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đș New in Town: Neukölln Social & Drinks
Moving to Berlin is an adventure, but letâs be realâthe "Berlin Schnauze" (the city's famous bluntness) can be a bit intimidating, and finding your people takes time.
Whether you arrived last week or last year, if youâre looking to break out of the "expat bubble" or just find some friendly faces in your neighborhood, this is for you.
Weâre gathering at **Ă Stube**, a cozy, alternative gem in the heart of Neukölln. Think dim lights, great music, and a relaxed atmosphere where you don't have to shout to be heard.
We can't wait to welcome you to the neighborhood. đ„šâš
Presentation Night: CorrealAid's Call for Data Science Volunteers
Agenda
* 18:15 Welcome to the PUB (Python Users Berlin) â setting up
* 18:30 Presentation by CorrealAid
* 20:30 Lightning talks
* 20:45 Social gathering (hang out afterwards to chat)
The Python User Group will be joined by the CorrelAid Berlin Local Chapter to present an upcoming opportunity for volunteers. We will share what CorrelAid is, and about the upcoming project with NABU: a hands-on, community-powered data project examining the distribution of the native European hornet and the spread of the invasive Asian hornet across Germany đ
The session will be hybrid, so online participation will be possible. To register online, please use this link: https://correlaid.org/veranstaltungen/lc-berlin-nabu-project
âĄïž Lightning talks
As always, we'll still have time for lightning talks (short 5 minute presentations). Please bring your ideas and inspirations with.
Additional links:
* https://correlaid.org/
Green or Greenwashed?
Not everything labelled âsustainableâ truly is.
Join Impact Grid e.V, Berlin for an interactive youth-centred dialogue exploring greenwashing, transparency, and the future of authentic sustainability.
What to Expect
· Understanding greenwashing and why it matters
· Interactive âspot the greenwashingâ exercises
· Open dialogue on responsibility and trust
· Informal networking
đïž Attendance is free of charge, but spots are limited. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and a certificate of attendance will be issued to participants.
đ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNazpwGySabdsNc_AQkOZXT3ixZfvaoApcDRTj9QZNxHnbzA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110004957302008616058
#GuardiansOfTruth #Greenwashing #Disinformation #Misinformation
#ThinkBeforeYouShare #FakeNews #FactChecking #Erasmus+ #EU
Heartcore: Social Hangout For Lovers of Emo, Post-Hardcore and Metalcore đ€
***This is Heartcore:*** For fans of postâhardcore, metalcore, and the emoâsoaked places in between. **A warm place for the heart shaped ones :)**
We're meeting at HOME bar, our community home, at least once a month to hang out, exchange new music, and make new friends. Attention please! This time we are meeting at **Roderich** instead :)
Join us for a beer and tell us all about your favourite bands and why they matter to you so much.
Roderich is a small bar and we will be sitting upstairs. We also have a telegram group, so you can keep in contact with everyone :)
Canât wait to see you there, heart-shaped friends! đ€âš
Verbindungen schaffen | Wege aus der Einsamkeit
**Von Einsamkeit zu Gemeinschaft \| Verbindungen schaffen**
**mit *Marco ObermĂŒller***
**Geschlossene Gruppe \| 6 Mal donnerstags \| auf Deutsch\***
fĂŒr **LGBTQIA**+
kostenlos mit **[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/einsamkeitserien1/w04-2026/)**
Einsamkeit kann entstehen, wenn Menschen wenig Gelegenheit haben, eine echte Verbindung zu anderen zu erleben. Hier setzt die Gruppe an, indem sie RÀume schafft, in denen Zugehörigkeit aktiv erfahrbar wird.
Im gemeinsamen Arbeiten an persönlichen Themen entsteht ein sozialer Resonanzraum, der Isolation durch Beziehung und Kontakt ersetzt. Durch das strukturierte Teilen von Erfahrungen wird Einsamkeit sichtbar, besprechbar und damit verÀnderbar.
Durch moderierte Interaktion, Perspektivwechsel, kleine Experimente des Kontakterlebens und dem gemeinsamen Reflektieren, entwickeln Teilnehmende neue Formen von Verbundenheit und Strategien fĂŒr soziale Wirksamkeit. Die Gruppe fungiert nicht nur als UnterstĂŒtzung, sondern als Lernfeld fĂŒr Beziehungsgestaltung. So entstehen tragfĂ€hige Verbindungen, die ĂŒber das einzelne Treffen hinaus wirken und helfen, Einsamkeit nachhaltig zu reduzieren.
**Hinweise**
Diese Serie ist offen fĂŒr alle.
Diese Gruppe besteht aus maximal 15 Teilnehmern.
**Sprache:** Dieses Reihe wird auf Deutsch sein. Dein Deutsch sollte flieĂend genug sein, um eine Veranstaltung auf Deutsch zu folgen.
**Wichtig**: Du musst dich fĂŒr die 6 Termine verpflichten.
**Termine**: 22./01, 12./02, 26./02, 12./03, 09./04, and 23./04.
**Geschlossene Gruppe**: Diese Struktur schafft eine vertrauensvolle Umgebung, in der Teilnehmer tiefergehende Verbindungen aufbauen können.
**Kosten**: kostenlos mit Anmeldung
*\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms â****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****â, unterstĂŒtzt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/)****.*
*Erfahre mehr ĂŒber das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*
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**From Loneliness to Community \| Creating Connections**
**with *Marco ObermĂŒller***
**Closed Group \| 6 Thursdays \| In German\***
fĂŒr **LGBTQIA+**
Free event with **[registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/einsamkeitserien1/w04-2026/)**
Loneliness can arise when people have few opportunities to experience genuine connection with others. This is where the group comes in, creating spaces in which a sense of belonging can be actively experienced. By working together on personal topics, a social space of resonance emerges that replaces isolation with relationship and contact. Through the structured sharing of experiences, loneliness becomes visible, discussable, and therefore open to change.
Through facilitated interaction, shifts in perspective, small experiments in experiencing contact, and shared reflection, participants develop new forms of connectedness and strategies for social effectiveness. The group functions not only as a source of support, but also as a learning environment for shaping relationships. In this way, resilient connections are formed that extend beyond the individual meeting and help to sustainably reduce loneliness.
**General Information**
This group consists of a maximum of 15 participants.
**Language**: This series will be held in German. This series is open to everyone. Your German should be fluent enough to follow an event in German.
**Important**: you must commit to all 6 sessions.
**Dates**: 22/01, 12/02, 26/02, 12/03, 09/04, and 23/04.
**Closed Group**: This structure creates a supportive environment where participants can build deeper connections.
**Cost**: free event with registration
*\*\* This event is part of the we are village program â****[Belonging versus Lonelines](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****â, with the support of* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****.*
*Learn more about the program [here](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*
March 12th, Clojure+Elixir communities invite to BOBKONF pre-event-drinks
đ Hallo und herzlich Willkommen
Ahead of the [bobkonf this year](https://bobkonf.de/2026/en/) we're getting the Clojure and Elixir meetup groups together again and celebrate functional programming. Let's grab some drinks together to warmup for bobkonf starting the next day.
We're meeting at the Volksbar near Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz which is just a quick U2 ride away from the Bobkonf location at Potsdamer Platz
â° Schedule
7:30 PM: We're getting started at Volksbar
We will be getting together in the bar and have small groups per table to socialize and nerd out on topics of your liking (unconference style).
Entrance to this pre-event Meetup is free, just RSVP please.
Silent Book Club Session n. 32 - Schöneberg!
This event takes place in **Schöneberg**!
Meet us at 6:00pm at the Mittelpunktbibliothek Schöneberg in the HaupstraĂe 40 (enter the park, and it's on your left).
**Agenda:**
18:00-18:10 - *Arrival, greetings, warming up*
18:10-19:10 - *Quiet reading*
19:10-20:00 - *Chatting and sharing thoughts about our books*
Can't wait to read with you guys!
L&F
Society Events This Week
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Sunday Afternoon LW + ACX Meetup
If youâre reading this, youâre invited. Please don't hesitate to come even if you feel awkward about it, even if you're not "the typical ACX reader", even if you're worried people won't like you, etc.
Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/+2-6QId-rIOczNWIy
Location is the Espresso House coffee shop near Nordbahnhof, the same one where we have been before.
[Espresso House](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.533104%2C%2013.387528)
GartenstraĂe 85-87 · Berlin
#5 social reading club â Kreuzberg · Tempelhof (DE)
**Come together. Read. Talk about it.**
Vielleicht liest du viel und vermisst GesprĂ€che darĂŒber.
Vielleicht hast du Lust, neue Menschen kennenzulernen â in einem entspannten, ungezwungenen Rahmen.
Lesen verbindet, und genau dafĂŒr ist dieser Club gedacht.
Dieser *Social Reading Club* ist fĂŒr Menschen, die gern lesen und sich genau das wĂŒnschen: mehr Zeit dafĂŒr â und Raum fĂŒr Austausch mit anderen, die das genauso fĂŒhlen.
Wir treffen uns in einem CafĂ© am **Platz der LuftbrĂŒcke in Kreuzberg**.
Nicht als klassischer Buchclub mit Vorgaben oder PflichtlektĂŒre, sondern als gemeinsames Innehalten: jede\*r liest fĂŒr sich, egal ob Zeitung, dicker Roman oder Sachbuch. Im eigenen Tempo. Danach kommen wir ins GesprĂ€ch â ganz natĂŒrlich, ohne Erwartung.
Dein Handy kannst du dabei weglegen â ich behalte die Zeit fĂŒr dich im Blick.
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**So sieht ein Treffen aus**
Der Vormittag besteht aus **einer Leseeinheit**. Wir kommen an, bestellen etwas und richten uns ein. Dann lesen wir, zusammen, in Stille â konzentriert, jede\*r fĂŒr sich. Zum Abschluss gibt es ein lockeres Kennenlernen und Austauschen â ĂŒber das, was wir gerade lesen, und das, was es bei uns auslöst: Gedanken, EindrĂŒcke, Stellen, die hĂ€ngen geblieben sind.
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**âčïž Hinweise**
* Wir treffen uns in einem Café und sind dort normale GÀste. Also plane bitte ein, dort etwas zu bestellen.
* Die Teilnahme selbst ist vorerst kostenlos.
* Als kleinen Ausgleich fĂŒr die Organisation und um die monatlichen Meetup-GebĂŒhren zu decken, freue ich mich ĂŒber eine **kleine** **Spende** (Richtwert: 2 ⏠bis 5 âŹ) â gerne vor Ort in **bar** oder per **PayPal**.
* Eine Vorbereitung ist nicht erforderlich. Alles, was du tun musst, ist, etwas zum Lesen mitzubringen.
* Die Treffen finden auf Deutsch statt. đ©đȘ
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**đïž Agenda**
**11:00 Uhr** Ankommen, Einrichten & etwas bestellen
**11:15 â 12:30 Uhr** Stille Leseeinheit (konzentriertes Lesen, jede\*r fĂŒr sich â gerne Kopfhörer mitbringen, falls es im CafĂ© etwas voller wird)
**12:30 â 13:30 Uhr** Austausch, Kennenlernen & Ausklang
Fimlscreening in Babylon Berlin âNanoplastics. Threat to Lifeâ EN/DE
EN: **Film Screening at Babylon Berlin**
**âNanoplastics â Threat to Lifeâ**
March 7 \| 2:00â6:30 PM
This documentary explores one of the most urgent environmental and public health issues of our time: micro- and nanoplastics â invisible, yet already present in our environment and even in our bodies.
Nanoplastics affect our health, ecosystems, and climate processes. The film brings together current scientific findings and highlights what makes nanoplastics particularly dangerous: their ability to accumulate electrostatic charge â a largely overlooked factor with far-reaching consequences.
đ§Ź What impact does this have on our health?
đ What does this mean for our future?
A global environmental problem that urgently requires societal responses.
đŹ Language: English with German subtitles
A discussion and Q&A session will follow the screening.
đ Free admission
đ© Please register in advance
đ Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-StraĂe 30, 10178 Berlin (Mitte, opposite the VolksbĂŒhne)
Link to the free tickets at Babylon Berlin: https://babylonberlin.eu/film/9776-nanoplastik-die-unsichtbare-lebensgefahr?highlight=WyJuYW5vcGxhc3RpayJd
DE: FilmvorfĂŒhrung im Babylon Berlin
âNanoplastik â Die unsichtbare Lebensgefahrâ (Nanoplastics. Threat to Life)
Am 7.03. von 14:00â18:30 Uhr
Die Dokumentation beleuchtet eines der dringendsten Umwelt- und Gesundheitsthemen unserer Zeit: Mikro- und Nanoplastik â unsichtbar, aber lĂ€ngst in unserer Umwelt und sogar in unserem Körper angekommen.
Nanoplastik beeinflusst unsere Gesundheit, Ăkosysteme und Klimaprozesse. Der Dokumentarfilm fasst aktuelle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zusammen und zeigt, was Nanoplastik besonders gefĂ€hrlich macht: seine FĂ€higkeit, elektrostatische Ladung zu akkumulieren, ein bislang wenig beleuchteter Faktor mit weitreichenden Auswirkungen.
đ§Ź Welche Auswirkungen hat das auf unsere Gesundheit?
đ Was bedeutet das fĂŒr unsere Zukunft?
Ein globales Umweltproblem, das dringend gesellschaftliche Antworten braucht.
đŹ Sprache: Englisch mit deutschen Untertiteln
Im Anschluss gibt es eine Diskussions- und Fragerunde.
đ Der Eintritt ist frei.
đ©Um kurze Voranmeldung wird gebeten.
đ Adresse: Rosa-Luxemburg-StraĂe 30, 10178 Berlin (Mitte, gegenĂŒber der VolksbĂŒhne)
Link zu den freien Tickets im Babylon Berlin: https://babylonberlin.eu/film/9776-nanoplastik-die-unsichtbare-lebensgefahr?highlight=WyJuYW5vcGxhc3RpayJd
International Queer Social Berlin â Sunday CafĂ© & Bar Meetup
**Finally Sunday!**
Let's keep it short and simple:
Do you want to relax and enjoy a nice Sunday?
Or maybe new people to meet?
Having relaxed conversations?
A friendly queer community with coffee, drinks and good vibes?
**Feel free to bring a friend â just register +1 (up to 5)**
**Then weâd love to see you there:**
**International Queer Social Berlin** đ
Gino (IG: gino_lavarez)
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Cuddling as Collective Care â all genders
**Cuddling as Collective Care â all genders**
for **LGBTQIA+**
**[Book a Ticket](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/regenerative-touch/w11-2026)**
**Member: 15 âŹ**
**Regular: 30 âŹ**
This Cuddle Puddle offers a safe, consent-based space for people of all genders within the LGBTQIA+ community to experience non-sexual touch, communal connection and rest. Guided exercises support emotional wellbeing, boundaries, and self-awareness.
**Cuddle Puddles** are structured, guided spaces where people can experience the benefits of non-sexual touch â such as reduced stress, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of belonging. Touch, when consensual and caring, can support emotional resilience and mental health.
This **Cuddle Puddle** is open to all genders within the LGBTQIA+ community, creating a space where diverse identities can meet beyond gendered expectations. A non-gender-restricted setting allows for broader empathy, mutual understanding, and connection, while honoring individual boundaries, choice, and safety at all times.
**General Information**
âą This format is for all queer people (LGBTQIA+) interested in experiencing touch in a safe(r) setting.
âą This is a clothes-on format.
âą Bring a sheet and towel to cover cushions, mats, or massage tables.
âą This event will be in English
âą This event is also available at a reduced member price â but not part of the three-free-monthly-events benefit.
âą Concession tickets upon written request to **[events@wearevillage.org](mailto:events@wearevillage.org)**
**Kuscheln als kollektive FĂŒrsorge â Alle Geschlechter**
fĂŒr **LGBTQIA+**
**[Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/regenerative-touch/w11-2026)**
**Mitglied: 15 âŹ**
**RegulĂ€rer Preis: 30 âŹ**
Dieser Cuddle Puddle bietet einen sicheren, einvernehmlichen Raum fĂŒr Menschen aller Geschlechter aus der LGBTQIA+ Community, um nicht-sexuelle NĂ€he, gemeinschaftliche Verbindung und Entspannung zu erleben. Die angeleitete Erfahrung stĂ€rkt emotionales Wohlbefinden, Körperwahrnehmung und klare Grenzen.
**Cuddle Puddles** sind angeleitete RĂ€ume fĂŒr bewusste, nicht-sexuelle BerĂŒhrung, die Stress reduzieren, das Nervensystem regulieren und das GefĂŒhl von Zugehörigkeit stĂ€rken können. Konsensuelle NĂ€he unterstĂŒtzt emotionale StabilitĂ€t und psychische Gesundheit.
Diese Cuddle Puddle ist fĂŒr alle Geschlechter innerhalb der LGBTQIA+ Community geöffnet. Ein nicht-geschlechtergetrennter Raum ermöglicht vielfĂ€ltige Begegnungen jenseits von Rollenbildern und Erwartungen. So entsteht ein Feld fĂŒr mehr Empathie, gegenseitiges VerstĂ€ndnis und authentische Verbindung, immer auf Basis von Wahlfreiheit, klaren Grenzen und gegenseitigem Respekt
**Was ist Regenerative BerĂŒhrung?**
Regenerative Touch ist ein monatlicher Workshop fĂŒr Queer People, bei dem wir uns gegenseitig helfen, langsamer zu werden, in unseren Körper zu kommen und in einer unterstĂŒtzenden und nĂ€hrenden Umgebung die wohltuende Wirkung von regenerativer BerĂŒhrung erkunden. BerĂŒhrung, die im tĂ€glichen Leben oft ĂŒbersehen wird, ist ein grundlegendes menschliches BedĂŒrfnis.
In diesen Workshops schaffen wir einen Raum, der ausschlieĂlich ihrer regenerativen und heilenden Kraft gewidmet ist, frei von romantischen oder sexuellen Konnotationen.
BerĂŒhrung kommuniziert direkt und erreicht Orte, die Worte nicht erreichen können. Hast du jemals die beruhigende Wirkung einer warmen Umarmung oder einer tröstenden Hand auf deiner Schulter erlebt? Selbst ein kurzes 15-minĂŒtiges Handhalten kann zu einer signifikanten Senkung der Herzfrequenz und des Blutdrucks fĂŒhren und eine starke Entspannungsreaktion signalisieren. Eine einfache 20-sekĂŒndige Umarmung kann zu höheren Oxytocinspiegeln fĂŒhren, dem Hormon, das mit Bindung und Vertrauen verbunden ist.
Jeden Monat wird unser trauma-sensitiver Moderator den Abend um Themen wie PrĂ€senz, Regulierung des Nervensystems und emotionale Sicherheit gestalten und sich auf praktisches Erleben anstatt auf zu viele Worte oder Techniken konzentrieren. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse in Körperarbeit erforderlich â bring einfach deine Neugier mit.
**Vorteile**
â Erfahre eine Verringerung von AngstzustĂ€nden und Depressionen sowie eine erhöhte emotionale WiderstandsfĂ€higkeit durch beruhigende, achtsame BerĂŒhrung.
â Kultiviere wertschĂ€tzende Anwesenheit und tiefere Verbindungen zu dir selbst und anderen.
â UnterstĂŒtze die Heilung von Traumata und setze in einer sicheren, nĂ€hrenden Umgebung Emotionen frei.
â Verbessere deine Stimmung und deine Immunfunktion, indem du Stress reduzierst und Endorphine freisetzt.
â Fördere ein GefĂŒhl von Gemeinschaft und Zugehörigkeit durch gemeinsame, nonverbale Erfahrungen.
â Ermutige tieferes MitgefĂŒhl und Akzeptanz durch sanften, unterstĂŒtzenden Kontakt.
Neurodivergent Sharing Circle: PMDD, PCOS, and PMS
A sharing circle for neurodivergent people navigating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
**Location:** With the Rubbles of Old Palaces https://maps.app.goo.gl/ejMj3GFTinXv2djj7
The map on Meetup might not be accurate, please use the above link instead.
**What to expect:**
* Share info, vent, or just listen on others how hormonal fluctuations impact our lives, especially as neurodivergent individuals facing sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, and executive function challenges.
* The sharing circle will be moderated by **Anika Freitag**, a fellow neurodivergent person and biochemist who is also navigating hormonal fluctuation challenges.
**IMPORTANT:**
* **Please note:** This space welcomes neurodivergent people of all gender identities who menstruates. We use the term **menstruating people** to be inclusive of trans men, non-binary individuals, and others who menstruate.
* **If you canât attend, please edit your RSVP to give the spot to others people.**
* Bring sensory tools (headphones, stimming toys, etc.), and we will have some available.
* A quiet corner will be provided for breaks.
* This event is for late-diagnosed adults (18+).
* **The event is free but a donation is very much appreciated to contribute to the space that hosts us.**
* **Community Disclaimer:** this event is a community-led initiative organized by neurodivergent volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to create a welcoming space. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible but we also have our own limitations. We kindly ask for your understanding and empathy, as we rely on the support and cooperation of all participants to foster a healthy, inclusive environment.
See you!
Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]
RSVP on Luma:
https://luma.com/2axg6eyy
Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public.
Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles â whatever youâd like to spend a quiet hour with. All projects and all participants are welcome.
âThis year is about creating more â quietly, consistently, imperfectly â and shaping environments that support that. If youâre building something of your own, youâre especially welcome here.
âWeâre building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The magic isnât just in the quiet hour â itâs in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room.
â(Please RSVP âyesâ only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.)
âThis quiet ritual unfolds at **W66 CafĂ©**.
âThereâs no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafĂ© and donât bring outside drinks đ
âNo assignments. No pressure. No productivity race. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by relaxed conversation.
đ° Our Agenda
â**10:30 â 11:00**
Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time
â**11:00 â 12:00**
The Great Quiet Hour
(Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.)
â**12:00 â 12:30**
Optional socializing â share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus.
## **âđĄ House Guidelines**
âTo keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone:
ââą Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations)
âą Phones on silent mode
âą If using a laptop, please avoid meetings or audio â headphones welcome
âą Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions
Society Events Near You
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Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other churchâstate issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEAâs early wins and hard lessons, what weâre seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape â and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation donât just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
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 created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event:
WHAT TO EXPECT: This yearâs ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan OâBrien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexelâs new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (Iâm checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends!
ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Hereâs how to purchase your tickets:
\* Option 1 â In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate.
\* Option 2 â Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click âNoâ and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, donât fret. Itâs a little hard to find but thereâs a âPromotion Codeâ section on the screen. Click the âKnow a Promotion Code?â box, enter âCMG2026â (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click âAdd.â Next âProceed to Checkoutâ then âCheckoutâ and enter your credit card info. Thereâs a $1.50 online service fee but itâll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you donât already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance!
LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026&
DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like â there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this yearâs nominated films!
ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so thatâs when weâll plan to meet! Thatâll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen!
PICTURES: Weâll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. Weâll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event!
RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked âReservedâ is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group!
VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this yearâs Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. Iâll provide details off-line.
And while there wonât be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexelâs Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch âem with!
BONUS LINKS:
\* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/
\* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/
\* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEARâS BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA
\* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU
PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre).
LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Free Seminar: How to Improve Your Self Confidence & Social Life
Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you:
-Feel isolated
-Can't express yourself openly
-Get nervous or anxious in front of people
-Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied
-Feel introverted
-Don't feel comfortable in any social setting
-Can't make more friends
-Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way
And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above.
This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us!
COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY
This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.
1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215














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