All Ohioans are invited to join the Senate Democrats for a state budget
forum. We will:
• Discuss our priorities for the state budget
• Hear from experts on important state topics
• Answer your budget questions

Topics to be covered:
• Education
• Healthcare and Human Services
• Workers Rights and Protections
• Local Government/Taxes

This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.

If you would like to receive a reminder email for this event, sign up HERE:
http://eepurl.com/cN5LPj

First Thursday of every month at Driving Park Library

J oin us for the CAIR-Columbus 21st Annual Sharing Ramadan Interfaith
Iftar. Our interfaith guests will share the experience of Ramadan and fast
breaking with their Muslim neighbors, co-workers, and friends.

$10/person, interfaith guests are free. Babysitting available on site.

Ticket link will open after April 15.

Come on down and help us Clean - Up! Groups and families welcome. Please
call the Parks and Recreation Department to volunteer at 614.322.6806

Check-in Begins at 9:00 AM
Ride Departs at 10:00 AM

LOCATIONS/SCHEDULE
Check-in and Line Up at Paradise Garage, 921 N High St, Columbus, OH 4320
1Ice cream stop at Jeni's in Clintonville
Brunch at The Pint House
End/Boozy Popsicle at Standard Hall

Pride Bike Ride 2017 to benefit Columbus PRIDE!

Grab some friends and join us for a fun and scenic ride through the Short
North and Clintonville complete with brunch, drinks and your favorite ice
cream!

$25 Registration Includes:

Bike Ride Entry
Cookie from pattycake bakery
Ice cream at Jeni's in Clintonville
Boozy popsicle at Standard Hall
Brunch at The Pint House
Entry to Columbus Pride 2017 (wristband)
1 Raffle Ticket to Win a Cannondale Quick 8 Bike

Pre-Registration is encouraged
You can register the day of the event at Paradise Garage

This is an all skill levels 2 hour ride with leaders for different levels
of riders

Raffle Information:

All Pride Ride entries will receive 1 raffle ticket to win a Cannondale
Quick 8 Bike

Learn more about the Cannondale Quick 8 Bike HERE:
www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Bike/ProductDetail?Id=d7e5ec12-71ba-469a-aecf-17be134f7f37&parentid=undefined

Value: $440

Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at $10 per ticket Drawing will
be held at the Pride festival - Presence is not required to win Winner will
be notified by phone on Tuesday, June 20
Winner will be fitted for bike by experts at Paradise Garage

Thanks to our generous sponsors!
Paradise Garage, pattycake bakery, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Standard
Hall, Forno Kitchen and Bar, Short North Pint House

Across the country, peaceful demonstrations will be arranged on Saturday,
June 3rd. Our goals are simple:
1. Congressional investigations should be properly resourced and pursued
free of partisan interests, and/or an independent investigation must be
established,
2. As much information should be made available to the public as possible,
and as soon as possible,
3. If crimes were committed or if collusion is discovered, it must be
prosecuted.
4. The President must be held accountable for the untruths he is
perpetuating.

More info to be announced later, keep your eyes on this page! LAUNCH SPOT
WILL NOT BE ANNOUNCED UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

YEAR 8!

Yet again we ride bare-assed into the night to PROTEST on our fine city's
streets!
WHAT ARE WE PROTESTING, YOU ASK?
Well,
The ride exists to highlight:
1>the vulnerability of cyclists to automobiles
2> protest our dependence on oil
3> celebrate our beautiful bodies by rejecting all forms of body shame.

BARE AS YOU DARE: Wear as little as you like.....body paint, costumes,
merkins, nipple tassles..... get creative!

The World Naked Bike Ride has been happening in over 70 cities in 20
countries around the world since 2004.

Everyone is invited. Runners, skaters, rollerbladers and tall bikes are
encouraged to participate. PEOPLE POWERED

The ride is approximately 10 miles long, slow paced.

Is this ride free?
Yes, this is a free bicycle ride. Donations are very welcome. We do have
some big costs (like PortOjohnsn for example) so any donation is extremely
welcome and necessary for this event to continue.

What should I bring?
Arrive clothed and shoed. You should bring yourself, your wheels, a pack to
keep your clothes in, and any other basic supplies desired. You will not be
able to leave anything at the start location, including your clothes, so if
you have extra supplies, make sure you have a basket or rack or large bag
or something. A helmet, lights and shoes are recommended! Also consider
bringing a cash donation so we can continue to keep this event free for
years to come!

Where can I park?
At home please. This is a ride protesting car culture, try to bike or
otherwise reduce the amount of automobile traffic.

Can I come hang out naked if I'm not going to ride?
No. You must participate in the protest. Your bike is your ticket to the
afterparty.

What if I get lost? Or breakdown?
There are a number of riders knowingly equipped to help out for minor
problems, and a local bike shop will be providing support (SAG) as well.

Worried about the law?
Men and women are allowed to be topless in Columbus and the Ohio indecent
exposure statutes state that exposing your 'private parts' is illegal. If
you don't want to think about it, dudes, try a sock, ladies, merkins are
making a come back!

Remember, it's as bare as you dare, but totally nude cyclists will be in
good company. Above all, we ask each of our participants to aid in creating
a body-positive, safe, fun space for everyone else!

NO PHOTOS in our before/afterparty space except authorized WNBR identified
photographers. You will be asked to leave if you are taking photos.
Assume that you will be photographed on ride by spectators.

**Anyone who thinks they are attending an orgy will be SERIOUSLY
disappointed.**

EVERYBODY IS INVITED, EXPECT HUNDREDS OF NAKED CYCLISTS!

http://

wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Columbus

More info to be announced later, keep your eyes on this page! LAUNCH SPOT
WILL NOT BE ANNOUNCED UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

YEAR 8!

Yet again we ride bare-assed into the night to PROTEST on our fine city's
streets!
WHAT ARE WE PROTESTING, YOU ASK?
Well,
The ride exists to highlight:
1>the vulnerability of cyclists to automobiles
2> protest our dependence on oil
3> celebrate our beautiful bodies by rejecting all forms of body shame.

BARE AS YOU DARE: Wear as little as you like.....body paint, costumes,
merkins, nipple tassles..... get creative!

The World Naked Bike Ride has been happening in over 70 cities in 20
countries around the world since 2004.

Everyone is invited. Runners, skaters, rollerbladers and tall bikes are
encouraged to participate. PEOPLE POWERED

The ride is approximately 10 miles long, slow paced.

Is this ride free?
Yes, this is a free bicycle ride. Donations are very welcome. We do have
some big costs (like PortOjohnsn for example) so any donation is extremely
welcome and necessary for this event to continue.

What should I bring?
Arrive clothed and shoed. You should bring yourself, your wheels, a pack to
keep your clothes in, and any other basic supplies desired. You will not be
able to leave anything at the start location, including your clothes, so if
you have extra supplies, make sure you have a basket or rack or large bag
or something. A helmet, lights and shoes are recommended! Also consider
bringing a cash donation so we can continue to keep this event free for
years to come!

Where can I park?
At home please. This is a ride protesting car culture, try to bike or
otherwise reduce the amount of automobile traffic.

Can I come hang out naked if I'm not going to ride?
No. You must participate in the protest. Your bike is your ticket to the
afterparty.

What if I get lost? Or breakdown?
There are a number of riders knowingly equipped to help out for minor
problems, and a local bike shop will be providing support (SAG) as well.

Worried about the law?
Men and women are allowed to be topless in Columbus and the Ohio indecent
exposure statutes state that exposing your 'private parts' is illegal. If
you don't want to think about it, dudes, try a sock, ladies, merkins are
making a come back!

Remember, it's as bare as you dare, but totally nude cyclists will be in
good company. Above all, we ask each of our participants to aid in creating
a body-positive, safe, fun space for everyone else!

NO PHOTOS in our before/afterparty space except authorized WNBR identified
photographers. You will be asked to leave if you are taking photos.
Assume that you will be photographed on ride by spectators.

**Anyone who thinks they are attending an orgy will be SERIOUSLY
disappointed.**

EVERYBODY IS INVITED, EXPECT HUNDREDS OF NAKED CYCLISTS!

http://

wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Columbus

Shop with us on June 6th, and we'll give 10% of sales to Urban Farms of
Central Ohio ! Funds go
to support Clarfield Farm, an urban garden on Columbus' South Side,
providing fresh produce to our neighbors at reduced cost and partnering
with schools and community leaders to provide accessible info about healthy
eating and where food comes from.

Start making that list now!

Join us for a fun night of Keep Wayne Wild themed tacos and live music from
Freedom and Folk Revival at The Kitchen
in German Village! This
fundraiser will benefit our all volunteer organization's efforts to combat
oil and gas development in Ohio's only national forest.

More details to come!

Learn more about Keep Wayne Wild at

From Harvard sociologist and MacArthur "Genius" Matthew Desmond, a landmark
work of scholarship and reportage that will forever change the way we look
at poverty in America

In this brilliant, heartbreaking book, Matthew Desmond takes us into the
poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on
the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the $20
a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a
gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and
a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of
debt. Vanetta participates in a botched stickup after her hours are cut.
All are spending almost everything they have on rent, and all have fallen
behind.

Even in the most desolate areas of American cities, evictions used to be
rare. But today, most poor renting families are spending more than half of
their income on housing, and eviction has become ordinary, especially for
single mothers. In vivid, intimate prose, Desmond provides a ground-level
view of one of the most urgent issues facing America today. As we see
families forced into shelters, squalid apartments, or more dangerous
neighborhoods, we bear witness to the human cost of America’s vast
inequality—and to people’s determination and intelligence in the face of
hardship.

Join us every other Tuesday as we discuss the New York Times Bestseller,
"EVICTED: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond. We
will be reading 4 chapters every 2 weeks. The first meeting of the month
will focus on the text and the following meeting will be more of a policy
analysis and news supplement session led by my co-host and Anthropology
undergrad, Danielle Harlow. Our time together will culminate on June 7th
where the author will be making a special appearance at the Ohio Theatre
during the Community Shelter Board's Under One Roof Fundraiser. We will be
purchasing tickets at a group rate for those interested. Hope you will be
able to join us!

