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All welcome! - See you in the Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin for an evening of craic and chat. Caoimhghin (keeveen) 0878309001

One night. Real People. Zero Swiping. Being single has never looked so good! Whether you're newly single, happily single or simply open to seeing what's out there - Our events are the perfect place to meet new people in a fun, relaxed and pressure free environment. No swiping, no awkward musical chairs. Just a bar with plenty of single people and possibilities. You can, of course, come just to socialise, have fun and make new friends. As there will be wristbands indicating who’s single and who’s not. After all, single people need wingmen and wingwomen. Am I right? Have a great night socialising while supporting a great cause. Charity is Dogs Angels Ireland. **For details on this event and to get your ticket, click on Eventbrite link:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/singles-social-mixer-prosecco-on-arrival-nyx-hotel-portobello-tickets-1984229723517?aff=oddtdtcreator **Important information:** Strict ticket event. This is a private event and proceeds go to charity. Tickets will be scanned at check in. **Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket.** Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/singles-social-mixer-prosecco-on-arrival-nyx-hotel-portobello-tickets-1984229723517?aff=oddtdtcreator RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie **[Follow us on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/)**

Centro Cultural Capoeira Água de Beber (CECAB) – Capoeira Água de Beber Cultural Centre – is a non-profit organization, founded officially in January 2002. Its pivot activity is Capoeira (classes, rodas, workshops, public presentations, cultural events, performances), however it aggregates other cultural manifestations as: samba de roda, maculelê, frevo, ciranda, dança do coco, dança afro, puxada de rede, craftworks workshops of making and playing music instruments, video projections, movies, lectures about relevant cultural topics and matters related to enforcement of citizenship. All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.

📚 There are always books that live within ourselves. Some books are living rent-free in the house. We need space for new books and to let go of some old ones. In reality, space to accumulate books in Dublin is only a dream. You may be a tsundoku (book hoarder). And want to let go a few books :-) This will also provide an opportunity to refresh our literary tastes, book review from the participants, and declutter our bookshelves. ✨ So let's exchange books and discuss them together! 💬 📋 **Guidelines** * Please bring your used or new books (plural, please!) to swap. Engage in discussions with other participants about the books. * If you read e-books, I understand your situation; however, you are welcome to join us and take home a few books for your reading. 📝 **How does this work?** Bring the books you'd like to swap and place them on the **book swap table**. Then pick the book you like and continue the conversations with the particpants. **What happens if no one picks my book?** You can take the book back with you or leave it in the table. As an organizer, I will take the book and donate to the charity bookshop or place in the little library like one in Pearse Street Dart Station. Feel free to walk around and explore what other participants have brought. When you spot something that interests you, grab it before someone else does! Trust me—there's always friendly competition for the best reads. **Don't forget to bring a bag to carry your new books home!** We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event! ⚠️**Something Happened?** If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me. 🔍 **How to find us?** * When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group. * If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you. As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡 I hope to see you all soon! 😊

🍀 Are you ready for a Lucky Friday the 13th pubcrawl? 🍀 Let's turn Friday the 13th into a lucky night! Join us for a fun pubcrawl with good vibes, laughter, and a few pints! 🍻 We will visit 6 pubs together, enjoying a pint and a chat at each stop. 🍺 Whether you drink a lot, a little, or not at all, everyone is welcome—the main goal is to have fun and make great memories! 💃🏻🕺🏻🥳 During the night, there will be fun challenges and small games to spice up our evening and create unforgettable moments. 🤩 Dress code / first challenge: Bring your lucky charm or just something that symbolizes luck for you.🍀🐞 📅 Date & Time: Friday, 13.03.26 at 19:30 📍 Meeting Point: 1. Pub is Blackbird in Rathmines Get ready to make your own luck and have a fantastic Friday the 13th! 🍀🥂

*These weekend is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to practice mountain skills, pre-MS assessment candidates or simply anyone who wants to hike with a qualified mountaineering Ireland course director and venture in the Irish mountains on and off trails.* *During those few days, you will gain useful information, skills and tips that will help keep you safe on the hills and mountains during daytime, nighttime, in bad weather condition or both.* ·March 14 \- 15 \| 📍the Galtee and Comeragh Mountains **Price: €35.00 per hike** ***The hikes are graded as: moderate – difficult – strenuous*** **What gear do I need?** •Wear comfortable clothing like – leggings, tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer (but no cotton fabrics and no jeans). Be ready for the rain and pack a rain jacket and rain trousers. •A hat and gloves to keep you safe from the wind. •Wear good sturdy hiking boots (No runners) with woolly or synthetic socks. •Have a backpack with water minimum 1.5 litres, sandwiches and snacks, coffee, or tea. •Don’t forget to bring first aid kit with plaster and bandages, personal medicine, inhaler, EpiPen etc. •In Addition: you can bring an OS map of the area or an East West map. However, maps and a compass can be provided by the instructor. **If you have any medical conditions, please let the organisers know** *Some level of fitness is essential for those hikes which can be strenuous and up to 7 hours in duration.* *Accommodation options will be provided upon booking.* *If you have any additional question, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: [mountainadventures74@gmail.com](mailto:mountainadventures74@gmail.com) 0879691193*

***Mountain Skills for Only €120 / course*** Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond! As a fully qualified mountain guide and course provider for Mountaineering Ireland and the UK, I run Mountain Skills which is a nationally accredited course and is delivered in an upland environment. Hiking in Ireland can be challenging not only because of its wilderness, but the island has very little sign posted hiking trails in the mountains or hills. In addition to this, as being an island in the Atlantic we experience the forces of nature; storms and weather events. In other words, Ireland is probably the best place in Europe to learn a new outdoor skill like Mountain Skills. The aim of this course is to help you learn the skills you need to get out hiking in the hills and mountains independently, safely and responsibly. You will learn how to navigate with confidence by any type of weather conditions. A Mountain Skills course is run over 2 days in an upland environment and covers: Map reading, map description, map scale, contour lines, land and ground features, navigation legs, simple navigation techniques, setting the map, the 5 D, estimation of direction & destination, grid reference, mountain hazards, hypothermia, mountain environment, timing, pacing, route planning, route card, emergency procedures, personal equipment, safe movement skills, river crossing and much more… Some level of fitness is essential in taking part in this course. Each course (MS1 / MS2) is a 20 hour syllabus which includes indoor and outdoor sessions and night navigation (MS2) **A course includes:** Maps and compass provided, tea breaks, course notes, 3 route cards, a free hiking day practice as part of a weekend. **For Only €100 for under 18 and students and €120 for adults.** Accommodations can be provided Her are few additionnal dates: Jan 24-25 MS2 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow Feb 11-12 MS1 Comeragh, Co.Waterford March 21-22 Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow March 28-29 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow April MS1 18-19 Glenmalure, Co,Wickow For more information contact us at: [aeaccom@gmail.com](mailto:aeaccom@gmail.com) / +35387 9691193 Or go to: [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com)

***Mountain Skills for Only €120 / course*** Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond! As a fully qualified mountain guide and course provider for Mountaineering Ireland and the UK, I run Mountain Skills which is a nationally accredited course and is delivered in an upland environment. Hiking in Ireland can be challenging not only because of its wilderness, but the island has very little sign posted hiking trails in the mountains or hills. In addition to this, as being an island in the Atlantic we experience the forces of nature; storms and weather events. In other words, Ireland is probably the best place in Europe to learn a new outdoor skill like Mountain Skills. The aim of this course is to help you learn the skills you need to get out hiking in the hills and mountains independently, safely and responsibly. You will learn how to navigate with confidence by any type of weather conditions. A Mountain Skills course is run over 2 days in an upland environment and covers: Map reading, map description, map scale, contour lines, land and ground features, navigation legs, simple navigation techniques, setting the map, the 5 D, estimation of direction & destination, grid reference, mountain hazards, hypothermia, mountain environment, timing, pacing, route planning, route card, emergency procedures, personal equipment, safe movement skills, river crossing and much more… Some level of fitness is essential in taking part in this course. Each course (MS1 / MS2) is a 20 hour syllabus which includes indoor and outdoor sessions and night navigation (MS2) **A course includes:** Maps and compass provided, tea breaks, course notes, 3 route cards, a free hiking day practice as part of a weekend. **For Only €100 for under 18 and students and €120 for adults.** Accommodations can be provided Feb 21-22 MS1 Comeragh, Co.Waterford Feb 26/March 01 - MS2 in Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow March 21-22 MS1 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow March 28-29 MS2 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow April 09-10 MS1 Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow For more information contact us at: [aeaccom@gmail.com](mailto:aeaccom@gmail.com) / +35387 9691193 Or go to: [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com)

#### Hiking Festival in the South of France for Paddy's weekend we had a few requests to organise an amazing ALL inclusive weekend in the south of France for Paddy's so if you want to escape the rain.... get ready as there are limited spots and there is an **EARLY BIRD Price before Jan 25th !** It will be nothing short of EPIC !!

🍀 **This Paddy’s Weekend… Why Get Wet When You Could Get Sun-Kissed?** 🇫🇷 Ditch the drizzle and join us in **the South of France** for **Paddy’s Weekend 2026** — 4 days of **sunny hikes, crystal-clear seas, yoga, sea dips & epic craic** from **14–18 March**! ☀️🌊 Imagine swapping soggy boots for **Mediterranean sunshine**, exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful trails, cooling off in turquoise water, stretching out with yoga, and laughing with a brilliant crew of adventurers. 🍷🥾✨ 📍 **What’s included:** • Guided hikes around *some of the most stunning trails in Europe* 🏞️ • Yoga sessions in beautiful outdoor spots 🧘‍♂️ • Sea dips, paddle boarding, snorkelling & culture stops 🌊 🐠 • Delicious group dinners, local wine & carefree evenings 🍷 • Shared villa in a charming French village 🤝 ✈️ **Flights separate** — but with cheap Dublin ↔ South of France options in March, escaping Ireland’s rain has *never looked so good*! 🌤️ 👉 **Limited spots with early bird pricing now open!** 🔗 Check it out & book 👉 [https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/paddysweekend2026](https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/paddysweekend2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **Come for the sun, stay for the craic — this Paddy’s Weekend will be one to remember!** 🇮🇪➡️🇫🇷

