Community

Wednesday, January 16, 11:30 am, Community Development for All People, 946 Parsons Ave.

The shutdown of the federal government has entered its twenty-first day, the longest in United States history. As a result, assistance programs on which many rely are in jeopardy.

Tuesday, January 15, 10:30-11:30pm, Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, northeast corner of E. Broad St. and Cleveland Ave.

Last year, dozens of faith leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall to call on Mayor Ginther and Safety Director Pettus to create a fair and equitable work environment within the Columbus Police Department. Black women officers’ stories of discrimination, intimidation and retaliation at the hands of their fellow officers moved us to tears and outrage.

Thursday, February 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 2, 7:30-10:30pm, Sequoia Pro Bowl, 5501 Sandalwood Blvd.

Come join the Human Rights Campaign in Columbus to celebrate our victories and get ready for the struggles to come.

Tonight is a night of fun bowling and getting to know other champions for equality in Columbus. This is “fun for a cause.” Get your two hours of bowling or just come and join us for a drink to be around other supporters of equality in Columbus.

Individual Ticket: $25 ($30 at the door)

Saturday, February 2, 5:30-8:30pm, Ohio Union [Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom], 1739 N. High St.

Join us for the CAIR-Columbus 22nd Annual Fundraising Banquet!

Youth Speaker: Ilhan Dahir

Keynote Speaker: Nihad Awad

Motivational Speaker: Imam Johari Abdul-Malik

Comedian: Preacher Moss

Babysitting will be available for $10 per family.

Saturday, January 26, 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.

Saturday, January 26, 9-11am, Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy.

Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, 10am-4pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.

Stonewall Columbus is excited to announce our first LGBTQ+ Career Fair at our new community center. We invite you to participate in our bi-annual Career Fair, which will be a great opportunity for our LGBTQ+ open and affirming business partners to set up shop for two days to meet, interview, and hire members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, 10am-4pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.

Stonewall Columbus is excited to announce our first LGBTQ+ Career Fair at our new community center. We invite you to participate in our bi-annual Career Fair, which will be a great opportunity for our LGBTQ+ open and affirming business partners to set up shop for two days to meet, interview, and hire members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Monday, January 21; doors open at 4pm, East High School, 1500 E. Broad St.; march kicks off at 4:45pm on Taylor Ave. north of E. Broad St.; program begins at 5:30pm, East High School, 1500 E. Broad St.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during our annual celebration and march. This year’s theme is “It’s our time. A movement toward justice.”

Please RSVP, if possible, by January 12, to columbus.gov/neighborhoods/MLK-2019/ [or call 614-645-7787].