Squash

**Only 30€ for your first two classes in two weeks! (2 for 1) 🎉** A perfect offer for those new to squash. Join our **Intro squash sessions**, designed for players who have never played or have little experience. You’ll learn the basic shots, the rules, and of course play squash. ✅ Led by licensed and experienced coaches ✅ Fun and welcoming community 🗓 **Our schedule is updated weekly**, and you can book **any group classes that fit your level** within the 2-week period. 👉 **Full schedule here:** https://b809333.alteg.io/ You only need sports clothes and non-marking shoes (to protect the parquet). The class will be held in English and/or Castellano. *** **¡Solo 30€ por tus dos primeras clases en dos semanas (2x1)! 🎉** La oferta perfecta si eres nuevo/a en squash. Únete a nuestras **sesiones introductorias**, pensadas para quienes nunca han jugado o tienen poca experiencia. Aprenderás los golpes básicos, las reglas y, por supuesto, jugarás al squash. ✅ Entrenadores titulados y con experiencia ✅ Una comunidad divertida y acogedora 🗓 **El horario se actualiza cada semana**, y puedes apuntarte a **cualquier entrenamiento grupal de tu nivel** dentro del periodo de 2 semanas. 👉 **Horario completo aquí:** https://b809333.alteg.io/ Solo necesitas ropa deportiva y zapatillas con suela non-marking (para no dañar el parquet). La clase será en inglés y/o castellano.

¡Bienvenid@ a la Matinal de pádel de los DOMINGOS! Toda la mañana jugando a pádel, partidos nivelados con descansos. A diferencia del formato pozo, nosotros organizamos los partidos según tu nivel. Las parejas irán rotando, pero si quieres puedes venir con un acompañante y jugar todos los partidos con pareja fija. Nivel **iniciación** (0,5 - 1), **medio-bajo** (1,5 - 2), **medio** (2,5 - 3) y **medio-alto** (3,5 - 4). **TODOS LOS PARTIDOS SE JUGARÁN AL MEJOR DE 7 JUEGOS (es decir, el primero que llegue a 4 juegos gana y finaliza el partido).** Al acabar el partido sube al punto de encuentro para recibir instrucciones del organizador. **Horario: Domingo de 10:00h a 14:00h**. Como no es un evento de plazas limitadas puedes venir mas tarde o marcharte antes, sino quieres jugar toda la mañana. **Precio de la actividad: 16€/persona** el mismo día del evento en el centro. * MÁXIMO DE PLAZO PARA CANCELAR LA ASISTENCIA AL EVENTO, SERÁ A LAS 10H DEL SÁBADO! Para así poder dejar plaza libre a las personas que estén en la lista de espera, y tengan tiempo a organizarse y asistir. En caso de no presentarse: * 1ª vez: Aviso al asistente. * 2ª vez: Será eliminado de nuestro grupo. Solamente en caso de previsión de lluvia anularemos el evento, el viernes por la tarde, cuando la probabilidad sea de un 80% o superior, la organización no anulará si esta probabilidad es inferior y entenderemos que quien no quiera arriesgarse a venir pueda no presentarse. El parking es gratuito (hay que validar el ticket en recepción) Para llegar en transporte público: El L109 y el L21 y metro L10 parada ZAL - Riu Vell ¡Cualquier duda estamos encantados de responderte por Whatsapp al número 615 254 509!

