Armenian Culture

THE TOUR IS IN ENGLISH. The tour lasts 2 hours. We’ll walk from place Monge to Notre Dame, in one of the nicest areas in Paris. Explore the rich tapestry of Paris’s Muslim heritage. Discover the significant contribution of the Muslims to the cultural, architectural, and religious landscape of the city. FRAIS DE PARTICIPATION: 10 euros. Étudiants, personnes sans emplois ou percevant minima sociaux : gratuit Je ne demande pas de justificatif . No stress! Join my telegram group to get in touch with me. https://t.me/+rkZ3RU8XEJ43MDdk

Looking for a fun, energizing workout with a supportive group of women? Join us every Saturday at 9:00 AM in Parc Monceau for a full-body workout designed to help you get stronger, feel great, and connect with like-minded women from around the world! What to Expect: * A dynamic mix of strength, cardio, and mobility exercises tailored for all fitness levels * A welcoming, encouraging atmosphere - no judgment, just good energy! * A chance to meet amazing women and build a supportive community * Optional coffee meetup after the workout - because movement and connection go hand in hand! Price: 15euro per session Location: Parc Monceau (exact meeting point shared after signup) No need to be an athlete - just bring your energy, a yoga mat (if you have one), and a smile! Ready to start your weekend feeling strong and empowered? Sign up now and join us this Saturday! Looking forward to meet you on Saturday. Coach, Aiste check for more information --> [www.instagra.com/aiste_fit](http://www.instagra.com/aiste_fit) #WomenCommunityParis #WomenWhoMove #WeekendWorkout #StrongerTogether

🎨🔥 Friendly Art gallery Crawl of Paris🍹🍸☀️✨ Please take a moment to read this full description for all details. Meeting point below 👇 \-\-\- 📍 ✨ New Official WhatsApp Group ✨ : We’ve opened a fresh & secure group for all 👉 Join here : https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD ⚡ Stay updated on: Upcoming gallery crawls After-events vibes (The old group is no longer active, so make sure you’re in this one 😉) (We’ll also share live updates during the tour in this group.) \-\-\- 👋 WHAT IS IT? An Art Gallery Crawl — a friendly evening tour of art openings where you get to: ✨ Explore contemporary art ✨ Meet the artists in person ✨ Connect with international & local friendly people \-\-\- 🌎 WHO IS IT FOR? Perfect for anyone who: \- Loves discovering contemporary art in a fun & social way \- Is curious and enjoys unique cultural experiences Wants to explore Paris, the City of Lights, differently \-\-\- 🕖 WHEN? Every Saturday evening (+ occasional mid-week specials). Each tour is unique, with new exhibitions & artists every time. 👉 You’ll visit at least 3 galleries per tour. (Explanations OF artists will be in english or sometimes in french) \-\-\- 🚩 PROGRAM OF THE DAy 🎨✨ 3 art places 1️⃣ Closing Art exhibition opening ( Discover a contemporary art exhibition in the presence of the exhibiting artists, with free drinks provided 🥂🎨 2️⃣ Exceptional artists’ studio atelier visits Explore a unique event bringing together 15 artists’ studios in one beautiful and inspiring location — a rare opportunity to see, exchange, and discover artworks directly with the artists ✨🖌️ 3️⃣ Art exhibition opening (Vernissage) Discover a contemporary art exhibition in the presence of the exhibiting artists, with free drinks provided 🥂🎨 📍 Meeting Point in front of the door at 5.55pm at : 12 Rue Choron, 75009 Paris \- Metro Cadet Line 7 Google Maps link : \- https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/fFLCNd1Y6V6zCA8RA ⏱️ Departure for the next gallery: 6.35pM ❗ Don’t go inside without the host – wait at the entrance. If you’re late: 📲 Text only: +33 6 24 73 13 32 or check the new WhatsApp group. \-\-\- 🔍 HOW TO FIND US? We’ll meet in front of the door of the exhibition. Look for the red & white Meetup badge around the host’s neck. \-\-\- ✅ RECOMMENDATIONS : 👟 Wear comfortable shoes 👕 Dress code: Come as you are! 🚲 Please avoid scooters, bikes, or cars – we walk together. ☔ Rain or shine, the tour goes on! \- dont come with big bags to be carrefull with the artworks \. 👜 Please don’t bring big bags (to be careful with the artworks) Bring your ticket transport because sometimes we have to take the métro \-\-\- 💶 FEE : \- 15 euros on site \(cash only\) for the full tour\. * This fee will be asked to pay the organisation of the tour . * 💡 Please prepare exact cash in advance to avoid delays. * 🍷Free Drinks provided . \-\-\- 📌 IMPORTANT NOTES : ❌ Cancellation: If you can’t attend, please unsubscribe & message the organizer. 📸 Photos may be taken during the tour. If you prefer not to appear, let us know in advance before the tour . \-\-\- ❤️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY : 📍 New WhatsApp group 👉 Join here https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD Let’s keep exploring & connecting through art together. See you soon! Your Art Social Circuit Team 🎨✨

*🍾 Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux 🍷* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. 🥂 Ce soir, toutes les langues sont les bienvenues ! L'ambiance est conviviale et décontractée, et le nombre de participants est limité. Les participants ne seront partagés qu'avec les détenteurs d'une carte de membre annuelle valide. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette et recevez un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. Prix du billet : 5 € (disponible depuis hier). ⬇️ [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

**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 MeltingSpot Team**

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Rejoignez-nous pour une après-midi conviviale autour du bubble tea et du Mahjong ! Découvrez différentes saveurs de bubble tea, partagez vos histoires et expériences culturelles, pratiquez vos langues avec d’autres participants, et dégustez nos snacks et nouilles artisanales. Ambiance détendue, échanges enrichissants et plaisirs garantis **Ticket Standard – 10 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool). **Ticket Premium – 13,8 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un snack ou un dessert. **Ticket Gourmet – 19,8 €** 1 boisson au choix (hors alcool) + un plat de nouilles artisanales Join us for a friendly afternoon with Bubble Tea and Mahjong! Discover different bubble tea flavors, share your stories and cultural experiences, practice languages with other participants, and enjoy our handmade snacks and noodles. A relaxed atmosphere, enriching exchanges, and guaranteed fun! **Standard Ticket – €10** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol). **Premium Ticket – €13.8** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 snack or dessert. **Gourmet Ticket – €19.8** 1 drink of your choice (excluding alcohol) + 1 handmade noodle dish.

¡Hola! 😊 Ven a disfrutar de un momento único de relajación y bienestar con sauna, hammam y jacuzzi. La combinación de calor seco, vapor y baño de burbujas es ideal para recargar energías y relajarse profundamente antes de empezar una nueva semana. Nos reuniremos en un pequeño grupo para compartir un momento de bienestar. La actividad se llevará a cabo en el espacio VIP en la planta superior de la piscina. Lo más divertido es ir juntos en vélib desde el metro Porte de Saint Cloud hasta la piscina, lo organizaremos a través del chat como se indica aquí… 📲 Date un verdadero momento de relajación, sin gastar mucho, gracias a nuestra tarifa especial de solo 15€. **Información práctica:** 🕖 Horario: a partir de las 15h ℹ️ Detalles del evento y preguntas: en los comentarios de la app gratuita Socializus ⚠️ Traje de baño y gorro de piscina homologado obligatorios 📲 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE **Cómo participar:** Descarga la app gratuita Socializus para obtener el mapa detallado, el punto de encuentro y los mensajes del grupo: www.socializus.org **Nuestras redes sociales:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ ](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Socializus: www.socializus.org 🔹 Conviértete en organizador: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm Somos una asociación sin fines de lucro y compartimos un descuento en la tarifa. 💸 ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app Socializus. Por favor, inscríbete solo si estás seguro/a de asistir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊 📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado/a y/o filmado/a. Las fotos y videos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Por favor, respeta los horarios. .................................................. ........................ ¡Nos vemos pronto! 🚴 El equipo de Meetup

🎨🔥 Friendly Art gallery Crawl of Paris🍹🍸☀️✨ Please take a moment to read this full description for all details. Meeting point below 👇 \-\-\- 📍 ✨ New Official WhatsApp Group ✨ : We’ve opened a fresh & secure group for all 👉 Join here : https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD ⚡ Stay updated on: Upcoming gallery crawls After-events vibes (The old group is no longer active, so make sure you’re in this one 😉) (We’ll also share live updates during the tour in this group.) \-\-\- 👋 WHAT IS IT? An Art Gallery Crawl — a friendly evening tour of art openings where you get to: ✨ Explore contemporary art ✨ Meet the artists in person ✨ Connect with international & local friendly people \-\-\- 🌎 WHO IS IT FOR? Perfect for anyone who: \- Loves discovering contemporary art in a fun & social way \- Is curious and enjoys unique cultural experiences Wants to explore Paris, the City of Lights, differently \-\-\- 🕖 WHEN? Every Saturday evening (+ occasional mid-week specials). Each tour is unique, with new exhibitions & artists every time. 👉 You’ll visit at least 3 galleries per tour. (Explanations OF artists will be in english or sometimes in french) \-\-\- 🚩 PROGRAM OF THE DAy 🎨✨ 3 art places 1️⃣ Exceptional artists’ studio sale Explore a unique event bringing together 15 artists’ studios in one beautiful and inspiring location — a rare opportunity to see, exchange, and discover artworks directly with the artists ✨🖌️ 2️⃣ Come to see the horse from the Olympics ... 🐎 3️⃣ Art exhibition opening (Vernissage) Discover a contemporary art exhibition in the presence of the exhibiting artists, with free drinks provided 🥂🎨 📍 Meeting Point in front of the door at 5.255pm at : 59 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris \- Metro Chatelet Google Maps link : \- https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/pLbMTEJDiok5TcH46?g_st=ac ⏱️ Departure for the next gallery: 6.15pM ❗ Don’t go inside without the host – wait at the entrance. If you’re late: 📲 Text only: +33 6 24 73 13 32 or check the new WhatsApp group. \-\-\- 🔍 HOW TO FIND US? We’ll meet in front of the door of the exhibition. Look for the red & white Meetup badge around the host’s neck. \-\-\- ✅ RECOMMENDATIONS : 👟 Wear comfortable shoes 👕 Dress code: Come as you are! 🚲 Please avoid scooters, bikes, or cars – we walk together. ☔ Rain or shine, the tour goes on! \- dont come with big bags to be carrefull with the artworks \. 👜 Please don’t bring big bags (to be careful with the artworks) Bring your ticket transport because sometimes we have to take the métro \-\-\- 💶 FEE : \- 15 euros on site \(cash only\) for the full tour\. * This fee will be asked to pay the organisation of the tour . * 💡 Please prepare exact cash in advance to avoid delays. * 🍷Free Drinks provided . \-\-\- 📌 IMPORTANT NOTES : ❌ Cancellation: If you can’t attend, please unsubscribe & message the organizer. 📸 Photos may be taken during the tour. If you prefer not to appear, let us know in advance before the tour . \-\-\- ❤️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY : 📍 New WhatsApp group 👉 Join here https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD Let’s keep exploring & connecting through art together. See you soon! Your Art Social Circuit Team 🎨✨

Hey toi ! Viens profiter d’un moment unique de remise en forme et de détente avec sauna, hammam et jacuzzi. L’alternance de chaleur sèche, vapeur et bain bouillonnant est idéale pour recharger tes batteries et te relaxer en profondeur avant de commencer une nouvelle semaine. On se retrouve en petit groupe, pour partager un moment de bien-être. L’activité est dans l’espace VIP à l’étage de la piscine. Le plus sympa est de partir ensemble en vélib du métro porte de Saint Cloud pour rejoindre la piscine, on en parle sur chat comme indiqué ici … Accorde-toi un vrai moment de détente, sans te ruiner, grâce à notre tarif préférentiel à seulement 15€. **Infos pratiques :** 🕖 Horaire : à partir de 15h ℹ️ Déroulement de l'événement et question en commentaire sur l’app gratuite socializus ⚠️maillot de bain et bonnet de bain homologué pour la piscine 📲 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) **Comment participer :** Télécharger l’app gratuite Socializus pour avoir la carte détaillé, le point de rendez-vous et les message de groupe : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **Nos réseau sociaux :** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) 📲 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GI6JPhDtywSGZYlK19aiLE) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) 🔹Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) 🔹 Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) **🔹 Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)** Nous sommes une association à but non lucratif, nous partageons une réduction sur le tarif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app Socializus. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûr·e de venir, on compte sur toi ! 😊 📸 / 🎥 En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus .................................................. ........................ 🕑 Merci de respecter les horaires. .................................................. ......................... A bientôt La team meetup

Sunday, December 28th, French New Wave movie-themed walking tour at 1:30pm: [https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-french-new-wave-movie-tour-5](https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-french-new-wave-movie-tour-5) drinks at Rose Bakery inside Jeu de Paume from 3:30pm, A Bout de Souffle at 4:30pm: [https://jeudepaume.org/evenement/a-bout-de-souffle/](https://jeudepaume.org/evenement/a-bout-de-souffle/) drinks from 5:30pm, and Nouvelle Vague at 6:30pm: [https://jeudepaume.org/evenement/nouvelle-vague/](https://jeudepaume.org/evenement/nouvelle-vague/) “If *Nouvelle Vague* is not exactly *Breathless*, it’s a loving homage to the crazy way *Breathless* was made — back when you could shoot movies fast, cheap and out of control, and somehow change cinema in the process.” – Hollywood Reporter

*¡Hola! 😊* ¿Listo para compartir tus historias de viaje y conocer a expatriados, internacionales y parisinos? ¡Únete a nuestro evento del sábado por la noche para conectar y charlar en cualquier idioma! ¡Es el aperitivo de viajeros y un encuentro parisino legendario! **💬 Concepto** Pasa una noche en un bar, conoce a viajeros, expatriados y parisinos curiosos, y comparte tus aventuras o experiencias internacionales. 🌍 Ya sea que vengas solo o acompañado, ¡es la oportunidad perfecta para crear lazos, descubrir nuevas culturas y ampliar tu círculo de amigos! Al llegar, recoge una pegatina numerada con el organizador o en el bar. ➡️ ¡Este número es tu llave para hacer conexiones! Encuentra a alguien con el mismo número, comparte una historia de viaje o inicia una conversación, y… 🍹 ¡recibirás un chupito gratis o una pequeña degustación para celebrar tu nuevo encuentro! **Información práctica:** 🕖 Hora: De 20:00 a 23:00 💸 Gratis con el pase disponible en la app gratuita Socializus 📲 WhatsApp para información rápida:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **Cómo participar:** Descarga la app gratuita para el pase gratuito y el punto de encuentro [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de miembro anual:[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado:** 🔹 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios el día del evento):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Página de Facebook: Fotos, recuerdos y noticias:https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ 🔹 Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Conviértete en organizador: Contáctanos vía:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) y obtén una bebida gratis 🍴 Es 100% gratis porque somos una asociación sin fines de lucro. ✦✦ Pueden ocurrir cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app Socializus. Contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito para gestionar el número de participantes. Regístrate solo si estás seguro de venir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊 ¡Ven a compartir tus historias de viaje, conocer almas de todo el mundo y disfrutar de una noche inolvidable!

This walking tour (in English) will take you through the most charming corners of Montmartre — the hill of painters and poets. You’ll hear stories about the artists who lived and created here in the early 1900s — Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, and others — and discover how Montmartre became the heart of artistic Paris. 💳 Price: €10 per person After the tour, we’ll go for a cozy lunch nearby — they make a great French onion soup 😋

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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

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

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 🤤 Here is the link to their website: 🔗 https://www.vidasbutcher.com/ You can order ahead of time, just let them know that it is for the Meetup happening from 11:30am-1pm. Vida’s will also have a preorder available just after Christmas for that classic cheese ball so stay tuned for that! 🧀 👀 I will be bringing a bottle or two of sparkling juice for a celebration drink, bring your own bottle if you’d like! Also, you could bring your own champagne glass if you really wanna get fancy 🥂✨ So yeah! Come join us and celebrate with fellow vegans and animal lovers while supporting a local family owned vegan business 🤩

I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

Come and join our lively Japanese language meetup, where Japanese language learners and native speakers come together to learn, play, and connect. We’ll practice through fun games and interactive conversation in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re just starting out, more advanced, or a native speaker who enjoys helping others, everyone is encouraged to join and participate. After the library we'll take a leisurely walk together to get food/drinks. There are many options around including North Market Bridge Park. It's a perfect opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other's company over a meal.

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.