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Get ready for an afternoon of wonder followed by a relaxed evening under the stars! We are heading to the spectacular **Fontana Circus**, the first traveling water circus in the Middle East, followed by a cozy community picnic at Aspire Park. *** ### 🗓️ THE SCHEDULE * **Part 1: The Show (16:00 – 18:00)** * Experience breathtaking acrobatics and musical fountains at the Fontana Circus tent. * **Part 2: The Picnic (18:30 – Late)** * We’ll move to **Aspire Park** to enjoy the evening breeze, share food, and play games. ### 🎟️ HOW TO JOIN THE CIRCUS * **Tickets:** Please purchase your own ticket directly via the **Platinum List** website. * **Seating:** To make sure we can sit together or nearby, try to book your seats in the **Green 2** area. ### 🧺 PICNIC PREP * **Food & Drink:** Bring enough for yourself and a little extra to share with the group! * **Fun & Comfort:** If you have **board games**, a **picnic sheet**, or extra cushions, please bring them along. *** ### ⚠️ IMPORTANT: COORDINATION To make sure we find each other easily at the circus entrance and the park: * **Send a Private Message:** Please message me directly to be added to the day-of coordination list. * **RSVP:** While you can join for just one part of the day, please let me know your plans so we don't leave anyone behind! Let’s make it a Saturday to remember! 🤡🍿✨

⚽@Pitch 4 - Education City ⏰ 9-10 PM 🌿 Artificial Turf (quality pitch) 📍Walkable distance from metro station 🚗 Parking available ❄️ Washroom & Prayer Hall facilities 💰 Only 19 QAR per player (newely-built pitch) https://maps.app.goo.gl/93cw8nBtquUnvKN28 ⚽@Pitch 4 - المدينة التعليمية ⏰ 9-10 مساء 🌿 العشب الاصطناعي (جودة الملعب) 📍 مسافة قريبة من محطة المترو 🚗 وقوف السيارات متاح ❄️ مرافق الحمامات وقاعة الصلاة 💰 فقط 19 ريال قطري لكل لاعب (ملعب جديد)

[JOIN EVENT CHAT HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GfMlhfJLse78WIhqtT6O9I) Get ready for the First Traveling Water Circus in the Middle East! Experience an extraordinary water spectacle featuring a world-class musical dancing fountain alongside international circus acts. Watch inspiring dancers, gravity defying aerialists, and incredible circus thrills that will enthrall the entire family. 📆 Saturday, May 9, 2026 🕒 4:00pm (We can do dinner after function) 📍Circus Tent Hyatt Plaza 🧭https://share.google/aMnNngJo6sQ74gRWi 🎟 Various Prices We will select the 95qar light blue at right side. 🔗Get your ticket here: https://doha.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/104916/fontana-circus-qatar 💬 Interested? Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GfMlhfJLse78WIhqtT6O9I

**Hello, my name is Abdulrahman and I’m a passionate desert guide based in Qatar. I have several years of experience driving in the desert and sharing the beauty of Qatar’s landscapes with visitors from around the world.** **I have extensive experience navigating the Qatari desert and guiding guests through safe and thrilling dune bashing routes. I’m knowledgeable about the desert environment, local culture, and the best locations for incredible desert views and sunset photography.** **I specialize in private desert safari experiences using a 4x4 Land Cruiser, ensuring both safety and excitement during dune bashing adventures. My goal is to give guests an authentic and memorable experience while exploring the stunning dunes and desert scenery of Qatar.** **I take pride in providing a personalized experience for every guest, focusing on comfort, safety, and unforgettable moments in the desert.** **My experiences are designed to provide high-quality service and a premium private adventure. Guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere, safe driving, and the opportunity to explore Qatar’s beautiful desert in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.** **What to expect:** **-Experience thrilling dune bashing in a luxury 4x4, where comfort meets adventure in the stunning desert.** **-You can also choose an optional quad biking adventure or enjoy a thrilling dune buggy ride for a bit more excitement in the desert.(additional cost)** **-Enjoy an optional camel ride to add a rich cultural touch to your desert adventure, connecting with tradition. (additional cost)** **-We’ll visit the ocean at the inland sea, and as we arrive, the sunset will unfold, filling the sky and water with breathtaking colors as the day ends.** **Where to meet:** **-name of the meeting place on google maps (Mina Hotel and Residences By The Torch)** **Be there by 8:40 (A.M) Sharp** **What to bring:** **-preferable bring hat.** **-with the hot weather better to wear something light.** **What's Included:** **Dune bashing** **Inland Sea visit** **Local Tea** **Professional English-speaking Guide** **Camel ride (can be booked on site)** **Quad bike ride (can be booked on site)** **Sunset** **Transportation in an air-conditioned 4x4** **Luxury Landcruiser** **Unlimited water** **What's NOT Included:** **Any extra services or expenses not mentioned as included.** **Additional info:** **• Not wheelchair accessible** **• Service animals not allowed** **• Infants must sit on laps** **• Not recommended for travelers with back problems** **• Not recommended for pregnant travelers** **• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions** **• Most travelers can participate**

🌿*NIRAKAAR YOG ABHYAS🌿* _Presents_ 🌿 Animal Walk Yoga, Holding Poses & Meditation – A Unique Morning Experience 🧘‍♂️ Start your day with energy, balance, and mindfulness. Join us for a refreshing outdoor session at Museum of Islamic Art Park that combines movement, strength, and inner calm. 🐾 Explore Animal Walk Yoga to build strength, flexibility, and coordination 🧘‍♂️ Practice Holding Poses to improve balance, focus, and endurance 🌿 Experience Meditation to calm your mind and connect within This session is open to everyone — whether you’re a beginner or experienced. Just bring your yoga mat and come with an open mind 🤍 ✨ Strength comes from movement, stillness comes from awareness. ✨ Balance your body, calm your mind, and energize your soul. 📅 Date: 9th May 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 7:30 AM 📍 Location: MIA Park 👤 Yoga Instructor: Punjesh Sharma Come be a part of this energizing and mindful morning session 💫 join our WhatsApp group for more updates [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKAc3N5XxzyJcieDU6Nm86?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKAc3N5XxzyJcieDU6Nm86?mode=gi_t) Let’s take a pause from our busy lives and reconnect with ourselves through breath, movement, and mindfulness. 🌸 💬 “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” 👉 Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🙏

⚽@Pitch 4 - Education City ⏰ 9-10 PM 🌿 Artificial Turf (quality pitch) 📍Walkable distance from metro station 🚗 Parking available ❄️ Washroom & Prayer Hall facilities 💰 Only 19 QAR per player (newely-built pitch) https://maps.app.goo.gl/93cw8nBtquUnvKN28 ⚽@Pitch 4 - المدينة التعليمية ⏰ 9-10 مساء 🌿 العشب الاصطناعي (جودة الملعب) 📍 مسافة قريبة من محطة المترو 🚗 وقوف السيارات متاح ❄️ مرافق الحمامات وقاعة الصلاة 💰 فقط 19 ريال قطري لكل لاعب (ملعب جديد)

*[Please confirm your participation by sending Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075 due to high No-Show rate]* Start your weekend on a high note with an **all-you-can-eat feast** of Japanese & Korean favorites! 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 10 May 2026 🕢 **Time:** 6:30 PM 📍 **Venue:** Yee Hwa – Downtown branch (Kinana St.) https://maps.app.goo.gl/yxKEdzLu2wNNnPJ18 *** ## 🍽️ **What’s on the table** * Unlimited **sashimi & nigiri** 🍣 * **Korean & Japanese BBQ** 🔥 * Variety of sides and hot dishes *** ## ✨ **What to expect** * Relaxed, social dinner vibe * Friendly, international crowd * Perfect for food lovers and weekend catch-ups *** 👥 Open to all – come solo or with friends Come hungry and ready to indulge in a delicious **Sunday Funday buffet** 😄🍽️

[JOIN EVENT CHAT HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GfMlhfJLse78WIhqtT6O9I) Get ready for the First Traveling Water Circus in the Middle East! Experience an extraordinary water spectacle featuring a world-class musical dancing fountain alongside international circus acts. Watch inspiring dancers, gravity defying aerialists, and incredible circus thrills that will enthrall the entire family. 📆 Saturday, May 9, 2026 🕒 4:00pm (We can do dinner after function) 📍Circus Tent Hyatt Plaza 🧭https://share.google/aMnNngJo6sQ74gRWi 🎟 Various Prices We will select the 95qar light blue at right side. 🔗Get your ticket here: https://doha.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/104916/fontana-circus-qatar 💬 Interested? Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GfMlhfJLse78WIhqtT6O9I

**Hello, my name is Abdulrahman and I’m a passionate desert guide based in Qatar. I have several years of experience driving in the desert and sharing the beauty of Qatar’s landscapes with visitors from around the world.** **I have extensive experience navigating the Qatari desert and guiding guests through safe and thrilling dune bashing routes. I’m knowledgeable about the desert environment, local culture, and the best locations for incredible desert views and sunset photography.** **I specialize in private desert safari experiences using a 4x4 Land Cruiser, ensuring both safety and excitement during dune bashing adventures. My goal is to give guests an authentic and memorable experience while exploring the stunning dunes and desert scenery of Qatar.** **I take pride in providing a personalized experience for every guest, focusing on comfort, safety, and unforgettable moments in the desert.** **My experiences are designed to provide high-quality service and a premium private adventure. Guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere, safe driving, and the opportunity to explore Qatar’s beautiful desert in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.** **What to expect:** **-Experience thrilling dune bashing in a luxury 4x4, where comfort meets adventure in the stunning desert.** **-You can also choose an optional quad biking adventure or enjoy a thrilling dune buggy ride for a bit more excitement in the desert.(additional cost)** **-Enjoy an optional camel ride to add a rich cultural touch to your desert adventure, connecting with tradition. (additional cost)** **-We’ll visit the ocean at the inland sea, and as we arrive, the sunset will unfold, filling the sky and water with breathtaking colors as the day ends.** **Where to meet:** **-name of the meeting place on google maps (Mina Hotel and Residences By The Torch)** **Be there by 8:40 (A.M) Sharp** **What to bring:** **-preferable bring hat.** **-with the hot weather better to wear something light.** **What's Included:** **Dune bashing** **Inland Sea visit** **Local Tea** **Professional English-speaking Guide** **Camel ride (can be booked on site)** **Quad bike ride (can be booked on site)** **Sunset** **Transportation in an air-conditioned 4x4** **Luxury Landcruiser** **Unlimited water** **What's NOT Included:** **Any extra services or expenses not mentioned as included.** **Additional info:** **• Not wheelchair accessible** **• Service animals not allowed** **• Infants must sit on laps** **• Not recommended for travelers with back problems** **• Not recommended for pregnant travelers** **• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions** **• Most travelers can participate**

