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Wednesday, April 30, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Tuesday, April 29, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Learn about the proposal for carbon capture and storage in Ohio at this informative webinar. We will have our partner, Dr. Randi Pokladnik, environmental scientist and chemist, explain the risks this industry poses. We will discuss the environmental, economic, and public health implications. We will discuss the state of CO₂ capture and storage in Ohio, as well as the issues with the proposed bills that would create permission structures for this industry in the Ohio legislature.

Wednesday, April 30, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

This “Protest Support Series” space will highlight the street medics. This space will focus on what a street medic is, what training looks like, and how to plug into the protest support ecosystem.

Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30, 8:30am-5pm, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.

The 2025 Ohio Active Transportation Conference is hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation to highlight best practices for advancing statewide goals related to walking and biking.

Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30, 8:30am-5pm, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.

The 2025 Ohio Active Transportation Conference is hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation to highlight best practices for advancing statewide goals related to walking and biking.

Tuesday, April 29, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Tuesday, April 29, 11:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Discover how your organization can drive policy and community change while staying compliant with lobbying laws. This training offers a comprehensive overview of federal and state lobbying regulations, filing and reporting requirements, and practical strategies to navigate the system effectively.

This workshop will be presented by Denver Supinger, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations for the Brain Injury Association of America [BIAA].

Sunday, April 27, 4:30-7:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Please join Interfaith Association of Central Ohio [IACO] for our annual Main Event.

This event will include a presentation by Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life, on “Sacred Solidarity: The Role of Interfaith Leaders in Defending Democracy.”

A vegetarian potluck dinner will be held. If you are attending the dinner, please bring a covered vegetarian main dish / salad / side dish / dessert, that will serve eight, to share.

Sunday, April 27, 12:30pm, Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, northeast corner of E. Broad St. and Cleveland Ave.

Join us for a meaningful and family-friendly celebration of Earth Day in the heart of downtown Columbus!

This event will include the following.

• A local food truck on-site starting at 12:30pm

• Sidewalk chalk art led by students from Columbus College of Art and Design — fun for kids and families!

• A short program, beginning at 1pm, with local speakers sharing ideas and actions around sustainability and expanding Columbus’s tree canopy

Sunday, April 27, 12noon-4pm, The Century, 106 E. Moler St.

The Merion Village Association is celebrating 40 years! Save the date on Sunday, April 27 when we will host the second annual Merion Village Association Founder’s Day Celebration.

Join us at The Century event space, 106 E. Moler St., where this year’s celebration will feature a market filled with local vendors!

• Community Market

Shop from a variety of makers and retailers who are local to the South Side or are active in some of your other favorite local markets.

• Food Trucks