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Hi all Fortnightly dinner and movie at Pentridge Palace cinema in Coburg. Generally get dinner at Jacky Jones then see a fick around 7-7.30pm screening slot. Hope you can make it

​Looking to meet people in Melbourne or practice a new language? Get your Tix: https://luma.com/xoa88opp ​Aloha Melbourne is a fun and welcoming weekly social where backpackers, expats and locals come together to connect, chat and make new friends. ​The venue energy is international, social and lively, which makes it especially strong for newcomers to the city. ​Come solo or with friends, most people come alone and quickly meet others. ​**Highlights** * ​Meet internationals, backpackers and locals 🌍 * ​Practice languages in a natural way 🗣️ * ​Karaoke 🎤 * ​Board games and icebreakers such as Jenga, Uno and more 🎲 * ​Pool, ping pong and darts 🎱 * ​One free drink included 🍸 * ​Fun, high-energy but still social vibe ​**How it works / flow** ​Arrive, use your included drink and join a conversation. ​The event is easy to join for solo attendees and works especially well for backpackers and internationals. ​Games and karaoke help break the ice quickly. ​Join the group chat to connect before the event 💬 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J7UUKaYxxtY6EQQX3xz6IR?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J7UUKaYxxtY6EQQX3xz6IR?mode=gi_t&utm_source=luma)

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to FREE FRIDAY Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have MANY people attending our Friday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. Some people come early some come late, best time is between 6:30pm to 9:30pm. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians.

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This gentle afternoon walk will meetup with the longer walk group and offers a beautiful taste of the Dandenongs in a short distance. Even though it’s only 2.5 km, the landscape is wonderfully varied — fern‑filled gullies, soft boardwalks, winding garden paths, and pockets of exotic trees that give the whole area a peaceful, almost storybook feel. There are a few **good little climbs** along the way, the kind that warm the legs and make the short distance feel more satisfying. The elevation is modest — **147 m up and 146 m down** — but enough to bring a sense of movement and discovery as we wander through the gardens and forest edges. We’ll explore some of the loveliest corners of **Pirianda Gardens**, including the rock garden, shaded fern pockets, and the terraces that open into views and quiet spaces. It’s a relaxed, unhurried wander designed for connection, conversation, and simply enjoying the beauty around us. It’s a short walk with a lot of charm — perfect for an easy afternoon in nature. ## 🥾 **Walk Grade & Difficulty** **Australian Walking Track Grade:** **Grade 2–3** **Difficulty:** **Easy–Moderate** Short distance, some meaningful climbs, well‑formed paths, and a relaxed pace. ## 📏 **Distance, Elevation & Timing** * **Distance:** 2.5 km * **Elevation:** 147 m up / 146 m down * **Estimated time:** 1 hr – 1 hr 15 min * **Pace:** Gentle, social, unhurried ## 👥 **Who This Walk Suits** Perfect for walkers wanting a shorter, easier outing with a bit of variety — gardens, forest edges, ferns, and a few fun climbs. Ideal for new walkers, returning walkers, or anyone wanting a peaceful afternoon wander. ## 🧭 **What to Bring** * Comfortable walking shoes * Water * Light layers * A sense of ease and curiosity # 🚻 **Facilities** * Toilets at the entrance * No toilets along the short loop * Water: bring your own # 🌦️ **Weather & Cancellations** We walk in most conditions, but severe weather (storms, high winds, extreme heat) may require cancellation or route changes. Any updates will be posted on Meetup. # ⚠️ **Safety Disclaimer** This is a **social, community‑led outing**, not a guided or professionally supervised activity. By attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing. The route includes natural hazards typical of outdoor environments. Please consider your fitness and comfort level, bring suitable gear, and support others in the group as we move through the terrain. If conditions change or anything feels unsafe, we’ll adjust the plan together. Our volunteers may carry first aid supplies and communication devices to support the group, but these are not a substitute for personal preparedness. We also recommend having **active ambulance cover** whenever you take part in outdoor activities. All participants must read and agree to the club’s activity terms before attending: 👉 [https://hiking.org.au/tos](https://hiking.org.au/tos) # 🧡 **About Us** Walking With Grace is a friendly, faith‑inspired, non‑profit community that believes grace is more than a word — it’s a way of moving through the world with love, gentleness, and openness toward others. We welcome people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all beliefs. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a beginner, we have an adventure for you. We bring people together to create meaningful outdoor experiences that nurture connection, presence, and joy. # 🌐 **Our Club on Hiking.org.au** Walking With Grace and Hiking.org.au is a division of **Social Support INC**, 100% volunteer‑run and supported by donations. Explore GPX files, photos, upcoming adventures, and community resources at: 👉 [https://hiking.org.au](https://hiking.org.au) Because **Adventures are Meant to be Shared**. # 🤗 **A Warm Welcome** If this is your first time walking with us — welcome. We’re glad you’re here. Walking With Grace is more than a hiking group; it’s a community of people who walk with kindness, curiosity, and care for one another. Whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll be met with warmth and included in the rhythm of the day. We look forward to sharing this beautiful walk with you.

