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Hello 👋, Je te propose un apéro "inconnus". Le principe ? 👉 on vient seul(e) ou avec ses potes, peu importe, mais avec la volonté de découvrir de nouvelles têtes dans la joie et la bonne humeur 🎉 Si tu es seul(e) on t’accompagnera et on te fera découvrir des inconnus qui n’en seront plus 😉 💥 Cet événement est adapté aux personnes qui n'osent pas franchir le pas ou qui se disent "mince je ne vais pas aller à un event où je ne connais personne" (rassurez-vous, vous ne serez pas seul(e) dans ce cas) mais aussi à toutes les autres personnes qui souhaitent élargir son cercle de connaissances avec bienveillance et bonne humeur 💥 Weezem est une appli de rencontres amicales gratuite récemment lancée et nous sommes en train de constituer une super communauté ouverte et bienveillante. Nous accueillons les personnes sans restriction d'âge et les "ancien(ne)s", qui ne se connaissent tout au plus que depuis quelques mois, adorent accueillir et intégrer les nouveaux/nouvelles. ❤️ Alors n'hésite pas à nous rejoindre. Généralement on se retrouve dans un bar sympa qui pratique des prix très doux avec happy hour jusqu'à 1h du matin (cf. photo) à 4€ la pinte 😍 Le lieu est très facile d'accès 👉 au pied du métro Mirabeau et à 5mn des stations Eglise d'Auteuil et Javel 👍 Et on change de lieu de temps en temps alors vérifie bien l'adresse en bas de cette annonce. Voilà, tu n'as plus aucune raison de ne pas venir rejoindre le groupe 😉 Hâte de faire ta connaissance 👋 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* A LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ✔︎ ne t'inscris que si tu es sur de venir. En effet, pour préserver la convivialité du groupe, nous limitons le nombre de participants et nous te redemanderons l'avant veille de l'événement de confirmer ta présence (sans réponse de ta part, ta participation sera annulée pour permettre à quelqu'un d'autre de participer s'il y a une liste d'attente) ✔︎ il y aura davantage de personnes inscrites à cette sortie car elle est également publiée sur l'app gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem ✔︎ pour télécharger Weezem où tu retrouveras également plein d'autres sorties (sports, loisirs, sorties culturelles et même week-end) et où tu pourras y proposer les tiennes, c'est par ici 👉 Appstore :[https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) et Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) IG : @goweezem ✔︎ tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC)

От 20 до 30 участников из разных стран Мы встречаемся для культурного обмена или практики иностранного языка. Количество участников ограничено для удобства пользователей. Адрес предоставляется только участникам с годовой членской картой. Членская карта предлагает особую функцию: выберите номер стикера и получите бесплатный шот в баре после общения с другими участниками группы. Стоимость карты составляет 5 евро. Карту можно приобрести здесь: [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025) : Якщо ви українець, то вам також ласкаво просимо. : Jeżeli jesteś Polakiem, również jesteś mile widziany.

Ce trio réunit trois musiciens passionnés de swing et de « pompe » autour du répertoire de Django Reinhardt. Entre virtuosité, énergie et élégance, ils font revivre l’esprit du jazz manouche avec fraîcheur. Un concert vibrant, festif et authentique, où tradition et spontanéité se rencontrent pour une soirée pleine de charme. Luis daussat (lead) - guitare Armand Pesnel - contrebasse Tom Charlot - piano 🗓️ MERCREDI 20 MAI de 22H30 à 01H 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

Hola a todos ** Únete a nosotros para conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente amigable. Los participantes son rusos, españoles, griegos, italianos, franceses, ucranianos, indios… ¡Vienen de todas partes – es el afterwork internacional! Estamos aquí para un encuentro amistoso!!! **Concepto** Internacionales y parisinos se reúnen para hablar con todos y en todos los idiomas. A tu llegada, pide al organizador una pegatina numerada. También es un juego rompehielos: encuentra a la persona con el mismo número que tú y ¡los dos ganan un chupito o una pequeña degustación de cóctel para romper el hielo! Puedes llegar a la hora que quieras, pero cuanto antes vengas, mejor para disfrutar del ambiente. **Información práctica:** Horario: De 19h30 a 22h30 Gratis con el pase a recoger en la app gratuita Socializus WhatsApp para info rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye) **Cómo participar:** * Verifica la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) * Apoya a la asociación para cubrir los gastos del meetup con una tarjeta anual aquí: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado en todas partes:** Meetup : [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) WhatsApp (info y recordatorios) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perder nada) Grupo de Facebook : [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) Página de Facebook – Fotos y noticias : **[https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina)** Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Hazte Organizador: (y recibe una bebida gratis) [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Es 100% gratuito porque somos una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, cuyo objetivo es crear encuentros 100% amistosos. ✦✦ Pueden surgir cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza en la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones mediante el pase gratuito. ¡Apúntate solo si estás seguro/a de venir, contamos contigo! / Al participar aceptas ser fotografiado y/o grabado. Las fotos y vídeos podrán compartirse en nuestras redes sociales o usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus

## 🇫🇷 Bienvenue à toutes et à tous 😊 Nous nous retrouvons tous les **mercredis de 20h à 23h au Denfert Café** pour pratiquer les langues latines : **espagnol, italien, portugais**, ainsi que le **français avec nos amis internationaux**, dans une ambiance conviviale et ouverte. À votre arrivée, vous serez accueilli(e) par **Amine**, qui vous présentera le concept. Vous recevrez une étiquette avec votre prénom ou pseudo, ainsi que les langues que vous souhaitez pratiquer — **même si vous êtes débutant ou simplement curieux**. L’objectif est simple : **échanger, pratiquer et rencontrer du monde** autour des cultures latines, dans un esprit bienveillant et international 🌍 👉 Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus 👉 N’hésitez pas à venir avec des amis 👉 Une consommation sur place est appréciée pour soutenir le lieu Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer ! 🔗 Groupe WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ *** ## 🇪🇸 ¡Bienvenidos a todos! 😊 Nos reunimos todos los **MIÉRCOLES de 20:00 a 23:00 en el Denfert Café** para practicar **español, italiano, portugués y francés** (con nuestros amigos internacionales) en un ambiente acogedor e internacional. A su llegada, **Amine** les dará la bienvenida y les explicará cómo funciona el encuentro. Cada participante recibirá una etiqueta con su nombre o apodo y los idiomas que desea practicar — **incluso si es principiante**. El objetivo es simple: **practicar, intercambiar y conocer gente nueva** en torno a las culturas latinas 🌍 👉 Todos los niveles son bienvenidos 👉 Pueden venir con amigos 👉 Se recomienda consumir algo en el bar ¡Esperamos verlos pronto! 🔗 WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ *** ## 🇮🇹 Benvenuti a tutti! 😊 Ci incontriamo ogni **MERCOLEDÌ dalle 20:00 alle 23:00 al Denfert Café** per praticare **spagnolo, italiano, portoghese e francese** (con amici internazionali) in un’atmosfera conviviale e internazionale. All’arrivo sarete accolti da **Amine**, che vi spiegherà il funzionamento della serata. Riceverete un badge con il vostro nome o soprannome e le lingue che desiderate praticare — **anche se siete principianti**. L’obiettivo è semplice: **praticare, scambiare e conoscere nuove persone** intorno alle culture latine 🌍 👉 Tutti i livelli sono benvenuti 👉 Potete venire con amici 👉 È gradita una consumazione al bar Non vediamo l’ora di conoscervi! 🔗 WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ *** ## 🇵🇹 Sejam todos bem-vindos! 😊 Reunimo-nos todas as **QUARTAS-FEIRAS, das 20h00 às 23h00, no Denfert Café** para praticar **espanhol, italiano, português e francês** (com participantes internacionais), num ambiente acolhedor e internacional. À chegada, serão recebidos pelo **Amine**, que explicará o funcionamento do encontro. Cada participante recebe um crachá com o seu nome ou apelido e os idiomas que deseja praticar — **mesmo sendo iniciante**. O objetivo é simples: **praticar, trocar e conhecer novas pessoas** em torno das culturas latinas 🌍 👉 Todos os níveis são bem-vindos 👉 Tragam amigos se quiserem 👉 Recomenda-se consumir algo no bar Esperamos conhecê-los em breve! 🔗 WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lasrzd66Ig7A40hqbckTEQ

