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Holy Cross-Words Toastmasters Club (http://1341379.toastmastersclubs.org/) open to all. The club meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in the Professional and Community Education Center (PCEC). The PCEC is located on the first floor of Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Free flat-fix classes!! On the last Tuesday of each month, we host fix-a-flat classes! Bring your bike with you if you'd like to learn by using your own bike. We will cover basic flat fixes with an inner tube. We may be able to answer a few questions about tubeless, but the focus will be flat fixes for inner tubes.

​**Due to the popularity of the event, registration for free lessons and the support table are required at [https://luma.com/dcmahjongg](https://luma.com/dcmahjongg).** We do not use the RSVP system on Meetup. **A drop-in game every Tuesday at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Central Library, located at the corner of 9th and G Streets NW.** The Gallery Place Metro station (9th Street entrance) is located across the street. Street parking is available. We play in the Great Hall -- as you enter the library, we are on the right of the room. **All skill levels are encouraged to participate.** Lessons for new players (as needed) at 6:00pm. Please arrive on time. Games for all skill levels begin at 6:00. Games wrap up at 8:00. **If you own a mah jongg set, we encourage you to bring.** More resources (especially for new players) are available at http://linktr.ee/davidmahj

Join us for an in-person conversation with two Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) as they break down how Bitcoin fits into modern portfolios. We’ll explore risk, return, custody, and real-world allocation considerations. Cut through the hype with a fiduciary lens. Streamed live with audience Q&A. 👉 [Please RSVP for FREE on Luma!](https://luma.com/ckes5be8) * 6:30pm - Arrive, grab food & drink * 7-8pm - Programming + Q&A * 8pm - Networking/Social Hour **Asi de Silva** is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Capital Squared Financial, a Rockville-based investment advisory firm. With 25 years of global and macro investing experience, he recognized Bitcoin’s unique value and now incorporates it into disciplined, long-term client portfolios. **Mike Casey, CFP** is an early Bitcoin adopter and President of AE Advisors, LLC a leading registered investment advisor firm that specializes in integrating Bitcoin into private wealth and institutional portfolios. 👉 [Please RSVP for FREE on Luma!](https://luma.com/ckes5be8) **About the Bitcoin District Initiative** This event was organized by The Bitcoin District Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to build a grassroots Bitcoin circular economy in Washington, DC through education, business onboarding, and community outreach programs. If you’d like to get involved or support the Initiative, visit [https://bitcoindistrictinitiative.org](https://bitcoindistrictinitiative.org/).

Artistic Artifacts hosts **Open Stitch sessions EVERY Thursday evenings** from 5:30 - 7:30 pm — join us! This is a drop-in, bring your own hand stitching project and the necessary supplies (or you can knit, crochet... whatever needle arts you like). There’s no fee to attend, no instruction nor agenda — just a time to spend with other creatives! Visit our website for all our class & event information: **[https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk)**

**Blossom: Spring Cherry Blossom Kickoff Party 🌸🎶** Let's celebrate the start of spring in style! Join us for an outdoor patio party at Dirty Habit in downtown D.C-great vibes, great music, and great company. **WHAT TO EXPECT:** 🎶 **Music:** Hip-hop, R&B, reggae, oldies, and new hits spun by a live DJ 🌸 **Setting:** Outdoor patio at Dirty Habit 🍹 **Vibes:** Food, drinks, cigars (if that's your thing), and lots of people ready to celebrate 🎯 **Crowd:** Mature vibes \| 35 & Up 💰 **Tickets:** FREE right now (non-table reservations), but prices will increase soon-grab yours early! 🎟️ **Get your tickets here:** [Blossom Spring Cherry Blossom Kickoff Event](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blossom-spring-cherry-blossom-kickoff-event-tickets-1984049058142) **GETTING THERE:** 🚇 **Metro:** Gallery Place-Chinatown or Metro Center (both walkable) 🚗 **Driving:** Street parking + nearby garages available **MEETUP LOGISTICS:** I'll create a GroupMe chat for everyone attending so we can coordinate and meet up at the event. RSVP here, and I'll add you! Spring is here, the cherry blossoms are blooming, and the vibes are unmatched. Let's make this Sunday one to remember! 💜👑