Co-hosts,

Victoria Calderon & Danielle Harlow, Commissioners

Columbus Women's Commission

Housing Committee

Bring an idea or topic for a letter to the editor. We'll learn about best
practices for LTEs, write one, edit each others letters, and then revise.
You can submit your LTE before you leave.

There is limited space so please RSVP at

actionnetwork.org/events/letters-to-the-editor-workshop?source=direct_link
&

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Queer Yoga is Columbus's first queer-focused yoga class that offers
professional yoga instruction in a designated Safe(r) Space. We endeavor to
cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and community in all we do, from sun
salutations to post-yoga snack time. Whether you are new to yoga, or you
can complete a headstand without assistance, you will find something to
challenge and deepen your practice.

Class fees are $6 for ALL participants. Everyone is welcome. Bring a mat.

Queer Yoga Instructor Schedule:
1st Tues - Andy King
2nd Tues - Kelly Ish
3rd Tues - Kelsey Davis
4th Tues - Becca Alexander

Learn the effects of gerrymandering on women and families and what you can
do to advocate for fair districts.

Guest Speakers:
Kristin Boggs , OH House of
Representatives, 2016-present
Joan W. Lawrence, OH House of Representatives, 1982 - 1999
Additional Speaker TBA

5:30pm: Reception with light fare, beer, & wine
6:00-7:30pm: Event

*Space is limited for this event. Reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket
through the link provided!*

Tickets available here:

All ticket proceeds will be donated to Fair Districts=Fair Elections

Yappy Hour has been rescheduled!

Beer, Food, and Dogs... in a park!

Enjoy a tasty beverage from Seventh Son Brewing Company or Cidergeist, some
food from Explorers Club Food Truck, visit with volunteers and clinicians
from the Capital Area Humane Society and the OSU Vet School, and of course,
hang out with the Friends of Metro Parks while your dogs make new friends
too!

Free admission! Dogs not required! We hope to see you there!
Kid Friendly
Free Admission

Franklinton Cycleworks and Bicycle Friendly Franklinton present the 1st
ever Franklinton Bike Festival! The festival will be on Friday, June 9th at
Dodge Park from 5:30-8:00pm. There will be a BMX Riding Competition, a bike
decorating station, a bike rodeo, a helmet giveway, food/drinks, and more!

Tickets Available

For 29 years, the Athens community has come together, affirming their
commitment to protecting the rights and health care for the women, men, and
young people of southeast Ohio. We hope you’ll join us on June 9, 2017 from
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Margaret M. Walter Hall Rotunda at Ohio
University!

For sponsorships and complete details, visit www.bit.ly/ppgohathensevent.
Causes

A Solo Exhibition of David Butler, Idyll is a series of paintings and
collages inspired by pulp fiction novels from the 50s-70s, Butler
appropriates the cover images to provoke questions on how society views
women of color in our society. These large paintings/collage works are a
journey into the mind of the artist critiquing the social constructs of
gender, race, sexuality, the male gaze, and power. All while interweaving
narratives of the novel with his reality. Join us for an evening of
beautiful, colorful, thought-provoking visuals.

A Solo Exhibition of David Butler, Idyll is a series of paintings and
collages inspired by pulp fiction novels from the 50s-70s, Butler
appropriates the cover images to provoke questions on how society views
women of color in our society. These large paintings/collage works are a
journey into the mind of the artist critiquing the social constructs of
gender, race, sexuality, the male gaze, and power. All while interweaving
narratives of the novel with his reality. Join us for an evening of
beautiful, colorful, thought-provoking visuals.

Bring your plastic flower pots and trays and your non-food grade
styrofoam packing material! Help us fill a semitruck with material
that would otherwise be in the landfill!
If you would like to take some pots and find other uses for them, you are
welcome to do this too!
We will have a large semi in the turn around in front of Howlett Hall.
Free Admission

Hey Everyone! Please support me as I raise $500.00 for NAMIWalks Franklin
County here in Columbus, OH. I'll be walking to create awareness and reduce
the stigma surrounding mental illness in our community.

This non-competitive 5k event has live music, a silent auction, local food
and community vendors, children's entertainment, and fun for the whole
family - but NAMIWalks is so much more than a 'walk in the park'. It's a
day where our community can come together to combat the stigma of mental
illness, to celebrate hope, and to support the operations of NAMI Franklin
County.

This will be my fourth year participating. I will be walking this year in
memory of my friend Ian Hoffmann who died by suicide last year over
Memorial Day weekend.
Mental health

https://www.facebook.com/events/1873006556296309/

This year we will be hosting our first ever Community Dinner Fundraiser on
June 10, 2017. We will be raising funds for Women Crafting Change, which is
a developing social enterprise program of Global Gallery and the Hilltop
Shalom Zone for women who may have challenges accessing traditional
employment. The group meets weekly to learn creative and business skills
and to make things that are sold at festivals and specialty shops.
Tickets are $25 a seat

To purchase tickets please visit https://

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***Red = LIFE // Orange = HEALING // Yellow = SUNLIGHT // Green = NATURE //
Blue = HARMONY // Purple = SPIRIT***

MON CHERIE ENTERTAINMENT presents:
RAINBOW PRIDE
a Benefit for Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)

Join us for an evening of extravagant burlesque and drag performance by
some of Columbus' top entertainers. Let us take you on journey through the
colors of the rainbow, stripteasing, shimmying, and sashaying as we go! Of
course the colors of the rainbow reflect the flag that is an international
symbol of pride and diversity in the LGBT community, and we're happy and
excited to announce that proceeds from our show will benefit BRAVO, or
Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization.
Starring: Dimples Diamond, Pandora Foxx, Eileen Galvin, Bianca Moore,
Mikayla Denise, and Cherie Blondell
Hosted by: Wonder Doug

About BRAVO
BRAVO works to eliminate violence perpetrated on the basis of sexual
orientation and/or gender identification, domestic violence, and sexual
assault through prevention, education, advocacy, violence documentation,
and survivor services, both within and on behalf of the Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender communities.

Don't know much about fixing bikes? We've got a great opportunity for you!

THBC gets lots of donated bikes, from both individuals and institutions in
the area, and we fix as many of those bikes as we can. However, we have
even more bikes that need to be scrapped for parts and recycled. On June
11, volunteers will be working all day to take apart donated bikes that we
can't repair to riding condition, scrapping unusable frames and parts and
salvaging parts we can use to fix other bikes.

This is an especially good opportunity for people who don't know much about
bike repair--taking apart bikes can be less stressful than trying to making
them work again, and by taking apart bikes, you can see how the parts go
together and get comfortable using the tools. Coordinators will be
available if you have questions about how the pieces go together (or come
apart). And you don't have to worry about breaking anything because the
bikes are already going to be scrapped!

We also welcome families! As you can see from the photo above, kids are
welcome at this event, but must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Like all wrench-a-thons, we'll have some refreshments available, and you
can come and go as you please. So come down and help us clear out some old
bikes!

Causes

Join us for our June Public Meeting! Local Moratoriums and Bans, Update on
Ohio MMJ, ComFest planning and our July chapter election are among the
topics we will be discussing. We hope to see you there!
Community
Free Admission

Join us for our June meeting where we will discuss our action plan for
helping collect signature for Fair Districts for Ohio to help end
gerrymandering in Ohio Congressional Districts.

Catherine Turcer from Common Cause Ohio will be joining us to train us on
the petition collection effort.
Causes

Trump’s announcement to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord has sparked a
global movement.

12 states and over 1,000 cities, businesses, and university presidents have
committed to uphold our commitment to the goals in the Paris agreement.

279 Mayors have signed on, because they believe we need a worldwide climate
plan. Mayor Ginther and City Council are not currently on board. We need
your help make sure Columbus joins the movement.

Yes We Can is committed to make sure Columbus does our part. It’s good for
our economy. It’s good for the environment. And it’s simply the right thing
to do.

We have a responsibility to our future and to future generations.

Join us this Monday at 5:00 pm outside City Hall to ask City Council and
Mayor Ginther to commit to uphold the Paris Climate Agreement goals and
transition Columbus to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2030.

Hosted by Modern Twist Farms. This meetup allows people interested in Urban
Farming and Farm owner operators a place to meet and share interest.

Come out to this inaugural first meetup, where we will discuss what topics
people have interest in so we can arrange guest speakers.

We are looking forward to meeting everyone and creating a place for Urban
Farmers to share stories and interest.

Discussion Topics
Container Gardening, Air Pruning, Indoor Verse Outdoor Growing,
Self-Watering Growing Systems

https://www.facebook.com/events/213210152514530/

Kick of Gay Pride early with the 2nd Annual Gay Pride Comedy Showcase! This
year, we are donating a portion of the proceeds to Stonewall Builds!
Brought to you by Wonder Doug, the Columbus Funny Bone, and the Garden on
High, the Gay Pride Comedy Showcase features a cast of queer entertainers,
and is the perfect comedy night for both LGBTQ and Allies.

Hosted by Bianca Moore, the show will feature Pat Deering, Angie Healey,
Christine Horvath, and your Co-Headliners Wonder Doug and Brooke Cartus.

About Stonewall Builds:
Stonewall’s programs, services, and social events bring 3,000 visitors and
more than 100 groups annually to the Center on High. It has become a hub,
the heart of a vital community, a gathering place that extends hospitality
to all. And the facilities are overflowing! Stonewall Columbus will
continue to build our families, our community, and our economy. And now, as
Stonewall celebrates 35 years of service to Central Ohio, we invite you to
join us in revitalizing the Center on High. With your help, we will build a
landmark that symbolizes a strong, sustainable future and serves Stonewall
Columbus for generations to come. Stonewall Builds -- A Campaign for a
Stronger Columbus

About your Headliners:
Brooke Cartus is a queer comedian and activist based in Columbus, Ohio. Her
sardonic storytelling and improvisational style has helped her land shows
with Rhea Butcher, Fortune Feimster, Erin Foley, Ian Harvie, and Dana
Goldberg. She recently performed at TedXColumbus Women, and her debut
comedy album, Size L for Lady, is available on iTunes. For more information
and show dates visit Brooke Cartus dot com.

Wonder Doug is Columbus Ohio's Dark & Dirty Queer Doom Cloud Comedian. He
is a Five Time Finalist in the Columbus Funny Bone Talent Search, placing
Top Three his first and last time entering. He has opened for Judah
Friedlander, Josh Blue, Loni Love, and the Hardcore Comedy show featuring
Ron Jeremy. He runs four monthly shows around Columbus including the new
formed Doug & Dimples Variety Charity Show which has led him to help
organizations such as The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Kaliedoscope Youth
Center, and Planned Parenthood. He recorded his debut Comedy Album on April
Fool's Day to a sold out crowd and will release the album the night of this
show!

Doors at 5:30, Show at 7:30
$20, Tickets availible now!

Senator Portman and his GOP Senate colleagues are moving forward with their
plan to give tax breaks to the super rich and roll back healthcare coverage
for the working poor, elderly, and children. Their bill won't be made
public until right before the Senate vote. We are rallying to tell Portman
to allow constituents and experts ample time to read any proposed bill
language and weigh in before he votes. What is he hiding???

Causes
Free Admission
Kid Friendly
Mental health
Politics
Civil rights

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Queer Yoga is Columbus's first queer-focused yoga class that offers
professional yoga instruction in a designated Safe(r) Space. We endeavor to
cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and community in all we do, from sun
salutations to post-yoga snack time. Whether you are new to yoga, or you
can complete a headstand without assistance, you will find something to
challenge and deepen your practice.

Class fees are $6 for ALL participants. Everyone is welcome. Bring a mat.

Queer Yoga Instructor Schedule:
1st Tues - Andy King
2nd Tues - Kelly Ish
3rd Tues - Kelsey Davis
4th Tues - Becca Alexander

https://www.facebook.com/events/102249327027649/

It's the Summer of Stivers for us! Help us maintain a consistent presence
to remind Steve Stivers that HE works for US!

Rally outside Stivers' Hilliard office during lunch hour! Ask Steve Stivers
whether he stands on the side of truth or of the lies and obfuscations of
the current administration and its Republicon minions. Stivers has a chance
to be a part of the right side of history by demanding investigations of
Russian collusion and shady business deals by the Trump administration and
family.

Alliance for Ohio’s Future will hold a public demonstration on Wednesday,
June 14th at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus to protest HB 49, a state
budget bill that contains Amendment HC 2241, which strips the governor of
the power to appoint members to the 4-member Oil and Gas Leasing
Commission, and gives these appointment powers to the speaker of the house
and president of the senate. All 58 state representatives who voted in
favor of the bill received contributions to their 2016 races from the
fossil fuel industry, adding up to a combined $1.18 million. Since 2011
Governor Kasich has declined to appoint anyone to the Oil and Gas
Commission and in doing so has protected Ohio’s public land from fracking.
If the new budget bill passes, fracking in state parks is likely to be on
the horizon.

Alliance for Ohio’s Future is a coalition of progressive organizations and
activists concerned with climate change and loss of natural resources and
wildlife habitat, who have come together to fight for Ohio’s future.
Members include Buckeye Environmental Network, Dayton Indivisible for All,
Keep Wayne Wild, The Ohio Revolution, Ohio Student Association, Our Voice,
congressional candidate Samuel Ronan, and Wright State University College
Democrats.
Causes
Environmental policy

It's FESTIVAL SEASON! There's SO MANY things to volunteer for during the
summer months, especially in June, so make sure to come on out to see
what's in store around Columbus and have a drink or two with some of your
favorite reproductive justice advocates!

What is the Reproductive Health Happy Hour? It’s a networking event for
sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice professionals,
advocates, and allies. Come when you can and leave when you need to...it’s
a casual meet-up.

We ask for a $5 donation to a pro-choice charity! Please bring cash. We
don't have the ability to accept credit card donations. Your donation gets
you a drink on the house.

Join our mailing list!

There is a parking lot on Hudson by Bridgeway Academy, and there will be a
story telling event that starts after the Happy Hour (so you can make of a
night of it if you're feeling it!)
Causes

On Wednesday, June 14, The Coalition will be joining the Grassroots
Training: Fighting Dark Money meeting that starts at 6PM and will last
until approximately 7:30PM.

The agenda will open with keynote speaker Council Member Liz Brown, who
will summarize what we did well in the last election cycle and what we need
to do this time. Following will be a fundraising training put on by Sherrod
Brown's finance team.

After the meeting and some networking, at 8PM, the Coalition will have a
brief meeting in the basement to allow for announcements.
Causes

https://www.facebook.com/events/2299308450294708/

Dark money is flowing into the 2018 Ohio Senate race. It's up to US to
resist.

On June 14th, Council Member Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Sherrod Brown,
and Senator Brown's finance team will discuss FEC fundraising requirements
and best practices for hosting small dollar parties.

This event is sponsored by OH3 Voters and is open to all Central Ohio
grassroots and Indivisible members committed to re-electing Senator Brown.
Pre-registration required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1887177968219159/

We will come together as a group to enjoy each other! There will be pizza,
pop, bowling and LASER TAG! (Bowling shoes not provided.)

Unite together as we mark the 1 year anniversary of Pulse Nightclub tragedy
with Pulse show director Angelica Sanchez. It's the locals' kick-off Pride
event, Virginia's Wednesday's Are a Drag Pride Edition! Join Virginia West
as she hosts an all-star lineup that includes Nina West, Miss Union 2017
Krystal Something Something, Bianca Debonair, Maria Garrison, Dashae
Desmond Rose, Gretta Goodbottom, and the return of Blossom! Show at 11pm.
21+
Parties ⋅ Nightlife

We are coming together to call on Columbus Police to be more transparent
about the police presence at PRIDE. Our demands are:

1. No plain clothes police officers at Columbus PRIDE.
2. Less number of police present at Columbus PRIDE.
2. More public transparency about police presence at Columbus PRIDE.

Youth from the First Unitarian Universalist Church and youth from
Kaleidoscope Youth Center will be collaboating with community partners to
call for more police accountability and transparency. Calling upon the
history of the PRIDE parade and Stonewall riots, we recognize that issues
with police and the LGBTQ community need to be addressed.

Come to participate and support.

NO Transparency, NO PRIDE!!

Join Fit Club for our 2nd Annual KICK OFF TO PRIDE WOD!

Fit Club Columbus is hosting a FUNdraising workout to kick off pride
weekend in Columbus! On Thursday, June 15, we will open our doors to anyone
would like to get their sweat on with an awesome community of people.

This event is open to anyone to participate, even if you’ve never done
CrossFit before! We encourage you to bring your friends and family.

We're asking for a Drop-In donation of $20. ALL funds raised will be
donated to Kaleidoscope Youth Center!

Register here: http://bit.ly/2oP4iy3

2017 Fit Club Pride Shirts are also available for pre-order.
Designs coming shortly!

Stick around after the WOD for a little grill and chill as we get ready to
celebrate a weekend of love and pride in Columbus. Bring your favorite beer
and your favorite snacks and watch the sun set over our beautiful city!

https://www.facebook.com/events/835830056583225/

It's PRIDE MONTH! Come out to Bi Local's prideful celebration! (We hear
there might be--dare we say it--BI PRIDE COOKIES?!?)

We're moving our usual Happy Hour to the 15th of June because we will all
be attending the oh-so-exciting Bi Beauties, a Pride Comedy Showcase

on June 8th! Will we see you there?

No cover! Drinks on your own with friendly bartenders!

Republicans in Congress, with the support of President Trump, are working
to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with their American
Health Care Act (AHCA). Their plan is devastating: 24 million Americans
would lose their health insurance, discrimination based on pre-existing
conditions will be allowed, and people who can’t maintain continuous
coverage will be punished. But the ACA is also flawed, leaving over 28
million Americans uninsured as of 2017, and providing subpar coverage with
prices too high for many individuals. Many healthcare advocates and
politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders support covering all Americans
under Medicare, creating a single payer system. Join us to learn more about
the state of healthcare in the United States, and what a Medicare for All
system would mean for Americans.

Presenters include Dr. Claire Roden, pediatric physican; Bob Krasen, Single
Payer Action Network Ohio; John Wallace, Columbus DSA member
Causes
Politics
Public Health
Health
Free Admission
Kid Friendly

Annual Meeting and Commissioner Elections.

On the Agenda:
--Speaker from Columbus Public Health
--Updates on Commission Initatives
--Commissioner Elections

CATCH ME ENTERTAINMENT is hosting the Premier of the new Tupac movie, "All
Eyez on Me" here in Columbus, Ohio, at the Gateway Theater on High St. Be
one of the first, not only in Ohio but, in the nation to see it.

Co Star Notorious B.I.G -Actor Jamal Woolard aka Gravey will be hosting the
movie premier VIP Reception & After Party(location TBA, all VIP tickets get
into afterparty FREE).

Thursday, June 15th, 2017
7pm - 9:30 All Eyez On Me Showing
8:30pm - 10:30pm Celebrity Meet & Greet Reception
9:30pm - 12:00pm All Eyez On Me Movie Showing
10pm - 2:30am VIP After Party Red Club
10pm - 12am Tupac Karaoke Red Club

Proceeds will go to benefit The Community Rehab Program that will be
established to teach High School Students how to rehab land bank properties
in Columbus Ohio.

Seating is limited so early purchase is highly suggested.

Gateway Film Center (Gateway Theater)
1550 North High Street (on OSU Campus)
Columbus, Ohio 43201

DOORS OPEN AT 7:30! SHOW STARTS AT 8:00!

Pay what you can at the door, suggested donation $5. WE ARE A CASH ONLY
SHOW!

Come down to the Columbus Queer Open Mic! Bring your art, bring your music,
bring your poetry, bring your friends! Sign up for a 5 minute slot at the
door or with one of the hosts, Rachel or Fayce. Music, poetry, comedy, and
storytelling is all welcome! (If there's something else you want to do and
think fits in, talk to us about it!) Our list has been getting full fast,
which means two things: 1. if you want to be on the list, try to get in on
time! and 2. we're starting to be more strict about the 5 minute limit, so
be aware of your time :D Also, feel free to bring your merch! We'll have a
merch table in the back during social hour open for all performers to sell
their work.

This is our PRIDE SHOW and our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We're so excited to
release our One Year Anniversary Zine (filled with art by YOU!) and
celebrate a year of queer together.

