Birth Advocacy

Die Treffen finden hybrid statt, also online und vor Ort. Den Link für meinen digitalen Raum schicke ich am **Tag des Treffens** per Meetup-Mail an alle Teilnehmerinnen - schaut also bitte in euer Postfach bei Meetup! :-) Wir werden lesen, diskutieren, Erfahrungen austauschen, voneinander lernen und uns mit Themen kritisch auseinander setzen. Mitbringen braucht ihr nur das jeweilige Buch. Euch erwartet ein hoffentlich geselliger, inspirierender und unterhaltsamer Abend. Zum 23.04. lesen wir "Aigainst White Feminism" von Rafia Zakarias. Ich freue mich auf euch!

✨ Elevate Pilates: Reformer Community Class ✨ Elevate your body and mind at a special Reformer Pilates class hosted by Elevate Pilates for the Les Amis community. This session is designed to strengthen, lengthen, and energize you through mindful movement—welcoming all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. After the workout, stay and unwind with a curated selection of ROY Kombuchas. It’s the perfect moment to connect, recharge, and enjoy the Les Amis community vibe. Move. Sip. Connect. We can’t wait to share this experience with you. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

"Wer bin ich und wer bin ich mit dir? Wer bist du und was sehe ich in dir? Was könnte aus uns werden?" Ein empathischer Dialog. Grenzen wahrnehmen. Das Unbekannte erforschen. Alternative "Ich's" ausprobieren. Mit Neugier, mit Offenheit. Ein Raum für unsere Geschichten in Transformation. Dieser Schreib-Workshop bietet Frauen einen kreativen Rahmen, in dem wir uns in unserem verschieden und doch gemeinsam Sein zelebrieren und dabei gegenseitig ermutigen, im Handeln unser Potential zu entfalten. \*\*\* Ich bin: Joana (sie/ihr). Musikerin. Kulturwissenschaftlerin, mit literaturwissenschaftlichem Schwerpunkt. Seit Februar 2024 in Ausbildung als Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie. Durch diverse positive Erfahrungen als Teilnehmerin von (Schreib)kreisen für Frauen sowie mit großem Interesse besuchten Seminaren und Workshops offline und online, ist nun der Herzenswunsch entstanden, selbst auf lokaler Ebene - und in kreativer Gestalt - einen solchen Raum zu öffnen und leiten. Die amerikanische Sprecherin und Autorin Peggy Tabor Millin bringt meine eigenen Erlebnisse und Prozesse mit folgender Betrachtung auf den Punkt: "Wir müssen uns nicht selbst analysieren oder Erinnerungen hervorkramen oder an der Selbstverbesserung arbeiten. Wir müssen nur bereit sein zu lernen, wer wir sind und was die Tiefe unserer Seele wirklich ausdrücken will und muss. Während wir unser Schreiben in einem sicheren Kreis teilen, lernen wir, diesem Prozess und damit uns selbst zu vertrauen." \*\*\* Da die Plätze begrenzt sind, melde dich bitte an unter: transformativesschreiben@gmx.net \*\*\* Bitte mitbringen: \- Stift\(e\) und Papier oder eigenes Journal \- einen kleinen Gegenstand für den Kreis \(z\.B\. etwas aus der Natur oder von Bedeutung für dich in diesem Moment\) \- Warme Socken oder Hausschuhe \*\*\* Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis Dieser Schreib-Workshop bietet Frauen einen kreativen Rahmen, in dem wir uns in unserem verschieden und doch gemeinsam Sein zelebrieren und dabei gegenseitig ermutigen, im Handeln unser Potential zu entfalten.

**#Women in Tech & of SaaS - Share Real Stories and Clear Takeaways** **Please register through this link:** [https://luma.com/h0cd0q2m](https://luma.com/h0cd0q2m) ## ​Overview ​What really drives career growth in tech and SaaS— beyond titles and job descriptions? Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation with women leaders sharing the pivotal decisions, setbacks, and strategies that shaped their impact. ## ​📅 When? ​Thursday, 23 April 2026 18:00 – 21:00 Arrival from 18:00 ## ​📍 Where? ​Doctolib Office ​Mehringdamm 51 ​10961 Berlin ## ​💡 What can you expect from the evening? ​An honest, human-first panel discussion where senior women in tech and SaaS share what really shaped their careers. ​You’ll gain: * ​Clear insights on how influence and visibility actually work in tech * ​Honest reflections on doubts, setbacks, tough feedback, and career trade-offs * ​Practical ways to grow your impact in the age of AI — without losing yourself ​Beyond the panel, expect meaningful networking moments in a safe, supportive space built on trust and solidarity. ## ​The coolest is: ​🎙️ Podcast-style setup ​✨ Healthy catering & drinks ​📸 Photo corner & inspiration wall ​🎁 Small goodies & community moments ## ​🗓️ Agenda ​18:00\-18:30 \| Arrival & Ice Breaker Welcome drink & first mingle ​18:30\-18:40 \| Welcome Words \- Doctolib \([Saskia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskiamenke/?utm_source=luma)), Women in Tech® ([Sacha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-larenaudie/?utm_source=luma)), and Women of SaaS ([Stef](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefania-guglielmetto/?utm_source=luma)) ​18:40\-19:30 \| Panel Discussion ​19:30\-19:45 \| Q&A ​19:45\-21:00 \| Networking\! ## ​🎤 About our Speakers ​[Eva Maria Lindig](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evalindig/?utm_source=luma), Product Lead, PayPal ​[Khadijah Shtayat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadijah-shtayat/?utm_source=luma), Engineering Manager, Doctolib ​[Angeley Mullins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeleymullins/?utm_source=luma), Founder & CEO @ Aetheris Ventures, GTM Leader ​Moderator: [Sacha Larenaudie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-larenaudie/?utm_source=luma), Women in Tech® # ​About Doctolib ​No one should feel alone in their experience of care. At Doctolib, we’re setting a new pulse for healthcare, helping people be healthier and improving the daily lives of health professionals. With more than 3000 employees across France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, we’re reinventing how care is delivered through a new generation of AI-powered technologies and services. Our Operating System supports health professionals in all their activities, from clinical, financial, to admin and care cooperation. Our Health Companion helps people prevent health problems, detect risks earlier, access care faster, and better follow treatments. Today, over 90 million people use Doctolib to manage their health and find care, while 420K health professionals use Doctolib to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. ## ​About Women in Tech® ​Women in Tech® is an international movement on a mission to close the gender gap and help women embrace technology. ​In Germany, we bring together tech professionals to connect, grow, and support one another. Our goal: empower women with the skills and confidence to thrive in STEAM careers. ​Join us — and shape the future of inclusive tech. ## ​About Women of SaaS ​Women of SaaS is the leading global business network connecting brilliant women in the SaaS industry. ​Women are still underrepresented in the SaaS industry, often facing a trust gap, lacking visibility and representation in leadership. We’re here to change that. ​We envision a SaaS world where women have equal seats - and equal voices - at the table. By building a strong, supportive network, Women of SaaS empowers women to elevate each other, actively shape their careers, and ensure their impact is seen. ​Headquartered in Berlin, we're globally minded and ready to conquer the world! Website [www.womenofsaas.com](https://www.womenofsaas.com/?utm_source=luma) ## ​📸 Photography Notice ​A photographer will be present. By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed for event and community communications. If you prefer not to appear in photos, we’ll provide a simple way to identify that at check-in. **Please register through this link:** [https://luma.com/h0cd0q2m](https://luma.com/h0cd0q2m)

🎶 Choir Workshop (Berlin) 🎶 No experience needed – just your voice and curiosity! We’ll explore singing together through playful warm-ups, simple harmonies, and collective improvisation. A welcoming space to connect, listen, and create music as a group. Find your true unapologetic voice!

