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Hungarian Road Trip: Volcanic Hills, Secret Forests & Craft Beer 🚗đŸŒČđŸ»
Hungarian Road Trip: Volcanic Hills, Secret Forests & Craft Beer 🚗đŸŒČđŸ»
📍 Where: Hungary 🇭đŸ‡ș 📅 When: May 18 -> May 25 đŸ“© How to join: Feel free to contact me via Meetup chat or shoot me a DM on Instagram: pangolin_travel 📾 Hey everyone! 👋 Ready for an unforgettable road trip? 🚗✹ I'm organizing an adventure to explore the absolute best of Hungary's nature, lakes, and vibrant city vibes, and I'm looking for travel buddies to share the journey! 🚙💹 What to expect: 🌳🩇 This trip is the perfect mix of nature escapes and urban exploration. We will start our Monday by picking up our rental car in Budapest and hitting the road to discover the country's best-kept secrets. Having a car gives us total freedom to explore at our own pace and find the coolest hidden spots! đŸŒŹïž We will hike through the beautiful, dense beech forests of the BĂŒkk National Park đŸŒČ and explore the stunning volcanic hills overlooking Lake Balaton 🌋. Don't worry, you don't need to be a hiking pro! 🛑 The trails are intermediate, safe, and super rewarding. Depending on what the group feels like, we can also mix things up with some awesome optional experiences -> like joining a guided exploration of the hidden caves near the capital 🩇 or going for a chilled kayaking session on the lake đŸ›¶. After all that nature, we will drive back to Budapest for an epic grand finale ✹. Expect an amazing balance of active days on the trail, scenic road trip drives, and relaxing our tired muscles in the famous historic thermal baths đŸ§–â€â™‚ïž. One of my favorite ways to end a day of exploring is finding a great spot to try new craft beers and traditional local food -> I am always on the hunt for a cold pint and good conversations at the Ruin Pubs! đŸ»đŸČ What is INCLUDED: ✅ 🏡 Accommodation: Top-rated social hostels to rest our legs, hang out, and meet great people! 🚗 Car Rental: Total freedom to reach national parks and lakes without train schedules. ⛜ Gas / Fuel: Covered for our whole road trip route. If you love active travels, sharing good vibes, and ending the day with a cold craft beer and lots of laughs, this adventure is for you! 🙌 Let’s go explore Hungary! 🇭đŸ‡șđŸ”„đŸ“ Where: Hungary 🇭đŸ‡ș
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
IndĂ­tsd 2026-ot argentin tangĂłval! Nincs szĂŒksĂ©ged semmilyen elƑzetes tĂĄnctudĂĄsra, Ă©s egyedĂŒl vagy pĂĄrban is jelentkezhetsz! VĂĄrunk szeretettel minden tangĂłzni vĂĄgyĂłt! OktatĂł: Szeghalmi Endre KezdĂ©s: 2026. jan. 12., hĂ©tfƑ 20:00 – 21:00. Az ĂłrĂĄk minden hĂ©tfƑn ugyanebben az idƑpontban folytatĂłdnak. HelyszĂ­n: Roxy StĂșdiĂł, TĂĄtra u. 4. JelentkezĂ©s Ă©s tovĂĄbbi infĂłk: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon talĂĄlsz minden rĂ©szletet, Ă©s itt tudsz regisztrĂĄlni. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, TĂĄtra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
ReuniĂłn de juntaletras.
ReuniĂłn de juntaletras.
El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores. No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.

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Quality Time connection builder community game evening
Quality Time connection builder community game evening
A **lightsome social evening** to get to know each other and build real connections through funny yet substantial conversations. "**Quality Time**" is a card based social conversational game aimed to **build meaningful connections** between players. It gives simple prompts to answer, such as: - "Would you rather be famous or rich?" - "What could you never forgive?" - "Tell the others the 2 most important sentences about you!" These induce lightsome off-hand conversations about our experiences and preferences, while allowing some self-reflection as well. Join us and get to know others in an unusual yet meaningful way, and let us see some of your colors and enjoy your company! The language of the event will be **english**. Location info: **MĂĄsik Szoba CafĂ© and Bar** is the underground part of **ÉlesztƑhĂĄz**. You can find the entry right next to **ÉlesztƑ** (to the right, on the street) or upon entering the garden of ÉlesztƑ the door to the right (right after the entrance).
