5 things to do in Columbus, OH — Monday, August 31, 2026

Picked each day from verified Columbus-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

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  1. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

    Community at Karl Road — Conference Room 2, starting 9 a.m.

    Get HEAP assistance such as income-based payments for utilities, season crisis help and referrals for additional resources. Call 614-457-2997 for eligibility and appointments.

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  2. Addiction Treatment, Prevention, and Connection

    Community at Hilltop — Meeting Room 5, starting 9:30 a.m.

    Meet with a Southeast Healthcare representative for behavioral health, physical health, and substance use disorder resources. You can also reach out to SE RREACT by calling 614-360-0199.

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  3. Community Support Center

    Community at Southeast — Learning Center, starting 10 a.m.

    Get individualized assistance with job help, technology, benefits assistance and social service needs.

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  4. Citizenship Class

    Community at Whitehall — Learning Center, starting 10 a.m.

    Free citizenship class for adults preparing to become naturalized citizens. Weekly sessions review US history, government, civics, and interview preparation. Register in branch.

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  5. Connect to Career & Training Opportunities

    Community at Main Library, starting 10 a.m.

    Learn about free job resources or enroll in Ohio Means Jobs to access job matching and career workshops. Bring a copy of your resume or work history, and 2 forms of ID to get started!

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