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🍀 Dublin Irish Festival 🇮🇪
🍀 Dublin Irish Festival 🇮🇪
Friday Happy Hour Hike
Friday Happy Hour Hike
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Odoo Accounting Academy - Columbus, OH
Odoo Accounting Academy - Columbus, OH
Odoo Academy is a series of **one-day**, **FREE training** sessions where participants can learn directly from our **seasoned experts**. Master a specific **Odoo application** or delve into **industry-specific** functionalities. Join us in our **Columbus, OH** for hands on training in Odoo's Accounting app and take your business to the next level! Training will be given in **ENGLISH**. Lunch is **included**. Participants must bring their **OWN laptop** for the practical exercises. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at ellee@odoo.com. [Register Here Now! ](https://www.odoo.com/r/8yd)**[\[](https://www.odoo.com/r/gO9)Limited Seats Available!]**
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
The plan is to hang out on the rooftop and enjoy the evening! 🌇 If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll just move the fun indoors. Food will be available inside if you’re feeling hungry, so come ready to relax, chat, and have a great time!
Odoo Business Show - Columbus, OH
Odoo Business Show - Columbus, OH
Where innovation meets practicality. Join us in **Columbus, OH** for our **immersive event** featuring dynamic, audience-driven demonstrations showcasing the groundbreaking features of our software. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from Manufacturing and Accounting to Inventory Management, Sales/CRM, and eCommerce, as we **delve into the capabilities of Odoo 19**. Discover how it can transform your business processes and support your journey towards digital transformation! Attend for FREE -[ ](https://www.odoo.com/r/dKG)**[Register now!](https://www.odoo.com/r/QU4)** For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at ellee@odoo.com
Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday
Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday
July 27: Tour local Native wildflower meadow and make your own 🦋
July 27: Tour local Native wildflower meadow and make your own 🦋
Update:*POSTPONED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY* Wednesday, July 1, 2026 TENTATIVE RE-SCHEDULED DATE Monday, July 27, 2026 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Program 12- 12:30: picnic lunch Updates: https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour Granville Land Lab 2025 Burg Street | Granville MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROJECT Learning Landscapes Tour + Community Science at the Land Lab Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Program 12- 12:30: picnic lunch *meet at shelter house near Granville Intermediate School playground* Free. Registration Required so we know to expect you,[ click here https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour](https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour) Want to make your own wildflower meadow? Residents of licking county can sign up for this free program to receive free seed and training https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/meadows **ABOUT THE EVENT** Join Pollinator Pathway for a morning at the Land Lab, a ~100-acre prairie and outdoor learning space just steps from Granville Intermediate School. This event explores how schools and other campuses can create living classrooms and contribute to community science. * **Tour the Land Lab:** Award-winning environmental science educator Jim Reding will lead guided tours through prairie, wetlands and other restored habitat, sharing the story behind this nationally-recognized space and the students and partnerships who helped make it happen. * **Contribute to Community Science with iNaturalist App:** Learn to identify and document plants, pollinators and other wildlife using iNaturalist. Dr. Karen Goodell, professor of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University at Newark and one of Ohio's foremost experts on native bees will share how to use this powerful tool to learn about the natural world while contributing to scientific research. * **Connect & Collaborate:** The morning program concludes with an optional BYO picnic lunch and networking at the Land Lab shelter house, overlooking the prairie. **🌸Anyone passionate about conservation and outdoor learning is welcome🌸** **WHAT TO BRING, WEAR & PREPARE** * **Download the iNaturalist app (the new one vs. the "classic" one) & create an account prior to the event if you don't have one already.** * **Sunscreen** * **Water bottle** * **Insect repellent** * **Hat** * **Comfortable closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven terrain** * **Light-colored clothing.** * **Long pants and socks are encouraged.** * **Please bring a reusable water bottle** * **Packed/picnic lunch.** **Picnic table seating will be available at the shelter house overlooking the Land Lab**
(P.M.) Field Shoot (House Taco - Post Shoot Social)
(P.M.) Field Shoot (House Taco - Post Shoot Social)
We'll walk over to House Taco for good food and good times! Opportunity to gather post-meeting, tell stories (mostly lies), ask questions about burning photography/post-production issues, and ponder the future of our country and planet. Oh, and food... Location and time to be determined based on the specifics of the shoot immediately preceding this event.

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Free webinar: How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden 🦋
Free webinar: How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden 🦋
You planted native. Your neighbor has opinions. Maybe your HOA does too. If you've ever felt like the hardest part of native plant gardening isn't the gardening -- it's the conversations -- you're not alone. Free LIVE WEBINAR · JULY 22 · MUST REGISTER! **How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden** With Lorraine Johnson & Wild Ones Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT Register Now [https://wildones.org/how-to-talk-about-native-plants-with-your-hoa/](https://wildones.org/how-to-talk-about-native-plants-with-your-hoa/) In this webinar, author and Lorraine Johnson gets into the how: how to talk to neighbors who don't get it yet, how to respond to HOA complaints or bylaw challenges, and how to build support in your community for the kind of garden that actually does something for the ecosystem. With three decades of writing and advocacy behind her, Lorraine has seen these conversations play out in every direction, and she's full of practical, grounded advice for navigating them well. Whether you're preparing for a formal HOA review or just want to know what to say when someone asks why your yard looks like that, this session is for you. **About the speaker**: Lorraine Johnson Author, Grow Wild! · Former Honorary Director, Wild Ones Lorraine Johnson is a Toronto-based author and community activist who has spent three decades writing about environmental issues and native plant gardening. She is the author or editor of 14 books, including A Northern Gardener's Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators, Grow Wild!, The Gardener's Manifesto, and A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. She is a former Honorary Director of Wild Ones and past president of the North American Native Plant Society. About Wild Ones - Wild Ones is a nonprofit that promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. With chapters across the U.S. and Canada, it connects gardeners, land stewards, and advocates working to bring native plants back into everyday landscapes.
Free Webinar- Food Preservation -July 21: Freezing Basics
Free Webinar- Food Preservation -July 21: Freezing Basics
Ohio State Extension presents Let's Preserve It! Food Preservation Webinar Series Tuesdays | 12-12:30 p.m. (EDT) | ZOOM JOIN US FOR ONLINE LEARNING Free Food preservation season is officially here, and our professionals are hosting a series of educational workshops that focus on various food preservation methods. All workshops are virtual (12-12:30 p.m.). Register at the link in the comments to sign up. All meetings will be recorded and shared. DATES - June 9: Methods of Preserving June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics July 7: Pressure Canning Basics July 21: Freezing Basics July 28: Drying Basics Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice Not hosted on Meetup, click rsvp register at the link to get zoom link
Let’s connect and chat about relationships!
Let’s connect and chat about relationships!
Join us the 1st Monday of every month as we meet up to chat about relationships. Hope to see you there!
Free Webinar- Food Preservation -July 28: Drying Basics
Free Webinar- Food Preservation -July 28: Drying Basics
Ohio State Extension presents Let's Preserve It! Food Preservation Webinar Series Tuesdays | 12-12:30 p.m. (EDT) | ZOOM JOIN US FOR ONLINE LEARNING Free Food preservation season is officially here, and our professionals are hosting a series of educational workshops that focus on various food preservation methods. All workshops are virtual (12-12:30 p.m.). Register at the link in the comments to sign up. All meetings will be recorded and shared. DATES - June 9: Methods of Preserving June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics July 7: Pressure Canning Basics July 21: Freezing Basics July 28: Drying Basics Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice Not hosted on Meetup, click rsvp register at the link to get zoom link
July Meeting - Lightning Talks!
July Meeting - Lightning Talks!
**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** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD
YouTube Livestream Bible Study
YouTube Livestream Bible Study
Join me every Friday night as I go over the Torah portions, have a Bible Study and talk about current world events involving Biblical prophecy.
Parma’s Top Online Singles Party
Parma’s Top Online Singles Party
You must sign up here: [https://couple.com/speed-dating-events/?r=meetupohio](https://couple.com/speed-dating-events/?r=meetupohio) Dive into Ohio’s ultimate singles bash Thursday at 7:30pm, on Couple.com! **What to Expect:** * **Join Safely 🖥️ –** On your computer or phone. * **Fun Interactions ❤️ –** Speed dating, mingling, and games. * **Smart Matches 🤖 –** AI Matchmaker learns your preferences as you date. * **Big Prizes 🎁 –** Dozens of giveaways, including Amazon gift cards! Watch to learn more: [https://youtu.be/Bf7q_2EKXMo](https://youtu.be/Bf7q_2EKXMo) **✨ AI Matchmaker ✨** Meet singles across the region and speed date those closest to you. As you date, AI Matchmaker learns your romantic traits and preferences. Once unlocked, it finds you the most compatible local matches from the zillions already on Couple. Sign up here: [https://couple.com/speed-dating-events/?r=meetupohio](https://couple.com/speed-dating-events/?r=meetupohio)
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There’s nothing like sharing an interest to help spark a friendship. Here’s how to use Meetup to meet new friends.

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Find events and join groups for your interests by searching on Meetup. Try topics like “pickleball,” “book clubs,” “hiking,” or “board games.”

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Make a commitment to attend at least one event a week.

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At the Meetup event, start conversations with people you meet. Remember, they’re there to meet people too. If you’re shy, try a few of these ice-breaking techniques.

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Repeat the experience by attending more events from the same group. Friendship takes time. Get to know your Meetup community and friendship will follow.

Read below for blog articles with more tips for using Meetup to make like-minded friends where you live.

As hard as it is to make new friends as an adult, it’s profoundly easier when you share something in common with someone you meet. That’s the beauty of the Meetup app!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hiking is the most popular type of outdoor and adventure event on Meetup. Other popular outdoor activities include walking, running, mountain climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, outdoor yoga, and sports like volleyball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, badminton, football, and more.

Find friends who will go on outdoor events with you by joining local groups for activities that interest you. Attend the group’s events frequently so you can get to know members of the community and make new friends. Introduce yourself, strike up conversations, and exchange contact information with other group members so you can plan future outings and strengthen your friendship.

Search for events online to see what kinds of activities people are planning near you. Visit local sporting and camping retailers and ask about any local groups or outdoor activities for adults that you can join. Join local outdoor groups on Meetup to stay updated on events as they are scheduled.

Yes! You can explore nearby outdoors & adventure events happening around you, including local meetups and activities close to your area, here

Definitely. We also list upcoming online outdoors & adventure events, such as virtual meetups, workshops, and live sessions, which you can find here