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**ENGLISH** SATURDAY, MAY 16th — IRISH PARTY 🍀 📍 Meeting point: Flannery's Beer House (+18) 📌 Address: Av. Tobalaba 379, Providencia, Santiago 🕘 9:00 PM Follow us on Instagram: @VIVETHINK Welcome to VIVETHINK — Meet locals, travelers, expats, and people from all around the world for a night of languages, music, karaoke, games, and unforgettable parties. Every Saturday we combine a Language Exchange + International Party from 9:00 PM until late. 🕘 LANGUAGE EXCHANGE \| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 🍺 Welcome drink included Start the night with: 🌍 Language exchange (all languages welcome) 🍀 Live Celtic music band 🎻 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM 🎤 Karaoke from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM 🍺 One Irish or Chilean beer included (Non-alcoholic option available) 🎲 Party games & social activities ✨ A fun and relaxed international atmosphere 👉 Ticket: $10.000 CLP (Includes 1 welcome drink) 🕚 INTERNATIONAL PARTY TOUR \| 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM 🍺 1 glass of champagne or Chilean wine at the second spot After the language exchange, we continue the night together visiting some of Santiago’s best nightlife spots. Possible stops for the night (confirmed during the language exchange): ✨ International Party at Hotel W Santiago (Marriott Hotel) 🍀 Another Irish pub (includes one glass of champagne or Chilean wine) 🎶 Club Subterráneo — one of the most popular clubs in the area 👉 Additional Ticket: $10.000 CLP (Includes club entries + 1 glass of champagne or Chilean wine at the second venue) 🌍 Tourists & travelers are always welcome 💳 Pay at the door (cash or card) in Chilean pesos or USD equivalent 👕 Club dress code: no baseball caps, sunglasses, sportswear, or shorts ⚠️ Important: The International Party is only available for participants of the Language Exchange. Party-only tickets are not available. Depending on the night, we may visit one or several venues, all located near each other. We will announce the final party route during the language exchange. 🎁 EXTRA GIFTS for all participants Just by joining the event, you also get: ✨ 1 FREE fisrt Spanish, English, or Portuguese lesson at our school ✨ Up to 25% discounts on some of the best tours, restaurants, hostels, and hotels in Santiago That’s right — you get temporary exclusive deals around the city thanks to our local partnerships, just by joining our international party. Are you ready to experience Santiago’s nightlife? Search for VIVETHINK on Instagram and see what other travelers say about us 🌎 **ESPAÑOL** SÁBADO 16 DE MAYO — FIESTA IRLANDESA 🍀 📍 Punto de encuentro: Flannery's Beer House (+18) 📌 Dirección: Av. Tobalaba 379, Providencia, Santiago 🕘 9:00 PM Síguenos en Instagram: @VIVETHINK Bienvenidos a VIVETHINK — Conoce locales, viajeros, expatriados y personas de todo el mundo en una noche de idiomas, música, karaoke, juegos y fiestas inolvidables. Todos los sábados combinamos un Intercambio de Idiomas + Fiesta Internacional desde las 9:00 PM hasta tarde. 🕘 INTERCAMBIO DE IDIOMAS \| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 🍺 Incluye bebida de bienvenida Comienza la noche disfrutando de: 🌍 Intercambio de idiomas (todos los idiomas son bienvenidos) 🍀 Banda de música celta en vivo 🎻 de 9:00 PM a 10:00 PM 🎤 Karaoke de 10:00 PM a 11:00 PM 🍺 Incluye una cerveza irlandesa o chilena (Opción sin alcohol disponible) 🎲 Juegos y actividades sociales ✨ Un ambiente internacional relajado y entretenido 👉 Entrada: $10.000 CLP (Incluye 1 bebida de bienvenida) 🕚 TOUR DE FIESTA INTERNACIONAL \| 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM 🍺 1 copa de champagne o vino chileno incluida en el segundo