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Felsklettern - Klettertreff
Felsklettern - Klettertreff
German Language Night Vienna
German Language Night Vienna
Casual event for all German learners to interact and practice their language skills in a stress-free setting. Event is moderated and spiced up with social games to improve German proficiency. Suitable for levels A2-C2, patient native speakers are welcome too. Admission: EUR 10.00 cash at the door (including 2 free drinks) Discount for currently enrolled participants of the https://wien.expat.info/germancourse To secure your spots, please ... * Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) * Step 2: Complete your registration at [https://wien.expat.info/germannight](https://wien.expat.info/germannight)
Vienna Gaels Training: Football, Hurling & Camogie
Vienna Gaels Training: Football, Hurling & Camogie
This is a weekly training session with Vienna Gaels, a Vienna-based Irish GAA club playing Gaelic football and hurling. The session is relaxed, structured, and welcoming, with coaching provided throughout. Agenda • Arrive from 5:45 and meet the group • Warm-up as a full group • One hour of Gaelic football training and one hour of hurling training • The order alternates each week • Wrap-up shortly before 8:00 pm Who it’s for • All levels are welcome • New players are encouraged • No previous experience of Gaelic sports is needed • Men’s and ladies teams train on the same night What to bring • Sportswear suitable for outdoor training • Football boots or trainers (astro or moulded studs work best) • Water No equipment is required to try your first session. We can provide hurleys and helmets if needed. Where & how to find us 📍 Location: Meiereistraße 20, 1020 Wien Training takes place on the pitches beside the Ernst Happel Stadium. If you arrive and don’t immediately see the group, wait by the pitches and someone will come over to you. Good to know • Training takes place every Monday from 6:00–8:00 pm • Sessions go ahead in all weather conditions • Training runs even if Meetup attendance looks low, as many regular members do not use Meetup If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to message via Meetup — otherwise just turn up and give it a go 🍀
Quiz Night at Pickwick’s!
Quiz Night at Pickwick’s!
Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!
Board Game Evening
Board Game Evening
A Board Game Evening at Munchy The Urban Kitchen am Schottenring! Come, play, socialize, meet and enjoy! You can bring your own games or choose from the ones available. We have: * Jenga * Monopoly * Tabu * Uno and so on... We are excited to see you here! Enjoy your nice Monday evening! 🥳 [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna)💙 Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram 🎉
Meditation mit Live Musik für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
Meditation mit Live Musik für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene
Herzlich Willkommen zu unserem kostenlosen Meditations Kurs! Einstieg ist jederzeit möglich, geeignet für Anfänger als auch Fortgeschrittene. Hier werden dir Grundlagen und Wissen von Sahaja Yoga-Meditation vorgestellt: speziell über Kundalini, Energiezentren, subtile Kanäle in und einfache Techniken, die unterstützend auf unser inneres Wachstum wirken und uns ins Gleichgewicht bringen. Wir lernen wie wir in unserem täglichen Leben in Balance kommen und in einem Zustand der Stille Kraft schöpfen können. Ein zentraler Punkt ist die spürbare Stille in jedem von uns. Sie ist der Moment im Hier und Jetzt, der uns Inspiration, Freude und vieles mehr schenkt. In diesem Zustand zu verweilen bedeutet Meditation - und das ist die Quintessenz für inneres Wachstum und Weiterentwicklung. Wir freuen uns schon auf dich!

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Light MTB/Gravel loop on the Bisamberg
Light MTB/Gravel loop on the Bisamberg
Light MTB/Gravel loop on the Bisamberg. We start at the Steinitzsteg on the Donauinsel, ride upstream to the island’s northern end, and switch to the north bank. Through Langenzersdorf we continue toward the Bisamberg. The climb follows forest roads and wide hiking paths. At Elisabethhöhe (about 360m elevation) we take a short break. We then descend on alternative forest roads and wide paths, use side streets through Langenzersdorf to reach the north side of the Donauradweg, and close the loop back at the Steinitzsteg. **Route at a glance:** \- Start: Steinitzsteg\, Donauinsel side \- Donauinsel upstream to the northern end \- Cross to the north bank\, towards Langenzersdorf \- Mostly side streets through Langenzersdorf \- Climb to Bisamberg on forest roads/wide hiking paths \- Highest point: Elisabethhöhe 360 m\, 10\-minute break \- Descent on alternative forest roads/wide paths \- Back via side streets to the north side of the Donauradweg \- Return along the cycle path to Steinitzsteg \- End: Steinitzsteg\, north side \(Vienna\) **Route on Bergfex:** https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/niederoesterreich/touren/wanderung/5072321,bisamberg/ **Key facts:** \- Distance: 25 km \- Elevation gain: approx\. 250 m \- Surface: cycle path\, quiet asphalt side roads; from Bisamberg mostly forest road/wide gravel and hiking paths \- Technique: easy \(no technical singletrack\) \- Fitness: easy — a moderate cycling base fitness is required \- Pace: about 18\-20 km/h average \- Breaks: short 10\-minute stop at Elisabethhöhe **Recommendations & gear:** \- Bike: MTB or gravel bike \(treaded tires recommended\) \- Helmet: strongly recommended \- Bring: water\, a snack for the break\, spare tube & pump\, weather protection **Notes:** \- We regroup at junctions; no one gets left behind\. \- Beginner\-friendly\, but you should be comfortable with longer\, steady climbs\. \- Gravel can be slippery when wet — ride with caution\. \- Participation at your own risk\. You are responsible for yourself and your equipment\. The organizer accepts no liability for accidents\, injuries\, damage\, or mechanicals\.
Founders Running Club :: Vienna
Founders Running Club :: Vienna
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) You can drop your layers, bags & whatever else at Café Brenner before the run. 📍 Meeting point: 09:55 at Café Brenner (https://share.google/YQ03QVDuYaga5AFRm) – drop your stuff, say hi. 👟 10:00 warm-up starts outside of the building (Superbude) ➡️ Then we head off on the \~5K Prater loop. ☕ Post-run: coffee back at Café Brenner. ❗️🔒 The storage room at Café Brenner will be locked during the run – but please note: Neither Founders Running Club nor Café Brenner does assume any liability. **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Evening Sound Meditation
Evening Sound Meditation
A gentle space to slow down and unwind at the end of the week. This session is designed to help you release stress, calm the nervous system, and transition softly into the weekend through guided relaxation and subtle live sound. No experience needed. Just come, lie down, listen, and rest. Open to everyone.
Global Hackathon: Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents
Global Hackathon: Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents
**!!! Registration Global Hackathon Registration:** https://bitgn.com/ **!!! Registration for the Vienna Headquarter On-Site Event (location tbd):** https://airtable.com/appSzS1Qf9d7I2nKm/pagRrWk0edZbznpPF/form Join us in Vienna for the on-site gathering of the global **Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents Hackathon**. Learn more: https://ai-mission.eu/hackathon.html More than **500 participants worldwide** have already registered to build personal AI agents and compete on the global BitGN leaderboard. While the development phase runs globally, we are hosting a **local in-person event in Vienna** on April 11 to bring the community together for hacking, collaboration, and networking. Meet **fellow inspiring people**, work on your agent, and enjoy **pizza, drinks, and a great builder atmosphere**. Supported by **AI Austria, AI Impact Mission, Klartext AI, and TIMETOACT Group Österreich**. **Challenge:** Build a trustworthy personal autonomous agent, connect it to the BitGN evaluation platform, and compete on a global leaderboard. Please bring your own laptop and ideally arrive with a working setup (recommended: VSCode or PyCharm + UV). **Timeline:** Development phase runs from **March 15 – April 11, 2026**. On **April 11 (Vienna on-site)**: Doors open 09:00 Opening & keynotes 10:30 Final tweaks 11:00 Pizza break 13:00 Evaluation release 14:00 Leaderboard reveal and awards 18:00 Drinks and networking until 21:00. **Teams:** Up to four people per team. Teams may include both on-site and remote participants. **Prizes:** Winner certificates, AIM merch, and more to be announced. Applications for the Vienna event are open until **April 3, 2026 (23:59 CET)**. Selected participants will be notified by **April 5**. Happy hacking! 🚀
Social Hike XL: Hainburg Wetlands (from Vienna)
Social Hike XL: Hainburg Wetlands (from Vienna)
Ready for a uniquely European experience? This spectacular route through the easternmost *Donau Auen National Park* will lead us from Hainburg along the Danube main- and sidestreams all the way to a small fishing village near the Slovak border. Expect calming wetlands, country-spanning river views, medieval castles and even walk-through caves hewn into the rocks. Net hiking time on this gem of a trail will be \~3 hours. Discount available for early birds, train pass holders (ÖBB-Klimaticket/Interrail), repeat participants, and groups. To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/wetlands
Vienna Hiking Challenge
Vienna Hiking Challenge
**Stadtwanderweg 8 — Third hike of Our Vienna Hiking Challenge!** ❗️Even if Meetup shows the event as full, please still join the WA group and fill out the registration form. The form will indicate whether there are still spots available for the hike❗️ Join the WA group for the information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR?mode=gi_t —————— We continue our Vienna Stadtwanderweg Challenge with Route No.8. 📍 Start & Finish: Postbus 450 – stop Kasgraben (14th district) 📏 Distance: 11 km ⏱ Walking time: approx. 3–4 hours This hike leads across the forested Sophienalpe plateau, offering a great chance to enjoy fresh air and peaceful nature just outside Vienna. **Important** After joining this event, please enter the WhatsApp group — the link is in the Meetup event. Before the hike, I will share a registration form there and create a separate group for confirmed participants. What is the Challenge: we’re hiking all Vienna Stadtwanderwege and collecting stamps in the Wanderpass. • max. 20 participants • moderate pace • 5€ organizational contribution At the end of the challenge we’ll hold a raffle with prizes and a final meetup. Join the challenge and collect your next stamp! 🌿 ——————— ❗️Please make sure to fill out the registration form: the link will be posted in the WA group ❗️
Social Hike XL: Sophia's Summit
Social Hike XL: Sophia's Summit
Nearby Vienna at only 477m, this is an almost surreal mountain scenery fit for Heidi or the Trapp's. First we walk up a steep-ish forest trail until reaching the Apple Cider plateau. From here we continue our route, passing Charlie's Lookout with stunning views until arriving at the actual alp. Following a former cable car track, we descend to a forest hut and further down along an atmospheric creek. Total time: \~5 hours Language: English Bring: Extra water and snack for underway Wear: Firm shoes, rain gear depending on weather Price includes train tickets, beverage and friendly host. Discounts available for early birds, local transit pass holders, repeat participants and groups. In case of severely bad weather, this event will be cancelled and refunded. To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/summit

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2026 CSC Softball Announcements
2026 CSC Softball Announcements
2026 CSC SOFTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CSC Softball league is 16 teams - over 200 people. The countdown is over—the 2026 CSC Softball season kicks off with team announcements FRIDAY APRIL 10! Come find out who you’re playing with, who’s coaching, and start the season with great people and great energy. All Columbus Ski Club members & non members welcome! Meet your coach Meet your teammates Get pumped for the season ahead Whether you’re playing this season or just want to be part of the fun, join us to celebrate the start of another amazing CSC Softball year. Let’s play ball!
Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am
Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Spring Social Bowling League 🥳 20% Discount for NEW Bowlers!
Spring Social Bowling League 🥳 20% Discount for NEW Bowlers!
☀️ **Shake Off the Winter Chill** **\- Bowl With Us\! 20% off for NEW bowlers\!** Our 6-week spring social bowling league starts in **April** \- trade social hibernation for strikes\, beers\, and new friends\! Whether you're looking to unwind after work\, meet new people\, or just have a fun night out with pals\, this league is perfect for everyone\! Chill times\, cold drinks\, and plenty of chances to connect with others\. No matter your skill level\, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends\. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $79 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨NEW to the league??** Use discount code (**MU2P26**) for 20% off - $63.20 *during Early Bird* **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Ballbusters 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/27x7kclx Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $79 Early Bird registration - **NEW bowler?? Get 20% off with code: MU2P26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MU2P26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!
Hike Blacklick Woods and The Canopy. Optional lunch after.
Hike Blacklick Woods and The Canopy. Optional lunch after.
Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in! We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind. If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.
Tuesday Night Bike Ride
Tuesday Night Bike Ride