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Cinema Galeries : La Plaga
**Cinema Galeries : La Plaga**
12/03 @ 19h00
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The film is a combination of fiction and reality, which deals with the impact of the economic crisis. ‘La Plaga’ tells the story of five different characters living in the suburban area of Barcelona that are all hit by the consequences of the economic crisis. For more than four years Ballús worked together with these characters with the aim of showing their fight for survival in times of economic depression. For that reason, she has painted a portrait of the lives of five people living on the outskirts of a city, fields, streets or industrial parks. The movie tells the story of five apparently independent people, who end up connected to each other. Iurie, a Moldavian wrestler, works for the farmer Raül, who has big crop failures because of a plague of insects. The third is his neighbour Maria, who has to move to a retirement home, because of health problems. There she gets to know the Filipino elderly care nurse Rosemarie, who walks a cart-track every day to come to work where she always passes Maribel on a beach chair. Maribel tries to earn her living as a prostitute so she and her unemployed son can get by.
Ballús explains that the film is based on true life stories, real emotions, situations and genuine characters. However nevertheless the director points out that “La Plaga is more of a composition than truth. The word documentary has high brow connotations, but it means not being manipulated or constructed. But for me everything in a film is constructed and manipulated, so it is more a film than a documentary.” Ballús’ movie wants to reflect the current critical situation in Catalonia, Spain and Europe. “We are all living in a situation of uncertainty about the future, a feeling of being lost in the system and excluded by politicians.” The film shows the difficult and unfortunate situation of five different people, but despite life’s hardships how they can handle their daily life and this is a big strength. That’s why Ballús wanted to present her story in this film, because these characters are real heroes of everyday life.
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[Cinema Galeries](https://galeries.be/fr/lheure-dhiver-2026-la-plaga/)
[Karina Reinhard, for the Agència Catalana de Notícies](https://www.catalannews.com/culture/item/catalan-film-director-neus-ballus-presents-la-plaga-at-the-berlin-international-film-festival)
**For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**
PLUX Social Drinking & Networking - Thursday
Socializing and Networking 🛜🆕 at PLUX on Thursday. Making new friends and drinking 🚰🎈🎉🚿🌊. Everybody Welocme, locals, expats or new 🆕 in town.
LeaderImpact Foundations: A Look Within, session 2
*Foundations: A Look Within* is a four-week program designed for personal reflection, self-assessment and goal-setting based on an integrated understanding of yourself. Brought to you by LeaderImpact Next\*.
We meet in person at the 1st floor of the Hampton Hotel, across the street from the Central Station.
**Meeting Rules**
1. Be on time. We start at 6:30pm and finish no later than 8pm.
2. Be mindful. While LeaderImpact groups are free, we meet at the Hampton as paying customers of their lounge. Therefore please consider ordering a drink to make sure we continue to be welcome there.
3. Be prepared. Completing the exercises and assignments in the Foundations Workbook will ensure that you are getting the most out of this group.
**Resources**
📓 Download the Foundations Participant Workbook for free via [MemberHub](https://memberhub.leaderimpact.com/)
\*The people joining this group are in its majority early-career professionals who wish to develop themselves into Leaders who create lasting impact on their surroundings by developing their professional, personal and spiritual lives.
Fun social interactions games @ Pestana
**🃏 WHAT WE PLAY**
We focus on **social interaction games** that are **fun, easy to learn, and engaging**.
* **Thursdays** and Saturday nights are for **fun, social games** like Dixit, Coup, Skull, Codenames, Colt Express, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Bang and more!… Easy to learn, quick to laugh!
* **Mondays** are for **deeper strategic games**, for players who love to plan and outthink opponents.
Of course, these are just guidelines — you’re always welcome to bring and play whatever game you love!
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**🕖 SCHEDULE**
* We meet at **7:00 PM**, with an **intro round at 7:15 PM**.
* Arriving later? No problem! Just see a host — we’ll do our best to find you a seat. You might need to wait for a game to finish before joining the next one.