lugar Después del intercambio de idiomas seguimos la noche juntos visitando algunos de los mejores lugares de fiesta en Santiago. Posibles destinos de la noche (confirmados durante el intercambio de idiomas): ✨ Fiesta internacional en Hotel W Santiago (Hotel Marriott) 🍀 Otro pub irlandés (incluye una copa de champagne o vino chileno) 🎶 Club Subterráneo — uno de los clubes más populares del sector 👉 Entrada adicional: $10.000 CLP (Incluye entradas a los clubes + 1 copa de champagne o vino chileno en el segundo lugar) 🌍 Turistas y viajeros siempre bienvenidos 💳 Pago en puerta con efectivo o tarjeta en pesos chilenos o equivalente en USD 👕 Código de vestimenta para clubes: no jockeys, lentes de sol, ropa deportiva ni shorts ⚠️ Importante: La Fiesta Internacional solo está disponible para participantes del Intercambio de Idiomas. No se venden entradas solo para la fiesta. Dependiendo de la noche, podemos visitar uno o varios lugares, todos cercanos entre sí. Anunciaremos la ruta final durante el intercambio de idiomas. 🎁 REGALOS EXTRA para todos los participantes Solo por participar en el evento también obtienes: ✨ 1 primera clase GRATIS de español, inglés o portugués en nuestra escuela ✨ Hasta un 25% de descuento en algunos de los mejores tours, restaurantes, hostales y hoteles de Santiago Así es — obtienes descuentos exclusivos temporales en la ciudad gracias a nuestras alianzas locales, solo por unirte a nuestra fiesta internacional. ¿Estás listo para vivir la vida nocturna de Santiago? Busca VIVETHINK en Instagram y mira lo que otros viajeros dicen sobre nosotros 🌎 **PORTUGUÊS** SÁBADO, 16 DE MAIO — FESTA IRLANDESA 🍀 📍 Ponto de encontro: Flannery's Beer House (+18) 📌 Endereço: Av. Tobalaba 379, Providencia, Santiago 🕘 21:00 Siga nosso Instagram: @VIVETHINK Bem-vindo ao VIVETHINK — Conheça moradores locais, viajantes, expatriados e pessoas do mundo inteiro em uma noite de idiomas, música, karaokê, jogos e festas inesquecíveis. Todos os sábados combinamos um Intercâmbio de Idiomas + Festa Internacional a partir das 21:00 até tarde. 🕘 INTERCÂMBIO DE IDIOMAS \| 21:00 – 23:00 🍺 Drink de boas-vindas incluído Comece a noite com: 🌍 Intercâmbio de idiomas (todos os idiomas são bem-vindos) 🍀 Banda de música celta ao vivo 🎻 das 21:00 às 22:00 🎤 Karaokê das 22:00 às 23:00 🍺 Uma cerveja irlandesa ou chilena incluída (Opção sem álcool disponível) 🎲 Jogos e atividades sociais ✨ Um ambiente internacional divertido e descontraído 👉 Entrada: $10.000 CLP (Inclui 1 drink de boas-vindas) 🕚 TOUR DA FESTA INTERNACIONAL \| 23:00 – 03:00 🍺 1 taça de champagne ou vinho chileno incluída no segundo local Depois do intercâmbio de idiomas, continuamos a noite juntos visitando alguns dos melhores lugares da vida noturna de Santiago. Possíveis paradas da noite (confirmadas durante o intercâmbio): ✨ Festa internacional no Hotel W Santiago (Hotel Marriott) 🍀 Outro pub irlandês (inclui uma taça de champagne ou vinho chileno) 🎶 Club Subterráneo — uma das baladas mais populares da região 👉 Entrada adicional: $10.000 CLP (Inclui entradas nas baladas + 1 taça de champagne ou vinho chileno no segundo local) 🌍 Turistas e viajantes são sempre bem-vindos 💳 Pagamento na entrada com dinheiro ou cartão em pesos chilenos ou equivalente em USD 👕 Dress code para as baladas: sem bonés, óculos de sol, roupas esportivas ou bermudas ⚠️ Importante: A Festa Internacional está disponível apenas para participantes do Intercâmbio de Idiomas. Não vendemos entradas somente para a festa. Dependendo da noite, podemos visitar um ou vários lugares, todos próximos uns dos outros. Informaremos a rota final durante o intercâmbio de idiomas. 🎁 PRESENTES EXTRAS para todos os participantes Só por participar do evento você também ganha: ✨ 1 primeira aula GRÁTIS de espanhol, inglês ou português na nossa escola ✨ Até 25% de desconto em alguns dos melhores tours, restaurantes, hostels e hotéis de Santiago Isso mesmo — você ganha descontos exclusivos temporários na cidade graças às nossas parcerias locais, apenas por participar da nossa festa internacional. Está pronto para viver a vida noturna de Santiago? Procure VIVETHINK no Instagram e veja o que outros viajantes dizem sobre nós 🌎

**ENGLISH** SATURDAY, MAY 16th — IRISH PARTY 🍀 📍 Meeting point: Flannery's Beer House (+18) 📌 Address: Av. Tobalaba 379, Providencia, Santiago 🕘 9:00 PM Follow us on Instagram: @VIVETHINK Welcome to VIVETHINK — Meet locals, travelers, expats, and people from all around the world for a night of languages, music, karaoke, games, and unforgettable parties. Every Saturday we combine a Language Exchange + International Party from 9:00 PM until late. 🕘 LANGUAGE EXCHANGE \| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 🍺 Welcome drink included Start the night with: 🌍 Language exchange (all languages welcome) 🍀 Live Celtic music band 🎻 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM 🎤 Karaoke from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM 🍺 One Irish or Chilean beer included (Non-alcoholic option available) 🎲 Party games & social activities ✨ A fun and relaxed international atmosphere 👉 Ticket: $10.000 CLP (Includes 1 welcome drink) 🕚 INTERNATIONAL PARTY TOUR \| 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM 🍺 1 glass of champagne or Chilean wine at the second spot After the language exchange, we continue the night together visiting some of Santiago’s best nightlife spots. Possible stops for the night (confirmed during the language exchange): ✨ International Party at Hotel W Santiago (Marriott Hotel) 🍀 Another Irish pub (includes one glass of champagne or Chilean wine) 🎶 Club Subterráneo — one of the most popular clubs in the area 👉 Additional Ticket: $10.000 CLP (Includes club entries + 1 glass of champagne or Chilean wine at the second venue) 🌍 Tourists & travelers are always welcome 💳 Pay at the door (cash or card) in Chilean pesos or USD equivalent 👕 Club dress code: no baseball caps, sunglasses, sportswear, or shorts ⚠️ Important: The International Party is only available for participants of the Language Exchange. Party-only tickets are not available. Depending on the night, we may visit one or several venues, all located near each other. We will announce the final party route during the language exchange. 🎁 EXTRA GIFTS for all participants Just by joining the event, you also get: ✨ 1 FREE fisrt Spanish, English, or Portuguese lesson at our school ✨ Up to 25% discounts on some of the best tours, restaurants, hostels, and hotels in Santiago That’s right — you get temporary exclusive deals around the city thanks to our local partnerships, just by joining our international party. Are you ready to experience Santiago’s nightlife? Search for VIVETHINK on Instagram and see what other travelers say about us 🌎 **ESPAÑOL** SÁBADO 16 DE MAYO — FIESTA IRLANDESA 🍀 📍 Punto de encuentro: Flannery's Beer House (+18) 📌 Dirección: Av. Tobalaba 379, Providencia, Santiago 🕘 9:00 PM Síguenos en Instagram: @VIVETHINK Bienvenidos a VIVETHINK — Conoce locales, viajeros, expatriados y personas de todo el mundo en una noche de idiomas, música, karaoke, juegos y fiestas inolvidables. Todos los sábados combinamos un Intercambio de Idiomas + Fiesta Internacional desde las 9:00 PM hasta tarde. 🕘 INTERCAMBIO DE IDIOMAS \| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 🍺 Incluye bebida de bienvenida Comienza la noche disfrutando de: 🌍 Intercambio de idiomas (todos los idiomas son bienvenidos) 🍀 Banda de música celta en vivo 🎻 de 9:00 PM a 10:00 PM 🎤 Karaoke de 10:00 PM a 11:00 PM 🍺 Incluye una cerveza irlandesa o chilena (Opción sin alcohol disponible) 🎲 Juegos y actividades sociales ✨ Un ambiente internacional relajado y entretenido 👉 Entrada: $10.000 CLP (Incluye 1 bebida de bienvenida) 🕚 TOUR DE FIESTA INTERNACIONAL \| 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM 🍺 1 copa de champagne o vino chileno incluida en el segundo lugar Después del intercambio de idiomas seguimos la noche juntos visitando algunos de los mejores lugares de fiesta en Santiago. Posibles destinos de la noche (confirmados durante el intercambio de idiomas): ✨ Fiesta internacional en Hotel W Santiago (Hotel Marriott) 🍀 Otro pub irlandés (incluye una copa de champagne o vino chileno) 🎶 Club Subterráneo — uno de los clubes más populares del sector 👉 Entrada adicional: $10.000 CLP (Incluye entradas a los clubes + 1 copa de champagne o vino chileno en el segundo lugar) 🌍 Turistas y viajeros siempre bienvenidos 💳 Pago en puerta con efectivo o tarjeta en pesos chilenos o equivalente en USD 👕 Código de vestimenta para clubes: no jockeys, lentes de sol, ropa deportiva ni shorts ⚠️ Importante: La Fiesta Internacional solo está disponible para participantes del Intercambio de Idiomas. No se venden entradas solo para la fiesta. Dependiendo de la noche, podemos visitar uno o varios lugares, todos cercanos entre sí. Anunciaremos la ruta final durante el intercambio de idiomas. 🎁 REGALOS EXTRA para todos los participantes Solo por participar en el evento también obtienes: ✨ 1 primera clase GRATIS de español, inglés o portugués en nuestra escuela ✨ Hasta un 25% de descuento en algunos de los mejores tours, restaurantes, hostales y hoteles de Santiago Así es — obtienes descuentos exclusivos temporales en la ciudad gracias a nuestras alianzas locales, solo por unirte a nuestra fiesta internacional. ¿Estás listo para vivir la vida nocturna de Santiago? Busca VIVETHINK en Instagram y mira lo que otros viajeros dicen sobre nosotros 🌎 **PORTUGUÊS** SÁBADO, 16 DE MAIO — FESTA IRLANDESA 🍀 📍 Ponto de encontro: Flannery's Beer House (+18) 📌 Endereço: Av. Tobalaba 379, Providencia, Santiago 🕘 21:00 Siga nosso Instagram: @VIVETHINK Bem-vindo ao VIVETHINK — Conheça moradores locais, viajantes, expatriados e pessoas do mundo inteiro em uma noite de idiomas, música, karaokê, jogos e festas inesquecíveis. Todos os sábados combinamos um Intercâmbio de Idiomas + Festa Internacional a partir das 21:00 até tarde. 🕘 INTERCÂMBIO DE IDIOMAS \| 21:00 – 23:00 🍺 Drink de boas-vindas incluído Comece a noite com: 🌍 Intercâmbio de idiomas (todos os idiomas são bem-vindos) 🍀 Banda de música celta ao vivo 🎻 das 21:00 às 22:00 🎤 Karaokê das 22:00 às 23:00 🍺 Uma cerveja irlandesa ou chilena incluída (Opção sem álcool disponível) 🎲 Jogos e atividades sociais ✨ Um ambiente internacional divertido e descontraído 👉 Entrada: $10.000 CLP (Inclui 1 drink de boas-vindas) 🕚 TOUR DA FESTA INTERNACIONAL \| 23:00 – 03:00 🍺 1 taça de champagne ou vinho chileno incluída no segundo local Depois do intercâmbio de idiomas, continuamos a noite juntos visitando alguns dos melhores lugares da vida noturna de Santiago. Possíveis paradas da noite (confirmadas durante o intercâmbio): ✨ Festa internacional no Hotel W Santiago (Hotel Marriott) 🍀 Outro pub irlandês (inclui uma taça de champagne ou vinho chileno) 🎶 Club Subterráneo — uma das baladas mais populares da região 👉 Entrada adicional: $10.000 CLP (Inclui entradas nas baladas + 1 taça de champagne ou vinho chileno no segundo local) 🌍 Turistas e viajantes são sempre bem-vindos 💳 Pagamento na entrada com dinheiro ou cartão em pesos chilenos ou equivalente em USD 👕 Dress code para as baladas: sem bonés, óculos de sol, roupas esportivas ou bermudas ⚠️ Importante: A Festa Internacional está disponível apenas para participantes do Intercâmbio de Idiomas. Não vendemos entradas somente para a festa. Dependendo da noite, podemos visitar um ou vários lugares, todos próximos uns dos outros. Informaremos a rota final durante o intercâmbio de idiomas. 🎁 PRESENTES EXTRAS para todos os participantes Só por participar do evento você também ganha: ✨ 1 primeira aula GRÁTIS de espanhol, inglês ou português na nossa escola ✨ Até 25% de desconto em alguns dos melhores tours, restaurantes, hostels e hotéis de Santiago Isso mesmo — você ganha descontos exclusivos temporários na cidade graças às nossas parcerias locais, apenas por participar da nossa festa internacional. Está pronto para viver a vida noturna de Santiago? Procure VIVETHINK no Instagram e veja o que outros viajantes dizem sobre nós 🌎

**📅 DATE:** Saturday, May 16th, 2026 **⏰ TIME:** 7PM–9PM (Check-in from 7PM–8:30PM) **📍 WHERE:** DraftKings Sports & Social – 840 N. High St., Columbus, OH **🎟️ Check in:** at the host stand when you arrive say, **"DK Meetup Social"** 🍻 Join us for a fun, social night out! Meet new people, grab a drink, and kick back in a high-energy atmosphere right in the heart of Columbus 🎉 🎯 **What to Expect:** 🎶 DJ starting at 9PM 🏓 “Water” Pong + games 📺 Huge 37ft TV wall for all the live sports action 🥂 **Drink & Food Specials (7PM–9PM):** $3 Domestic Drafts – Miller Lite & Coors Light $3 Well Liquor Cocktails $4 Select Call Liquor – Tito’s, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Dulce Vida Blanco, Jameson & Jack Daniel’s $4 Topo Chico Seltzers $5 White Tea & Green Tea Shots $3 OFF Appetizers (excluding traditional bone-in wings) **📌 Quick Details:** 🔞 21+ only 🚗 Parking available at Hubbard Garage (behind venue) Pull up, bring your crew (or come solo), and get ready for a great night out 🥂

**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.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

**Join Katie McCartney, SRES®, for a clear and easy‑to‑understand update on what the 2026 Central Ohio housing market means for seniors and their families.** Whether you’re planning ahead, helping a parent make decisions, or simply trying to understand today’s market, this session offers reliable insights without pressure or overwhelm. During this free class, Katie will break down the trends shaping housing for older adults in Central Ohio, explain what families should realistically expect in 2026, and answer your questions during an open Q&A. This is a supportive, information‑focused workshop designed to give you confidence and clarity — no sales pitch, just helpful guidance. *** **Ideal for:** * Seniors considering future housing options * Adult children supporting aging parents * Anyone seeking a calm, trustworthy source of market information *** **What You’ll Learn:** * A senior‑friendly look at the 2026 Central Ohio housing market * Personalized answers during an open Q&A You’ll leave with a better understanding of your options and your next steps. *** **Hosted by:** **Katie McCartney, Broker & Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) with** Pillar Realty, LLC Compassionate guidance for seniors navigating housing transitions in Central Ohio. *** **Location:** Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin Branch 75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9)) Meeting Room 1 **Doors Open:** 1 PM **Seats:** Limited Seating (first come, first served) **Cost:** Complimentary

We'll get in around 4 miles at Three Creeks Metro Parks, primarily natural trails. 17-18 minute miles, no one left behind, and faster walkers are free to lead out. Optional lunch after! If you're joining for hiking all the metro parks, this is the sixth one!

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days