**SOLD OUT: [add your name to our waitlist](https://artisticartifacts.com/products/beautiful-buttons-with-catherine-redford) via our website.** Enjoy a full day of button making with Catherine! We’ll start with Dorset Buttons, a traditional English craft... learn the basics as you make the traditional Blandford cartwheel before discussing some variations, including a fan-style button and the Maltese Cross. Then we’ll move onto Shirt Lace buttons, a more modern innovation. Read complete details about this class, review your student supply kit fee and register via Artistic Artifacts’ secure online website: [https://artisticartifacts.com/products/beautiful-buttons-with-catherine-redford](https://artisticartifacts.com/products/beautiful-buttons-with-catherine-redford) \*\*\* Due to the size or other requirements of the class or concurrent scheduling, some classes are in our second-floor space: access is via stairs only. Registrations for all Artistic Artifacts classes MUST be paid for [through our website](https://artisticartifacts.com/collections/wk), or via a visit to our shop at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue. We encourage you to RSVP here, but to ensure your seat you MUST follow through via our website. [View our complete class policies »](https://artisticartifacts.com/pages/class-policies)

Come Craft with us at either the MLK Library or the Kogod atrium of the Portrait Gallery. There are generally knitters/crocheters/needle workers in both places. Our success has made us a fairly large group so we are meeting in both places on Saturdays. Don't let the lack of RSVPs stop you, they aren't required, nor is membership to our group. Bring your project and join a boisterous group of crafters in first floor of either building.

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "**I accept**" to be permitted on the hike. *Let's go check out the cherry blossoms.* **9-mile loop with 200 feet elevation gain.** **Description:** From **Columbia Island Marina,** within Lady Byrd Johnson Park, we will connect to the Mount Vernon trail and hike to the Arlington Memorial Bridge. We'll cross over into DC and complete a loop around the tidal basin where the cherry blossoms should be in bloom. 🌸 After that we'll make a stop at the Lincoln Memorial and then on to the Kennedy Center to admire the view from the observation deck. We will then head back to Arlington Memorial Bridge and reconnect to the Mt Vernon trail returning to our starting point. **Pace:** 2.5 mph **Bring:** Adequate hydration, also snack/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes. **Dogs:** Dogs will not be allowed on this hike. We'll meet in the parking lot of the **Columbia Island Marina,** GW Parkway, Arlington, VA. **GPS 38.87544, -77.04896** **NOTE:** The hike starts at 9:00am, please arrive a few minutes early so we can get folks signed in and ready to hike on time. Restrooms are available at the marina and several locations along the way. **Rehydration**: Yes, TBD Any questions please contact me at 202-528-0456. If you text, please include your name.

12:45-3:45 in the Meeting Room on the library lowest level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

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If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

## **Columbus Bitcoin Meetup – Event** Join us for another great evening dedicated to Bitcoin, learning, and community. We will be gathering in the private room at Olentangy Brewery for an evening of conversation, education, and fellowship with fellow Bitcoiners. This special event will feature three guest speakers sharing insights from across the Bitcoin ecosystem. ### **Guest Speakers** **Lindsay Faust** Relationship Manager at River **Andrew Tilmann** CEO of the Midwest Bitcoin Summit **Carlos Estrada** Founder of Coin Vigilante In addition to speaking during the event, Andrew Tilmann will also be available for a meet and greet. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming Midwest Bitcoin Summit, taking place September 23 and 24 at the Columbus Convention Center. ### **Midwest Bitcoin Summit Discount** Early Bird pricing ends **April 1st**, but you can still save **21%** by using the promo code: **COLUMBUS** Use the link below to apply the discount: [https://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/columbusbitcoinmeetup/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=columbus](https://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/columbusbitcoinmeetup/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=columbus) ### **Event Details** This will be a three hour event, with speakers beginning just before 7:00 PM. There will be plenty of time afterward for networking, meeting new friends, and continuing the conversation. Food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! ***