Social and Cultural Outings

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

עברית בהמשך **[Sign up Here](https://tickchak.co.il/93164?ref=nwc)** **AYN RAND Con TLV — A New Path to Victory** **Location:** Nahum Gutman Museum of Art, Tel Aviv Why has the war lasted so long? Could it have been conducted differently? How do the ideas we hold shape our lives? October 7th, the way many states and universities responded to it, and the grinding war that followed should raise urgent questions for any thinking Israeli who cares about their life, their freedom, and the country they live in. **AYN RAND Con TLV** will take on the hard questions, cut to their intellectual core, and present a worldview fundamentally different from what you hear today. Through Ayn Rand’s distinctive philosophy—treating freedom, individualism, and human reason as exalted values—our speakers will analyze the war in Gaza. They will argue why secularism, a rational moral code, and a deep love of human life demand a decisive, uncompromising defeat of the enemy. You will encounter a new way to look at the war and at Israel—and, more fundamentally, a radically different way to think about your own life and happiness. This is a first-of-its-kind event in Israel, featuring speakers and experts from around the world. It is for people who take ideas, truth, and justice seriously. It is for people whose lives matter to them. If that’s you—especially if you’re young—this conference is for you. **Reserve your seat early.** **Featured speakers:** * **Tal Tsfany** — President & CEO, Ayn Rand Institute * **Dr. Aaron Smith** — PhD (Philosophy); Senior Fellow & Educator, Ayn Rand Institute * **Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos** — PhD (Sociology & Politics); Lecturer & Writer, Ayn Rand Institute * **Boaz Arad** — Founder & CEO, Ayn Rand Center Israel * **Mosab Hassan Yousef (“The Green Prince”)** — Exclusive live Zoom interview * Additional speakers to be announced. **Agenda:** **8:00 AM – Arrival & Registration** **9:00 AM – Opening Remarks – Tal Tsfany** **9:15 AM – Israel’s Moral Right to Exist as a Free, Western Nation – Nikos Sotirakopoulos** **10:00 AM – Objectivism: A Philosophy of Life for the Living – Aaron Smith** **10:45 AM – Coffee Break** **11:00 AM – Philosophy and Happiness – Tal Tsfany** **11:50 AM – Panel: How Rand’s Ideas Impacted My Life – Michael Kauffman, Guy Gavrieli, Iyar Raichel, Itamar Feldman** **12:30 PM – Lunch Break** **1:15 PM – Q&A Panel** **1:55 PM – Elan Journo conducts a Zoom interview with the “Green Prince” Mosab Hassan Yousef** **3:00 PM – Closing Remarks – Tal Tsfany** [Please sign up here](https://tickchak.co.il/93164?ref=nwc) עברית: **[הרשמה באתר](https://tickchak.co.il/90051)** **AYN RAND Con TLV — דרך חדשה לניצחון** **מקום:** מוזאון נחום גוטמן לאמנות, תל-אביב למה המלחמה נמשכת כל כך הרבה זמן? האם היינו יכולים לנהל אותה אחרת? כיצד הרעיונות שאנחנו מחזיקים מעצבים את חיינו? השבעה באוקטובר, האופן שבו מדינות ואוניברסיטאות רבות הגיבו לו, והמלחמה הנגררת שהתנהלה מאז—כל אלה צריכים לעורר שאלות דחופות אצל כל ישראלי חושב שאכפת לו מהחיים שלו, מהחופש שלו, ומהמדינה שבה הוא חי. **AYN RAND Con TLV** יעסוק בשאלות הקשות, יחתור לליבה האינטלקטואלית שלהן, ויציג השקפת עולם השונה מהותית ממה ששומעים היום. באמצעות הפילוסופיה הייחודית של איין ראנד—הרואה בחירות, אינדיבידואליזם ותבונת האדם ערכים נשגבים—הדוברים שלנו ינתחו את המלחמה בעזה. הם יטענו מדוע דווקא חילוניות, מוסריות ואהבת חיי אדם מחייבות הכרעה נחושה ובלתי-מתפשרת של האויב. תוצג לכם דרך אחרת להביט על המלחמה ועל ישראל—ובעומק רב יותר, דרך שונה בתכלית להתבונן על החיים והאושר האישי שלכם. זהו אירוע ייחודי וראשון מסוגו בישראל, עם דוברים ומומחים מרחבי העולם. הוא מיועד למי שמתייחס לרעיונות, לאמת ולצדק ברצינות. הוא מיועד לאנשים שחייהם חשובים להם. אם אתם כאלה—ובמיוחד אם אתם צעירים—הכנס הזה בשבילכם. **הבטיחו את מקומכם ורכשו כרטיסים מוקדם.** **בין הדוברים:** * **טל צפאני** — מנכ״ל ונשיא מכון איין ראנד (ARI) * **ד״ר אהרן סמית׳** — דוקטור לפילוסופיה; חוקר ומרצה בכיר במכון איין ראנד * **ד״ר ניקוס סוטירקופולוס** — דוקטור לסוציולוגיה ופוליטיקה; מרצה וכותב במכון איין ראנד * **בועז ארד** — מייסד ומנכ״ל מרכז איין ראנד בישראל * **מסעב חסן יוסף (“הנסיך הירוק”)** — ראיון זום בלעדי לכנס תוכניה: * **08:00** **פתיחת דלתות והרשמה** * **08:45** **דברי פתיחה - טל צפאני** * **09:10** **הזכות המוסרית של ישראל להתקיים מהיותה מדינה חופשית ומערבית - ניקוס סוטיראקופולוס** * **10:00** **איך הפילוסופיה של איין ראנד רלוונטית לישראל - אהרון סמית׳** * **10:45** **הפסקה** * **11:00** **התמורה על ההשקעה בפילוסופיה: פילוסופיה ואושר - טל צפאני** * **11:50** **פאנל: איך רעיונותיה של איין ראנד השפיעו על חיי - מייקל קאופמן, אייר רייכל, איתמר פלדמן, גיא גבריאלי** * **12:30** **ארוחת צהריים** * **13:15** **פאנל שאלות ותשובות** * **13:55** **ראיון זום עם ״הנסיך הירוק״ מסאב חסן יוסף. מראיין: אילן ג׳ורנו** * **15:00** **דברי סיום - טל צפאני** **[הרשמה באתר](https://tickchak.co.il/90051)**

