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INTERNATIONAL PARTY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE + PUBCRAWL 🌎VIVETHINK
**VIVETHINK • International Language Exchange Party + Pub Crawl 🌎**
Check our instagram: [@VIVETHINK ]( instagram.com/vivethink)
Welcome to VIVETHINK\, the most international experience in Santiago \| Party with locals and travelers from all over the world\.
We meet every Friday and Saturday night to practice languages, make friends and party together with themed parties.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20th / SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st PARTY TOPIC: 2026 is the new 2006, I was emo too**🤘**
**🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM**
Language Exchange + Party Games
During the first part of the night you will enjoy:
Language exchange (All languages)
Karaoke 🎤
Chilean welcome drink, snack or mystery gift 🎁
Board games, ping pong, billiards & table soccer
Video games & fun party games
Perfect to break the ice, meet locals and people from different countries.
**🕚 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM**
International Party + Pub Crawl (All included)
After 11:00 PM, the night continues with:
International party 🎉+ Pub crawl to the best clubs in Santiago (All club entries included)
Free drinks during party games + Party gifts
🌍 Tourists & travelers are very welcome
💳 Pay at the door (cash or card) Price: $20.000 CLP per person (or equivalent in USD) ✨You can pay half the price for the first experience from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and then the rest if you want to join the party.
🎁 BONUS for International travelers
Just by joining the event, you also get:
1 FREE Spanish, English or Portuguese lesson
+Discounts on the best tours, restaurants and accommodations in Santiago, you get better prices thanks to our partnerships just for international travelers.
Are you ready for one of the most international nights in Santiago?
Search for VIVETHINK and see what other travelers say about us 🌎
We're Mixing it Up! English Party - Game Afternoon in the Park
We're Mixing it Up! You're invited to English Party - Game Afternoon in the Park!
We have decided to branch out and try something new this month! We will meet at Cerro San Cristobal (ParqueMet), at the Providencia (Pedro de Valdivia) entrance at 4:45pm, and we’ll all walk up the path together at 5pm to a specific location that I will share with the official guests who RSVP via WhatsApp.
Join our free WhatsApp group and you can RSVP before the general public! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CC7wzkxlnukBzmwaK3ovkM](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CC7wzkxlnukBzmwaK3ovkM)
Since these events fill up far in advance and many people who RSVP "Yes" on Meetup don't end up coming, RSVP-ing on Meetup is no longer enough to guarantee your spot. I confirm attendees via WhatsApp. Thank you for understanding.
Once we’re at our spot, we’ll play outdoor games for about 2.5-3 hours. The park closes at 8:30pm so we'll probably need to start walking back down by around 8pm. We may be running around a bit (or at least walking quickly if you prefer not to run) for some of the games so keep that in mind when planning your schedule for eating lunch that day, etc.
Here are a few of the outdoor games we could play (it is not an exhaustive list, there are others too!):
\*The Winds of Change\* - a bit like musical chairs, plus a great conversation starter!
\*7 steps\* - try to reach a destination point without the “It” person seeing you move! \*(a bit like red light, green light)
\*The Floor is Lava\* - This video is the best explanation Here is how to play The Floor is Lava! (Costumes not required) 😂
[https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_-MV-uNS1y/?igsh=MTJ5ZXNua3V0NG45cA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_-MV-uNS1y/?igsh=MTJ5ZXNua3V0NG45cA==) Thanks to our friend Meghan for this idea!
\*Capture the Flag\* - a classic, fun team game that can involve some running around! Here is an explanation about how to play [https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Capture-the-Flag](https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Capture-the-Flag)
\*Sardines\* - Reverse hide and seek! (Everyone tries to find the one hidden person)
\*Mirror\* - one person tries to guess who is the leader of everyone else in the group, while everyone else copies the leader’s actions
\*Ghost in the Graveyard\* - Hide and seek with a twist!
\*Shake it off\* = This one looks hilarious, Thanks to our friend Meghan for the idea!
\*Wink/Murderer\* = We already played this game once on Halloween and I think it would be perfect to play outside too! One “it” person is in the middle and tries to guess who the “Murderer” is in the rest of the circle. The “Murderer” makes eye contact with people in the circle, and soon after, the person they winked at “dies” dramatically!
You'll want to bring appropriate clothing and gear for being outside in the sun. We’ll try to hang out in the shade mostly but it’s still important to bring sun protection. Some key things to bring would be: a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses if you want, comfortable clothes, and tennis shoes (comfy shoes for walking/running around). If you think you might get hungry during the event it would also be good to bring a small portable snack like a granola bar or trail mix.
More game details to be published soon! Stay tuned!
For those who feel moved to contribute to English Party, the completely optional suggested donation for this event is $3 USD. If you would like to make a donation, here is Shannon's PayPal link:
PayPal (USD):
https://paypal.me/ShannonMcEvoy?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Friends are welcome (if possible please have them RSVP too, or add them as your guest)
Can't wait to see you there!
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Welcome to English Party!
The purpose of our group is to encourage fluency in English while having FUN and making friends!
Our main activities rotate between arts and crafts, game nights, and music (YES - singalongs and karaoke!).
* Do you know some English, but freeze up in embarrassment when talking with native English speakers?
* Are you bored with learning English in a traditional classroom setting?
* Do you crave the challenge of communicating in English in real-life?
* Are you a fan of learning by doing?
* Are you an English-speaking traveler or expat looking to connect with locals?
* Do you enjoy Arts and Crafts? Boardgames? Singing? All of the above?
If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, chances are you'd have a blast with us in our group!
We host both in-person (in Santiago, Chile) and online experiences. We would love to have you join us!
Follow us on Instagram at @englishparty.cl https://www.instagram.com/englishparty.cl/
Questions? Contact Shannon:
via DM on Instagram, @englishparty.cl
on WhatsApp - wa.me/56982143632
+569 8214 3632
Want to host a private English Party event for your company or team?
Check out the possibilities at:
www.englishparty.cl
Like what we do? Show us some love on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/ge9vCyFJyAthCYL3A
Ubuntu Events This Week
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INTERNATIONAL PARTY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE + PUBCRAWL 🌎VIVETHINK
**VIVETHINK • International Language Exchange Party + Pub Crawl 🌎**
Check our instagram: [@VIVETHINK ]( instagram.com/vivethink)
Welcome to VIVETHINK\, the most international experience in Santiago \| Party with locals and travelers from all over the world\.
We meet every Friday and Saturday night to practice languages, make friends and party together with themed parties.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20th / SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st PARTY TOPIC: 2026 is the new 2006, I was emo too**🤘**
**🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM**
Language Exchange + Party Games
During the first part of the night you will enjoy:
Language exchange (All languages)
Karaoke 🎤
Chilean welcome drink, snack or mystery gift 🎁
Board games, ping pong, billiards & table soccer
Video games & fun party games
Perfect to break the ice, meet locals and people from different countries.
**🕚 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM**
International Party + Pub Crawl (All included)
After 11:00 PM, the night continues with:
International party 🎉+ Pub crawl to the best clubs in Santiago (All club entries included)
Free drinks during party games + Party gifts
🌍 Tourists & travelers are very welcome
💳 Pay at the door (cash or card) Price: $20.000 CLP per person (or equivalent in USD) ✨You can pay half the price for the first experience from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and then the rest if you want to join the party.
🎁 BONUS for International travelers
Just by joining the event, you also get:
1 FREE Spanish, English or Portuguese lesson
+Discounts on the best tours, restaurants and accommodations in Santiago, you get better prices thanks to our partnerships just for international travelers.
Are you ready for one of the most international nights in Santiago?
Search for VIVETHINK and see what other travelers say about us 🌎
We're Mixing it Up! English Party - Game Afternoon in the Park
We're Mixing it Up! You're invited to English Party - Game Afternoon in the Park!
We have decided to branch out and try something new this month! We will meet at Cerro San Cristobal (ParqueMet), at the Providencia (Pedro de Valdivia) entrance at 4:45pm, and we’ll all walk up the path together at 5pm to a specific location that I will share with the official guests who RSVP via WhatsApp.
