Fundraising for Animals

𝓥𝓮𝓷𝓮𝔃 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓮 𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓼 ê𝓽𝓮𝓼 \| 𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓪𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓻𝓮 Venez dessiner avec nous autour d'un verre au QG de l'Art Club. Cet événement est gratuit et ouvert à tous les niveaux. Venez comme vous êtes! Ne vous inquiétez pas, si vous ne savez pas dessiner, nous pouvons vous donner quelques conseils. Vous nous trouverez au sous-sol du bar (escaliers à fond du bar à droite). Attention, le réseau n'est pas très bon. Il est possible que nous ne soyons pas en mesure de vous répondre. Veuillez apporter vos propres matériaux (carnet, crayons, stylos) si possible. On propose 2 thèmes à chaque session, ils sont juste là pour donner un point de départ à l’inspiration ✨, si besoin. Mais libre à vous de dessiner tout ce qui vous passe par la tête sans forcément les respectez ! 😊 Au plaisir de vous voir ! \*\*\* Liste de lecture Spotify (nous pouvons jouer votre musique) : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Lzbin8LMXWB05WJ2D8qSI?si=4a564b2954474955 Notre compte Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_art_club_paris/ Prix : il vous sera demandé d'acheter une consommation du bar ***xx***x***x***x***x***x***xx***\*\*\*x\*\*\* 𝒞𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝓌 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓊𝓈 𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒶 𝒹𝓇𝒾𝓃𝓀 𝒶𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒜𝓇𝓉 𝒞𝓁𝓊𝒷 𝐻𝒬. 𝒯𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝒾𝓈 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓁𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓈. 𝒞𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒶𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒. 𝒟𝑜𝓃'𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓇𝓎, 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒹𝑜𝓃'𝓉 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝓉𝑜 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝓌, 𝓌𝑒 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝑔𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝒾𝓅𝓈. 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝓊𝓈 at the basement. 𝐵𝑒 𝒸𝒶𝓇𝑒𝒻𝓊𝓁, 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓇𝑒𝒸𝑒𝓅𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒾𝓈 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹. 𝒲𝑒 𝓂𝒶𝓎 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝒷𝑒 𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒶𝓃𝓈𝓌𝑒𝓇 𝓎𝑜𝓊. Please bring your own materials (drawing pad, pens, pencils) if possible. We announce two themes for each session. This is just to give a start point for inspiration ✨, if needed. However, you are totally free to draw whatever you would like to, no need to follow them if do not want to. 😊 𝒲𝑒 𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝑒𝑒𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓎𝑜𝓊! \*\*\* 𝒮𝓅𝑜𝓉𝒾𝒻𝓎 𝓅𝓁𝒶𝓎𝓁𝒾𝓈𝓉 (𝓌𝑒 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝓅𝓁𝒶𝓎 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓂𝓊𝓈𝒾𝒸): 𝒽𝓉𝓉𝓅𝓈://𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓃.𝓈𝓅𝑜𝓉𝒾𝒻𝓎.𝒸𝑜𝓂/𝓅𝓁𝒶𝓎𝓁𝒾𝓈𝓉/𝟣𝐿𝓏𝒷𝒾𝓃𝟪𝐿𝑀𝒳𝒲𝐵𝟢𝟧𝒲𝒥𝟤𝒟𝟪𝓆𝒮𝐼?𝓈𝒾=𝟦𝒶𝟧𝟨𝟦𝒷𝟤𝟫𝟧𝟦𝟦𝟩𝟦𝟫𝟧𝟧 𝒪𝓊𝓇 𝐼𝓃𝓈𝓉𝒶𝑔𝓇𝒶𝓂 𝒶𝒸𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓃𝓉: 𝒽𝓉𝓉𝓅𝓈://𝓌𝓌𝓌.𝒾𝓃𝓈𝓉𝒶𝑔𝓇𝒶𝓂.𝒸𝑜𝓂/𝓉𝒽𝑒_𝒶𝓇𝓉_𝒸𝓁𝓊𝒷_𝓅𝒶𝓇𝒾𝓈/ 𝒫𝓇𝒾𝒸𝑒: all attendees need to purchase at least one drink from the bar

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

📆 **Every Wednesday**, join an exclusive table of ambitious founders in a handpicked venue. 💡 *You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.* **Choose your circle wisely — it will shape your future.** 🔗 Application required: [thefiveclub.co](https://thefiveclub.co) *** 🥂 **Every Wednesday**, join a table of **6 inspiring founders**, carefully selected for you. 😌 A relaxed atmosphere, no pressure. 🤝 The goal: build genuine affinities, friendships, and long-lasting connections. *** 🔍 **How it works:** 🔴 Sign Up & Apply on : [thefiveclub.co](thefiveclub.co) 1️⃣ Pick a Wednesday and confirm your **membership** to join the club 2️⃣ Invite members you've previously met at afterworks or dinners 3️⃣ 24h before, you’ll receive the 📍 **restaurant address** and 🧑‍💼 **participant list** (bios + LinkedIn) 4️⃣ On the day: come as you are — we handle the 🍽️ booking, 🛠️ logistics, and ✨ ambiance 5️⃣ After the dinner: Add to your circle the founders you connected with most, 6️⃣ Reinvite them to future dinners or reconnect via curated events in the app 📲 ***

## 🎉 **Réveillon du Nouvel An by Weezem — L’endroit parfait pour ceux qui ne savent pas encore quoi faire… et qui n’ont pas envie de le passer seuls.** Tu cherches une soirée chaleureuse, sans prise de tête, où tu arrives seul(e) mais où tu ne restes jamais seul(e) ? Ce réveillon Weezem est fait pour toi. C’est *la* formule familiale, simple, authentique et incroyablement conviviale qu’on ne trouve nulle part ailleurs un 31 décembre. Ici, pas de soirée impersonnelle ni de tarifs délirants : on crée ensemble un vrai moment “comme à la maison”… mais avec l’énergie d’un groupe qui a envie de passer un superbe nouvel an. *** ## 🏠 **Un format unique, home-made, pensé pour que tu te sentes à l’aise dès la première minute** L’idée est simple : on loue un super établissement privatisé, avec un vrai dancefloor, et chacun apporte un petit bout du réveillon. C’est ce qui fait la magie de cette soirée : * **tu viens seul(e), mais tu rejoins une grande “famille d’un soir”**, * tout le monde partage, s’entraide, discute, * personne n’est mis de côté, * et on déguste ensemble ce que chacun a apporté (fait maison ou de qualité, comme un vrai réveillon). Je serai là dès l’accueil pour te mettre à l’aise, te présenter du monde, proposer des petits brise-glace pour que les échanges se fassent naturellement. Chaque année, une grande partie des participants viennent seuls… et repartent avec de vraies nouvelles connaissances. *** ## 🍽️🥂 **Le principe : simple, équitable, joyeux** Pour garder l’esprit familial, chacun apporte du salé **ou** du sucré, idéalement home-made ou qualitatif, et nous on s'occupe de fournir les bulles à volonté (l'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération). Une petite cuisine, un four et un micro-ondes seront disponibles pour réchauffer les plats. ⛔️ Ceux qui arrivent les mains vides ne pourront pas entrer (l’agent de sécurité vérifiera). On protège l’esprit du partage. *** ## 🕗 **Déroulé de la soirée** * **19h30** : accueil et jeux ice breakers & apéro dînatoire tous ensemble 🥂 * **22h/22h30** : on ouvre le dancefloor (ou on discute dans l’espace calme, au choix) 🪩 * **00h** : on se claque la bise et on fête ensemble la nouvelle année 🎉 * **03h** : on rend les lieux propres (rapide quand on s’y met à plusieurs), puis direction un éventuel after pour les motivés. Un agent de sécurité sera présent toute la soirée. Accès uniquement via QR code (non partageable, scannable une seule fois). *** ## ❤️ **Si tu viens seul(e)… tu es exactement au bon endroit.** Ce réveillon est pensé *pour toi*. Pas besoin d’un groupe d’amis. Pas besoin d’être extraverti(e). Tu arrives, tu es accueilli(e), tu rencontres du monde, tu partages, tu profites. C’est la soirée la plus bienveillante, la plus inclusive et la plus chaleureuse que tu puisses trouver à Paris un 31 décembre. *** ## 💰 Participations aux frais de location * à partir de 50 € incluant les bulles à volonté. * plus d'infos et inscription ici **👉 [https://www.weezem.com/reveillonnouvelan](https://www.weezem.com/reveillonnouvelan)** Les locations le 31/12 coûtent une fortune ; cette formule permet un réveillon de qualité **à un prix imbattable** par rapport aux restos, bars ou soirées classiques. Non remboursable, billet nominatif non transférable. 📍 L’adresse sera communiquée ultérieurement. Lieu central (Paris 9), pratique d’accès. Métro à 200 mètres *** Si tu hésites encore : vraiment, viens. Chaque année, c’est l’une des soirées les plus humaines, les plus simples, et les plus joyeuses qu’on puisse vivre. Hâte de célébrer la nouvelle année avec toi 🎉💛

Portrait/Nu Dessin et peinture d'après modèle vivant en ligne via la plateforme Zoom tous les mercredis de 19h à 21h. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus, vous pouvez visiter notre site pour plus d'infos ou de questions http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com ou 06 22 14 87 36 Portrait and nude Life drawing and painting session online with zoom plateforme All levels are welcome, for more info : 00 33 6 14 87 36 or http://www.conservatoiredessinpeintureparis.com https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/5/e/600_466311038.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/4/e/600_466311022.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/5/3/600_466311027.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/5/6/600_466311030.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/4/c/600_466311020.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/9/0/600_465937520.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/c/f/600_465937583.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/8/5/600_453813413.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/9/3/600_453813427.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/2/a/e/600_453813454.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/7/c/600_439941372.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/5/6/600_439941334.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/b/a/600_439941434.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/e/6/600_439941478.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/6/e/a/600_436906826.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/7/a/5/600_436907013.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/7/a/b/600_436907019.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/4/5/5/600_439941589.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/5/d/0/600_439941968.jpeg

Join us for an unforgettable **New Year’s Eve** at the **Arc de Triomphe in Paris.** At 11:50 p.m., an exceptional video mapping will illuminate the Arc de Triomphe, celebrating Paris as a city of arts and ideas — a city of creation, performance, and literature — all leading up to the New Year countdown. **Come with warm clothes !** Meeting point 18h30 at cafe Le Village 25 rue Royale for a photo walk through the Champs Elysées on New Years Eve! All levels of photographers/videographers are welcome. You can bring your camera, smartphone or whatever photography equipment you prefer to create your content. 1\. Reserve your SPOT on Meetup ASAP\, we have limited spots\. Please don't show up if you are not on the final list of attendees. If you can't make it, please move yourself to the not going list to allow people on the waiting list to move. **Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EyCHL9D1uLf46I11oPmegs). It's very important to join to get live updates and live location.** 3\. Follow us on Instagram [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity/) where you'll find more information about our next events, as well as photos of the group and our walks. 4\. The photo walk will be in English 🇬🇧🇺🇸 but other languages are welcome if other members speak the same language; we are an inclusive community\. IMPORTANT **What we are not!** 1\. WORKSHOP: if you want to learn how to use your camera\, feel free to ask questions to the members of the community\, but don't expect a full course\. We host and organise specific workshops for this matter\, we suggest checking our Instagram account for more information\. 2\. CITY TOUR\. If you are a tourist and you want a full walking tour with a personal guide\, we suggest you book one of our private tours\. You find the link here: [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187502-d27675403-Reviews-Take_A_Photo_Walk-Sitges_Catalonia.html) 3\. PERSONAL ASSISTANT\. If you join our activity\, you have to follow the guidelines we will share on the WhatsApp group during the event\. If there is a member of the community helping or hosting the photo walk\, this person is not in charge of giving you personal instructions or looking for you if you get lost\. Please follow the guide and be kind and respectful to the other members\. **Who we are** Take a Photo Walk is a community-based startup founded in July 2024 in Barcelona to connect photo lovers and content creators around the world. We organise and host our own photo walk meetups and private photo walks in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, London and several cities in Europe. We're an open and inclusive community. Feel free to join one of our events and bring your friends! **Data Protection: Regulations for Photos/Videos at Events.** When attending any events, policies regarding personal images often involve your consent and usage. Generally, private photos for personal use are acceptable, sharing them on social media may require consent if individuals are recognizable within the photo. You should tag the community and the individual in social media. If you're not comfortable being photographed or filmed, please let the group know before the event begins. **Again, Remember to Contribute.** As an open group, we welcome contributions from anyone who wants to do more than just attend - whether it's planning events, leading a walk, or working on new projects.

## Soirée Nouvel An Pour le Nouvel An, vivez une soirée inoubliable et commencez l’année dans une ambiance festive et internationale ! 🎉 **Programme :** 1️⃣ 21H45 – 👋 **Accueil et rencontres** La soirée commence dès 21H45 avec un moment dédié aux rencontres et à la convivialité. Profitez-en pour sympathiser, discuter et participer à des jeux pour socialiser dans une ambiance détendue. 2️⃣ 22H – 🥃 **Shots gratuits** Participez à un jeu brise-glace et commencez la soirée dans une ambiance conviviale et amusante. 3️⃣ 🗣️ **Échange linguistique** Parlez toutes les langues et découvrez de nouvelles cultures. 4️⃣ 23H – 🎧 **Arrivée du DJ** Le DJ arrive pour faire monter l’ambiance et préparer tout le monde pour le passage à la nouvelle année. 5️⃣ Minuit – 🎆 **Place à la fête !** Après minuit, le bar se transforme en club pour danser et célébrer le Nouvel An jusqu’au bout de la nuit. 💌 **Localisation :** L’adresse est secrète et ne sera révélée qu’avec votre carte de membre VIP. Téléchargez-la au format PDF maintenant ! 👉 [VIP Card Link](https://socializus.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/happy-new-year-s-eve,36058.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr) 🎟️ **Billets et prix VIP** * 5 € pour obtenir la carte de membre VIP avec l’adresse. * Les places VIP étant très limitées, il est obligatoire d’avoir cette carte pour bénéficier de l’accès VIP. * Sur place, la carte VIP permet d’obtenir : – entrée à 15 € avec une boisson incluse – ou entrée à 20 € avec deux boissons incluses * La consommation est obligatoire pour pouvoir entrer. * Les autres participants sans accès VIP ont des tarifs plus élevés, entre 20 et 50 €. ✨ Préparez-vous pour une nuit inoubliable ! 🥂🎊 **Lien complet pour achat :** [https://socializus.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/happy-new-year-s-eve,36058.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr](https://socializus.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/happy-new-year-s-eve,36058.html?sl=instagram&_locale=fr)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Lunch at vegan Moroccan restaurant in the 20th. More details soon

**Hello fellow otakus!** Start the new year with a deep dive into the world of manga! Otaku’s Guild is heading to the **Guimet Asian Museum** to explore their spectacular exhibition: ***Manga. Tout un art!*** This exhibition celebrates manga as a major art form, tracing its roots from traditional Japanese prints to the vibrant, diverse universe we know today. You’ll discover original works, iconic characters, and the cultural influences that shaped manga into a global phenomenon. It’s a visual feast for anyone who loves anime, comics, and Japanese pop culture! **Event Details:** **What:** Visit the *Manga. Tout un art!* exhibition **Where:** Guimet Asian Museum **When:** **Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 12h** **Cost:** **FREE** (first Sunday of the month = free museum entry!) **How it works:** Sign up here on MeetUp to join Otaku’s Guild for this cultural adventure. We’ll meet at the museum entrance and head in together to enjoy the exhibition at a relaxed pace. Let's kick off the year by celebrating the art and stories that inspire us! **PS:** If you can't make it on January 4th but would still like to visit the exhibition with the group, please leave a comment. We can plan additional visits on **February 1st** or **March 1st** if there's enough interest. | | |

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

**Join hashers for our 🥂Annual New Year's Celebration R\*n!🍾** The Anarchist will lead us on a traditional New Years Day trail with craft beer, champagne, smoked salmon, foie gras, toasts, and Bolo-rei to celebrate the new year's eve properly. Aren't we fancy? Dress code : Party Hat 🐰 Hare: Anarchist 👣 Trail: A-to-Atrail, bag drop, 📍 Meeting Point: Métro École Militaire 💶 Hash Cash: 10 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer/champagne) Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, snow boots, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh

Comme tous les ans, nous consacrons une rencontre littéraire aux prix littéraires 2025 et dont la proclamation se fait début novembre. Ainsi comme proclamé ce jour : **01 – Goncourt 2025 – Laurent Mauvignier** « ...Toutes et tous ont marqué la maison et ont été progressivement effacés. J’ai tenté de les ramener à la lumière pour comprendre ce qui a pu être leur histoire, et son ombre portée sur la nôtre... » L. Mauvignier **02 – Renaudot 2025 - « Je voulais vivre » d’Adélaïde de Clermont-Tonnerre** « Par une nuit glaciale, le père Lamandre recueille une fillette de six ans venue frapper avec insistance à sa porte. L’enfant aux yeux admirables tremble de froid et de faim. ... » A. de Clermont-Tonnerre **On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés** Pour les présentations d’auteurs et les focus sur l’oeuvre \- en cours\.\.\.et selon les volontaires et les disponibilités\.\.\. *** Aussi et comme toujours, assurez-vous, je vous prie de vos intentions de participation. Belle rentrée, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : la participation aux frais Meetup (240 euros environ par an) est de 2 euros par personne et par an, mais elle reste facultative.

Join the [Columbus Vegan Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/columbusveganmeetup/) on **Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM** at **1043 W 3rd Avenue in Grandview**! Come hang out and enjoy delicious pastries from this **all-vegan, family-owned** local favorite. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious, it’s the perfect time to build your social circle and support a community business. See you there!

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. 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

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join Columbus Vegan Meetup for a NOON Year’s Eve at Vida's!! We will count down to noon on 12/31. This is a great opportunity for families or for people that do not want to stay up past midnight for New Year’s celebrations. We will be eating food from Vida’s Plant Based Butcher, the kitchen will be taking orders.🤤 Here is the link to their website: 🔗 https://www.vidasbutcher.com/ The hosts will be providing the sparkling juice and glasses for a celebration drink when the "ball" drops 🥂✨ Please do not bring your own drinks. So yeah! Come join us and celebrate with fellow vegans and animal lovers while supporting a local family owned vegan business 🤩

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.