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(Fully booked)Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O
Please sign up in advance!
Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz!
Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48
Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect:
Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits!
Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained.
Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts .
Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can!
Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!
Reunión de juntaletras.
El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores.
No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.
Session #25 - The philosophy of Ubuntu
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”
― Nelson Mandela
**(In english!)**
Throughout history, human societies have wrestled with division. When identity hardens into polarization, coexistence becomes fragile. Differences can escalate into civil conflict, deepening distrust and resentment that often persist for generations.
Yet history also offers rare examples of a different path: moments when cycles of hatred did not spiral into further violence, but instead turned toward reconciliation.
In this session we will explore **Ubuntu** — the African ethical philosophy that shaped the moral framework of leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — proposes that identity is not purely individual but relational. Even those we oppose remain part of our shared collective. This insight may be the hidden condition behind successful reconciliations.
Beyond South Africa’s transition from apartheid, we can examine other cases of reconciliation: the American post–Civil War, the reconciliation between France and Germany, Japan’s postwar transformation, and the peace process in Northern Ireland.
**Introduction of guests (15 minutes)**
We start with a short introduction of the guests.
**Kérdések (1 óra 45 perc)**
1. According to Ubuntu why is hope better than optimism?
2. Are we living in a time of self-respect?
3. Can Ubuntu be applied to someone who opposes Ubuntu?
4. What happens when “we” includes people who reject your values?
5. How does Ubuntu work when conflict is on-going?
6. Can the strength of the collective sometimes go the wrong direction? How to avoid that?
7. Have you put yourself in the shoes of someone you deeply reject?
8. How can we compare the european reconciliation with the South African or North-Irish reconciliations?
9. What is more important for reconciliation: leadership or strong institutions?
10. Can forgiveness be compatible with justice all the time? Is there a point where forgiveness becomes injustice?
11. Why is truth so important in reconciliation?
12. Can reconciliation hold when material inequality persists?
13. Can ubuntu help to undo polarization?
14. How can we apply ubuntu to social media?
15. Is ubuntu a way of individual-to-social maturity?
16. Is polarization a symptom of moral seriousness — or moral immaturity?
17. Is polarization driven more by inequality or by identity?
**RSVP:** Please confirm your attendance here on Meetup to save your space and if you cannot assist, yield your space to another person in the waiting list. We welcome donations from 400 HUF to keep the costs of the meetup (If Paypal doesnt work, dont worry, you can donate on location with cash, Revolut, or transfer)
Budapest Cybersecurity Meetup - The Wild West of Early Bitcoin with Dan Conway
**Step into Bitcoin’s wild beginnings with pioneer miner #20 and blockchain innovator Dan Conway, the top U.S. government official shaping blockchain standards!**
As a seasoned professor and longtime Bitcoin/blockchain strategist who’s taught at Notre Dame, Indiana University, Virginia Tech, and now leads U.S. national blockchain standards under INCITS, Dan brings decades of deep tech perspective. Hear him unpack Bitcoin’s genesis, cutting‑edge ideas like quantum‑inspired consensus, and bold glimpses into blockchain’s future or even possibly the identity of Satoshi.
The location for this event is Puzl CowOrKing in Budapest, Lajos u. 126, 1036.
Doors open at 6:00 PM with the event kicking off at 7:00 PM. Join us for an exciting evening of talks, networking, and great people!
(Please note speaker will be remote but meetup is in-person at Puzl)
Monthly Book Club - The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the Monthly Book Club — the discussion edition of the Budapest Silent Book Club for those who enjoy reading the same book and sharing thoughts together.
This March, we’ll be reading *The Body Keeps the Score* by Bessel van der Kolk. The book explores how trauma affects both mind and body, and how people can heal through a variety of therapeutic approaches.
It’s a fascinating, sometimes intense read that opens the door to deep conversations about psychology, resilience, and the ways our experiences shape us.
🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00 – Group discussion about the book (no silent reading hour this time)
📍 Location: Altair (it’s just a plain-looking door with a sign on it)
I’ll bring a few discussion prompts, but everyone’s thoughts are welcome. Whether you loved the book, found it difficult, or didn’t manage to finish — you’re invited.
If you want to have your say on the next book, join the poll in our Goodreads group(though this one was not voted, i just want to read it:))!
Follow us:
📌 **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting)
📌 **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)
szabad.ON - 6 alkalmas önismereti foglalkozás
Mit jelent neked a szabadság?
Mennyire vagy szabad?
Tudsz-e beszélni, érezni, mozdulni, szeretni, gyűlölni, hibázni, sírni vagy nevetni szabadon?
