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Hi There, 60+ Expats, Tourists, and locals join us to make new friends, have fun and learn new things, stay in company and share views and opinions on different topics. Don't worry about your language level or being new, Hosts will welcome you warmly at the venue and introduce you to a few other attendees so long as you come early. You'll soon feel at home!! **We have our area booked for Meetup. Please ask the cafe staff for language Exchangers Shanghai, they will help you find us.** → **Special thanks to our partners** **HSBC,** a British [universal bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_bank) and [financial services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services) group headquartered in [London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), England, with historical and business links to [East Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asia) and a [multinational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) footprint. It is the [largest Europe-based bank by total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Europe), ahead of [BNP Paribas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNP_Paribas), with US$2.953 trillion as of December 2021. **italki**, the global language learning platform offering 1-on-1 online lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers → **How does it work：** A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over B. Show hosts ticket you bought to check in & get a wristband C. Get your first free welcome drink, or order something else you’d love to have D. Grab seats, make a self-introduction, start topics discussion, and at 4:15 PM stand-up free networking chat → **Costs & Payment methods :** **Online on WeChat mini-program (Get ￥10 Refund on-site** if you RSVP on meetup) **Female** ￥40 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥50 / person **Male** ￥50 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥60 / person \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **At Door** ￥70/ person(all genders) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832 to score tickets via WeChat Mini Program. Registration is valid after payment is made.** \*\***All tickets include one free drink**.\*\* Refunds only if the event is canceled. Your credit will be switched to the very next event on the same day of next week once only if couldn't make the one which u already paid for → **Check-in Time:** **3:00-3:30 pm,** (@Eric with a word of I’ll be late on group chat if u arrive during 3:30-4:00 pm, **Do Not accept any check-in after** 4:00 **pm**) Plz don’t forget to update your RSVP to free up space if you can’t make it anymore, thanks. **l Venue:** **TsingTao 1903 Beer Bar（Jing An Temple Branch）** → **l Address:** No. 315 Yuyuan Rd, Jing’An District, Shanghai → **l Subway:** **Exit 1 of Jing An Temple station of Line 2，7，14** → **l Event Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM** Every Sunday（Plz arrive on time or a bit early， leave anytime) → We’d also love to know what you expect from this group, and what types of activities you’d be into. open to all propositions for the meet-ups activities By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. The photos and videos will be shared on our social networks You may be removed from the group if rude, aggressive, harassing, or coming only to date Any questions Just add **Eric's WeChat: 15026652832** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* If you would miss Saturday’s event, feel free to join our Friday (Link below) https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Disclaimer： Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being; recognizes that possibly attend activities, and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The hosts shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries, etc. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 感谢了解我们活动，如果你的英语已经达到能进行基本日常生活、工作交流水平，并希望持续保持活跃度，你就来对地方了。 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 若想获得活动最新照片，或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群: **Eric - WeChat:15026652832 或** **小红书 搜 language Exchangers Shanghai** 周日活动： @活动地点： TsingTao 1903 (愚园路店) @活动地址： 上海市静安区愚园路315号1楼103室 @活动时间： 每周日下午3:00-6:00（可提前5-10分钟到场，随时离场） @交通方式： **2，7，14 号地铁 到 静安寺 地铁站下 从1号口出 步行5分钟** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 免责声明： 本活动本着自愿参与的原则，参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人（18岁以上公民），对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责，活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 欢迎参加周五晚场次（链接如下） https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/

👉 **To join:** Please add Daisy on WeChat at **daisy00233** **We conduct all discussions over WeChat only.** Hello, my name is Daisy Wen. I studied English Literature as an undergraduate and later completed an LLB with the University of London. Beyond academics, I have a long-standing fascination with Chinese tea culture. In China, tea is far more than a beverage. It is deeply woven into history, daily life, etiquette, art, and philosophy. Even the Japanese tea ceremony traces its roots back to tea traditions of the Tang Dynasty. I am beginning to organize small, relaxed visits to tea farms for those who are genuinely curious about tea — how it is grown, harvested, processed, and appreciated. If you enjoy meaningful cultural experiences and good conversation over a proper cup of tea, I am forming a WeChat group for like-minded friends. Let us meet for a cuppa and see where the journey takes us.

小红书RedBook: TomEvents. 微信公众号wechat offical account: TomEvents. wechat:lzy9138 First i should let you know That our Time and location could be changing from Time to time,sometimes we don’t update the information here in meetup, so pls add my wechat:Lzy9138 to confirm before you come, I’ll also add you in our wechat group where you ‘ll get the latest notifications Hi There, Welcome to our language exchange party Our Event is devided into 3 parts. 1.Get your drink, grab a seat, and free talk 2.Hosting Part.(Ice-breaking Game,Lucky Draw etc.). Within half an hour. 3.Networking, Board Games, Industry Exchanges and mingling.different areas will be set, everyone Stand up, hold your drink and move freely~ About 1.5 hour **How does it work：** A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over B. Use wechat to scan our QR code to check in & get a bracelet C. Get your first free drink. D. Grab a seats and follow the flow. **Costs & Payment methods :** **Online on WeChat mini-program 快团团** Ticket Price Varies from ￥39.9-78 若想获得活动通知 最新照片，或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群: **Tom-WeChat:lzy9138** **小红书/微信公众号：上海英语角TomEvents** 周六活动： @活动时间Time： 每周六下午Every Saturday afternoon 3-6pm \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 免责声明： 本活动本着自愿参与的原则，参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人（18岁以上公民），对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责，活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Sunday Scribbles, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community. Sunday Scribbles is a low stress gathering for your Sunday afternoon creative writing. Join us to work, chat, and write to your heart's content. (Mostly write, though). Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to figure out where we are meeting this week and to ask any questions. I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening. Some Frequently Asked Questions: What do we do here?: Mostly write and work quietly with some chatting What to bring?: Something to work on What we don't do?: Edit things for you, serve as writing consultants What does it cost?: Free, but please order something to support the venue. What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia. Meet Writing Workshop veterans and other Workshoppers for the latest info on writing prompts and activities. It's also the perfect chance to make the Sunday night deadline for that week's Writing Workshop. Sunday Scribbles is organized by Paula Willis who has been in Shanghai since early 2018 and a member of the writing group since fall 2019. Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!

dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us Please confirm with me first before you signed up My WeChat is ellenliu12345 60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court 小伙伴们， 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打，欢迎加入我们

Disconnect from the city, reconnect with yourself. Loft cabins, glamping vibe,western food and outdoor pool, just 1 hour from Shanghai by high-speed train, book any 3D2N from June–Sept, Solo travelers welcome! **Destination:** Moganshan, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province **Date: June - Septmeber, 2026 (Flexible Dates Booking)** **Hiking Difficulty Rating:**★☆☆☆☆ Easy-The leisurely hiking in D1 is of low difficulty with around 1 hour **Day 1** **Arrival & Water Welcome** 🚄 12:12 – 13:21 \| High\-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Deqing Station \(G687\) 🚗 30 min \| Complimentary hotel transfer → check\-in 🌿 Afternoon at leisure Recommended: Kayaking or paddleboarding on the lake (self-paid, ¥180/person) ☀️ Sunbathe by the outdoor pool 🍽️ Dinner at the western restaurant 🌙 Night \| Fall asleep to the sound of wind and crickets in your bamboo forest loft cabin **DAY 2** **Nature, Play & Bamboo Relaxation** 🌅 Morning Stroll or hike through bamboo trails Visit the Cuddle Zoo & kids' playground (free entry) 🏊 Afternoon Swim in the outdoor pool Cool off indoors with a hands-on craft workshop (air-conditioned, self paid) 🌿 Evening Bamboo forest sauna + bubble bath pool – deep relaxation 🍷 Dinner at leisure ✨ A quiet night tucked in the woods **DAY 3** **Morning Ride & Slow Departure** 07:30 - 9:00 Fresh mountain air with breakfast 🚴 Morning 2-hour easy cycling through bamboo fields and countryside paths 📖 Late morning Check out by noon Relax in the forest library or take a final stroll through the Rose Garden 🚗 After 16:00 \| Hotel transfer to Deqing Station 🚄 17:23 – 18:43 \| Train C2404 back to Shanghai Hongqiao 💰 **3D2N Huttopia Glamping & Wooden Cabin Retreat Pricing** 🏕️ **Glamping Tent** * June: **RMB 1,390** * July – August: **RMB 1,390** * September: **RMB 1,390** 🌲 **King / Twin Room Wooden Cabin** * June: **RMB 1,790** * July – August: **RMB 2,490** * September: **RMB 2,290** 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Family Room Wooden Cabin** * June: **RMB 2,590** * July – August: **RMB 3,390** * September: **RMB 2,890** ✨ **Choose your stay:** 🏕️ Glamping Tent → Best value for nature lovers 🌲 King/Twin Cabin → Cozy private cabin for couples & friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cabin → Spacious option for families or groups 📌 *Prices are per group for the 3 Days 2 Nights package.*

Hi there, Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends. WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass

pick your own date and let's go! \*starts with 2 people tailor-made inbound tour 📍Destination: Beijing China 📅 2026 Private Tour\| Year\-round departures 💵 From $499 incl. 4-star hotels **Trip at a Glace** D1 Beijing arrival at Beijing South railway station, met and then visit **The Tian’an Men Square and The Forbidden City** in the afternoonDrive to hotel, check in and free at leisure 🏨 4 star hotel in Beijing D2 Breakfast served in the Hotel. Drive to Huairou district and trek at **Mutianyu Great Wall,** Lunch at a local restaurant at foot of Mutianyu Great Wall (Self-paid). Return to downtown Beijing and stroll along **Shichahai lake and Yandaixiejie Hutong.** Return to hotel 🏨 4 star hotel in Beijing 🧆 breakfast; D3 Breakfast served in the hotel and check out Visit **Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven**, departure from Beijing and end your journey here 🧆 breakfast;

I will organize a go meeting on every sunday night near nanjing east road. The cafe is nice and i will bring one board with me at the first meeting. Beginners are welcome. I will show the basic rules. Do suggest you add my wechat 864324659 and I can know your levels to find opponents.

***From mysterious alpine lakes to wind-whispered deserts – seven days across Northern Xinjiang's wildest landscapes*** This 7-day journey takes you deep into the wild heart of Northern Xinjiang – a land of alpine lakes, nomadic villages, wind-sculpted deserts, and colorful river canyons. **Day 1 · ✈️ Urumqi arrival - Overnight Train to Altay** **✨ Urumqi City** ✈️ Shanghai Hongqiao T1 - Urumqi 12:10 - 17:40 9C8865 🏨 Train Overnight with Hard Sleeper Urumqi -Altay 23:40- 09:00 +1 K9765 \*If all of the guest are available to departure before noon time from Urumqi, we will change the itinerary by taking but to Altay with 5 hrs drive **Day 2 · Altay -🚌2.5h- Kanas - Jiayudeng** ✨ Kanas Full Day Tour 🏨 4 star hotel in Jiayudeng 🚌 210km; 3.5h **Day 3· Jiadengyu – Second Entry to Kanas – Baihaba – Hemu** ✨ Swan Lake, Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay in Kanas, Baihaba and Hemu Village 🏨 3 star wooden cabin guest house at Hemu Village 🚌 10km; 10mins 🥞 breakfast **Day 4 ·Hemu – Burqin (Full day in Hemu) - Rainbow Beach** ✨ Hemu Village Hiking& Horse trekking, Rainbow Beach sunset 🏨 4 star hotel in Burqin 🚌 120km; 2h 🥞 breakfast **Day 5 ·Burqin – Urho Devil’s City – Usu** ✨ Urho Devil’s City； 🏨 4 star hotel in Usu 🚌 250km; 3h 🥞 breakfast **Day 6 ·Usu – Sayram Lake – Yining** ✨ Sayram Lake; 🏨 4 star hotel in Yining 🚌 440km; 5.5h 🍲 breakfast; **Day 7·Yining Airport Departure✈️** ✨ Yining City Free Time 🚌 10km; 20min 🥞 breakfast **Destination:** Northern Xinjiang, China **Group Size:** 4-10 people of different nationalities **Group date & price:(7d6n)** **What's included:** **√ Transport**: 7 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service during designated time of arrival/departure，hard sleeper train tickets urumqi - Altay √ **Tour guide:** experienced English-speaking local tour guide except D7 √ **Hotel**: best expat-friendly local hotel every night (from 3 to 4 star) with daily breakfast √ **Entrance Tickets** to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary √ **Travel insurance** **√ first-aid kit, water on bus etc** **What's not included:** × **Main transportation** (flights) from and to Xinjiang × Main meals during the trip × **Single room supplement** × Invoice, personal expenses and unexpected expenses

It’s fascinating multicultural history and spectacular nature have attracted visitors worldwide. This off-the-grid journey will take you far into the Uyghur heartland, as well as deep into the ancient multi-ethnic heritage of the region. You’ll drive on the stunning Karakoram Highway into the tower **2026 Full Year Plan** **Destination**: Kashgar Bazaar/Tashkurgan Pamir Peaks/Turpan's Oasis **2026 Group date & price** * **Qingming Holiday/Spring Break:** Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2026 **Early Bird Price:** 7790 **Full Price:** 7990 **Single Supplement:** 1800 * **Labor Day Holiday** April 28 - May 5, 2026 **Early Bird Price:** 8290 **Full Price:** 8490 **Single Supplement:** 2100 * **Dragon Boat Holiday** June 19 - 26, 2026 **Early Bird Price:** 8390 **Full Price:** 8590 **Single Supplement:** 2100 * **Summer Group** Jun 30 - Jul 7**┃**Jul 10 - 17**┃**Jul 24 - 31**┃**Aug 7 - 14, 2026 **Early Bird Price:** 8490 **Full Price:** 8690 **Single Supplement:** 2100 * **Mid Autumn Fest/Golden Week Holiday** Sep 25 - Oct 2**┃**Oct 1- 8, 2026 **Early Bird Price:** 9290 **Full Price:** 9490 **Single Supplement:** 2100 **Only 4 early bird spots each group, grab it now!** **What's included:** **· Transport**: 8 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service during designated time of arrival/departure. · **Tour guide:** Experienced English-speaking local tour guide · **7-nights' accommodation**: 5 nights at 4-star hotel; 2 nights at 3-star hotel **· Some meals:** 7 breakfast; 1 dinner · **Entrance Tickets** to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary · **Travel insurance** **· first-aid kit, water, travel kit, etc** **What's not included:** × **Main transportation** (flights) from and to Xinjiang × **Flight from Kashgar to Turpan on Day 5** × The rest of the meals during the trip × **Single room supplement** × Invoice, personal expenses and unexpected expenses **TRIP AT A GLANCE:** **Day 1 · ✈️ Kashgar arrival** **✨** Kashgar Kashgar Old Citynight market 🏨 4 star hotel in Kashgar **Day 2 · Kashgar -🚌6h- Tashkurgan** ✨ White Sand Lake; Karakul Lake 🏨 3 star hotel in Tashkurgan 🚌 300km; 6h 🥞 breakfast **Day 3 · Tashkurgan -Panlong High way- Tashkurgan** ✨ Golden Meadow & Rock Castle ✨ Panlong High way or Waqia county Mountain Road 🌸 Pamir Apricot Blossom (only available from late March to early April ) 🏨 3 star hotel in Tashkurgan 🚌 120km; 4-6h 🥞 breakfast **Day 4 · Tashkurgan -🚌6h- Kashgar** ✨ 🏔️ Muztagh Ata in Muztagh Glacier Park Notice: If Muztagh Glacier Park closed, we will refund 90rmb for the ticket. 🏨 4 star hotel in Kashgar 🚌 300km; 6h 🥞 breakfast **Day 5 · Kashgar -✈️(17:00-19:15)- Turpan** ✨ Kashgar Old City opening ceremony; Abakh Hoja Tomb; Kashgar Bazaar 🏨 4 star hotel in Turpan 🚌 50km; 2h ✈️ 2h15min 🥞 breakfast **Day 6 · Turpan one-day tour** ✨ Sugong Pagoda; Tuyoq Village; Kumtaq Desert; Louland Winery; Dinner 🏨 4 star hotel in Turpan 🚌 250km; 5h 🍲 breakfast; dinner **Day 7 · Turpan -🚌3h- Urumqi** ✨ Jiaohu Ruins; Karez; Urumqi bazaar night tour 🏨 4 star hotel in Urumqi 🚌 230km; 3.5h 🥞 breakfast **Day 8 · Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi Airport Departure✈️** ✨ Tianshan Heavenly Lake 🚌 140km; 2h 🥞 breakfast **Notice:** **1. 3000rmb deposit is required**for this 8-day trip when you sign up. The balance needs to be paid **7 days prior to departure**. If you cancel above 14 days prior to departure, full refund will be offered; if you cancel within 0-14 days prior to departure, 2000rmb cancellation fee will be charged. **2.** Please note that hotel rooms are twin shared rooms. If you register as a solo traveler, we'll try to arrange other same gender solo guest to share the room, but if there's no other solo guest, you'll need to pay the **single room supplement**. **Want a private tour? Contact us to make it happen!** **Contact us for your tailor made China trip and let the adventure begin!** **Telephone/WhatsAPP:** 0086 15001791355 **Wechat:** OKDealTravel **Email:** [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com)

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

Add wechat ellenliu12345 if you want to join the event! sign up in advance is necessary.Welcome join us 50rmb for 2 hours , prepare racket by yourself

what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

We're planning a hands-on technical session focused on building AI solutions in ServiceNow - think skills, agents, and real-world use cases. If you’re curious about AI on the platform, RSVP now and stay tuned for more details. Let's build together!

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years. Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, live music (starts at 5pm), and opportunities to connect with friends. ***BRING***: ***Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs*** and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration. ***FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks. ***PARKING***: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot. [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.

Join us as we get together for a CAPA Summer Movie event to see the romantic, funny, heartwarming, feel-good classic, PRETTY WOMAN! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in this modern-day fairy-tale romance! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A wealthy corporate raider hires a Hollywood escort as his date for a week of high-society business events. But what starts as a business transaction blossoms into genuine love, challenging both of their lives and leading to an unexpected romance. The film is directed by Garry Marshall and stars Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo and Jason Alexander. MINI TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc) SHORT BONUS CLIP #1 - DIRECTOR GARRY MARSHALL Recalls Famous Scenes from the Film: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs) SHORT BONUS CLIP #2 - RICHARD GERE on the Film’s Impact all these years later: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8) SHORT BONUS CLIP #3 - JULIA ROBERTS Remembers a Gift from Director Garry Marshall: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: A huge box office hit at the time of its release, PRETTY WOMAN has since gone on to become a modern-day classic! The film catapulted Julia Roberts to superstardom and earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress and her first Oscar nomination! Critics praise Julia Roberts’ star-making performance, the undeniable chemistry between her and Richard Gere, and its warm, funny feel-good story about kindness, self-worth and transformation! The film’s “intelligence and wit,” “first-class performances” and “sharp, funny script” have made Pretty Woman a classic and truly “something special!” THE OHIO THEATRE: The Ohio Theatre is located at 39 E. State Street, between 3rd and High Streets, across the street from the Ohio Statehouse. From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the 2,791-seat, historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details (including the 21-foot-high chandelier!) of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio Theater an event to remember! PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT: Now celebrating his 33rd year as featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson will again provide pre-show entertainment at the keyboards and controls of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ 30 minutes prior to each screening. PARKING: Parking is available at Columbus Commons Parking Garage off 3rd or Rich Streets or in Statehouse Parking Garage off 3rd Street. You can find out more about parking in Downtown Columbus by visiting the Downtown Columbus website. PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet outside the theater between 6:50 and 7:00pm. We’ll head in at 7pm to get good seats and enjoy the pre-show organ music! TICKETS: Tickets just $6 adult / $5 senior! Parking is available under the Capital building, in the nearby garage, or on the nearby streets. You can purchase your ticket at the box office on the day of the event or online here: [https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/](https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/) Look forward to seeing you there, Dan