Meeting

Sunday, May 19, 2pm [registration begins at 1:30pm], Upper Arlington Public Library [Friends Theater], 2800 Tremont Rd.

Topic: “ARVO [Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology]: The Latest in Clinical Trials and FFB [Foundation Fighting Blindness] Research,” by Ben Shaberman, Senior Director of Scientific Outreach and Community Engagement, Foundation Fighting Blindness

Sunday, May 19, 1:15-2:15pm, Linden Branch Library, 2223 Cleveland Ave.

Have you heard about us and had interest to learn how/if you could plug in, help network, and/or expand our collective efforts, or just generally learn more about us? This would be a great time to do so for those uncertain about just showing up to our serves which you also can/should do. We’ll be meeting to talk about recent updates, upcoming events, and increasing our impact. Newcomers are encouraged to attend, meet rad people, and get plugged in!

Wednesday, May 15, 7-8:30pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Rm. C], 2800 Tremont Rd.

We will be discussing whether the U.S. should pay reparations for descendants of slavery. Even though the United States ended slavery more than one hundred years ago, the effects of the atrocity still endure. How can the U.S. make up for that? Are reparations part of the answer to this complex issue? Read “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Nehisi Coates in the June 2014 issue of The Atlantic prior to the discussion.

Wednesday, June 5, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.

Jewish Voice for Peace members are inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, human rights, respect for international law, and a U.S. foreign policy that is based on these ideals.

Contact: centralohio@jvp.org

Monday, May 20, 7-8pm, Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] headquarters [William J. Lhota Building], William G. Porter Boardroom, 33 N. High St.

The Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee [ATAC] meets quarterly and advises the Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] on matters pertaining to accessible transportation. Members include customers and people in the community who advocate for those with disabilities.

Contact: Tonia L. Pullins, Mobility Coordinator, 614-275-5833 or PullinsTL@COTA.com

Saturday, May 18, 12noon-2pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

The monthly meeting of the local affiliate of the national Move to Amend organization that is calling for a U.S. Constitutional amendment to reverse several U.S. Supreme Court decisions during the past century and thereby to firmly establish that corporations are not people and that money is not free speech. Find out what can be done locally to restore democracy! Bring a brown bag lunch.

Saturday, May 11, 11:30am-2:30pm, Club Level CoWorking, 35 E. Gay St., Ste. 260

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.

This month’s program: “Secular Parenting,” featuring a panel of parents from the HCCO community.

Thursday, May 9, 7-9pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100

Free parking is available in the “R” spaces — “R” for “Rardin Clinic” — behind the building.

Contact: Simone Morgen, smorgen@juno.com

Wednesday, April 17, 6-7pm, Douglas Community Center, 1250 Windsor Ave.

Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people — no matter who they are or where they are. We are the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization.

Come join us as we grow our movement in Columbus!!!

We will be discussing Refugees and how can we make Columbus a more welcoming city.

Our field organizer, Carolina Rivadeneira, will be visiting from Chicago.

We hope to see you there.

Thursday, April 18, 6:30-8pm, Northside Branch Library, 1423 N. High St.

Join Yes We Can [YWC] for our first membership meeting of 2019!

Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or just want to know more about Yes We Can, all are welcome at our membership meetings.

Here’s an overview of the agenda for the meeting:

1. Elect Yes We Can Steering Committee members

2. Share an update on all the amazing things we accomplished together last year