Welcome to Respawn’s Gamers Citadel! 🛡️ Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. 🥤 Entry is $3.5 or buy yourself a drink or food. 🍲 At the “Gamers Citadel”, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! 😯 ♟️ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If you’re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. ❤️ Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that you’re one of us! ✌️ Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩 Our games list is below! 👇 Game Station A - PS3 - Taran: 1st Game: WWE 2K15 2nd Game: Injustice Game Station B - PS2 Emulator - Dean: 1st Game: Crash Nitro Kart - 4 Player 2nd Game: Shrek Super Slam Game Station C - Switch - Michael 1st Game: Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2nd Game: Super Mario Kart 8 Game Station D - TCG + Board Games: Pokémon TCG YU-Gi-OH! TCG UNO JENGA BYO available! You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. 👍 Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social 📱 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW 🎧 Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ 🔗 Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ 👩‍💻

This walk begins in one of the most beautiful corners of the Dandenong's, where boardwalks weave through tall tree ferns and the creek keeps close company as it winds through the valley. The air is cool and earthy here, softened by moss, filtered light, and the quiet movements of the forest. Lyrebirds, wallabies, and bright flashes of birdlife are all part of the character of this place, even when they stay hidden among the ferns. As the trail continues, the forest opens just enough to reveal the charm of Beagleys Picnic Ground — a peaceful clearing tucked among the trees, close to the old bridge that sits quietly in the landscape. It’s the kind of spot where you feel the shift in the valley: the creek broadens, the trees rise taller, and the sense of space changes in a way that’s subtle but unmistakable. It’s a lovely moment in the journey, a natural pause where the forest seems to breathe a little deeper. From here, the climb gradually gathers itself. The gullies lift, the canopy stretches higher, and the forest takes on a lighter, more open feel as we rise toward the ridge. It’s a steady, satisfying ascent — the kind that warms the legs and gives you time to settle into the rhythm of the day. At the top, the forest gives way to the gentle charm of Pirianda Gardens. Here we’ll meet the rest of the group for an unhurried wander among the terraces, old trees, and peaceful corners that make this place such a favourite. It’s a garden that invites you to slow down, explore, and enjoy the company around you. terraces and gentle slopes, where old trees stand with a kind of calm confidence and the paths invite you to slow down. There’s a peaceful rhythm to the garden — open lawns that catch the light, shaded corners where ferns gather, and winding steps that lead you from one level to the next without any hurry. It’s the sort of space where everyone finds something different to enjoy. Some wander toward the views, others linger among the trees, and some simply settle into the stillness for a moment. The garden has a way of holding you, of offering a pause in the day that feels both grounding and generous. It’s a lovely place to meet the rest of the group — unhurried, spacious, and full of quiet character — before we begin our gentle journey back toward the valley. When we begin our return, the descent carries us back toward the creek and the cool hush of the valley floor. It’s a walk that moves from fern‑filled gullies to open garden spaces and back again — a beautiful arc of forest, friendship, and shared time on the trail. ## 🥾 **Walk Grade & Difficulty** **Australian Walking Track Grade:** **Grade 3** **Difficulty:** **Moderate** This walk has a steady climb on the way up, some uneven natural surfaces, and a meaningful distance, but it’s well within the comfort zone for regular walkers. The tracks are formed and easy to follow, with boardwalks, forest paths, and a gentle descent on the return. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. The way back is downhill so its a easy return. ## 📏 **Distance & Elevation** **Distance:** 13.87 km **Elevation:** 513 m up / 498 m down **Estimated time:** 4 hr 45 min (including time at Pirianda Gardens) ## 👥 **Who This Walk Suits** Walkers who enjoy a steady climb, lush forest, creekside boardwalks, and a relaxed social pace. Perfect for anyone who loves the Dandenongs when they’re cool, green, and peaceful. ## 📍 **Meeting Point** Olympic Picnic Ground car park, Dandenong Ranges (Arrive a few minutes early so we can begin together.) Due to meeting the rest of the group at 2.30 we will not be waiting for late comers but will share our location for those that want to catch up ## 🚻 **Facilities** * Toilets at the start (Olympic Picnic Ground) * No toilets along the track * Picnic tables at Olympic and Beagleys * Water: bring your own ## 🧭 **What to Bring** * Comfortable walking shoes * Water * Snacks * Weather‑appropriate layers (waterproof jacket recommended) * A sense of ease and curiosity ## 🐾 **Dogs** This walk is **not dog‑friendly** (National Park regulations). ## 🌦️ **Weather & Cancellations** We walk in most conditions, but severe weather (storms, high winds, extreme heat) may require cancellation or route changes. Any updates will be posted on Meetup. ## ❤️ **Safety Notes** * Stay with the group unless you’ve spoken with the leader * Let someone know if you’re feeling unwell or need to slow down * Tracks may be slippery after rain * Mobile reception is patchy in the gullies ## 🚗 **Carpooling** If you’re open to carpooling, feel free to mention it in the event comments. Please coordinate privately and contribute to fuel costs where appropriate. ## 🙏 **RSVP Etiquette** If your plans change, please update your RSVP so someone else can take your place. It helps the group run smoothly and ensures fairness for all. # ⚠️ **Safety Disclaimer** This is a **social, community‑led outing**, not a guided or professionally supervised activity. By attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing. The route includes natural hazards typical of outdoor environments. Please consider your fitness and comfort level, bring suitable gear, and support others in the group as we move through the terrain. If conditions change or anything feels unsafe, we’ll adjust the plan together. Our volunteers may carry first aid supplies and communication devices to support the group, but these are not a substitute for personal preparedness. We also recommend having **active ambulance cover** whenever you take part in outdoor activities. All participants must read and agree to the club’s activity terms before attending: 👉 [https://hiking.org.au/tos](https://hiking.org.au/tos) # 🧡 **About Us** Walking With Grace is a friendly, faith‑inspired, non‑profit community that believes grace is more than a word — it’s a way of moving through the world with love, gentleness, and openness toward others. We welcome people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all beliefs. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a beginner, we have an adventure for you. We bring people together to create meaningful outdoor experiences that nurture connection, presence, and joy. # 🌐 **Our Club on Hiking.org.au** Walking With Grace and Hiking.org.au is a division of **Social Support INC**, 100% volunteer‑run and supported by donations. You can explore GPX files, photos, upcoming adventures, and community resources at: 👉 **[https://hiking.org.au](https://hiking.org.au)** Because **Adventures are Meant to be Shared** # 🤗 **A Warm Welcome to New and Returning Graceful Walkers** If this is your first time walking with us — welcome. We’re glad you’re here. Walking With Grace is more than a hiking group; it’s a community of people who walk with kindness, passion, and care for one another. Whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll be met with warmth and included in the rhythm of the day. We look forward to sharing this beautiful walk with you.

