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League Of Women Voters Of Metropolitan Columbus

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus empowers citizens to engage in democracy through education and advocacy, promoting informed participation in government and influencing public policy for a stronger community.

Join the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus for a special Sunday afternoon fundraiser featuring longtime Columbus musician Bill Cohen in a 1960s-style folk music coffee house concert! Step back into the folk music revival of the 1950s, &#39;60s, and &#39;70s as Bill Cohen leads an engaging sing-along featuring songs of struggle, inspiration, history, and community. Together, we&#39;ll celebrate the music made famous by artists such as Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, the Kingston Trio, the Weavers, Harry Belafonte, Tom Paxton, the Limelighters, and more. Special guest Carl Yaffey will add extra sparkle with his banjo! Sing and clap along to love songs, children&#39;s songs, work songs, civil rights songs, anti-war songs, lullabies, and other folk classics. Whether you know every lyric or simply enjoy listening, you&#39;ll experience the energy, connection, and sense of community that have made these timeless songs so meaningful across generations. Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026Time: 4:00&ndash;5:30 PMLocation: Overbrook Presbyterian Church, Basement Social Hall - 4131 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214Free parking is available in the church parking lot and on nearby streets. Tickets are $20 per person when purchased in advance. If seats remain available, tickets may be purchased at the door for $25. Coffee will be available.Thank you to Overbrook Presbyterian Church and its Social Justice Committee for generously providing the Coffee House setting for this special event, and thank you to Bill Cohen for partnering with the League for this memorable fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters, protecting elections, and defending democracy through voter education, voter registration, and civic engagement. Please Note: The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus uses Zeffy, a fundraising platform built specifically for nonprofits that does not deduct transaction fees. As a result, 100% of your ticket purchase and donation goes directly to supporting the League&#39;s mission. During checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to support its platform. This contribution does not go to the League and is completely optional. If you would like to adjust or remove the suggested Zeffy contribution, simply select &quot;Other&quot; from the drop-down menu and enter your preferred amount, including $0 if you do not wish to contribute to Zeffy.

Folk Songs of Times of Struggles, Inspiration, History and Building Communities.

Join the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus for our Annual September Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Mozart&#39;s Caf&eacute; and Event Space in Columbus! As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are reflecting on the history of our democracy and the role each of us plays in shaping its future. At the same time, organizations and community leaders across the country are working to strengthen democratic institutions, expand civic participation, and ensure that every voice can be heard. This year&#39;s September Dinner Meeting will feature Kimberly Hamlin, a LWVUS Board Member from the League of Women Voters of Cincinnati Area (LWVCA). Kimberly is a historian who specializes in the US women&rsquo;s rights movement. &nbsp; Our evening&#39;s focus will be Unite and Rise: Community Partners Kimberly will share her thoughts on the League and our community partners. &nbsp;How we work together to support voter education, civic engagement, access to information, advocacy, and public participation&mdash;and how each of us can contribute to building a stronger democracy for the next 250 years. Schedule5:30 PM &ndash; 6:00 PM | Socializing &amp; Community Connections6:00 PM &ndash; 6:30 PM | Buffet Dinner6:30 PM &ndash; 8:00 PM | Speaker + discussion We hope you&#39;ll join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation, meaningful connections, and inspiration as we explore how working together strengthens our communities and our democracy. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Please Note: The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus uses Zeffy, a fundraising platform for nonprofits that does not deduct transaction fees. As a result, 100% of your ticket purchase and donation goes directly to supporting the League&#39;s mission. During checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to support the Zeffy platform. This contribution does not go to the League and is completely optional.If you would like to adjust or remove the suggested Zeffy contribution, select &quot;Other&quot; from the drop-down menu and enter your preferred amount, including &quot;$0&quot; if you do not wish to contribute to Zeffy.

Annual September Dinner Meeting

You are invited to join the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus for Democracy In Action, the League&rsquo;s largest annual fundraiser and signature event, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 6-8pm at The Ohio State University, Fawcett Event Center (2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210). Democracy In Action celebrates the League&rsquo;s mission and honors individuals whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the civic life of Central Ohio. In 2026, we are proud to honor Kathy and Fred Ransier for their lifelong dedication to civic leadership, public service, and community advancement. Kathy and Fred have given generously of their time and talents to numerous civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations.&nbsp; The evening will begin with a reception featuring hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and beverages, followed by a formal program celebrating Kathy and Fred&rsquo;s extraordinary contributions, the importance of civic participation, and the League&rsquo;s ongoing work to strengthen democracy. Can&rsquo;t join us for DIA 2026 but still want to celebrate our honored guests? We are offering a special Tribute Package that highlights Kathy and Fred&rsquo;s extraordinary impact on our community while supporting the League&rsquo;s mission. Funds raised through Democracy In Action support LWVMC&rsquo;s mission to promote informed and active participation in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.&nbsp; For the first year we are using Zeffy for our event ticket sales. Zeffy is a free platform for nonprofits like ours. The page will ask for an additional &ldquo;tip&rdquo; with your ticket purchase; this tip is optional and does not go to the League, you can use the drop down button and select &quot;0&quot; to bypass this.

Democracy In Action 2026

Become a monthly League Sustainer! Democracy isn&#39;t built in a single day&mdash;and neither is the work of the League. By becoming a monthly donor, you help the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus provide trusted nonpartisan voter education, voter registration, candidate forums, youth engagement programs, community outreach, and advocacy that empowers voters and strengthens democracy throughout Franklin County. Even a small monthly gift makes a lasting impact. Together, our collective support helps ensure that voters have the information they need to participate in our democracy. Join the League Sustainers Campaign and help power this work every month of the year. Please Note: The League is using Zeffy, a fundraising platform for nonprofits that does not deduct fees from donations. 100% of your donation will go to The League of Metropolitan Columbus.&nbsp; Rather, during the donation process, Zeffy will suggest an additional contribution to support the Zeffy platform. Supporting Zeffy is completely optional. If you would like to support the Zeffy platform, simply use the drop-down menu and select &quot;Other&quot; and type the amount you would like to go to Zeffy or &quot;$0&quot; if you do not wish to support Zeffy before completing your donation. &quot;Many drops of water produce might in a wave.&quot; &mdash; LuCinda Flores

Become a monthly League Sustainer! Democracy isn't built in a single day—and neither is the work of the League.By becoming a monthly donor, you help the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus provide trusted nonpartisan voter education, voter registration, candidate forums, youth engagement programs, community outreach, and advocacy that empowers voters and strengthens democracy throughout Franklin County.Even a small monthly gift makes a lasting impact. Together, our collective support helps ensure that voters have the information they need to participate in our democracy.Join the League Sustainers Campaign and help power this work every month of the year.Please Note: The League is using Zeffy, a fundraising platform for nonprofits that does not deduct fees from donations. 100% of your donation will go to The League of Metropolitan Columbus. Rather, during the donation process, Zeffy will suggest an additional contribution to support the Zeffy platform. Supporting Zeffy is completely optional. If you would like to support the Zeffy platform, simply use the drop-down menu and select "Other" and type the amount you would like to go to Zeffy or "$0" if you do not wish to support Zeffy before completing your donation."Many drops of water produce might in a wave." — LuCinda Flores

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