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Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Cairo Toastmasters and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. Please join our whatsapp group to receive the invitation and meeting details. https://chat.whatsapp.com/DDkLoUWtGFiHLA6KWoyhyo What's Cairo Toastmasters? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Why join Cairo Toastmasters? Toastmasters will give you a GROWING experience once you decide to join the club. With more than 700,000 active members in more than 16,000 clubs all over the world improving their public speaking and communication skills, you'll be a part of a global network of success. A fee of 100 LE is collected from all guests.

Behind every successful ML model lies a massive ecosystem of pipelines, infrastructure, configurations, dependencies, and automation layers. In this workshop, Mahmoud will break down the hidden technical debt that quietly breaks ML systems in production, including: - Pipeline jungles & fragile glue code - Data dependencies & system entanglement - Infrastructure bottlenecks in real-world AI deployments - MLOps strategies for scalable, stable, and secure systems - Based on Google’s foundational research and modern MLOps practices, this workshop will help you understand how to build AI systems that survive beyond the demo stage. Agenda --- Hosted By Muhammed Nagy, Head of GDG Cairo Hi, I'm Mohamed, Head of GDG Cairo. Mona Abd Elaziz, Head of Design Zeinab Salem, WTM Cairo Leader Fady Ibrahim, GDG Organizer - Fady is a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Authorized Trainer with 12 Google Cloud certifications. - He is a Build with AI trainer and a mentor in the 2024 Solution Challenge of Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC). He mentored teams from Germany and Singapore from the Top Global 100 Team. - Fady is the technical reviewer for the book Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer Guide, published by Packt Publishing. - Fady has a one-hour video published on the official Google Cloud YouTube channel. Furthermore, he has a 10-video YouTube list about Google Cloud published by Cloud Institute, a Cloud Coaching Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Ibrahim Fathelbab, Co-organizer Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 4 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support.Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 4 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support. El-hosary A, GDG Organizer Islam Hassan, Android developer Taghrida Mohamed, Co-organizer Mahmoud Sultan, Co-organizer CyberSecurity Engineer GDG Cairo Organizer Kholoud Ahmed, Co-organizer Computer Science Student Mohamed Mohamed, Co-organizer Eslam Kamal, Co-organizer Flutter Mobile App Developer | Coding Instructor | GDG Cairo Organizer | Head of Flutter at GDSC MTI (2023 - 2024) Ali Omar, Co-organizer Youssef Mamdouh, Co-organizer Mohamed Abo el Maaty Zaky, GDG Organizer 🧑🏻‍💻 Software Engineer 💙 Flutter Developer 🇪🇬 Flutter Egypt Organizer 🐦 Flutter Mena Organizer 📱 Mobile Enthusiast 💻 GDG 6 October Organizer 🌐 https://maaty.dev Yousef Bahnsawy, Ai Engineer AI Engineer, GDG on Campus Lead and GDG Cairo Organizer Nour Ashraf Hanafy, Business Developer Abdulrahman Samir, GDG Organizer RaniaM Hafez Photographer, Photographer Saadi Shamallakh, Full Stack developer Abdelrahman Salah, IOS Developer Ahmed Elnaggar, GDE Menna Ahmed, Cloud Engineer Cloud Engineer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cairo-presents-hidden-technical-debt-in-machine-learning-systems-workshop-with-mahmoud-hossam/.

**Enjoy a full desert experience while still in the city. 🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend daytrip adventure with different group activities?👌💯Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: ✨**Maadi night hike and camping**🤩✨ **The day includes:** ✅ Camping in the mountains the sky, nature, silence and clean air🌄 ✅ Optional hiking with professional guiding experience ✅ Grilled Dinner Meal ✅ Group activities Dominos, Chess, Card games ✅ Drinking mineral water, Pepsi, tea ✅ A car will be available to carry our bags 🚙 **The Program details:** we meet at 3:00pm at Maadi gate of the protectorate to reach camp site starting the hiking session (walk in the mountains) then sitting around bonfire having grilled dinner while sharing activities, games with special beduien tea till 11pm **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Fee: 450 EGP including** 🔥 **(700 for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Hiking guide 👌 All grilling Dinner Meal 👌 Mineral water, Pepsi, Tea 👌 Snack (Corn or Fruit) **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **+201080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **5days** before event, where No refund for **2days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **450EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 500EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: 550EGP • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:** ✨ Your ID card ✨ Comfortable sneakers ✨ A cap, sunglasses and/or sunscreen ✨ Extra calories food ✨ Extra water bottle (1 liters) ✨ A jacket or a sweatshirt **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **\*Important Notes to keep:\*** • The camp is traditional, not 5 stars • The bathrooms are only at the gate • There's poor to no signal inside • You can leave early if you want • Wear comfy & warm clothes • It is ok for kids • No cinema, no shisha • No jeans, no shoes, no accessories • The program is to be slightly changes **\*Note: it is very cold at night\*** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOl2vJpk6vs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) • Tell us to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **fall collections of 2026** for outings & trips

