Community Organizations

¿Y si el problema no es tu esfuerzo… sino dónde lo estás poniendo? Llevas tiempo en network marketing. Te formas. Aplicas. Lo intentas. Pero hay algo que no termina de encajar. — Las ventas no crecen como deberían — Tu equipo no se mueve al ritmo que esperabas — Y empiezas a sentir que estás haciendo mucho… para poco resultado No estás sola. Pero tampoco estás enfocando bien. Porque en este negocio solo hay dos palancas: - Clientes - Equipo Y cuando una falla, todo se frena. El problema es que la mayoría de networkers no sabe realmente dónde está su bloqueo… y por eso siguen repitiendo lo mismo esperando resultados distintos. Por eso he creado este encuentro en Barcelona: Network Marketing sin Estancamiento No es una charla. No es motivación. No es otro evento más. Es un espacio de trabajo real donde vas a: — Detectar exactamente qué está frenando tu crecimiento — Ver nuevas perspectivas que ahora mismo no estás viendo — Practicar en directo (sí, practicar) — Salir con claridad y próximos pasos concretos Aquí no importa de qué empresa vengas. Importa tu nivel de compromiso. ** Este evento no es para todo el mundo. No vengas si: — Solo quieres escuchar y no participar — Buscas motivación rápida — No estás dispuesta a cuestionarte Sí es para ti si: — Sabes que puedes dar más — Estás cansada de sentirte estancada — Quieres avanzar de verdad (aunque sea incómodo) 📍 Barcelona, Secrets Pau Claris 🕒 Martes 5 de mayo, 19-20:30 🎟️ Plazas limitadas Si sabes que algo tiene que cambiar… este puede ser el punto de inflexión. No necesitas más información. Necesitas claridad y acción. ¿Te unes?

**Free Coding Workshop - Back To In-Person Workshop!** IMPORTANT: For this event, you will need to register on the codebar page: [https://codebar.io/barcelona](https://codebar.io/barcelona) Come and learn or teach with us! This time, Thoughtworks opens its doors to host the event: [https://www.thoughtworks.com/](https://www.thoughtworks.com/) We are a non-profit group of students and coaches that love technology and strongly believe that it should be accessible to everyone. For this reason, we run regular free coding meetups for women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other underrepresented groups in tech. Our goal is to enable underrepresented people to learn to program in a safe and collaborative environment and expand their career opportunities. Not sure if this event is for you yet? Join our slack channel where you can get in touch with other students and coaches not only from Barcelona but also from other cities where [codebar.io](http://codebar.io/) has events: Join our Slack channel at: [https://slack.codebar.io](https://slack.codebar.io/). Help us spread the word by sharing it with your network :)

Want to speak better in public, in English, in meetings, presentations, or just in everyday life? Prestigious Speakers is a Toastmasters club in Barcelona for locals, expats, professionals and students who want to communicate with more confidence and clarity. Sessions are in English, structured, and genuinely useful. **What to expect at a meeting:** * Prepared speeches on topics members choose * Table Topics — spontaneous 1–2 minute responses (great for thinking on your feet) * Honest, constructive feedback after every speech * Friendly people who are working on the same thing you are The whole thing runs about 90 minutes. First visit is always free. 📍 GLOP CLUB · C/ de Fontcuberta 23, 2nd floor · Sarrià, Barcelona 🗓 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month · 19:45 🎤 Sessions in English · All levels welcome · No experience needed *Prestigious Speakers is part of* [Toastmasters International](https://www.toastmasters.org/)

**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader\*.\* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)*

Ever been to a comedy open mic and there are eleven dudes on the lineup..? Hey look, don't get us wrong: we LOVE men. Some of our best friends are men! It's just that we'd like to see more women and non-binary folks have the "I could do that" confidence to get up on stage at comedy open mics. And for those fems and thems already doing comedy to have an open mic where they can really grow and shine. So AtoMIC Comedy has teamed up with GoViral Comedy AND the one and only Comedy Clubhouse to bring you a bi-monthly open mic where all you need to be funny is a mic and some Big Mic Energy! Delicious food from Nikki's Kitchen is also available! You can even enjoy your food during the show. This is a TOTALLY FREE show! But space is limited so please [reserve you spot](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/series/big-mic-energy/)

Este taller es un espacio de aprendizaje y búsqueda creativa. La idea es acompañar procesos personales e ir aprendiendo técnica. Vemos obras de artistas. Un espacio para indaga en nuestro estilo personal. Materiales incluidos. 20 euros la clase/ 60 el mes

**\*Nominated\*** Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy 2023 FREE OPEN MIC EVERY TUESDAY FROM AWARD NOMINATED DUO FAT GOOSE. Different comedians every week trying out their new material. From international pro comics to comedians just starting out, it's a super fun night of ridiculousness every time. Your two equally *weird* equally *handsome* hosts, Darren and Ewan, will be there to guide you through until the end. [Reserve Your Seat Here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/fat-goose-2/) **Every Tuesday at 7:30pm** **Bar Opens at 7, come early and grab a drink!** All welcome. Except Darren. He's not invited.

*Description in English, Español i Català!* **[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)** ***English*** ## 🎤 Karaoke Sessions @ Nomad House Elevate your Thursday night in the heart of Barcelona. Join us at **Nomad House** for a premium social experience where we meet the high notes of your favorite tracks. This isn't your typical crowded karaoke bar. We are opening our vaulted speakeasy for an intimate session of singing and networking. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just here for the "liquid courage" and the vibes, the stage is yours. ### ✨ Why you should be there: The Venue: *A stunning, hidden lounge with a cozy, candlelit atmosphere.* *The Community: **Meet a mix of the** Bene-Fit **social scene,** Barcelona Dutch Get-together **members, and even some artists from the** Sharlathans events.* ### 🗓️ Details for THIS Thursday: 19:00: Doors Open & Social Mixer (get a drink and settle into a velvet sofa). 19:30: First song drops. Location: *Carrer del Notariat, 1, 08001 Barcelona.* *Entry:* ***FREE*** **RSVP now to secure your spot in the vault.** *Follow us on Instagram for a look at the space: [@bcnnomadhouse](https://www.instagram.com/bcnnomadhouse/)* \-\-\-\-\- ***Español*** ## 🎤 Sesiones de Karaoke @ Nomad House Eleva tu noche de jueves en el corazón de Barcelona. Únete a nosotros en Nomad House para una experiencia social de primer nivel donde alcanzamos las notas más altas de tus canciones favoritas. Este no es el típico bar de karaoke abarrotado. Abrimos nuestro *speakeasy* abovedado para una sesión íntima de canto y networking. Ya seas un artista experimentado o solo vengas por el "coraje líquido" y el buen ambiente, el escenario es tuyo. ### ✨ Por qué deberías venir: El Lugar: Un salón impresionante y escondido con una atmósfera acogedora a la luz de las velas. La Comunidad: Conoce a una mezcla de la escena social de Bene-Fit, miembros del Barcelona Dutch Get-together e incluso algunos artistas de los eventos de Sharlathans. ### 🗓️ Detalles para ESTE jueves: **19:00:** Apertura de puertas y *Social Mixer* (pídete una copa y ponte cómodo en un sofá de terciopelo). 19:30: Empieza la primera canción. Ubicación: Carrer del Notariat, 1, 08001 Barcelona. Entrada: **GRATIS** **Reserva tu plaza ahora para asegurar tu lugar en nuestra bóveda.** Síguenos en Instagram para echar un vistazo al espacio: @[bcnnomadhouse](https://www.instagram.com/bcnnomadhouse/) \-\-\-\- ***Català*** ## 🎤 Sessions de Karaoke @ Nomad House Eleva la teva nit de dijous al cor de Barcelona. Uneix-te a nosaltres a Nomad House per a una experiència social de primer nivell on assolim les notes més altes de les teves cançons preferides. Aquest no és el típic bar de karaoke masificat. Obrim el nostre *speakeasy* bovedat per a una sessió íntima de cant i networking. Tant si ets un artista experimentat com si només vens pel "coratge líquid" i el bon ambient, l'escenari és teu. ### ✨ Per què hi has de ser: L'Espai: Una sala impressionant i amagada amb una atmosfera acollidora a la llum de les espelmes. La Comunitat: Coneix una barreja de l'escena social de Bene-Fit, membres del Barcelona Dutch Get-together i fins i tot alguns artistes dels esdeveniments de Sharlathans. ### 🗓️ Detalls per a AQUEST dijous: 19:00: Obertura de portes i *Social Mixer* (demana una copa i posa't còmode en un sofà de vellut). 19:30: Comença la primera cançó. Ubicació: Carrer del Notariat, 1, 08001 Barcelona. *Entrada:* **GRATUÏTA**, **Reserva la teva plaça ara per assegurar el teu lloc a la nostra volta.** Segueix-nos a Instagram per veure l'espai: [@bcnnomadhouse](https://www.instagram.com/bcnnomadhouse/)

