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Coffee, Games, & Views ☕️ 🎲 🃏🌳: Sunday @ the Spree
Join us this Sunday for a relaxed afternoon of good coffee, great conversations, and board games at Exclusive Coffee on Brückenstraße!
Located right by the Spree, this beautiful two-storey cafe features massive glass windows overlooking the river, giving us a wonderful waterfront view while we play and chat. If you’re worried about the summer heat, don’t be; the venue is spacious, airy, and well-ventilated.
Whether you’re a regular or joining us for the very first time, come along to enjoy an iced coffee, play some light board games (no competition stress), and meet new people in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
To keep the gathering comfortable, attendance is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot. If your plans change, we’d really appreciate it if you updated your RSVP so someone on the waitlist can join. 😀
Blood on the Clocktower at Manifesto! (beginner/intermediate)
Hi folks, this is the meetup group for the weekly Sunday Blood on the Clocktower games in the Soot bar in Manifesto at Potsdamer Platz. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!**
Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”.
We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters.
Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers.
We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.
We are very grateful to the wonderful folks at Manifesto for hosting our meetup! **Please support the venue during your visit by buying drinks and/or food.**
Spreewald Canoe Tour: Discover the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on Water
***Canoe around the Spreewald river delta. Charismatic, quiet and sprinkled with the occasional beer garden. Enjoy nature at the UNESCO reserve.***
**HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?**
Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket.
[BOOK HERE](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/spreewald-canoe/)
**SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS**
* 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10**
* Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website.
**WHY GO?**
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the beautiful **Lübbenau/Spreewald** region, just a stone's throw away from the vibrant city of Berlin, where we'll embark on a thrilling canoe (mix of Canoe's or Kayak) tour through the **UNESCO biosphere reserve**.
Immerse yourself in the untouched nature as we paddle through the winding waterways, surrounded by lush greenery and enchanting landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to explore the hidden gems of the **Spreewald** region, known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
During the tour, our experienced guides will share fascinating stories and insights about the area, making this journey not just visually stunning but also intellectually enriching. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or simply looking for a refreshing escape from the city, this canoe tour is perfect for everyone.
Don't miss out on this incredible experience! Book your spot now and get ready to paddle your way through the wonders of the **Spreewald** biosphere reserve.
**TRIP DETAILS**
**Meeting Location and Time:**
* **Option A - Joining from Berlin:** Meet in Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) at 8:00 am.
* **Option B - Joining at Lübbenau:** Meet outside Lübbenau Train Station at 9:30 am.
**Note:** The exact platform in Berlin Hbf will be advised the day before the trip in the WhatsApp group for this trip. Please advise if you do not have WhatsApp and can make alternate arrangement to keep you in the loop.
**Finishing Location and Time:**
* **Option A - Finishing in Berlin:** Berlin Hbf at 7:00pm
* **Option B - Finishing in Lübbenau:** Lübbenau Train Station at 5:00 pm
**Distance:** 6 km of canoeing, 7 hours from start to closing, incl., around 3 - 4 hours of paddling and multiple breaks.
**Hiking Difficulty:** Easy - walking on marked paths, relaxed pace / easy canoe paddling
**Kid Friendly:** Yes
**What is Included?**
* Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration.
* Guiding while canoeing.
* **Canoe rental.**
* Life jackets provided (if required).
* Transportation to and from Berlin (based on the ticket option selected).
* Access to Google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pictures and videos from the trip.
* Access to a WhatsApp group for the confirmed participants.
**Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.
**Additional Things of Note:**
* Space is very limited for this trip as we only have a very limited number of Canoe's.
