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We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

🍫 Choose Your Adventure: Radovljica Chocolate Festival! ⛰️ Get ready for the sweetest day of the year This Sunday, April 19th, the Ljubljana International Community is heading to the famous Radovljica Chocolate Festival 🍫 Because we love both the outdoors and sleeping in, we’ve organized two different ways to join the fun. Choose the path that fits your vibe! 👇 🟢 OPTION A: “Earn Your Chocolate” ⛰️🍫 Perfect for: Those who want some fresh mountain air before the sugar rush. The Hike: 🥾 Easy & beginner-friendly 📈 323m elevation ⏱️ \~1h 15min (one way) Plan: 🕘 09:30 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive to Grahovše (\~40 min) ⛰️ Hike to Dom pod Storžičem 🍕 30 min break for food & drinks 🍫 Then → Chocolate Festival 👉 Join Hiking Chat (carpool + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🟡 OPTION B: “Straight to the Sweets” 🍫😄 Perfect for: Those who want a relaxed Sunday morning and maximum time at the festival. Plan: 🕐 13:00 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive directly to Radovljica 🍫 Meet the group and drive straight to Radovljica to enjoy the chocolate, music, and atmosphere. 👉 Join Daytrips Chat (rides + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHrqqlrtKNg6thM8KUlTPE 🎫 FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS 🎟️ Entry: 6€ 🌐 https://www.festival-cokolade.si/ 🍫 Expect: • chocolate tastings 😍 • desserts & sweets 🍩🍪 • local vendors 🛍️ • music & social vibe 🎶 🚗 TRANSPORT 🚘 Car Pooling: We rely on community drivers! If you have a car, please offer a seat. If you need a ride, please contribute to gas costs. ⏰ RETURN 🕔 Approx. 17:00 – 18:00 (Stay flexible + coordinate with your driver 👍) We expect 20+ people from the community, so it's going to be a massive, fun group regardless of which option you choose. See you on Sunday! 🥳🍭

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

🍫 Choose Your Adventure: Radovljica Chocolate Festival! ⛰️ Get ready for the sweetest day of the year This Sunday, April 19th, the Ljubljana International Community is heading to the famous Radovljica Chocolate Festival 🍫 Because we love both the outdoors and sleeping in, we’ve organized two different ways to join the fun. Choose the path that fits your vibe! 👇 🟢 OPTION A: “Earn Your Chocolate” ⛰️🍫 Perfect for: Those who want some fresh mountain air before the sugar rush. The Hike: 🥾 Easy & beginner-friendly 📈 323m elevation ⏱️ \~1h 15min (one way) Plan: 🕘 09:30 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive to Grahovše (\~40 min) ⛰️ Hike to Dom pod Storžičem 🍕 30 min break for food & drinks 🍫 Then → Chocolate Festival 👉 Join Hiking Chat (carpool + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🟡 OPTION B: “Straight to the Sweets” 🍫😄 Perfect for: Those who want a relaxed Sunday morning and maximum time at the festival. Plan: 🕐 13:00 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive directly to Radovljica 🍫 Meet the group and drive straight to Radovljica to enjoy the chocolate, music, and atmosphere. 👉 Join Daytrips Chat (rides + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHrqqlrtKNg6thM8KUlTPE 🎫 FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS 🎟️ Entry: 6€ 🌐 https://www.festival-cokolade.si/ 🍫 Expect: • chocolate tastings 😍 • desserts & sweets 🍩🍪 • local vendors 🛍️ • music & social vibe 🎶 🚗 TRANSPORT 🚘 Car Pooling: We rely on community drivers! If you have a car, please offer a seat. If you need a ride, please contribute to gas costs. ⏰ RETURN 🕔 Approx. 17:00 – 18:00 (Stay flexible + coordinate with your driver 👍) We expect 20+ people from the community, so it's going to be a massive, fun group regardless of which option you choose. See you on Sunday! 🥳🍭

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us for a relaxed and delicious brunch at Littleton’s Market! This is the perfect chance to unwind, enjoy great food, and connect with an amazing group of women who are in a similar stage of life. What to expect: * Casual, friendly conversation * Great food and cozy atmosphere * A chance to meet like-minded women and build connections

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: Details for this event have been confirmed! For THE CHRISTOPHERS, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm! For NORMAL, please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 7:10 and 7:20pm! For both films, tickets just $5 ($6.50 after online fees when purchased on the GFC website). Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan