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🔥 **ECSTATIC DANCE JOURNEY ZÜRICH — FREEDOM DANCE PARTY** 🔥 **Theme:** ARIES IGNITION · SOUND HEALING Please be on time, we start sharp 19:30, doors open 19:10! 🎟 **Get your ticket on Eventfrog** [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/ecstatic-dance-zuerich-aries-fire-rising-sound-healing-7445108916650828168.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/ecstatic-dance-zuerich-aries-fire-rising-sound-healing-7445108916650828168.html) ✨ **FIRST TIME ALWAYS FREE** — limited free tickets available. This offer is valid once per person. If you reserve a free ticket and do not attend, you are no longer eligible for a free ticket in the future. **PLEASE NOTE:** at most of our events 20–45 beautiful souls are dancing with us. Many of them don’t sign up on Meetup. In case of conflicts between website/eventfrog please ask in our telegram group as the quickest way to get feedback: [yanantintribe](https://t.me/yanantintribe) Imagine stepping into a cozy home gathering where strangers smile like old friends. Eyes shining, bodies already moving. No alcohol, no awkwardness — just music, presence, and a warm sense of belonging. A space where you can dance like no one is watching and simply be yourself. ✨ **WHAT TO EXPECT** • warm-up & playful exercises • guided movement • ecstatic free dance • uplifting music & conscious community ✨ **WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE** • stress release • more energy • authentic expression • real human connection ✨ **THE SCIENCE OF DANCE** • reduces stress and increases endorphins • improves emotional regulation • strengthens social bonding and wellbeing ✨ **WHAT PEOPLE SAY** “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin Tribe are of the sweetest kind — pure angels! You can truly feel the magic.” — Pascal ✨ **PRACTICAL INFO** **When:** • Ecstatic Dance Fridays — 3 times per month • One Saturday dance per month (longer edition) Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle, curiosity **Space guidelines** • no alcohol • silence on the dance floor • no phones on the dance floor • barefoot or dance shoes — your choice Come dance, breathe and celebrate being alive. Lovingly 💜 Barbara & András Yanantin Tribe

Carolyn knows she's a little bit... odd. But she figures that's only natural when she's spent her life locked away in an infinite Library, forced to study at the feet of the man who might be God. She's seen her share of terrible things in those years, even died a few times herself. Steve tries hard to be an ordinary guy, and he's been doing a pretty good job at it—until Carolyn shows up in his life with a tempting offer, a pair of red rubber galoshes, and exactly $327,000. Soon, he finds himself swept up in a war waged on a scale he can barely comprehend, as powerful forces battle for control of the Library and the future of the universe itself. Brilliantly plotted, blackly funny, truly epic in scope—and featuring a cast of characters that includes a tutu-clad psychopath, a malevolent iceberg, and a lion named after an atomic bomb—*The Library at Mount Char* is the year's most ambitious and acclaimed fantasy debut and a ride like none you've ever been on. ***\*\**** *The event takes place in the Library of the Regenbogenhaus, which is open from 15h00-19h00 on Wednesdays. You're welcome to visit the library, before the book discussion in the House of Colour* \*\* \*\* **Reminder:** The Sci-Fi & Fantasy books group meets monthly, and has a limit of 12 persons (due to venue size at the Regenbogenhaus). The Sci-Fi Fantasy group has a Whatsapp Group chat, and Excel sheet for suggesting and voting on books to read. **Suggest books and vote here**: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M23Vst0aClZS5SOZN-CGDcaQRsQtO8_h18l7xChf1no/edit?gid=966314652#gid=966314652

A decade. Hundreds of conversations, ideas, and inspirations. And we're celebrating with a meetup that truly delivers. Three exceptional speakers, topics that matter, and plenty of room for what has made this meetup special for 10 years: real people, real conversations, real networking. **The Evening at a Glance** 17:30 Doors open, first drinks, familiar faces and new ones 18:00 Welcome and a brief look back at 10 years of DevOps Meetup Zurich 18:15–18:45 **Claws in the Dark: Bringing DevSecOps to Legacy Hardware with Robotics and Playwright** by Alexander Friesen 18:45–19:15 **Beyond Agile: Structuring Organizations for Real Autonomy** by Lea Düker 19:15–19:25 Short break 19:25–19:55 **From Bottlenecks to Flow: OKRs, Value Stream Management, and Governance Done Right** by Vasileios Konofaos 19:55–20:15 Panel discussion with all three speakers 20:15 Networking, Open Space, snacks, drinks, and anniversary cake 🎂 **Claws in the Dark: Bringing DevSecOps to Legacy Hardware with Robotics and Playwright** What do you do when your software’s "deployment target" is a piece of security hardware embedded in a concrete wall for 20 years? In the world of access control, we don't have the luxury of "move fast and break things"—if the integration fails, the door stays locked. For decades, hardware development at Primion relied on manual bit-shifting, incomplete specifications, and the "read, write, and pray" method. When the pandemic decentralized our R&D department—scattering 60 developers across Europe—the traditional model of physical bench testing collapsed. We couldn't send a lab to everyone’s home, so we brought the developers to the lab through robotics. In this session, we deep-dive into how we bridged the physical-digital divide by building a fully automated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing farm. We will explore: * The Architecture: How we orchestrate GitLab CI, Azure ephemeral environments, and Playwright to drive physical interactions. * The Hardware Hack: How a 200 CHF robotic claw replaced manual testing, allowing developers to "touch" hardware from anywhere in the world. * The Shift-Left Strategy: Moving from "praying for compatibility" to robust integration testing that catches bit-level errors before they ever hit the factory floor. * Scaling on a Budget: How a single working student scaled our setup to 20+ (and rising) automated test cells. Join us to see how "claws moving in the dark" turned hardware debugging from a nightmare into a breeze, and learn how to apply DevSecOps principles to the most stubborn, physical environments. **Alexander Friesen** Aexander is a **Lead IT Architect** with over a decade of experience in software architecture and technical leadership. He specializes in building and scaling modern ecosystems for major enterprises like **Swisscard** and **Siemens**. DevOps & Platform Engineering Highlights * **Platform Leadership:** Directed technical strategy for Siemens’ IoT flagship "BuildingX" and managed multi-million dollar budgets for large-scale SAFe trains. * **Automation & Compliance:** Expert in **DevSecOps**, achieving ISO27000 compliance through automated CI/CD pipelines and security scanning. * **Efficiency Gains:** Improved software team productivity by **30%** through the implementation of AI Ops and Internal Developer Platforms. * **Cloud Native Stack:** Certified **AWS Architect** with deep expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, Serverless, and **Data Mesh** architectures. * **Global Teams:** Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams across Switzerland, Germany, the USA, and India. **Beyond Agile: Structuring Organizations for Real Autonomy** Many organizations invest in agile methods, DevOps, and new technologies, and yet the desired impact on collaboration, accountability, and decision-making often fails to materialize. A key lever for change lies in how organizations are structured. This talk provides an introduction to Holacracy as a model for radical self-organization and places it within the broader landscape of organizational development. It explains what defines Holacracy, the principles behind it, and the problems it aims to address. The focus, however, is not solely on the organizational model. The talk also presents concrete tools and practices of self-organization, such as clear role definitions, structured decision-making processes, and transparent governance, that can be applied regardless of the organizational structure in place. **Lea Düker** * Since 2024: IT Project Manager and Scrum Master at digital agency Unic AG * 2021–2024: Project Manager and Deputy Head of IT at the Building Department of the City of Zurich * 2018–2021: Consultant for Process Management at Join GmbH * 2016–2018: Master's degree in Business Management with a specialization in Process Management **From Bottlenecks to Flow: OKRs, Value Stream Management, and Governance Done Right** In our session, we'll be delving into the advanced flow engineering practices we've implemented at KPMG CH for our Cloud Platform. These methods have truly transformed how we deliver outcomes—faster, safer, and with an even greater level of satisfaction. During the session, we'll take a closer look at how we leverage OKRs to align teams and drive strategic goals, and how Value Stream Management helps us optimize workflow and eliminate bottlenecks. Our robust Governance model will also be discussed, highlighting how we maintain compliance without sacrificing agility. Beyond sharing the technical details, we'll reflect on the lessons learned and valuable insights we've gained throughout our journey. Our goal is to provide actionable takeaways that will benefit the DevOps community and inspire organizations seeking to enhance their delivery pipelines and nurture a culture of continuous improvement. **Vasileios Konofaos** Head of Business Services CH Group Digital Vasileios Konofaos is a seasoned technology leader with more than 20 years of experience driving large‑scale software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. As Director of Business Services CH Group Digital at KPMG Switzerland, he leads high‑impact programs that advance innovation, operational excellence, and AI‑enabled capabilities across the organization. His career spans senior roles in global financial institutions and consulting firms, where he has successfully delivered complex projects in software development, automation, DevOps, and machine learning. Certified in Azure, ITIL, PMP, PRINCE2, and Scrum, Vasileios is recognized for his strategic mindset, strong leadership, and ability to empower teams to achieve exceptional results. He brings deep expertise in systems analysis, project delivery, and process improvement, consistently enabling organizations to scale technology solutions with quality and precision. Many thanks to our **sponsors**: * Catering and Location Sponsor: **KPMG** https://kpmg.com/

Ohne Vorkenntnisse / Solo-Anmeldung möglich Kursstart: Mittwoch 25. Februar 2026 Kursdauer: 25. Februar - 08. April 26 (7 MAL) Kurszeit: 19 - 21h Leitung: Juliette & Patrick Kurskosten pro Person: CHF 280.- / 14h Anmeldung unter: [https://salsarica.ch/kurse/salsa-cubana-anfaenger.html](https://salsarica.ch/kurse/salsa-cubana-anfaenger.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYUtJTHdWekhnWnViZGJ3QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7FWtSxA9DGr6dYpcOqqHy6swXdUDpHR-JqwJhkPE-xQFy4L0uX6aYp3QsX1w_aem_uqaRvBUiTt6oovZXYX-Hxw) Wir freuen uns auf euch! Ergänzende Infos: Salsa! Kein anderer Tanz hat in den letzten Jahren eine derart steile Erfolgskurve aufs Parkett gelegt. Die Salsa weckt Sehnsüchte nach der Karibik und versprüht wahre Lebensfreude. Salsa wird paarweise getanzt. Ein Partner führt, der andere wird geführt. Bei uns werden hauptsächlich Kurse im kubanischen Stil unterrichtet, der Salsa Cubana, welcher seinen Ursprung in Kuba hat. Die kubanische Salsa wirkt eher spielerisch, rhythmisch und lebendig und setzt sich aus unterschiedlichen lateinamerikanischen Rhythmen und Tänzen zusammen. Das wesentliche Merkmal des kubanischen Stils sind die Drehungen des Tanzpaares um einen gemeinsamen Mittelpunkt und das Kernstück des Salsa Cubana, die Rueda de Casino. Der Name Rueda rührt daher, dass alle beteiligten Paare einen Kreis bilden, wobei sie jeweils synchron die gleichen Figuren tanzen. Bedingt durch Partnerwechsel, die jeweils zu den getanzten Figuren gehören, dreht sich die Rueda bzw. das Rad. Der Kurs für blutige Anfänger oder für Leute, die sich mit den Basic-Elementen noch unsicher fühlen.

### [Info and Registration African Drumming](https://forms.gle/wSUGNXMjHBDSePNaA) ### **African Drumming – Feel the Groove!** Discover the joy of rhythm and community through the vibrant beats of West African drumming. In this course, you’ll learn traditional and modern rhythms on djembes and doundouns (bass drums and bells) — all in a fun, structured, and hands-on way. We’ll explore the essentials of rhythm and groove, from understanding pulse, beat, and cycle to experiencing how different instruments interact in an ensemble. You’ll play, listen, improvise, and even create your own arrangements together with the group. Body percussion exercises help you *feel* rhythm from head to toe, while guided theory inputs deepen your understanding of African musical structures — intros, solos, signals, and more. Our holistic approach connects body, mind, and soul. Through intuitive rhythm games, easy-to-follow exercises, and attention to technique, you’ll build coordination, confidence, and a relaxed, flowing playing style. Structured learning materials (notation and videos) support your practice between sessions — so you can keep the groove going wherever you are! A funny and welcoming group is awaiting YOU! **Reduced rates for holders of IV/AHV and Kulturlegi!** Trial session is possible.

Map the World, Change the World. Join Our Mapathon! Got a laptop? Ready to make a difference? 💥 We're on a mission to create life-saving maps for disaster response, and we need YOU. No experience? No problem. Whether you're a mapping newbie or an OpenStreetMap Pro, you'll learn, collaborate, and help create maps that matter. What to bring? Your laptop (mouse = bonus points!) Why join? Learn cool mapping skills Make a real impact in crisis zones Meet like-minded change-makers Ready to map for good? Let’s do this.

We keep it a fun and practical language exchange. First thing you'll notice is we match you with **fluent speakers** in your target language. **Event Flow** **18:45–19:15** → Registration Scan the QR code to tell us your fluent and target languages. **19:15–20:30** → Language Exchange Powered by our **Learn by Flipping** method. **20:30 onwards** → Stay, chat, or head off — totally up to you 😉 **What is "Learn by Flipping"?** **Practical** → You speak with fluent speakers in your target language. **Collaborative** → Every 5 minutes, you switch roles: learner ↔ helper. **Fun** → Small groups, good energy, and a bar atmosphere — without the chaos. Save some time by [Signing up to our web app](https://fliplingoes.com/) beforehand. **Entrance:** 10 CHF (includes a tapa) Please note, event registration closes after 7:15PM

Suiza. Si, Suiza es diferente. Hay unas tiendecitas donde tomas tu producto directamente y dejas el dinero. Y funcionan! Suiza. Tiene mil caminos preciosos en la ciudad y en la naturaleza esperando a que los descubran. Suiza, ay!, me tiene enamorada! Cuando llegue de mi pais aqui hace más de 11 años, fue muy duro, si. El idioma... El suizo creo que lo entiendo un 30%... o bueno un 20% si hablan con muchas ggrgrgr. Pero con el aleman me defiendo. Y si no, en inglés. Y si no en español que muchas personas aqui ven novelas hispanas en la tele o han estado 2 meses en Buenos Aires o Madrid y te entienden perfectamente. Y si no por señas! Que al final te haces una experta en lenguaje corporal y no hace falta ni hablar! 😂 Bromas aparte, me habria gustado aprender mas rápido todo lo bueno que tiene este pais para ofrecer. Este plan es una pequeña muestra de ello. Una actividad guiada pensada para hacer nuevas amistades, disfrutar del entorno y pasar un buen rato juntas. 🐕 Para todos los publicos. Peques y perritos son muy bienvenidos! Una caminata suave de unos 6 km, de Stettbach a Zurich pasando por una granja local donde: 🥛Se puede comprar leche fresca (lleva botella), 🥚🥚🥚, 🧀 y más productos de granja. 🐄 Disfrutar de acariciar terneros y vacas 🐎 Ver caballos y muchas aves. Opcionalmente podemos hacer una pequeña pausa para tomar algo o improvisar picnic. Si te apetece, puedes traer un cuaderno de dibujo o hacer fotos — me encanta observar detalles de la naturaleza (sin necesidad de experiencia artística). Apuntate, no te lo pienses mas!! Unos dias antes segun el clima, confirmamos la salida ;) Un abrazo Margaam

## 🕉 Chai & Chant – Mantrasingen in Zürich **Samstag, 11. April** **19:00 – 20:30** 📍 H202, Hohlstrasse 202, 8004 Zürich Tauche mit uns ein in einen Abend voller Klang, Herz und Gemeinschaft. Bei **Chai & Chant** singen wir gemeinsam einfache, sich wiederholende Mantras – meditativ, verbindend und stärkend. Du brauchst keine Gesangserfahrung. Es geht nicht um Perfektion, sondern um das gemeinsame Erleben von Musik und Stille. Lass den Alltag los, komme bei dir selbst an und geniesse die besondere Atmosphäre, die entsteht, wenn Stimmen sich verbinden. Nach dem Singen gibt es Chai und Zeit für Austausch. *** ### 🎟 Anmeldung & Tickets Die Plätze sind begrenzt. Bitte sichere dir dein Ticket über Eventfrog: 👉 [https://eventfrog.ch/Mantras](https://eventfrog.ch/Mantras) Damit wir genug Chai vorbereiten können, bitten wir dich um deine Anmeldung **bis Freitag, 10. April** Wir starten pünktlich um 19:00 Uhr – bitte sei ein paar Minuten früher da, damit wir gemeinsam in Ruhe beginnen können. Ich freue mich sehr auf einen klangvollen Abend mit dir. 🙏✨

🏛️**Visita al Museo de Diseño (Toni-Areal)** 🎟️ **Entrada:** gratuita (a esa hora). Vamos a visitar el Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal. El museo está dedicado al diseño, la comunicación visual y la arquitectura, con un enfoque actual y experimental. 📅 **Cuándo:** jueves 9 de abril 🕔 **Hora:** 17:45+ 📍 **Punto de encuentro:** entrada del Toni-Areal (parada de tranvía “Toni-Areal”). Subimos las escaleras y entramos al edificio. Estaremos esperando justo dentro, a la derecha, desde las 17:45 hasta las 18:00. Después iremos juntos al museo, que está al fondo del pasillo. ⏱️ **Duración:** aproximadamente 2 horas 🍻🎶 Al terminar, iremos al **Amboss Rampe** (cerca de HB Zürich), donde suele haber sesión de música jam y muy buen ambiente. ¡Nos vemos!

based on the Tzolkin day 9 Kawoq (Storm): Glyph (Kawoq / Storm):
Kawoq represents cleansing, renewal, and the powerful forces of nature that break stagnation and open the way for rebirth. Tone 9:
Tone 9 expands, completes, and lifts processes to a higher perspective, encouraging patience and the finishing of cycles. Energy of the day:
Together, they create an energy of transformative cleansing that pushes growth forward. It’s a day where emotional or internal storms bring clarity, helping you complete what has been in motion and emerge with renewed direction.

Join the Language Exchange to meet new people, practice your foreign languages and spend a good time together. We will serve free tapas such as Bruschetta, Wedges, Nachos or similar. **How it works**: Choose the country flag sticker of the languages that you speak or want to practice! Seat on the right language table and start your conversation with our conversation topic cards. Average group size: 25 participants **When**: Every Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00 **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: 10.- incl. Snacks **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/LX-11-04-26 (please buy ticket online) **WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/8jkvEUJ5jLp75fYglQFCNJ (join for updates & pics) **After the Language Exchange:** Pub Crawl! For those who want to continue the night, we have a Bar Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online. Your Event Hosts Didem, Sébastien & Katja, Fernando More info: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/languageexchangezurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/zurichlanguageexchange)

⬇️⬇️⬇️ **EN/DE/PR** ⬇️⬇️⬇️ **🎶 Samba Drumming,** **Open Bateria** **🎶** Beginners and experienced drummers... all are welcome! This session is about discovering samba, or discovering a different samba instrument if you are already playing. ***Note:*** if you are experienced with samba enredo drumming and would like to dive straight into an ensaio please reach out to us. We are always looking to grow our core team! **💥 What to Expect:** \- All Skill Levels: From newbies to seasoned drummers\. \- No Instruments Needed: We provide everything\, but you can bring your own\. 💰 **Cost** 💰 First-timers try-out for free! 15 CHF per session thereafter (open bateria is included in full association membership). **🥁 Ready to Drum?** 🥁 Don't miss this fun, energizing session! Connect with the samba community and drum your heart out. **📌 What to Bring:** **\- Ear Plugs:** Recommended "Alpine Music Pros." **\- Water Bottle:** Stay hydrated. **\- Spare T\-Shirt:** It gets warm! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **"🎶 Samba Trommeln, Offene Bateria 🎶** Anfänger und erfahrene Trommler... alle sind willkommen! In dieser Session geht's darum, Samba zu entdecken oder, wenn du schon spielst, ein anderes Samba-Instrument auszuprobieren. ***Hinweis:*** Wenn du bereits Erfahrung mit Samba-Enredo-Trommeln hast und direkt in eine Probe einsteigen möchtest, melde dich bei uns. Wir sind immer auf der Suche, unser Kernteam zu erweitern! **💥 Was dich erwartet:** * Alle Erfahrungsstufen: Von Neulingen bis zu erfahrenen Trommlern. * Keine Instrumente nötig: Wir stellen alles zur Verfügung, aber du kannst gerne dein eigenes mitbringen. **💰 Kosten 💰** Erste Session kostenlos! Danach 15 CHF pro Session (offene Bateria ist in der vollständigen Mitgliedschaft enthalten). 🥁 Bereit zum Trommeln? 🥁 Verpass diese spaßige und energiegeladene Session nicht! Verbinde dich mit der Samba-Community und trommle aus vollem Herzen. 📌 Was du mitbringen solltest: * Ohrstöpsel: Empfohlene "Alpine Music Pros." * Wasserflasche: Hydriert bleiben. * Ersatz-T-Shirt: Es wird warm!" \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🎶 Samba de Bateria, Bateria Aberta 🎶** Iniciantes e bateristas experientes... todos são bem-vindos! Essa atividade é pra você conhecer o samba ou, se você já toca, descobrir um instrumento diferente de samba. ***Nota:*** se você já tem experiência com samba enredo e quer ir direto para um ensaio, entre em contato com a gente. Estamos sempre buscando crescer nosso time principal! **💥 O que Esperar:** * Todos os Níveis: De novatos a bateristas experientes. * Sem Necessidade de Instrumentos: Nós fornecemos tudo, mas você pode trazer o seu se quiser. **💰 Custo 💰** A primeira sessão é grátis! 15 CHF por sessão depois (bateria aberta está incluída na associação completa). **🥁 Pronto para Tocar? 🥁** Não perca essa sessão divertida e energizante! Conecte-se com a comunidade do samba e toque com o coração. **📌 O que Levar:** * Protetores de Ouvido: Recomendamos "Alpine Music Pros." * Garrafa de Água: Fique hidratado. * Camiseta Extra: Vai esquentar!" \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Let's bedazzle some books while we discuss our April pick: Bloodguard by Cecy Robson! Book description: One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise… Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap. Nor will his ultimate revenge… Event: Please bring your own book, journal, bookmarks, etc to bedazzle. If you have bedazzling supplies, please bring them as well. I will supply gems, glue, and picker tools, but if you have certain colors in mind, you may want to bring your own.

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings. Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

💥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 💥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 💥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐲𝐚! . 💥 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖 💥 𝟖 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟏 𝐚𝐦 . 🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue 🟣 Dancing All Night Long! . 👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 . 🟣 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm . 🟣 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧! 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm . 🟣 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝! 9:30 pm – 1:00 am . ✅ Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party! . 👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . 👉 $𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟒/𝟒 @ 𝟓 𝐩𝐦!) . 👉 $𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 . ✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲! ✅ 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝! ✅ Always Other People to Dance With! ✅ Singles, Couples, Beginners, and Pros Welcome! . ✅ BYOB ✅ 18+ . ✅ 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: LincolnStreetSalsa.com 𝐎𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐝: 𝟔𝟏𝟒-𝟕𝟕𝟒-𝟖𝟏𝟒𝟔 . 👉 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐭: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) .

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

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.