Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, film at 5:30 PM.  A Concerned Citizen:  Civics in Action.  A CONCERNED CITIZEN is a documentary about Dr. Riki Ott, a whistleblower who predicted the Exxon Valdez oil spill hours before it happened. A toxicologist, author, and activist, Riki has been organizing the Gulf coast communities to recover from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. She is also helping to spearhead the campaign with Ultimate Civics, one that will introduce a Constitutional amendment to end corporate personhood, and to reform campaign finance and contributions.  The film also shows viewers how other citizens have followed Dr. Ott's example to change and strengthen efforts to curb oil pollution of America's lands, rivers and coastal waters.  Come early at 5 pm to network and enjoy food and drinks at the bar. We will head for theater seats around 5:30 pm - bring food and drinks with you if you like. The film is around 40 minutes, followed by a discussion/Q&A with local activists.  Free. Donations appreciated!  Tickets on Eventbrite.  Location:  Studio 35 Cinema and Drafthouse, 3055 Indianola Ave., Columbus 43202.  Facebook.  Sponsored by Simply Living. 

 

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.  Community Conversation:  Implicit Bias.  Leadership Westerville and The Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Project invites you to join us for a Community Conversation on Implicit Bias.  This training will include: 1. Definition of implicit/unconscious bias, 2. Why it’s important to understand bias, 3. Highlights of the science behind it, 4. How we can identify and overcome our biases.  Location:  Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville, Ohio 43081.  Facebook. 

 

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 7:00 PM.  Sharing Our Stories – Ethiopia.  Dr. Seleshi Asfaw is Executive Director of Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services. Dr. Asfaw built ETSS in 2000 from scratch to help New Americans become successful citizens and contributing members of our society. Location:  Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington, 43085.  Facebook. 

 

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 5:30 – 7:30 PM.  Voter Registration:  Canvass for Unregistered and Moved Voters.  Indivisible Ohio District 12.  Voter Registration Canvass in Linden.  Joe Knapp has identified houses without registered voters. We're knocking on the doors to see if anyone needs to register! Come join us in this important neighborhood! This is an early evening canvass!  Meet at 5:30 pm at the Linden Branch of CML and we'll go out in pairs.Columbus Metropolitan Library, Linden Branch, 2223 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 43211.  Facebook.  

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.  Fair Courts:  How Courts Work and Their Importance in Our Daily Lives. At this presentation we will discuss the Ohio justice system and cover the following topics: the overall structure of the court systems in Ohio; the difference between state and federal courts; the impact of courts on us individually and as a community; the pros and cons of our judge selection process; the need for fair and impartial courts; the challenges and opportunities facing Ohio’s justice system; and ways that you can make an impact and improve our courts and its outcomes." Location:  Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington.  Hosted by the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance.  Register here. 

 

Friday, July 26, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Shambhala Columbus Presents: PARIS TO PITTSBURGH.  “Paris to Pittsburgh reveals the inspiring steps communities across the country are taking to confront the severe health and economic threats posed by climate change,” said Geoff Daniels, of National Geographic. “From innovative ways to improve our food supply chain through Fleet Farming, parking lots shaded by solar paneled roofs to passionate college students making an impact in sustainable energy jobs, this documentary provides a hopeful roadmap for the future.” Location:  Juniper School, 636 Chase Rd, Columbus 43214.  For more information, contact Betsy Loeb betsy.loeb@gmail.com.

 

Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Simply Living Presents: Sustainable Living & Garden Tour - 7 Locations.  Going green is good, but how? Simply Living will show you lots of nature-friendly ways to "green-up" your lifestyle and make your neighbors green with envy! This year we have curated a diverse selection of homeowners and gardens selected to help you learn from local pioneers in sustainable living. The self-paced tour offers unique opportunities to learn “what’s next” for your home. A butterfly garden? Beekeeping? Native herbs? Or perhaps solar panels? an electric car? What gets you excited? Talk one-on-one with our homeowners at each tour site. Get answers to your questions. Leave with ideas and inspiration to take with you and create your own "green new deal" in your home.  Discover cutting edge, innovative practices like permaculture, how to remove and replace your lawn, create a meditation space or add esthetic features. A SWACO rep will be on hand to answer your recycling questions. Solar 101 info will be available from a local expert.  It’s social too. Food, music, and literature on sustainability will enhance your experience in several locations.  Tickets are $15 for adults and may be purchased on Eventbrite. Children under 12 are admitted free. The tour will take place rain or shine!  For more information, contact Chuck@simplyliving.org or call 614-354-6172.

 

Saturday, July 27, Hiphop Festival, 12-9, 3440 W Broad. Sponsored by CoverMyMeds.  $15

 

Sunday, July 28, 2019, 5:00 – 9:00 PM.  Two great activist films are hitting the Columbus scene on July 28.   The Columbus International Film and Animation Festival (CIFAF), The Free Press, Simply Living and Brothers Drake Meadery are bringing a local pop-up activist film screening to Columbus as an extension of the 2019 CIFAF. As the oldest and longest-running film festival in the nation, CIFAF brings a tradition of film to Columbus. The legacy CIFAF has brought continues to support independent filmmakers throughout the year in an effort to make Columbus a hub of the film industry. Help us keep the spirit of film alive in our ever-growing and urbanizing city.  From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the highly-respected films “Counter Histories: Rock Hill” and “How to Be an Activist” will be screened at Brothers Drake Meadery, 26 E. Fifth Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201.  “Counter Histories: Rock Hill” (53 min.) by Director Frederick Taylor, addresses how several African-American male college students stood up for their rights by, literally, sitting down. They sat down in a five and dime in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to grab a cup of coffee and were met with violence and brutality—eventually leading to unjust imprisonment. Check this film out to see how they inspired protests and freedom rides across the nation.  “Concerned Citizen: Civics in Action” (40 min.) follows whistleblower Dr. Riki Ott who predicted the Exxon Valdez oil spill hours before it happened and works to curb oil pollution. It is "A must see video for anyone who wonders what he/she can do to change the world and needs a spark of inspiration” said Lisa Eargle. The screening doubles as a fundraiser for CIFAF and CIFAF promotes the local and international film community. This is an opportunity to not only experience activism from an insider point-of-view but give back to the local Columbus art scene. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door, a 50/50 raffle will be held and 10 percent of bar proceeds 5-9 p.m. will be granted to CIFAF. Food trucks will be on site for those hungering for more.  Any further questions pertaining to this event can be sent via email to CIFAF at columbusfilmfestival@gmail.com. #CbusFilm.  More information here.

 

Sunday, July 28, 2019, 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  Voter Registration:  Canvass for Unregistered Voters.  Voter Registration Canvass in Linden. Joe Knapp has identified houses without registered voters. We're knocking on the doors to see if anyone needs to register!  Meet at 3:00 PM at the Linden Branch of CML, 2223 Cleveland Avenue, and we'll go out in pairs.  Hosted by Indivisible Ohio District 12.  Facebook.  

 

Monday, July 29, 2019, 4:00 – 6:00 PM.  Picket City Council for the Schools #ColumbusStudentsDeserve.  Hosted by Columbus Education Association.  It's time to send a message to City Council: Fund Schools, Not Corporate Tax Breaks! With negotiations and our campaign for the Schools #ColumbusStudentsDeserve at a critical point, join CEA members, parents, and community allies as we demand the end of tax abatements for wealthy corporations which drain millions of dollars from our schools. We need to demonstrate that we are willing to do whatever it takes for our students and communities.  We will meet in the grassy area beside the Firefighters' Union Hall at 379 W Broad St in Columbus before marching across the bridge to city hall for our picket. Wear your red shirt and contract campaign button.  Facebook. 

 

Monday, July 29, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00 PM.  Not Far From Me:  Stories of Opioids and Ohio.  Join editors and scholars Daniel Skinner and Berkeley Franz, and contributor Sharon Parsons, featuring Not Far from Me, Stories of Opioids and Ohio, the first book on this public health emergency composed entirely of first-person accounts. More and more Americans find themselves in some way touched by the opioid epidemic. But while many have observed the effects of the crisis, Not Far From Me is the first book on this public health emergency composed entirely of first-person accounts. The collection unfolds across more than fifty gripping accounts by Ohioans at the center of the national epidemic. Shared through personal stories, poetry, interviews, and photos, these perspectives transcend typical one-dimensional portrayals of the crisis to offer a mosaic of how politics, religion, sports, economics, culture, race, and sexual orientation intersect in and around the epidemic.  Location:  Gramercy Books Bexley, 2424 E. Main St., 43209.  More information on Facebook.