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¿Cómo reducir el estrés y la ansiedad? 🌿 **Clases de meditación en Rubí - Mirasol** 🌿 Todos los **martes a las 13:00** con **Aurélie Glorieux** 🧘‍♂️ Clases abiertas para aprender a relajarte, soltar estrés y conectar con tu paz interior. * No necesitas experiencia previa * Meditaciones guiadas y consejos prácticos * Ambiente cercano y para tod@s 💳 6€/clase · Bono 4 clases = 20€ 📍 Más info en 👉 [www.meditarabcn.org](http://www.meditarabcn.org/) ¡Te esperamos para compartir un rato de calma y buena energía! ✨ En estas clases aprenderás a meditar de forma accesible y cercana, con métodos que cualquiera puede aplicar. Veremos cómo reconocer y transformar estados mentales que nos generan estrés, enfado o tristeza, y cómo desarrollar actitudes que nos conecten con calma, claridad y bienestar —para nosotros mismos y también para quienes nos rodean 💛.

5月19日、火曜日、午前中から夕方まで自動車でカタルーニャの田舎を巡りませんか。下記の村々を訪れる予定ですが、予定はその時の気分で大幅に変わるかもしれません。**参加費用は現金で20ユーロです。** ¿Os hace un 'road trip' en coche por los pueblos de Cataluña el martes 19 de mayo? La idea es perdernos por el campo desde la mañana hasta la tarde. Tengo pensado pasar por estos pueblos, pero el plan es súper flexible y puede cambiar según nos apetezca sobre la marcha. * **[Montfalcó Murallat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4nusJmb42ekj7on26) (Lleida)** * **[Cartoixa d'Escaladei](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dbbpoz7FE6k2yNW8) (Tarragona)** * **[Castillo de Castellet](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hdmq6pe3bpKNJdeB8) (Tarragona)** **El precio de la excursión es de 20 euros, a pagar en efectivo.** 19時にスタートする **[Noche de Osaka 大阪ナイト](https://www.meetup.com/barcelona_meetings/events/314750744/)** に間に合うようにバルセロナへ戻ります。 Eso sí, volveremos a Barcelona a tiempo para el evento **[Noche de Osaka](https://www.meetup.com/barcelona_meetings/events/314750744/)**, que empieza a las 19:00. ¿Quién se apunta?

Enjoy one of the best city experiences in Barcelona. With this experience you will be able to see the Barcelona skyline from the sea and have an unforgettable moment with the people who are important to you. Free drinks on board included. (price per person 40€)

L'échange linguistique est d'espagnol/catalan-français Les horaires sont de 11h à 13h (flexibilité pour le début et la fin des échanges) Le prix du billet est de 4 Euros.

**This class is Free\! \| Esta clase es Gratuita\!** **No previous experience is required.** \| **No se requiere experiencia previa.** \- La descripción en español se encuentra en la parte inferior \- **This is a Beginner level Parkour class** however, Intermediate and Advanced traceurs are also welcome to join, as we adapt the exercises to the ablities of each individual. In broad terms Parkour is about overcoming obstacles, both physically and mentally. In this class you will learn and drill the fundamentals of Parkour. Each class will be a full body workout, using only your own weight. We will work on improving our strength, mobility, flexibility and endurance. We do this by running, jumping, climbing and balancing. The workouts take place in an urban environments: on flat ground with obstacles, walls, edges and railings. Wear multiple layers of clothes so you can adjust as you get warmer/cool off. Minimum age for this class is 18 years old. Instruction are in English and basic Spanish. Wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes, recommeded to bring water. \-\-\-\- En términos generales, el Parkour consiste en superar obstáculos, tanto física como mentalmente. **En esta clase aprenderás y practicarás los fundamentos del Parkour.** Cada clase será un entrenamiento de todo el cuerpo, utilizando sólo tu propio peso. Trabajaremos para mejorar nuestra fuerza, movilidad, flexibilidad y resistencia. Lo haremos corriendo, saltando, trepando y haciendo equilibrios. Los entrenamientos tienen lugar en un entorno urbano: en terreno llano con obstáculos, paredes, bordes y barandillas. Lleva varias capas de ropa para poder ajustarte a medida que entres en calor o te enfríes. La edad mínima para esta clase es de 18 años. Las clases se imparten en inglés y español básico. Llevar ropa cómoda y calzado deportivo, se recomienda traer agua.

L'intercanvi lingüístic es d'Italià/català - castellà Els horaris son de 11h à 13h Le prix es de 4 Euros.

**🎉Our next event is here!** After the great success of the last event, we’re glad to announce our next Claude Code Barcelona meetup! Don’t miss these two talks plus a great networking session, all thanks to our new host **InnoIT**. **⚠️** **Spots are limited.** We recommend reserving your spot as soon as possible. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can release your seat. **📅** May 20th \| Doors open at 6:00 PM\, kick off at 6:15 PM 📍 InnoIT - C/ Diputació 280, Bajos 2ª, Eixample, 08009, Barcelona **Agenda** **➡️** 6:15 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:30 PM — Host company presentation 🎤 6:40 PM — From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale, by Dror Asaf, in English 🎤 7:20 PM — Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor, por Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, in Spanish 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking **\*\*\*** **🎙️Talks** **From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale (In English)** AI coding agents are transforming how we build software, but getting your whole engineering organization to benefit from them is harder than it looks. At Kovant, we learned this the hard way, going through four stages of trial and error before landing on something that actually works at scale. In this talk, Kovant's CTO will share the honest story behind that journey and reveal the approach that finally made it click for our teams. *By Dror Asaf, CTO and Co-founder* **Claude in Red Team and Blue Team Mode: From Breaking Things to Putting Out Fires (In Spanish)** A practical talk on how to use Claude for reconnaissance and early phases of pentesting (red team), as well as a technical aid for incident analysis (blue team). This talk explores what it truly means to be a hacker, separating myths from reality, and dives into a hands-on lab using Claude Code, covering setup, context, and operational rules. We introduce MCP as the interface that enables models to interact with tools, and walk through real testing targets and methodologies. Through practical exercises, we demonstrate how to identify web vulnerabilities, interpret Nmap outputs to prioritize risks and define next steps, and finally how Claude Code can also support defensive strategies, showing its value for both red and blue team scenarios. *By Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, Security Engineer, Content Creator & Instructor* **\*\*\*** We’d like to thank our sponsor, **InnoIT** 🙌, for providing the space, snacks, and drinks! 🍕🧃 Don't miss it! 🎉 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **🎉 ¡Ya está aquí nuestro siguiente evento!** Después del éxito del estreno, estamos encantados de anunciar el siguiente evento de Claude Code Barcelona. ¡No te pierdas estas dos charlas y su correspondiente networking, esta vez gracias a nuestro nuevo host, InnoIT! **⚠️** E**l aforo es limitado .** Te recomendamos reservar la tuya cuanto antes. Si finalmente no puedes asistir, por favor avísanos con antelación para liberar tu plaza. **📅** 20 de mayo \| Apertura de puertas a las 18:15h\, empezamos a las 18:30h 📍 InnoIT - C/ Diputació 280, Bajos 2ª, Eixample, 08009, Barcelona **Agenda:** **➡️** 6:15 PM — Check-in 🏢 6:30 PM — Presentación de nuestro anfitrión 🎤 6:40 PM — From Chaos to Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Sharing AI Agent Best Practices at Scale, por Dror Asaf, en Ingles 🎤 7:20 PM — Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor, por Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, en Español 🤝 8:00 PM — Networking **\*\*\*** **🎙️ Charlas** **Del Caos al Marketplace: Una guía práctica para compartir agentes IA con buenas prácticas de escalado (en Inglés)** Los agentes de programación con IA están transformando la forma en que desarrollamos software, pero lograr que toda tu organización de ingeniería se beneficie de ellos es más difícil de lo que parece. En Kovant, lo aprendimos por las malas, pasando por cuatro etapas de prueba y error antes de dar con algo que realmente funciona a escala. En esta charla, el CTO de Kovant compartirá la historia sincera detrás de ese recorrido y revelará el enfoque que finalmente hizo que funcionara para nuestros equipos. *Por Dror Asaf, CTO and Co-founder* **Claude en modo red team y blue team: de repartir leña a sacar el extintor (en Español)** Una charla práctica sobre cómo usar Claude en tareas de reconocimiento y fases iniciales de un pentesting (red team), y también como apoyo técnico para analizar incidentes (blue team). Esta charla explora qué significa realmente ser hacker, desmontando mitos y conceptos erróneos, y se adentra en un laboratorio práctico con Claude Code, cubriendo su configuración, el contexto y las reglas de uso. Se introduce MCP como el mecanismo que permite a los modelos interactuar con herramientas, y se recorren distintos objetivos y metodologías de testing. A través de ejercicios prácticos, se muestra cómo detectar vulnerabilidades en una web, interpretar resultados de Nmap para priorizar riesgos y definir siguientes pasos, y finalmente cómo Claude Code también puede apoyar al blue team, demostrando su valor tanto en escenarios ofensivos como defensivos. *Por Joaquín Gamiz Delgado, Security Engineer, Content Creator & Instructor* **\*\*\*** Queremos agradecer a nuestro sponsor, **InnoIT**🙌, por facilitarnos el espacio, snacks y refrescos!🍕🧃 ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎉

Build Your First AI Agent with Google ADK Ready to build your first AI agent? Join us at GDG Barcelona for a hands-on workshop where we will code an AI agent together from scratch using Google ADK. Whether you are completely new to the concept of agents or looking to get hands-on experience with Google's latest tools, this session is for you. We are starting from the absolute basics and working our way up toward building a complete Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system together. This session is designed as a practical, code-along experience, so bring your laptop and get ready to build! Whether you’re curious about agentic AI or looking for a practical introduction to building real-world systems, this workshop will give you a solid foundation and working code you can continue exploring after the event. 💻 What to Bring - Your laptop, ready to code: this is a strict requirement! This is a 100% hands-on workshop, and we will be writing code together. - A collaborative spirit: be ready to code, ask questions, and help your neighbors. 📚 What You Will Learn - The fundamentals of AI agents - How to get started with Google ADK - How to build an agent step by step - How to create a simple RAG system together 🎤 Speaker: Fabrício Carraro Computer Engineer (UNICAMP) and Data & Machine Learning Specialist, Fabrício is a leading figure in AI across Brazil and Latin America. ✨ Published author on Artificial Intelligence ✨ Host of the #1 technology podcast in Brazil: "IA Sob Controle" ✨ LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence ✨ TEDx Speaker ✨ AI Developer Advocate at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center Register only via this link https://www.eventbrite.es/e/workshop-ai-agents-con-gdg-barcelona-42-barcelona-tickets-1989317141120?aff=oddtdtcreator Agenda --- Speaker Fabricio Carraro - Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Ai Developer Advocate) Hosted By Joan Fuentes, Mobile software engineer Ekaterina Nosova, Product Manager Founder of Relato Network, expat in Barcelona, learning Catala, castellera. GDG Barcelona, Marcia Paola Rodriguez Briceño, Marketing & Tech Consultant Consultora de Marketing Digital y aplicación de herramientas digitales para impulsar marcas. Diseño tu plan de acción con las principales tácticas en marketing y las mejores herramientas digitales para que optimices tu presupuesto e impulses tu negocio. Digital Marketing Consultant and Application of Digital Tools to Boost Brands. I design your action plan with key marketing tactics and the best digital tools to optimize your budget and boost your business. Dani GN, Tech nerd Romina Elena Mendez Escobar, Cloud Soy Cloud & AI Architect con experiencia diseñando soluciones distribuidas en entornos multicloud, edge y on-premise, aplicando prácticas de MLOps, automatización y Generative AI. He liderado proyectos en sectores como salud, genómica, fintech, energía, turismo, automoción, retail, arte, construcción y sector público. Como docente universitaria, dicté materias como Inteligencia Artificial y Computación en la Nube, y actualmente me desempeño como tutora de tesis en temáticas como Big Data, NLP, infraestructura cloud y analítica avanzada, acompañando a estudiantes en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas conectadas con desafíos reales de la industria. Formo parte de comunidades globales como AWS Community Builders y Google Women Techmakers, desde donde promuevo la divulgación tecnológica con enfoque en diversidad, educación técnica y liderazgo femenino. Además, soy speaker, mentora técnica y creadora de contenido, enfocada en compartir conocimiento aplicado a través de artículos, workshops y soluciones reproducibles sobre arquitectura de datos, herramientas open source, migración, automatización y aplicaciones de IA generativa. Me apasiona combinar innovación tecnológica con impacto social, colaborando en iniciativas que integran datos abiertos, ética en IA y educación accesible. Samar El souki, Product Designer With 6 years of experience in UX design, I craft user-centered solutions by combining research, wireframing, and prototyping to deliver intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Lizzeth Quinteros, Platform Engineering Lead Gabriela Soto, Data Management Specialist Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience in software development, including application life cycles and modern design. Skilled in analyzing workflows, business logic, and leading development teams while emphasizing best practices and communication. Active volunteer in tech communities addressing gender gap in STEAM and promoting social inclusion. --- Partner 42 Barcelona Fundacion Telefónica (https://www.42barcelona.com/) 42 Barcelona es el campus de programación más innovador y gratuito que te abre las puertas al mercado laboral. Con una metodología revolucionaria y una duración media de tres años, está abierto las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana para que puedas aprender a tu ritmo. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-barcelona-presents-build-with-ai-build-your-first-ai-agent-with-google-adk/.