Weather looks reasonable on Sunday. Participants are invited to join us for a walk and talk about science, philosophy, AI and emerging technology. **Schedule** * **10.30** am – Meet outside the entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre (near the Observatory House, and a walk away from the Shrine of Remembrance) * **11.00** am – Venture into the gardens and walk the outer path anticlockwise, spiralling inwards towards the lake * \~1.00 pm – (optional) Lunch by the lake, (BYO or there are Terrace Café options) **Getting there:** If coming by **tram**, get off at Stop 19 - Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd **Parking** is free on Anderson St far side of the Botanic Gardens ([near eastern gate B and Tecoma gate C](https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/melbourne-gardens/interactive-map/)) subject to time limits in some stretches (mostly 3 hrs) - which is the only free parking area near the gardens that I can find. Check signage on the day. See this [PDF for more detail](https://athsvic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Tan-Parking-Map.pdf). **Possible discussion topics** * Latest AI models - Anthropic's Mythos and Fable blocked after US bans foreign use * AI Pause / Stop - will it work? (Regulatory catch-up, xrisk, global-coordination & geopolitical arms races, enforcement & logistics, existing capability overhang) * Technical AI safety - Mechanistic interpretability, linear probes, RLHF, behavioural evals * General AI alignment approaches: control vs motivation: \- control \(External Constraints\) focuses on building walls *around* the AI to restrict what it can do, trip wires etc. \- motivation \(Internal Alignment\) focuses on changing the AI’s inner desires so it *wants* to be ethical/help humans/act in accordance with the well-being of all sentience * AI ethics: how is it related to AI safety? What should be the target for AI alignment? Should the target be aggregate human preferences, religious doctrine, moral naturalism or something else? * Metaethics and ethics * Moral realism: a stance-independent moral ontology, useful for capturing non-arbitrary moral choice * Moral anti-realism: error theory, non-cognitivism, moral relativism etc * Can AI be fault-tolerantly aligned to moral realism or anti-realism? * Is sentience required for moral reasoning or moral deliberation? Can it be a hindrance? * Moral progress and indirect normativity * AI safety, automated persuasion, the orthogonality thesis * How epistemics (including science) makes progress * Health, wellness, and how to live a good life * Latest trends in AI: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude * Economic impacts of AGI, automation, and unbounded inequality * UBI and universal wealth redistribution * The likelihood of future doom or utopia * Human augmentation and hacking human potential * Plato's cave * Fun theory and value theory "All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking." - Nietzsche, *Twilight of the Idols* Philosophy discussions can feel quite sedentary - hence our experiment in cross-pollinating exercise with engaging discussion. Exerting mind and body together may produce a fascinating dynamic. A sedentary lifestyle (and, by association, philosophy) has been linked to depression, anxiety and chronic stress. Ease the anxieties of the armchair philosopher engaging in mental gymnastics with minimal muscle movement - join our raggle-taggle crew of aspiring philosophers walking the talk. Healthy body, healthy mind. Bring elemental protection (umbrellas, sunscreen, etc).

⚽🔥 FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 WATCH PARTY – BRAZIL 🇧🇷 vs HAITi 🇭🇹 🔥⚽ Get ready for one of the BIGGEST international football watch events in Melbourne! 🌍🏆 Join hundreds of football fans, international students, travelers, locals, and cultural exchange lovers for an unforgettable World Cup experience full of energy, entertainment, prizes, music, and global vibes! 🎉 🦉 Hosted by Lingo the Owl & LINGUAS Australia 📅 Friday 20 June ⏰ Kick-off: 11:00 am (Melbourne Time) 📍 OwLingo Nest Arena 202 Little Lonsdale st, Melbourne ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🔥 Massive World Cup atmosphere 📺 LIVE match on the BIG SCREEN 🎶 Music & entertainment before and after the game 🎁 Prizes, giveaways & surprise rewards 📸 Fan cam & selfie moments 🌍 Meet people from all around the world 🗣️ International social vibes & language exchange 🎭 Fun games & crowd activities 🦉 Hosted by Lingo the Owl ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎁 WIN BIG! We’ll be giving away exciting prizes during the event including: 🏆 World Cup goodies 🎟️ Surprise gifts 🍹 Venue rewards 📸 Social media giveaways 🎉 And more! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👕 Wear your team colours, bring your flags, bring your friends and get ready to sing, cheer and celebrate together! Whether you support Korea, Czechia, or simply love football and international culture — this is the place to be. 🌟 COME EARLY. STAY LATE. EXPERIENCE THE WORLD CUP TOGETHER! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📸 Follow & tag: @LinguasAustralia

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Attire: Bright Colors (We Will Provide the Glow Materials) Click Here For More Videos: [https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/](https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/) The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays with the Annual Glow Party. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. Food & Refreshments will be provided. Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017) 830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons 930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party 15 With Lesson 10 Just Open Dance Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

It's Our Annual Glow Party on the next Latin City Wednesday. We will provide the glow and you just need to bring yourself and friends to dance to the best selection of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha. Food and Refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring your own enticing drinks. Viva Dance Columbus(2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017) 830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa (Rueda De Casino) Intermediate Level 930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party 15 With the Lesson 10 Open Dance Party Only Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move on the Dance Floor.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Join us for our Sunday Meditation Service - !' Or join us on Facebook Live! Our Facebook Page is Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.