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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 ✨

🍫 Choose Your Adventure: Radovljica Chocolate Festival! ⛰️ Get ready for the sweetest day of the year This Sunday, April 19th, the Ljubljana International Community is heading to the famous Radovljica Chocolate Festival 🍫 Because we love both the outdoors and sleeping in, we’ve organized two different ways to join the fun. Choose the path that fits your vibe! 👇 🟢 OPTION A: “Earn Your Chocolate” ⛰️🍫 Perfect for: Those who want some fresh mountain air before the sugar rush. The Hike: 🥾 Easy & beginner-friendly 📈 323m elevation ⏱️ \~1h 15min (one way) Plan: 🕘 09:30 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive to Grahovše (\~40 min) ⛰️ Hike to Dom pod Storžičem 🍕 30 min break for food & drinks 🍫 Then → Chocolate Festival 👉 Join Hiking Chat (carpool + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🟡 OPTION B: “Straight to the Sweets” 🍫😄 Perfect for: Those who want a relaxed Sunday morning and maximum time at the festival. Plan: 🕐 13:00 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive directly to Radovljica 🍫 Meet the group and drive straight to Radovljica to enjoy the chocolate, music, and atmosphere. 👉 Join Daytrips Chat (rides + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHrqqlrtKNg6thM8KUlTPE 🎫 FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS 🎟️ Entry: 6€ 🌐 https://www.festival-cokolade.si/ 🍫 Expect: • chocolate tastings 😍 • desserts & sweets 🍩🍪 • local vendors 🛍️ • music & social vibe 🎶 🚗 TRANSPORT 🚘 Car Pooling: We rely on community drivers! If you have a car, please offer a seat. If you need a ride, please contribute to gas costs. ⏰ RETURN 🕔 Approx. 17:00 – 18:00 (Stay flexible + coordinate with your driver 👍) We expect 20+ people from the community, so it's going to be a massive, fun group regardless of which option you choose. See you on Sunday! 🥳🍭

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 ✨

🍫 Choose Your Adventure: Radovljica Chocolate Festival! ⛰️ Get ready for the sweetest day of the year This Sunday, April 19th, the Ljubljana International Community is heading to the famous Radovljica Chocolate Festival 🍫 Because we love both the outdoors and sleeping in, we’ve organized two different ways to join the fun. Choose the path that fits your vibe! 👇 🟢 OPTION A: “Earn Your Chocolate” ⛰️🍫 Perfect for: Those who want some fresh mountain air before the sugar rush. The Hike: 🥾 Easy & beginner-friendly 📈 323m elevation ⏱️ \~1h 15min (one way) Plan: 🕘 09:30 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive to Grahovše (\~40 min) ⛰️ Hike to Dom pod Storžičem 🍕 30 min break for food & drinks 🍫 Then → Chocolate Festival 👉 Join Hiking Chat (carpool + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🟡 OPTION B: “Straight to the Sweets” 🍫😄 Perfect for: Those who want a relaxed Sunday morning and maximum time at the festival. Plan: 🕐 13:00 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive directly to Radovljica 🍫 Meet the group and drive straight to Radovljica to enjoy the chocolate, music, and atmosphere. 👉 Join Daytrips Chat (rides + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHrqqlrtKNg6thM8KUlTPE 🎫 FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS 🎟️ Entry: 6€ 🌐 https://www.festival-cokolade.si/ 🍫 Expect: • chocolate tastings 😍 • desserts & sweets 🍩🍪 • local vendors 🛍️ • music & social vibe 🎶 🚗 TRANSPORT 🚘 Car Pooling: We rely on community drivers! If you have a car, please offer a seat. If you need a ride, please contribute to gas costs. ⏰ RETURN 🕔 Approx. 17:00 – 18:00 (Stay flexible + coordinate with your driver 👍) We expect 20+ people from the community, so it's going to be a massive, fun group regardless of which option you choose. See you on Sunday! 🥳🍭

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**💖 Virtual Speed Dating – Columbia Singles, Curated by Personality** This online speed dating format leans into the human side: strong hosting, repeat attendees, and a sense that the event is part of a growing community. Meet Columbia singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Columbia singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbia&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbia&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbia&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 👥 **Best for:** - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - People re-entering the dating scene after a break 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Friendly host guiding every round **How the event unfolds** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Columbia singles. ⭐ *"So much better than apps. Actual conversations with real people."* – Columbia attendee **Frequently Asked Questions** **What happens after?** Mutual matches are sent out after the event. **What's the personality quiz for?** **Do I need experience?** **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 🥰 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming - The community matters as much as the session itself - Repeat attendees help create familiarity and momentum The long-term goal is a room people want to come back to, not a one-off event people forget about.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

**✨ Speed Dating from Home – Meet Kansas City Singles Live on Zoom** This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute. Meet Kansas City singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Kansas City singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards. **Choose your age range to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Kansas%20City&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Kansas%20City&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Kansas%20City&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- ✅ **You will like this if:** - 🎉 Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - 💡 Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Friendly host guiding every round 🧭 **How the session runs** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Kansas City locals. 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. 💘 ✨ Compressed version with the essentials only. Built for clarity over length. 🤝 **Community angle** - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming We are building this around repeat faces, good energy, and a community that grows event by event.

Let’s walk the gardens and enjoy what has spring has on display.

Join us for one of our favorite hikes this Tuesday (4/21/26) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hoover Dam Scenic Trail, starting at the west end of the dam. This hike includes some paved paths/roads along with some dirt trails, with a few beautiful views of the reservoir. Join us for this 2 mile hike, finding us in the parking lot at the corner of Sunbury and Smoke Burr.