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If you’ve ever felt nervous speaking in meetings or presenting your ideas, you’re not alone. Public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. But 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭. 𝐈𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭. That’s exactly what we do at Toastmasters. Many public speaking workshops last one or two days. You leave inspired, but a few weeks later the impact fades. Not because the workshop was bad, but because speaking is a skill. And skills are built through regular practice. That’s where Toastmasters is different. We meet regularly, practice speaking, receive feedback, and improve step by step. You can practice speaking for an entire year at Toastmasters for roughly the price of a one- or two-day workshop. Toastmasters is a global organization with clubs in more than 140 countries, making the system structured, proven, and trusted worldwide. 𝐎𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. **You’ll:** * **see how meetings work,** * **watch real speeches,** * **experience the supportive atmosphere,** * **and if you want, you can even try speaking yourself.** *Our meetings are conducted in English, which makes them especially valuable for professionals working in international environments who want to build more confidence when speaking English.* Come, join us and experience it. For easier organization, please apply here [https://forms.gle/4TmXMJKMdJaChyNh7](https://forms.gle/4TmXMJKMdJaChyNh7) ![🔷]()𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 – 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐙𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂̌𝐍𝐀 𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐙̌𝐁𝐀 𝑇𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠: 𝐾𝑗𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑢𝑗𝑒𝑗𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑧𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑛𝑖 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑖 𝑖𝑛 𝑣𝑜𝑑𝑗𝑒 Če ste kdaj občutili nervozo, ko morate spregovoriti na sestanku ali predstaviti svojo idejo, niste edini. Javno nastopanje je eden najpogostejših strahov ljudi. Toda samozavest pri govorjenju ne pride iz branja o tem. Pride iz prakse. Točno to počnemo v Toastmasters. Veliko delavnic javnega nastopanja traja en ali dva dni. Od tam odidemo navdihnjeni, a čez nekaj tednov učinek izgine. Ne zato, ker bi bila delavnica slaba, ampak ker je govorjenje veščina. In veščine se razvijajo z redno prakso. Tu je Toastmasters drugačen. Redno se srečujemo, vadimo govorjenje, prejemamo povratne informacije za izboljšanje in postopoma napredujemo. V Toastmasters lahko vadite javno nastopanje celo leto za približno ceno enodnevne ali dvodnevne delavnice. Toastmasters je globalna organizacija s klubi v več kot 140 državah, zato je sistem učenja strukturiran, preizkušen in zaupanja vreden po vsem svetu. 𝟐𝟎. 𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐨𝐝𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨 𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐬̌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐳𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜̌𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐜̌𝐞𝐫. Videli boste, kako potekajo srečanja, poslušali prave govore, občutili podporno vzdušje in, če boste želeli, lahko tudi sami poskusite spregovoriti. Naša srečanja potekajo v angleškem jeziku, kar je še posebej koristno za strokovnjake, ki delajo v mednarodnem okolju in želijo postati bolj samozavestni pri komunikaciji v angleščini. Pridite in doživite izkušnjo tudi sami. See less [Ljubljana, Slovenia](https://www.facebook.com/events/explore/ljubljana-slovenia/111980668819694/)

🎲 INTERNATIONAL MONDAY BOARD GAME NIGHTS @ Voyager Craft Beer Bar 🍺 Every Monday @ 19:00 \| Voyager Craft Beer Bar Forget the Monday blues. We’re turning the start of the week into a night of strategy, social deduction, and world-class craft beer. Whether you’re a ruthless tactician or just here for the laughs, your seat at the table is waiting. This isn’t just a one-off event—we are building Ljubljana’s premier boardgaming community. Our mission? To make Mondays your favorite night of the week. 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h 🌍 International & Inclusive We are a global crowd! The primary language of play is English, making this the perfect spot for expats, nomads, and locals to connect. No cliques, no gatekeeping—just good vibes. 🎲 WHAT WE PLAY Mostly fun, social, easy-to-learn games: party games bluffing & social deduction light strategy quick, interactive games Think: laughing, debating, teaming up, betraying your friends 😄 👉 Not super “hardcore nerdy” — but those games are welcome too. Got your own? BRING IT! We encourage you to bring your favorite games from home. Share the games you love with the community. 🍻 Why Voyager? We’ve moved to Voyager Craft Beer Bar for a reason. Great gaming deserves great beer. Swap the basic drafts for premium, independent craft brews while you plot your next move. 💡 How it Works Come Solo or with Friends: Most people show up alone. We’ll get you into a group immediately. 📍 Event Details 📅 When: Every Monday @ 19:00 📍 Where: Voyager Craft Beer Bar 💶 Entry: Free (Support the venue by grabbing a craft beer or a drink!) 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h Connect with the community beforehand and after the event. Find players for a game you love before Monday arrives. 🌍 Part of Ljubljana International Hosted by the city's biggest international community. Follow us for more: 👉 linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

Join us at the next Slovenia Game Dev Meetup, where ActaLogic will present the development journey behind their upcoming release, Call of Osiris. You’ll also have the chance to try the game yourself. See you on Friday, April 24th at Vilharjeva 3 in Ljubljana. [https://www.actalogic.com/](https://www.actalogic.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0FUUEp6MGRPUVdWWnFaYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BMXpEGMGMU_QqwltoUC3o9KHaq6cUIDEjOwufIRTahplIHlrWlLNqYA9pPA_aem_VrfIulPxe3VSzIDzIhoSlw) [https://www.callofosiris.com/](https://www.callofosiris.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0FUUEp6MGRPUVdWWnFaYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6ylwJnBDP85VGiYis7hCIxzcuim61-9CJPhkTay1xXgcNv4WuVVdjcdJgGBg_aem_BF3yA3ma3L4UbQ0PSSNuMQ) [https://store.steampowered.com/.../Wayfarers_Call_of_Osiris/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1523330/Wayfarers_Call_of_Osiris/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0FUUEp6MGRPUVdWWnFaYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BJmqX9XRXzBKAtzWqcBWulf7OHT0vQOMUuf2pgkODfnPRoAhMH0AlGrO89g_aem_jpH-mMrGVkY3KL0_HXqkOQ) The event is organized by the Slovenia Games Association and sponsored by GUARDIARIS d.o.o. SLO: Vabljeni na Slovenia Game Dev Meetup, kjer bo ekipa ActaLogic predstavila razvojno pot svoje prihajajoče igre Call Of Osiris. Igro boste lahko tudi sami preizkusili na dogodku. Vidimo se v petek, 24. aprila, na Vilharjevi 3 v Ljubljani. [https://www.actalogic.com/](https://www.actalogic.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0FUUEp6MGRPUVdWWnFaYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6FBmL22lm22tt4HdAv-hVIR1DXavY8Vhe6AujqpVlp96m943jpcjkD31ec2w_aem_WD_fjo8TauZGstQAizg0jw) [https://www.callofosiris.com/](https://www.callofosiris.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0FUUEp6MGRPUVdWWnFaYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5vmfmGZYySLuNANrvYqLgzhv2m5AVqYOKUSyqot6L5bZgLz_JzWDttw-_d9g_aem_TY7pxIx1oqbquODllNv8Qg) [https://store.steampowered.com/.../Wayfarers_Call_of_Osiris/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1523330/Wayfarers_Call_of_Osiris/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0FUUEp6MGRPUVdWWnFaYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6hUV_OUf0-PxvgrZusA6J2AyU0572G_zktTdtXMcko4Vo4cv5pBHke_G2y2A_aem_ZIKr3t7D3PuZsA11WoFoWg) Dogodek organizira Slovenia Games Association in sponzorira podjetje GUARDIARIS d.o.o.

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

🌍 Ljubljana International Friday After Party @ Voyager 🍺 Every Friday from 23:00 → late (1AM) 30+ internationals. One spot. Best Friday night energy in Ljubljana. 🔥 What to expect The official afterparty of Ljubljana’s biggest international meetup. Meet new people (30+ attendees) Stronger vibe, better connections Music, drinks, and real energy The place where the night actually happens 🍺 Why Voyager? Craft beer. Proper selection. No basic drinks. At Voyager Craft Beer Bar you get: A wide range of local & international craft beers A more unique, premium bar experience The perfect setting to continue the night with your new crew 💬 Who comes? Internationals Erasmus students Digital nomads Young professionals Locals who want something more social Everyone is open. Everyone is here to connect. 📍 Event details 📅 Every Friday ⏰ From 23:00 until 01:00 📍 Voyager Craft Beer Bar 👥 30+ attendees (growing every week) 🌐 Stay connected Join the WhatsApp community (1000+ members): https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Explore more events: https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

Toplo vabljeni k obisku enega starejših igralnih klubov pri nas, kjer lahko preizkusite igre iz naše obsežne kolekcije in jih igrate s prekaljenimi mački ali tistimi bolj lenobnimi. Skozi leta so se nabrale dobre igre in dobra družba, ki vedno rada sprejme nove igralce in radovedneže. Klub Igralcev Namiznih Družabnih iger Slovenije. https://www.facebook.com/klubKINDsi https://twitter.com/KlubKINDsi

🍑 NORD AFTERWORK THURSDAYS — 3+1 GRATIS Every Thursday in April • From 7PM 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center, Ljubljana Ljubljana, it's time to upgrade your Thursdays. Forget boring afterwork drinks — we're turning Thursdays into a Nord-powered social ritual. Together with Nord Hard Seltzer, Ljubljana International, and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH, we’re launching a new weekly hangout where locals, expats, creatives, and party people meet to relax, connect, and start the weekend early. 🍹 3+1 GRATIS on all Nord Hard Seltzers all night Nord is Slovenia’s first hard seltzer — a fresh alternative to beer and cocktails: • light • refreshing • low calories • full of flavor Choose your favorite: 🍑 Cheeky Peach 🥭 Mango Tangerine 🫐 Bluberry Mint 🍋 Lemon Elderberry 🍊 Blood Orange Ginger 🌿 Lemongrass Green Tea 🍋 Matter Lemon 🥭 Mrfy Guava Fresh 🎶 What to expect • international crowd • indie / retro party vibes • new people & spontaneous conversations • music, laughter and good energy • creative and festival-style atmosphere Basically: the best way to spend your Thursday in Ljubljana. 🔥 Why come? Because Thursday is the new Friday. Because Nord is the perfect drink for social nights. Because the best nights start unplanned with good people. And because 3+1 Nord tastes better with friends. 📅 Every Thursday in April 🕖 From 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Bring your friends, meet new people, and start your weekend early. QUIT YOUR JOB. DRINK A NORD. See you Thursday. 🌎 Join the Community Meet people before and after events in our Ljubljana International community: 👉 WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Events & socials https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

📚🍻 ZAP Pub Quiz – Your New Wednesday Tradition! Powered by Ljubljana International 🧠✨ If you want a fun night, new friends, good vibes, and a mix of internationals & locals — this is the Wednesday event you don’t want to miss. Come solo. Come with friends. Either way, we’ll put you in a team and you’ll leave knowing new people. 📍 The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 ⏰ Every Wednesday @ 19:00 💶 €5 entry • All English • Open to everyone ✨ The Vibe 🌍 A big, friendly, international crowd 😄 Easy to socialize — zero awkwardness 🍺 Chill drinks + good music + fun atmosphere 🧠 5 trivia rounds (memes, geography, music, movies, pop culture) 🏆 Prizes & bragging rights 🔥 Great mid-week energy boost It’s not about winning — it’s about connecting, laughing, and having a good time. 🕹️ How To Join 1️⃣ Join our WhatsApp Group Team forming + updates happen here: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Sign Up (recommended!) This helps us organize seating & teams: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Show up (solo or with friends) 4️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 5️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 6️⃣ Meet your team & enjoy the quiz! 👥 Teams 👫 Teams of 2–8 players 🙋 Solo players get matched right away 💬 Coordination is super easy through WhatsApp WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 🕺 Timeline 🕧 18:30–19:00 — Arrivals, chit-chat, team formation 🧠 19:00–22:00 — Quiz (5 rounds) 🏆 22:00+ — Prizes + after-quiz drinks 📍 Essentials 📅 Every Wednesday 📍 The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 💰 €5 🗣️ English 👥 Teams 2–8 🍻 Friendly, social, international crowd 🔗 Important Links 🌍 All links in one place (Linktree): 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 💬 WhatsApp Group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📝 Quick Sign-Up: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 💡 If you want a mid-week plan that’s fun, social, relaxed, and full of new people — you’ll love this quiz night. 📲 See you on Wednesday — come meet the community! 🎉✨

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.