Socialize and Make Friends with Common Interests

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!

Coffee and conversation at [The Roosevelt Coffeehouse](https://www.olentangybrew.com/roosevelt-coffee), located at Olentangy River Brewing. They will also have a Venezuelan [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) that always gets good reviews.

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!

Come join us at [Natalies](https://nataliesgrandview.com/) in Grandview for a free Happy Hour show. **The doors open at 5:00 pm.** Tonight is Sirens, an all girl rock band. This club has a great vibe with drink and eats specials. **The show runs from 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm.** There is no admission charge, but tips for the band are strongly encouraged. ***RESERVATIONS ARE FOR A 8-TOP; overflow can sit at the bar, lean in, or find available all season patio seating. MEMBERS ONLY, please. No guests.*** *(I have to pay for no shows. If you cancel late or no show, you may be temporarily removed from the group)*

Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us. Admission is Free.

**Celebrate National Meatball Day!** Let's set off on a culinary trail to taste test Italian meatballs! **Carrabbas** happy hour and their wonderful meatball sliders! **Note:** We'll be in their ***large bar area for Happy Hour pricing*** \- specially priced sangrias\, wine and cocktails alongside several yummy appetizers\. You are welcome to order sunday dinner entrees\, too\. **What is National meatball day?** * Whether you prefer the classic spaghetti and meatballs, or just love to pick up a meatball sub for lunch, you are sure to want to celebrate National Meatball Day on March 9 . We may never know who invented National Meatball Day because there are no records of this unofficial holiday being created. But whoever did it was definitely onto something.

**Karaoke Night**: Bring your glee club friends. Enjoy a flashback to your choir days. No chorus line. It's all you baby. Sing. Shout. Scream. Lip sync if you need to. But do show up and do have a good time. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

**Self-Proclaimed Trivia Master, Paul, has all the questions AND answers**: All YOU have to do is bring the answers. Easy? Let's find out. Let's warm up with the question that I like to ask to establish your age range and IQ. Don't be shy. Shout this one out. What's Jenny's number? (warm up questions answer is posted at the bottom) Okay, not bad. I heard that. RSVP and form up into teams of up to 4 people when you show up. Compete for prizes so large we had to park them at the airport. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Dead Last (that one's more of a remedial learning aid, but it will be fun. I promise). **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please) **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host* **Answer**: *867-5309* / You Knew It! Even if you were not bold enough to shout it out. If you didn't know it, that's okay. Not all of the questions will be aimed at octogenarians.

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

Let us meet for some end of week catching up

We’re heading back to Scene75 on Friday, March 27 for a high-energy night of laser tag, mini golf, go-karts, arcade games, and whatever chaos we decide to get into. We’ve done this one before and it was a blast — great turnout, tons of laughs, and just the right mix of competition and hanging out. If you missed it last time, this is your shot. 🎯 What to Expect: Laser tag battles Mini golf challenges Go-karts (for those who need speed) Arcade games & game cards You can load however much you’d like onto a game card. Most people will probably be good with $15–$30, but it’s totally up to you. This is a super casual event — show up, jump into whatever looks fun, rotate groups, and hang out. No pressure, no complicated structure. Just a solid Friday night with good people. Also… I haven’t hosted in a bit and I’m making a push to be more active again. If you’ve got ideas for future events you’d love to do, bring them. I’m all ears. Let’s run it back. 🔥

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 7:30-8:45pm. Then we'll get funky with a great live MJ/Bruno Mars/Prince style cover band, the [Fabulous Johnson Brothers](http://www.thefabulousjohnsonbrothers.com/) (they even have a horn section)! **Cover Charge**: $10.00 cash at door. **Attire**: Dressy casual **Parking**: public parking lot in front of club. First time here? Lazy Chameleon is in a shopping center off Sawmill Pkwy. They offer good seafood dishes and typical bar food, too. [Lazy Chameleon](http://www.lazychameleon.com/)

Let’s knock down some pins and knock back a few drinks while we’re at it. Bowling is one of the best stress relievers out there, so bring your A game and let’s see what you’ve got. It’s $20 per person, which includes free shoe rental and two hours of open bowling. We’ll start with six people per lane. Once we have six, we’ll grab our lane and get rolling. If more people show up after that, we’ll snag the lane right next to us and keep the party going. Come ready to have some fun.

🌟 Black Love & Friends Is Expanding! 🌟 Join Us as We Grow Our Community Experience Over the past months, we’ve built something special here — real connections, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable experiences. Now, we’re expanding. 💫 While Meetup will continue to host our events, we’re launching our Facebook community as our primary hub for deeper connection, exclusive perks, and real-time engagement. 💬 Why Join the Facebook Group? ✨ Daily conversations & easier connection ✨ Exclusive pop-up events & early ticket access ✨ Member spotlights & live chats ✨ Photo/video sharing from our events ✨ Stronger sisterhood + ally community support This isn’t just a platform shift — it’s an evolution of how we build community. 🎉 Founding Member Giveaway! Join our Facebook group by May 1st and you’ll be entered into our Founding Facebook Member Giveaway. We’re rewarding those who grow with us. ❤️ What This Means Meetup remains active for events. Facebook becomes our main space for: • Community interaction • Updates • Announcements • Exclusive opportunities We’re building something bigger — and we’d love for you to be part of this next chapter. 👉 Click the link, join the group, and grow with us. Because we’re not just hosting events… We’re building community — one connection at a time.

Discuss the book and chat! After discussion, we will pick the book for next month and then offer up recommendations on things that we've seen, listened, watched, and upcoming events of interest.

🌟 Black Love & Friends Is Expanding! 🌟 Join Us as We Grow Our Community Experience Over the past months, we’ve built something special here — real connections, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable experiences. Now, we’re expanding. 💫 While Meetup will continue to host our events, we’re launching our Facebook community as our primary hub for deeper connection, exclusive perks, and real-time engagement. 💬 Why Join the Facebook Group? ✨ Daily conversations & easier connection ✨ Exclusive pop-up events & early ticket access ✨ Member spotlights & live chats ✨ Photo/video sharing from our events ✨ Stronger sisterhood + ally community support This isn’t just a platform shift — it’s an evolution of how we build community. 🎉 Founding Member Giveaway! Join our Facebook group by May 1st and you’ll be entered into our Founding Facebook Member Giveaway. We’re rewarding those who grow with us. ❤️ What This Means Meetup remains active for events. Facebook becomes our main space for: • Community interaction • Updates • Announcements • Exclusive opportunities We’re building something bigger — and we’d love for you to be part of this next chapter. 👉 Click the link, join the group, and grow with us. Because we’re not just hosting events… We’re building community — one connection at a time.

Discuss the book and chat! After discussion, we will pick the book for next month and then offer up recommendations on things that we've seen, listened, watched, and upcoming events of interest.

I get it, we make these bold plans and then life happens and nothing changes… health, career, social life… so much to deal with and so little time. The good news is there is one thing you can focus on that will increase your results in pretty much every single area of your life: becoming more socially confident. **It’s the most important thing for your longevity, your sense of well being, your career success, your happiness quotient.** Across the board, your ability to connect with others is your BIGGEST advantage in life. Come check out our free workshop to help you get to know **where to meet like minded people in the real world**, exactly what you should say and **how to keep the conversation going once you get it started.** My name is Devon Ash and I’ve been teaching this stuff for 18 years through my company [www.socialfluency.com](http://www.socialfluency.com) so the things I am going to be sharing are reality tested and proven, I’m not just going to be regurgitating something I read somewhere… This is the real deal! Come join us and learn the art and science of powerful communication.

Don’t eat lunch alone! If you work from home, are a stay-at-home parent, or are under house arrest :D join us on a Ludio call for some casual conversation and lighthearted games. Ludio ([https://ludio.gg](https://ludio.gg/)) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it. We play all sorts of card games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, trivia games, party games, and more - all of them are easy to learn, quick to play, and very social. An experienced host will teach you all the games - and keep the event fun and safe! We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of 5-10 people. Requirements: * You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry) * You need to use a Chromium-based browser (e.g. Google Chrome) * You will need a microphone to participate in the games … cameras are optional but highly encouraged

Do you get anxious when talking to people — or even thinking about it? Do your thoughts race with worries about being judged, rejected, or not “good enough”? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. Social anxiety is incredibly common, and it can make even simple conversations feel overwhelming. This workshop is a calm, supportive space where you can understand *why* this happens and what you can do to feel more comfortable around people. *** ### ⭐ In this free online event, we’ll gently explore: * Why social anxiety shows up even when you *want* to connect * Where those fears and insecure thoughts come from * Why your mind jumps to worst-case scenarios * Why it feels so hard to introduce yourself or start conversations * Simple steps to feel more relaxed when talking to people You won’t be asked to speak unless you want to. You can attend with your camera off. Just come, listen, and take what helps you. *** ### ⭐ This workshop is perfect if you: * Avoid conversations because you’re afraid of judgment * Worry you’re “not good enough” or don’t know what to say * Feel anxious when meeting new people * Struggle to connect in relationships * Want to feel more confident socially If social anxiety has held you back, this event can help you understand what’s happening inside your mind — and how to take the pressure off yourself. *** Come join us for a relaxed, supportive hour where you can learn at your own pace. This Meetup is sponsored by the **Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.** 📌 Adults 18\+ \| Free Online Event

### **Who Speaks for Our Schools?** Local school boards help make decisions about public education — from budgets and curriculum priorities to policies that shape daily school life. For some people, school boards feel close and personal. For others, they operate quietly in the background. At this meeting, we’ll reflect on how our own experiences — as students, parents, educators, taxpayers, or community members — shape how we think about local schools and the people who guide them. We’ll explore questions such as: * What memories stand out to you from your own time in school? How did decisions made by adults affect your experience? * Have you ever attended, followed, or been personally impacted by a school board decision? What was that like? * In your community, when do you notice people paying attention to schools — and when do they not? * Have you seen moments when schools brought a community together? Or created tension? * What hopes do you carry for the students in your area today? This conversation invites us to listen to one another’s experiences with education — and to reflect on how communities navigate decisions that shape the next generation. Please do your best to arrive at the beginning of the meeting – once we are in breakout rooms and the conversations have started, the meeting doors close to new arrivals. The breakout rooms open (and the doors close) approximately 15 minutes after the hour. We would love to hear your thoughts on our social media pages. Don't miss topic announcements, updates, news! Follow us on: * Instagram @crossingpartylines * Twitter @crosspartylines * Facebook @crossingpartylines

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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