🌿*NIRAKAAR YOG ABHYAS🌿* _Presents_ 🌿 Animal Walk Yoga, Holding Poses & Meditation – A Unique Morning Experience 🧘‍♂️ Start your day with energy, balance, and mindfulness. Join us for a refreshing outdoor session at Museum of Islamic Art Park that combines movement, strength, and inner calm. 🐾 Explore Animal Walk Yoga to build strength, flexibility, and coordination 🧘‍♂️ Practice Holding Poses to improve balance, focus, and endurance 🌿 Experience Meditation to calm your mind and connect within This session is open to everyone — whether you’re a beginner or experienced. Just bring your yoga mat and come with an open mind 🤍 ✨ Strength comes from movement, stillness comes from awareness. ✨ Balance your body, calm your mind, and energize your soul. 📅 Date: 9th May 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 7:30 AM 📍 Location: MIA Park 👤 Yoga Instructor: Punjesh Sharma Come be a part of this energizing and mindful morning session 💫 join our WhatsApp group for more updates [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKAc3N5XxzyJcieDU6Nm86?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKAc3N5XxzyJcieDU6Nm86?mode=gi_t) Let’s take a pause from our busy lives and reconnect with ourselves through breath, movement, and mindfulness. 🌸 💬 “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” 👉 Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🙏

**💫 Host-Guided Speed Dating for Cincinnati People Short Rounds** As a participant, you'll rotate through private one-on-one video rounds with Cincinnati singles paired for compatibility by age and quiz, as a skilled host keeps the pace natural. When booking your spot, there is a short quiz about your personality and preferences — those results are used to pair you with compatible Cincinnati locals, ensuring your matches are intentional and not random. After the session closes, mutual connections are confirmed and shared — only when the interest is confirmed mutual — and you reach out whenever you are ready. **Choose your age range below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=collective-of-singles-planning-dinner-parties&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=collective-of-singles-planning-dinner-parties&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=collective-of-singles-planning-dinner-parties&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=collective-of-singles-planning-dinner-parties&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Your seat is not locked yet:** This rsvp does not equal a reserved seat, so register through your age group link above and complete the personality quiz — the cap is reached quickly so register without delay, and without both steps done your spot is not held. --- **Details** - **Format:** Fully hosted through Zoom video structured around guided private rounds, sorted to your age group and personality profile in advance. - **Where:** At-home — on any laptop tablet or phone, nothing is needed beyond a device and a stable connection, and any quiet space where you can focus for 90 minutes works. - **Host:** A capable host handles round management so conversations feel natural, giving the whole session a relaxed and easy feel — every transition and every call to move on is handled. - **Vibe:** Social face-to-face sessions with genuine Cincinnati singles, and you will find it hard to believe this replaced a swipe. - **Duration:** Runs for roughly ninety minutes or so from opening to close, though it can vary slightly by event. **Perfect for:** - Those living in Cincinnati wanting to escape app fatigue and empty match queues and want to talk to real people tonight. - Returners locally in Cincinnati done with app fatigue and empty match queues and want to try something that actually works. - First-timers throughout Cincinnati ready to move past matches that ghost after two messages and want to talk to real people tonight. - Anyone at all throughout Cincinnati bored of swiping left and right with no results and are serious about meeting someone. **Step by step** 1. **Start here** – through your age range link above, then answer the personality questions, as both steps are required and neither can be skipped. 2. **Log on** – using the video link shared before the session, no Zoom account is needed — just click the link, and everything from that point is handled by the host. 3. **Go through the rounds** – live one-on-one video rounds with Cincinnati people sorted by age and quiz results, while a host ensures every round feels natural, since personality and age shaped every pairing in advance. 4. **Discover your matches** – once the event closes we share mutual match results, since no information is ever shared without mutual agreement from both sides, and you connect whenever you would like to with no pressure. ⭐ *"Honestly surprised — worth every minute of the 90 it took"* – Cincinnati local who came sceptical 💡 **Before you join:** grab a glass of water before you start, which means you can focus entirely on the conversation, and the host handles everything else from that point. --- ✨ Short rounds with real Cincinnati locals — grab your place above before it goes and you just show up on the night for this session. See you on the other side. 🪷 ✨

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.

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class . **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** . 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class . **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** . **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** . https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

**✅ Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Salsa Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Salsa Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Salsa Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/ **👉 Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)