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Free at Bexley Library Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin Wednesday, March 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens. Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically. Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity School’s Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY. Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches. She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPA’s Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Our hybrid event takes place both as a face-to-face and as an online meeting using the GoToMeeting software application: [ ](http://app.goto.com/meeting/449766181)[CinMIC LINK](https://meet.goto.com/449766181). This club is an operating stock investment club, open to the public as an educational opportunity. Each month this club covers an investment educational topic or presents a teaching segment. Stocks are discussed and studied. This month's educational topic will be presented by Allan Chestnut on CASH FLOW and how it affects investing. Our stock study will be ADDUS Home Care (ADUS) presented by member Paul Jayaseelan. We end the meeting with a "Talkin' Stocks" segment with quick overviews of Coke (KO) and Chipotle (CMG). Investors at all levels are welcome at the face-to-face meeting or online by using this[ ](http://app.goto.com/meeting/449766181)[CinMIC LINK](https://meet.goto.com/449766181). Get to know fellow investors!

📢 **RSVP Required - Limited Capacity** 🎟️ Please note that due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee entry, food, or seating. Kindly understand that space is limited. Join us for a **FREE public event** with provided **refreshments**! Get ready for an exciting game meetup! We're thrilled to have you join us. Rest assured, we have ample space to accommodate multiple game playing. Game time: **2 pm to 5 pm**. Remember, just like in real life, you don't have to arrive on time to start playing. Here's the detailed **Agenda**: **1:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Opening & Setup** **2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Food & Networking** **2:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Game Talk** **3:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Game Time** **5:00 pm - 5:15 pm: Closing** No need to bring anything other than yourself. Feel free to bring a friend and share some good jokes too! 🧐 We're excited to see you there! Don't forget to **RSVP to secure your spot**.

**Learn how to make money in real estate without buying properties!** The workshop is free for my first 25 guests! Join us from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, March 21. **The event is FREE\* for my first 25 guests, but you must complete your registration through this link:** **[https://realdealnetwork.com/publiceventdetails?id=699be6e2d786dd39610c6973&ref=randy](https://realdealnetwork.com/publiceventdetails?id=699be6e2d786dd39610c6973&ref=randy)** **If the link does work, please complete the registration by sending your first name, last name, cell number, and email address to RandyPertler@gmail.com.** Randall Cloud began investing in real estate in 2011 and transitioned full-time in 2019 after achieving significant success. Alongside building a long-term rental portfolio, he specialized in short-term rentals through lease arbitrage, scaling to 24 leased properties in under two years. By building a strong local team and implementing streamlined systems and automation, Randall has created efficient, profitable operations and now shares his practical strategies to help others build scalable income. **About This Event** Looking to build wealth through real estate? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, this full-day Intensive Training with Randall Cloud will equip you with powerful strategies to increase cash flow, eliminate debt faster, and create financial flexibility! Spend the day learning alongside like-minded investors as Randall shares expert insights on short-term rentals and velocity banking, two high-impact strategies designed to maximize your returns and accelerate your path to financial freedom. Plus, you'll get an inside look at who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of our thriving community. **What You’ll Learn:** **Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb & Vacation Rentals)** · How to identify the best properties for short-term rentals · Strategies to market and optimize listings for maximum occupancy and income · The legal and tax considerations of running a short-term rental business · How to automate and scale your operations for passive income **Velocity Banking & Cash Flow Acceleration** · How to use velocity banking to pay off debt years faster · Strategies for leveraging lines of credit to grow your real estate portfolio · The power of financial efficiency - maximizing your income while minimizing interest payments · How to structure your finances like a real estate pro to create long-term wealth **The event is FREE\* for my first 25 guests, but you must complete your registration by sending your first name, last name, cell number, and email address to RandyPertler@gmail.com.** **Randy Pertler** **[www.YouTube.com/RandyPertler](http://www.YouTube.com/RandyPertler)** \*Renatus students and ICMs are not eligible for the FREE offer

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**Learn how to make money in real estate without buying properties!** The workshop is free for my first 25 guests! Join us in Lisle from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, March 21. **The event is FREE\* for my first 25 guests, but you must complete your registration through this link:** **[https://realdealnetwork.com/publiceventdetails?id=699be6e2d786dd39610c6973&ref=randy](https://realdealnetwork.com/publiceventdetails?id=699be6e2d786dd39610c6973&ref=randy)** \*\*If the link does work, please complete the registration by sending your first name, last name, cell number, and email address to RandyPertler@gmail.com. Randall Cloud began investing in real estate in 2011 and transitioned full-time in 2019 after achieving significant success. Alongside building a long-term rental portfolio, he specialized in short-term rentals through lease arbitrage, scaling to 24 leased properties in under two years. By building a strong local team and implementing streamlined systems and automation, Randall has created efficient, profitable operations and now shares his practical strategies to help others build scalable income. **About This Event** Looking to build wealth through real estate? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, this full-day Intensive Training with Randall Cloud will equip you with powerful strategies to increase cash flow, eliminate debt faster, and create financial flexibility! Spend the day learning alongside like-minded investors as Randall shares expert insights on short-term rentals and velocity banking, two high-impact strategies designed to maximize your returns and accelerate your path to financial freedom. Plus, you'll get an inside look at who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of our thriving community. **What You’ll Learn:** **Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb & Vacation Rentals)** · How to identify the best properties for short-term rentals · Strategies to market and optimize listings for maximum occupancy and income · The legal and tax considerations of running a short-term rental business · How to automate and scale your operations for passive income **Velocity Banking & Cash Flow Acceleration** · How to use velocity banking to pay off debt years faster · Strategies for leveraging lines of credit to grow your real estate portfolio · The power of financial efficiency - maximizing your income while minimizing interest payments · How to structure your finances like a real estate pro to create long-term wealth \*\*The event is FREE\* for my first 25 guests, but you must complete your registration by sending your first name, last name, cell number, and email address to RandyPertler@gmail.com. **Randy Pertler** **[www.YouTube.com/RandyPertler](http://www.youtube.com/RandyPertler)** \*Renatus students and ICMs are not eligible for the FREE offer

