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**For Information Only, as I may or may not attend.** The Seventh Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Exotic Cars, Motorcycles, Fashion, and Fun! Lower Blocks of King Street and Market Square in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia [https://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/home](https://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/home) Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos. By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55123697 22 miles. Lunch/snack stop TBD. Join us for a short and pleasant e-bike ride in and around the center of Washington, DC. The total tour distance is some 22 miles but you can cut it short if needed. The ride is on paved bike paths, some city streets, and flat terrain. Various monuments can be seen during this route (the Capitol, the municipal Fish Market, the White House, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Nationals ballpark, the Titanic Memorial, and the Frederick Douglas bridge). Lunch: Brown bag TBD. The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be some 22 miles or shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day. **Please remember to charge your bike, check your tires and brakes, and consider packing an extra tube.** **We recommend downloading the Ride with GPS route map to enhance your independence.** https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55123697 **Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers** The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as [www.ebikelovers.com](http://www.ebikelovers.com/) generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs. Here is the link to activate your free membership: [https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN](https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN) **More information about using GPS files:** [https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/](https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/) **More information about e-bike ranges:** [https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/](https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/) As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome. **Your registration for this ride signifies your agreement with the terms of the disclaimer below.** **DISCLAIMER** **LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.** **See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer**

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/1/0/b/600_43516651.jpeg **Arrive: 8:45 am** **Pedal: 9:00 am** Join us for a beautiful fall bicycle ride through scenic Great Falls, Virginia! Weather will be a little warmer so let's take advantage of the nice weather. This 39 mile ride starts and ends in Vienna, Virginia. It includes portions of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. It also goes through the historic towns of Vienna and Herndon and past the Barns at Wolf Trap. The ride includes a rest stop in scenic Riverbend Park. Post Ride: let's go back to Hawk & Griffin in Vienna. Good food and pleasant atmosphere ([hawkgriffin.com](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.hawkgriffin.com/menus/&ved=2ahUKEwi_j7Kc5o-NAxVlM1kFHZcXGrMQhAd6BAgbEAE&opi=89978449&usg=AOvVaw1R5FDlGi0PCLQLMBuPT0G1)). Ride Details... **Ride A** Length: 39.8 miles Total Climb: 2284 ft Max Grade: 10.6 % Recommended pace: 15 to 16 mph Surface: Paved multi-purpose trail and roads Terrain: Scenic, flat to hilly Rest Stops: Great Falls National Park, Sunoco at (Great Falls Plaza), Green Lizard Cycling (Herndon) Hazards: On the W & O D Trail – crossing intersections, runners, pedestrians, kids, moms with strollers, other cyclists, and occasional furry creatures. On roads – automobile traffic & crossing at intersections Recommended Bicycle: Road (including cyclocross) Map for Ride A: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4288588 The portion of this route through Great Falls is hilly, with a few of the hills being rather steep. Unless you are a super fit athlete, or a super masochist, you should not attempt this route on anything other than a road bike or cyclocross! **Ride B** If you don’t like hills, this is the ride for you! Length: 33.1 miles Total Climb: 1113 ft. Max Grade: 5.2 % Recommended pace: 12 to 14 mph Surface: Paved multi-purpose trail and roads Terrain: Flat to slightly hilly Rest Stops: Green Lizard Cycling (Herndon), Carolina BBQ (Ashburn) Hazards: Crossing intersections, runners, pedestrians, kids, moms with baby strollers, other cyclists, and occasional furry creatures. Recommended Bicycle: Any Map for Ride B: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19622901 Comments: You can make this a shorter (17.3 miles) ride with less climbing (688 ft) by turning around at Herndon. **Note:** All persons participating in the activity accept and/or assume any and all risks of injuries (physical or otherwise) arising from and/or associated with this activity. What to Bring · Helmet - Mandatory! · Liquids - And plenty of them! · Photo ID · Money - Cash or credit card for food or emergency) · Bicycle Emergency Repair Kit - (cash, mini tool, inner tube, CO2 cartridge or hand pump, etc.) · Bike lock Other Things to Keep in Mind · If you RSVP "yes" and you are unable to attend due to unexpected circumstances, please call or text the event host. · If you are running late, please call or text the event hosts w/ your ETA!

A photography scavenger hunt in Annapolis offers a picturesque journey through American history and maritime charm, capturing cobblestone streets, historic homes, the iconic State House, bustling City Dock with boats, the stately [U.S. Naval Academy](https://www.google.com/search?q=U.S.+Naval+Academy&sca_esv=cbcc352c89b9e229&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1084US1084&ei=evZnaeeANY_x5NoP3f2IgAY&oq=discribe+a+photo+walk+i&gs_lp=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-QEYRsICCRAAGIAEGAoYC8ICIBAAGIAEGAoYCxixAxiDARj5ARhGGJcFGIwFGN0E2AECwgIXEAAYgAQYChgLGLEDGIMBGMkDGPkBGEbCAiMQABiABBgKGAsYsQMYgwEYyQMY-QEYRhiXBRiMBRjdBNgBAsICDRAAGIAEGIoFGAoYsQPCAgcQABiABBgNwgIGEAAYHhgNwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYFhgeGArCAgsQABiABBiKBRiGA8ICCBAAGIAEGKIEwgIFEAAY7wWYAwriAwUSATEgQPEFAJAUbKWRhaG6BgQIARgHugYGCAIQARgUkgcEMjguNKAHhJ4CsgcEMjIuNLgHjBDCBwgwLjcuMjQuMcgHgQGACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&ved=2ahUKEwiByfSB6ouSAxW5MlkFHb1FKfoQgK4QegQIARAE), and vibrant waterfront scenes, blending colonial architecture with modern life. **Key Areas & Themes** * **Historic District:** Explore Maryland Avenue and Church Circle for 18th-century buildings, brick sidewalks, unique shops, art galleries ([ArtWalk](https://www.google.com/search?q=ArtWalk&sca_esv=cbcc352c89b9e229&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1084US1084&ei=evZnaeeANY_x5NoP3f2IgAY&oq=discribe+a+photo+walk+i&gs_lp=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-QEYRsICCRAAGIAEGAoYC8ICIBAAGIAEGAoYCxixAxiDARj5ARhGGJcFGIwFGN0E2AECwgIXEAAYgAQYChgLGLEDGIMBGMkDGPkBGEbCAiMQABiABBgKGAsYsQMYgwEYyQMY-QEYRhiXBRiMBRjdBNgBAsICDRAAGIAEGIoFGAoYsQPCAgcQABiABBgNwgIGEAAYHhgNwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYFhgeGArCAgsQABiABBiKBRiGA8ICCBAAGIAEGKIEwgIFEAAY7wWYAwriAwUSATEgQPEFAJAUbKWRhaG6BgQIARgHugYGCAIQARgUkgcEMjguNKAHhJ4CsgcEMjIuNLgHjBDCBwgwLjcuMjQuMcgHgQGACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&ved=2ahUKEwiByfSB6ouSAxW5MlkFHb1FKfoQgK4QegQIAxAB)), and the grand State House. * **City Dock & Waterfront:** Capture the maritime heart of Annapolis with sailboats, historic boats, waterfront restaurants, and the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial. * **[U.S. Naval Academy](https://www.google.com/search?q=U.S.+Naval+Academy&sca_esv=cbcc352c89b9e229&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1084US1084&ei=evZnaeeANY_x5NoP3f2IgAY&oq=discribe+a+photo+walk+i&gs_lp=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-QEYRsICCRAAGIAEGAoYC8ICIBAAGIAEGAoYCxixAxiDARj5ARhGGJcFGIwFGN0E2AECwgIXEAAYgAQYChgLGLEDGIMBGMkDGPkBGEbCAiMQABiABBgKGAsYsQMYgwEYyQMY-QEYRhiXBRiMBRjdBNgBAsICDRAAGIAEGIoFGAoYsQPCAgcQABiABBgNwgIGEAAYHhgNwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYFhgeGArCAgsQABiABBiKBRiGA8ICCBAAGIAEGKIEwgIFEAAY7wWYAwriAwUSATEgQPEFAJAUbKWRhaG6BgQIARgHugYGCAIQARgUkgcEMjguNKAHhJ4CsgcEMjIuNLgHjBDCBwgwLjcuMjQuMcgHgQGACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&ved=2ahUKEwiByfSB6ouSAxW5MlkFHb1FKfoQgK4QegQIAxAE) (USNA):** Photograph historic grounds, chapel, statues, and the blend of tradition and modernity, **requiring ID for entry.** * **Gardens & Parks:** Find tranquility and natural beauty at spots like the [William Paca House & Garden](https://www.annapolis.org/visit/properties/william-paca-house-garden/) (***separate entrance fee required if you wish to explore***). **Tips for Your Hunt:** * Wear comfortable shoes, especially if exploring grassy areas. * Bring valid ID for USNA access. * Gear: A wide-angle lens is useful for the harbor, but a 35mm or 50mm lens is best for street and building details. **Annapolis Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist** **📍 The Historic Landmarks (1-5 Points Each)** **⛵ Maritime & Colonial Life (2-4 Points Each)** **🧠 Creative & Action Challenges (5+ Points Each)** Full list will be given out the day of the hunt. **📋 Scavenger Hunt Rules** * **Safety First:** Do not enter restricted areas at the US Naval Academy. * **Respect Property:** Do not step on private gardens or residential property. * **Share your photos:** Add your photos to the HCPG Annapolis Scavenger Hunt album. * **Time Limit:** Challenge yourselves to complete this in under 2 hours **Free event. Rain date is 24th.**

ATTENTION! The admins of DCESK8 - Washington DC Electric Skateboarding™️ have scheduled a Board Meeting. Attendees are expected to arrive in business professional attire and be prepared to deliberate on crucial matters including: -shredding the gnar -dodging traffic -good vibes and sick hangs What is the Board Meeting? It's a classic DCESK8 event in which we dress up in suit and tie, cruise the city taking lots of photos, and grab lunch together for a fun social retreat. For the first time ever, this will be a charitable ride in which we will be supporting The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, a worldwide dapper motorcycle rideout raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer and mental health. DCESK8 Alumni Robert Fairbarn and Corey Landolt will be riding in the DC event, and we highly encourage you to donate to their fundraisers. We will meet at the pre-ride for the DC Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, see them off, and then do our own ride included copious photos and followed by lunch. Donate to Robert's fundraiser: https://gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/robertfairbairn?fbclid=IwdGRzaARoCpdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5AkA09FjsHcfYN6pv3PBVzdE24Uxitla22xMzxSrV6j_0o9Was7QLoWnfI_A_aem_wqv9Ty5fjk6nSfocUIK-sw Donate to Corey's fundraiser: https://gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/coreylandolt446693?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcARp7ThleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaee3KoZOSqWpI5LIvKC1LXalfi4Fmuglg7jFLHAjc3wGsiRhDWbGPOnO9ePyA_aem_v3ckF9XdrbIi9lU3hV_GDA More information on The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride: https://gentlemansride.com/ Details: Date: Sunday May 17th Time: 8:30AM meet-up, 10:30 rideout Location: Hains Point Dress Code: Business Professional

Let's enjoy a walk in Old Town and check out the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style! ❶ **What we'll do:** * Starting from the Capital Bikeshare Station on Diagonal Road, we'll walk through Old Town Alexandria, ending up at the 500 block of King Street to check out the cars! After admiring the cars, attendees can make their way individually back to the meetup point or their next destination. * The walk is 4.5 miles and should take about 2 hours. The surface is paved throughout, with inclines here and there and steps in places. This is an easy walk. * Google map: [https://tinyurl.com/nufwbhph](https://tinyurl.com/nufwbhph) ❷ **How to get there:** * Metro: King Street Station is on the Blue and Yellow Lines. * Driving: From I-395, take VA-7 / King Street east about 2.8 miles. Take the first right after passing under the railroad (Daingerfield Street), and an immediate right onto Diagonal Road. From US-1 / Richmond Highway, follow King Street west 0.5 miles, take a sharp left onto Daingerfield, and the first right onto Diagonal Road. There is free parallel parking in the area, especially along streets a block north of King Street and beyond, and west of the tracks along Commonwealth and adjoining streets. ❸ **What to bring:** Water and comfy shoes. You can bring your furry friend (leashes, please), but the car show discourages them because of loud noises. ❹ **Weather:** The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 89F, with 4 mph W winds and a slight chance of morning showers, increasing in the afternoon. Updates: [https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm](https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm) ❺ **Advisory:** As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers. ❻ **Administrative stuff:** There are restrooms at commercial establishments near our meetup point, at the Torpedo Factory, and at the Ramsey House (Alexandria Visitor Center). ❼ **Notes:** * Old Town Festival of Speed & Style: [https://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/home](https://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/home) * Old Town Festival of Speed & Style at VisitAlexandria.com: [https://visitalexandria.com/events/old-town-festival-of-speed-style-2/](https://visitalexandria.com/events/old-town-festival-of-speed-style-2/)

# [Rails to River XC Mountain Bike Race](https://www.bikereg.com/rails-to-river-mountain-bike-race) ## Sun May 17, 2026Reston, VA Bike reg: https://www.bikereg.com/rails-to-river-mountain-bike-race

# [SGBP Jump Jam](https://www.bikereg.com/sgbp-jump-jam) ## Sun May 17, 2026Boyds, MD https://www.bikereg.com/sgbp-jump-jam

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET At** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix) (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have at least 20 registered.) Our last online Bingo Night Party was such a BIG hit, we're doing it again! Do you like to play BINGO or want to just do something different?! Then you will LOVE this event! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the comfort of your home. Prizes included Amazon gift cards, free future events and more! This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. You will either need to print or draw out your bingo cards. We will email you with how to get it after registering. You can have more than 1 person on your team as long as they're from your house and use same device. Friends/family around the country can also play. They would just need to also register for a ticket. This event will be held on Zoom which you would access through your computer/webcam, or via your phone/tablet. On day of the event, you will get a secured Zoom link and link to print out Bingo cards. \*RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. Cost: $15-$20 depending on how early you register. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix)

Join us for the world premiere of the musical ***Aguardiente: Where Magic Transcends Borders,*** commissioned by GALA and conceived by Helen Hayes multi-award winner Luis Salgado from Puerto Rico and Colombian artist Daniel Alejandro Gutiérrez. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as bomba, currulao, and cumbia, and Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism, Aguardiente is a bold new musical about the messy, urgent act of making art in a world on fire. As a group of artists race to finish a new show, their rehearsal room becomes a battleground of ideas, ambition, and lived experience—especially for a composer whose undocumented status makes the dream of success anything but simple. As the team wrestles with what story they should tell, the line between reality and imagination begins to blur, until—like two currents meeting in the same river—the artists’ own struggles spill into the story they are creating: a vibrant tale set in a river town on the brink of environmental collapse, where two young lovers must decide whether to stay and fight for their homeland or leave in pursuit of a dream, making Aguardiente a theatrical journey about migration, memory, and the complicated act of transforming real lives into art. **PERFORMANCES:** ***Aguardiente*** is a bilingual production with surtitles in English and Spanish, and runs April 30 through May 24, 2026. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. The show is approximately 160 minutes long and includes one intermission. Community Night is Thursday, April 30. Noche de GALA, which includes a post-performance reception with the cast and creative team, is Saturday, May 2, under the honorary patronage of His Excellency Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo, Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S. **TICKETS:** Regular tickets for ***Aguardiente*** are $60 Premium, $55 Orchestra Standard, $45 Orchestra Value, and $35 Balcony Value; $35 Seniors (65+), Military, Teachers, and Groups (10+); $25 25 and Under; Community Night tickets are $25 each and Noche de GALA: Chosen ticket price + $5 (per person). **[GET TICKETS HERE](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/production/1245626)** **CAST:** ***Aguardiente: Where Magic Transcends Borders*** features an 18-people multicultural cast that includes Samuel Garnica (Venezuela) as Alberto, Sebastián Treviño (Colombia and Mexico) as Alejandro, Vin Ramos (Puerto Rico) as Azuquita, Ana Luisa Martínez (Mexico) as Anís, Shayla Hernández (Puerto Rico) as Kiara, Emy Ramos (Dominican Republic and United States) as Beta, Eric González (Spain) as Eve, Machirán (Cuba) as Pepe/MC, and Leanna “Leah” Finol (Venezuela and Hungary) as Mamá/Mom. The ensemble includes Ralphie Rivera (Puerto Rico, Dance Captain), Álvaro Medina Molina (Puerto Rico and Colombia, Alberto U/S), Santiago Ayala (Colombia, Alejandro U/S), Brianna Ríos (El Salvador and Puerto Rico, Anís U/S), Ana Daniela Pérez (Panama, Beta U/S), Bibi Sánchez (Mexico, Mamá U/S), Julia Neveu (United States, Eve U/S), Zaramaría Fas (Puerto Rico, Swing), and Rodrigo Calderón (Peru, Swing, Azuquita U/S). **CREATIVE TEAM:** This enthralling new musical is written, directed, and choreographed by Luis Salgado, with music and music direction by Daniel A. Gutiérrez, and lyrics by both Salgado and Gutiérrez. Scenic Design is by Clifton Chadick, Lighting Design is by Colin Bills, Projections Design is by Milton Cordero, and Madeline “Mo” Oslejsek is Sound Designer. Costume Design is by Jeannette Christensen, Properties Design is by Chelsea Dean, and Hair and Makeup Design is by Andre Hopfer. Sorany Gutiérrez is the Dramaturg, Valeria Cossu is Associate Director, and Ralphie Rivera is Associate Choreographer. Cody Von Ruden is Assistant Costume Designer and Elias Hall is Assistant Properties Designer. The band includes Daniel Gutiérrez (Music Director, Conductor, Keys), Sebastián Natal (Assistant Music Director, Multi-instrumentalist), Juan “Juancho” Gómez (Guitar), Iván Navas (Multi-instrumentalist), Jaime Rodríguez (Percussion), Roger Torres (Trumpet), and Michael “Mike” Ventura (Saxophone). Ester Teixeira Vianna is Stage Manager, Rbekah Nogueira is NYC Assistant Stage Manager, Brian Martínez is DC Assistant Stage Manager, Ilyana Rose-Dávila is Production Manager, Amanda Leyva is Assistant Production Manager, Anson Stevie is Technical Director, Delbis Cardona is General Manager for Rehearsal Space, and Lorena Suárez is Company Administrator. Gustavo Ott is the Producer and Rebecca Medrano is the Executive Producer. The production is made possible in part with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Paul Angell Foundation, the National Latinx Theater Initiative, and the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Additionally, GALA Hispanic Theatre is a recipient of the 2026 THRIVE! Grant, funded by the Mark Edelman Theater Fund and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the National organization for theatre leading for a just and thriving theatre ecology.

Theme: Gentle Flow Yoga & Meditation Level: Beginner to Intermediate Time: Sunday 9:00 – 10:00 AM Location: Bluemont park Cost: Free What to bring: Yoga mat, water, comfortable clothing Location: Basketball court of Bluemont park, google map 38°52'06.2"N 77°07'52.0"W Parking: South Bluemont Parking Area About the session *A gentle flow-based yoga session to move, stretch, and reconnect with your body. We may include simple breathing techniques and a short meditation session. - This is not a high-intensity class. You are welcome to go at your own pace and take breaks anytime. *Suitable for beginners and regular practitioners. Notes - Light food is recommended before practice *Outdoor session: feel free to bring sunscreen, towel, or anything you need - Please be mindful of your own body and practice within your limits By joining, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health and well-being during the session. About the host 200h Yoga Teacher Training (2019) Long-term yoga practitioner and part-time teacher 🌿 May you find a moment of ease and connection in your practice. **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 2. [Liability Waiver](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco)

Sign up to help with customer service at our Arlington shop! **If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop**, **please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp** so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you. **What you'll do:** * greet customers * manage customer traffic * help customers find basic bike parts in our store * direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair * help customers find a bike that fits them * set customers up to test ride bikes * work the register to conduct customer payments **Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:** * customer service oriented * willing to work outside most of the shift * able to work on their feet most of the shift * comfortable working in a faced-paced environment * open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer * excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning! **What to Bring/Attire** * A water bottle & snack * Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather * Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny **Age Requirements:** If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.

Sign up to help with customer service at our Del Ray shop! **If this is your first time doing customer service at our shop**, **please direct message Elizabeth here via MeetUp** so she can ensure someone can be there to orient you. **What you'll do:** * greet customers * manage customer traffic * help customers find basic bike parts in our store * direct customers to the mechanics if they need a bike repair * help customers find a bike that fits them * set customers up to test ride bikes * work the register to conduct customer payments **Qualities of a good volunteer for this role:** * customer service oriented * willing to work outside most of the shift * able to work on their feet most of the shift * comfortable working in a faced-paced environment * open to a steep learning curve with a rewarding experience the more times you volunteer * excited to learn about Velocity Bicycle Cooperative and become part of our volunteer team that keeps our wheels turning! **What to Bring/Attire** * A water bottle & snack * Wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the day's weather * Sunscreen and a baseball hat if it is sunny **Age Requirements:** If you are under 18, you must bring a parent/guardian with you to the orientation to sign the waiver.

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant. MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event. Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan