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Seekers Ready to Advance
THESE Day time Events are for those Ready to gain more information about Spiritual Growth, THE JOURNEY. It has been slotted to run for 3 Hours, but anyone can stay the entire time or freely choose to leave early.
I have DVD or CD recordings that help those interested get a far greater understanding about Jesus / Isa / Yoshua's Teachings (Same Brilliant Man/ Eternal Soul when on Earth and named Differently by 3 Different Religions - Christian - Jesus, Muslim - Isa and Jewish - Yoshua). There are also DVD or CD recordings from Joseph Campbell, Deepak Chopra, Mother Theresa, Stuart Wilde, David Hawkins, Esther Hicks, Dennis Waitley, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Other Smart Spiritual and Gifted Teachers of The Human Mind and Spirit. Topics that can be covered include: How "A Course in Miracles" came to be, Near Death Experiences, The Second Coming, The Evolution of Mankind's Spiritual Understanding, The Human Ego, Buddhism, The Christian Teachings EDITED FROM The Bible, Taoism, Ayurveda, Zen, Chi, The Bhagavad - Gita and Guided Meditations. We can workout on the Day what to watch, listen to or discuss to advance The Group Spiritually. There are Guided Meditations, The Entire - A Course in Miracles and many of The Current and Recently Departed Famous Spiritual Teachers on CD. There are also DVD's and CD's for learning how to control Emotions and Reduce Stress.
NOTE: SPIRITUAL TRUTH can be stranger than what most humans call fiction on this planet, which has a long history of Hardship, War, Struggle with a sprinkle of Beauty, Excitement and Peace to attract us, give value and delay Our Purpose of rising above this dimension.
Dianetics - The MODERN science of mental health.
This meetup is your introduction to Dianetics, and you can have your questions answered.
**[DIANETICS THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC ON THE HUMAN MIND](https://www.dianetics.org/about/films/what-is-dianetics.html)**
For 75 years, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health has remained popular, with over 20 million copies sold across 206 nations.
Why? Because it challenges everything you thought you knew-about yourself, your decisions, and the unseen influences affecting your life.
You may not know what the reactive mind is-yet. But once you do, it will change your life forever.
This hidden part of your mind stores painful experiences and uses them against you, altering your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in ways you don't even realize.
Inside this handbook, you'll discover:
• Why the same struggles keep repeating—and how you can break free
• The real reason behind stress, unreasonable fears, and negative emotions
• A clear step-by-step method to clear your mind and unlock your true potential
This is not theory—it's a practical, one-on-one journey into your reactive mind and how you can get rid of it.
You don't have to wait for change-you can start today.
**Discover the Power of Your Mind**
Join us for a relaxed, interactive **Dianetics Meetup**, where it's your chance to explore the groundbreaking discoveries in *Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health* and have all your questions answered.
Come with your curiosity—leave with insight.
Ask for Michel, Pam or Donovan.
If the time and date do not suit you personally, you may reschedule, SMS Pam on: 0405 648 822
https://www.dianetics.org/about/films/what-is-dianetics.html
Tools to Organize for Success!
We all recognize that if things were better organized, people would be better off. We have all had experiences with a business or government, school or a group that was not well organized and we experience the confusion, delays and upsets of trying to deal with disorganization.
On a personal level, trying to get something started - a plan, some new bright idea you had, perhaps starting a new business - without organization can be a nightmare. Organization is a key and often missing factor in personal success. It is also essential for a flourishing family, group, organization or business. Attaining one's goals, no matter how large or small, requires a knowledge and application of organization.
Wednesday Night Bachata: Beginners Class & Social (The Third Day)
### Your First Bachata Class on Wednesdays is FREE! 💃✨
Welcome to your new midweek rhythm at
**The Third Day:** 290 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned dancer looking for a friendly community, this is your new Wednesday home.
✨ **THE "ZERO-RISK" FIRST STEP**
Not sure if Bachata is for you? Come and see for yourself with **no commitment**!
* Your first **6:30 PM Fundamentals class is 100% FREE**.
* No partner needed and no experience required.
* Just show up, meet the crew, and have fun.
⭐ **THE RISING STAR MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL**
If you love your first class and want to stick with dancing midweek, we have an exclusive offer for our community:
* **The Deal:** Grab our Rising STAR Membership Card for just $50.
* **What’s Included:** Covers your next 7 classes!
* **Total Value:** Just $7.14 per class — officially the best value dance deal in Melbourne!
