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Backpacking Events Today
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Big and Little Sugarloaf
Hello everybody.
Meeting at 9.15am and
starting off from the Kilmacanogue carpark, up the Big Sugarloaf and then over to the Little Sugarloaf, the hike will be approx 13.2km , ascent 675m.
please have proper hiking boots and rain gear, and enough food and liquids for the hike.
SUNDAY LATINO 3 ROOMS Salsa & Bachata & Kizomba Classes & Social in Wigwams
Hi Everyone Rumberos/as !!!
**💥Quedadas Salseras💃🕺**
**‼️Dublin City Center‼️**
**📍🪩WIGWAM 3 ROOMS 🪩**
🗓 **Sunday 29 March**
**🗓Event Lineup:**
**🕖 17:00 Salsa Class \| 2 Levels**
**Beginners & Intermediate**
**🕖 18:00 Bachata Class \| 2 Levels**
**Beginners & Intermediate**
**🕖 18:00 Kizomba Class \| Open Level**
**🪩Social Dance 🪩**
**🕖 19:00 - 00:00**
**Salsa & Bachata & Kizomba**
**Pass Options:💰**
**✅2 Classes + Party + Drink : €20**
**✅2 Class + Party : €15**
**✅Only Party + Drink : €15**
**✅Extra Token Drink : €5 🚪**
**💳You can pay by card, cash, revolut,🚪or eventbrite**
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More info 👉🏼 [https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/](https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/ "https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/")
Casual Chess
Join us for chess every Sunday from 11:30am-1:30pm in Otter space. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Chess boards and timers are provided, and the cost is only €6 per person. Register here, at shop.otterspace.ie/event, or walk-ins are welcome too! :)
Summerhill and Maynooth from Clonsilla
## Details
Details:
🟠Medium difficulty.
No big hills but note the distance.
Distance 76kms, 350m ascent
Today we cycle from Clonsilla train station to Summerhill and Maynooth mostly through backroads in counties Dublin, Meath and Kildare.
Here is our plan for the day.
We leave from outside Clonsilla Train Station at 10.15am.
Cycle through mostly quiet back roads to Summerhill village in rural county Meath.
We will have a coffee and lunch stop at the Centra shop in Summerhill village. There are picnic tables outside the shop.
We return via Maynooth, again using mostly quiet rural roads, and continue back to Dublin through Carton House estate bypassing Leixlip, and onwards via Porterstown to the Phoenix Park, and via the Royal Canal at Ashtown to finish at Drumcondra train station.
There is a train from Connolly station to Clonsilla leaving at 9.48, stopping also in Drumcondra station at 9.53.
Bicycles are allowed on Dublin to Clonsilla/ Maynooth line commuter trains free of charge.
* *Please note - It is every participant's responsibility to ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and come prepared with the proper equipment.*
* *Please wear a helmet and bring a tube etc in case you get a puncture.*
* *Please cycle single file on narrow busy roads*
Backpacking Events This Week
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Roche's Hill Loop Killiney /Flagstaff Hill
**Roche's Hill, Killiney Loop.**
**Meeting Point : Tara Street Dart Station**
**Time : 12:20**
**When : Sunday 29th of March**
**We will be taking the Dart from TARA Street Station at 12:31 and getting of at Glenageary Dart Station, arriving to Glenageary Train Station for 12:58 (Estimated).**
**We will be walking for 33 minutes to the starting point (2.3KM)**
**The Loop is 2.1 KM long, this is an easy route, it normally takes 36 minutes to do but we can take our time..**
**Dogs are welcome too, on leads please.**
**Every event is 5 Euros's, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.**
**This helps me maintains the group and this takes a lot of time and effort.**
**I hope to see you there !**
Sunday Evening Coastal Booterstown to Dún Laoghaire Walk
Sunday Evening Walk
This Sunday’s walk will be a nice gentle pace from Booterstown Dart Station.
We will be meeting at 16:00 outside the entarance of Booterstown Dart Station, you can get the Dart from Northbound or Southbound or you can get the Bus 4, 7 and 7A to the Station.
There is a Car Park too.
