Be the Change
Weekend Community Newsletter Friday, September 23, 2022
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What's In This Issue:
Simply Living news and events
>The last week of Sustainable September features a film and a conversation on the theme of regeneration!. On Sunday at 2 pm watch the film 2040: Join the Regeneration at Mees Hall at Capital University. Then on Saturday Oct 1st from 1-2 pm join a Community Conversation in the Clifton Meadow at the Jeffrey Mansion.
> NEW! Simply Living Book Club Selection is Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, by Paul Hawken. Free book for first 12 who Register. Come to the organizing meeting on Wed Sep 28th at 7 pm at the CoHatch Hardware Store in Worthington. Attend any or all 10 discussion sessions for each chapter. Register now.
> Want to Go Solar? Countdown until October 15... the last date to join the free and very popular Solarize Co-op! > Interns Corner - meet Kenedy Witherow and and see her recommendation this week learn why gas prices may go down soon with the switch to "winter gas."
Abby Esch has a capstone project with Ohio Dept of Natural Resources WILD school programs to reach urban youth
> Community Ad for Valerie Amici seeking a room to rent! Can you help?
Community Events Highlighted this Week
> Tomorrow Simply Living will exhibit at Arbor Fest in Westerville Sat 10am-1pm
> Fight climate change at home? Come to a free, clean energy workshop called Electrify Everything! Sponsored by Sustainable Grandview and held at the Upper Arlington library from 2pm - 3:30 pm.
> Expand and Improve Medicare for All? Carolyn Harding interviews Alice Faryna, MD, and Bob Krasen on Grass Root Ohio - 94.1 FM or wgrn.org. Learn about the Single Payer Action Network of Ohio.
> Eco-Poetry Workshop at The Earth is US EXhibit -- Cbus Cultural Arts Center
> Paw Paw Pandemonium workshop is back at the Columbus Garden School
> Visit Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center's 30th Anniversary Celebration!
> How to Watch FARM AID 2022 via computer or TV - Willie Nelson has a great lineup!
> Drive Electric Columbus is at Easton - sponsored by Smart Columbus
> Bill Page and Cora Vincent perform at Java Central Saturday night
> Butch Ross, the amazing Mountain Dulcimer Maestro at Cbus Mennonite church
> Natural Plant Dyeing Workshop Sunday at the Columbus Garden School
> Tuesday Lunch Break Concert at Java Central features the Castros
> Wild Goose Creative hosts a Trans Talk Story Telling event
> National Clean Energy Week: Policy Makers Symposium - FREE to all
> Weekend Concerts from WCBE's Radioactive newsletter
> Community Calendars from Columbus on the Cheap, Mega Weekend from Columbus Underground, and Connie Hammond's Peace and Progressive events.
> Enjoy the quotes, the Ray of Hope, and lots more coming up on the Simply Living Calendar here
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New Simply Living Book Club Selection
Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis
in One Generation, by Paul Hawken
Location: CoHatch Hardware Store, 659 High St in Worthington
Is this for you? Browse the website at Regeneration.org
Regeneration is a radical new approach to the climate crisis, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in one generation. It is the first book to describe and define the burgeoning regeneration movement spreading rapidly throughout the world. More here. Browse the website Regeneration.org before the Organizing Meeting, where future sessions will be planned. There will be 10 sessions, 1 for each chapter in the book.
Table of Contents: Foreword / Jane Goodall
Chapters: Oceans, Forests, Wilding, Land, People, The City, Food, Energy, Industry, Action + connection.
Afterword / Damon Gameau, the director of the film, 2040: Join the Regeneration (watch on Sunday 2 pm at Mees Hall - detailsbelow)
This is an opportunity to learn about the only comprehensive plan to halt the climate crisis, and begin the process of reversing global warming. See Drawdown.org for more background information.
Questions? Contact Chuck@Simplyliving.org or cell at 613-354-6172
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Sustainable September Topic of the Week
Community Action
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
~ Margaret Mead
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2040: Join the Regeneration
Learn about, contribute to, advocate for and invest
in regenerative solutions to improve our planet.
Sunday, September 25 @ 2pm
Mees Hall, Capital University (Hint: park E. Main @ Drexel Ave)
The 2040 journey began with award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film). Motivated by concerns about the planet his 4-year-old daughter would inherit, Damon embarked on a global journey to meet innovators and changemakers in the areas of economics, technology, civil society, agriculture, education and sustainability. Drawing on their expertise, he sought to identify the best solutions, available to us now, that would help improve the health of our planet and the societies that operate within it. From marine permaculture to decentralized renewable energy projects, he discovered that people all over the world are taking matters into their own hands. Watch the Trailer.
This journey is the central premise for the documentary ‘2040’, a story of hope that looks at the very real possibility that humanity could reverse global warming and improve the lives of every living thing in the process. It is a positive vision of what ‘could be’, instead of the dystopian future we are so often presented.”
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Sustainable September Community Conversation
Saturday, October 1st 1-3 pm
Jeffrey Mansion/Clifton Meadow
165 N Parkview Ave Bexley
Where do we go from here? Let’s forge a path — together! Attend our Community Conversation. More info: Facebook Event
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Solarize Columbus!
Thinking about going solar?
The Columbus area Co-op is open until October 15!
You can learn all about the Solarize program by listening to a recording from a previous webinar. Here is the link on our Youtube Channel. Learn more from Solar United Neighbors here. It's free to join.
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Now You Can Shop Local Online
in Simply Living's
What's your favorite locally owned restaurant, retail shop, movie theater, bookstore, bakery, coffee shop, microbrewery?
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The Interns' Corner:
Resource Recommendations
Learn more each week about our interns and their interests. Excited about a resource an intern mentions? Feel free to email them!
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Kenedy Witherow Kenedy@simplyliving.org
Hello! My name is Kenedy Witherow. I am in my third and final year at The Ohio State University studying Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability with a specialization in Business and Sustainability. I am very excited to be an intern for Simply Living! I have always been interested in environmental conservation and sustainability, and am especially interested in promoting sustainable consumer behavior. Along with Simply Living, I am also working for SIG, the Sustainable Investment Group (found here), which is a consulting firm in the green building industry. SIG offers sustainability recommendations and certifications to new and existing buildings across the country. In the future, I hope to work as a consultant and help businesses push their consumers to be more sustainable while also providing better products and services for the earth. In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, and scuba diving. If you’d like to reach out to me, I’d love to talk!
Recommendation. Hi all, my recommendation for this week is this brief article from my favorite gas app - GasBuddy! The article caught my attention because it mentioned that after September 15th, gasoline may be cheaper due to the nationwide switch to winter-grade gasoline. The main difference is that summer gas has a lower volatility, so that it doesn’t evaporate as quickly from a car’s fuel system. Winter gas has a higher volatility and is cheaper to produce, so gasoline costs in the winter tend to decrease. I urge you to check out the article and learn about how gasoline prices may be affected by climate and weather. The link to the article can be found here.
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Fiona Sullivan Fiona@simplyliving.org
Out of the closet is a Columbus thrift store on High street. All profits go to the AIDS healthcare foundation. They also offer free HIV testing.
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Abby Esch As a fourth-year at Ohio State, I am taking a capstone class for my major, Environmental Policy. For this capstone I am working in a group with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, to aid in their WILD school programs, which you can read about here.
This project aims to increase the participation of urban schools in Project WILD, thus contributing to environmental problem-solving by creating more environmental interest in urban youth. Giving these children a greater chance to have a connection with the environment will encourage understanding of the importance of caring for our environment, as well as helping their personal well-being by giving them a connection to the physical world around them.
The core goal of this project is to analyze and determine how to effectively increase access and the long-term sustainability of projects in urban, public schools within Ohio.
- Identify high priority schools, which will be the focus schools for WILD site expansion
- Identify barriers in the application process that prevent urban schools from participating
- Improve understanding of the WILD school project process and reach new audiences through marketing materials and feasible urban project options
If you are interested in learning more about this project or have any relevant resources or comments please feel free to email me at Abby@simplyliving.org
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Sophia Rosado Sophia@simplyliving.org
Sophia is on leave at the present time.
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Rita Haider Leads Simply Living Intern Program |
Simply Living accepts interns for Summer, Fall or Spring semesters, for course credit or not depending on the needs of the student.
Interns can work on a variety of projects including organizing and publicizing events, updating our community calendar, posting to our social media, reaching out to our business members, and maintaining our Sustainable Business Directory. Question? Contact rita@simplyliving.org.
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Valerie Amici is looking for a room to rent |
Community Ad for potential roommates or landlords. Valerie is recommended by Simply Living founding board member Ellen Baumgartner
I am 63 & retired. Income is Social SecurityDisability. Rent limit $600.00.
I would often be home during the week and on weekends. non-smoker & strongly prefer a non-smoker. No vaping. No illegal drugs. Cats and dogs are OK. Enjoy nature and gardening. Volunteer at Metro Parks. Participate in LGBTQ accepting church choir. Parking for 1 car. No furniture except for a well used table & 4 chairs that are in storage. Have an air mattress for sleeping. In a hotel now. Move out date is 10/12/22.
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Conversations with everyday people, working on important issues here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Hear from activists working on the front lines of environmental and social justice,
Every Friday 5 pm on 94.1 FM and streaming @ WGRN.org, Repeats on Sundays at 2 pm on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org.
Find upcoming and recent events on Grassroot Ohio Facebook page here.
You can find all GrassRoot Ohio podcasts/shows on Soundcloud: .
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Carolyn Harding talking with Dr. Alice Faryna and Bob Krasen with SPAN Ohio, an organization working for improved Medicare for All in Ohio!
Dr. Alice Faryna, M.D. served in private practice in Marion, OHio, at the Neighborhood Health Center; VA hospitals and in Academic medicine at Wright State University..
Bob Krasen is a former clergyman in Cleveland and has worked for many nonprofits. He is the Coordinator in Central Ohio, promoting Medicare for All on the National and State levels.
Rebroadcast.
More background information on the Medicare for All advocates here.
Rebroadcast
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Fossil Fuels 101: Drilling It Down
Friday, September 23 at 2pm ET
Have your kids (or grandkids) ever asked you a question that you’re not quite sure how to answer? Well, when it comes to fossil fuels, we’ve got you covered.
This week, Actor and Activist, Jane Fonda, will welcome some of our youngest firefighters out there to answer “Are fossil fuels bad?” “What happens to the pollution?” “What can we use instead?” And more.
Watch this week’s Fire Drill Fridays Short this Friday, September 23 at 2pm ET right here on the Fire Drill Fridays Facebook page for a back-to-basics video explainer for kids!
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The Earth is Us--Eco-Poetry workshop
Sat Sep 24th 9:30am - 12:00pm (EDT)
Columbus Cultural Arts Center
139 W Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 map
The Ohio Poetry Association (OPA) is partnering with the Columbus Cultural Arts Center
(CAC) as part of the 2022 Fall Exhibition The Earth is Us: Forging a New Relationship.
OPA will conduct several Eco-Poetry workshops inspired by the Eco-Sculptures on display. Each workshop is capped at 20 participants and requires a fee of $10.
More events and contest info here.
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Pawpaw Pandemonium!
Sat Sep 24th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus Garden School
1350 E Cooke Rd, Cbus 43224 map
Online Event Location:
THIS CLASS IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Did you know Ohio has a state native fruit? Have you heard a song about picking pawpaws and putting them in a basket? This one-hour online class will introduce you to Ohio’s “forgotten fruit tree,” the amazing PAWPAW!
Learn about the history and habitat of this delicious, nutritious fruit. Discover the link between this Midwest native tree and the exotic Zebra Swallowtail butterfly. (Hint: one won't survive without the other.) Propagating Asimina triloba (Latin for pawpaws) for fun and profit isn't difficult -- but you must follow a few peculiar rules for success. Your instructor has successfully grown and sold pawpaw tree seedlings for years and will share her secrets with you. Join Sharon as she shares her enthusiasm for this wonderful tree, and maybe you'll become an pawpaw fanatic yourself!
*** SPECIAL CLASS BONUS: The FIRST 10 registered students will receive a FREE pawpaw seedling! All others can purchase healthy, happy seedlings from Sharon at the following prices:
1 seedling = $12 each
2+ seedlings = $10 each
Seedlings will be available at CGS during the week of 9/24/22. Pickup in Hilliard may be available by appointment. All seedlings require cash payment.
>>> PLEASE NOTE that this is a "hybrid" class format - you may attend either in-person OR online (via Zoom). In-person attendance is given to the FIRST 10 SIGNUPS who request it. Got questions? Drop us a note at info@columbusgardenschool.com.
In light of COVID-19, all students/instructors attending indoor classes are required to wear a face mask. This class is “live” and will NOT be recorded.
INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Maish shares a 6-acre homestead in Hilliard with her husband, Greg, where they maintain a large vegetable garden, vineyard, and orchard trees, as well as growing numerous Ohio native prairie perennials, shrubs, and trees. Sharon also teaches our popular backyard chicken classes. She's bred and raised over 30 different breeds of chicken. They currently manage a happy flock of 15 egg hens overseen by Harlan, their olive-egg rooster.
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Dream.org Day of Dialogue
Sat Sep 24th 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you interested in listening to your neighbors who’ve succeeded in making change across divides, learning how to rebuild trust, and developing the skills to create a more just future alongside those who may not share your same political views? It’s more realistic and rewarding than you might think!
At the Dream.Org Day of Dialogue in Miami, we’re holding conversations between community members and sharing crucial tools for working across partisan and ideological lines. When we find the areas where we agree, we can act together to achieve cleaner air, healthier communities, and increase unity. From groundbreaking bipartisan climate solutions crafted with a people-first approach to securing billions in funding for climate projects, Dream.Org and our allies have succeeded in securing meaningful wins for our nation. Dialogue is at the heart of that. Now, we’re ready to impart the lessons we’ve taken from this work with you and anyone else interested in a better vision of tomorrow.
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30th Anniversary Celebration & Art Auction
Sat Sep 24th 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Shepherd’s Corner was founded in 1992 by three Sisters, Jane Belanger, Camilla Smith, and Loretta Forquer. You can learn a bit more about our founding here.
To celebrate our 30th anniversary Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center is holding a celebration!
Meet, greet, and feed our flock. Maggie, our llama, may even come say ‘Hi’! Explore our meditation trail and take a hayride around to see parts of Shepherd’s Corner you may not have seen before.
View the art that we are auctioning in celebration of our 30th anniversary! Artists graciously donated works that relate to nature and the harmony creates. More information about this event, including our online art auction, will be FOUND HERE.
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Farm Aid 2022
Watch Live at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Farm Aid 2022 will stream live in HD at farmaid.org, starting at 11am EDT. Watch the festival on your computer, phone, or tablet. If you have a “smart TV,” Apple TV, Roku, or other streaming device, you can also watch the webcast on
For the first time, this year's webcast will include our press event featuring Farm Aid artists, farmers and food producers from across the Southeast, offering fans at home a special opportunity to see a dynamic conversation between farmers and artists.
Watch on TV
Listen on Sirius XM
Sirius XM will broadcast Farm Aid 2022 starting at 12pm EDT on Willie’s Roadhouse (channel 59) and Dave Matthews Band Radio (channel 30) on SiriusXM radios and on the SXM App.
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Simply Living and many other environmental organizations will be exhibiting at Arborfest. Come to have fun, learn, and network! |
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Drive Electric at Easton Town Square
(between the Splash Pad and J.Crew)
Saturday, 9.24.2022 11am-4pm
Join Smart Columbus and our partners to learn
about the benefits of driving & riding electric!
- See the new F-150 Lightening, Tesla, and other electric vehicles up close.
- Never tried an electric bike or scooter? Don’t wait any longer—we will have a few on hand for you to try out!
- Want to learn more about how to power your EV sustainably? We'll have solar info too!
- Want to commute a totally different way? We'll have answers for that as well.
Plus, you'll have a chance to win a $250 Easton gift card and Smart swag bag!
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Butch Ross - Americana Folk Concert Series
Sat Sep 24th 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Columbus Mennonite Church
35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus 43214 map
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Natural Plant Dyeing Workshop
Sun Sep 25th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus Garden School
1350 E Cooke Rd, Cbus 43224 map
Come discover the thrill of using flowers and plants to dye fiber and fabric with gorgeous colors. You will learn the basics of natural plant dyeing, mordanting, and which plants make good colorfast dyes.
Marigold, black-eyed Susan, dahlia, goldenrod, and walnut will be some of the plants we harvest and all make beautiful dye baths. Natural dyeing is flourishing today as people explore ways to create beautiful and colorful handmades in a more sustainable way. It is a great alternative to synthetic dyes which rely on the coal industry to produce them.
The yarn skein we will dye is perfect for knitting up a hat and comes from a local Ohio fiber shop. The yarn is a gorgeous chunky Corriedale yarn and is very soft. We will also dye a silk scarf.
There will be additional silk scarves to purchase and you are welcome to bring your own premordanted silks and wool to dye once we've finished the class projects.
Class limit 10 students; minimum 6 registrations needed to hold class. Invite your friends and family to join the fun!
Due to COVID, all students/instructors attending classes are required to wear a face mask while indoors.
INSTRUCTOR: Celia is a crafter, gardener, and garden designer. She teaches adult crafting workshops; including plant dyeing, shibori dye, and sashiko stitching. She has an art degree, a bilingual teaching degree, and a Handwork certificate from Rudolf Steiner College. In the winter she spends her time sewing, knitting, and mending. In the warmer months she is in her native habitat out in the garden; where she has focused on creating an edible food forest. She grows berries, fruit trees, herbs, and pollinator plants with a special focus on native plants and their impact on wildlife, soil, and water health.
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#Electrify Everything
Do you live in central Ohio and want to reduce your climate footprint, but aren’t sure where to start? Join us to learn how!
Technological innovations over the last decade have made it more affordable and achievable for ordinary people to switch from burning fossil fuels to using all-electric appliances powered by clean energy to significantly reduce their household greenhouse gas emissions. You may have already installed solar or bought an electric vehicle and now want to know what to do next, or maybe you’re just beginning to think about what you can do. Either way, come join us for a FREE information session to learn about the most important steps to comprehensively switch to clean energy, and how new federal climate programs can help you along the way.
Register on Eventbrite
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Heat Pumps for Peace and Freedom
Joe Biden Could Damage Putin Badly--
and He Doesn't Have to Ask Joe Manchin
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National Clean Energy Week:
The Policy Makers Symposium
Mon Sep 26th - Fri 30th
National Clean Energy Week is a weeklong celebration of the energy policies, industries, and innovations that reduce emissions and power our daily lives. This is your chance to join the national clean energy conversation with industry experts and legislators… for FREE.
The virtual Policy Makers Symposium, September 27-29, convenes policymakers, industry leaders, and clean energy advocates like YOU to break barriers and elevate the value of clean energy across our nation in a three-day virtual conference—all from your laptop!
This is your chance to be a part of the solution. Whether attending the Flagship Policy Makers Symposium or hosting your own celebration, please join us in recognition of all that clean energy can bring: energy independence, economic prosperity, and a more peaceful world. Are you in?
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Trans Talks (T-Talks)
Tue Sep 27th 6:00pm - 9:00pm
188 Mc Dowell St, Cbus 43215
Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose Creative. “T” talks seeks to undermine and disarm the discrimination and oppression, and violence of/towards trans-identified people socially, politically, and culturally. Monthly topics have included sexuality, body image, family, gratitude and more. By sharing stories with the rest of the queer/ally young professional community and, especially, those outside the trans/queer community, the program hopes to dismantle the ignorance and stigma surrounding what it means to be Trans. As with other T-talks events, this will be recorded and shared across social media as an informative and educational resource for friends, families and allies. This season's T-Talks is presented by CoverMyMeds, Tom E Daily Foundation and Greater Columbus Arts Council.
