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The History and Geology of the Scarborough Bluffs!
The History and Geology of the Scarborough Bluffs!
\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** Welcome to Toronto History Walks! This walking tour blends the human history and the natural history of the area. A fascinating tour, so don't miss it. If you are new to Toronto then this tour is for you! The Scarborough Bluffs is Toronto's best kept secret. Known as "Les Grands Ecores." by the French, and in 1788 Alexander Aitken, called the bluffs the High Lands. A hidden gem in Toronto which hides many secrets. Elizabeth Simcoe named the Bluffs the Scarborough Highlands in 1793 and had reminded Elizabeth Simcoe of the limestone cliffs back in England, in her own words from her diary: "The shore is extremely bold and has the appearance of chalk cliffs, but I believe they are only white sand. They appeared so well that we talked of building a summer residence there and calling it Scarborough." The Scarborough Bluffs extended west along the coastline of Lake Ontario towards the town of York and later Toronto, but vast areas along the western edge were razed for industrial and residential development. The formation of the chalk cliffs continues to shrink due to erosion. The price of this tour is $15.00 per person This extensive walking tour begins at Bluffers Park Road and Brimley Road South, south of Kingston Road near the lake at the marina stop! The 201 Bluffers Park Bus leaves Kennedy Subway Station every 15 minutes. Hope to see you there! \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
Riverdale Historic Walk and Festival
Riverdale Historic Walk and Festival
We will be taking a walk south along Broadview Avenue to learn about several historic buildings including the old Don Jail, one of Toronto's oldest homes, and buildings in little Chinatown. We will be discussing the architecture and unique history of these properties. Then we will go to the "Riverside Eats and Beats Festival" featuring free food, music, and a huge block party. This free event is highly recommended.
Riverside Eats & Beats Walk and Festival
Riverside Eats & Beats Walk and Festival
We will be taking a walk south along Broadview Avenue to learn about several historic buildings including the old Don Jail, one of Toronto's oldest homes, and buildings in little Chinatown. We will be discussing the architecture and unique history of these properties. Then we will go to the "Riverside Eats and Beats Festival" featuring free food, music, and a huge block party. This free festival is highly recommended We will be joined by my other meetup group "Walk and Roll".
Don Valley Ravine Hike
Don Valley Ravine Hike
Don Valley Trail Hikes are excellent and have so much to offer and explore - especially as the weather gets more warm. The 8 km hike is not difficult but there are some hills. You will get some good exercise. Everyone who has attended before has always enjoyed the hike. After we go to the outdoor Farmers Market at the Brickworks which is really good. Lets get a good turn out. Please be sure to confirm and update your attendance. We meet at Sherborne Station (Sherborne and Bloor) outside the front doors at 10 am. Please do not be late.
Another Opportunity to Learn New Skills - Trekker Training
Another Opportunity to Learn New Skills - Trekker Training
**Meet up Point:** Algonquin Park - Maggie Lake Entrance **Two Days...sat and sun** **Fee for Trekking Training: $99.** Because it was so much fun, we are offering Trekker Training again in June! We want you (and all our members) out Trekking. Don't give up your Sunday hikes, but hey it's time to up your hiking game! Which is why we are offering skills training for future trekkers so they can join in on trekking adventures outside of Ontario. There is a lot to learn to prepare for a multi day trekk, and we want you to be prepared. It is not just knowing what equipment to buy, how much to carry, tent set up, it's also food prep, attitude, and emergency skills and so much more! So, in order for you to ensure you have a safe and the very BEST trekking experience we are offering an overnight training experience. **Experienced Boots Trekkers feel free to hop in and show them how it's done!** We will cover in one weekend - * your weighted pack * pack pacing * water filtering * trail etiquette * safety * equipment must haves * first aid * atittude adjustment * fire starting * navigation * ...and more
Thrive Longevity Training Open House: Strength, Movement, Community & Awards
Thrive Longevity Training Open House: Strength, Movement, Community & Awards
**Join us at Thrive Longevity Training for an open house and community social.** This is a chance to meet our members, connect with the Thrive team, see the studio, and learn how our longevity based programming works. At Thrive, we are not just running random workouts. We use structured training blocks so members can build strength, improve conditioning, recover better, and actually see progress over time. Right now, our members are training in 6 week strength tracking blocks where we are measuring key lifts and movement patterns so we can see what is improving, where people need support, and how each person is progressing. You’ll get to learn more about: • Our longevity focused small group training • How we combine strength, cardio, recovery, and mindset • Why we track main lifts over 6 weeks • How our programming helps members build long term strength, fitness, and confidence • What makes the Thrive community different & Witness Award Ceremony For our Most Engaged Members There will be light snacks and refreshments, and you’ll have a chance to connect casually with members and coaches. This is a relaxed open house, not a workout. Come by, meet the community, ask questions, and see what Thrive is about. ### Event Details Award Ceremony & Social June 6th at 1:30 PM Thrive Longevity Training Snacks and refreshments provided

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Spring on the Historic Toronto Islands!