Mikor érzed a legfelszabadultabbnak magad?
A szabadság korlátoz vagy a korlátok/határok adnak szabadságot?
Mi az, ami visszatart?
A szabadságom az enyém vagy másé?
Ezen a 6 alkalmas foglalkozáson belekóstolunk a művészetterápia palettájába - alkotunk, szöveggel dolgozunk, zenét hallgatunk, mozgunk és kapcsolódunk - szabadon, a saját tempónkban. Mert mi is a lényeg? Megélni azt, aki valójában vagy, szabadON.
A foglalkozást vezeti: Nyerki Jennifer (művészet- és szocioterapeuta jelölt)
Esemény: [https://www.facebook.com/events/1549730646255791/1549730656255790](https://www.facebook.com/events/1549730646255791/1549730656255790)
Időpont: kéthetente csütörtökön, 17:45-20:45 (3 óra)
Az első alkalom végén elköteleződés.
Március 26.
Április 9.
Április 23.
Május 7.
Május 21.
Június 4.
Helyszín: Safespace Műhely, 7. kerület
Részvételi díj: 8,500 HUF / alkalom
Jelentkezéshez töltsd ki az űrlapot: [https://forms.gle/hLj19fa3QTbeAxBU9](https://forms.gle/hLj19fa3QTbeAxBU9)
Pranayama & Meditation 19:00/EN
In this session, we dive into Pranayama, (an ancient practice to discover the flow of energy within) and the power of conscious breathing, which is one of the most important aspects of the original yogic lifestyle. On these Tuesday evenings, we do more than just a breathwork session: this is an opportunity to explore a true harmony between our breath & the mind - body connection.
We begin with a 15-minute chest-opening yoga sequence to gently expand our lungs and prepare for deeper breathing (no need for gym clothes though, just an open mind). Then, we explore different breathing techniques designed for self-awareness, relaxation, and energy flow.
These classes are designed to help you discover how breath can be a tool to balance, energize, and center yourself.
To close, we immerse in a short yet profound "silent concert", a meditative sound journey where 174 Hz sound waves or white noise guide us into a state of deep harmony. Whether emotions are light or heavy, thoughts are clear or clouded, this is a space to simply be and find some peace.
Book your spot here: https://www.sanctuary.hu/service-page/thursday-pranayama-meditation-19-00-en?referral=service_list_widget
Picnics Events This Week
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Yoga & Brunch - Flow with Live Handpan
There’s something special about a Saturday morning that begins slowly — with movement, music, and a relaxed brunch.
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Our Yoga & Brunch event is exactly that: when movement and nourishing food come together to create a shared experience.🌿
Join us for a Saturday morning of:
🧘♀️ Flow yoga
🎶 Live handpan music
🥣 Vegan brunch
✨ A moment to recharge in a calm, inspiring space in the heart of the city.
The program begins with a 75-minute Flow yoga class, guided by Ivett and accompanied by Richard’s live handpan music. In this gentle, continuous flow practice, the breath guides the movement, creating a natural rhythm where the practice can almost become a form of moving meditation.
Ivett has been practicing yoga for more than ten years and comes from a modern-contemporary dance background. In her Flow classes, the connection between breath and movement is at the heart of the practice.
As Ivett says:
“For me, yoga is not just physical exercise – it’s a path back to myself.”
The class is accompanied by Richárd’s handpan music, which responds to the rhythm of the practice and helps shape the atmosphere of the space.
As he describes it:
“My connection to music comes from presence — from an inner silence that slowly takes shape as sound.”
Brunch after the practice
After the class, from 11:15, a nourishing brunch awaits you, prepared by Smoothie Sanctuary.
You can choose from specialty smoothies and smoothie bowls made from fresh, premium ingredients, offering a satisfying brunch experience.
Participation fee
12,000 HUF / person
The price includes:
• a 75-minute yoga class with live handpan music
• a full brunch menu of your choice (shot, juice and smoothie or smoothie bowl)
Registration
Spaces are limited, therefore advance booking is required.
Please reserve your spot through the link: https://www.sanctuary.hu/service-page/yoga-brunch-with-live-handpan-music?referral=service_list_widget
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Van valami különleges abban, amikor egy szombat reggel lassan indul: mozgással, zenével és egy nyugodt brunch-al.
A Yoga & Brunch eseményünk pontosan erről szól: amikor a mozgás és a tápláló ételek találkoznak, és közös élménnyé állnak össze. 🌿
Mozdulj velünk szombat reggel:
🧘♀️ flow jóga
🎶 élő handpan zene
🥣 vegán brunch
✨ városi feltöltődés egy különleges, nyugodt térben.
