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🎲 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

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/)

🌍 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

🍑 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

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 ✨

📚🍻 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! 🎉✨

🎤✨ Nord Afterwork Thursdays: LOO-BLAH-NAH Got Talent — Open Mic & Talent Show 📅 Thursday, 23 April ⏰ From 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Ljubljana — it’s time to take the stage. As part of our Nord Afterwork Thursdays, we’re launching something new: 👉 a night where anyone can perform, express themselves, and be seen. Welcome to LOO-BLAH-NAH Got Talent — a raw, fun, and unfiltered open mic & talent show. 🎤 WHAT THIS NIGHT IS ABOUT A stage for all kinds of talent: • singing • live music • poetry / spoken word • freestyle / rap • dance • beatboxing • magic • anything creative 👉 If you’ve ever thought “I could do this” — this is your moment. 🔥 THE FORMAT • short performances (5–7 minutes) • open mic + selected acts • fast-paced, high-energy flow • supportive international crowd Some acts will be amazing. Some will be chaotic. That’s the point. 🎙 WANT TO PERFORM? We’re actively looking for performers. 👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevt8i2-Y4CtXWEVd4bdQtGUSSEphmflhZhbcjtRtrr9iDhMQ/viewform?usp=dialog 🍹 NORD AFTERWORK SPECIAL All night: 👉 3 + 1 GRATIS on Nord Hard Seltzer The perfect mix: drinks + creativity + people 🌍 WHY YOU SHOULD COME • discover hidden talent • meet creative, open-minded people • enjoy something different from a typical night out • be part of a new creative scene in Ljubljana 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Thursday, 23 April ⏰ From 19:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 🎤 Open Mic & Talent Show 🍹 3+1 Nord all night 🌎 HOSTED BY Nord Hard Seltzer × Ljubljana International × Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH 🌍 THE LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY This event is powered by Ljubljana International — the biggest international community in Ljubljana with 1000+ members. • active WhatsApp group • weekly events • locals + expats + Erasmus + travelers • super open, social vibe 👉 Come once — leave with new friends. Join the whatsapp group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Or follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 🎤 Take the stage. Or just enjoy the show. Either way — this is where things happen.

📚🍻 Ljubljana International: ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Wednesday at The Place! 🧠✨ 🎉 NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! 💬 All questions in English \| €5 entry \| Everyone welcome\! 🤔 Want to join the ZAP Pub Quiz but don’t have a team? ✈️ Just moved to Ljubljana? 🙈 Friends bailed last minute? Zero stress — we’ve got you. Every Wednesday at 19:00 at The Place (Plečnikov trg 1) we host a fun, friendly, international pub quiz night with 100+ people from all over the world! 🌍 ✨ WHY JOIN? ✅ Perfect for solo players – we match you with great people 🤝 Meet internationals, locals & Erasmus students 🧩 No trivia expertise needed – fun, mixed categories 🎯 A weekly tradition to build real friendships 🏆 Win prizes – beers, vouchers & bragging rights 🕹️ HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Join WhatsApp Group for team formation & updates: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ SIGN UP (RECOMMENDED!) Helps us manage teams & seating: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Introduce yourself & say you're coming 4️⃣ Come alone or with friends 5️⃣ Pay €5 at the venue (cash/card) 6️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 & meet your team 7️⃣ Play 5 rounds of Trivia Madness 🎵🌍😂🎬🧠 🎯 TEAM FORMATION (IMPORTANT) 📌 Everything happens inside our WhatsApp group 📌 Solo players get matched automatically 📌 If you already have a team → just sign up together 👉 Join WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Quick Sign-Up Form (2 seconds): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 🕺 SCHEDULE 🕖 18:30–19:00 – Arrival, drinks & team formation 🧠 19:00–22:00 – 5 rounds of trivia 🏆 22:00+ – Prizes, drinks & after-party vibes 📍 DETAILS 📅 When: Every Wednesday 📍 Where: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 💶 Price: €5 per person 👫 Teams: of 2–8 people (we help you find one!) 🗣️ Language: English 🍻 Vibe: Fun, friendly, international 🔗 Useful Links (Save These!) 🌍 Linktree (all links in one place): 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 💬 WhatsApp Group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📝 Sign-Up Form: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 💡 Whether you're new in town, a trivia master, or just here for laughs — This isn’t just a quiz. This is Ljubljana’s favorite Wednesday tradition. 📲 Join, play, laugh, connect — and make Wednesdays legendary with Ljubljana International. 🎉✨

📚🍻 ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Wednesday @ The Place! Hosted by Ljubljana International 🧠✨ Looking for fun people, good energy, and something to do on a Wednesday night? Join the ZAP Pub Quiz — Ljubljana’s most social weekly event. Come alone or bring friends — either way, you’ll have a team and a great night. 📍 The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 ⏰ Every Wednesday • 19:00 💶 €5 entry • English language • Open to everyone ✨ What You Can Expect 🌍 A room full of internationals, Erasmus students & locals 🧠 5 rounds of fun, creative trivia 😄 Super easy to meet new people 🍺 Drinks, laughter, great conversations 🏆 Weekly prizes & champion moments 🔥 Zero pressure, maximum vibes This is not a “serious quiz.” It’s a social night with trivia on top. 🕹️ Joining Is Easy 1️⃣ WhatsApp Group (team formation & updates): 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Sign Up (recommended!) Helps us plan tables & teams: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Arrive solo or with friends 4️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 5️⃣ Meet your team, grab a drink, enjoy the night 👥 Teams 🔹 Teams of 2–8 players 🔹 Solo players get matched instantly 🔹 All coordination happens in WhatsApp WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 🕺 Wednesday Flow 🕧 18:30–19:00 — Arrival, team forming, drinks 🧠 19:00–22:00 — 5 rounds of trivia 🏆 22:00+ — Prizes & afterparty vibes 📍 Quick Details 📅 Every Wednesday 📍 The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 💶 €5 🗣️ English 👫 Teams 2–8 🍻 Friendly, social, international atmosphere 🔗 Save These Links 🌍 Linktree (everything in one place): 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 💬 WhatsApp Group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📝 Sign-Up Form: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 💡 If you’re new in the city, looking to meet people, or just want a fun mid-week activity — this is the perfect event. Friendly crowd. Great energy. Good laughs. Every Wednesday. 📲 Join us and make your Wednesdays unforgettable. 🎉✨

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

We’re bringing back Adult Field Day. Last year was a good mix of competition and just hanging out, so we’re doing it again with some new games mixed in. Think team-based challenges, simple races, and a few things inspired by game shows. You don’t need to be athletic. Most of the fun is just being part of a team and getting to know people you wouldn’t normally talk to. The goal isn’t really winning. It’s meeting people, laughing a bit, and leaving knowing a few more names than when you showed up. If you stick around after, we’ll have a potluck, a bonfire, and a couple comedians in the evening. Bring: * Something to share for the potluck * Clothes you can move around in A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Include your Meetup name + event name in the note. Please send $2 per person to guarantee your spot. Venmo (preferred) or PayPal @WiseUnlimitedLLC Actual links in comments below! Include your Meetup name + event name in the note.