Cultural Heritage

All meetings are online until further notice. Please contact one of the organizers to request permission to attend. Bring your knowledge of Italian and practice in a comfortable, congenial environment. This is NOT a class--please prepare to participate actively by talking! How are you gonna know what you know unless you try it out, right? Organizer will attend ONLY if there are positive RSVPs.

Starting on the 27th of April, our Bryn Gwlad Herald -- Sigrun de Birca -- will be running heraldic training sessions. Anyone interested in learning about the duties of the local Herald, the process for submissions and consultation, and more is welcome to join the voice channel! Bryn Gwlad Discord Server, herald-training voice channel https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ BG Herald web page: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/baronial-officers/herald/

***\*PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR ATTENDEES DO NOT RSVP ON MEETUP.\**** ***IF THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST TIME ATTENDING OUR CRITIQUE GROUP, PLEASE CONTACT US AT THECRITIQUERY@GMAIL.COM TO ARRANGE A DATE TO OBSERVE ONE OF OUR UPCOMING MEETINGS.*** Greetings, fellow writer. Do you seek to someday have a short story published in a literary magazine? Do you dream of finally finishing that novel that’s been living in the back of your head for the past few years now? Congratulations, because you’ve found what you’ve been looking for, and it won’t cost you a dime. We’re The Critiquery, an online home for writers who want to have live discussions of submitted work. Instead of a giant, impersonal critique forum, we offer weekly workshops of no more than 15 people where you can ask specific questions and get specific answers. All workshops are held over ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world. We’re open to any narrative prose, fiction or nonfiction. Learn how to receive and give the feedback that is so essential to the success of any author. Whether it’s the first step in your literary journey or the thousandth, take the next one with our trained facilitators and dedicated community of writers. For more information on The Critiquery, please visit our website - thecritiquery.com. We look forward to seeing you!

★ FME speakers! ★ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Français en dessous ● Join us every Sunday and Wednesday from 19:30 to 21h00 (French Time) for the weekly "FrenchmeetEnglish" online language exchange via ZOOM. ● The event is 100% free, however donations really help! For those who would like to support our language exchange group, you can make donations here- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR About this Event ★ FME speakers! ★ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS: 40 English/French speakers from all over the world will be split into small groups of 4 and will engage in 2 rounds of conversation; 15 minute French/15 minutes English. The host manages the switch overs and informs speakers when to change languages. WELCOME: 19h30 - 19h45 - Speakers join the meeting from all over the world (patience) ROUND 1: 19h45 - 20h15 - Speakers are split into small groups and speak for 15minutes in FR followed by 15 minutes in English(we try to keep and FR/EN balance between groups & you'll receive a message when to change languages) BREAK: 20h15 - 20h25 - Participants are automatically brought back to the main room/ A short pause ROUND 2: 20h25 - 20h55 - New breakout groups WRAP UP: 20h55 - 21h00 - Important message from hosts 🌟 (Simply register for the meeting and you'll be sent the ZOOM link via email... It may end up in the junk email so check that too ;) 🌟 Download ZOOM here: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Rejoignez-nous les mercredis et dimanches de 20h00 à 21h30 (heure française) pour l'échange linguistique hebdomadaire "FrenchmeetEnglish" via ZOOM. ● L'évènement est 100% gratuit, cependant vos participations nous aide beaucoup!! Cliquez ici si vous voudriez soutenir ce groupe- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMENT ÇA MARCHE: Un maximum de 100 anglophones / francophones du monde entier seront répartis en petits groupes de 4 et participeront à 2 séries de conversations; 15 minutes français / 15 minutes anglais. L'hôte gère les changements et informe les participants quand il faut changer de langue. L’ACCUEIL: 19h30 - 19h45 - Les participants se joignent à la réunion des 4 coins du monde (épreuve de patience) SÉANCE 1: 19h45 - 20h15 - Les participants sont divisés en petits groupes de ~ 4 et parlent pendant 15 minutes en FR et puis 15 minutes en anglais (nous essayons de garder un équilibre FR / EN entre les groupes et vous recevrez un message quand il faut changer de langue) PAUSE: 20h15 - 20h25 - Les participants sont automatiquement ramenés dans la salle principale SÉANCE 2: 20h25 - 20h55 - Nouveaux groupes de discussion (Comme premier séance) CLÔTURE: 20h55 - 21h00 - Message important de l'hôte 🌟 (Inscrivez-vous simplement à la réunion et vous recevrez le lien ZOOM par e-mail) 🌟 Téléchargez ZOOM ici: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr A très bientôt.

**This group is best suited for those with conversational level in both French & English and want to practice** ● Join us every Sunday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time (New York, Atlanta, DC) for the weekly French Meet English online language exchange via ZOOM. ● The event is 100% free, however donations really help! For those who would like to support our language exchange, you can make donations here- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR HOW IT WORKS: English/French speakers from all over the world will be split into small groups of 3-4 people and will engage in 2 rounds of conversation; 15 minutes French/15 minutes English. The host manages the switch overs and informs speakers when to change languages. WELCOME: 1:30-1:45 pm- Speakers join the meeting from all over the world ROUND 1: 1:45 -2:15 - Speakers are split into small groups and speak for 15 minutes in English followed by 15 minutes in French (we try to keep EN/FR balanced between groups & you'll receive a message when to change languages) BREAK: 2:15 - 2:30 - Participants are automatically brought back to the main room ROUND 2: 2:30 - 3:00 - New breakout groups WRAP UP: 3:00- Close out with announcements from host Download ZOOM here: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Rejoignez-nous tous les dimanche et mercredi de 13:30 PM à 15:00 l'heure New York/Atlanta/ DC pour l'échange linguistique hebdomadaire French Meet English via ZOOM. ● L'évènement est 100% gratuit, cependant vos participations nous aide beaucoup! Pour les gens qui veulent soutenir notre groupe vous pouvez faire un don en cliquant ici- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR COMMENT ÇA MARCHE: Anglophones / francophones du monde entier seront répartis en petits groupes de 3 ou 4 et participeront à 2 séries de conversations; 15 minutes anglais / 15 minutes français. L'hôte gère les changements et informe les participants quand il faut changer de langue. L’ACCUEIL: 13:30-13:45pm - Les participants se joignent à la réunion des 4 coins du monde (épreuve de patience) SÉANCE 1: 13:45 -14:15 - Les participants sont divisés en petits groupes de 3 ou 4 et parlent pendant 15 minutes en anglais et puis 15 minutes en français (nous essayons de garder un équilibre EN/FR entre les groupes et vous recevrez un message quand il faut changer de langue) PAUSE: 14:15 - 14:30 - Les participants sont automatiquement ramenés dans la salle principale SÉANCE 2: 14:30 - 15:00 - Nouveaux groupes de discussion (Comme premier séance) CLÔTURE: 15h Messages de l'hôte Téléchargez ZOOM ici: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr A très bientôt

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE TWA CRITIQUE GROUP WILL MEET VIA HYBRID VIDEO CALL/IN-PERSON. THE LOCATION IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND IN PERSON IS: Community Room B at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618. Phone number is 813-273-3652. YOU CAN STILL ZOOM IN IF YOU PREFER. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND, PLEASE VISIT: tampawriters.org (http://www.tampawriters.org) About 15-20 TWA members gather and review hard copies of manuscripts previously submitted and scheduled for review. Author receives individually reviewed copies with edit, structure, and tone notes from each participating member at the end of session. Only dues-paying members are entitled to have works reviewed. Please see the Tampa Writers Alliance web site for more details regarding membership at tampawriters.org. Please contact our Facilitator/Coordinator for submission requirements and formatting procedures. We adhere to the same submission guidelines expected by publishers. Contact critique@tampawriters.org for more. Visitors are welcome to attend but only members' works will be discussed, generally 2 pieces per session. Works to be critiqued are shared with Tampa Writers Alliance members approximately two weeks before the next scheduled meeting. The author has a chance to respond after verbal critiques are finished. Emphasis is on constructive criticism. We're striving to become better writers, not at tearing people up. For more information, go to tampawriters.org.

