Avalon

Hands-on learn how to save life & limb, when mired in the wilderness of an urban disaster zone, travel or rural area far from hospital, or natural area miles from an access point, during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance arrival. Come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving skill and confidence, and 2-year SOLO certification. Counts as WFR Recertification, too. No prerequisites. YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM \***Spaces are limited. REGISTER: www.solowfa.com or 434.326.4697** Can't make these dates? Check out more course locations and dates on our website. WHO: Open to the general public, adults & teens with solid attention spans. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are. WHY: Mired in a disaster zone, travel or rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access point ... accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen, and all-too-often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. This leads to improper care of the patient, and endangers the entire group. Many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even simple injuries. Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately reachable. In this course, classroom instruction and Q&A are interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on experience - a most powerful learning tool - during scenarios comprise \~50% of class. TIMING: This is a 2-day class, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am -7pm each day. Fee: $295 (Earlybird)

Young Adult Daylong Retreat During this daylong mindfulness retreat, we will come together with others in the young adult phase of life (20s and 30s) to share in sangha (community). We will be focusing on connecting with our inner landscape through experiential and grounded contemplative practices. This daylong mindfulness retreat will include: * Guided meditations * Dharma talks * Periods of supportive silence * Opportunities to share in small groups and connect with others * Mindful movement Through these practices, we will build a strong relationship with ourselves and our inner landscape, allowing us to deepen our capacity to be with ourselves and others no matter the circumstances. While this is an inner journey, it's and inner journey that we are all on together and can better achieve with the support of community. Learn more and register [here](https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=1693)

This month we’ll be reading Herland! It is the second book in a trilogy (but it stands alone as well), and you don’t need to read the first and third books (unless you want to!). Here is the description from Storygraph: Herland is a utopian novel from 1915, written by feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The book describes an isolated society composed entirely of women, who reproduce via parthenogenesis (asexual reproduction). The result is an ideal social order: free of war, conflict, and domination. It was first published in monthly installments as a serial in 1915 in The Forerunner, a magazine edited and written by Gilman between 1909 and 1916, with its sequel, With Her in Ourland beginning immediately thereafter in the January 1916 issue. The book is often considered to be the middle volume in her utopian trilogy; preceded by Moving the Mountain (1911), and followed by, With Her in Ourland (1916). It was not published in book form until 1979.

Imagine stepping into a divine feminine experience—a stunning, female-owned home venue transformed into an immersive, tantra-inspired Temple. Created by women, for women, trans women, and non-binary femme bodies to gather, explore, learn, dance, connect, and play. On **May 30th**, the **Temple of Eden** opens once more for our final experience of the season. Step into a space where desires, exploration, growth, kink, and music become a portal of sisterhood, joy, connection, and authenticity. **Expect four expansive floors, multiple rooms, choose-your-own adventure activations, demos, dancing, nourishing treats, and spontaneous adventures unfolding throughout the night.** We'll have designated cuddle spaces, a large play room with a dance pole, outdoor space with a fire pit, a dance studio + temple room featuring ecstatic dance by DJ Electrocute, and more TBA! **This experience expands on our previous temples, diving deeper into the practices you’ve been asking for, with more intentional curation, more rooms to explore, and more time for free play.** **Please note, this is a vetted event. If you have not attended a Temple of Eden before, submit an application [HERE](https://forms.gle/N12bZxUQUB2gtb7dA)** **We have limited spots and we expect to fill up quickly.** ***Submit your application or reserve your spot soon!*** ### **WHAT TO EXPECT** * **A fully immersive experience** \- not a passive workshop or wellness seminar\, but a feminine\, embodied portal of play\, pleasure and community * **Grounding arrival practices:** Playful connection activities and guided tantra practices designed to warm your heart, soften your body, learn new skills, and ground into community * **Somatic + embodiment workshops** focused on movement, pleasure, nervous system regulation, and practices held in a container of bravery, community, and reverence * Plenty of open time for movement, kink, shibari, and connection—featuring wrestling mats for erotic play, cozy cuddle spaces, an outdoor lounge, and an all-femme ecstatic dance set by DJ Electrocute. The night is yours to explore with a choose-your-own-adventure experiences all night long. * **Deep sisterhood & connection:** Time and space to bond with the feminine beings you’ve journeyed with, cultivating new friendships and intimate community. * **Snacks and water** will be provided. Please note, a fridge or cooking area are not available to guests. * Ample room for storing shoes and bags and plenty of free parking available **Come be held. Come be seen. Come be transformed through movement, play, and the magic of the feminine in its full, inspired expression.** **Want to learn more? Listen to our podcast interview on "[Girls Done Deep: Inside the Temple of Eden. All Femme Play Parties & Sexuality Beyond the Male Gaze featuring Eden](https://tr.ee/zcchmPcxOp)" or on the Sex Reimagined Podcast [here](https://www.sexreimagined.com/blog/women-only-tantra-retreats-temple-eden-philadelphia).** **DETAILS** **Date:** Saturday, May 30th **Doors open:** Arrival begins around 7 pm. Doors close promptly and we do not allow late arrivals. This arrival window may be tweaked slightly. Guests are welcome to leave at anytime but must arrive before doors close. Closing circle is around 1:30at 2 am. More logistics details will be sent once confirmed. **Location:** Falls Church, VA. 20 minutes outside of DC and 1 hour from Baltimore. Overnight accommodations are not included, but participants are encouraged to support out of town guests. **Ticket:** Community members receive first access and discount: $150 including fees Early bird is $166 including fees until May 16th OR until sold out. General Admission is $182 including fees. **WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO WEAR** * Dress to express. Wear whatever makes you feel sensual, authentic, comfortable, and Goddess-glam ✨You’re invited to bring both a comfortable look and an eros look - think sweet-to-spicy vibes, or anything that feels true to you. As the evening unfolds, kink wear, lingerie, and topless and nudity are welcome and lovingly encouraged. * A water bottle is necessary. A sarong or pashmina for sitting on * Any snacks or medication you need for the day (light snacks provided) * Any toys or items that support your safety and experience. Space is limited - **please only bring what you need. One small bag per person is encouraged - think airplane personal item 🎒** * Bring no expectations, a curious heart and open mind **MEET YOUR FACILITATORS**  **Eden** is a relationship and intimacy coach, tantrika, event producer, and DJ. She is the visionary behind the Temple of Eden and the co-founder of Tantra Philly, a tantra temple and conscious kink space in Philadelphia. With over a decade of experience in somatic healing, business management, and facilitation, she curates immersive events, mentorship containers, and tantric experiences that guide femmes and couples into their most authentic, liberated, and deeply embodied selves. Like the garden, Eden is more than a name; it’s an invocation to awaken pleasure, embody presence, and cultivate your personal paradise. **Instagram:** [@EmbodiedwithEden](http://instagram.com/embodiedwitheden) **Websites:**[ TheEdenEra.com](http://theedenera.com/) & [TantraPhilly.com](http://tantraphilly.com/)  Leora is a pleasure coach, mother, and facilitator, working at the intersection of kink, sensuality, and healing. With an extensive background in trauma-informed somatics and tantric bodywork, she has trained with renowned experts in relational and power dynamics. Leora is dedicated to using pleasure as a modality and pathway to reclaim intimacy and deepen self-connection in and out of the bedroom, with self and others. She weaves shibari, ritual, and energy play into profound, transformational journeys. Coming from more than 20 years of feminist-oriented social justice work, her background inspires her methods and purpose as a leader, educator, and space holder. You can catch her leading crafted and curated workshops, sessions, and parties across the DMV—including AcroSexy, a tantra, acroyoga, and play fusion. **Website:** [www.healinginservice.com](http://www.healinginservice.com/)  **Aruna** is a multifaceted artist and embodiment practitioner devoted to movement, healing, and authentic expression. A model, mother of three, insured performer, and energy worker, she blends a rich spectrum of lived experience with deep intentional training. She co-founded Celestial Dragons, a femme-led performance troupe merging ceremony with fire and aerial performance art. Rooted in tantra, movement, somatics, conscious kink, and rope, Aruna guides others into deeper presence, safety, sensuality, and emotional release—honoring the body as a living temple and inviting people home to themselves. **Instagram:** [@earthtomysoul](https://www.instagram.com/earthtomysoul/) **Portfolio:** [https://beacons.ai/celestialart](https://beacons.ai/celestialart)  **ELECTRO⚡️CUTE (she/they)** is local DJ and producer known for sampling global music mixed with organic, driving, and funky electronic beats as an homage to her multicultural ancestry. You can expect to hear many of these cultural influences and every language throughout her sets as she takes you on an ethereal musical journey all over the globe through many eras and genres that will have you both twirling and twerking on the dance floor. As a certified Usui/Holy Fire Reiki practitioner, she infuses her music with healing energy and loving intention. ELECTRO⚡️CUTE creates conscious dance and meditation events in the DC area, and co-founded **Soul Flow**, a nightlife initiative merging her passions for wellness, music, and social justice advocacy. **Instagram:** [@electrocute](https://www.instagram.com/dj_electrocute/) & [Ecstatic Dance Arlington](https://www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dance_arlington/) & [Soul Life Experiences](https://www.instagram.com/soulfire_experiences/) **AGREEMENTS OF THE TEMPLE** When you step into our temple, you’re entering a space of care, play, and intentional connection. To keep the container safe and nourishing for all, we ask that you honor the following: ✨ **Consent is mandatory.** Touch only happens with clear, enthusiastic yes’s, and we celebrate boundaries as a gift. You’re also responsible for tending to your own comfort and limits-everything here is optional. ✨ **Substances & energy.** This is not a house party. To keep the energy clean and present, please arrive and remain sober. ✨ **Who’s welcome.** Our space is open to femmes, women, thems, queers, and beloveds in that spectrum. Cishet men are not part of this container. This is a vetted event - only those who have been vetted by the deadline will be welcome into the container. ✨ **Privacy & presence.** Phones away while participating in the event, other than a designated phone area available at your convenience. This also helps us uphold confidentiality; what happens in the Temple, stays in Temple - please only share details of your own experience outside of the space. ✨ **Arrivals & flow.** To protect the integrity of the container, please arrive on time. Late arrivals cannot be admitted and tickets are non-refundable. ✨ **Inclusivity & respect.** We welcome all ages, races, bodies, and relationship styles. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. 🌙 Our gatherings are designed for connection, exploration, and play. You are always free to move at your own pace, participate as you wish, leave at anytime, and honor your body and heart. By attending, you take full responsibility for your own well-being. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** The exact address will be sent to ticket holders the week of the event. Tickets are non-refundable. Temple of Eden is designed for educational and entertainment purposes. By attending, you agree to take full responsibility for your personal well-being, practice your own risk awareness, and hold the facilitators and space harmless for any personal discomfort that may arise. Presenting your legal ID and signing a waiver are required for entry. ***Thank you for co-creating a brave and intentional space with us.***

Imagine stepping into a divine feminine experience—a stunning, female-owned home venue transformed into an immersive, tantra-inspired Temple. Created by women, for women, trans women, and non-binary femme bodies to gather, explore, learn, dance, connect, and play. On **May 30th**, the **Temple of Eden** opens once more for our final experience of the season. Step into a space where desires, exploration, growth, kink, and music become a portal of sisterhood, joy, connection, and authenticity. **Expect four expansive floors, multiple rooms, choose-your-own adventure activations, demos, dancing, nourishing treats, and spontaneous adventures unfolding throughout the night.** We'll have designated cuddle spaces, a large play room with a dance pole, outdoor space with a fire pit, a dance studio + temple room featuring ecstatic dance by DJ Electrocute, and more TBA! **This experience expands on our previous temples, diving deeper into the practices you’ve been asking for, with more intentional curation, more rooms to explore, and more time for free play.** **Please note, this is a vetted event. If you have not attended a Temple of Eden before, submit an application [HERE](https://forms.gle/N12bZxUQUB2gtb7dA)** **We have limited spots and we expect to fill up quickly.