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Stay profitable & Avoid risk in 2026 plus THE NEW OHIO WHOLESALING LAW
The market has changedโand pretending it hasnโt is expensive.
At our **January COREE meeting**, learn the real strategies local investors are using to stay profitable, reduce risk, and avoid the mistakes that are causing others to quit.
PLUS: A critical update on the **new Ohio wholesale law** and how it affects you.
โ ๏ธ RSVP on Meetup does **NOT** register you.
๐ You must register at **[www.COREERocks.com](http://www.COREERocks.com)**
Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric
The January Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **January 6th, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Jason Romans**.
You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at
**[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
[Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q3ODVjM2YtNDQ1NS00MDBjLWI5MzYtNDQ3YmFlZjkzMjAx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b966f302-6b93-4686-9041-c084635642c5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2278c760cb-657f-46aa-bd2f-7066d9403bdb%22%7d)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person.
If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails.
Agenda:
**5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees.
**6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details.
**7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment.
We hope to see you there!
Session Abstract
**Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric**
Curious about Apache Spark but not sure where to start? This hands-on session introduces you to Spark in Microsoft Fabric Notebooksโa powerful and accessible way to process and analyze big data using familiar tools in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Weโll break down key Spark concepts like distributed computing, DataFrames, and lazy evaluation, then show how they come to life inside Fabricโs notebook experience. Youโll see practical demos that cover loading, transforming, and analyzing large datasetsโwhile leveraging Fabricโs modern data stack, including OneLake, Dataflows, and Pipelines.
Youโll also learn how to choose between Spark and pure Python notebooks in Fabric, based on execution needs, data integration, and use case fit.
Whether you're a SQL pro, BI developer, or data engineer, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start using Spark in your own projectsโno cluster management required.
\*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.
Oscar Watch International: THE SECRET AGENT at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get the New Year started with one of the best films of the year: THE SECRET AGENT! This political thriller from Brazil is set in 1977 where a man flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown but soon finds the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Hereโs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In 1977, a former professor flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. The film stars Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tรขnia Maria, Robรฉrio Diรณgenes, Maria Fernanda Cรขndido, Gabriel Leone and Udo Kier in his final film role.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Actor for Wagner Moura, Best Director for Mendonรงa Filho, the Art House Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI Prize. At this yearโs Golden Globes, it became Brazilโs first film ever to be nominated for Best Film (Drama)! It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film, a Best Actor nomination for Wagner Moura and was selected as Brazilโs entry for Best International Film at this yearโs Academy Awards. The film is receiving an incredible 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics say, its โcompelling script, impeccable acting, and striking 1970s aestheticโ make it โimpossible to look away!โ Critics say The Secret Agent is โone of the few standout movies of the yearโ and the Chicago Tribune calls it a โmasterpiece of a filmโ and โthe best film of the year!โ
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, youโre covered for the night!
PLAN: Details for this event have been confirmed! A bit of a good news/bad news situation with the showtime. I was afraid it may disappear before we got a chance to see it! Its down to one showing at one theater. Showtime is a little early but if you can make it work, I think itโll be worth our while! Please purchase your ticket for the 4:45pm showing at weโll meet in the upstairs lobby between 4:25 and 4:35pm! At this time, tickets available via the Gateway website only! Advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours please list your seat number in the Comments below.
Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Vision Loss Support Group: AT Ohio
Bill Darling, Director of Assistive Technology Ohio (AT Ohio), will address the purpose and function of AT Ohio. Of particular interest to our group is likely their Device Lending Library.
As taken from their website, AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology. Assistive Technology refers to devices, equipment or services that assist individuals with disabilities to function independently in the areas of work, home or school.
AT Ohio is NOT a grants-giving or funding organization. They do not assist in financing the purchase of any assistive technology. If you need funding for a device, they might be able to direct you to resources that may provide funding, but they do not fund devices.
Target audience for this group is persons who are visually impaired, especially those who have experienced recent loss, however, all are welcome, including family members and supports. Light refreshments will be served.
You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.
Akka Streams Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
๐ฅ Lincoln Street Salsa ๐ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐ฅ
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๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐!
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๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, **January 10**
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๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
๐ฃ Dancing All Night Long!
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LincolnStreetSalsa.com
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง!
8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก
๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐!
9:30 pm โ 1:00 am
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Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ง๐๐ฌ 1/10 @ 5 ๐ฉ๐ฆ)
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๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ!
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๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!
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Always Other People to Dance With!
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Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
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BYOB
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๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐: ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
Morning people unite!! ๐ค โ + ๐ฌ @ Java Central Cafรฉ and Roaster
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Java Central Cafรฉ and Roaster](https://javacentral.coffee/)**!**
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
Weโre still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if youโre looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you arenโt already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what weโre all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, weโd love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
๐ Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! ๐ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐
๐ฅ ๐
๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ :
๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐!
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๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, **January 10**
๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ ๐ ๐๐ฆ
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๐ฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
๐ฃ Dancing All Night Long!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
LincolnStreetSalsa.com
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
8:00 pm โ 8:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง!
8:30 pm โ 9:30 pm
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๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก
๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐!
9:30 pm โ 1:00 am
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โ
Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party!
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ (๐๐ง๐๐ฌ **1/10** @ **5 ๐ฉ๐ฆ**)
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๐ $๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ
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๐๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ!
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๐๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!
โ
Always Other People to Dance With!
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โ
Singles, Couples,
Beginners, and
Pros Welcome!
.
โ
BYOB
โ
18+
.
โ
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com
๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐: ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐
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๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ:
https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/
Akka Streams Events Near You
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Intro to GitHub Copilot: Your AI Pair Programmer - Chris Steele
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus.
In this session, weโll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. Weโll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks.
Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday.
**YouTube Link**
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Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for January is "Chemistry"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
Weโre still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if youโre looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you arenโt already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what weโre all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, weโd love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
The Next Chapter: Looking Back, Leaning Forward, A WIA Vision Circle
Coming in January 2026: a warm, reflective gathering to close one chapter and open another. More details coming soon.
Together, we look back at the moments, shifts, and practices that shaped the past yearโwhat worked, what surprised us, and what weโre ready to release. Then we lean forward into who we want to become: the intentions, experiments, and stories we want next Januaryโs version of ourselves to be telling. A gentle, inspiring circle that invites clarity, connection, and shared wisdom.Check us out on Meetup to learn more and rsvp #womeninagilecolumbus #womeninagile
Columbus Code & Coffee 82 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
Trails & Ales! Blacklick Woods Metro Park / Prost Beer & Wine Cafรฉ
**History**
[Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system.
In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub.
The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups.
During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation.
In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms.
Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay.
**After the Hike**
After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Cafรฉ](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.




















