Black Expressions
Meet other members of the ?Black Expressions Book Club? (Doubleday Book Club focused on African American literature) to discuss the book-of-the-month, share stories and make new friends. You do not need to be a Black Expressions member to participate. For more information on the Black Expressions Book Club visit http://blackexpressions.com.
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Resenha no Barecito Zona Norte
A ideia do evento é juntar a galera na mesa do bar para tomar umas e jogar conversa fora.
🍺Sobre o bar: ele se chama barecito, é muito perto do metrô para fácil acesso de todos
🧾O local possui comanda individual e tem couvert de 15 reais
No dia vai tocar samba e para os inimigos do fim na mesma avenida tem vários bares e baladas, o host não promete after, mas talvez tenha 😂
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
*👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Talk Talk Language Exchange
[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoXVgEnz4jh41DukPPIHI4)
Follow us: @talk.talk_speakingclub
🎤 On Fridays we go to Curtiça
🍺 On Saturdays we go to Quintal Hostel
Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨
Here’s what you can expect:
• 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe.
• 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours.
• 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world.
• 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition.
No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!
Uma Viagem ao Mundo dos Brinquedos
**Uma viagem ao mundo dos brinquedos Sab 10/01 10h**
**R João Brícola 24 , Centro, São Paulo, SP**
Vamos relembrar nossa infância? 🧸🎲🕹
**Exposição:** "Uma viagem ao mundo dos brinquedos" no Farol Santander.
**Valores: R$ 45 (inteira) / R$ 22,50 (meia) / R$ 40,50 (clientes Santander)**
https://www.farolsantander.com.br/sp/ingressos
A ideia é começarmos com um café no Mirante (com comidas e bebidas pagas à parte) e de lá visitarmos todas as exposições disponíveis no Farol.
**O ponto de encontro será no hall do Farol. No dia, estarei lá por volta das 9hs, quando tirarei foto da minha localização.**
O Farol Santander está localizado a 3 minutos da estação São Bento de metrô (saída Rua Boa Vista).
**Host: Fernanda**
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
*👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Encontro Semanal São Paulo - Weekly Polyglot Meeting São Paulo
**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8N6FIokkUGIQYLcHVkIUm) :: [Telegram](http://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](http://discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)**
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::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES::::
ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc...
::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels::::
GRATUITO
Centro Cultural São Paulo
Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (na entrada principal na rua Vergueiro, próximo aos canteiros e à biblioteca)
16h - 20h
Uso obrigatório de máscara cobrindo a boca e o nariz
* COMO FUNCIONA:
O Clube Poliglota realiza encontro onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar!
Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se!
Nos vemos lá!
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FREE!
All participants are required to wear a mask, covering both nose and mouth
Centro Cultural São Paulo
Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (At the main entrance at Vergueiro Street, next to the library and the flower beds)
16h - 20h
* HOW IT WORKS
A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when the participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak.
Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun!
We hope to see you there!!!
Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP!
►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh)
►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes
**Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:**
●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●●
Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com
NOME e código "Samp" para
1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179
►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/)
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● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/)
● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/)
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Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências:
►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/)
►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub)
►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/)
►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)
Primeiro encontro - Virtual
https://www.facebook.com/events/1683552771923726/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D
primeiro faremos um encontro virtual, depois marcamos outro presencial
Vamos abordar temas como A POLÍTICA QUE QUEREMOS e SUSTENTABILIDADE PARA OSASCO E CIDADES VIZINHAS...
Farei uma apresentação do pré partido político.
A RAiZ - Movimento Cidadanista,
bem como do Projeoto SEE-MEAR, de Participação Social, Interações e Articulações, pró políticas públicas,
independentemente de nossos debates,
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1709733042591626&ref=ts&fref=ts
Qigong and Breathwork in park
Have you heard of Qigong?
It’s an ancient Chinese movement practice focused on cultivating your inner energy. Rooted in Daoist principles, Qigong is all about flowing instead of forcing, listening to the body rather than pushing through it.
The movements are slow and gentle, yet very intentional. They work along the body’s meridian lines (think acupressure points) and engage the fascia. This unblocks any tension in the body and stored emotions.
It’s not yoga.
It may look a little like Tai Chi, but it isn’t Tai Chi either.
Think of it as meditation in motion — calming and grounding, yet surprisingly energizing. You leave feeling more present, more connected, and more at ease in your body.
Join me to experience it yourself (no experience needed).
