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Wed 9pm - 8 a side at Mile End - RSVP ONLY on FootyAddicts.com
8/7 a side casual football game in City - Mile End, East London
- 1 hour game
- 6 GBP per person
- KO 9pm
- Casual football just for fun
- No shouting, no aggressive behavior
If you want to join you will need to sign up on http://www.footyaddicts.com and Confirm your attendance at the game page
We do not use Meetup.com to manage bookings any more.
Afrobeats Dance Classes
**Book your Afrobeats class directly on SheyDance today:**
**https://sheydance.com/service-details/79**
Hello, I’m Nicole. I’m passionate about sharing the energy, rhythm, and culture of Afrobeats through dance.
My Afrobeats classes are designed for all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer looking to improve your skills, confidence, and performance style. In class, you’ll learn fun, high-energy choreography inspired by Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and Amapiano.
These sessions are all about having fun, building confidence, staying active, and expressing yourself in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you want to improve your fitness, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy great music and movement, my classes are the perfect place to start.
**Book your Afrobeats class directly on SheyDance today:**
**https://sheydance.com/service-details/79**
10th Anniversary Celebration with Chris Webb - Power BI Under the Bonnet
This month we're celebrating the TENTH anniversary of the London Fabric User Group - having started life as the London Power BI User Group TEN years ago.
We'd love you to join us at the offices of the aptly named Tenth Revolution to help us celebrate.
# TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH CHRIS WEBB
Chris has presented at the user group every year in May to celebrate our anniversary, and we didn't want this year to be any different.
**Power BI under the bonnet**: monitoring queries and refreshes using Workspace Monitoring, Log Analytics, Profiler and DAX Studio
When you're performance tuning a slow Power BI report or refresh you need to know what happens inside the engine, and the good news is that the Power BI engine can give you all kinds of detailed information on its internals. But how do you get access to this? How can you understand it? In this session you'll find out: how you can get (almost) the same information on internals from Workspace Monitoring, Log Analytics, SQL Server Profiler and DAX Studio and when to use which; which engine events are relevant to queries and which ones are relevant to refreshes; and how you can interpret this information for tuning.
**Agenda**
18:30 - Welcome, drinks, pizza & networking
19:00 - Main Session
20:00 - Help us celebrate at a local pub (details to be confirmed on the night)
**Venue**
Tenth Revolution offices in London.
Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1DL
Please provide your first and last name when registering for the event, as this is provided to building security to allow you entrance into the venue.
☀️Female Childfree Collective☀️
Summer Time After Work Club
☀️ Summer Time After Work Club ☀️
Long days, golden evenings, and good company, this is your invite to a midweek exhale.
Join a relaxed, childfree circle of like-minded women for easy chats, refreshing drinks, and a little sunshine therapy after the workday ends.
Whether you want to unwind, laugh, vent, or just soak up the vibe, this is your space to connect and enjoy the summer nights ✌️🫶
✨ Come as you are. Stay as long as you like ✨
⚽ Andrew's Football 📍Brixton📶Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47220
**Game Description:**
This is a casual but competitive mixed ability and ages game with a good group of guys 🙌 Playing on pitch 3
**Rules**
\* No slide tackles.
\* Shoot from outside the penalty area - attackers not allowed in the box.
\* Keeper cannot come out of the penalty area or it’s a pen.
\* Defenders not allowed in the area or it’s a pen.
\* Rules are sometime flexed if number low or we have odd numbers.
French community - Essential oils to support children aged 2 to 12 years
✨ Atelier découverte – Huiles essentielles & bien-être des enfants ✨
C’est avec beaucoup de joie que je vous retrouve à Londres pour un atelier tout en douceur autour des enfants, de leurs émotions et des petits défis du quotidien 🌿
Pendant ce moment de partage, nous découvrirons comment utiliser les huiles essentielles de façon simple et sécurisée pour accompagner les enfants de 2 à 12 ans :
🌱 apaiser les émotions
🌱 soutenir le sommeil et le calme
🌱 accompagner les petits bobos du quotidien
🌱 soutenir l’énergie, la concentration et l’équilibre émotionnel
🌱 créer des rituels bien-être à la maison
Au-delà d’un atelier découverte, je souhaite créer un véritable espace de parole et de connexion, dans une ambiance bienveillante et chaleureuse, comme un cercle de femmes où chacune peut venir déposer son vécu, ses questionnements, ses défis du quotidien de maman… sans jugement 🤍
En tant que sophrologue et maman d’enfants atypiques, j’aurai aussi à cœur de partager des pistes concrètes, naturelles et accessibles pour soutenir les enfants dans leur singularité et leur équilibre émotionnel.