Hi Everyone Rumberos/as !!! **💥Quedadas Salseras💃🕺** **‼️Dublin City Center‼️** **📍🪩WIGWAM 3 ROOMS 🪩** 🗓 **Sunday 15 March** **🗓Event Lineup:** **🕖 17:00 Salsa Class \| 2 Levels** **Beginners & Intermediate** **🕖 18:00 Bachata Class \| 2 Levels** **Beginners & Intermediate** **🕖 18:00 Kizomba Class \| Open Level** **🪩Social Dance 🪩** **🕖 19:00 - 00:00** **Salsa & Bachata & Kizomba** **Pass Options:💰** **✅2 Classes + Party + Drink : €20** **✅2 Class + Party : €15** **✅Only Party + Drink : €15** **✅Extra Token Drink : €5 🚪** **💳You can pay by card, cash, revolut,🚪or eventbrite** 🎟️[https://goo.su/fjXus](https://goo.su/fjXus "https://goo.su/fjXus") More info 👉🏼 [https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/](https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/ "https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/")

🍀 **This Paddy’s Weekend… Why Get Wet When You Could Get Sun-Kissed?** 🇫🇷 Ditch the drizzle and join us in **the South of France** for **Paddy’s Weekend 2026** — 4 days of **sunny hikes, crystal-clear seas, yoga, sea dips & epic craic** from **14–18 March**! ☀️🌊 Imagine swapping soggy boots for **Mediterranean sunshine**, exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful trails, cooling off in turquoise water, stretching out with yoga, and laughing with a brilliant crew of adventurers. 🍷🥾✨ 📍 **What’s included:** • Guided hikes around *some of the most stunning trails in Europe* 🏞️ • Yoga sessions in beautiful outdoor spots 🧘‍♂️ • Sea dips, paddle boarding, snorkelling & culture stops 🌊 🐠 • Delicious group dinners, local wine & carefree evenings 🍷 • Shared villa in a charming French village 🤝 ✈️ **Flights separate** — but with cheap Dublin ↔ South of France options in March, escaping Ireland’s rain has *never looked so good*! 🌤️ 👉 **Limited spots with early bird pricing now open!** 🔗 Check it out & book 👉 [https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/paddysweekend2026](https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/paddysweekend2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **Come for the sun, stay for the craic — this Paddy’s Weekend will be one to remember!** 🇮🇪➡️🇫🇷

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.

Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. If trail conditions are poor, we will use the Multipurpose Path.

Free at Bexley Library Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin Wednesday, March 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens. Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically. Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity School’s Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY. Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches. She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPA’s Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.

Save the Date 🌱 The Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to the annual gardening conference, open to everyone who enjoys growing plants. 📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 📍 OSU Newark Campus - Reese center 🎟️ Tickets go on sale in January and this event fills fast, sells out every year 🌿 2026 Theme: Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard You will hear practical ideas that help you rethink small spaces and try new approaches at home. This conference also arrives at the perfect time of year. It helps soothe the urge to get outside while winter is still around. Central Ohio gardeners wait until late May to plant outdoors, so this day helps you plan and daydream about spring projects. Speakers • Joseph Tychonievich, author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style • Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage • Denise Schreiber, author of Eat Your Roses You will find vendors, a silent raffle, and friendly conversations with other gardeners. Registration • Register by January 31 to pay 50 dollars • Starting February 1, the fee is 60 dollars • Tickets at the door are 75 dollars • Boxed lunch, coffee and pastries are included MGV website: [https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference](https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference) 9:00-9:20 Registration & Complimentary Muffins & Vendor Visits (Auditorium) 9:20-9:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks (Auditorium) 9:30-10:20 Denise Schreiber, “Mrs Know It All” Pittsburg, PA Beyond the Garden Gate, Peeking at the Neighbor’s (Ballroom/Hallway). 10:20–10:40 Break-Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables (Auditorium) 10:40–11:30 Debra Knapke, “The Garden Sage” Columbus Ohio Wanting it All—Evolving as a Gardener (Ballroom) 11:30-12:15 Lunch (Catered/Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables 12:30–1:00 Break Out—Session 1 (Ballroom) Dawn Seymour Hungry for Change: Avoiding “the Jones’” with Intentional Design (Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter, Ross County Ag. & Natural Resources Extension Educator Growing Berries in Home Gardens (Ballroom) 1:10–1:40 Break Out Session 2 Dawn Seymour Hungry for Change: Avoiding “the Jones’” with Intentional Design (Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter Growing Berries in the Home Garden (Ballroom/Hallway) 1:40-2:10 Break: Final Visit to Vendors & Raffle Tables 2:10–3:00 Joseph Tychonievich, South Bend, IN, Writer, Plant Breeder, Gardener Big Ideas, Small Spaces: Making Creative Gardens on Small Properties