Perros amistosos

**¿No tienes planes para este viernes por la noche?** Si te apetece hacer algo diferente y salir de la rutina, te invitamos a unirte a nuestra **cena social**, una experiencia pensada para conocer gente nueva de forma natural, divertida y sin presiones. Es el plan perfecto para **hacer nuevos amigos, compartir buenas conversaciones y disfrutar de una velada agradable** en un ambiente alegre, amigable y saludable. Nuestro grupo está abierto a **todas las edades y nacionalidades**, creando un entorno internacional donde es muy fácil conectar con personas interesantes, cercanas y con ganas de socializar. No importa si vienes solo/a o acompañado/a — desde el primer momento te sentirás cómodo/a, bienvenido/a y parte del grupo. Además de disfrutar de una buena cena, tendrás la oportunidad de: ✨ conocer gente nueva ✨ ampliar tu círculo social ✨ compartir risas y buenos momentos ✨ y vivir una experiencia diferente en Barcelona Así que si este viernes te apetece salir, desconectar y rodearte de buena energía… 👉 **¡Este es tu plan! Únete a nosotros y ven a disfrutar de una noche especial.** **Para más información o para reservar tu plaza, envíanos un WhatsApp.** ⚠️ **Recuerda: las reservas solo se gestionan vía WhatsApp. 678 15 3434**

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) FIESTA SOLO SINGLES GRATIS HAZ AMIGOS ENCUENTRA PAREJA 🤩❤️🍹PRACTICA TUS PASOS SHUFFLE DANCE HAZ REELS INSTA TIK TOK HAZ AMISTADES. VEN SOLO/A O CON AMIG@S Y PÁSALO PIPA HACIENDO NUEVAS AMISTADES. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT PRO DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

**SIGN-UP in our APP for this game.** Subscribing in Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot Friday pickup football game at Satalia Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PgT8rc2DuCa8geWo9 We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at 19.00pm. Cost: € 6,99 All our other daily games are available in our app! **SIGN UP in our APP**

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹PIZZA PREVIA AL COPEO. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO PARA IR A CENAR PIZZA SENCILLA LOCAL TIPO TELEPIZZA, DOMINO, ETC. QUE SALGA BARATO. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO COYOTE D7 PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA CENAR PIZZA SENCILLA PREVIA AL COPEO EN COYOTE D7. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO COYOTE D7 DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

## **Cenas para Solteros/as en Barcelona (35–49 años)** ¿Sin planes para este VIERNES por la noche? Si eres soltero/a, separado/a o divorciado/a y te apetece conocer gente nueva, ¡únete a nuestra cena especial para solteros en el centro de Barcelona! Organizamos una velada divertida y relajada, perfecta para hacer nuevas amistades, encontrar afinidad, compartir risas… y quién sabe, quizá también conocer a alguien especial. Disponemos de **mesas organizadas por edades**, para que te sientas cómodo desde el primer momento. ### **📅 Cada VIERNES – 21:30 h** Preparamos una cena especial para personas solteras de todas las edades y nacionalidades, en un ambiente cercano y acogedor. ### **✨ ¿Por qué venir?** * Conocerás a otras personas solteras como tú * Ambiente divertido y sin presiones * Ideal para ampliar tu círculo social * Actividad semanal en pleno centro de Barcelona ### **📲 Reservas** Si quieres apuntarte para la cena de este sábado, envíanos un WhatsApp con tu **nombre** y **edad** al: **📞 678 15 34 34** *(Solo se aceptan reservas por WhatsApp)* Para más información puedes visitar nuestro sitio web: **[www.singlesbcn.com](http://www.singlesbcn.com/)** ¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad! Te esperamos este sábado para disfrutar de una noche diferente y con muy buena compañía.

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) **RANGO 35-45** 🤩❤️🍹CENA INFORMAL PIZZA PORCIONES + LUEGO BARES BORN O MAGIC ROCK CLUB VAMOS A EMPEZAR A HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES Empezamos a armar cuórum desde ya en el **grupo chat whatsapp**. **Quedada informal** para **cenar unas porciones de auténtica pizza italiana** y bebernos una birra y luego nos vamos a los **bares del Born** y a la **disco Magic Rock Club** que tiene **entrada gratis** hasta la 01h. Muy buena forma de **hacer amistades y tal vez conocer a alguién** especial. comenta en el chat pro "**GENERACIÓN Y**" de nuestra nueva web para agregarte al **grupo chat whatsapp** donde nos ponemos de acuerdo en la hora para encontrarnos y ver quienes vamos. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO "GENERACIÓN Y" DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. **RANGO 35-45** [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹PIZZA PREVIA AL COPEO. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO PARA IR A CENAR PIZZA SENCILLA LOCAL TIPO TELEPIZZA, DOMINO, ETC. QUE SALGA BARATO. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO COYOTE D7 PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA CENAR PIZZA SENCILLA PREVIA AL COPEO EN COYOTE D7. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO COYOTE D7 DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP TARDEO REMEMBER BARROKO'S SABADO AMISTADES SINGLES NUEVO TARDEO REMEMBER SÁBADO TARDE BARROKO'S 90'S con los mejores hits y bombazos de los años 90 y 2000 Y lo que vamos a hacer es ir en grupo a comprobarlo y pasarlo en grande mientras hacemos nuevas amistades singles. Nuevos amigos y amigas con los que compartimos la pasión por bailar y reir. PARA LA COORDINACIÓN VAMOS A UTILIZAR LAS SIGUIENTES HERRAMIENTRAS: \- Chat Pro "GEN X" que puedes encontrar dentro de nuestra nueva web [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) y habilitaremos el típico chat whatsapp para facilitar el encuentro. Pide ser agregado a través del chat pro. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO GEN X. ACTIVAREMOS GRUPO WHATSAPP PARA FACILITAR ENCONTRARNOS TODOS Y TODAS. PIDE ACCESO EN EL CHAT PRO. NOS VAMOS A BAILAR EL SÁBADO POR LA TARDE ¿TE APUNTAS?. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO GEN X DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) cada uno compra su entrada

👉 Si estás en lista de espera apúntate [AQUÍ](https://luma.com/oe350oig) ## **¿Te está frenando tu propia exigencia?** ​Libérate de la trampa de "lo perfecto" con este **WORKSHOP gratuito** para recuperar tu autoestima y lanzarte por tus metas... **¿Por qué este taller? 🤔** ​A ver... ​¿Cuántas veces la mente te ha frenado? ¿Cuántas veces te has fustigado por un error insignificante que nadie más notó? El presionarte para conseguir algo...¿Te ha dado resultado o solo te ha alejado del objetivo y bloqueado? ​Nos pasamos la vida persiguiendo un ideal que existe únicamente para alejarnos de lo que queremos. El perfeccionismo no es buscar la excelencia, es el miedo al juicio disfrazado de "buen gusto". Y mientras esperas a que todo sea perfecto, tus metas se quedan en el cajón y tu autoestima por los suelos. ​Esta es la tercera edición de "talleres sobre la autoestima" donde identificarás exactamente **cómo el perfeccionismo te está saboteando**, por qué te exiges tanto y cómo empezar a actuar desde el "mejor hecho que perfecto". ​Aquí veremos los mecanismos de autocrítica que has adoptado, las creencias que te hacen sentir que "nunca es suficiente" y cómo recuperar tu seguridad desde la **AUTOESTIMA REAL** 🧭 *** **¿Qué harás conmigo? 👇** * ​✅ **Identificar tu perfil de perfeccionista** — y el coste oculto que le está pagando tu salud mental y tus sueños 🔍 * ​✅ **Trabajar tus creencias limitantes en directo** — esas que te presionan para hacer lo que deseas pero que, en realidad, existen para alejarte de tus metas. * ​✅ **Coaching en directo conmigo y entre nosotros** — Analizaremos bloqueos reales. Aquí venimos a soltar lastre de verdad 💬 * ​✅ **Conectar, disfrutar y no estar 2 horas sentada/o escuchando** — Porque esto es para ti, así que vamos a darle ritmo. **¿Para quién es? 🫶** ​Si sientes que tu nivel de autoexigencia te está paralizando, que nunca estás satisfecha/o con tus logros y quieres un espacio real, **sin postureo**, donde poder ser vulnerable y empezar a avanzar sin el peso de la perfección. *** **¿Qué te llevas? 🎁** ​Claridad sobre cómo tu mente te engaña para que no avances, herramientas concretas para silenciar a tu crítico interno y la energía de un grupo de personas que decidieron **cambiar la perfección por el progreso**. Mi entrega total hacia tus dudas, miedos y procesos... así te lo digo: Aprovéchame. ​Y, por supuesto, una nueva forma de conocer gente que, como tú, está aprendiendo que ser humano es mucho mejor que ser perfecto. (mientras desayunas ☕✨) * ​**Duración:** 1.30H ⏰ * ​**Con:** Andrea Ramos (coach, mentora y anfitriona del podcast 🎙️ *Kit para una mente libre*) ​**Te veo ahí. Lista/o para soltar la carga y empezar a brillar. A tu manera 💫** ​⚠️ **IMPORTANTE** ⚠️ Si estás en lista de espera, escríbeme por privado

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP IR AL TARDEO EL SÁBADO POR LA TARDE EN LA DISCO MAGIC Y HACER NUEVOS AMIGOS Y AMIGAS SINGLES DE BARCELONA. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO TARDEO REMEMBER PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA TOMAR LA CERVEZA PREVIA EN UN LUGAR CERCANO O EN LA PUERTA ANTES DE ENTRAR A DARLO TODO. NOS VAMOS A BAILAR MÚSICA POP ROCK REMEMBER. ¿TE APUNTAS?. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO TARDEO REMEMBER DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP PARA IR AL TARDEO DEL SÁBADO POR LA TARDE EN ARENA EXPERIENCE EL PETARDÍSSIMO UN TARDEO A LA ITALIANA Y HACER AMIGOS/AS. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO GENERACIÓN X PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA TOMAR LA CERVEZA PREVIA EN UN LUGAR CERCANO Y LUEGO NOS VAMOS A BAILAR LOS MEJORES TEMAS. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT PRO DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. EMPEZAMOS A ARMAR EL GRUPO CHAT WHATSAPP DE COORDINACIÓN. COMENTA TU INTERÉS EN EL CHAT PRO PARA PODER AGREGARTE. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

**English**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SIGN-UP in our APP** for this game. Subscribing in **Meetup is not guaranteeing your spot** Men´s pickup football at Agapito, Poblenou, Barcelona Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1GXT5xHTxRVtpJwK6 We will bring the balls, bibs and an organizer. Preferable you are wearing a dark or black t-shirt. And bring normal football shoes. Kick-off is at **19.00pm.** Cost: **€ 5,99** All our other daily games are available in our app! **SIGN UP in our APP** **Castellano\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **¡Apúntate en nuestra APP** para este partido! Registrarte en **Meetup no garantiza tu plaza**. Partido masculino de fútbol en Agapito, Poblenou, Barcelona 📍 Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1GXT5xHTxRVtpJwK6 Nosotros llevamos los balones, petos y un organizador. De preferencia, ven con camiseta oscura o negra y trae tus botas de fútbol normales. ⏰ El partido empieza a las **19.00**. 💸 Precio: **5,99 €** ¡Todos nuestros otros partidos diarios están disponibles en la app! 👉 **Apúntate en nuestra APP**

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

Summer Session, Thursdays, June 4 - July 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30pm ET **NAMI Family-to-Family** is a free, eight-week program for family members, caregivers, and partners of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment, and recovery.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

How to be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life Sunday, 23 February at 2pm. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

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