Don't believe in God? You are not alone! The Humanist Community of Central Ohio is a community which values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.
Today
Tired of Twihard book clubs? Does “Fifty Shades of Grey” describe your complexion whenever someone mentions the words “New York Times Bestseller”? Now there’s something different just for you!
A sophisticated book club for intellectuals identifying as women, the Wo-Man Booker Club will focus on reading and discussing literature drawn from the long-list, short-list, and winners of the Man Booker literary prize. The goal of this book club is to provide a space for anyone identifying as a woman to come to discuss quality literature while socializing with like-minded individuals. Life’s too short to read bad literature!
The Wo-Man Booker club will be held at Stauf’s coffeehouse in downtown Grandview. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm-9:30pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, drink great coffee, and discuss quality literature in a relaxed setting.
We'll be reading "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga for our May meeting, so feel free to join us on May 14 at 7:30.
If you have questions or ideas, email Heidi at heidi.l.bretz@gmail.com.
Tomorrow
Please join us for our monthly gathering to celebrate our Member's Birthdays. Doris will pick a new location based on everyone's recommendations.
Thursday, June 13th
It's time to give of yourself...donate blood and then replenish yourself by going out to dinner with fellow donors and freethinkers.
You can donate at the Carriage Place Donor Center from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, then dinner at Chili Verde. (4852 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43235) If you cannot donate, come and cheer on those who can.
Learn more about who's eligible to donate, and make an appointment at the Red Cross website. The donor center does prefer if you make an appointment, but walk-in donations are also welcome (so don't shy away just because you forgot to schedule an appt).
Saturday, June 15th
On June 15th, HCCO will be working with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to adopt a 2 mile stretch of highway on Interstate 270.
Each year, ODOT is forced to spend $4 million on litter pick-up…a preventable problem. That money could be used to install 323 culverts, pave 40 miles of a two-lane road, install 340 miles of guardrail, or purchase 28 snowplow trucks.
ODOT’s more than 1,400 Adopt-A-Highway groups – at least one in each of Ohio’s 88 counties – clean a two-mile section, or interchange, a minimum of four times a year for two years. On average, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers pick up 25,000 bags of trash, saving the Department $280,000 each year.
Gathering together to pick up litter along roadways gives Ohioans cleaner and safer roadways, helps to foster pride in communities, and positively affects healthy economic development. For our efforts, HCCO will get a sign along the 2 mile stretch of highway in Columbus on I-270 from mile marker 24 (I-71) to mile marker 26 (State Rt.23) that reads, “ADOPT A HIGHWAY LITTER CONTROL – THE HUMANIST COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL OHIO”.
WHERE TO MEET:
All volunteers must watch a 7 min long safety video prior to volunteering. We will meet as a team to watch the video in the main conference room of the Westerville Public Library. (If you helped before in October or April, you technically don’t need to watch the video, but we will still use the library as a central meeting spot before we head out.) We will then carpool to the trash pickup location. After the event, we can meet up at a local pub for appetizers and celebratory drinks.
Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 17 will need have their parents or guardian sign a release form. (Please contact Matt Shannon (shannon.matthew@gmail.com if you have someone under the age of 18 that is interested in participating.)
As we will be on the side of a busy highway, volunteers should wear loose fitting, brightly colored clothing, and comfortable work boots or shoes. Work gloves are recommended. ODOT will provide safety vests, trash bags, trash pickers, and road safety signs prior to the event.
Sunday, June 16th
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow humanists!
Meet us in The Market District in the Giant Eagle for a tasty breakfast hot food buffet (priced by the pound with vegetarian friendly options) as well as made to order Belgian Waffles ($5) and egg/potato/bacon platters ($6). Coffee and tea free refills.
We'll be in the room upstairs. Look for the table signs with the HCCO logo.
Monday, June 17th
Please use West Entrance! The other doors will probably be locked.
Everyone please bring a ferret.
Wednesday, June 19th
The HCCO board of trustees meets regularly. Members are welcome to attend.
Friday, June 21st
You've been asking for your own version of heathen chicks....Guess what?!? We've got it. All those Individuals identifying as men are welcome to join us. Jeremy will be your host
Saturday, June 22nd
Walk in the Pride Parade with your fellow HCCO members this year! The parade steps off from Broad Street and High Street at 12 pm and ends at Goodale Park. Parade participants should plan to arrive early at our meeting spot at the steps of the Ohio Supreme Court. We have a limited number of spots, so plan to RSVP to our Meetup or contact Darrell Montavon at montmonster@hotmail.com. For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
http://www.meetup.com/HumanistOhio/events/113521432/
Thursday, June 27th
Get together with fellow freethinkers for knitting, conversation, and tasty food or coffee. Crocheters, cross-stichers, needlepointers, and others with portable crafty hobbies are welcome to join us!
Friday, June 28th
We encourage you to come out to Comfest (community festival) and visit the HCCO booth. Comfest has plenty of entertainment and activities for all ages. For more information visit http://www.comfest.com/index.php. Questions about the booth or volunteering? Email Jeff Dubin at president@hcco.org.
