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Volunteer Night @ The Warehouse
Come volunteer with us refurbishing donated bicycles so that they can be used again by the community! This event is open to both new and existing volunteers. No mechanical experience is necessary.
Note: The warehouse location is in the alley behind 1502 Mt Vernon Ave. Enter through the gray door next to a roll-down garage door. If you drive to the location, be sure to park in the street, not in the alleys or parking lots surrounding the warehouse. And wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty with bicycle grease!
Please be aware that volunteers under 18 need a parent or guardian to accompany them to their first volunteer experience and sign a liability waiver, while volunteers under 16 need a parent or guardian to accompany them at all times while volunteering with Vélocity.
Rainbow Taco Takeover
There could not be a more perfect day then Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday meet at Chop Shop for tacos 🌮
Join us as we celebrate in tacos in style
Open Shop Hours
We will have open shop hours for anyone to bring their bikes to work on or need help fixing your own bike.
We will also have bikes that need to be fixed so you can learn if you like.
We will need everyone to sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving so we can keep track of volunteer hours and shop times.
Suggested donation of $15 per hour for use of tools and space would be appreciated. Thank you!
How To Buy And Hold: The BRRR Strategy for Wealth
**You may have heard other investors, gurus and financial planners discussing the virtues of owning rental properties.**
And it is definitely true that a portfolio of GOOD rental properties can provide lifetime income and financial security.
But what really makes a GOOD rental property?
What should you expect from your rental portfolio and how do you manage it for maximum return on minimal effort?
We will also deep dive into the BRRRR strategy and show you how it can help you build massive wealth.
BRRRR stands for:
* Buy
* Rehab
* Rent
* Refinance
* Repeat
We'll cover those points and more with real examples and data at this month's meeting.
Come for training, stay for the networking!
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[Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-on-may-5th-tickets-1986507640829](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-on-may-5th-tickets-1986507640829)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Get ready to put on your party sombrero because the **Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl** will take you south of the border for some bar crawl fun! Enjoy a fun-filled day with cover-free access to Dupont’s most popular bars and rooftops, tons of drink specials, DJs, tacos, margaritas, tequilas, rooftops, giveaways and of course lots of tequila! Gather the crew, because this is **NACHO** average bar crawl!
**Time: 5pm-Midnight (ticket pick up is from 5-7pm)**
***\*Registration is from 5PM-7PM. You'll receive your wristband and Swags. If you can't make it by 7pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.***
***But the party and specials continue till Midnight!***
**Dress code : We encourage you to wear huipil, quechquémitl, rebozo, enredo, chincuete, posahuanco, refajo, enagua for Women AND sarape, charro suit, sombrero, guayabero, baja jacket, and poncho for Men.Access Venues Cover Free**
**What do you get:**
**Access Venues Cover Free**
**Drink Specials ($4 Light Beers, $4 Tequila Shots, $5 Rail Drinks, $6 Margaritas)**
**Party Favors**
**Entertainment and DJs**
**Tons of shenanigans**
**All you have to do is grab a ticket, throw on something festive and join the fun!!!**
***Participating Bars: Almost all Dupont Circle's major establishments.***
***YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER THE VENUES ON THE CRAWL.***
***Your Favorite Dupont Bars and Clubs Are Going Cinco:***
**There will be a lot of people. Use the comment box of the Meetup to coordinate amongst the group.**
**This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving!**
**What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.**
**Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!**
**Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!**
([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-on-may-5th-tickets-1986507640829](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-on-may-5th-tickets-1986507640829)).
FAQs
REGISTRATION
Registration is from 5PM-7PM. You'll receive your wristband. If you can't make it by 4pm TEXT/EMAIL your QR Code to a friend. So that they can pick everything up for you.
TICKETS
You MUST have your ticket on your phone. Tickets are transferable and not refundable. You can give your ticket to a friend to use if you cannot attend the event.
ID
Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older.
WEATHER
Event goes on rain, snow or shine!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Reach out to [[info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)]([mailto:info@merevents.com](http://mailto:info@merevents.com/))
HAPPY CRAWLINGS!!!
Payment Instructions :
1. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button, on the ticket link. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.
3. **If *you don't have a Paypal account, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'.***
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.
**How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone**
Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :
For Safari Users :
1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it.
3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.
For Google Chrome Users :
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Scroll down to content settings.
5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.
Refund & Ticket Resell Policy
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES.**
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-on-may-5th-tickets-1988792557075](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl-on-may-5th-tickets-1988792557075)
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Cocktails & Coloring @ Ballston Market food market, Basement level
Come the whole time or if you just spend 30 minutes. All are welcome.
You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own coloring supplies but, if you don't have any, I will have plenty and am happy to share! (coloring books, colored pencils, and markers).
Part of the mission of this group is to provide us an opportunity to check out AND SUPPORT local businesses. So, please don't bring any outside food/drinks and, while purchasing something isn't at all a REQUIREMENT to participate in the event, I do strongly encourage you to try something from the vendor :)
I look forward to seeing and meeting you there!
***\*\*DISCLAIMER*\*\*** Photos may be taken during the event to be shared here on Meetup so feel free to let me know if you'd like to be excluded from them.
Live Music - Every Tuesday
Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, Divino is the perfect place to gather. Enjoy live music, handcrafted dishes, and a warm, social atmosphere.
FREE PARKING GARAGE
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DIY Hours at Del Ray Shop
This is an opportunity for volunteers to support a professional mechanic as he guides customers working on their own bikes. If you know how to do some basic repairs, that's a plus, but even if you don't, you can greet customers and manage who gets helped next. Feel free to attend for only a portion of the time if you can't be there the whole three hours.
Please note that this event is not usually an opportunity to learn about bicycle repair, since the mechanic tends to be very busy helping customers, especially during the warmer months. But it's a great way to contribute to Velocity, since almost all the funding for the volunteer program comes from the work done at the shops.
LOCATION CHANGE: Circlesinging Together ** Pump House Community Center **
LOCATION CHANGE: In May we are back at Pump House in Rockville!
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The community-singing event where where everything's made up and the point — to sing for our lives — matters.
Our leaders will teach you parts to sing for spontaneously-composed choral pieces. We play a variety of listening/music/singing games, and create safe opportunities for participants to improvise as little or as much as they might like.
Good for all skill levels, shower-singers to seasoned pros, no sheet-music-reading required.
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We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month, and will continue to meet in-person as long as it makes sense. We encourage and provide masks.
We will also plan on continuing our Zoom circles from time to time. So please check the day before/day of the meetup each month to confirm date & details.
This world needs more song; join in the fun, and be the music you want to hear in the world.
Hope to see you there!
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We love doing this with you. Thank you to all who support us.
Suggested donation is $15-20. Please include "VX" in the memo/notes!
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IMAGE RIGHTS: We may take pictures and record videos of our in-person events, and record our Zoom meetings online. This material will be available for us to use to publicize upcoming circles and workshops and performances. By attending our events, you are agreeing with the image rights agreement.
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Open Shop Hours
We will have open shop hours for anyone to bring their bikes to work on or need help fixing your own bike.
We will also have bikes that need to be fixed so you can learn if you like.
We will need everyone to sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving so we can keep track of volunteer hours and shop times.
Suggested donation of $15 per hour for use of tools and space would be appreciated. Thank you!
Call of Cthulhu - Beginner Group
This meetup is for beginner players that were not able to attend the original Meetup back on April 8th. The below description remains the same.
Zero session
Learning the basic rules to the game
Creating an investigator for the first scenario
No need to bring anything with you. I will have all the supplies needed.
If you have any questions feel free to send me a private message
(Del Ray) Saturday 1st Shift: Customer Service Help (10am-1pm)
Sign up to help with customer service at our Del Ray shop! **If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop**, **please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp** so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you.
**What you'll do:**
* greet customers
* manage customer traffic
* help customers find basic bike parts in our store
* direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair
* help customers find a bike that fits them
* set customers up to test ride bikes
* work the register to conduct customer payments
**Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:**
* customer service oriented
* willing to work outside most of the shift
* able to work on their feet most of the shift
* comfortable working in a faced-paced environment
* open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer
* excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning!
**What to Bring/Attire**
* A water bottle & snack
* Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather
* Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny
**Age Requirements:** If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.
TOOOL DC Lock Picking Monthly Meeting
Looking for a new skill?
Want to seem mysterious when people ask about your hobbies?
Enjoy puzzles?
Lock picking might be right for you!
Is this legal? Yes!
Is it fun? Yes!
The meeting is very casual, come and go as you please.
We meet in the upstairs area of Board Room.
No payment, skills, tools, or RSVP necessary.
If you can make small precise movements with your hands, you can learn to pick locks.
Introductory talk at 7pm.
All are welcome.
We meet in a bar but minors are allowed to attend. We are not in a private room; parental discretion advised. If you are a minor or are responsible for one who's attending, please email the organizer in advance at chapter-DC@toool.us
Open invite; bring friends!
We are the DC chapter of TOOOL.
More information here: http://toool.us/
(Del Ray) Sunday 1st Shift: Customer Service Help (12pm-2pm)
Sign up to help with customer service at our Del Ray shop! **If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop**, **please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp** so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you.
**What you'll do:**
* greet customers
* manage customer traffic
* help customers find basic bike parts in our store
* direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair
* help customers find a bike that fits them
* set customers up to test ride bikes
* work the register to conduct customer payments
**Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:**
* customer service oriented
* willing to work outside most of the shift
* able to work on their feet most of the shift
* comfortable working in a faced-paced environment
* open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer
* excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning!
**What to Bring/Attire**
* A water bottle & snack
* Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather
* Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny
**Age Requirements:** If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.
Buy Local Events Near You
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Toledo Easy Home Singles Match Night
**Online Speed Dating for Mature Toledo Singles**
Live on Zoom. Real conversations. Local people who value genuine connection and traditional dating.
**Pick your age group to register:**
- Ages 18-32: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0)
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- Ages 40-58: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 55+: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=55+&face_v=2.0)
RSVP alone does not hold your spot. Register through the link above and complete the quick personality quiz.
For mature singles who appreciate meaningful connections and are serious about finding the right person. Host-guided. All ages welcome. Mutual matches shared after the event.
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."
Indianapolis Friendly Verified Locals Speed Dating
**Online Speed Dating for Mature Indianapolis Singles**
Live on Zoom. Real conversations. Local people who value genuine connection and traditional dating.
**Pick your age group to register:**
- Ages 18-32: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 55+: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=55+&face_v=2.0)
RSVP alone does not hold your spot. Register through the link above and complete the quick personality quiz.
For mature singles who appreciate meaningful connections and are serious about finding the right person. Host-guided. All ages welcome. Mutual matches shared after the event.
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
2026 OSU Chadwick Arboretum
Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser - Columbus
Open to public:
Friday, 5/15/26: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 5/16/26: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by OSU
The 2026 Chadwick Arboretum
Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser
Location:
Lawn area south of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Dr,
Columbus, OH 43210
Spring Plant Sale
Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb!
Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike.
Come one, come all! Let's cultivate a brighter, greener future together.
Credit/debit cards only.
Cleveland Beginners Fast Fun Speed Dating
**Online Speed Dating for Mature Cleveland Singles**
Live on Zoom. Real conversations. Local people who value genuine connection and traditional dating.
**Pick your age group to register:**
- Ages 18-32: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=18-32&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 30-46: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=30-46&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 40-58: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=40-58&face_v=2.0)
- Ages 55+: [Click to Register](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=local-warmth-meetups-for-mature-souls&ar=55+&face_v=2.0)
RSVP alone does not hold your spot. Register through the link above and complete the quick personality quiz.
For mature singles who appreciate meaningful connections and are serious about finding the right person. Host-guided. All ages welcome. Mutual matches shared after the event.
Franklinton Arts District Second Fridays Meet @ One Line Coffee, 471 W. Rich St.
Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District.
(Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)




























