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🛼 Roller Skating Disco Night
🛼 Roller Skating Disco Night – Friday 🎶
📍 The Rink Roller Disco (D12)
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Hey everyone!
Join us for an awesome roller skating session with great music, fun vibes, and good company! Whether you’re a complete beginner or already confident on skates, this session is for everyone 🤩
✅ What’s included:
🛼 Roller skates included (no need to bring your own)
🎧 Disco music to keep the energy high
🎟️ Entrance: €12.50 for the full experience
☕ Social time:
You can also grab a coffee, sit at the tables, and chat during or after skating — perfect for relaxing and socialising even if you want to take a break from skating 😊
🎟️ How to book:
👉 Book your ticket here:
https://ecom.roller.app/therinkatd12/bookings/en/product/837059?date=2026-02-20
Select Friday at 6:00 PM
After payment, you’ll receive:
✍️ A waiver to sign
📧 An email with a QR code ticket
At the entrance, staff will scan your QR code and give you your roller skates.
👯♂️ Feel free to invite friends — the more, the merrier!
Let’s roll, dance, and have a great time together 😎🛼
See you there! 🌟
Every Sunday Salsa & Bachata Classes & Social in Madigans - Dublin City Center
**Opening Latin Queen Weekend 👑**
20th, 21st, 22nd February
Hi Everyone Rumberos/as !!!
💥Quedadas Salseras💃🕺
💥Latin Queen Weekend 👑
📍\*Madigan's Pub\*🪩
19 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DhiseFtaLiezrbrk6
**🗓 Friday 20th February**
🗓Event Lineup:
🕖 18:00 Bachata Sensual
@sedaktlu
🕖 19:00 Footwork
@raquel_abs
🪩Social Dance 🪩
🕖 20:00 - 00:30
Salsa & Bachata
**Pass Options Friday:💰**
**✅Full Pass : €30**
**✅Only Party + Drink : €15**
**✅Extra Token Drink : €5 🚪**
💳You can pay by card, cash, revolut,🚪or eventbrite
🎟️https://goo.su/fjXus
More info 👉🏼 https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/
LIVE HARP INFUSED SOUND BATH IN THE HEART OF DUBLIN 8💫
💫 Tomorrow Friday 20th Unwind from the week Harp infused Sound Bath in Portobello Dublin 8
This is a pay event, if you wish to attend you might get your tickets via Eventbrite following this link
https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1981088955395?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for an unique evening of deep relaxation and sound healing in the heart of Dublin to unwind from the week and let you refresher to start your weekend
St. Kevin’s Hall, Portobello Dublin 8 on Fri 22th of February at 8:15pm.
Isabel Certified Sound Healer and Sound Bath facilitator and Pilar professional Harpist, Composer & Singer will delight you with the soothing resonance of live harp, blended with singing bowls, meditative percussion, and soulful vocals designed to gently guide you into states of inner peace, balance, and elevated awareness.
This unique experience invites you to unwind, recharge, and attune to higher frequencies through the power of live sound and vibration.
🗓 Date: Friday, 22th of February
📍 Venue: St. Kevin’s Hall, Portobello, Dublin City Centre
⏰ Time: 8:15pm
💫 Contribution: €24 via Revolut. email to Info@soundsouljourney to confirm your attendance.
https://revolut.me/isabelitafiufiu
Or get your tickets via Eventbrite following the link 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1981088955395?aff=oddtdtcreator
🧘♀️Bring your yoga mat a cozy and blanket a bottle of water and your intention for the session 💜 ( let me know if you need a yoga mat I have some available)
🪑 Chairs will be available for those feeling more comfortable in sitting position
Spaces are limited – give yourself the gift of stillness and harmony.
Make New Friends @ The Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street
All welcome! - See you in the Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin for an evening of craic and chat.
Caoimhghin (keeveen) 0878309001
Capoeira Brazilian Class City Centre
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.
IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU @ The Savoy Cinema, 8pm - "Late Late Breakfast"
Hi everyone,
With DIFF currently underway, and some unusual movie times in the schedules, our *usual venues* are not going to suit us this Friday, so I’ve chosen to go to the historic **Savoy Cinema** on O’Connell Street instead. This weekend is the release of another Award-popular movie, particularly for the lead actress, Rose Byrne - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. So we’ll go to the 8pm screening at the Savoy. It has unreserved seating, so do book early.
**IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (113 mins) Screen 4 at 8pm**
[If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | Official Trailer HD | A24](https://youtu.be/ywFDoT7LBbQ?si=KGpuxJAMXbCVzmQ1)
To book - [https://booking.imc.ie/booking/?cinema=savoy&stage=tickets&perf=155527](https://booking.imc.ie/booking/?cinema=savoy&stage=tickets&perf=155527)
*“Rose Byrne gives a performance of blistering intensity in Mary Bronstein’s extraordinary second feature; a white-knuckle ride into the psyche of a woman on the brink of despair. Byrne plays Linda, a psychoanalyst caring for her critically ill daughter who must relocate to a dingy hotel. Her husband (Christian Slater) is away, and she must single-handedly juggle hospital visits with treating her clients, while monitoring repairs to her home. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is a brave, formally daring, and entirely unforgettable experience.”*
**Dining:** We will then have dinner beforehand in [Bobo’s on Abbey Street](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kFLX3BF9JVUVVVzw5) at 6:30pm. It’s primarily a really good burger place, but they also do nachos, wings, and salads as well. Spots for dinner are now all taken. If you wsh to join a Waitlist for dinner, please post PM me.
Note that they do not split bills there so it’s CASH ONLY again for this one.
**And if you want to explore more about The Savoy’s rich history: [https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/savoy-cinema-souvenir-programme-opening-ceremony-november-29-1929-president-cosgrave](https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/savoy-cinema-souvenir-programme-opening-ceremony-november-29-1929-president-cosgrave)**
Backcountry Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Fun Hound Social walk All welcome
Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.
Mountain Skills 1 Course
***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 1 Course
***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)
Glendalough Loop_22km
Meeting at Laragh free car park at 9.40am, on the trail there after. We will do a big loop around Glendalough.
This hike is approx. 22km and should take about 5 hours.
Good pace as always.
BachaSal Saturdays @Turk's Head
Tired of casual chit chat with no connection among strangers? Looking for a new activity to pick up on weekends? Ready to get your body moving, sweating, and discover a new side of yourself you did not know you had? You are in luck, we have just what the doctor ordered!
Experience the wonderful environment that can only be had with the sound of Afro-Latin music. Learn to feel the rhythm and body movement of traditional Cuban Salsa, show off your moves with Sensual bachata, or simply come to have good craic and meet new folks! Class schedule as follows:
● **3 - 4pm**: Salsa class
● **4 - 5pm:** Bachata class
● **5 - 6pm:** Social Dance
● **VENUE**: Turk's Head 27 Parliament St Dublin 2
***Note***: *Meetup attendance list is not reflective of actual number of people that show up! Come with or without a partner and get ready to dance!*
Check our website for specifics on upcoming events: [https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com](https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com/)
Explore Loughshinny and Rush in County Dublin
Explore Loughshinny and Rush in County Dublin.
We will be meeting at Dublin Connolly for 10:40 Inside, The Meeting Point inside will beside Pret A Manger.
We will wait 10 minutes to see who is coming after after we will be going to the train.
We will be boarding the InterCity Commuter Train Serving All Stations (Howth Junction and Donaghmede, Clongriffin, Portmarnock, Malahide and Donabate) to Drogheda.
The train departs at 11:10 in the morning and we will be getting off at Rush & Lusk Train Station at 11:44 (We will be on the train for 34 minutes).
When we are off the train we will be going straight to the Rush & Lusk Station Bus Stop at 11:50. We will be on the Bus (33A Go-Ahead Ireland Bus) for 12 minutes and getting off at Loughshinny Cross at (12:02).
After we will be getting off the Bus and Walking 19 Minutes (1.4KM)
We will be walking to Dunlunea Car Park, Loughshinny (K34 YA00), this will be right beside Jump Coffee. We should arrive there for 12:21 at the Car Park, you can drive if you like.
Our Trail is 10.9KM (2:30 Minutes to 3 Hours Long) (Moderate Trail) Just be careful, because the route might be slippy, this is a loop
Dogs are welcome on Leads
Backcountry Events Near You
Connect with your local Backcountry community
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Rhino Barn Tour @ The Wilds
**Summary**
For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world.
During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia.
**The date and time of this tour**
We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes.
**What you need to do to attend**
Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour).
Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect.
**Attendance cap**
There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else.
If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you.
**Additional notes on attendance**
I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went.
If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience.
**Tickets and pricing**
[Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event.
Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds.
Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour.
**Cancellations and refunds**
Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.*
You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org.
**Waiver of liability**
After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time.
The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour.
**GPS / Getting to The Wilds**
The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County.
Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave.
The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi.
**Carpooling?**
If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can.
**The weather**
Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes.
Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is.
**After the tour**
Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them:
*Within walking distance -- 120 feet away*
* [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs)
* The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food)
*Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)*
* [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300
* [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900
* [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000
* [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126
* [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100
If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.
Soul Soothing Sound Bath
Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation.
This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter.
Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.



















