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Language Exchange
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ストーリーハウスの言語交換会を再開します。
日本語または英語の上達を目指して、ぜひチャレンジしてみてください!ポジティブな気持ちで参加して、お互いに励まし合いながら、集中して成長しましょう。言語交換会は、日本語と英語の半分ずつに分けて行います。他の言語を開催できる場合は、時間を追加します。
使いたい教材があればご持参ください。また、必要に応じてメモが取れるように、ノートも必ずご持参ください。気軽におしゃべりしたり、会話に参加したりしてください。
参加費は無料ですが、カフェでご注文をお願いいたします。
We are reintroducing our Storyhouse Language Exchange.
Push yourself to improve Japanese or English! Come with a positive attitude, and encourage each other to focus and grow. We will split the language exchange into half, between Japanese and English. If additional languages are available, we will add time.
Bring any study materials you want to use. And be sure to bring writing utensils so you can take notes as you need. Feel free to talk and participate in conversations.
There is no participation fee, but please make your order at the cafe.
Lat's Join 92nd Regular Meetingg of Ibaraki Toastmasters Club
91st Regular Meeting of Ibaraki Toastmasters Club will be held on from 10.00 to 12.00 (Hybrid) on June7. You can join the meeting both online and in person. The meeting will be held based on the way of traditional Toastmasters club meeting. It consists of Table Topic Session, Workshop,Prepared Speech session and Evaluation session in English as follows.
10.00 Call to Order
10.02 Guest Introduction
10.15Table Topic Session
10.30 Intermission
11.00 Prepared Speech Session
11.40 Evaluation Session
11.50 Award Session
12.00 Adjouen
The meeting is full of international atmosphere. Members cosist of American, Philippino, and Japanese. The meeting will be held (Hybrid ) .
We will give the information of URL to those who register the participation in the event.
Independent Game Development Events Near You
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CORGSCON
Come join CORGSCON the Columbus, Ohio retro gaming expo at the Bricker Building – Ohio Expo Center June 6th-7th
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Saturday After Party: 6PM – 10PM
Sunday: 11am-4pm
PLEASE NOTE:
RSVP for this event does NOT give you access to the event. Please buy tickets for the event on the website here or onsite at the event:
[https://www.corgscon.com/tickets/](https://www.corgscon.com/tickets/)
We'll have COGG game developers there showcasing their games alongside the [GDEX game expo](https://www.thegdex.com/) also happening later this year.
Find out more here:
[https://www.corgscon.com/](https://www.corgscon.com/)
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Open-Table RPG Meetup!
Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about!
Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night.
We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials!
Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out!
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**IMPORTANT**
* When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
* If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game!
* There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop.
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**Facilitators!!**
Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table.
Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here -
https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu
AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
CABS First Friday!!! 6/5
Boardgaming and boardgaming and MORE boardgaming .... we have over 2000 games onsite to play Join us !!!
Origins Game Fair 2026
[https://www.originsgamefair.com/](https://www.originsgamefair.com/)
[https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026](https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026)
### **Discover the Heart of Tabletop Gaming at Origins Game Fair**
Celebrate over 50 years of gaming, community, and connection at Origins Game Fair 2026, June 17 to 21 in Columbus, Ohio! Since its inception in 1975, Origins has been the premier gathering for gamers, creators, and fans, offering something for everyone - from seasoned veterans to first-time attendees.
Explore exciting events like board and card games, miniatures, roleplaying adventures, LARPs, collectible card games, cosplays, and more. Compete in game tournaments, test your skills in our puzzle competition, and immerse yourself in the Origins Film Festival. Plus, don't miss the massive exhibit hall, filled with the latest games, accessories, and collectibles from top publishers and indie creators alike.
Whether you're here to play, learn, shop, or connect, Origins Game Fair offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all. Be a part of a community that has fostered friendships, sparked creativity, and built memories for five decades. Get your tickets today and experience the ultimate tabletop gaming event!
### **Important Dates**
**Volunteer Applications Open:** November 28, 2025 - May 15, 2026
**Event Submission Open:** November 14th, 2025 - February 2, 2026
**Volunteer Shift Selection Opens:** February 3, 2025
**Late Event Submission Opens:** February 3, 2026 *There is no guarantee that any events submitted after February 2 will be reviewed or approved.*
**Late Event Submission Closes:** April 5, 2026
**Perk Request Deadline:** April 10, 2026
**Layout Request Deadline:** April 15, 2026
**Event Registration Opens:** April 25, 2026 (1 PM EST)
### **Registration Hours:**
**Self Serve - Scan and Go**
Wednesday - 8am - Midnight
Thursday - 7am - Midnight
Friday - 7am - Midnight
Saturday - 7am - Midnight
Sunday - 7am - 2pm
**Full Service / Materials Pickup**
Wednesday - 8am - 9pm
Thursday - 8am - 8pm
Friday - 8am - 8pm
Saturday - 8am - 6pm
Sunday - 8am - 4pm
**In 2026 you can go to Scan and Go for tickets purchased after you already have your badge just by scanning the barcode on your badge! Less waiting in line!**
### **Exhibit Hall Hours:**
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - 9am - 10am - Premier Badge Holders
Thursday - 10am - 6pm - All Attendees
Friday - 10am - 6pm - All Attendees
Saturday - 10am - 6pm - All Attendees
Sunday - 10am - 4pm - All Attendees
### **Gaming Hall:**
Wednesday - Noon - 1am
Thursday - 8am - 1am
Friday - 8am - 1am
Saturday - 8am - 1am
Sunday - 8am - 4pm
### **Important Information:**
**Refunds:** There will be a 10% service fee for ALL Refunds; Badges and Tickets.
**Badge Refund Deadline:**. April 15, 2026 No refunds on badges will be processed after this date.
**Event Tickets:** \- will be refunded up to 24 hours before the event starts\. All event ticket refunds will have a 10% service fee\.










