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đïžââïž Thursday After-Work fitness workout F45 x Sunday Vacations
Shake off the workday and train with a welcoming crew of internationals and Brussels professionals. This is a **co-hosted session with F45 Brussels**âfast, fun, and coached circuit training that fits perfectly after work.
**Why join?**
* **Community vibe:** Friendly, social, in English.
* **All levels welcome:** Coaches demo every move with **easier/harder options**.
* **Time-smart:** 45 minutes, full-body, high energy, great music.
* **Accountability:** Come with the group, leave with endorphins.
**What weâll do**
1. Quick intro & warm-up
2. **F45 functional circuits** (intervals that mix strength + cardio)
3. Team finisher & cool down
4. Optional post workout social drink/rooftop bowling nearby (meet new people, not just new burpees đ)
**Good to know**
* **When:** Thursday, **6:30 PM start** (arrive 6:15 to check in)
* **Where:** **F45 Brussels** (Brussels Central Station) Galeries Ravenstein
* **Bring:** Clean trainers, towel, water bottle
* **Fitness level:** Beginner to advanced (scalable stations)
* **Capacity:** Limited spots â **RSVP required**
* **Price:** Free weekly tryout
**Who this is for**
* New in Brussels and want a **friendly fitness + social** routine
* Busy professional looking for a **structured, coached** workout
* Sunday Vacations regulars who want to stay fit for hikes & trips
**About F45**
F45 = **Functional 45-minute training**: coach-led, station-based, results-driven. Expect variety, technique tips, and a positive team atmosphere.
See you on the floor at 6:30! đȘđœâš
By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)
Bouldering at Arkose and Drinks after
Hello everyone!
Letâs meet for a relaxed bouldering session at Arkose Canal. All levels welcome â come climb, hang out, and meet new people!
đ° Entry
First time at Arkose: âŹ10 (shoes included)
Regular entry: âŹ16
Everyone PAYS THE GYM DIRECTLY.
After climbing, we can grab a drink at the bar inside Arkose đ»
â ïž Important
This is an informal social meetup.
No instruction or supervision will be provided.
All participants climb at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
The organizers accept no liability for injuries, accidents, or damages.
See you on the wall! đ§
Brussels Film Club - The Philadelphia Story & Saving Face
Join us on **Thursday, February 26** for a very special **Valentineâs Edition** of the Brussels Film Club!
This time, weâre embracing the love (and the laughs) as we dive into **two romantic movies**:
* The Philadelphia Story (George Cukor - 1940)
* Saving Face (Alice Wu - 2004)
To set the mood, everyone will kick things off by sharing their **all-time favorite romantic comedy** as part of the introductions.
As always the meetup will be held **in English** and will take place on the **first floor of Café Merlo**.
Whether youâre a hopeless romantic, a rom-com skeptic, or just here for the good company, this oneâs for you đ
See you there!
Access Bars at the Commons Hub (30min or 1h session)
**Experience Deep Relaxation & Mental Clarity with Access BarsÂź**
âImagine letting go of stress, overthinking, and emotional blocksâeffortlessly. Access BarsÂź is a gentle, hands-on technique that activates 32 points on your head, helping to release stored thoughts, beliefs, and tension, leaving you feeling lighter, clearer, and more at ease.
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âYour Session
âïž Duration: 30min or 60min in total
â In-Person Only â Feel the full benefits in a calm and welcoming space.
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â Investment in Your Well-being:
â30-min session: 25 EUR or 2 Common Hub Tokens (2 CHT)
â60-min session: 50 EUR or 4 Common Hub Tokens (4 CHT)
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âBook your session now and give yourself the gift of relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy! âš
Booking: [https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB](https://koalendar.com/e/access-bars-CHB)
**About Your Host:**
âââThis experience is guided by Mara [Regina](https://linktr.ee/reginadgaia) D'Gaia, holistic therapist and access bars practitioner.
âââ Contact: [integractiveconnections@gmail.com](http://integractiveconnections@gmail.com)
âââ Follow on Instagram: [@reginadgaia](http://www.instagram.com/reginadgaia)
After Work Experience đž
We are hosting a **After Work Experience** in a pleasant and welcoming setting, where you can relax over a drink, an antipasti ... and get to know other nice people.
The event takes place in the beautiful, cosmopolitan atmosphere of **C.Elysium** â the perfect place to connect and enjoy the moment.
Info: **Special Offer** from **5PM-7PM, hurry-up** if you looking for it
**Warning** : Initially, a table for 6 has been reserved. To secure your spot, please confirm your attendance. If you join in free style, you will be seated depending on availability as places open up during the event.
