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TUESDAY,  October 21, 2008 - Dialogue Group

The First Presbyterian Dialogue Group will continue the discussion concerning "the role fear plays in understanding cultural differences." This bridge building effort toward mutual understanding begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday. Enter the church from First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage.

One Columbus is seeking input from every segment of the community at these dialogue groups. Now would be a good time to visit and, if you choose, join.  

Notes from these Dialogue Groups can be found on the One Columbus website: www.onecolumbus.org  under "Dialogue Groups" as well as articles, selected readings and contributions from participants.

Contact: Berrien Zettler at 706-324-6363

WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2008 - Race Relations Breakfast

Our eighth of the series "My Challenges with Race" will feature Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner for the Columbus Consolidated Government. Lula is serving her third term as Tax Commissioner having been elected in 1997 .  The daughter of Walter and Sally Lundsford, she grew up in Columbus and completed undergraduate and graduate degrees from Howard University and Atlanta University respectively. She has worked in the public and private sectors and serves as an active member of many community organizations and groups.     

The Race Relations Breakfasts are held at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway. Breakfast begins at 7:30am and you are encouraged to bring a friend with you. $6.00 is asked of regular members.  First timers and visitors are our guests.

Contact: Lee Brantley  706-324-6471

Your most precious right - the right to vote

You now have the opportunity to exercise your right to vote prior to Tuesday, November  4  if you choose to do so.  Here is some information that will help you.

You may vote:

 

September 22 - October 31 in the Elections Office, West Wing, Government Center: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
       
October 27-31 at Four Locations:

• Elections Office, Government Center, 100 Tenth Street:     8:30am - 4:30pm
• Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road:       9:30am - 5:00pm
• Frank D. Chester Recreation Center, 1441 Benning Drive:   10:00am - 6:00pm
• Cunningham Center@Columbus State University, 3100 Gentian Blvd.:    8:30am - 4:30pm

This and other information can be found on the Government website. Click on the Elections and Registration page.

Nominations close October 31 for One Columbus Community Excellence Award

The Fifth Annual One Columbus Recognition Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, where a person or organization will receive the prestigious One Columbus Community Excellence Award for their work in the field of diversity. The Richard R Miles award will be given to a high school junior or senior for similar work in their school and community. Nominations must be post marked  by the end of business Friday, October 31.

The nomination form and criteria can be accessed from the homepage of the One Columbus website www.onecolumbus.org.