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SATURDAY🧘🏻‍♀️Yoga Rooftop 💎 Tantric Hatha Yoga + Meditation
SATURDAY🧘🏻‍♀️Yoga Rooftop 💎 Tantric Hatha Yoga + Meditation
🌟 **Tantra Yoga: Awaken Your Energy** 🌟 Join me for a 75-minute *Hatha Yoga journey* inspired by **Vinyasa Krama** where every movement follows an intentional sequence to harmonize body, energy, and mind. ✨ **Aligning the Body through ASANA** 🌬 **Harnessing Energy through PRANAYAMA** 🧘‍♀️ **Cultivating Clarity through MEDITATION** This practice is a gentle yet powerful invitation to reconnect with your highest essence expanding safely and honoring your natural rhythm. You’ll meet the mind in movement and discover presence in every breath. 🌀 *Yoga reveals self-knowledge.* 🔥 *Tantra awakens power.* *** 🔹 **How to Reserve Your Spot** 🔹 ✔ Send me a DM to reserve your place and receive the exact location. ✔ Spots fill up quickly as people register through different platforms please confirm your attendance early! 🌸 All levels are welcome beginners too. 🌸 Bring your mat if you have, a warm sweater, and socks for deep relaxation. 🌸 Payment options: Revolut, PayPal, or cash at the class (please confirm in advance). 🌸 **Monthly class packages are also available I’ll be happy to share the details when you come!** I can’t wait to share this transformative experience with you 💫 With love, **Ale**
Visita a l'Ajuntament de Barcelona
Visita a l'Ajuntament de Barcelona
La proposta d'aquesta activitat és participar en una visita comentada a l'edifici de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona. Les explicacions històriques de la visita seran en català i comprendran el següent recorregut: façana gòtica, galeria gòtica, Escala d'Honor, Saló de Cent, Saló de Plens o de Carles Pi i Sunyer i Saló de Cròniques. - Activitat gratuïta
Clases Gratis Taichi al aire libre./ Free Taichi Lessons
Clases Gratis Taichi al aire libre./ Free Taichi Lessons
Realizamos Taichi al aire libre aún asi solicitamos que debido al CoViD cada participante decida libremente y se responsabilice de las medidas que desee tomar respecto a la situación sanitaria actual El Taichi es una arte marcial basado en la filosofía taoísta y en su visión del universo, que además de fomentar habilidades marciales, ayuda a mejorar la salud, la conciencia corporal y puede ser un camino para el desarrollo personal y espiritual de los que lo practican. Este arte marcial es diferente a la mayoría de las que podáis conocer. Mientras otras se basan en la fuerza y la potencia el Taichí es una respuesta a la pregunta: ¿Por qué combatir la fuerza bruta con más fuerza cuando es posible aprovechar la de tu adversario? Si estas pinceladas os llaman la atención podéis venir a conocer el Taichi de forma gratuita, cada domingo de manos del Sifu Albert Sala. Las clases son de 9 a 10:30 de la mañana en el parque situado al final del Carrer Lleida delante del recinto llamado “El mercat de les flors” (cerca de las paradas de metro “Plaça Espanya” y “Poble Sec”). Somos razonables en la práctica del Taichi y os ayudaremos a no realizar prácticas que puedan provocaros un daño pero en última instancia cada participante es responsable de si mismo y os pedimos que nos comuniquéis problemas de salud o lesiones que pudiesen causaros perjuicio alguno. Además os repetimos que debéis velar de forma adulta y consciente de vuestro bienestar y por tanto os hacemos responsables en ultima instancia del mismo. We practice Taichi out in the open but been aware of CoViD we want for each practitioner to take the mesures to protect themselfs in the corrent situation the way they see fit under their own responsibility. Taichi is a martial art based in the Taoist philosophy and its vision of the universe, in addition to the improvement of the martial skills of its practitioners, helps to enhance their health, their body awareness, and also can be a path for their personal and spiritual growth. This martial art is set apart from the majority of the other ones you may know. Other martial arts are based in strength and muscle power, but Taichi is instead an answer to the question: ¿Why fight strength with strength when you could use their power against them? If these bits have caught your attention you can come to know Taichi for free, all Sundays taught by Sifu Albert Sala. The lessons start at 9:00 am and run throught 10:30 am in the parc that is at Lleida Street (Carrer Lleida) in front of the building called “El mercat de les flors” (It’s near de subway stations of Plaça Espanya and Poble Sec). We encorage a rational training of Taichi and will help you to prevent posible injuries in its practice. But you have to be conscius and responsable of yourself so we ask of you to comunicate with us any posible health problems or injuries that may be bring harm to you during training. However you have to be aware and concious of your well-being and therefore we hold you ultimately responsible for it.
JazzOcaña: todos los domingos ! Live jazz every Sunday night at Ocaña
JazzOcaña: todos los domingos ! Live jazz every Sunday night at Ocaña
Enjoy a live jazz concert while you eat or have a drink. The best way to end the week! Free entrance but you are welcome to tip the band! En Ocaña tenemos jazz en directo todos los domingos! La mejor forma de terminar la semana. La entrada es libre y a taquilla inversa! A Ocaña tenim jazz en directe tots els diumenges! La millor forma de tancar la setmana. Entrada lliure amb taquilla inversa.
Visita del Poble Espanyol 🕍( Montjuïc)
Visita del Poble Espanyol 🕍( Montjuïc)
Esp. Quedaremos el Domingo 31 de Mayo a las 11:45h para hacer juntos la visita del Poble Espanyol con audioguía ( 17€) Dejaré link para que cada uno puede comprar la entrada de forma anticipada 👇 https://tickets.poble-espanyol.com/ Eng. We will meet on Sunday, May 31st at 11:45 am to visit Poble Espanyol together with an audio guide ( 17€) I'll leave a link so everyone can buy their ticket in advance👇 https://tickets.poble-espanyol.com/
Karaoke Poligloto + Cena China (3 horas) - 日本語とスペイン語の交流カラオケ (3時間)
Karaoke Poligloto + Cena China (3 horas) - 日本語とスペイン語の交流カラオケ (3時間)
**El domingo 31 de mayo, a partir de las 15h hasta las 18h**, hacemos un karaoke poligloto. Podemos cantar en castellano, catalán, inglés, japonés, chino, etc. Podemos usar dos máquinas de karaoke. Una está en la sala privada (donde caben 18 personas) y la otra está en la zona pública abierta exclusivamente para nosotros. **Entrada : 6 euros en efectivo (no aceptan las tarjetas ni bizum)** **Puedes entrar cuando quieras entre las 15h y las 18h.** A las 18h tendremos que salir de la sala privada pero podremos cenar y beber en la zona pública, donde por supuesto podremos seguir haciendo karaoke. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **5月31日、日曜日、15時から18時まで**カラオケをします。**費用は一人当たり現金で6ユーロです。** 18人ぐらい入れるプライベートだけでなく、パブリックゾーンも私たちが占有できますので、カラオケの機械は2台使えます。30人いても、2ヶ所を3時間使えますので、計算上、1人がゆったり2~3曲は歌えます。 15時から18時までの間、好きな時間に入れます。18時からはルームは使えませんが、パブリックゾーンで引き続き、飲食とカラオケができます。 日本語、スペイン語、カタルーニャ語、中国語、英語などで歌えます。 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **5月31日,我们有一个卡拉OK的活动从下午3点到6点**,卡拉OK可以选择多种语言的歌唱。例如西班牙语、加泰罗尼亚语、英语、日语、中文等多种语言。 我们预定了整个餐厅可以唱歌,一个在公共的大厅,另一个是一个大单间,同时可能多人一起歌唱。 **场地费:6欧元(包餐厅唱歌的费用)只接受现金(不接受信用卡或Bizum)** 你可以从下午3点到下午6点之间任何时间随时来我们的活动,下午6点以后,我们也可以在大厅继续唱歌,也能够在大堂吃晚餐和喝酒,聊天。。。 ※※※※※※ Organizamos un gran evento de karaoke que dura 3 horas cada 1 o 2 meses. Se hace un sábado o domingo, de 15:00 a 18:00. * **[MUNDIÑOL KARAOKE](https://magradacatalunya.com/karaoke/karaoke.html)** * **[バルセロナでカラオケ](https://magradacatalunya.com/karaoke/karaoke-ja.html)** * **[巴塞罗那卡拉OK群](https://magradacatalunya.com/karaoke/karaoke-zh.html)** ※※※※※※ **Cada lunes, miércoles y viernes** nos reunimos en Barcelona para aprender, practicar y enseñar idiomas europeos y asiáticos tales como castellano, catalán, francés, japonés, chino, coreano, etc. * **[Comunidad Asiática en Barcelona](https://magradacatalunya.com/#Intercambio-de-idiomas)** * **[Exploración Cultural y Lingüística](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/linguist/#language-exchange)** * **[让我们在巴塞罗那相见!](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/chinese.html)** * **[バルセロナで会いましょう!](https://magradacatalunya.com/barcelona/japanese.html)** ※※※※※※

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🇩🇪WIR GEHEN NACH EIXAMPLE AUF EIN GUTES GETRÄNK- TOMAR ALGO A EIXAMPLE
🇩🇪WIR GEHEN NACH EIXAMPLE AUF EIN GUTES GETRÄNK- TOMAR ALGO A EIXAMPLE
🇩🇪Hallo alle zusammen! Diesen Sonntag gehen wir in Eixample zum Bier, wo wir verschiedene Sprachen wie Deutsch und Spanisch üben können. Ermutigen Sie sich, neue Leute kennenzulernen Diese Bar hat eine große Auswahl an Bieren.Es gibt auch deutsches Bier. Lass uns trinken!😉 🍻🍺 Ich möchte Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie sich auf der Meetup-Seite anmelden müssen, wenn Sie an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen möchten. Ich möchte auch betonen, dass es notwendig ist, sich bei allen vorgeschlagenen Aktivitäten korrekt und angemessen zu verhalten, und dass sich die Organisatoren das Recht vorbehalten, die Teilnehmer zuzulassen, falls dies nicht der Fall ist. Hola a tod@s ! Este domingo nos vamos de cañas por el Eixample vario Bien donde podremos practicar diferentes idiomas como alemán y español. Animate a conocer gente nueva. Este bar tiene una gran variedad de cervezas internacionales. ¡ Tiene cerveza alemana tambien Vamos a probarlas! 😉 🍻🍺 Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio apuntarse en la página de meetup cuando se quiera asistir a un evento. También quiero recalcar que es necesario tener un comportamiento correcto y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas, y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes. No se permite ningún tipo de spam.
🤩❤️🍹SUBGRUPO VERMUT OCHENTERO PARA QUEDAR PARA TOMAR EL VERMUT A LA REMEMBER
🤩❤️🍹SUBGRUPO VERMUT OCHENTERO PARA QUEDAR PARA TOMAR EL VERMUT A LA REMEMBER
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO VERMUT PARA QUEDAR PARA TOMAR EL VERMUT Y ESCUCHAR MÚSICA REMEMBER NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO GEN. X PARA ELEGIR EL BAR. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT PRO DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. COMENTA TU INTERÉS EN EL CHAT PRO GEN. X PARA PODER AGREGARTE AL CHAT GRUPO WHATSAPP DE COORDINACIÓN. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
MARKET "TAST A LA RAMBLA"! (TAPAS,DRINKS & MUSIC)
MARKET "TAST A LA RAMBLA"! (TAPAS,DRINKS & MUSIC)
(Esp) Vuelve el **TAST A LA RAMBLA MARKET!** Te esperamos para disfrutar de sus **TAPAS** de restaurantes catalanes, **BUEN ROLLO Y MÚSICA EN DIRECTO!** Restaurantes, pastelerías y grandes nombres de la gastronomía catalana salen a la calle para acercarte sus propuestas más icónicas en formato degustación-tapa. Producto de proximidad, cocina creativa, opciones para todos y una clara apuesta por la sostenibilidad marcan una edición pensada para disfrutar sin prisa y con los cinco sentidos. **PLAZAS LIMITADAS!** **¿DÓNDE QUEDAMOS?:** **12,30h** en el lugar que se indicará a las personas apuntadas a la actividad con un mensaje interno de meetup. **PRECIO:** **Sólo 1€** **de aportación** pago del grupo a Meetup (se da en moneda al organizador al llegar). **Entrada al Market: Gratis!! Allí cada persona se paga lo que consume.** **NOTA:** Como en todas las actividades se aplicará 1 No Show a las personas que se borren de la lista el mismo día de la actividad o no se presenten! (El 2º No Show es exclusión definitiva del grupo). ......... **AVISO:** Este es un grupo de amistades sin ánimo de lucro, y bajo ninguna circunstancia el “Organizador de la actividad” asumirá responsabilidad por cualquier posible daño que ocurra a alguien durante la actividad. Al registrarse en la actividad y participar de ella se asume y acepta este descargo de responsabilidad. ......................... (Eng) **"TAST A LA RAMBLA MARKET" is back!** Join us for **tapas** from Catalan restaurants, **a great atmosphere**, and **live music**! Restaurants, pastry shops, and big names in Catalan gastronomy are taking to the streets to bring you their most iconic dishes in a tapas-style tasting menu. Locally sourced ingredients, creative cuisine, options for everyone, and a strong commitment to sustainability define this edition, designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and with all five senses. **LIMITED PLACES!** **WHERE DO WE MEET?**: **12:30h pm** at the place that will be indicated to the people who signed up for the activity with an internal meetup message. **PRICE:** **Only 1€** **of group contribution to Meetup** (given in currency to the organizer upon arrival). **Entrance to the Market: Free!! There each person pays for what they consume.** **ADVICE:** As in all activities, 1 No Show will be applied to people who remove themselves from the list on the same day of the activity or do not show up! (The 2nd No Show is definitive exclusion from the group). .......... **NOTICE:** This is a non-profit friendship group, and under no circumstances will the “Activity Organizer” assume responsibility for any possible harm that occurs to someone during the activity. By registering for the activity and participating in it, you assume and accept this disclaimer.