**🎉 Good News! BFG is Free Again**
As of July 1st, 2025, BFG is once again **free to join**, just like last year!
The costs of running the group are now shared by the hosts. If you enjoy the events and want to say thanks, you're very welcome to **offer a drink (or two 😉) to a host** during the evening.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us financially earlier this year — you helped keep the group going, and we truly appreciate it. 🙏
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**🎒 WHAT TO BRING**
* Bring your favorite games and feel free to mention them in the comments.
* If we’re meeting in a **park**, bring snacks, drinks, and something comfy to sit on — the grass can be damp even in summer!
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**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
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**✅ REGISTRATION**
Please RSVP to help us plan for space and group sizes.
**⌛ WAITLIST ETIQUETTE**
* If you can’t make it, cancel **before 7 PM the day before** to give someone else a chance.
* If you're **on the waitlist** and your plans change, cancel your RSVP so others aren't left hanging.
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**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
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**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
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### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends**
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Join & Play! March 12
Our traditional "Join & Play" event is on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month. As always, it's free to come & play with us.
How does it work ?
• The events are open for beginner to advanced gamers. If you're new here they're the perfect gateway to discover what we do!
• Those who want to host a game are asked to share in the comments below which game, & for how many players you can run your table.
• For others, if you see a game you'd like to join just respond to the host in the comments below and we'll reserve a spot for that game for you.
• Don't worry if you're new to boardgames or simply don't know the games being hosted this time around; you can simply show up and the event host will sort out a spot at a table for you! *But please make sure to arrive by 19h30* at the latest *so we can take the time to find you a suitable spot.*
• The rules for the games will be explained by the table host before the game starts. No need to study them upfront, although several hosts post a video link to rules or background which can enhance your enjoyment of the game if you have the time to watch beforehand. This is never mandatory, however.
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Games on the night:
**\-\-\-\-** [The King Is Dead](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/319966) **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Toby (host)
Spot 2:
Spot 3:
Spot 4:
**\-\-\-\-** **[ETERNAL DECKS](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424981/eternal-decks)** **\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Jorge (host)
Spot 2: Dan
Spot 3: Yarince
Spot 4: cottynmaurits
**\-\-\-\- [River of Gold](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold) \-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Jeroen (host)
Spot 2:
Spot 3:
Spot 4:
**\-\-\-\- [GREAT WESTERN TRAIL](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail)\-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Geraldine (host)
Spot 2: Cerebral
Spot 3: Francisco
Spot 4: Marina
**\-\-\-\- [ETERNAL DECKS](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424981/eternal-decks) \-\-\-\-**
Spot 1: Yoann (host)
Spot 2:
Spot 3:
Spot 4:
Dutch [Nederlands] Practice Meet-Up: Conversation Table
**🗨️ Let’s talk Dutch together!**
We are meeting up for an informal chat to practice. Native speakers are appreciated! No preparation needed, come and go as you like!
❗**Rules and practical info -------------------------------------**
\- Make sure you respond to the event\, it is very helpful for the organizer\. Don’t forget to remove it if you cannot make it\!
\- A minimum level of A2\-B1 is recommended\.
**\- Please purchase at least one thing to support the location\.** Do not consume external food or drinks there.
*Visit the website [languagebuddies.be](http://languagebuddies.be) for the event calendar, other social links, information on how to organize something yourself, and more!*
European Data Meet Ups Brussels #8 / 12 March 2026
We are back!!!
Let's meet again on the 12th March for our European Data Meet Up at Brussels!
Our meet up event is the perfect opportunity to stay ahead of the latest technology trends in Data. Join us, grab a beer during our open bar & let's talk!
**When**:
Thursday 12th March
From 19:00 to 22:00
**Where:**
Au Bassin (Le Hall!)
