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**ADDLE UP THEN GIDDY UP HORSEBACK RIDING - BEGINNER'S WELCOME!** **SUMMER RIDE - 225 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL TRANQUIL FOREST** **SUNDAY JUNE 28 2:00pm or 4:00pm** **NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE ALWAYS HAVE FIRST TIME RIDERS!!! YOU WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EXPERT GUIDES** SADDLE UP then GIDDY UP Trail Ride Through the Forest - BEGINNERS WELCOME! SUMMER IS HERE AND TIME TO HIT THE TRAILS! One of our most popular events last year and always - and no wonder! This is a gorgeous property with beautiful well maintained horses and great staff/hospitality! Last year we had dozens of new riders - just let me know and we will pick you out a gentle horse. PLEASE NOTE - Horseback Riding has always been one of my most popular events - it is really popular!!! I guarantee the spaces will SELL OUT FAST -Don't be disappointed! Typically I have always dozens of members come out to ride. Every time I have done this event there are always beginners. If this is your first time come on out and join us! Group 1 Sunday June 28 2:00pm 4:00pm Please note you must be there by 1:45am PLEASE be on time and do not hold up the other riders. Group 2 Sunday June 28 4:00pm to 6:00pm Please note you must be there by 3:45 pm Some Horsey Rules 1\. You must wear closed toe shoes \- absolutely no sandals\. Boot rentals included in the price\. 2\. No bags or purses or cameras on the trail for your own safety \- please lock them in the car\. I will take pictures of you\. 3\. This farm is very organized \- please make sure you arrive before your ride to receive your helmet \- they cannot accommodate you if you arrive later \- please give yourself lots of time\. ON YOUR E TRANSFER PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Weight & Height Ability - For example Beginner - Have ridden before ALSO - WHETHER YOU WANT 2 OR 4 The entire experience is approximately 90 Minutes The trail ride is 60 minutes through the Vivian Forest - the other time is dedicated to a guided riding demonstration, equipment setup and spending time with the horses. . Cost of One Hour Trail Ride includes Trail Ride Helmet and Boot Rental Tax Gratuity Processing Fee =$89.00 + Taxes = $100.00 You can can transfer or "sell" your space only -I will also promote it - there will also be a rain check -credit only if the weather is not suitable. Please send an e transfer to traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com Security Question What will be riding on? Security Answer Horses Please just use this Password. DO NOT MAKE UP YOUR OWN - THANK YOU! We are a Silverstone Adventures 4941 Vivian Road Stouffville just North of Markham. Join us afterwards for a drink or a bite My cell for this day only is (416) 427 7843 - If you need me before this please don't hesitate to call me at my office at (905) 471 7843 or email me at traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com Come and join me for a fabulous riding experience! warm regards LeeAnn

