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Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**โœ… Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Beginner Salsa Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm โ€“ 7:15 pm โ€ฆ Registration 7:15 pm โ€“ 8:15 pm โ€ฆ Beginner Class **๐Ÿ‘‰ Intermediate Salsa Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **๐Ÿ‘‰ If You Take Both Salsa Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/ **๐Ÿ‘‰ Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**
LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
LLM Showdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Local Models
Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly guide to choosing the right large language model. Weโ€™ll compare major models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, talk about when to use hosted APIs versus local models, and break down the tradeoffs around cost, speed, quality, privacy, context windows, coding ability, and reliability. Youโ€™ll leave with a clearer mental model for picking an LLM based on your actual use case instead of hype, benchmarks, or brand names. No deep AI background required. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Wednesday Meditation & Techniques of Mastery
Wednesday Meditation & Techniques of Mastery
Mini Paint Club @ Tabletop Game Cafe
Mini Paint Club @ Tabletop Game Cafe
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Mapping and Dashboards
**Total Eclipse of the Chart: School Redistricting Dashboards** In this presentation, we will explore the utilization of maps, sets, and SQL within a Tableau dashboard to help provide โ€œwhat-ifโ€ analyses generated through the use of a mapped dashboard, providing different scenarios and the potential implications of these. While in this use case we are focused on a large school district, the concepts of utilizing existing data to explore the future impacts of modifying different geographic boundaries can be useful to many industries, balancing the mix of maps with visual analytics. **About Our Speaker** Robert Kramer is the Data Systems and State Reporting Coordinator at South Western City Schools in Grove City. He has worked there for 17 years, serving previously in the roles of Data Analyst, Programmer, and Operations Coordinator. Prior to working at South Western, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Pinnacle Data Systems in Groveport. He graduated in 2005 from The University of Toledo with his Bachelorโ€™s in Computer Science and Engineering, and a minor in Mathematics. Robert resides in Obetz with his wife, and their 15 and 12 year-old daughters. He was also just elected to his 3rd four-year term on the Obetz City Council. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Board games at The Forge
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Lincoln Street Salsa ๐Ÿ”ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐Ÿ”ฅ
๐Ÿ”ฅ Lincoln Street Salsa ๐Ÿ”ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐Ÿ”ฅ
**๐Ÿ’ฅ Join us THIS Friday and EVERY Friday!** **๐Ÿ’ฅ At Columbusโ€™ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm โ€“ 1 am **.** **๐Ÿ’ฅ Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **๐Ÿ’ฅ Free Parking!** **๐Ÿ’ฅ BYOB!** **๐Ÿ’ฅ Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthonyโ€™s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **๐ŸŸฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **๐ŸŸฃ** 8:00 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm **๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป** **.** **๐ŸŸฃ** 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm **๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ Class!** **.** **๐ŸŸฃ** 9:30 pm โ€“ 1 am **๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜†!** **.** **โœ… Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **โœ… No Experience Necessary!** **โœ… No Partner Required!** **โœ… Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **โœ… $15 Cash / $16 Card** **โœ… College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **โœ… BYOB** **โœ… Age 18+** **.** **โœ… Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place forโ€ฆ** **.** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Learning to Dance** **๐Ÿ‘‰** Social Dancing **๐Ÿ‘‰ Birthday Celebration** **๐Ÿ‘‰** Bachelorette Parties **๐Ÿ‘‰ Girlโ€™s Night Out** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Date Night** **๐Ÿ‘‰** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **๐Ÿ‘‰ Meeting New People** **๐Ÿ‘‰** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** โœ… **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/") Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 .
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday
Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday
Happy Sand Volleyball club
Happy Sand Volleyball club
Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday at 4 pm
Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday at 4 pm
Ticketed event: COSI After Dark
Ticketed event: COSI After Dark
BeComing Circle Initiates
BeComing Circle Initiates
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
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!
Bachata Dance Classes: Beginner and Intermediate (Every Monday)
Bachata Dance Classes: Beginner and Intermediate (Every Monday)
**โœ… Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm โ€“ 7:15 pm โ€ฆ Registration 7:15 pm โ€“ 8:15 pm โ€ฆ Beginner Class **๐Ÿ‘‰ Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **๐Ÿ‘‰ If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone
Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
**โœ… Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **๐Ÿ‘‰ Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 7:00 pm โ€“ 7:15 pm โ€ฆ Registration 7:15 pm โ€“ 8:15 pm โ€ฆ Beginner Class . **๐Ÿ‘‰ Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 8:15 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm Intermediate Class . **๐Ÿ‘‰ If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** . **๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** . https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
Psychic Development Series  II - Pueo Group
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
Adult Piano Players Meetup
Adult Piano Players Meetup
Come join our welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can practice performing, build confidence, stay motivated, and connect with others who play piano. Each session is intentionally structured and hosted to ensure everyone has time to play (if they choose), feel supported, socialize, and enjoy the experience. Itโ€™s not a class, but a thoughtfully guided space to help you stay consistent and make meaningful progress. **Details:** * Gatherings take place in a private home setting in the Northwest Columbus area (location to be shared after RSVPing) * Small group (max 7โ€“8 participants) to keep the sessions personal and ensure everyone has time to play * Light snacks and refreshments provided * Small fee to support hosting and keep the group high quality and motivated