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Sustainability News and Resources
We'll be back on Tuesday with more Community Events and a full section of local and virtual Sustainability News and Resources.
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Look at your world from your own point of view, not from some point in space. Modestly measure with your own yardstick, after your own status, your own predicament, the status and the predicament of man the earthdweller. Then life is large enough
and a thing of consequence; and night endless, deep.
~ Hjalmar Söderberg
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Upcoming Concerts and Events
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The Head and the Heart
at KEMBA Live!
6pm Fri, Sept 23rd
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Steve Kimock & Friends
at Woodlands Tavern
7pm Sat, Sept 24th
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Noah Vonne - “A FREE WCBE Happy Hour Concert”
at Rumba Cafe
5pm Sun, Sept 25th
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Columbus on the Cheap
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More info and email sign up here.
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Coffee Festival, Festival for Good, Haunted Cemeteries Highlight the Weekend
Have a great first fall weekend! Photo by Ashford Marx.
Here's your weekend run down of fun things to do. We hope to see you at the Columbus Coffee Festival this weekend. Tickets will be available at the door for the 3pm sessions only. Enjoy your weekend!
Fun Things To Do
Welcome fall at the St. Mary’s Farmers’ Market Fall Festival on Friday.
Check out a new downtown nightlife spot at Fulanito.
Wolf’s Ridge hosts their 9th Year Celebration Party.
The Roosevelt Coffeehouse at Gravity will be having a book fair.
Enjoy Exploring Art
Or see ‘Boy‘ by Evolution Theatre.
Tony Monaco Trio takes the Harrison West Jazz Stage.
What else can you do this weekend?
Enjoy a bonsai show and explore the grounds at Dawes Arboretum.
Harvest Blooms begins at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend.
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Connie Hammond's Newsletter
Peace and Social Justice Events
Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:00 PM. Fire Drill Friday – Jane Fonda Presents Fossil Fuels 101: Drilling it Down. We know them, we use them, but what are they really? Here at Fire Drill Fridays we want to take words like this and break them down to help our own understanding and guide how we talk to others in our circles about fighting for a cleaner, greener, healthier world. What better way to get back to basics than with the newest generation. In this explainer, Actor and Activist, Jane Fonda, will answer questions about fossil fuels from some of our youngest firefighters out there. Register here.
Monday, September 26, 2022, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. Mershon Mondays: Revising the Practical Guide to Planning Initiatives for Working Together to Advance Racial Equity. Nancy Rogers and Carl Smallwood (both Law) and Teri Murphy (Mershon associate director) of the co-sponsored Divided Communities Project discuss the process of revising the Practical Guide to Planning Initiatives for Working Together to Advance Racial Equity in the light of user feedback and ongoing events. No pre-registration is required and a light lunch will be served to attendees. This is an in-person event only. Location: OSU, 1039 Derby Hall, 154 N Oval Mall. More information here.
Monday, September 26, 2022, 2:00 PM. Challenging the Military Contractors Building Nuclear Weapons. International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Susi Snyder is an expert on nuclear weapons, with over two decades experience working at the intersect between nuclear weapons and human rights. She currently works as the financial sector coordinator for ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Susi coordinated the Don’t Bank on the Bomb research and campaign from 2013. In addition to the annual Don’t Bank on the Bomb reports, Susi has published numerous reports and articles, including Squandered: 2021 Global Nuclear Weapons Spending (2022), 101 investors say no to nuclear weapons (2022), Perilous Profiteering: The companies building nuclear arsenals and their financial backers (2021) among others. Susi will be addressing us from the Netherlands where she is based. Massachusetts Peace Action. More information and registration here.
