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Deep Conversation-- Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
Bozar - Beauty and Ugliness in the Renaissance
## Beauty and Ugliness in the Renaissance
Beauty and ugliness have always fascinated people, yet their meanings shift over time. *Bellezza e Bruttezza* explores how artists from Italy and Northern Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries depicted these extremes, from refined ideals to deliberate grotesques. A rare opportunity to see extraordinary works, some appearing in Belgium for the first and only time.
The exhibition traces how the standards of beauty and ugliness evolved from the last quarter of the 15th century to the end of the 16th century—key transitional periods—by juxtaposing in a rich and compelling confrontation the ways in which these two subjects were interpreted by the greatest Italian artists and their counterparts from Northern Europe. Beauty became an increasingly important social concern at this time, as shown by the rising number of 16th-century publications offering “recipes for looking beautiful” and advice on cosmetics and care. Meanwhile, ugliness also grew in prominence in art, appearing in a widening range of forms throughout the same period.
Discover remarkable works by renowned artists such as **Botticelli**, **Titian**, **Tintoretto**, **Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo,** **Cranach the Elder**, **Massys**, and many others.
After the event: drinks for those who want to keep the conversation going 🍷✨
\>Please sign up only if you plan to join; this will prevent us from waiting for you\. Thank you ;\)
Ticket: it's safer to buy your ticket in advance.
Ticket price:
-If you have the Museum Pass/ICOMBrussels card: one free entry per day to one of a selection of exhibitions
-standard price = 18€
-<26 = 13€
**Location:**
**Train**
The Centre of Fine Arts is close to the Brussels Central Train Station. It's just a 5 minutes walk. Find more informations on NMBS.
**Metro**
Metrostations Central Station and Park (line 1 and 5).
**Tram**
Tram lines 92 en 93 stop at the Palais / Paleizen tram station.
**Bus**
Several bus lines (27 - 29 - 34 - 38 - 63 - 65 - 66 - 71 - 71N - 95) stop at the Bozar bus station.
Let's Write!
Let's meet to write !
Schedule :
11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day".
11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write !
13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ?
See you soon !
Sunday Electronics Workshop
This workshop series is a **follow-up to the ESP32 Robotics workshop**, but with a different concept. Here, there will be no subject set in advance, instead **all participants are welcome to join at any point and at any level, from beginner to expert**. Beginners will be guided though the basics (C programming, how to use measurement tools, soldering, PCB design, etc…) and can get advice on what tools and kits to start with, others can come with their own projects to get help or share some knowledge.
## Requirements
* Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac)
* Any microcontroller/dev kit to develop your project(s). If you are a beginner and don’t know what to buy, come and we’ll find the best starter kit for you !
* A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience !
COFFEE & CONNECTIONS – FREELANCERS & ENTREPRENEURS MEETUP
**ENGLISH**:
# 🌱 Entrepreneurs & Freelancers Meetup – First Edition
**📍 MIR Concept Coffee Store (Place Jourdan)** **📅 Friday, March 22 — 🕠 5:30 PM**
Join us for a warm and inspiring first gathering at **MIR Concept Coffee Store**, a cozy, plant-filled café that welcomes local entrepreneurial initiatives.
### 🎯 Goals of this first edition
* **Introduction to entrepreneurship** Discover the basics, demystify the first steps, and exchange real-world insights.
* **Authentic networking** Meet fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers, project initiators, and creative minds.
Whether you're self-employed, launching a project, or simply curious, you're welcome. Bring your energy, your ideas… or just your desire to connect with others.
**FRANCAIS**:
**📍 MIR Concept Coffee Store (Place Jourdan)** **📅 Vendredi 22 mars — 🕠 17h30**
Rejoins-nous pour une première rencontre chaleureuse et inspirante au **MIR Concept Coffee Store**, un café durable, végétal et ouvert aux initiatives entrepreneuriales.
### 🎯 Objectifs de cette première édition
* **Introduction au monde de l’entrepreneuriat** Comprendre les bases, démystifier les premiers pas, échanger sur les réalités du terrain.
* **Networking authentique** Rencontrer d’autres entrepreneurs, freelances, porteurs de projets et esprits créatifs.
Le MIR Concept Coffee Store, avec son ambiance cosy, ses valeurs durables et son ouverture aux initiatives locales, est l’endroit idéal pour lancer cette nouvelle dynamique.
**Que tu sois indépendant, futur entrepreneur ou simplement curieux, tu es le bienvenu.** Viens avec ton énergie, ton projet… ou juste ton envie de rencontrer d’autres personnes motivées.
Queer Reads Collective: Camila Sosa Villada's "Bad Girls"
Hey lovely people,
Join us for another gathering of the **Queer Reads Collective**. This session will focus on literature from South America, with **Camila Sosa Villada's "Bad Girls"** (sometimes translated as "The Queens of Sarmiento Park").
This novel follows a young trans woman in Cordoba, Argentina, who finds belonging among a fierce, complicated community of trans sex workers who gather in Sarmiento Park. It moves between magical and brutal realism, with moments of tenderness and joy, showing both the violence they face and the deep love and chosen family they build. It’s raw, funny at times, and intense.
Japanese Conversation / 日本語/英語会話交流 @BXL
**PLEASE READ THE ATTENDANCE POLICY (below) IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME**
**SUNDAY COFFEE & JAPANESE CONVERSATION**
日曜日のコーヒー&日本語会話
Our "Japanese/English Conversation Exchange" offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese culture and language, all while helping native Japanese members to learn their target language.
私たちの「日本語/英語会話交流」は、日本の文化と言語の世界に没頭しながら、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学ぶのを手助けするユニークな機会を提供します。
**Date: /** 日付:**(almost) every Sunday**
**Time: /** 時間:**from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm**
**Location: /** 場所:**Cafe Caberdouche - Place de la Liberté 8, 1000 Bruxelles**
**Venue Note: /** 会場の注意:**The manager of the cafe kindly accepted us to book a table on a regular basis. To thank him for his kindness, please order AT LEAST ONE DRINK**. カフェのマネージャーが親切にも私たちに定期的にテーブルを予約することを承諾してくださいました。その親切に感謝の意を示すために、少なくとも1杯のドリンクを注文してください。
**Location Assistance: /** 場所の案内:**If you can't find us, ask one of the waiters. They know where we are :) You can also send us a message.**
私たちを見つけられない場合は、ウェイターの一人に尋ねてください。彼らは私たちがどこにいるか知っています :) メッセージも送っていただけます。
**Event Agenda: /** イベントのアジェンダ:
* **4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: JAPANESE CONVERSATION** \- Join us for the Japanese conversation and cultural exploration\. Beginners are welcome / 日本語会話 \- 最初の30分は日本語の会話と文化探求に充てられています。初心者も聞くだけでも歓迎です。30分後に参加しても構いません。多言語交換 \- ベルギーの多様性を体験し、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学びたいと熱心に待っています。さまざまな言語で異文化交流の会話に参加しましょう。私たちの日本の友人にベルギーの文化、伝統、生活を紹介しましょう。
* **6:00 PM: EVENT CONCLUSION** \- Please respect the event's start and end times to maximize your language exchange opportunities\. Your participation and enthusiasm are appreciated\! イベントの終了 \- イベントの開始時間と終了時間を尊重して、言語交換の機会を最大限に活用してください。参加と熱意に感謝します!
**Attendance Policy: --->** 以下の日本語
* We're excited to have you join our events and appreciate your commitment to learning and growing together. To ensure a productive and enjoyable experience for all participants, please take note of our attendance policy:
1. **Punctuality:** Please arrive on time for scheduled events. Late arrivals can disrupt the flow of the event and may miss important information.
2. **Language Commitment:** If you sign up for language-specific sessions, such as Japanese conversation or language exchange, we kindly request your commitment to actively participate in that language for the designated duration.
3. **Respect:** Treat fellow participants, organizers, and cafe staff with respect and courtesy. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
4. **Removal Policy:** A participant who is not respectful towards other members will be removed from the group and blocked, with no warning. This point is not negotiable.
5. **Cancellation:** If you are unable to attend an event you've registered for, please let us know as soon as possible. This helps us plan accordingly and allows others to take your place if there's a waitlist.
6. **No-Show Policy:** Three no-shows (failing to attend without prior notice) may result in restrictions on event registration to ensure fairness to other participants.
By attending our events, you agree to adhere to these guidelines. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can learn and connect. Thank you for being part of our community!
**出席ポリシー:**
私たちは、イベントに参加していただけることを楽しみにしており、皆さんが一緒に学び成長することに取り組んでいただけることを感謝しています。すべての参加者が生産的で楽しい経験をするために、出席ポリシーにご留意ください:
1. 時間厳守:予定されたイベントには時間通りにお越しください。遅刻はイベントの流れを乱し、重要な情報を見逃す可能性があります。日本語のみのセッションは午後4時、全言語のセッションは午後4時30分開始です。
2. 言語へのコミットメント:日本語会話や言語交換など、特定の言語のセッションに登録された場合は、その言語での積極的な参加をお願いします。
3. 尊重:他の参加者、主催者、カフェのスタッフには敬意と礼儀をもって接してください。嫌がらせや迷惑行為は許容されません。
4. 退場ポリシー:他のメンバーに対して敬意を持たない参加者は、警告なしにグループから削除され、ブロックされます。このポイントは交渉の余地がありません。
5. キャンセル:登録したイベントに参加できない場合は、できるだけ早くお知らせください。これにより、他の人があなたの代わりを取ることができます。
6. ノーショーポリシー:事前の通知なしに3回のノーショー(欠席)がある場合は、他の参加者に公平になるようイベントの登録に制限がかかる場合があります。 私たちのイベントに参加することで、これらのガイドラインに従うことに同意するものとします。私たちはみなさんが学び、つながることができるように歓迎される包括的な環境を作り出すことを目指しています。コミュニティの一部としてご参加いただき、ありがとうございます!
**Note: Please stay tuned to our event page for updates and schedule changes. We can't wait to see you there and exchange languages, cultures, and stories!**
備考:更新やスケジュールの変更については、イベントページをご覧ください。そこで皆さんにお会いして、言語や文化、物語を交換できるのを楽しみにしています!
AI Ethics Events This Week
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Tennis doubles (NOT FOR BEGINNERS) - White Star Evere
Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners.
Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 10 € in cash.
The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join.
If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts. In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore.
In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-).
We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved.
When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event.
One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result.
Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players.
Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going.
If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.
Healing sessions - donation-based
Please [register yourself on the website ](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm)to receive the details of how to join.
This powerful healing technique removes the negative energies and blockages to then nbe replaced by life energy or prana.
Organized by Juliana Cruz, a Pranic Healing practitioner for over 10 years.
These donation-based sessions are in a group session, done by different practitioners who have learned Pranic Healing. The sessions take from 20 to 30 minutes.
* **Sunday**
**From 11:30 to 12:50**
20 - 30 min session per person
First-come, first-served.
This practice comes after a meditation (from 10:30 to 11:30) to receive and share energies of loving-kindness to the entire Earth. You can join by [registering yourself here](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn).
With love,
Juliana
Pralaya yoga: Align your spine and restore the natural body balance
Pranic Light invites Pralaya Yoga\* with Alexander Odent\*\*
**Limited spots!** Enrollments will be accepted [only through this link](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wDqTeK0i6shJrDmzmCjQ).
Stress, injuries, bad posture, or daily habits can create pain and limit movement. Pralaya Yoga helps correct these imbalances, strengthening weak muscles and relaxing tense or overworked areas.
This event will work on aligning the spine to decrease or remove back, neck and shoulder pain.
Event details:
Sunday
22nd March
10:00 to 12:00
At Av Louise 505, Brussels
35€
Link to join: [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wDqTeK0i6shJrDmzmCjQ](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wDqTeK0i6shJrDmzmCjQ)
\*Pralaya Yoga is a gentle and intelligent yoga practice that helps bring balance back to the body.
This event is open to everyone who wants to feel stronger, more flexible, and calmer in both body and mind.
\*\*Alexander's website (in Dutch): [pralaya.be](http://pralaya.be)
You can reply to this email or write to Alexander at [alexander@pralaya.be](mailto:alexander@pralaya.be).
With kindness,
Juliana
Indoors Volleyball VUB!
Join the only indoor volleyball meetup in Brussels — play, move, and meet new people!
**Every Sunday morning**
**Level:** Beginner → Intermediate / Intermediate
**€10** per person (2h session)
We are usually 15-22 players!
Talk-share about Spirituality+ Meditation
Please [register yourself on the website](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn) to receive the full details:
Use your Sunday to connect with yourself and the Earth!
We will have a short talk about spirituality (a different subject every week), followed by a guided meditation to bless ourselves and the Earth.
Topics such as chakras, self development, self connection are examples of themes discussed during the session before a meditation.
The Twin Hearts Meditation was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui to connect ourselves and share loving-kindness to the entire Earth!
**Sunday**
**10:30 - 11:30**
Av Louise 505, Brussels
Donation-based. There is a box at the entrance to receive your donation.
Register yourself on the link a the top to receive all the details.
Let's allow ourselves to **shine and share our light with the Earth**!
This talk + meditation is followed by a Pranic Healing session, a powerful healing system to bring more inner peace, self-connection, and emotional and physical healing. You can [register yourself for that session here] (https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm).
With love,
Juliana
Ostende - Blankenberge (23 km)
The forecast promises a sunny weekend, so let's do the first costal hike for the year!
We will start in Ostende by crossing over to the other side of the harbour by ferry, and will follow the coast all the way to Blankenberge. For a bit of change of scenery, we will move further inlands to walk a bit through dunes and forest, mostly following the coastal GR. Arriving in Blankenberge we have all possibilities for a final drink and/or an ice cream.
As the number of participants is limited, it is important that you manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you can’t (this also goes for people on the waiting list!).
We will try to keep close to an average speed of about 4.5 km/h. We will walk mainly on unpaved roads. I’ve not tested this track beforehand, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning (i.e. it may become longer ;-).
●●You can find the gpx track here:
wikiloc: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/von-ostende-nach-blankenberge-254912684
komoot: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2833885300?share_token=a8gh7IeEm29M43zZyAt3U9VjPK48uhe3cG6xBeeUgeFlD8XPi8&ref=wtd
●●Meeting point:
We meet at 08h40 in Gare Central train station in front of Starbucks. Our train (IC 530 to Ostende) leaves from platform 2 at 08.56 and arrives in Ostende at 10.15.
●● Train tickets:
BXL-Oostende 14.90€or 9€ with train+, Blankenberge- BXL 14.40€ or 8.60€ with train+
●● Trains back to Brussels:
Trains back from Blankenberge every hour at XX.56.
●● Specifics:
Distance: 23 km
Elevation gain: up a dune or two
Net walking time: \~ 5,5 h
Weather forecast: sunny!
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, we may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the Meetup.com website and/or your emails.
●● What to bring:
* Comfortable hiking clothes &shoes
* water + food for the breaks
* Compeed for blisters
* some small money for drinks
●● Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse.
Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list.
●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability.
March read: On The Calculation Of Volume by Solvej Balle
Hello, readers !
In March we are reading On The Calculation Of Volume by Solvej Balle. Please note that several volumes in this series have been published so far, but for this meeting we will just discuss Volume 1 (although you're welcome to read the others too if you want, of course).
***Please note our new venue - Maison de Quartier Malibran, Rue de la Digue 10, 1050 Ixelles - and our new start time of 11am.***
**Please keep your RSVP up to date** and happy reading!
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The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
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)
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Nature Loving Fest | Spring Edition
Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season.
Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products.
Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us.
Admission is Free.
Delicious Dinner at Loving Hut in Reynoldsburg🤤
Come join us for dinner with good company on Saturday, March 28th from 6-8pm at the wonderful **Loving Hut** in Reynoldsburg.
The food *always* slaps 😋
Check out the Loving Hut's delicious menu[ HERE](https://lovinghut.us/reynoldsburg/)!
There is limited seating so please change your RSVP if you can no longer make it. Thank you!
Lastly, we may decide to do something after dinner, but that is undecided as of now 😌
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Main Library, Meeting Room 2B
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection.
All backgrounds are welcome.






















