Differences Are Good Earth Connection presents “Celebrate the Difference,” a workshop on cultural awareness, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call 513-347-5207.
Karma for the Vote A vigil for the electoral transformation of the country takes place at Lone Star Pavilion in Clifton from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each of three Saturdays, Sept. 11, Oct. 2 and Oct. 23. The vigil starts with a potluck picnic at 5:30 p.m., followed by meditation and non-verbal prayer through music, dance and drama. From 8 to 8:30 p.m. participants will line Clifton Avenue with signs and banners as a public statement of their commitment to reversing America’s course in the upcoming election. The New Jerusalem Community seeks co-sponsors for the event; contact Anne at 513-591-2942 or annbck@aol.com.
Remake Fountain Square The Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) seeks public input on its new plan to transform Fountain Square. The last public meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. William Church, 4108 West 8th St. See www.3CDC.org for details.
Parity Party Citizens to Restore Fairness host a “Repeal Article 12” party from 4-9 p.m. Sept. 12 at 2160 Elysian Place in Clifton Heights. Rotating bands include Wojo. A $25 minimum donation is suggested. Find directions at www.nvecreative.com/map.
Arts Community for Equal Rights Members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra present “Serenade for Harmony and Inclusion” at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Isaac M. Wise Temple downtown. Victoria Morgan, artistic director of Cincinnati Ballet, and Nicholas Muni, artistic director of Cincinnati Opera, will speak about Article 12 of the city charter. A wine and cheese reception follows the concert. Proceeds from the event go to Citizens to Restore Fairness, the group working to repeal Article 12. Call 513-675-2143 for more information.
Lobby Your Neighbors for KerryCincinnati Labor Council AFL-CIO is gearing up for an election year battle to deliver Ohio to Sen. John Kerry. Volunteers are needed for the annual Get Out the Vote Ward Walk, a neighborhood canvassing operation in support of labor-endorsed candidates. The walk takes place October 29-31, the weekend before the election. Sign up by calling 513-421-1846.
This article appears in Aug 11-17, 2004.
