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🎉 **Your Thursday Night Just Got Way More Exciting!** 🎉 Join our **International Language Exchange**, happening every **Thursday night** since **June 2017**! 🌍🗣️We gather weekly around **Vila Madalena/Pinheiros** to connect, chat, and practice as many languages as possible, while meeting awesome people from all over the world. 🍻😉🍗 📍 The venue? The vibrant and welcoming **@BaixoPinheirosBar**, ready to host us with great vibes from **7:30 PM until 4am**. 🆓 *FREE admission until 11:00 PM!* **What are you waiting for?** ✅ *RSVP now* and come be part of this incredible community — Let’s make memories together! 😊🔥🙃 \*\*\* HOW TO FIND US \*\*\* [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRK9Pjma0YM3XG9bo42k8k) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/MultiLingoSP/) \| [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/MultiLingoSP) Everyone is welcome, even if you're coming solo! Don’t be shy, just grab your language stickers, introduce yourself, and start chatting! 🎉🫶🌐 💡 Got an idea to improve the event? Want to help out or organize a special activity through the group? We’d *love* to hear from you — just send us a message! **See you there... Cheers! 🥂**

[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoXVgEnz4jh41DukPPIHI4) Follow us: @talk.talk_speakingclub 🎤 On Fridays we go to Curtiça 🍺 On Saturdays we go to Quintal Hostel Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨ Here’s what you can expect: • 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe. • 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours. • 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world. • 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition. No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!

Importante: o [registro](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026021213) (inscrição) no site externo do evento é obrigatório para a entrada! **Language:** Portuguese and English Bem-vindo ao encontro de IA em São Paulo, em colaboração com a Oracle. Junte-se a nós para palestras técnicas aprofundadas sobre IA, IA generativa, LLMs e machine learning, além de comida, bebida e oportunidades de networking com palestrantes e outros desenvolvedores. **Palestrantes/Tópicos:** Confira o site do [evento](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026021213) para obter informações sobre os palestrantes e os tópicos abordados. Se você tem interesse em palestrar para a nossa comunidade, convidamos você a enviar sugestões de tópicos para análise: [enviar tópicos](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) **Patrocinadores:** Estamos buscando ativamente patrocinadores para apoiar a comunidade de desenvolvedores de IA. Seja oferecendo espaços para eventos, fornecendo alimentos ou por meio de patrocínio financeiro. Os patrocinadores não apenas terão a oportunidade de palestrar nos encontros e receberão reconhecimento de destaque, mas também terão visibilidade para nossa ampla base de membros, composta por mais de 5.000 desenvolvedores de IA em São Paulo e mais de 500.000 em todo o mundo. Interessados enviar email para [heitor@massimus.com](mailto:heitor@massimus.com)

O **PHPSP Pub** é o *evento mais antigo* da comunidade e acontece no ***formato*** ***presencial*** há mais de 10 anos sempre na **segunda quinta-feira do mês** com a proposta de reunir a descontração de um pub e o conhecimento da comunidade. Que tal reunir PHP, bebida gelada e comida boa em um só lugar? **FORMATO** A gente bota cerveja (não alcoólica também vale), opinião e muito conhecimento na mesma roda de discussão. Agile, DevOps, mercado de TI, novidades, respeito ao próximo e obviamente muito PHP são postos para discussão, para todo mundo interagir, tirar dúvidas e espalhar conhecimento. **AGENDA** - *19h às 20h* – Networking - *20h às 22h* – Anúncios (eventos e vagas) e Dinâmica Sharkbowl - *22h às 22h15* – Encerramento oficial do evento - *22h15 em diante* – Papo descontraído com a galera que ainda estiver no local e/ou continuação da dinâmica caso o pessoal achar interessante. **FAÇA PARTE DA COMUNIDADE NO SLACK** Não deixe de participar da nossa comunidade no Slack em [bit.ly/vem-pro-slack-phpsp](https://bit.ly/vem-pro-slack-phpsp) que hoje conta com mais de 2.000 pessoas - espalhadas não só pelo Brasil mas pelo mundo todo - dispostas a ajudar uns aos outros! **FEEDBACK** Para nós, é muito importante saber como foi a experiência de participar do PHPSP Live. Nos esforçamos ao máximo para entregar o melhor evento para vocês, mas podemos melhorar sempre! E, para isso, contamos com o seu importante feedback. **CONTATO/DÚVIDAS** E-mail: [contato@phpsp.org.br](http://contato@phpsp.org.br/) Twitter: [@phpsp](https://twitter.com/phpsp) Com carinho, a comunidade! :)