If you have any questions, reach me at IG @maggie.breathwork
Black Expressions Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
🎉Ensaio Acadêmicos Baixo Augusta
**🎉Ensaio Acadêmicos Baixo Augusta Dom 11/01 15h**
**Pavilhão Audio \| R Tagipuru\, 927 \- Barra Funda**
🎉Primeiro Ensaio Acadêmicos do Baixo Augusta 2026
São Paulo não dorme! 🌃⚡️
📣1ºEnsaio do Bloco com @wsimoninhaoficial + Banda do Baixo Augusta + Convidados
👉🏾Convidados Especiais
DJ @tata_aeroplano e @danielms80
⏰**A partir das 14h**
⏳**Horário Host:** 15h - 16h (depois eu sou do samba 💃🏾)
**📍Pavilhão Audio**
**🆓 Entrada Gratuita**
**⚠️O download dos ingressos gratuitos será disponibilizado antecipadamente 05/01**
**🥁Fiquem ligados nas novidades aqui no perfil** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSfN0B0jg4S/
**Host: Daniella Porgete**
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
*👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Viviane Mosé em Um Sim à Vida
Em uma única apresentação no #BTGPactualHall, Viviane Mosé (@moseviviane) te convida a começar 2026 com inspiração e consciência. 💙
“Um sim à Vida - Do Homo Sapiens à Inteligência Artificial” é um encontro entre arte, reflexão e pensamento crítico que provoca o olhar sobre o nosso tempo: o presente que vivemos e o futuro que estamos construindo.
Um espetáculo instigante, atual e necessário. ✨
🙋🏻♀️Estarei por lá a partir das 17:30. Minha poltrona é K12.
🍻 Podemos tomar e petiscar algo, depois.
🎟️ https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/113973/d/352889?_gl=1*16lion8*_gcl_au*NDQ0MTI2NDA0LjE3NjU2NzE2MDUuMTg5NjIwMTI5NS4xNzY1ODIwNTg0LjE3NjU4MjA1ODQ.*_ga*MTI5ODY5OTA0Mi4xNzY1NjcxNjA2*_ga_KXH10SQTZF\*czE3NjczODkxNjMkbzgkZzEkdDE3NjczOTExNTkkajYkbDAkaDE3Njc4NzgyMTk.
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*É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?*
*👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/)
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Encontro Poliglota Semanal no Domingo / Polyglot weekly meeting on Sunday
**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/8Whogfv59K32fXYr7pXgj9) :: [Telegram](t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)**
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**::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES::::**
**ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc...**
**::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels::::**
No Restaurante Violeta Rua Haddock Lobo, 566 - São Paulo
GRATUITO
**18:30h - 21:30 h**
* COMO FUNCIONA:
O Clube Poliglota realiza encontros onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Lá também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar!
Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se!
Nos vemos lá!
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Violeta Restaurant, Haddock Lobo, 566
FREE!
18:30h - 21:30h
* HOW IT WORKS
A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak.
Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun!
We hope to see you there!!!
Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP!
►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh)
►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes
**Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:**
●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●●
Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com
NOME e código "Samp" para
1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179
►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/)
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● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/)
● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/)
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Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências:
►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/)
►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub)
►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/)
►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)
Yoga no Parque Ibirapuera
Pratique Yoga com Nathalia Morgana em uma aula dinâmica, revigorante e focada em movimentos que fortalecem, alongam e tonificam o corpo.
Se você quer praticar Yoga em contato com a natureza, aumentar sua flexibilidade, resistência e energia, esta aula é para você!
Aula adaptada para todos os níveis... de iniciantes à avançados.
**Domingo às 10h**
**Valor: R$48**
**Onde nos encontrar:**
Ao passar pelo portão 6, pegue a trilha de cooper à direita. Ande alguns metros e me encontre no gramado.
**Contato: (11)95400-1715**
**Reserve já sua vaga e comece seu dia com energia!**
Founders Running Club :: São Paulo
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
Our meeting point is:
📍 Serena Cafeteria – Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antônio, 4917, São Paulo, Brazil
🏃🏾♀️ From there, we’ll run together to Ibirapuera park and back.
Coffee spot: Serena Cafeteria
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Weekend Social Good Meetup SP
entre em contato com [https://wa.me/5511982562567](https://wa.me/5511982562567) ( [Hiro](https://hirosato.info) ) se tiver dúvidas.
Este é um **evento FIM-DE-SEMANA do Grupo Social Good de São Paulo** 🌍✨
Este meetup é feito para pessoas apaixonadas por gerar um impacto positivo no mundo.
Vamos conversar sobre **voluntariado**, **sustentabilidade**, **empreendedorismo social** e **ações comunitárias**, com um foco especial em **iniciativas que levem educação em computação e IA para crianças**. (Veja também [BY-HUMAN.org](https://by-human.org) 👈)
Se você tem vontade de **participar dessas discussões FIM-DE-SEMANA** ,COM ATMOSFERA RELAXADA **conhecer os organizadores** ou simplesmente **trocar ideias com pessoas inspiradas**, este encontro é para você 🙌
Juntos, podemos construir um futuro melhor para o **Brasil e para o nosso planeta**.
Vamos colaborar, nos conectar e caminhar lado a lado por um mundo mais justo e sustentável 🌱🤝
Esperamos ver você lá uso aproveitando seu precioso tempo de fim de semana — venha fazer parte dessa transformação!
Black Expressions Events Near You
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Birthday Brunch: Celebrating January Birthdays @Goodale Station
Hey there Black Love Friends and Welcome to 2026! To start the year off right we're bringing back our monthly birthday celebrations...but over brunch!
To kick us off we'll be enjoying breathtaking city views at the exquisite Goodale Station. So join us for good food, good conversation and if it's your birth month, enjoy a birthday mimosa on us.
Space is limited so RSVP today
Trails & Ales! Blacklick Woods Metro Park / Prost Beer & Wine Café
**History**
[Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system.
In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub.
The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups.
During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation.
In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms.
Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay.
**After the Hike**
After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.
How to Be a Better Communicator - Free In-Person Seminar
Communication is everything in life
You are only as successful as your ability to communicate.
\- What if you could confidently talk to anyone?
\- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation?
\- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence?
You can!
The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate.
Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024
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
Art of Connection: An Authentic Relating Circle for Presence & Boundaries
**Practice presence, boundaries, and authentic relating in a warm, beginner-friendly circle for real connection and growth.**
This monthly connection circle offers a warm and welcoming space to deepen your relational skills using the technique of Authentic Relating.
Together, we will practice being present, boundaried, and real with ourselves and with others.
Each month, we focus on essential themes like presence, boundaries, and communication. You'll learn a bit of technique, then have the opportunity to explore and practice with others in a supportive group setting.
This event is open to all and beginner friendly. You’re welcome to come on your own or with your partner(s), though no partner is required to participate. Most of our time will be spent seated in chairs, with optional invitations to stand or move. Your participation is always your choice. Consent, autonomy, and safety are core values in this space.
**[Tickets can be purchased in advance](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-center-for-conscious-connection-4337003) or in person** and are offered on a sliding scale ($22 to $44). After our circle, we’ll enjoy some light snacks and informal social time.
**Important details:**
* Arrival time is between 6:45 PM and 7:15 PM
* Doors will be locked at 7:15 PM to maintain the integrity of the container
* You are welcome to leave at any time if needed
* Please bring a water bottle
* This is a sober space. Alcohol and substances are not permitted
**Schedule:**
* 6:45 to 7:15 PM – Arrival and check-in
* 7:15 to 8:30 PM – Facilitated Authentic Relating Circle Experience
* 8:30 to 9:00 PM – Social time and snacks
Our circle is led by **Robyn Bragg**, a relationship and embodied intimacy coach who creates grounded and sacred space for people to grow more fulfilling relationships rooted in trust and communication. Robyn believes that personal growth, presence, and a sense of humor are essential tools for navigating love and connection.
She also offers workshops and coaching both online and in person. To stay updated on future offerings or to explore volunteer opportunities, be sure to connect with Robyn or join her mailing list.
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for January is "Chemistry"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Happy 8th Birthday, GOhio! @ Pins Mechanical!!! 🎂 🎈 🍨 🎁 💐 🧁 🎉 🥳 🍰 🪅 📅
*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄
**Summary**
Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar.
Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup.
**Activities**
As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only).
* *Duckpin Bowling*
[Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person.
* *Pinball*
[Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters.
* *Arcade*
Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free!
* *Patio Pong*
The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Ping Pong*
The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables.
They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to.
* *Hookie*
You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free!
* *Bocce*
Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Foosball*
Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters.
* *Giant Jenga*
Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free!
* *Skeeball*
There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free!
* *Giant Connect Four*
On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free!
* *Bubble Hockey*
This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters.
* *Cornhole*
There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free!
* *Basketball*
There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters.
* *NES and Sega Genesis video games*
These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free!
* *The Big Metal Indoor Slide*
This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything.
**Outdoor Patio**
Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option.
As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie.
**Food**
Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products.
You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks.
You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app.
**Parking**
I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above.
They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app.
I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level.
The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage.
**Where we'll meet**
I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived.
**Peroration**
Come on out and say hi! 😄



















