Historic Preservation

El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores. No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.

Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval! Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz! Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót! Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak. Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4. Jelentkezés és további infók: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)

**Looking to connect with other business-minded people in Budapest?** Come join us for a laid-back evening with fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives living and working in the city — this time up on a rooftop with views to match the vibes. There's no formal agenda — just good conversations, fresh air, and a chance to meet others who understand the ups and downs of building your own path. We're looking forward to meeting you. **P.S.** Join our WhatsApp group for event updates and coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDSt53cB0xx3uWfw8oqxYi

The language of this event is 🇭🇺 Hungarian. A UX Budapest és a **BlackRock** közös meetupján azt járjuk körbe, ki hogyan viszonyul az AI szerepéhez a designban. Ez a meetup olyan teret teremt, ahol a UX designerek aktívan fedezhetik fel, kérdőjelezhetik meg és formálhatják az AI-ról alkotott nézeteiket – nem csupán passzívan hallgatják mások véleményét. A hagyományos előadások helyett egy játékos "kerekasztal-beszélgetés" vár, ahol új perspektívák nyílnak meg. **A színpadon:** * Balogh Daniel – UX designer, freelancer * Kovács Attila – product designer; ügynökség * Muck Éva – UX kutató; startup * Nyíri Mónika – pszichológus, service designer * Barna Norbert – UX Vice President; enterprise * Gutléber Csaba – Head of Design; startup * Facilitátorok: Nemes Emese és Kedves Áron **Így készülj** * A meetup során **Kahoot!**-ot használunk kérdésekhez és szavazásokhoz. * A belépésnél **névellenőrzés** lesz: a résztvevői listán a meetup.com-on használt neved fog szerepelni! \-\-\- **A helyszín akadálymentessége:** A helyszín akadálymentes. Lift és akadálymentes mosdó található az épületben. A segítőkutyádat természetesen szeretettel várjuk. \-\-\- **Fotózás** Készíts te is fotókat, és töltsd fel ide a ([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/)) eseményhez. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket! **Van egy meetup ötleted?** Ha van egy téma a fejedben, vagy ha szeretnéd, hogy a céged szponzoráljon egy eseményt, esetleg segítenél a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk! [UX Budapest goodies & discounts](https://uxbp.craft.me/tV9vpSFfFi9qyt)

Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect. Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at Lázár utca 7. Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!

English below \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📚 Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és **gyere el** csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál. 🗺 **Hogyan találsz meg minket:** Az eseményt a Központi Könyvtár fő épületében, a **Metszéspont** termében (a régi tanulótérben) tartjuk: a könyvtárba belépve haladj tovább a liftekig, de mielőtt elérnéd őket, fordulj balra a mosdók irányába. Az ott található lépcsőkön gyere fel fél emeletet. 💡 Az eseményen való részvételhez nem szükséges könyvtári regisztráció vagy beiratkozás, csak jelezd, hogy a Csendes Könyvklubra jössz. 🥤 **Étel-ital:** Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet, de az épület átriumában üzemel kávézó. 🕑 **A menetrend:** 17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni? –18:45 – Csendes olvasás 18:45–19:30 – Kiscsoportos beszélgetés a könyvekről (opcionális) 🍹 Az esemény után igény szerinti **afterezés** a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást. 🇭🇺 Fontos: Ez egy teljesen **magyar nyelvű esemény**. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik. Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet. **✨** **Önkéntes hozzájárulás** A Meetup-felület fenntartására elfogadunk adományokat, hogy eseményeket az eddig megszokott színvonalon és nyitott emberek között tarthassuk. Kérjük, amennyiben lehetőséged van rá, támogasd a könyvklubot! Az eseményen lesz adománygyűjtő doboz és Revolut QR kód. Köszönjük mindenkinek, aki eddig támogatott minket! Várunk szeretettel! \-\-\-\- Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.

The language of this workshop is Hungarian. A program a **Budapest Accessibility Meetup**, a **UX Budapest** és az **Appy** közös szervezésű eseménye. Folytatjuk a közös munkát. Az előző workshopon együtt kerestük azokat a közös „rendszerhibákat”, amelyek sok ember számára okoznak akadályokat a mindennapokban. Három kérdés mentén gyűjtöttünk tapasztalatokat és ötleteket: * Mi az a közös rendszerhiba, ami a legtöbbünket érinti? * Melyik változtatás segítene egyszerre több érintett helyzetén? * Mire van valódi ráhatásunk? Most a következő lépés jön: a problémákból közös, konkrét javaslatokat formálunk. Megnézzük mi az, amire már láttunk működő példát, és mi az, ami nem, és miért. A workshop alapja a „Semmit rólunk nélkülünk” elv. Hiszünk abban, hogy hozzáférhető rendszereket csak az érintettekkel együtt lehet tervezni. Az előző alkalmon több érintett szervezet is részt vett. Most várjuk azokat is, akik szeretnének bekapcsolódni a közös gondolkodásba és együttműködésbe. **Időpont:** 2026\. június 3\. szerda\, 16:00 **Helyszín:** Appy iroda, 1061 Budapest, Nyugati tér 1. 6. em. A helyszín a "Régi Skála" épületében található, ez a nagy, fekete üvegezett, sokemeletes épület a Nyugati pályaudvarral szemben, a körút túloldalán. Ha szemben állsz vele, akkor az épület bal szélén találod a bejáratot: a Starbucks-tól balra keress egy fotocellás ajtót az épület legszélén. A recepciónál a nevedet és az eseményt add meg, kapsz egy belépőt, amivel át tudsz jönni a beléptető rendszeren. **Agenda** * Rövid visszatekintés az előző workshop eredményeire * A legfontosabb közös problémák priorizálása * Kiscsoportos munka: megoldási javaslatok kidolgozása * Közös ajánlások összeállítása * Következő lépések és együttműködési lehetőségek **Facilitátorok:** \*\*\*Daniss-Bodó Eszter - \*\*neuroinkluzív tervező (Blue) \*\* \*Nagy Árpád - \*\*lead ux designer, akadálymentességi szakértő (OTP) \*\*\* Klein Péter - \*\*design strategist & leadership advisor (Blue) \*\* \*Szántai Károly - \*\*tanúsított web akadálymentességi szakértő, szakoktató Várunk minden érintettet, szakembert és érdeklődőt, aki szeretne részt venni egy hozzáférhetőbb jövő alakításában. **RSVP** Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t! Ha bármilyen okból nem tudsz eljönni, kérjük, frissítsd foglalásodat, hogy más számára felszabaduljon a hely. **A helyszín akadálymentessége:** A helyszín akadálymentes. Lift és akadálymentes mosdó található az épületben. Segítőkutyádat természetesen szeretettel várjuk. Kérjük jelezd, ha bármivel tudjuk támogatni a részvételed. **Fotózás** Készíts te is fotókat, és töltsd fel ide az eseményhez. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket. **Van Meetup ötleted?** Folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani eseményeinket a te hozzájárulásoddal is. Ha van egy téma a fejedben, vagy ha szeretnéd, hogy a céged szponzoráljon egy eseményt, esetleg segítenél a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk.

