2027 CELC Annual Gala: Learning Through a Lifetime: 140th Anniversary

2027 CELC Annual Gala: Learning Through a Lifetime

Celebrating 140 Years of Impact

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Columbus Early Learning Centers celebrates 140 years of creating brighter futures for children and families in our community.

The 2027 CELC Annual Gala, Learning Through a Lifetime, will take place on Thursday, January 28, 2027, at 555 N. High Street in Columbus, Ohio.

For 140 years, CELC has been part of the fabric of our community, helping children learn, grow, and thrive while supporting families along the way. This special anniversary Gala will celebrate the people, stories, and milestones that have shaped our history while looking ahead to the future of early learning.

Beginning at 5:30 PM, join CELC friends, families, educators, community leaders, supporters, and partners for an evening of celebration, connection, great food and drinks, and stories that bring our 140-year journey to life.

Whether you have been part of the CELC family for years or are just discovering our work, this is an opportunity to celebrate how early learning can shape a lifetime and to learn more about the difference CELC continues to make for children and families across Central Ohio.

Come celebrate 140 years of learning, opportunity, and community with us.

Mark your calendar for January 28, 2027, and join us as we celebrate where CELC has been, where we are today, and where we are going next.

We look forward to celebrating this incredible milestone with you!