[FOLLOW our INSTAGRAM to see MORE](https://www.instagram.com/nicepeople.brussels/)
Améliorez votre prise de parole et leadership : Atelier Toastmasters
**Vous souhaitez amĂ©liorer votre prise de parole en public et dĂ©velopper vos compĂ©tences en communication et en leadership ?** âš
Le **Club des Orateurs**, club officiel de Toastmasters International Ă **Bruxelles**, vous invite Ă une soirĂ©e dâapprentissage dans une ambiance conviviale et bienveillante.
**Prochaine réunion** :
**4Ăšme jeudi du mois**
**19h15 â 21h30**
**Villa François Gay (salle au 1er étage)**
**326 Rue François Gay, 1150 Bruxelles**
Le bùtiment est situé dans un petit parc.
**Pourquoi participer ?**
âïž **AmĂ©liorez votre aisance Ă lâoral** grĂące Ă des discours prĂ©parĂ©s et des interventions improvisĂ©es.
âïž **DĂ©veloppez votre leadership** en prenant des rĂŽles lors des rĂ©unions.
âïž **Rejoignez une communautĂ© dynamique** qui vous aidera Ă progresser Ă votre rythme.
âïž **Une expĂ©rience immersive** avec des retours bienveillants pour Ă©voluer rapidement.
**DĂ©roulement dâune rĂ©union Toastmasters** :
Nos rĂ©unions incluent des discours prĂ©parĂ©s, des exercices dâimprovisation et des Ă©valuations constructives pour vous aider Ă progresser.
**Qui peut participer ?**
Tout le monde est bienvenu, que vous soyez dĂ©butant ou expĂ©rimentĂ© ! **LâentrĂ©e est gratuite pour les invitĂ©s.**
**IntĂ©ressĂ©âąe ?** Inscrivez-vous dĂšs maintenant sur Meetup et rejoignez-nous pour une soirĂ©e enrichissante !
Free Live Masterclass: The True Energy of Youth
**Have you ever met a 25-year-old with heavy, exhausted eyes?**
**Or a 65-year-old who radiates a wild, contagious, joyful energy?**
We live in a society obsessed with staying young. But we try to achieve it through entirely mechanical protocols:
strict diets, expensive creams, and exhausting gym routines.
These things might smooth your skin, but they cannot change your internal tension. They cannot bring the spark back to your gaze.
Because true youth is not a biological age. It is an etheric energy.
In this Free Masterclass, we will explore the deep, spiritual reality behind the energy of youth. We will step out of our comfort zones and look at the truth of what actually keeps us feeling fresh, spontaneous, and alive.
What we will cover in this session:
**âš The truth about etheric energy and how it connects to your second chakra.**
**âš Why mechanical routines fail to give you true vitality.**
**âš The specific practices that attract and grow the energy of youth within you.**
**âš The silent "vampires" and daily habits that are currently destroying your freshness.**
If you are feeling drained, heavy, or disconnected from your inner spark, this space is for you. Join us to reconnect with your natural passion and joy.
**Where:** Online via Google Meet
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**Want more?**
If you want to access the recording of this session, or if you want to write me your questions in advance so I can answer them live, you can do so in our private Skool community here:
đ **[https://www.skool.com/inner-spark-tribe-6042/about](https://www.skool.com/inner-spark-tribe-6042/about)**
Responsible Travel Events This Week
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đ„â Saturday Brunch @ Aksum Coffee â Coffee, Culture & New Connections
_IMPORTANT: To RSVP you will also need to register as a member [here.](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)_
Join Sunday Vacations for a cozy Saturday brunch at **Aksum Coffee House**, one of Brusselsâ most beautiful cafĂ©s, where rich Ethiopian coffee, fresh Moroccan crĂȘpes, and vibrant international vibes meet in perfect harmony.
This is more than just brunch, itâs a relaxed way to start your weekend, meet new people, and enjoy a soulful spot full of stories and flavors.
### đ Where?
**Aksum Coffee House â Galeries Sainte Hubert
(Just a few steps from Grand Place)
### đ When?
**Saturday at 11:30 AM**
Come hungry, curious, and ready to mingle!
### đœïž Whatâs on the menu?
â Fresh-roasted Ethiopian coffee
đ„ Moroccan-style crĂȘpes & artisan pastries
đ„ Tasty brunch dishes (vegetarian options too)
đ§Ÿ Everyone pays their own order at the counter.
### đ Whoâs joining?
Expect a mix of international professionals, friendly locals, and Sunday Vacations regulars. Solo? New in town? Come anyway, this is the perfect place to connect.
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đ§Ą **Limited spots** â RSVP early to secure your place at the table.
By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)
Sci-Fi Leuven: discussing Mickey 17 (movie) & teletransportation (Parfit)
Welcome to the IHL's Sci-fi book and movie club. We focus on a particular book/movie at each meeting, but of course the conversation isn't only limited to that particular book/film.
* Feb 28: discussion of Mickey 17 (movie) and of chapter 10 on the teletransportation problem in Derek Parfit's Reasons and Persons (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletransportation_paradox).
The discussions will take place in English. A good way to join the discussions is to give your own personal responses, explain why you think or feel that way, and offer some examples from the book or movie. Concrete questions about the plot or characters are also great to get a conversation started.
Registration is required so we know how many people to expect.
If you sign up and can no longer come, PLEASE let us know in advance. This is a volunteer initiative and it is important to respect their time put into organization and preparation.
Hope to see you soon at Sci-fi Leuven!
Bowling night at Crosly
Join us bowling and drinks at Crosly Bowling. We'll kick off the night with a few rounds of bowling on one of their 25 lanes, offering both classic and disco-themed experiences. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or a first-timer, it's all about fun and making friends.
It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and take an evening drink with other people.
The cost of the event is **10 euro**, which includes one game. It is possible to pay at the event, with cash or bank app.
Any additional game, drink or snack will be at personal expenses.
Please note that for respect of the participants, we are asking to be **on time** to the event. People that arrive late might not be able to play.
**Additional Information:**
- Crosly Bowling is located just 500 meters from Brussels Central Station, making it easily accessible by public transport.
- Feel free to invite friends or colleagues; the more, the merrier!
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun, relaxation, and spectacular views!
RespiraciĂłn HoloscĂłpica en Bruselas (Holotropic Breathwork)
đż SESIĂN GRUPAL DE RESPIRACIĂN HOLOSCĂPICA
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28 de febrero, de 10:00 a 14:00 h
đĄ La RespiraciĂłn HoloscĂłpica, al igual que la RespiraciĂłn HolotrĂłpica o el Breathwork, es una tĂ©cnica dirigida a personas que deseen conocerse mĂĄs o avanzar en su proceso terapĂ©utico. EstĂĄ especialmente indicada para trabajar bloqueos fĂsicos y emocionales, liberar tensiones y equilibrar el sistema nervioso, facilitando una mayor claridad mental y una mejor regulaciĂłn emocional.
đŒ El trabajo se realiza en grupo reducido, acompañado de mĂșsica y trabajo corporal.
Si no lo has probado, te va a sorprender
đ¶ AportaciĂłn: 80 âŹ
đŁïž Idioma: Español, +traducciĂłn en inglĂ©s
đ„ Facilitan:
âą Eloisa Acosta, experta en Terapia Transpersonal y Gestalt. Facilitadora de RespiraciĂłn HoloscĂłpica por la EEDT.
âą JesĂșs Sallabera, experto en Terapia Gestalt y Transpersonal (Programa SAT). Facilitador en RespiraciĂłn Integrativa.
Plazas limitadas â reserva:
đ©eloisa@eloisaacosta.es
đ± WhatsApp: +34 669 019 386
đ MĂĄs informaciĂłn sobre la tĂ©cnica:
[https://eloisaacosta.es/respiracion-holoscopica/](https://eloisaacosta.es/respiracion-holoscopica/)
đ Lugar:
Théùtre lâImproviste
120, rue de Fierlant â 1190 Bruselas
đŒ đ«đ· Spring Culture Escape: ChĂąteau de Pierrefonds & Louvre-Lens museum
Join us for a magical **spring getaway** to one of the most romantic spots near the Belgian border in France- a journey through **majestic ruins**, an **enchanting castle**, and a **storybook village**.
Weâll wander through **ancient ruins and a chapel** surrounded by forests, share a **friendly picnic by a lakeside**, and visit the stunning **ChĂąteau de Pierrefonds** - whose entrance is free on the first Sunday of the month! The day will end with an **apĂ©ro among new friends**, the perfect close to the first spring day of the year
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**Program Highlights**
âïž Picnic by a serene lakeside (bring your own lunch)
đ° Visit of **ChĂąteau de Pierrefonds**
đïž Visit the Louvre Lens museum (The Louvre-Lens is a minimalist, glass-walled satellite of the Paris Louvre near the Belgian border that displays world-class masterpieces chronologically in a single, vast "Gallery of Time.")
Ruins Abbey of Villers (Villers-La-Ville to Ottignies, 25km)
On Sunday I am proposing a hike close to Brussels. We will start in the tiny village Villers-La-Ville, which is known for its impressive ruins of a former abbey. Subsequently, we will walk through a forest and agricultural areas. This region also has wine producers, so we might also encounter some vineyards on the way. At our destination Ottignies we will probably find an open bar for a drink.
