Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls this year on a busy day, competing with a presidential inauguration and college football’s national championship. However, several local events dedicated to the civil rights leader offer opportunities for reflection and service.
Here are some events to consider:
- Leadership Westerville Annual Breakfast: This event brings speakers together around the theme “Creating the Beloved Community, Even When We Don’t Agree.”
- When: 8:30 a.m. Monday
- Where: The Medallion Club, 5000 Club Dr.
- Cost: $30-35 per person, $400 for a table of eight.
- Ohio State University Day of Service: Students can participate in community service activities.
- When: 9:30 a.m. Monday
- Where: Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.
- Hilliard’s Heart for Service Volunteer Fair and Luncheon: The event features activities, food, nonprofit outreach, and volunteer opportunities.
- When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday
- Where: Hilliard Community Center, 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr.
- MLK Day Open House at Ohio History Center: In partnership with The King Arts Complex, this event includes live performances, civil rights lessons, art activities, and tours.
- When: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday
- Where: Ohio History Center, 800 East 17th Ave.
- City of Columbus March and Program: This year’s theme is “Honoring the Legacy, Uniting the Future.”
- When: March at 3:30 p.m., speakers and programming at 5 p.m. Monday
- Where: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.