When hardware disappears: Building an NES emulator from scratch in .NET
When hardware disappears: Building an NES emulator from scratch in .NET
Finally, the next WinIT (Women in IT) event can be scheduled. It took longer than I wanted. I'm super-excited to to see Alexandra AprĂł give us a presentation. She (co-)held a very successful workshop last year on CraftConf. So many people were interested that we exploded the avialble space. This time her topic will be: **When hardware disappears: Building an NES emulator from scratch in .NET** A deep dive into how classic console emulation works, and how to recreate an NES emulator using .NET like CPU cycles, memory mapping, graphics pipeline, and timing. [https://gitlab.com/alliteracio/nes-emulator](https://gitlab.com/alliteracio/nes-emulator "https://gitlab.com/alliteracio/nes-emulator") Agenda: 17:30 - 18:00 Doors open 18:00 - 19:00 Presentation by Alexandra (including Q&A and discussions) 19:00 - 20:00 Social get together with some drinks and finger food Please answer to the RSVP (and keep it up-to-date) because it will help us to to organize roughly the right amount of food and drinks (and we can reduce waste)
Google I/O Extended 2026 Budapest
Google I/O Extended 2026 Budapest
Join us on May 19, for livestreamed Google I/O keynotes, local presentations by rocks-star speakers from Google, Aliz, Zenitech, and a real hands-on workshop by the award winning educator and Google Developer Expert Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz (CodeWithAhsan.dev) at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The Department of Automation and Applied Informatics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and Google Developer Groups Budapest cordially invite all interested parties to join us for a collective viewing of Google I/O, preceded by domestic professional presentations and a real hands-on AI workshop. --- BUILD WITH AI WORKSHOP In the AI Workshop we will set up a working AI based Travel Agent solution using the Agent Development Kit (ADK) in Google Cloud.You'll learn: How to get started with Google's powerful Gemini CLI How to integrate MCP servers with Gemini CLI Creating API keys in AI Studio Getting started with Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) Providing tools to the AI Agent Using Google Search (Grounding) with the AI Agent Providing MCP tools (AirBnB MCP server) to the AI Agent as well By the end of the hands-on workshop, you'll have a working ADK agent that uses the AirBnB MCP server to help as a travel agent, and the powerful Gemini CLI which can be used for a plethora of usecases including coding, searching for information, understand code repositories, and more. --- GOOGLE IO EXTENDED During the live streams, over pizza and refreshments, we can discuss the upcoming strategies of the technology's leading player for the next period. Participation is free until the limit is reached, but registration is required.  --- A Budapesti MƱszaki Ă©s GazdasĂĄgtudomĂĄnyi Egyetem (BME) AutomatizĂĄlĂĄsi Ă©s Alkalmazott Informatikai TanszĂ©ke Ă©s a Google Developer Groups Budapest szeretettel hĂ­v minden Ă©rdeklƑdƑt egy közös Google I/O nĂ©zĂ©sre, Ă©s elƑtte pedig hazai szakmai elƑadĂĄsokra Ă©s egy hands-on AI workshop-ra. Az AI workshop sorĂĄn egy AI alapĂș Travel Agent alkalmazĂĄst fogunk felĂ©pĂ­teni, az Agent Development Kit (ADK) Ă©s a Google Cloud segĂ­tsĂ©gĂ©vel. Az Ă©lƑ streamek sorĂĄn ĂĄtbeszĂ©lgethetjĂŒk egy pizza Ă©s ĂŒdĂ­tƑ mellett a technolĂłgia meghatĂĄrozĂł szereplƑjĂ©nek a következƑ idƑszakra vĂĄrhatĂł stratĂ©giĂĄjĂĄt. A rĂ©szvĂ©tel a limit elĂ©rĂ©sééig ingyenes, de regisztrĂĄciĂłhoz kötött.  --- Organizers: - Department of Automation and Applied Informatics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) - Google Developer Groups Budapest - GDG on Campus BME - GDG on Campus Eotvos Lorand University --- https://io.google/2026 Contact: io-extended-budapest@googlegroups.com Agenda 4:00 PM: Arrival, Registration 4:15 PM: Opening notes 4:20 PM: Gergely Major (Zenitech) A safe way to use AI 4:50 PM: Norbert Liki (Aliz) How is AI reshaping Google Cloud? What does this mean for developers? 5:10 PM: Antal Mihalyi (Google) 5:30 PM: Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz (Google Developer Expert) Hands-on AI workshop: Building a Simple Travel Agent with ADK and Gemini CLI 7:00 PM: Google keynote (live stream) Discover how Google are furthering their mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. --- Speakers Antal MihĂĄlyi - Google (Engineering Site Lead) Antal is the Engineering Site Lead at Google in Hungary. Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz - Scania Group (Googel Developer Expert | Software Architect | Author | Award winning Educator) Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular and a seasoned Software Architect. He is a passionate open-source contributor, best known as the creator of the popular ngx-device-detector library and author of the "Angular Cookbook." Through his "Code with Ahsan" community, he shares his expertise in modern web development, AI, and productivity with thousands of developers wo
 Norbert Liki - Aliz (CTO) Norbert is a self-motivated data scientist who is always in pursuit of new opportunities to develop himself. Throughout his career he haa been working closely together with business to solve problems with more and more advanced tools and techniques. His current focus is on cloud technologies and deep learning. Gergely Major - Zenitech (AI Developer specializing in Machine Learning) I'm an AI developer at Zenitech Consulting Zrt., specializing in computer vision and LLM-driven agents. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to production and creating impactful, real-world solutions. Hosts PĂ©ter Ekler Dr. - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Associate Professor) PĂ©ter Ekler Dr. is Associate Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Department of Automation and Applied Informatics. Bertalan Forstner Dr. - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Deputy Department Head and Associate Professor) Bertalan Forstner Dr. is the Deputy Department Head and Associate Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Department of Automation and Applied Informatics. Zsigmond P. Toth - zsigmond.ai (Google Cloud Architect) Zsigmond is a Google Cloud Architect and an organizer of the GDG Budapest and GDG Cloud Budapest communities. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-budapest-presents-google-io-extended-2026-budapest/.
Beer Tasting & English Language Meetup
Beer Tasting & English Language Meetup
Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect. Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at LĂĄzĂĄr utca 7. Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!
Új esĂ©lyek, közös hozzĂĄfĂ©rĂ©s
Új esĂ©lyek, közös hozzĂĄfĂ©rĂ©s
The language of this workshop is Hungarian. A program a **Budapest Accessibility Meetup**, a **UX Budapest** Ă©s az **Appy** közös szervezĂ©sƱ esemĂ©nye. Az akadĂĄlymentessĂ©g Ășj lendĂŒletet kaphat MagyarorszĂĄgon. Új szereplƑk, Ășj intĂ©zmĂ©nyi keretek Ă©s nagyobb tĂĄrsadalmi figyelem formĂĄljĂĄk a következƑ idƑszakot. De mit tudunk ehhez hozzĂĄtenni mi? Azok a szakemberek Ă©s Ă©rintettek, akik mĂĄr több mint egy Ă©ve havonta egyĂŒtt gondolkodunk az akadĂĄlymentessĂ©g jövƑjĂ©rƑl, most közös workshopra hĂ­vunk mindenkit. **IdƑpont:** 2026\. mĂĄjus 21\. csĂŒtörtök\, 16:00 **HelyszĂ­n:** Appy iroda, 1061 Budapest, Nyugati tĂ©r 1. 6. em. A helyszĂ­n a "RĂ©gi SkĂĄla" Ă©pĂŒletĂ©ben talĂĄlhatĂł, ez a nagy, fekete ĂŒvegezett, sokemeletes Ă©pĂŒlet a Nyugati pĂĄlyaudvarral szemben, a körĂșt tĂșloldalĂĄn. Ha szemben ĂĄllsz vele, akkor az Ă©pĂŒlet bal szĂ©lĂ©n talĂĄlod a bejĂĄratot: a Starbucks-tĂłl balra keress egy fotocellĂĄs ajtĂłt az Ă©pĂŒlet legszĂ©lĂ©n. A recepciĂłnĂĄl a nevedet Ă©s az esemĂ©nyt add meg, kapsz egy belĂ©pƑt, amivel ĂĄt tudsz jönni a belĂ©ptetƑ rendszeren. **FacilitĂĄtorok:** \*\*\*Daniss-BodĂł Eszter - \*\*neuroinkluzĂ­v tervezƑ (Blue) \*\* \*Nagy ÁrpĂĄd - \*\*lead ux designer, akadĂĄlymentessĂ©gi szakĂ©rtƑ (OTP) \*\*\* Klein PĂ©ter - \*\*design strategist & leadership advisor (Blue) \*\* \*SzĂĄntai KĂĄroly - \*\*tanĂșsĂ­tott web akadĂĄlymentessĂ©gi szakĂ©rtƑ, szakoktatĂł MirƑl fogunk beszĂ©lgetni? – milyen vĂĄltozĂĄsokra lenne szĂŒksĂ©g, – hol lĂĄtunk valĂłdi lehetƑsĂ©geket, – Ă©s miben tudunk hatĂĄst gyakorolni egyĂ©nkĂ©nt Ă©s közössĂ©gkĂ©nt. TĂ©mĂĄink többek között: – autonĂłmia Ă©s önĂĄllĂłsĂĄg, – neuroinkluzĂ­v szolgĂĄltatĂĄsok, – Ă©rintetti bevonĂĄs, – AI Ă©s akadĂĄlymentessĂ©g, – digitĂĄlis Ă©s fizikai hozzĂĄfĂ©rĂ©s, – az EAA utĂĄni korszak. **Workshop:** – Rövid felvezetĂ©s – Kiscsoportos gondolkodĂĄs – „Mi hiĂĄnyzik ma MagyarorszĂĄgon?” – Közös jövƑkĂ©pek Ă©s ötletek – KövetkezƑ lĂ©pĂ©sek Az esemĂ©nyt a GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) keretĂ©ben rendezzĂŒk meg. VĂĄrunk minden Ă©rintettet, szakembert Ă©s Ă©rdeklƑdƑt, aki szeretne rĂ©szt venni egy hozzĂĄfĂ©rhetƑbb jövƑ alakĂ­tĂĄsĂĄban. **RSVP** KĂ©rjĂŒk, hasznĂĄld az RSVP-t! Ha bĂĄrmilyen okbĂłl nem tudsz eljönni, kĂ©rjĂŒk, frissĂ­tsd foglalĂĄsodat, hogy mĂĄs szĂĄmĂĄra felszabaduljon a hely. **A helyszĂ­n akadĂĄlymentessĂ©ge:** A helyszĂ­n akadĂĄlymentes. Lift Ă©s akadĂĄlymentes mosdĂł talĂĄlhatĂł az Ă©pĂŒletben. SegĂ­tƑkutyĂĄdat termĂ©szetesen szeretettel vĂĄrjuk. KĂ©rjĂŒk jelezd, ha bĂĄrmivel tudjuk tĂĄmogatni a rĂ©szvĂ©teled. **FotĂłzĂĄs** KĂ©szĂ­ts te is fotĂłkat, Ă©s töltsd fel ide az esemĂ©nyhez. ÖrökĂ­tsĂŒk meg egyĂŒtt esemĂ©nyeinket. **Van Meetup ötleted?** Folyamatosan szeretnĂ©nk javĂ­tani esemĂ©nyeinket a te hozzĂĄjĂĄrulĂĄsoddal is. Ha van egy tĂ©ma a fejedben, vagy ha szeretnĂ©d, hogy a cĂ©ged szponzorĂĄljon egy esemĂ©nyt, esetleg segĂ­tenĂ©l a szervezĂ©sben, jelezd nekĂŒnk.