Bonjour à tous ! Le cours de Tonicité & Souplesse du Danseur avec Camille est conçu pour booster votre condition physique et votre flexibilité ! Spécialement pensé pour les danseurs, il combine des exercices ciblés qui renforcent la musculature profonde, améliorent votre posture, équilibre et résistance, tout en affinant votre souplesse pour perfectionner votre technique de danse. Un véritable atout pour faire évoluer votre danse vers le niveau supérieur ! 👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**. **INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) 📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e) *15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie* **Mardi :** * 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter **Mercredi :** * 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux * 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant * 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)** *6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome* **Samedi :** * 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter * 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant * 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs. \#\#\# 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :** * Tél : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : [yous.dance@gmail.com](http://yous.dance@gmail.com/) * Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance) * Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)

**Sans Clue H3 R*n 1191 | TBD** DescriptionTBD 🐰 Hares: Wandering 2 Lips 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, no bag drop 🧭 Directions: métro X (lignes X, X), sortie/exit X 📍 Meeting Point: statue/pissoir/follow the markings 💶 Hash Cash: 5 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer.) 🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

Chèr·e·s Group Elements, (oui, comme les éléments d’un groupe mathématique 🧮) Retrouvons-nous pour explorer ensemble le Salon Culture et Jeux Mathématiques, qui revient pour sa 27e édition du **21 au 24 mai 2026** sur la Place Saint-Sulpice à Paris ! ➗✨ Cette année, le salon mettra à l’honneur le thème : **« Égalités »** Pendant ces quatre jours, nous pourrons découvrir : * des stands interactifs 🧩 * des jeux mathématiques ♟️ * des ateliers 🔬 * des conférences 🎤 * des activités de vulgarisation scientifique 🌌 * et rencontrer des passionné·e·s de mathématiques et de sciences 📚 L’événement est très ouvert et accessible : il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir une formation avancée en mathématiques pour en profiter. Le format sera assez libre : * chacun peut explorer le salon à son rythme 🚶 * tout en se retrouvant à certains moments pour assister ensemble à quelques activités ou conférences intéressantes 🤝 Voici quelques conférences du **dimanche 24 mai après-midi** que nous pourrions suivre ensemble : • **13h15 – 14h00** 🎤 **Le « problème de Roubaud » sur les décimales de pi** Une conférence mêlant poésie et mathématiques autour du recueil *Mezura* du mathématicien et poète Jacques Roubaud, dont la structure repose sur les décimales de π. • **14h00 – 15h00** 🎤 **Toucher voir écouter les Mathématiques** — par Rémi Coulon Une exploration des mathématiques à travers les sens, les objets concrets, l’impression 3D, la réalité virtuelle et les représentations visuelles utilisées par les mathématiciens et mathématiciennes. • **15h00 – 16h00** 🎤 **Un mathématicien au musée** — par Roger Mansuy Une conférence sur les liens entre mathématiques, créativité, peinture, sculpture et culture artistique 🎨 Ceux qui le souhaitent pourront également explorer les stands du salon avant ou après les conférences. 🧩 **Programme complet :** [https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/](https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/) Espace metiers : https://salon-math.fr/espace-metiers/ **Exposantes** : https://salon-math.fr/nos-exposant-es/ Site officiel : [https://salon-math.fr/](https://salon-math.fr/) **Il n’est pas nécessaire d’être expert — la curiosité est la seule condition.** 🌌 À très bientôt pour un week-end de mathématiques, de jeux et de découvertes ! 🧮 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Dear Group Elements, (yes, like elements of a mathematical group 🧮) Let’s explore the Salon Culture et Jeux Mathématiques together, returning for its 27th edition from **May 21st to May 24th, 2026** at Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris! ➗✨ This year’s theme is: **“Equalities”** Throughout these four days, we’ll be able to enjoy: * interactive stands 🧩 * mathematical games ♟️ * workshops 🔬 * talks and conferences 🎤 * science outreach activities 🌌 * and conversations with people passionate about mathematics and science 📚 The event is very open and accessible — no advanced mathematical background is required to enjoy it. The meetup format will be fairly flexible: * everyone is free to explore the festival at their own pace 🚶 * while still meeting up at certain times to attend a few interesting sessions or activities together 🤝 Here are a few talks on **Sunday afternoon (May 24th)** that we could attend together: • **1:15 PM – 2:00 PM** 🎤 **The “Roubaud Problem” and the Decimal Digits of Pi** A fascinating intersection of poetry and mathematics based on *Mezura*, a poetry collection by mathematician and poet Jacques Roubaud, structured around the decimal expansion of π. • **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM** 🎤 **Touching, Seeing, and Listening to Mathematics** — by Rémi Coulon An exploration of mathematics through the senses, physical objects, 3D printing, virtual reality, and visual intuition. • **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM** 🎤 **A Mathematician at the Museum** — by Roger Mansuy A talk about the connections between mathematics, creativity, painting, sculpture, and artistic culture 🎨 Those interested will also be free to explore the festival stands before or after the talks. 🧩 **Full programme:** [https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/](https://salon-math.fr/espace-evenementiel/) Espace metiers : https://salon-math.fr/espace-metiers/ **Show Stands**: https://salon-math.fr/nos-exposant-es/ Official website: [https://salon-math.fr/](https://salon-math.fr/) **No expertise is required — curiosity is the only prerequisite.** 🌌 Looking forward to a weekend of mathematics, games, and discoveries! ➗🌌 See you soon! 🧮