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***Okay, call me crazy but you have got to try their chip n dip!*** Club 185 is a true hidden gem in German Village! Seriously, old school, good comfort food and drink. We will try to gather in spaces near the windows. While we'll share Chip n Dip, you'll want to order a sandwich, too. **Where the Chip Began (1817)** Potato chips can be traced back to an English chef, William Kitchiner, who includes ‘crisps’ in his bestselling cookbook, “The Cook’s Oracle.” **Chip and Dip Popularity** The popularity of chip and dip skyrockets at the end of World War II with new entertainment fads and the introduction of Lipton’s new advertising campaign for their famous French Onion Dip. (Club 185 doesn't openly admit it, but I'm pretty sure that's their dip recipe!) **[Club 185](http://club185.com/)**—a true neighborhood bar serving since 1954, when it was known as a local 'speak-easy'. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. From politicians to lawyers, hardhats to hipsters—all find Club 185 the perfect place to tame their hunger and quench their thirst! **PARKING**: I know, brick street parallel parking can be a pain. Two other choices, metered parking along Livingston heading towards Children's Hospital or across the street in the large church lot (park in spaces farthest away from the church entrance doors, closer to the street). **PRE-EVENT**: **HAPPY HOUR (3-5pm)**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/), nearby.

FREE meetup. Register HERE 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp **Unlocking Retirement Capital: Flips, Wholesales & Private Money Strategies in Self-Directed Accounts** **Featuring Guest Speaker:** Amanda Holbrook (Specialized Trust Company) **Hosted by:** Columbus Investors Club ### **Event Description** Most people think retirement accounts are passive. That they’re “for later.”That you can’t touch them. That real estate and retirement money don’t mix. They’re wrong. This meetup is about how investors use **Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s** to put retirement capital to work…**buying real estate, funding deals, and even raising private money** (the right way). ### **Featured Guest Speaker: Amanda Holbrook** We’re excited to welcome **Amanda Holbrook of Specialized Trust Company** to break this down clearly and practically…so you understand what’s allowed, how it works, and what to avoid. ### **What You’ll Learn** Amanda will walk through: **Flip inside a Self-Directed IRA or Solo-401(k)** * How to structure the deal correctly * How expenses must be handled * When UBIT may apply **Wholesale within a retirement account** * How assignments work * What type of income it creates **Use OPM (Other People’s Money) to scale** * How investors raise private money from Self-Directed IRAs * How to structure notes properly * How to fund deals inside **and** outside your own retirement account ### **The Core Idea** There is a lot of capital sitting in retirement accounts. This session shows you how real estate investors unlock it **without guessing, winging it, or accidentally creating a compliance mess.** ### **Who This Event Is For** * Investors flipping or wholesaling who want to understand self-directed rules * Anyone raising private money (or wanting more capital sources) * People with retirement funds who want them working harder than stocks/mutual funds ### **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company – 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** Thursday, March 26th, 6–8 PM *(Doors open at 5:30)* **Cost:** Free *(Seats are limited — RSVP required)* **Food:** Free food included **FREE meetup. Register HERE** 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp *Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or investment advice.*

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Weekly Momentum Webinar: The Momentum Circle Building Supportive Alliances for Growth **“You don’t grow alone — you grow through alignment.”** Join this live, energy-filled session and discover how to build relationships that **multiply your momentum** — both personally and professionally. **What You’ll Learn** * How to **identify and strengthen relationships** that truly matter. * The **4-Step Momentum Circle Framework** to create aligned connections. * Powerful **mindset shifts** to nurture trust and consistency. * A simple way to use **Relationship Marketing** to grow new and existing relationships through genuine appreciation. * An **action challenge** you can start immediately after the session. [REGISTER NOW](https://triumphtracknow.com/weekly-momentum-series) **Who It’s For** Entrepreneurs, leaders, and growth-minded professionals who want: * Deeper collaboration * Authentic alliances * Greater impact **What to Expect** 🌟 A **quick emotional priming exercise** to open your energy for connection 🌟 **Practical insights** you can apply the same day 🌟 A **real community experience** — conversation, learning, and momentum together **Take Action** Your next level of success lives **inside your circle**. Take **40 minutes for yourself this week** — fill your cup, build better connections, and move forward with purpose. [RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE](https://triumphtracknow.com/weekly-momentum-series)

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM. It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!