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To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-21-39-years-olds-valentines-edition-tickets-764304093117](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-21-39-years-olds-valentines-edition-tickets-764304093117)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ABOUT THE EVENT Like minds date alike and intelligence is sexy. At this event, we will bring together well educated, well versed, well traveled and well informed professionals. Ticket price includes a ***COMPLIMENTARY*** ***DRINK (House Wine/House Beer/Rail Drinks)!*** DATING SESSION 1\. We mingle and socialize for the first half hour\. 2\. We will give each couple 3 minutes seated interaction time\. 3\. After we finish the rotation\, the party continues at the cash bar \(which means you pay as you go\)\. 4\. Since we paid for the venue\, it is non\-refundable\. However\, we will refund fully if the event is cancelled\. 5\. The payment secures serious and committed people and it is subject to increase\. 6\. RSVP will be open up until matches between sexes evens up\. However\, RSVP doesn't guarantee attendance\, unless you buy your ticket\. We constantly update the RSVPs\. 7\. If you are not able to attend you can sell your ticket to same sex\. 8\. For the dating session\, we seat one man across from each woman\. Then\, we rotate each man to the next woman\, until each man has met each woman present\. Please try to speak loud\, since everyone would speak at the same time\. 9\. After the 3 minutes time is up\, you will then secretly circle yes or no on your date card depending on whether or not you would like to get to know the person you just met better\. 10\. Then\, we will do the matching right after the event and will send you the result by email\. 11\. Address will be sent\, to ticket holders\, on day\-off\. 12\. This is meant to be an intimate experience and we have very limited space\. RSVP soon\! Payment Instructions : 1\. Login and click the 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\. 2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\. **3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\.** 4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\. **How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone** Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : 1\. Go to Settings\. 2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it\. 3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\. For Google Chrome Users : 1\. Open Google Chrome\. 2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\. 3\. Click on Settings\. 4\. Scroll down to content settings\. 5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\. Refund & Ticket Resell All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. **FOR FURTHER INFOR, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK. IT RULES**

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-21-39-years-olds-valentines-edition-tickets-764304093117](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-21-39-years-olds-valentines-edition-tickets-764304093117)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ABOUT THE EVENT Like minds date alike and intelligence is sexy. At this event, we will bring together well educated, well versed, well traveled and well informed professionals. Ticket price includes a ***COMPLIMENTARY*** ***DRINK (House Wine/House Beer/Rail Drinks)!*** DATING SESSION : 1\. We mingle and socialize for the first half hour\. 2\. We will give each couple 3 minutes seated interaction time\. 3\. After we finish the rotation\, the party continues at the cash bar \(which means you pay as you go\)\. 4\. Since we paid for the venue\, it is non\-refundable\. However\, we will refund fully if the event is cancelled\. 5\. The payment secures serious and committed people and it is subject to increase\. 6\. RSVP will be open up until matches between sexes evens up\. However\, RSVP doesn't guarantee attendance\, unless you buy your ticket\. We constantly update the RSVPs\. 7\. If you are not able to attend you can sell your ticket to same sex\. 8\. For the dating session\, we seat one man across from each woman\. Then\, we rotate each man to the next woman\, until each man has met each woman present\. Please try to speak loud\, since everyone would speak at the same time\. 9\. After the 3 minutes time is up\, you will then secretly circle yes or no on your date card depending on whether or not you would like to get to know the person you just met better\. 10\. Then\, we will do the matching right after the event and will send you the result by email\. 11\. Address will be sent\, to ticket holders\, on day\-off\. 12\. This is meant to be an intimate experience and we have very limited space\. RSVP soon\! Payment Instructions : 1\. Login and click the 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\. 2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\. **3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\.** 4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\. **How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone** Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : 1\. Go to Settings\. 2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it\. 3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\. For Google Chrome Users : 1\. Open Google Chrome\. 2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\. 3\. Click on Settings\. 4\. Scroll down to content settings\. 5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\. Refund & Ticket Resell All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. **FOR FURTHER INFOR, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK. IT RULES**

☕💻 Join us for a relaxed coworking session with handcrafted coffee at Kaldi’s Social House in Clarendon. With its cozy café vibe, comfy seating, and free Wi-Fi, Kaldi’s is a great spot to settle in, get some work done, and sip on an excellent mocha or latte. 🥢🍜 Around 1:00 pm, for anyone who’s interested, we’ll take a short walk over to Wagamama—just a couple of blocks away—for lunch at this popular Asian-fusion favorite. Feel free to join for the coworking, the lunch, or both! [Kaldi’s Social House ](https://www.instagram.com/kaldissocialarlington?igsh=MWVpMTFoNDJlNGtvdw==) [Wagamama](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/reviews/2024/09/24/first-bite-review-wagamama-brings-big-flavor-to-clarendon/)

**Vida Real, Nutrición Real: Un Enfoque que Honra las Tradiciones Culinarias Latinas (Taller en Español)** Este seminario virtual de nutrición celebra agregar alimentos nutritivos mientras se honra la cultura y la tradición. Aprende estrategias prácticas y saludables para el corazón usando ingredientes latinos familiares que apoyan la salud metabólica, reducen la inflamación y disminuyen el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2. Incluye una demostración de cocina con dos platillos latinos saludables para el corazón y antiinflamatorios que puedes preparar en casa. **Todas las edades son bienvenidas; GRATIS** **Oakcrest Community Center** **[Register Here](https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=pS006I6L6V6X2G4A3J3D3Y69015S5J5C02645A535N6Y5P4L5J52040A4Q55571K6Z6A62650P5H4H6O6O1I6Z585B690C5U4P5L4L15684B586F0B72605N5119074W56&quantity=1&begindate=01%2F07%2F2026&enddate=01%2F07%2F2027&keyword=&keywordoption=Match+One&secondarycode=SPD-SPEC-GA-20260318+&display=Detail&module=PST&multiselectlist_value=&pstwebsearch_noresultsbutton=yes)** For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email [wellness@pgparks.com](wellness@pgparks.com)