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📅 **WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE**
* 6:30 PM: Bachata Fundamentals (Beginners) — FREE for first-timers!
* 7:00 PM: Bachata Improvers
* 8:00 PM: Bachata Intermediate
* 9:00 PM – Late: Social dancing & community vibes
📍 **WHERE WE ARE**
**The Third Day:** 290 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne
Look for our check-in table at the entrance. We’re the friendly group having a great time!
Why join us? We aren’t just a dance school; we’re a **community**. Since 2018, we’ve focused on **connection, laughter, and making everyone—especially solo beginners—feel welcome** from the moment they walk in.
Come as you are, bring a smile, and let’s make every Wednesday your night of dance! 🥂
KMLF - Speed v Substance: Preserving Knowledge Integrity in the AI Hype Cycle
This month we have our own Sarah Jacobson sharing on **Speed v Substance: Preserving Knowledge Integrity in the AI Hype Cycle**
AI has done something remarkable for knowledge management. It has put us on the executive radar in a way we have never been before. Budgets are being discussed, senior leaders are paying attention and KM is finally being recognised as fundamental to how organisations operate.
But that visibility has come with a catch. The same technology driving the attention has created an expectation of immediacy that sits uncomfortably with what good knowledge management actually requires. People expect answers in seconds because that is what AI promises. Building robust foundations, curating quality content and establishing governance frameworks takes longer than a demo.
This session explores the paradox KM leaders are sitting inside right now and what it means in practice. We will look at where the speed/substance tension is most acute, what happens when AI is deployed on top of poorly managed knowledge and why the organisations getting this right are treating knowledge as infrastructure rather than content.
This is an interactive session. Come prepared to share where you are seeing this tension play out in your own organisation and what you have tried. Expect polling, group discussion and a few deliberate provocations.
Thanks again to MinterEllison, who host the amazing space we meet in each month.
**Session Details:**
* **Date & Time:** 6:00pm AEDST, Fourth Wednesday of each month
* **Format:** Virtual session on Teams
* **Agenda:**
* 6-6:30 pm networking
* 6:30-7:45pm exploration of the topic
* 7:45-8pm wrap up
* 8pm dinner for those interested.
KMLF has run monthly, almost uninterrupted since 1998, serving the Victorian Knowledge Management community with close ties to Change Mgt, Records Mgt, Information Governance and Academic communities.
Birth Advocacy Events This Week
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Australia's Nature Positive Plan - protecting our environment
**Speaker:** Kelly O’Shanassy, former Chair of Australian Conservation Foundation and incoming Chair of Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.
**Topic:** The Nature Positive Plan, launched in 2022, sets out the government’s commitment to reform Australia’s environmental laws. These reforms are wide-reaching and ambitious. When will we see measurable improvements? Will they be enough to protect and restore our unique environment? What are the challenges?
**Note** this event will be preceded by the Victorian Fabians AGM at 7:00pm - all Victorian financial members of the Fabians are invited to attend - [details here.](https://www.fabians.org.au/fabians_victoria_agm_2026_20260423?e=277add52a01e9b78e1bc863a51d2cd66&utm_source=australianfabians&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=australia_s_nature_positive_1&n=4)
**Cost:** Fabians financial members - Free; Non members - $5 (pay at door)
Please [RSVP at this link](https://www.fabians.org.au/australia_s_nature_20260423) or on this meetup as places are limited.
**After Event Dinner & Drinks:** all attendees are welcome to join us at a nearby venue for dinner/drinks after the event.
**Support the Fabians**
We greatly appreciate the ongoing support of our members for all our events. Anyone who is not a member can support us by [joining up at this link.](https://www.fabians.org.au/become_a_member) Contributions are to help cover event and guest speaker costs etc.
Enchanted Kirtan
Modern life moves fast.
Work, screens, notifications, constant thinking.
It’s easy to feel stressed, tired or disconnected.
This Sunday slow down with Kirtan - a powerful live music meditation experience.
Come for:
✨ Singing, dancing and uplifting energy
✨ A calm mind and open heart
✨ A real sense of belonging
No singing skills needed!
Just calmness & connection.
🗓️Sunday \| 6\-8pm
🍴Incl Dinner
📍South Melbourne
Childfree Drinks at Mr Wilkinson, Brunswick
Hi folks, been super busy the last few weeks, I reckon it's time for another get together. Lets grab a few drinks - they do coffee as well!
Inclusive Grief Circle: Honouring Loss Through Ceremony, Community & Creativity
Read reviews from past participants [here](https://www.greenhousecreativesanctuary.com/inclusivegrief)
“Grief has never been private, it has always been communal.
Subconsciously, we are awaiting the presence of others, before we can feel safe enough to drop to our knees on the holy ground of sorrow. For the most part, grief is not a problem to be solved, not a condition to be medicated, but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human. Grief becomes problematic when the conditions needed to help us work with grief are absent.” - Francis Weller
Our primary association with grief is the loss of a loved one but there are so many kinds of losses that don't have formal ceremonies that are important to honour. Unprocessed grief can accumulate in weight, dulling our senses and capacity for aliveness.
This is a safe, supportive space for all shapes, sizes and textures of grief- for the loss of our loved ones, for the childhood we did not get to have, for the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and exiled, for friendships and relationships with ambiguous endings, for homes and communities we are distanced from and miss, for the suffering of the world and our fellow beings.
This inclusive grief circle is also an advocacy for compassionate and attentive grief work, for reshaping our understanding of and relationship with grief. It is a holding space, a container, a time and a deep permission to acknowledge our emotions, our connections, the ways we have been touched and transformed, and our humanity.
We will make art in response to the Grief Deck, share and witness each other’s stories and journeys, and co-create a group nature mandala together.
**Please bring a jar and 8-10 similar natural objects (8 flowers or 8 sticks or 8 stones).**
If you are facing financial hardship, please key in CONCESSION as a promo code for a discounted price of $25. If that is still difficult, please email me at greenhouse.arttherapy@gmail.com. No one will be turned away.
**Please also note:**
* This is an art-therapy informed community-based creative workshop, and is not intended to replace individual or group therapy, and is also not for emergency crisis support or intervention.
* If you are comfortable with me taking photos of you and/or your artwork for learning and supervision purposes, and to offer others a sense of what the workshop is like, please let me know at the start of the session. Your participation would be greatly appreciated!
* While the estimated time is 2 hours, it might overrun depending on the size of the group and the conversations we are having so please allow some grace for that.
Lyrebird Laughs - Ripponlea
Hi, this is a free comedy night.
It is an open mic style night, and so it could be good, or bad, or worse. It really is anything goes.
It's at Lyrebird Lounge, Ripponlea, and is called Lyrebird Laughs. That's all I can confirm.
Come along. I'll be doing 10min on stage.
Sorry I can't promise too much. We'll see what it is like together.
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Kind Exchange: Vegan Book & Plant Swap
[The Kind Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/events/3087825058070662/)
A gathering to share, swap, and connect with like-minded people who care about plant-based living, sustainability, and mindful choices.
This is more than a swap — it’s a space to circulate what we already have and meet others in the community.
Bring any of the following to share:
* **Vegan-related books** (cookbooks, sustainability, mindful living, etc.)
* **Plants or cuttings** (optional)
Swap for something new-to-you from others. *The more you bring, the more there is to exchange!*
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly- [https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073](https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVGxJeFRub0FQNmhUcmF3VnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4u9YhVWcSkITKfEn_NajeEUIyxFrXbcaG0HjFHoQn-MCxKlhGlUpFAnsMIzw_aem_vo9QISntFpTtGskmWaVEkQ)
Unclaimed books/plants at the end of the event will be donated.
Cleveland Verified Local Singles Virtual Connection
**💘 Zoom Speed Dating for Cleveland Locals – Matched by Age & Personality**
A hosted online speed dating experience for Cleveland locals. We match you with compatible Cleveland locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session.
**Pick your age group and sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=dynamic-local-singles-speed-dating-meetup&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
**⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited.
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👥 **Best for:**
- 🎯 Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings
- Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
🔄 **What to expect**
1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above.
2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
📍 **Event snapshot**
- ⚡ **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel
💡 **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions — it keeps the conversation moving.
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✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. 💓 ✨
Quick version: this one gets straight to the point.
Built for clarity over length.
🌱✨ Vegan Night Out: Portia’s + Roller Skating 🛼
Get ready for a fun night with amazing food, great energy, and even better company! 🥰✨
🍽️ Portia’s Café — 6:30PM
🛼 Skate Zone 71 — 8:30PM
Come join us for delicious vegan food and/or roller skating — it’s totally up to you!
Whether you come for the food, the skating, or both… you’re in for a great time 💗
📍 Portia’s Café
4424 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
📍 Skate Zone 71
4900 Evanswood Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
















