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Join us for our Saturday Real Estate Investors Meetup and coffee as we dive deep into our latest investment flip and answer any questions. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed in the real estate market. Network with fellow investors, share experiences, and learn from industry experts. D on't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your real estate investment portfolio. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Calling all foodies and gardening enthusiasts! Join us for an exclusive **Sip and Learn** event where you'll get to taste fresh, live herbs while learning how to grow your own food indoors year-round. 🌱 **Clift** will demonstrate how easy it is to grow more than **75 pounds of food** every year using **LED grow lights**—all from the comfort of your home. Whether you live in an apartment or have limited outdoor space, this event will show you how you can maximize small areas to grow delicious, pesticide-free produce. ### **What to Expect**: * **Live Herb Tasting**: Sample fresh herbs like basil, mint, and thyme, and discover their flavorful uses in your favorite dishes or drinks. * **Grow 75+ Pounds of Food**: Learn how you can grow your own fresh food year-round indoors with minimal setup. * **Indoor Gardening Benefits**: From saving on grocery bills to having pesticide-free herbs and vegetables at your fingertips, we’ll cover the perks of indoor gardening. ### **Why Attend?** * **Perfect for small spaces**—no backyard needed! * Gain expert tips on indoor gardening and sustainable food production. * A fun, engaging way to explore the benefits of fresh herbs and veggies for your meals. * Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about urban farming and sustainability. **How to Join**: Simply RSVP here to secure your spot! Bring your favorite drink or meal to pair with our live herbs. 🌿 Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, taste, and learn! Visit **[indoorgardenmarket.com](https://iwantagreenthumb.com)** to learn more, and RSVP now for a fun afternoon of herbs, learning, and indoor gardening! Thank you, Clift --- Chief Community Grower at indoorgardenmarket.com

Join us for a relaxing Pranic Healing session designed to help restore balance, reduce stress, and recharge your energy. This event includes a brief introduction to Pranic Healing, a guided meditation, and a group healing experience led by trained practitioners. Whether you're new to energy healing or already familiar with holistic practices, this is a great opportunity to relax, release stress, and experience the benefits of working with life force energy (prana). No prior experience is needed—just come with an open mind.

We've been to the Reston location - this is their store in Fairfax. It's a little smaller, so I've set an attendee limit. Same menu, same good food, and I recommend the housemade blackberry syrup for a latte, or their Rose Matcha Latte. Both are kinda unique. This weekend we're meeting on Sunday, a great way to rest and reset, especially after a busy Saturday. Join me. (No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)

Join us for a discussion of ***Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives* by Siddharth Kara** Here's the summary: An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation―and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for cobalt. To uncover the truth about brutal mining practices, Kara investigated militia-controlled mining areas, traced the supply chain of child-mined cobalt from toxic pit to consumer-facing tech giants, and gathered shocking testimonies of people who endure immense suffering and even die mining cobalt. Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery made today, the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. Roughly 75 percent of the world’s supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in sub-human conditions. Billions of people in the world cannot conduct their daily lives without participating in a human rights and environmental catastrophe in the Congo. In this stark and crucial book, Kara argues that we must all care about what is happening in the Congo―because we are all implicated. **Let’s meet at Caboose Commons in Fairfax to enjoy some good discussion and meet new friends.**

Regular boba tea meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations. Great for those who are new in town or find new activities to do! We will meet inside Ben Gong’s, and afterwards, at 9 pm, we’ll go next door to Taco Chinoz for dinner. Those who attend can join us for dinner if they like.

Learning to Trust the Guidance Within — Through Tarot Hosted by Tina of Destination Tarot & Jennie of Ascending Dawn Doula 🗓️ Date/Time: May 2 1:00 - 5:00 PM 👥 Limited to 10 participants 📍 Location: Light Works 9321 West Street Manassas, VA 20110 🎴 Bring your own Tarot deck or use one of our cleared and charged decks ☕ Includes two short breaks to reset, connect, and recharge. We will provide light refreshments, but feel free to bring food and drink. This 4-hour immersive workshop is your invitation to deepen your relationship with tarot—and with your own inner knowing. Whether you’re just starting out or craving a deeper connection to your deck, Tina will guide you step-by-step through the foundational elements of tarot while helping you tune in, trust, and translate the guidance already within you. In this expanded and enriched experience, you’ll: * 🌟 Learn the structure and flow of tarot: Major Arcana, Minor Arcana, suits, court cards * ✨ Explore how to receive and trust intuitive messages beyond the guidebook * 🧘‍♀️ Practice grounding techniques and learn how to energetically prepare for readings * 📝 Receive a printed handout and custom tarot spread worksheet * 🔄 Break into small group practice sessions with support and feedback * 💬 Learn to ask better questions, explore different reading styles, and gain confidence We’ll also touch on how to enhance your tarot practice by weaving in other intuitive tools like oracle cards, pendulums, and numerology—but the focus will remain on learning to read tarot with trust, clarity, and soul alignment. 💫 You already hold the answers. Tarot is just how the answers introduce themselves. Cost to attend: $125 Meet Tina Neuhaus! Tina is a tarot reader and owner of Destination Tarot. Tina takes a therapeutic approach to readings, working with the shadow aspects of the self. She finds this to be essential for growth and empowerment, creating deeper self-awareness to engage with life from a place of strength. To learn more about Tina, or to schedule a session, please visit her on Facebook at www.fb.com/destinationtarot Meet Jennie Sikes! Jennie is a corporate recruiter turned intuitive guide and “friendly neighborhood doula for every stage of life except the delivery room.” She is certified in C.Ht., Soul Empowering Hypnosis (SEH), and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), blending hypnosis, energy work, tarot, and astrology to help people shift from autopilot into authentic alignment. Warm, grounded, and insightful, Jennie creates a safe space for soul-level guidance and transformation. To learn more about Jennie, or to schedule a session, please visit https://heal.me/jenniesikes