Hare: Popcorn **Ugly sweater HannuChristmas run** Bring your ugliest sweaters with your prettiest faces! A cold winter trail in the center of Tel Aviv, with a warm on-after at Popcorn's place. BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) ! \* Beware of Wolt scooters When: December 20, 3 pm Where: Central Tel Aviv, precise location to be announced Join us wankers! (It costs 25 shekel) Magic Dyke

עברית בהמשך **[Sign up Here](https://tickchak.co.il/93164?ref=nwc)** **AYN RAND Con TLV — A New Path to Victory** **Location:** Nahum Gutman Museum of Art, Tel Aviv Why has the war lasted so long? Could it have been conducted differently? How do the ideas we hold shape our lives? October 7th, the way many states and universities responded to it, and the grinding war that followed should raise urgent questions for any thinking Israeli who cares about their life, their freedom, and the country they live in. **AYN RAND Con TLV** will take on the hard questions, cut to their intellectual core, and present a worldview fundamentally different from what you hear today. Through Ayn Rand’s distinctive philosophy—treating freedom, individualism, and human reason as exalted values—our speakers will analyze the war in Gaza. They will argue why secularism, a rational moral code, and a deep love of human life demand a decisive, uncompromising defeat of the enemy. You will encounter a new way to look at the war and at Israel—and, more fundamentally, a radically different way to think about your own life and happiness. This is a first-of-its-kind event in Israel, featuring speakers and experts from around the world. It is for people who take ideas, truth, and justice seriously. It is for people whose lives matter to them. If that’s you—especially if you’re young—this conference is for you. **Reserve your seat early.** **Featured speakers:** * **Tal Tsfany** — President & CEO, Ayn Rand Institute * **Dr. Aaron Smith** — PhD (Philosophy); Senior Fellow & Educator, Ayn Rand Institute * **Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos** — PhD (Sociology & Politics); Lecturer & Writer, Ayn Rand Institute * **Boaz Arad** — Founder & CEO, Ayn Rand Center Israel * **Mosab Hassan Yousef (“The Green Prince”)** — Exclusive live Zoom interview * Additional speakers to be announced. **Agenda:** **8:00 AM – Arrival & Registration** **9:00 AM – Opening Remarks – Tal Tsfany** **9:15 AM – Israel’s Moral Right to Exist as a Free, Western Nation – Nikos Sotirakopoulos** **10:00 AM – Objectivism: A Philosophy of Life for the Living – Aaron Smith** **10:45 AM – Coffee Break** **11:00 AM – Philosophy and Happiness – Tal Tsfany** **11:50 AM – Panel: How Rand’s Ideas Impacted My Life – Michael Kauffman, Guy Gavrieli, Iyar Raichel, Itamar Feldman** **12:30 PM – Lunch Break** **1:15 PM – Q&A Panel** **1:55 PM – Elan Journo conducts a Zoom interview with the “Green Prince” Mosab Hassan Yousef** **3:00 PM – Closing Remarks – Tal Tsfany** [Please sign up here](https://tickchak.co.il/93164?ref=nwc) עברית: **[הרשמה באתר](https://tickchak.co.il/90051)** **AYN RAND Con TLV — דרך חדשה לניצחון** **מקום:** מוזאון נחום גוטמן לאמנות, תל-אביב למה המלחמה נמשכת כל כך הרבה זמן? האם היינו יכולים לנהל אותה אחרת? כיצד הרעיונות שאנחנו מחזיקים מעצבים את חיינו? השבעה באוקטובר, האופן שבו מדינות ואוניברסיטאות רבות הגיבו לו, והמלחמה הנגררת שהתנהלה מאז—כל אלה צריכים לעורר שאלות דחופות אצל כל ישראלי חושב שאכפת לו מהחיים שלו, מהחופש שלו, ומהמדינה שבה הוא חי. **AYN RAND Con TLV** יעסוק בשאלות הקשות, יחתור לליבה האינטלקטואלית שלהן, ויציג השקפת עולם השונה מהותית ממה ששומעים היום. באמצעות הפילוסופיה הייחודית של איין ראנד—הרואה בחירות, אינדיבידואליזם ותבונת האדם ערכים נשגבים—הדוברים שלנו ינתחו את המלחמה בעזה. הם יטענו מדוע דווקא חילוניות, מוסריות ואהבת חיי אדם מחייבות הכרעה נחושה ובלתי-מתפשרת של האויב. תוצג לכם דרך אחרת להביט על המלחמה ועל ישראל—ובעומק רב יותר, דרך שונה בתכלית להתבונן על החיים והאושר האישי שלכם. זהו אירוע ייחודי וראשון מסוגו בישראל, עם דוברים ומומחים מרחבי העולם. הוא מיועד למי שמתייחס לרעיונות, לאמת ולצדק ברצינות. הוא מיועד לאנשים שחייהם חשובים להם. אם אתם כאלה—ובמיוחד אם אתם צעירים—הכנס הזה בשבילכם. **הבטיחו את מקומכם ורכשו כרטיסים מוקדם.** **בין הדוברים:** * **טל צפאני** — מנכ״ל ונשיא מכון איין ראנד (ARI) * **ד״ר אהרן סמית׳** — דוקטור לפילוסופיה; חוקר ומרצה בכיר במכון איין ראנד * **ד״ר ניקוס סוטירקופולוס** — דוקטור לסוציולוגיה ופוליטיקה; מרצה וכותב במכון איין ראנד * **בועז ארד** — מייסד ומנכ״ל מרכז איין ראנד בישראל * **מסעב חסן יוסף (“הנסיך הירוק”)** — ראיון זום בלעדי לכנס תוכניה: * **08:00** **פתיחת דלתות והרשמה** * **08:45** **דברי פתיחה - טל צפאני** * **09:10** **הזכות המוסרית של ישראל להתקיים מהיותה מדינה חופשית ומערבית - ניקוס סוטיראקופולוס** * **10:00** **איך הפילוסופיה של איין ראנד רלוונטית לישראל - אהרון סמית׳** * **10:45** **הפסקה** * **11:00** **התמורה על ההשקעה בפילוסופיה: פילוסופיה ואושר - טל צפאני** * **11:50** **פאנל: איך רעיונותיה של איין ראנד השפיעו על חיי - מייקל קאופמן, אייר רייכל, איתמר פלדמן, גיא גבריאלי** * **12:30** **ארוחת צהריים** * **13:15** **פאנל שאלות ותשובות** * **13:55** **ראיון זום עם ״הנסיך הירוק״ מסאב חסן יוסף. מראיין: אילן ג׳ורנו** * **15:00** **דברי סיום - טל צפאני** **[הרשמה באתר](https://tickchak.co.il/90051)**