This is a presential English Conversation Session in Santos with Tassio and Renato representing Polyglot and English Brazil. We are trying to help Brazil transform into a country that speaks English as a strong 2nd language. You can help us by coming and meeting new friends and have fun with interesting topics in discussion and develop your language more and more. Bring a friend with you.

**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. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community Our meeting point is: 📍 Serena Cafeteria – Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antônio, 4917, São Paulo, Brazil 🏃🏾‍♀️ From there, we’ll run together to Ibirapuera park and back. Coffee spot: Serena Cafeteria **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

entre em contato com [https://wa.me/5511982562567](https://wa.me/5511982562567) ( [Hiro](https://hirosato.info) ) se tiver dúvidas. Este é um **evento do Grupo Social Good de São Paulo** 🌍✨ Este meetup é feito para pessoas apaixonadas por gerar um impacto positivo no mundo. Vamos conversar sobre **voluntariado**, **sustentabilidade**, **empreendedorismo social** e **ações comunitárias**, com um foco especial em **iniciativas que levem educação em computação e IA para crianças**. (Veja também [BY-HUMAN.org](https://by-human.org) 👈) Se você tem vontade de **participar dessas discussões**, **conhecer os organizadores** ou simplesmente **trocar ideias com pessoas inspiradas**, este encontro é para você 🙌 Juntos, podemos construir um futuro melhor para o **Brasil e para o nosso planeta**. Vamos colaborar, nos conectar e caminhar lado a lado por um mundo mais justo e sustentável 🌱🤝 Esperamos ver você lá — venha fazer parte dessa transformação!

**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/8Whogfv59K32fXYr7pXgj9) :: [Telegram](t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)** [English Below] **::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES::::** **ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc...** **::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels::::** No Restaurante Violeta Rua Haddock Lobo, 566 - São Paulo GRATUITO **18:30h - 21:30 h** * COMO FUNCIONA: O Clube Poliglota realiza encontros onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Lá também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar! Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se! Nos vemos lá! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Violeta Restaurant, Haddock Lobo, 566 FREE! 18:30h - 21:30h * HOW IT WORKS A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak. Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun! We hope to see you there!!! Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP! ►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) ►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes **Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:** ●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●● Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com NOME e código "Samp" para 1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179 ►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/) .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶ ● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/) ● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/) .̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶. Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências: ►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/) ►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub) ►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/) ►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)

Vamos nos divertir curtindo três bandas tributo de grandes ícones do rock mundial em uma das casas mais clássicas da cidade de São Paulo, que está na ativa desde 1994? Bandas (showtime a partir das 23hs): - Blink-182 cover: @blinkers182 - Green Day cover: @greendaycover - Linkin Park cover @linkintheorybr > Comanda individual > Cardápio com bebidas, petiscos e lanches > Possui serviço de guarda volumes Valor da Entrada: *R$40,00 (Sem consumação)* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morrisonrockbar_oficial?igsh=Y3c0ZHhkcWVhaWZi Host: Aninha *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* *👉 Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!:* [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

[WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GpfWNqTIkb8BhmliEe8iDk) Instagram: @talk.talk_speakingclub 🎭 Talk Talk Meetup: Practice Languages, Make Friends & Share Laughs 🎉 Looking to improve your language skills and expand your circle of friends? Talk Talk is the place! 🌍✨ Here’s what you can expect: • 🗣️ Language Exchange — practice English, Portuguese, Spanish, and more in a relaxed, fun vibe. • 🎶 Music & Karaoke — from global hits to classics, the mic is yours. • 🍹 Drinks & Socializing — sip, chat, and laugh with people from around the world. • 🎉 Cultural Celebrations — every week we highlight a country, artist, or tradition. No pressure, no textbooks — just real conversations and good energy. Come solo or bring friends, everyone’s welcome!

