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UAPA Community Picnic on September 25th

Annual UAPA Community Picnic

When:      Sunday, September 25th, 2022

Where:     Reed Road Shelter House,  3855 Reed Rd, 43220

Time:       12:00 noon until 2:00 pm

    Join UAPA for the ReSisters presentation of the 2022 Courage of Conviction Awards

    When times get tough one can lose sight of the patriotism revealed in the day-to-day work accomplished by leaders and activists. The people who win some battles but lose too many and yet get up and work even harder the next day: thus, the genesis of the ReSisters of Central Ohio Courage of Conviction Awards.

    UAPA 2022 Food Drive -- Extended to February 12th

    UAPA (in conjunction with Organizing for UA and Columbus NW Blues) is collecting  food for the Smokey Row Food Pantry. In addition to canned goods and other shelf-stable items, the food bank requests baby wipes and diapers (especially sized 4 and 5).

    Drop off your contributions at the following addresses between January 17th and February 11th:

    5055 Francisco Place
    2280 Canterbury Road - side door porch
    2000 Malvern Road
    4347 Castleton Road
    4284 Braunton Road

    MLK Day of Service Food Drive

    Update: We delivered three stuffed SUVs of food to the CRC. We had petitions for three municipal judge candidates. Thanks to all the volunteers and donors for a successful event!

     

    Last Day to Order is Wednesday, October 28th

    Early Vote Sale on signs

    The last day to order Biden/Harris signs and other Biden gear is this Wednesday, October 28th.

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    Pre-Primary Forums - Meet the Local Candidates

    There have been multiple debates between Presidential hopefuls in advance of Ohio's Primary on March 17th, but did you know that there are other more local primaries? Two Democrats are vying to unseat Steve Stivers in Congressional District 15 and five want to face off against Stephanie Kunzie in State Senate District 16. Take the time to meet them and hear what they hope to accomplish. We have two upcoming opportunities:

    Post-Holiday Party Invitation

    Volunteer to Protect the Vote!

    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.

    Picnic Benefitting the ODP 2018 Coordinated Campaign (RSVP)

    Join UAPA and the Coalition of Democratic and Progressive Organizations of Central Ohio for a picnic. And a fundraiser. And a candidate meet and greet. And a lot of fun.

    With special guest ODP Chairman David Pepper. Bring a friend and join us for an update on ODP's strategy to take back Ohio in 2018 and learn how you can get involved!

    Vocal Resistance to perform.

    Campaign for Ohio Kickoff on July 8th

    Join Organizing 4UA and Sarah Grace Spurgin of the Campaign for Ohio for an organizational meeting in the Friends Theater at the main Upper Arlington Public Library on Tremont Rd. on July 8th.

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