Community

Friday, March 1 [Drop-off], 4:30-8pm; Saturday, March 2 [The Swap], 11am-6pm; St. John’s United Church of Christ, 59 E. Mound St.

Empty your closets of unwanted items that are gently, barely, or never used (clothes, dressy scarves, outerwear, shoes, costume jewelry, sunglasses, and purses) and bring them to St. John’s Church on March 1 between 4:30pm and 8pm to get your “golden ticket” that allows you to take unlimited items at the swap the next day.

Thursday, March 7, 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, February 23, 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.

Thursday, February 21, 1pm, Ohio Statehouse

We will be promoting our proposal to legislators to introduce and pass a fair and transparent parole process.

Sunday, February 17, 6:30-8:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Sunday, February 17, 3-5pm, Ohio Union [U.S. Bank Conference Theater], 1739 N. High St.

Modern humans enjoy mobility levels that are unprecedented in history. While this has benefits, it also has enormous social, health, and environmental costs. Harvey J. Miller will discuss how resolving these costs is crucial if civilization is to survive the 21st century — a world that will see 10 billion people, most of whom will crowd into cities.

Saturday, February 9, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. If you like folk dancing, you’ll be right at home here. No previous experience is needed — just an open and willing attitude. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.

Contact: Aatoon Nina Massey, 614-949-6197

Saturday, February 9, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]

Join progressive friends for food, drink, and great music.

Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571

Friday, February 8, 5:30-7:30pm, First English Lutheran Church, 1015 E. Main St.

Miriam Vargas y su familia han estado en Santuario por seis meses. Únete con Miriam y su familia para celebrar una cena juntos y apoyar a la familia.

Miriam Vargas and her family have been in Sanctuary for six months. Join Miriam and her family as they host a dinner to support the family.

Monday, January 21, 12noon-1pm and 6-7:30pm, Church and Community Development For All People, 946 Parsons Ave.

The Southern Orchards Civic Association, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Serve Ohio, Kreis Companies, Church and Community Development For All People, Family Missionary Baptist Church, HandsOn Central Ohio, and several additional local organizations, are excited to invite you to join them on Monday, January 21 for a day of discussion, reflection, service, volunteerism and celebration in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.