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Casual Board Games and Pub Social After
The Board Games event is a fun, sociable and charitable event
We are a fun, friendly and kind group of people mostly in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Beginners are welcome! We are a very inclusive and social group and we teach people how to play games they have not played before :)
We provide a variety of 40+ board games. The games usually take 5 or 10 minutes to learn and 30 to 60 minutes to play.
**Time**
* Board Games Start time: 630pm
* Board Games end time: 10pm
* Eat / Drink/ Socialise at a nearby pub afterwards
**Location**
30 Leeds St, Toronto, ON M6G 3R8 (Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection)
The entrance to the board game room is at the back of the Church. There is a sign on the door that says BOARD GAMES GROUP.
Please use the map provided on the event page also.
**Fee**
$10 Cash (no coins )
$11.55 by card or e-Transfer
* e-Transfer before or at the event dvschiller@gmail.com for e-Transfer
**Charity Donations**
* This is a not-for-profit initiative. Revenue go towards covering costs of the event including venue, insurance marketing, refreshments and board games. Any surplus revenue is donated to charity
**Food and drink**
* Everyone will get cookies/candy for free
* Cups will be provided for tap water
* Bring your own food and drink.
* Please do not bring CHIPS AND CRACKERS as they make a mess and are greasy
* **ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AND WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON THIS - there are no second chances**
Photos will be taken at the event and posted publicly for marketing purposes. Please only attend if you are ok with this or tell me when you arrive that you do not want to be in any photos
The event is officially hosted by Ace of Math Learning Program Ontario Inc.
OM Chanting (indoor)
Welcome !
OM Chanting is a group practice that uses the transformational
power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of participants, promote inner peace and purify the environment.
OM Chanting is a free practice, however, donations are welcome to help cover the rent of the studio.
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EVENT DETAILS:
address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas).
We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier.
We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer.
You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Looking forward to seeing you !
For more information about Om Chanting, please visit:
[https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/)
Much Love,
Veda
Cell: 416-845-9375
đśââď¸Free event. Christie to MOCA: West-End Wander + Friday Night Art
## ââď¸ Christie to MOCA: West-End Wander + Free Friday Night Art
**Friday\, March 6 \| 6:00 PM Start**
Meet **outside Christie Station**
Finish at **Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA)**
**Approx. 4.5 km total walking distance**
âąď¸ About 1.5 hours at a relaxed pace (including stops)
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### About This Walk
Weâre exploring one of Torontoâs most character-filled west-end corridors â from leafy residential streets and vibrant local strips to former industrial lands transformed into creative hubs â ending with **[free Friday admission at MOCA](https://moca.ca/)**[.](https://moca.ca/)
**This walk proceeds rain, snow , or shine. Only sign up if you're able to walk in all kinds of weather.**
This is a social, urban-discovery stroll with stories, architecture, neighbourhood trivia, and plenty of photo ops.
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## ď¸ About MOCA
[MOCA ](https://moca.ca/)is Torontoâs leading museum dedicated to contemporary art. Housed in a repurposed auto factory near Dundas West, the space blends raw industrial architecture with bold, thought-provoking exhibitions from Canadian and international artists.
⨠**Bonus:** Admission is **FREE on Friday evenings**, including our event day â **Friday, March 6**.
Stay as long as you like inside the galleries after we arrive. **MOCA closes at 9PM**
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## What to Expect
* Moderate pace, mostly flat terrain
* Urban sidewalks + paved trail
* A mix of history, architecture, neighbourhood stories & good company
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## What to Bring
* Comfortable walking shoes
* Weather-appropriate layers
* Presto card if you plan to TTC home
* Curiosity
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## Why Youâll Love This One
This route showcases Torontoâs evolution in just a few kilometres â parkland, immigrant corridors, industrial grit, and cutting-edge art â all ending with free gallery access.
Look for **Nicolas** near the Christie Station entrance at 6PM.
Letâs explore the west end and then dive into contemporary art together.
Remember you can just show up if unsure of your schedule
**Donât forget to join our WhatsApp group** â [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
Labour and the Philosophy of Skill
There is a rich philosophical literature on skills (e.g., chess, ballet, cricket) which focuses both on the mental states of performers (e.g., what is the phenomenology of doing something well?) and on the evaluative dimension of skill and talent (e.g., what makes skilled achievements valuable?). Within this literature, there is a glaring omission of any discussion of skills acquired and expressed in standard workplace contexts, from cafĂŠs to warehouses. This talk considers the significance of that omission, both for our philosophical conception of skill and our understanding of action in the workplace. I argue that the phenomenology of workplace skill (which should account for feelings like boredom and fear) complicates our evaluative notions about skill and talent, mainly because it elucidates and reveals as untenable certain assumptions within the philosophy of skill about the evaluative implications of phenomenological states.
Zara Anwarzai
https://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/people/profiles/zanwarza/
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy
Simon Fraser University
**About the Speaker:**
I received my PhD from Indiana University in Philosophy and in Cognitive Science in 2024. My current work focuses on the social dimension of skill and expertise. Specifically, I'm interested in how to apply traditional inquiry into the cognitive and epistemological mechanisms involved in skill (which mainly focuses on individual skilled performers) to skills acquired and expressed by pairs or groups, like team sports or ensemble performances. I have done empirical work on the evolution of human tool use and manufacture. I also have broad interests in social ontology (e.g., the nature of collectives, shared agency, and group dynamics) and the philosophy of work (e.g., the phenomenology of automaticity in the workplace, the structure of skilled action at work, the relationship between standards of expertise and capital). I am co-organizing the upcoming workshop, ["Can Social Ontology Change the World?"](https://sites.google.com/view/social-ontology-and-the-world/home) in October 2026.
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This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat [here](https://youtube.com/live/nc-C7DB-e4U?feature=share).
About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca):
The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life.
In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society.
The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai
BOARDGAME FRIDAY
Join us for our new winter series for 2026 - BOARDGAME FRIDAY!
This is a great place to meet new people, make new friends and play some fun games. Come with a group or by yourself!
There will be games like Catan, Avalon, Ticket to Ride, Uno,, Cards Against Humanity and more!
**The restaurant, Aifam, will be giving out a free alcoholic drink of your choice (Wine or Beer) with the purchase of each sandwich!**
Address: 102 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G6
This event has an entry fee of $15 to be paid via cash or e-transfer.
Looking forward to hosting this!
Vegetable Gardening Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
đľ Afternoon Tea & Chat at NUTTEA
Join us for a cozy Sunday afternoon of nut-milk tea, vegan treats, and easy conversation at **NUTTEA Toronto**.
This is a **monthly, small-group meetup** designed for people who enjoy a calm pace and an intimate settingâthink **tea shop vibes**. Whether youâre coming solo, bringing a friend, or simply looking for a relaxed way to meet other plant-based folks (and plant-curious folks!), youâre in the right place.
You donât have to be vegan to attendâeveryone is welcome. Just note that NUTTEA is **100% plant-based**, so everything on the menu is vegan and delicious.
⨠**Spots are limited** to keep the gathering comfortable, so if your plans change after RSVPing, please update your RSVP so someone else can join.
đ Venue
**NUTTEA Toronto**
637 Bloor Street West
NUTTEA Menu: [https://nuttea.net/](https://nuttea.net/)
Weâll be sipping their signature **nut-milk teas** and enjoying baked goods from **Bad Attitude Bread**âone of Torontoâs favourite vegan bakeries. Expect a warm, relaxed atmosphere and the perfect setting for a long, unhurried chat.
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Event Details
**Sunday, March 8, 2026**
**1:00 PM â 3:00 PM**
No cover charge â just please support our host by purchasing a drink and/or treat.
⨠What to Expect
⢠A small, friendly group
⢠Cozy nut-based teas, lattes, and vegan pastries
⢠A relaxed, sit-down meetup made for conversation
⢠A welcoming space for both regulars and first-timers
⢠A calm Sunday afternoon vibe on Bloor Street
â How it works
Come in, grab a drink or snack, and settle in. Weâll have **name tags** to make intros easy, and the rest is simple: chat, connect, and enjoy.
Conversation can be anything from:
⢠favourite vegan spots in Toronto
⢠recipes and food finds
⢠plant-based living (or curiosity about it)
⢠travel, work, hobbies, books, life stuff
⢠animal rights, sustainability, or whateverâs on your mind
No pressure, no agenda â just a cozy place to meet good people
â Questions?
Message the event hosts anytime â weâre happy to help.
đŚđď¸ DANFORTH WALK, BUTTERFLY MURAL & GREEK LUNCHđď¸đŚ
**DANFORTH WALK, BUTTERFLY MURAL & GREEK LUNCHď¸**
Street Culture, Public Art & A Proper Greek Feast
Thereâs something about the Danforth that feels like old-school Toronto in the best possible way â vibrant, layered, proudly local, and full of stories.
Join us for a social walk along one of the cityâs most iconic stretches: **Danforth Avenue**. As we stroll west toward downtown, weâll pass lively patios, long-standing family restaurants, cozy cafĂŠs, independent shops, and the everyday rhythm of a neighbourhood that has shaped Torontoâs cultural identity for generations.
This area is famously home to the annual **Taste of the Danforth**, one of the largest street festivals in the city â and historically, it was once home to the largest Greek community outside of Greece. You feel that history in the bakeries, the signage, the music drifting from open doors.
Itâs not just a walk.
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tâs a little slice of Toronto heritage â experienced together.
**Donât forget to join our WhatsApp group** â [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
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The Butterfly Mural Stop
Along the way, weâll stop at the Butterfly Mural, sponsored by the **David Suzuki Foundation** as part of The Great Canadian Butterflyway Project.
Itâs bold, colourful, and rooted in environmental awareness â a reminder that even in the middle of the city, we are connected to something larger. Weâll pause, take photos, chat, and enjoy a little moment of art-meets-nature in urban Toronto.
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ď¸ Greek Lunch at a Danforth Institution
After our walk, weâll sit down for lunch at the historic **Astoria Shish Kebob House**, one of the most well-known Greek restaurants in the city.
Expect:
Classic souvlaki
Lemon potatoes
Fresh Greek salad
Big, generous comfort food energy
Menu: Click Here!
Nothing bonds people like sharing a table and passing the tzatziki.
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ââď¸ What to Expect
Weâll walk at a relaxed, social pace â stopping to observe, chat, and enjoy the neighbourhood. The route will take us toward Danforth & Chester.
Youâre welcome to leave at any time.
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âď¸ Weather & Commitment
Please donât sign up if youâre not ready to walk in real winter conditions. This event happens rain, snow, or classic Toronto wind.
The only exception: if temperatures reach -20°C, the event will be canceled.
Bundle up â this one is for the walkers. âď¸
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Meetup Details
Meetup Location: Outside the station (exact station noted in event listing)
Iâll be wearing my Moose Hat
â° Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
â I will only wait 5 minutes
Please arrive on time so we can begin together.
End Location: Danforth & Chester
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Meetup Fee
ď¸ **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash in person **or** e-transfer to
\*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)
This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community!
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What to Bring
* Water
* Good winter boots
* Gloves & hat
* Something warm to drink
* A small snack (optional)
Layers are your best friend.
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Who Is This For?
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends â whether youâre single or not.
We also host:
Movies
Walks & hikes
Arts & culture
ď¸ Restaurant outings
âŚand lots of welcoming, low-pressure community gatherings.
Youâre always welcome.
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REMEMBER: You can just show up on the day if youâre unsure about your schedule.
And as always, sometimes life happens and plans may need to shift â please keep an eye out for updates.
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Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)
Come for the culture.
Stay for the conversation.
Leave full â in more ways than one.
The Danforth has heart. Letâs go feel it together. ď¸â¨
đ Zumba with Intention
Move. Sweat. Smile. Repeat.
This is a fun, high-energy Zumba class designed for real people â not performers, not fitness models, just humans who want to move, feel good, and leave happier than they arrived.
Expect:
Easy-to-follow Zumba routines
Great music (Latin + global vibes)
A welcoming, judgment-free space
A workout that feels like a party (but still burns calories đ)
No dance experience needed.
No pressure to âget it right.â
Just show up and move.
Followed by yoga for 45 mins.
Sweat first, snacks after. If youâre free, we may head to a nearby spot to eat together.
Class fee: $5 (helps cover space and music). Email money transfer to: monasalahuddin@hotmail.com
Speaking English language class with Certified Award-Winning teacher@Madison Pub
SPACE IS LIMITED! This is a much smaller class than our 7:30 pm event and we can only accept a limited number of students.
Key areas of focus: Practicing oral communication (speaking languages), for conversations, presentations, interviews and job skills
Schedule:
1. 6:30- 7:15 pm : 45 -minute language conversation class with certified award-winning language teacher John Dias.
2. Language exchange social (7:30-11 pm): includes Free access to the Toronto's BIGGEST Language Party and Social Party also in the Madison Pub led by teacher John Dias (same location)
**Cost: just $ 5 while we have this promo.**
**PROMO (Limited Time): $5 fee will give you access to both events (usual rate: $15 total)**
Feel free to message us if you have any questions!
đď¸đ ASTORIA GREEK LUNCH SOCIAL đđď¸
ASTORIA GREEK LUNCH SOCIAL
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Sunshine on a Plate in the Heart of Greektown
Maybe youâre skipping the walk.
Maybe you just want the reward.
Either way â come meet us for lunch
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Weâre gathering at **Astoria Shish Kebob House**, a Greektown institution established in 1972 and one of the oldest, most beloved Greek restaurants in Toronto.
This isnât just lunch.
This is sizzling souvlaki arriving at the table.
This is lemon potatoes that deserve their own fan club.
This is grilled calamari, moussaka, warm pita, cool tzatziki, and that unmistakable buzz of a busy Greek dining room.
Astoria has been serving authentic Greek cuisine for over 50 years â long before âfoodie cultureâ was a thing. Itâs classic. Itâs generous. Itâs the kind of place where you leave full and a little bit happier than when you arrived.
And itâs even better when the table is full of friendly faces.
If youâve been meaning to try one of our events but didnât want to commit to a full walk â this is your perfect entry point. Just show up hungry and ready to chat.
Menu:[ CLICK HERE!](https://astoriashishkebobhouse.com/toronto/menu-toronto)
**Donât forget to join our WhatsApp group** â [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
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ď¸ Meetup Details
â° Time: 12:30 PM
â I will only wait 5 minutes outside
Meetup Spot: Iâll be standing outside the restaurant
Iâll be wearing my Moose Hat
Please donât go inside without checking in first so we can be seated together.
And please donât call the restaurant â they wonât have information about this event. Message Mathew directly with any questions.
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ď¸ **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash in person **or** e-transfer to
\*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)
This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community!
If this is your first time attending one of my events, you must send the e-transfer in advance to hold your spot.
Send to: [mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)
This helps ensure committed attendance and supports the group so we can keep organizing great gatherings like this.
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âł Leaving Time
Youâre free to leave whenever you like â stay for a quick bite or linger over coffee and conversation.
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Who Is This For?
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends â whether single or not.
We also host:
Movies
Walks & hikes
Arts & culture outings
ď¸ Restaurant socials
Thereâs always something happening â but this one? This one smells like oregano and grilled perfection.
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â ď¸ A Gentle Reminder
Sometimes things happen and events may need to be canceled â please keep an eye on updates.
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Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)
Come for the Greek food.
Stay for the laughter.
Leave wondering why you donât eat lemon potatoes every week.
Honestly â lunch tastes better when you donât eat it alone. â¨
Vegetable Gardening Events Near You
Connect with your local Vegetable Gardening community
Free Class in the Park: Planning and Growing a Cut Flower Garden
Hosted by Licking Parks District
Planning and Growing a Cut Flower Garden
Thursday,
March 12, 2026
Are you a plant lover or garden enthusiast who would like to add growing cut flowers to your garden repertoire but donât know where to start? Or maybe youâd like to grow flowers instead of grass to attract pollinators?
Whatever your flower dream is, letâs dig in and start here!
Join Tracey Barnes of Moon Maiden Flower Farm to learn the basic foundations of growing a cut flower garden, which includes planning, choosing the right varieties, succession planting for continuous blooms, maintenance, harvesting and post harvest care for making bouquets.
Whatever your horticulture experience level is, youâll gain confidence in your decision making, and before you know it, youâll be slinging flowers and sharing their beauty with others.
Register by Mar 11.
[Register here for free https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/267/March-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/267/March-2026)
6PM - 7:30PM
Location: James Bradley Center, Infirmary Mound Park
How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo - Free Class
Hosted by Wild Ones Columbus
How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Innis House (Inniswoods Metro Park) , 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
A bog can serve the same functions as a traditional rain garden but has the advantages of being low maintenance, climate resilient and attractive for a much longer part of the year.
David Marsolo is a long time Wild Ones member. He has been maintaining artificial bogs at his suburban Westerville home for about 20 years. He will describe how to install a bog and fill it with many interesting native plants including pollinator and host plants
https://columbus.wildones.org/calendar-of-events-and-programs/?wo_event_id=11160
Free at Bexley Library- Adventures in Ecological Horticulture
w Rebecca McMackin
Free at Bexley Library
Adventures in Ecological Horticulture
with Rebecca McMackin
Wednesday, March 18
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens.
Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically.
Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden.
She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity Schoolâs Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY.
Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches.
She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPAâs Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the
Harvard Graduate School of Design.
This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.
Plant Swap! Granville Library
GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Plant Swap
May 3, 2026
3-4 p.m.
Granville Public Library | 217 E. Broadway
Is your perennial garden overflowing? Did you start too many native plant or vegetable seeds? Bring your extras to trade with other gardeners. Participants will be able to walk away with one new plant for each one they bring.
Plants considered invasive are prohibited from the plant swap. [Click here to read list of prohibited plants ](https://www.oipc.info/list-of-assessed-species.html)
To encourage participants to remove invasive plants & plant native plants, Pollinator Pathway will be offering free native plants at the swap.
Please label the plants you bring.
đ Vegan Dinner & Karaoke Night! đ¤
Join the **Columbus Vegan Meetup** for a night of great food and even better high notes! Weâre heading to **Basil Thai Cafe** for a feast, followed by karaoke right at the bar.
* **When:** Thursday, March 12th
* **Dinner:** 7:00 PM
* **Karaoke:** 8:00 PM
* **Where:** Basil Thai Cafe (inside VHS Social Club), 520 S Front St, Columbus, OH
**Note:** While Basil Thai Cafe is not a strictly vegan restaurant, they have a **ton of vegan options** on the menu for us to enjoy!
Can't wait to see you there! đąâ¨
Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day!
***Okay, call me crazy but you have got to try their chip n dip!*** Club 85 is a true hidden gem in German Village! Seriously, old school, good comfort food and drink. We will try to gather in spaces near the windows. While we'll share Chip n Dip, you'll want to order a sandwich, too.
**Where the Chip Began (1817)**
Potato chips can be traced back to an English chef, William Kitchiner, who includes âcrispsâ in his bestselling cookbook, âThe Cookâs Oracle.â
**Chip and Dip Popularity**
The popularity of chip and dip skyrockets at the end of World War II with new entertainment fads and the introduction of Liptonâs new advertising campaign for their famous French Onion Dip. (Club 185 doesn't openly admit it, but I'm pretty sure that's their dip recipe!)
**[Club 185](http://club185.com/)**âa true neighborhood bar serving since 1954, when it was known as a local 'speak-easy'. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. From politicians to lawyers, hardhats to hipstersâall find Club 185 the perfect place to tame their hunger and quench their thirst!
**PARKING**: I know, brick street parallel parking can be a pain. Two other choices, metered parking along Livingston heading towards Children's Hospital or across the street in the large church lot (park in spaces farthest away from the church entrance doors, closer to the street).
**PRE-EVENT**: **HAPPY HOUR (3-5pm)**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/), nearby.
2026 Licking County Gardening Conference - Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard $60
Save the Date đą
The Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to the annual gardening conference, open to everyone who enjoys growing plants.
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
đ OSU Newark Campus - Reese center
đď¸ Tickets go on sale in January and this event fills fast, sells out every year
đż 2026 Theme: Unusual Gardens in Your Backyard
You will hear practical ideas that help you rethink small spaces and try new approaches at home. This conference also arrives at the perfect time of year. It helps soothe the urge to get outside while winter is still around. Central Ohio gardeners wait until late May to plant outdoors, so this day helps you plan and daydream about spring projects.
Speakers
⢠Joseph Tychonievich, author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style
⢠Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage
⢠Denise Schreiber, author of Eat Your Roses
You will find vendors, a silent raffle, and friendly conversations with other gardeners.
Registration
⢠Register by January 31 to pay 50 dollars
⢠Starting February 1, the fee is 60 dollars
⢠Tickets at the door are 75 dollars
⢠Boxed lunch, coffee and pastries are included
MGV website: [https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference](https://fourseasonsofgardening.org/2026-spring-conference)
9:00-9:20 Registration & Complimentary Muffins & Vendor Visits
(Auditorium)
9:20-9:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
(Auditorium)
9:30-10:20 Denise Schreiber, âMrs Know It Allâ Pittsburg, PA
Beyond the Garden Gate, Peeking at the Neighborâs
(Ballroom/Hallway).
10:20â10:40 Break-Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables
(Auditorium)
10:40â11:30 Debra Knapke, âThe Garden Sageâ
Columbus Ohio
Wanting it AllâEvolving as a Gardener
(Ballroom)
11:30-12:15 Lunch (Catered/Visit Vendors & Raffle Tables
12:30â1:00
Break OutâSession 1
(Ballroom) Dawn Seymour
Hungry for Change: Avoiding âthe Jonesââ with Intentional Design
(Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter, Ross County Ag. & Natural
Resources Extension Educator
Growing Berries in Home Gardens
(Ballroom)
1:10â1:40 Break Out Session 2
Dawn Seymour
Hungry for Change: Avoiding âthe Jonesââ with Intentional
Design
(Auditorium) Ryan Slaughter
Growing Berries in the Home Garden
(Ballroom/Hallway)
1:40-2:10 Break: Final Visit to Vendors & Raffle Tables
2:10â3:00 Joseph Tychonievich, South Bend, IN, Writer, Plant Breeder, Gardener
Big Ideas, Small Spaces: Making Creative Gardens on Small Properties



















