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**Abruzzo Canyon Exploration — Gole di Aielli‑Celano** Duration: \~4.5 hours (includes briefing, explanations and rest breaks) Join us for an unforgettable half‑day adventure just over an hour from Rome. We'll explore the dramatic Gole di Aielli‑Celano canyon, following a scenic valley route that showcases Abruzzo’s wild beauty. Helmets and permit to access canyon are included. **How to book:** Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link • Meeting point: Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) — the experience begins and finishes here. Carpooling options are available (please get in touch first: info@natureofsal.com) • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Languages: English, German, Italian • Difficulty: Medium — distance \~9 km, elevation gain \~510 m, uneven terrain • Activity breakdown: \~90% hiking, \~10% interpretation and points of interest **What to expect** • Moderate/moderately challenging hiking on varied terrain with short rests and explanation stops (requires good fitness!). • The final route and duration may change for safety reasons (weather, obstacles, etc.). The professional guide will adapt the itinerary as needed. • Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs; some sections are steep and rocky. **Guide & legal info** • This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. • Your guide, Sal, is a registered professional with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE). **What’s included** • Guided hiking tour from Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) • Canyon exploration and interpretive commentary **What to bring** Obligatory: • Hiking boots • Minimum 1.5 L water • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing (sun and rain protection) • Backpack • Your own hiking lunch **Recommended:** • Comfortable daypack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat • Trail snacks, public transport tickets (if needed) **Optional:** • Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses **Please note** • Transport, meals and attraction entry fees are NOT included. • Respect the environment: carry out all trash and follow guide instructions. • Booking assumes you accept the guide’s decisions regarding participant safety and route changes. **Who this is for** • Hikers, expats and tourists looking for a nature‑filled half‑day adventure near Rome.

***E se il paradiso non fosse un luogo oltre la vita, ma uno stato di coscienza accessibile qui e ora?*** In questo incontro esploreremo il paradiso non come una promessa ipotetica futura, ma come una realtà presente: il luogo dove sei quando vedi le cose per come sono davvero. Il sognatore si chiede: è questo il luogo da cui sono venuto? È qui che ritornerò? O forse il paradiso era qui da sempre, nascosto in piena vista? Cosa faremo insieme: ∙ Esplorare il paradiso come stato di coscienza presente, non come destinazione futura ∙ Riflettere su cosa significhi svegliarsi dentro il sogno senza uscirne ∙ Condividere intuizioni personali in un piccolo cerchio intimo ∙ Praticare l’arte di vedere senza bisogno di risposte definitive **Obiettivo**: creare uno spazio gentile e senza giudizio dove connettersi e andare più in profondità rispetto alle conversazioni quotidiane. **Quando**: Domenica 21 giugno, ci incontriamo alle h17:45 per iniziare alle 18. **Dove**: di fronte alla metro EUR Palasport. **Posti**: Min 3 partecipanti / Max 12 partecipanti. Se ti iscrivi, assicurati di poter partecipare: ogni posto non utilizzato è una persona in meno nel cerchio. Ci vediamo lì!

If you want more about Pigneto and meet new friends you should join us :) The mini tour is in italian, but we can talk a bit in english Una passeggiata lenta per guardare il Pigneto con occhi nuovi. Esploreremo gli angoli più iconici del quartiere: murales, il Pigneto quello più nascosto, stradine ricche di storia e quell’atmosfera da piccolo paese che rende il Pigneto un mondo a sé. Lungo il percorso cattureremo l’anima del quartiere e dialogheremo sul passato, il presente e il futuro di questo luogo speciale. 📸 **Cosa faremo** * Passeggiata esplorativa * Spazio per osservare, vagare e fotografare ciò che più vi ispira * Riceverete l’iconica **Tote Bag di Pignetismi** * Aperitivo tutti/e insieme in un posto iconico del Pigneto :) 📍 **Punto di incontro** Metro C Pigneto - Lato entrata Conad 💌 **Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria** Un modo semplice e bello per esplorare il quartiere, raccontarne la storia attraverso le immagini e viverlo pienamente. Segui [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") per restare aggiornato sui prossimi eventi e conoscere nuove persone con tutti i nostri eventi e meetup. *Le passeggiate sono esperienze informali, basate su storytelling, memoria urbana e vissuto personale del quartiere, senza spiegazioni storico-artistiche né interpretazione di beni culturali.* *Il contributo economico richiesto riguarda esclusivamente l’esperienza narrativa e di community e non un servizio di guida turistica.* *Il mini tour è aperto a tutte/i, anche cani e gatti sono ammessi :)* *Sarà in italiano ma l'atmosfera è internazionale.*

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work. RSVP: There are other people who book this tour through other platforms. In order to avoid needlessly delaying the start of the tour please confirm or cancel your participation on the tour day by messaging me.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 16:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 16:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 16:25-17:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 17:45-18:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 18:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **🤝POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately. Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 35 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

**Abruzzo Canyon Exploration — Gole di Aielli‑Celano** Duration: \~4.5 hours (includes briefing, explanations and rest breaks) Join us for an unforgettable half‑day adventure just over an hour from Rome. We'll explore the dramatic Gole di Aielli‑Celano canyon, following a scenic valley route that showcases Abruzzo’s wild beauty. Helmets and permit to access canyon are included. **How to book:** Email info@natureofsal.com to receive the official booking link • Meeting point: Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) — the experience begins and finishes here. Carpooling options are available (please get in touch first: info@natureofsal.com) • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Languages: English, German, Italian • Difficulty: Medium — distance \~9 km, elevation gain \~510 m, uneven terrain • Activity breakdown: \~90% hiking, \~10% interpretation and points of interest **What to expect** • Moderate/moderately challenging hiking on varied terrain with short rests and explanation stops (requires good fitness!). • The final route and duration may change for safety reasons (weather, obstacles, etc.). The professional guide will adapt the itinerary as needed. • Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs; some sections are steep and rocky. **Guide & legal info** • This is a professional activity in accordance with EU legislation and Italian law n.4/2003. • Your guide, Sal, is a registered professional with the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides (AIGAE). **What’s included** • Guided hiking tour from Bar Cavallino Rosso (Celano) • Canyon exploration and interpretive commentary **What to bring** Obligatory: • Hiking boots • Minimum 1.5 L water • Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing (sun and rain protection) • Backpack • Your own hiking lunch **Recommended:** • Comfortable daypack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat • Trail snacks, public transport tickets (if needed) **Optional:** • Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses **Please note** • Transport, meals and attraction entry fees are NOT included. • Respect the environment: carry out all trash and follow guide instructions. • Booking assumes you accept the guide’s decisions regarding participant safety and route changes. **Who this is for** • Hikers, expats and tourists looking for a nature‑filled half‑day adventure near Rome.

***E se il paradiso non fosse un luogo oltre la vita, ma uno stato di coscienza accessibile qui e ora?*** In questo incontro esploreremo il paradiso non come una promessa ipotetica futura, ma come una realtà presente: il luogo dove sei quando vedi le cose per come sono davvero. Il sognatore si chiede: è questo il luogo da cui sono venuto? È qui che ritornerò? O forse il paradiso era qui da sempre, nascosto in piena vista? Cosa faremo insieme: ∙ Esplorare il paradiso come stato di coscienza presente, non come destinazione futura ∙ Riflettere su cosa significhi svegliarsi dentro il sogno senza uscirne ∙ Condividere intuizioni personali in un piccolo cerchio intimo ∙ Praticare l’arte di vedere senza bisogno di risposte definitive **Obiettivo**: creare uno spazio gentile e senza giudizio dove connettersi e andare più in profondità rispetto alle conversazioni quotidiane. **Quando**: Domenica 21 giugno, ci incontriamo alle h17:45 per iniziare alle 18. **Dove**: di fronte alla metro EUR Palasport. **Posti**: Min 3 partecipanti / Max 12 partecipanti. Se ti iscrivi, assicurati di poter partecipare: ogni posto non utilizzato è una persona in meno nel cerchio. Ci vediamo lì!

If you want more about Pigneto and meet new friends you should join us :) The mini tour is in italian, but we can talk a bit in english Una passeggiata lenta per guardare il Pigneto con occhi nuovi. Esploreremo gli angoli più iconici del quartiere: murales, il Pigneto quello più nascosto, stradine ricche di storia e quell’atmosfera da piccolo paese che rende il Pigneto un mondo a sé. Lungo il percorso cattureremo l’anima del quartiere e dialogheremo sul passato, il presente e il futuro di questo luogo speciale. 📸 **Cosa faremo** * Passeggiata esplorativa * Spazio per osservare, vagare e fotografare ciò che più vi ispira * Riceverete l’iconica **Tote Bag di Pignetismi** * Aperitivo tutti/e insieme in un posto iconico del Pigneto :) 📍 **Punto di incontro** Metro C Pigneto - Lato entrata Conad 💌 **Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria** Un modo semplice e bello per esplorare il quartiere, raccontarne la storia attraverso le immagini e viverlo pienamente. Segui [Pignetismi](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismi/") e [Pignetismi Book Club](https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/pignetismibookclub/") per restare aggiornato sui prossimi eventi e conoscere nuove persone con tutti i nostri eventi e meetup. *Le passeggiate sono esperienze informali, basate su storytelling, memoria urbana e vissuto personale del quartiere, senza spiegazioni storico-artistiche né interpretazione di beni culturali.* *Il contributo economico richiesto riguarda esclusivamente l’esperienza narrativa e di community e non un servizio di guida turistica.* *Il mini tour è aperto a tutte/i, anche cani e gatti sono ammessi :)* *Sarà in italiano ma l'atmosfera è internazionale.*

DESCRIPTION: Join us on an unforgettable tour where we'll explore Rome's iconic sites. Since most of these sites are well-known, the focus will be on lesser known aspects. The goal is the gain insight but keep the info limited so the tour ends in 90 mins. Participants will likely remember the presentations and won't feel overwhelmed with TMI that can easily be found on wikipedia or through AI. ITINERARY : Spanish Steps, Sallustian Obelisk and the revolution of Rome's city planning, Aqua Virgo, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Alberto Sordi, Pantheon Piazza Navona DISTANCE: 1\.87 km \| 1\.16 miDuration: 2 hrs TIP-BASED tour: You pay what you want at the end. If you pay based on your satisfaction, you encourage quality work and discourage substandard work. RSVP: There are other people who book this tour through other platforms. In order to avoid needlessly delaying the start of the tour please confirm or cancel your participation on the tour day by messaging me.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 16:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 16:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 16:25-17:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 17:45-18:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 18:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **🤝POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately. Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 35 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IyNlkFij4sJ7yDEWPmOG31?mode=gi_t) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

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.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. NOTE: We’re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

Open Shelter has teamed up again with Red White and Boom! Friday, July 3rd & we are looking for volunteers to run the event’s alcohol booths. Proceeds from sales go to the Open Shelter’s organization. There are two available shifts: 12-6p & 5-11p. There will be an ipad-like device to process transactions in addition to cash. Everything will be in bottles or cans, so transactions should be very easy. Must be 21+. There are multiple beverage stations along the Civic Center Bridge. The stations are covered and also have beverage trucks next to them, so volunteers can cool off in the trucks. As far as parking, it is suggested those who are coming from the east use the Columbus Commons Garage, and those from the west use the Belle Street Garage. Harry from the Open Shelter will be your contact. (614)562-2169 mailto:harry@theopenshelter.org More information about the event: https://redwhiteandboom.org/ More information about the organization: https://theopenshelter.org/

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!