**Continuem amb un maig BESTIAL!** I us hem preparat una escapada molt especial, al **Matarranya, a la província de Teruel**, per gaudir d’un **espectacle únic al món**, per conèixer un projecte espectacular. Si, visitarem el **Mas de Bunyol, un observatori de voltors**, i coneixerem els seus habitants i al precursor del projecte, en **Buitreman** *(tal com el van batejar al National Geographic)*. Però això només és una de les activitats que realitzarem, vols saber més? *Doncs vinga, al lio!* **Programa** ***Dia 23 Maig*** ✔ Sortida a les 09:00 en direcció **Monroyo** a la comarca del Matarranya. ✔ Arribada a l’[Hotel Posada Guadalupe](https://posadalupe.com/) a Monroyo, checking i dinar. En plena província de Teruel es troba el municipi de Monroyo, en plena comarca del Matarranya. **Un lloc amb una màgia especial on es barregen història, gastronomia i naturalesa.** Situat a 857 metres d’altitud, destaca pel seu traçat medieval de carrers empedrats i cases de pedra amb balcons tradicionals. ✔ Dinar a l’Hotel ✔ Després de dinar, posem camí fins a **Valderrobres** En creuar el ‘pont de pedra’ i travessar la muralla pel portal de Sant Roque entraràs, sens dubte, en **un dels pobles més bonics d’Aragó i d’Europa**. Declarat **Conjunt Històric**, als seus carrers medievals, plens de bells racons, destaquen monuments com l’església de Santa María, un dels màxims exponents de l’arquitectura gòtica a Aragó, el castell – palau de Valderrobres, també gòtic, i l’ajuntament, excel·lent exemple de palau renaixentista aragonès. **Gaudirem d’una visita guiada amb guies locals, del centre històric i també del Castell de Valderrobres.** ✔ Tornada a l’Hotel i sopar (amb petita sorpresa i un sopar especial…) Diuen que Sota el cel de Teruel cada estrella explica una història. La província es troba en una zona amb baixa contaminació lumínica, la qual cosa la converteix en un destí ideal per als amants de les estrelles. Diverses comarques d’aquesta zona han obtingut els certificats de **DESTÍ TURISTIC STARLIGHT i de RESERVA STARLIGHT** per la qualitat dels seus cels lliures de contaminació lumínica. Així que aprofitarem que estem aquí per sortir a fer una passejada o sortir al jardi de l’Hotel per gaudir d’aquest espectacle, si les condicions de la nit ens ho permeten. ***Dia 24 Maig*** ✔ Esmorzar i ens anem a veure la joia del viatge, l’Observatori d’aus de **Mas de Bunyol**, seu d’en **“Buitreman”** **L’«Home Voltor» o «Buitreman»** és el sobrenom amb què es coneix **José