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If you come to S Treptower Park: Walk along the riverside. Behind the bridge that crosses the river to an island, you'll find a car park that borders Plänterwald. Stefanie walks that path, I'll be waiting directly on the car park. A four year running tradition: We meet near S Treptower Park, walk to Plänterwald and collect wild garlic to make our own Pesto. Der **Wunderlauch** (Allium paradoxum), auch **Berliner Bärlauch** genannt, stammt ursprünglich aus dem **Kaukasus** und wurde als Zier- oder Nutzpflanze nach Mitteleuropa eingeführt. In Berlin, insbesondere im **Plänterwald**, hat er sich stark ausgebreitet und gilt dort als **invasive Art**. Wir sammeln die Blätter, waschen sie, mörsern sie mit Nüssen und Öl und essen frisches Pesto auf gutem Brot :)

You want to make animated short film, collaborate on, or be part of the creation process; this meetup is for you! From animators, storytellers, character designers, 3D modellers, sound designers or voice actors, join in and share your work. We present our creations and work processes, share our knowledge and skills, give and receive honest constructive feedback. This regular meet-up is there to set a structure in our creation process, initiate the opportunity to collaborate and to be a source of inspiration. The goal is the process. Let us enjoy the animations we want to make! PS: we are at a new location.

Marie, Ben , Annelaure, Joao und Tanja singen (monatlich wechselnd) Kinderlieder und spielen Musik für Eure Babys und Kleinkinder (ca 0-4 Jahre alt). Ältere Geschwister sind auch willkommen ! Konzert auf Spendenbasis, ohne anmeldung Die Kinderwagen können im Treppenhaus geparkt werden. Bitte bei « Offenes Wohnzimmer » bis spätestens 10h klingeln

International Meetup for those who still like to follow the Peaceful teachings of Christ. We are free and curious humans, try to practice patience, kindness, humanity, etc, and have the freedom to read any book of the world, including the Gospels. Let's support each-other, upbuild faith, and find some like-minded friends in our community. (If you are a new believer, you are also welcome only if you have been practicing Christianity regularly for at least since last 3 years. )

Fancy a relaxed vegan weekend away? We’ll head to Düsseldorf by train, stay one night in a central hostel, and spend Saturday/Sunday at VeggieWorld (vegan fair) and explore the city together. Small group, easy pace, lots of time to chat and explore. * **Where:** Düsseldorf (VeggieWorld at Areal Böhler). Hostel is central. Exact train and check-in details shared only with confirmed attendees. * **When:** Sat 28 March, leaving Berlin around **08:00**. Back Sun 29 March around **22:00**. * **Spots:** Limited. **Manual approval. Not first-come, first-served.** We’ll choose based on your RSVP answer. * **Stay:** Dorm room **exclusively for our group**. Everyone gets **their own bed** (no private rooms). * **Estimated costs:** \~€75 train round trip + \~€32 hostel (1 night) + **€14 festival ticket per day** (so \~€28 for both days) + food. * **Payment:** To secure the group bookings, you’ll need to pay in advance. Prices are estimates until booked. Refunds only if we find a replacement. Looking forward to spending an amazing and warm weekend with you! VeggieWorld event link: https://www.veggieworld.eco/duesseldorf

**Saturday,28.03.2026** **Time:** 4:00 PM **Location:** Schicklerstraße 5, 10179 Berlin **Level:** A2–C1 ⏳ **Duration:** 1.5 hours **Participation fee:** 5 € Join our **German Conversation Club** and practice speaking German in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! This meetup is focused on **free conversation** – there is **no speaker**, so the main goal is to **talk, interact and practice as much as possible**. ️ **What you will practice:** • Speaking German in small groups • Active conversation & spontaneous speech • Useful everyday vocabulary and expressions • Building confidence while speaking • Some Q & A games in German ☕ **Atmosphere:** Small group, café-style setting, moderated conversations & networking. **Safe Space:** Mistakes are welcome. No pressure, no judgment – just practice and connection. **Note:** Photos and short videos may be taken for social media. If you prefer not to appear, please let me know ☺️ ⚠️ **Places are limited – please register in advance.** We’re looking forward to a relaxed afternoon full of German, conversations and good vibes ✨

RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/d70e9b92?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/d70e9b92?utm_source=meetup) ​Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public. Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome. ​This year is about creating more, quietly, consistently, and imperfectly. We're fostering an environment that supports that. If you’re building something of your own, you’re especially welcome here. ​We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The magic isn’t just in the quiet hour — it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room. ​(Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.) ​This quiet ritual unfolds at **W66 Café**. ​There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside drinks 🙂 ​No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation. 🕰 Our Agenda ​**10:30 – 11:00** Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time ​**11:00 – 12:00** The Great Quiet Hour (Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.) ​**12:00 – 12:30** Optional socializing — share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus. ## **​🏡 House Guidelines** ​To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone: ​• Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations) • Put cellphones on silent mode • If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!) • Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions

Ciao a tutti! For our event we would like to meet you at 17:00 and have a beer all together, or other drinks. The goal of our first meeting is to get to know eachother and practice Italian and German. Please don’t be afraid that your language skills might not be sufficiently good or that you are a beginner. We understand that learning languages is a difficult and long journey. We don’t tolerate discrimination. We don't tolerate any aggressive or weird attitude. This has to be a Place of Comfort zone for everyone :) Please be respectful and kind with the others! PS: you can find us on the pool table area usually, if not just ask to the bar area for the reservation on the name "Claudio" A presto, bis bald Claudio Ich hoffe dass wir bald uns sehen!

Sunday will hopefully be a sunny day. We’ll meet at S-Bahn station Grünau, on the sidewalk level inside the station (exit Adlergestell/Wassersportallee). We will hike this tour: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/discover/S%E2%80%91Bahnhof_Berlin-Gr%C3%BCnau/@52.4128380,13.5736270/tours?sport=hike&map=true&toursThroughHighlight=388182&focusedTour=1268215602&pageNumber=1 , but make a shortcut in the middle of the tour. Please prepare for a rather speedy hike. (Bring comfortable shoes, for instance.) There are no cafés or restaurants along the way, so bring your own food and drinks. If you need to contact other participants during the hike (for example, to find out where to meet us if you are running late), please use the Signal group link that I will send to all participants via private message three hours before the hike. This timing is intended to prevent non-participants from misusing the link for unwanted advertising, which has happened in the past. Signal also allows us to share our locations during the hike without involuntarily forwarding this information to the intelligence services of authoritarian or non-authoritarian states. For all other purposes, especially socialising and posting photos, please use the Telegram subgroup 'Event Chat & Photos': https://t.me/addlist/KAOk2PA4BDE0ZTY8 . The hike will take place if at least 6 people sign up. As long as there are more than 6 people, you can sign up and cancel as many times as you like. If there are 6 or less people, please avoid cancelling, as this might make the other participants feel insecure about whether the hike will take place (or whether there is something wrong with the hike and they should cancel as well --> [Matthew effect - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_effect)). If there are less than 6 participants, the hike will also take place unless the majority of the participants are in favor of canceling the hike.

Hey, Sonntag ist es wieder soweit. Wir gehen am Lietzensee spazieren, bilden Zweiergruppen und wechseln uns ab. Treffpunkt: VOR dem Restaurant Rocco. Komm gerne in unsere WhatsApp-Gruppe, um Fragen zu stellen: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG) Das Event findet bei Regen nicht statt. Nach dem Spazierengehen können wir noch ins Café, um die vorangehenden Gespräche zu vertiefen und zu connecten. Kleiner Hinweis: \- Unsere Walk & Talk Events finden auf Deutsch statt\. \- Wenn du doch nicht dabei sein kannst\, dann melde dich bitte vom Event ab\. So können wir das Event besser planen\. Freuen uns auf eine nette Truppe.

Origami on the Road goes live again next month, and our first stop this year will be Copenhagen! **[Next House Copenhagen](https://www.nexthousecopenhagen.com/)** is a vibrant, modern hostel designed as a social hub rather than just a place to stay. Known for its stylish interiors, creative lounges, and lively community vibe, it brings together travellers and locals through music, events, and shared spaces — making it an ideal setting for relaxed, social experiences like our origami gathering! Here's an overview of what you could expect: * **Mandatory donation (amount of your choice)** – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a **physical donation** to the event host in person or make a **digital donation** **[here](https://paypal.me/origamiberlin?locale.x=de_DE&country.x=DE)** (and inform the host afterwards). * In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome. * Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools! * Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear. * **We kindly encourage everyone to buy at least one drink to support [Metis Books & Café](https://www.instagram.com/metis.cafe.berlin?igsh=MXBzbnpoMXN5c3A0bQ==) for hosting us!** ⚠️ **RSVP Policy – Please Read** ⚠️ Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully: * RSVP opens **7 days before** each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at **noon on the event day**. * Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our [Telegram channel](https://t.me/+T4URs80l2ig3NWNi)) by **noon on the event day** if you can't make it last minute. * Members with **2 no-shows** (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided. Thank you for helping us keep our origami community respectful, reliable, and fun! 🙏 Get in touch if you have questions anytime and see you all at the folding tables very soon! 🇩🇰

**Outdoor – Hike around Schmöckwitzer Werder** with ***Harms*** and ***Thomas*** **Meeting point:** 11 am at “Alt-Schmöckwitz” stop on tram line 68. **LGBTQIA +** **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-outdoor/w13-2026)** Hike around Schmöckwitzer Werder – at “Alt-Schmöckwitz” stop on tram line 68 Located in the far southeast of Berlin, Schmöckwitzer Werder is a popular destination for day trips. The wooded peninsula invites you to hike along the shores of Zeuthener See and Krossinsee lakes. Various picnic areas invite you to rest and let your gaze wonder across the water. There are also places to swim. We meet in Alt-Schmöckwitz at the terminus of tram line 68. From there, we cross the bridge over the Dahme River and immediately reach Schmöckwitzer Werder. From here, the trail leads us south between the edge of the forest and the shore of Lake Zeuthen to the Rauchfangswerder settlement at the tip of Schmöckwitzer Werder. We will circle the tip of the peninsula, where there is also an opportunity to take a picnic break. Please bring your own food and drink as there is no opportunity to purchase anything during the hike. At the shore of Lake Krossin, we will head north again and back to Alt-Schmöckwitz where our tour ends. Here, those who wish, can conclude the tour at on of the various cafés and restaurants available. 🔵 **Outdoor – Wanderung rund um den Schmöckwitzer Werder** mit ***Harms*** und ***Thomas*** **Treffpunkt:** 11:00 Uhr an der Haltestelle „Alt-Schmöckwitz“ der Tramlinie 68. Fur **LGBTQIA+** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/village-outdoor/w13-2026/)** Im äußersten Südosten Berlins gelegen, ist der Schmöckwitzer Werder ein beliebtes Ziel für einen Ausflug. Die bewaldete Halbinsel lädt ein zu einer Wanderung an den Ufern von Zeuthener See und Krossinsee. Verschiedene Picknickplätze geben die Möglichkeit zu einer Pause mit Blick über das Wasser. Auch Baderstellen sind vorhanden. Wir treffen uns in Alt-Schmöckwitz an der Endstation der Straßenbahnlinie 68. Von dort überqueren wir die Brücke über die Dahme und erreichen schon gleich den Schmöckwitzer Werder. Von hier führt uns der Weg zwischen dem Waldrand und dem Ufer des Zeuthener Sees nach Süden bis zu Siedlung Rauchfangswerder an der Spitze des Schmöckwitzer Werder. Wir umrunden die Spitze der Halbinsel, wo auch eine Möglichkeit für eine Rast besteht. Am Ufer des Krossinsees geht es wieder in Richtung Norden und zurück nach Alt-Schmöckwitz. Hier gibt es verschiedene Möglichkeiten zur Einkehr zum Abschluss, für diejenigen, die das wünschen

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

* Find us on IG: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin/) **Welcome to the Knitting Club!** °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖° Want to work on that project you have been ignoring for weeks, months... even years?? This is your event. We will give each other support while having some tea and biscuits. If you also would like to learn how to knit or crochet, yarn, knitting needles/crochet hooks, and instructions will be provided. **There is a donation of a minimum of 4 euros to cover the materials and organization.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: [[neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com](mailto:neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com)]

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

**Complex Trauma Support Group** Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you. We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD. **What to expect at your first meeting:** Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge. We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit. Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time. The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other. You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.

Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us. Admission is Free.