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🔽 🇬🇧English Version down below. ⚠️ Achtung: Der SEA Stammtisch hat eine neue Location!📍 Liebe SEA-Community Berlin, kaum zu glauben – unser SEA Stammtisch Berlin feiert bereits seine 10. Ausgabe! Seit dem Start im November 2022 haben wir gemeinsam inspirierende Abende erlebt – mit spannenden Vorträgen, lebhaften Diskussionen und vielen neuen Gesichtern, die inzwischen zu vertrauten Stammtisch-Freunden geworden sind. Am Donnerstag, 28. Mai 2026, treffen wir uns zur Jubiläumsausgabe in einer neuen Location in Mitte am Rosenthaler Platz. **Key Facts:** 📅 WANN? Donnerstag, 28. Mai 2026 📍 Wo? Cosmic Kaspar, Brunnenstraße 198, 10119 Berlin 🎟️ Ticket: 5 € im Pre-Sale (später 7 €) Die Plätze sind begrenzt – also sichert euch jetzt euer Ticket: [>> HIER <<](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/sea-stammtisch-berlin-vol-10-tickets-1904945636679) Euch erwarten wieder aktuelle Insights, interaktive Fragerunden und natürlich jede Menge Zeit zum Netzwerken mit der SEA-Community. Vol. 10 - Speaker & Themen: 1\. Vortrag: Lara Marie Massmann \- Senior Partner bei AdStrive: SEA News 05/2026: Aktuelle Updates bei Google Ads und Microsoft Advertising 2\. Vortrag \(in Englisch\): Nóra Tóth \- Chief Business Development Officer at INTREN: Beyond the Pixel: Solving 3 Major PPC Roadblocks with Better Data 3\. Vortrag: Jannis Uch \- Senior Data Analyst bei denkwerk: Von Data Studio zu … Data Studio\. Einblicke aus 8 Jahren Dashboards → Im Anschluss an jeden Vortrag gibt es eine interaktive Fragerunde. Stay tuned! Trete unserer LinkedIn-Gruppe bei und vernetze dich mit anderen Teilnehmern des SEA Stammtisches: [LinkedIn Gruppe](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12712763/) *** 🇬🇧 English version: ⚠️ Attention: The SEA Stammtisch has a new location! 📍 Dear SEA Community Berlin, Hard to believe – our SEA Meetup Berlin is already celebrating its 10th meeting! Since its launch in November 2022, we've enjoyed many inspiring evenings together – with exciting presentations, lively discussions, and many new faces who have since become trusted friends. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, we'll meet for our anniversary meeting at a new location in Mitte, at Rosenthaler Platz. **Key Details:** 📅 WHEN? Thursday, May 28th 2026 📍 WHERE? Cosmic Kaspar, Brunnenstraße 198, 10119 Berlin 🎟️ Ticket: 5 € Pre-Sale (later 7 €) Places are limited – so secure your ticket now: [>> HIER <<](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/sea-stammtisch-berlin-vol-10-tickets-1904945636679) You can expect the latest insights, interactive Q&A sessions, and of course, plenty of time to network with the SEA community. Vol. 10 - Speakers & Topics: **1\. Session: Lara Marie Massmann \- Senior Partner at AdStrive:** SEA News 05/2026: Latest Updates for Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising 2\. Session \(in Englisch\): Nóra Tóth \- Chief Business Development Officer at INTREN: Beyond the Pixel: Solving 3 Major PPC Roadblocks with Better Data 3\. Session: Jannis Uch \- Senior Data Analyst at denkwerk: From Data Studio to… Data Studio\. Insights from 8 Years of Dashboards\. → Following each session, engage in interactive Q&A sessions. Stay tuned! Join our LinkedIn group to network with fellow attendees of the SEA Stammtisch: [LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12712763/)

**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/72kv5zxm)​** Join IBM x KI Park for an afternoon exploring **how AI-driven automation enables scalable, resilient enterprise operations across the stack.** ​Hear real use cases from leading organisations, exchange peer insights and connect with practitioners and solution builders. **Why join:** * ​Gain a better understanding of how AI-driven automation is reshaping business operations, security and enterprise resilience * ​See how leading organizations move from AI adoption toward autonomous workflows across the enterprise stack * ​Learn how to scale intelligent automation in complex, growing tech ecosystems * ​Discuss how operating models and collaboration evolve around automation * ​Share challenges, compare approaches and gain practical lessons from peers ​**Agenda** * ​14:00 – 15:00 **Registration & Coffee** * ​15:00 – 15:45 **Opening keynotes** * ​Dr. Florian Schutz, Managing Director, KI Park * ​**The Enterprise Complexity Ceiling: Why the Tech Stack Isn’t Getting Smaller, A discussion of AI-infused Automation to the architecture of organizations** by Sebastian Grodzietzki, Principal DACH Automation Developer Ecosystems Leader & DACH Quantum Ambassador Leader, IBM * ​15:45 – 17:30 **Case perspectives & peer insights** * ​"**Building Autonomous Networks: From AI Potential to Value**" by [Karim Kotobi,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimkotobi/) Vodafone, Global Digital Product and Transformation Leader * ​"**Why MCP is Only the Plumbing: Building the Contextual Foundation for AI Agents**" by [Bastian Maiworm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastianmaiworm/?locale=de), Amber Tech, Co-founder * ​"**Rethinking SaaS Engineering: How Small Teams Run and Evolve Enterprise-scale Systems in the AI era**" [Matthias Heicke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasheicke/), CTO / Co-Founder, Sweap.io * ​17:30 – 18:10 Fishbowl Discussion – Audience participation/Interactive * ​18:10 – 19:30 Networking & Drinks ​**Who should attend** * ​Tech decision-makers across the enterprise stack * ​Platform, product and engineering leaders Limited seats. Free event · An RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee participation. To attend, registratation via [LUMA](https://luma.com/72kv5zxm) is required. Only confirmed participants will be admitted and will receive a confirmation email. We look forward to welcoming you to the event! \*\*\*\*\* *​By registering for this event, you agree that your registration data will be shared with KI Park and IBM for the purpose of event organisation, communication related to the event and relevant follow-up. Each organisation will process your data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. KI Park ([https://kipark.de/datenschutzhinweise/](https://kipark.de/datenschutzhinweise/?utm_source=luma)), IBM ([https://www.ibm.com/de-de/privacy](https://www.ibm.com/de-de/privacy?utm_source=luma)).*

Join us for a casual Product Round in Neukölln — a relaxed evening for product people who enjoy meaningful conversations and a user-first mindset. 🗓 When? Every last Thursday of the month (Join the Discord channel to get 🔔 reminders and 📍 location updates: [https://discord.gg/6cKgFKXY4f](https://discord.gg/6cKgFKXY4f) Currently moving there to keep the community and events free and accessible for everyone.) 👋 Who it’s for • Designers (UX / UI) • PMs & POs • Developers & Engineers • Researchers • Aspiring product people 💬 What to expect • Casual conversations about real product work • Sharing experiences, challenges, and learnings • Getting to know other product people in Berlin • No talks, no presentations, no pressure • Just drinks, chats, and good company 🚫 Please note This is a no-sales, no-pitch, no-dating space. The goal is simple: connect, exchange, and enjoy the conversation. If you care about building products with users in mind and want to meet like-minded people — this is for you. See you there! 😊 Phil

Join us for the **Data Berlin Meetup**, an evening of talks, insights, and networking for the data community in Berlin. RSVP on Luma at https://luma.com/s9868ww4. **Agenda** **6:30 PM – 7:00 PM** — Registration and Networking **7:00 PM – 7:10 PM** — Welcome and Opening Remarks — Data Berlin Meetup Team **7:10 PM – 7:35 PM — Rewiring the Engine: Taming Billions of Audience Data at Scale** **Speaker:** [Adedeji Rodemade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adedeji-rodemade/), Team Lead Data Analytics Engineering **7:35 PM – 7:40 PM — Short Break** **7:40 PM – 8:05 PM — Creating a Parallel Universe: How We Evaluate The Impact of Ad Campaigns in the Physical World** **Speaker:** [Majid Mostafavi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-mostafavi/), Team Lead Data Science **8:05 PM – 8:30 PM — From Snaps to Footsteps: Experiments for Measuring Offline Impact** **Speaker:** [Mihaela Tsankova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaela-tsankova-48560453/), Group Manager, Marketing Science at Snap **8:30 PM – 9:30 PM — Closing Remarks and Extended Networking** **About our host** **[Adsquare](https://www.adsquare.com/?utm_source=luma)** helps brands connect people and places in a **privacy-first** world with **location intelligence** — data and tools for planning, activation, measurement, and attribution across digital marketing and drive-to-store campaigns. **Looking for a job?** Browse data & AI roles in Berlin (updated daily): [databerlin.net/jobs](https://databerlin.net/jobs) **Want updates or more info?** Subscribe to our newsletter: [databerlin.substack.com](https://databerlin.substack.com). Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-berlin?utm_source=luma). Join our [Slack community](https://join.slack.com/t/data-brln/shared_invite/zt-2ued0xvdu-aihzi2cKEwD_6_KDRd_1ag?utm_source=luma).

We make landladies and landlords. They buy a flat and pay just 1/4. Tenants and tax cuts pay 3/4. It's not a trick. It's government policy. Our Federal Governments, past and present, want taxpayers to become landlords and landladies, buy property, rent it out to tenants and enjoy passive income later. Come check this out. No strings attached. No sales. Just a meet and greet for orientation. And an after work drink. Wir machen Vermieter. Steuerzahler kaufen eine Wohnung und zahlen dafür nur 1/4. Mieter und Finanzamt zahlen 3/4. Das ist kein Trick. Das ist Politik: Alle Bundesregierungen wollen, dass Steuerzahler Wohnungen kaufen, Mieter reinnehmen und später Beton‑Rente bekommen. Info-Abend nur zur Orientierung. Kucken kostet nichts. S,U Bahnhof Zoo, Kantstraße 163-165, 10623 Berlin, Motel One Upper West, 10th floor, exit lift to the right, turn left, circumvent the sign "vorübergehend geschlossen" Go justs there. I'll be there Georg Holzach. 0177 8181 900 WhatsApp Wanna read somethin before: landlord.holza.ch betonrente.holza.ch

**Join Pitch & Feedback, a focused session designed for builders who want real, actionable input on their ideas.** This event brings together founders, freelancers, and curious minds in a structured format where selected participants present their ideas and receive direct feedback from the group. Whether you're refining an MVP (Minimum valuable product or service), validating a concept, or preparing to launch, this is a space to test your thinking with others who are building as well. How it works: * 6–8 selected presenters * Each gets 5 minutes to pitch + 10 minutes of structured feedback * Audience members contribute insights, questions, and suggestions Who should attend: * Presenters: founders, freelancers, or anyone working on an idea who wants honest feedback * Viewers: people interested in startups, product thinking, or networking with builders What you get: * Direct, constructive feedback on ideas * Exposure to different projects and perspectives * Opportunities to connect with potential co-founders, collaborators, or early supporters We will film the pitches and share the recordings with presenters (optional, only if they agree). This is not a passive meetup. It is a working session built around clarity, feedback, and meaningful connections. Session Details: * **📅 Thursday, 28.05.2026** * **🕕 18:00 – 20:00** * 📍 CI Space * Hosts: Erik & Belinda Limited spots for presenters. Register early if you want to pitch. This is how you save your spot: AS VIEWER: Just hit 'Join' here on Meetup and come along in person on the 28th : ) SIGN UP AS PRESENTER: 1\. hit the join button here on Meetup 2\. IMPORTANT: open the following FORM to hand in your pitch\. This helps us to get everything planned and you get a confirmation if your presenting spot is confirmed. Click or copy this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ymogzg8FaHIpUqcOHS9pRXLVVC9InPkdJ74jjHUQ_km8iw/viewform Any questions, please reach out. Looking forward to your pitches & participation! Belinda & Erik

We make landladies and landlords. They buy a flat and pay just 1/4. 3/4 come from tax cuts and tenants. It's not a trick. It's government policy. All German Federal Governments, past and present, of whichever party, want taxpayers to become landlords and -ladies, buy property, rent it out to tenants and enjoy passive income later. Come here and find out. No strings attached. No sales. Just a meet and greet for orientation. Wir machen Vermieter. Steuerzahler kaufen eine Wohnung und zahlen dafür nur 1/4. Mieter und Finanzamt zahlen 3/4. Das ist kein Trick. Das ist Politik: Alle Bundesregierungen wollen, dass Steuerzahler Vermieter werden, Wohnungen kaufen, Mieter reinnehmen und später Beton‑Rente bekommen. Info-Abend nur zur Orientierung. Kucken kostet nichts. S,U Bahnhof Zoo, Kantstraße 163-165, 10623 Berlin, Motel One Upper West, 10th floor, turn left, circumvent the sign "vorübergehend geschlossen" Go justs there. I'll be there. Georg Holzach. 0177 8181 900 WhatsApp

A curated meetup for e-commerce operators to share learnings, strategies, and ideas. Free for e-commerce operators (approval required). Apply via Luma: [https://luma.com/9w1ztp5c](https://luma.com/9w1ztp5c?utm_source=meetup) Exact location will be shared after approval.

🚀 **From Idea to First 10 Customers — Part 2** ​The journey doesn’t stop after building the idea. The real challenge begins when you need people to actually use — and pay for — what you created. ​After the great response to our first session, we’re bringing back Part 2 with deeper discussions, practical insights, and real founder experiences focused on getting traction in the early stages. ​This session is designed for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, and anyone interested in understanding how startups move from an idea to their first real users and customers. ​No unrealistic “growth hacks.” No theory overload. Just practical conversations around early-stage growth, validation, customer acquisition, and building momentum. *** # ​💡 What We’ll Discuss ​• How to get your first users • Finding early adopters • Mistakes founders make in the beginning • Why validation matters more than perfection • Building trust before scaling • Realistic approaches to early customer acquisition • Lessons from startup experiences *** # ​🎯 Why Join ​Because getting your first customers is often harder than building the product itself. ​This session will help you better understand: ✔ how people discover products ✔ why some ideas gain traction and others don’t ✔ what founders should focus on in the early stages *** # ​📅 Event Details ​📅 **May 30, 2026** ⏰ **13:00 – 15:30** 📍 **The Social Hub** ​See you there! Check out our websites: Company-[Datenstrom-3ag.com](https://datenstrom-3ag.com/?utm_source=luma) Application-[Growfirma.com](https://growfirma.com/?utm_source=luma)

Hi all, Let's meet again on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Have fun!

We meet in the main entrance and walk to Chinese Pavilion together. From Blumberger Damm 44 its up to 20 min walk to the pavilion. Bring your sketchbook, pencils, paints, markers, or any materials you enjoy working with. Feel free to bring water and some lunch time snack. I will have my foldable chair but you can very well sit on a blanket. If you are late text in the group for updates. Let’s create, learn, exchange ideas, and enjoy art together ✨ Shalom & Namaste 🌺

Please contact me on WhatsApp if you’d like to join our group, as this group will soon be deleted from Meetup. 017684589930 Thanks, Marco We play every Sunday—year-round—and are looking for a few players who are willing to join regularly. Average age is around 27-50. We play on grass using poles as goals, which allows us to adjust the field and goal size depending on the number of players. Please arrive on time, as we need to divide the teams. Game starts 11:30 sharp. Wir spielen jeden Sonntag - ganzjährig - und suchen nach ein paar Spielern, die sich vorstellen können, regelmäßig dazuzukommen. Alter im Schnitt ca. 27-50. Wir spielen auf Rasen mit Stangen als Toren, wodurch wir die Platz- und Torgrösse flexibel a die Anzahl der Spieler anpassen können. Bitte pünktlich da sein, weil wir die Mannschaften aufteilen müssen. Das Spiel beginnt pünktlich um 11:30 Uhr.

**Investors Networking Meetup: How to Build a Purchase Pipeline with Achim Amann, CEO of Black Label Properties, with + 1.000 transactions in the last 20 years** Many investors manage to acquire one property. Far fewer build a reliable **purchase pipeline** that allows them to scale strategically over time. In this meetup, we focus on exactly that: how to think **beyond single transactions** and develop a structured approach to s**ourcing, evaluating, and executing deals**, while aligning your investments with smart tax strategies. Join us on **May 29th at 4:00 pm** at the Black Label Villa for an afternoon of practical insights, open discussion, and high-level networking with serious investors and like-minded professionals.

🍕 **Data & AI Lunch Meetup – Pizza & Exciting Conversations** 🍕 The next **DVC Data & AI Lunch Meetup Berlin** is coming up! We’ll gather for a **shared lunch** and discuss everything around **Data & AI**. **When:** Friday, May 29, 2026, 12:30 PM **Where:** Monte Mente, Das Center am Potsdamer Platz **Cost:** Self-pay **Topic:** Exchange on Data & AI Join us for a great time of pizza and discussion on the latest developments in the **data world**! Looking forward to an exciting exchange with you! 🍕🤝 [#Data](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Data) [#AI](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#AI) [#Meetup](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Meetup) [#Networking](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Networking) [#Innovation](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Innovation) [#DataStrategy](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#DataStrategy)

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks. Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking. **This month** We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours. **What to expect** Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Last Thursday of every month * 6:00 to 7:30 PM * COhatch Easton * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**How to Get Off-Market Deals With Direct-to-Seller Marketing** Want to learn how to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing without relying on agents, wholesalers, or the MLS for consistent deal flow? That is exactly what we are covering at this next Columbus Investors Club Meetup. Get Your Free Ticket **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)🎟️ Most investors who try to do off-market deals make the same mistake: they throw money into a marketing channel, pray that it works, and hope a deal comes out the other side. There is no real strategy, no clear math, no tracking, and no process to know what is actually working. At this meetup, we are going to break down how to reverse engineer direct-to-seller marketing using our SCALE framework so you can approach your marketing with more clarity, confidence, and consistency. We will cover how to think through inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels, how to choose the right channel for your goals, how to run the numbers before you spend, how to allocate the right budget, how to launch the campaign correctly, and how to evaluate and track performance so you can make better decisions moving forward. **SCALE Framework:** **S –** Select the right channel **C –** Calculate the numbers **A –** Allocate the budget **L –** Launch the campaign **E –** Evaluate and track it **What We’ll Cover** * How to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing * How to stop guessing and start reverse engineering your marketing * The difference between inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels * How to choose the right channel for your business and market * How to calculate the numbers before launching * How to allocate a budget based on goals, not emotion * How to launch and track a campaign the right way * How to create more consistent and predictable deal flow **Date:** May 28, 2026 (Thursday) **Time:** 6 - 8pm EST **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Save Your Seat** → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp **FREE DRINKS & FOOD PROVIDED!** **About Columbus Investors Club** The Columbus Investors Club is a local meetup for real estate investors, aspiring investors, contractors, vendors, lenders, realtors, and other professionals who want to grow in the Columbus market. The goal is to create real connection, real opportunity, and real growth by getting the right people in the room. Whether you are brand new or already doing deals, this is a place to build relationships, learn from others in the business, find opportunities, and grow your presence in the local real estate community.

Communication is everything in life 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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SAVE THE DATE! POLLINATOR PATHWAY + LICKING LAND TRUST Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Granville Farmers Market Raccoon Valley Park 1225 River Road | Granville Plant package pre-order available as of 6-May at this link [https://lickinglandtrust.org/store/plant-sale](https://lickinglandtrust.org/store/plant-sale) Sun, Shade and Native Tea garden packages available

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