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-21-39-years-olds-valentines-edition-tickets-764304093117](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-21-39-years-olds-valentines-edition-tickets-764304093117)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ABOUT THE EVENT Like minds date alike and intelligence is sexy. At this event, we will bring together well educated, well versed, well traveled and well informed professionals. Ticket price includes a ***COMPLIMENTARY*** ***DRINK (House Wine/House Beer/Rail Drinks)!*** DATING SESSION 1\. We mingle and socialize for the first half hour\. 2\. We will give each couple 3 minutes seated interaction time\. 3\. After we finish the rotation\, the party continues at the cash bar \(which means you pay as you go\)\. 4\. Since we paid for the venue\, it is non\-refundable\. However\, we will refund fully if the event is cancelled\. 5\. The payment secures serious and committed people and it is subject to increase\. 6\. RSVP will be open up until matches between sexes evens up\. However\, RSVP doesn't guarantee attendance\, unless you buy your ticket\. We constantly update the RSVPs\. 7\. If you are not able to attend you can sell your ticket to same sex\. 8\. For the dating session\, we seat one man across from each woman\. Then\, we rotate each man to the next woman\, until each man has met each woman present\. Please try to speak loud\, since everyone would speak at the same time\. 9\. After the 3 minutes time is up\, you will then secretly circle yes or no on your date card depending on whether or not you would like to get to know the person you just met better\. 10\. Then\, we will do the matching right after the event and will send you the result by email\. 11\. Address will be sent\, to ticket holders\, on day\-off\. 12\. This is meant to be an intimate experience and we have very limited space\. RSVP soon\! Payment Instructions : 1\. Login and click the 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\. 2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\. **3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\.** 4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\. **How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone** Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : 1\. Go to Settings\. 2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it\. 3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\. For Google Chrome Users : 1\. Open Google Chrome\. 2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\. 3\. Click on Settings\. 4\. Scroll down to content settings\. 5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\. Refund & Ticket Resell All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. **FOR FURTHER INFOR, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK. IT RULES**

Mt. Vernon offers free admission on the 16th. We could also go either to Huntley Meadows or Belle View marina for a walk. It will be up to the attendees. [Dishes of India |Order Online Food| Catering Services in Alexandria, VA](https://www.dishesofindia.com/) ## [Mon2/16](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/alexandria/22314/daily-weather-forecast/331249?day=10) [48° /30°](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/alexandria/22314/daily-weather-forecast/331249?day=10) [0%](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/alexandria/22314/daily-weather-forecast/331249?day=10) Mostly cloudy in the morning followed by sun through high clouds in the afternoon **Real Feel® 53\***

Live music every Thursday night at Jimmy’s. [Jimmy’s upcoming events.](https://www.jottnew.com/upcoming-events.html)

Join The NO BabySitters Club for our annual Mommy & Me Date to celebrate the Valentine’s Day. RSVP is REQUIRED along with CWC community registration and dues . Bring a “Gently Used” book to exchange and Come dressed to impress with your best RED ensemble❤️

How about some gathering, grinning and griping, over unbeatable happy hour prices, just for our group, on a weekend night? We have specials, just for our group. The Gryphon make me feel loved and honored, by naming, one of my favorite cocktails, after me - MER-Tini:)It will be one of the featured cocktails. We booked the bar area for this party. Dress Code : Dress to impress Event is free and 21+ http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/8/2/600_436665186.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/0/8/8/600_436665192.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/e/8/9/600_433120585.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/f/a/d/600_433120877.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/5/8/7/600_433122375.jpeg

Proviamo questo mese a fare l'Incontro Italiano di Domenica a Piccoli Piatti per abitanti di Montgomery County e DC per parlare insieme mangiando una pizza. Please consider donating to us via the Pledge widget on this page to help us defray the costs of running a Meetup group.

To secure your spot, please purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-soiree-the-french-embassy-alors-on-danse-tickets-24295172515). "Alors on Danse", a vintage French Musical party! An evening of your favorite French tubes (and a few American tunes), from the seventies to today, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There will be plenty of room to rock the dance floor as well as to enjoy the buffet campagnard (Buffet style fingerfood), in the purest French tradition along with free one drink (any kind), per person - Cash bar for additional drinks! Oui oui oui! La Fievre du Samedi Soir is coming back once again to DC! LET'S DANCE! Ticket Prices : Tickets include access to the event (including buffet and dance floor, as well as one drink ) Dress Code: Whatever you feel comfortable dancing in! 70's attires welcome Payment Instructions : 1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button. 2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for. 3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". 4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal. Refund & Ticket Resell All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.

Greetings from the capital! Every Saturday at 7:30 PM, people from all walks of life — students, diplomats, travelers, locals — gather to unwind and connect. [[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gf89PPYe3RMAK6Z7SGf5or)]] Our age range is mostly 20s to 30s. If you enjoy discussing culture, politics, travel, or just want to practice a new language, this group is for you. A perfect blend of diversity and dialogue, right in the heart of D.C.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

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.

**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."