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**New to the game? Please join our beginner-friendly Sunday event instead!** Hi folks, this is a special meetup group for the regular Blood on the Clocktower games every Tuesday in Berlin Mitte. This event is aimed at players who are already very familiar with Clocktower - if you have dozens of games under your belt and are excited to play custom scripts with other seasoned players, this is the event for you! Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. If you are marked as "going" in Meetup and are in your seat at 19:00, your place is guaranteed. All other seats are first come, first served. There is a €3 entrance fee per person to cover the cost of hiring the venue, payable in cash. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.

Save the date: on 13th January we will host the next iteration of our monthly Audio Developer Meetup where **Jan Wilczek** from WolfSound and **Oli Larkin** from iPlug/Ableton will be giving talks. See below! As always, there will be a chance to network over drinks and pizza. Anyone interested in Audio development is welcome! Doors open at 18:00, talks start at 18:15. Please note: Attendance is **strictly limited** to people who have RSVP'd. You will receive further instructions on how to attend once RSVP'd. Talk details: **From Zero to Hero in Audio Programming: Building an Education Business in the Audio Space** \- Jan Wilczek “How do I get a programming job at an audio plugin company?”—that’s the question that I get most often (maybe apart from “Are you German?”). To beginners, the audio industry appears to be an inclusive, invite-only community of privileged people who can do what they love every day: write code that processes sound. Regardless of whether that’s true, there’s a lot we can do to make audio development more accessible, benefiting both insiders and outsiders. This talk will show you how you can: * leverage your existing experience to raise your competitive advantage on the audio development job market * improve your learning process to sharpen your coding skills * position yourself as an expert in the field and helping others at the same time * enter the audio industry if you’re just starting out * accelerate your audio development career Since the talk won’t be very technical, it is suitable for beginners and industry veterans alike. Jan is an audio programming consultant and educator, the creator of [TheWolfSound blog](https://thewolfsound.com/) and [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/WolfSoundAudio) dedicated to audio programming. He is the author of "[DSP Pro," an online course on digital audio signal processing](https://www.wolfsoundacademy.com/dsp-pro), and a co-author of the [official JUCE audio plugin development course](https://www.wolfsoundacademy.com/juce). He also offers coaching and software development services related to audio plugins and audio software. Jan works from home in Katowice, Poland. **iPlug3 - A modern cross platform audio plug-in framework for the agentic era** \- Oli Larkin In this short talk Oli Larkin will give a sneak peak of his latest audio plug-in framework, a green field project designed for the latest AI coding tools. Oli Larkin is a software engineer at Ableton where he works on a team bringing machine learning features to Live, including sound similarity and most recently stem separation. He's also a prolific contributor to open-source audio projects over the last 20 years, and is passionate about spatial audio and XR. He has worked with many artists in this domain. He has developed his own successful audio plug-in products (VirtualCZ, Endless Series), as well as working with brands such as Arturia, Focusrite and Roli on well known products. Oli maintains iPlug2 (and before that WDL-OL) which many other developers use to realize their projects. He is the co-author of the original WebAudioModules v1 (2015), and with the work he presents today, hopes to continue this tradition of innovation in the audio plug-in space.

Pik As Skatrunde Jeden Dienstag um 1645 treffen wir uns für unsere Skatrunde. Wir spielen Turnierskat seit 1906 und laden dich gerne ein mal mit zu spielen und mitglied bei Pik As zu werden. spielst du gerne und auf jeden fall einigermaßen gut? komm vorbei uns spiele mal mit.

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Cuban salsa classes every Tuesday. Join us, improve your skills, save lives and make friends! **Classes:** 19:00 - Improvers 2 (New routine starting every month) **Price: (Card payment only)** 1 class - 7€ 10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced* (To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class. No refund possible) * Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed. **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You get to know loads of new people. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water?** Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance Unterricht** Klassen (fast) jeden Dienstag Abend 18.15 Uhr Starter 19.30 Uhr Improver / Refresher Bitte für weitere Informationen & Kosten hier schauen: [SWING PATROL PRINZENSTRASSE - KREUZBERG](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/prinzenstrasse-kreuzberg.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- classes (almost) every Tuesday evening 18.15 Starter 19.30 Improver / Refresher All information & costs here: [SWING PATROL PRINZENSTRASSE - KREUZBERG](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/prinzenstrasse-kreuzberg.html)