** ***Submit your application or reserve your spot soon!*** ### **WHAT TO EXPECT** * **A fully immersive experience** \- not a passive workshop or wellness seminar\, but a feminine\, embodied portal of play\, pleasure and community * **Grounding arrival practices:** Playful connection activities and guided tantra practices designed to warm your heart, soften your body, learn new skills, and ground into community * **Somatic + embodiment workshops** focused on movement, pleasure, nervous system regulation, and practices held in a container of bravery, community, and reverence * Plenty of open time for movement, kink, shibari, and connection—featuring wrestling mats for erotic play, cozy cuddle spaces, an outdoor lounge, and an all-femme ecstatic dance set by DJ Electrocute. The night is yours to explore with a choose-your-own-adventure experiences all night long. * **Deep sisterhood & connection:** Time and space to bond with the feminine beings you’ve journeyed with, cultivating new friendships and intimate community. * **Snacks and water** will be provided. Please note, a fridge or cooking area are not available to guests. * Ample room for storing shoes and bags and plenty of free parking available **Come be held. Come be seen. Come be transformed through movement, play, and the magic of the feminine in its full, inspired expression.** **Want to learn more? Listen to our podcast interview on "[Girls Done Deep: Inside the Temple of Eden. All Femme Play Parties & Sexuality Beyond the Male Gaze featuring Eden](https://tr.ee/zcchmPcxOp)" or on the Sex Reimagined Podcast [here](https://www.sexreimagined.com/blog/women-only-tantra-retreats-temple-eden-philadelphia).** **DETAILS** **Date:** Saturday, May 30th **Doors open:** Arrival begins around 7 pm. Doors close promptly and we do not allow late arrivals. This arrival window may be tweaked slightly. Guests are welcome to leave at anytime but must arrive before doors close. Closing circle is around 1:30at 2 am. More logistics details will be sent once confirmed. **Location:** Falls Church, VA. 20 minutes outside of DC and 1 hour from Baltimore. Overnight accommodations are not included, but participants are encouraged to support out of town guests. **Ticket:** Community members receive first access and discount: $150 including fees Early bird is $166 including fees until May 16th OR until sold out. General Admission is $182 including fees. **WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO WEAR** * Dress to express. Wear whatever makes you feel sensual, authentic, comfortable, and Goddess-glam ✨You’re invited to bring both a comfortable look and an eros look - think sweet-to-spicy vibes, or anything that feels true to you. As the evening unfolds, kink wear, lingerie, and topless and nudity are welcome and lovingly encouraged. * A water bottle is necessary. A sarong or pashmina for sitting on * Any snacks or medication you need for the day (light snacks provided) * Any toys or items that support your safety and experience. Space is limited - **please only bring what you need. One small bag per person is encouraged - think airplane personal item 🎒** * Bring no expectations, a curious heart and open mind **MEET YOUR FACILITATORS**  **Eden** is a relationship and intimacy coach, tantrika, event producer, and DJ. She is the visionary behind the Temple of Eden and the co-founder of Tantra Philly, a tantra temple and conscious kink space in Philadelphia. With over a decade of experience in somatic healing, business management, and facilitation, she curates immersive events, mentorship containers, and tantric experiences that guide femmes and couples into their most authentic, liberated, and deeply embodied selves. Like the garden, Eden is more than a name; it’s an invocation to awaken pleasure, embody presence, and cultivate your personal paradise. **Instagram:** [@EmbodiedwithEden](http://instagram.com/embodiedwitheden) **Websites:**[ TheEdenEra.com](http://theedenera.com/) & [TantraPhilly.com](http://tantraphilly.com/)  Leora is a pleasure coach, mother, and facilitator, working at the intersection of kink, sensuality, and healing. With an extensive background in trauma-informed somatics and tantric bodywork, she has trained with renowned experts in relational and power dynamics. Leora is dedicated to using pleasure as a modality and pathway to reclaim intimacy and deepen self-connection in and out of the bedroom, with self and others. She weaves shibari, ritual, and energy play into profound, transformational journeys. Coming from more than 20 years of feminist-oriented social justice work, her background inspires her methods and purpose as a leader, educator, and space holder. You can catch her leading crafted and curated workshops, sessions, and parties across the DMV—including AcroSexy, a tantra, acroyoga, and play fusion. **Website:** [www.healinginservice.com](http://www.healinginservice.com/)  **Aruna** is a multifaceted artist and embodiment practitioner devoted to movement, healing, and authentic expression. A model, mother of three, insured performer, and energy worker, she blends a rich spectrum of lived experience with deep intentional training. She co-founded Celestial Dragons, a femme-led performance troupe merging ceremony with fire and aerial performance art. Rooted in tantra, movement, somatics, conscious kink, and rope, Aruna guides others into deeper presence, safety, sensuality, and emotional release—honoring the body as a living temple and inviting people home to themselves. **Instagram:** [@earthtomysoul](https://www.instagram.com/earthtomysoul/) **Portfolio:** [https://beacons.ai/celestialart](https://beacons.ai/celestialart)  **ELECTRO⚡️CUTE (she/they)** is local DJ and producer known for sampling global music mixed with organic, driving, and funky electronic beats as an homage to her multicultural ancestry. You can expect to hear many of these cultural influences and every language throughout her sets as she takes you on an ethereal musical journey all over the globe through many eras and genres that will have you both twirling and twerking on the dance floor. As a certified Usui/Holy Fire Reiki practitioner, she infuses her music with healing energy and loving intention. ELECTRO⚡️CUTE creates conscious dance and meditation events in the DC area, and co-founded **Soul Flow**, a nightlife initiative merging her passions for wellness, music, and social justice advocacy. **Instagram:** [@electrocute](https://www.instagram.com/dj_electrocute/) & [Ecstatic Dance Arlington](https://www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dance_arlington/) & [Soul Life Experiences](https://www.instagram.com/soulfire_experiences/) **AGREEMENTS OF THE TEMPLE** When you step into our temple, you’re entering a space of care, play, and intentional connection. To keep the container safe and nourishing for all, we ask that you honor the following: ✨ **Consent is mandatory.** Touch only happens with clear, enthusiastic yes’s, and we celebrate boundaries as a gift. You’re also responsible for tending to your own comfort and limits-everything here is optional. ✨ **Substances & energy.** This is not a house party. To keep the energy clean and present, please arrive and remain sober. ✨ **Who’s welcome.** Our space is open to femmes, women, thems, queers, and beloveds in that spectrum. Cishet men are not part of this container. This is a vetted event - only those who have been vetted by the deadline will be welcome into the container. ✨ **Privacy & presence.** Phones away while participating in the event, other than a designated phone area available at your convenience. This also helps us uphold confidentiality; what happens in the Temple, stays in Temple - please only share details of your own experience outside of the space. ✨ **Arrivals & flow.** To protect the integrity of the container, please arrive on time. Late arrivals cannot be admitted and tickets are non-refundable. ✨ **Inclusivity & respect.** We welcome all ages, races, bodies, and relationship styles. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. 🌙 Our gatherings are designed for connection, exploration, and play. You are always free to move at your own pace, participate as you wish, leave at anytime, and honor your body and heart. By attending, you take full responsibility for your own well-being. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** The exact address will be sent to ticket holders the week of the event. Tickets are non-refundable. Temple of Eden is designed for educational and entertainment purposes. By attending, you agree to take full responsibility for your personal well-being, practice your own risk awareness, and hold the facilitators and space harmless for any personal discomfort that may arise. Presenting your legal ID and signing a waiver are required for entry. ***Thank you for co-creating a brave and intentional space with us.***

Thanks to extensive surveillance, tireless exploration, and intelligence from a recently rescued ally, First Seeker Sarmak has finally pinpointed a secret entrance to the mysterious Wreck of the Returned. If the Starfinders can gain access to this entry point and secure it without being caught, they can use this entrance as a foothold to launch two vital missions: a rescue mission to the conversion facility within the Wreck’s sublevels, and a direct assault on the being at the heart of the Wreck, Elovai. It’s up to you to navigate underground tunnels through the Sloughscar Hills on Akiton to gain entry to the Wreck of the Returned and secure an entry point without being discovered! A Starfinder Society Scenario designed for 3rd- through 4th-level characters, playable in 2-3 hours. This is an adventure in the ongoing Invasion's Edge metaplot. Written by Kyle T. Raes.

Come out and run with us along the shady Anacostia Tributary Trails! These runs tend to be longer than our other club runs. Average mileage is 4-6 miles, but some members might go farther (and others shorter). We meet in front of Mission BBQ at 8:00AM for introductions, then walk over together to the Indian Creek Trailhead. We are always happy to welcome new faces (and feet)!

Join us for an hour of relaxing Yoga which. Cost: Free Level: Beginners What we will be doing: 1. This will be an hour long beginners flow yoga class. You are welcome to join if you are experienced or absolute beginner, just being interested is enough. Yoga is for everyone! 2. Through this meetup we will learn some yoga poses, breathing techniques, stretch our body, build strength. More importantly, we will try to learn about our body and find inner peace. Please: 1. don't get too full before practice but you can always bring snacks. 2. Please be on time, class will start on time. 3. Wear comfy clothes. 4. Bring your own mat or towel, water and YOURSELF. 5. UnRSVP if you can't make it. Disclaimer: Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program, including yoga. Yoga involves physical movement and may not be suitable for everyone. It is important to listen to your body and modify poses as needed to accommodate your individual needs and abilities. By participating in this yoga class, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and agree to release the instructor from any liability for injuries or damages that may occur during or after the class

This is the sign you've been waiting for. Come write with us Sunday at 7:30 am at Kaldi's Social House in Arlington. Kaldi's opens at 7. Grab a coffee and join the group! We generally have 10 to 14 writers attend each week, and new folks are welcome to drop in anytime. Intros start at 7:30 am. We will write for one hour. After writing, feel free to debrief, share thoughts or get advice. Our meetups are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing. Kaldi's Social House website: https://www.kaldissocialhouse.net/ \* Resource \* Many thanks to Justin for putting together a shared file of resource discussed at the meetings. Feel free to add to it! [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13LONNjZvsO5hEXM7NsBnWCgy3GgPgjAbQxE0lPxp7hc/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13LONNjZvsO5hEXM7NsBnWCgy3GgPgjAbQxE0lPxp7hc/edit?usp=sharing)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Artemis II and Beyond,”** on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-artemis-ii-beyond](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-artemis-ii-beyond) .] NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again. Gain an understanding of how Artemis II fits in both past and planned lunar missions with historian Michael Neufeld, who was lead curator of the Smithsonian’s Destination Moon exhibit. He has taught at Johns Hopkins, Colgate, and other universities, and is the author or editor of nine books dealing with the history of technology. He’ll start by looking at the aftermath of the Apollo program of a half century ago and why it ended only four years after its first lunar mission. He’ll consider why no lasting lunar programs emerged from major announcements by two presidents, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, that astronauts would be going back to the Moon and on to Mars. His vividly illustrated lecture will then explore how Artemis is a product of a human spaceflight program that has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. We’ll look at how collaboration with Europe, Canada and Japan became integral to the shuttle and International Space Station programs, and how the rise of new commercial space companies such as SpaceX has enabled NASA to buy both space services and space craft. Both international and commercial partners are involved in the latest Moon efforts, with SpaceX and Blue Origin expected to supply the landers to take astronauts down to a planned base on the Moon’s South Pole. How soon will any of this happen? Probably not as quickly as NASA says, but the specter of a Chinese landing on the Moon by 2030 is one obvious reason to keep things moving along. We’ll look at the sustainability of the Artemis space program for at least the next decade or so. You’ll emerge from the talk with no doubt that exciting days are ahead for space fans. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: The Artemis II mission launch (NASA photo).

**MLK Library - Room 401A** Why do so many of us feel like we are alone when we have so many more ways of connecting with others than ever before? Are we missing out on forming true friendships by failing to consider the spiritual impulse for those connections? It seems to be our instinct – and need – to be connected to others. But we also seem to have created increasingly fractured and isolating social structures that don’t actually require us to build those connections – much less with anyone who may look or think differently than we do. So how might recognizing our reality as spiritual beings, as all of us being part of one human family, help us understand where this instinct comes from – and what we need to fulfill it? How might it inform the types and qualities of relationships we look for – and who with? And beyond our individual relationships, what would it look like to reconfigure our communities to make finding and building connection easier for all of us? How can we create a culture of community that supports everyone in this search, that allows every individual to thrive not despite but with and because of the larger diversity of people around them? What are the spiritual principles and qualities we need to build and nurture these diverse, inclusive, and connected communities? Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the deeper truths that unite us – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the search for true friendship. Please join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we can build true community together. *“Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.”* – Bahá’í Teachings **\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.**

Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, we meet at New Deal Café,113 Centerway. We are the Greenbelt ASL Community, a group of both Deaf and hearing people who hang out, chat about everyday goings on, trade stories, get to know each other better, and of course, enjoy food together. Many members use ASL as their primary language, several are interpreters or other fluent ASL users, while others are ASL learners who wish to improve their skills while making new friends. Before or after brunch, you can visit the farmer's market and small coop grocery store in the plaza. Please RSVP so we can contact you via email if needed. Our group is on Facebook as Greenbelt ASL Community. Some longtime Brunch attendees don't mark their attendance here, so feel free to stop by even if you don't see others who have RSVP'd on Meet-up.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. 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 and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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.

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join Bold Spirit Travel for an all-women’s journey through the [heart of Provence. ](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/south-of-france-provence-2026) From charming villages and bustling markets, to lavender fields and coastal cliffs, this adventure blends history, art, food, and stunning landscapes. Your base is a boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence, the perfect hub for exploring southern France. *\*We can only take 10 women on this trip.* **Highlights** * **Aix-en-Provence** – stroll cobbled streets, browse colorful markets, and enjoy lively cafés. * **Marseilles** – tour its historic basilica and meet traditional soap makers. * **Arles & Wine Tasting** – explore Roman ruins and sip wines at Mas Valériole estate. * **Lavender Fields** – capture the beauty of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque. * **Cassis & the Calanques** – enjoy seaside scenery and an optional boat ride. * **St. Rémy** – wander the vibrant market and visit Van Gogh’s former monastery. * **Les Baux-de-Provence** – experience the dazzling immersive light show. * **Cabrières-d’Avignon** – discover lavender’s artistry at the Lavender Museum. **What's Included:** * 6 nights in a boutique hotel (shared occupancy; private upgrades available). * Expert Bold Spirit tour leader plus bilingual local guides. * Meals as listed in the itinerary. * Private ground transportation. * Pre-trip support: Zoom call, WhatsApp group, and packing guidance. **Why Travel With Us?** This Provence adventure is designed for women who love travel, culture, and connection. You’ll share meals, explore iconic sites, and enjoy the slower pleasures of the French countryside—with expert guidance and community every step of the way. **Pricing:** * **Trip Cost:** USD 5,885 * **Deposit:** USD 700 non-refundable (secures hotels and guides) Get in touch with us to set up a call and learn [more](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/south-of-france-provence-2026). Contact:[ https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact)