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HOLA, POR UN IMPREVISTO DE ULTIMA HORA NO PUEDO VENIR. APROVECHAR LA KEDADA. UN ABRAZO Visita a la interesante exposición: 🏰 "VOCES DEL PACÍFICO" De Nueva Guinea a Hawái, y de Rapa Nui a Nueva Zelanda, Oceanía es un entramado de islas y culturas unidas por el Pacífico. Este no solo ha sido su medio de subsistencia, sino que ha inspirado el desarrollo de su creatividad. La exposición cuenta con más de doscientas piezas, históricas y contemporáneas, procedentes de las colecciones del British Museum dedicadas a pueblos de las islas del Pacífico. Una completísima muestra de la genialidad artística de los pueblos oceánicos 💰 Entrada gratis si eres cliente de “caixabank” enseñando la cartilla o la tarjeta,sinó vale 8€. 🚇 CÓMO LLEGAR: METRO L1 Y L3, ESTACIÓN ESPANYA.

At **The Book Club**, you can meet smart, loving, and ambitious individuals that care about their personal growth and future. ❤️We are dedicated to creating a safe space to hold deep, respectful, and loving conversations & connections.❤️ * Bring a book that impacted your life and beliefs. * Even if you don't have a book with you, you are still welcome to come and join us to learn and share your ideas. * Everyone with Positive Intentions is welcome! * Discussions are usually in English **Planning - 🚨NO MORE ENTRIES ALLOWED AFTER 14:15 🚨** PLEASE RVPS on meetup and update your attendance if something changes * 14:00 - Gathering and Getting to know each other * 14:15 - Starting the book/deep conversations * 15:40 to 15:55 - End of Conversations + Debrief * 15:55 - Hugs and/or Good-byes We usually sit on the ground in the park, so we recommend you to bring a blanket, pillow or something comfortable to sit on and now that it is a bit colder also something to keep you warm. Also, feel free to bring a mini snacks for yourself (or if you want to share, like nuts or fruit) 🍎 🍐 🍊 **📍Location:** Please check the Meetup location (pin) on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EAVumA95s7crTxD87 The exact location, as always, will be sent in our whatsapp group on the same day, usually between 15 and 5 minutes before the event starts. The park is not big, we will always be in part of the park closer to the metro station Arc de Triumph, check the Google Maps link for a very good estimate of the exact location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EAVumA95s7crTxD87 How to recognize us: you will see a white and green blanket with at least one book on it and at least another blanket. In the very unlikely case something changes or if you can´t find us, **Join our WhatsApp group to connect with us!** [Join Our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HLtdFaaBCiK9bpmNvhQijm) **( We don't spam, promised.).** 🌧️🌧️🌧️As the weather has been a bit rainy lately, please notice the following🌧️🌧️🌧️: \- During the winter months\, and until the weather gets a bit better\, I’ll be keeping the group size smaller\. This way\, if it rains\, we can comfortably move to a café together\. \- If the weather is fantastic\, you’re very welcome to join us even if the participant limit has already been reached \(as long as you arrive on time\)\. However\, if it rains\, each organiser will be able to take around 5 people into a café \(we'll send the exact location in the WhatsApp group on the same day\)\. Those who came but didn’t sign up are still very welcome to organize themselves\, choose another café\, and enjoy their own book discussions together\. \- If you realize you can’t make it\, I kindly ask you to cancel your participation at least 1 hour before the event\. This really helps me offer the spot to someone else and avoids me traveling for nothing\, as I don’t live nearby\. Thank you so much for your understanding 💛 \- In case we go to a café\, I ask everyone to please order at least one drink\. I don’t have any agreements with cafés—we simply want to be respectful guests\, avoid any issues\, and keep the option open to return to places we enjoy in the future\. **Make sure to also follow us on Instagram for Past events photos:** [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thebookclubbcn/) @thebookclubbcn *\*By attending to our Events you automatically consent to have your pictures taken and shared for promotional purposes.* *\*The Book Club is a safe & positive space for everyone to share and grow together, we do not allow the consumption of alcohol or smoking during the event.*