Spring Rhythm is a relaxed, creative textile print session designed to help you slow down, create, and connect. Over two hours, you’ll step into the world of block printing at Atelier Māya and explore the craft through guided test printing on a variety of test print surfaces. Short prompts and playful challenges invite you to experiment, notice rhythm and pattern, and enjoy the process of the handprint crafts. Our #FLOW testprint challenges are a hit! There’s no pressure and no expectation of a finished piece. Only creative fun and a lot of inspiration! Come explore your curiosity and creativity in a welcoming professional textile design studio. Come with friends or connect with new ones while spending time exploring the craft together. Places are limited to keep the group small and the experience personal. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

**PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK THEIR REPECTIVE WEBSITES! Sometimes they cancel events and you don't want to go there for nothing.** This Contact Jam happens every thursday. Entry is 5€. The room is huge! Sometimes with live music. Their Homepage (http://marameo.de/kurse/marameo-contact-jam/) https://www.marameo.de/wp-content/uploads/marameo_%C2%A9Christian_Schneider_11.jpg

**Embodied Consent** mit **Kuem** für **LGBTIQA+** Kostenlos mit **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)** **Lernen über Grenzen und Kommunikation** Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Dieser Workshop ist sehr zu empfehlen für alle, die unser Projekt regelmäßig besuchen oder an einem unserer Workshops teilnehmen möchten. Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we.are.village-Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Sich seiner Grenzen bewusst zu sein und sein Einverständnis oder Nicht-Einverständnis auszudrücken, sind wichtige Fähigkeiten im Leben, aber wir haben nicht oft die Gelegenheit, die Fähigkeit des Einverständnisses auf die gleiche Weise zu üben wie andere Fähigkeiten, wie Singen, Sport treiben oder eine Sprache lernen. Bei Consent geht es um viel mehr als ein einfaches Ja oder Nein. Wenn wir die Zustimmung dekonstruieren, entdecken wir, wie wir unsere wahren Wünsche kommunizieren können, und hören auf, Dinge zu wählen, die wir nicht wollen. Durch Diskussionen, Bewegung und Partnerspiele werden wir Werkzeuge entwickeln, um körperliche Wünsche auszudrücken und zu verhandeln und durch praktische Übungen Grenzen zu setzen. Dieser Workshop ist für Menschen aller Körpergrößen, Geschlechter und Hintergründe offen und einladend. Es handelt sich um einen nicht-sexuellen Workshop bei dem, ohne Druck, Kommunikation und Berührung geübt werden können. Es geht genauso darum, wirklich Ja zu sagen und es auch so zu meinen, wie es darum geht, Nein zu sagen! Wenn Sie noch nicht an einem Workshop zum Thema Consent im Village teilgenommen haben, ist es jetzt an der Zeit! Diese Erfahrung wird Ihnen nicht nur helfen, sich in der we are village Community zurechtzufinden, sondern sie wird Sie auch dazu befähigen, diese Werte in Ihr Leben zu übertragen. Gemeinsam wollen wir eine auf Consent ausgerichtete Gemeinschaft mit gemeinsamen Werten aufbauen und dabei die Verantwortung des Einzelnen für die Einhaltung dieser Grundsätze betonen. Unser oberstes Ziel ist es, gesunde Beziehungen zu fördern und eine integrative Community für eine bessere, vernetzte Zukunft zu schaffen. 🔵 **Embodied Consent** with **Kuem** for **LGBTIQA+** Free **[Registration Required](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/embodied-consent/w17-2026-2/)** **Learning about boundaries and communication**. If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This workshop is highly recommended for anyone wishing to visit our project on a regular basis, or to attend one of our workshops. This experience will not only help you navigate within the we.are.village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Being aware of your boundaries and expressing your consent or non-consent are essential skills in life, but we don’t often get a chance to actually practice consent skills in the same way we practice other skills, like singing, playing sports or learning a language. Consent is about much more than a simple yes or no. When we deconstruct consent, we discover how to communicate our true desires and stop choosing the things we actually don’t want. Through discussion, movement and partner games, we will build tools to express and negotiate physical desires and set boundaries through the use of practical exercises. This workshop is inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all body sizes, genders, and background. This is a non-sexual workshop, and great, low pressure situation in which to practice communication and touching. It’s as much about how to truly say yes and mean it as it is about saying no! If you have not yet attended a workshop on Consent in the Village, now is the time! This experience will not only help you navigate within the we are village community, but it will also equip you to carry these values into your life. Together, we aim to nurture a consent-centered community with shared values, emphasizing individual responsibility in upholding these principles. Our ultimate goal is to foster healthy relationships and create an inclusive community for a better, more connected future.

**Vocal Exploration Workshop** with ***Armando Garrine*** for **LGBTQAI+** **Free event with [registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/queer-images/w17-2026/)** 🔵 Come explore your voice at the Vocal Exploration Workshop, a safe and creative space for queer people to explore vocal expression, collaboration, and themes of belonging. You’ll be guided in using your voice as a powerful tool for creativity, self-expression, and community connection. Through a series of vocal exercises, you’ll be encouraged to experiment with your vocal range and discover new ways of using your voice. The session will provide opportunities for collaborative song creation and creative exploration, with themes centered around queerness and what brings us home to ourselves. 🔵 Der Vocal Exploration Workshop bietet einen sicheren und stärkenden Raum für queere Menschen um ihren stimmlichen Ausdruck zu erkunden. Ihr werdet angeleitet, eure Stimme als kraftvolles Werkzeug für Kreativität, Selbstausdruck und Gemeinschaft zu nutzen. Durch eine Reihe von Stimmübungen werdet ihr ermutigt, mit eurem Stimmumfang zu experimentieren und neue Wege zu entdecken, eure Stimme einzusetzen. Die Session bietet euch die Möglichkeit zur gemeinsamen Liedgestaltung und kreativen Erkundung, wobei die Themen Queerness und alles, was uns zu uns selbst zurückbringt, im Mittelpunkt stehen.

For those who love watching birds and wish to capture their observations on paper: Your workshop guide Maximiliána Martišková is a professional llustrator and graphic designer, bird enthusiast and passionate photographer of life. Dive into a world of unexpected details and joy as you attend her popular workshop series. Nature Journaling is designed to help you turn your field observations into confident drawings, even if you’ve never drawn before. The course leads you from basics of gesture drawing that allows you to express bird movement, through proportions to style, providing you with everything you need to keep a personal birdwatching journal – instead of just filling up pre-printed pages. What you will take away: – a sketchbook full of studies, notes and experiments that lead you to explore your favourite journaling style – a personal system for noting down behaviour, colour and observations – confidence in creating lively and authentic sketches outdoors – community of birdwatchers with the same goals Structure: The workshop takes place Saturdays, 10:00 - 13:00. Each workshop can be attended individually! If you choose to attend regularly, you receive loyalty pricing as a thank-you for the last three classes in the workshop series. 21.03. Observation Skillset 28.03. Gesture Drawing & Geometry 11.04. Light and Shadow in Observation 18.04. Colour Use and Technique 25.04. Layouting Systems for Sketchbooks 02.05. Journaling Systems and Coding 09.05. Lettering & Composition (Extra): Field Session – this is a voluntary and free field trip, organised based on participants’ availability and interest Everyone is welcome to join the field session, regardless of how many workshop classes they attended. The aim is simply to come together, share knowledge, and practice the skills developed throughout the workshop. Materials: * All drawing material is provided. Everyone is welcome to experiment with provided tools, but since journaling is about finding a personal way of expression, everyone can bring their own favourite tools. * Sketchbooks should be purchased before the course by the participants! * It is recommended to bring a minimum A5 landscape/portrait sketchbook with hard-cover binding. Booking: **[You can book the class here.](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maxmartiskova/2036853)**[ ](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maxmartiskova/2036853) * Single Class: €44.90 + €8.53 VAT * Loyalty Pricing: Each class lasts 3 hours and can be attended individually. If you attend four or more sessions, you receive personal loyalty pricing for the remaining classes (€34.90 per session).

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of delicious vegan food, warm conversations, and community connection. Bring a dish, meet new people, and help keep the group thriving. **🗓 When & where** Sunday, 26 April 2026 • 11:00–16:00 📍 ProVeg Berlin, Genthiner Str. 48, 10785 Berlin **🥗What to bring** Please bring only a **fully plant-based** dish (homemade or store-bought) to share with the group. ➤ Label your dish clearly with the name and any common allergens (e.g. gluten, nuts, soy). Plates, cutlery, and cups will be provided—but feel free to bring your own if you prefer! **💶 €3 event fee (non-refundable)** This small fee helps cover the venue rent, Meetup app, and small event costs. Any extra funds will be donated to animal rights NGOs. To confirm your RSVP: * Send €3 via PayPal (details in the comments) within 48 hours of RSVPing * Add a note: "Your Name + potluck" * No PayPal? Message me for IBAN details * **If payment isn’t received within 48 hours, your RSVP will be cancelled** We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries; harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and will mean removal from future events.

Outdoor Tennis-Infos: Max. 4 players on 1 court with licensed tennis coach Fees: 23€ (lesson with licensed tennis coach) Rackets: rent cost free (please notify via Whatsapp or SMS one day in advance) Shoes: Shoes with white sole & without profile. Option to rent a pair at the reception for a fee (2,5€ Cash)! See you on the court ;) The participant becomes a member of the sportclub association Tennis 'n Beach Rhein-Main Wiesbaden e.V. for the duration of the sporting event and accepts with their booking/participation the statutes TnB e.V. and the rules of procedure of the association called Geschäftsordung as well as the data protection rules. statutes TnB e.V.: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Satzung.pdf Geschäftsordnung: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-AGB.pdf data protection: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Datenschutzerklaerung.pdf

**Cuddling as Collective Care – all genders** for **LGBTQIA+** **[Book a Ticket](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/regenerative-touch/w11-2026)** **Member: 15 €** **Regular: 30 €** This Cuddle Puddle offers a safe, consent-based space for people of all genders within the LGBTQIA+ community to experience non-sexual touch, communal connection and rest. Guided exercises support emotional wellbeing, boundaries, and self-awareness. **Cuddle Puddles** are structured, guided spaces where people can experience the benefits of non-sexual touch — such as reduced stress, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of belonging. Touch, when consensual and caring, can support emotional resilience and mental health. This **Cuddle Puddle** is open to all genders within the LGBTQIA+ community, creating a space where diverse identities can meet beyond gendered expectations. A non-gender-restricted setting allows for broader empathy, mutual understanding, and connection, while honoring individual boundaries, choice, and safety at all times. **General Information** • This format is for all queer people (LGBTQIA+) interested in experiencing touch in a safe(r) setting. • This is a clothes-on format. • Bring a sheet and towel to cover cushions, mats, or massage tables. • This event will be in English • This event is also available at a reduced member price – but not part of the three-free-monthly-events benefit. • Concession tickets upon written request to **[events@wearevillage.org](mailto:events@wearevillage.org)** **Kuscheln als kollektive Fürsorge – Alle Geschlechter** für **LGBTQIA+** **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/regenerative-touch/w11-2026)** **Mitglied: 15 €** **Regulärer Preis: 30 €** Dieser Cuddle Puddle bietet einen sicheren, einvernehmlichen Raum für Menschen aller Geschlechter aus der LGBTQIA+ Community, um nicht-sexuelle Nähe, gemeinschaftliche Verbindung und Entspannung zu erleben. Die angeleitete Erfahrung stärkt emotionales Wohlbefinden, Körperwahrnehmung und klare Grenzen. **Cuddle Puddles** sind angeleitete Räume für bewusste, nicht-sexuelle Berührung, die Stress reduzieren, das Nervensystem regulieren und das Gefühl von Zugehörigkeit stärken können. Konsensuelle Nähe unterstützt emotionale Stabilität und psychische Gesundheit. Diese Cuddle Puddle ist für alle Geschlechter innerhalb der LGBTQIA+ Community geöffnet. Ein nicht-geschlechtergetrennter Raum ermöglicht vielfältige Begegnungen jenseits von Rollenbildern und Erwartungen. So entsteht ein Feld für mehr Empathie, gegenseitiges Verständnis und authentische Verbindung, immer auf Basis von Wahlfreiheit, klaren Grenzen und gegenseitigem Respekt **Was ist Regenerative Berührung?** Regenerative Touch ist ein monatlicher Workshop für Queer People, bei dem wir uns gegenseitig helfen, langsamer zu werden, in unseren Körper zu kommen und in einer unterstützenden und nährenden Umgebung die wohltuende Wirkung von regenerativer Berührung erkunden. Berührung, die im täglichen Leben oft übersehen wird, ist ein grundlegendes menschliches Bedürfnis. In diesen Workshops schaffen wir einen Raum, der ausschließlich ihrer regenerativen und heilenden Kraft gewidmet ist, frei von romantischen oder sexuellen Konnotationen. Berührung kommuniziert direkt und erreicht Orte, die Worte nicht erreichen können. Hast du jemals die beruhigende Wirkung einer warmen Umarmung oder einer tröstenden Hand auf deiner Schulter erlebt? Selbst ein kurzes 15-minütiges Handhalten kann zu einer signifikanten Senkung der Herzfrequenz und des Blutdrucks führen und eine starke Entspannungsreaktion signalisieren. Eine einfache 20-sekündige Umarmung kann zu höheren Oxytocinspiegeln führen, dem Hormon, das mit Bindung und Vertrauen verbunden ist. Jeden Monat wird unser trauma-sensitiver Moderator den Abend um Themen wie Präsenz, Regulierung des Nervensystems und emotionale Sicherheit gestalten und sich auf praktisches Erleben anstatt auf zu viele Worte oder Techniken konzentrieren. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse in Körperarbeit erforderlich – bring einfach deine Neugier mit. **Vorteile** – Erfahre eine Verringerung von Angstzuständen und Depressionen sowie eine erhöhte emotionale Widerstandsfähigkeit durch beruhigende, achtsame Berührung. – Kultiviere wertschätzende Anwesenheit und tiefere Verbindungen zu dir selbst und anderen. – Unterstütze die Heilung von Traumata und setze in einer sicheren, nährenden Umgebung Emotionen frei. – Verbessere deine Stimmung und deine Immunfunktion, indem du Stress reduzierst und Endorphine freisetzt. – Fördere ein Gefühl von Gemeinschaft und Zugehörigkeit durch gemeinsame, nonverbale Erfahrungen. – Ermutige tieferes Mitgefühl und Akzeptanz durch sanften, unterstützenden Kontakt.

**Out with the old, in with the "new-you"—through reuse instead of consumption.** As the seasons change, so do our interests and needs. Join us for an assembly in the form of a community swap meet, organized by and for neurodivergent folks to promote sustainability and community care. **The idea is simple:** maybe you want to clear out your closets, or maybe you just want to meet us at the park to see if anything interests you. Both are perfectly okay! Whether you come with a bag full of treasures or arrive empty-handed just to hang out and browse, you are welcome here. **Info & Accessibility:** * **Date/Time:** Saturday, 25th of April, 14:00 - 17:00 (**IF IT RAINS; WE WILL RESCHEDULE**) * **LOCATION:** The meetup map is not acurate, go to this google map link and find th neurodivergent sign: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9rygDgU8ADDR6Ec6) * **Access:** accessible for people with reduced mobility. **Bring items you no longer need (If You Want To), such as:** * 📚 Books, comics, and zines * 🧩 Puzzles, board games, and fidget toy * 👕 Clean clothing, hats, and accessories * 🖍️ Art supplies and stationary * 🏠 Housewares or decor * 🧦 Cozy items (blankets, soft socks) **How It Works (It's Simple):** * **Bring a Blanket or small towel:** lay out your items in front of you. * **Food & drinks to share** (optional) * **Open Trust System:** Once your items are on your blanket, they are considered "up for grabs." * **Browse Freely:** Get up, walk around, and explore what others have brought. If you see something you like on someone else's blanket, feel free to take it—even if they aren't there. * **Enjoy:** Find your next favorite thing, or simply enjoy the sunshine and the company. * **What's left?** Anything unclaimed at the end must be taken back home. **The Vibe:** This is a low-pressure event for neurodivergent people. There's no need to hover over your items or worry about making conversation. You are welcome to wander, stim, sit quietly with a book you just found, or take a break on your blanket whenever you need. **Community Disclaimer** This event is a community-led initiative organized by neurodivergent volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to create a welcoming space. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible—both financially and in terms of neurodivergent needs—but we also have our own limitations. We kindly ask for your understanding and empathy, as we rely on the support and cooperation of all participants to foster a healthy, inclusive environment. **Come swap, find your next special interest, refresh your space, and contribute to a more sustainable community**

[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.

**💘 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. --- 👥 **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. --- ✨ Register, take the quiz, and connect with Cleveland locals tonight. 💓 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Built for clarity over length.

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