Tuesday, September 27, October 25, November 15, 2022, 12:00PM OR 6:00 PM. #NoDeathPenaltyOH Virtual Training Series. More information about each session and registration here.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Ramp Up for Repro. There are many ways to join the movement for reproductive freedom — if you're not sure where to start, looking for more information, or want to deepen your involvement, then join Pro-Choice Ohio as we Ramp Up for Repro! Our monthly Ramp Up for Repro trainings will further acquaint you with political advocacy tactics, repro lingo, and help you find the best way to get involved. Every month, we'll dive into movement ecology, abortion messaging, the current landscape of abortion access, and provide next steps for you to take action! Register here.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 7:30 PM. Will the real death panelists please stand up? The recent Supreme Court decisions put our health at risk. This SPAN Ohio webinar will focus on the Supreme Court decisions that have hobbled the Affordable Care Act and the Dobbs decision overturning Roe that has compromised reproductive health across the nation. We will discuss the health impact of these decisions and what healthcare for all advocates can do to promote an improved expanded Medicare for all and envision an ethical response. We will be joined first for discussion and questions on SCOTUS and the ACA by Steve Wagner, Executive Director of the Universal Healthcare Action Network of Ohio. Next, Dr. Mae Winchester, an OB-Gyn and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and Dr. Mardge Cohen, a Global Health and Women’s Health activist and Public Health expert will join us to discuss the Dobbs decision and its likely adverse impact on women’s reproductive rights and general population health and well-being. There will be plenty of time for questions, discussion, and suggested action plans. More information and link to the registration here.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Prison Fellowship screening of Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. A special access link to watch the full, HBO version of Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops for a limited time will be made available to all event registrants after the webinar. Access link will be provided upon registration. This virtual event is free, but registration is required. More information and registration here.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Columbus City Council Community Meeting – Southside. The Council Community Meeting series gives members and residents additional opportunities to listen, learn and exchange ideas in an informal, one-on-one setting with Councilmembers, staff and department leadership. To RSVP to this community meeting, please email Nancy Sully at npsully@columbus.gov. Location: Barack Community Center, 580 E Woodrow Ave, Columbus 43207.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health presents an important opportunity to make ending hunger a national priority Alongside in-person events, the Conference is expected to feature a robust digital experience, including livestreaming. Register today to watch the Conference in real time!
Thursday, September 29, 2022, Two Confederation Models, One Common Aim: Can Israel and Palestine Form Two Cooperative States in One Open Land? Over the past few years, the idea of an Israeli-Palestinian confederation has gradually been gaining momentum – as well as mainstream adherents. Many now believe a confederative approach, while facing its own obstacles, could help overcome the immense difficulties inherent in the traditional two-state solution. We’ll be joined by representatives of two different confederation models, A Land for All - Two States One Homeland, founded in 2012, and the Holy Land Confederation, which debuted earlier this year. Our expert panelists will discuss where they agree and where they differ on such complex issues as security and the military, immigration policy, Jerusalem, and the status of the Israeli settlers and settlements in Occupied Territory. Register here.
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:15PM. Ohio Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. Ohioans are witnessing volatile shifts in energy prices, from gasoline to electricity and beyond. Roadblocks created by lawmakers continue to obstruct access to renewable energy sources, whether on a home’s roof or for a community or utility-scale project. In the aftermath of bad legislation like House Bill 6, we must explore new visions for the Buckeye State’s renewable energy future. We must explore Energy Justice. Ohio Environmental Council. Registration cost in-person $20.00, online no charge. More information and registration here.
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Meet the Academics of Churches for Middle East Peace. CMEP boasts a growing number of researchers and academics as members of the team. Join CMEP for this invitation into some of exciting research these academics are developing. This is an opportunity to engage with internal conversations and emerging areas of interest. While CMEP's work most often focuses on politics, members of the CMEP team are currently engaging on a variety of topics ranging from connections between archeology, theology, and politics; higher education in Bethlehem; the experience of American Palestinians; and disability. Hear brief presentations from the below CMEP researchers and engage in Q & A to follow. This event will also serve as a fundraiser for CMEP's Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship. Registration for this event is free but we are also accepting donations towards the AWCF program with hopes to fully fund one year of the program for two fellows. More information and link to the registration here.
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