Книжный клуб по произведению Чехова "Палата номер 6". Мы обсудим произведение, обменяемся мнениями и попробуем глубже понять и почувствовать о чем написал автор. Я придерживаюсь позиции, что нет неравильных и правильных мнений на литературу :)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. Join locall Tel-Aviv chat with all news and updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWWgu9DznjzLvMe8p6cVCu?mode=ac_t For any questions pleae contact Tel-Aviv city leaders: Lev +972 55-7704496 Ilia +972535007183 Nastya +972533838320 Dan +972537162316 More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**TAMI Fanzine Release Party** All the deadlines were missed but we are finally releasing the bullshit TAMI fanzine! Come at any time from 6pm to late. There will be music, beers, fanzines and much more :) All creatures welcome!

***🎲 אירוע משחקים + אליפות שם-קוד 2025 🎲*** בואו לחגוג יחד חנוכה וסיום שנה באירוע מיוחד! 🕎🎉 מה בתוכנית? 🃏 מפגש המועדון הרגיל והאהוב - פרטים בתחתית. 🏆 אליפות שם-קוד 2025! טורניר מיוחד נושא פרסים שווים. בהרשמה נפרדת מראש. 🏆 ***אליפות שם-קוד 2025*** 🏆 🏆 מי יהיה אלוף שם-קוד 2025? 🏆**בואו לזכות ב-300 ש"ח**! 🕵️‍♀️ מרגישים שאף אחד לא יכול עליכם בשם-קוד? 🕵️‍♀️ האם גם אתם תצליחו לתת רמז של 6 מילים? 🕵️‍♀️ חושבים שאתם והפרטנר/ית שלכם קוראים מחשבות? הגיע הזמן להוכיח מי הרב-מרגלים המבריק ביותר!!! 📌מה בתוכנית? 1\. טורניר שם\-קוד: קבוצות של 2\-3 אנשים\. (ניתן גם להירשם לבד ואנו נצוות) 2\. פרס מטורף: 300 ש״ח לקבוצה הזוכה\! 💰💰💰 3\. אירוע משחקים ענק במקביל\! עלות: 50 ש״ח. המחיר כולל גם כניסה לערב המשחקים במקביל, כיבוד ושתייה חופשי! חובה הרשמה מראש עד רביעי ה- 17.12 בלינק המצורף. הירשמו עכשיו! 👇 לינק: [https://forms.gle/KtyCU7DzwkbAvkoXA](https://forms.gle/KtyCU7DzwkbAvkoXA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS3JqNE1Ka214OVcwY3IzRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4k7NvL-Z_I-KCELZKa1FA1_jhPkDQIAV85AOkZ0uTDyqDRZRf3G1G1xJEAUg_aem_USioMUKAm3Yy5E3u7fAfjg) ***🎲*** מפגש המועדון החודשי ***🎲*** אוהבים קטאן? מכורים לשם קוד? חושבים שאתם אסטרטגיים מומחים? 👑 בואו להנות ממגוון רחב של משחקי קופסה. זוהי הזדמנות מצוינת להכיר אנשים ומשחקים חדשים. 🎯 לא משנה אם אתם מחפשים ערב מהנה עם חברים, משפחה, דייט או לבד ולהכיר אנשים חדשים – המשחקים הם דרך מעולה לשבור את הקרח ולבנות קשרים. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑💬 אין צורך בידע מוקדם! האירוע מתאים לכל הרמות: 💠 שחקנים מתחילים – אל דאגה, נלמד אתכם את כל מה שצריך! 💠 שחקנים ותיקים – אתם מוזמנים גם לגלות משחקים חדשים וגם להביא את הלהיטים המובחרים שלכם מהבית. מוזמנים להצטרף לאירוע מלא באתגרים, תחרות, אסטרטגיה ובעיקר כיף! עם אוסף משחקי קופסה גדול של מעל 100 משחקים – כולל אהובים ומוכרים. 🧩 📆 מתי? יום שבת, 20.12 🕗 שעה: 13:00-17:30 📍 איפה? 7 טחנות, פארק הירקון 💵 30 ש״ח כניסה לאירוע משחקים בהרשמה המוקדמת עד ה- 19.12, 40 ש"ח אחר כך. ✨ מה להביא? אווירה טובה ואת המשחקים האהובים עליכם! (לא חובה, יש גם אוסף גדול במקום). 🥐 מלא חטיפים ושתייה חופשי. 🍕 פיצה ובירה בעלות נוספת. קבוצת העידכונים בוואטסאפ: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ETCOIJkx3rQLHxKPx8PmJS 🔗 לינק לאירוע המשחקים בפייסבוק: https://www.facebook.com/events/1219716743388653

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄

**Summary** I love hiking [Highbanks](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) in the winter after the sun has gone down. Highbanks is never really dark -- there's too much ambient light from Lewis Center. But I love the trails at night. When I started hiking Highbanks, I was afraid of getting lost and particularly at night. But now that I know my way around, nighttime is one of my favorite times to hike there. In addition, near the end of our hike, we will take a few minutes to walk around the Nature Center and look at the Christmas lights. (The Nature Center itself will be closed, however, by the time we get to it.) We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line). We'll hike about 5 miles on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks and [food](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood). Last year, the weather wasn't too terrible, and the Brewery had their patio fire pits going and we were able to sit outside. The fire pits at night are kind of amazing. The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by 7:45. **How to find our starting point in Big Meadows** If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park). Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left. **Note on our starting time** Highbanks closes at 8:00 this time of year, and they get kind of snarly about getting everyone out of the park by then. So please be on time for this hike. I want to allow two hours for the hike and be back at Big Meadows by 7:30. So we're shoving off at 5:30, with or without a quorum.

**History** [Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system. In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub. The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups. During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation. In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do. **Where We'll Meet** Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms. Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay. **After the Hike** After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in the most festive and nostalgic setting in the city - [CITIZENS TRUST](https://www.thecitizenstrust.com/). Featuring wall-to-wall Christmas décor, cheery social experiences, and a whole lot of Christmas spirits!** **Sip one of the many Christmas cocktails crafted by their jolly staff, take your profile picture in the Igloo, and connect with friends in the most decked out holiday bar in the city.** **START**: ***HAPPY HOUR at Buckeye Bourbon House*** (5-6pm). Select small plates and cocktails are about half price. *(note: Citizens Trust does not serve food, just cocktails)* **PARKING:** After 5pm, metered street parking is available. There is also a public pay lot on the same block (Metropolis).