To help us celebrate, we're featuring poet Jaehla Meacham! When Jaehla was
young and first coming out to her family, her mother decided to take her to
a Christian therapist with hopes it would help her become straight. The
therapist required her to keep a journal, but instead of writing regular
journal entries she wrote poetry. That's how she started writing poetry and
how poetry saved her life. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise and
now years later poetry is still acting as her therapy. Poetry has made her
realize that even the really difficult times in life hold beauty and that
is worth sharing.

If you don't want to get on the stage but do want to support local queer
artists, this is also the event for you!

As always, there will be snacks during our social hour! We'll also have our
tip jar by the snacks for our feature.

Let's support the CRC - The Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources
Center , which
provides services for seniors and a food pantry in Clintonville. On the
third Thursday of every month from May to September, the CRC hosts a live
music and food truck event to benefit the work they do. They need 10-12
people to help clean up from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, after the event is over.

Let's show up around 8:00 pm (or earlier, if you want!) and enjoy some food
and music. Then, at 9:00 pm, we will help clean up the event. The more
people we have, the faster the clean up will go, so please join us if you
can.

To join us, please register at Eventbrite: http://
thirdthursdayCRC.eventbrite.com/

Unite together as we mark the 1 year anniversary of Pulse Nightclub tragedy
with Pulse show director Angelica Sanchez. It's the locals' kick-off Pride
event, Virginia's Wednesday's Are a Drag Pride Edition! Join Virginia West
as she hosts an all-star lineup that includes Nina West, Miss Union 2017
Krystal Something Something, Bianca Debonair, Maria Garrison, Dashae
Desmond Rose, Gretta Goodbottom, and the return of Blossom! Show at 11pm.
21+
Parties ⋅ Nightlife

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE. HALF OF PROCEEDS TO OHIO DONATE LIFE.COLUMBUS PRIDE
AFTER PARTY JUNE 16TH& JUNE 17TH@ MS VIKKIS 2167 EAST LIVINGSTON AVE .FREE
DRINKS & FREE BREAKFAST BAR..2AM UNTIL.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
PARTY WITH OVER 1MILLION LGBT WILL BE IN THE CITY
V.I.P 614 362 0171. FREE BEFORE 2:30AMN $10 AFTER

Happy Pride 🌈 Come volunteer with HRC Columbus! Join us in the booth, in
the parade, or both! Use the link below to signup!

docs.google.com/forms/d/1fW7mf89kmSoV44aGdWcxPuCQBffEnSaaxBvxh7qIMLs/edit

Columbus Pride is an LGBTQ festival in Columbus, Ohio, that remembers the
Stonewall Riots and celebrates the accomplishments of the LGBTQ community.
Started in 1981, it has grown into the 2nd largest Pride event in the
Midwest. In 2016, Stonewall Columbus estimated over 500,000 participants.

Friday, June 16th: Festival (4pm-11pm)
Saturday, June 17: Parade (Step-off at 10:30am)
Saturday, June 17: Festival (11am-8pm)
Sunday, June 18th: Pride Brunch (11am-1pm)

Visit for more information!

https://www.facebook.com/events/417879851925518/

Dj Jeremy James spins a free outdoor Pride event in the alley next to Union
Café. Benefits Stonewall Columbus.

CATCH ME ENTERTAINMENT is hosting the Premier of the new Tupac movie, "All
Eyez on Me" here in Columbus, Ohio, at the Gateway Theater on High St. Be
one of the first, not only in Ohio but, in the nation to see it.

Co Star Notorious B.I.G -Actor Jamal Woolard aka Gravey will be hosting the
movie premier VIP Reception & After Party(location TBA, all VIP tickets get
into afterparty FREE).

Thursday, June 15th, 2017
7pm - 9:30 All Eyez On Me Showing
8:30pm - 10:30pm Celebrity Meet & Greet Reception
9:30pm - 12:00pm All Eyez On Me Movie Showing
10pm - 2:30am VIP After Party Red Club
10pm - 12am Tupac Karaoke Red Club

Proceeds will go to benefit The Community Rehab Program that will be
established to teach High School Students how to rehab land bank properties
in Columbus Ohio.

Seating is limited so early purchase is highly suggested.

Gateway Film Center (Gateway Theater)
1550 North High Street (on OSU Campus)
Columbus, Ohio 43201

Join us for a conversation and education about Human Trafficking and
parenting.

Eleventh Candle Co, Founder, Amber Runyon will be presenting about the
risk, signs of human traffacking and how to be aware as a parent.

Eleventh Candle Co is a social enterprise working globally to redeem,
restore, empower and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse,
exploitation and addiction.

To learn more visit:

Come to UnderBear: Powered by Growlr for Pride Friday and enjoy a night of
dancing and cruising with the woofiest bears, cubs, and friends in town!
This month we have DJ Neon the Glowgobear (Atlanta) to get you sweating in
the Barracks while Expert bartenders keep you hydrated with a wide array of
Craft and Domestic beer. We are featuring WOOFY Cubs on the box to get
things heated up throughout the night. $5 Cover or Free before 11

Our Friends from the Columbus Chapter of The Sisters of Perpetual
indulgence of The Abbey of Cardinal Sins will be staffing the clothing
check. Proceeds benefit the work they do in our community.

AWOL/Barracks backroom
49 Parsons Ave.
21+ with Valid ID
$5 Cover or free before 11PM

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE. HALF OF PROCEEDS TO OHIO DONATE LIFE.COLUMBUS PRIDE
AFTER PARTY JUNE 16TH& JUNE 17TH@ MS VIKKIS 2167 EAST LIVINGSTON AVE .FREE
DRINKS & FREE BREAKFAST BAR..2AM UNTIL.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
PARTY WITH OVER 1MILLION LGBT WILL BE IN THE CITY
V.I.P 614 362 0171. FREE BEFORE 2:30AMN $10 AFTER

The first Pride march in Columbus, Ohio was held in June 1981. Only 200
people were in attendance, and some even wore bags over their heads to
conceal their identities. This year, we celebrate the 36th Year of PRIDE in
Columbus and PRIDE is returning to the original location.

In 2016, over 200 unique marching contingents, representing a vast array of
non-profits, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses,
political candidates and activists! Over 10,000 people marched in the
parade and an estimated 500,000 attended Pride.

JOIN Ohio Women’s March celebrate and recognize our 36th PRIDE by joining
us! All must rsvp and there is a fee to march in the parade.

Register on eventbrite here:

ht e/registration-for-ohio-women
s-march-at-columbus-pride-tickets-34930530156

We urge you all to visit https://columbuspride.org/

and find out their full list of events, options for volunteering and ways
you can show your support.

We are calling on all women and allies to make your protest signs and meet
us Saturday Morning, location on the riverfront TBA

This year we will march together for justice!
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Parade Step Off @ 10:30 AM

We are participating in Columbus PRIDE 2017 to highlight our growing
commitment to fighting injustice, discrimination, and hate based on sexual
orientation and gender. We stand by our Unity Principals and ask that you
join us on the right side of history!

Unity Principal for LGBTQIA RIGHTS
We firmly declare that LGBTQIA Rights are Human Rights and that it is our
obligation to uplift, expand and protect the rights of our gay, lesbian,
bi, queer, trans or gender non-conforming brothers, sisters and siblings.
We must have the power to control our bodies and be free from gender norms,
expectations and stereotypes.

See the full Unity Principals at https://
www.womensmarch.com/principles/

Come join us for a 2-3 hour all women group ride! Our goal is to empower
and build a community of ladies who love to ride, want to get a great
workout, or train for road season.

JUNE : Roll out at 8:30am (trying to beat the heat)
JULY : Roll out at 8am

Route will be different every week. Please see schedule below and download
or print out queue sheet.

~Bike Type : Road
~Location : Parking lot behind Starbucks New Albany (220 Market Street)
~Distance : 29 - 35 miles
~Pace : 10-17 mph*
~No Drop**
~What to Bring : Bike, Helmet (required), Water, Snacks, Downloaded or
Printed route

Route Schedule***

-June 10th : Purple Route 29mi
ridewithgps.com/routes/20457348

-June 17th : Yellow Route 31mi
ridewithgps.com/routes/20457508

-June 24th : Blue Route 33mi
ridewithgps.com/routes/20457523

-July 1st : Orange Route 35mi
ridewithgps.com/routes/21005535

-July 8th : Pink Route 35mi
ridewithgps.com/routes/20457452

-July 15th : Red Route 38
ridewithgps.com/routes/21005745

NOTE : There are other groups that meet at this location as well. Look for
the ladies dressed in purple!

*Pace varies between 10mph - 17mph depending on the overall fitness of the
group that day.
**No drop means there will be a dedicated Shredder Sweeper.
***Route Schedule is subject to change at any time.

This ride will be every Saturday at unless otherwise announced. There will
be an announcement by 8pm Friday night if the event is cancelled (eg : 50%
chance of rain for more than half the ride, any chance of thunderstorms,
heavy snow and roads have not been cleared, major calendar holidays)

Join Columbus City School - our teachers, staff, students, families, and
allies - as we walk with pride in the 2017 Columbus Pride Parade. RSVP
today atwww.ccsoh.us/rsvp.aspx

.

Please come out and help us make a dent in the ever growing hemlock
invasive along the restoration area of OSU. We'll meet on the East Side of
the river by Lane Ave. We're hoping to get as much out before it seeds as
possible!

Come March with Hillel at Columbus Pride and show your support for LGBTQ+
JEWS & ALLYS!
We will be meeting at Hillel and carpooling and/or Ubering downtown.
Causes
Free Admission

March with JVP in the 2017 Columbus Pride Parade! We'll be showing up to
march in solidarity with LGBTQ people around the world, especially queer
Palestinians. This year, the parade is led by LGBTQ refugees - our friends
from our Drag Purim fundraiser!

We'll also be protesting the presence of the Columbus Police Department,
which, under openly gay police chief Kim Jacobs, murders Black people at a
higher rate than any other police department in the country.

Pride is about demanding justice, and showing solidarity with all oppressed
people. We invite all queer people, especially queer Jewish people, and our
closest allies to march with us.

