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Football 1 hour Outdoor
Participation fees: 20 Qr for 1 hour (Playing: 9x9 )
(No substitute Players).
*Avoid Cancellation on Match day.
Update your RSVP Status ( Going / not Going ) always ASAP..
Bibs & Balls will be provided.
⚠️ if you are 1st time with Our Group, it’s mandatory to Send a WhatsApp message +974 50955651 (Anish) to confirm your reservation.
If not Received before 12 noon of the Match day, Will be considered as not Coming.
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Ramadan Cuisine Dinner Series-Brazilian
**Ramadan Cuisine Dinner Series – Brazilian**
During the Ramadan period, we are hosting a series of themed dinner gatherings to enjoy different cuisines together. As many of us are expats spending this special season away from home, it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, share a meal, and celebrate the spirit of friendship and community. After each gathering, we will vote together on the next cuisine for our upcoming Ramadan Iftar meet-up!
✨ **This week’s theme: Brazilian Cuisine!**
**Time:** 6:30 PM
**Date:** Thursday
**Location:** *To be shared privately after RSVP (Please ignore address as it is not correct).*
A special Ramadan-only edition. RSVP is a must. Everyone is welcome-feel free to bring your friends and your festive spirit! Either we pay for our own orders or we split the bill.
Football 1 hour Outdoor
Participation fees: 20 Qr for 1 hour (Playing: 9x9 )
(No substitute Players).
*Avoid Cancellation on Match day.
Update your RSVP Status ( Going / not Going ) always ASAP..
Bibs & Balls will be provided.
FSTM Meeting No. 150 with Iftar
On Saturday, the 28th of February 2026, we take a trip down memory lane as we reminisce and celebrate our 150th meeting. We will hear from our beloved members on this milestone occasion, witness a power packed prepared speech session, a fascinating impromptu speaking session primarily for guests to take the pivotal first step towards overcoming their fear of public speaking as well as observe an insightful evaluation and feedback session on the overall conduct of the meeting. This will be followed by a delicious Iftar. All guests are requested to confirm availability to attend the meeting at least a week in advance for planning and logistics. Thank you and look forward to warmly welcoming you all.
QMUNITY Iftar Buffet at Ibis 🌙
✨ Ramadan Mubarak
Please join us for an international Iftar Buffet - inclusive of Ramadan beverages and a live shawarma station! ✨☪️
*MUST JOIN THE WHATSAPP CHAT TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT (no walk ins)*
Group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRsvF1Wfj9B63AKHWdfdq7?mode=gi_t
Date: *Friday, 27 Feb*
⏰ Time: Sundown (~5:30pm) to 10:00pm
Location: Charlie's Corner (inside IBIS hotel)
https://g.co/kgs/eo3kMMQ
Cost: 99QR per person
RSVP in advance
INDOOR VENUE, prayer rooms available at the hotel ☪️
🎲 Game Night Over Drinks
Join us for a relaxed evening of games, fun, and great company during the week! This is an event open to locals and expats alike-perfect for making new friends while playing card games, chess, and other fun board games. The idea is to play and chill a bit during the week but not to be overwhelmed and still can go back to work for 1 more day before weekend. During Ramadan, this event has changed to start a bit later.
**Location:** Adam Coffee Shop
⌚ **Time:** 7:30–9:30 PM
**Vibe:** Chill, social, and lightly competitive (in a fun way!)
**Entrance Fee:** 10 QAR (cash only)
☕ **Minimum Order:** One drink or food item
We’ll rotate between games and tables depending on the number of participants, giving everyone a chance to meet and play with different people. Feel free to bring your own games to share! Just to support the Cafe for their generosity of hosting us, 1 order of drink/food is a good practice. For those who prefer healthier options, the café offers sugar-free drinks and food.
**Note:**
Due to previous experiences where some attendees did not place any orders and misused shared resources, we have introduced a small entrance fee to help maintain a positive and respectful environment from Feb. The fee will also contribute to supporting the community and providing food for stray cats.
Football match 9v9
DOHA ALL NATIONS FOOTBALL ⚽
The next match is officially ON!
* Date: Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
* Time: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
* Location: UDST – Pitch 2 (Outdoor Turf)
* Level: Intermediate / Competitive
* Fees: \~20 QAR
⚠️ Note: We can reserve a professional referee and dedicated goalkeepers; additional fees will be added if these services are confirmed.
Join & Confirm Here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GrtFG29bIHiI32mL6HfMHM?mode=gi_c
كرة القدم - كل الأمم الدوحة ⚽
المباراة القادمة مؤكدة!
* التاريخ: الخميس، 26 فبراير 2026
* الوقت: 10:00 مساءً – 11:00 مساءً
* الموقع: جامعة الدوحة (UDST) – ملعب 2 (عشب صناعي)
* المستوى: متوسط / تنافسي
* الرسوم: حوالي 20 ريال قطري
⚠️ ملاحظة: يمكننا حجز حكم محترف وحراس مرمى مخصصين؛ وفي حال التأكيد، سيتم إضافة رسوم إضافية على المبلغ الإجمالي.
انضم وأكد حضورك هنا: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GrtFG29bIHiI32mL6HfMHM?mode=gi_c
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Eat Pupusas. Skate. Support Local. 🛼🎉
Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business.
Pupusas:
Beans, Potatoes, Veggie
Homemade juices:
Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew
After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes.
Come hungry and ready to roll!
Locations:
Ranchero Kitchen
984 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau)
Skate Zone 71
4900 Evanswood Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
CMG Gives Back - March: Serve Brunch 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! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. 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. 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. 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 BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am 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, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
\* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos.
\* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos.
\* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA
\* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the 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 update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very 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.
THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need.
PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Columbus Medical Marijuana Meetup 2/24/26 - Network/Learn/Celebrate/Mix/Chill
Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday February 24 from 7-10 pm at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new friends!
WE HOPE TO BE COLLECTING SIGNATURES TO OVERTURN SB56. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN US AND SIGN!
Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect.
Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!
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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Post Shoot Social (Flash Dance - Supplemental Lighting) (Local Cantina)
**Back By Popular Request!**
Once you have spent an evening in the studio, you need some refreshments. Join us at Local Cantina in Bridge Park to recharge your energy!
**Meeting Schedule:**
1. 7:10 - Chips and Salsa
Sunday Morning Coffee at Stauf's Coffee Roasters (German Village)
Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village.
Street parking is free on Sundays.















