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Monday, January 20; doors open at 4pm, East High School, 1500 E. Broad St.; march kicks off at 4:45pm on Taylor Ave. north of E. Broad St.; program begins at 5:30pm, East High School, 1500 E. Broad St.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during our annual celebration and march.

Contact: Gale A. Gray, 614-645-1950 or GAGray@columbus.gov

Sponsored by Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Monday, January 20, 8am-12noon, First AME [African Methodist Episcopal] Zion Church, 873 Bryden Rd.

Police Officers for Equal Rights [POER] invites the Central Ohio community to attend our 25th Annual Free Community Breakfast on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

A free breakfast will be served, 8-10am. A community program of gospel music, videos, and a keynote speaker, will be held in the sanctuary, 10am-12noon.

Contact: Tyrone Thomas, 614-668-4837 or tyronetho@msn.com

Thursday, January 16, 12noon-1:15pm, Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square, 125 E. Broad St.

The 35th annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration will be held at 12noon on Thursday, January 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square, 125 E. Broad St.

The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission will present awards to Ohioans for their efforts to advance nonviolent social change.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, January 11, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. If you like folk dancing, you’ll be right at home here. No previous experience is needed — just an open and willing attitude. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.

Contact: Aatoon Nina Massey, 614-949-6197