Join our free WhatsApp group and you can RSVP before the general public! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CC7wzkxlnukBzmwaK3ovkM](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CC7wzkxlnukBzmwaK3ovkM)
Since these events fill up far in advance and many people who RSVP "Yes" on Meetup don't end up coming, RSVP-ing on Meetup is no longer enough to guarantee your spot. I confirm attendees via WhatsApp. Thank you for understanding.
Once we’re at our spot, we’ll play outdoor games for about 2.5-3 hours. The park closes at 8:30pm so we'll probably need to start walking back down by around 8pm. We may be running around a bit (or at least walking quickly if you prefer not to run) for some of the games so keep that in mind when planning your schedule for eating lunch that day, etc.
Here are a few of the outdoor games we could play (it is not an exhaustive list, there are others too!):
\*The Winds of Change\* - a bit like musical chairs, plus a great conversation starter!
\*7 steps\* - try to reach a destination point without the “It” person seeing you move! \*(a bit like red light, green light)
\*The Floor is Lava\* - This video is the best explanation Here is how to play The Floor is Lava! (Costumes not required) 😂
[https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_-MV-uNS1y/?igsh=MTJ5ZXNua3V0NG45cA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_-MV-uNS1y/?igsh=MTJ5ZXNua3V0NG45cA==) Thanks to our friend Meghan for this idea!
\*Capture the Flag\* - a classic, fun team game that can involve some running around! Here is an explanation about how to play [https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Capture-the-Flag](https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Capture-the-Flag)
\*Sardines\* - Reverse hide and seek! (Everyone tries to find the one hidden person)
\*Mirror\* - one person tries to guess who is the leader of everyone else in the group, while everyone else copies the leader’s actions
\*Ghost in the Graveyard\* - Hide and seek with a twist!
\*Shake it off\* = This one looks hilarious, Thanks to our friend Meghan for the idea!
\*Wink/Murderer\* = We already played this game once on Halloween and I think it would be perfect to play outside too! One “it” person is in the middle and tries to guess who the “Murderer” is in the rest of the circle. The “Murderer” makes eye contact with people in the circle, and soon after, the person they winked at “dies” dramatically!
You'll want to bring appropriate clothing and gear for being outside in the sun. We’ll try to hang out in the shade mostly but it’s still important to bring sun protection. Some key things to bring would be: a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses if you want, comfortable clothes, and tennis shoes (comfy shoes for walking/running around). If you think you might get hungry during the event it would also be good to bring a small portable snack like a granola bar or trail mix.
More game details to be published soon! Stay tuned!
For those who feel moved to contribute to English Party, the completely optional suggested donation for this event is $3 USD. If you would like to make a donation, here is Shannon's PayPal link:
PayPal (USD):
https://paypal.me/ShannonMcEvoy?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Friends are welcome (if possible please have them RSVP too, or add them as your guest)
Can't wait to see you there!
\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-
Welcome to English Party!
The purpose of our group is to encourage fluency in English while having FUN and making friends!
Our main activities rotate between arts and crafts, game nights, and music (YES - singalongs and karaoke!).
* Do you know some English, but freeze up in embarrassment when talking with native English speakers?
* Are you bored with learning English in a traditional classroom setting?
* Do you crave the challenge of communicating in English in real-life?
* Are you a fan of learning by doing?
* Are you an English-speaking traveler or expat looking to connect with locals?
* Do you enjoy Arts and Crafts? Boardgames? Singing? All of the above?
If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, chances are you'd have a blast with us in our group!
We host both in-person (in Santiago, Chile) and online experiences. We would love to have you join us!
Follow us on Instagram at @englishparty.cl https://www.instagram.com/englishparty.cl/
Questions? Contact Shannon:
via DM on Instagram, @englishparty.cl
on WhatsApp - wa.me/56982143632
+569 8214 3632
Want to host a private English Party event for your company or team?
Check out the possibilities at:
www.englishparty.cl
Like what we do? Show us some love on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/ge9vCyFJyAthCYL3A
Ubuntu Events Near You
Connect with your local Ubuntu community
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
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.
Columbus HUG February
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
* 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
* 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking.
[Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing)
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
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.
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!