**[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8N6FIokkUGIQYLcHVkIUm) :: [Telegram](http://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) :: [Discord](http://discord.com/invite/9B7TBAS)** [English Below] ::::TODOS OS IDIOMAS::::::::ALL LANGUAGES:::: ENGLISH::RUNA SIMI::FRANÇAIS::TUPI::ESPAÑOL::AVAÑE'Ẽ::PORTUGUÊS::LIBRAS::DEUTSCH::KISWAHILI:: हिन्दी::CATALÀ::한국어::LINGUA LATINA::日本語::ITALIANO::ESPERANTO::NEDERLANDS::SVENSKA::POLSKI::РУССКИЙ::中文::العربية::etc... ::::Todos os níveis:::::All Levels:::: GRATUITO Centro Cultural São Paulo Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (na entrada principal na rua Vergueiro, próximo aos canteiros e à biblioteca) 16h - 20h Uso obrigatório de máscara cobrindo a boca e o nariz * COMO FUNCIONA: O Clube Poliglota realiza encontro onde as pessoas conversam em vários idiomas. O bate-papo flui de forma bastante espontânea e descontraída, mesmo quando os participantes não se conhecem. Também é ótimo para levar os seus amigos estrangeiros! Ao chegar, procure um dos hosts para te direcionar ao grupo do idioma o qual deseja praticar! Conheça pessoas novas, compartilhe experiências e o mais importante, divirta-se! Nos vemos lá! *** FREE! All participants are required to wear a mask, covering both nose and mouth Centro Cultural São Paulo Rua Vergueiro, 1000 - Paraíso, São Paulo - SP, 01504-000 (At the main entrance at Vergueiro Street, next to the library and the flower beds) 16h - 20h * HOW IT WORKS A Clube Poliglota event is a meeting in which people speak different languages. It flows quite spontaneously, even when the participants are not acquainted. The group is always open to newcomers so if you want to join us, all you have to do is showing up! :-) We'll welcome and introduce you to your peers who will be chatting in a language you wish to speak. Meet new people, share life experiences and the most important, have fun! We hope to see you there!!! Este Meet Up privilegia todos os Clubes do Estado de SP! ►[Telegram estadual de SP](https://t.me/+RI2XluAZMBF34Qwh) ►WhatsApp logo abaixo nas redes **Participem das nossas mídias, SUBSCRIBE!!:** ●● [E-mail](http://clubepoliglotasp@gmail.com) ◂ ▸ Facebook :: [Grupo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubepoliglotasp/) :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/poliglotasaopaulo/) :: ◂ ▸[ ](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)**[Grupos de WhatsAPP/Telegram/Discord/Club House](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/lista-de-grupos-de-idiomas-no-telegram-whatsapp-discord-club-house/)** ◂ ▸ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotasampa/) ◂ ▸ [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@ClubePoliglotaBrasilCPB) ◂ ▸ [CouchSurfing Group Brasil](https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/polyglot-club-brazil-clube-poliglota-brasil) ◂ ▸ Facebook Nacional :: [Página](https://www.facebook.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) :: [Grupo](https://web.facebook.com/groups/ClubePoliglotaBrasil) ◂ ▸ [Insta Nacional](https://www.instagram.com/clubepoliglotabrasil/) ◂ ▸ LinkedIn :: [Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/67537568/) :: [Grupo](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12027974/) :: ◂ ▸ [Twitter](https://twitter.com/clube_poliglota) ●● Dúvidas sobre os encontros, envie com NOME e código "Samp" para 1\. Rafael Resende: \+5511975429712 \(grupo local\)\, infos sobre o encontro: Luiz Holanda \+55 11 98462\-1179 ►[Inscreva-se](http://polyglotclub.com/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/event/) .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶..̶.̶ ● [OUTROS ENCONTROS PRESENCIAIS OU VIRTUAIS PELO BRASIl](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/encontros-poliglotas-em-clubes-locais/) ● [OUTROS CPs DO BRASIL NO MEEET UP](https://clubepoliglotabrasil.com.br/praticar-idiomas-gratis-meet-up/) .̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶..̶.̶.̶. .̶.̶.̶. Caso seu interesse seja encontros de artes ou ciências: ►[Tech Science Club](https://www.facebook.com/groups/tescic/) ►[Poly Arte World](https://www.facebook.com/PolyArteClub) ►[Crudinic popvegan](https://www.facebook.com/CrudiNic/) ►[Aventureiros Brasil](https://www.facebook.com/AventBra/)

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – February 25 Business Presentation** **Featuring Jennifer Zitelli, Founder of ESL Thrive** **Wednesday\, February 25 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us at 1 Million Cups Loudoun as we welcome **Jennifer Zitelli**, founder of **ESL Thrive**, for a dynamic conversation focused on workforce communication, business growth, and supporting employees for long-term success. **About the Business** ESL Thrive provides **on-the-job English training designed specifically for business success**. Through customized instruction, Jennifer helps employees gain the language skills they need to communicate effectively, perform confidently, and thrive in their roles — ultimately strengthening the businesses they support. Her programs are tailored to meet the real-world needs of small businesses, ensuring employees learn practical workplace language that directly impacts productivity, team collaboration, and customer experience. **Who Jennifer Is Looking to Hear From** Jennifer is seeking feedback from business owners and leaders in industries such as: * Hospitality * Home services * Restaurants * Retail * Any business with employees whose first language is not English **Current Business Focus & Barriers** As ESL Thrive continues to grow, Jennifer is looking for insight around: * Overcoming barriers to business growth * Strengthening marketing strategy * Expanding business development efforts * Effectively reaching her target markets This is an excellent opportunity to share your perspective while supporting a business dedicated to empowering both employers and employees. **Why Attend?** * Learn about a service that directly impacts workplace success * Provide valuable feedback to a growing business * Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders * Be part of a collaborative, solutions-focused conversation **What is 1 Million Cups?** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **February 25 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about communication, workforce development, and business growth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Vegan-tine's Day! The holiday where we share our love of veganism with each other. No one should be alone on Vegan-tine's Day, and we hope you will join us for a vegan meal at St Veg. Please feel free to come and hang out, dine with us, or just come to enjoy some candy. I will bring some sweet treats to share, and people are welcome to bring Valentine's as well. If you do bring in something, please make sure it is vegan. Looking forward to celebrating this Rockville Vegans invented holiday with you all!