The climate emergency requires more than facts alone. The transformation we need must be measured in greenhouse gas emissions averted and solar panels installed, but it is also an emotional transition, a shift in the narratives we tell, a reconnection with old wisdom and so much more. In short, it is perfectly suited for fiction. If you are seeking such guidance, and if you want to be part of a community, we would love to have you join the Cli-Fi Club this month. This month we are reading 'The Water Knife' by Paulo Bacigalupi, an American novelist who has won the Hugo and Nebula awards and was a finalist for the National Book Award. 'The Water Knife' is frequently included on lists of top cli-fi, but I have yet to read it. Excited to read and discuss with all of you. This event is free, but please get your copy from the wonderful English bookstore that hosts our book club meetings, Backstory. You can also [buy a copy of the book from them online](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/the-water-knife/ ). To cover Meetup fees and other costs, we also encourage a €1 donation per attendee. **About the Cli-Fi Club** We read climate fiction — ie, cli-fi — of all types. Our focus is on works that grapple seriously and thoughtful with the emotions and meaning of this moment, what may lie ahead and what may already be lost. Our selections go well beyond the stereotypical conception of cli-fi — ie, science fiction and post-apocalyptic narratives — to include a range of works that engage creatively with humanity’s great challenge, and may even leave you inspired. **About this community** Are you new to the meetup group Let’s Talk About Climate Change or our WhatsApp group Mobilizing Hope? We work to bring together English-speaking people in Barcelona and beyond for climate education and action, and also community. We welcome speakers of Catalan, Castellano and other languages, but most of our events are in English because most of our organizers and attendees are more comfortable in English than other languages. We created this group because we could not find any community like it. We range from degrowthers to startup founders, from artists to data scientists. We may not agree on everything, but we all want to move in the same direction. If you do too, you’re welcome to make it your home.

**FLOW STATE MEETS FREEDOM PARTY.** **JOIN THE EVENT HERE: https://luma.com/calendar/manage/cal-7syF5p6kFqFN9yn** This isn’t your average yoga class. It’s the kind of session that makes you forget where your mat ends and the music begins. Welcome to **DEEP HOUSE YOGA**, a free weekly community vibe where golden hour, deep beats, and full-body flow collide. Think: sunsets, melodic house, dynamic movement, laughs and a beautiful community. You’ll move, you’ll breathe, you’ll drop in, and somewhere between the beat drops and your breath, you’ll remember what it feels like to be fully *here* Grounded, connected, rooted in a siltent truth that needed to come back to the surface. Like a deep remembering of **who tf you are.** This isn’t about being perfect or zen, it’s about getting out of your head, into your body, and letting go of all the noise of the week. ✨ **Bring:** * Your mat (or towel, we don’t judge) * Comfy clothes * Water * Your friends * And an open vibe Come for the beats + movement Stay for the sunsets, the laughs, and the kind of people you actually want to hang out with. Led by **Saz Hartland**, Vinyasa + Yin teacher of 9+ years, community builder in Dubai, Prague & Japan, now creating a Deep House Yoga crew for the modern-day yogi who craves *connection, flow, and freedom (and fun)* Let’s flow & forget the world for a bit 🔥 **JOIN THE EVENT HERE: https://luma.com/ob7treyz**

ENGLISH (ESPAÑOL abajo) 🎨🌿 Join a small, cozy gathering on my terrace for a relaxed and experimental art circle inspired by nature. This is not a class and there’s no instructor just a shared space to create, unwind, and connect. Bring any small creative project you’d like to work on: drawing, watercolor, journaling, knitting, collage, poetry or anything portable. You can also simply come and see what emerges and we can share art materials. **The idea is simple:** · Gently guided with some sharing moments · No pressure, no expectations · No need to be “good” at art · A calm, supportive atmosphere, some quiet creative times · Inspired by nature, presence, joy, and creativity ✨ This is an experiment each gathering may evolve naturally depending on the group. Details: **Location:** Gracia (details shared after confirming your attendance) **Secure your spot:** Only by WhatsApp (+34 651 696 300) **Cost:** donation based **Group size:** 6–8 people max **Bring:** Your own materials (for you and maybe to share) + anything you need to feel comfortable Feel free to bring some drinks or a small snack to share, **this is non-alcoholic event** If you feel like creating in good company, you’re very welcome. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ESPAÑOL 🎨🌿 Únete a un pequeño y acogedor encuentro en mi terraza para un círculo artístico relajado y experimental inspirado en la naturaleza. No es una clase y no hay instructor, solo un espacio compartido para crear, desconectar y conectar. Trae cualquier proyecto creativo pequeño en el que quieras trabajar: dibujo, acuarela, escritura, tejido, collage, poesía o cualquier cosa portátil. También puedes venir sin plan y ver qué surge, y podremos compartir materiales. **La idea es simple:** · Suavemente guiado con algunos momentos para compartir · Sin presión ni expectativas · No necesitas ser “bueno/a” en arte · Un ambiente tranquilo y de apoyo, con momentos de creatividad en calma · Inspirado en la naturaleza, la presencia, la alegría y la creatividad ✨ Este es un experimento: cada encuentro puede evolucionar de forma natural según el grupo. **Detalles:** **Ubicación:** Gràcia (más info tras confirmar tu asistencia) **Reserva tu plaza:** Solo por WhatsApp (+34 651 696 300) **Coste:** basado en donación **Tamaño del grupo:** máximo 6–8 personas **Traer:** Tus propios materiales (para ti y quizás para compartir) + cualquier cosa que necesites para estar cómodo/a Siéntete libre de traer alguna bebida o un pequeño snack para compartir; **es un evento sin alcohol** Si te apetece crear en buena compañía, eres muy bienvenido/a.

👉 [REQUIERE REGISTRO EN LINK](https://luma.com/sdemk1jj) 🧠 **Noche de Pub Quiz** ​¿Te atreves a demostrar lo que sabes mientras conoces gente nueva? Te traemos una Noche de Pub Quiz llena de preguntas ingeniosas, buen rollo y muchas risas. Ya seas un experto en trivial o simplemente vengas a pasar un buen rato y hacer contactos, esta noche es para ti. 📍 **Lugar:** ELEPHANTA GINBAR COCTELERIA (Gràcia) ​🍸 **Especial del día:** El bar ha creado el Gintonic **"SIP & SPARK"** para nuestro grupo por solo 10€. ¡Perfecto para inspirarte durante las preguntas! ​👥 **Cómo funcionan los equipos** * **¿Tienes equipo?** ¡Genial, trae a tu grupo y demostradnos de qué sois capaces! * **​¿Buscas conocer a gente soltera?** ¡Nosotros nos encargamos! → Piensa en 2 chicas + 2 chicos = el cóctel perfecto de materia gris y rompehielos divertidos. * **​¿No estás soltero/a?** ¡Sin problema! Te juntaremos igualmente con algunas mentes brillantes y, para equilibrar, con alguien que sea terrible adivinando. ​🏆 **¿Qué te espera?** • Rondas de trivial divertidas y variadas • Una noche social para conocer gente nueva • El cocktail especial para el equipo ganador 🥂 ​⚠️ Las plazas son limitadas, así que reserva tu entrada antes de que vuelen 📸 *Es posible que tomemos fotos y vídeos cortos durante el evento para nuestras redes. Por favor, avisa a los organizadores al llegar si prefieres no salir en ellos.*

Girona Temps de Flors Day Trip 🌸 \| Guided Community Experience from Barcelona **Description:** Join us on Sunday, May 10th for a day trip from Barcelona to experience **Girona Temps de Flors**, a unique annual festival that transforms the city of **Girona** into a large-scale floral exhibition with over 100 curated installations across historic buildings, courtyards, and streets. This is a social day designed to explore, connect, and enjoy Girona together — guided by a local who knows the festival well. **What to expect:** * A full day exploring one of Catalonia’s most beautiful cultural events * Hidden spots and local insights from our guide * Time to connect with like-minded people * A mix of walking, sightseeing, and breaks **Schedule** * 09:00 — Meet at [FARINE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oqU2WGJryE8Z91gAA) café ☕️ * 09:40 — Train departure from Sants * 11:30 — Arrival in Girona * Picnic lunch in a park * Afternoon exploring the festival * Coffee break * Return to Barcelona around 20:30–21:30 **Details** * Please bring your own lunch and something to sit on * Wear comfortable shoes (there will be a lot of walking) * Expect crowds due to the popularity of the festival * **Guides** The experience is hosted by [Paula](https://www.instagram.com/paulablanchart/?hl=es), together with Imma — a Girona local who attends the festival every year and will share insights, stories, and recommendations throughout the day. **Contribution** €6 per person (non-refundable) to support organization and local guiding. ​Tickets are non-refundable. Our WhatsApp Community [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBiHUuVwWoyBJPLBUsN6Qm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BBiHUuVwWoyBJPLBUsN6Qm?utm_source=luma) **Contact** If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Instagram: @paulablanchart / @dance.and.connect

Meditation & Community ✨ Join us for a guided meditation in nature 🌳 After the session, we continue with coffee & bites at a place nearby ☕️ The meditation is guided in English. The event is donation-based. Title of meditation: Seeing Green, a Positivity Meditation 🍀

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an event—it’s a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, you’ll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound. Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelina—singing across multiple languages—and the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all. $20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away) **Bonus Morning Experience** Native Flute Playshop with A & A Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

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.

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering** **Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being** **Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson** **[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)** **The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request** **Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM** **Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18** A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey. Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen. This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are. *Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115* *Payment Options: Venmo or Cash* **Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via** **email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)** **text @ ‪(614) 407-4021‬** 💫

Wild Ones Columbus Annual Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 23th, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) Overbrook Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 4131 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43214 Public Welcome, Family-Friendly Free Event A wide variety of native flowering plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be available from Wild Ones Columbus and local vendors Natives in Harmony, Leaves for Wildlife, and Scioto Gardens. Wild Ones will publish a list of plants that will be available at this year's sale closer to the event date. Be sure to stop by! Show up anytime!

Join The Alliance Chorus for a fun-filled evening of vibrant a cappella entertainment! This lively event features dynamic performances from the full chorus alongside an exciting lineup of talented quartets, showcasing the rich harmonies and energy of barbershop music. Enjoy appearances by quartets including Intermission, Coffee Talk, Crosstown, Performance Check, and ACQ, each bringing their own unique style and flair to the stage. Come for the music, stay for the connection—this is a chance to engage with the community, celebrate inclusive music-making in Central Ohio, and experience the joy of live vocal performance. We hope to see you there! Buy your tickers here: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-alliance-2026-spring-show](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-alliance-2026-spring-show)