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Catch the sunrise at Sembawang Park
**🌅 Sunrise Morning Walk – Bukit Canberra to Sembawang Park 🌿**
Start your day with fresh air, good company, and a beautiful sunrise!
We’ll begin our walk at **6:30 AM from SUN PLAZA**, heading towards **Sembawang Park** to catch the stunning sunrise at the jetty. After soaking in the peaceful morning views and snapping a few photos, we’ll walk back to Bukit Canberra together.
✨ Easy-paced walk
✨ Great way to stay active
✨ Positive vibes & friendly conversations
Let’s rise early, move together, and welcome the day with energy! 🌞
Route Map:
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/XqPwK4zQdiKMwXvX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XqPwK4zQdiKMwXvX8)
Meetup at:
McDonald's Sun Plaza
30 Sembawang Dr, #01 - 16 / 17 Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/2LN2ueeqRhtsXx888](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2LN2ueeqRhtsXx888)
2026 i-Light Festival walk 🌃✨️
Join us for a relaxed evening starting with dinner at Lau Pa Sat  before we make our way to the 2026 i-Light Festival. We’ll take an easy stroll to see the light installations along the waterfront and enjoy a simple night out together.
This is a free community walk, led by volunteers who enjoy the Great Outdoors (GO) and would like to share them with u too! ![🤎]()
To protect your privacy, we do not collect telephone numbers . Communication will be through the Event chat. Kindly check for any updates, especially on the day of the event, so that you will be updated on any changes. The route may be amended or the hike postponed in the event of inclement weather, for the safety of our walkers. ![🚶]()
Exercise care while you walk. Please inform us when you feel unwell and need to drop out.
\*Disclaimer: By joining this walk, you assume responsibility for your own safety and well-being , and will not hold the organizers/hosts liable for any loss or injury or other unforeseen events, ensuring a shared commitment to a safe and enjoyable experience for all.  Thank you. 
Turning toward the Heart, Traditional Silent Sufi Meditation Welcomes you!
The origin of Muraqabah lies in the saying of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, “Adore Allah as if you are seeing Him, and if you do not see Him, know that He is seeing you.”
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Please visit our webpage for more information (http://www.singapore.sufischool.org)
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LIVE ENERGIZED ~ Prosperity Edition, Together with Master Stephen Co!
**LIVE ENERGIZED \~ Prosperity Edition, Together with Master Stephen Co!**
Wed Jul 1, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Marina Bay Sands, Sands Grand Ballroom Level 5, 018956
**Unlock the Energy Behind Wealth, Success & Opportunity - In One Evening with Master Co!**
*Experience a powerful live session with Master Stephen Co and discover how to activate your energy, remove hidden blocks, and step into a new level of prosperity—both spiritually and financially!*
Do you feel you’re capable of more… but something invisible is holding you back?
You’re working hard. You’re doing your best.
But somehow…the results don’t match your effort.
What if the missing piece isn’t strategy—
…but energy?
**In this rare 3-hour live experience, Master Stephen Co—Senior Disciple of Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui and part of the global training circle of Tony Robbins, reveals how your inner energy directly influences your outer success!**
In this high-impact, high-content session, you will get to learn:
**The Truth About Energy & Prosperity**:
*\> Why energy precedes wealth \(not the other way around\!\)*
*\> The hidden energetic causes of financial struggle*
*\> Understanding prosperity beyond money: vitality\, clarity\, opportunities*
**Energy Anatomy of Wealth Creation**
*\> How energy affects income\, career\, and business*
*\> How Chakras are related to money\, influence\, and decision\-making*
*\> How stress\, fear\, and negative thought forms drain financial flow*
*\> The link between aura strength and opportunities*
**Clearing Blocks to Prosperity**
*\> Identifying common energetic blocks: fear of loss\, guilt\, scarcity mindset*
*\> Effects of past conditioning and emotional energy on finances*
*\> Guided process: releasing limiting beliefs*
**The LIVE Energized Experience**
*\> Group Twin Hearts Meditation*
*\> Abundance consciousness & increasing receptivity to opportunities and flow*
**Practical Prosperity Strategies**
*\> Grounding spirituality into real\-world execution*
*\> Aligning purpose with income streams*
*\> Decision\-making with clarity and intuition*
*\> Increasing productivity\, focus\, and execution energy*
*\> How to stay energetically “High\-Performance” in Business and Career*
**Building Sustainable Wealth Energy**
*\> Daily energetic habits for success*
*\> Protecting your energy from negativity and burnout*
*\> Creating momentum and consistency*
This is not just a talk..it is an experience..
You will be guided through a **LIVE energy session** designed to:
**✨ Clear emotional and mental blocks**
**✨ Increase your vitality and confidence**
**✨ Open your energy to prosperity and flow**
**This Event is Great For..**
* Professionals feeling stuck or plateaued
* Business owners seeking growth and clarity
* Individuals exploring spirituality with real-world results
* Anyone ready to **earn more, do more, and become more—without getting burnout!**
**Why Learn from Master Stephen Co**
* Decades of experience teaching **energy mastery and success principles globally**
* Combines deep spiritual knowledge with **real business expertise**
* Has shared stages and contributed to programs alongside world-renowned leaders
* Known for **high-energy, practical, and results-driven teachings**
You won’t just understand it. **You’ll feel it. Be There!**
A rare opportunity to experience with Master Stephen Co LIVE in Singapore.
👉 **[Reserve Your Seat Now!](https://tickets.liveenergized.co/events/centreforinnerstudiessingapore/2218978)**
**About Master Co**
Beyond his spiritual work, Master Co is also a highly accomplished corporate leader. As a member of the leadership circle and training entourage of Tony Robbins, he has shared stages globally, contributing to programs that empower individuals to achieve peak performance, financial success, and personal transformation. His rare combination of deep esoteric knowledge and real-world business acumen makes his teachings both profound and highly actionable.
Master Co is known for delivering high-energy, engaging, and insight-rich sessions that leave audiences inspired and equipped with practical tools they can immediately apply in their lives. Whether addressing spirituality, health, relationships, or business, he consistently emphasizes measurable results, inner mastery, and alignment with higher purpose—making his talks a powerful and transformative experience not to be missed!
A rare opportunity to experience with Master Stephen Co LIVE in Singapore.
👉 **[Reserve Your Seat Now!](https://tickets.liveenergized.co/events/centreforinnerstudiessingapore/2218978)**
Your Nervous System Needs This — Free Guided Walk
**Overview**
Walk Out Calmer Than You Arrived \| Free Guided Reset
Feeling tired, tense, or mentally overloaded?
Step away from the rush and join us for a **gentle guided wellness session in the park** designed to help you reset your body and mind — naturally.
This is not a fitness bootcamp and not a meditation class where you have to sit still. It’s a simple, guided experience that combines **movement, awareness, and voice** to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more energized.
**✨ What We’ll Do**
During this session, you’ll be guided through:
🚶♀️ **Interval Walking**
A science-backed walking method that alternates easy and slightly brisk paces to improve circulation, lift mood, and boost energy.
🧠 **Mindfulness Body Scan**
A short guided practice to help you reconnect with your body, release tension, and quiet a busy mind.
🎶 **Gentle Voice Soothing**
Using your own voice in a soft, comfortable way to create calming vibrations that help settle the nervous system and ground your energy.
No experience needed — you’ll be guided every step of the way.
**🌼 How You May Feel After**
Participants often report feeling:
✔ Calmer but more energized
✔ Mentally clearer
✔ Less tense in the body
✔ More grounded and balanced
✔ Better prepared for the week ahead
**👟 Who This Is For**
This session is perfect if you:
* Feel stressed, tired, or mentally drained
* Spend a lot of time sitting or on screens
* Want a gentle way to reset on the weekend
* Prefer something practical and science-based
* Are coming alone (many people do!)
You do **not** need to be fit, flexible, or “good at meditation.”
**What to bring:**
Wear shoes comfortable for walking at faster pace
Water for hydration
**Most importantly:**
Come as you are, breathe deeply and walk to discharge, and let your body remember how to feel balanced again 🌿
Spots are limited to keep the group comfortable — reserve your place and join us!
Sundate Yoga – Reconnect, Recharge, Refresh
Sundate Yoga – Reconnect, Recharge, Refresh
Guided by a Certified Yoga Instructor
After a busy week, it’s time to slow down, stretch out, and reconnect with yourself. Join us for a relaxing outdoor yoga session designed to calm the mind, awaken the body, and restore your inner balance—surrounded by nature in a peaceful open-air setting.
This 60-minute session focuses on mindful movement, gentle stretching, and deep breathing to help release tension, boost energy, and cultivate self-love. It's the perfect way to reset and start your weekend with clarity and calm.
Session Details:
🧘 Time: Sunday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🧘♀️ Location: Aperia Mall, Open Plaza
🧘🏻♂️ What to Bring: Yoga mat, yoga block, yoga strap, towel, and water bottle
All levels are welcome—especially beginners and intermediate practitioners.
Take a deep breath. Let go. Show up for yourself.
Namaste.
Load Up! Level Up! Steps Training with Gary!
🥾 **Backpack Endurance Hike – Consistency Steps Training!!!**
Route:
Hillview MRT EXIT A ➝ Dairy Farm Nature Park ➝ Bukit Timah Summit ➝ 2-3 Staircase Loops ➝ Beauty World Shopping Centre for lunch.
**Date: 7th June 2026 (Sun)**
**Meeting Time: 8 am**
**Meeting point: Hillview MRT Exit A**
**Your Leader in Fitness: Gary**
Join us for a practical endurance training session designed to build back strength, overall stamina, and backpack carrying efficiency, perfect for those preparing for long-distance hikes and treks.
We will tackle a mix of trail and stair climbs to simulate the kind of effort and strain experienced during multi-day hikes. This session focuses on consistency, not speed, ideal for beginners and experienced hikers alike who want to train smart.
🧳 What to Bring:
\*Backpack (with at least 5-7kg weight to simulate real conditions)
- Minimum 1.5L of water
\*Light snacks or energy bars
- Towel/small cloth
\*Rain gear or poncho (weather dependent)
- Proper hiking shoes
\*Sunscreen and cap
- EZ-Link card / small cash for lunch
Note:
Train smart. This is not a race. The goal is to develop strength and endurance through consistent effort and mindful pacing.
Let’s gear up and get trail-ready! 💪
Bad weather contingency plan:
*Waterproof your belongings and bring rain gear (rain cover, jacket, poncho, or umbrella).
Please read this
#1 - This is a number-controlled event. Please come only if you are on the attending list.
#2 - We will move out at 8.05am sharp. We are not able to wait for late comers.
#3 - As this is a limited number event, please check your calendar and make sure you can come before you RSVP. Do not change your attendance at the last minute and deny someone else who genuinely wishes to come.
### Important Liability Notice
By joining this training, you acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily and understand the physical risks inherent in this activity. AU is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or health complications that may occur during the training.
Please ensure you are medically fit and adequately prepared for the demands of the session.
Tea-time Reading Hours
Come for a quiet block of 2 hours in a beautiful Japanese-inspired café in Tanjong Pagar.
If you have a book gathering dust on the shelf, a story you've been hoping to dive into but "life" keeps getting in the way, please bring it along.
No distractions, no deadlines, just you, a comfy chair, and 60 minutes of deep, uninterrupted reading.
**Schedule (approx.)**
* 10 mins: arrivals + grab a drink (min. 1)
* 60 mins: deep reading
* 40 mins: cozy chatting
**Intro style (keep it easy):**
We’ll keep introductions simple - name + what brought you here today. No need to introduce yourself through work.
**House note:**
This is not a networking or sales event. Please no pitching, recruiting, or unsolicited DMs. Priority to ladies who have attended a session previously. Please update RSVP if you can't make it so we can reserve the right table size.
**What to bring:**
Laptop / book / anything you want to work on
**Good for:**
People who like Japanese cafés, cozy spaces, and great company.
Breakfast Club, but Sweatier [Pickleball: Indoor - Aircon] - 2 Courts
### **Breakfast Club, but Sweatier! 🏓🎉 - 2 Courts**
A morning filled of dinks, drinks (after maybe), and your shot at pickleball glory.
🕖 **Time:** **11AM - 1PM**
💵 **Cost:** $22 per person ($5 paddle rental if you don’t have your own trusty weapon).
**Early bird rate ($18 excl paddle if you confirm five days with payment before the event)**
To lock in your spot and avoid the dreaded FOMO, hit up the payment link below:
📲 **Early Price:** [https://hitpay.link/3vuya9](https://hitpay.link/3vuya9)
📲 **Normal Price:** [https://hitpay.link/1kdcp7](https://hitpay.link/1kdcp7)
✅ **Spots are only confirmed when payment is in.** If you usually pay cash, no worries, just continue with that.
(Payment Details will be updated on the page shortly)
⚠️ **Cancellation Policy:** Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations to receive a refund. No refunds for no‑shows or cancellations within 24 hours, unless the whole event is rained out.
###
#### 🎮 What’s the Game Plan?
Here’s how the courts are split:
🏅 **1 Intermediate Courts : A2**
* Solid consistency, mid-pace rallies
* Shot placement is improving, but still work-in-progress
* Great for those ready to level up
🎾 **1 Beginner Court: A1**
*newcomers or those preferring a relaxed pace*)
* Learning court lines, scoring, and basic rules.
🌀 *Paddle Queue System:* Place your paddle in line to join the next available game. Easy peasy.
🏆 **Official Tournament Balls:**
All games will be played using **Franklin X-40 tournament balls** for consistency and a high-quality playing experience.
**Paddle Queue System:** To keep things fair, players will place their paddles in line in box to indicate their turn in the respective court.
**Rules of the Game**:
* **Switch It Up**: After every match, you’ll get a new partner and new opponents.
* **Scoring**: First to 15 points, rally style (no need to keep track of who’s serving—so much simpler lah).
* **Timing**: Each match is capped at 15 minutes, so don’t peng san trying to win.
* **Be Nice**: Keep it friendly—this isn’t the SEA Games, okay?
***
### **Why You’ll Love It:**
* Play with a variety of kakis and test your skills.
* End the day with new friends and maybe a snack after.
***
**What to Bring:**
* Your paddle (or rent one—we’re not judging).
* Water bottle—don’t faint halfway
* Your best “aiyah nvm” attitude when the ball goes sideways.
🔔 **Friendly Reminder:**
Pickleball is a social and physical activity, please be mindful of your own safety and physical limits. Participation is at your own risk. Stay hydrated, warm up properly, and don’t paiseh to rest if you need to. 💪
🎟️ RSVP Now – Spaces Are Limited!
🏓 Weekend Sunset Pickleball Social – Good Vibes! 🌅🎉 (Havelock - 2 hours)
### **Pickleball Sunset Mixer! 🏓🎉**
An evening of dinks, drinks (after maybe), and your shot at pickleball glory.
***
**📍 Location:** 317 Outram Rd, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075
🕖 **Time:** **5PM - 7PM**
💵 **Cost:** $22 per person ($5 paddle rental if you don’t have your own trusty weapon).
**Early bird rate ($16 excl paddle if you confirm five days with payment before the event)**
To lock in your spot and avoid the dreaded FOMO, hit up the payment link below:
📲 **Early Price: [https://hitpay.link/dep7ex](https://hitpay.link/dep7ex)**
📲 **Normal Price: [https://hitpay.link/kfrihd](https://hitpay.link/kfrihd)**
✅ **Spots are only confirmed when payment is in.** If you usually pay cash, no worries, just continue with that.
⚠️ **Cancellation Policy:** Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations to receive a refund. No refunds for no‑shows or cancellations within 24 hours, unless the whole event is rained out.
### What’s the Plan?
We’re going Round Robin style, which is just a nice way of saying you’ll keep playing and meeting new people until your arms fall off.
#### 🎮 What’s the Game Plan?
Here’s how the courts are split:
🎾 **1 Beginner Court** (*For newcomers or those preferring a relaxed pace*)
* Learning court lines, scoring, and basic rules.
* Can sustain short rallies and demonstrate basic strokes but still working on consistency.
🏅 **1 Intermediate Court**
* Solid consistency, mid-pace rallies
* Shot placement is improving, but still work-in-progress
* Great for those ready to level up
🏆 **Official Tournament Balls:**
All games will be played using **Franklin X-40 tournament balls** for consistency and a high-quality playing experience.
**Paddle Queue System:** To keep things fair, players will place their paddles in line in box to indicate their turn in the respective court.
**Rules of the Game**:
* **Switch It Up**: After every match, you’ll get a new partner and new opponents.
* **Scoring**: First to 15 points, rally style (no need to keep track of who’s serving—so much simpler lah).
* **Timing**: Each match is capped at 15 minutes, so don’t peng san trying to win.
* **Be Nice**: Keep it friendly—this isn’t the SEA Games, okay?
***
### **Why You’ll Love It:**
* Play with a variety of kakis and test your skills.
* End the day with new friends and maybe a snack after.
***
**What to Bring:**
* Your paddle (or rent one—we’re not judging).
* Water bottle—don’t faint halfway
* Your best “aiyah nvm” attitude when the ball goes sideways.
🔔 **Friendly Reminder:**
Pickleball is a social and physical activity, please be mindful of your own safety and physical limits. Participation is at your own risk. Stay hydrated, warm up properly, and don’t paiseh to rest if you need to. 💪
🎟️ RSVP Now – Spaces Are Limited!
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Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Drunken Philosophy: Are you really who you think you are? What is the "self"?
I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes:
Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles:
> You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with?
### Questions to Wrestle With
* If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt?
* Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep?
On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement?
I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321)
Location: The Goat River South
219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Street parking is free on Sundays
[Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf)
Book summary:
On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!












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