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đ§ Decision-Making Under Pressure (Part 2)
đ§ **Decision-Making Under Pressure (Part 2)**
âThe wait is over.
âAfter the great response to our first session, weâre bringing it back â with new scenarios, new challenges, and even more real-time decision-making.
âThis is not a typical event.
Itâs an **interactive business simulation**, where you step into the role of a founder and face real-world startup situations under pressure.
âYouâll work in small teams, analyze scenarios, make decisions within limited time, and present your approach â just like in real life.
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# âđĄ What to Expect
âđč Work in teams
đč Solve realistic startup scenarios
đč Make decisions under time pressure
đč Present your strategy
đč Receive feedback and different perspectives
âEach round becomes more challenging, pushing you to think faster, communicate clearly, and act with confidence.
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# âđŻ Why Join
âBecause building a startup is a series of decisions â
and the ability to make them under pressure is what makes the difference.
âWhether youâre a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious, this session will challenge you to think critically and act decisively.
***
# âEvent Details
âđ
**May 24, 2026**
â° **13:00 â 15:30**
đ **The Social Hub**
See you there!
Check out our websites:
Company-[Datenstrom-3ag.com](https://datenstrom-3ag.com/?utm_source=luma)
Application-[Growfirma.com](https://growfirma.com/?utm_source=luma)
Portrait Drawing on Sunday Afternoon
This group is for everyone who is interested in drawing portraits!
For me, drawing has been a wonderful way to gain a new perspective on the world and the people within it.
Whether you are just starting out or have been drawing for ages â all levels are welcome :)
How it works:
1\. We meet at The Castle pub in Mitte and do short sittings of 15 minutes for each other\. The first sitting is divided into 3 warm\-up sketches\, 5 minutes each\.
2\. Before we start\, everybody writes their name on a blank card \(provided by the organizer\); these cards are then used to randomly pick the model every 15 minutes\.
3\. Usually we do 8 sittings\, with a 15\-minute break in the middle \(so after 4 sittings\, or 1 hour\)\.
-> The participation is free, but it is expected that everybody orders something from the bar to support the lovely location.
Get out your pencils and let's start!
Please bring your own art supplies!
30 min Swim and Coffee đ
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**Join us for a swim at Stadtbad Tiergarten Pool (near Hauptbahnhof)!**
Hey everyone,
We are doing a casual non-professional swim. It's an indoor heated (+26°C) pool, and I'd love for you to join us! We'll be gathering for a casual chill 30-minute swim. No need to race or compete, just enjoy the water and calm after completing the swim.
Afterwards we go to a nearby café for coffees and chat, but no pressure to stick around - totally optional!
**Bring**
* swimsuit
* towel
* 1 Euro coin (for a locker)
* ticket (5.50âŹ, buy online or on site)
**Where**
In the entrance hall inside the pool.
Sunday Coffee Meeting
Welcome Sunday Socials,
Members of the group and friends meet there to exchange languages and their international experience or just have a good time to meet likeminded poeple!
Currently we meet at the bar Alberts
Starting time is 5pm.(Until 8pm)
Adress:
https://www.google.de/maps?q=alberts+charlottenburg&ion=1&espv=2&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.131783435,d.bGg&biw=1366&bih=628&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEw...
GrĂŒĂe
Andrea
Go Mental Film Festival and Voices with Impact Collaborative Short Film Event
**Sun. May 24th at 19:00**
**House of Music**
**RAW Gelande**
**Revalerstr 99,**
**10245 Berlin**
The event is on the ground floor, by the bar. This is a very large and amazing space that we are now calling home.
On May 24th we will be hosting a collaborative event with both the Go Mental Film Festival and Voices with Impact. It will be a night of mental health focused short films that have received funding from Voices with Impact. Grant Director Chris Hyde will be on hand to explain how the funding works and give more information about the organization. There will be an in-depth Q&A that will allow you to understand how you can receive their funding to help make a short film based on the subject of mental health. As fellow film organizations that support both independent film and a great cause we are happy to lend our support to them.
Börse, Investment und Trading Stammtisch
Meinungsaustausch, Investmentideen, Buchbesprechungen, Charttechnik, Fundamentalanalyse. Wir diskutieren ĂŒber die Themen Börse, Investment und Trading. Verkehrssprache ist deutsch. Egal ob AnfĂ€nger, Profi oder "will nur mal gucken": jeder ist willkommen und kann mitreden. Die Veranstaltung ist insbesondere geeignet fĂŒr aktive HĂ€ndler in Einzelaktien, Optionen und Rohstoffen. Es geht viel um technische Analyse und technische MarkteinschĂ€tzung, aber auch um fundamentalanalytisch basierte Einzelaktienauswahl, VolatilitĂ€tshandel und Optionshandel. Es gibt ein Musterdepot, dessen Struktur und Performance als Diskussionsgrundlage dienen soll. Jeder kann seine Meinung dazu Ă€uĂern.
Das Musterdepot findest Du bei wikifolio.com unter https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf000bit01
Meinen Youtube-Kanal findest Du hier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmOeA2-rAS2P8YZNp11N6Q
KryptowÀhrungen spielen thematisch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle.
Der Kurzvortrag mit Diskussion startet pĂŒnktlich 17.15 Uhr. Wer viel Aufmerksamkeit braucht, kommt einfach zu spĂ€t und wird von allen angeschaut :-) Wer noch Kontakte knĂŒpfen oder quatschen möchte, sollte schon ca. 16.30 Uhr kommen. Die Veranstaltung endet pĂŒntklich um 19 Uhr.
Reading Party âïžđ
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***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org***
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**Event Info:**
Pausify is the **biggest community and most active** of book lovers and creatives in Berlin.
Impressions: Iï»żnstagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/)**
Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM.
Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion.
\- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet
\- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time
\- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee
Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional).
**Drinks & snacks are included** âïž
* **To reserve your place, a ticket (âŹ9,90/event) or a community pass (only âŹ17,90/MONTH) [from the website](https://pausify.org/) *www.pausify.org* is required**
* **Attendance here doesnât show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.**
***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?***
Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that â thatâs what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*.
Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if youâd like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space â with drinks, snacks included â thatâs what your ticket helps to cover.
See pics from our events below - and on our Iï»żnstagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) âïž**
**[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org**
For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you!
*Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*
Fundraising Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
Laughs and Drinks in an Art Gallery
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry, Only 30 available)
**Show starts: 8pm in an upscale Mitte Art Gallery**
The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising!
**Laughing is contagious đ and has the power to bond peopleđ**
Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing a creative comedy event that brings people together through laughs in a thrilling game format. We will be laughing a lot.
**Event Details:**
Gallery Opens: 7:30pm
Event starts: 8:00pm
Event ends: 9:30pm
**Tickets: Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
This is an English language event.
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry)
**Host/Comedian:**
**Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)**
Prateek's been on the top comedy stages from Comedy Cellar in NYC to the cool clubs across Europe. Now, imagine a show that takes you on a hilarious journey through Asia, New York City, and Berlin, all through the eyes of an immigrant trying to integrate in different cultures as a local.
IG: @jazz.comedy
**Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
Drawing Cafe [#21] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group.
**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
**Structure**
A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute.
B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes.
C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other.
**Who We Are**
Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin.
**Is it Free?**
The event is free of charge.
Iï»żt is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50.
**How to help or donate?**
The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message.
If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) :
https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/
**Art Materials?**
Bring your own art materials.
**Our Instagram Profile**
Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions
Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
Laughs and Drinks in an Art Gallery (Mitte) đ
Laughter is contagious đ and has the power to bond people đ«¶. When people are laughing they are open and in a good mood. And so are you đ.
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry, Only 30 available)
**Show starts: 8pm in an upscale Mitte Art Gallery**
The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising!
**Laughing is contagious đ and has the power to bond peopleđ**
Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing a creative concept show that brings people together through laughs with a thrilling comedy game format. We will be laughing a lot.
**Event Details:**
Gallery Opens: 7:30pm
Event starts: 8:00pm
Event ends: 9:00pm
*\*Sunday event runs till 9:30pm*
**Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
This is an English language event.
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry)
**Host/Comedian:**
**Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)**
Featured at Comedy Cellar NYC, New York Comedy club, Broadway comedy club. And all cool clubs of Europe. Fresh from two comedy specials in Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Prateek is excited to entertain and laugh with the audience of the city he fondly calls home.
IG: @jazz.comedy
**Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
The Deadline Table â Get Your Work Done (Weâll Make Sure)
Deadline Table â Focused Work Hours
Bring your manuscript, your taxes, your laptopâwhatever needs to get done. We have WiFi and phone sockets. Youâll sit on bar stools at the counter (not comfortable, by design). Two hours to focus hard. Weâll keep you accountable so you actually finish.
Choose your intensity level:
Level 1 â Light Touch:
We check in once at the start, once at the end. Youâre on your own.
Level 2 â Mild: We check every 15 minutes. Gentle nudges if you drift.
Level 3 â Strict: Weâre watching. Phone down? We see it. Daydreaming? We call it out. Sign on your table says: âStop procrastinating.â
Two hours for âŹ7.50 minimum order.
If you need more time, itâs âŹ3.20/hour after.
Five seats, first come first served.
No distractions. No bullshit. Just work that gets done.
100% plant-based. Inspired by Tokyo manuscript cafés.
Hours:
WedâThu: 1 PMâ10 PM
Fri: 4 PMâ10 PM
SatâSun: 12 PMâ10 PM
Closed MonâTue
Laughs & Drinks in an Art Gallery đ w/ Prateek - English Comedy Special
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry, Only 30 available)
**Show starts: 8pm in an upscale Mitte Art Gallery**
The perfect blend of art, humour and socialising!
**Laughing is contagious đ and has the power to bond peopleđ**
Welcome to an event that deserves your presence. We have booked an Art Gallery in Mitte and are showcasing a creative concept show that brings people together through laughs with a thrilling comedy game format. We will be laughing a lot.
**Event Details:**
Gallery Opens: 7:30pm
Event starts: 8:00pm
Event ends: 9:00pm
*\*Sunday event runs till 9:30pm*
**Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
This is an English language event.
**[Reserve Seats on Eventbrite](https://ComedyinArtGallery.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)** (<= Required for entry)
**Host/Comedian:**
**Prateek Jajoo (IG: jazz.comedy)**
Featured at Comedy Cellar NYC, New York Comedy club, Broadway comedy club. And all cool clubs of Europe. Fresh from two comedy specials in Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Prateek is excited to entertain and laugh with the audience of the city he fondly calls home.
IG: @jazz.comedy
**Pay what you want (at the end of the show).**
Fundraising Events Near You
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Must See Thursday: I LOVE BOOSTERS at the Drexel + GRAETER'S!
Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza GonzĂĄlez, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.
BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this yearâs SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, âan unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.â Others call the film âan exercise in radical empathy,â a âmasterfulâ and âoptimisticâ film designed to âprovoke discussionâ while making the audience laugh.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c)
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETERâS! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that theyâve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available.
PLAN: Weâll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry | Design Your Own Custom Candle
## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free!
Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **youâll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether youâre coming solo or with friends, itâs designed to be simple, creative, and a good time.
Weâll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and weâll handle the rest.
While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for.
Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/)
***
### What to Expect:
* Guided candle making experience
* Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance
* 100% soy wax candles
* Optional drinks and snacks
* Time to relax while your candle cools
***
### Important Notes:
* Please arrive on time so we can start together
* Candles will need time to set before taking home
* This is a beginner-friendly event
***
### RSVP Required
Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
Drop-In-Person Coaching (In-Person)
Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales?
Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions.
Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help.
Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits.
Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served.
EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
In-Person Meeting: How I Get Private Lenders and Partners to Fund My Deals
(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, youâll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)**.)
Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:00â8:30 PM Eastern
Central Ohio Chapter Meeting
IN PERSON IN COLUMBUS
How I Get Private Lenders and Partners to Fund My Deals
If you canât fund it, you donât have a deal.
And right now, funding is where more investors are getting stuck.
Private lenders are more cautious.
Partners are asking better questions.
And deals that look good on paper still fall apart when the money doesnât show up.
Thatâs why weâre bringing in a panel of investors who are actually getting their deals funded right now.
Youâll hear how theyâre finding money, structuring deals, and building relationships that lead to repeat funding.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
* Where theyâre finding private lenders today
* How they start conversations that lead to funding
* What makes lenders and partners say YES
* How they structure deals to be fundable
* The biggest mistakes investors make when raising money
* How to build repeat funding relationships
**Early Session (6:00â7:00 PM Eastern):**
**Having Trouble Finding Tenants? How Community Shelter Board Can Help**
Nicholas Brenner will walk you through programs designed to help rapidly rehouse tenants, including financial support that can stabilize your rentals.
**The Deal Room (7:00â7:30 PM Eastern)**
Bring deals, funding needs, buyers, and problems.
This is where connections turn into action.
This meeting is for serious real estate investors nationwide, and weâre known for our high-content, real-life education and our nationwide community of dealmakers.
Members and non-members at all levels are welcome.
Register below to reserve your seat.
Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)** and register on our website!
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
**History**
[Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places.
The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails.
Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century.
The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988.
In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike.
Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular.
I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager.
BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Spring In-Person Meet-N-Greet
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Spring Meet-N-Greet!***
*Smash Nation*â a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders âinvites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level.
Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to:
* ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community.
* ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers.
* ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth.
* ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners.
Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together!
**Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners.
**When**: Tuesday, May 26, 2926
**Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion
[4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
**Time**: 4pm-6pm
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Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today!
This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!









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