**Hi girls! ✨** Join me and the **Band & Build Squad** for a fun and energizing outdoor fitness class by the beach, followed by **brunch!** This session is a Full body training, with a mix of upper body, legs, glutes and core-strengthening abs exercises. Prepare to feel everything burn!! **🍑🔥.** ✨**Details**✨️ * ​11:00 AM - 12:00 AM: Workout Class in Barceloneta * 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM: Brunch Meetup (Wynwood cafe) We will provide you Light, Medium, and Hard bands—pick the one that matches your vibe and let’s get going! Whether you're a gymrat, just starting out, or simply looking for a group of active and motivated people, this class is for you! ✨️**Promotions**✨️ * 4 Classes: 30€ or 33€ if you pay in lu.ma * Bring a friend and your next class is 7€ * Loyalty Card: After 7 Classes get 1 for free! * First Class 6€! * ✨What to bring✨️ * Training mat (if you don’t have one, let me know) * Water * Towel * Positive vibes! ✨ Start Time✨️ Please arrive 10 minutes earlier so we can start on time and make the most of our session. * **✨Languages spoken:** English, Spanish * **✨Follow us on instagram:** @[band.build](http://band.build) ✨To keep things fair for everyone: * You can get a **50% refund** if you cancel **12 hours before** the class. * If you cancel **within 12 hours**, your spot is non-refundable. Thanks for understanding and helping us run smooth, organized sessions! 💛💪 ​If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Instagram [@](https://instagram.com/band.build)[band.build](http://band.build)🥰 or through this number 613203003 ​Hope to see you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Hola chicas**! ✨ Únete a mí y al **Band & Build Squad** para una divertida y energizante clase de fitness al aire libre junto a la playa, seguida de un **brunch**! Esta sesión combina ejercicios para todo el cuerpo. Prepárate para sentir el ardor! 🍑🔥 ✨ **Detalles**✨️ * **11:00 AM - 12:00 AM:** Clase de entrenamiento en Barceloneta * **12:00 AM - 13:00 PM:** Brunch Meetup (Wynwood café) Proporcionaremos bandas de resistencia en niveles Ligero, Medio y Difícil—elige la que más te guste y a darle con todo! Tanto si eres gymrat, estás comenzando, o simplemente buscas un grupo activo y motivado, esta clase es para ti. ✨️**Promociones**✨️ * 4 Clases: 30€ o 33€ si pagas por lu.ma * Trae un amigo y tu próxima clase sale 7€! * Tarjeta Fidelidad: después de 7 clases ganas 1 gratis! * Primera Clase 6€! ✨ **Qué traer:** * Esterilla de entrenamiento (si no tienes una, avísame) * Agua * Toalla * Buenas vibras! ✨ **Hora de inicio:** Llega 10 minutos antes para que podamos comenzar a tiempo y aprovechar al máximo la sesión. * ✨ **Idiomas hablados:** Inglés, Español * ✨ **Síguenos en Instagram:** [@](https://instagram.com/band.build)[band.build](http://band.build) ✨ **Política de reembolso** ✨ Para que todo sea justo para todas: \- Puedes obtener un **50% de reembolso** si cancelas **12 horas antes** de la clase. \- Si cancelas **dentro de las 12 horas previas**, tu plaza no será reembolsable. Gracias por entenderlo y ayudarnos a que las sesiones de Band & Build se desarrollen de manera organizada y con buena energía! 💛💪 Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en enviarme un mensaje en Instagram [@](https://instagram.com/band.build)[band.build](http://band.build) 🥰 o a este número: 613203003 Espero verte allí!

PLEASE, BE ON TIME. We will play around the pin in the map. Please be on time, so you can help to set up the net :) Your first two events are free. For your third one we kindly ask you to bring 10 Euros. It allows you to sign up as many times as you like for life! All the money goes towards equipment. If anyone can bring a ball, it might be handy for the warm up. NO SHOW POLICY: 1. If you cannot make it to the event, please cancel at least 12 hours prior to the event to give others a chance to come. Any cancellations after that will count as a No Show. 2. If you do 2 No Shows in a year you will be banned for that year from the group.

**L'Estany de Banyoles** es el lago natural más grande de Cataluña. También es el origen y principal signo de identidad de la ciudad de Banyoles. Es un **espacio natural único, de gran valor geológico, ecológico, paisajístico y cultural**. Se puede pasear y disfrutar de los rincones más emblemáticos. El lago de Banyoles y su cuenca se consideran el conjunto más extenso de la península Ibérica. Su importancia medioambiental le ha valido la protección del **Plan de Espacios de Interés Natural** (PEIN) de la Generalitat de Cataluña, la inclusión a la Lista Ramsar de Zonas Húmedas de Importancia y formar parte de la Red Natura 2000. **La formación del lago de Banyoles se remonta hasta el cuaternario** y se explica a partir de los movimientos tectónicos que dan lugar en los Pirineos. Una serie de fenómenos kársticos posteriores provocan los hundimientos que permitieron la formación de la zona lacustre. El lago se alimenta del agua procedente de los acuíferos. La vuelta al lago de Banyoles es uno de los paseos más conocidos de la zona, tanto por los visitantes, como por los mismos banyolins y banyolines. También visitaremos **Les Estunes,** estas son un bosque singular con grietas de travertino y **leyendas mágicas** sobre las Goges, hadas de agua que cuidan y regeneran la naturaleza. 🚶Intinerari **Comarca:** Pla de l'Estany **Distancia:** 13,65 km **Desnivel:** 185 m **Exigencia física:** Fácil Se trata de una ruta para personas acostumbradas a realizar caminatas por la montaña. **Traer calzado de montaña** y ropa cómoda para caminar, capelina por si lloviera, bastones si los necesitas, gorra, protector para el sol, **agua abundante y picnic** , para la comida. **y sobre todo ganas de pasarlo bien....** **PRECIO POR PERSONA: 15€ a pagar en metálico al comienzo de la actividad.** **El precio incluye:** Acompañamiento de guía de baja media-montaña titulada, planificación y preparación de la ruta, la gestión de la inscripción. **El precio no incluye:** Los traslados que realizarán en coches particulares a los que se le abonará el gasto de la gasolina al conductor a repartir entre los tripulantes (13€ por persona) **Dime si llevarás coche o si necesitas plaza...**

Hola Barcelona! Come join us in playing the underrated game of Roundnet! What is Roundnet? Well, it's like volleyball... but different! Come see us at Bogatell Beach at 18:00 to play Spikeball. If you've never played, don't worry; your level does NOT matter. I encourage tidying up the area after our playtime. [🍃](https://emojipedia.org/leaf-fluttering-in-wind/) The point is to come meet people, swim, laugh and enjoy playing a new game! I would love to see this group continue growing to hold more meetups and host bigger tournaments! Also, we go for pizza or drinks after the games. 🍕 Message me if you want the exact location on the group chat: +971529156673

**Queens of the Pitch \| Fútbol callejero en Barceloneta** **Juega. Conecta. Hazlo tuyo.** ¿Buscas un partido con flow, música y buenas vibras? Esto es fútbol callejero en estado puro, con mujeres de todo el mundo. **Cómo funciona: Nos vemos cada domingo a las 17:00h en una cancha privada en Barceloneta.** 🟣 Formato 6 vs 6 👟 Suela lisa / zapatillas de futsal (cancha de asfalto)🎶 Música y gran ambiente 🌍 Comunidad internacional e inclusiva **Para jugar:** **ÚNETE AL GRUPO DE WHATSAPP** 👉 [Haz clic aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DSw5GRJZQicKAXsz8RfJDh) Ahí compartimos todos los detalles y convocatorias. **Contacto directo:** 📞 afterwproject@gmail.com o grupo de WhatsApp 📸 **Nuestras jugadas, nuestro estilo**: Instagram: [@girlzxbcn](https://www.instagram.com/girlzxbcn/) **¿Por qué venir?** Porque esto es mucho más que un grupo de fútbol. **ENGLISH VERSION** **Queens of the Pitch \| Street Football in Barceloneta** Play. Connect. Make it yours. Looking for a game with flow, music, and good vibes? This is pure street football, with women from all over the world. **How it works:** We meet every Sunday at 5:00 PM on a private court in Barceloneta. 🟣 6 vs 6 format 👟 Flat soles / futsal trainers (asphalt court) 🎶 Music and great atmosphere 🌍 International and inclusive community **To play**: **JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP👉**https://chat.whatsapp.com/DSw5GRJZQicKAXsz8RfJDh That’s where we share all details and game calls. **DIRECT CONTACT:** 📞 afterwproject@gmail.com or Whatsapp Group **Our moves, our style:** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlzxbcn **Why come?** Because here, it’s not *just* about football. **Image & Data Consent** By joining this event, you agree that Girlz x BCN may capture and share photos/videos of the activity (including participants) on our social media and promotional channels.If you do not wish to appear, please let the organizers know before the game.

​SHKUL SPORT BARCELONA - TENNIS ​Unite all expats, guests and locals in Barcelona The game lasts 1 hour. Teams can have 1 to 3 players. A basic master class for tennis players of any level, safety briefing, court rental, racket rental, balls * For beginners with 0 to 1 year of experience * For intermediate players with 1 to 3 years of experience * For advanced players with more than 3 years of experience Don't forget to bring sneakers, sportswear, water, a cap, sunglasses, and ​ Rules: 1. ​Cancellation before 24 hours the game - non-refundable. 2. ​The validity period of a subscription for 4 games is 2 months from the date of payment. Reservation in MeetUp. After I send all information about event - in WhatsApp chat. You can participate just after confirmation. PAYMENT IS ONLY REQUIRED AFTER CONFIRMING THAT THE SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU. THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY WITHOUT A RESERVATION. Payment: https://tips.profee.com/shkulsportclub/event/67c20753882e9c67d9432318?utm_source=share&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=product

​SHKUL SPORT BARCELONA - PADEL ​Unite all expats, guests and locals in Barcelona ​Padel is the fastest growing game in the world in the rocket sports. To get to know other exparts playing padel is a good way to have fun. \> tournaments for advanced players ​Duration 3 hours. Partners, sponsors and the best prizes for winners from Barcelona's startups. Opportunity to win our club's season cup. Don't forget the sneakers, sportswear, water, cap, shades, sunscreen. ​ Rules: 1. ​Cancellation before 24 hours the game - non-refundable. 2. ​The validity period of a subscription for 4 games is 2 months from the date of payment. Reservation in MeetUp. After I send all information about event - in WhatsApp chat. You can participate just after confirmation. PAYMENT IS ONLY REQUIRED AFTER CONFIRMING THAT THE SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU. THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY WITHOUT A RESERVATION. Payment: https://tips.profee.com/shkulsportclub/event/5f5ec31a11b36be462e1f460

​SHKUL SPORT BARCELONA - PADEL ​Unite all expats, guests and locals in Barcelona ​Padel is the fastest growing game in the world in the rocket sports. To get to know other exparts playing padel is a good way to have fun. \> tournaments for advanced players ​Duration 3 hours. Partners, sponsors and the best prizes for winners from Barcelona's startups. Opportunity to win our club's season cup. Don't forget the sneakers, sportswear, water, cap, shades, sunscreen. ​ Rules: 1. ​Cancellation before 24 hours the game - non-refundable. 2. ​The validity period of a subscription for 4 games is 2 months from the date of payment. Reservation in MeetUp. After I send all information about event - in WhatsApp chat. You can participate just after confirmation. PAYMENT IS ONLY REQUIRED AFTER CONFIRMING THAT THE SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU. THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY WITHOUT A RESERVATION. Payment: https://tips.profee.com/shkulsportclub/event/5f5ec31a11b36be462e1f460

COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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***(She loves me!)* A Brief History of Quarry Trails** [Quarry Trails Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/quarry-trails/) traces its origins to a vast limestone quarry operated by the Marble Cliff Quarry Company starting in the early 20th century. The site, located along the Scioto River west of downtown, supplied crushed stone for local construction projects and roads throughout central Ohio. Operations peaked mid-century, with massive excavation creating deep pits and steep cliffs that reshaped the landscape. By the 1980s, demand declined, and the southern section of the quarry closed (with the northern section of the quarry remaining in operation to this day by a separate company), leaving behind scarred terrain and abandoned equipment. Environmental concerns arose as the area became a dumping ground and off-road playground for locals. Columbus Metro Parks began eyeing the property in the 1990s for potential reclamation into public green space. In 2015, Metro Parks acquired the initial 180 acres from the quarry's owners, marking a pivotal step toward transformation. Thrive Companies, a local developer, partnered in the deal to build adjacent housing while funding park improvements. Cleanup efforts removed tons of debris, stabilized cliffs, and addressed water quality in the flooded quarries. Planners envisioned a mix of adventure and preservation, incorporating the site's industrial remnants as features. Community input from nearby Grandview Heights and Hilliard residents shaped early designs. The project gained momentum with state and federal grants supporting habitat restoration. The park officially opened its first phase in November 2021, featuring 3.5 miles of trails, a waterfall overlook, and climbing walls on the quarry faces. Visitors quickly embraced the unique terrain, with mountain biking loops and a 25-foot waterfall drawing crowds from across the metro area. Metro Parks added a canoe/kayak launch on the Scioto River, connecting to the city's broader trail network. Dog parks and picnic areas rounded out the amenities, making it a year-round destination. Expansion continued with land acquisitions pushing the total toward 600 acres. By 2023, the park hosted events like guided hikes and birdwatching tours. Ongoing development includes a planned adventure center with zip lines and more extensive single-track trails set for completion in the coming years. Metro Parks collaborates with conservation groups to plant native species and monitor wildlife returning to the reclaimed quarries. The site now serves as an educational hub, with interpretive signs explaining its quarrying past and ecological recovery. Local schools incorporate field trips to study geology and restoration science. Quarry Trails exemplifies Columbus's shift from industrial reuse to innovative urban parks. It stands as the newest addition to the Metro Parks system, complementing favorites like Scioto Audubon and Highbanks. Today, Quarry Trails continues evolving, with future phases adding connections to the Olentangy Trail and more water access points. Annual visitor numbers have surged, boosting nearby businesses in the evolving west side neighborhoods. The park's success has inspired similar reclamation projects elsewhere in the region. It highlights how Columbus balances growth with green space preservation. Residents enjoy a one-of-a-kind spot that honors the area's gritty history while offering modern recreation. Quarry Trails remains a testament to community vision and adaptive reuse in our city. ***(She loves me not.)* A Briefer History of Valentine's Day** The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia, celebrated in mid-February to honor fertility and purification rites. During this raucous event, young men drew names of women from a box in a matchmaking lottery, often leading to pairings or marriages. By the late 5th century, Pope Gelasius I officially replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine's Day on February 14 to Christianize the pagan holiday. Although several early Christian martyrs were named Valentine, the most commonly associated figure is a 3rd-century Roman priest who secretly married couples against Emperor Claudius II's ban on young men marrying, believing single soldiers fought better. Legend claims Valentine was imprisoned and later executed on February 14, around 269–270 AD. The romantic associations with Valentine's Day emerged much later, during the Middle Ages. The pivotal moment came in the late 14th century when Geoffrey Chaucer, in his poem "Parlement of Foules" (c. 1381), linked St. Valentine's Day with courtship, writing that birds chose their mates on this date. This literary connection spread rapidly among the English and French nobility, transforming the saint's feast day into a celebration of romantic love. By the 15th century, lovers began exchanging handwritten notes called "valentines," often containing verses or simple declarations of affection. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Valentine's Day became increasingly commercialized, especially in England and later the United States. The introduction of printed valentines in the 1840s, pioneered by Esther Howland in America, turned personal notes into mass-produced cards adorned with lace, ribbons, and Cupid imagery. Factories began producing elaborate cards, and the tradition of giving flowers (especially roses), chocolates, and jewelry took hold during the Victorian era. Today, February 14 is one of the most widely celebrated secular holidays worldwide, generating billions in spending on cards, candy, flowers, and romantic dinners. While still officially the feast day of Saint Valentine in some Christian traditions, the modern version has largely shed its religious roots in favor of universal expressions of love and friendship. From ancient fertility rites to global commercial phenomenon, Valentine's Day has evolved dramatically over two millennia while retaining its core focus on human connection. ***(She loves me!)* Map of the Park** Here is a [Map of Quarry Trails](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Quarry-Trails_JUNE-2025_1980px-Web.jpg). ***(She loves me not.)* Summary** For this hike, we'll do a loop of the park. This will be about four miles. Now, this won't be one of our longer hikes. However, in my experience, Quarry Trails tends to wear people out more quickly than other parks. I suspect this is because most of the trails are either paved or heavily graveled (no surprise at a park which abuts an active stone quarry), with some elevation changes along the way. ***(She loves me!)* Where We'll Meet** Quarry Trails has multiple entrances, but none of them are connected internally within the park. So you must drive to the correct one for this event. Set your GPS to [2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/2319+Quarry+Trails+Dr,+Hilliard,+OH+43026/@39.9998462,-83.0873077,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883891dd76f5eedf:0xf1cb9d34c1069580!8m2!3d39.9997868!4d-83.0872621!16s%2Fg%2F11y17k0ms5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), or use the map pin I've provided here. Do not just type "Quarry Trails" into Google Maps and expect it to take you to the correct place. It probably won't. We will meet in the parking lot of the Lake Area. The best entrance to this parking lot will be your first left off of Quarry Trails Dr after Gunnison Dr (which will be on your right). I recommend taking a few minutes and looking at Maps before you head out to make sure you know where you're going. ***(So walk with me...)* Restrooms and Water Fountains** There are a few port-a-potties sprinkled throughout the park (including two at the parking lot we'll be meeting at), and the Park Office, roughly in the center of the park and which we'll pass twice on this hike, has restrooms and a water fountain. This is the only water fountain, though, at Quarry Trails. ***(At Trails Quarry!*)** **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [Johnnie's Tavern](https://johnniestavern614.com/) for [drinks](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Johnnie's+Tavern/@39.993202,-83.0903169,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIABIhAulLarLYZC3hY_vRGwoakV!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAG0ilSzkwnMN29-lrgzp50Rzeaq5jXCGM1xLS1poH0Mc52-E9NYBvdS99ei7zGmlAYJZyk8OeNW5YvS7agj8M2Bom4ri1m_-NcJiT-LQUDphkS-SB5Vq8JhO-8NSP-_m80HeLz4-pGhjrwhuBKSv%3Dw146-h195-k-no!7i4284!8i5712!4m7!3m6!1s0x883891c4d61ba04d:0x5134f225cbf678bf!8m2!3d39.9932439!4d-83.0902078!10e9!16s%2Fg%2F11c1p57s3t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) and [food](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Johnnie's+Tavern/@39.993202,-83.0903169,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIABIhB5lD4Uly_4O9BjNH4r3ywB!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAG0ilSy7tQcc7CtCeuUAKwEVJoxtOs8Ycohjy3mGZZOC_kJVdB8wEaGuC4-p5z_jxn2JnpmSEkh_HG7Aok_ZPEgmK57rEBqNIPH8J5tiyAP5vbrRYkUso_fKTkW5vJc47UusNoGiRzs2Vf0m1JcV%3Dw146-h195-k-no!7i4284!8i5712!4m7!3m6!1s0x883891c4d61ba04d:0x5134f225cbf678bf!8m2!3d39.9932439!4d-83.0902078!10e9!16s%2Fg%2F11c1p57s3t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). Its actual address is [3503 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43204](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3503+Trabue+Rd,+Columbus,+OH+43204/@39.9932491,-83.090227,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883891c4d6199677:0x1fda03b0add81e7c!8m2!3d39.9932491!4d-83.090227!16s%2Fg%2F11c14yf3m6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's only about a five minute drive from where we'll be parked at Quarry Trails. We should be at the tavern by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to meet us for drinks.

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**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!