Community Calendar
How to use the calendar:
Browse the events below by date, clicking on each for more information.
Events are color-coded by type:
Members may submit events to be posted on the calendar here.
- September 28, 2023
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Lower Lights Christian Health Center
September 28, 2023 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Tria on the Square, 14 E 15th Ave, Columbus 43201Beyond Health Care Breakfast
Featuring keynote speaker Gina McFarlane-El.
Purchase tickets/tables
Support LLCHC's Beyond Health Care Fund
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- September 29, 2023
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Cancer Support Community Central Ohio
September 29, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hollywood Casino Columbus, 200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, USAJoin us for an unforgettable evening where style knows no bounds and “Always In Style” takes center stage. Embrace the essence of timeless elegance and sophistication as we celebrate a night filled with grace and charm.
Your evening will include a five-course dinner paired with premium wines. Sip our signature cocktail and indulge in delectable chocolates from the area’s most esteemed chocolatiers. You will experience exciting auctions and hear inspirational stories of resilience and hope as we honor this year’s award recipients.
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Mental Health America of Ohio
September 29, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Give Mom the Mic 2023
MHAOhio is excited to bring back our hilarious and heartwarming fundraising event, Give Mom the Mic, for the first time since the pandemic! Proceeds from the event benefit all MHAOhio programs.
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- October 1, 2023
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Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio
October 1, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fortress Obetz, 2015 Recreation Trl, Obetz, OH 43207, USAJoin the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 2023 Columbus Buddy Walk®! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word and celebrate all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome!
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- October 5, 2023
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Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
October 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215, USAPartners and supporters join ETSS to honor these Champions and raise awareness and dollars for our programs and services. We acknowledge honorees for helping empower youth, supporting adults and families on their journey to self-sufficiency as New Americans, and providing essential services to over 60 different cultures in our community.
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The Breathing Association
October 5, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Carfagna's, 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240, USABreathe Easy: Stroll on the Plaza
Join us at the beautiful Carfagna's Ristorante Piazza for an evening of fun and friends to benefit charity care in our Healthcare Center.
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- October 6, 2023
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HSC Board of Directors | Meeting 5 of 2023
October 6, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Flying Horse Farms
October 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Flying Horse Farms, 5260 OH-95, Mt Gilead, OH 43338, USACampfire 2023
At Campfire, donors, camper families, and guests come together to celebrate camp and raise money to create moments of healing for children with serious illnesses and their families so every child can thrive!
Stay tuned for more details on Campfire, coming soon through our social media channels! Thank you for helping to keep our Campfire burning bright. We can’t wait to welcome you back home!
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- October 11, 2023
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SproutFive
October 11, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1621 West 1st Avenue, Columbus, OH, USAScience of Reading in Early Childhood Panel
This insightful event will bring together renowned experts in the field of early childhood reading to discuss the latest developments, legislation, and practical applications for educators in the science of reading.
The event will feature presentations by each panelist, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with these leading experts.
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- October 13, 2023
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Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
October 13, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219, USAJoin the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio as we race and raise funds for our neighbors in need of furnished homes at the 2023 Furniture Bank Bed Race!
At the Bed Race, you and your friends can show off your speed (and creativity!) as you dress up, decorate, and race a wooden bed across Easton Town Center - all to help put local kids into beds and off of floors! Plus, YOU can directly provide furniture to a local child and family in need by fundraising as a team!
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Ohio State Bar Foundation
October 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA2023 All Rise Annual Awards: The Art of Giving - Creating a More Just Ohio
Join us as we celebrate this year’s Ohio State Bar Foundation statewide award winners. Featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, live music, an immersive live art experience, silent auction, and more!
Early bird pricing is $85/ticket. After September 20, full ticket price is $100/ticket.
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- October 14, 2023
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Our Helpers
October 14, 2023 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tooba Academy North Campus, 4550 Heaton Rd, Columbus, OH 43229, USAFree Winter Coats for Kids.
1st come, 1st serve. 500+ Children's coats in assorted sizes
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Maryhaven
October 14, 2023 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USAOn behalf of the Maryhaven Board of Directors, our President/CEO, Oyauma Garrison, and the entire Maryhaven family, we are inviting you to celebrate 70 years of providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare to the Central Ohio Community.
Please join us on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at The Greater Columbus Convention Center for our 70th Anniversary Gala. It will be a night you will not forget. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and incredible silent auction items, while connecting with community partners and leaders over cocktails and gourmet dining…We may even have a surprise or two!
You will hear powerful stories of hope, resilience, and transformation from individuals and families who have been impacted by the work done at Maryhaven. We are excited to share that the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who started Maryhaven, will be in attendance. Our keynote speaker will be Tim Mathile, of the Mathile Family Foundation. We know you will walk away with a renewed sense of passion for helping others.
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- October 18, 2023
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Netcare Access
October 18, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USANetcare Foundation Community Awards and Recognition Dinner
Join us for the Netcare Foundation Community Awards and Recognition Dinner event on 10/18. The fall fundraiser is the Netcare Foundation’s premiere event going into its fifth year, branded as an upscale and fun evening with good music, a delicious sit-down dinner, a silent auction, a mission moment, and a celebration of Netcare Access’ supporters, advocates, community leaders and staff that have made an impact on the lives of the individual we serve in Franklin County.
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- October 19, 2023
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Harmony Project
October 19, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215, USAHarmony Project x Ohio Theatre
Harmony Project is making a return to the Ohio Theatre for the first time since 2017! Presented by the Wolfe Foundation, the event will feature performances by the Harmony Community Chorus as well as representatives from its experiential arts programs that serve New American students, incarcerated men and women and differently-abled adults. Prior to the concert, there will be a Gala Reception and Dinner in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. Contact Matthew Schott at matthew@harmonyproject.com for information and tickets to the Gala.
Tickets are available at harmonyproject.com.
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Homeport
October 19, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203, USAVoice & Vision Award Celebration
Homeport invites you to our annual “Voice & Vision” celebration on October 19, 2023, to honor Columbus Urban League chief executive Stephanie Hightower for her fierce advocacy for the housing and economic needs of Central Ohio residents.
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New Directions Career Center
October 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Quantum Health HQWomen of Promise Fundraiser
As New Directions Career Center’s signature fundraising event, Women of Promise celebrates the exceptional career guidance, development, and counseling services available at the Center. Our sponsors host an unforgettable evening of fun, friends, and philanthropy that allows the community to express their support of New Directions programming and walk away with exciting live and silent auction packages that can leave you pampered in Columbus or journeying around the globe on a once-in-a-lifetime excursion. This festive evening culminates with the recognition of our 2023 Woman of Promise award; always an outstanding graduate of the New Directions program who used the skills learned at the Center to build a new life for herself and her family.
Tickets $175 per person
Currently collecting bottles of wine valued at $25 or more for a wine pull.
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YWCA Columbus
October 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Activists and Agitators is an annual YWCA Columbus event dedicated to uniting the Columbus community and inspiring attendees to pursue greater social change together than we can achieve alone.
This event fosters dialogue, provides practical resources, and educates the community to promote empowerment and inclusion. We created Activists and Agitators with the belief that anyone and everyone can be an agent for social change. If we all commit to intentional, anti-racist, direct action and harm reduction, our collective impact will be profound.
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- October 21, 2023
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Make-A-Day
October 21, 2023 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215, USAMake-A-Day 5k Run/Walk for Homelessness
MAD's second annual 5K Run/Walk event to benefit and raise awareness of Columbus' housing crisis and benefit the community's unhoused neighbors. Free beer and pizza from Nocterra and Cardos and live music from Joey & Jessica!
Our mission: empowering the impoverished through inclusive community events, acts of kindness, outreach, advocacy, and educational awareness.
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- October 22, 2023
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The Royal Oak Initiative
October 22, 2023 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
80 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43205, USAUpper Cup Chess Open Community Play on every 2nd and 4th Sunday, from 4-8pm at 80 Parsons Ave
Come play chess at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C - "The Fork"). All skill levels are desired and everyone takes home an "L". Whether that is a lesson or loss, come connect with community. Good vibes only.
Free to participate, but donations are appreciated. This space and experience is designed for ALL curious chess explorers, whether someone has never played or if someone has played their whole life!
This event is hosted by the Royal Oak Initiative.
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