On Night Out for Safety and Liberation, Peoples Justice Project Will
Redefine Public Safety Beyond Policing.

Community members in Columbus will join people in 30 cities across the
country who are participating in this alternative to National Night Out
where they will gather to share what they need to feel safe.

On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Peoples Justice Project along with community
members in Linden will participate in Night Out for Safety and Liberation
(NOSL), an alternative to National Night Out where community members
redefine what public safety means to them beyond policing.

On National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch,
events traditionally identify neighborhood watch programs and better
community-police relationships as the pathway to public safety. However,
participants in NOSL identify many other factors as being the primary
drivers of public safety, such as affordable housing, education, job
opportunities, healthy food, and access to healthcare.

Peoples Justice Project and Community members will host a Listening
Campaign redefining safety and liberation in our communties as well as
canvass the Linden community to complete Community Safety survey.

Columbus residents deserve to be safe in their communities free from over
policing, we want a real investment in evidence based practices to address
crime and violence. Our communities must be given time to heal and be
restored.

In addition to the NOSL event in Columbus, events will take place in 30
cities throughout the country. Through block parties, film screenings, and
rallies, community members will build relationships with each other,
brainstorm about how to make their neighborhoods safer, and be a part of a
national movement to reclaim and reimagine what public safety means.

Night Out for Safety and Liberation began in 2013 partially as a response
to the murder of Trayvon Martin and the ongoing and longstanding violence
inflicted upon Black and Brown communities by law enforcement. NOSL
organizers believe that focusing on policing as the primary path towards
public safety and encouraging neighborhood surveillance causes harm to
people of color, and does not lead to safer, stronger, or healthier
communities.

Follow Night Out for Safety and Liberation online with the hashtags #NOSL17
and #SafetyIs. Visit NOSL.us to find information about events, supporting
organizations, artwork, and a how-to guide for hosting a NOSL event.

Peoples Justice Project
Community

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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

Protest Jeff Sessions while he is speaking to CPD about the opioid crisis.

FREE SNEAK PREVIEW SCREENING!
Members may reserve up to two tickets starting Wednesday, July 19.
Tickets will be available to the general public starting Wednesday, July
26.

The Wex is proud to present the Columbus premiere of this highly
anticipated sequel to AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, which follows Al Gore on his
decades-long battle against climate change and shows just how close we are
to a real energy revolution.

Hey Friends! We will be releasing more details about this event in the days
ahead. See you soon Columbus!

How could big data be biased--after all, it's based on enormous amounts of
"objective" data points, right? What is predictive analytics? How can we
use the tool of predictive analytics in equitable and just ways rather than
perpetating existing bias? This event, part of the new Weekly Forum series
at the Kirwan Institute, will address these questions and more!
Specifically, the event will focus on predictive analytics and the child
welfare system. Join us as Research Associate Kelly Capatosto provides
insight into this exciting emerging topic and then participate in
discussion after the presentation. Everyone is welcome--community members,
students, faculty, staff, etc!

The Kirwan Institute is located at 33 W. 11th Ave., just behind the High
Street Panera Bread location and across from the Gateway. Admission is FREE
and coff ee will be provided. Weekly Forums take place in the first floor
conference room.

For accomodations on the basis of disability, please contact Amy Malcolm at
(614) 247-774 or malcolm.51@osu.edu .

It is Week 27 and time for our Thursday visit to Congressman Pat Tiberi's
office. He won't hold a Town Hall so we take our concerns to him.
We stand outside his office for about 30 minutes and then go inside to
deliver our documents to Tiberi's staff.
Join us - we are a super friendly and fun group!
Bring your signs and the issues you want to discuss with Tiberi or his
staff.

First Thursday of every month at Driving Park Library

To the ruling class, it is not profitable to supply single-payer healthcare
to the working class, let alone employ and/or provide resources to disabled
people. There exist problems with how ruling-class ideology understands
disability, and we must challenge this at every turn to make inroads to
single-payer healthcare. For the ruling class, it is easier to slash
resources, make it difficult to obtain insurance, use ideological fallacies
-- “three strikes” when it comes to the opiod epedemic -- than provide
single-payer care, and stretch healthcare workers thin.

As seen with recent ADAPT activists and recent nurses strikes, there is a
resurgence in disability activism and the workplace struggles of healthcare
workers. We need to link struggles of disabled people with struggles of
healthcare workers, as these two groups have a common self-interest against
privatization and for single-payer.

There is currently a need for single-payer healthcare and better rights for
disabled people and healthcare workers. Working-class frustration with our
current healthcare system grows while Republicans and Democrats alike show
no concern. At this time, we must demonstrate that an attack on one is an
attack on all, and that solidarity is the only way to win.

Join us for a presentation and discussion!

Suggested Readings:

“The way out of the healthcare hunger games”
https://

07/21/the-way-out-of-the-health-c
are-hunger-games

“Bringing Marxism to discussions of disability”
https://

05/09/bringing-marxism-to-discuss
ions-of-disability

Bring a donation of 2 full size boxes of cereal and 2 full size hygiene
items and get free admission to the pool. All donations benefit the
Worthington Resource Pantry .

Black representation is important to the Columbus artistic scene and
filmmaking community, however, there is a large gap in representation of
Black artists in the theater and film being showcased in the city. Columbus
is rapidly becoming an important place for film on the national level and
there are many Black filmmakers in the city who are underrepresented.
Having a film festival that caters to the stories being told by
African-American and African Diaspora communities provides an opportunity
to change the lack of artistic diversity in Central Ohio.

The primary objective of the festival is to showcase Black filmmakers
locally, nationally and internationally, while creating an opportunity to
network with various people in the filmmaking
community. CBIFF will highlight a spectrum of stories told by people of the
African Diaspora. Filmmakers will have access to workshops and panels
discussions during the film festival.

***FULL SCHEDULE***

FRI. AUG 4 – CBIFF OPENING NIGHT! AT WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

KEYNOTE: MARK A. CUMMINGS SR.
Local filmmaker Mark Cummings Sr., director of “Premeditated” and “Holy
Hustle,” will be our keynote speaker, discussing the importance of Black
film and why Black narrative is important to how he tells his stories.
Producer and Founder of Awalkonwater Entertainment was born and raised in
Toledo, Ohio. He is the writer, director, and producer of three
award-winning feature films: Best Supporting Daddy 2010, The Buyout 2011
and Premeditated, now titled, Profiled 2014, which was released on Redbox
in 2015. Premeditated (Profiled) was an Official Selection in three film
festivals while bringing home several awards for Best Dramatic Feature
Film. Mark has recently written, directed, and produced Awalkonwater’s
fourth feature film, Holy Hustle, which is scheduled for release Summer
2017.

Following the keynote address we will screen…

Heroes of Color: Harlem Hellfighters
dir. David Heredia
The story of the 369th U.S Army Regiment, one of many segregated military
units in 1918 sent to France during Word War I.

Dr. Race: Practicing While Black
dir. Micah Autry
Chronicles the 20 year fight for justice by African-American physician Dr.
Dralves Edwards, his private practice was unjustly ran out of business due
to denial of claims by the Medicare program.

Holy Hustle
dir. Mark Cummings Sr.
Two brothers, on the run from gangsters, scheme their way into pastoring a
rural church to hideaway while hustling the congregation to scrape up the
money they owe.

CBIFF Opening Night Reception
Join us after program for a filmmakers network reception.

SAT. AUG 5 – PART 1 AT COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

DOCUMENTARY FILMS – 9 AM

The 30th of May 28:44
dir. James Theres and Chris Windfield
Since the end of the Civil War, African Americans in Vidalia, La., and
Natchez, Ms. have come together to celebrate black military service on
Memorial Day.

Panomundo Part 1: The Evolution of the Steelpan 42:03
dir. Keith Musaman Morton
Slavery may have been the catalyst, but culture and passion formed this
sound in Trinidad & Tobago. The steelpan can take the claim of being the
only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century.

Gospel Man Radio 26:10
dir. Bruce Nelson
For forty-five years Fred Larkins Slow Train Radio Gospel Musical Review
has made an indelible impact on the Black community in the Greater Phoenix
Area, Los Angeles, and in the state of Arizona.

Blaxploitalian 1:00:00
dir. Fred Kuwornu
A diasporic, hybrid, critical, and cosmopolitan dimension documentary that
uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers seldom heard from
before: Black actors in Italian cinema.

FEATURE PRESENTATION: "KING NO CROWN" – NOON

Edge of Harmony 5:19
dir. Shashone Lambert
The Story about a forgotten Jazz Legend. Edge of Harmony highlights the
life of Harmony Bessler, a struggling female jazz singer in 1933.

Kounterclockwise 22:13
dir. Deacon Burns
"The Great Adventures of Kounterclockwise," is about a husband and wife
alternative hip hop duo called Kounterclockwise. They live in a small
apartment building in Cleveland Heights Ohio with Deacon's Mother and her 7
cat’s.

King No Crown 1:15:00
dir. Al “Blueprint” Shepard)
A look behind the curtain into the life of independent hip-hop MC and
producer Blueprint (Rhymesayers Entertainment) reveals the ups and downs of
being successful but unsung artist during the release of his album, “King
No Crown.”

CBIFF FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP - 2 PM

By Any Means Necessary: Make Your Short Film!
CBIFF Filmmaking Workshop by Celia C. Peters

Do you have a point of view and a story to tell on the big screen? If
you’re ready to start making movies, this workshop will give you the nuts
and bolts of making your short film. (No prior experience is necessary;
just come ready to learn.) You don’t need a million dollars, but you DO
need vision, commitment, organization and know-how. We’ve got the knowledge
---- the rest is up to you!
Get ready to learn guerrilla filmmaking at its finest. Let’s get it!

DRAMA SHORTS – 3 PM

Silent Cries: The Prelude 15:30
dir. Shauntay Cherry
An underemployed construction worker begins to buckle under the pressures
of fatherhood as his son's 7th birthday approaches.

Prisoner of the Mind 6:02
dir. Tia Patrick
After a restless night Time receives an unpleasant visit from his sinister
psyche, Tyrone.

Blood Water and Blues (in 4 Chapters) 11:00
dir. Jos Duncun
This experimental short film is a poetic exploration of the filmmakers'
existential crisis at the ensue of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Rolling in the Deep 12:20
dir. Marcellus Cox
A Young African American Male travels home to South Carolina looking to
achieve a goal for his late Father by having a meal at an locally famous
Whites Only Diner.

Aftermath 12:25
dir. Roxie Wilson and Marshall Woodworth
Desiree Miles, a sophisticated and focused, young lawyer must detach from a
world that is highly emotional the day after the 2016 election in order to
win a very important case, however, she finds herself constantly in the
middle of unwanted madness.

SAT. AUG 5 – PART 2 AT DREXEL THEATER

MUSIC FILMS - 3 PM

Show Off - C-10 5:07
Dir. Mario Hensley
Inspired by Grindhouse horror movies with a twist of The Purge. The story
takes place in a warehouse on the East side of Columbus, OH, where 4 people
find themselves kidnapped and trapped by people who consider them nothing
more than game.

Dance With Your Heart 10:21
dir. Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
Jennyselt is a dancer of Afro Cuban Folklore, with great prestige within
Cuba and internationally and currently dances with the group Yoruba Andabo.
She seeks her successor to keep the legacy of Afro-Cuban culture, dance and
religion alive.

Making Skybreak 57:00
dir. Donnie Seals Jr.
Making SkyBreak' is a behind the scenes look at the creation of Zo!'s
latest soul album. We not only travel the country talking to the artists
behind the music, but we delve deep into the beginnings of Zo!'s music
career.

FEATURE PRESENTATION: THE QPOC BLOCK - 4:30 pm

Bottom dir. Chinonye Chukwu 11:18
A sexually charged power struggle between two lovers reveals more than just
who wants to be on top.

ParTy Boi: Black Diamonds in Ice Castles (Ohio Premiere) 90:00
dir. Micheal Rice
A new documentary from filmmaker Michael Rice that takes a provocative look
inside the African American and Latino LGBT communities that are being
ravaged by crystal meth addiction.

CBIFF PANEL DISCUSSION - 6:30 PM

BLACK MEDIA MATTERS PANEL DISCUSSION featuring....
Debra Shade – Writer, Shade Media
Justen Turner – Director, Psuedo
Julian Turner – Director/Writer, Psuedo
Micheal Rice – Director, ParTyBoi: Black Kings in Ice Castles
Keya Crenshaw – Black Chick Media
Whamae Boayue – Writer/Producer, ABOLITIONIST
Moderated by award-winning journalist Dwayne A. Steward

HOMEGROWN SHORTS PRESENTATION – 7:30 PM

Heavy Chain 1:19
dir Cameron Granger
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Part 1 of 3 of a series of films based on the
abstracted retelling of stories of people from Cleveland, Ohio.

Stolen Dreams 10:09
dir. Al Battle
A star hig

Black representation is important to the Columbus artistic scene and
filmmaking community, however, there is a large gap in representation of
Black artists in the theater and film being showcased in the city. Columbus
is rapidly becoming an important place for film on the national level and
there are many Black filmmakers in the city who are underrepresented.
Having a film festival that caters to the stories being told by
African-American and African Diaspora communities provides an opportunity
to change the lack of artistic diversity in Central Ohio.

The primary objective of the festival is to showcase Black filmmakers
locally, nationally and internationally, while creating an opportunity to
network with various people in the filmmaking
community. CBIFF will highlight a spectrum of stories told by people of the
African Diaspora. Filmmakers will have access to workshops and panels
discussions during the film festival.

***FULL SCHEDULE***

FRI. AUG 4 – CBIFF OPENING NIGHT! AT WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

KEYNOTE: MARK A. CUMMINGS SR.
Local filmmaker Mark Cummings Sr., director of “Premeditated” and “Holy
Hustle,” will be our keynote speaker, discussing the importance of Black
film and why Black narrative is important to how he tells his stories.
Producer and Founder of Awalkonwater Entertainment was born and raised in
Toledo, Ohio. He is the writer, director, and producer of three
award-winning feature films: Best Supporting Daddy 2010, The Buyout 2011
and Premeditated, now titled, Profiled 2014, which was released on Redbox
in 2015. Premeditated (Profiled) was an Official Selection in three film
festivals while bringing home several awards for Best Dramatic Feature
Film. Mark has recently written, directed, and produced Awalkonwater’s
fourth feature film, Holy Hustle, which is scheduled for release Summer
2017.

Following the keynote address we will screen…

Heroes of Color: Harlem Hellfighters
dir. David Heredia
The story of the 369th U.S Army Regiment, one of many segregated military
units in 1918 sent to France during Word War I.

Dr. Race: Practicing While Black
dir. Micah Autry
Chronicles the 20 year fight for justice by African-American physician Dr.
Dralves Edwards, his private practice was unjustly ran out of business due
to denial of claims by the Medicare program.

Holy Hustle
dir. Mark Cummings Sr.
Two brothers, on the run from gangsters, scheme their way into pastoring a
rural church to hideaway while hustling the congregation to scrape up the
money they owe.

CBIFF Opening Night Reception
Join us after program for a filmmakers network reception.

SAT. AUG 5 – PART 1 AT COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

DOCUMENTARY FILMS – 9 AM

The 30th of May 28:44
dir. James Theres and Chris Windfield
Since the end of the Civil War, African Americans in Vidalia, La., and
Natchez, Ms. have come together to celebrate black military service on
Memorial Day.

Panomundo Part 1: The Evolution of the Steelpan 42:03
dir. Keith Musaman Morton
Slavery may have been the catalyst, but culture and passion formed this
sound in Trinidad & Tobago. The steelpan can take the claim of being the
only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century.

Gospel Man Radio 26:10
dir. Bruce Nelson
For forty-five years Fred Larkins Slow Train Radio Gospel Musical Review
has made an indelible impact on the Black community in the Greater Phoenix
Area, Los Angeles, and in the state of Arizona.

Blaxploitalian 1:00:00
dir. Fred Kuwornu
A diasporic, hybrid, critical, and cosmopolitan dimension documentary that
uncovers the careers of a population of entertainers seldom heard from
before: Black actors in Italian cinema.

FEATURE PRESENTATION: "KING NO CROWN" – NOON

Edge of Harmony 5:19
dir. Shashone Lambert
The Story about a forgotten Jazz Legend. Edge of Harmony highlights the
life of Harmony Bessler, a struggling female jazz singer in 1933.

Kounterclockwise 22:13
dir. Deacon Burns
"The Great Adventures of Kounterclockwise," is about a husband and wife
alternative hip hop duo called Kounterclockwise. They live in a small
apartment building in Cleveland Heights Ohio with Deacon's Mother and her 7
cat’s.

King No Crown 1:15:00
dir. Al “Blueprint” Shepard)
A look behind the curtain into the life of independent hip-hop MC and
producer Blueprint (Rhymesayers Entertainment) reveals the ups and downs of
being successful but unsung artist during the release of his album, “King
No Crown.”

CBIFF FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP - 2 PM

By Any Means Necessary: Make Your Short Film!
CBIFF Filmmaking Workshop by Celia C. Peters

Do you have a point of view and a story to tell on the big screen? If
you’re ready to start making movies, this workshop will give you the nuts
and bolts of making your short film. (No prior experience is necessary;
just come ready to learn.) You don’t need a million dollars, but you DO
need vision, commitment, organization and know-how. We’ve got the knowledge
---- the rest is up to you!
Get ready to learn guerrilla filmmaking at its finest. Let’s get it!

DRAMA SHORTS – 3 PM

Silent Cries: The Prelude 15:30
dir. Shauntay Cherry
An underemployed construction worker begins to buckle under the pressures
of fatherhood as his son's 7th birthday approaches.

Prisoner of the Mind 6:02
dir. Tia Patrick
After a restless night Time receives an unpleasant visit from his sinister
psyche, Tyrone.

Blood Water and Blues (in 4 Chapters) 11:00
dir. Jos Duncun
This experimental short film is a poetic exploration of the filmmakers'
existential crisis at the ensue of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Rolling in the Deep 12:20
dir. Marcellus Cox
A Young African American Male travels home to South Carolina looking to
achieve a goal for his late Father by having a meal at an locally famous
Whites Only Diner.

Aftermath 12:25
dir. Roxie Wilson and Marshall Woodworth
Desiree Miles, a sophisticated and focused, young lawyer must detach from a
world that is highly emotional the day after the 2016 election in order to
win a very important case, however, she finds herself constantly in the
middle of unwanted madness.

SAT. AUG 5 – PART 2 AT DREXEL THEATER

MUSIC FILMS - 3 PM

Show Off - C-10 5:07
Dir. Mario Hensley
Inspired by Grindhouse horror movies with a twist of The Purge. The story
takes place in a warehouse on the East side of Columbus, OH, where 4 people
find themselves kidnapped and trapped by people who consider them nothing
more than game.

Dance With Your Heart 10:21
dir. Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
Jennyselt is a dancer of Afro Cuban Folklore, with great prestige within
Cuba and internationally and currently dances with the group Yoruba Andabo.
She seeks her successor to keep the legacy of Afro-Cuban culture, dance and
religion alive.

Making Skybreak 57:00
dir. Donnie Seals Jr.
Making SkyBreak' is a behind the scenes look at the creation of Zo!'s
latest soul album. We not only travel the country talking to the artists
behind the music, but we delve deep into the beginnings of Zo!'s music
career.

FEATURE PRESENTATION: THE QPOC BLOCK - 4:30 pm

Bottom dir. Chinonye Chukwu 11:18
A sexually charged power struggle between two lovers reveals more than just
who wants to be on top.

ParTy Boi: Black Diamonds in Ice Castles (Ohio Premiere) 90:00
dir. Micheal Rice
A new documentary from filmmaker Michael Rice that takes a provocative look
inside the African American and Latino LGBT communities that are being
ravaged by crystal meth addiction.

CBIFF PANEL DISCUSSION - 6:30 PM

BLACK MEDIA MATTERS PANEL DISCUSSION featuring....
Debra Shade – Writer, Shade Media
Justen Turner – Director, Psuedo
Julian Turner – Director/Writer, Psuedo
Micheal Rice – Director, ParTyBoi: Black Kings in Ice Castles
Keya Crenshaw – Black Chick Media
Whamae Boayue – Writer/Producer, ABOLITIONIST
Moderated by award-winning journalist Dwayne A. Steward

HOMEGROWN SHORTS PRESENTATION – 7:30 PM

Heavy Chain 1:19
dir Cameron Granger
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Part 1 of 3 of a series of films based on the
abstracted retelling of stories of people from Cleveland, Ohio.

Stolen Dreams 10:09
dir. Al Battle
A star hig

August 6, 2017
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Reed Road Park Shelter House
3855 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

It's time to have a little fun. Join your progressive friends, local
candidates and politicians (we'll invite them at least) to socialize, play
games, maybe listen to a little music and of course, eat.

Meet local and state-wide candidates and office holders
Policy Matters Ohio will provide legislative updates. Get the latest on
Redistricting Reform
Activities include corn-hole, volleyball, political graffiti wall, live
music, children's activities and more

Calling the Resistance:

Indivisible Groups, Democratic Clubs, Organizing for UA, Sierra Club, Moms
Demand Action and anyone else who would like to come

Grilling by Local Chef, Dan O’Connor. Entrées, drinks and utensils
provided.

Pot Luck items appreciated:

A-I salads,
J-R sides or appetizers,
S-Z desserts.

Questions? Jim Fronk 614 488-1235 or jfronk3@gmail.com

There's a Rainbow in the sky! Follow it to the Queer Roundtable!

This Roundtable is geared toward the Queer community. We will be meeting on
the first Monday of the month at The Columbus Space to discuss topics
pertaining to the Queer experience. For the purposes of this Roundtable
'Queer' is used as an umbrella term for anyone who does not identify as
heteronormative.

Please bring a donation for use of the Space. “The Columbus Space has
allowed us to meet here without a rental fee. Keep in mind it is very
expensive to keep the lights on and the toilets flushing, so we ask th at
people please give generously so this community building can continue to be
available to us.”

Are you a young or beginning farmer with questions about your business?
Hosted by the Central Ohio Chapter of The National Young Farmers Coalition
Farmers Coalition and OEFFA, this evening networking and question and
answer session features local farm lawyers from Barrett Easterday
Cunningham & Eselgroth LLP.

This free event is presented by OEFFA and is part of the 2017 Ohio
Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series. For a full schedule of events,
go to
Food ⋅ Drink
Free Admission

The healthcare bill is dead and it's time to celebrate! Join us at Dempsy's
for fun and food. We can celebrate while writing thank you cards to send to
the senators that deserve them the most!

There will be cards so you can send a picture along with your thanks. The
senators would love to see the faces of those they saved, especially those
who risked so much voting against their party. There will also be thank you
postcards for a quick note and blank postcards to design your own.

Stamps, cards, and writing supplies will be provided. We will also have a
list of the senator's addresses for your convenience.

I look forward to seeing you all there!
* Causes

* Free Admission

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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

Yes We Can believes in the power of people to transform Columbus. Real
change can take place when committed people and groups come together, build
power, and work towards common goals and a common vision.
Join me on Wednesday, August 9th to talk more about the future of our
neighborhood. The purpose of the event is to connect with neighbors and
start an honest conversation about the strengths, challenges, and
opportunities in our neighborhood.
We all care about the future of our children and the future of our
community. Let’s come together to shape the future of our neighborhood.

Those who live or work in the Hilltop are especially invited to attend but
all from the city of Columbus are welcome. I would like to limit the group
to 8 people, so that everyone has a chance to share their ideas, values,
complaints, and suggestions.

There is parking at the library, and the number 6 bus (stop 2709 Westbound
or 2726 Eastbound) is the closest route. The library is very close to the
intersection of Hague and Sullivant.

Amy's Donuts will be provided.

Come in and have a conversation with good people, good food, and good
drinks. Please donate to the cause to make the great city of Columbus
better for everyone and rid the city of greedy politicians and the wealthy
one percent.

Indivisible is hosting a FREE SCREENING of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Sequel
Truth to Power. Following the movie, local Indivisible and environmental
group leaders will be available to answer questions and suggest ways you
can get involved in battling climate change. TO RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET,
USE THE EVENTBRITE LINK. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 6:45 TO CHECK IN AND FIND A SEAT!

Republicans in the House of Representatives have unveiled a federal budget
that would give tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations, paid for by
defunding core programs that help working families get by. The proposal
would slash Medicaid, which provides health care coverage to 3 million
Ohioans, including children. It would also strip money from the budget for
food stamps, which help 1.5 million people in our state feed their
families.

As a part of Indivisible 12's Weekly Tiberi Action, join us in telling Rep.
Pat Tiberi to oppose any budget proposals that take away basic programs in
order to line the pockets of the rich.
* Politics

Seeking artwork submissions for a group exhibit of women by women. submit
to Chrystal @ mystikchrystal@hotmail.com

who can apply: women artists both local and international: artists
responsible for all shipping and insurance costs.
free to apply send 1-5 examples of current artwork, high resolution jpegs
no larger then 2mb and website (if available)
bio and concept proposals(if artwork is not yet completed)
This event will empower women thru art, bellydancers,musicans, speakers and
live paintings. Successful belly dancer Sherena will be performing and
speaking on being a woman business owner. There will also be an art auction
to benefit The Domestic Violence Project. (if you are willing to donate,
thank you but not required) you are a performer interested in performing
please include video and bio. deadline is august 10 2017 event is october
20 2017

Join us Thursday as we tap a few kegs from Rhinegeist Brewing and raise
money for CHOICES center for victims of domestic violence. There will be a
merch table set up with all donations going to the cause. St James is
giving 20% of ALL sales from the evening to CHOICES as well. There will be
a couple fun & funky beers on tap from Rhinegeist as well as a couple of
their core beers. Please join us in helping this organization as it is an
issue that impacts more people than you realize.

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!

As millions of people in our world are fleeing war, terror and persecution,
34 artists and a film crew embarked on a mission to inspire compassion and
support. This effort, called The Columbus Crossing Borders Project , now
invites you to attend the premiere of the documentary film, "Breathe Free".

Doors open at 6 pm. Admission is $5 / per person donation to
The Columbus Crossing Borders Project

This film was made possible with support from
The Greater Columbus Arts Council

Documentary trailer:
vimeo.com/
213090334?ref=fb-share

From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday August 11th, Transgender Military
Recognition Night will take place at Summit on 16th United Methodist
Church, 82 E. 16th Ave., Columbus, OH 43201. Come to honor our current
transgender members of the military and our transgender veterans by
celebrating their right to be a part of the U.S military. Everyone is
welcome to join the Central Ohio transgender community and their allies to
counter Trump's blatant discriminatory exclusion. In harmony with the
military sacred rule, we declare: “We don’t leave our transgender folks in
uniform behind.”

The evening is scheduled to include an address by LGBT Veteran Care
Coordinator and enrollment Social Worker, Jessica Holman, as well as shared
experiences from five or more trans military speakers, including veteran
Alvy Clark, and the four others shown above, left to right, veterans Jody
Davis, Jenny Serene Isenstadt, and Tara McKenzie Allison, as well as active
officer Jonah Minot. According to an August 3rd Washington Post article: “A
Rand Corp. study said roughly 2,500 transgender personnel may be serving in
the active duty military, and 1,500 in the reserves. It estimated only 30
to 130 active duty troops out of a force of 1.3 million would seek
transition-related health care each year. Costs could be $2.4 million to
$8.4 million, it estimated.” Compared to other defense spending, and Trump
golf outings, this is minimal, tax dollars wisely invested in courageous
personnel.

Background:
At 8:55 AM, 9:04 AM, and 9:08 AM, on Wednesday July 26, 2017 President
Donald J. Trump tweeted the following: “After consultation with my Generals
and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government
will not accept or allow…… ….Transgender individuals to serve in any
capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and
overwhelming….. ….victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous
medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail.
Thank you”

On June 13, 2014 President Barack Obama proclaimed: "The United States has
always had a pretty sacred rule, and that is: we don't leave our men or
women in uniform behind"

Failing to comprehend the sanctity of the military mantra expressed by
President Obama, 45 is not only leaving thousands of courageous and
dedicated transgender military personnel behind, he is slapping them in the
face and contemptuously kicking them to the curb. He is declaring that they
are causing a loss of focus and decisiveness, calling them a burden, and
proclaiming them to be a disruption. What kind of so called leader, what
kind of commander-in-chief, would show this amount of disrespect to those
who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect this country?

The Future:
It is hoped that this can be the first of many opportunities to honor the
various intersections of people who are part of the transgender community.
No member of our community should ever be left behind again. We must
dedicate ourselves and our organizations to prevent that. We must weigh and
balance our investment of time and charitable donations to support not only
our larger corporately-funded organizations, but to now especially turn our
attention and our physical and financial investments to support those at
the grassroots level. Right now we have members of our community,
especially trans women of color, who are being murdered every year. We have
members of our community who have been violently attacked, and have been
charged with crimes while exercising their 1st amendment rights, putting
their bodies on the line to call out racism by law enforcement, racism
aligned with transphobia, and racial exclusion resulting from a breakdown
within the LGBTQIA community itself.

Please join us for our annual Summer Picnic, one of the largest events that
HCCO hosts all year!

Date: Saturday, August 12th, 4:30PM-9:00PM You may stay at the Lakeside
Pavilion until 9PM, but cleanup will start at 8:30PM to make sure we are
out of the shelter by our designated time.

Location: Lakeside Pavilion at Homestead Park, 4675 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard,
OH 43026

www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/homestead/

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

After the first United State of Women Summit last summer, you made it clear
you wanted to keep learning and connecting in your local community. We
heard you loud and clear, and that’s why we’re proud to announce the
Galvanize Program! We’re bringing the United State of Women to communities
across the country, tackling the challenges women face nationally and
locally together. We’re coming to Ohio on August 12th and 13th, arming
women and allies with the tools and resources they need to keep organizing
and fighting for gender equity.

What will we be doing?
We will have discussions on issues impacting women’s lives in Ohio,
trainings tailored to the career field you’re passionate about, and an
engagement fair where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with various
organizations and activist groups.

Learn more here:
https://www.theunitedstateofwomen.org/galvanize/

Register today!
https://secure.theunitedstateofwome

n.org/page/contribute/register-for-galvanize-columbus

Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 4:30 PM
* Community

***********NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION*************
*******TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED*********

New revelations of Russia's meddling in our elections are increasing the
odds that Donald Trump will try to block the investigation of his
Administration's potential collusion with Russia and obstruction of
justice.

Experts believe that there is a good possibility that Trump will fire
Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

If Trump fires Mueller, we want to be ready to take the streets to protest
within hours - to demand that Congress respond quickly and forcefully – to
protect our democracy and justice system.

If Trump fires Mueller prior to 2 p.m. Eastern, rallies will occur at 5
p.m. local time that day; If Trump fires Mueller after 2 p.m. Eastern Time,
rallies will occur at Noon local time the following day.
* Causes

* Free Admission

After the first United State of Women Summit last summer, you made it clear
you wanted to keep learning and connecting in your local community. We
heard you loud and clear, and that’s why we’re proud to announce the
Galvanize Program! We’re bringing the United State of Women to communities
across the country, tackling the challenges women face nationally and
locally together. We’re coming to Ohio on August 12th and 13th, arming
women and allies with the tools and resources they need to keep organizing
and fighting for gender equity.

What will we be doing?
We will have discussions on issues impacting women’s lives in Ohio,
trainings tailored to the career field you’re passionate about, and an
engagement fair where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with various
organizations and activist groups.

Learn more here:
https://www.theunitedstateofwomen.org/galvanize/

Register today!
https://secure.theunitedstateofwome

n.org/page/contribute/register-for-galvanize-columbus

Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 4:30 PM
* Community

https://www.facebook.com/events/331504243965641

Join Yes We Can Columbus as we go door to door to build support for our
candidates and spread the word about our movement! There is no better way
to get involved than getting out there and talking to people face to face
about taking our city back from the 1% !

* Causes

* Free Admission

* Kid Friendly

Looking for a Sunday stroll? The B&O Bike Trail provides over 18 miles of
scenic beauty in nature, connecting multiple small towns.

Maybe you've never been to this mural site, and would like to see it for
the first time. Maybe you've seen it, or even helped paint it!

Join us for a day of volunteering and grilling out at the Bike Trail Mural!
We will be working together to continue the beautification here, in this
prime area of community improvement.

+Ideas for Volunteering & Community

+Paint the Remaining Pillars next to the River with Similar Colors
+Powerwash the Mural '6:07 A.M.' by Mark Calloway
+Landscaping, Cutting Back Brush, and Planting
+Tyger-Stripe the Orange Bench with Stencils
+Bike Trail Trash Cleanup
+River Trash Cleanup
+Finish Murals and Graffiti-Proof at the Park Avenue Pillars
+Install Free Art Panel to Encourage Art in a Designated Space

+Meet & Greet with Artists
+Grill & Chill with Friends
+Go for an Afternoon Stroll
+Make it an Awesome Bike Outing
+Have Fun & Learn About Opportunities
+Family Fun and Community Involvement

'6:07AM' was created by artist Mark Calloway, and the amazing help of
volunteers, artists, families, and friends, as a project through Mankind
Murals Inc a 501(c)3 Nonprofit. Thanks to the Richland County Foundation
for the sponsorship of the Mural, to Richland Public Health for the Bench,
to community leader Bill Baker for helping channel rainwater to the river,
and to Lori Cope and the City of Mansfield for paving the erosion gap
making it safer for bicyclists and runners. Let's all get together and
celebrate our acheivements, and continue improving this B&O Bike Trail
Park!

Two areas of easy access:
+North Lake Park, a leisurly .5 mile stroll or bike trip to the Mural
Bridge from the Mansfield end of the Bike Trail.
+Behind the Tyger Stadium Bus Garage on 4th Street, a small access route to
the Bike Trail near the Mural Bridge.

Any questions feel free to send a message.
Or call Luke at (419) 989-5689

Oh, and did we mention we're grilling?
Please let us know you'll attend!
See you at the Bike Trail!

Join us as Indivisible Westerville hosts groups across Indivisible OH12 for
a "How Things Work at the Statehouse" training session:

So you want to understand Ohio government? Want to impact your state
legislators? You're in luck. Come enjoy a drink while staffers from the
Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus describe how things work at the Statehouse,
explain how you can affect state policy, and answer your questions.
* Causes

Join us at the gazebo at Goodale Park for a rally and then march to the statehouse for a vigil. https://www.facebook.com/events/1386528824801451/

Come relax and kick back with Indivisible OH12 members, shoot the breeze,
and brainstorm futue actions and strategies. All welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1386528824801451

Columbus will come together to show solidarity to Charlottesville, Virginia
and all of our friends of color. We are all truly devastated by what has
happened in Charlottesville, and we need to stand together and show love
and compassion to our comrades who have been killed and injured. White
Serprimisists are NOT welcome in Charlottesville, Columbus nor anywhere
else in our nation.