Le Slava Ipatov Trio, avec Ben Lopez et Joaquim Govin, vous propose une interprétation de mélodies emblématiques. Plongez dans l'univers magique du jazz en compagnie de ce trio exceptionnel. Slava Ipatov - sax Benjamin Lopez - guitare Joachim Govin - basse 🗓️ VENDREDI 22 MAI de 22H15 à 00H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

"Crime et Châtiment" au Théâtre de la Huchette (Paris 5e) Informations et réservation : https://www.theatre-huchette.com/crime-et-chatiment/ (chacun gère son billet) La pièce démarre à 21h et dure environ 1h35. Retrouvons-nous sur place vers 20h30. Après la représentation, nous pourrons pour ceux qui le souhaitent aller prendre un verre dans le quartier.

📍 Tango à Paris – Academy Dance Adresse : 11 Rue de la Montagne d Aulas 75015 Paris Lourmel ou Balard (ligne 8) 🕗 Horaires : chaque vendredi de 20h à 22h30 💃 Pratique & Milonga de Tango Argentin ouverts à tous, dans une ambiance conviviale et élégante. Les sessions sont pensées pour progresser, rencontrer d’autres danseurs et profiter d’un moment chaleureux au cœur de Paris. 👉 Infos & détails : [https://tango.academydance.fr](https://tango.academydance.fr) \-\-\-\- 📍 Tango en París – Academy Dance Dirección: 11 Rue de la Montagne d’Aulas, 75015 París Metro Lourmel o Balard (línea 8) 🕗 Horario: todos los viernes de 20h a 22h30 💃 Práctica & Milonga de Tango Argentino, abiertas a todos, en un ambiente cálido y elegante. Las sesiones están pensadas para progresar, conocer a otros bailarines y disfrutar de un momento acogedor en el corazón de París. 👉 Más información: [https://tango.academydance.fr](https://tango.academydance.fr) [https://www.facebook.com/events/1606770138121934/1606770211455260/](https://www.facebook.com/events/1606770138121934/1606770211455260/)

[Français] Salut à tous ! Retrouvons nous pour discuter, découvrir le groupe et sortir en soirées techno 🥳 Je vous propose de sortir au fvtvr ensuite pour voir ben klock 🔥 https://shotgun.live/events/20-year-of-klockworks-ben-klock-newa-sterac?uhandle=vincent763&utm_campaign=share_event&utm_term=vincent763 Pour se retrouver rejoignez le groupe WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/K3KiWXnrd62LJpssWBMMvo [English] Hello everyone ! Let's meet to talk, discover the group and go to techno parties 🥳 I suggest going to the fvtvr after to see ben klock 🔥 https://shotgun.live/events/20-year-of-klockworks-ben-klock-newa-sterac?uhandle=vincent763&utm_campaign=share_event&utm_term=vincent763 To find us, join the WhatsApp group : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/K3KiWXnrd62LJpssWBMMvo](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9XQtfGpG26EvzzwGZw6Kx?mode=gi_t)

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

How to be a Better Communicator 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

For the last 5 years, Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection have teamed up for some incredible nights out and some of the biggest social events in Columbus with our biggest combined event bringing out 80+ people. ⚠️ Please only RSVP through ONE group to help keep headcount accurate. Now we’re celebrating where it all started. On Friday, May 22, we’ll be joining Central Ohio Friends 🍻 **Starting at** Brothers Bar & Grill in the Arena District the same place their very first event was held back in 2021. Whether you’ve been to one of our events before or **have been waiting for the right one to come out to,** this is a great one to jump into. Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff. If you find value in these events consider contributing Link can be found in comments!