🌿**Enjoy the Peaceful Charm of Countryside just 1.5hr from the city**🌿 Get ready for an adventure combines the charm of authentic Egyptian countryside with the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization! 🤩✨**Dahshur Countryside 2x1 Daytrip**🤩✨ 🌴 Picture this: surrounded by lush palm trees and captivating natural scenery, it’s the perfect gateway to unwind and refresh. Just imagine savoring freshly-made traditional food, sipping tea, and enjoying the irresistible smell of bread baking right on the spot! 🛕 Discover the stories and secrets behind some of the oldest and most beautiful pyramids in Egypt (Red, Bent and Black pyramids) through a unique guided tour**✨️** **The trip includes:** ✅ Camping in countryside ✅ A chance to recharge your energy, ✅ Let go of negativity ✅ Meet new people, ✅ So you can start your day full of life and positive vibes! **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 💰 **Cost Just 1300EGP includes:** **(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Transportation 👌 Farm day use ticket 👌Pyramids entrance tickets 👌 Breakfast 👌 Tea or Coffee 👌 Lemon juice 💰 Optional: For Dinner meal, extra 300EGP is added **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp 01080430150 or [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2uBPK-w9UCxP2qDLGcK3axtubfXEHPy0K1sLQkzZdl36dSmzIHdbziEXA_aem_AeBi2fDWdQssdQcDD-bgQpxA8vq_u_EhLea3rD_CPIBIxOnoJXYCyHa04eCnn9E9AZltEFbxKNeJ6df5gy9LaAay) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay wallet or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: 11**00EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1300EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 1500EGP Optional: If you come by car 850EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Notes:** • Transportation using Hiace Toyota or private car • Road trip = 1 to 1.5 hours from Cairo to Dahshour • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)

☕🎀 The Soft Café Circle 🎀☕ We’re so excited to welcome you to our very first gathering 💗 A cozy, girly hangout created for soft conversations, genuine connections, and calm, comforting vibes. This is the beginning of a little circle where we explore the most beautiful, cozy cafés around Cairo that truly match our energy ☕🌷 For our first meetup, we’ll be spending a relaxed afternoon at Tree House Cafe enjoying: ✨ Card games & board games ✨ Getting to know each other in a friendly, easygoing way ✨ A warm, welcoming space where you can just be yourself Coming alone? You’re not the only one most of us are meeting for the first time too 💗 📅 Saturday, 23 May 📍 Tree House Cafe, Dokki 🕰 Time: [4pm ] 🎀 Rules & Notes: • Girls only • Age range: 20–30 • This is our first meetup , kindness, respect, and soft energy always 💌 Once we reach around 20 members, a WhatsApp group will be created to stay connected, plan future meetups, and grow our cozy circle together. If you’ve been looking for a soft place to belong, meet new people, and discover lovely cafés… this is your sign 🌸 https://share.google/G50wEDT4rc8oaVYxS

Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Inspire Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. What's Inspire Toastmasters Club? A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Care to join!! Please join us at our WhatsApp group: [WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0yjJ18bDph3uYeWbiKNKg?mode=wwt) **Event Time:** 7:00 PM - 09:30 PM **Place:** Meeting will be held at MQR Co Working Space, The Greek Campus Downtown, 171 El Tahrir, Abdeen, Cairo, ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change)*** Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/34NaPVU5HECBorTp6 **Guest Fees:** 150 EGP

In this workshop, you’ll get a practical introduction to building and deploying scalable AI applications using modern Google Cloud tools like Vertex AI and Cloud Run—covering key concepts to help you bring your AI ideas to life. Agenda --- Hosted By Muhammed Nagy, Head of GDG Cairo Hi, I'm Mohamed, Head of GDG Cairo. Mona Abd Elaziz, Head of Design Zeinab Salem, WTM Cairo Leader Fady Ibrahim, GDG Organizer - Fady is a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Authorized Trainer with 12 Google Cloud certifications. - He is a Build with AI trainer and a mentor in the 2024 Solution Challenge of Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC). He mentored teams from Germany and Singapore from the Top Global 100 Team. - Fady is the technical reviewer for the book Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer Guide, published by Packt Publishing. - Fady has a one-hour video published on the official Google Cloud YouTube channel. Furthermore, he has a 10-video YouTube list about Google Cloud published by Cloud Institute, a Cloud Coaching Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Ibrahim Fathelbab, Co-organizer Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 4 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support.Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 4 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support. El-hosary A, GDG Organizer Islam Hassan, Android developer Taghrida Mohamed, Co-organizer Mahmoud Sultan, Co-organizer CyberSecurity Engineer GDG Cairo Organizer Kholoud Ahmed, Co-organizer Computer Science Student Mohamed Mohamed, Co-organizer Eslam Kamal, Co-organizer Flutter Mobile App Developer | Coding Instructor | GDG Cairo Organizer | Head of Flutter at GDSC MTI (2023 - 2024) Ali Omar, Co-organizer Youssef Mamdouh, Co-organizer Mohamed Abo el Maaty Zaky, GDG Organizer 🧑🏻‍💻 Software Engineer 💙 Flutter Developer 🇪🇬 Flutter Egypt Organizer 🐦 Flutter Mena Organizer 📱 Mobile Enthusiast 💻 GDG 6 October Organizer 🌐 https://maaty.dev Yousef Bahnsawy, Ai Engineer AI Engineer, GDG on Campus Lead and GDG Cairo Organizer Nour Ashraf Hanafy, Business Developer Abdulrahman Samir, GDG Organizer RaniaM Hafez Photographer, Photographer Saadi Shamallakh, Full Stack developer Abdelrahman Salah, IOS Developer Ahmed Elnaggar, GDE Menna Ahmed, Cloud Engineer Cloud Engineer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cairo-presents-developing-and-deploying-scalable-ai-applications-with-vertex-ai-and-cloud-run-workshop-with-chiraz-chahbani/.

Join us for an exciting and interactive workshop, "Build with AI: Cairo Workshop 2026," where you'll dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced developer, this workshop caters to all skill levels, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools and techniques. Meet like-minded tech enthusiasts, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and work on real-world AI projects that make a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your skills and network in the growing field of AI. Register now and be part of the AI revolution in Cairo! Agenda --- Speaker Nejmeddine BEN OUARRED - Google Developer Expert (Customer Success Manager) Nejmeddine BEN OUARRED is a Google Authorized Trainer and holds multiple active Google Cloud certifications. As a Cloud Architect, he specializes in Google Cloud, with a particular focus on GKE and Apigee, supporting companies across France and Europe in designing effective cloud migration strategies. A key part of Nejmeddine’s work involves leading Apigee implementations, helping organ… Hosted By Muhammed Nagy, Head of GDG Cairo Hi, I'm Mohamed, Head of GDG Cairo. Mona Abd Elaziz, Head of Design Zeinab Salem, WTM Cairo Leader Fady Ibrahim, GDG Organizer - Fady is a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Authorized Trainer with 12 Google Cloud certifications. - He is a Build with AI trainer and a mentor in the 2024 Solution Challenge of Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC). He mentored teams from Germany and Singapore from the Top Global 100 Team. - Fady is the technical reviewer for the book Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer Guide, published by Packt Publishing. - Fady has a one-hour video published on the official Google Cloud YouTube channel. Furthermore, he has a 10-video YouTube list about Google Cloud published by Cloud Institute, a Cloud Coaching Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Ibrahim Fathelbab, Co-organizer Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 4 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support.Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 4 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support. El-hosary A, GDG Organizer Islam Hassan, Android developer Taghrida Mohamed, Co-organizer Mahmoud Sultan, Co-organizer CyberSecurity Engineer GDG Cairo Organizer Kholoud Ahmed, Co-organizer Computer Science Student Mohamed Mohamed, Co-organizer Eslam Kamal, Co-organizer Flutter Mobile App Developer | Coding Instructor | GDG Cairo Organizer | Head of Flutter at GDSC MTI (2023 - 2024) Ali Omar, Co-organizer Youssef Mamdouh, Co-organizer Mohamed Abo el Maaty Zaky, GDG Organizer 🧑🏻‍💻 Software Engineer 💙 Flutter Developer 🇪🇬 Flutter Egypt Organizer 🐦 Flutter Mena Organizer 📱 Mobile Enthusiast 💻 GDG 6 October Organizer 🌐 https://maaty.dev Yousef Bahnsawy, Ai Engineer AI Engineer, GDG on Campus Lead and GDG Cairo Organizer Nour Ashraf Hanafy, Business Developer Abdulrahman Samir, GDG Organizer RaniaM Hafez Photographer, Photographer Saadi Shamallakh, Full Stack developer Abdelrahman Salah, IOS Developer Ahmed Elnaggar, GDE Menna Ahmed, Cloud Engineer Cloud Engineer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cairo-presents-build-with-ai-cairo-edition/.

**How does a TennisColumbus Season / League run?** The league advertises the season dates and builds a queue of committed players for the season. **Kickoff Day - June 10th** The start day of the season, players are sent a kickoff email that contains important information about the league, the link where your league standings and players contact information. We guarantee 6 playing partners at your playing level, but have been averaging closer to 15+ partners in most cities. The number of different levels we run is solely based upon the number of players enrolled for the league kickoff. Typically we are running a Skilled-3.0, Competitive-3.5 and Advanced-4.0 in most cities. **Your Task - "Flexible Scheduling"** After this kickoff email is sent, it is the **player's task to communicate with other players**. Players should work with their partners to find an agreeable time and location to play the match. While TennisColumbus doesn't mandate your playing schedule, it is recommended that players schedule at least one match per week. By request of the players, we started to allow players to play 1 rematch per season. The regular season is all about playing as much as you can. As of Feb. 10, 2026 we've had an amazing 2,017 players play more than [20 matches in a season](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/MatchesInSeason). **Where to Play?** Play at your local free tennis courts, tennis parks, condo courts or tennis clubs. The league strongly suggests that players jointly try to pick a tennis court location convenient to both. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/TennisCourts), including # of courts, lighting, hitting walls, etc. We strive to keep this list up-to-date. TennisColumbus sets up a must play dates to push players out on the courts. The final deadline is the date marking the end of the season, at which point players with 3-5 wins (Actually total is specified on the division page) will qualify for a post-season playoff to determine the league champion. **How to Play?** Players can use three mostly standard playing formats: 2 out of 3 sets, 2 sets with 10 point super tie-breaker or the 10-game pro set (First to 10, used when court time is limited). On Feb. 2018, we added Fast Tennis 4 game pro set format as a valid format. **Playoffs** Each season concludes with a playoffs where players with anywhere from 3 to 5 season wins qualifies for a single elimination tourney. The champion is awarded based upon the league [Prize Pool](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/prize_pool3). Each singles league champion also receives a playing entry into one of two national championships we run. **[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join)** Full price is $39.95 to play in a season. The earlier you sign up we typically offer discounts during these tough economic times. Just go to the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join) and complete the short form. We'd be happy to find you dedicated tennis playing partners.

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

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

**How to Get Off-Market Deals With Direct-to-Seller Marketing** Want to learn how to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing without relying on agents, wholesalers, or the MLS for consistent deal flow? That is exactly what we are covering at this next Columbus Investors Club Meetup. Get Your Free Ticket **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)🎟️ Most investors who try to do off-market deals make the same mistake: they throw money into a marketing channel, pray that it works, and hope a deal comes out the other side. There is no real strategy, no clear math, no tracking, and no process to know what is actually working. At this meetup, we are going to break down how to reverse engineer direct-to-seller marketing using our SCALE framework so you can approach your marketing with more clarity, confidence, and consistency. We will cover how to think through inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels, how to choose the right channel for your goals, how to run the numbers before you spend, how to allocate the right budget, how to launch the campaign correctly, and how to evaluate and track performance so you can make better decisions moving forward. **SCALE Framework:** **S –** Select the right channel **C –** Calculate the numbers **A –** Allocate the budget **L –** Launch the campaign **E –** Evaluate and track it **What We’ll Cover** * How to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing * How to stop guessing and start reverse engineering your marketing * The difference between inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels * How to choose the right channel for your business and market * How to calculate the numbers before launching * How to allocate a budget based on goals, not emotion * How to launch and track a campaign the right way * How to create more consistent and predictable deal flow **Date:** May 28, 2026 (Thursday) **Time:** 6 - 8pm EST **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Save Your Seat** → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp **FREE DRINKS & FOOD PROVIDED!** **About Columbus Investors Club** The Columbus Investors Club is a local meetup for real estate investors, aspiring investors, contractors, vendors, lenders, realtors, and other professionals who want to grow in the Columbus market. The goal is to create real connection, real opportunity, and real growth by getting the right people in the room. Whether you are brand new or already doing deals, this is a place to build relationships, learn from others in the business, find opportunities, and grow your presence in the local real estate community.

Join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for a nice hike along the Big Walnut Trail along the Gahanna golf course, circling Creekside and back. This 2 mile hike is fully paved and a beautiful walk through the heart of Gahanna.