Community

Friday, April 27 - Sunday, April 29, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.

This year marks the tenth annual TransOhio Transgender and Ally Symposium! In celebration of the anniversary, the theme of this year’s conference is “Ten Years of Progress and the Challenges Ahead.”

Wednesday, April 25, 8pm, Rambling House Soda, 310 E. Hudson St.

Word Church is a poetry reading held the last Wednesday of every month at 8pm at Rambling House Soda, 310 E. Hudson St. Bring your poetry, get your rhyme on, and meet some interesting people.

Sunday, April 22, 12noon-7pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

Join us, rain or shine, at our new location at Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., for a day-long celebration that will feature local music, family-friendly activities, eco-friendly artisans, and Columbus’ best food trucks.

Earth Day Columbus is the largest volunteer-led Earth Day volunteer effort and celebration in the U.S.

Sunday, April 22, 12:30-7pm, Columbus Global Academy, 4077 Karl Rd.

Please join us on Earth Day as we come together to join in the spirit of community to enhance the Columbus Global Academy.

12:30-4:30pm: Service projects around the building and grounds

5-7pm: Community celebration [potluck — please bring a dish to share]

Service hours / Care and Share Time Bank hours will be provided!

Please RSVP to office@iaco.org by April 18.

Saturday, April 21, 9:30am-12:30pm, Northside Branch Library, 1423 N. High St.

Cages are disabling and traumatizing environments. As a result, prisoners suffer from low morale. They also suffer from a variety of human rights abuses committed by jail and prison officials such as torture and “extremely poor-quality health care.” These forms of violence are state-sanctioned. Therefore, we can’t expect meaningful oversight of Ohio’s concentration camps to come from the state.

Saturday, April 21, beginning at 9am, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

Join the Epilepsy Foundation as we host our second annual Run to Erase Epilepsy, a 3-mile run/walk in downtown Columbus to benefit local services in our community. This event will begin and end at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus and will feature a great course, food, refreshments, music, and awards after the race. Your support of this race will help us to impact the lives of the thousands of people who are living with seizures.

Thursday, April 19, 10am-12noon, Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio, 67 E. Innis Ave.

Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio [NAICCO] will again be hosting our Fresh Produce Market Days for 2018. These market days will be held every third Thursday of the month [except for July] from April through September 2108. Feel free to come and receive fresh fruits and vegetables to continue your journey to good health and wellness. These events are free and open to the public so feel free to invite others.

Saturday, April 14, 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: 614-441-9773 or 614-429-4009

Saturday, April 14, 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

Wednesday, April 11, 5:30-8:30pm, Northside Branch Library, 1423 N. High St.

Cages are disabling and traumatizing environments. As a result, prisoners suffer from low morale. They also suffer from a variety of human rights abuses committed by jail and prison officials such as torture and “extremely poor-quality health care.” These forms of violence are state-sanctioned. Therefore, we can’t expect meaningful oversight of Ohio’s concentration camps to come from the state.