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Let's try a Friday Night Fish Fry!
We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM.
It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!
Columbus, Ohio, USA Low-Pressure Speed Dating for Locals
**💘 Virtual Speed Dating – Columbus, Ohio, USA Singles, Matched by Personality**
A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. It's straightforward: take a short personality quiz, hop on Zoom, and meet Columbus, Ohio, USA singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches revealed after.
**Choose your age range to sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=18-32&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=30-46&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=40-58&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=55+&face_v=19.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Busy professionals who value their time
- Introverts who do better in one-on-one chats
- Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person
- Singles in Columbus, Ohio, USA who want to meet locals from home
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and structured
- **Location:** Your place – couch, desk, wherever works
- **Host:** Experienced host running the evening
- **Vibe:** Relaxed one-on-one chats with Columbus, Ohio, USA locals
**How It Works**
1. **Sign up** – Click the link for your age range above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to match you with compatible Columbus, Ohio, USA singles.
3. **Log in** – Join the Zoom session from home. The host runs everything.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Columbus, Ohio, USA singles.
5. **See your matches** – Find out who you clicked with after the event.
⭐ *"Way better than apps. Real conversations with real people."* – Columbus, Ohio, USA attendee
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✨ Real people, real conversations — all from home. 🫶 ✨
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about:
"Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."
OhioLockers Funk Jam.
**Midwest Funk Jam – OhioLockers**
A monthly gathering dedicated to **locking, popping, and funk dance culture** in Columbus.
We start with a **free fundamentals**, then open the floor for a **dance session and cypher**. Whether you're new to funk styles or an experienced dancer, this is a space to learn, practice, and connect with the Midwest dance community.
Hosted by **FlexyStu & DJ Vix**
📍 Oracle Bar
🗓 Last Thursday of every month
⏰ 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💸 Free entry
🅿️ Free street parking right outside
🔞 18+
8:30 – Free Locking & Popping fundamentals class
9:00 – Open dance session & cypher
All levels welcome.
**Session → Cypher → Funk**
IG@Ohiolockers
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426377732280863/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426377732280863/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT)
🌱 Columbus Vegan Meetup: Brunch at 4th & State
**Join us for a vegan morning at downtown Columbus's premier vegan diner!**
* **Date:** Saturday, April 4th
* **Time:** 11:00 AM
* **Location:** [4th & State](https://www.4thandstate.com/) (152 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215)
* **Type:** Community Dining / Brunch
* **Cost:** Pay-as-you-go (Entrees typically range from $10–$20)
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**About the Event**
Come catch up with fellow vegans and vegan-curious friends in the heart of downtown. 4th & State is a family-owned, "mod diner" known for its laid-back atmosphere and incredibly indulgent vegan comfort food. Whether you’re looking to discuss animal rights activism or just want to enjoy a milkshake with like-minded people, all are welcome!
**The Food**
This spot is **100% vegan** and offers a massive menu of diner classics. Highlights include:
* **Signature Brunch:** The **Vrunchwrap**, pancakes, and French toast sticks.
* **Comfort Classics:** Loaded fries, burgers, and their "hand-breaded tempeh chicky."
* **Allergen Friendly:** They offer a dedicated **gluten-free** menu and are a **tree-nut-free** kitchen (with the exception of coconut oil).
**Important Details**
* **Seating & Reservations:** 4th & State typically does **not take reservations**, so please RSVP early so we can try to coordinate seating together.
* **Parking:** There is free and paid street parking nearby, as well as several paid parking lots in the downtown area.
* **Accessibility:** The restaurant features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
How to Get Over Losses and Betrayls & Build Lasting Relationships
Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships?
Are you burdened by a stressful relationship?
Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!