Je suis profondément heureuse de pouvoir vivre ce moment dans cette magnifique capitale qu’est Londres, et de rencontrer la communauté francophone sur place ✨
Que vous soyez déjà familière des huiles essentielles ou simplement curieuse de découvrir une autre façon d’accompagner votre famille, vous êtes les bienvenues 🌸
Hâte de partager ce moment avec vous 🤍
Céline Legouet ✨https://www.instagram.com/celine_legouet/
Wed 8.30pm - 8 a side at Greenwich - RSVP ONLY on FootyAddicts.com
8 a side casual football game in South East London, Greenwich, Eltham
- 1 hour game
- 6 GBP per person
- KO 8.30pm
- Casual football just for fun
- No shouting, no aggressive behavior
If you want to join you will need to sign up on http://www.footyaddicts.com and Confirm your attendance at the game page
We do not use Meetup.com to manage bookings any more.
Chicago Bears Events This Week
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Saturday Pickup American Football
Newcomers are always welcome! We often go to the pub for pints afterwards.
Bring cleats if possible (no need to bring anything else) and just turn up in your sports kit. If you can’t make it anymore, please update your RSVP.
We set up at the south end of the park near the cricket nets and athletes track – the nearest tube stops are Canada water, Surrey Quays and South Bermondsey. See you on Sat!
Sunday Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO TAKE PART?
You just need to RSVP using the button on this page, and show up on Sunday. That is true for both DMs and players.
You must be 18+ to attend.
If this is your first time or looking to join a game, please find the Sunday Hosts Edward or Jason on your arrival. We will point you towards a game you can join.
There is no charge, membership fee or subscription. However, a collection tin may be circulated by the Organiser/Assistant Organiser/Host towards the running of the Meetup. There is a recommended donation of £2 cash per attendee (DM or player), but contributions are purely voluntary: you are under no obligation. We do not track or record who donates what
TIMES
Please ensure you arrive between 12:30pm and 1.00pm. **If you arrive later than 1pm, it may not be possible to find you a game.**
I'VE NEVER PLAYED BEFORE, IS THAT A PROBLEM?
Nope! You do not have to have previous experience of D&D or another tabletop role-playing game. We will have newbie-friendly games on Sunday.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO BRING?
Nothing. If you have dice, paper and pencil, and a Player’s Handbook, then bring them, but it’s not a problem if you don’t. We can lend you everything you need including a pre-generated character.
I'M NOT FROM THE UK, THAT ISN'T A PROBLEM, RIGHT?
Actually, we have loads of members from other countries; at times, we’ve had more ex-pats than Brits. We get a lot of people joining who’ve just moved to London from another country, left their old D&D friends behind, and who are looking for a new gaming group, so you don’t need to worry about not fitting in.
The one catch is that your English does need to be OK. You don't have to be perfectly fluent, but roleplaying’s a language-based activity and if your listening isn't decent you may have trouble following what’s going on. Lots of our members speak more than one language, but we can't guarantee that we can place you in a game with someone who can interpret for you.
DUNGEON MASTERS
We are always on the look-out for DMs. If you would like to run a game, please PM Edward_w or Jason Sia.
HYGIENE & ANTI-COVID GUIDELINES
If you are symptomatically ill or suspect/know you have caught covid in the last 10 days but are asymptomatic, please do NOT attend.
Please wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth and/or a face shield whenever possible. This is not a rule, merely a request.
Please wash your hands and/or use hand sanitiser gel frequently.
If you test positive for covid after attending an event, please contact Zander the Meetup Organiser, immediately. If possible, please let Zander know your Dungeon Master's name.
**VENUES AND MONEY MATTERS**
**The venues are businesses and, as such, rely on us spending on food and drink while we are there**. Our continued use of the venues is dependent upon it. Please spend as much as you reasonably can; if you are thinking of having lunch at your venue, please do. The venues have vegetarian and vegan options.
Please do NOT bring drink from outside except tap water in a transparent plastic bottle. Please do NOT bring food from outside. Bringing food or drink (except tap water) from outside can result in you being permanently banned by the venue's management.
Guide dogs are absolutely fine. Other dogs and pets may not be permitted subject to the discretion of the Pub Staff & Organisers.
If you have any questions, please post it in the comments below or PM Edward_w or Jason, the Sunday Hosts.
New: Cliffs, Coast & Cocktails: New Haven to Brighton Bound
They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on this event): [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes)
**Description**
A dramatic coastal adventure with a vibrant finish.
We’ll hike from Newhaven along stunning cliff-top paths with sweeping sea views, rolling downs and fresh ocean air. Expect big scenery, steady climbs and unforgettable coastal panoramas as we make our way toward Brighton.
