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Changing Faces in Ohio: Tools for Welcoming Immigrants the AAUW Ohio 2005 Conference and Annual Meeting at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin. Contact Caryn Tilly for more information at 800-910-7075 or caryn@buckeye-express.com
Women's Singing Circle, worship the Goddess and celebrate women and healing. Also Mother's Day and New Moon! For info on time and location Bluedogradio@aol.com
Columbus Speech & Hearing Center presents Cokie and Steve Roberts, 11:30 am, Greater Columbus Convention Center. For details call 614-261-5413.
Civil Rights: Your Rights & Responsibilities-Solidarity '05--Ohio's largest conference planned by and for people with disabilities. Speakers: Michael Winter, James Dickson, Juliette Rizzo. For more information call 1-800-863-0344 or visit www.dnos.org
Strategies for Connecting and Intervening with Challenging Youth presented by Child Focus, Inc. Training Center in Columbus. Contact Butch Losey 513-752-1555 or Butchl@child-focus.org
Strategies for Connecting and Intervening with Challenging Youth presented by Child Focus, Inc. Training Center in Cincinnati. Contact Butch Losey 513-752-1555 or Butchl@child-focus.org
2005 Bus and Paratransit Conference in Columbus sponsored by American Public Transportation Association and Central Ohio Transit Authority.
Promoting Your Well-Being; Self-Care Strategies to Manage Stress & Burnout, 9-Noon, Training coordinated by Connections, The Delaware County Volunteer Center. Questions? 740-363-5000.
Greater Cleveland NOW Meeting, 7 pm Aladdin's, 6901 Rockside Rd, Independence (East of I-77 before Route 21) 216-642-7550 For info greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com
Akron Area NOW Meeting, 7pm Northwest Family Recreation Center, Small meeting room, 1730 Shatto Dr, Akron, akronareanow@yahoo.com
Ohio NOW PAC & Board Meetings, 11 am - 1 pm PAC 1 pm - 4 pm Ohio NOW Board Westerville Public Library - meeting room B. 126 South State Street Westerville, OH 43081-2095 614.882.7277 brynnscott@lycos.com msdodge@akrobiz.com
Board Governance: Changing Roles of Leadership in Nonprofit Management, 9-Noon, Training coordinated by Connections, The Delaware County Volunteer Center. Questions? 740-363-5000.
22nd Annual HRC Columbus Gala Dinner! $175.00 To make your reservations call Box Office Tickets at 800-494-8497.
Play Therapy for All Ages presented by Child Focus, Inc. Training Center in Cincinnati. Contact Butch Losey 513-752-1555 or Butchl@child-focus.org
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival for information call 614-299-7764 or visit www.stonewallcolumbus.org
Ethical & Clinical Issues in Multicultural Counseling presented by Child Focus, Inc. Training Center in Cincinnati. Contact Butch Losey 513-752-1555 or Butchl@child-focus.org
Weekly Peace Vigil, 4:30-5:30 pm. Federal Building Corner of Main and Market Streets, Akron
Open Your Hand to the Needy, 6 pm services, 7 pm dinner and activities. Sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom, 5089 Johnstown Road, New Albany. RSVP 614-855-4882 or Itallan@tbsohio.org
Peace Witness picket West Side Market, Cleveland. 11 am - Noon, for info 216-771-0875 or cnvn@hotmail.com
Karate & Martial Arts Session I, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $25, Noon-12:45 pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
Lunch In to Out Roberts! Battelle Riverfront Park, 25 Marconi Blvd., Columbus. Come by between 11am-1pm. Info: 614-282-3116. Join Freedom of Choice Ohio to discuss Judge John Roberts, on the first day of the Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings. Bring your lunch to the park and demand Judge Roberts answer questions about his views on abortion and privacy rights. Signs will be provided and supplies to make your own. RSVP kellihykes@ppao.org
Community Meeting for People Wanting to Help Hurricane Katrina Evacuees Arriving in Columbus this Week, 6 pm. Location: First Congregational Church, 444 East Broad Street, (west of Columbus Museum of Art). Questions? Call (614)258-4308, ext. 245 or greissla@yahoo.com
Car Seat Basics, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Free, 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
2005 LGBT Issues Forum of the City of Cleveland Mayoral candidates, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid Ave. This is a time to hear candidates answer questions about LGBT issues. The event is free and open to the public. If you have questions, please contact@aclu.ohio.org
Call in Days to Stop Federal Budget Cuts to the Hungry and Uninsured. By September 16, congressional committees have instructions to cut $35 billion from mandatory programs. Medicaid, Food Stamps, Medicare, the Earned Income Tax Credit, TANF, and SSI for elderly and disabled are all mandatory programs. Medicaid could be cut by as much as $10 billion. Food Stamps are also threatened. Call your Members of Congress. Tell them it is wrong to impose the biggest budget sacrifices on the sick, the poor, the elderly and children by cutting supports while expanding tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and corporations.
Weekly Peace Vigil from 4:30-5:30 pm. Federal Building Corner of Main and Market Streets, Akron
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion, Columbus. 6-7:00 pm. Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
FROM BUSH'S DOORSTEP TO D.C.! BRING THEM HOME NOW TOUR, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace, Veterans for Peace and Iraq Veterans Against the War to speak in Columbus. See details! www.bringthemhomenowtour.org call 614-471-0112 or impactadvocacy@hotmail.com
Peace Witness picket West Side Market, Cleveland from 11 am - Noon, 216-771-0875 or cnvn@hotmail.com
Cleveland Pro-Choice Action League presence at clinics. To help contact: greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com
10th Annual Unity Walk, Coming Together Akron, Cascade Plaza 9am - Noon
Red Cross Blood Drive, Congregation Beth Tikvah, 6121 Olentangy River Road, Worthington. 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please call early to reserve a specific time with Manny Luttinger rose@qn.net
Cleveland Stonewall Democrats Patriot Picnic Day- 1:00pm until 4:00pm. Edgewater Park Upper Level Picnic Pavilion. A great opportunity to meet candidates and elected officials. Free food and drink. www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org
Columbus ACLU Working Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m. King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave., Columbus. Learn more about the group contact@aclu.ohio.org
Cincinnati NOW meeting at 7 pm. Walnut Hills Christian Church, 1438 E McMillan St, Cincinnati. Info: 513-852-9948 or www.now-cincinnati.org
SPAN meeting at 7 pm. ACLU, 4506 Chester Ave., Cleveland.
Columbus NOW Meeting, Northside Library, 1423 N. High St., Columbus. 6:30 - 8 pm. Info: contactus@columbusnow.net
Kick Off Meeting for Engaging People of Faith On Raising Ohio Minimum Wage, 10:30 am. WHY DO WE NEED A NEW OHIO MINIMUM WAGE? Location: First Congregational Church, Columbus. 440 E. Broad Street, Light lunch will be served, please RSVP to 513-314-0074. Contact: Katy Heins at 513-314-0074 or letjusticerollohio@yahoo.com
Cleveland Stonewall Democrats Monthly Meeting- 6:30pm. Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center of Cleveland, 6600 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland. Endorsements meeting for candidates in Cleveland, Cleveland Heights and Lakewood discussed - followed by social hour. www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org
"Sacred Choices" film and discussion, hosted by: Molly Galvin. Details: www.ppaction.org at UCF Community and Spiritual Development Center, 313 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green.
Dance Fit Session I, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $25, 11 am-Noon. Info: 800-225-0581.
Dealing with Conflict: An Effective Approach to Diffusing Anger in Personal & Professional Situations, 9-Noon, Training coordinated by Connections, The Delaware County Volunteer Center. Questions? 740-363-5000.
Live Action Camp-Wayne County Fair Edition, hosted by: Kelli Arthur Hykes Info: 614-282-3116. Details: www.ppaction.org Training will be at Wooster Planned Parenthood, 334 E. Milltown Road, Wooster.
ACLU New Member Social, 7:00 p.m., Max Wohl Civil Liberties Center, 4506 Chester Ave., Cleveland. New to the ACLU? Want to learn some history and meet other ACLU members? Join us for this fun opportunity to interact with other civil libertarians, hear about some historical ACLU cases, and learn about other ways to get involved! Refreshments will be provided, free parking is available. Please RSVP to let us know if you can make it! contact@aclu.ohio.org
Screening: "Iran, Where Do We Go From Here?" 7 pm. Location: Yellow Springs Library, 415 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. Free. Sponsored by the Springfield Peace Group. Contact: jlucas511@woh.rr.com
Lean & Fit,sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $65, 10:30-11:30 am. Info: 800-225-0581.
Fibrocise: Exercise for People with Fibromyalgia Session I, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $65, Noon-12:45 pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
On the Ball-Session I, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $60, 6-7pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
Akron Area NOW Meeting at 7 pm. Info: akronareanow@yahoo.com
Kent State University Women's Reproductive Health Seminar and Workshop, hosted by: Debbie Kline and Hilda Pettit, The Women's Resource Center, 330-672-9230 or 216-695-7657. Kent Student Center - Governance Chambers, KSU Campus, Kent. Info: www.ppaction.org
Weekly Peace Vigil, 4:30-5:30 pm. Federal Building Corner of Main and Market Streets, Akron
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion. Columbus, 6-7:00 pm. Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
"Lucasville: The Untold Story of A Prison Uprising" A Continuing Legal Education Seminar with Attorney Staughton Lynd Registration: 12:30 p.m. and CLE: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Cuyahoga County Justice Center Auditorium, 1200 Ontario Street, Cleveland. The director of the Freedom Schools in the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project, he also is the author of a number of other books. To register, contact@aclu.ohio.org
LBA Annual Ohio Festival, Frontier Ranch at 8836 York Rd. SW, Pataskala. Info: www.ohiolba.org
Live Action Camp, hosted by: Alyssa Jerzyk. Athens. Info: www.ppaction.org
Pro-Choice Work Day, hosted by: Kelli Arthur Hykes,614-282-3116. PPAO Office, 35 East Gay Street, Suite 400, Columbus. Info: www.ppaction.org
Installing a Rain Garden, 9 am-12:30 pm. $15. Grailville, 932 O'Brannonville Rd., Loveland. Register: 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org
Through the Eyes of a Child. A video, presentation, and discussion program to help adults increase their understanding of the grief process for school-age children and teens. 4-5:30 pm, Mount Carmel Hospice and Evergreen Center, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus. Free. To register: 800-225-0581.
Supreme Court Live Action Camp, hosted by: Debbie Kline 216-695-7657. First Unitarian Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown. Info: www.ppaction.org
Peace Witness picket West Side Market, Cleveland - 11 am- Noon 216-771-0875 or cnvn@hotmail.com
National Women's Health Month Live Action Camp, hosted by: Molly Galvin, 1:30 pm. Toledo Library, Sanger Branch, 3030 West Central Ave, Toledo. Info: www.ppaction.org
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival: Lincoln Park, W 14th St., Cleveland. Sat. 11-6, Sun Noon-5
Supreme Challenge: Protecting Civil Liberties in the Courts & the USA PATRIOT Act, 10:00 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs, located at the intersection of US 68 and Snively Road. ACLU of Ohio Legal Director, Jeff Gamso, will discuss civil liberties in light of recent events and what to expect in the future. Please RSVP to reserve your spot. contact@aclu.ohio.org
OSU Welcome Week Activites, hosted by: Kelli Arthur Hykes 614-282-3116, 10 am. The Ohio State University Oval, Columbus. Info: www.ppaction.org
Self-Defense Workshop, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, $30, 6-7 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Women and Mental Health presented by Barbara Padgett. Sponsored by Greater Cleveland NOW, 7 pm. YWCA of Greater Cleveland, 4019 Prospect Ave., Cleveland. Free Parking next to bldg. If you arrive late please call 216-392-6710 to be let into the building. For info: Roslyn 216-524-1813 or greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com
Security, Liberty and Trade-offs in the War on Terrorism, 6:30 p.m. - refreshments 7:00 p.m. - discussion. King Avenue United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 299 King Ave. Columbus. The ACLU of Ohio will host a discussion with author and security expert Bruce Schneier. Please RSVP to reserve your spot contact@aclu.ohio.org
Breast Cancer Care Class, sponsored by Mount Carmel West, Free, 10 am-2 pm. 793 West State Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Lipstick Jihad: Women and Youth in the Middle East - Azadeh Moaveni. 7:30 pm. Moaveni currently lives in Beirut as a correspondent for the Los Angeles Times to cover the war in Iraq. She grew up in San Jose and studied politics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She won a Fulbright fellowship to Egypt, and studied Arabic at the American University in Cairo. For three years she worked across the Middle East as a reporter for Time Magazine. She is the author of recent book Lipstick Jihad: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America and American in Iran. Lipstick Jihad is the account of Moaveni's time in Iran, and of her quest to better understand her cultural identity. Co-sponsored by The Carpenter Lecture Series. Ohio Wesleyan University. Free and open to the public in the HWCC Benes Room.
Get your Pro-Choice Crew Together! Burma Shave and Soccer Game. Call Kelli at 614-282-3116 or www.ppaction.org 6 pm. Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus.
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
Columbus Metropolitan Club Lunch with Bruce Schneier, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St. Columbus, Reservations must be made in advance by calling (614) 464-3220. Mention the ACLU when making your reservation and you’ll receive the special guest rate of $22.00.
Security, Liberty and Trade-offs in the War on Terrorism, 7:30 p.m. Wright State University, Oelman Hall, Room 112. The ACLU of Ohio will host a discussion with author and security expert Bruce Schneier. Please RSVP to reserve your spot contact@aclu.ohio.org
Feng Shui-What's in it for Me? sponsored by Mount Carmel East, $15, 6:30-8:30 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Toledo NOW Meeting, 7 pm. People Called Women Bookstore, 3153 W Central Ave., Toledo. Info: anitalevin@aol.com
A Journey to Recovery with Cindy Lazarus and Laurie Stein Marsh sponsored by Amethyst, Inc. 5:30-7:30 pm., 650 South Front Street, Columbus. RSVP: 614-242-1284 ext. 121 or bgaines@amethyst-inc.org
Judaism 101: High Holidays Workshop and Discussion with Jewish Community Chaplain Rabbi Mark Goldfarb,7 p.m. Scottie MacBean's Café, 4675 N. High Street in the Clintonville/Beechwold area, Columbus.
OSU Marion Health Fair-Volunteer Opportunity, Call Kelli at 614-282-3116, 10 am. OSU Marion Campus, Marion. www.ppaction.org
Informational Forum for Ohio Home Care Consumers , 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Columbus Health Department -- Auditorium, 240 Parson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Recipes to Keep you Fiscally Fit, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, Free, 6-7:30 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Medicare Update 2006, at the Praire Township Senior Center, 4656 West Broad Street, Columbus. 1-3 pm, Free. To register: 800-225-0581.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center invite you to a Community Forum about the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). 8-9 a.m. Community Care Network - Auditorium, 3146 Scranton Road, Cleveland. Breakfast and ample free parking provided RSVP to 216-619-6194 ext. 154 or jeonf@clevelandrcc.org
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion. 6-7:00 pm. Columbus Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org or Connie Hammond, 166 Acton Rd., Columbus, 614-268-2637.
Weekly Peace Vigil, 4:30-5:30 pm. Federal Building Corner of Main and Market Streets, Akron
“Affair of the Hort” at Inniswood Metro Gardens. Location: 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville. Hours are 5-7 pm Fri., 10 am-7 pm Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun. Lectures, demonstrations, garden vendors, entertainment. Info: 614-891-0700 or www.metroparks.net
Join GROW for the Great Outdoors Weekend-see how the constructed wastewater treatment wetland cleans the used water that flows through four of Grailvville's retreat center buildings, 45 minute program. 11 am, 1 pm, 4 pm. Free. Grailville, 932 O'Brannonville Rd., Loveland. Register: 513-683-2340 or visit www.grailville.org
Stress and Headaches in Today's Women, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, Free, 9-10:30 am. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Peace Witness picket West Side Market, Cleveland. 11-Noon. Info: 216-771-0875 or cnvn@hotmail.com
Arrive: Journey to the Future of Chrome. Promo West Pavilion, Columbus. Join the Chrome Foundation in celebrating the future of The Chrome Party. Building upon the success of past parties and breaking out of the mold of the traditional circuit party. It will feature world class DJ's, dazzling performances, and mind-blowing atmosphere.
9th Annual DYKEQUEENS HAMBONE BENEFIT, Columbus. First 2 shows are at Blazer's & Oct. 1st is at Axis. Get tickets at Blazer's. It's the 69 factor: $6. advance & $9. at the door.
Digital Photography for Beginners, sponsored by the New Albany Health & Wellness Center, $10, 6-7:30 pm. 55 North High Street, New Albany. To register: 800-225-0581.
2005 Ohio Health Information Symposium featuring the release of the 2005 Ohio Health Information Briefing Paper. 9:30 am-5 pm. www.quest-centers.com/Quest_SBW_OLD/area_info/map.cfm at 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus.
Pharmaceutical Access Programs for the Uninsured: A Briefing for Community Organizations, sponsored by Pfizer. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (lunch will be served) Location: Hyatt on Capitol Square Legislative Room75, East State Street, Columbus. Tel: 614-228-1234 RSVP (by Sept. 23): Marcus Relthford, 1-800-249-1986. Be our guest for lunch and have your questions answered about the pharmaceutical access programs for uninsured Ohio residents! In addition, we will provide materials for distribution within your organization. Please feel free to call us. 45 million Americans are currently uninsured. Hardest hit are low-income workers and their dependents who make up 78% of the uninsured population. Nearly half of these workers are employed by small businesses. Approximately 10% are of Hispanic origin and 20% are African American. While there is no charge for lunch, there will be no admittance without an RSVP. Community leaders and advocates are cordially invited to attend the luncheon briefing on the uninsured and programs to help those without insurance gain access to prescription medicines. Speakers will address the scope of the uninsured population in Ohio, Ohio's Best Rx prescription discount program, and Pfizer programs for the uninsured.
Criminal Justice Luncheon Forum featuring a presentation titled "Who lives? Who dies? Who decides? How is the decision made to ask for the death penalty?" 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market Street (corner of E. Market & Union), Cleveland. Cost: $12. Featured Panelists include a member of the Summit County Prosecutor's Office, Sr. Alice Gerdeman, president of Ohioans to Stop Executions, and Mr. David Anthony, family member of murder victims. Cost: $12.00 (Lunch included). To register contact@aclu.ohio.org
Aromatherapy, 6:30-8 pm. $20. Mount Carmel West, 793 West State Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581.