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance Unterricht** Klassen (fast jeden) Dienstag Abend 18.15 Uhr Starter 19.30 Uhr Improver / Refresher Bitte für weitere Informationen & Kosten, bitte hier schauen: [SWING PATROL FRANKFURTER ALLEE - FRIEDRICHSHAIN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/friedrichshain-1.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Classes (almost) every Tuesday 18.15 Starter 19.30 Improver / Refresher All information here: [SWING PATROL FRANKFURTER ALLEE - FRIEDRICHSHAIN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/friedrichshain-1.html)

Join our **No Thanks!** Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this easy game. Everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, laughter, and new friends. 👉 Please RSVP only if you plan to attend. *** **How to Play (Quick Guide):** * Shuffle the deck (numbers 3–35), remove 9 cards face down, and give each player 11 chips * Reveal the top card to start the round * On your turn, either **take the card** or **pay 1 chip** and pass * If you pay a chip, place it on the card and the next player chooses * If you take the card, you also take all chips on it, then reveal the next card * When you take a card, your turn ends * Continue until all cards are taken * At the end, each card counts as its face value, but **consecutive numbers only count as the lowest number in the sequence** * Each remaining chip subtracts 1 point from your total score ***

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🚨 **PAY WHAT YOU CAN** 🚨 A ticket to our show is €30, but if you can't afford that, no worries! Just pay what you *can*. **[Get Your Tickets Here!](https://www.yesticket.org/event/en/blast-off-a-completely-improvised-rock-n-roll-comedy-17-01-26/)** **★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviews** ‘This was my first improvised rock musical and OMG did it deliver!’ / ‘A hot, unpredictable ride full of music and laughs!’ / ‘A great, energetic show with excellent musicians, singers, and talented actors.’ / ‘It was incredible, never seen anything like it.’ / ‘I was laughing so hard I nearly fell off my chair!’ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **One night. Two acts. All killer. No filler.** First, Berlin's own **[Ludwig Benecke](https://www.instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/ludwigcomedy)** kicks things off with his comedy special, *Fix it Later.* Then, **[Xylophone](https://www.instagram.com/wearexylophone)** takes the stage with a full-blown rock n’ roll comedy show that’ll have you scream-singing the choruses and dancing in the aisles. **Act I: Guest Star Comedian LUDWIG BENECKE** For over 4 years, Ludwig has been tirelessly showcasing his humor to audiences all over Europe and the United States, and now he's bringing his show *Fix it Later*, to Ballhaus Prinzenallee. Featuring the wildest stories and observations about the Berlin party life, Ludwig's parents, and his dates, this comedy special delves deep into fixing ourselves, our dating life, and our problems…ANOTHER DAY! As a Swiss-German nice guy navigating the unpredictable world of comedy, Ludwig hilariously recounts his journey from a life as an economic engineer to pursuing a creative career. He performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, opened for Victor Patrascan on his 2024 tour of Poland, and opened for Rory Scovel in 2025. He is now based in Berlin and has been described by various people as “funny.” \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Act II: Blast Off! with Xylophone** You throw us your suggestions. We turn them into an electric, improvised musical you’ll never forget. **Xylophone** is a no-script, all-heart explosion of comedy, charisma, and face-melting pop gusto. With a world-class cast and a **live rock band**, every show is a one-night-only jukebox of absolute bangers wrapped in a totally original story. Oh, and it's **all made up on the spot** based on your suggestions\*\*.\*\* Audiences will howl. Mics will drop. And anything can happen. This isn’t just a show, **it's an experience**. One that is out of this world. **So grab your crew and get ready to bust a move as we blast off on a musical adventure that will leave you screaming for more.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Stay up to date on all things Ludwig by following on Instagram **[@ludwigcomedy](https://www.instagram.com/ludwigcomedy)** Follow **[@wearexylophone](https://www.instagram.com/wearexylophone)** for xylotickets, xylomerch, and xyloso much more. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🚨 [Get your tickets here!](https://www.yesticket.org/event/en/blast-off-a-completely-improvised-rock-n-roll-comedy-g-19-10-25_3/) 🚨** **THIS SHOW IS PAY WHAT YOU CAN** We want our show to be as accessible as possible, so you can choose what price to pay for your ticket(s). A ticket to our show is €30. If that's not something you can afford right now, no worries. Just pay what you can. No matter what you pay, we're going to have a hell of a night together!