**SADDLE UP THEN GIDDY UP HORSEBACK RIDING - BEGINNER'S WELCOME!** **SUMMER RIDE - 225 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL TRANQUIL FOREST** **SUNDAY JUNE 28 2:00pm or 4:00pm** **NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE ALWAYS HAVE FIRST TIME RIDERS!!! YOU WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EXPERT GUIDES** **SADDLE UP then GIDDY UP Trail Ride Through the Forest - BEGINNERS WELCOME!** **SUMMER IS HERE AND TIME TO HIT THE TRAILS!** One of our most popular events last year and always - and no wonder! This is a gorgeous property with beautiful well maintained horses and great staff/hospitality! Last year we had dozens of new riders - just let me know and we will pick you out a gentle horse. PLEASE NOTE - Horseback Riding has always been one of my most popular events - it is really popular!!! I guarantee the spaces will SELL OUT FAST -Don't be disappointed! Typically I have always dozens of members come out to ride. Every time I have done this event there are always beginners. If this is your first time come on out and join us! Group 1 Sunday June 28 2:00pm 4:00pm Please note you must be there by 1:45am PLEASE be on time and do not hold up the other riders. Group 2 Sunday June 28 4:00pm to 6:00pm Please note you must be there by 3:45 pm Some Horsey Rules 1\. You must wear closed toe shoes \- absolutely no sandals\. Boot rentals included in the price\. 2\. No bags or purses or cameras on the trail for your own safety \- please lock them in the car\. I will take pictures of you\. 3\. This farm is very organized \- please make sure you arrive before your ride to receive your helmet \- they cannot accommodate you if you arrive later \- please give yourself lots of time\. ON YOUR E TRANSFER PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Weight & Height Ability - For example Beginner - Have ridden before ALSO - WHETHER YOU WANT 2 OR 4 The entire experience is approximately 90 Minutes The trail ride is 60 minutes through the Vivian Forest - the other time is dedicated to a guided riding demonstration, equipment setup and spending time with the horses. . Cost of One Hour Trail Ride includes Trail Ride Helmet and Boot Rental Tax Gratuity Processing Fee =$89.00 + Taxes = $100.00 You can can transfer or "sell" your space only -I will also promote it - there will also be a rain check -credit only if the weather is not suitable. Please send an e transfer to traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com Security Question What will be riding on? Security Answer Horses Please just use this Password. DO NOT MAKE UP YOUR OWN - THANK YOU! We are a Silverstone Adventures 4941 Vivian Road Stouffville just North of Markham. Join us afterwards for a drink or a bite My cell for this day only is (416) 427 7843 - If you need me before this please don't hesitate to call me at my office at (905) 471 7843 or email me at traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com Come and join me for a fabulous riding experience! warm regards LeeAnn

【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON）, near the College Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] [ Usually in front of Makarios Stress Outlet] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON），靠近College Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 【位置通常在叫 Makarios Stress Outlet 的按摩店前面】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON），靠近College 】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】 【位置通常會在名叫 Makarios Stress Outlet 的按摩店前面】

**🍵 Book Discussion Group: Circe by Madeline Miller · Just Bring Yourself** This meetup brings the group together to read from and discuss Madeline Miller's Circe in a casual and welcoming atmosphere, and a good chat is guaranteed. Discussion flows wherever the group takes it — with the conversation often surprising even long-time members, and the format rewards curiosity over expertise. No requirement to finish — come wherever you are in the book, and hold onto your strongest reaction to the text, and bring your reading notes — since every perspective adds something the group would not have without you. You do not need to have been before — and the group tends to make first-timers feel at ease very quickly, nothing beyond the book and your thoughts is needed, and the discussion gets richer with every new reader who joins. --- 🌟 Every book grows when you bring it into a room full of readers — RSVP and come ready to talk and the conversation is always worth showing up for. The evening is better when you are in it. 🌟

Step into 1867 for a night of cocktails, clues, and connection at Toronto’s most immersive Canada Day murder mystery networking experience. 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Society Clubhouse 🔞 19+ Event **⚠ IMPORTANT NOTES** * **Ticket Cost: $65.23 (taxes and fees included)** * **To get a ticket for this event please go to: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socialsip-an-1867-canada-day-murder-mystery-networking-experience-tickets-1990234781808](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socialsip-an-1867-canada-day-murder-mystery-networking-experience-tickets-1990234781808)** 🇨🇦 ABOUT THE EVENT Confederation has just begun… but as celebrations erupt across the new country, a shocking murder disrupts the evening. On June 28, guests are invited to step into an immersive 1867-inspired Canada Day experience filled with mystery, networking, cocktails, and interactive gameplay. As fellow detectives for the night, attendees will:🔎 uncover clues🥂 mingle with fellow detectives🕯 interrogate suspects🤝 make new connections🎭 and work together to solve the mystery before the night ends Whether you attend solo or with friends, this experience is designed to make meeting new people feel natural, interactive, and unforgettable. 🔎 MURDER MYSTERY STORYLINE The date is July 1, 1867. Canada has just officially become a nation. At a grand mansion on the outskirts of the city, the elite gathered for an exclusive Confederation celebration filled with lavish cocktails, lively conversation, and extravagant festivities. But the celebration comes to a sudden halt. A scream cuts through the room. The evening's esteemed host was found dead. Gasps and whispers spread through the crowd. This was no accident. The investigation has begun and you have been called in to help crack the case. Here at the Society Clubhouse, our team has meticulously created a crime scene modelled after the actual scene discovered at the mansion that night. Every clue, every detail has been carefully laid out before you. Now, Detectives, we need your help. Interrogate suspects. Uncover hidden motives. Follow the clues. Can you solve the mystery before the killer slips away? ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT 🔍 Interactive Murder Mystery Experience Each guest becomes a detective for the night — inspecting a live crime scene, interrogating suspects from the story, uncovering clues, and working together to solve the murder before the night ends. 🍸 Cocktails & Light Bites Enjoy a full bar and café at the front of the venue alongside music and immersive decor inspired by 1867 Canada. 🤝 Networking Made Easy Not your average boring networking event — this is a fun, immersive social experience designed to help you make meaningful connections and meet new people naturally throughout the night. 🎭 1867 Canada Day Theme Expect vintage-inspired attire, Confederation-era ambiance, and immersive storytelling woven throughout the evening. 📸 Themed Photo Opportunities Capture the moment with photos at our themed photobooth and interactive video testimony phone provided by Snap N' Speak 👀 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Perfect for: * young professionals * creatives & entrepreneurs * competitive friend groups * solo attendees * competitive couples * mystery lovers * anyone tired of traditional networking events and who loves a good problem-solving mystery 👗 DRESS CODE 1867-Inspired Cocktail or Detective Attire Encouraged Think: * vintage elegance * old-money aesthetics * waistcoats & corsets * pearls, gloves, suits, and formalwear * black trench coats & tailored suits * elevated cocktail attire 📌 Pinterest inspiration board: [https://pin.it/2uNLIi7ef](https://pin.it/2uNLIi7ef "https://pin.it/2uNLIi7ef") *(This attire is highly encouraged for the full immersive experience.)* 🎟 YOUR TICKET INCLUDES * Entry to the event * 2-hour interactive murder mystery experience * 1-hour casual networking experience * Access to the full venue bar & cafe * Fully immersive and interactive photobooth and video testimony phone experience 🥂 ABOUT SOCIALSIP SocialSip curates unique social experiences that make meeting people feel easy, natural, engaging, and memorable. By blending immersive entertainment with intentional networking, our events are designed to help people connect beyond traditional mixers and nightlife. 🔍 ABOUT IMMERSIVE GAME CLUB Immersive Game Club is on a mission to make extraordinary experiences accessible to everyone. We come to you - bringing fully hosted mysteries, role-playing adventures and escape room experiences right to your doorstep. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events or night out with friends. Our events are designed to pull you out of the everyday and into a world of mystery, strategy and storytelling. We also run regular public events, so there's always a new adventure around the corner. 🎟 SECURE YOUR SPOT One night. One mystery. Solve it together.Limited tickets available — secure yours now.

**SADDLE UP THEN GIDDY UP HORSEBACK RIDING - BEGINNER'S WELCOME!** **SUMMER RIDE - 225 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL TRANQUIL FOREST** **SUNDAY JUNE 28 2:00pm or 4:00pm** **NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! WE ALWAYS HAVE FIRST TIME RIDERS!!! YOU WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY EXPERT GUIDES** SADDLE UP then GIDDY UP Trail Ride Through the Forest - BEGINNERS WELCOME! SUMMER IS HERE AND TIME TO HIT THE TRAILS! One of our most popular events last year and always - and no wonder! This is a gorgeous property with beautiful well maintained horses and great staff/hospitality! Last year we had dozens of new riders - just let me know and we will pick you out a gentle horse. PLEASE NOTE - Horseback Riding has always been one of my most popular events - it is really popular!!! I guarantee the spaces will SELL OUT FAST -Don't be disappointed! Typically I have always dozens of members come out to ride. Every time I have done this event there are always beginners. If this is your first time come on out and join us! Group 1 Sunday June 28 2:00pm 4:00pm Please note you must be there by 1:45am PLEASE be on time and do not hold up the other riders. Group 2 Sunday June 28 4:00pm to 6:00pm Please note you must be there by 3:45 pm Some Horsey Rules 1\. You must wear closed toe shoes \- absolutely no sandals\. Boot rentals included in the price\. 2\. No bags or purses or cameras on the trail for your own safety \- please lock them in the car\. I will take pictures of you\. 3\. This farm is very organized \- please make sure you arrive before your ride to receive your helmet \- they cannot accommodate you if you arrive later \- please give yourself lots of time\. ON YOUR E TRANSFER PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Weight & Height Ability - For example Beginner - Have ridden before ALSO - WHETHER YOU WANT 2 OR 4 The entire experience is approximately 90 Minutes The trail ride is 60 minutes through the Vivian Forest - the other time is dedicated to a guided riding demonstration, equipment setup and spending time with the horses. . Cost of One Hour Trail Ride includes Trail Ride Helmet and Boot Rental Tax Gratuity Processing Fee =$89.00 + Taxes = $100.00 You can can transfer or "sell" your space only -I will also promote it - there will also be a rain check -credit only if the weather is not suitable. Please send an e transfer to traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com Security Question What will be riding on? Security Answer Horses Please just use this Password. DO NOT MAKE UP YOUR OWN - THANK YOU! We are a Silverstone Adventures 4941 Vivian Road Stouffville just North of Markham. Join us afterwards for a drink or a bite My cell for this day only is (416) 427 7843 - If you need me before this please don't hesitate to call me at my office at (905) 471 7843 or email me at traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com Come and join me for a fabulous riding experience! warm regards LeeAnn

**💡 Reading Meetup: Circe by Madeline Miller • Casual and Friendly** The book club is meeting to open up a conversation around the thought-provoking Circe by Madeline Miller with a friendly group who enjoy good conversation, and everyone leaves with something new to think about. The format is relaxed and member-led — with all opinions treated as equally valid, and the energy in the room tends to build as the evening goes on. Come however far through the book you are, and note any characters or moments you want to unpack, and bring your reading notes — because the book looks completely different through a new set of eyes. You do not need to have been before — and no introduction is required beyond showing up, your presence is the only requirement, and the relaxed setting means there is no pressure on you. --- **The session at a glance:** - Introductions are short and the book takes over within the first few minutes - Discussion opens with an initial question and flows from there without a set agenda - At some point toward the end the group votes on or suggests next month's read 💡 **Before the session:** mark the page you most want to talk about, because having one concrete thing to say takes the pressure off everything else, and the rest of the conversation will take care of itself. --- ☕ A good discussion is worth fifty pages of rereading — come along and join a conversation worth having and the discussion takes it from there. See you at the table. ☕

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fun Sunday social leisure nature walk that will include trails, parks and cool neighbourhoods in the Yonge and Eglinton area. The day will continue after the walk with a patio party with pizza and burger specials for the group! **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at out front of the **Burger Priest (2 Eglinton Avenue)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 1:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 1:30 p.m.) This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see. More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **Sunday Park, Trail and Neighbourhood Walk! (with Patio Dinner Party after)** -During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, café break, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another \*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and (re) connect with some wonderful people **Bonus after our Leisure Nature Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for the Soccer Match and fun Patio with Friends Party at an iconic venue with Burger and Pizza specials for the group! **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at out front of the **Burger Priest (2 Eglinton Avenue)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 1:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 1:30 p.m.) **Drivers & Free Parking:** Plenty of parking on Yonge and residential too :) Free parking on Duplex, one street west of Yonge :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

🌿🌸 HUMBER RIVER WALK & JAMES GARDENS PICNIC 🌸🌿 Riverside Trails, Hidden Gardens & A Relaxed Long Weekend Walk Join us for a peaceful social walk along the beautiful Humber River as we enjoy the final stretch of the long weekend together. This route combines riverside trails, greenery, and one of Toronto’s most underrated hidden gems: James Gardens. James Gardens is one of those places that quietly surprises people — flower beds, stone pathways, little bridges, mature trees, and spaces that feel far away from the city even though you’re still in Toronto. This is not a fast-paced hike. It’s a relaxed social walk with time to chat, enjoy the scenery, and slow down a little. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) *** 🧺 Picnic Break We’ll take a relaxing break at James Gardens and have a little informal picnic together. 🥨 Feel free to bring: ✔️ A snack to share ✔️ Something sweet ✔️ Fruit, chips, cookies, etc. Nothing fancy — just a fun community vibe. *** 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do We’ll walk along the Humber River trails, make our way into James Gardens for a break, then continue our walk before eventually heading back toward the station. Expect: 🌿 Nature trails 🌸 Garden views 📸 Great photo spots 😊 Easy conversation and a relaxed pace *** 🌧️ Weather & Expectations This event happens rain or shine. Please come prepared for: ✔️ Outdoor conditions ✔️ Some muddy sections if it rains ✔️ A longer walk at a steady pace *** 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Outside the station 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. 📍 Ending Spot: Back at the station *** 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 *** 🎒 What to Bring Water Comfortable walking shoes A snack (especially if sharing 😊) Weather-appropriate clothing *** 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There’s always something happening. *** REMEMBER: You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. *** 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com Come for the river walk. Stay for the picnic. Leave feeling like you actually got a little break from the city. 🌿✨

Chess Workshop - Puzzles - Strategies - Stories - Games and tournaments Chess is more human than what it looks. Here we practice to listen to what pieces are trying to say. Learn about tactics and strategies. Openings , middle games , and end games. All for free ! You only have to buy something from the cafe All-Ages and All-Levels are Welcome Finalize your attendance with Rsvp Please be respectful of time , since we are on a tight schedule [Checkout the Instagram where we share daily chess content](https://linktr.ee/tochessclub) Exclusive offer for Tochessclub members (while last): Yearly premium account of chess.com only 60$ (normally 150$) It's a great tool to sharpen your tactic and learn more about your games

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

🇺🇸 Red, White & BOOM: A Black Love Summer Social ❤️ Skip the downtown chaos and celebrate with great people instead! Join Black Love & Friends as we spend the evening together in the beautiful, historic King-Lincoln District, just steps from Mayme Moore Park, with an incredible view of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks. This isn't a formal event—it's a relaxed summer gathering. Come early or stop by later. Stay for an hour or stay all evening. We'll have our own private meetup space where you can kick back, meet new people, play a few games, enjoy light refreshments, and simply enjoy the holiday together. Throughout the evening we'll explore the King-Lincoln District, soak up the atmosphere, laugh, connect, and then settle in as the Columbus skyline lights up with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year. ✨ What to expect: 🎆 Great views of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks 🏙️ Historic King-Lincoln District ⛺ Private Black Love & Friends meetup tent 🎲 Lawn games & conversation 🥤 Light refreshments 🤝 New friends & great vibes 📸 Perfect summer photo opportunities Event begins: 6:30 PM Fireworks begin later in the evening, so arrive whenever works for you. Feel free to come and go throughout the night. ⚠️ RSVP is required. Space at our tent is limited, so we'll only be able to accommodate those who register in advance. Bring a chair if you'd like, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate community, connection, and summer with Black Love & Friends. Good people. Great conversations. Amazing fireworks.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Gravel Gardens 101 with Native Plants Thursday, July 9, 2026 Learn how to design, install, and maintain a water-wise and low-maintenance gravel garden. We will cover plant selection (like drought-tolerant natives), proper gravel depth, and weed prevention. FREE! Register by July 7th at Licking Parks website https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/272/July-2026 Or just show up! (Registering will let you know of any date/time changes) 6PM - 7:30 PM