A program egy 75 perces Flow jógaórával indul, amelyet Ivett vezet, Richárd élő handpan játékával kísérve. A könnyed, folyamatos áramlású gyakorlásban a légzés adja a ritmust a mozdulatoknak, így a mozgás szinte meditációvá válik.
Ivett több mint tíz éve gyakorolja a jógát, modern-kortárs táncos háttérrel érkezett a gyakorlás világába. Az áramló Flow gyakorlásban a légzés és a mozgás összekapcsolása áll a középpontban.
Ahogy Ivett fogalmaz:
„Számomra a jóga nem csupán testmozgás – hanem egy út vissza önmagamhoz.”
Az órát Richárd handpan játéka kíséri, amely a gyakorlás ritmusára reagálva teremti meg az atmoszférát.
„A zenével való kapcsolatom a jelenlétből születik: egy belső csendből, ami lassan külső hangokká formálódik.”
Brunch a gyakorlás után
A jógaóra után 11:15-től brunch vár, a Smoothie Sanctuary jóvoltából. Friss, prémium alapanyagokból készült specialty smoothiek és smoothie bowlok közül választhatsz egy tápláló brunch keretében.
Részvételi hozzájárulás
12.000 Ft / fő
Az ár tartalmazza:
• a 75 perces, handpan kísérettel vezetett jógaórát
• egy teljes, szabadon választott brunch menüt (shot, juice és smoothie vagy smoothie bowl)
Jelentkezés
A helyek száma korlátozott, ezért előzetes foglalás szükséges.
Foglalás: https://www.sanctuary.hu/service-page/yoga-brunch-with-live-handpan-music?referral=service_list_widget
Evening Tea Party - Dj, Tea, Social.
A different way to end the week. **Friday Sobers: The Tea Social** is a relaxed Friday evening gathering at Okuma — good tea, small bites, and easy conversation from 6 to 9PM.
Each table is poured a different tea, so the simplest way to meet someone new is to wander over and taste what they’re brewing. No alcohol, no rush — just a warm room, an open seat, and something worth sipping
A Dj will be playing soft tunes.
Ticked event, please book here: [https://okuma.space/event/friday-sobers-the-tea-social/](https://okuma.space/event/friday-sobers-the-tea-social/)
Oil Painting (Beginners too): Fruit Study on Canvas
Join us for a focused and calming session of oil painting, where we’ll explore the art of realism through a classic subject: fruit. In this workshop, you’ll create a small fruit painting on canvas using oil paints — perfect for beginners and those curious about traditional techniques.
✨ What to expect:
– Step-by-step guidance through the process of painting realistic fruit
– Learn basic oil painting techniques: layering, blending, and highlights
– Work on a small canvas and take home your finished artwork
– All materials provided – just bring yourself!
Fee: 8500 Ft
Whether you're new to oil painting or want to refine your skills, this cozy session is a great way to slow down, observe details, and create something timeless.
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations.
[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ]
Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking.
Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space.
Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.
Budapest Silent Book Club #108 — (FSZEK, Boulevard Library)
Hello everyone,
Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading.
️Schedule
10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round
11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour
12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion
**The After-Event (New Trial!)** \* This Saturday, we’re trying something new: heading to a nearby café for a coffee or sandwich. We’ll see if there’s a need for this kind of "after-session" style, so feel free to join and help us test it out!
Location
Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library
It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area.
Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there!
**[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)
**[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting)
**[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?)
**Support Us** This is a free event, but Meetup has its own fee. If you'd like to contribute and help keep this going, you're welcome to donate via Revolut, every bit helps!
[Donate via Revolut](https://revolut.me/schmidtpeter)
We keep track of all donations in this [spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing) — full transparency!
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Green Meetup March - What is an all-in-one green platform?
This month's topic is the all-in-one green platform beeco.
If you are:
* working or interested in sustainability,
* interested in bringing climate action into your current role,
* or just looking to grow your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded people,
…this event is for you!
Whether you are new to Budapest, a local or just visiting, we encourage you to join us on the 27th March at 18:00 in the city center for a friendly event to mingle with like-minded people. Our events are in English, so don't worry if you don't speak Hungarian.
**Let's meet at KUBIK Coworking office!**
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**What to expect:**
1. 17:45 - 18:00: Attendees arrive.
2. 18:00 - 18:10: **Greetings and introduction**
3. 18:10 - 18:50: **[Kristóf Hegedűs](https://www.facebook.com/hkristof1/) \- What is an all\-in\-one green platform?**
Everybody has a really busy life these days, but humanity has an urgent topic to find a solution for: sustainability! How can a person do its best? What should I do?
At beeco we are working on it and we hope you also have some ideas! Let’s build it together!
4. 18:50 - 20:00: **Mingling**
Have thought-provoking conversations and exchange ideas with other community members on the topic of sustainability. Drinks and snacks included!
This event's speaker is *Kristóf Hegedűs, co-founder of [beeco](https://www.beeco.hu/en)*:
*A certified biomechatronics and medical engineer, rock climber, nature lover, and explorer, he is driven by his desire to live in harmony with nature in a more eco-friendly world.*
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Let's share, learn, and build something meaningful together!
**Note**: The talks will be recorded and published on YouTube. By attending this event you accept that you might appear in a photo or video taken and published by the organizers. If you wish to remain private, please let us know on-site before the event.
This event is hosted and organized by [Lombiq Technologies](https://lombiq.com/).
Argentine Tango Workshop for Absolute Beginners
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**Tanulj meg tangózni 2 óra alatt – még akkor is, ha soha nem táncoltál!**
Fedezd fel Dél-Amerika legbensőségesebb és legszenvedélyesebb táncát, az argentin tangót – egy különleges élményt, ahol a mozdulat és az ölelés találkozik. Ez a workshop pont neked szól, ha mindig is szerettél volna táncolni, de nem tudtad, hol kezdd el.
* Kezdőknek is ideális – semmilyen előképzettség nem kell
* Partner nélkül is jöhetsz – ott párosítunk
* Már az első óra végére tudsz táncolni egy tangót
**Mit ad neked ez a 2 óra?**
* Megtanulod a tangó alapjait, miközben megtapasztalod:
* milyen érzés valakivel egy ritmusra lélegezni,
* hogyan ad önbizalmat a mozgás,
* és hogyan kapcsol össze két embert egy ölelés.
A workshop után azonnal csatlakozhatsz rendszeres tangótanfolyamainkhoz, így lépésről lépésre fejlődhetsz tovább.
**Dátum:** Márc. 29. (vasárnap) – 19:00–21:00
**Helyszín:** Budapest, Andrássy út 35.
**Ár:** 9.000 Ft – **elővételben 6.000 Ft,** **ha előző napig befizeted.**
**Regisztrálj most!** [https://tangolibre.hu/intenziv-tango-tanfolyam/](https://tangolibre.hu/intenziv-tango-tanfolyam/)
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**Learn to dance tango in just 2 hours – even if you’ve never danced before!**
Discover South America’s most intimate and passionate dance – the Argentine tango. An experience where movement meets connection, and every embrace tells a story. This workshop is perfect for you if you’ve always wanted to dance but never knew where to start.
* Ideal for absolute beginners – no previous experience required
* No partner needed – we’ll match you up during the class
* By the end of the first hour, you’ll already be dancing your first tango
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**What will these 2 hours give you?**
* You’ll learn the basics of tango while discovering:
* how movement builds confidence,
* and how an embrace can connect two people beyond words.
After the workshop, you can immediately join our regular tango courses and continue your journey step by step.
**Date:** March 29 (Sunday) – 19:00–21:00
**Venue:** Budapest, Andrássy út 35.
**Price:** 9,000 HUF – **early-bird 6,000 HUF if paid by the day before.**
**Frequently Asked Questions**
I don’t have a dance partner – can I still come?
\- Yes\! Most participants come alone\, and we’ll pair you up during the workshop\.
I’ve never danced before – will I feel lost?
\- Not at all\. This workshop was created exactly for you\. We teach step by step\, so even complete beginners can enjoy immediate success\.
What should I wear?
\- Comfortable clothes that allow free movement and smooth\-soled shoes\. That’s all you need\!
**Instructors**
Szeghalmi Endre & Serbán Andrea
: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/intensive-tango-workshop/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/intensive-tango-workshop/)
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Pranic Healing Level I - PH I--- DAY 2 of 2
MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I
In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency.
PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage
therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply.
Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1:
Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body.
Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment.
Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing.
Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your:
respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis.
Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you.
All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course.
This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2.
The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class.
PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses.
For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!!
LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.
Dinner @ Due Amici
Someone told me about Due Amici and I hear it has some of the finest Italian food in town mangia bene, vivi felice! (eat well, live happy). Let’s enjoy the great food, the conversations, and most importantly the amazing company we keep, guys.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
$15 for One Class
$20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Sunday at Highbanks Metro Park
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 at [Highbanks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks, coffee, or food (their Sunday [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) is Venezuelan and always gets good reviews).
The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, 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 noon.
**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.




