Quai aux Briques 54
1000 Bruxelles
**Agenda:**
\- How Carrefour Belgium orchestrates data flows using BigQuery\, Pub/Sub\, Cloud Run Functions and MongoDB Atlas presented by Olivier Orban \- Data Platform Team Lead & Guillaume Hellin \- Data Engineer
\- LLMs Talk\. Knowledge Graphs Remember\. An intuitive look at how LLMs and knowledge graphs complement each other to build more reliable AI systems\. presented by Michael Tandecki\, AI Engineer at Collibra
\- Team management x AI: the good\, the bad\, and the ugly\, presented by\- Thibault Martin & Olivier Colot\, co\-founders at Diapason AI
Brewery Events Events This Week
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Loop around Aywaille via Misery Brewery (25 km)
This Sunday, we'll be off for a loop from Aywaille, with a little stop at a brewery on the way. We start from Aywaille going south and up into the hills. The path will first take us first through some forest before the landscape opens up and we will pass fields and some villages on the way. After about two hours, we will reach the manor house where the Misery Beer Co is located (https://www.miserybeerco.be). If they are nice people and let us have our sandwiches there, we will use this as our lunch break spot (possibility to buy drinks). We continue the hike through Harze with its impressive chateau before finally descending back into Aywaille, where we will find a bar for our final drink.
Please note that trains back are only every two hours. I expect to be in Aywaille in time for the 17.23 train, but no guarantee, and I will not break into a run to make that train. So please do not sign up if you need to be back at a specific time, or unless you are prepared to break from the group and rush ahead by yourself.
As the number of participants is limited, it is important that you manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you can’t (this also goes for people on the waiting list!).
We will try to keep close to an average speed of about 4.5 km/h. We will walk mainly on unpaved roads. I’ve not tested this track beforehand, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning (i.e. it may become longer ;-).
●●You can find the gpx track here:
**Wikilocs:** https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/wanderung-nach-misery-beer-company-253702625
**Komoot**: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2514955856?share_token=arLuZVmmkV1kzNNR4jHlohEhhLyVIZLLMwMTJdx5tlq9DFJOTB&ref=wtd
●●Meeting point:
We meet at 8h45 in the main hall of Gare Central, in front of Starbucks. Our train (IC507 to Eupen) leaves at 9.01. We change train in Liege (10.07 IC5310 to Troisviege) and arrive in Aywaille at 10.40.
●● Train tickets:
BXL-Aywaille 14.90€/9.00€ with train+ each way
●● Back to Brussels:
From Aywaille there are trains only every two hours. I will aim to get the one at 17.23, but no guarantees! The next would be 19.23.
●● Specifics:
Distance: ca 25 km
Elevation gain: around 500m
Net walking time: ca 6 h
Weather forecast: undecided, but not horrible
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, we may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the Meetup.com website and/or your emails.
●● What to bring:
* Comfortable hiking clothes &shoes
* rain gear (just in case)
* water and drink for the breaks
* Compeed for blisters
* some small money for drinks
●● Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse.
Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list.
●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability.
400th Coffee Morning - EVENING EVENT
Join us for the 400th Coffee-Morning-Event!
We will celebrate this anniversary on:
Friday, 13 March 2026
19:30 - 23:00
Let’s have a drink and share an evening together at this great venue:
**JARDIN Hospice - INDOOR VENUE**
Jardin Brussels, offers unique and versatile spaces for wonderful group events in the heart of the city. Located on the historic Grand Hospice site, these spaces combine lush gardens and a charming indoor bar, creating the perfect backdrop for any occasion.
https://jardin.brussels/fr/espace-evenementiel
https://www.instagram.com/jardin.hospice/
\- see the pinned videos for privatisation
I will share more information on how to access the indoor bar soon.
**FOOD & DRINKS**
* "Belgian Fries" can be ordered at the bar;
* possibly some cupcakes/cake (if we have time to make them)
=> Have dinner before you arrive.
Drinks are reasonably prices at the venue.
**EVENT PRICE - 15 Euros**
50% covers the privatisation of the venue.
50% of the price will cover the bar staff & security hired for the evening + cleaning.
**PAYMENT**
1. Most of you can make the transfer directly to my bank account.
2. with payconiq QR code AT THE COFFEE MORNING before the event. (Unfortunately payconiq QR codes can only be generated for a short moment on the spot now, NOT for 30 days anymore)
3. You can pay CASH at the coffee mornings before the event.
Once you have registered, please, make the payment within 7 days.
🎤 Sing & Meet Experience – Karaoké Night @ Goyasang
## 🎤 Sing & Meet Experience
ℹ️ 11–16 personnes participants requis pour confirmer l’événement/required to confirm the event.
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## ***Un vendredi 13*** 🍀\*\*\*... Et si les plus belles rencontres naissaient autour d’une chanson… et d’un bibimbap partagé ?\*\*\*
Bienvenue à la **Sing & Meet Experience**, une soirée où la musique rencontre les saveurs coréennes, dans un lieu vibrant au cœur de Sainte-Catherine.
📍 **Goyasang – Restaurant coréen, Bruxelles**
Un cadre chaleureux et tendance, connu pour sa cuisine authentique, ses grillades coréennes, ses plats à partager et son ambiance conviviale. Entre lumières tamisées, tables animées et parfums d’épices, tout invite à la détente… et à la connexion.
### 💫 Le concept
🎶 Tu choisis ton titre (K-pop, hits 90’s, R&B, pop actuelle, classiques incontournables…)
🎤 Tu chantes en solo ou en duo
🍹 Tu découvres cocktails, soju ou spécialités maison
🥢 Tu partages des saveurs… et des conversations
Que tu sois star d’un soir ou amateur·rice discret·e, la soirée est pensée pour être **fun, élégante et inclusive**. Ici, pas de pression — juste des rires, des refrains repris en chœur et des regards qui se croisent.
### ✨ Au programme (2h)
* Karaoké live toute la soirée
* Ambiance chaleureuse & cosmopolite
* Cuisine coréenne authentique (idéal pour prolonger la soirée autour d’un dîner)
* Espace propice aux échanges naturels
La **Sing & Meet Experience** chez **Goyasang**, ce n’est pas qu’un karaoké.
C’est une immersion sensorielle : musique, saveurs, rencontres.
*Une chanson peut créer une étincelle.*
*Un dîner peut prolonger la magie.*
🎟️ **Billets obligatoires ici :**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-meet-experience-karaoke-night-goyasang-tickets-1983963478170?aff=oddtdtcreator
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## 🎤 Sing & Meet Experience – Karaoke Night @ Goyasang
## ***Friday the 13th*** 🍀*What if the best connections started with a song… and a shared Korean dinner?*
Welcome to **Sing & Meet Experience**, where music meets Korean flavors in a vibrant setting in the heart of Sainte-Catherine, Brussels.
📍 **Goyasang – Korean Restaurant, Brussels**
A trendy and warm venue known for its authentic Korean cuisine, BBQ specialties, shareable dishes, and lively atmosphere. Soft lighting, buzzing tables, and rich aromas set the perfect mood to relax… and connect.
### 💫 The Concept
🎶 Pick your song (K-pop, 90s hits, R&B, current chart-toppers, timeless classics…)
🎤 Sing solo or duet
🍹 Enjoy cocktails, soju, and house specialties
🥢 Share food… and conversations
Whether you're a confident stage lover or a shy shower superstar, the evening is designed to be **fun, elegant, and welcoming**. No pressure — just laughter, shared choruses, and spontaneous connections.
### ✨ What to Expect (2h)
* Live karaoke throughout the night
* Warm, cosmopolitan atmosphere
* Authentic Korean cuisine (perfect for extending the night over dinner)
* A natural setting for meaningful encounters
**Sing & Meet** at **Goyasang** is more than a karaoke night.
It’s a sensory experience: music, flavors, and chemistry.
*A song can spark a moment.*
*Dinner can make it unforgettable.*
🎟️ **Tickets :**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-meet-experience-karaoke-night-goyasang-tickets-1983963478170?aff=oddtdtcreator
✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 •Plein Publiek Bxl
This Saturday 14.03 – Brussels Main Event
**✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 • International Party at Plein Publiek • SAMEDI 14/03✩**
→FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs](https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs)
→PRIORITY PASS: SKIP THE LINE / [https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602119](https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602119)
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So, are you ready to dance to the best hits of the 2000s & 2010s?
“Who’ll be there?” Stromae, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Black Eyed Peas & many more artists to take you on a nostalgic ride...
For some, it feels like yesterday, for others a bit further back. Do you remember?
Let’s be honest, the 2000s & 2010s were legendary, right?
Don’t miss it!
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Info’s
→ Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM
→ Plein Publiek, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels & its Winter Terrace
→ Easy access by public transport, bike or scooter!
→ Management reserves the right of admission
→ Minimum age: 18
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Line-Up
PALEXX, BOBOUNCE & Z00 UNCAGED
FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs](https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs)
→ Plein Publiek Bxl, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels
Saturday Morning Coffee - 10:00 @MIR Concept Coffee Store
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @MIR Concept Coffee Store!
Saturday, 14 March 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00.
MIR opened its doors about 4 years ago, right off Place Jourdan.
Doriana, the owner, is a super nice host, and is excited to have our group as her café.
The café is very beautiful and has great coffee, and many yummy food options.
Their Instagram channel:
https://www.instagram.com/mirconceptstore/
**The address is:**
MIR Concept Coffee Store
Rue Gray 4A
1040 Etterbeek
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1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
[https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
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**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**
Friday soirée
**Sip. Listen. Wander. Unwind.**
**Slow evenings of art, music & wine.**
Enjoy soulful live music up close, savor a curated selection of three fine wines, and explore our upcoming exhibition alongside the artists.
Part vernissage, part concert, part wine tasting — the perfect way to ease into the weekend!
### **PROGRAM:**
> CONCERT *Classical* by Ensemble de l’Amitié: Karolina Koczur (violin) & Dawid Ganczar (piano)
> VERNISSAGE Exhibition by Seba
> WINES by Slowine
[About organic wines “Slowine”.](https://www.slowine.be/about-us)
\* *nonalcoholic beverage option available*
For information and registrations: https://www.culturalcreativecorner.com/events/friday-soiree-2603/
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St Patrick’s Bar Crawl!
Back By POPULAR DEMAND
The BEST Saint Patrick’s bar crawl in Columbus!
We will begin our crawl at BODEGA 7:30pm 1044 North High St.
8:30pm we will be found at GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY. 906 North High St.
9:30pm LINCOLN SOCIAL ROOFTOP. 711 North High St., 9th floor.
10:30pm BROTHERS BAR & GASWERKS. 477 North Park St. They have $1 shots that we MUST avail ourselves of
Wear GREEN! Of course.
BEST DRESSED will win BRAGGING RIGHTS
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History**
[Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973.
The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience.
The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades.
Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun.
I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike.
I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park.
**After the Hike**
Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Music BINGO
Ready for a night of music, laughter, and fun? Join us at Thunderwing Brewery for Music Bingo — a lively twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and good vibes are guaranteed!
RSVP to secure your spot. Text Renee (614-257-9389). (Headcount needed to make sure staffing can accommodate the group)
Arrive early to get a seat - **bring a camping chair for extra seating.** Often the brewery has food trucks or you can bring in your own food.
Bonus - You can bring your dog!
March Madness Wine Bracket / House Wine / Multiple Weeks
A fun way to compare wines from two different countries at a time. House Wine is squaring off two countries' wines against each other each Thursday in March. March 12, March 19, March 26, and the Finals April 2nd.
Meet and Greet format....show up after 7pm, pay your $15 at the cash register, get your wine glass, and enjoy. I will get a table reserved for the group.
Remember, you may bring in your own food or takeout.
Attendance is your agreement to the Group's Waiver of Liability terms. See our Group homepage for details.
Parking is tough at House Wine; there is a municipal lot one-half block north of the shop and sometimes parking at the lot behind Jet Pizza, accessed by the lane between the east House Wine parking lot and the residence to the east.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You’ll gain insights into:
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But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time.
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