**WHAT IS THE PLAN?**
**8:00 AM -** Meet in Berlin Central Train Station (exact location to be advised in WhatsApp group for the confirmed participants)
**8:20 AM** \- Board train for Lubbenau \(Spreewald: RE 2 to Cottbus\)
**9:30 AM** \- Get off at Lubbenau and head to boat pickup location
**10:00 AM** \- Arrive at boat pickup location
**10:30 AM** \- Start canoeing
**1:00 PM** \- Break for lunch in an old pub with a beer garden
**2:00 PM -** Start canoeing after lunch
**4:00 PM -** Get back to boat pickup location to drop off the boats.
**4:30 PM** \- Start heading towards Lubbennau Train Station
**5:00 PM** \- Arrive in Lubbenau Train Station
**5:30 PM** \- Catch train for Berlin
**7:00 PM** \- Arrive in Berlin Central Train Station \(Berlin hbf\)
**FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:**
Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc.
1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup)
2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
Afternoon Walk+Coffee in Berlin: Alexanderplatz to Zoologischer 👣🚶🚶♀️☀️🥐☕🍪
1 EURO DONATION FEE PER PERSON IS REQUIRED (on site, in cash), to pay back the Meetup subscription fees and support my Events.
READ THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE INFO (IMPORTANT).
We take a walk in Berlin to meet new people or people we already know 😁
It's a way to spend a few hours together on a Sunday afternoon.
**How it works?**
The concept is very simple:
* We meet at Alexanderplatz Station at 14,00 o'clock (we use the Whatsapp Chat to find each other: I will post there my exact location in the station)
* I wait for people for 10 minutes, till 14,10, then we start to walk direction West, crossing Museum Island and Mitte 🏛️🏘️
* We reach Tiergarten and we will cross the entire park, seeing some of its interesting points🌲🌳☘️
* We finally reach Café am Neuen See:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kSui84icxyU6hQG56
to sit down together to take something to drink or eat 🥐☕🍪
* The total length of the walk is about 8kms
I consider that the event will last in overall around 4 hours (2 hours of walk and 2 hours at Café am Neuen See), but people are free to stay together longer, if they want 🙂
What I provide is leading the walk and the people at Café am Neuen See, but I do not force anyone to stay shorter or longer.
I do not provide a "personal support" for people who arrive after 14,10 (do not write to me expecting "private support").
You are responsible to check for the weather and decide if come or not.
Thanks for understanding.
If you have to contact me, make it via Whatsapp, not here on Meetup.
WHATSAPP GROUP 💬 to find each other (join it, we use this group to find and synchronize us)
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/)
Sunday Hangover
Sunday in the heart of neuökolln comedy at 1977 Berlin laughter is the best medicine for a hangover, and free shots come laugh with some of the funniest comedians in the city.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-hangover-comedy-show-tickets-899148626747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Local Issues Events This Week
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Yoga by the Water
I’ll be in the beautiful Treptower Park, and you’re warmly invited to join me for a calming yoga session by the water 🌿
No pressure, just come as you are.
I’ll guide the practice based on the group, your needs, and how we feel in the moment.
You just need to bring your mat, water and comfy clothes.
Hope to see you there!🪽
The class is donation-based.
(the exact location will be send in private)
Kiez&Kids Tour - Entdeckungsreise durch die Stadt / Stadtführungen in Berlin
Bringt gute Laune, schönes Wetter und Interesse mit. Wir treffen uns je nach Tour an unterschiedlichen Orten. Am 1. April 2018 um 15 Uhr gehts los am Eingang zur Akademie der Künste am Pariser Platz neben dem Brandenburger Tor.
Sunday Coffee Meeting
Welcome Sunday Socials,
Members of the group and friends meet there to exchange languages and their international experience or just have a good time to meet likeminded poeple!
Currently we meet at the bar Alberts
Starting time is 5pm.(Until 8pm)
Adress:
https://www.google.de/maps?q=alberts+charlottenburg&ion=1&espv=2&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.131783435,d.bGg&biw=1366&bih=628&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEw...
Grüße
Andrea
Drawing Cafe [#27] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group.
**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
**Structure**
A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute.
B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes.
C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other.
**Who We Are**
Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin.
**Is it Free?**
The event is free of charge.
It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50.
**How to help or donate?**
The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message.
If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) :
https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/
**Art Materials?**
Bring your own art materials.
**Our Instagram Profile**
Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions
Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!
Strandvölkerball (Beach Dodgeball) – Free Fun Social Sport on Sand in Berlin
**Looking for a fun, social outdoor sport in Berlin this summer?** Join us to get to know Strandvölkerball - a German twist on dodgeball played on sand!
**🏐 What is Strandvölkerball**
Strandvölkerball is a **German version of dodgeball played on sand**, combining quick reflexes, teamwork, and a lot of laughs. No experience needed! Most people who join are beginners or haven't played since school. Our ball is very soft!
**📍Central Berlin Location**
We play **weekly games right next to the East Side Gallery** **in Friedrichshain**, one of the most iconic spots in Berlin. It's the perfect setting for enjoying summer evenings, moving in the sand, and meeting new people. You also have a great view of the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke.
**🌞 Weekly Social Games - All Levels Welcome**
* **Mixed games every week during the summer**
* Focused on **fun, movement, and community**
* **Beginner-friendly** – easy to learn, no pressure
* Come solo or bring friends!
* **Check back on the day of the event** \- sometimes we have to cancel due to **heat, storm, or lack of participants**
During the season, some of our training sessions may be reserved for tournament preparation.
**🏆 Friendly Tournaments & Special Events**
We also host occasional **tournaments**, which are still focused on **fun and inclusive competition**. To join a tournament, you should visit at least some of our social games to learn the rules. Please read the tournament descriptions carefully.
🔥 **Season Highlight: The StrandVÖLKERball-WM**
Our biggest event is the **StrandVÖLKERball-WM**, a multi-day festival with:
* Teams from all over Germany
* Great music, good vibes, and lots of high-quality Strandvölkerball games
* Open participation, attend a few trainings, and you'll likely find a team
* Want to start your own team? Awesome! Register at: [strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/](https://strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/)
**If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us or check our [Website](https://strandvoelkerball.de/).** We can help you with everything, from joining your first social game to finding a team for one of the tournaments.
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**Auf der Suche nach einem unterhaltsamen, geselligen Outdoor-Sport in Berlin diesen Sommer?** Komm zu uns und lerne Strandvölkerball kennen – eine deutsche Variante von Völkerball, die im Sand gespielt wird!
**🏐 Was ist Strandvölkerball**
Strandvölkerball ist eine deutsche **Variante von Völkerball, die im Sand gespielt wird** und schnelle Reflexe, Teamwork und jede Menge Spaß vereint. Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich! Die meisten Teilnehmer sind Anfänger oder haben seit ihrer Schulzeit nicht mehr gespielt. Unser Ball ist sehr weich!
**📍Mitten in Berlin**
Wir spielen wöchentlich **direkt neben der East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain**, einem der bekanntesten Orte Berlins. Es ist der perfekte Ort, um Sommerabende zu genießen, sich im Sand zu bewegen und neue Leute kennenzulernen. Außerdem hat man einen tollen Blick auf die schöne Oberbaumbrücke.
**🌞 Wöchentliche Community Games - Alle Spielstärken willkommen**
* **Jede Woche im Sommer gemischte Spiele**
* **Spaß, Bewegung und Gemeinschaft** stehen im Vordergrund
* **Anfängerfreundlich –** leicht zu lernen, kein Druck
* Komm alleine oder bring Freunde mit!
* **Schau am Tag der Veranstaltung noch einmal vorbei** – manchmal müssen wir aufgrund von **Hitze, Sturm oder zu wenigen Teilnehmern** absagen.
Während der Saison können einige unserer Trainingseinheiten für die Turniervorbereitung reserviert sein.
**🏆 Freundschaftsturniere & Sonderveranstaltungen**
Wir veranstalten auch gelegentlich **Turniere**, bei denen der **Spaß und der integrative Wettkampf** im Vordergrund stehen. Um an einem Turnier teilzunehmen, sollten Sie mindestens einige unserer Community Games besuchen, um die Regeln zu lernen. Bitte lesen Sie die Turnierbeschreibungen sorgfältig durch.
🔥 **Saison-Highlight: Die StrandVÖLKERball-WM**
Unser größtes Event ist die **StrandVÖLKERball-WM**, ein mehrtägiges Turnier mit:
* Teams aus ganz Deutschland
* Toller Musik, guter Stimmung und vielen hochkarätigen Strandvölkerball-Spielen
* Offene Teilnahme – Nimm an ein paar Trainingseinheiten teil und du wirst mit Sicherheit ein Team finden!
* Möchten Du dein eigenes Team gründen? Super! Registrier dich unter: [strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/](https://strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/)
**Wenn Du Fragen hast, zöger bitte nicht, uns zu kontaktieren oder unsere [Website](https://strandvoelkerball.de/) zu besuchen.** Wir helfen dir gerne weiter, vom ersten Community Game bis hin zur Suche nach einem Team für eines der Turniere.
Sunday Silent Reading @ MOKKA*MILCH
📚 **A little change of scenery this Sunday!** This week's Silent Reading Club will take place at **MOKKA\*MILCH** on **Karl-Marx-Allee**.
There's no participation fee, and **MOKKA\*MILCH** is kindly hosting us free of charge. To support the café and help us continue organizing events like this, we kindly ask everyone to order at least one drink (or something to eat) during the event. ☕🥐
Please also refrain from bringing your own food or drinks, and instead enjoy what the café has to offer. Thank you for supporting our wonderful host!
Silent Reading Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
We'll be spread across a few tables - feel free to join whichever one you like and say hi to your fellow readers!
**Our agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
DEU/ENG - QUIZ #89.2 @ Alte Turnhalle - Sun, 05th of July - Start: 7pm
## QUIZ #89.2 @ Alte Turnhalle
GERMAN BELOW/DEUTSCH UNTENSTEHEND
**Trivia Night – English & Deutsch**
A fun, social trivia night for locals, expats, newcomers and long-time Berliners alike.
The quiz is **open to everyone** and played **bilingually in English & German**.
### The quiz setup:
📅 **Sunday, 5th of July**
🕔 Doors open: 6:15 pm 🕡 Quiz starts: 7:00 pm
📍 **Alte Turnhalle**, near Bhf. Ostkreuz
💰 **4 € per person**
👤 **Solo players welcome** or play as a team (max. **6 people**)
🤝 No team? We’ll match you with others at mixed tables
✍️ 3 to 4 rounds à 10 questions (\*\*Topics include: music, picture riddles, pop culture, general knowledge & more)
Languages: 🇬🇧 & 🇩🇪
🏆 **Prizes** for the top 3 teams + the legendary **Lucky Loser**
📍 **Venue:** Alte Turnhalle, Berlin-Friedrichshain, (Holteistraße 6–9, 10245 Berlin)
**Good to know:**
Most questions are designed to be broadly accessible. However, from time to time there *may* be questions related to **German history, culture, or German-speaking pop culture**. No need to be an expert though – **teamwork is key**, and mixed teams are very welcome.
📸 **Photos & promo:**
We occasionally take photos during the event for promotional purposes (website & social media).
If you prefer **not** to appear in photos, just let us know briefly during the event – no problem at all.
Come solo, bring friends, or find a team on the spot – we’ll take care of the rest.
See you there! 🧠✨
***
**Quizabend – Deutsch & Englisch**
Ein geselliger Quizabend für Berliner:innen, Zugezogene, Expats und Quizfans aller Erfahrungslevel.
Das Quiz ist **für alle offen** und wird **zweisprachig auf Deutsch & Englisch** gespielt.
### Die wichtigsten Infos:
📅 **Sonntag, 05. Juli**
🕔 Einlass: 18:15 Uhr 🕡 Quizbeginn: 19:00 Uhr
📍 **Alte Turnhalle**, nahe Bhf. Ostkreuz
💰 **4 € pro Person**
👤 **Solo-Anmeldung möglich** oder als Team (max. **6 Personen**)
🤝 Kein Team? Wir setzen euch an **Mixed Tables** zusammen
✍️ \*\*3 Runden à 10 Fragen (\*\*Themen: Musik, Bilderrätsel, Popkultur, Allgemeinwissen u.v.m.)
Sprachen: 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧
🏆 **Preise** für die ersten 3 Teams sowie den **Lucky Loser**
📍 **Location:** Alte Turnhalle, Berlin-Friedrichshain, (Holteistraße 6–9, 10245 Berlin)
**Gut zu wissen:**
Die meisten Fragen sind allgemein verständlich gehalten. Dennoch kann es **hin und wieder Fragen mit Bezug zur deutschen Geschichte, Kultur oder deutschsprachigen Popkultur** geben. Dafür muss man kein Profi sein – **Teamwork ist entscheidend**, und gemischte Teams sind ausdrücklich willkommen.
📸 **Fotos & Promotion:**
Während des Quiz machen wir gelegentlich Fotos für **Promo-Zwecke** (Website & Social Media). Falls ihr **nicht** auf Fotos erscheinen möchtet, gebt uns beim Event einfach kurz Bescheid – völlig unkompliziert.
Ob alleine, mit Freund:innen oder spontan im Team vor Ort – wir freuen uns auf euch!
**Bis bald und viel Spaß beim Quizzen!** 🧠🎉
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Melancholia
Be prepared for an entirely different type of sci-fi movie!
Unofficially, the second movie in director Lars von Trier's "Depression Trilogy," 2011 Melancholia depicts the events that occur before a rogue planet is about to collide with the earth. Considered by many to be a masterpiece, the film was included in BFI's 2022 Sight and Sound Poll of the greatest movies of all time.
It is available at the library as well as on Kanopy.
CMG Gives Back: Serve Dinner at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. NOTE: We’re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
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.
Per what this group is about:
"Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."
Food Preservation Workshops - Pressure Canning - Granville - Free
Hosted by OSU Extension
Summer 2026 Food Preservation Workshops
Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying.
June 4 - Water Bath Canning
July 9 - Pressure Canning
August 6 - Drying Fruits and Vegetables
We're excited to once again welcome Shari Gallup from The Ohio State University Extension Office to lead a series of Life Local food preservation workshops.
These hands-on sessions are designed to help participants learn practical, time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal foods at home.
Registration is not yet open but will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on this wonderful series.
Time 5:00 p.m.
Location Bryn Du Mansion
587 Jones Road, Granville
https://www.bryndu.com/public-events
Bastille Day Festival - A Taste of Paris!
Join us for an upcoming French Food Festival in Downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Admission is FREE!
Make sure to reserve a spot as soon as possible, as tickets are going fast:
[Undercurrent Bastille Day Festival - A Taste of Paris in Downtown Columbus Tickets, Sunday, July 12 • 12 PM - 4 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undercurrent-bastille-day-festival-a-taste-of-paris-in-downtown-columbus-tickets-1988784103791)
This Outdoor Festival takes place at 66 North High Street, right next to the New Chouette French Restaurant.
From the Eventbrite Page:
"Transport yourself to the streets of Paris without leaving downtown Columbus! Join us for an authentic French celebration of Bastille Day in a vibrant street festival atmosphere. Experience the true joie de vivre with an afternoon filled with French culture, cuisine, and community."
There will be Live Music, French Food, Art and Artisan Shops to explore!
Parking is widely available in the Downtown Area at parking spaces on High Street and the surrounding area. I usually just park by the Old Fire Station on 4th Street and walk over to High Street. There are usually plenty of spaces available and the cost is only about $3.00 to $5.00.
We will arrive at 1 PM with several hours to explore the festival.
We will meet just inside of the Festival, next to the Chouette Restaurant.
Thanks and hope to see you come out!










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