**Sonntagskaffee in Berlin · Sicheres Dating · Gemütliches Treffen · Singles-Treffen in Berlin · Von Frauen gegründet · Für 30–40-Jährige** Prenzlauer Berg / Friedrichshain 🌻 **💔 Keine Lust mehr auf Swipen? Triff echte Singles in Berlin.** Zeya wurde von einer Frau gegründet, die die Herausforderungen des modernen Datings kennt. 🤗 Wir bringen organische Verbindungen zurück: Keine Apps, kein erzwungener Smalltalk – nur **6 kuratierte Singles** in einem gemütlichen Berliner Café. ☕️ **[RSVP jetzt!](https://zeya.cc/register)** ✅ **Sicher & Vertraut:** Von Frauen gegründet, legen wir Wert auf eine respektvolle und hochwertige Atmosphäre. ✅ **Experten-Kuratierung:** Wir wählen 6 Personen basierend auf Vibes und Interessen aus – keine Zufallsbegegnungen. ✅ **Bewährter Erfolg:** Stolzes Web Summit Alpha Startup \| 4\.5⭐ Bewertung \| Über 210 registrierte Singles\. **📋 So funktioniert es / How it works:** 1. **Anmelden (1 Min.):** Fülle das Kuratierungs-Formular aus: [https://zeya.cc/register](https://zeya.cc/register) 2. **Matching:** Wir finden die besten Matches unter den Berliner Singles für dich. 3. **Der Hangout:** Sobald du ein Match hast, erhältst du eine WhatsApp-Einladung zu einem schönen Spot in Berlin. 4. **Kein Risiko:** Nur 13 € Teilnahmegebühr (sichert die Ausgewogenheit und verhindert No-Shows). Kein Match innerhalb von 31 Tagen? **100 % Rückerstattung.** **🥰 Warum Berliner Zeya lieben / Why Berliners love Zeya:** * 🔒 **Privatsphäre zuerst:** Keine öffentlichen Profile. Niemand sieht dich, bis du die Leute persönlich triffst. * ⏳ **Null Aufwand:** Vergiss das endlose "Hey, wie war dein Wochenende?". Wir übernehmen die Arbeit. * ☕ **Organische Vibes:** Keine peinlichen Eisbrecher. Nur 6 gleichgesinnte Leute, die eine gute Zeit haben. * 💌 **Einfaches Follow-up:** Jemand gefällt dir? Sag es uns privat nach dem Event. Bei einem Match vernetzen wir euch! **Bist du bereit für einen Sonntagnachmittag ohne Bildschirm?** **[RSVP jetzt!](https://zeya.cc/register)** #BerlinSingles #ZeyaHangouts #SocialMatchingBerlin #BerlinEvents #SafeDatingBerlin #BerlinSinglesHangouts #SinglesEventsBerlin #WomenFounded #CoffeeDate #NeuinBerlin #Leutekennenlernen #Socialize #DatingAlternative #FreundeFinden

Hi folks, this is a special meetup group for the regular Blood on the Clocktower games every Sunday in the Brewdog in Berlin Friedrichshain. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!** Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters. Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.

Free of charge \| Event series 2026 \| MahaYoga Zentrum **Presentation in English about:** * „The Astrological Quality of Time for the Month“ & „Specifics of the Special Moment of Shivaratri“: 21:30 – 22:30 * **Meditation for the Moment of Shivaratri:** 22:30 – 00:00 The sages use many methods to remain awake and attentive in every moment. However, the lower mind can obstruct this wakeful and alert state if we are not aware of this instrument – our mind – and its place in our lives. Without this awareness, we allow it to be driven by lower impulses and the (collective) unconscious, leading us away from our true potential. The time around the new moon favors the stillness of the lower mind, allowing access to a higher state of pure perception. This state enables us to connect our consciousness to the universal mind (Shiva) and uncover the essential truth behind every experience. As meditating together in a group amplifies the effects, we gather monthly for the „Night of Shiva“ to experience this collective energy. Beforehand, an experienced astrologer will present the astrological quality of the moment of Shivaratri, including an outlook on the time quality of the upcoming month. Becoming aware of the astrological quality of time helps align our lives with the „Big Picture,“ bringing us closer to harmony with the cosmos and the divine will. It also helps to create an awareness of subtle nuances that can be absorbed and felt during the subsequent meditation. Afterward, there will be an introduction to the question: „What is Shivaratri, and why is it especially valuable to meditate at this moment?“ We will gain valuable insights from an experienced yoga teacher on the role of Shiva in our personal lives. We will then meditate together for 1,5 hours. Since this is a long meditation, please wear comfortable clothing. We have cushions and seating available, but chairs are also provided. It’s best to come on an empty stomach. Drinks can be brought into the yoga hall in closed containers. #### **Event dates 2026** * 16th of January * 15th of February (Maha Shivaratri) * 17th of March * 15th of April * No event in May * 13th of June * 12th of July * 11th of August * 9th of September * 8th of October * 7th of November * 6th of December You can write questions to berlin@traditionelles-yoga.de We look forward to celebrating Shivaratri with you. Your team of Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. **Address** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin-Mitte (directly at underground station Bernauer Str. U8)

**Dieses Meetup richtet sich exklusiv an die Menschen aus der Join The Crew Reisecommunity zwischen 20 und 39 Jahren.** Aufgepasst Leute, Wir - eine Community von mittlerweile über 40.000 Leuten aus Deutschland, Österreich & der Schweiz reisen nicht nur in der Weltgeschichte herum sondern treffen uns auch regelmäßig in verschiedensten Städten um Freundschaften zu pflegen & Neulingen das Segeln und Outdoor-Abenteuer mit Join The Crew näher zu bringen. Egal ob du bereits bei vielen Törns und Touren dabei warst, du noch nie mit uns unterwegs warst oder einfach nur mit coolen Leuten abhängen willst, auf unseren Meetups bist du immer willkommen! Mehr Infos zu unserer Community findest du auf [https://join-the-crew.com/de](https://join-the-crew.com/de) **Aktivität:** Restaurant **Details:** Am 16. Januar treffen wir uns ab **20 Uhr** im Zollpackhof, im **Augustinerkeller**. Dort lassen wir den Abend ganz entspannt bei gutem Essen, Drinks und angenehmen Gesprächen ausklingen. Vorab gibt es **optional** die Möglichkeit, gemeinsam **Eisstockschießen** zu gehen. Wer dabei sein möchte, meldet sich bitte **bei Amelie hier auf meetup.de („AL“) oder direkt in den Kommentaren**. Für das Eisstockschießen ist eine **Vorkasse per Überweisung bis zum 05.01.2026** erforderlich. Freut euch auf einen entspannten Abend mit Bewegung, guter Stimmung und gemütlichem Ausklang ❄️🍻 **Treffpunkt:** Wir treffen uns um 20:00 Uhr vor der Location. **Bitte unbedingt pünktlich sein!** **Location:** Infos zum Restaurant gibt´s [hier!](https://www.zollpackhof.de/home.html) **Weitere Information:** **Auf diesem Event werden ggf. Bilder und Videos gemacht, die wir auf unseren Instagram Kanälen oder auf [meetup.de](http://meetup.de/) verwenden.** Solltest Du nicht damit einverstanden sein, sag das bitte direkt zu Beginn des Meetups deinem Host. Fragen? Kommentiert bitte unter diesem Beitrag!

*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! 😄

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

**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.

For January, we’re reading Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. For fans of Flight Behavior and Station Eleven, a novel set on the brink of catastrophe, as a young woman chases the world's last birds--and her own final chance for redemption. Franny Stone has always been a wanderer. By following the ocean's tides and the birds that soar above, she can forget the losses that have haunted her life. But when the wild she loves begins to disappear, Franny can no longer wander without a destination. She arrives in remote Greenland with one purpose: to find the world's last flock of Arctic terns and track their final migration. She convinces Ennis Malone, captain of the Saghani, to take her onboard, winning over his eccentric crew with promises that the birds will lead them to fish. As the Saghani fights its way south, Franny's dark history begins to unspool. Battered by night terrors, accumulating a pile of unsent letters, and obsessed with pursuing the terns at any cost, Franny is full of secrets. When her quest threatens the safety of the entire crew, Franny must ask herself what she is really running toward--and running from. Propelled by a narrator as fierce and fragile as the terns she is following, Charlotte McConaghy's Migrations is both an ode to our threatened world and a breathtaking page-turner about the lengths we will go for the people we love.

Joins us as we get together to see possible-future-Oscar-nominee Amanda Seyfried in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE! This biographical-musical-drama follows Ann Lee, who was the founding leader of the Shakers religious sect in the 18th century. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event; DESCRIPTION: The film follows Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shakers religious sect in the 18th century. Based on true events, it depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers' worship through song and dance. The film is directed by Mona Fastvold, who co-wrote the script with Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), and stars Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin, Matthew Beard and David Cale. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zK_nzG36mk BUZZ: Reviews have been solid but Amanda Seyfried’s performance has been universally praised. The film is earning an 89% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “Illuminated by Amanda Seyfried's sterling performance, The Testament of Ann Lee accepts The Shakers' founder on her own terms and reaches its own rhapsodic highs as a result.” According to Next Best Picture, “The Testament of Ann Lee is an undeniably moving and inspirational story….effectively brought into the 21st century through powerful, stirring music.” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet inside the theater lobby between 7:00 and 7:15pm! Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Note: If you purchase your ticket on the Gateway's website, be sure to change the ticket from "70mm" to "evening rate," which will save you $3.00. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan