Community

Saturday, May 24, 10am-2pm, Community Impact Center, 215 N. Front St.

The primary objective of the “Guns D.O.W.N. Summit” event is to foster engagement among young people in critical areas such as conflict resolution, career readiness, wellness, and social justice. This event will have a variety of guest presenters, community leaders, and youth speakers.

Youth participants will receive food and snacks as well as gain the opportunity to receive swag giveaways and other prizes. We will also have tables of various community resources, 360° photo booth, music, art, and more.

Thursday, May 22, 6-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for our “Columbus Health Center Advocacy Program (HCAP) Volunteer Training”! HCAP is one of our Patient Advocacy Programs and our only volunteer opportunity directly within the health centers. HCAP volunteers connect with patients in our health centers about volunteer and advocacy opportunities, legislative updates, and story sharing opportunities. All volunteers interested in HCAP must complete this training.

Wednesday, May 21, 6:30pm, beginning and ending at Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, 40 E. Dominion Blvd.

This is the 23rd year for the Ride of Silence.

This year, we will be reading the names of the cyclists who were killed on Ohio roads in 2024 along with names submitted by registered riders who were killed in any year. We will also honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.

Wednesday, May 21, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Monday, May 19 [9am-4:30pm] and Tuesday, May 20 [9am-1:30pm], Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.

Let’s work together to save lives and prevent injuries on our roadways.

• The Summit is free and lunch is included.

• Topics for the Summit this year include seat belt use, distracted driving and youthful drivers, enhanced media coverage, and law enforcement.

• Keynote speakers will be Rick Birt from the Highway Safety Office and Darrin Grondel of the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving.

Monday, May 19 [9am-4:30pm] and Tuesday, May 20 [9am-1:30pm], Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.

Let’s work together to save lives and prevent injuries on our roadways.

• The Summit is free and lunch is included.

• Topics for the Summit this year include seat belt use, distracted driving and youthful drivers, enhanced media coverage, and law enforcement.

• Keynote speakers will be Rick Birt from the Highway Safety Office and Darrin Grondel of the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving.

Monday, May 19, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Guest Speaker Liz Dyer, Founder of RealMamaBears.org, will talk about the importance of creating a loving home for LGBTQ+ children of all ages — it’s never too late!

Monday, May 19, 5pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join our weekly coalition-building meetings on defending democracy and protecting the climate. Hear from special guests focusing on grassroots activism. Please invite your friends!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Check out our Zoom Room for other collaborative Zooms and events.

Sunday, May 18, 2:30-4pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

We are providing space for our community to discuss paganism and other topics of interest. This is a free event but donations to cover rent, utilities etc. are always welcome.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Sunday, May 18, 2pm, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Illuminati’s annual full-length concert of sacred and spiritual music, and songs from monthly services at houses of worship that invited Illuminati to sing.

Tickets: $10.00 to $24.20 [general admission].

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus.