Puzzle Hunts

**Meet.** Shepherds Bush Central line. By the fruit stalls. Located on the Devil's Highway, an old Roman road from London to Silchester, "Sheppard's Bush Green" was first recorded as a place name in 1635. How are your detecting skills? Welcome to another of our many outside Picture Hunts this year. This time, the event will be centred around shop fronts, buildings and features on Shepherds Bush Green. There’s no crossing of busy roads. If any issues with weather, we’ll switch to our 50-50 Trivia in the nearby Wetherspoon Central Bar, so turn up as something will be on regardless. If you’re new to Picture Hunts, check previous events for winners and clue sheets. Pkease aim to turn up for 1:00-1:30 when teams are being arranged. As usual, portions of the road are split up into four areas where teams search for the locations of photographed items in the street, buildings or shop windows, and then record where they found them. Picture Hunts are a great new way to get up to speed with slices of London history while sleuthing around the area. Everyone is presented with twenty partial photos of objects around an area. Your team mission is to find them. Some well known, some well unknown! This makes Picture Hunts more interesting and challenging, bringing out the best of your teams detecting skills. You will also have a map of the area. It will be sub-divided into four sections, P, Q, R, S. Each photo will come from one of these. Four players max per team, but the lower number teams get a point per player start from the biggest team. For example, four teams of one, two, three and four. Four player team, no advantage, (the biggest and theoretically the more knowledge between them, except it doesn't always work like that). Three player team, one point start. Two player team, two point start. One player team, three point start. Scores are always close and around the 15-20 points mark. How many players do you want in your team? There's a dilemma! The clipboard holder enters one of the letters to note its area location. Dead simple, right? 90 minutes to do the hunt. We have the usual prizes of chocolate, including some great new varieties. There is also an equal prize for the funniest team name judged by Sue, my glamorous assistant. Names win prizes too! So there’s everything to play for. We mark up at the quiz finish point. The Wetherspoon Central Bar. Hunts are good fun and the proven experience so far is that members get to know each other better after working in teams as you all have to communicate. Great icebreakers. This is what Meetup is all about. Come and join us. There is a £7 cash/card charge for this event. Contact number on the day is 07422334411 if your transport is delayed. **If you can’t make it, please cancel using the “Edit RSVP Button”.** **Your consideration is greatly appreciated.**

*this event is advertised elsewhere so there will be more people coming than stated* **✨ Welcome to Conundrum Corner at The Union Jack pub, Southwark! ✨** Step inside and join a gathering *of* open minds and kind hearts. Whether you bring a conundrum of your own that you are experiencing or simply your listening ear, you’ll find a welcoming space to share, reflect, and explore life’s tricky questions together. 🌿 **What to expect:** * You’re invited to share a conundrum, dilemma or question that you yourself are experiencing. * We’ll vote on three intriguing ones to explore more deeply. * With a few extra details in hand, we’ll break into small groups for thoughtful discussion. * Then, we’ll come together as one big group to share insights, perspectives, and perhaps even some fresh solutions. The atmosphere is **analytical yet empathetic, thoughtful yet light-hearted**, and always non-judgmental. Whether your conundrum is personal, professional, or just a head-scratcher, we’re here to help unravel it together. 💸 There’s no set fee to attend, but we do ask for donations on the night to cover costs - which are warmly appreciated! 🍷 Please also support our lovely hosts, Jade and co., by buying yourself a drink at the bar (and food’s available if you fancy a bite). 💡 **What’s a conundrum, you ask?** A conundrum is any dilemma, crossroads, or confusion in your life—big or small. It could be a **"chicken and egg"** situation, a **"catch-22"**, or a **"have your cake and eat it"** kind of puzzle. Sometimes, life just throws us complex, messy questions—and that’s what we’re here to navigate together. Once our deep discussions wind down, we’ll slip into **pub mode**—a chance to relax, connect, and continue chatting with newfound friends. **🛡️ Code of Conduct - *please note*** Conundrum Corner is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all attendees. Any abuse, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour towards other attendees, whether during the event or in any contact related to the event afterwards, will result in permanent removal from the Meetup group and exclusion from future events. Come along for an evening of intriguing conversations, fresh perspectives, and a touch of serendipity. Looking forward to seeing you there! Helena x

🌿 BANK HOLIDAY WALK! SPRING WILDLIFE & RIVERSIDE CIRCULAR 🌿 Join us for a beautiful spring adventure through one of East London’s hidden green gems — a scenic circular walk along the River Ingrebourne, exploring the rich wetlands, woodland, and open landscapes of Ingrebourne Valley / Hornchurch Country Park and Berwick Woods. 🦆 Wildlife highlight: The Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre & Wildlife Hub sits within this fantastic reserve, an important habitat for birds, wildflowers, grazing marsh, and peaceful riverside nature. Expect lakes, reedbeds, woodland paths, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. More info: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/ingrebourne-valley ✦ Approx. 7 miles circular ✦ Riverside paths, nature reserve, woodland & spring scenery ✦ Great chance to spot birds and local wildlife ✦ Friendly social pace 📍 Meet: 11am at Upminster Tube Station 📅 Date: Monday 4 May 🍻 Afterwards: Finishing at a local pub for drinks, food & social chat 💷 Organiser fee: £7 (cash/contactless on the day) 📞 Contact Mairead: 07816 866300 🌸 A lovely mix of fresh air, wildlife, spring landscapes, and good company — perfect for anyone wanting to escape the city for an afternoon.

Love non-touristy niche galleries exhibiting artistry that will captivate your soul? Good - so do I! If you’re regulary moved by a brushstroke, hypnotised by a photograph and transformed by a sculpture then join to let your memories, imagination and creative energies run riot with unqiue but eclectic pieces of artwork currated for unique eclectic creative people just like us! **The soul of earth exhibition** is time limited and will be ending soon so if you wanna view the collection, this maybe our last chance. We'll spend about 60 mins at the gallery taking in the imagery and then have a coffee / drink to reflect on what we saw. We will meet outside The Dominion Theatre next door to Tottenham Court Road tube station, do quick intros in advance so we can focus on the actual artwork than talking inside (funny banter, artistic poses & jokes allowed) and then walk to the gallery 5 mins away. I will also share my number and gallery name with participants in the private comments (to keep out gatecrashers) with any further updates A quick coffee or Guniness after as then I have to go Force of May Starwars thing Lucas da Vinci

🌿 BANK HOLIDAY WALK! SPRING WILDLIFE & RIVERSIDE CIRCULAR 🌿 Join us for a beautiful spring adventure through one of East London’s hidden green gems — a scenic circular walk along the River Ingrebourne, exploring the rich wetlands, woodland, and open landscapes of Ingrebourne Valley / Hornchurch Country Park and Berwick Woods. 🦆 Wildlife highlight: The Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre & Wildlife Hub sits within this fantastic reserve, an important habitat for birds, wildflowers, grazing marsh, and peaceful riverside nature. Expect lakes, reedbeds, woodland paths, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. More info: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/ingrebourne-valley ✦ Approx. 7 miles circular ✦ Riverside paths, nature reserve, woodland & spring scenery ✦ Great chance to spot birds and local wildlife ✦ Friendly social pace 📍 Meet: 11am at Upminster Tube Station 📅 Date: Monday 4 May 🍻 Afterwards: Finishing at a local pub for drinks, food & social chat 💷 Organiser fee: £7 (cash/contactless on the day) 📞 Contact Mairead: 07816 866300 🌸 A lovely mix of fresh air, wildlife, spring landscapes, and good company — perfect for anyone wanting to escape the city for an afternoon.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45295 **Game Description:** Come and play in a top quality competitive 8 aside football game in Stratford 🔥 🚨Important- The pitch can also allow for 5, 6 & 7 aside so don’t worry if there are less numbers, the game is still happening 🔥 **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️7 min walk from Stratford International DLR station. 📍Pitch 1. Pitch nearest to entrance. 🚗 Paid car parking on site. **Rules** \- No aggressive behaviour \- No slide tackles \- Change keeper every 6 minutes \- Please be respectful to all players\.

Decode London #1: Escape Room – Bank Heist First event for **Decode London**! We’ll be taking on the **Bank Heist** escape room at Escape Entertainment. "You’ve been tasked to steal the Royal jewels from the most secure bank in London. With a small window of opportunity and hacked security footage, you’re on the clock to crack the code." 🔗 [https://www.escape-entertainment.co.uk/escape-rooms/bank-heist](https://www.escape-entertainment.co.uk/escape-rooms/bank-heist) No experience needed. Logic helps. Guessing confidently also works sometimes. **Plan** - Meet inside the venue **15 minutes before start** - 60-minute escape room - Optional: quick debrief and drinks nearby after **Details** 📍 Escape Entertainment ⏱️ 60 minutes 👥 Up to 6 people 💷 £32 per person **Payment & Booking** To secure your spot, you can pay using PayPal: [http://paypal.me/rikustreams](http://paypal.me/rikustreams) Please include your Meetup name in the PayPal note so I can match your payment. Please also comment here once you’ve paid. There are **6 spots** available. Your place is only confirmed once payment is received. Spots are first come, first served. The exact time slot will be confirmed closer to the date based on availability. I'll book the room approximately 5 days before the event. **Refunds** I can always refund you before I book the room. Once the room is booked, refunds depend on whether your spot can be filled. If someone takes your place, you’ll be refunded. Otherwise, a refund won’t be possible. **Notes** - Please only RSVP if you’re likely to attend - Final time may shift slightly depending on availability - Drop me a message if you have any questions!

**SuperPlay** is an **exciting outdoor gameplay meetup**, featuring big games like Capture the Flag, Finch and Blind Assassin! These games are funny, social and tactical 🎈 perfect for making new friends as well as **challenging your mind and body!** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **📍 LOCATION/HOW TO FIND 📍** Travel to Great Portland St or Regent's Park Underground Station and walk 3mins around Park Square and towards Regent's Park. Cross over Outer Circle Road and walk into Regent's Park up the tree-lined path (The Broad Walk) for 3mins. When you see the Lions with Wings, turn right and follow the path ahead Map (Event Location): **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljy9oyXgL5uhwnx99](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljy9oyXgL5uhwnx99)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* All games and activities are **optional** and there's no pressure to compete - this is just a fun way to get some exercise and **make friends for life!** ❤️ Our Gameplay Meetups are **100% FREE** and open to everyone (kids are allowed if accompanied by an adult). We are LGBTQ+ friendly and encourage everyone to be who you are - **we love you for you!** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **❤️ Support PlayCulture!** If you are loving our free gameplay meetups please consider supporting us on Patreon! **[patreon.com/playculture](https://www.patreon.com/playculture)** or drop us a one-off donation here **[playculture.com/donate](https://www.playculture.com/donate.php)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **REVIEWS** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *The whole experience was great for the soul. I have made new friends who are now my go to activity buddies. I highly recommend it to your inner child!* \- AnonymousFox ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *I think for a lot of us it was more than just play, it was a safe space to be ourselves and to have fun. I enjoyed meeting like-minded people who love playing as much as me!* \- Anita ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Fresh new games and great people with a relaxed atmosphere that was both action packed and laid back. I felt like a kid again!* \- AnonymousSquirrel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *I had so much fun! Definitely a very welcoming environment with lots of great people. It was a great way to unwind/de-stress - AnonymousGoat* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **🚀 WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR MEETUPS? 🚀** Your friendly game leader will explain how the games work and lead a little warm up, then game-on! At the end of the meetup we get food and chill until the foxes are out **⚡ WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW HOW THE GAMES WORK? ⚡** Relax! Our games are very simple and we always explain everything you need to know - beginners very welcome! **🎈 CAN I BRING MY FRIEND? 🎈** Yes please! Just select additional tickets if you are bringing someone with you **🥾 WHAT TO BRING** 🌊 \- Trainers and comfy clothes that you don't mind getting a bit muddy\! \- Bottle of water **❤️ MORE INFORMATION 🤔** Visit [www.playculture.com](https://www.playculture.com) for more info **📷 PHOTOGRAPHY 🎥** Please note that we may film or take photos at our events, either for promotion or for our YouTube channel. By attending our events you agree to feature **📢 REMEMBER 📢** These events are free-to-attend social meetups organised by passionate people. You are responsible for yourself and for your own safety. By attending you are agreeing to our terms (available here: [playculture.com/disclaimer](https://www.playculture.com/disclaimer)) Take care out there in the big wide world, and let us know if anything is troubling you **❤️**

DAZZLE & DANCE- London Learn to Dance various Latin Rhythms from Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive & Argentinian Tango. We focus on teaching Dance Rhythms, Technique & Full Mind & Body Workout. Structured 4 week Dance. Our classes are taught by Professional & Experienced Dance Teachers. Classes are suitable for Complete Beginners to Intermediate Level Dancers. Small Group Friendly Classes with Members from All Backgrounds, Ages & Dance Abilities. Dance Partners not necessary. Taster Class £15. Opportunities to join Performancecr Troupes and Undertake Medal Examinations plus Social Dance Parties & Events

A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games. Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it. We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different. Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before. Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part! Who knew getting fit could be this fun? **TO BOOK**: It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals. [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/) Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free! *** We play every: * Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00) * Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00) * Wednesday in Elephant & Castle (19:00 - 20:00) * Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30) * Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00) * Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00) We hope to see you playing soon! PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than Meetup might suggest. Book your place here: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/) **Love Rabble**

***N.B. [VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS ONLY](https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism) please DO NOT attend if you're not vegan or vegetarian! Team event, with guests going via WhatsApp too; please join any waitlist, in case someone drops out.*** **[THE FRIZZLE QUIZZLE](https://theoldfrizzle.co.uk)** pub quiz is every Sunday from 8pm, with team '**Vegan work it out**' ([WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HE0ZYn0j7nm57ToF3mZR4O)\|[FB](https://facebook.com/groups/162749524100603/?multi_permalinks=2063484967360373)) and vegan grub (VG) on the [menu](https://theoldfrizzle.co.uk/menus). General knowledge questions, spot the intro, music round, mystery voices, TV themes, picture round, puzzles, and more. **£2.50** on the day to take part, first place gets **£75**, second £50, third £25, plus win drinks! Cashless pub, kitchen closes 8:30pm.

Reset your Sunday the fun way! This evening we’re hiding a relaxed bar gathering full of surprises… revealed **Saturday evening**! 😄 Picture: dim lights, live music strumming softly, drinks flowing, maybe some casual games to break the ice & spark connections 🪕🍸 What’s certain: • Laid-back, welcoming crowd • Tasty drinks & nibbles • Music + games for extra fun • That warm "Sunday well spent" feeling Come curious, leave smiling! Spots fill quick – secure yours for the mystery drop 🎟️ Ready to unwind somewhere cozy? 🔥❤️ \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Some Tips:** 1. **Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change**—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. If you RSVP “yes” but don’t attend and don’t update your RSVP, you may be removed from the group to keep things fair. No stress, though—you can rejoin for a small £10 fee! Just send me a DM, and I’ll share the PayPal details to get you back in. 2. **Turn Up on Time at the start!** This helps the quality of the event and helps you. 3. If you are struggling with the **app**, use the web page instead, that's what I use. 4. **Attendee Numbers & Guest Lists:** We have this event listed at least on two groups and the guest list includes attendees from all. You can see the list of attendees here: [https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/](https://www.meetup.com/zensingles/) [https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/](https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/) [https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife](https://www.meetup.com/LoveLife) 5. Join our **social media**: **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/](https://www.instagram.com/cityzen.london/) **X:** https://x.com/CityZenLondon 6. **Our WhatsApp group:** [See private comment in the comments section below]. We have a few rules including no ads, no DMs unless recipient is in the "Direct Messaging List" or risk removal and £10 rejoin fee. 7. **Support Our Amazing London Event Hosts! 🙌** Our incredible crew of hosts is the heartbeat of London’s buzzing meetup scene, bringing people together for unforgettable experiences that spark connection, growth, and fun! 🌟 From museum adventures to flirty dating mixers, these rockstar hosts pour their energy, time, and passion into creating events that level up your social and communication skills. But hosting isn’t easy—it takes resources, effort, and heart. 💖 Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work. 8. To encourage signing up early to events and regulate the number of attendees a late joiner/overflow fee may be applied to an event for any **additional** people wanting to join the event. This may happen on the day or even an hour before the event. So there may be people who obtained a free RSVP to network with our group and some who had to pay. If you have successfully signed up to our event on meetup paid or not then you are in. Happy networking **Zen & The Meetup Groups** *The Visionary Social Connector* Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going! Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. **[Donation Link](https://paypal.me/Zenswalks)** \*\*\*\* **Disclaimer, Liability Waiver & Media Consent** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: **Organiser Identity** – The organiser operates under the community name **“ZEN”**, which is used as an alias for privacy and branding purposes. By joining, you understand that “ZEN” refers to the organiser and/or designated hosts of this event. **Assumption of Risk** – You understand and accept that participation in any social, recreational, or group activity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen incidents. You voluntarily choose to attend at your own sole risk. **Personal Responsibility** – You are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and personal belongings at all times. 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**Join LCC Sunday, March 8th at the Hackney Marshes playing field as we make another attempt at playing the Soviet Union's very own *Zarnitsa,* a capture-the-flag alternative with a small twist.** **WHAT IS ZARNITSA?** Zarnitsa (Зарница), or heat-lightning, officially known as the All-Union Young Pioneer military sports game "Zarnitsa", is a massive multi-player physical sports game developed and practiced by the Young Pioneers communist youth organisation during the Soviet era. The game provides a simulation of military actions such as reconnaissance, co-ordinated offensives, giving chase, etc. Popular once again in modern Russia, this is a simple game designed for children and young people in military/cadet organisations, but great fun for active people of all ages. The rules of Zarnitsa are based on the classic capture the flag concept. Two teams each have a "base area" with a flag contained within, concealed or otherwise. Each team's goal is to protect their own flag and seize the other team's and bring it back to the base area. Players can walk, run, sneak, hide, create diversions and use any means short of physical violence to achieve their objectives. What makes Zarnitsa different from classic CTF is simply this: every player has two velcro-attached shoulder straps that serve as health indicators and can be torn off by the opponents. Losing one indicates "wounded", losing two indicates "dead". The "wounded" players cannot run and should only walk. The "dead" players return to a respawn point or leave the game in some modes. Why are we doing this? Capture the flag is simply top fun and anyone who says otherwise is joking themselves. Zarnitsa's slightly elevated level of complexity should give us just that extra challenge needed to really make it interesting. That said, this is our first go with organising multiplayer sports games, so we'll see what the results are! As always comments, questions, suggestions and concerns are more than welcome - just contact an organiser. Sports games are a great way to get and stay active, meet new people, and break the monotony of everyday life under British capitalism. Let's get out there! For our first attempt at organising a little Zarnitsa league here in London, we'll hit up Hackney Marshes and Wick Woodland. We'll divide into two teams; each will receive coloured vests or other garments to which the health indicator strips are attached. Then we'll take up our places, count down from 60 seconds, and let the games begin! **Note: we'll want at least five people per team for this to really work right, so we'll cancel or reschedule if this one gets less than 9 RSVPs.** There's no limit to how big our group can be of course, so please do join us! Just be sure to either turn up on the day or change your RSVP if you can't make it in the end, just so we know what to expect. Take care and see you on the pitch!

💌 **Online Speed Dating for Detroit Singles — Real Connections, Long-Term Thinking** This is for singles who are done with apps that go nowhere. Done with casual. Ready for a genuine conversation with someone who might actually matter. Live on Zoom. Personality matched. Built for people who want something that lasts. **Choose your age group to register:** - Ages 18-32: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0) - Ages 30-46: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0) - Ages 40-58: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0) - Ages 55+: [Register Here](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=foster-meaningful-relationships-through-outdoor-exploration&ar=55+&face_v=2.0) 🌿 RSVP here alone does not hold your place. Complete your registration through the link above and finish the short personality quiz. --- **How it works:** 1. Register via your age group link and complete the personality quiz. 2. Join Zoom at the event time — works on any device, no downloads needed. 3. Meet Detroit singles in short one-on-one rounds matched by age and personality. 4. Mutual matches are shared after — take it forward at your own pace. 🤍 Spots are kept small to keep things personal. If you are serious about finding the right person, this is where it starts.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

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Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. Kreager is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with OSU Extension in Licking County * Lakewood Public Library (in Hebron)- May 26 at 7pm [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621) * Johnstown public library at 7:00 pm June 8 [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622) Free to attend, no RSVP needed

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).