**LINEUP IS BY GOODALE PARK**
**WE WILL BE NEAR HIGH AND BUTTLES**
**LOST? TEXT 509-230-8176**
**ARRIVE BY 9:45AM AT LATEST**

March with Equality Ohio! We will have signs available, but you are welcome
and encouraged to bring your own.

Equality Ohio marchers are loud and Proud.

March usually moves at a pace appropriate for children and people with
disabilities, so come one, come all! First time marchers welcome.

We will have water, but it can be very hot, so come prepared. RSVP for
reminders and specific communication about meeting up.

FACE will host its 3rd Annual Youth Summit and Community Fair, Stop The
Violence Youth Summit & Community Fair – “Impacting Youth for Positive
Change” on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., at the Milo-Grogan
Recreation Center, 862 E.2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. Youth Summit starts
at 2:00 P.M. The goal of this event is to bring youth ages 11-18 and their
families together with a variety of professional panelist and community
resources organizations that will address the number of increased murders
in the City of Columbus that are directly related to Gun Violence, Domestic
Violence and Alleged Police Aggression During Detainment. The summit will
give the youth a voice from their.

For more information please call 614-405-9246

Happy Pride 🌈 Come volunteer with HRC Columbus! Join us in the booth, in
the parade, or both! Use the link below to signup!

docs.google.com/forms/d/1fW7mf89kmSoV44aGdWcxPuCQBffEnSaaxBvxh7qIMLs/edit

Columbus Pride is an LGBTQ festival in Columbus, Ohio, that remembers the
Stonewall Riots and celebrates the accomplishments of the LGBTQ community.
Started in 1981, it has grown into the 2nd largest Pride event in the
Midwest. In 2016, Stonewall Columbus estimated over 500,000 participants.

Friday, June 16th: Festival (4pm-11pm)
Saturday, June 17: Parade (Step-off at 10:30am)
Saturday, June 17: Festival (11am-8pm)
Sunday, June 18th: Pride Brunch (11am-1pm)

Visit for more information!

Dj Jeremy James spins a free outdoor Pride event in the alley next to Union
Café. Benefits Stonewall Columbus.
Parties ⋅ Nightlife

On Saturday, June 17th, join us for our first ever

That’s right, on Columbus Pride Day, we are joining the festivities!

Bring your favorite dish to share and our esteemed (and hungry) judges will
award a prize for the best in each category! (main course, side dish,
dessert, and best 'pride' themed dish)

Bring your favorite board or card game, or play games we are bringing –
everything from Risk to Settlers of Catan ….maybe even a hand of Cards
Against Humanity.

Wear pride colors and be put in a drawing for something special!

We’ll spend the evening socializing, building community, and filling our
bellies in a warm and fun atmosphere, surrounded by our peers!

Columbus Pride Friday Jun 16th, Axis & TORSO are proud to present the
annual Swimwear + Underwear fashion show. After the show the stage rocks
with Nina West & Virginia West hosting special guest superstar Betty Who
debuting her sophomore album “Self Assured”. VIP Meet & Greet will be held
before the show inside Axis. Limited VIP tickets available.
Nina West & Virginia West host two dozen sexy models sporting the newest in
summer swimwear and underwear at the official Pride After-Party! All
outdoor proceeds benefit Stonewall Columbus, Equitas Health and local GLBT
civic groups. DJ Alan Saunders spins the groove inside and DJ Rob Engel
outside. Amanda Sue hosts an all-male revue inside. Gates open at 6pm. 18+.
Buy in advance and get discounted tickets. There are 2 types of passes.
General admission to see the show, VIP Meet and Greet, gets you access into
the VIP room and to meet Betty Who.

PRIDE SAT JUNE 17
Saturday June 17th, we have Drag-a-Palooza featuring BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and
WILLAM from RuPaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Nina West and Virginia West with
20+ of their closest drag friends in the Axis parking lot.
The events benefit local charities including Stonewall Columbus, Equitas
Health Services, HRC and more. This specific event has raised over
$1,000,000 for local charities over the past 19 years.

SAT General Admission
$15 until April 21 – 12 AM
$20 until JUNE 17 - 12 AM
$25 at the Gate
Weekend General Admission Pass (Axis Friday and Saturday featuring Bob the
Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR)
$25 until April 21 – 12 AM
$30 until May 31 – 12 AM
$40 until JUNE 16 - 4PM
SAT VIP includes BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and WILLAM Meet & Greet (held outside
after the show, in tent to the right of the stage), VIP gives you "FRONT OF
THE LINE ACCESS"
$40 while available, limited quantity
Weekend VIP Pass includes FRIDAY Betty Who Meet & Greet AND SATURDAY
featuring Bob The Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR Meet & Greet. VIP gives you
"FRONT OF THE LINE ACCESS"
$65 while available, limited quantity

For advance passes and tickets:

Columbus Pride Friday Jun 16th, Axis & TORSO are proud to present the
annual Swimwear + Underwear fashion show. After the show the stage rocks
with Nina West & Virginia West hosting special guest superstar Betty Who
debuting her sophomore album “Self Assured”. VIP Meet & Greet will be held
before the show inside Axis. Limited VIP tickets available.
Nina West & Virginia West host two dozen sexy models sporting the newest in
summer swimwear and underwear at the official Pride After-Party! All
outdoor proceeds benefit Stonewall Columbus, Equitas Health and local GLBT
civic groups. DJ Alan Saunders spins the groove inside and DJ Rob Engel
outside. Amanda Sue hosts an all-male revue inside. Gates open at 6pm. 18+.
Buy in advance and get discounted tickets. There are 2 types of passes.
General admission to see the show, VIP Meet and Greet, gets you access into
the VIP room and to meet Betty Who.

PRIDE SAT JUNE 17
Saturday June 17th, we have Drag-a-Palooza featuring BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and
WILLAM from RuPaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Nina West and Virginia West with
20+ of their closest drag friends in the Axis parking lot.
The events benefit local charities including Stonewall Columbus, Equitas
Health Services, HRC and more. This specific event has raised over
$1,000,000 for local charities over the past 19 years.

SAT General Admission
$15 until April 21 – 12 AM
$20 until JUNE 17 - 12 AM
$25 at the Gate
Weekend General Admission Pass (Axis Friday and Saturday featuring Bob the
Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR)
$25 until April 21 – 12 AM
$30 until May 31 – 12 AM
$40 until JUNE 16 - 4PM
SAT VIP includes BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and WILLAM Meet & Greet (held outside
after the show, in tent to the right of the stage), VIP gives you "FRONT OF
THE LINE ACCESS"
$40 while available, limited quantity
Weekend VIP Pass includes FRIDAY Betty Who Meet & Greet AND SATURDAY
featuring Bob The Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR Meet & Greet. VIP gives you
"FRONT OF THE LINE ACCESS"
$65 while available, limited quantity

For advance passes and tickets:

Parties ⋅ Nightlife

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE. HALF OF PROCEEDS TO OHIO DONATE LIFE.COLUMBUS PRIDE
AFTER PARTY JUNE 16TH& JUNE 17TH@ MS VIKKIS 2167 EAST LIVINGSTON AVE .FREE
DRINKS & FREE BREAKFAST BAR..2AM UNTIL.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
PARTY WITH OVER 1MILLION LGBT WILL BE IN THE CITY
V.I.P 614 362 0171. FREE BEFORE 2:30AMN $10 AFTER

Come March with Hillel at Columbus Pride and show your support for LGBTQ+
JEWS & ALLYS!
We will be meeting at Hillel and carpooling and/or Ubering downtown.
Causes
Free Admission

Columbus Pride Friday Jun 16th, Axis & TORSO are proud to present the
annual Swimwear + Underwear fashion show. After the show the stage rocks
with Nina West & Virginia West hosting special guest superstar Betty Who
debuting her sophomore album “Self Assured”. VIP Meet & Greet will be held
before the show inside Axis. Limited VIP tickets available.
Nina West & Virginia West host two dozen sexy models sporting the newest in
summer swimwear and underwear at the official Pride After-Party! All
outdoor proceeds benefit Stonewall Columbus, Equitas Health and local GLBT
civic groups. DJ Alan Saunders spins the groove inside and DJ Rob Engel
outside. Amanda Sue hosts an all-male revue inside. Gates open at 6pm. 18+.
Buy in advance and get discounted tickets. There are 2 types of passes.
General admission to see the show, VIP Meet and Greet, gets you access into
the VIP room and to meet Betty Who.

PRIDE SAT JUNE 17
Saturday June 17th, we have Drag-a-Palooza featuring BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and
WILLAM from RuPaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Nina West and Virginia West with
20+ of their closest drag friends in the Axis parking lot.
The events benefit local charities including Stonewall Columbus, Equitas
Health Services, HRC and more. This specific event has raised over
$1,000,000 for local charities over the past 19 years.

SAT General Admission
$15 until April 21 – 12 AM
$20 until JUNE 17 - 12 AM
$25 at the Gate
Weekend General Admission Pass (Axis Friday and Saturday featuring Bob the
Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR)
$25 until April 21 – 12 AM
$30 until May 31 – 12 AM
$40 until JUNE 16 - 4PM
SAT VIP includes BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and WILLAM Meet & Greet (held outside
after the show, in tent to the right of the stage), VIP gives you "FRONT OF
THE LINE ACCESS"
$40 while available, limited quantity
Weekend VIP Pass includes FRIDAY Betty Who Meet & Greet AND SATURDAY
featuring Bob The Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR Meet & Greet. VIP gives you
"FRONT OF THE LINE ACCESS"
$65 while available, limited quantity

For advance passes and tickets:

Columbus Pride Friday Jun 16th, Axis & TORSO are proud to present the
annual Swimwear + Underwear fashion show. After the show the stage rocks
with Nina West & Virginia West hosting special guest superstar Betty Who
debuting her sophomore album “Self Assured”. VIP Meet & Greet will be held
before the show inside Axis. Limited VIP tickets available.
Nina West & Virginia West host two dozen sexy models sporting the newest in
summer swimwear and underwear at the official Pride After-Party! All
outdoor proceeds benefit Stonewall Columbus, Equitas Health and local GLBT
civic groups. DJ Alan Saunders spins the groove inside and DJ Rob Engel
outside. Amanda Sue hosts an all-male revue inside. Gates open at 6pm. 18+.
Buy in advance and get discounted tickets. There are 2 types of passes.
General admission to see the show, VIP Meet and Greet, gets you access into
the VIP room and to meet Betty Who.

