Handouts from "Beyond the Recycling Bin" - May 28th

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 12:50

We had a bunch of excellent handouts and displays at our May 28th "Beyond the Recycling Bin" program.These will help you find additional ways to reduce your waste and ultimately your carbon footprint. We also have a link to Upper Arlington's brand new food waste composting pilot program.

Handouts

 

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Recycling
2019
Public Meeting

July Book Club - The Impeachers by Brenda Wineapple

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 18:38

The Impeachers book coverThe book for July will be The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple. Meet on Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00 PM at 2000 Malvern Rd for discussion and beverages. Bring a snack to share if you like.

15th Anniversary Blue Brunch, September 8, 2019

published by Cheryl Grossman on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 23:08

Invitation to 2019 Blue BrunchIn the fall of 2010, UAPA held its first annual Blue Brunch.  It was a progressive dinner hosted by three UAPA members. Now, we hope to have a celebratory Blue Brunch for our 15th Anniversary!

Beyond the Recycling Bin

published by Cheryl Grossman on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 20:45

4 recycling binsMay 28, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friends Theater, UA Public Library (2800 Tremont Rd.)

Recycling can be confusing.

Video - Information and Misinformation on Social Media: Practical Information Literacy

published by Cheryl Grossman on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 23:04

If you missed our March 4th session on how social media affected the 2016 election and how to judge information you find on the Internet and social media, we have the links to the resources mentioned and video of the presentation. The presentation is on Facebook.

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Social Media
UAPA Meeting
Information Literacy

Book Club for May

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 21:46

cover of The Soul of America by Jon MeachamNew, new book club book for May will be The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels by Jon Meacham. This replaces The Case Against Standardized Testing by Alfie Kohn which replaced Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking.

Meet on May 29th at 7:00 PM at 2000 Malvern Rd.

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Book Club
Education
Testing

Book Club

published by Cheryl Grossman on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 13:15

Because of the really cold weather on the date scheduled for January's Book Club, the January book (Becoming by Michelle Obama) was rescheduled for March and subsequent books were moved back a month. There is no February Book Club scheduled. See our events here and on our Facebook page for specifics.

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Book Club
UAPA

Volunteer to Protect the Vote!

published by Cheryl Grossman on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 22:09

Are you interested in making sure all eligible voters can cast their ballot and have it counted?  If so, consider coming on Thursday, September 27th to the Friends Theater (2800 Tremont Rd) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm to find out more.

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Voter Protection
Voter Supression
Volunteer Opportunities

Are you Concerned About Children Separated From Their Parents By OUR Government?

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 23:39

Despite a judge's order, over 400 children have yet to be reunited with their families following Trump’s outrageous, cruel, and shameful plan to use children as tools to deter immigration.   Politicians have condemned Trump’s policy, but have not remedied the problem.  We need to convince them to DO SOMETHING!  

CALL TO ACTION - NOW:

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Supreme Court of the US
Senate Judiciary Committee
Trump Administration
Reunite Families

Double Your Donations to Our Congressional and Ohio House Candidates

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 21:50

Do you want to help our excellent candidates, Rick Neal in Congressional District 15 and Allison Russo in Ohio House District 24?

For the month of September, UAPA will match your contribution(s) to either candidate up to $1,000 each! Make your contribution by check through the UAPA website or directly to their ActBlue accounts.

Allison Russo

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Rick Neal
Allison Russo
Congressional District 15
Ohio House-24
Fundraising

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