We will wait 10 minutes then we will be walking to Booterstown Park, Blackrock Park, We will then be walking the coast of Seapoint and Monkstown and then we will be walking of the Piers in Dún Laoghaire and finishing at the Train Station.
There is a few Cafè’s while we are walking for those who would like Coffee.
You can bring your Pet too but please have them on leads.
We should be back for around 17:30-18:00.
If you can please pay me €3-5 worth this helps me for the page as I am paying the subscription. It also takes me time and effort creating these events and doing research.
I hope to see you there, but please wear warm clothes !
Many thanks
Thomas
Sunday 29th March 230pm Forty Foot
Join me for a sea swim/dip at the Forty Foot on Sunday 29th March, at 230pm.
Remember i am not a lifeguard so take care to know your limits in cold water, especially at this time of year.
Bring your warm clothes, warm drink and your warm company. see you all there, down the steps at the forty foot.
Fun Hound Social walk All welcome
Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.
Experience HU, the Sound of Soul, in Dublin
You’re invited to experience chanting HU, contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart. HU is a sacred sound and ancient mantra. It is an ancient name for God that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. HU can uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life.
All are welcome!
This is a hybrid event, in-person and online. It will take place in the ECK Centre, 4 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX96, Ireland, and on Zoom.
**To join the in-person meeting**, please come along to the ECK Centre a few minutes before the start time.
**To join online via Zoom**, please click the
**[LINK TO REGISTER](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)**[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-ygqD0pEtz_ArkglopMTKMRaOqirMeA).
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Experience some of the many benefits of HU:
• Inner peace and calm
• Divine love
• Expanded awareness
• Spiritual self-discovery and growth
• Healing of the heart
This free event will include:
• A short reading or quote
• HU Chant (for 15 to 20 minutes)
• A few minutes contemplative time
• Spiritual Conversation
“Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion or walk of life. It is freely given—a gift beyond measure. . . Love is love. And you are that. HU is the Sound of Soul.”
* Harold Klemp, “The Sound of Soul,” p. 1
Please RSVP
This is a hybrid event, in-person and online. It will take place in the ECK Centre, 4 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX96, and on Zoom.
**[LINK TO REGISTER](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)**[ ](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldOmsrTMuH9Mi8_j2EuzfjB33kbHnpxnf)
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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Backpacking Events Near You
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April Social - Rehab Tavern Franklinton
After a short winter hibernation, we are back for warmer weather events!
We'll kick things off with our monthly social at [Rehab Tavern ](http://rehabtavern.com/) located in Franklinton!
**Address**: 456 W Town St #460, Columbus, OH 43215
You'll find us at a large table with CAC flyers and placards!
We'll be discussing what warm weather events you'd like to see such as hiking, biking, kayacking, etc!
BASEBALL IS BACK!! Clippers' Home Saturday Opener!!! ⚾ 🧢 🌭 🎆 🧨 🎇 🗽 🦅 🇺🇸
**Summary**
Celebrate America's 250th year and the [Columbus Clippers'](https://www.milb.com/columbus) 50th season by watching [Franklin County's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Clippers) best team play the [best game in the world](https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/babe_ruth_140116) at [one of the ten best](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/minors/2025/03/26/huntington-park-voted-top-10-minor-league-ballparks-usa-today-10best-awards/82656048007/) baseball stadiums in the United States in their 2026 home Saturday opener!
The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. The gates always open an hour before the scheduled first pitch. I'm usually at the ballpark a half an hour before the scheduled first pitch. Clippers' games usually last around two and a half hours.
Being a few minutes early will help us secure good seats.
**Parking**
I personally always like to park in the [McConnell Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/McConnell+Garage/@39.9685114,-83.0103938,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388f24145462d1:0x6238c0f0c851ab70!8m2!3d39.9692957!4d-83.0081175!16s%2Fg%2F1jkw6y27y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). If nothing else is going on in the area, this should be $7. However, I've also seen it be as high as $22. I can't say for certain what it will be for this game, but once I know, I will post in the comments.
Alternately, there are other lots in the area you can try which will probably be a few dollars cheaper. [Here is a map](https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/q_auto/milb/ernng44ya2xkr4wbheql) of all the garages and lots surrounding the stadium. Keep in mind that many of these are outdoor lots and your car will be out in the elements.
If you decide to look for a different lot, I would mildly recommend either the Buggyworks Lot or the Broadbelt Lot, but I have never parked in either of these myself. Although it won't apply for this game, keep in mind that street parking is also free citywide in Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf).
**Where We'll Be**
Here is a [map of the ballpark](https://img.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/qkqohbqjgtx5uwo6zkgn.pdf).
We'll be sitting on Level 3 of the [Left Field Building](https://www.milb.com/columbus/ballpark/huntington-park) (aka the "AEP Power Pavilion"), which features a 110 foot bar with six open patios overlooking the field. This area is covered and will be out of any sun or rain that may transpire.
If you enter the park through the Center Field Entrance (which is at the intersection of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave.), there will be a door to your immediate right after you enter that leads to a staircase up into the Tower.
This door is not well-marked, and if you've never been to Huntington Park before, you may wonder if you're actually allowed to go in and up the stairs. Yes, you are.
We'll be on the Tower's "Level 3". I have uploaded to the Photos section of this event page, below, a picture of the sign you want look for after you ascend the stairs, so you'll know you're on the correct floor.
**Tickets**
Do not buy your tickets ahead of time. They will literally be twice as expensive if you buy them on Ticketmaster.
Instead, go to the ticket window near the Center Field Entrance. Buy a *Standing Room Only* ticket (don't worry, you won't be standing), which will cost you a flat $8 with no other taxes or fees.
These tickets never sell out, and this is the cheapest way to get into the park.
**Carry-Ins**
Per the team's [website](https://www.milb.com/columbus/ballpark/a-z-guide): "Soft-sided coolers are permitted in the general seating area [which is where we'll be], but not hard-sided coolers; also no alcohol, glass bottles, or cans will be permitted. SMALL bags or backpacks of food items and beverages in plastic bottles are ok. Reusable water bottles are permitted, but must be empty upon arrival. Diaper bags are allowed."
I always bring a disposable plastic bottle of water and refill it as I need at the park. Bottled water at the game is something like 4 or 5 dollars. So if you want a bottle of water, I recommend bringing your own bottle instead of buying it at the park.
**Food & Drink**
The area we'll be in has burgers, hot dogs, salads, soft pretzels, ice cream, and other sorts of things you would expect at a baseball game. I've posted pics of the menu in the Photos section, below.
The burger and fries are $14 plus tax, and they're not bad. (This is what I usually get.) The beer is *really* overpriced. It's like $9, or $20 for a pitcher. If there's some people to help me drink it, though, I'll buy a pitcher of Michelob Ultra.
While we'll be on the penultimate floor of the Tower, the top floor (which has a great view, but is fully exposed to the elements) has a [Dirty Frank's](https://dirtyfranks.com/) hot dog stand. I've never gotten anything from there, though I've been told it's good.
The Donatos pizza stand is also a very short walk away from where we'll be. I love Donatos, but the pizza is so expensive at the ballpark. It's like $9 for a personal-sized pepperoni. It is good, though.
**Peroration**
Let's (watch them) play ball!
Alum Creek Hike to Strawberry Farms Park
Join us for a flat 2.6 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail from the rear parking lot of the Easton Hilton Garden Inn to the Strawberry Farms Park and back. This scenic trail along Alum Creek is a gem. Come and hike it with us!
Movie Night - You, Me & Tuscany
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🎬 Movie Night
You, Me & Tuscany
Join us for a cinematic escape to the sun-drenched vineyards and romantic landscapes of Italy as we gather to watch You, Me & Tuscany, the new feel-good romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page.
Set against the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany, the film follows a spirited young woman whose impulsive decision to stay in a Tuscan villa leads to unexpected adventure, heartfelt moments, and a romance she never saw coming.
Expect an evening filled with:
🍿 A beautiful cinematic escape to Italy
🍷 Relaxed social vibes and great conversation
✨ A feel-good romantic story perfect for movie lovers
Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, stunning travel settings, or simply enjoy experiencing great films with great people, this will be a perfect night to unwind and connect.
Come ready to relax, laugh, and be transported to Tuscany for the evening.
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