Spring on the Historic Toronto Islands!
\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** For summertime fun, it's hard to imagine a better place than the Toronto Islands. It's so much more than a small amusement park, Chelsea Beach, and walking and bike trails. It's about growing up in Toronto. About the ten minute ride over on the ferry boat, and the memories that have made Toronto a summertime city. It's a stretch of land that is historic and fascinating, both geologically and socially as well. And a history that brings together the stories of Toronto from its founding. The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1809, and is one of the oldest structures in Toronto. It is best known for the ghost story of its murdered first keeper, John Paul Rademüller. But that's another story for another day. The peninsula was partially severed by a storm in 1852, which created a sandbar that was dangerously thin, and the peninsula became an island permanently by a violent storm that cut out the eastern channel, two hotels on the island were also destroyed. The modern history of the Islands' begins here! The Islands' have three main parts, and all three have their historic elements, the most being the western most island named for the Hanlan family. A spectacular hotel, "The Ned Hanlan" was built and a regatta course dredged out of the western lagoon. An amusement park followed, and an airport after that! It was also a residential enclave with most of the homes appearing on Ward's and Centre Islands. By the 1950s these residential areas started to disappear, as the idea of increasing city parkland took shape. **Take a quick peek at my introduction video which follows at** https://youtu.be/hkVHx5Ol9qI The tour begins and ends at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street. We will meet inside the gates! And we will head over as a group, so tickets must be bought before! Please meet 10 minutes before the meetup time! This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person! \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
Art Bus Tour to McMichael Art Gallery and Textile Museum of Canada + Dinner
Art Bus Tour to McMichael Art Gallery and Textile Museum of Canada + Dinner
**Note: This tour sold out in hours and I was able to secure 5 additional tickets for members, first come. You will need to purchase your ticket in advance, and can't just show up. Thanks.** On **Sunday, June 7th**, **discover two of Canada’s leading cultural institutions in one day with this special bus excursion from the Textile Museum of Canada to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.** Explore six exhibitions spanning contemporary fashion, textiles, Indigenous art, and iconic Canadian landscapes, while enjoying comfortable round-trip transportation between venues, and admission to both Art Gallery and Museum. There will also be an opportunity to purchase a hearty lunch from Food Dudes, and join for dinner after returning. It’s an all-Canadian outing that is not to be missed! This day provides all participants with full access to **six exhibitions**. Your day will start off at the Textile Museum of Canada, providing access to two collection based exhibitions and a brand new contemporary fashion show. *[Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of Canada](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/made-by-many-50-years-of-the-textile-museum-of-canada/)* is an opportunity to reflect on the Museum’s curatorial direction throughout the past 50 years. Unfolding across galleries and over 30 exhibitions, you will trace the Museum’s evolution from the present day back to its beginnings in the 1970s. As an extension of that, \*[Taking Shape: Recent Acquisitions ](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/taking-shape-recent-acquisitions/)\*showcases a selection of artworks the Museum added to its permanent collection between 2023 and 2025. On our third floor, *[Always in Fashion](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/always-in-fashion/)* showcases an immersive exploration of Indigenous design languages and their transformative impact on the fashion landscape of the lands we call Canada and the United States. On view at the McMichael are three exhibitions that offer historical perspectives and contemporary interpretations of landscape and place. *[Old Growth: Masterworks by the Group of Seven and their Contemporaries](https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/old-growth-masterworks-by-the-group-of-seven-and-their-contemporaries/)* brings together iconic paintings that capture the enduring power and vision of Canada’s early modern landscape tradition. *[Fresh Air: New Acquisitions in Context](https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/fresh-air-new-acquisitions-in-context/)* highlights recent additions to the collection, placing them in dialogue with historical works to reveal fresh perspectives on Canadian art. *[Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael](https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/early-days-indigenous-art-at-the-mcmichael/)* presents important works by Indigenous artists, offering insight into the cultural knowledge, histories, and creative expressions that continue to shape the country’s artistic landscape. **Event Itinerary** *(Bus times are approximate and subject to change due to traffic)* **11:50AM: Meet outside the Textile Museum of Canada at 55 Centre Ave.** **12:00PM:** Enter the Museum as a group as it opens **1:25PM:** Meet at the entrance to the Museum to board the bus as a group **1:30PM**: Bus departs from Textile Museum of Canada **2:30PM:** Arrive at McMichael Canadian Art Collection **3:50PM:** Meet outside the entrance to McMichael to board the bus as a group **4:00PM**: Bus departs from McMichael Canadian Art Collection **5:00PM:** Bus arrives at Textile Museum of Canada **5:00PM:** Head out for dinner at a nearby restaurant ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **COST:** Bus Art Tour (includes round-trip bus transportation from Textile Museum, plus admissions to both McMichael Gallery and Textile Museum) + Taxes + Meetup fee = $30 ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes/No to dinner after, and include your cell and email (required for all out-of-town events, only visible to me).** Everyone goes on the waitlist until they have paid for their ticket. I will then reach out to you with the email to transfer the $30 to secure your spot. Once you pay for your ticket, you will be moved to attending. There are no refunds. * Your ticket will be provided at the meetup time and location. * A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. * RSVPs close 2 days prior and cancellations may result in a No Show and impact future attendance. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME (see event itinerary)** **Meet me at: 11:50AM outside the Textile Museum of Canada at 55 Centre Ave.** **12PM**: Bus Tour starts Tour length: 5 hours After: We will head out to a nearby restaurant Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after
GTA: Walk with Israel
GTA: Walk with Israel
🌊🌿 SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS HIKE & GUILD PARK GARDENS 🌿🌊
🌊🌿 SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS HIKE & GUILD PARK GARDENS 🌿🌊
🌊🌿 SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS HIKE & GUILD PARK GARDENS 🌿🌊 Cliffside Views, Hidden Gardens & One of Toronto’s Most Beautiful Walks Some parts of Toronto don’t even feel like Toronto. Join us for a scenic hike through the breathtaking Scarborough Bluffs and the artistic beauty of Guild Park and Gardens — a walk that combines nature, history, lake views, and some surprisingly hidden corners of the city. We’ll begin at Guild Park & Gardens, a unique outdoor space filled with historic architectural fragments, sculptures, gardens, and quiet pathways. Once home to artists, creatives, and cultural figures, the park feels almost dreamlike — part gallery, part ruin, part hidden garden. From there, we’ll make our way toward the Scarborough Bluffs and the waterfront trails below. Stretching roughly 15 km along Lake Ontario, the Bluffs are one of Toronto’s most dramatic natural features — towering cliffs formed over 12,000 years ago through erosion and shifting sediment. And honestly? Some of the lake views feel more like cottage country than the city. This is not a formal historical tour. It’s a social hike with beautiful scenery, fresh air, and good conversation. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) *** 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do We’ll start by exploring Guild Park & Gardens before making our way along the trails toward the waterfront below the Bluffs. Expect: 🌊 Lake views 🌿 Forested paths 📸 Great photo spots 🚶 A steady but manageable hike We’ll take breaks along the way and enjoy the scenery as a group. *** 🌧️ Weather & Expectations This event happens rain or shine. Please come prepared for: ✔️ Uneven terrain ✔️ Some hills and longer walking sections ✔️ Real outdoor conditions This is a hike — not just a casual neighbourhood stroll. *** 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Inside Kennedy Station by Gateway News on the bus platform 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. 🚌 We will all take the **116 Morningside Bus** together. 🚌 Bus Leaves: 11:12 AM sharp If you miss the bus, you will not be able to catch up with the group. *** 🚗 Driving Information There is free parking available near Guild Park & Gardens. If you are driving: 📍 Meet us around 11:40 AM near the bus stop area in front of Guild Inn by the road. Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to drive. ⚠️ Drivers will need to walk back to their vehicles after the event. *** 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 *** 🎒 What to Bring Water Good hiking/walking shoes A snack Weather-appropriate clothing *** 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There’s always something happening. *** REMEMBER: You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes things happen and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. *** 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com Come for the cliffs. Stay for the conversation. Leave feeling like you escaped the city without ever leaving it. 🌊✨
 🎨 Art Bus Tour to McMichael Canadian Art Gallery & Textile Museum of Canada ++
🎨 Art Bus Tour to McMichael Canadian Art Gallery & Textile Museum of Canada ++
🎨 **McMICHAEL CANADIAN ART GALLERY & TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA + DINNER** 🎨 **Discover two of Canada’s leading cultural institutions in one day with this special bus excursion from the Textile Museum of Canada to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.** Explore six exhibitions spanning contemporary fashion, textiles, Indigenous art, and iconic Canadian landscapes, while enjoying comfortable round-trip transportation between venues, and admission to both Art Gallery and Museum. There will also be an opportunity to purchase a hearty lunch from Food Dudes, and join for dinner after returning. It’s an all-Canadian outing that is not to be missed! **Note: this tour is sold out, but I have secured a few tickets for members.** **EXPECT** \- full access to **six exhibitions** \- Starting with the Textile Museum of Canada: *[Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of Canada](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/made-by-many-50-years-of-the-textile-museum-of-canada/)*, \*[Taking Shape: Recent Acquisitions](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/taking-shape-recent-acquisitions/)\*, and *[lways in Fashion](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/always-in-fashion/)* \- Then\, on to the McMichael for three exhibitions: *[Old Growth: Masterworks by the Group of Seven and their Contemporaries](https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/old-growth-masterworks-by-the-group-of-seven-and-their-contemporaries/),* *[Fresh Air: New Acquisitions in Context](https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/fresh-air-new-acquisitions-in-context/)*, and *[Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael](https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/early-days-indigenous-art-at-the-mcmichael/)* **ITINERARY** *(Bus times are approximate and subject to change due to traffic)* **11:50AM: Meet outside the Textile Museum of Canada at 55 Centre Ave.** **12:00PM:** Enter the Museum as a group as it opens **1:25PM:** Meet at the entrance to the Museum to board the bus as a group **1:30PM**: Bus departs from Textile Museum of Canada **2:30PM:** Arrive at McMichael Canadian Art Collection **3:50PM:** Meet outside the entrance to McMichael to board the bus as a group **4:00PM**: Bus departs from McMichael Canadian Art Collection **5:00PM:** Bus arrives at Textile Museum of Canada **5:00PM:** Head out for dinner at a nearby restaurant **COST:** Bus Art Tour (includes round-trip bus transportation from Textile Museum, plus admissions to both McMichael Gallery and Textile Museum) + Taxes + Meetup fee = $30 **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes/No to dinner after, and include your cell and email (required for all out-of-town events, only visible to me).** Everyone goes on the waitlist until they have paid for their ticket. I will then reach out to you with the email to transfer the $30 to secure your spot. Once you pay for your ticket, you will be moved to attending. There are no refunds. * Your ticket will be provided at the meetup time and location. * A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. * RSVPs close 2 days prior and cancellations may result in a No Show and impact future attendance. *** **MEETUP TIME (see event itinerary)** **Meet me at: 11:50AM outside the Textile Museum of Canada at 55 Centre Ave.** **12PM**: Bus Tour starts Bus Tour length: 5 hours After: We will head out to a nearby restaurant Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after8
Saturday Outdoor Volleyball In The Park
Saturday Outdoor Volleyball In The Park
Join us for a friendly game of Volleyball in **Antibes Park**. All experience levels are welcome... Weather permitting! :) See you on the net!
Bolton Heritage Trail
Bolton Heritage Trail
## Details Our hike leader is Bohdan Bilyj. Humber Valley Heritage Trail starts in Bolton, and it extends across the Humber Valley. There are lots of hils, and some very nice views. The days ends in the Humber River Pub, right next to where you are parked. This will be a shuttle hike. The hike leader will explain everything at the trail head. The distance will be around 13km. **Driving Instructions:** 1. Take Highway 401 west to Highway 409. 2. Take Highway 409 to Highway 427 north. 3. Go north on Highway 427 to its end at Major MacKenzie Drive. 4. Drive west to Highway 50. 5. Turn right, north on Highway 50. 6. Drive north on Highway 50 until you reach Bolton. Here it becomes Queen Street. Continue into the Bolton, down the big hill into the older town. 7. The traffic lights at the bottom of the hill are for King Street. Cross King Street. 8. The next traffic light is Sterne Street. Turn left, then turn right, into the parking lot. 9. Park! Googe Maps: [7 Timothy Street, Bolton, behind the Humber River Pub.](https://goo.gl/maps/Xp2hzNm16WM2)

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Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac
Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac
June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Maximalist Gardening - Talk at Inniswood
Maximalist Gardening - Talk at Inniswood
Garden to the Max Join the Inniswood Garden Society for their annual meeting and garden reception. Featured speaker, Teresa Woodard, will discuss maximalist gardening Having a maximalist garden is a bold aesthetic choice—yet it also brings vitality back to the earth, in an abundant expression of more. Garden to the Max celebrates gardens across the US that embrace maximalism through joy and wonder, nonstop blooms, and abundant layers 06/07/2026 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Days: Sun Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S Hempstead Rd Westerville, OH, 43081 (614)508-8111 Location Map: Innis House.
Sharon Woods Hike
Sharon Woods Hike
Join us for a full three mile hike this Thursday (6/11) at 6:30 pm at Sharon Woods Metro Park. This scenic hike includes dirt trails (with hills) through the woods, grass trails through the meadows and paved trails along the pond. Please be able to hike at least at a moderate pace so that the group doesn’t have to wait for you often. We don’t want to lose you!