PRIDE SAT JUNE 17
Saturday June 17th, we have Drag-a-Palooza featuring BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and
WILLAM from RuPaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Nina West and Virginia West with
20+ of their closest drag friends in the Axis parking lot.
The events benefit local charities including Stonewall Columbus, Equitas
Health Services, HRC and more. This specific event has raised over
$1,000,000 for local charities over the past 19 years.

SAT General Admission
$15 until April 21 – 12 AM
$20 until JUNE 17 - 12 AM
$25 at the Gate
Weekend General Admission Pass (Axis Friday and Saturday featuring Bob the
Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR)
$25 until April 21 – 12 AM
$30 until May 31 – 12 AM
$40 until JUNE 16 - 4PM
SAT VIP includes BOB THE DRAG QUEEN and WILLAM Meet & Greet (held outside
after the show, in tent to the right of the stage), VIP gives you "FRONT OF
THE LINE ACCESS"
$40 while available, limited quantity
Weekend VIP Pass includes FRIDAY Betty Who Meet & Greet AND SATURDAY
featuring Bob The Drag Queen & WIllam RPDR Meet & Greet. VIP gives you
"FRONT OF THE LINE ACCESS"
$65 while available, limited quantity

For advance passes and tickets:

Parties ⋅ Nightlife

Wrap up your Pride weekend by joining Socialist Alternative Columbus for an
outdoor movie screening of the movie "Pride" on June 18th. The movie will
start around 9pm after sundown in the grass lot of the Vanderelli Room (218
McDowell St). We will have some blankets and chairs available to sit on,
but bring your own if you are able to!

Help us build a fighting fund for building movements here in Columbus! This
event is a fundraiser for Socialist Alternative Columbus, an organization
that has been at the forefront of the resistance against Trump nationwide.
Entry is a suggested donation of $5-$10 or a solidarity ticket cost of $15,
but no one will be turned away for lack of funds! The solidarity ticket
comes with a free button and bottle opener of your choice and an SA
newspaper.

Popcorn, snacks, and refreshments will also be available for small
suggested donations.

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Based on true events, the movie "Pride" depicts the story of LGBTQ
activists and British miners fighting back against Margaret Thatcher's
anti-worker and anti-LGBTQ agenda. Check out the movie's trailers and
impressive 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating here:

Art ⋅ Film

We are calling to condemn the wrongful charges being pressed against
Deandre, one of the #BlackPride4, who is being falsely charged for a felony
aggravated robbery.

The #BlackPride4 are four of a larger group of Black queer and trans people
and allies who silently blocked Columbus Pride Parade to protest the
acquittal of the police officer who killed Philando Castile and raise
awareness about violence against Black trans women nationwide. After only
30 seconds of blocking the parade, police escalated the situation by pepper
spraying and hitting the peaceful protesters with their bikes. Wriply,
Ashley, Kendall, and Deandre were arrested. Three of the four who were
arrested will shortly post bail, but Deandre has been wrongfully charged
with a felony.

This Monday at 8:30am we will gather outside of the Franklin County
Municipal Courthouse to peacefully demonstrate against Deandre's charges.
Their hearing will be at 9:00am.

LIST OF DEMANDS:
1) Immediate release of Deandre
2) Drop all charges or pending charges against each of the #BlackPride4
3) Investigation of the excessive force from police against peaceful
demonstrators

Please bring signs pertaining to our demands.

For press inquiries, please contact blackqueercolumbus@gmail.com
.

www.rcc4c. org

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, located at 386 Buttles Ave. in Columbus
(just west of Goodale Park).

About & Mission:

RCC4C is an alliance of restored citizens and advocates who are working
together to affect changes in our criminal justice system. We believe in a
society where people are given second chances and the opportunity for
redemption.

Unfortunately, our present criminal justice system uses perpetuating
punishment and collateral sanctions to create an underclass among us. The
formerly incarcerated must have the ability to be rehabilitated and return
to their families and the community with the tools necessary to rebuild and
restructure their lives.

Indeed, social justice demands that the criminal justice system be
reevaluated, that barriers to employment, housing and other critical
services be removed, and that increased resources—pre and post release—be
used to assist individuals to restore their lives.

Those closest to the problems have insights about these issues and their
voices must be heard as solutions are crafted. Restored citizens’
perspectives and those whose lives have been impacted by the criminal
justice system provide a different lens for community members and decision
makers to think about criminal justice issues. This shift in thinking is
necessary to achieve broad, meaningful, humane and lasting criminal justice
reform.

Advocacy Priorities:

* Improve the support systems for those who are re-entering society
from incarceration - It is estimated that 95% of prisoners will be
released back into the community. These individuals and receiving
communities would be better served if those who are returning have
reliable access to housing, mental health care, recovery programs,
and sustainable employment that will keep them out of poverty. This
will help to reduce recidivism, reduce violence, and heal and
stabilize families.
* Promote humane treatment and restorative measures for those currently
incarcerated – A majority of those entering our jails and prisons
suffer with mental illness and/or addiction. These individuals need
access to effective treatment. In 2015, Ohio prisons held 10 times
the amount of mentally ill than mental health institutions in our
state. [v] Furthermore, 80% of prisoners in Ohio have not completed
high school and lack critical skills needed to maintain gainful
employment, which is critical to the stability of the family. [vi]
Restoration and rehabilitation needs to be central to the treatment
of those currently incarcerated.
* Lower the population in our county jails and state prisons – Our
Jails and prisons are costly not only to individuals and families who
are directly impacted by incarceration, but also to the taxpayers in
Ohio. Since 1980 Ohio’s prison population has more than tripled. 1 in
4 state employees work in corrections. [vii] There are many areas in
need of reform to help reduce the numbers of people incarcerated,
including how we police our communities, creating more alternatives
to incarceration, sentencing reform, and changing policies like
mandatory minimums which limit judicial discretion.
* Address policies and practices which serve as the foundation for
unequal representation of black males, people of color, and the
economically disadvantaged within the criminal justice system- The
majority of individuals incarcerated are already marginalized in our
society. Many policies and procedures used in our criminal justice
system further target and disenfranchise these populations,
increasing opportunity and wealth disparities in our communities.
Issues like high costs for attorneys, court fees and bail also place
many at a disadvantage maneuvering the criminal justice system.

Join Yes We Can Columbus as we
begin the conversation with City Council to commit to 100% clean and
renewable energy by 2035. Together, we can make Columbus a #ClimateCity

We'll be giving public testimony in the last part of the City Council
meeting, and delivering our petition which you can sign here:

tinyurl.com/ybr4mxn8

Make sure to bring a photo ID to present to security, it is mandatory to
enter City Hall!

The June Central Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus meeting will focus on the
state of human trafficking on Monday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ohio
Democratic Party located at 340 E. Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Speakers:
-Ohio Representative Teresa Fedor, 45th House District of Ohio, who has
been raising attention to the issue of human trafficking and is working on
legislation to help victims here in Ohio.
-Michelle Hannan, MSW, LISW-S, Anti-Human Trafficking Program Director and
Divisional Director of Social Services at the Salvation Army

Agenda:
-Business Meeting: 5:30 - 6 p.m.
-Panel + Discussion: 6 - 7 p.m.

Email KimKennedy147@gmail.com to RSVP

In this session you'll learn the basics of how Indivisible operates and how
to do our key actions of calling and meeting with our Members of Congress,
using social media and attending or leading a protest action. All are
welcome, especially new members and those looking to ramp up the
effectiveness of their resistence to the Trump Agenda.

Bring a smartphone or laptop if you've got one.

Space is limited so click on the link above to get your free Eventbrite
"Ticket" and reserve your seat.

Senator Portman has refused to hold a town hall in Ohio so we’re taking the
town hall to him! Given Portman's critical role in drafting the Senate's
secret healthcare plan which will deny coverage to millions, the timing
couldn't be more perfect for us to make a difference. For more details and
to claim your seat on the bus, check out the Event Listing with Rise
Travel.
Causes
Politics
Civil and political rights

https://www.facebook.com/events/288442374947930/

Hosted by Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS)

Join us for a celebration of Columbus' vibrant refugee commmunity on World
Refugee Day.

Enjoy light refreshments and family-friendly fun!

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Queer Yoga is Columbus's first queer-focused yoga class that offers
professional yoga instruction in a designated Safe(r) Space. We endeavor to
cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and community in all we do, from sun
salutations to post-yoga snack time. Whether you are new to yoga, or you
can complete a headstand without assistance, you will find something to
challenge and deepen your practice.

Class fees are $6 for ALL participants. Everyone is welcome. Bring a mat.

Queer Yoga Instructor Schedule:
1st Tues - Andy King
2nd Tues - Kelly Ish
3rd Tues - Kelsey Davis
4th Tues - Becca Alexander

Senator Portman has refused to hold a town hall in Ohio so we’re taking the
town hall to him! Given Portman's critical role in drafting the Senate's
secret healthcare plan which will deny coverage to millions, the timing
couldn't be more perfect for us to make a difference. For more details and
to claim your seat on the bus, check out the Event Listing with Rise
Travel.
Causes
Politics
Civil and political rights

On Sunday, 17-year-old Nabra Hassanen of Reston, Virginia was assaulted and
murdered while walking home from suhoor with friends from her mosque. Early
Monday morning, a white British man named Darren Osborne attacked a group
of Muslims walking near Finsbury Park Mosque in London, killing one man and
injuring several others. All of this happened mere days after an
Islamophobic attack here in Columbus against a Somali Muslim woman whose
attacker was never arrested or charged for his crimes.

Join us for an interfaith vigil honoring the victims of Islamophobic
attacks. We must unite against Islamophobic violence, both in our own
community and elsewhere. We invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to
join us in mourning, healing, and protecting our Muslim siblings.

Meet us by the gazebo!

Please donate here to support Nabra's family: https://

for_nabra

Join the Sierra Club for a free advance screening of the new
Documentary, From the Ahes.

From the Ashes, a new film by produced by RadicalMedia in partnership with
Bloomberg Philanthropies, captures Americans in communities across the
country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry, and what its
future might be under the Trump Administration.

From Appalachia to the West's Powder River Basin, the film goes beyond the
rhetoric of the "war on coal" to present compelling and often heartbreaking
stories about what's at stake for our economy, health, and climate.

Showtime is 7pm. Come early to sign postcards and write letters to support
climate action and find out how to get more involved in our efforts to move
Ohio beyond coal.

This is a FREE screening so please consider buying some popcorn or a tasty
beverage to support the incomperable Studio 35

How can the design of a building or neighborhood impact an
entire city? Why is building design important to the community?
Find out with architect Tim Hawk, the President and CEO of
WSA Studio in Columbus, as he walks through the idea of
adaptive-reuse in building design. The presentation will feature
themes like sustainability, using existing spaces, and integrating
the historic with the contemporary. Hawk will feature real-life
case studies of projects he and his team have worked on,
exploring the importance of context and community.

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for our June Organizing Meeting &
Sunset Rally! The event will be held at our Franklinton Health Center from
7:30pm-9:30pm!

Republican Senators are working behind closed doors to push through a bill
to repeal the ACA, "defund PP", and ramp down programs like Medicaid. No
one has seen their version of the bill, but we do know that Mitch McConnell
is working to have it pushed through and voted on before July 4th
Congressional Recess. This means the coming 2 weeks are absolutely crucial.
Consider this is your call to arms!

To reiteration: THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

We need our supporters in Central Ohio to join us to talk more in depth
about the legislative peaks as we navigate the next two weeks, get the
resources to take action, and help us uplift positive messaging and show
the Columbus community that Planned Parenthood's doors stay open. NO.
MATTER. WHAT.

Light refreshments, food, and great conversation will be provided. Please
share with your networks and bring your supportive friends and family along
- you won't want to miss this!

Please reach out to Regional Field Manager, Sarah Inskeep, with any
questions or concerns you have (Sarah.Inskeep@ppoh.org
). We look forward to seeing you all then!

Come raise $$ and awareness for the People's Justice Project
w/ New Thousand
and Jukebox!

This event is FREE but a highly suggested donatation of $10 is suggested
for entrance.

Get excited about this huge project in the works. Phase 1 will be completed
June 24th and will encompass planting 100 native pollinator plants and
mulching a small garden of approx. 200 sq.ft. but this garden is a
prerequisite to a much larger garden coming throughout this coming year! Be
a part of this pollinator garden that so many will come to see and love! We
are still in need of drivers to help transport mulch and supplies. If you
are available, please let us know!
Location: Parking at Aldi of Home Depot (~2395 Silver Dr, Columbus, OH
43211)

Registration:

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Week 21 of our Thursday noon visits to Congressman Tiberi's office! He
won't hold a townhall and talk to us, so we go to him. We stand outside his
offfice for about 30 minutes then go inside to deliver our postcards or
other documents to Tiberi's staff. Join us. We are super friendly! Bring
your signs and the issues you want to discuss with Tiberi or his staff.

Join us for Women/Trans Femme Open Shop the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every
month from 6:00pm-8:30pm (Starting May 11, 2017).

Franklinton Cycle Works' shop space, stands, and tools are available free
of cost for any member of the Women/Trans/Femme community who wants to work
on their bike. Volunteer mechanics are on hand to share their knowledge and
experience.

Bike not broken but still interested in skill building?

GREAT!

Want to check out the co-op and meet other WTF bikers?

GREAT!

In the past, as members of the Women/Trans/Femme community we may not have
have felt safe or found existing spaces enjoyable.

We have created our own space!

If you feel you are a member of the Women/Trans/Femme community there is a
space for you. A space to ask questions, receive instruction, become
oriented to the shop, make friends, love bikes, and share your own skills.

We are always looking for a new volunteers to help with this event. For
more information, please email women.trans.femme@franklin
or just show up!

Let's start putting together a strategy for winning the type of government
that works all the time for us everyday people of Columbus, and not just
for the tycoons. The meeting agenda is:
1) An Overview of the Ballot Initiative, 2) Discussion of Election
Strategy, 3) Discussion of strategy for outreach to, and education of ,key
constituencies and likely voters.

We are living in an era when trans women of color are specially subject to
police violence, receiving adequate trans-inclusive healthcare is a great
hassle, and violence against trans people is at an all-time high.

During this Pride month, a month celebrated for the Stonewall Rebellion and
the key leadership of trans women such as Marsha P. Johnson in that
struggle, join us for a panel and discussion that will get to the heart of
the oppression of trans people and the fight for liberation.
Causes

We need volunteers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/13acontext08255175891057/

AN EID PREP EVENT FOR MUSLIM REFUGEES IN COLUMBUS

This year we will hold a Two-Day OPEN HOUSE at MY Deah's - Shop For A Cause
to share our Eid Blessings with our Muslim Refugee and other brothers and
sisters that are facing financial difficulties this year.

The event will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24. We will be
preparing the store for the event on June 22nd.

We will use our pantry tracker to determine the need of the recipient
families. All Eligible Families will receive the following items till the
supplies last:

1. FREE FOOD through MY Family Special EID Pantry
2. FREE HENNA PAINTING for girls under 12
3. EID TOYS up to 3 Toys per family
4. GOODY BAGS 1 bag per family
5. EID CLOTHES - Gently Used or New Traditional Clothes
Families will be able to shop for Eid.
Adults Clothes for $2, Children Clothes for $1 (Only one outfit per family
Member). We sell clothes to build children's self esteem. We want to make
sure that they see their parents buying their Eid clothes.This makes a big
impact on their personalities.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. DONATE – SUPPORT MY PROJECT USA
Your general donations help us pay for the rent of the store and the
salaries of our employees that come from refugee communities or are victims
of human trafficking, family violence, etc.
MY Project USA is also eligible for 6 categories of Zakat (mandatory annual
charity tax for wealthy Muslims). Your Zakat can go a long way as it
protects and empowers the most impoverished and under-served community
members in Columbus. Here is your link to donate:

donors

2. HELP US BUY FOOD – DONATE
Give us money so we could buy rice, flour, vegetable oil, pasta, pasta
sauce and sugar to pass along with the fresh produce that comes for free
from the Mid-Ohio Food Bank – For Muslim donors this would be a great way
to spend their ZAKAT_UL_FITR (the mandatory charity to pass food to needy
before Eid prayers). Since we buy at whole-sale and discounted prices, your
money can go a long way with us.

3. DONATE TOYS AND GOODY BAGS
Please join MY Eid Toys Drive event here:

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Sign up now for as many gifts as you like or donate money so we could buy
on your behalf.

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4. HELP WITH HENNA PAINTING
If you are gifted with the art of henna painting, please consider giving at
least a couple of your hours to paint henna on little children’s hands. You
will truly bring joy to tons of little angels through your services. Sign
Up Here:

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5. HELP WITH EID CLOTHES
Donate gently used or new ethnic or western children and adult clothes to
our Eid clothes drive. All clothes should be washed, ironed and hanged on
the hangers. For outfits with more than one pieces, please use safety pins
to keep all pieces together.
You can also help us organize the clothes that are already at MY Deah’s.
Please contact Sr. Zerqa Abid at 614-905-0977 for more info.

6. JOIN OUR OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEERs TEAM
There are several volunteer opportunities, please sign up here:

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:
Zerqa Abid: (614) 905-0977
Email:info@myprojectusa.org

Yes We Can Columbus needs volunteers to help register voters and do on-site
data entry at ComFest!

Come hang out, chat with people from all over the city, and help support
our endorsed candidates for City Council and School Board!

Please register to volunteer here:

actionnetwork.org/events/volunteer-with-ywc-columbus-at-comfest

Join concerned constituents from Columbus and throughout the central Ohio
area for a die in to protest the Senate's version of the AHCA. Simultaneous
events at Senator Portman's other Ohio offices will allow us to send a
clear message that the AHCA is unacceptable.

Senator Portman and his Reupblican colleagues think they can get away with
drafting a secret bill behind closed doors with no input from constituents,
healthcare groups or policy analysts. Don't let them get away with it!

Meet us outside Senator Portman's Columbus office. We'll be wearing black
and carrying tombstones. Check back here later this weekend for ideas on
how to make your own tombstone and some suggested slogans.

The Community Festival (aka ComFest) is a large, free, non-corporate, music
and arts annual festival currently held at Goodale Park in the Short North
area of Columbus, Ohio. The festival relies on community members to work
together in the planning and operation of the festival serving on
committees and work teams including clean-up and recycling, safety and
first aid, entertainment, street fair, kids art, archives, and more.

The festival was first held in 1972 as a showcase for a collection of
community organizations including the Columbus Free Press, Free Health
Clinic, Food Co-op, Tenants Union, Crisis Hotline, and Recycling Center.
The festival continues to provide a forum for alternative lifestyles and
collective activity. Beer from The Columbus Brewing Company is sold in
large, colorful mugs to fund the cost of the festival itself and to raise
money for community projects and grants. All tips from the beer booths go
to homeless shelters.

To learn more about the festival and our grants program, please visit
comfest.com

Join ISO Columbus for vol. 2 of our solidarity shows. Combining music,
poetry, and politics, we will explore what it means to live in solidarity
with all oppressed people.

This is also a fundraiser for ISO - Columbus’s trip to the Socialism 2017
conference in Chicago next month. We're bringing over 50 students and
workers from across Central Ohio to attend, and we need your support in
helping ensure it is accessible for everyone.

A suggested $5 or $10 cover will be split between ISO and all of the
performers.

Poets:

Ingrid Raphael-
Immigrant, photographer and organizer with the ISO. Ingrid and fellow
generational immigrant, Jessica Rodriguez, curated The Grid Zine which
explores the untold immigrant narrative. Ingrid will perform poems from the
zine, available for donations at the event, along with new work.

Ethan Rivera-
Ethan Rivera is a poet out of Columbus, Ohio. He is the Slam Organizer of
Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam, a weekly open mic and slam series. He is the
coach of The Ohio State University Slam Team and runs workshops for writing
and performance with high schools around the city. Ethan has two poems
published in Radius and an essay with Black Nerd Problems. After the
election, Ethan's father told him that his only job was to "survive" and he
is doing everything he can to make his father proud.

Musicians:

Silvermane-
https://silvermane1.bandcamp.com/

Kali Dreamer-

soundcloud.com/kalidreamer

"A revolution that stops at your needs isn't revolutionary." - Aloe Vera

We need volunteers!

Every year, the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's team of
doctors, residents, and medical and nursing students, along with faculty
and staff from Ohio State's College of Dentistry, come together for
Community Health Day to deliver free health screenings and services.

But it's not all stethoscopes and tongue depressors. We'll have fun
activities, a live band and dancers (you included, if the music moves you)
as well as free turkey hot dogs, ears of corn, and fresh fruit.

Screenings and evaluations offered include:
--breast and prostate
--hearing
--dental
--vision
--glucose
--cholesterol
--Body Mass Index
--lung function
--podiatry
--blood pressure
--pulmonary function
--mammograms
--STD and HIV
--Sports physicals

Registration for screenings occurs on-site and runs from 8:45am-2:30pm.
Parking for Community Health Day is free for attendees.

For more details, visit: http://go.osu.edu/Bsq5

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From the Producers of Beyond The Love comes...

∞♥∞ Polyamory UnConference∞♥∞
June 24, 2017
Columbus, OH
http://
event/polyunconference2017/

How many times have you gone to a conference and left thinking, "That was
good, but I wish they'd talked about..."? Or maybe you''ve got a topic that
you'd LOVE to turn into a workshop but never had the chance. Well, we're
giving you that chance!

Beyond the Love is excited to announce the Polyamory UnConference!

Polyamory Unconference is an event that is run by you, the participants!
That’s right – attendees get to propose, vote on, and run sessions
themselves! You’ll set the agenda and create an environment of innovation
and productive discussion!

Request topics and workshops on issues that you want to hear about, or
present something – either a facilitated discussion, a workshop on a
specific skill, or a lecture on a topic you are familiar with. It's up to
you! And don't worry, even if you'd prefer to sit in the back rows, you
still get to help decide what topics get covered, so the workshops are sure
to be relevant to your interests!

And, after a full day of classes, we'll have the Unconference Social! Board
Games? Music? Deep conversations? Coloring? Snuggle? Same concept applies –
4,000 square feet with multiple rooms allows for you to be who you are in
the way that is comfortable to you. Volunteer to play your guitar or open
up a game of Catan; request a poetry jam or follow up conversations from
topics from the day. It's totally up to you!

Here are the details, including registration info!

Event Website: Click here! http://

event/polyunconference2017/

When: June 24, 2017
Where: The Space, Columbus, OH
Tickets: $29 per person (Register here!) https://

polyamory-unconference-tickets-33274808849

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Please join the Ohio Young Black Democrats
and its regional chapters at the 2017
OYBD Statewide Convention.

In addition to trainings, break-out sessions, and speeches from Ohio
Democratic Party leaders. We will hold *elections for the following officer
positions at the Convention:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

*Democrats from across Ohio, including those that are not a member of a
chartered OYBD chapter, are welcome to attend the OYBD Convention. However,
only chartered entities will be able to cast votes during officer
elections.

Rain or shine! Treats will be provided!
Help keep the gardens and park area clean and tidy for our events.
Any help is appreciated -- even an hour or two!
Thanks.
Community
Free Admission
Kid Friendly

Yes We Can Columbus needs volunteers to help register voters and do on-site
data entry at ComFest!

Come hang out, chat with people from all over the city, and help support
our endorsed candidates for City Council and School Board!

Please register to volunteer here:

actionnetwork.org/events/volunteer-with-ywc-columbus-at-comfest

Looking for a way to get involved in a local AND global way this summer?
Make a positive difference by volunteering at Global Gifts in the Short
North Arts District!

On Saturday, June 24th at 10am, head over to Global Gifts (682 N. High St.)
to find out...
*What Fair Trade is all about.
*Interesting and inspiring artisan stories.
*Cool facts about artisan-made goods.
*How Global Gifts volunteers help support the Fair Trade movement which
provides sustainable economic opportunities for people in over 40 different
countries!

*All volunteers must complete an application and attend an orientation.

Global Gifts is a nonprofit Fair Trade retail marketplace. RSVP if you'd
like to attend or email our Volunteer Coordinator at amy@globalgiftsft.com
for more information or to schedule an
alternative time for your Volunteer Orientation.
Community
Free Admission

Join Charity from A Good Start for storytime in the gardens. We will pick
fresh berries and read a book together. 📚
Community

Celebrate National Pollinators Week by learning about bats, bees,
butterflies and other animals that play a vital role in our ecosystem.
Festivities include hands-on learning opportunities, crafts, demonstrations
and a Citizen Science project. Admission is free and will be held rain or
shine on the ScottsMiracle-Gro Community Garden Campus.

Schedule of events:
11am-3pm: The Bugman shares his enthusiasm and knowledge about bugs.
Examine and maybe hold some of his favorite bugs!
11:30am-12:30pm & 1-2pm: Music from Freedom N' Folk Revival
11:30am, 1pm, 2pm: Guided tour through the pollinators garden

Food demonstrations featuring ingredients made possible by pollinators
(such as honey) will be held throughout the day, and food trucks will be on
site.

Participating organizations:
American Beekeeping Federation’s American Honey Queen, Maia Jaycox
|Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center | Cedar Bog Nature Preserve
| Central Ohio Beekeepers Association| Columbus Garden Coach | Columbus
Recreation & Parks | East Central Ohio Beekeepers Association | Girl Scouts
| Grange Insurance Audubon Center |Midwest Bat Working Group | Monarch
Watch |Natives in Harmony | Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative |Ohio State
Beekeepers Association | OSU Center for Applied Plant Science | OSU
Extension Master Gardeners | Pollinator Stewardship Council | Stratford
Ecological Center | SWACO

This festival would not be possible without the generous support of The
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Special thanks to Pollinator Stewardship
Council for their help. Sponsored by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.
Home ⋅ Garden
Free Admission
Kid Friendly

The Community Festival (aka ComFest) is a large, free, non-corporate, music
and arts annual festival currently held at Goodale Park in the Short North
area of Columbus, Ohio. The festival relies on community members to work
together in the planning and operation of the festival serving on
committees and work teams including clean-up and recycling, safety and
first aid, entertainment, street fair, kids art, archives, and more.

The festival was first held in 1972 as a showcase for a collection of
community organizations including the Columbus Free Press, Free Health
Clinic, Food Co-op, Tenants Union, Crisis Hotline, and Recycling Center.
The festival continues to provide a forum for alternative lifestyles and
collective activity. Beer from The Columbus Brewing Company is sold in
large, colorful mugs to fund the cost of the festival itself and to raise
money for community projects and grants. All tips from the beer booths go
to homeless shelters.

To learn more about the festival and our grants program, please visit
comfest.com

An open, honest and compassionate conversation about abortion stigma and
health care access on The Solar Stage at Comfest!

Although it is one of the most common medical procedures, abortion remains
highly stigmatized. Unlike other reproductive health services, abortion is
shrouded in secrecy and silence. And when people do talk about abortion,
these conversations are highly charged and fail to accurately capture the
lived experiences of those who have had abortions.

Abortion stigma leads to the social, medical, and legal marginalization of
abortion care and is a barrier to access to high quality, safe abortion
care. Stigma also perpetuates silence. Folks who have had abortions often
stay silent; far too often those who actively oppose abortion are the only
voices many people hear.

Learn how to bust abortion stigma with the use of compassionate language
and open, personal conversations calling folks into the abortion access
movement.

** Also, join us for an Intersectional Feminism Discussion Panel on Sunday
the 25th at the Solar Stage from 2:50 -3:35 **
Community
Free Admission

https://www.facebook.com/events/1129020650565059/

As marginalized people, we're often being talked over or silenced. Because
of this, it can be hard to feel worthy of raising one's own voice. After
many years of performing stand-up comedy and willingly putting myself in
public speaking situations, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share
what I've learned with you.

In this workshop, we'll be exploring what it feels like to be confident
while verbally expressing yourself in front of a group. There's a lot of
mental preparation that comes before getting on the stage, as this is where
you'll harness your power and volume as a performer. The safe space we
create together will help you to push your performance and creativity to
new heights.

We'll walk through five different exercises as a group, all designed for a
specific purpose. We'll be digging into ways to help you feel worthy of
raising your voice, techniques to help you convey emotion through speech,
and improving your overall presentation skills. We'll also practice getting
more comfortable occupying physical space.

Please make sure to bring a notebook to write in, a pen or pencil, any/all
questions you have about how to amplify your voice, and your own personal
"you-ness."

Space is extremely limited, so buy a ticket ASAP.

Can't wait to see you!

*This event is trans and non-binary inclusive.

Everyone is welcome at this song circle organized by the local protest
choir, Vocal Resistance. Choir members will be singing the songs in their
repertoire and inviting peaceniks of all ages and singing abilities to sing
along. Meet at the southeast entrance plaza to Goodale Park at the corner
of Goodale Blvd and Park St. We will gather at 2:00 and walk together to
find a shady spot where we can create our song circle. Be aware that
parking will be at a premium and there will be crowds so plan to arrive
early. Bring something to sit on (optional) and choir music (for VR
members). No worries if you don't have music-lyrics will be posted online.
Vocal Resistance Members, please wear your VR t-shirts and carry your
folders so we can find one another in the crowd.

Head to the Live Arts stage on Saturday evening to catch Sacred Shimmy
Bellydance at Comfest 2017! We're
hoping for clear skies and beautiful weather so you don't have to watch us
in a rainstorm like last year!

It's Comfest weekend enjoy Comfest Mug Specials with some righteous grooves
at Funkdefy Ohio's May Shindig! Satisfy your audio urges with Funk-N-Soul.
Hits & Rarities. Grooves that get you in the mood with a whole lot of
funktitude. All your audio pleasures served up on 45s & LPs. Come on down
for the longest running all vinyl get down in the CBus!

All your audio pleasures served up on 45s & LPs. It's time to get into the
groove...

LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH!!!
NO COVER!!!
All your audio pleasures served up on 45s & LPs. It's time to get into the
groove...

LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH!!!
NO COVER!!!

Funkdefy Ohio baby!

Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint
2598 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43202
614-725-5402