***MEETING SPOT UNDER GAZEBO***

Our event will March from Goodale to the State House where a vigil is being
held for the victims which is organized by Columbus DSA

If any groups or organization's would like to organize and become a part of
this Solidarity march, please reach out to me!

More details to come tonight.

https://www.facebook.com/events/195038101035341

Columbus DSA, ISO Columbus, and others will be hosting a vigil to remember
the people killed and injured in Charlottesville. Join us to show that we
will not back down in the face of organized hate.
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Join Indivisible: Ohio District 12 members as we write postcards to voters
in upcoming special elections via the group, "Postcards to Voters." Check
their FB page sign up if you want to be a part of the voter-to-voter
movement!

We will supply addresses and postcards at the event, but please bring your
own if you have them. You can sign up to get addresses from Postcards to
Voters by sending an email to Postcards@TonyTheDemocrat.org
with the subject "Facebook Sent Me!"

Join BRAVO staff and volunteers for a monthly volunteer and community
building night!

When - 2nd Monday of each month
Time - 6:30p to 8:30p
Where - BRAVO office (870 N. Pearl St., Columbus, Ohio 43215)

Pizza and drinks provided as we work on projects around the office, prep
for big events, and connect with our community.

Hope to see you!

Questions?
Contact Will - will@bravo-ohio.org
Causes

Gears grinding, skipping, or missing? In this class, you'll learn how to
keep your bike running smoothly and efficiently. Topics include detecting
chain and cassette wear, cleaning and lubing your chain, and adjusting your
front and rear derailleurs. It may sound complicated, but as a former
student said, this class "de-mystifies" drive train maintenance; making the
topic accessible for everyone.

*Current volunteers or those committed to volunteering at FCW may pay with
shop credit. Use discount code "Volunteer" during check out. Also, please
note that you may pay at the door rather than online.

The Columbus Area Region of SPAN Ohio will host the showing of the recently
released, 50 minute documentary, Big Pharma Market Failure at the Grandview
Theater and Drafthouse. This 1926 single-screen theater sells beer as well
as pizza, subs & pastries from local restaurants. The movie is free and all
are welcome. A discussion will follow. Come early and enjoy food and drink
before the show...Stay after the show for discussion, food and drink.
Big Pharma Market Failure is the second health care financing expose
produced by Richard Master, the owner and CEO of MCS Industries. It takes a
hard look at out of control drug prices and what we can do about it.
Richard Master understands growing health care costs from a business
perspective, and explains how this alone could put his, and other
companies, out of business.

A discussion will follow led by Latonya Thurman and William Booth of the
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). AHF circulated petitions in Ohio and was
able to put the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act on the Ohio ballot this
November.

Make plans to attend.

Want to find out how you can join the movement to bring real democracy to
Columbus? for our new member orientation session! We will be discussing the
many ways to get involved with the Yes We Can. With your help we can take
our city back from the 1% and build a better Columbus for everyone!
Please RSVP at the link below:

Causes

Shop with us on this day, and 10% of sales go to Family Mentor Foundation.
Funds go to provide food over the weekend for students in Columbus City
Schools who are food insecure.

Thank you for helping us support our community!
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or

Join CRC for an evening of live music and food trucks. This month features
The Greezy Bullets, Lineage Brewing, The Angry Wiener, Mya's Fried Chicken
and Kooky's Cookies Food Truck. Proceeds benefit the CRC's food pantry,
children's program, senior services and more!
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Kid Friendly
Free Admission

I am looking to go on a tour of Blue Rock Station:

Visit Blue Rock Station to get ideas on how to create a sustainable living
way of life, or just to marvel at the various construction techniques. Tour
the 2,200 square foot house, currently under construction (always under
construction... sigh!) that utilizes tires, cans, old barn wood, bottles
and mud to form a home heated by the sun, earth and wood.

Tours are $10 a pop but there needs to be at least 10 people minimum to go.
The dates for tours that are still avalible are:
September 9th
October 7th
November 11th
(P.S. these are all Saturdays)

If you're interested, just let me know what day you would like to go and we
can try to get a trip together and set up a tour. Feel free to invite
people to this thing if you think they would be interested. The max tour
size is 55.

Anyways, is anyone interested?

Meet informally with other progressives and share ideas. A place for you to
talk issues and politics both local and national.

We want to hear your story—please join us for a Citizens’ Hearing and tell
us what matters most to you!

At a time when Ohio is facing the challenges of toxic algal blooms,
increasing heat, and nearly 200,000 cases of pediatric asthma, President
Trump and his allies in Congress are attempting to roll back some of the
most critical public health safeguards and environmental protections that
have been put in place over the last 50 years. They are also slashing the
US EPA budget. Come tell our panel of experts why this matters to you.
Causes
Free Admission
Environmental policy
Public health policy
Policy

Veg-curious? Vegetarian? Vegan? Animal Lover? Interested in animal
protection activism? Want to learn more about the multitude of effective
activism opportunities through the Columbus Veg Community (CVC)? Do you
feel shy or apprehensive about doing grasswork activism and want to talk
about what goes into it before hitting the streets? Then this meetup is for
you! :-D

Come join seasoned activists from the Columbus Veg Community (CVC) and
learn more about the CVC’s approach to activism, tips for new activists,
and upcoming opportunities to help animals :-) Activism opportunities that
will be discussed include: leafletting, Paid-Per-Views, documentary
screenings, peaceful demonstrations, food sampling at OSU’s campus,
restaurant card initiative, chalktivism, Posters Against Cruelty, community
dinners and more! :-)

Coming to this meetup does not commit you to anything- it is simply
informational. After the meetup you can feel free to reach out to the CVC
to express your interest in committing to any of the activities you are
interested in :-D

Please note: this will be held in meeting room 3A on the third floor of the
main library :-)

Hope to see you at this volunteer orientation on Tuesday August 15th at
6:15pm! :-)
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Free Admission
Kid Friendly
Vegan
Animal rights
Volunteering

Join BRAVO staff and volunteers for a monthly volunteer and community
building night!

When - 2nd Monday of each month
Time - 6:30p to 8:30p
Where - BRAVO office (870 N. Pearl St., Columbus, Ohio 43215)

Pizza and drinks provided as we work on projects around the office, prep
for big events, and connect with our community.

Hope to see you!

Questions?
Contact Will - will@bravo-ohio.org
Causes

Gears grinding, skipping, or missing? In this class, you'll learn how to
keep your bike running smoothly and efficiently. Topics include detecting
chain and cassette wear, cleaning and lubing your chain, and adjusting your
front and rear derailleurs. It may sound complicated, but as a former
student said, this class "de-mystifies" drive train maintenance; making the
topic accessible for everyone.

*Current volunteers or those committed to volunteering at FCW may pay with
shop credit. Use discount code "Volunteer" during check out. Also, please
note that you may pay at the door rather than online.

Having an endorsement process is one of the highest honors a Democratic
organization can have. It shows the dedication, accountability, and
investment to ones community, while making sure its community is educated
and has a voice in the election process.

COYBD invites you to have a front row seat as we make history. This will be
the first time ever as an organization that we endorse for the upcoming
November 2017 General Election. Come out and show your support as we make
our reccomendations and formally endorse! This event is open to the public.
We look forward to seeing you there! Only active dues paying member's who
were registered by this years earlier deadline can vote.
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http:// www.facebook.co m/events/1710101515949031

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

Join us for a free workshop for members of the LGBTQ community on how to
overcome barriers to care and interact more effectively with your
healthcare providers.

You’ll learn:
- what to discuss with your healthcare providers,
- what your rights as a patient are, and
- tools you can use to assert your rights.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP is required at ->

arcoh.convio.net/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_
ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=3464

We are excited to hear from five of the democratic candidates running, for
Worthington City Council. David Norstrom and Rachael Dorothy are running
for re-election. Beth Kowalczyk, David Robinson and Ian Mykel are also part
of the group running for City Council. We will have each of them introduce
themselves, talk about their background, experience, and vision for
Council, should they be elected. Join us for an enlightening evening as we
get to know these candidates better.
Community

Order a pizza and mention either Clintonville Farmers' Market or
Clintonville Resource Center and Donatos will donate 20% of sales to the
"To Market, To Market" program. This includes pick-up, delivery, and
in-store sales.

For four years, Clintonville Farmers' Market has partnered with the CRC -
The Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center to support area
seniors. Thanks to the support of OhioHealth, Buckeye Health Plan and
Proforma Buckeye, low-income Clintonville seniors are given coupons that
they can use to shop at the market. CRC provides transportation support on
a bi-weekly basis.

This popular program, which has grown each year, has become a cornerstone
of the market. It serves to get fresh foods into the hands of seniors,
combating isolation issues that many face while also benefiting local
farmers. CFM and CRC continue to seek donations to bring this program to
additional seniors in the community, hoping to serve more than 100
qualified seniors in 2017. Right now, there is a waiting list of over 25
seniors.

For more information, or to make a donation to this program, visit

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Fundraising

It is Week 29 and time for our Thursday visit to Congressman Pat Tiberi's
office. He won't hold a Town Hall so we take our concerns to him.
We stand outside his office for about 30 minutes and then go inside to
deliver our documents to Tiberi's staff.
Join us- we are a super friendly and fun group!
Bring your signs and the issues you want to discuss with Tiberi or his
staff. We are going to be writing notes about standing together against
Hate and emphasizing this message to Tiberi.

The Red Shoe Society invites you to join us for our inaugural Red Shoes and
Brews events. Come enjoy delicious craft beer from Seventh Son and $1 from
every beer benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio!
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Beer
Charity
Happy hour

The Greezy Bullets Outdoors at the Clintonville CRC
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Free Admission
Kid Friendly

As the second installment of our Community Speakers Series, Peace + Love +
Bling is proud to host Denise Kontras of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network
on Thursday, August 17, 2017 beginning at 5:30pm. In addition to
opportunity for community and conversation, you will learn why
domestic/dating violence is prevalent, how to identify the warning signs of
an abuser, and the impact of intimate partner violence in the LGBTQI
community.

At the state level, Denise serves as the training coordinator where she
assists in organizing and presenting trainings on a wide range of topics
related to intimate partner violence. Denise has spent the past 15 years
working as an advocate, author and speaker. Her forthcoming book, “It’s Not
Over When You Leave: 7 Truths of Domestic Violence” will be available on
Amazon later this year. A native of Columbus, Denise and three generations
of her family graduated from The Ohio State University.

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Peace + Love + Bling was founded in 2009 as a curated jewelry collection of
genuine pearls and exotic natural stones. Peace + Love + Bling is committed
to two guiding principles; adhering to the principles of fair trade, and
social responsibility.

We share the concern for the social, economic and environmental well-being
of marginalized producers in the United States and globally. This means
equitable commercial terms, fair wages and fair prices allowing women to
work with dignity and the ability to support their families. Founder LeAnne
Johnson Absalom says that, “Peace Love Bling was built on the philosophy
that you can build a successful company on the foundation of human service
and not make it an afterthought once you are successful.”
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This is the Sierra Club Central Ohio Group's monthly Conservation Committee
meeting to discuss and update progress and goals for conservation issues in
central Ohio. Meetings occur on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
We have two committees: Air/Energy and Water/Development. Come and learn
about all the interesting projects we are talking about!

Location note: The Mershon Center is at 1501 Neil Ave., the corner of Neil
and Eighth on the campus of Ohio State University. Parking information is
at
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Join us this Thursday at 6 PM in conference room 1 at Columbus Metro
Library Driving park!

How to fight white supremacy? The urgency of confronting the new surge in
fascist, racist, and other ideologies of hate has become obvious with this
weekend’s terroristic attack. But besides simply showing up to rallies and
protests, how do we fight white supremacy more effectively, with more
persistence, and over a long period. How do we undercut their movement,
while also building our own? These questions and more will be discussed
this weekend and hosted by Socialist Alternative.

Socialist Alternative is the organization that spearheaded the victory for
$15 in Seattle and most recently Minneapolis, has won affordable housing
measures, sparked the resistance against Trump, has lead a leading role in
nearly every issue facing working people across the world, with decades of
experiences fighting all forms of hatred from apartheid in South Africa,
walls in israel, and white supremacy here in the United States.

Let’s get together and welcome the OSU students with messages of compassion
for all animals on their campus :-)

Non-judgmental messages will welcome students back to campus and invite
them to start thinking about why some people may choose veg without turning
them off to the idea of veganism :-)

We will decorate campus spaces with chalk messages such as:
“Love the Environment? Watch Cowspiracy on Netflix”,
“Must See on Netflix: What the Health”,
“Why Love One But Eat the Other”,
“Happy Meatless Monday! Have You Tried Benevolent Bacon at Kroger?”,
“Pigs Are One of the Top 10 Smartest Animals” and
“Turkeys Purr Just Like Cats When They Are Happy”. We can write these
messages and decorate them with chalk art of animals, hearts, smiley faces
and more! We will also be hanging friendly Posters Against Cruelty
around the campus to spark
conversations about health, environmental, and ethical benefits of choosing
veg :-) Please join us bright and early at 9:30am (when campus will be
quiet), to write these messages to welcome students back when classes start
the next day :-)

After we are done, we have the option of hanging out at Bibibop across from
the campus for a late dinner :-D

**All materials will be provided at this event by the Columbus Veg
Community (CVC), so no need to bring chalk or supplies :-)

Helpful Info:
**Meet-up Location at 6:30pm: The horizontal decorative stairs on the back
side of the Wexner Center (1871 N High St) facing the Oval.
**If you plan to attend but will not be there right at 6:30pm, please
message Kaylyn Rhoads in advance to exchange contact information so she
will be able to tell you where the group is located on campus :-)
**Please don’t hesitate to contact the CVC at
ColumbusVegCommunity@gmail.com
with any questions, concerns, or needs prior to the event :-)
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Free Admission
Kid Friendly

Did you know that menstrual products such as tampons and maxi pads are not
covered by SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or other
government programs in most states? This puts homeless women and those
living in poverty at a greater risk of infection and other health issues
every single month!

Help us help others by bringing a donation of tampons or pads on August
17th and then grab a well-deserved pint in grain + grape's taproom!

We hope to spread awareness while gathering these essential products for
the Van Buren Center as they work to help women experiencing homelessness
in our community.

See you on the 17th!

Join us for our weekly branch meeting as we read articles related to the
oppression and struggle of trans people and contribute to the development
of a Marxist theory of trans liberation.

The first article, written by Fainan Lakha for Socialist Worker, discusses
the proposed ban on trans people in the military, and how we can understand
the relation of trans oppression and imperialism abroad.

The second article is a detailed review, written by Bill Crane for the
British socialist website RS21, of the book "The Politics of Everybody,"
which develops a Marxist analysis of gender and liberation.

For those interested in further reading, we are also including a third
additional article, written by Jules Gleeson for Viewpoint magazine, which
discusses gender abolition.

Primary Readings:
https://

07/28/we-need-to-protest-trumps-a
nti-trans-outrage

07/24/review-the-politics-of-everybody/

Additional readings:
https://

07/19/transition-and-abolition-no
tes-on-marxism-and-trans-politics/

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

It's that time of year again - we want your queer joy! Let's celebrate our
amazing vibrant selves and our survival and our resistance - bring your
most joyful and celebratory work.

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.

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!
Art
Open mic
Stand-up comedy
Poetry

Join Art of Yoga instructor Sabrina Naves on Friday August 18 to support
local Franklinton youth with a donation of school supplies. Bring pencils,
pens, notebooks, rulers, markers/colored pencils/crayons, folders,
bookbags, etc. and your class is FREE! All donations will go to Gladden
Community House, a local Franklinton non-profit organization providing
education, recreation, advocacy and support for Franklinton kids and their
families.

*if you cannot make it to this particular class but still want to donate,
we will be accepting donations at the studio and you are welcome to bring
them by!
Causes

Details
Calling all Volunteers!

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

It's that time again! #Lunchbag with @614unity

Date: Saturday Aug 19th
Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Main Library (Room 3B)

We will be making lunch at the library then going out in the community to
pass them out to those in need.
Bring your family and friends and let's #Giveback together

If you would like to make a food or monetary donation to help buy
food/supplies please contact us.
#Lunchbag614

Join Showing Up for Racial Justice Columbus and SURJ chapters all over the
country for this screening of Ava Duvernay's film, "13th." This documentary
film addresses the intersections of race, class, justice, and mass
incarceration.

Following the film, we will livestream a panel that features:
Malkia Cyril, Executive Director of the Center for Media and Justice
Grace Bauer, Executive Director of Justice for Families
Matt McGorry, star of "Orange is the New Black" and "How to Get Away with
Murder"

To learn more about this national screening, please visit:

To learn more about the film, "13th," please visit:

Causes

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From National SURJ:

The events last weekend in Charlottesville have laid bare the true,
vicious, and violent reality of white supremacy in this country. Our hearts
and prayers are with the people of Charlottesville, with all those who put
their bodies on the line to fight racist violence and hate, and with
everyone - especially those from communities of color and our Jewish
sisters and brothers - who experience violence and terror daily. We grieve
for the loss of life, offer condolences to the families of those killed,
and extend care to those in critical condition and others who were
physically attacked and otherwise harmed.

We anticipate national calls to action this weekend and want to encourage
everyone in our network to support or lead those actions and efforts.
Because of this, we are postponing the national screening of The 13th. We
apologize for this and want to make sure that we seize this moment to talk
directly to the people in our communities and do everything possible to
forward racial justice movements. SURJ National will be sending more
information in the next few days about possible actions to take. We hope
you will encourage those who were going to attend your local screening to
take meaningful action this week and weekend.

Join Linden neighbors as we meet and share information with each other
about the many things that are happening to improve our community.

BRUNCH SPOKEN WORD AND RAP CONTEST - at New Harvest Cafe

This is a FREE event and open to all

For youth and teens 6th-12h grade
Prizes include laptop computers and back to school supplies, access to the
Creative Control Festival, and more

Thanks to our community partners: Columbus CARE Coalition, Celebrate One,
Let's Move Outside and Columbus Recreation and Parks
Free Admission

SAVE THE DATE

The Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus is holding its annual luncheon on
Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Hilton Downtown Columbus. More information about
the speakers will be announced soon!

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8th Annual CrestFest will be August 19, 2017
CrestFest is a street party on Crestview and Tulane between East and
Calumet, in South Clintonville, OH.
See CrestFest's FB page NOTES: "History of CrestFest"

CHECK BACK HERE OFTEN, AS WE UPDATE THIS POST WITH DETAILS: APPLICATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, T-SHIRT ART DESIGN CONTEST, BAND
LINE UPS AND SO MUCH MORE!!

APPLICATIONS FOR BANDS AND VENDORS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! See later in this
post.

VOLUNTEERS!!! Yes we need them! Besides the day of CrestFest, we are
looking for volunteers that want to get more involved. You don’t have to do
a lot and a great deal just needs to be done during the month prior to our
event. PLEASE contact us if you are int... See More
Clintonville, Columbus, Ohio
Free Admission
Kid Friendly

Join us this Saturday afternoon at 12 PM in conference room 1A on the first
floor of the new Dayton Metro Library!

How to fight the alt-right? The urgency of confronting the new surge in
fascist, racist, and other ideologies of hate has become obvious with this
weekend’s terroristic attack. But besides simply showing up to rallies and
protests, how do we fight the alt-right more effectively, with more
persistence, and over a long period. How do we undercut their movement,
while also building our own? These questions and more will be discussed
this weekend and hosted by Socialist Alternative.

Socialist Alternative is the organization that spearheaded the victory for
$15 in Seattle and most recently Minneapolis, has won affordable housing
measures, sparked the resistance against Trump, has lead a leading role in
nearly every issue facing working people across the world, with decades of
experiences fighting all forms of hatred from apartheid in South Africa,
walls in israel, and white supremacy here in the United States.

After the Women's Caucus Luncheon on August 19, Emily's List is partnering
with ODWC on a free Run to Win 201 training for women candidates and
activists! Don't miss this opportunity to learn next steps for fundraising,
building your network and getting more women elected in your community!

RSVP for specific location.
Free Admission

We're gearing back up for the November election, and want you to join us
for a pot luck / picnic.

Yes We Can is working to shift the conversation and elect progressive
candidates with a vision to strengthen our schools and improve people's
lives in Columbus. We're also building community and having fun!

Join us for a pot luck / picnic on Saturday to learn more about Yes We Can
and support candidates for Columbus City Council and School Board who are
committed to getting big money out of politics, creating safer communities,
and making sure all of our youth have a quality education, regardless of
their zip code.

Please feel free to a snack, a dish or a non-alcoholic beverage!

Please do not bring alcohol as Griggs Reservoir Park is owned by the city
of Columbus.
Free Admission
Kid Friendly