As the number of participants is limited, it is important that you manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you canât (this also goes for people on the waiting list!). We will try to keep close to an average speed of about 5 km/h. We will walk mainly on unpaved roads. Iâve not tested this track beforehand, so itâs possible that there are some mistakes in the planning.
ââYou can find the track here:
https://loc.wiki/t/252023497?wa=sc
ââMeeting point:
We meet at 10h40 in Villers-La-Ville (in front of the railway station). If you start from Brussels-Central, you should take train IC 2109 towards Marbehan at 9h37. In Ottignies you have eight minutes to change to train S61 4560 direction Jambes at 10h23. You should get out in Villers-La-Ville. In Brussels, you can find me in the first car of the train.
ââ Train tickets:
Return ticket Brussels-Villers should be fine.
ââ Back to Brussels:
In Ottignies there is at least one direct train per hour back to Brussels.
ââ Specifics:
Distance: ca 25km
Elevation gain: 300m
Net walking time: ca 5-6h
Weather forecast: Probably dry.
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, we may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the [[[[[[Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/)]([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/))]([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/))]([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/))]([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/))]([http://meetup.com/](http://meetup.com/)) website and/or your emails.
ââ What to bring:
* Comfortable hiking clothes &shoes
* rain gear (just in case)
* water + food for the breaks
* sun cream
* Compeed for blisters
* some small money for drinks
ââ Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse.
Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the âgoingâ list.
ââ Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability. Moreover, the organisers aren't tour operators, so they don't feel obliged to answer to every text message or email!
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Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to âpin the blameâ on someone or something. If you donât find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, donât know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe youâve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
âą How to âeraseâ the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isnât always repeating past mistakes.
âą Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
âą Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
âą Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
âą Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
âą What underlies âcorrosive criticismâ or the need to invalidate self or others?
âą How one can stably change oneâs outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
âą Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
âą How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
âą How to enhance oneâs own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or oneâs career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are âstoredâ and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can âeraseâ those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become âtoxicâ personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you wonât be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Eat Pupusas. Skate. Support Local. đŒđ
Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where weâll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business.
Pupusas:
Beans, Potatoes, Veggie
Homemade juices:
Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew
After dinner, weâll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00â10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes.
Come hungry and ready to roll! đđŒ
Locations:
Ranchero Kitchen
984 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau)
Skate Zone 71
4900 Evanswood Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (2nd Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
Woodhouse Vegan Meetup
Join us at Woodhouse Vegan on February 28th @11am for some great food and drinks!
The food here is always so good and the atmosphere is awesome.
đđŽYou can find the menus below!
[ WOODHOUSE BAKERY + PARK SERVICE COFFEE MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a4164fa23ca220c2ceee5/t/65fdd2e1ca51a46979929391/1711133409875/Bakery+Menu+Spring+2023+%282%29.png)
[WOODHOUSE BRUNCH + LUNCH COCKTAIL MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a4164fa23ca220c2ceee5/t/65fdd3698396e65a1e3abc0f/1711133545604/Bakery+Menu+Spring+2023.png)
[WOODHOUSE BRUNCH + LUNCH FOOD MENU](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e8a4164fa23ca220c2ceee5/t/65fdd261b2e21b4ddde997a6/1711133281660/Bakery+Menu+Spring+2023+%281%29.png)
Woodhouse Vegan offers parking validation for the adjacent " LAZ Parking - Joseph Garage" parking garage.
You can find links to that address below.
đ [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple/p/u4uR0vxh~_c60B)
đ [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/K37216FrEJd3qiRp8)
The validation gives you free parking after you have spent an hour inside the restaurant. You will need to get your parking slip validated from the restaurant by asking them after an hour has passed.
We hope to see you there!
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (1st Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
Rhino Barn Tour @ The Wilds
**Summary**
For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world.
During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia.
**The date and time of this tour**
We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes.
**What you need to do to attend**
Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour).
Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect.
**Attendance cap**
There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else.
If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you.
**Additional notes on attendance**
I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went.
If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience.
**Tickets and pricing**
[Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event.
Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds.
Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour.
**Cancellations and refunds**
Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.*
You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org.
**Waiver of liability**
After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time.
The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour.
**GPS / Getting to The Wilds**
The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County.
Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave.
The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi.
**Carpooling?**
If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can.
**The weather**
Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes.
Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is.
**After the tour**
Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them:
*Within walking distance -- 120 feet away*
* [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs)
* The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food)
*Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)*
* [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300
* [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900
* [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000
* [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126
* [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100
If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.



















