Local Events

Upcoming Events

Survivorship: A Celebration of Life Beyond the Struggle
What:
Join us for a special day supporting women of color who have undergone mastectomy, lumpectomy, or reconstruction surgery. In honor of Black History Month and women’s health, Eta Nu Nu Chapter and our sponsors will provide free mastectomy bras, prosthesis, and wigs. Guests will enjoy massages, nail polishing, flowers, raffles, refreshments, and more!
When: Saturday, February 22nd 2025, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: The Boat House at Confluence Park; 679 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Who: Open to public; Register by using the QR code

Past Events

Make it Pink 4 Breast Cancer Fundraiser
What:
Mammogram screening available (must call 614-263-5006). All proceeds to go to Lifecare Alliance Cancer Services
When: Saturday, October 26th 2024, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Where: The Levee Event Center at Franklinton, 670 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Who: Open to public. Tickets are $22/each (buy via website: makeitpink.org with PayPal or cashapp)

Uplift Her: Women’s Wellness Day for all Women of Color
What:
Join us for a day of wellness and female empowerment!
When: Saturday, June 20th 2024, 2:00 PM-7:00 PM
Where: St. Charles Prep School
Who: Open to public

Faith Thomas Foundation: Knowledge is Power Community Engagement Fair
What:
Join us for this community event hosted by the Faith Thomas Foundation and Versiti, and serviced by the city of Columbus!
When: Saturday, June 15th 2024, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Where: Versiti (Mill Run Parking Lot), 3830 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026
Who: Open to public

Grace AME Church Nursing Guild Annual Health Fair on the Square
What:
Join us for this free community event with over 50 participating community agencies! All are welcome-adults and children.
When: Saturday, June 8th 2024, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Where: Courthouse Square Warren, Ohio; Under the Big Tent
Who: Open to public

Faith Thomas Foundation: Knowledge is Power Community Engagement Fair
What:
Join us for this community event hosted by the Faith Thomas Foundation and Lowe’s Whitehall, and serviced by the city of Columbus!
When: Saturday, May 11th 2024, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Where: Lowe’s Whitehall, 3616 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213
Who: Open to public

Join us for the 7th Annual Minority Health Fair
What:
Join us for this community event to get free health screenings, talk to a doctor, and earn giveaways including blood pressure cuffs, scales, etc!
When: Saturday, April 27th 2024, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: Hayward Middle School, 1700 Clifton Ave, Springfield, OH 45505
Who: Open to public


Make it Pink 3: Breast Cancer Fundraiser
What:
Join us at a Community Fair organized by the Faith Thomas Foundation and Versiti Blood Collection!
When: Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Where: Barack Community Center, 580 E Woodrow Ave Columbus, OH 43207
Who: Open to public
For tickets donate $15 to Cashapp: $Makeitpink3
All proceeds go to Columbus Cancer Clinic
Advanced tickets are available online; no tickets sold at the door


Lunch & Learn
What:
Advancements Unveiled: A Dialog on Breast Cancer
When: Saturday, October28th, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Where: Columbus Library-Main Branch 96 S. Grant Ave Columbus, OH 43215
Who: Free & Open to the Public
Free Limited Seating! Register at www.breasthealthconnect.com/events


Community Fair
What:
Join us at a Community Fair organized by the Faith Thomas Foundation and Versiti Blood Collection!
When: Friday, July 14th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Where: Mill Run-3830 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026
Who: Open to public


Community Back to School Drive & Survivor Walk
What:
At the Table (ATT) will host a community event full of family fun, school supplies & book bag giveaways, and a survivor walk for women surviving any type of Cancer!  Registration is FREE and opens at 9:00 AM. The Kick-Off Morning Program Begins at 10:00 AM. The Walk Starts at approximately 10:30 AM. The Walk will end with a Celebration Line Dance with DJ Jae Esquire.
Ordering Shirts: Each walker will receive an exclusive event t-shirt and gift bag. The cost per walker is $35 for Adults and $20 for children – sizes Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), and Large (14-16). REGISTER AND ORDER THE EXCLUSIVE EVENT T-SHIRT ON EVENTBRITE! In order to purchase shirts please be sure to add them to your cart when you register for the event and then send your payment via Cash App to $ATTORG – please make sure to put your full name that matches your registration in the note option during payment.  The deadline to order to ensure you receive a T-Shirt is Sunday, July 16, 2023, at @11:59 PM.  DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE(S).
When: Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Where: East High School – 1500 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Who: Open to public
Other Details: To donate school supplies, please email INFO@ATTRINC.ORG or call 614-989-8787.


Community Summer Party
What:
Come join for FREE health screenings, food, game truck, glam bus and more!
When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Where: Care Alliance Health Center; 2916 Central Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
Who: Open to public


Uplift Her Unity
What:
CareSource presents Uplift Her Unity, a part of Columbus Greek Unity Week. Join us for women’s health screenings, health education, and more!
When: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: St. Charles Prep School, 2010 E. Broad St, Bexley OH
Who: Open to public


Aches, Pains and Automobiles 2023
What:
 Free health screenings including: cholesterol, Prostrate exams, dental, vision, blood pressure and glucose. Food will be provided – come check it out!
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Where: are Alliance Health Center; 2916 Central Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
Who: Open to public | For more information, please reach out to sford@neobhc.org


Healthy Community Day
What:
We remain committed to your best health. Join us for this free event. Health community day includes food & cooking demonstrations, fitness demonstrations, family entertainment, giveaways & raffles, and free screenings and consultations (dental, vision, blood pressure, general health, breast exams, and sports physicals etc.).
When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 9 AM-12 PM
Where: Ohio State Outpatient Care East; 543 Taylor Ave. Columbus, OH 43203
Who: Open to public | No need to register beforehand.


Grace AME Church Nursing Guild; Annual Health Fair on the Square
What:
Over 50 participating community agencies, see all the services they have to offer, including diabetic risk assessment, hands only CPR, blood pressure screening, HIV and HCV screening, COVID-19 vaccine information, and children’s safety information.
When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 12 PM – 4 PM
Where: Courthouse Square “Under the Big Tent”; East Market Street and North Park Avenue Warren, Ohio 44481
Who: Open to public


Spring into Action!
What:
A cancer screening and prevention event that will feature speakers, workshops, cancer screenings and community health workers that will be onsite to help participants who are uninsured and/or underinsured.
When: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Summa Health Cancer Health Equity Center; 1493 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44320
Who: Open to public | For more information, please call 330-375-7280


Sisters United for Prevention (SU4P); Annual Cancer Awareness Luncheon & Fashion Show
What:
Enjoy lunch and a fashion show all for breast cancer awareness!
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 11:30 AM-2 PM
Where:  Clark County Fairgrounds – Mercantile Building; 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45505
Who: Open to public | For participation registration tickets are $45 and the deadline is April 30, 2023. For more information contact Deborah at 937-324-4301 or sistersunitedforprevention@gmail.com.


Health Hub for Total Wellness
What:
A variety of health services and resources will be provided including: COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, breast mammograms, women’s health exams, biometric screenings (blood pressure, diabetes, weight, smoking status & cholesterol), PSA testing, health education tables, lung cancer, and colorectal assessments (for later scheduled exams and screenings)
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2023, 9:00 PM-2:00 PM
Where: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church; 1775 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Who: Open to public | Participation registration: https://redcap.osumc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=N7MAMA9LPJELYC4K
Additional link for mammograms, PSA, and vaccines: Microsoft Form Registration Participants 
Thank you for your consideration in participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via e-mail or phone at 614-668-9420, Loletia.Davis@osumc.edu 

Flyer for an event titled Health Hub for Total Wellness occurring Saturday 8, 2023 from 9AM-2PM at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located at 1775 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH

Love Letters to the Next Generation
What:
Joined by representatives of Black Girl Rising Inc and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, the group will gather to read love letters written by community leaders and staff members to future generations of Columbus residents. 
When: Saturday, February 18th, 2023, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Where: Barack Community Center; 580 Woodrow Ave., Columbus, OH 43207
Who: Open to public | This is a free event; hot drinking tea and other snacks will be provided!

