Community Programming
The Department of Neighborhoods is proud to host a series of annual community programs that demonstrate the values of community. For more information, call (614) 645-1993.
Black History Month Calendar
In celebration of Black History Month, the Department of Neighborhoods presents the "BLACK HISTORY IS ABOUT ALL OF US!" Community Calendar of Events. To view the calendar, click here.
April 22, 2023, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The City of Columbus
Department of Neighborhoods’ MBK Village & COBG programs will partner with
Crane Group to present the 2023 College, Career and Community Fair as a part of
the College Basketball All-Star Game & Celebrity Extravaganza Weekend at
the Schottenstein Center. This in person event is open to the entire community
and feature full-time, part-time and temporary employment opportunities. There
will also be a HBCU college game and celebrity performance by The Isley
Brothers. Come out for a day of fun and be sure to stop by the job fair as
well.
Annual City of Columbus Yom HaShoah Ceremony
April 21, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Join Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Columbus City Council, the
Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and the Jewish Community Relations Council
of JewishColumbus for an in-person event at Columbus City Hall to commemorate
Yom HaShoah.
This year the annual City of Columbus Yom HaShoah Ceremony will take place on April 21st at City Council Chambers, 90 W. Broad st, Columbus, OH 43215 at 12:00 p.m. No registration is necessary.
Rise Up CBUS!
April-September 2023
Rise Up CBUS! is back for an exciting schedule of events in 2023! Join us beginning in April for more exciting community events coming to a neighborhood near you.
Click here to learn more
Neighborhood Best Practices Conference
December 2, 2023
The Neighborhood Best Practices Conference will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Columbus State Community College, 315 Cleveland Ave, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here to register.
Click here to nominate an individual for the 20 under 20 award.
The MLK Youth Oratorical Contest
December 9, 2023
The 2023 MLK Youth Oratorical Contest will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Columbus State Conzani Center, 60 Cleveland Ave.
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