Planning for Children with Special Needs, sponsored by Mount Carmel West, Free, 7-8:30 pm. 793 West State Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
The Mental Health Association of Franklin County to hold Children's Conference on Bullying. For more information on this conference and the companion community program, Bullying is NOT a Fact of Life: Helping Children Break Free, call MHAFC at 614-221-1441 or www.mhafc.org
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
The Rights of Public School Students An Appalachian ACLU Public Forum Featuring Jeff Gamso, ACLU of Ohio legal director 7:30 p.m. Athens Community Center, Room B, 733 E. State St. Responding to the recent controversy surrounding the adoption of a drug-testing program for student athletes, and others, attending the Alexander schools, the Appalachian Chapter has arranged this forum. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP contact@aclu.ohio.org
Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is offering a workshop designed to increase the comfort and effectiveness of youth serving providers who work with GLBTQ youth. Participants will have the opportunity to view the award-winning film, Lesbian Teenagers in High School produced by local videographer and activist Norah Salmon. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore ways in which to challenge homophobia among the youth they work with as well as among the professionals they work with. To Register, visit the following link : ppportal.siegelc.com/pp2/cinti/files/cinti/educationoutreach/GLBT.xml or contact: Melissa Meyer, Education and Training Specialist Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region, 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati. voice: (513) 721-7635 ext. 257, fax: (513) 287-6491, www.plannedparenthood.org/swoh
Crisis Communication Tools: Training & Tales from the Field, Bret Atkins, Public Information Officer, Ohio Department of Health. 12:30-1:30 pm. Room M-008 (basement), Starling Loving Hall, Columbus, OSU. Who should come? Public health practitioners, students, faculty, and staff of the university. Sponsored by: The Ohio Center for Public Health Preparedness, Office of Workforce Development, School of Public Health, The Ohio State University. For questions, call Beth Pierson at 614-292-1620 or aharpster@sph.osu.edu
Raising Compassionate Kids in a Crazy World, 7-8:30 pm. $30, Mount Carmel West, 793 West State Street, Columbus. Info: 800-225-0581
Yoga: Prenatal, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $129, 7-8 pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
Grassroots Advocacy Training by the National MS Society. Joining us as a featured speaker will be State Rep. Ken Yuko of Richmond Heights. Rep. Yuko recently disclosed his own MS diagnosis. Make your voice heard! Register at 1-800-667-7131. Radisson Hotel, 7007 N. High Street, Worthington, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org or Connie Hammond, 166 Acton Rd., Columbus, 614-268-2637.
Monthly Social Friday hosted by Access Center, 35 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. Noon-3 pm. Featuring the movie "Ed Roberts: In His Own Words."
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion, Columbus. 6-7:00 pm. Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
Statewide Student Activism Conference, Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law, Columbus. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join other students like you in a discussion on topics like Profiling, Privacy Rights on Campus, Censorship, Homophobia, Voting Rights, Reproductive Rights, Campus Organizing, and Lobbying. Be there as students from across the Ohio unite to be empowered, take action, and defend liberty. For details contact@aclu.ohio.org
Legs for Life: Free Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening, 8 am.-1:30 pm. Mount Carmel West, Medical Staff Building Lobby, 793 West State Street, Columbus. Space is limited. To register 614-234-5433.
Media Development-Access-and Reform sponsored by Wake Up Ohio Media Coalition. The godfather of television talk shows, Dayton's own Phil Donahue will present a woman who has become one of America's foremost media crusaders, Amy Goodman, the host and executive producer of Democracy Now, a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 300 stations in North America since 1996. 7:30 p.m. Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. 5th St. 3rd Floor, Dayton. $10.00 per person. Mail Check to: Wake Up Ohio, P.O. Box 752214, Dayton, Ohio 45475.
Know Your Numbers-join a certified diabetes educator to learn about recommended target ranges for daily blood sugar and Hemoglobin Alc testing. 10-11:30 am. $10. Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581
If you love art, music, and community, save this date... C-Space will hold a silent auction fundraiser at Detroit Avenue Arts' Parish Hall from 5:00-10:00 pm. Cleveland. Mark the date now, so you can come out and support C-Space, an innovative community center getting started on Cleveland's near westside, where local residents will work together on artistic, educational and political programming. Stay tuned for more auction details, including a full listing of art pieces, gift packages and event tickets up for grabs! Info: 216-373-0084 or www.clevelandspace.org
LGBT Homecoming Rally for Equality, Columbus Statehouse, 3:30 p.m. This event is the official launching of Equality Ohio, new statewide organization dedicated to recreating an Ohio where everyone feels at home regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. The rally will declare a new and more inclusive vision for equal rights for every Ohioan. For details, www.equalityohio.org
Spiritual Journey-come and discuss how your faith has given you strength through the bereavement process. 6:30-8 pm. Mount Carmel Hospice and Evergreen Center, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus. Free.
Ohio NOW Education and Legal Fund meeting, Columbus. For info: Sandra Hamilton hamil_s@yahoo.com
Aquatics Trainer and Instructor Training, Brecksville Recreation Center, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Cleveland AIDS Walk. Info: www.justgiving.com/pfp/sdoerfer
DEMOCRACY NOW! Host, Producer, and award-winning journalist AMY GOODMAN. Speaking on: Reclaiming Media Access for Everyone. 1-3 pm. First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus. Admission $10 (suggested donation). Brought to you by The Columbus Community Radio Foundation (CCRF) and friends. For more information call Simply Living at 614-447-0296.
Second Annual Students as Citizens Conference. The rights of students on and off campus conference for all undergraduate student activists. Location: Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, Columbus. Info: (216) 472-2200
Women Have Options/Ohio (WHO/O) Annual Reception, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Road, Granville. $20 donation per person requested at the door. Live Music featuring Tom Carroll with Door Prizes and Silent Auction. All proceeds will be donated directly to WHO/O. RSVP: 740-587-0972.
Karate & Martial Arts Session II, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $65, Noon-12:45 pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
One Night Stand at Battelle Riverfront Park, 25 Marconi Ave., Columbus, 6pm-9pm. On this night, we will simply STAND in peaceful protest in front of courthouses across Ohio. Join others in support of reproductive, privacy and civil rights and in opposition to John Roberts’ Supreme Court Installation. If this isn’t a convenient courthouse for you, host your own One Night Stand. Info: fieldstaff@ppao.org
Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7-9 pm. Program: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence presentation by Jill Endres of The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus. Info: doskin@yahoo.com
Cincinnati NOW meeting at 7 pm. Walnut Hills Christian Church, 1438 E McMillan St, Cincinnati. Info: 513-852-9948 or www.now-cincinnati.org
SPAN meeting at 7 pm. ACLU, 4506 Chester Ave., Cleveland.
Amnesty International, Group 87 Columbus Chapter Meeting, 7 pm. Sandy Bolzenius will present a slide show about AWEC, the Afghan Women’s Educational Center. United Summit Methodist Church, 86 E 16th Ave. Columbus. Info: sbolzenius72@hotmail.com
Native Plant Seed Saving-Learn techniques for gathering, storing and propagating seeds. 9 am-12:30 pm. $15. Grailville, 932 O'Brannonville Rd., Loveland. Register: 513-683-2340 or visit www.grailville.org
DISARMING THE HEART, DISARMING THE WORLD: PATH TO PEACE & JUSTICE, 7-9 pm. October Fourth is a spiritual convergence for the three Abrahamic religions. This day is the feast day for St Francis, the first day of Ramadan and the first full day of Rosh Hashanah. Congregation of St. Joseph, 3430 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE, CLEVELAND. $10.00 REGISTRATION. RESERVATIONS: 216-688-3462.
The Greater Cleveland Immigrant Support Network (GCISN) invites you to join them for a meeting and Community Dinner. Location: Sahara Restaurant, 12501 Lorain Ave, Cleveland. 5:30 Meeting, 6-8 PM dinner. RSVP 440-237-0673.
God and Politics Panel, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
Car Seat Basics, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Free, 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
An Evening of Wellness at the Morehouse Medical Plaza, Camera Center, Columbus. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
Grandparents Grief-a grandparent has a unique bond with a grandchild. In this class, we'll offer education and support regarding this tender relationship that will comfort grieving grandparents. Free, 1-2:30 pm Mount Carmel Hospice and Evergreen Center, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Brookwood Church, 2685 E. Livingston, Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-237-2316.
Weekly Peace Vigil, 4:30-5:30 pm. Federal Building Corner of Main and Market Streets, Akron
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org or Connie Hammond, 166 Acton Rd., Columbus, 614-268-2637.
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion, Columbus. 6-7:00 pm. Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
2nd Annual LADYFESTOHIO, Columbus. A feminist music, arts, film, performance exravaganza. All events will be within walking distance: Artforce(behind Monkey's Retreat), Little Brothers, Skully's, & the new Surly Girl Saloon. Passes for the whole weekend are $25 or indivudual events are $5 & $10 Lots of great entertainment!! Info: www.ladyfestohio.org
America Votes Coalition and other local allies in Columbus will host an interactive campaign training where activists will: Hear what's at stake this November with the RON amendments and how they matter for 2006 and beyond; Gain the skills to mobilize voters and organize in our communities; Sign up to join other progressives to mobilize key voters in the weekends leading up to the November 8th, 2005 elections! 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. OCSEA, 390 Worthington Road, Westerville. Info on Reform Ohio Now or the amendments, please visit the official RON web site at www.reformohionow.org
Installing a Rain Garden, 9 am-12:30 pm. $15. Grailville, 932 O'Brannonville Rd., Loveland. Register: 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org
The Nature of Mindfulness: Ecopsychology for Stress Reduction and Healing, $40. 8:30 am-Noon, Mount Carmel West, 793 West State Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581.
Cleveland Pro-Choice Action League presence at clinic. Info: greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com
Second Saturday Salon, 6:00 PM to 12 PM The Columbus Free Press is holding salons for people to gather, get to know each other, and discuss the issues of the day - in a drop-in type setting at their new office. Location: 341 S. Third St., Suite 10, Columbus.
Sustainability Festival. Sustainability was never more fun then at the 5th Annual Athens Area Sustainability Festival, Athens County Fairgrounds. Program: www.susfest.org/schedule.shtml
Ed Likover Memorial Lecture, Myers University Club, Grand Ballroom, 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Come to hear Senator Russ Feingold, the only senator to vote against the USA PATRIOT Act, speak about civil liberties and the war on terrorism. Please RSVP, contact@aclu.ohio.org
"Called to Service: Elevating Health, Enriching Lives" The Sixth Annual Ohio Free Clinic Conference at the Conference Center at Northpointe (Lewis Center-north of Columbus). It will feature workshops related to fundraising, obesity/overweight issues, accessing affordable prescription drugs, volunteerism, as well as hospitals and the health care safety net. Connie Schultz, a Pulitzer prize winning columnist from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, will provide a keynote address. A registration brochure is available at www.ohiofreeclinics.org or contact Amy Rohling, Executive Director Ohio Association of Free Clinics, 61 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus. Voice: (614) 221-6494 Fax: (614) 228-7445.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-267-4946.
It's a Girl's Life, a new program designed for girls and their moms, or favorite grown-up, to explore issues related to puberty and adolescence. 6:30 pm. Call 614-234-LIFE to register, Mount Carmel East Siegel Center, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus.
Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Watch “Hidden in Plain Sight” Every November, thousands of people gather outside Fort Benning, Georgia to form one of the largest anti-war demonstrations in the U.S. since the Viet Nam War. The issue is the controversial U.S. Army School of the Americas, where over 60,000 Latin Soldiers have been trained in counter insurgency techniques including torture. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus. Info: doskin@yahoo.com or www.centralohioansforpeace.org
Gynecological Cancer. Share your thoughts with others who have similar issues, concerns, and experiences. Call 614-234-3455 for details. Mount Carmel Women's Health Center, East, 6001 East Broad St., Columbus. 6-7:30 pm.
MS: The Genetic Connection at the Muskingum County Welcome Center. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Where Do I Go From Here? sponsored by Mount Carmel East, $30, 7-8:30 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 166 Woodland, Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-275-5572.
Recognizing the Potential of Volunteers, Ohio Wesleyan University, Rm. 304, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware. 9 am-Noon, coordinated by Connections The Delaware County Volunteer Center. Questions? 740-363-5000
Leadership-The Next Generation-Moving Beyond Motivational to Inspirational, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, $30, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Managing Stress for Better Health, 6:30-8 pm. $10. Mount Carmel West, 793 West State Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581.
Open Discussion on God's Politics, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
The Ohio Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families is sponsoring a professional development workshop for fatherhood practitioners, family service workers, students and community leaders in Akron. The workshop will be lead by Michael Meade and will address issues facing youth, fathers, mothers and elders, particularly the prevention of violence, youth apathy, parenting, connections between generations, and emotional and spiritual development. Meade utilizes myths, stories and poetry to bring meaning to our personal lives, work with fathers and families and broader community issues. CEUs will be available. Questions? www.opnff.net Reserve a space now by email: Send your name, postal address and email address to info@opnff.net or write:1951 West 26th St, #511, Cleveland, OH 44113. Call: 216.214.1556
The 6th Annual Insurance Seminar sponsored by Council for Older Adults of Delaware County, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Rutherford B. Hayes County Building, 140 N. Sandusky St. Rm G-35, Delaware. Questions? 800-994-2255.
Recipes to Keep You Fiscally Fit, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Free, 6-7:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
Nature as Teacher/Healer: An Exploration of Ecopsychology, sponsored by Mount Carmel West, $40, 6:30-8:30 pm. 793 West State Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org or Connie Hammond, 166 Acton Rd., Columbus, 614-268-2637.
Understanding Ohio's Uniform Mediation Act, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 31st Floor, South B/C, 77 S. High St., Columbus. As the use of mediation increases, efforts to standardize the practice are growing. Ohio's Uniform Mediation Act, effective on October 25, 2005, includes important new provisions for the practice of mediation. All practicing mediators, program administrators and prospective mediation parties should attend this session! Presented by private mediator Shirley Cochran, Esq., President of the Ohio Mediation Association. (CLE credit available) To register, Portia Gray at (614) 752-9595, Maggie Lewis 614-752-9598 or www.disputeresolution.ohio.gov Sponsored by the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Riffe Center.
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion, Columbus. 6-7:00 pm. Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
Medicare Update 2006. Join a Medicare Outreach Specialist from the Central Ohio Agency on Aging and gain an understanding of the new optional Medicare prescription drug plan and how it may benefit you. Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. 1-3 pm. Register: 800-225-0581.
Know Your Nutrition-join a certified diabetes educator to learn about ways to control blood sugar through carbohydrate counting and healthful food choices. 10-11:30 am. $10. Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581
Tri-State NOW chapter meeting. Info: Erin Gadd 330-532-9470 (home) 330-853-3746 (cell)
Meet and Greet Columbus School Board Candidates 3 PM - 5 PM. Sponsored by Columbus State Community College Democrats. Nestor Hall Auditorium at Columbus State Community College, Columbus. Free and open to the public. Info: willowinthewinds@gmail.com
Winning the Career Management Game, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, $30, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Senior Lunch Bunch at noon Congregation Beth Tikvah, 6121 Olentangy River Road, Worthington. 65 plus. Join us for lunch. New friends and friendly schmoozing await you. Members, non-members and parents of members are welcome. The cost is $5.00 for lunch. RSVP 614- 885-6286.
Ways to Support a Grieving Friend, 6:30-8 pm, Mount Carmel Hospice and Evergreen Center, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus. Free. To register: 800-225-0581.
Managing "Code Orange" Conflict, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 77 South High St. 31st Floor, South B/C, Columbus, Ohio. Learn techniques to recognize, de-escalate and improve communications in high conflict situations. Representatives from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Emergency Management Agency of Ohio will join a panel of local mediators to share techniques critical for "frontline" employees, mediators and others. To register, Portia Gray at (614) 752-9595, Maggie Lewis 614-752-9598 or www.disputeresolution.ohio.gov Sponsored by the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Riffe Center.
Preparedness Communication for Special Populations featuring Prabu David, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University. 12:30-1:30 pm. Room M-008 (basement), Starling Loving Hall, OSU, Columbus, OH. Public health practitioners, students, faculty, and staff of the university are welcome to attend. Sponsored by The Ohio Center for Public Health Preparedness, Office of Workforce Development, School of Public Health, The Ohio State University For questions, call Beth Pierson at 614-292-1620.
Shop till You Drop for Multiple Sclerosis, Kaufmann's store, Summit Mall, Akron. For more info: 800-667-7131.
Bringing Your Soul to Work, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, $30, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting at the Brookside Country Club, Worthington. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
2006 HRC Columbus Gala Dinner at Barcelona's for an evening of information and fun as we plan for next year's event. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved, meet new people and work together on a rewarding opportunity for a great cause. 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Barcelona, 263 East Whittier St., Columbus. If you are unable to attend but would like to volunteer, email info@hrc-columbus.org
Breast Cancer, What are the newest ways to prevent it? presented by Greater Cleveland NOW, 7 pm. YWCA of Greater Cleveland, 4019 Prospect Ave. Cleveland. Free Parking next to bldg. If you arrive late please call 216-392-6710 to be let into the building. For info greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com or Roslyn 216-524-1813
Stroke Support Group, Free, 7-9 pm. Mount Carmel West, 793 West State Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581.
Jewish Singles Event at Brazenhead Irish Pub, 56 North High Street, Dublin. 6:20 PM AGES 46-59 and 8:30 PM AGES 21-31. Info: Heidi, Columbus Event Coordinator (740) 972-3115.
Breast Cancer Care Class, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, Free, 10 am-2 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
"Stand Up and Be Counted - Equality" Why Election Reform Matters in the Battle for Equality..Includes a discussion on Issues 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the November 8, 2005 ballot. 7 – 9pm. OSU Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus. Sponsored By: OSU GLBT Alumni Assn., Human Rights Campaign, Equality Ohio, America Votes, Common Cause, League of Women Voters, Ohio Federation of Teachers.
God and Politics Panel, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Corpus Christi, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-241-2540 ext. 282.
The Medicare Prescription Benefit Teleconference. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Dayton Peace Vigil, 4:30-5 pm. Location: Corner of South Perry and West Third, Dayton sponsored by the September 11 Coalition. That vigil has been ongoing since the invasion of Afganistan.
Love Your Body Day. Visit www.ohionow.org
Choosing a Skin Care Program. Discussion of skin care needs and the "magic" of mineral make-up. Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. 1-3 pm. Register: 800-225-0581.
Multiple Sclerosis Luncheon at the Confluence Park Restaurant, Columbus. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Toledo NOW Meeting at 7 pm. People Called Women Bookstore, 3153 W Central Ave., Toledo. Info: femails@toledonow.org
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Conference: Keys to Housing Options. Hyatt Regency, 350 N. High St., Columbus. Information: 800-231-2947 or axiscenter@aol.com
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Temple Beth Shalom, 5089 Johnstown Rd., New Albany. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-898-7884.
Power of Choice Event, Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus. Private Reception: 5:30-6:30pm. Event: 6:30-8:00pm. Event Tickets $50.00—includes hors d'oeuvres and a free cocktail. Private Reception and Event Tickets $100.00—Meet and mingle with Nancy Keenan and State Senator Teresa Fedor while enjoying sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Contact Jaime Miracle at 614.221.2594 or Kellie@ProChoiceOhio.org to purchase your tickets.
Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting at the Cleveland Hilton South (Independence). Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Take Back Your Time: Escaping Time Poverty, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, $30, 7-8:30 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Intelligent Design, Evolution, and the Public School Curriculum Panel Discussion. Appalachian ACLU Annual Dinner, 6:00 p.m. - reception 7:00 p.m. - panel discussion Details contact@aclu.ohio.org
Akron Area NOW Meeting at 7 pm. Info: akronareanow@yahoo.com
“Gangs of America—The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy” presented by Ted Nace, 7 pm. Info: 614-898-5825 or chairs@circainfo.org The OSU Student Union Conference Center, Columbus.
Dream Exploration, sponsored Mount Carmel Hospice & Evergreen Center, Free, 6:30-8 pm. 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
OWLS Seminar: The Roots of Corporate Power In America. Corporations are the dominant force in modern life, surpassing even church and state. OWLS (Older Wiser Lifelong Scholars) course will be held in the auditorium of Westminster-Thurber Community, 645 Neil Ave., Columbus from 10 am to 3 pm both days. The auditorium is in the connector between the two high rise buildings. Cost is $15. Lunch may be brown-bagged or purchased at the cafeteria. Register by Sept. 26 with Pat Dineen at 614-464-1914.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Avenue, Columbus. Info: 614-231-2731.
Training on Working with People in Poverty, this training is being offered through Ohio State University Extension on Understanding and Working with People in Poverty. This workshop utilizes an interactive approach to assist participants in developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be poor in today's society. 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Lorain County Extension Office. For more information or if you need an accommodation contact Kathy Lechman, 614-247-7176 or hr.ag.ohio-state.edu/workshops
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! Calling for an end to war and occupation; Bring the Troops Home Now. 15th and High from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Columbus. Contact: editor@cpanews.org or Connie Hammond, 166 Acton Rd., Columbus, 614-268-2637.
Anti-death penalty vigil at the Governor's Mansion, Columbus. 6-7:00 pm. Contact: Michael Manley 614-263-5914.
6th Annual Lupus Awareness Month Celebration, 5030 Sawyer Road, Columbus. 1-4 pm. with speaker Linda Hudson-Smith. Info: 614-755-5077.
Once in a Generation Moonrise at Newark Earthworks. Nearly 2,000 years ago American Indian people built a huge earthen octagon aligned with the sky. Enclosing 50 acres, the Octagon Earthworks are joined by parallel walls to a circular embankment enclosing 20 acres. Once every 18.6 years the moon rises as far north as it ever does before cycling to the south again. On Oct. 22 at 9 pm, the nearly full moon will rise very close to its northernmost point, providing an observer standing on the Observatory Mound of the Newark Octagon Earthworks with a better view of this event than on other dates and times. The Octagon is now part of the Moundbuilders Golf Club at 125 N. 33rd St. in Newark. To aid in witnessing this outstanding event, buses will be shuttling people from the OSU Newark Campus. For more information contact the Newark Earthworks Initiative at 740-364-9574.
East Meets West: China Adoption Conference- China Adoption Conference is a unique and educational experience for families interested in Chinese adoption. Each year, more American families are choosing to adopt from China and we've created a conference especially them. East Meets West is dedicated to families in all phases of the Chinese adoption process. This exciting one-day event will explore pre-adoption, in-process, and post-adoption topics. Join for an in-depth and informative day exclusively focused on Chinese adoption! 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street, Columbus. Info: Robin Douda Ph: 512-323-9595 Fax: 512-323-9599 E-Mail: robin@gwca.org or www.gwca.org
12:45 PM, A Special Sunday Forum, Dr. Diana Dolev, from Isreal, will speak on the topic, "Feminists Speak Out Against the Militarization of Israeli Life". Dr. Dolev is on a peace tour throughout the United States to spread information among Americans about how life in Israel is being transformed by a glorification of the military and military aspirations. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd. in Clintonville. Free and open to the broad Columbus community.
Global Connections Tour Event. A public event welcoming three leaders of civil society from Africa, Asia and South America to Columbus. Info: Karen (Ohio Conference on Fair Trade, Citizens Intent on Reforming Corporate Accountability [CIRCA], and Jubilee USA Network), 280-3631, khansen@695online.com
Understanding the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Training, 2:00 pm Registration, 2:10-4:00 pm. Summit County Health Department, 1100 Graham Rd. Circle, Cuyahoga Falls. Contact Judy McIntyre at jmcintyre@schd.org for more information and to register for this FREE training. Seating is limited so please register early.
Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7-9 pm. This is the final judging of a state wide essay and speech contest on the “Role of the UN in the World Today.” Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus. Contact: doskin@yahoo.com
10th Annual Dinner of Champions Gala, Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6-10 pm. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Dayton NOW Chapter will be held at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Glaser's Women's Health & Fitness at 2144 E Whipp Rd in Kettering. Scheduled discussions for the meeting are voting irregularities and ballot issues 2,3,4 and 5. Info: now_dayton@yahoo.com
Creating Abundance, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, $10, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Recipes to Keep You Fiscally Fit, sponsored by Mount Carmel West, Free, 6-7:30 pm.793 West State Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, St. Joan of Arc, 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-241-2540 ext. 282.
God and Politics Discussion, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
MS Research Dollars at Work...Where the Money You Raise Goes at the Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Camera Center, Columbus. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Quantum DNA Healing, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, $25 or $40, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Lily White by Susan Isaacs book discussion. 7:00pm at Café Apropos (443 W. Third Ave in the Victorian Village/Grandview area), Columbus.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Congregation Beth Tikvah, 6121 Olentangy River Road, Worthington. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-486-3128.
Grayce Williams Memorial Fund Annual Birthday Event, noon-1:30 pm. Guest speaker Joan W. Lawrence. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd. Columbus. Info: 888-622-9315 or actionoh@ee.net
Monthly Social Friday...monthly snacks available from noon-3 pm., costumes are encouraged. Movie starting at 12:30 pm. Access Center, 35 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. Info: 937-341-5202 voice or 937-341-5218 TTY.
Ed Schultz, who broadcasts from North Dakota, is coming to the Pipefitters' Union Hall in Columbus and will broadcast live from 3 to 6 pm.
OWI board meeting, Whetstone Public Library, 3909 N. High Street, Columbus, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Contact: Susan Williard-Gibler, 2444 Glenmawr Ave., Columbus, 43202 phone: 614-263-7123 (h) 614-728-2707 (w) or Susan.Williard-Gibler@odh.ohio.gov
Building a Safer World: Defining the US-UN Relationship in the 21st Century. Organized by Cheryl Johncox. It is a free event, Columbus Metropolitan Library on 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, 4pm.
ACLU of Ohio Affiliate Board Meeting. Please contact us for more information if you are interested in attending. contact@aclu.ohio.org
Toledo Area Jobs with Justice-to learn more about us visit our website www.jwjtoledo.org Training session to circulate the increase in minimum wage petition 10 AM at Monroe St United Methodist Church.
Guided Wildlife Walk, 10 am. Free, Grailville, 932 O'Brannonville Rd., Loveland. Register: 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org
Toledo Area Jobs with Justice-to learn more about us visit our website www.jwjtoledo.org A program sponsored by Witness for Peace and Toledo Area Committee on Central America. Meet Jenny Neme from the Center for Peace in Colombia at 6:30 PM also at Monroe St United Methodist Church.
Dances of Universal Peace led by Hilal Smiriotopoulos and others. Sponsored by Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7-9 pm. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus. Contact: doskin@yahoo.com
Dance Fit Session II, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $25, 11 am-Noon. Info: 800-225-0581.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Service, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Free, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 614-234-5999.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Temple Israel, 5419 E. Broad Street, Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-231-2250.
Beyond the Boundaries, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, $30, 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Achieve Your Goals, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, $30, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
On the Ball-Session II, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $60, 6-7pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
Fibrocise: Exercise for People with Fibromyalgia Session II, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $65, Noon-12:45 pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
Lean & Fit Session II, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $65, 10:30-11:30 am. Info: 800-225-0581.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, Prairie Township Senior Center, 4656 West Broad Street, Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-878-5110.
Do I Stay or Do I Leave? Divorce Education Classes, Columbus. For registration information or call 614.793.0165.
Justice Work: How Can I Make a Difference? "Society at Risk, Part II", 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Guest Presenter: Wendy Patton, Policy Matters Ohio. Experience justice work at three levels. First, explore the reasons that large numbers of people in our society have little access to abundant life. Second, learn how you can help bring about change to improve the lives of these people. And third, from the many options presented, choose a cause you are willing to focus on, and take your first steps in working for that cause. Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad Street. Cost: $6.00 per session. Dinner at 6:30 optional. For more information, rivers_ah@yahoo.com
Trans, Cross Dressing, Gender Variant Support Group 7 pm. Facilitated by Meral Crane, 1160 N. High St., Columbus. crane@genderprogram.com
God and Politics Panel, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
Low Head Dam Study on the Lower Olentangy River, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott & May (FMSM) Engineering Firm will be presenting the results of their Feasibility Study for altering or modifying the 5 low head dams located in the Franklin County portion of the Olentangy River. The goal of the study is to find feasible ways to improve water quality in these currently impounded areas. Location: Northwood High Building at 2231 N. High St. Columbus 43201. For more information contact Kathy Remias at 614-267-3386.
Car Seat Basics, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Free, 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Karate & Martial Arts Session III, sponsored by New Albany Health & Wellness Center, 55 North High Street, New Albany. $60, Noon-12:45 pm. Info: 800-225-0581.
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government Candidate Night, J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, 85 S. Clarendon Avenue, Columbus. 6:30 pm. Info: 614-279-2024.
Global Gallery (682 N. High Street, Columbus) hosts Americans for UNFPA to "Experience Thailand" 5-8pm. UNFPA has been on the forefront of the humanitarian relief effort for women post-tsunami and Global Gallery will share stories behind beautiful crafts and jewelry from income-generating programs in various parts of Thailand.
Dreading Holiday Stress? Self Care for the Caregiver and You at the Strongsville Recreation Center. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Paramhansa Yogananda: His Life and Mission to the West, Kriya Yoga, & Personal Experiences Living in Spiritual Community.2005, 7:00 PM. A public talk by Krishna Das and Mantra Devi LoCicero, yoga and meditation teachers. Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center, 14 West Lakeview Ave., Columbus. More information: call 614.784.1780 or peacemind@ix.netcom.com
The Aging Eye, 1-3 pm. Are you concerned about cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or those irritating "floaters"? Join us at Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. 1-3 pm. Register: 800-225-0581.
Strategies for Building Healthy Businesses conference in Columbus. The 2005 Ohio Worksite Health Promotion Conference, hosted by the Healthy Ohioans Business Council, is continuing a tradition of excellence in the provision of a statewide conference for worksite health promotion professionals. The Healthy Ohioans Business Council extends an invitation to your organization to attend a conference on "Strategies for Building Healthy Businesses" at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus. 9am -4 pm. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Craig Wethington at (614) 718-4484 or cwethington@cancer.org
"Midwest Feminist Conference" The Feminist Majority Foundation's Midwest Collegiate Global Women's and Human Rights Conference at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, For more information www.feministcampus.org
50th Annual COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Theme: “ONE SMALL WORLD.” A CELEBRITY VARIETY SHOW. Admission: $7.00 Adults $5.00 Students & Seniors $2.00 Ages 6-12, 5 & under FREE. Location: Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 300 West Broad St., Columbus. Info: www.unacol.org
The Alliance for Battered & Abused International Women, the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and Jewish Family Services are pleased to invite you to a special event the evening. Hilla Kerner-Soliman and Michal Ballas, directors of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, will be at the YWCA to discuss the problem of sexual assault in Israel and what Israelis are doing to stop the violence. Reception begins at 6 pm. Presentation/discussion begins at 6:30 pm. Where: The YWCA of Greater Cincinnati (898 Walnut Street, corner of 9th & Walnut, across from the downtown Public Library) The event, including hors d'oeuvres and wine, is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so please RSVP early to 361-2146 or alliance@ywcacin.org For more information contact: Amelia Berry, Program Coordinator, Alliance for Battered & Abused International Women YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, 513-361-2146.
A national movement is taking place to unseat Wal-Mart's reign of low-wages and discrimination. Join Cincinnati NOW to focus on local actions we can take to send a clear message to Wal-Mart that they need to change. 7 p.m. Walnut Hills Christian Church, 1438 E McMillan St, Cincinnati. Info: 513-852-9948 or www.now-cincinnati.org
Columbus NOW meetings, 6:30-7:00 networking & 7:00-? meeting at the Northside Library,1423 North High St. Columbus.
"The Face of Dignity, A Memory of MTD (Unemployed Workers Movement) of Solano [Argentina]." 7-9 pm. Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting. This film chronicles the use of road blocks as protest by unemployed workers in Argentina. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, one block North of North Broadway and one block East of North High Street, Columbus. www.redpeacecross.com or www.CentralOhioansForPeace.org
Know Your Resistance-join a certified diabetes educator to learn about insulin resistance and its association with Type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. 7-8:30 pm. $10. Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. Questions? 800-225-0581
Matthew Goodman, author of Jewish Food: The World at Table, 7:30 pm at the café at Wild Oats Market, 1555 West Lane Avenue, Upper Arlington. For centuries Jewish communities around the world forged dynamic cuisines from the ancient traditions combined with the bounties - and limitations - of their adopted homelands. These dishes have been shaped by the histories of the communities from which they come. Author, Matthew Goodman is a Food Editor at the Forward. A sampling of rugelach will be provided. The ingredients are graciously provided by Wild Oats. This program is brought to you by the JCC Bookfair, J-Link NW Columbus Jewish outreach program, and Wild Oats. For more information please contact Lindsay Folkerth at 614-559-6228 or lfolkerth@columbusjcc.org
Examing Your Personal Ethics, 9-Noon, Training coordinated by Connections, The Delaware County Volunteer Center. Questions? 740-363-5000.
Bring the Troops Home Now! Starting at 7:30 pm. Anti-War Columbus is organizing a large demonstration at the Gallery Hop, Short North, Columbus. This past October marked one of the deadliest months for U.S. forces since the 2003 invasion. Anti-War Columbus has made large banners (totaling over 180 ft. long) and they need all the hands they can get! Meet at the Gazebo in Goodale Park at 7:30 PM and march to Buttles and High for the protest from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. For more information, contact: Kenton Cobb, Anti-War Columbus Organizer, 614-309-1791.
Circles of Life, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, $30, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Empty Arms: Pregnancy/Early Infant Loss. Sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Free. 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581 or 614-234-5999.
The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy presents the inaugural Barbara K. Fergus Women in Leadership Lecture, 4 pm. The speaker will be Sarah Weddington. Weddington is a nationally known attorney, legislator, presidential advisor, and professor. She first gained recognition as the lawyer who argued the winning side of the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973. Location: Fawcett Center Auditorium, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. Public reception to follow. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Please call (614) 688-3206, ext. 1.
Justice Work: How Can I Make a Difference? “Calling Humanity To Be Humane: Peace and Human Rights, Local to Global”, 7 pm. Guest Presenters: Connie Hammond of the Progressive Peace Coalition of Columbus; TBA of Amnesty International. Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad Street, Columbus. For more information, contact: Alicia Rivers, rivers_ah@yahoo.com
Sierra Club Program, “The True Cost of Food” 7:30 pm. The Sierra Club’s Campaign is promoting three diet messages--plant based, organic, and locally grown. After viewing a 14-minute video, panelists Pat Marida of the Sierra Club, Noreen Warnock of the Greater Columbus Foodshed Project of Simply Living, and Molly Bean Smith of the Social Responsibility Initiative in the Dept. of Human and Community Resource Development at OSU will discuss broader implications of our food choices and food system. Ben Sippel, who grows 40 kinds of chemical-free vegetables at his farm in Mt. Gilead and sells them to local restaurants, will participate in the panel and will explain how Community Supported Agriculture works. OSU Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd., Columbus. Contact: Pat Marida 614-890-7865 or marida@wideopenwest.com
Conscious Relationships, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, $15, 6:30-8:30 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Stitch'N Bitch-Kniting Social Group, 7 pm. 1160 N. High St., Columbus. Coordinator Kate Burdett kateburdett@yahoo.com
WBE, MBE, DBE – What do these letters mean? Learn about the Federal Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) program at an upcoming roundtable discussion. esource.morpc.org/2005-October/Nov_9_DBE_Invitation.pdf
Yoga Fitness for Everyone, 7 pm. Info: 800-667-7131 or oha@nmss.org Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter.
Know Your Nutrition-join a certified diabetes educator to learn about ways to control your blood sugar through carbohydrate counting and healthful food choices. 10-11:30 am. $10. Wedgewood Health Center, 10330 Sawmill Parkway, Powell. Questions? 800-225-0581
God and Politics Discussion, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
Know Your Numbers-join a certified diabetes educator to learn about recommended target ranges for daily blood sugar and Hemoglobin Alc testing. 1-2:30 pm. $10. Wedgewood Health Center, 10330 Sawmill Parkway, Powell. Questions? 800-225-0581
LastBestChance, 6:30-8 pm. pizza and movie, Columbus. RSVP 614-868-9297.
Breast Cancer Care Class, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Free, 10 am-2 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Building Your Toolbox: Tips and Tricks For Educators, 9am - 1 pm. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region at Planned Parenthood, 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati. Presenter: Melissa Meyer, LPN Fee: $50 Register by: 11/4/05. Info: mmeyer@ppswo.org
WAGING A LIVING, 8 pm. Public Policy Productions / Roger Weisberg. If you work full time, you should not be poor, but more than 30 million Americans - one in four workers - are stuck in low wage jobs that do not provide the basics for a decent life. WAGING A LIVING chronicles the battle of four low-wage workers to lift their families out of poverty. This movie offers a sobering view of the elusive American Dream. The Columbus International Film and Video Festival will be held at the Canzani Center on the CCAD campus, Columbus. Tickets are just $5 and students get in free. For information on the festival, the films, visit: www.chrisawards.org
Linking uninsured people and Immigrants with free and affordable health care resources sponsored by Voices for Children of Greater Cleveland, 4019 Prospect Avenue, Conference Room A, Cleveland, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Contact Cathy Levine at 614-456-0060 or clevine@uhcanohio.org
Columbus Rocks for Choice! A Benefit Concert for the Women’s Spirit Fund. Featuring: Tiara, Proper Nouns, Drew Miller Davis and Band, The Difficult. At Little Brothers,1100 N High St., Columbus. Doors Open at 8pm. $5 Cover. Info: womensspiritfund@yahoo.com The Women’s Spirit Fund is an organization in Columbus that raises money to help lower-income and non-English-speaking women who have chosen to have an abortion but cannot pay for the procedure.
Cleveland Pro-Choice Action League presence at clinic. Info: greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com
Wild Ones Program, 10 am. Jill Schroer, Clinical Herbalist will present Native Plants and their Healing Qualities. Innis House, Inniswood Metro Park, 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville. Contact: Marilyn Logue 614-237-2534 or mlogue@sprintmail.com
A Night Out sponsored by Stonewall Columbus, 7-Midnight at Miranova, Columbus. Info: www.stonewallcolumbus.org
OHIO NOW Education and Legal Fund Annual Meeting. For info: Sandra Hamilton hamil_s@yahoo.com
2nd annual Diamond Award Celebration honoring Chuck Yeiser, Distinguished Cincinnatian, for his lifetime commitment to Planned Parenthood. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region. Netherland Hilton Hotel, Cincinnati. Info: mmeyer@ppswo.org
Making Homemade Soap, 10-Noon. Stratford Ecological Center, 3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware. Participants will get an understanding of the basic chemistry of soap-making and the difference between natural soap and commercial soap. Soap-making kits will be available to purchase. Colleen Trickett of Green Girl Basics teaches this class. Cost is $25. Please register at 740-363-2548 or treebeing@aol.com For more information visit www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
Shop till You Drop for Multiple Sclerosis, Westfield Shopping Towns: (all stores) Belden Village Mall, N. Canton; Great Northern Mall, N. Olmsted; Midway Mall, Lorain; Southpark Mall, N. Royalton. Info: 800-667-7131.
"WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price" by Greenwald. This video "takes the viewer on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of families struggling to fight goliath. From a family business owner in the Midwest to a preacher in California, from workers in Florida to a poet in Mexico, dozens of film crews on three continents bring the intensely personal stories of an assault on families and American values." 2 p.m., Unitarian Church on West Westheimer Road, Columbus.
Ohio Association of Chief's of Police Annual Conference: Creating Safe Learning Environments in Ohio Schools at Salt Fork State Park. Space is very limited. Info: Kari B. Parsons ,614-761-0330 ext 223 Info: kari.parsons@oacp.org
Gynecological Cancer. Share your thoughts with others who have similar issues, concerns, and experiences. Call 614-234-3455 for details. Mount Carmel Women's Health Center, East, 6001 East Broad St., Columbus. 6-7:30 pm.
Bruce Duncanson: "Waging Peace at War's Pace." the Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7-9 pm. Bruce is a self-designated "General" in an Army for Peace. He is particularly concerned about how peace as a human endeavor relates to peacemaking and to mental health issues. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, one block North of North Broadway and one block East of North High Street, Columbus. www.redpeacecross.com or www.CentralOhioansForPeace.org
Creating Your Path to a Better Life, sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's, $30, 6:30-8:30 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
"WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price" by Greenwald. This video takes the viewer on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of families struggling to fight goliath. From a family business owner in the Midwest to a preacher in California, from workers in Florida to a poet in Mexico, dozens of film crews on three continents bring the intensely personal stories of an assault on families and American values. For more info: www.walmartwatch.com/november
6:45 pm, North Congregational United Church of Christ, 2040 West Henderson Road, Columbus.
7 pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus.
7 pm, Otterbein College, 110 Towers Hall, Westerville.
8:30 pm, The Carabar,, 115 Parsons Avenue, Columbus.
11 pm, Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Road at the corner of Ohio Ave., Columbus.
Help Shape Franklin County's Future! Historical Lincoln Theater, 775 East Long St., Columbus, 5:30-8 pm, Info 614-233-4177 or khuss@morpc.org or www.regionalconnections.org
Ohio Freedom to Marry Coalition, 6:30 pm., Contact Kellye Pinkleton to join: kpinkleton@stonewallcolumbus.org
Young Feminism - Take Back the F Word presented by Greater Cleveland NOW, 7 pm.YWCA of Greater Cleveland, 4019 Prospect Ave. Cleveland. Free Parking next to bldg. If you arrive late please call 216-392-6710 to be let into the building. For info: greaterclevelandnow@yahoo.com or Roslyn 216-524-1813
Stroke, an informal meeting developed to educate patients, families and the community about the process of stroke recovery. Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad St., Columbus, 7-9 pm.
Empty Arms: Pregnancy/Early Infant Loss. Sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Free. 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581 or 614-234-5999.
"Fueling Your Passion" guest speaker Pilar Powell, Ohio's 2005 Hispanic Woman of the Year. Come network with us and enjoy a scrumptous breakfast. What a great way to start the day! New Albany Country Club, Columbus. Info: 614-855-7495.
Help Shape Franklin County's Future! Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Comission, 285 E. Main St., Columbus. 9:30-12 pm. Info 614-233-4177 or khuss@morpc.org or www.regionalconnections.org
God and Politics Panel, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
Toledo NOW Meeting at 7pm. People Called Women Bookstore, 3153 W Central Ave., Toledo. Info: femails@toledonow.org
"WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price" by Greenwald. This video takes the viewer on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of families struggling to fight goliath. From a family business owner in the Midwest to a preacher in California, from workers in Florida to a poet in Mexico, dozens of film crews on three continents bring the intensely personal stories of an assault on families and American values. For more info: www.walmartwatch.com/november
7 pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus.
6:45 pm, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1059, 4150 E. Main St., Columbus.
7:00 pm, Toledo Area NOW at People Called Women Bookstore, 3153 W. Central Avenue, Toledo.
Know by Heart. Do you know that the symptoms of a heart attack can be very different for men and women? Mount Carmel East, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. 1-3 pm. Register: 800-225-0581.
National Day of Remembrance began in 1999 as a way to commemorate the lives of the transgender individuals murdered each year. In Columbus, the annual Day of Remembrance will be marked by a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., King Avenue United Methodist Church (299 King Avenue). The event is organized by the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO), the Gender Identity Focus Team (GIFT), Ohio State University GLBT Student Services, and Stonewall Columbus, and is also sponsored by Fusion, the Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, and SpeakOUT.
Hillary vs. Rice for President in 2008 Forum connecting both the College Republicans and College Democrats at Capital University. What would the political and social ramifications for the entire country be, let alone the entire world be? 7:00- 9:00 PM in the Bridge of Learning on Capital University’s Bexley Campus, Columbus.
Alternative Transportation Committee, 10:30 am. Location: 205 Crestview Rd., Columbus. Contact Chris Luers, 614-447-2053.
Choice Politics, an evening with State Representative Dan Stewart, legislative aid Meghann McCall, and policy and research aid for the Minority Caucus of the Ohio House, Sara Hall Phillips. 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Scottie MacBeans, 4675 N. High Street (Clintonville), Columbus. RSVP: Jaime Miracle, Jaime@ProChoiceOhio.org or 614-221-2594.
Day of Remembrance presents Jennifer Boylan, author of Lambda Literary Award winning, SHE IS NOT THERE and professor at Colby College Hillel, OSU (46 East 16th Street), Columbus, 7 pm. Day of Remembrance Events are sponsored by: Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO), Stonewall Columbus, Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, Equality Ohio, OSU: The Multi-Cultural Center Office of GLBT Student Services, Fusion, Human Rights Campaign-Columbus, and King Avenue United Methodist Church.
Vision Screening, sponsored by Mount Carmel East, Free, 1:30-3:30 pm. 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581.
Women in Wartime Afghanistan, Address by Dr. Masuda Jalal, Minister of Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan, who emerged vibrantly into the Afghan political arena after the fall of the Taliban in 2001 to become Afghanistan’s highest ranking woman. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Ohio State University Faculty Club, Columbus. RSVP to Diana Pagan by calling 614-229-4599.
Toledo Area Jobs with Justice-to learn more about us visit our website www.jwjtoledo.org Learn about Wal-Mart and its effects on our community. Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price documentary will be debuting at the University of Toledo Law School Auditorium. There will be 2 showings -- one at 12 PM and the second at 7 PM. Free and open to the public.
Jewish Music: East and West 2006, 7:00 pm. OSU Campus, 180 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Rd., Columbus. Free admission Composing in a Jewish idiom: A LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION by JONATHAN LESHNOFF AND CHARLES WETHERBEE. For More Information contact The Melton Center at 614/292-0967.
Akron Area NOW Meeting at 7 pm. Info: akronareanow@yahoo.com
"WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price" by Greenwald. This video takes the viewer on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of families struggling to fight goliath. From a family business owner in the Midwest to a preacher in California, from workers in Florida to a poet in Mexico, dozens of film crews on three continents bring the intensely personal stories of an assault on families and American values. For more info: www.walmartwatch.com/november 7:30 pm, Simply Living Green House, 205 Crestview Road, Columbus.
Women in Black: End the Vicious Cycle of Violence! 5-6 pm. Calling for an end to war and occupation in Palestine and Iraq; Bring the Troops Home Now. Please join us!! Bring signs! Contact: editor@cpanews.org
The Specialized Dockets Section in the Judicial & Court Services Division of the Supreme Court of Ohio in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services is pleased to present a specialized training, Creating Trauma-Informed Services for Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System, presented by Dr. Stephanie Covington, LCSW. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Concourse Hotel and Conference Center, 4300 International Gateway, Columbus. For more information, visit the Supreme Court of Ohio website: www.sconet.state.oh.us/spec_dockets/events
Jewish GLBT Shabbat Dinner & Celebration, 7 p.m. Everyone is Welcome. No prior knowledge or background is required. The JCC will be catering a "traditional" vegetarian/dairy meal: challah, salad, pasta, soup, kugel, and more. Don't miss the best matzah ball soup in town! There is no cost for the dinner. For directions and to RSVP contact Lindsay Folkerth at 614-559-6228 or lfolkerth@columbusjcc.org Sponsored by J-Link, a JCC outreach program in NW Columbus funded by The Columbus Jewish Federation and supported by grants from The Columbus Jewish Foundation and The legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation, the Gay and Lesbian Commmunity Endowment Fund.