Hi everyone! 👋 Are you new to Barcelona? Would you like to make new friends? If so, why not join us for our **International English/ Spanish -speaking dinners**? We meet **every Saturday night**, and it’s a great opportunity to **speak** and **practice English and Spanish**, enjoy good conversation, and connect with international people living and working in Barcelona. If you have no plans for this Saturday and would love to try some **excellent Spanish food** in a typical local restaurant, **book your place now**! 📱 **For more information or to reserve your spot, just send us a WhatsApp:** **607 11 37 37**

NEW international Language Exchange Dinners in Barcelona Are you new to Barcelona? Would you like to make new friends? Would you like to practice your languages like English Spanish Catalan? Etc then don't stay at home join us for our fun International Language exchange dinners every Saturday night. at our dinners you will you have the opportunity to meet new people from around the world living and working in Barcelona? So for more information just send us a WhatsApp. To reserve your place for this SATURDAY night's dinner.

*Català més abaix* **👉 Este grupo es para ti si...** * 💪🏻 Tienes el nivel físico que exige la ruta * 😃 Traes buena energía y ganas de pasarlo bien 🍂 **¿ CÓMO APUNTARTE ? :** 1. Pulsa asistiré en este meetup 2. Deja tu móvil al inscribirte 3. Acepta la Normativa de Seguridad [aquí](https://forms.gle/B5DzcPVxBSYNfyAH7) 4. Haz pago reserva de 69 € [aquí](https://www.guaita.info/event-details/casa-rural-junto-al-lago-27-28-dic)👈 ★ **POR QUÉ ELEGIR GUAITA:** ✅ **Grupos de unas 20 personas**, para que cada caminata sea cercana y auténtica. ✅ **Guía profesional y local** que cuida cada detalle del recorrido. ✅ **Conexiones reales:** nuevas amistades y momentos que realmente importan. **🔥 ¿ QUÉ HAREMOS ?:** **★ Sábado 27 dic.** * 7,55 h salimos de Barcelona * 9 h ☕️desayunamos en el Viena Manresa [aquí ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gXUk1Zebpbn1KLQN7)y nos juntamos con los que vienen de otros sitios de Catalunya por su cuenta. * 9,30 h Vamos con los **🚙** hasta inicio excursión * 10,30 h Comenzamos **Ruta Miradores Épicos Serra d´en Busa** * Ruta 12 km en total y 590 m de desnivel. **Impactante,** el Capolatell, la prisión natural de Busa * Después de esta memorable ruta, iremos hasta la Casa rural, donde nos podremos relajar, compartir, jugar... * **Cena:** Cenaremos todos juntos en esta fabulosa Casa rural. **★ Domingo 28 dic.** * Desayunamos tranquilamente, disfrutando de la 🧘🏻‍♀️serenidad y el silencio de la casa junto al lago... * Vamos con los **🚙** hasta Sant Llorenç de Morunys, donde podremos comprar 🥪 para comer en la excursión que nos llevará hasta el Santuario del Lord, que está en lo alto de una colina⛰️ y con vistas increibles. 13 km en total y 620 m desnivel. * Por la tarde tomamos algo de despedida 🥂 y regreso a nuestros hogares... **🔥 NIVEL RUTAS: Medio** **🏡 CASA RURAL:** · **Dormimos en Casa rural junto a un lago**, rodeados de naturaleza, junto a la Serra d´en Busa, Sant Llorenç de Morunys. Dormiremos en habitaciones individuales, dobles y triples **🚙 PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO 1:** 8 h en la fuente delante del Colegio Jesús Maria, Av/Meridiana, 392, Barcelona. [Aquí](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PKVkSMCn3Vbd5B5d6) **🥐 PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO 2:** 9 h desayuno en el Viena, Manresa. [Aquí](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C3XbzTi4MDiLqUXM8) Hay parking gratis. *Las personas que vienen directas, pueden juntarse en un coche.* ★ **GUIA:** Jordi Calvo. Fundador y guía de Guaita ★ **Guía titulado TD2 Media Montaña** e **inscrito** en el Consell Català de l´Esport: 013629 ★ ★ **INVERSIÓN:** 179€. Haz ingreso reserva de plaza de 69€ [aquí](https://www.guaita.info/event-details/casa-rural-junto-al-lago-27-28-dic). **Incluye:** 🥾 Excursiones guiadas por Jordi Calvo 🏡 Alojamiento Casa Rural en habitación doble o triple ☕️ Desayuno domingo 🍲 Cena sábado 🔝 Seguro Accidentes + Seguro Responsabilidad Civil + Iva 🎁 Regalo **No Incluye:** \- 20 € Coste Transporte desde el punto 1\. \- Bebidas que no entren en la Cena \- Comida picnic sábado y domingo \- Cualquier cosa no especificada en el apartado incluye\. **\* Suplemento 40 €** si duermes en **habitación individual. AGOTADAS.** **\* DESCUENTO 50 €** si llevas coche desde Punto 1 y llevas a 3 o 4 guaitas más. **★ Política de Cancelación:** ✔️ Devolución de la reserva, si cancelas antes 10 diciembre. **★ QUÉ LLEVAR:** 🥾 Botas de senderismo. 🦯 Palo o palos 🎒 mochila 🧣 **Ropa:** lo ideal es vestirse por **capas**. Utiliza una **capa térmica** como base y una **capa impermeable** o cortavientos como protección exterior. \- y días antes de la excursión\, el guía pondrá \+ detalladamente qué cosas traer\. ★ **Términos y Condiciones de Contratación y más** [aquí](https://www.guaita.info/terminosycondiciones) **👉¿ 1ª VEZ con GUAITA ? 👈** Mira el ambiente y el rollo que hay en Guaita [aquí](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOfpBaBjBWI/) ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ **👉 Aquest grup és per a tu si...** 💪🏻 Tens el nivell físic que exigeix ​​la ruta 😃 Portes bona energia i ganes de passar-ho bé 🍂 **COM APUNTAR-TE? :** 1. Clica assistiré en aquest meetup 2. Deixa el teu mòbil en inscriure't 3. Accepta la Normativa de Seguretat [aquí](https://forms.gle/A4dkSW8riTUH2Lzf9) 4. Fes pagament reserva de 69 € [aquí](https://www.guaita.info/event-details/casa-rural-junto-al-lago-27-28-dic)👈 **★ PER QUÈ ESCOLLIR GUAITA:** ✅ **Grups d'unes 20 persones** perquè cada caminada sigui propera i autèntica. ✅ **Guia professional i local** que cuida cada detall del recorregut. ✅ **Connexions reals:** noves amistats i moments que realment importen. **🔥 QUÈ FAREM ?:** **★ Dissabte 27 des.** * 7,55 h sortim de Barcelona * 9 h ☕️esmorzem al Viena Manresa i ens ajuntem amb els que vénen d'altres llocs de Catalunya pel seu compte. * 9,30 h Anem amb els 🚙 fins a inici excursió * 10,30 h Comencem Ruta Miradors Èpics Serra d´en Busa. Ruta 12 km en total i 590 m de desnivell. Impactant, el Capolatell, la presó natural de Busa * Després d´aquesta memorable ruta, anirem fins a la Casa rural, on ens podrem relaxar, compartir, jugar... * Sopar: Soparem tots plegats en aquesta fabulosa Casa rural. **★ Diumenge 28 des.** * Esmorzem tranquil·lament, gaudint de la 🧘🏻‍♀️serenitat i el silenci de la casa al costat del llac... * Anem amb els 🚙 fins a Sant Llorenç de Morunys, on podrem comprar 🥪 per dinar a l'excursió que ens portarà fins al Santuari del Lord, que és a dalt d'un turó⛰️ i amb vistes increïbles. 13 km en total i 620 m desnivell. * A la tarda prenem una mica de comiat 🥂 i tornada a les nostres llars... **🔥 NIVELL RUTES: Mig** **🏡 CASA RURAL:** · Dormim a Casa rural al costat d'un llac, envoltats de natura, al costat de la Serra d´en Busa, Sant Llorenç de Morunys. Dormirem en habitacions individuals, dobles i triples **🚙 PUNT DE TROBADA 1:** 8 h en la fuente delante del Colegio Jesús Maria, Av/Meridiana, 392, Barcelona. [Aquí](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PKVkSMCn3Vbd5B5d6) **🥐 PUNT DE TROBADA 2:** 9 h esmorzar al Viena, Manresa. Hi ha aparcament gratuït. *Les persones que vénen directes poden ajuntar-se en un cotxe.* **★ GUIA:** Jordi Calvo. Fundador i guia de Guaita ★ Guia titulat TD2 Mitja Muntanya i inscrit al Consell Català de l´Esport: 013629 ★ **★ INVERSIÓ:** 179 €. **Fes reserva** de plaça de 69€ [aquí](https://www.guaita.info/event-details/casa-rural-junto-al-lago-27-28-dic). **Inclou:** 🥾 Excursions guiades per Jordi Calvo 🏡 Allotjament Casa Rural en habitació doble o triple ☕️ Esmorzar diumenge 🍲 Sopar dissabte 🔝 Assegurança Accidents + Assegurança Responsabilitat Civil + Iva 🎁 Regal **No Inclou:** \- 20 € Cost Transport des del punt 1\. \- Begudes que no entrin al Sopar \- Dinar pícnic dissabte i diumenge \- Qualsevol cosa no especificada a l'apartat inclou\. **\* Suplement 40 €** si dorms en habitació individual.ESGOTADES. **\* DESCOMPTE 50 €** si portes cotxe des de Punt 1 i portes a 3 o 4 guaites més. **★ Política de Cancel·lació:** ✔️ Devolució de la reserva, si cancel-les abans 10 de desembre **★ QUÈ PORTAR:** 🥾 Botes de senderisme. 🦯 Pal o pals 🎒 motxilla 🧣 Roba: l'ideal és vestir-se per capes. Utilitza una capa tèrmica com a base i una capa impermeable o paravents com a protecció exterior. \- i dies abans de l'excursió\, el guia posarà detalladament quines coses portar\. ★ Termes i Condicions de Contractació i més [aquí](https://www.guaita.info/ca/terminosycondiciones) **👉 1ª VEGADA amb GUAITA ? 👈** Mira l'ambient i el rotllo que hi ha a Guaita [aquí](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOfpBaBjBWI/)

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **ABISSINIA** in **GRACIA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

We will be having an open discussion of the book "the Soul of an Octopus" by Sy Montgomery. [this is the amazon link for this book](https://a.co/d/1bRn8h4)

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

The January Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **January 6th, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Jason Romans**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q3ODVjM2YtNDQ1NS00MDBjLWI5MzYtNDQ3YmFlZjkzMjAx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b966f302-6b93-4686-9041-c084635642c5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2278c760cb-657f-46aa-bd2f-7066d9403bdb%22%7d)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric** Curious about Apache Spark but not sure where to start? This hands-on session introduces you to Spark in Microsoft Fabric Notebooks—a powerful and accessible way to process and analyze big data using familiar tools in the Microsoft ecosystem. We’ll break down key Spark concepts like distributed computing, DataFrames, and lazy evaluation, then show how they come to life inside Fabric’s notebook experience. You’ll see practical demos that cover loading, transforming, and analyzing large datasets—while leveraging Fabric’s modern data stack, including OneLake, Dataflows, and Pipelines. You’ll also learn how to choose between Spark and pure Python notebooks in Fabric, based on execution needs, data integration, and use case fit. Whether you're a SQL pro, BI developer, or data engineer, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start using Spark in your own projects—no cluster management required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.