at St. Philips for a community dinner at 7pm.

Please come with family and friends to uplift Amber.

Volunteer to carpool to help folks get to the locations.

Tuesday, May 7, 6:30am-7:30pm, many locations in Columbus

Contact: Franklin County Board of Elections, 614-525-3100

Saturday, May 4, 8am-1pm, Worthington’s Historic Village Green, Worthington, Ohio

A free, one-day, community festival providing visitors with a sampling of ways to “go green,” including opportunities to buy re-purposed or recycled items, learning to appreciate native plants and animals, and educating folks on how to use less energy, produce less waste, or adopt sustainable practices.

From the simplest green steps to the latest in renewable energy and green technology, there’s something for everyone to learn and do.

Thursday, May 2, 7-8:30pm, Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio [inside of Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church], 2350 Indianola Ave.

Join us for an engaging and fun introduction to Compassionate-Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the Language of the Heart, led by Susanna Warren.

People of all experience levels, ranging from beginners to experienced practitioners, are welcome to this gathering. We will have a short explanation, a demonstration, and then we will give everyone a chance to practice giving and/or receiving empathy.

Saturday, April 27, 7-10pm, somewhere in Columbus, Ohio

Take direct action for reproductive freedom by making a huge difference in the lives of those who are needing abortion access by having a ton of fun! Join us for the tenth annual Women Have Options - Ohio Abortion Access Bowl-a-Thon! Together, we’re going to raise $60K for abortion access in Ohio!

How do I get involved?

1. Gather a few friends to start a team.

Saturday, April 27, 5-7pm, MCL Kingsdale, 3154 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Don’t believe in God? You are not alone! Join the Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO], a community that values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.

Come out and join us for dinner and conversation! We’ll be in the back room unless there’s a special event going on in that room.