Tot Shabbat from 11:20 - 11:40. JCC North preschool, 1785 Swansford Dr, near the intersection at Smokey Roe and Hard Road, Dublin. You'll sing, you'll dance, you'll like it a lot. You're all invited to the fun, We love Shabbat it's number ONE! The JCC North in Dublin invites parents with kids age infant - 4 to our Tot Shabbat program. Any questions or to RSVP please contact us at 764-2414 or leighflora@yahoo.com
2nd Asian Health Conference, Warrensville, Ohio. For info: Cora C. Munoz Ph.D, R.N., Capital University, (614) 236-6382 or www.oahcoalition.org
Collaborating to Take Back Ohio: Developing A People’s Agenda for 2006. Organize! Ohio Fall Statewide Gathering. Registration fee: $45.00. Days Inn, Columbus East Hotel, 2100 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg. (5 miles east of Columbus off I-70 at Exit 110) Sponsored by Organize! Ohio info@organizeohio.org
Annual Vigil to Close the School of the Americas. We will gather at Fort Benning, Georgia -- one of the largest military bases in the world and home of the notorious School of the Americas (SOA/ WHINSEC) to confront injustice, to speak out for truth and to change oppressive US foreign policy. Join with other Northeast Ohioans. InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) educating & advocating for Human Rights, 3606 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, phone 216-961-0003, irtf@igc.org or www.irtfcleveland.org
"WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price" by Greenwald. This video takes the viewer on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of families struggling to fight goliath. From a family business owner in the Midwest to a preacher in California, from workers in Florida to a poet in Mexico, dozens of film crews on three continents bring the intensely personal stories of an assault on families and American values. Info: www.walmartwatch.com/november $4.00, 11 am, Studio 35 Cinema, 3055 Indianola Ave., Columbus.
Empower Yourself NOW: Non-Violent Civil Disobedience Training. Ohio NOW State Conference, 299 King Avenue, King Ave. United Methodist Church 8:30 am-5:30 pm., Columbus. Contact ohionow@ohionow.org Historically, NVCD was used extensively during the civil rights movement, in Gandhi's campaigns in India against the British, and in recent years in the struggles against nuclear technology, for the rights of farm workers, women, and people with disabilities.
Speak OUT! Stonewall's Ally Advocacy Group at 11:30 am. Coordinator: Cheri Meyers speakout_cols@yahoo.com
Growing to Green: Linking Community Gardens, 9:00AM - 3:30 PM. A regional forum for gardeners, educators, community leaders and those interested in greening our communities, presented by Franklin Park Conservatory and our Greater Columbus Foodshed Project (GCFP). Featuring successful and innovative projects including the GCFP. Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus. Cost $25. Contact Bill Dawson at 614-645-5952.
Improving Your Home's Energy Efficiency—A Workshop, 9:00 AM - Noon. Improving the energy efficiency of a building is an incremental process. Some details can be addressed by a typical homeowner or renter and some require higher levels of skill and expense. More insulation or better windows are not always the best solution. Products on the market, which claim to be energy efficient, may not be. Tadit Anderson, a local building performance contractor, will discuss the typical problems and possibilities for improving the energy efficiency and comfort of your home during the year. Handouts will be provided—bring your questions and a clipboard or its equivalent. Location: 205 Crestview Rd., Columbus. Pre-registration strongly encouraged; call 447-0296. Space limited to 12 participants per session to allow for optimal interaction and questions. Cost $15.
Columbus Women's Chorus Presents: Fall Family and Friends Concert, Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer (in Beechwold area/Clintonville), Columbus. 3 pm. Sponsored in part by The Columbus Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council. Buy tickets now at www.cwchorus.org/schedule.html
Citizens Intent on Reforming Corporate Accountability (CIRCA) Meeting. 2-4 pm (Note: This organization was formerly Citizens for Democracy and Ending Corporate Control.). First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbus. Info: mgreenma@columbus.rr.com or www.circainfo.org
The Teenage Struggle: Blessing or Curse? 4:00-6:00 p.m. Congregation Beth Tikvah, 6121 Olentangy River Road, Worthington. This workshop for parents is open to the community. Parents will come away with tools to clarify and deal with issues related to parenting teens in today's world. Facilitating are Karen Elson, Family Jewish Educator at Beth Tikvah, and Felice Kassoy, a teacher at Tifereth Israel and a school counselor in Upper Arlington with 27 years of experience in education. Please RSVP to Karen Elson at 885-6286, ext. 17, or kelson@bethtikvahcolumbus.org
Shop till You Drop for Multiple Sclerosis, Simon Malls: (all stores) Summit Mall, Akron; Great Lakes Mall, Mentor. Info: 800-667-7131.
Shop till You Drop for Multiple Sclerosis, NewTowne Mall, New Philadelphia (all stores). Info: 800-667-7131.
Lois Zaas Memorial Lecture, 7:30 p.m. The Temple Tifereth Israel, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland. Featuring Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. For information contact@aclu.ohio.org
"Waging Peace at War's Pace" presented at the Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. by Bruce Duncanson. Bruce is a self-designated "General" in an Army for Peace. He is particularly concerned about how peace as a human endeavor relates to peacemaking and to mental health issues. Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, one block North of North Broadway and one block East of North High Street, Columbus. Contact doskin@yahoo.com or www.centralohioansforpeace.org
Enlighten Yourself at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Info: voice 800-667-7161 fax 216-696-2817 or webmaster@nmssoha.org
Empty Arms: Pregnancy/Early Infant Loss. Sponsored by Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Free. 6:30-8 pm. 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus. To register: 800-225-0581 or 614-234-5999.
God and Politics Panel, 6:30-8 pm., Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Avenue, Columbus. Based on Jim Wallis' book "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it-A New Vision for Faith and Politics in America." Info: 614-291-3324.
Stitch'N Bitch-Kniting Social Group, 7 pm. 1160 N. High St., Columbus. Coordinator Kate Burdett kateburdett@yahoo.com
Days of Activism against Gender Violence until International Human Rights Day. Info: www.cwgl.rutgers.edu/16days/home.html
Dances of Universal Peace, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Focus on “Ya Shakur – A Time of Gratefulness.” Free; childcare provided. Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus.
STD Prevention and World AIDS Day Conferences, Registration 8:30 am, FREE at Marriott North, 6500 Doubletree Ave, Columbus. Questions? Call 614.644.1838.
Janet McLaughlin will present a program on Pax Christi at the Central Ohioans for Peace Meeting, 7-9 PM. Pax Christi joined with the Nevada Desert Experience to hold a conference August 4-7, 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to challenge the moves of the United States administration toward renewing nuclear weapons testing and production. The conference title was "Many Stories, One Vision for a Nuclear Free World." Janet will share information and education she received regarding current nuclear testing, Hiroshima and the effects of nuclear weapons, and her experience as a participant in an action at the Nevada Test Site. The Columbus Mennonite Church at 35 East Oakland Park Ave., Columbus. Contact doskin@yahoo.com or www.centralohioansforpeace.org
Socially Responsible Investing, 7 - 9 PM. Continued discussion about ideas from Going Local by Michael Shuman, and educating ourselves on differenct aspects of investing. Location: 205 Crestview Rd., Columbus. Contact: Cathy Zanon, 861-2141 or czanon@insight.rr.com For more information www.theoec.org
World AIDS Day Conference. The STD Prevention conference is presented by the Ohio Department of Health and the Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training Center. Registration 8:30 am.
Screening: Winter Soldier. In February 1971, one month after the revelations of the My Lai massacre, a public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held at a Howard Johnson motel in Detroit. Vietnam Veterans Against the War organized this event called the Winter Soldier Investigation with support from Jane Fonda and Mark Lane. Location: Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus. Info: www.wexarts.org
Workshop to Provide Strategies and Funding Opportunities to Clean-up Heavy Duty Fleets, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohio Department of Transportation Auditorium, 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus. To register, contact Sarah Hovanec at 614-487-7506 or sarah@theoec.org For more information www.theoec.org
The Center for Election Integrity has Invited a Congressman Bob Ney under Ethics Investigation to Speak. Republican Congressman Bob Ney, who has been engulfed in political scandal, will be speaking at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University. 12:00-1:00 pm, Moot Court Room, East 18th and Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Free and open to the public. As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Congressman Ney co-authored and was the primary sponsor of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Ney will discuss the role of HAVA in Ohio 's electoral administration. He will address the recent elections, electronic voting, and other changes that are transforming Ohio 's electoral system.
For all you MELISSA FERRICK fans, she's going to be here at Little Brothers with Natalia Zuckerman. Tickets will be $15. & limited to 300 with 150 seats.
Kingian Nonviolence Leadership Seminar. The Institute for Human Rights and Responsibilities (IHRR) has offered a series of leadership seminar/workshops based on the nonviolent conflict reconciliation tactics of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King. The early registration fee for the four-day events, including continental breakfasts, lunches, and all materials is only $275. Location: New Covenant Church of the Brethren in NW Columbus. Contact: 740-965-5118 or www.KingianNonviolence.info
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