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Hello\*! 😊\* Fancy enjoying a gourmet aperitif while practicing the language of Molière in Paris? Join our gastronomic aperitif dedicated to the French language for locals and internationals who want to help or improve their French skills. We’ve found a cozy venue with a small mezzanine, and our community is growing! Upon arrival, show your pass. **💬 Concept** Come alone or with friends, and join us to socialize, 🍷 share a drink, or savor a gourmet dish! Arrive at the time that suits you, but coming early is even better to enjoy conversations and meet more people! When you arrive, ask the organizer for a numbered sticker. Find the person with the same number and win a free shot or a small cocktail tasting to break the ice with other participants! 🥂 **Practical Info:** 🕖 Time: From 7 PM to 10 PM 💸 Free with the Socializus pass, which helps us count participants 💸 VIP Option: Support the association, become a VIP! [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025) 📲 WhatsApp for a reminder on the day Don’t forget to enable “See all”: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) **How to Participate:** Check the exact address with the free app and get a free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Help us cover costs and support the association with an annual membership card: [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) **Stay Connected:** 🔹 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Enable “Receive all” to stay updated!) 🔹 Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus info: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) **Want to Help?** Join the volunteer team and get a free drink 🍴 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free as we are a nonprofit association aiming to create friendly, inclusive meeting. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage attendance, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Only sign up if you’re sure you can come—we’re counting on you! 😊 Come practice French, help internationals learn, or simply enjoy a gourmet evening in a friendly atmosphere!

Centre Zenith is starting it's new French classes with native FLE trained and english speaking teachers. For beginners. If anyone of you wants to learn further on this, please visit www.centreZenith.com

Bonjour\* ! 😊\* Envie de déguster un apéritif gastronomique tout en pratiquant la langue de Molière à Paris ? Rejoignez notre apéritif gastronomique dédié à la langue française pour les locaux et les internationaux qui souhaitent aider ou améliorer leurs compétences en français. Nous avons trouvé un lieu confortable avec une petite mezzanine, et notre communauté s'agrandit ! À votre arrivée, présentez votre pass. 💬 Concept Venez seul ou entre amis, et rejoignez-nous pour discuter, 🍷 partager un verre ou savourer un plat gastronomique ! Arrivez à l'heure qui vous convient, mais mieux vaut venir tôt pour profiter des conversations et rencontrer plus de monde ! À votre arrivée, demandez à l'organisateur un autocollant numéroté. Trouvez la personne qui porte le même numéro et gagnez un shot gratuit ou une petite dégustation de cocktail pour briser la glace avec les autres participants ! 🥂 **Infos pratiques :** 🕖 Horaires : de 19 h à 22 h. 💸 Gratuit avec le pass Socializus, qui nous aide à compter les participants. 💸 Option VIP : soutenez l'association, devenez VIP ! [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025) 📲 WhatsApp pour un rappel le jour même. N'oubliez pas d'activer « Tout voir » : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) Comment participer : Vérifiez l'adresse exacte avec l'application gratuite et obtenez un pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Aidez-nous à couvrir les frais et soutenez l'association avec une carte de membre annuelle : [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) **Restez connecté :** 🔹 Meetup : [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (informations et rappels le jour même) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Activez « Recevoir tout » pour rester informé !) 🔹 Groupe Facebook : [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Page Facebook – Photos et mises à jour : [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Informations Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Vous souhaitez nous aider ? Rejoignez l'équipe de bénévoles et obtenez une boisson gratuite 🍴 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) C'est 100 % gratuit, car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif qui vise à créer des rencontres conviviales et inclusives. ✦✦ Des changements de dernière minute peuvent survenir, mais tout est mis à jour via l'application avec le pass gratuit. Afin de mieux gérer la fréquentation, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscrivez-vous uniquement si vous êtes sûr de pouvoir venir, nous comptons sur vous ! 😊 Venez pratiquer le français, aider des étrangers à l'apprendre ou simplement profiter d'une soirée gastronomique dans une ambiance conviviale !

**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 Art&More Team**

**La Promenade des célibs du nouvel an** **Tu es célib ? Tu veux faire la connaissance de d'autres celibs, cet événement est fait pour toi** **La promenade des Célibs du Nouvel An : Jardin des Tuileries / Palais Royal /...** **2eme édition** **Prix (price) : 10 euros** **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** Le règlement de nos événements pourra se faire sur place en espèce 13h30 / 16h à 16h15 environ Rendez-vous : Sortie 1 du métro Concorde (lignes 1, 8 et 12). Phone : 0683208657 \- le jardin des Tuileries\, \- un marché de Noël \- le Palais Royal ... Le parcours n'est pas une boucle En fin de promenade nous irons prendre un verre dans une brasserie, un pub ou un bar :-) Les événements que vous pouvez déjà réserver et payer en ligne : https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem **Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN) (pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe) 3 500 abonné(e)s

🇵🇹🇧🇷🇨🇻.. *🍾 Entre 10 e 30 participantes internacionais* 🍷 Nos reunimos para promover intercâmbios culturais e praticar línguas estrangeiras. 🥂 Esta noite, o foco é em português! Para uma atmosfera amigável e intimista, o número de participantes é limitado. O endereço do evento será compartilhado apenas com aqueles que possuem uma carteira de membro anual válida. Ao se juntar à nossa associação, você também receberá uma dica para verificar o número de participantes. A carteira de membro vem com uma vantagem: escolha um número de adesivo para ganhar um shot grátis no bar após conversar com outros membros do grupo. **Preço do ingresso**: €5 (disponível aqui). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html 🇬🇧 🍾 Between 10 and 30 international participants 🍷 We gather to promote cultural exchanges and practice foreign languages. 🥂 Tonight, it’s all about Portuguese ! For a friendly and intimate atmosphere, the number of participants is limited. The event address will only be shared with those who have a valid annual membership card. By joining our association, you’ll also receive a little tip to check the number of participants. The membership card comes with a perk: choose a sticker number to get a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. Ticket price: €5 (available here). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html

Not completely tired from New Year’s Eve yet? Or do you want to make the most of the public holiday and keep the party going? Join us for a **friendly and festive aperitif**, the perfect way to **start 2026 on a high note**! 🥂 **An after-31 party – but no need to dress up! To kick off the year in style, we meet in casual attire and ready to have fun!** Whether you come **alone or in a group**, you’ll enjoy a **friendly international atmosphere**, perfect to meet new people, practice languages, and make new connections. Share a drink, continue the New Year’s Eve party, and spend a fun time **with people full of energy and ready to keep the party going**! If you still have **confetti, streamers, or any leftover party accessories from the 31st**, feel free to bring them to keep the festive vibe going! 🎉

🍷 Why become a volunteer? We invite you to join our team of volunteers to organize fun activities while enjoying a free drink, a small perk, but things are moving forward as we aim to support organizers. For organizers, the first drink is free! It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, practice different languages, and discuss how you can, if you wish, contribute to the evolution of the Socializus project. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a developer, or looking to develop your skills in communication, event planning, or another field, you’re welcome. Our goal is simple: support organizers and promote friendly meetups and language exchanges. Over time, our community has grown to become the largest in Paris, and we’re thrilled to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to share great moments. Our initiative is driven by a non-profit association. This means we move forward slowly, with the resources we have, but always with the desire to create connections and support organizers who want to develop similar events. **Practical Info:** 🕖 From 9:30 PM 💸 Free with the Socializus pass on the free app! 📲 WhatsApp for quick info:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **How to participate:** Check the exact address with the free app and free pass:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card:[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) **Stay connected:** 🔹 Meetup –[https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Activate “Receive all” to stay in the loop!) 🔹 Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and updates:[ ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris)[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) 🔹 Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Become an Organizer:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ✦✦ Last-minute changes can happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Please only sign up if you’re sure you can attend—we’re counting on you! 😊

