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Karaoke at Beeline Easton
Youβre Invited to a Karaoke Night at Beeline Easton! If the weather is nice we will be out on the back patio. If not it will be inside :)
π€ Sing Your Heart Out! πΆ
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and good vibes at Beeline Easton! Whether youβre a rockstar in the making or just love a good singalong, this is your chance to shine.
Join us and Central Ohio friends
(Formerly cbus 20s and 30s)
π Time: [8pm-2am (close)]
π Location: Beeline Easton
Parking: paid parking garage south of beeline or a free lot to the north of beeline!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the stage! Letβs make it a night to remember.
RSVP we canβt wait to see you there
Your Summer Social Life Starts Here π»π³ π» 20% Off for NEW Bowlers!
π³ **Summer Fun Starts on the Lanes! 20% off for NEW bowlers!**
The 6-week summer social bowling league is here - cold drinks, fun times, and new friends await on the lanes! Whether you're looking to meet new people, unwind after work, or just have a fun weekly outing, this league is for everyone.
Social vibes, happy hour energy, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting awesome people. ;)
**π Thursday nights \|π AMF Sawmill Lanes \| π΅ $74 *(while Early Bird is active)***
**π¨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUSU26**) for 20% off - $59.20 *during **Early Bird***
**π» League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
**Why Join?**
π Itβs only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan
π» Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar
π³ Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome!
π Free league shirt if you sign up early
π§ Weekly trivia w/ prizes
π¬ Super social - join solo or w/ friends!
**Want in?**
Join our Meetup team Gutter Domination π **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2awfupnc
Or start a team of your own with a few friends - weβll all be hanging out either way!
π
League Dates (Thursday nights): June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30
***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)***
**Cost & Whatβs Included:**
β $74 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUSU26**
β 6 weeks of bowling (1β3 games/week)
β Shoe rentals & full league setup
β Trivia, prizes, and great people
π **Sign up now:**
π»League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
π€New bowlers use code MUSU26 to save 20%
πΈ Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG
π© Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7
Spots are filling fast β donβt miss out on the fun times!
Pizza and Duckpin Bowling!
ππ³
**Letβs meet for pizza 1st at Mikeyβs Late Night Slice which is connected to Pins! Then we will bowl (no heavy balls involved)**
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you arenβt aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, youβll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
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Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
AI Improv: letβs 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/.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Letβs meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started β but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome β please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. π€ π
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
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Detroit Zoom Online Speed Dating
# π Zoom Speed Dating: Detroit Singles, One Night
_A handful of quick, real conversations with Detroit singles β paired to you by age and vibe, all from wherever you're comfiest._
**Four easy steps:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
---
**Pick your group below and you're in:**
π **Ages 18-32** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 30-46** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 40-58** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 55+** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> β οΈ Don't get caught out: RSVP alone won't seat you. Register via your age group and take the quiz to hold your place. Spots go fast.
**Someone good is one click from saying hi. π**
Fort Wayne Virtual Speed Dating
# π Meet Someone New: Fort Wayne Speed Dating on Zoom
_A handful of quick, real conversations with Fort Wayne singles β paired to you by age and vibe, all from wherever you're comfiest._
**Four easy steps:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
---
**Spot your age, claim your seat:**
π **Ages 18-32** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 30-46** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 40-58** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 55+** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> β οΈ One thing: hitting RSVP here doesn't reserve anything. You're only in once you register through your age link and finish the quiz β and seats are limited.
**Save us a smile, Fort Wayne. π―οΈ**
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat.
But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review.
In this beginner-friendly session, weβll demystify what AI agents actually are β without hype or jargon. Weβll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity.
Weβll cover:
* What makes an AI βagentβ instead of just a chatbot
* How agents break tasks into steps
* Where agents are genuinely useful today
* Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review
* How to design simple AI workflows for your own work
* A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish
No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Detroit Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
**π Tonight in Detroit: Speed Date From Your Sofa**
> It's speed dating, made comfortable β Detroit singles, your sofa, and Zoom doing all the heavy lifting.
**Here's your roadmap:**
πΉ Drop your details and zip through a quick personality quiz
πΉ Log into Zoom right at go-time
πΉ Cycle through short one-on-ones with Detroit singles
πΉ Check your inbox tomorrow β your matches will be waiting
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**Select your age group to lock in a place:**
πΈ **Ages 18-32** β [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
πΈ **Ages 30-46** β [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
πΈ **Ages 40-58** β [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
πΈ **Ages 55+** β [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=german-conversation-circle-sparks-new-friendships&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
_Fair warning: RSVP here is just a follow, not a registration. Your seat is only locked once you sign up and finish the quiz. Places are finite._
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Come ready to be surprised, Detroit. π
Indianapolis Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
# π Zoom Speed Dating: Indianapolis Singles, One Night
_Skip the swiping. Tonight it's live Zoom one-on-ones with Indianapolis singles chosen with you in mind._
**How it all works:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
---
**Spot your age, claim your seat:**
π **Ages 18-32** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 30-46** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 40-58** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 55+** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> β οΈ Quick note β RSVP β registered. Tap your age link below, complete the quiz, and your spot is locked. Capacity is capped.
**Tap in, settle back, and let the night surprise you. π―οΈ**
Cleveland Online Speed Dating
# πΈ Zoom Speed Dating: Cleveland Singles, One Night
_Real people, real chemistry, zero apps. Just you and Cleveland singles on Zoom, matched ahead of time._
**The night, start to finish:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
---
**Pick your group below and you're in:**
π **Ages 18-32** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 30-46** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 40-58** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 55+** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> β οΈ One thing: hitting RSVP here doesn't reserve anything. You're only in once you register through your age link and finish the quiz β and seats are limited.
**Tap in, settle back, and let the night surprise you. β¨**
Columbus Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
# π Zoom Speed Dating: Columbus Singles, One Night
_An evening of face-to-face Zoom rounds, Columbus singles your speed, and your matches landing in your inbox by morning._
**How it all works:**
1. Sign up and answer a few quick personality questions
2. Hop onto Zoom right as we kick off
3. Chat one-on-one through guided rounds
4. Wake up to your mutual matches in your inbox
---
**Pick your group below and you're in:**
π **Ages 18-32** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 30-46** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 40-58** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
π **Ages 55+** β [Grab your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=cityscape-navigators-park-orienteering-team&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
> β οΈ Don't get caught out: RSVP alone won't seat you. Register via your age group and take the quiz to hold your place. Spots go fast.
**Show up curious β the rest is on us. π**




