We finish in style on Brighton seafront, perfect for well-earned cocktails, food and sunset vibes.
**WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO**
Distance: **20km**
Ascent: c.**376 metres**
Estimated Duration (approx.): **5 hours walking** depending upon the speed of the group and excluding any breaks.
Difficulty: **[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)**
**PROGRAMME**
Meeting Point: Meeting Point: **[London Victoria Station](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/meeting-places/)** (see pic in in link) in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are.
Assembly Time: 08:15
Move to the departure platform at 08:35
The train departs at 08:45
The train arrives at 10:17 NewHaven Town
We will aim for the 18:10 from Brighton back to Victoria for 19:15
**Pricing Info:**
* £30 per person – includes hike + train travel. Book by 11:59 PM on Tuesday before the event to guarantee your spot at this £30 discounted price - after this time there might or might not be limited £30 tickets left upon checking event.
* Want to join for the hike only? Message me privately on Meetup to pay £10 anytime.
**HIKE INCLUDES**
* Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
* PayPal fees
**PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE**
* Travel costs
* Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
* Souvenirs
* Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
* Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit
**RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)**
* Suitable hiking shoes or boots
* Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
* Water [2L recommended]
* Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
* Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
* Camera & Phone
* Picnic lunch and snacks
**CANCELLING/REFUNDS**
If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund.
**QUESTIONS**
If you have any other questions, please check visit our[ FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page.
We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions.
[FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@aaahiking) \| [Trip Advicer](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [TicTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@aaahiking) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/)
© AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted
Sunny Seven Sisters Social hike, Seaford Swim...and Sleep over for Sunday hike??
They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and so here are pics from this previous day trip on our website (click on the event) : [www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes](http://www.aaahiking.co.uk/day-hikes) The video at the top was also a previous sunset Seven Sisters hike too.
**DESCRIPTION**
Please bring flip flops or sandals in yoir bag in case of river crossing
Join us for this classic walk in the **South Downs National Park.**
This is one of the most magnificent and justifiably well-known **13-mile walk** along the **South Downs way**. This is the classic version of the Seven Sisters starting from Eastbourne ending in Seaford.
**WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO**
Distance: **20km**
Ascent: c.**550 metres**
Estimated Duration (approx): \*\* 5-6 hours walking\*\*
Difficulty: **[Energetic](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)**
Meeting Point: Meeting Point: **[London Victoria Station](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/meeting-places/)** (see pic in in link) in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are.
Assembly time: 08:00
Move to departure platform: 08:15
Train leaves: 08:24
Train arrives at Eastbourne: 9:53
We'll aim for the 16:55 train back to London to arrive at Victoria 18:36 or slightly later by 30 mins or an hour.
**Cliffs**
**The Seven Sisters Cliffs are surprisingly fragile and at constant risk of collapse. Please refrain from getting close to the edge (ideally 3 metres)**
**Pricing Info:**
* £30 per person – includes hike + train travel. Book by 11:59 PM on Tuesday before the event to guarantee your spot at this £30 discounted price - after this time there might or might not be limited £30 tickets left upon checking event.
* Want to join for the hike only? Message me privately on Meetup to pay £10 anytime.
**HIKE INCLUDES**
* Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
* PayPal fees
**PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE**
* Travel costs (unless you selected that payment option)
* Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
* Souvenirs
* Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
* Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit
**RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)**
* Suitable hiking shoes or boots
* Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
* Water [2L recommended]
* Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
* Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
* Camera & Phone
* Picnic lunch and snacks
**CANCELLING/REFUNDS**
If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [info@aaalondongroup.com](info@aaalondongroup.com) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund.
**QUESTIONS**
If you have any other questions, please check visit our[ FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page.
We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions.
[FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@aaahiking) \| [Trip Advicer](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [TicTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@aaahiking) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/)
© AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted
The London Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
**\*\*\* YOU NEED TO PURCHASE A VENUE TICKET. PLEASE SEE BELOW \*\*\***
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO TAKE PART?
**1\. You *must* RSVP using the Attend button on this page.** That's true for both DMs and players.
**2.** You must be **18+** to attend.
**3\. YOU MUST REGISTER AND BUY A VENUE TICKET** [HERE](https://www.arcadiagames.co.uk/meetup/p/23-may)**. Venue tickets are £6 per person (for players and DMs).** If you don't have a card for online purchases, please PM Zander, the Meetup Organiser as soon as you can. The Arcadia site may say that your event doesn't have a DM, but don't worry, it will. That just means that your DM will be a Meetup DM, not an Arcadia DM.
**4.** Please **check in with the Arcadia** **team** behind the bar of 'The Tavern', a communal room on the first floor. Then find **Zander**, the Meetup Organiser in 'The Square', another communal room on the same floor. You'll then be assigned to a game.
TIMES
Please ensure you arrive **by 12.30pm** (at noon for DMs). If you arrive late, it may not be possible to find you a game.
If you're part of a group of two or more, you all have to be 18+, RSVP for yourselves (no 'plus ones') and arrive just after 12pm on the day, not 12.30pm. If you arrive at 12.30pm, you'll still be able to play, but may be placed in different games.
DO I NEED TO KNOW THE RULES OF D&D? DO I HAVE TO BRING OR PREPARE ANYTHING?
**You don't have to have any knowledge of D&D's rules or have previous experience of D&D or another tabletop role-playing game.**
You don't have to bring or prepare anything. We can lend you everything you need including a pre-generated character.
If you want to bring or create your own character, please just after 12pm and discuss your character with your assigned DM. Please respect their decision in the unlikely event that they say you have to use a pre-generated character. They may have story or rules reasons they can't disclose.
DUNGEON MASTERING
We're always on the look-out for DMs. If you'd like to DM, please PM Zander in the Organiser list ASAP.
VENUES AND MONEY MATTERS
The venue is a businesses and, as such, relies on us spending on food and drink while we are there. Our continued use of the venue is dependent upon it. Please spend as much as you reasonably can; if you're thinking of having lunch at the venue, please do. The venue has vegetarian and vegan options. The venue accept payment by card, cash, Apple Pay and Google Pay, so please bring one of those.
Please do NOT bring drink from outside except tap water in a transparent plastic bottle. Please do NOT bring food from outside. Bringing food or drink (except tap water) from outside can result in you being permanently banned by the venue's management.
HYGIENE
If you're ill or suspect you're coming down with a contagious sickness such as covid or flu, please do **NOT** attend. If you're unwell, you may be asked to leave.
DOGS AND PETS
Guide dogs are absolutely fine. Other dogs and pets aren't permitted.
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If you have any questions not answered above, please PM Zander, the Organiser.
🏀East London Falcons Scrimmage📍Bow📶Mid Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48585
**Game Description:**
2 hours scrimmage hosted by East London Falcons at Bow.
Location: Entrance at Harley Grove
Intense scrimmage with good atmosphere.
Preferably for someone has basketball fundamental skills.
Games are well-organised with timers.
WhatsApp group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DoMQQJVCVzJISX9VlaVfO5
If you have any questions, please dm @eastlondonfalcons on instagram
**Rules**
6 minutes or 7 points (1/2s)
3 teams of 6 or 4 teams of 5 (depends on how many players)
Call your own foul (no bitch fouls)
Bring good vibes and intensity
Team will be off after winning 3 games in a row. (if we have 4 teams)
Then the winning team will come back on next game.
Saturday 7 a side game, N7
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/a/a/2/event_234563202.jpeg
http://www.footyaddicts.com
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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
Nature’s Bounty: Tea and Native American Traditions - Octagon Earthworks, Newark
Nature’s Bounty: Teas & Traditions
Hosted by Ohio History Connection:
* May. 30
* Time: Noon-4 p.m
* General - $15
* Ohio History Connection Member - Free
* Location: Newark Earthworks - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Octagon Earthworks 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055
Did you know that Red Willow has the same natural compounds as aspirin? What about Staghorn Sumac and Purple Coneflower, containing large amounts of Vitamin C? Join us as we learn all about the uses of plants.
This program will hike the grounds of the Octagon to learn about nature’s bounty. In addition, it will explore the vast knowledge of American Indian peoples regarding how plants help humans. Guests will be able to sample several teas made from plants that will be discussed.
Disclaimer: This is for interpretative purposes only, and we are not promoting natural healing or any use of self-care or medical advice.
Click here to register [https://hopewellearthworks.org/events/natures-bounty-teas-traditions/](https://hopewellearthworks.org/events/natures-bounty-teas-traditions/)
Contact 740.344.0498 or newarkearthworks@ohiohistory.org
https://hopewellearthworks.org/site/octagon-earthworks/
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Friday night Social - Central Ohio Friends - 5 years of friends
For the last 5 years, Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection have teamed up for some incredible nights out and some of the biggest social events in Columbus with our biggest combined event bringing out 80+ people.
⚠️ Please only RSVP through ONE group to help keep headcount accurate.
Now we’re celebrating where it all started.
On Friday, May 22, we’ll be joining Central Ohio Friends 🍻 **Starting at** Brothers Bar & Grill in the Arena District the same place their very first event was held back in 2021.
Whether you’ve been to one of our events before or **have been waiting for the right one to come out to,** this is a great one to jump into.
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