Community

Thursday, December 8, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Ohio is recognized as the first state to enact legislation identifying December 1 as Rosa Parks Day. To honor this remarkable woman, the Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] and The Ohio State University join Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Rosa Parks Day Founder, in hosting the Twelfth Annual Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks.

We invite you to join us for a very special Community Leaders’ Forum and Panel Discussion on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Thursday, December 1, 6-8:30pm, Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave.

Please join us as we continue the tradition of reading the names of those we’ve list to HIV/AIDS complications and celebrate those who are still living and continuing the fight against HIV/AIDS. Food and beverages will be served.

Tuesday, November 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St.

Healthcare. Trans rights. Safety. Family security. Our youth. Discrimination. What does a Trump presidency mean for the LGBTQ community? Let’s find out together.

Join us for a panel discussion with experts from the fields of healthcare, policy, family law, and community safety to learn about the potential impacts of a Trump administration on LGBTQ people and how you can stay safe, get involved and protect our rights.

Monday, December 5, 7-9pm, The HUB Community Development Corporation, 1336 E. Main St.

You are invited to help us honor local community activists at the annual Free Press / Democratic Socialists of Central Ohio Awards Event. The awardees are:

• Free Press “Libby” Award for Community Activism: Carolyn Harding and Greg Pace of the Columbus Community Bill of Rights

• Free Press Community Volunteer Award: Calvin Hairston

• Democratic Socialists Award: Michael Vinson

Friday, November 18, 6-8pm, Turkish American Society of Ohio Columbus, 2885 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

The failed July 15 coup attempt was a historic moment in Turkish history. Both Turkish society and the world celebrated the fact that an antidemocratic intervention in the government was prevented. The military officers suspected of planning and carrying out actions against the elected government should be investigated and brought to justice. The Turkish government has every right to pursue these individuals, using all the methods the law allows.

Wednesday, November 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E. Broad St.

Join us for an evening of honest, productive conversation in a safe space as we explore what white privilege means and how it has shaped our society.

A moderated panel discussion will start the evening before we break into small groups.

Sponsored by YWCA Columbus, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, and Broad Street Presbyterian Church.

Please register early because space is limited.

Saturday, December 3, 1-4pm, Dance Tonight Columbus, 155 N. Fifth St.

Going to Gallery Hop? It starts at 4pm. So come enjoy some free fun on the first Saturday of each month before you head to the Short North!

1-1:30pm: Drinks and Food

1:30-2pm: Beginner Smooth

2:15-2:45pm: Beginner Rhythm

3-4pm: Dance Party

Hosted by Dance Tonight Columbus.

Make a reservation to attend by calling 614-929-5551.

Saturday, December 3, 10am [registration begins at 8am], Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get out, get moving and raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. In communities nationwide, this annual event brings together people from all walks of life to shout “Yes, we will live life to its fullest while searching for a cure!”

Wednesday, November 30, 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.

Saturday, November 26, 5-8pm, MCL Kingsdale, 3154 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, Ohio

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.