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Get ready to be inspired by **Mohammed Qahtani**, an internationally renowned speaker, as he takes the stage at the **District 102 Annual Conference 2026**. 🎤 **Topic: The Power of Speech** Words can influence minds, move hearts, and shape destinies. Discover how powerful communication can elevate **confidence, leadership, and impact — beyond borders**. This is more than a conference. It’s an experience of **growth, connection, and transformation** — designed for anyone who wants to speak with clarity and lead with confidence. 📍**Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa** 👉 **Get your tickets now:** [https://d102tm.org/annual-conference-2026/#tickets-section](https://d102tm.org/annual-conference-2026/#tickets-section)

Prepare for a powerful and thought-provoking session with **Greg Van Borssum** at the **District 102 Annual Conference 2026**. 🧠 **Topic: *Are You Okay?*** In a fast-moving world, this session invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect — with yourself and with others. Greg will explore awareness, resilience, and the unspoken conversations that truly matter, delivered with depth, clarity, and impact. This is more than a talk. It’s an experience that challenges perspectives and sparks meaningful conversations — **Beyond Borders**. 📍**Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa** 👉 **Secure your seat now:** [https://d102tm.org/annual-conference-2026/#tickets-section](https://d102tm.org/annual-conference-2026/#tickets-section)

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Step up, try Pickleball. Pickleball is a growing sport in the world, named the fastest growing sport in the US for the past 2 years. Up to 6 pax per class. ### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class ### **Cancellation Policy** Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson

**Prawning & BBQ Social: Sunday Sunset Catch!** **Looking for a relaxing way to wrap up your weekend? Join us for a hands-on Prawning & BBQ session at Hai Bin! Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never held a rod before, it’s all about the thrill of the catch and the delicious reward afterward.** **We’ll spend an hour and a half at the ponds, followed by a communal BBQ to enjoy the freshest prawns possible—the ones we catch ourselves!** **Event Details** * **Date: Sunday, 17 May** * **Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM** * **Location: Hai Bin Prawning** **6 Tebing Ln, #01-04, Singapore 828835** * **Cost: $24 per person (Includes rod rental and bait)** * **Admin Fee:$7** **The Game Plan** * **7:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Meet & Greet. We'll gather at the entrance to get our rods and bait.** * **7:45 PM – 9:15 PM: 1.5 Hours of Prawning. We have a 30-minute grace period for latecomers, but the sooner you start, the more you catch!** * **9:15 PM – 9:45 PM: BBQ Time. We’ll head to the pits to salt and grill our catch for a fresh Sunday night snack.** **What to Bring** * **Patience & Good Vibes: Prawning is a game of skill (and a little luck!).** * **Casual Wear: It can get a bit warm around the BBQ pits.** * **Small Change: For drinks or extra snacks available at the venue.** **RSVP Note: Please note that your attendance is only confirmed by early payment to Kimi at 8796 4912. The event is subjected to cancellation if the minimum attendance of 4 is not met. In the event of cancellation, you will be refunded in full. Confirm your attendance ASAP with us for the event to go ahead! See you by the water!**

Welcome to my sailboat. **Please read this notice**. These are crew opportunities, not for passengers, non-swimmers, people afraid of the water or get seasick. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, a hat, non-marking footwear with heelstrap and sunblock. There is a toilet and drinking water on board. Participants like to contribute to expenses in appreciation of this opportunity. **Also**, please confirm your attendance by SMS or Whatsapp on Saturday for sailing on Sunday, to avoid no-shows and missed sailings. No-shows deprive others of a place, so be responsible and remove your reservation if you are not attending, and please do it in good time. Places unconfirmed by Saturday will not be reserved, and I can't wait for you if I'm not sure you're coming. Keep me informed and reply to my messages. Don't be late. Thank you. Derek 9807-5827.

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🏓 Pickleball Meet-Up — Sat 16 May (Punggol) Hey everyone! Got a court booked this Saturday. Do join us ! 📍 Play! Pickle, Punggol 📅 Sat, 16 May 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 hours) Afterwards, we can have a short break at a nearby cafe! All levels welcome — beginners totally fine, happy to rally and teach the basics. Paddles available if you don't have one yet. New to pickleball? 🏓 It's like tennis but easier — smaller court, lighter paddle, plastic ball. Beginner-friendly, low impact, and one of the fastest-growing sports in the world right now. You'll be rallying in minutes. ☔ Fully sheltered courts — game is on regardless of weather.

**Prawning & BBQ Social: Sunday Sunset Catch!** **Looking for a relaxing way to wrap up your weekend? Join us for a hands-on Prawning & BBQ session at Hai Bin! Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never held a rod before, it’s all about the thrill of the catch and the delicious reward afterward.** **We’ll spend an hour and a half at the ponds, followed by a communal BBQ to enjoy the freshest prawns possible—the ones we catch ourselves!** **Event Details** * **Date: Sunday, 17 May** * **Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM** * **Location: Hai Bin Prawning** **6 Tebing Ln, #01-04, Singapore 828835** * **Cost: $24 per person (Includes rod rental and bait)** **Admin fee $7** **The Game Plan** * **7:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Meet & Greet. We'll gather at the entrance to get our rods and bait.** * **7:45 PM – 9:15 PM: 1.5 Hours of Prawning. We have a 30-minute grace period for latecomers, but the sooner you start, the more you catch!** * **9:15 PM – 9:45 PM: BBQ Time. We’ll head to the pits to salt and grill our catch for a fresh Sunday night snack.** **What to Bring** * **Patience & Good Vibes: Prawning is a game of skill (and a little luck!).** * **Casual Wear: It can get a bit warm around the BBQ pits.** * **Small Change: For drinks or extra snacks available at the venue.** **RSVP Note: Please note that your attendance is only confirmed by early payment to Kimi at 8796 4912. The event is subjected to cancellation if the minimum attendance of 4 is not met. In the event of cancellation, you will be refunded in full. Confirm your attendance ASAP with us for the event to go ahead! See you by the water! Ji**

**📅 DATE:** Saturday, May 16th, 2026 **⏰ TIME:** 7PM–9PM (Check-in from 7PM–8:30PM) **📍 WHERE:** DraftKings Sports & Social – 840 N. High St., Columbus, OH **🎟️ Check in:** at the host stand when you arrive say, **"DK Meetup Social"** 🍻 Join us for a fun, social night out! Meet new people, grab a drink, and kick back in a high-energy atmosphere right in the heart of Columbus 🎉 🎯 **What to Expect:** 🎶 DJ starting at 9PM 🏓 “Water” Pong + games 📺 Huge 37ft TV wall for all the live sports action 🥂 **Drink & Food Specials (7PM–9PM):** $3 Domestic Drafts – Miller Lite & Coors Light $3 Well Liquor Cocktails $4 Select Call Liquor – Tito’s, Bacardi, Tanqueray, Dulce Vida Blanco, Jameson & Jack Daniel’s $4 Topo Chico Seltzers $5 White Tea & Green Tea Shots $3 OFF Appetizers (excluding traditional bone-in wings) **📌 Quick Details:** 🔞 21+ only 🚗 Parking available at Hubbard Garage (behind venue) Pull up, bring your crew (or come solo), and get ready for a great night out 🥂

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.