ENG) Hi there! My name is Michael. I'm a certified English teacher from United States. I wanted to make an online language club where people can **practice English by having real casual conversation!** I'm looking for people who want to practice conversational English by talking about interesting topics and hanging out with people from all over the world **in a small online group.** 💎Here are some details💎 ✔️ We meet via Zoom ✔️ The session will last for **1 hour and consists of 3 different rounds** ✔️ Each round has different topics and discussion questions ✔️ **Each round, the groups are randomly mixed**, so you will have a chance to talk to different people every time ✔️ This isn't just about practicing English, **but also about listening to different opinions and learning about different cultures** ✔️ **The participation is FREE** ❌ No credit card ❌ No Ads 💎 How to Join 💎 👇Click the link👇 [https://langclub.live/sessions](https://langclub.live/sessions) 2. Sign up 3. Click 'Book' (It's FREE!) 4. Click 'Join' and show up on time! (The Zoom invitation will be sent to your e-mail once you apply too) Enjoy practicing English with people from all over the world!

Queridos hablantres nativos y estudiantes de español! nos reunimos una vez por mes para discutir una obra literaria originalmente escrita en español. Nuestro grupo ya cuenta con unos diez hablantes nativos y no nativos que participan activamente en la videollamada. Todos los nieveles son bienvenidos, pero recuerden que si bien los hablantes nativos ayudarán a quienes lo necesiten, esto no es una clase, se trata de una actividad libre y recreativa. Los interesados pueden unirse a nuestro grupo de what's app con este link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQTSo9HbdJ982AV8CfZJrU Muchos saludos, Simonetta.

An bhfuil suim agat cluiche cártaí “25” nó “45” a imirt? Oíche Déardaoin ó 20:00 go 21:30 ar Zoom agus https://irish25s.herokuapp.com/play Seol teachtaireacht chuig dara@sultnasollan.ie má tá suim agat páirt a ghlacadh. Cártaí agus craic trí Ghaeilge. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

ZOOM WRITERS' MEETUP TO SHARE FEEDBACK ON SPIRITUALITY IN WRITING Come on board our Zoom online meetup and read your work to other emerging writers to receive gentle supportive feedback - as well as take part in a writing exercise (Optional). This group of authors focuses on how to avoid sentimentality in writing about spiritual elements of living. Contact us by phone or txt to book your place - Sydney 0432 289 311. The fee is just $15 for 2 hours! Our experienced convenor, Dr Christine Williams, has her own work published, as well as currently the Director of Sydney School of Arts & Humanities. Now focussed on nurturing emerging writers.

Membership - Nationsorg International Hello, Bonjour, 你好! We hope all that everything is going well on your end. The new associative year has already started and promises many new Meetups (Offline / Online), technologies, discussions and news. We thank you for the participation in our international project and we suggest to renew the Membership: Membership with the Nationsorg association - (5 € / year) : http://member.nationsorg.org Registration form to become a member or volunteer of the international association Nationsorg: http://volunteer.nationsorg.org You will have access to the Private Members group with many quality events and important information. (Please contact us by email info@nationsorg.com after the payment!) We wish the best health and safety for you and your families. Best regards, Nationsorg >>><<< Bonjour, Hello, 你好 ! Nous espérons que tout va bien de votre côté. La nouvelle année associative a déjà commencé et promet de nombreuses Meetups (Offline / Online), technologies, discussions et actualités. Nous vous remercions d'avoir participé à notre projet international et nous vous proposons de renouveler votre Adhésion: Adhésion a l'association Nationsorg: http://member.nationsorg.org Formulaire d’inscription pour devenir membre ou benevole de l'association international Nationsorg: http://volunteer.nationsorg.org Vous aurez accès au groupe des Membres Privés avec de nombreux événements de qualité et les informations importantes. (Merci de nous contacter par email info@nationsorg.com après le règlement!) Nous souhaitons la meilleure santé et sécurité pour vous et vos familles. Avec les meilleures salutations, Nationsorg

Join us for our Virtual Populace Hangout ( virtual PiP) in Discord to chat, ask questions, share interests, and meet people! Join the Discord server using this link: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/ Check out the website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad

Fun, uplifting and easy to follow! Our dance time depends on the weather. Call or write to confirm the time. Social distancing.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

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!

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (**Tremont** Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Garden to the Max Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting and garden reception. Featured speaker, Teresa Woodard, will discuss maximalist gardening Having a maximalist garden is a bold aesthetic choice—yet it also brings vitality back to the earth, in an abundant expression of more. Garden to the Max celebrates gardens across the US that embrace maximalism through joy and wonder, nonstop blooms, and abundant layers 06/07/2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Days: Sun Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S Hempstead Rd Westerville, OH, 43081 (614)508-8111 Location Map: Innis House.