SUNDAY SOCIAL EVENT & LIVE MUSIC + HAPPY HOUR & JAMBOREE DISCO (FREE)
SUNDAY SOCIAL EVENT & LIVE MUSIC + HAPPY HOUR & JAMBOREE DISCO (FREE)
APP: https://bit.ly/3LRPxUN ✅WHATSAPP GROUP: https://tinyurl.com/4e57pjzv ✅www.barcelonainternationalsocial.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barcelonainternationalsocial?igsh=MWt3M2lqaHp4bDdlbA== HAPPY HOUR from 7pm until 8:30pm 🍹 The best event with LIVE MUSIC at Ogham 🎤 (Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes 604 Barcelona) It has two floors, where on the main one we can enjoy our Language Exchange as usual 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪 Finally, we have the ultimate event that we all wanted, to spend a fun SUNDAY in the company of international and local people 😃 Where we can socialize & practice languages🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪 (You only pay for your drinks or food) In the best place recently opened with very good communication, it's very beautiful You can enter to JAMBOREE DISCO (FREE) from 12:00 AM to 1 AM Guestlist: MEETUP 😃 ______________________________________________ HAPPY HOUR desde las 19h hasta las 20:30h🍹 El mejor evento con MÚSICA en VIVO en Ogham 🎤 (Gran Vía de Les Corts Catalanes 604 Barcelona) Tiene dos plantas, donde en la principal podremos disfrutar de nuestro Language Exchange como siempre 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪 Por fin tenemos el evento definitivo que tod@s queriamos, para pasar un DOMINGO divertido en compañía de gente internacional y local 😃 Donde podemos sociabilizar, practicar idiomas (Solo se paga tu consumicion) En el mejor lugar recientemente abierto con muy buena comunicacion, es muy bonito Podeis entrar a JAMBOREE DISCO (FREE) desde las 24:00h a 1am Lista: MEETUP 😃
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO BIRRAS DARDOS BILLAR FUTBOLÍN BEERPONG PARA HACER AMISTADES.
🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO BIRRAS DARDOS BILLAR FUTBOLÍN BEERPONG PARA HACER AMISTADES.
Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO BIRRAS DARDOS BILLAR FUTBOLÍN BEERPONG PARA HACER AMISTADES. SI TE GUSTAN LAS BIRRAS, LOS DARDOS, EL BILLAR, EL FUTBOLÍN, EL BEERPONG Y CONOCER GENTE NUEVA, HAY UN CHAT ADECUADO. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO EN LOS DETALLES POR EL CHAT JUEGOS DE MESA PARA ENCONTRARNOS. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)
LIVE MUSIC BAND ON SUNDAY´S
LIVE MUSIC BAND ON SUNDAY´S
Hey Music Crew! Sunday just got better with our Meetup group's Sunday Groove! Get ready for a kickback filled with awesome live music, good vibes, and the chance to meet fantastic new friends! We're turning this Sunday into a chill zone where the tunes flow freely, the energy is contagious, and the atmosphere is pure fun. Join our Meetup crew and let's make this Sunday a one to remember!

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Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) 15 for One Class 20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space. Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Let's Discover the Discovery District
Let's Discover the Discovery District
Hybrid MI Python: Monthly Talk
Hybrid MI Python: Monthly Talk
**Talk Description** Coming soon **Agenda:** 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com