Black History Month: Film Screening & Conversation on Health in the Black Community
What:
A special event to discuss the past and future of health in the Black community. The event features remarks from Health Commissioner Dr. Roberts, lunch and a screening and discussion of “Something the Lord Made.”
When: Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 11:00 AM-3:30 PM
Where: The King Arts Complex; 835 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
Who: Open to public | Register here: https://bit.ly/BHM21123 or call 614-645-6911 for more information

Flyer stating: Black History Month: Film Screening and Conversation on Health in the Black Community. Event is Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 11:00 AM-3:30 PM at the King Arts Complex; 835 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203. The event is open to the public.
  • What: The Ohio State University’s Partnering in Negating Statistics (P.I.N.S.) for Black Women Initiative and Triedstone Baptist Church are pleased to bring you the Triedstone & Ohio State Turkey and Wellness Drive! Join us for a Turkey Meal Giveaway beginning at 9:00 a.m. until supplies last: Turkey, Green beans, Stuffing, Eggs, Dinner rolls, One meal per vehicle. Wellness drive begins at 10:00 AM. Registration is preferred. Screenings offered include: Blood pressure, Glucose, Biometric, And many more. Turkey meal available after appointment while supplies last.
  • Triedstone & OSU Turkey Giveaway & Women’s Health Event
  • When: Saturday November 19th, 2022 , 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
  • Where: Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church; 858 E Third Ave Columbus, OH  43201
  • Open to the Public; Please complete the registration information below by November 12th:
    Register to attend: https://go.osu.edu/driveregistration
    Register to volunteer: https://go.osu.edu/drivevolunteer

MAKE IT PINK 2: Pearls & Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser
What:
Come out and Line Dance Cancer Away!
When: Saturday, October 29th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Barack Community Center; 580 E. Woodrow Ave Columbus, OH 43207
Who: Open to public | $10 tickets at the door; light refreshments are provided!

The Inner & Outer Beauty Women’s Conference
What:
The Inner and Outer Beauty Experience! Are you ready for 2 days where everything is about your healing, your rejuvenation, and your relaxation? A time for you to be empowered and equipped with priceless substance to live out your purpose. These 2 days are planned just for you, all you must do is show up! Follow the link for an overview of what is available for you. You can partake in all or pick and choose.
When: Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM & October 23rd from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Where:  Hilton Columbus Easton; 3900 Chargrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219
Who: Open to the public

Breast Cancer Awareness Event
What:
Know your risk and come join this fund raiser in support of breast cancer research!
When: Sunday, October 23rd at 12:30 PM
Where: Ebenezer United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall; 3330 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH 43224
Who: Open to public

Community Health Day at ODU
What:
Hosted by Central Ohio Primary Care, this event is designed to bring healthcare resources and information directly to you. Health screenings, information, and materials will be available along with food & refreshments & other fun activities such as face painting and yard games!
When: Thursday, October 6th @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Ohio Dominican University’s Oval; 1216 Sunbury Rd Columbus, OH 43219
Who: Open to the public

Event: LWS Push 2 Purpose
What:
Weekend retreat hosted by Kenyada Griffin and featuring speakers Danita Harris, Pastor Shalonda, and Dr. Wanda M. Coleman. This event is not only an investment into your personal journey but also a long-term investment in connections, sisterhood, and empowerment! The retreat includes lodging, healthy well-balanced meals and snacks, waterpark admissions, powerful speakers, yoga and more!
When: September 30th, 2022 – October 2nd, 2022|25 seats available
Where: Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky Ohio
Who: Open to all women|Total cost for retreat is $350. Register online: PUSH 2 Purpose Retreat — Coach Staci (stacipurposekirk.com)

Women’s Empowerment Health & Wellness Community Day
What:
Celebrating 5 years of women and girl’s advocacy! This is a health and wellness silent auction fundraising event.
When: Saturday, September 24th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: KIPP Columbus, 2900 Inspire Dr. Columbus, OH 43224
Who: Open to the public | $5 Love Donation for Entry

SOKO Festival
What:
Live Music, Vendors, Food Trucks and more. SOKO Place is a cultural experience to bring residents together to celebrate and patronize local and regional black businesses
When: Saturday, September 10th; 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Where:  Covenant United Methodist Church; 529 W. Johnny Lytle Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
Who: Open to the public

Breast Health Event at the Summa Health Equity Center
What:
This event will help educate our community on breast cancer screenings and understanding your individual lifetime risk for the disease.
When: Thursday, September 1st, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Where:  Summa Health Equity Center; 1493 S. Hawkins Ave Akron, OH 44320
Who: Open to the public |RSVP for the event by calling 330-375-6362 by August 26th. Space is limited. 

Uplift Her Event: Women’s Health Day
What:
Join U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty as the Honorary Chair for Uplift Her 2nd Annual Women’s Health Day. This is a day dedicated to health screenings, vaccinations, and fun physical activities! Also, Uplift Her will be honoring women that make an impact in the community. Register today! The event is free and open to the public
When: Saturday, August 6th 10:00 AM – 6 PM
Where: St. Charles Prep School; 2010 E Broad St Bexley, OH 43209
Who: Open to public | Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uplift-her-wellness-day-tickets-337483571447?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Crush Out Cancer Night
What:
Calling all Ohio State Alumni, Students, and fans…OH-IO! Show your Buckeye pride by wearing your scarlet and gray to Mercy Health Stadium. Watch the OSU Alumni band play the national anthem and enjoy some buckeyes from our concession stand. Raising Awareness for all types of cancer and those who have battled cancer. Spend the night on the field under the stars with your scout group.
When: Saturday, August 12th at 7:00 PM
Where: Mercy Health Stadium; 2009 Baseball Blvd Avon, OH 44011
Who: Open to public | Registration link: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyClear.asp?EventID=322329&continue=buynew.asp#.YuAeqnbMKUl

Knowledge is Power Community Engagement Fair
Hosted by:
The Faith Thomas Foundation
When: Saturday, July 30th, 11:00 AM – 4 PM
Where: 3616 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213 (Whitehall Lowe’s Parking lot)
Who: Open to public

Juneteenth Celebration Event, Reynoldsburg
What: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The theme this year is, “ROOTED IN OUR LEGACY.” Save the date and join us for live music, food trucks, local vendors, and so much more.
When: June 18th, 2022 @ 10:00AM-4:00PM
Where: Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Who: Open to public

Health Community Day
What: Get health expertise from more than 50 organizations and free health screenings and consultations by experts from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Health Community Day includes: parking, food and cooking demonstrations, fitness demonstrations, family entertainment, giveaways and raffles.
When: June 4th, 2022 @ 9:00AM-4:00PM
Where: Outpatient Care East; 543 Taylor Ave Columbus, OH 43203
Who: Open to public

Health Fair Square Event
What:
The tenth annual health fair will have multiple screenings such as: dental, BMI, anger management, someone educating on handsfree CPR, lead screening for children, face painting, medication management, mental health and recovery board representative with substance abuse resources, blood pressure checks, diabetic risk assessments, behavioral health screenings, information on African American history and culture, self-defense workshop. The Ohio State patrol will be present.
When: June 4th, 2022 @ 12:00PM-4:00PM
Where: East Market Street and North Park Avenue Warren, Ohio 44481
Who: Open to the public and sponsored by Grace AME Church Nursing Guild, Warren City Health District, OSU CCHE, and more!

Community Health Fair
What: A carnival-style health fair. Come participate in fun health related activities! Health information, and blood pressure and Lupus screenings will be available.
When: April 23, 2022 @ 12:00pm-4:00pm
Where: Westown Shopping Center
1427 W. 3rd Street
Dayton, OH 45417
Who: Open to public

Minority Health Month Health Fair
Where: Westown Shopping Center
1427 W. ThirdSt. 
When: April 23, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
This event is open to all and will have information tables, resources, and carnival style events.

Living a Cancer Prevention Lifestyle
What: Workshop participants will learn cancer prevention strategies. This will include an overview of the adoption of a healthier lifestyle to reduce the risk for certain cancers.
When: April 26, 2022 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Virtual- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76461690026?pwd =NE56RUMyNm5ib1R0ejdya2VQR0tlZz09
Who: Open to public

Living a cancer prevention lifestyle conference (In person, virtual or conference call) on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This is event will be at the American Fitness health and wellness institute, 643 Troy Street, Dayton, OH 45404

Metro Health Fair
What: This event will provide health education for disease prevention and the promotion of good health. Participants will receive tote bags as well as direct referrals to health services and community resources.
When: April 27, 2022 @ 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Metro Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center, 631 Broadway Street Akron, OH 44311
Who: Open to public

The Minority Health Fair on Wednesday April 27th, 2022 from 10am-2pm at METRO Transit Center, 631 S. Broadway St., Akron, OH 44311. The event is free and open to the public; free bus passes are available, show flyer to bus operator April 27th from 8am-5pm.

Greater Dayton Minority Health Month Kick-Off
What: The community event will kick off Minority Health Month in Dayton and will feature educational conversations on minority health, update on health initiatives, provide holistic promotion of health-related resources and will promote the Dayton area Minority Health month activities.
When: April 29, 2022 @ 8:00am-12:00pm 
Where: Virtual
Who: Open to public

Save the date for the virtual Greater Dayton Minority Health Month 2022 Expo on Friday, April 29th from 8am-12pm. For more information, call 937-225-4962 or visit fjuin@phdmc.org.

Minority Health Fair
When: April 30 ,2022 @ 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: Lincoln Elementary School; 1500 Tibbetts Ave, Springfield, OH 45505
Who: Open to public

Join us for the 5th annual Minority Health Fair on April 30th, 2022 from 10am-1pm at Lincoln Elementary School. 1500 Tibbetts Ave, Springfield, OH 45505. Transportation options available-visit cchd.com for full details. The event will include giveaways, free health screenings, second harvest mobile pantry, and the chance to talk to a doctor.

Community Outreach Complex Minority Health Fair
What: This health fair will provide education on diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease for minority populations who are impacted by poverty. It will also promote healthy lifestyles, highlight health disparities, and provide critical information and resources.
When: April 30, 2022 @ 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Community Family Outreach Complex, 2165 Highland Avenue SW Warren, OH 44482
Who: Open to public

Flyer advertising Trumbull County Public Health department with the mission statement "prevent, promote, and protect".

Cardiofest 2022
When: April 9, 2022, 8:00am-12:30pm
Where: Meadow Brook Public Golf & Banquet Center
6001 Salem Ave
Clayton, OH 45315
Who: Open to public

Cardiofest 2022 is a variety of festive cardiovascular events, screenings, and speakers in a faith-based environment to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer in the United States. 
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Where: Meadowbrook Banquet Center

Trumbull Community Action Program Minority Health Fair
When: April 9, 2022, 10:00am-3:00pm
Where: Trumbull Community Action Program
1230 Palmyra Rd.
Warren, OH 44485
Who: Open to public

Flyer advertising a person gardening, a mother and child blowing bubbles, and a father and daughter playing.

Healthy Choices FMBC Women, Men & Health Event
When: April 9, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: 1775 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
Who: Open to public

Healthy Choices, an FBMC women, men and health event held on April 9th, 2022 from 9:00am-1:00pm at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The event will have commodity baskets with COVID-19 testing kits, COVID-19 vaccines, and biometric screenings.

Global Church Health & Wellness Event
When: May 1, 2021, 8:30am-2:00pm
Where: 1775 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
Who: Open to public

Global Church Health and Wellness Event, a focus on family health flyer on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Event will feature various speakers and workshops. Online registration is mandatory.