Ramón Moragrega** Per a poder veure als voltors de prop, José Ramón va començar deixant alguns conills morts per a veure si els rapinyaires venien a menjar-se’ls. Al principi ni els tocaven, ja que els voltors tenen una por ancestral als humans, que els persegueixen des de l’antiguitat. Van passar uns tres anys fins a aconseguir que els primers exemplars comencessin a menjar el que *«buitreman»* els tirava. **Des de fa gairebé 35 anys**, cada matí «buitreman» repeteix el ritual de donar menjar als voltors. Un espectacle que cal veure-ho. **Veure més de 250 voltors si mai has vist cap de prop ja és tot un espectacle únic.** En tot cas, **el que es fa en l’Observatori d’ocells Mes de Bunyol suposa una de les experiències més autèntiques i espectaculars que es poden viure a Europa en contacte directe amb la naturalesa i els animals salvatges.** ✔ Dinar a l’Hotel ✔ Tornada a casa després d’un cap de setmana molt ben aprofitat i submergint-nos a la natura més salvatge del Matarranya. Esperem que amb una experiència única més a la butxaca, amb moments divertits i les piles carregades! *Quan? On?* **DATA:** 23-24/ MAIG /2026 – **HORA:** 09:00 – **LLOC (NOU PUNT DE TROBADA!):** CARRER TRAFALGAR, 56, 08010, BCN **PREU :** ……………………………435,75€ **PREU VIP :** ………………..415€ *\*Suplement habitació individual 40€* **IMPORTANT!!!** **Per fer la reserva cal fer una bestreta de 100€ al COMPTE**: ES4401820846420201850639 BBVA, Maria Vallverdú Segura, o Bizum: Maria Vallverdú Segura 629813322 – referència: BUITREMAN, i el teu nom + cognom. **Resta abans del 31/07**. Ja està actiu el mètode de pagament de transferència bancària a la WEB, podeu fer la bestreta directament en aquesta opció i en quant rebem el pagament us confirmarem la vostra plaça. A PayPal podeu fraccionar l’import de l’activitat en 3 plaços sense interessos. *\*No es formalitzara la reserva fins a haver fet la bestreta indicada.* **COM RESERVAR PLAÇA?** ✔ Et pots apuntar directament per la nostra pagina principal ([https://culturaiocibarcelona.com/activitats/buitreman-el-pastor-de-voltors/](https://culturaiocibarcelona.com/activitats/buitreman-el-pastor-de-voltors/)) o al nostre telefón d’informació i reserves 650835470. ✔ A la mateixa descripció de l’activitat tens les formes de pagament (transferència bancària o BIZUM) quan t’apuntis pots fer el pagament de l’activitat per reservar plaça. ARA TAMBÉ POTS PAGAR DIRECTAMENT PER LA WEB! *APUNTAR-SE SENSE REALITZAR EL PAGAMENT NO ASSEGURA PLAÇA A L’ACTIVITAT.*

Speaker: Utku Can Ozturk, Data Scientist and main developer of the Gigaspatial project Geospatial data is critical for global development, but practitioners constantly battle fragmented data, scaling issues, and complex integrations across vector and raster formats. Enter GigaSpatial, an open-source Python library built by UNICEF’s Giga initiative to help connect every school in the world to the internet. In this talk, we will explore the architecture behind GigaSpatial and how it replaces the need to stitch together a dozen different tools to answer a single spatial question. We will dive into how the library orchestrates data collection, transformation, and standardisation pipelines at scale. By leveraging strict configuration validation, object-oriented data connectors, and seamless multi-store management, GigaSpatial provides a unified API to wrangle spatial data. Finally, we’ll look at real-world applications across 30 countries, from validating point-of-interest data against multiple global building footprints to running zonal aggregations using different grid systems. Whether you are a data engineer, a GIS professional, or a Python developer interested in open-source architecture, you might find this talk an interesting look into how we build robust spatial pipelines; and we would love to explore ways you can contribute to this global mission. 📅 **Date:** 21 May ⏰ **Start time:** 19:00 h 📍 **Location:** [Akasha Hub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CZE8q8uaag8UgnRCA) \- Carrer de la Verneda\, 19\, Nau 1 · Barcelona

**Join us at the Badalona Sailing Club for a hands-on sailing and navigation experience designed for both beginners and more experienced sailors.** Each meetup lasts around **2 hours** and combines practical boat handling with real navigation at sea. Together, we’ll discover the basics of sailing through simple maneuvers, sail handling, and wind awareness — learning naturally as we exchange, ask questions, and enjoy a relaxed sail along the coast. Beyond the technical aspects, this experience is also about **being at sea**. As we sail, you’ll enjoy a beautiful perspective of **Barcelona from the water**, learn how to observe the marine environment — and with a bit of luck, **dolphins sometimes join us**. These meetups are guided by **Jean**, a pr**ofessional skipper and sailing instructor**, who focuses on sharing knowledge in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. **Prices:** **\- 35 euros for the first session** **\- 20 euros for following session** Whether you’re stepping on a sailboat for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this meetup offers a meaningful and engaging way to learn, sail, and connect.

**BSC AI Factory & Gluecharm organize Is the 100x Developer Real?** **Practical tips for Devs, Architects & CTOs** on leveraging AI at scale with advanced patterns like **AI Factory**, **Compound Engineering**, and **Context Engineering** by one of our Incubated Startups. **Whatsapp Group - Agentic Coding** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVS0bHMPIzID3Ch9lt6YsU?mode=gi_t)

Want to build websites with **modern WordPress**? Come practice with us. **What happens during the session?** * We pick a real website section together — a banner, a team section, a pricing table — from a live site or a Figma file * We reproduce it using WordPress's new block editor (Gutenberg & FSE) * We work in pairs — two people, one laptop, building together **Good to know:** * Spots are limited to 6 — small enough to have real conversations and make real connections * Stuck on something? Someone in the group will be happy to help **Who is it for?** * ​Entrepreneurs, freelancers, developers, designers, or anyone curious about building websites with modern WordPress * ​Some WordPress experience is helpful — no previous experience with the new editor needed **What to bring?** * Your laptop with a local WordPress install — we recommend [LocalWP](https://localwp.com/), it's free and takes 5 minutes to set up * A block theme activated (Twenty Twenty-Five works perfectly) **What is "modern WordPress"?** WordPress has evolved from a simple blog editor into a full site design tool called Gutenberg & Full Site Editing (FSE). You can now build every part of your website — header, footer, templates, page layouts — using visual drag-and-drop blocks, without touching a single line of code. This makes heavy page builders like Elementor unnecessary: no bloat, no plugin dependency. Modern WordPress loads only the styles each page actually needs, resulting in faster, lighter sites — and because clean code and speed are exactly what Google rewards, your SEO improves naturally too. Most WordPress users haven't made the jump yet — this meetup is the place to start. \*\*\* 🇪🇸 ¿Buscas eventos en español? Te recomiendo el grupo WordPress Barcelona 👉 meetup.com/wordpressbcn

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

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.

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**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.** *\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.* This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey. Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together. Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone. *All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.* \* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests. \*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9