🍷 ¿Por qué ser voluntario? Te invitamos a unirte a nuestro equipo de voluntarios para organizar actividades divertidas mientras disfrutas de una bebida gratuita, ¡un pequeño beneficio, pero todo está avanzando porque queremos apoyar a los organizadores! Para los organizadores, la primera bebida es gratis. Es una gran oportunidad para conocer gente nueva, practicar diferentes idiomas y discutir cómo podrías, si lo deseas, contribuir al desarrollo del proyecto Socializus. Ya seas diseñador gráfico, desarrollador o quieras mejorar tus habilidades en comunicación, organización de eventos u otro ámbito, eres bienvenido. Nuestro objetivo es simple: apoyar a los organizadores y fomentar encuentros amistosos e intercambios lingüísticos. Con el tiempo, nuestra comunidad se ha convertido en la más grande de París, y estamos encantados de reunir a personas de diferentes orígenes para compartir momentos geniales. Nuestra iniciativa está impulsada por una asociación sin fines de lucro. Esto significa que avanzamos despacio, con los recursos que tenemos, pero siempre con la voluntad de crear conexiones y apoyar a los organizadores que desean desarrollar eventos similares. **Información práctica:** 🕖 A partir de las 21:30 💸 ¡Gratis con el pase Socializus! 📲 WhatsApp para información rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **Cómo participar:** Consulta la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de membresía 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](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/)/ 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios del día): [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/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) 🔹 Conviértete en organizador: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ✦✦ Pueden ocurrir cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito. Por favor, regístrate solo si estás seguro de asistir, ¡contamos contigo! 😊

**Hello fellow otakus!** Start the new year with a deep dive into the world of manga! Otaku’s Guild is heading to the **Guimet Asian Museum** to explore their spectacular exhibition: ***Manga. Tout un art!*** This exhibition celebrates manga as a major art form, tracing its roots from traditional Japanese prints to the vibrant, diverse universe we know today. You’ll discover original works, iconic characters, and the cultural influences that shaped manga into a global phenomenon. It’s a visual feast for anyone who loves anime, comics, and Japanese pop culture! **Event Details:** **What:** Visit the *Manga. Tout un art!* exhibition **Where:** Guimet Asian Museum **When:** **Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 12h** **Cost:** **FREE** (first Sunday of the month = free museum entry!) **How it works:** Sign up here on MeetUp to join Otaku’s Guild for this cultural adventure. We’ll meet at the museum entrance and head in together to enjoy the exhibition at a relaxed pace. Let's kick off the year by celebrating the art and stories that inspire us! **PS:** If you can't make it on January 4th but would still like to visit the exhibition with the group, please leave a comment. We can plan additional visits on **February 1st** or **March 1st** if there's enough interest. | | |

Celles et ceux à Paris ce samedi, si cela vous dit je vous propose de nous retrouver pour un goûter cosy au Café Studio (Paris 10e, lignes 2, 5, 11), nouvel endroit créatif et engagé : https://www.cafestudio-paris.com/ * Créneau de 15h à 17h pour se retrouver et papoter !

Lunch at vegan Moroccan restaurant in the 20th. More details soon

*🍾 Between 20 and 30 international attendees 🍷* We meet to promote cultural exchanges or practice a foreign language. 🥂 The number of participants is limited to preserve user-friendliness. The address is therefore given only for participants who have taken a membership card valid for one year. The membership card offers a special feature: choose a sticker number and receive a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. **Card fee is 5€ and available here** : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

Join us for an informal, in-person discussion about the political and economic issues impacting **Columbus, Grandville, Ohio, and the country**. This meetup is a chance to connect with neighbors, share perspectives, and talk openly about real-world policy challenges and solutions, outside of party politics. No speeches, no talking points, just honest conversation, questions, and ideas. Whether you’re deeply engaged or just looking for a place to be heard, you’re welcome to attend. ☕ Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and be part of the conversation.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join the [Columbus Vegan Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/columbusveganmeetup/) on **Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM** at **1043 W 3rd Avenue in Grandview**! Come hang out and enjoy delicious pastries from this **all-vegan, family-owned** local favorite. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious, it’s the perfect time to build your social circle and support a community business. See you there!