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We’ve got something special for Indonesia’s data community! 🚀 Alexey Milovidov, co-founder and CTO of ClickHouse, will be stopping by this April as part of his APJ AI tour. Come join us for an evening of learning from database experts, and great conversations with the ClickHouse community. **🗓️ AGENDA:** * 6:30 PM: Registration, Dinner & Chitchat * 7:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions * 7:05 PM: **The Data Engine Behind AI: Powering Language Models at Scale** by Alexey Milovidov, Co-Founder & CTO @ ClickHouse * 7:35 PM: **Speed as a Feature: Markethac's Journey from BigQuery to ClickHouse** by Adhitya Cahyadi, Business Director @ Markethac * 8:00 PM: **Speed at Scale: How ASTRO Powers Quick-Commerce with ClickHouse** by Matheus Alvian Wikanargo, Lead Data Engineer @ ASTRO * 8:25 PM: Q&A * 8:40 PM: Networking & Close **👉🏼 RSVP to secure your spot!** **_____________________________________** **🎤 Session Details: The Data Engine Behind AI: Powering Language Models at Scale** Behind every AI breakthrough is a mountain of data — and the real challenge is moving, shaping, and querying it fast enough to keep up. In this session, Alexey will take a deep dive into how large language models are trained, fine-tuned, and served, with a focus on the data pipelines and architectures that make it all work. You’ll see live demos of ClickHouse tackling massive AI-scale datasets in real time, along with performance benchmarks that reveal just how far you can push the engine. Expect actionable tips, architectural patterns, and a few ClickHouse tricks that data engineers, architects, and AI enthusiasts can bring straight into their own projects. **Speaker: Alexey Milovidov, Co-Founder & CTO of ClickHouse** Alexey Milovidov is the Co-founder and CTO of ClickHouse, Inc., with 16 years of experience in data-intensive applications. He began developing ClickHouse in 2009 and released it as open source in 2016. Before ClickHouse, Alexey developed the data processing engine for the world's second-largest web analytics system. In 2021, Alexey came together with two co-founders to build ClickHouse and is focused daily on expanding its capabilities and optimizing performance. His expertise lies in data processing algorithms and high-performance technologies, driving his passion for data and innovation in the field. Ask him about speed, or CI, go on... we dare you! **🎤 Session Details: Speed as a Feature: Markethac's Journey from BigQuery to ClickHouse** Every e-commerce insight starts with a question — but when your data grows faster than your queries can run, the answers stop coming in time. In this session, Adhitya will walk through how Markethac migrated its analytics stack from BigQuery to ClickHouse to meet the real-time demands of Indonesian e-commerce intelligence at scale. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the architecture decisions, ingestion pipeline design, and optimizations that made the migration work — along with live demo showing the performance gap between the two engines on real marketplace data. If you're sitting on a growing analytical workload and wondering whether your current warehouse can keep up — this one's for you. **Speaker: Adhitya Cahyadi, Business Director @ Markethac** Adhitya Cahyadi is the Business Director and Chief of Product at Markethac, an e-commerce intelligence platform built for the Indonesian and Southeast Asian market. He joined Markethac in 2022 growing the business by leading the product, data engineering, and analytics teams behind Markethac's core offering and innovations. Started in data analytics field in his previous role, Adhitya is passionate on turning raw marketplace data into structured, AI-powered workflows that help enterprises make faster, more confident decisions. **🎤 Session Details: Speed at Scale: How ASTRO Powers Quick-Commerce with ClickHouse** ASTRO is a 24/7 quick-commerce platform offering over 15,000+ selected products, delivering orders within minutes to help customers meet their everyday needs. In this session, ASTRO shares its journey using ClickHouse to power real-time analytics at scale, covering how long the team has been using ClickHouse, the key use cases implemented, and how their data platform evolved to support quick commerce. The talk will highlight measurable improvements in query performance, scalability, and operational efficiency, as well as the impact on faster, data-driven decision-making. ASTRO will also discuss the challenges encountered—from handling high data volumes to optimizing performance—and how ClickHouse helped overcome these bottlenecks, enabling reliable, real-time visibility into operations. **Speaker:** **Matheus Alvian Wikanargo**, **Lead Data Engineer @ ASTRO** Matheus Alvian Wikanargo is a Lead Data Engineer at ASTRO, where he focuses on building and evolving the company’s data platform to support analytics, operational use cases, and real-time decision-making. He works across data platform development, architecture, and governance, with a strong interest in designing scalable systems that grow alongside business needs.

Join us for an unforgettable night 7:30pm in Jakarta [[Click This Whatsapp Groupchat Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/I8piLGquTos5Ty8i1Q6cl1)] We’re not just a language exchange — we’re a roaming social experience for 20s and 30s who love new faces and open conversations. Whether you're an expat, traveler, or Seoulite looking for something beyond the usual Saturday, this is the place to be. Connect, talk, laugh, repeat.

Want to unwind after work with some fun? How about hitting the tennis courts at Anol Tennis Warehouse with people who are at your level (Intermediate)? It’s a weekly event, and we’re always welcoming new members, so you can get a great workout and make some new friends all at once. Looking forward to seeing you there soon! Fee is 198,000 Rp per person.

**Join us for an extraordinary journey through Indonesia's rich artistic heritage at the prestigious National Gallery of Indonesia, followed by a delightful evening hangout at Melly's Garden!** This Saturday afternoon-to-evening meetup promises to be an engaging blend of art, culture, dining, and social connection that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Indonesia's creative spirit and Jakarta's vibrant social scene. **Part 1: Art Gallery Vibes (Afternoon)** The National Gallery of Indonesia is one of the country's leading art institutions, showcasing an inspiring collection of Indonesian and international artworks. From classic masterpieces to contemporary expressions, this meetup will transform your typical gallery visit into an interactive cultural and artistic exploration. **Part 2: Garden Nights (Evening)** After exploring Indonesia's fascinating history, we'll transition to the charming ambiance of Melly's Garden for dinner, drinks, and continued conversation. This cozy garden restaurant offers the perfect setting to unwind, share stories from the museum, and enjoy Jakarta's evening atmosphere with your new friends. This is a fun and social event, perfect for making new friends and connecting with the active and friendly Jakarta Social Community. Everyone is welcome! **Event Details:** **Date:** Saturday, 25th of April **Museum Time:** 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM **Location:** National Gallery of Indonesia (Galeri Nasional Indonesia) **Meeting Point:** Main entrance lobby of the gallery **Price:** 50k IDR. Pay at the door *** **Melly's Garden Time:** 7:00 PM onwards **Location:** Melly's Garden, **Cost:** Pay for your own food and drinks (various menu options available) *** **Optional:** Feel free to join us for just one part or stay for the complete experience! **📢 IMPORTANT: Attendance Reconfirmation Required** To ensure accurate headcounts and reduce no-shows, we're implementing an updated reconfirmation system for all events. **Here's how it works:** * All events start with unlimited RSVPs. * 4 days before each event, a reconfirmation form will be posted in the event comments. * You must reconfirm ASAP by submitting the form. Your spot is guaranteed only after you reconfirm. * The form closes once we reach the target attendance number. * Anyone who hasn’t reconfirmed when the form closes will be removed from the attendee list. * If you can’t attend, change your status to Not Going. **Two‑strike rule: If you don’t reconfirm and don’t change to your status to Not Going two times, you will be removed from the group.** Thanks for helping us keep things running smoothly. Looking forward to seeing you all there. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know here or join our friendly and active WhatsApp Group Chat: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FBQsf4Cv4yWACNs9gbiYNH](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FBQsf4Cv4yWACNs9gbiYNH) Instagram:[ https://www.instagram.com/jakartasocialgroup](https://www.instagram.com/jakartasocialgroup)

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Hey, friend in Jakarta! Now that you joined JakFri... **are you a member of [Jakarta Writers](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/) yet?** Want to see **pictures** of past events? **[Take a look here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/photos/)** And feel free to upload a few pictures you might take at the event 😊 JakFri and JakWri are **the** oldest, biggest, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta …and we invite you to join us for this **Craft Beer Night** in two of the finest beer bars in the city!🍻 Discover new beers with the help of the bar staff and share your passion with fellow beer lovers. Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle. Come as you are... It’s the best version of yourself. **ABOUT THE EVENT** Do names like Madja, KulturAle, Island of Imagination, Kura Kura, Tall Tales, Beer Belly, or Coffeebeerian ring a bell? If they don't, then this event is exactly for you... to discover something new! **This is the DREAM EVENT for all beer lovers in Jakarta.** Come to this discovery tour and meet locals and expats who share the passion for beer. We will visit two unique beer bars in Jakarta, **Coffeebeerian and Beer Belly**, and try different beers. The event starts at 7.30 pm, but feel free to join later. We have organised this event plenty of times before! You can see a few past events here: * [Craft Beer Night (Oct 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/311211561/) * [Craft Beer Night (Sept 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/310206376/) * [Craft Beer Night (May 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/307595912/) * [Craft Beer Night (Mar 2025)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/305774976/) * [Craft Beer Night (Oct. 2023)](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/296032713/) * ...or[ see all past events of JakFri here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) **ABOUT THE VENUES** We'll gather at 7:30 pm at **Coffeebeerian / Cobe Jakarta** ([https://www.instagram.com/cobejkt](https://www.instagram.com/cobejkt)), to kick off our evening. Coffeebeerian is the oldest craft beer bar in Jakarta. They offer an excellent variety of tap beers and delicious food. So we can also have dinner there. After Coffeebeerian, we will head to **Beer Belly** (https://www.instagram.com/beerbelly.id), which is just a 5-minute walking distance, and end our evening there. Beer Belly is a new bar with very affordable beer on the bottle, can, and tap, both local and imported. They have regular promos, too. They also have refreshing, homemade coconut water on the menu. We won't have a shared bill. Just pay what you order. You do not have to drink beer, of course: you can also join us just for the company and drink whatever else you prefer. **HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?** To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules * We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to **update their RSVP at least 24 h before the event** as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers. * Don't arrive early. Event starts at 7.30 pm. You can arrive anytime later. In case we've already moved, just post a comment on the event page to find us * People on the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot * Repeated no-show (3X) without updating the RSVP will be removed from the group. * We kindly ask attendees not to cancel within two hours of the event unless there's a reason of force majeure, as this is not friendly for attendees who expect a certain number of people to show up * Come alone or with a friend, partner, or family! * Attendees who bring a +1 are responsible for making sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rules of respect and inclusivity Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! **WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?** Our community has a **monthly membership fee** that can be paid through the app (**2 USD/month or about 33k IDR/month**). Membership can also be paid as a **yearly membership of 320k IDR** valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a **promo discount to first-timers**, who can become members for **240k IDR/year** (**Option A**). First-timers can decide to join with a **sneek peak price of 50k IDR & pay the remaining 270k IDR at the next event** they attend (**Option B**). Registered +1 can attend for free. Renewals (after 365 days) and upgrades (to join JakWri) are offered at a special rate. All this is aimed at encouraging people to sign up, and then to attend as many events as they like! Yearly membership can be paid at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay) or beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. Membership to **both** Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Writers is offered for **only** 390k IDR/year (**Option C**). Membership gives **access to all events** plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our [Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/300470498) (Sept 2024) or [FREE pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/304253623/) (Nov 2024) or [Museum visits with FREE GUIDED TOURS](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/events/301738408/) (Sept 2024). To most events, attendees can **bring a +1 for free**, and we have some events open to all (paid and unpaid) members. To all members we **guarantee** to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months. In the past 3 years we have organised up to 2-3 events per week (browse past event [of JakFri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/events/?type=past) and [of JakWri here](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/events/?type=past)). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events! We **guarantee** to keep organising plenty of events. You will receive a **full refund** if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months. **THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY** Our communities are: * **Jakarta Friends**: [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends) * **Jakarta Writers (former Creatives)**: [https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-writers/](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-creatives/) Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we have held over 250 events with over 2,000 attendees. Attendees rate our events **very positively** and give wonderful feedback, with an average of **4.8**⭐ (out of 5⭐) from over 500 reviews ([take a look at our reviews here!](https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/feedback-overview/)) We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We **do not tolerate** harassment or discrimination of any kind. * You are invited to join our WhatsApp group where we announce our events regularly: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BR0sC0BrPbc9xTqvj1qLfx) * Feel free to tag us on Instagram, and we will repost! [www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives](http://www.intagram.com/jakarta.friends.creatives) * For questions about the event, please post a comment on the event page, or DM the event organisers

## **WordPress Meetup Tangerang Selatan: Setup Home Server dengan Ubuntu & LEMP Stack** **Ubah Laptop Bekas Jadi Server WordPress Bertenaga AI!** Punya laptop atau PC lama yang cuma berdebu di pojokan? Jangan dibuang atau dijual murah dulu! Di meetup kali ini, kita akan belajar bagaimana menyulap perangkat "pensiunan" tersebut menjadi **Home Server** yang tangguh untuk menjalankan WordPress secara mandiri. Bayangkan memiliki kontrol penuh atas hosting Anda sendiri tanpa biaya langganan bulanan, namun dengan performa yang tetap mumpuni untuk kebutuhan pengembangan maupun proyek personal. ### **Apa yang Akan Kita Pelajari?** Kita akan melakukan praktik langsung (hands-on) dari nol hingga online: * **Persiapan Hardware:** Mengapa laptop bekas adalah pilihan cerdas untuk home server. * **Instalasi OS:** Setup dasar menggunakan Ubuntu Server. * **LEMP Stack:** Konfigurasi Linux, Nginx, MySQL, dan PHP untuk performa WordPress yang optimal. * **Go Online:** Cara membuat server lokal Anda bisa diakses dari internet secara aman. * **AI-Powered Management:** *Secret sauce!* Kita akan mendemonstrasikan bagaimana teknologi AI terbaru bisa membantu Anda mengelola server lewat terminal tanpa perlu pusing menghafal command yang rumit. ### **Kenapa Anda Harus Ikut?** * **Hemat Budget:** Stop bayar sewa hosting untuk proyek-proyek eksperimental Anda. * **Privasi & Kontrol:** Data Anda, server Anda, aturan Anda. * **Scale Up Your Skill:** Belajar sisi "belakang layar" yang jarang diketahui pengguna WordPress biasa. * **Teknologi Masa Depan:** Lihat bagaimana AI mempermudah pekerjaan SysAdmin dalam mengelola infrastruktur. ### **Persiapan Peserta:** Jika ingin mengikuti praktik langsung di tempat, disarankan membawa: 1. Laptop utama untuk bekerja. 2. (Opsional) Laptop bekas/PC kecil yang ingin dijadikan server untuk dicoba langsung. 3. Semangat untuk belajar hal baru! *** **Detail Acara:** * 📅 **Hari/Tanggal:** Sabtu, 25 April 2026 * 🕒 **Waktu:** 15:00 - 18:00 WIB * 📍 **Lokasi:** Oastia Cafe, BSD - Tangerang Selatan * 🔗 **Registrasi:** s.id/wptangsel21 Acara ini didukung oleh **[Jagoan Hosting](https://jagoanhosting.com)** dan terbuka untuk siapa saja yang tertarik dengan WordPress, server, dan teknologi masa depan. Sampai jumpa di lokasi! Kita buat laptop lama Anda jadi produktif kembali.

### [Register here](https://luma.com/bnpi08z4)​ ### You’ve got OpenClaw running, but does it actually remember you? ​Most agents start from scratch every single time. It’s like 50 First Dates, but for your terminal. On April 23, we change that, we’ll fix the memory gap. ​This is a high-energy, "Setup & Build" session designed for active builders to get mem9 installed, running, and wired into their stack. No death by PowerPoint. Just collective installation, real-time building, and sharing the progress live. ### ​What we’re doing ​Two hours. One goal. Your AI agent walks away with a persistent memory that lasts across sessions, machines, and restarts. * 🧠 Give it a Brain — Zero to working mem9 activation. No more starting from scratch every time you reboot. * ​🚀 Build & Share — Document your setup live. We’re aiming for 30+ public builds shared with the community. * ​🍕 Fuel Up — If you’re joining us in person, we’ve got the free flow of coffee and snacks covered. ### ​Who this is for ​OpenClaw users, indie hackers, and devs who have "add memory" on their to-do list for weeks. Whether you are at GoWork or joining the stream from home, if you're ready to build, you're invited. ### ​The Rewards ​We’re not just building for fun; we’re building for glory (and prizes): * 💰 $200 Total Prize — Cash for the top builds. * ☁️ Free 5GB Cloud Storage — For every participant. * 👕 Exclusive Swag — Limited edition builder gear. * 📣 Builder Fame — Recognition on Discord, our Blog, and YouTube. ### Event Details: * ​📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 * ​🕕 Time: 4 - 7 PM * ​📍 Location: Hybrid — GoWork Treasury Tower and Online via Streamyard ​🎒 What to prep: Laptop, your existing AI agent setup, and your builder spirit ### [Register here](https://luma.com/bnpi08z4)

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

**💖 Speed Dating from Home – Meet Cincinnati Singles Live on Zoom** For this online speed dating version, the host and the people in the room matter as much as the agenda. The experience is designed to feel guided, welcoming, and social. Meet Cincinnati singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. We match you with compatible Cincinnati locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - 🌍 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=430.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=refined-journeys-for-local-single-hearts&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - 🔥 Cincinnati locals after personality-matched dates - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations 🛠 **What the flow looks like** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, jump on, and the host handles the rest. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Cincinnati singles. 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video dates - 🎯 **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions 💡 **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach. ⭐ *"I was nervous but the host made it effortless. Met someone wonderful first try."* – Cincinnati single **Frequently Asked Questions** **How long are the chats?** A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone. **What happens after?** **Is my info private?** --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cincinnati locals tonight. 💞 ✨ Short-form version for faster scanning. Fast to read, easy to act on. 🤝 **Community angle** - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The community matters as much as the session itself - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

**History** [Prairie Oaks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/) sits along the Franklin and Madison County border, west of Columbus near areas like Hilliard and West Jefferson. The land was part of the broader push in the late 1990s and early 2000s to expand the Metro Parks system into the northwest and western quadrants of the county. Metro Parks began acquiring parcels for what would become Prairie Oaks during the millennium era, as part of a wave of new parks aimed at protecting natural features around Big Darby Creek. Much of the property had been altered by past uses, including farming and quarrying, which left behind pits that later became the Darby Bend Lakes. The park's creation reflected growing interest in preserving remnants of the Darby Plains ecosystem, one of Ohio's original prairie regions that had largely disappeared after European settlement. The park officially opened to the public in 2000, making it one of the newer additions to the Metro Parks lineup at the time. As the 12th park in the system, it joined others acquired around the turn of the century, like Glacier Ridge. Initial access focused on basic trails and the scenic Big Darby Creek, a State and National Scenic River that winds through the property. Restoration efforts kicked off soon after opening, with crews using seeds native to the Darby Plains to replant nearly 500 acres of tallgrass prairie and grasslands. These plantings aimed to revive the open oak savannas that once characterized the area before widespread agriculture in the 1800s. Over the first decade, Prairie Oaks grew in popularity for its mix of restored habitats and recreational features. The former quarry in the eastern section transformed into the Darby Bend Lakes area, where four connected lakes now offer boating, fishing, and a dedicated dog swim spot. Trails expanded to showcase the prairie blooms, especially in summer and fall when asters and goldenrods light up the fields. Partnerships with groups like The Nature Conservancy highlighted the park's role in protecting the Darby Creek watershed, often called one of the "Last Great Places" for its water quality and biodiversity. Visitors from around central Ohio started discovering it as a quieter alternative to busier spots closer in. Restoration work continued into the 2010s, including wet prairie projects on about 190 acres to enhance hydrology and native plant diversity. The park's size reached over 2,200 acres, incorporating more floodplain along Big Darby Creek for flood storage and wildlife habitat. Amenities like parking at Sycamore Plains and Darby Bend Lakes improved access, drawing hikers, kayakers, and birders. Events and programs began emphasizing the prairie theme, from guided walks on blooming seasons to educational talks about pre-settlement landscapes. These efforts helped solidify Prairie Oaks as a showcase for ecological recovery in the Metro Parks system. Today, Prairie Oaks stands out for blending restored prairie with creek-side adventure, just a short drive from the west side. Its history mirrors the Metro Parks' shift toward large-scale habitat restoration in the 21st century. The park continues to evolve with ongoing stewardship, protecting what remains of the Darby Plains while offering locals a place to experience tallgrass vistas and oak openings. Whether paddling the lakes or walking the trails, it's a reminder of how much the region has changed since settlement — and how intentional work can bring some of it back. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Prairie Oaks](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/POK_map_1980.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Coneflower, Alder, and Sycamore Plains Trails, and, depending on conditions, the Osage Opening and Tall Grass Trails, or Lake View, Mound, Darby Creek Greenway, and River Rock Trails around the lakes. Either way, we'll go around 4.5 to 5 miles. For the most part, this won't be a terribly strenuous hike; Prairie Oaks tends to be flat. However, some of the hike won't be shaded, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. Parts of the trails may also be muddy or wet, so I recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) and a change of socks. **Where We'll Meet** * Enter the Park at the main entrance at 3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd. If you put "Prairie Oaks Metro Parks" into your Google Maps, it should default to this main address (but double-check to be sure). * After you enter the Park, the first parking lot on your right is the Park Office. Keep driving past this lot. * Enter the second parking lot you come to (which is also on your right). There's a picnic area, playground, and latrine here. There's no water fountain, though, so I recommend you bring water of your own, at least for after the hike. * I've included a screen shot in the Photos, below, where I've circled in blue the main Park entrance as well as the picnic area we're meeting at. **After the Hike** After we're done surveying the prairie grasses, we'll head over to [Crooked Can Brewing](https://crookedcanohio.com/) for [drinks](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/beer) and [food](https://www.crookedcanohio.com/center-street-market). The brewery has an entire food court, and they have a large free parking lot next to the [Early Television Museum](https://www.earlytelevision.org/). The actual address of the brewery is [5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/5354+Center+St,+Hilliard,+OH+43026/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883893f9ede6d5fb:0xbecf42d7055d9006?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

12:45-3:45 p.m. in Conference Room A, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there!

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