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Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [The Roosevelt Coffeehouse](https://www.olentangybrew.com/roosevelt-coffee)!

## Time & Location Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Marysville, 16730 Martin Welch Rd, Marysville, OH 43040, USA ## About the event Open Barns are a chance for us to open our doors to the public. You can come and meet our 140+ beloved animal residents, tour our scenic property, ask our dedicated volunteers questions, and capture it all on camera. Tickets are required. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-17, and under 4 are free. ***As a vegan, volunteer-run nonprofit, all*** ***proceeds from our Open Barns go directly to the care and keeping of our precious animals.*** ***Advance tickets are required.*** To register for tickets[ ](https://sunrisesanctuary.app.neoncrm.com/forms/september-19th-2026-open-barn-day-registration?event=1263&&fbclid=IwY2xjawStIuZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSOE5FM0hFenFRcm9GZjg1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjNL-3pyDbZKTQBRblmshYCP9VPrnZuRoHYf81oadvNRGuyQ7-E81rtSClJI_aem_hIeSy01ebVyG1ac_G8Xajw)**[CLICK HERE](https://sunrisesanctuary.app.neoncrm.com/forms/september-19th-2026-open-barn-day-registration?event=1263&&fbclid=IwY2xjawStIuZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSOE5FM0hFenFRcm9GZjg1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjNL-3pyDbZKTQBRblmshYCP9VPrnZuRoHYf81oadvNRGuyQ7-E81rtSClJI_aem_hIeSy01ebVyG1ac_G8Xajw)**. We also love produce donations, especially melons, apples, pears, carrots, pineapple, squash, pumpkins, and lettuce. For the safety of our dogs, please no grapes.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Cat Welfare Association is having their 20th anniversary 5K Run/Walk at the Westerville Sports Complex on Sunday, September 13th. For more info on how to sign up for the race **[CLICK HERE](https://catwelfareassoc.org/cat-caper-5k)**. **Kind Meals** is one of the proud sponsors of Cat Capers this year, and will be passing out **FREE VEGAN** **BAKED GOODS** before, during and after the race. We are looking for vegans who love to bake to prepare anywhere from 2-5 dozen cookies, brownies, etc, to pass out at our table. Please contact Joy if you are interested by contacting me at 614.406.5613. If you don't bake just come and hang with us at the **KIND MEALS** table. **PORTIA'S CAFE FOODIE TRUCK** will be there too, serving up her famous vegan dishes! No vegans will go hungry at this event. **COLUMBUS ANIMAL ADVOCATES** will have a table too! Come join all of us as we support animal welfare, rights and the vegan community! Walk, run, of be like a cat....just hangout and enjoy! Come a little earlier than 10 since we want to have a great group of vegans to support our furry obligate carnivores for a day of fun, socializing and supporting one of our favorite cat rescues in town... **[CAT WELFARE ASSOCIATION](https://catwelfareassoc.org)**. Check out **[KIND MEALS](kindmealscolumbus.org)** online and see all the wonderful things we do to promote healthy vegan food to the community and support fellow nonprofit groups! We hope you can join us!

Celebrate **National Chicken and Waffles Day** with us! ***Tupelo Honey*** get's creative in the kitchen as they serve the perfect sweet and savory combo! **Sip back & relax, during Hoot & Holler Happy Hour!** With daily specials and delicious deals, it's hard to try it just once. Grab a half-off Starter to enjoy alongside your $6 Tupelo Honey Margarita, only on Tequila Thursdays. ### classic chicken & waffles * $15.99 hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders, powdered sugar, whipped butter, served over golden buttermilk waffles. They also have siracha sweet n spicy or peach n pecan chicken n waffles. **PARKING**: In the garage behind the restaurant.

Join us for the Autumn edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/26278108015134799), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating comforting vegan eats, handmade goods, and the turning of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this gathering remains a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan comfort food, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products inspired by harvest time. This is a welcoming space to gather, reflect, and enjoy the cozy, grounding energy of autumn. Come support local makers, share good food, and welcome the harvest season with us. Admission is Free.

Open Barn Days are group tours where we open the Sanctuary to the public, allowing you to visit and get to know the animals on a personal level. Admission prices are Adult (18+) Admission $10, Youth (4-17) Admission $5, and Children 3 and under are free. All funds raised go directly toward caring for the approximately 140 precious souls that call Sunrise home. We are a volunteer run vegan Sanctuary and the funds raised are crucial to providing vet care, feed, and housing. We do limit attendance at these events to help ensure a safe and enjoyable interaction with the animal family. Because of this, we do require that tickets be purchased in advance. To register **[CLICK HERE](ttps://sunrisesanctuary.app.neoncrm.com/forms/october-24th-2026-open-barn-day-registration?event=1268&&fbclid=IwY2xjawTvSHNwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUxuQmhlRlN2UHE0ekJZMXJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe817YdpMPZUi-GSo-Umi614z2YtUeAx0FFgaKHpJ9Am4fwytuunSUttr4Bkk_aem_TVvJg5YEN5Fw6z6PHnGutw)** After registering we will send you info on what to expect on our Barn Days. Looking forward to meeting everyone! For more information on Sunrise Sanctuary **[CLICK HERE](https://www.sunrisesanctuary.org)**

**Buckeye Fans**: One of the biggest games on the schedule, and it is under the lights! Let's party at my favorite food court + bar in Cbus! ***PREGAME CONCERT at 6-8pm***: [Zoo Trippin](https://zootrippinofficial.com/) funk n alternative rock band plays a two hour set pregame. They're really good! ***GAME WATCH at 7:30pm*: Ohio State** travels to Texas and [The Little Grand](https://thelittlegrandmarket.com/) is the place to watch it: TVs throughout with the sound on, and Land Grant ***giveaways and samplings all night***. Pitchers are pouring, ***bucket specials*** at 5 domestic cans for $20 or 5 craft cans for $25, and 10 eateries in a gourmet food court (plus a giant bar in the middle)! Grab a table with friends or pull up solo. Kickoff is 7:30 PM. **PARKING**: streetside and lots, some are pay to park. Look for public parking signs.

2nd Annual Worthington Fall Shopping Event - Local Vendors, Homemade goods, lunch spots. Come hang out to shop + stroll through [Old Worthington](http://www.experienceworthington.com/)\- an outdoor event along the green spaces and sidewalks downtown to kickoff the fall shopping season\. Shops will be open\, store fronts will be decorated and people will be out on the town ready to start spreading warm weather cheer\!\! **START**: (11am or earlier) at **[Le Chatelaine French Bakery & Bistro](https://www.lachatelainebakery.com/)** in the heart of it all. Grab a coffee and a croissant to snack on as we walk. **NEXT**: about 11:15am, we'll take a stroll and shop merch and homemade food tents. **LUNCH:** I'd love to introduce you to a popular cafe, [Joyas](https://www.eatatjoyas.com/), along the stroll! We can also eat at Worthington Inn, Dewey's Pizza, or even back to Le Chatelaine (It will be too busy for us all to sit together anywhere so I'd recommend breaking into small groups) **PARKING**: Free Public Parking behind House Wine, behind Joyas and street parking.

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Join us (Katie/Lilli) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D To join the event, go to: [https://www.ludio.gg/play/ladies-night](https://www.ludio.gg/play/ladies-night) and click “Join today’s hosted event”. We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. We pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone! It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill! We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout! Requirements: * You will need a computer or a tablet **(no phones sorry)** * You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games

The retreat from socializing is often explained as personal exhaustion or simple preference, but modern patterns point to a profound transformation in how everyday community functions. To socialize meaningfully requires navigating unstructured time, minor social friction, and shared physical spaces. Yet the convenience of digital alternatives often leads to quiet withdrawal, raising the question: does modern independence protect our energy, or does it leave us dangerously isolated? How we engage with real-world interaction shapes personal resilience, mental health, and collective trust. Far from being a mere lifestyle shift, rebuilding everyday connection is a foundational necessity for enduring human belonging. * What does your current social routine look like, and how has the way you spend casual time with others shifted over the years? * Why do frictionless digital tools and solitary leisure often feel more appealing than the effort of meeting face-to-face? * Can you share an experience where an unexpected in-person gathering or spontaneous interaction brought you unexpected joy or grounding? * What personal or structural obstacles—such as modern work schedules, screen fatigue, or disappearing public spaces—make regular socializing harder to sustain? * How might we intentionally redesign our routines and environments to cultivate easier, low-pressure everyday connection? **Suggested Media** * **People Are Partying Less\. Here’s Why That’s Worrying\. \| BBC Global** [https://youtu.be/Umc1adOQ-r8](https://youtu.be/Umc1adOQ-r8) * **People are getting quieter and scientists are concerned \| DW News** [https://youtu.be/AeJ61w7be2A](https://youtu.be/AeJ61w7be2A) * **Why Americans Stopped Hanging Out—and Why It Matters** [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-americans-stopped-hanging-out-and-why-it-matters/id1594471023](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-americans-stopped-hanging-out-and-why-it-matters/id1594471023) * **America’s “Friendship Recession” Is Weakening Civic Life** [https://www.americansurveycenter.org/newsletter/americas-friendship-recession-is-weakening-civic-life/](https://www.americansurveycenter.org/newsletter/americas-friendship-recession-is-weakening-civic-life/) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* In addition to the main topic (above), we also provide **breakout rooms at 8pm** as follows: “Philosophy” – philosophy and its applications “Town Square” – politics and current events “Conference Room” – open for anything “The Lounge” – light social chat

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *TBD* **YouTube Link** TBD

Dear LCAA and Community Members, You are invited to the Licking County Apartment Association (LCAA) Whether you are a current or past member, a new investor, or a member of the community looking to meet some new faces, we invite you to join our meeting, network with local landlords and investors, and consider joining our group! Guests, friends and family are welcome! dinner at 6 Speaker starts at 6:30 We will have a Guest Speaker \~ 25 minutes Group Discussion \~ 25 minutes !!NEW LOCATION!! We will meet in person at True Core Federal Credit Union located at 215 Deo Drive., Newark Ohio. Please enter the door facing KOHL's. **Attend in person or contact us to attend via Zoom.** **Also check out our new website!** [www.lickingcountyapartmentassociation.org](http://www.lickingcountyapartmentassociation.org/) or our Facebook [Licking County Apartment Association | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/501578698136310) (Your first 2 meetings are free before you have to pay dues. Check out website above for details.) Our group meets once per month and engages a different guest speaker at each meeting, followed by an invaluable discussion session about a variety of topics that pertain to the rental industry. Whether you are an established property owner or a novice investor, we encourage you to join one of our meetings to learn more about our group and membership opportunities. **Join Zoom Meeting** Licking County Apartment Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85388494753?pwd=MVdXOUhSbUMreGtQUWFtQklwaUFIdz09](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85388494753?pwd=MVdXOUhSbUMreGtQUWFtQklwaUFIdz09) \-\-\- One tap mobile +13052241968,,7893060467#,,,,\*018506# US +13092053325,,7893060467#,,,,\*018506# US \-\-\- Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US Meeting ID: 789 306 0467 Passcode: 018506 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kh0C9zevD [lickingcoapartmentassociation@gmail.com](http://mailto:lickingcoapartmentassociation@gmail.com/)

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