Philosophy Movie Night #3
Philosophy Movie Night #3
We continue with *Philosophy Movie Night* testing Tuesday. Relaxed, cozi, with popcorn to munch and a fine (alcohol-free) wine to sip, in company of nice people. This is a session to watch one of those older movies we never got the chance to watch in thoughtful company. The format is simple: we select a film in our community under 2 hours (link to the poll below), then optionally discuss it together at the end. **How it works** * Choose or suggest a film in the facebook group. * The winning movie gets screened next Wednesday. * English or Hungarian subtitles are available upon request. **What to expect** * A curated film with philosophical depth * A projector and casual atmosphere. The first to arrive gets the sofa. * An optional discussion after the screening for those who fancy talking about it. **Practical details** Location: Kisvilåg Kulturålis és Tårsadalmi Alapítvåny Please, put 18:00 in your calendar, get your seat, order some snack, meet some friends and have an introduction of the movie. Movie starts: 18:30 Ticket: Free **Note: the space is limited**, only sign if you are actually going! We will message to confirm, if you dont answer we might give your seat to someone else! Donations to support the association are welcome Snacks and beverages available for purchase. **Want to vote for the movie?** We made a poll in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/budapestphilosophy/permalink/969860102200121/
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrJ7hXrYgckCM0f1D4kRUZ)] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
Let's Discover the Discovery District
Let's Discover the Discovery District
Take Control Of Your Life, Freedom From Negative Thoughts & Irrational Emotions
Take Control Of Your Life, Freedom From Negative Thoughts & Irrational Emotions
Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
Worthington's Sip n Stroll!
Worthington's Sip n Stroll!
Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through [Old Worthington](http://www.experienceworthington.com/)\- an outdoor event along the sidewalks of High St to kickoff the summer shopping season\. The shops will be open late\, store fronts will be decorated and people will be out on the town ready to start spreading warm weather cheer\!\! **START**: (6pm and earlier) at Graeters Ice Cream shop in the heart of it all. **NEXT**: about 6:15pm, we'll take a stroll and shop merch and homemade food tents. I'd love to introduce you to a new cafe, [Joyas](https://www.eatatjoyas.com/), along the stroll! (It will be too busy for us all to sit and eat so I'd recommend ordering to go) **FINALLY**: about 7pm, we'll settle in at House Wine (next to Graeters) for wine sampling and to enjoy our fresh eats! **PARKING**: Free Public Parking behind House Wine, behind Joyas and street parking.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation