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Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi!

📅 Martes 14 de abril: 🥾 Ruta senderista propia, desde las afueras de Gosol hasta los padros de alta montaña de la vertiente occidental del Pedraforca. Subiremos también por la fácil ruta de la Pallarenca Petita, hasta el impresionante mirador al valle de Gosol. • 12 km • +550 m desnivel • Senderos y prados de alta montaña. 👉 Ruta asequible, para quien esté acostumbrado a caminar un poco y a hacer algo de desnivel. Subimos muy lentos y con numerosas paradas. ⏰ Comenzaremos a caminar: 10:00 🎒 Traed comida, agua, calzado adecuado y lo que necesitéis. ⚠️ Cada uno es responsable de sus acciones durante la actividad. 🚗 Transporte: Se abonarán 25€ por ocupante al conductor (gastos + combustible + seguro + gestión) 👉 Bajamos a BCN a recoger 📲 Se creará grupo de WhatsApp para organización 👉 Para apuntarse, mandadme privado ¡Gracias a todos!

👉 🎟️ Get Your Ticket: [https://bit.ly/4dfWQEu](https://bit.ly/4dfWQEu) **Overview** From Idea to Product Series #1: A 2-Hour practical workshop to validate your product idea before building your app or SaaS + Networking ### Event Description Every day new apps, SaaS tools and AI products are being built. Technology has made building products easier than ever. But one challenge remains the same: **Many products are built without solving a real problem.** Founders and builders often start with a solution, a feature, or a technology — and only later discover that the problem isn’t as real or important as they thought. This workshop will help you step back and answer one critical question: **Are you actually solving the right problem?** In this interactive session, you’ll learn a simple framework to evaluate your product idea and ensure it is grounded in a real user need. ### What You’ll Learn This workshop is part of the Product Building Series. Together, the three workshops provide a complete path from idea → product scope → product structure, helping you move from concept to a clear and scalable product. In this workshop we will explore: • Why many product ideas fail before reaching the market • The difference between a **solution idea** and a **real problem** • How to identify the right user and the right situation • A simple framework to validate whether your idea solves something meaningful. You’ll see real examples of how small changes in problem definition can completely change a product. ### What You’ll Leave With Participants will complete a **Problem Definition Canvas** for their own product idea. By the end of the workshop you will have: ✔ A clearer definition of the problem your product solves ✔ A better understanding of who your users actually are ✔ A structured Problem Definition Canvas you can use to refine your idea ✔ A practical framework you can apply to future product ideas. ### Who This Workshop Is For This workshop is ideal for: • founders and startup builders • people working on a new app or SaaS idea • indie hackers and makers • early product teams exploring a new product or feature. No technical background is required. ### Workshop Agenda (120 minutes) **1\. Welcome & Introduction** Why validating the problem is the most important step before building. **2\. Why Many Product Ideas Fail** Common mistakes when starting a digital product. **3\. The Problem Validation Framework** A simple structure to identify real user problems. **4\. Real Product Example** How defining the problem changes the product. **5\. Practical Exercise** Use the Problem Definition Canvas to analyse your own idea. **6\. Discussion & Insights** Common discoveries and lessons from the exercise. **7\. Wrap\-Up & Next Steps** ### What to Bring Bring a product idea, feature idea, or startup concept you are exploring. You will apply the framework directly to your own idea during the workshop. ### Format - Interactive workshop - Small group discussion - Practical exercise After the workshop, participants are invited to continue the conversation during an informal **networking session at Sisi Bar on the top floor, where we can share experiences, discuss product ideas, and enjoy the beautiful views over Barcelona together.** 👉 🎟️ Get Your Ticket: [https://bit.ly/4dfWQEu](https://bit.ly/4dfWQEu)

``` External strength and inner calm. Breathing is the link between the two. With a more relaxed body, we immerse ourselves in a sound bath to reach a deep state of meditation and let the a more relaxed mind and presence to arrive. ``` ️- Tuesdays -⏰ 19.30 hrs to 20.45hrs -Drop inn Class €18 or 4 x 55€ -Maitri Yoga Estudio Book at +34 603 410 712 More information: @blum.julieta

Bienvenido a EAT & MEET. Los eventos donde todos los martes en KCN sacamos nuestra vena más #foodie y la combinamos con el #networking. Si eres de Barcelona o alrededores o vas a estar por aquí con la intención de hacer negocios, emprender y dar a conocer tu proyecto entre empresarios de la zona queremos invitarte a un evento que marca la diferencia. Maridajes, comidas y cenas con un elemento común. Hacer negocios y ampliar tu red de contactos. Los EAT & MEET son encuentros empresariales donde puedes crear sinergias que aceleren y hagan crecer tu proyecto en un entorno distendido. Distendido pero profesional. Nuestro objetivo es salir de los despachos y las reuniones impersonales de Zoom y hablar cara a cara contigo. Por eso esta comida para profesionales de los principales sectores de la zona de Barcelona. En este evento te ofrecemos la oportunidad de participar en una comida de negocios. Todo esto maridado no solo con buena compañía sino con una oportunidad de crecer. Nuestros EAT & MEET causan furor entre los socios. Regístrate en el enlace para reservar tu plaza. Precio: 15€ Para participar es imprescindible completar vuestros datos en https://app.clubdenetworking.es/event/comidadenetworkingbarcelona14deabril-ou0jcr7tm/FLobera

**Un espacio de conexión humana auténtica.** Conecta con personas curiosas, abiertas y dispuestas a escuchar. Vivimos rodeados de conversaciones rápidas y superficiales. Pero a veces lo que realmente necesitamos es algo más simple y más raro: **un espacio para hablar y escuchar de verdad.** Este encuentro es un círculo de conversación donde exploramos preguntas que invitan a reflexionar y compartir experiencias personales en un ambiente respetuoso, curioso y relajado. No es un debate ni una terapia formal. Es un espacio humano para conectar con otras personas a través de **conversaciones auténticas**. Durante el encuentro utilizaremos algunas preguntas cuidadosamente elegidas que invitan a ir un poco más allá de las conversaciones habituales. Cada persona decide libremente cuánto quiere compartir. A menudo ocurre algo curioso: cuando una persona se abre un poco, otras también lo hacen. Y lo que empieza como una conversación entre desconocidos puede convertirse en una experiencia sorprendentemente cercana. \*\*\* **¿Cómo funciona el encuentro?** El evento dura aproximadamente unas 2 horas y sigue una estructura sencilla: • Breve introducción y creación del espacio de conversación • Conversaciones en parejas o pequeños grupos con algunas preguntas interesantes • Espacio de conversación en círculo para quien quiera compartir con todo el grupo • Cierre final con una pequeña reflexión No hace falta experiencia previa. Solo venir con **curiosidad, respeto y ganas de escuchar**. \*\*\* **Reglas básicas del espacio** • Escuchamos sin interrumpir • Evitamos juzgar o dar consejos no solicitados • Cada persona comparte solo lo que desea • Lo que se comparte en el círculo se queda en el círculo \*\*\* **¿Para quién es este encuentro?** Para personas que disfrutan de conversaciones con sentido, sienten curiosidad por los demás y valoran los espacios donde se puede hablar con autenticidad. Si alguna vez has sentido que te gustaría tener conversaciones más reales que las habituales… probablemente disfrutarás este encuentro. El grupo será pequeño (aprox. **8–10 personas**) para mantener un ambiente cercano. \*\*\* **Contribución** Para apoyar la organización y facilitación del encuentro hay una contribución de **10€ por persona**, que se entrega directamente al facilitador al inicio del evento o previamente para reservar tu plaza. Puedes pagar en **efectivo, Bizum o Revolut**. Para confirmar tu plaza el número es +34 669979928, Alberto. \*\*\* Nos vemos en el círculo.

In this event you will: \- Learn a practical approach to applying ecosystem\-inspired principles \- Discover concrete ways to increase innovation\, resilience and sustainability in projects and business \- Unlock fresh perspectives\, spark creativity\, and design solutions with lasting impact 🌱**Swap Shop**🌱: To encourage circular economy - **Bring your pre-loved items** like a book, a mug, or a painting with you and give your items an opportunity **to find a new home.** They will be laid out on a table during the mid-event break for everyone to see and pick! (No clothing please, but accessories are more than welcome) What a great way to reduce waste! This time we will have two speakers: **Eller Everett** holds a PhD in regenerative strategies and Masters in circular economy, innovation and enterprise. Eller is a Sustainability consultant and a professor at ESADE. **Zaida López** is a senior circular economy consultant. She holds a Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility and has a background in law and economics. Zaida is also an expert in CSRD and EU Taxonomy frameworks. Together, they will represent Think Differently - a method for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals tackling challenges, driving innovation, and creating real, long-term impact. *The interactive talk will begin at 19:00 sharp, please aim to arrive at 18:45 to have time to check-in at the entrance and grab a drink at the bar* 😊 Disclaimer: We take photos at the event and record the conversation for follow up and material distribution with the participants and use some selected photos on our social media pages. We don't sell or give direct access to any of these materials to any outside parties. However, if you do NOT want to be in the photos / have your voice recorded, you need to let us know either before the event by email: hola@esalogika.com or tell us at the venue during check in. Unless you tell us otherwise, by registering you AGREE to let us take photos and voice recordings. This workshop is part of the series of events called Tapa Talks, facilitated by Environmental Social Association - ESA Logika. We put a lot of effort into designing these events to provide access to free education and idea-sharing space. We appreciate your support by consuming something at the venue, as this enables us to keep hosting these events for Barcelona's community. **Tapa Talks** is an interactive monthly workshop about amazing new tools, practices and possibilities that could help us achieve a sustainable future 🌍 ❤️ Building a like-minded community, we focus on **positive thinking, cooperation and solutions**. The venue is also a cultural association and provides delicious and affordable tapas and drinks. At Tapa Talks, we're not just talking; we're taking action for a greener and more sustainable future! Here's what you can expect: AGENDA: **18.45-19:00** Registration, and drinks/tapas at the bar **19.00-19:10** Welcome from ESAlogika **19:10-19:30** Talk part 1 **19:30-19:50** Group Game + award Break - **Swap Shop!** **20:10-20:40** Talk part 2 **20:40-20:55** Interactive Q&A **20.55-21:25** Closing remarks, free networking **🌱** **21:30** Venue closes **IMPORTANT:** Please RSVP here. We will close registration when we reach full capacity. If you already registered but can't attend, please either change your RSVP here or inform us via email (hola@esalogika.com) so we can add people from the waiting list. Thank you for being considerate 😊

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 Now in 35+ cities Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com](http://foundersrc.com/)

\-\-\-\-\-This edition of MCP Connect is hosted by **Glovo**. **Please register [here](https://luma.com/km48w4jb)!-----** Join us at **Glovo’s HQ** for another edition of MCP Connect. MCP Connect is for developers, practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts working with the Model Context Protocol and AI agents. We share best practices, new tools, and real-world use cases for building MCP servers and integrating them into agentic workflows. Whether you are building MCP servers for your internal or external use cases or just exploring how agents connect to applications, MCP Connect is a place to exchange ideas, learn, and help shape the future of AI workflows. **Agenda** **6:00 PM - Welcome.** Doors open, perfect to meet other guests! **6:30 PM - Talks** * [Pierre-Louis Theron](linkedin.com/in/theronpl/?utm_source=luma), Co-founder & CEO of [Alpic](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpic-ai/?utm_source=luma) * [Raphael Cantafaro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphacantafaro/), Principal Product Manager, and [Daniel Sandoval Cervelló](linkedin.com/in/daniel-sandoval-cervello/?utm_source=luma), Engineering Manager, at [Glovo](https://www.linkedin.com/company/glovo-app/posts/?feedView=all) * [Toby Oliver](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby0/), CEO at [Encore Design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-design-ai/?utm_source=luma) **7:30 PM - Networking**

**Two talks. Two frameworks. One question: how do you make the hard calls?** 🎤 **Olivier Brandicourt**, VP Product @ Gens de Confiance *Trade-offs Between Short-Term Revenue Opportunities and Long-Term Vision* Monetization vs. trust. Growth vs. sustainability. Olivier will walk us through real decisions made at Gens de Confiance — a 2M+ member trust-based marketplace — and share a practical framework for knowing when to protect your long-term vision and when to seize the moment. 🎤 **Stefan Ritter**, VP Product, B2B platform @ Dow Jones *From 0 to 800M ARR: The Real Playbook for People, Process, and Product* This talk shares practical lessons from Stefan's experience building products, teams, and organizations - from early-stage environments to scaling businesses toward 800M ARR. He’ll walk through the core principles he has found to matter most across people, process, and product, and how they translate into real execution. Expect concrete examples - from shaping roadmaps and evolving processes to managing teams through change - focused on what actually works when you’re trying to build high-performing teams and deliver. 📍 **Location:** Dow Jones, Barcelona - Avinguda Diagonal, 123 · Barcelona 🗓 **Date:** Wednesday, April 16th 🕒 Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 7 PM sharp **NOTE: NO ENTRY AFTER 7PM.** 🎟 **RSVP matters!** Our events fill up fast and waitlists are real. If your plans change, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so someone else can join. Make sure your details are correct — you'll need a valid ID to enter. Come for the talks. Stay for the conversations. 👋

📅 Domingo, 19 de abril: 🥾 Ruta senderista propia, desde las afueras de Gosol hasta los padros de alta montaña de la vertiente occidental del Pedraforca. Subiremos también por la fácil ruta de la Pallarenca Petita, hasta el impresionante mirador al valle de Gosol. • 12 km • +550 m desnivel • Senderos y prados de alta montaña. 👉 Ruta asequible, para quien esté acostumbrado a caminar un poco y a hacer algo de desnivel. Subimos muy lentos y con numerosas paradas. ⏰ Comenzaremos a caminar: 10:00 🎒 Traed comida, agua, calzado adecuado y lo que necesitéis. ⚠️ Cada uno es responsable de sus acciones durante la actividad. 🚗 Transporte: Se abonarán 25€ por asistente (gastos + combustible + seguro + gestión) 👉 Bajamos a BCN a recoger 📲 Se creará grupo de WhatsApp para organización 👉 Para apuntarse, mandadme privado ¡Gracias a todos!