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – February 25 Business Presentation** **Featuring Seeman Saeed, Founder of LeakzAlert** **Wednesday\, February 25 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** We’re excited to welcome **Seeman Saeed**, founder of **LeakzAlert**, to the 1 Million Cups Loudoun stage to share an innovative solution focused on prevention, protection, and smarter property management. **About the Business** LeakzAlert provides **water leak detection and monitoring services** designed to identify issues early and help prevent costly damage. By delivering proactive alerts and monitoring, LeakzAlert supports property owners and managers in protecting their assets, reducing risk, and avoiding unexpected disruptions. **Who Seeman Is Looking to Hear From** Seeman is eager to connect with professionals across: * Property management * Property maintenance companies * Home insurance providers * Hotels and hospitals * Homeowners * Anyone responsible for facility or property oversight **Current Focus** As LeakzAlert gains traction, Seeman is seeking feedback on: * Sales scalability * Sustainable growth strategies * Expanding market reach * Building strong industry partnerships **Why Attend?** * Learn about a service that directly impacts workplace success * Provide valuable feedback to a growing business * Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders * Be part of a collaborative, solutions-focused conversation **What is 1 Million Cups?** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **February 25 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about communication, workforce development, and business growth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit an area of Rock Creek Park frequented by President Theodore Roosevelt 100 years ago. This 3.1 - mile loop hike travels through the forest and along the creek, following the route identified by pink tape wrapped around wooden posts and along the trail. It's rated as moderate due to narrow dirt trails, gentle ascents and rolling hills. There are obstructions such as rocks and tree roots along the path, and if it's rained recently, it could be slippery. Trail Map: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/boulder-bridge-hike.htm Meeting Point: Rock Creek Park, Picnic Grove #1, Washington, DC Meeting Time: 10:00 am Distance: 3.1 Miles Difficulty: Moderate Pace: Moderate (2.5 miles/hr) Elevation gain: 337 ft Duration: 2 hours Type of trail: Dirt, stones, rocks, tree roots TRANSPORTATION By Metro, option #1: Take the Red line to Van Ness/UDC. Exit the station and head three blocks south along Connecticut Avenue, making a left on Tilden Street, NW. Walk down the hill until you see Peirce Mill on your left and Shoemaker Street on your right. Turn onto Shoemaker street and walk to the picnic area parking lot. It’s about a 20 minute walk from the Metro. By Metro, option #2: Take the Red line to the Cleveland Park station. Exit the station on the east side, and follow Connecticut Avenue north, past Porter Street, NW. Just after the Wilshire Park Condominium (on your right), turn right onto the Melvin C Hazen Trail. Follow this trail about half a mile, with several easy stream crossings through natural wooded terrain. Turn left at Western Ridge Trail, and follow the parking lot to the picnic grove. It's about a 17 minute walk from the Metro. By Car: The Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove #1 parking lot is off Tilden Street, NW, across from Peirce Mill. Dog friendly?: Yes. Please keep your dog leashed at all times. Bathroom Facilities: Located at the Rock Creek Grove 1 parking lot, and mid-hike at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center. Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snack and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy after the hike at the picnic area near Peirce Mill and the parking lot. Please carry plenty of water! Weather: Be prepared! We will hike rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the hike and post a notice in the “comments” section. We suggest that hikers wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing made from quick-dry, synthetic fabrics, as cotton can lead to uncomfortable blisters and life-threatening hypothermia in case of inclement weather. *For important updates regularly monitor the "comments" section below.* *Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.* *Please also view the Rules listed at the end of this description* \*Please read The 10 Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ \* RULES Pets: When hikes are organized in dog-friendly areas, hikers are invited to bring their pet(s). However, dogs are the sole responsibility of the owner(s) who brought them; should be up-to-date on their vaccinations & in possession of the relevant tags; and should be under the control of their owner(s) at all times. Dogs that demonstrate consistently aggressive or otherwise out-of-control behavior will be banned from future hikes. Owners should come prepared to dispose of their dogs’ waste in appropriate receptacles. Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes. --- **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Join our partners Watermark Woods Native Plants, Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL), and Birch Tree Bookstore for the Read! Plant! Grow! Book Club, which focuses on native plants, sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and LCPL. At this meeting we’ll discuss the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Both memoir and journalistic investigation, this book explores how the Kingsolver family took on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally -produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Concerned about the environmental, social, and physical costs of American food culture, they hoped to recover what Kingsolver considers our nation’’s lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. You can either buy the book from Birch Tree Bookstore or contact Allison Forbes at [Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov](mailto:Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov) to borrow a copy of the book at the library. There are two ways to participate: attend the event online via the library website or [sign up to participate in person at Birch Tree Bookstore](https://www.birchtreebookstore.com/event-details/read-plant-grow-2026-02-24-18-30). ***Questions:*** *Contact [info@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:info@loudounwildlife.org)*.

Come join us at Nova Labs for our monthly lockpicking meeting! We meet every third Wednesday at the Nova Labs Fairfax location at 3850 Jermantown Road. Learn about locks, lockpicking, lock modifications, and even lock smithing in our classroom environment. No tools, skills, or knowledge required, but feel free to bring any of those things with you! Our meetings are overseen by one or more locksmiths.

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.