*“Countries fail when extractive institutions fail to protect property rights and provide incentives for investment.”* *―* Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson - Why Nations Fail “*Ultimate explanations for broad patterns of history must be sought in environmental differences*.” *―* Jared Diamond - Guns, Germs, and Steel “*If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all the difference*.” *―* David Landes - The Wealth and Poverty of Nations “*The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles*.” *―* Karl Marx - Capital: Critique of Political Economy **Session in english! Also available on [consciouspass.com](https://consciouspass.com/activity/philosophy-session-why-nations-thrive-conquer-or-fail-2026-06-04/) for Karma Points.** Why do some nations become rich, powerful and technologically dominant, while others stagnate, collapse or become colonized? This session is inspired by sometimes contradicting ideas and hypotheses from: * *Why Nations Fail* — by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson * *The Wealth and Poverty of Nations* — by David Landes * *Guns, Germs, and Steel* — by Jared Diamond * Materialist interpretations of history from Karl Marx * *Spain in front of Europe* \- ideas from Gustavo Bueno on empire and civilization\. **You do NOT need to have read any of the books**. The goal is not literary analysis, but philosophical confrontation between ideas. Of course, if any of the books is familiar to you or you like history, don't miss the session! We want to put into conflict some of the strongest explanations in history, economics and philosophy about the main drivers behind the success and failures of nations. *Is it geography? resources? institutions? culture/ religion? colonial dynamics? class emancipation? just luck?* **Introduction of guests (15 minutes)** We start with a short introduction of the topic and of the guests * Which main driver do you think has the most influence on the outcome for a nation? **Questions (1 hour and 45 minutes)** 1. Why did Europe industrialize before regions closer to Equator line? - 2. Can geography permanently trap nations? 3. If geography is destiny, how do we explain: North vs South Korea, or US vs Mexico? 4. Why did industrial capitalism emerge specifically in Protestant Northern Europe? 5. What is more important, “social trust”, or natural resources? 6. Is corruption cultural before institutional? 7. Can there be more extractive empires and more generative empires? 8. Was the Spanish Empire uniquely oppressive, or is it judged under Anglo-Protestant standards? 9. Why did Spanish America produce large mestizo populations while British colonies often remained more segregated? 10. Did the British Empire produce prosperity because of institutions — or because Britain industrialized first? 11. Why did Britain industrialize before Spain despite Spain’s enormous imperial wealth and institutional solidity? 12. Did empires help to civilize conquered nations, or mainly extract wealth and keep populations poor? 13. Were the Spanish as extractive as the British, Dutch, Portuguese or Belgians? Which European institutions promoted slavery and elimination of local populations and which fought against it? 14. Did capitalism require colonial oppression and slavery to emerge? 15. Or was colonial expansion itself a consequence of unequal development? 16. Are institutions genuine structures of cooperation, or masks for underlying economic power? 17. Did European powers become rich because they were more advanced — or become advanced because they extracted more? 18. If socialist states rejected colonial capitalism, why did many become authoritarian and economically stagnant? 19. Were socialist systems create what Acemoglu would call “extractive institutions”? 20. Is the United States more a generative empire, or more an extractive empire? *** **RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup OR [consciouspass.com](https://consciouspass.com/activity/philosophy-session-why-nations-thrive-conquer-or-fail-2026-06-04/) (get Karma Points for assisting!). In both cases, yield your space to another person in the waiting list. We welcome donations from 1.000 HUF (min 400 HUF) to keep the costs of the meetup. **If you order food, or alcohol-free wines, you dont need to donate for the group. Thank you!**

Come meet people and play new board games with the international members of the BFG Whatsapp group! [Link to join the chat is here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRYftbhepSxK3ugOb7Ceyy). We’ll reserve a few tables at Vault 51 and then play games in smaller groups throughout the evening. **Note:** *Vault 51 requires that you pay a 600 Ft table fee per person at the bar.* Feel free to bring games you want to play or play something from the bar’s collection. Hot food and snacks are available from the bar until about 10pm Spots for this event are limited to not go too far over our table reservation, so please change your RSVP if you are not able to attend, also if you are on the waitlist, please wait to be in the "going" before attending! Also everyone can bring 1 guest only. Don't bring more, we wont have enough seats! Thanks you!

**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.

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.

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.

Join us Tuesday (6/2) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hundred Acre Woods in Westerville. This is a beautiful trail that is filled of hills and roots but a picturesque wooded landscape to hike. Wear your hiking boots if you have them. We will do 2 loops of the 1 mile trail.

Hosted by OSU Extension Summer 2026 Food Preservation Workshops Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying. June 4 - Water Bath Canning July 9 - Pressure Canning August 6 - Drying Fruits and Vegetables We're excited to once again welcome Shari Gallup from The Ohio State University Extension Office to lead a series of Life Local food preservation workshops. These hands-on sessions are designed to help participants learn practical, time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal foods at home. Registration is not yet open but will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on this wonderful series. Time 5:00 p.m. Location Bryn Du Mansion 587 Jones Road, Granville https://www.bryndu.com/public-events

June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.