Hello! ╴Looking to meet fellow entrepreneurs in Barcelona? Join our Community (10,000+ Members) **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) This week's in-person networking event is at the ICON Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LOCATION:** Near Plaza Catalunya (5 mins walk) **NO LIMIT:** You're welcome to bring friends **PRICE:** €7 includes a drink \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*\*paid at the entrance, you can redeem at the bar.* Our goal is to create a community of fellow entrepreneurs where: * we can discuss new ideas * be inspired * do business together * and support each other. If you are building something or thinking about it, you are more than welcome to participate. Doesn't matter if it's a side project, a business, a startup, an e-commerce, etc. Join our Community for more interactions with the members: **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J2V5hTCakTFA8BdNHKg05L) Come and say hi!

**Conferencia 🎯 Encuentra tu Propósito** **Claves para dar dirección a tu vida** El propósito no es una idea abstracta: es la brújula que da sentido, coherencia y energía a todo lo que haces. Es la dirección que sigues en tu vida y que todo el mundo debería tener determinada con claridad y compromiso. En esta **conferencia con teoría y ejercicios**, abordaremos cómo conectar con un propósito, clarificar tus valores, intereses y encontrar un camino personal y/o profesional hacia tu objetivos. Durante la sesión exploraremos: **✅ Qué es realmente el propósito** — y por qué no se “inventa”, sino que se revela. **✅ Misión, visión y valores personales** — los pilares sobre los que construir tu vida. **✅ Metas y objetivos con sentido** — cómo definirlos desde la identidad, no desde la presión externa. **✅ Cómo encontrar o elegir tu propósito** — claves prácticas y preguntas de autoconocimiento. **✅ Técnicas para determinar tu propósito** — Coaching, PNL, IKIGAI. **Formato:** conferencia presencial **Instructor**: Alejandro Alonso **Linkedin**: [www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas](www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas) 👉 **Colaboración**: 5€ (Esta conferencia se impartirá dentro del espacio redConsciencia. Se pedirá una colaboración para la agrupación, en concepto de costes de sala y costes de organización) ***

**🌌 Barcelona Space Friends** is a **free** monthly meetup uniting **space enthusiasts and professionals,** who share a fascination with the **space** and **exploration**. Hosted at the energetic **Brewdog Barcelona** 🍻, this gathering creates a laid-back atmosphere space Friends to connect and share their passion for the space. No formal lectures, no structured activities—just talk while we drink. The event is **completely free**, welcoming anyone eager to grow their space-loving community.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Newark Area Traders and Exchangers Please join us! You won't want to miss this meeting! We have new investor topics every week. Finally, we will go over properties for sale, needs, and wants. Please carve out time to come join us Friday at 8 a.m. EST Don't forget to like us on Facebook, Newark Area Traders and Exchangers. NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS 975 Mt. Vernon Rd. (Entry at the front doors) Newark, OH 43055 Dues are $5 minimum per person, per week. Part of this goes to our treasurer to fund the meeting and the balance to the church for the use of their room. “Opportunity for Generosity”! Founders: Gerald DePalmo and Furman Tinon (and others) Established 60 +/- years ago and still going strong! Zoom meeting. Topic: NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrfuuoqTMvH9Ox4pAJb3wmj1KuwP_Vuylj/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDIoGtOdtRyARpwqBIr4a_TwtlxYgvpyhEv1IgpRMRT7PLNpJ6VPL-7F) Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692078557?pwd=OXNKVGk4alRPNG1BdlNhdFNDQTFSUT09) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (Houston) +16699006833,,83692078557#,,,,\*215853# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 836 9207 8557 Passcode: 215853 Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1yVEZLS1)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.