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📅 **Wed 4th of February** ⏰ **From 7:30 PM** 📍 **La Civette – Versailles** Join us for a relaxed and friendly **Language Exchange Night** in the heart of Versailles 🌍✨ Whether you want to practice a language, meet locals and internationals, or simply enjoy good conversations over drinks — this evening is for you! This event is open to **all levels** and **all nationalities**. No pressure, no classes — just natural conversations in a cozy atmosphere. ### 🍷 Exclusive group offers at La Civette: * Special prices on **beer (blonde)**, **wines**, and **cocktails** (with or without alcohol) * **30% OFF “Le Coin du Partage”** (details to be confirmed on-site) Come alone or with friends — you’ll always find someone to talk to. A perfect way to start February with good vibes, languages, and new connections \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📅 **Mercredi 4 février** ⏰ **À partir de 19h30** 📍 **La Civette – Versailles** Rejoignez-nous pour une **soirée d’échange linguistique** conviviale et détendue au cœur de Versailles 🌍✨ Que vous souhaitiez pratiquer une langue, rencontrer des locaux et des internationaux, ou simplement passer un bon moment autour d’un verre — cette soirée est faite pour vous ! Ouvert à **tous les niveaux** et **toutes les nationalités**. Ici, pas de cours formels : juste des échanges naturels dans une ambiance chaleureuse. ### 🍷 Offres exclusives pour le groupe : * Prix spéciaux sur les **bières (blonde)**, **vins** et **cocktails** (avec ou sans alcool) * **-30 % sur “Le Coin du Partage”** (détails à confirmer sur place) Vous pouvez venir seul(e) ou accompagné(e) — l’ambiance est toujours accueillante. Une belle façon de commencer février, entre langues, rencontres et bonne humeur.

Hello ! This Wednesday we meet In our beautiful Café ! Everybody can propose a topic, then one topic is chosen and we discuss it (orderly manner required) Everybody can speak (one at a time). We try to understand this world... just a little better : Philosophy ! The event is free (contributions accepted) but you have to order at least a cup of coffee ! You can bring a friend ! Reminder : This event is in English. Welcome ! Location : https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ox8AtowZ75bGXju5

*Bayswater Paris vous invite à son club de conversation en français.* **Envie d'améliorer ton français ?** Viens participer à notre atelier de conversation gratuit ! Tu pourras discuter, faire de nouvelles rencontres et être plus à l'aise avec la langue française. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus, de débutant à avancé. Ne rate pas cette occasion amusante et sans frais pour progresser en français ! Date : 3 décembre 2025 Horaire : 14h - 15h30 Soyez à l'heure ! Adresse : Bayswater Paris, 15 rue Montmartre, 75001 Paris, France **IT IS A FREE EVENT!**

**Une conférence avec des experts inspirants et reconnus pour la qualité de leur parcours !** La Wise Community est particulièrement fière de vous convier à une conférence exceptionnelle sur la thématique 🌍✨ : « Bâtir son avenir professionnel dans un monde en mutation ». Une thématique au cœur des enjeux actuels pour vous partager les clés, outils et conseils d’experts de référence : * *Christophe Aulnette : Ancien président Microsoft France et Asie et investisseur* * *Ludovic de Gromard : CEO et Fondateur de Chance* * *Laetitia Vitaud : Autrice & conférencière Future of Work* * *Boutayna Burkel : Auteure & CEO Fondatrice de The Helpr* * *Mathilde Thillaye : Fondatrice de Knowldy - Média & Communauté sur l’employabilité* * *Fabien Secherre : Directeur marketing et porte-parole de MakeSense* **Programme :** **Ouverture (20 min)** * Mot de bienvenue par la Wise : présentation de l’association et de l’événement 🤝 * Mot d’introduction de la Mairie du XVIe 🏛️ **Keynote : Carrières multiples, employabilité permanente (20 min) 🚀** *Christophe Aulnette, ancien président de Microsoft France, investisseur et auteur de « Le jour où j’ai quitté Bill Gates » (Éditions Novice, 2025) 📘* Description de l’intervention : * Les leçons d’un parcours hors norme ✨ * Des clés pour se réinventer face à la fin des carrières linéaires 🔄 * L’employabilité, antidote à l’incertitude. Un enjeu sociétal que les entreprises ne peuvent ignorer 🌱 **Table ronde 1 : Investir sur son employabilité (40 min) avec nos invités experts de référence 🎤** Thème : "Apprendre à créer sa propre voie, se réinventer et gérer sa dynamique de carrière dans un monde professionnel en constante mutation" Points clés : * Les mutations du travail, l’âgisme et l’impact de l’IA sur l’emploi 📊🤖 * D’un marché “métier” à un marché de compétences : la fin du CDI ? * Comment rebondir après un licenciement, une reconversion forcée ou un contexte de précarité ? 🔁 * Âgisme au travail : se réinventer et investir sur soi 🌟 * Les clés de l’employabilité : être agile, développer son machine learning personnel, multiplier les compétences, combiner différentes formes de revenus, assurer un apprentissage continu (lifelong learning) 🧠📚 * Réussir sa transition / reconversion : monétiser ses compétences (conseil, management de transition, etc.), développer des compétences d’entrepreneur, renforcer sa culture financière 💼 **Table ronde 2 : (Re)donner du sens à sa carrière professionnelle (40 min) avec des experts reconnus pour la qualité de leur parcours 🌱** Thème : "Redonner du sens et de l’impact à sa carrière" Points clés : * Bonheur, le mal-être et la perte de sens au travail 💬 * Développer la meilleure employabilité professionnelle possible en cohérence avec ses aspirations personnelles : définir sa boussole 🧭 * Ikigai : trouver sa mission de vie, outils et méthodes 🌸 * L’exemple de l’entrepreneuriat social 🤝 **Clôture : 10 min ⏳** **Verre de l’amitié : 30 min 🥂** 🎯POUR QUI ? : Pour toute personne bienveillante portant de l'intérêt à la connaissance de soi, au développement personnel, à la volonté de retrouver du sens, du lien et du partage. 🌐LIEU : Mairie du XVI (71 Av. Henri Martin, 75016 Paris) 🗓️ DATE :04/02/2026 (18h - 21h30) 💰TARIF : 15 euros (Note importante : Cette conférence étant organisée dans un cadre associatif avec des places limitées, les inscriptions sont ni remboursables ni échangeables.) DROIT A L’IMAGE : En participant à cet évènement, vous acceptez d'être filmé(e) uniquement dans le cadre des enregistrements de groupe réalisés par la Wise (aucun enregistrement individuel ne sera effectué). 🌟 QUI SOMMES NOUS ? 🌟 « Et si au lieu d’écouter toutes ces personnes qui nous expliquent combien tout va mal, nous utiliserions ce temps pour ériger un monde meilleur ? » ✨ Cette conférence est organisée par l’association Wise Community (Association Loi de 1901 à but non lucratif) qui fédère tous les esprits autour des enjeux de ce monde leur permettant de proposer les solutions d’aujourd’hui aux enjeux de demain. De valoriser tous les talents de ce siècle sans distinction pour les faire collaborer pour le bien commun 🌍🤝. La Wise Community rassemble toutes les personnes en quête de sens et de lien social en vue d’agir concrètement et collectivement pour un monde meilleur selon les aspirations de chacun : * Se réaliser et s’accomplir : Des ateliers inspirants (Proposition d’idée pour un monde meilleur, coaching et révélation de talents, partage et accomplissement de rêves, Estime et confiance en soi, recherche d’emploi, fresque du climat, etc) ✨ * Agir et Oeuvrer : Des actions sociales enrichissantes (Maraude et soutien aux SDF, programmes de réinsertion pour les plus démunis et les personnes en situation de précarité, collecte de vêtements, tablées solidaires, permaculture, etc) 🤍 * Partager et s’enrichir : Des partages humains (Café thématiques, bibliothèque humaine, randonnées, visites culturelles, entraide, etc) 🤗 * Apprendre et valoriser : Une mise en valeur de discours de parcours inspirants, de talks sur des thématiques sociétales 🎙️ La Wise Community intervient auprès de différents publics pour répondre à sa mission populaire : Personnes âgées isolées, orphelins et jeunes mineurs sous protection de l’enfance, enfants malades à l'hôpital, femmes victimes de violence et de proxénétisme, SDF, personnes en situation d'isolement, étudiants, citoyens). Site web : [www.wise-community.com](http://www.wise-community.com/) 🌐 Instagram : wise__community 📸

Notre meet-up réunit une fois par semaine anglophiles et francophiles de plus de cinquante ans afin de discuter de tout et de rien. Le but est d'offrir la possibilité aux uns et aux autres de pratiquer la langue dans laquelle ils souhaiteraient se perfectionner dans un cadre convivial. Nos directives sont de s'amuser et de respecter les différents points de vue et antécédents personnels. Il est interdit d'insulter ou de dénigrer d'autres membres en raison de leurs antécédents personnels. Le meet-up se termine précisément à 18h. Si vous souhaitez rester après 18h, veuillez vous déplacer dans une autre partie du café afin que la direction comprenne bien que la réunion est terminée. Nous vous invitons à prendre au moins une boisson pour soutenir le cafe. Si vous arrivez tard, vous pouvez commander au bar et le café vous apportera votre commande. Our meet-up group meets once a week. We are English and French speakers of a "certain age" (over 50), and we meet to talk about everything and nothing. The goal is to offer each of us the chance to practice whichever language he/she is learning, or just to have a conversation in either language with a friendly group in a relaxing atmosphere. Our guidelines are to have fun and to be respectful of different points of view and personal backgrounds. Insulting or disparaging other members because of their personal background is not permitted. Our meet-up ends promptly at 6pm. If you wish to remain after 6 pm, please move to a different section of the café so it is clear to management that the meet-up has ended. Please buy at least a drink to support the café. If you arrive late, you can order at the bar and they will bring your order to you.

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

*— ENGLISH —* **Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM** Join us for an **easy-to-understand French guided tour** **of the House of Victor Hugo**, one of France’s most famous and influential writers. More than the author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Hugo was also a poet, playwright, artist, and a deeply committed social thinker. Located on the beautiful **Place des Vosges**, in the heart of the historic Marais district, this former residence offers an intimate look into Hugo’s creative universe, personal life, and political ideals. Several rooms were designed by Hugo himself, filled with colors, objects, and symbols that reflect his imagination and convictions. **Link to register:** [Victor Hugo House guided tour – 07/02/26](https://club-international.org/event/visite-victor-hugo-07-02-25/) **Meeting point:** 10:30 AM at the museum entrance **Fees:** • €6 (Members) / €10 (Non-members) • From Thursday, February 5: €12 for everyone **Mandatory registration on [club-international.org](http://club-international.org)** (Agenda section) Tour in French – accessible to all levels. *— FRANÇAIS —* **Samedi 7 février 2026 à 10h30** Nous vous proposons une **visite guidée en français facile** **de la Maison de Victor Hugo**, l’un des écrivains les plus célèbres et les plus marquants de la littérature française. Auteur de Notre-Dame de Paris et Les Misérables, Victor Hugo fut aussi poète, dramaturge, dessinateur et intellectuel profondément engagé. Située au cœur de la **Place des Vosges**, dans le quartier historique du Marais, cette maison-musée permet de découvrir son univers créatif, sa vie personnelle, ses idées et ses combats. Victor Hugo a lui-même conçu certains espaces, riches en couleurs, objets et symboles que nous explorerons ensemble au fil de la visite. **Lien pour s’inscrire :** [Visite de la Maison Victor Hugo – 07/02/26](https://club-international.org/event/visite-victor-hugo-07-02-25/) **Rendez-vous :** 10h30 devant l’entrée du musée **Frais de participation :** • Membres : 6 € / Non membres : 10 € • À partir du jeudi 5 février : 12 € pour tous **Inscription obligatoire sur [club-international.org](http://club-international.org)** (section Agenda) Visite en français, accessible à tous. ——————————————————————————— **To become a member of the Club International in Paris and get access to all our activities, please visit our website: *[Club International](http://www.club-international.org/)*** \*Credits photos: @Céline Brigaut 🔎 **You can also follow us and connect with our cultural community on social media:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis) [https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461) [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/club-international-de-paris) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/club-international-de-paris](https://www.linkedin.com/company/club-international-de-paris) You can support our educational and cultural mission by making a donation here: [https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/](https://club-international.org/don-club-international-de-paris/) Your donation is tax-deductible: each contribution gives you a receipt allowing you to deduct 60% of the amount from your taxes.

Akemashite omedetô ! Bonne année à tous ! J'organise un atelier de japonais, apprentissage et conversation, **le vendredi 6 février 2026 à 18h30-20h chez iRASSHAi**, dans son espace café du côté de la Bourse des commerces (et pas du côté de la rue du Louvre). **Cet atelier aura lieu à partir de 3 participants (y compris moi).** Cet atelier sera pour les débutants avancés / intermédiaires, pour vous aider à pratiquer les bases apprises, tout en continuant à apprendre de nouvelles choses (grammaire, vocabulaire, expressions...). Si vous savez vous présenter et parler des choses que vous aimez, et de vos quotidiens etc en japonais, cet atelier sera pour vous. Si vous êtes totalement débutants et que vous voulez découvrir l'atelier, n'hésitez pas à me contacter avant, pour que je puisse vous apporter des outils des premières leçons. Dans tous les cas venez en toute simplicité, on va prendre plaisir à parler ensemble de tout ce qui vous intéresse en japonais ! Au plaisir de vous voir, à vendredi ! Naoko

🇬🇧 Welcome to Chitchat ! 😎ChitChat is a friendly social event in Paris where people come together to practice languages and meet new friends. Whether you want to improve the language you’re learning, connect with locals, or simply enjoy conversations with an international crowd, you’ll feel at home. Perfect for newcomers, travelers, and anyone who loves meeting cool people. 🍻 Every Thursday - Starting at 7:30 PM Timeout bar - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (We didn’t choose this place for nothing, the beers are cheaper than a croissant in the Marais 🥸) 🇫🇷 Bienvenue au ChitChat ! ❤️‍🔥ChitChat, c’est le meilleur spot à Paris pour faire l’apéro, pratiquer les langues que tu apprends et te faire des potes du monde entier. Nouveau en ville ? De passage ? Ou parisiens confirmé, c’est ici que tu peux discuter librement avec des locaux et des internationaux. 🍷 Chaque jeudi à partir de 19h30. ( T’as de la chance on accepte les retardataires ☘️) au TimeOut - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (On n’a pas choisi ce bar pour rien — les bières sont moins chères qu’un ticket aller-retour de métro. 😉)

➡️ Réservation obligatoire depuis la billetterie : [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-cafe-philo-peut-on-utiliser-lia-sans-devenir-idiot-1978787472598](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-cafe-philo-peut-on-utiliser-lia-sans-devenir-idiot-1978787472598) ☕ Les rencontres CAFÉ PHILO de l'Espace Le Moulin ☕ ⏰ Une à deux soirées par mois 💬 Pour dialoguer en profondeur, sur une question philosophique, en lien avec l’actualité. 🙋 Exercer sa pensée, pratiquer l'art de l'écoute et de la reformulation. 💚 Pendant cette période particulière que nous traversons, le besoin d'échanger sur des sujets profonds se fait essentiel ! L'actualité, à la fois riche et tragique, donne beaucoup de matière à réfléchir. Réfléchir... ou simplement réagir en pensant ses émotions ? C'est ce que nous verrons à travers nos prochains cafés philo, qui auront lieu dans notre espace. Ouvert à tous Tarif : 7 euros (boisson incluse)

**Saturday morning conversations about what's happening in the world.** We meet every Saturday morning to discuss current events, cultural moments, and ideas worth exploring. Headlines, yes—but also the trends, shifts, and questions beneath them. This is an open conversation, not a lecture. We bring topics to the table, vote on what to discuss, and dive in together. Politics, culture, art, society, technology—whatever's relevant or interesting that week. **Practical details:** * Day/Time: Saturday mornings * Language: English * Format: Informal discussion and conversation * Topics: Chosen collectively each session **Community contribution:** To help cover Meetup and event costs, we ask for a €5 annual contribution to Gelato au Citron. See you soon! 😊

Musique, chant, poésie, théâtre, conte... Venez assister ou vous exprimer sur scène ! *"L'art est un simple divertissement".* *"La scène est réservée aux experts".* *"La poésie est un luxe inutile".* A Nouvelle Acropole, nous pensons précisément le contraire. **L'art, c'est ce qui nous rend pleinement humains. Pour notre école de philosophie, l'Art est la sagesse faite Beauté.** L'être humain a encore quelque chose à dire, quelque chose d'unique qui dépasse la simple consommation de contenus numériques. Un poème déclamé, une chanson partagée ou une histoire racontée sont autant de fenêtres que nous ouvrons sur d'autres réalités que nous pouvons partager. Offrons une scène pour que chacun puisse exprimer ou écouter ce qui est beau, ce qui l'inspire, ce qui résonne. > *"Non, c'est bien plus beau lorsque c'est inutile !"* Cyrano de Bergerac **Donnons forme à ce qui nous habite.** **Lieu** : Espace Le Moulin, 48 rue du Fer à Moulin 75005 Paris **Entrée libre, réservation conseillée :** [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-les-scenes-ouvertes-au-dela-de-la-raison-1981437430694?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-les-scenes-ouvertes-au-dela-de-la-raison-1981437430694?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**Vous avez des questions sur nos formations, notre pédagogie ou votre avenir professionnel ?** Venez partager un moment convivial lors de **notre session « Café au Wagon »** ! Un rendez-vous pour échanger directement avec notre équipe pédagogique, dans une ambiance détendue et chaleureuse. **Au programme :** * Présentation de nos formations : AI Software Development, Data Analytics et Data Science & AI * Informations sur les dispositifs de financement adaptés à votre projet * Découverte de notre accompagnement personnalisé pour booster votre carrière après le bootcamp * Échanges libres sur les métiers accessibles grâce à nos formations : Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Product Manager, Développeur(se) Web, et bien d’autres Une occasion parfaite pour poser toutes vos questions 🚀 ! **À propos du Wagon :** Le Wagon est un des leaders mondiaux des formations intensives en Développement Web, IA, Data et No-code. Depuis 2013, nous formons des professionnels en reconversion, des esprits créatifs et des entrepreneurs à travers une pédagogie pratique, centrée sur les compétences les plus demandées par les entreprises. Avec plus de 25 campus dans le monde et une communauté internationale de plus de 30 000 alumni, Le Wagon vous accompagne dans votre montée en compétences, en présentiel ou en ligne. Découvrez toutes nos formations et rejoignez l’aventure sur [lewagon.com](https://lewagon.com/) !

Let's check out a Popular Astronomy and Science Based Film at COSI Science Center on their HUGE 360 Degree 4K Spherical Dome Screen Theater, in which is touring the nation and has already sold over 10,000 tickets! COSI is one of the leading Science Centers in America. Alan Watts was one of the Most Influential Amateur Astronomers of the 20th Century and held fascinating views of the Galaxy. Tickets are only $33 plus a small fee and taxes and can be purchased here: [Trust the Universe: Immersive Dome Show](https://www.sphericalpictures.com/tickets) PLEASE purchase tickets for the 8:15 PM Feature on Friday, February 15. There seem to be at least 10 tickets left, possibly more. We should be able to sit together in the same row or at least in the general section. This is an exciting chance to view actual footage of the Solar System on a Large 4k Resolution Screen plus added in Cosmological and Astronomical Related Philosophy! We will plan on meeting at about 7:50 PM by the Atomic Cafe on the first Floor of COSI, where the Movie Theater is located, in order to give us time before the show starts to purchase refreshments. Parking is available at the COSI Garage and in the area on side streets and adjacent garages. We can also walk somewhere in the area and get food afterwards, if anyone wants to do so. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

***(She loves me!)* A Brief History of Quarry Trails** [Quarry Trails Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/quarry-trails/) traces its origins to a vast limestone quarry operated by the Marble Cliff Quarry Company starting in the early 20th century. The site, located along the Scioto River west of downtown, supplied crushed stone for local construction projects and roads throughout central Ohio. Operations peaked mid-century, with massive excavation creating deep pits and steep cliffs that reshaped the landscape. By the 1980s, demand declined, and the southern section of the quarry closed (with the northern section of the quarry remaining in operation to this day by a separate company), leaving behind scarred terrain and abandoned equipment. Environmental concerns arose as the area became a dumping ground and off-road playground for locals. Columbus Metro Parks began eyeing the property in the 1990s for potential reclamation into public green space. In 2015, Metro Parks acquired the initial 180 acres from the quarry's owners, marking a pivotal step toward transformation. Thrive Companies, a local developer, partnered in the deal to build adjacent housing while funding park improvements. Cleanup efforts removed tons of debris, stabilized cliffs, and addressed water quality in the flooded quarries. Planners envisioned a mix of adventure and preservation, incorporating the site's industrial remnants as features. Community input from nearby Grandview Heights and Hilliard residents shaped early designs. The project gained momentum with state and federal grants supporting habitat restoration. The park officially opened its first phase in November 2021, featuring 3.5 miles of trails, a waterfall overlook, and climbing walls on the quarry faces. Visitors quickly embraced the unique terrain, with mountain biking loops and a 25-foot waterfall drawing crowds from across the metro area. Metro Parks added a canoe/kayak launch on the Scioto River, connecting to the city's broader trail network. Dog parks and picnic areas rounded out the amenities, making it a year-round destination. Expansion continued with land acquisitions pushing the total toward 600 acres. By 2023, the park hosted events like guided hikes and birdwatching tours. Ongoing development includes a planned adventure center with zip lines and more extensive single-track trails set for completion in the coming years. Metro Parks collaborates with conservation groups to plant native species and monitor wildlife returning to the reclaimed quarries. The site now serves as an educational hub, with interpretive signs explaining its quarrying past and ecological recovery. Local schools incorporate field trips to study geology and restoration science. Quarry Trails exemplifies Columbus's shift from industrial reuse to innovative urban parks. It stands as the newest addition to the Metro Parks system, complementing favorites like Scioto Audubon and Highbanks. Today, Quarry Trails continues evolving, with future phases adding connections to the Olentangy Trail and more water access points. Annual visitor numbers have surged, boosting nearby businesses in the evolving west side neighborhoods. The park's success has inspired similar reclamation projects elsewhere in the region. It highlights how Columbus balances growth with green space preservation. Residents enjoy a one-of-a-kind spot that honors the area's gritty history while offering modern recreation. Quarry Trails remains a testament to community vision and adaptive reuse in our city. ***(She loves me not.)* A Briefer History of Valentine's Day** The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia, celebrated in mid-February to honor fertility and purification rites. During this raucous event, young men drew names of women from a box in a matchmaking lottery, often leading to pairings or marriages. By the late 5th century, Pope Gelasius I officially replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine's Day on February 14 to Christianize the pagan holiday. Although several early Christian martyrs were named Valentine, the most commonly associated figure is a 3rd-century Roman priest who secretly married couples against Emperor Claudius II's ban on young men marrying, believing single soldiers fought better. Legend claims Valentine was imprisoned and later executed on February 14, around 269–270 AD. The romantic associations with Valentine's Day emerged much later, during the Middle Ages. The pivotal moment came in the late 14th century when Geoffrey Chaucer, in his poem "Parlement of Foules" (c. 1381), linked St. Valentine's Day with courtship, writing that birds chose their mates on this date. This literary connection spread rapidly among the English and French nobility, transforming the saint's feast day into a celebration of romantic love. By the 15th century, lovers began exchanging handwritten notes called "valentines," often containing verses or simple declarations of affection. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Valentine's Day became increasingly commercialized, especially in England and later the United States. The introduction of printed valentines in the 1840s, pioneered by Esther Howland in America, turned personal notes into mass-produced cards adorned with lace, ribbons, and Cupid imagery. Factories began producing elaborate cards, and the tradition of giving flowers (especially roses), chocolates, and jewelry took hold during the Victorian era. Today, February 14 is one of the most widely celebrated secular holidays worldwide, generating billions in spending on cards, candy, flowers, and romantic dinners. While still officially the feast day of Saint Valentine in some Christian traditions, the modern version has largely shed its religious roots in favor of universal expressions of love and friendship. From ancient fertility rites to global commercial phenomenon, Valentine's Day has evolved dramatically over two millennia while retaining its core focus on human connection. ***(She loves me!)* Map of the Park** Here is a [Map of Quarry Trails](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Quarry-Trails_JUNE-2025_1980px-Web.jpg). ***(She loves me not.)* Summary** For this hike, we'll do a loop of the park. This will be about four miles. Now, this won't be one of our longer hikes. However, in my experience, Quarry Trails tends to wear people out more quickly than other parks. I suspect this is because most of the trails are either paved or heavily graveled (no surprise at a park which abuts an active stone quarry), with some elevation changes along the way. ***(She loves me!)* Where We'll Meet** Quarry Trails has multiple entrances, but none of them are connected internally within the park. So you must drive to the correct one for this event. Set your GPS to [2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026](https://www.google.com/maps/place/2319+Quarry+Trails+Dr,+Hilliard,+OH+43026/@39.9998462,-83.0873077,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883891dd76f5eedf:0xf1cb9d34c1069580!8m2!3d39.9997868!4d-83.0872621!16s%2Fg%2F11y17k0ms5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), or use the map pin I've provided here. Do not just type "Quarry Trails" into Google Maps and expect it to take you to the correct place. It probably won't. We will meet in the parking lot of the Lake Area. The best entrance to this parking lot will be your first left off of Quarry Trails Dr after Gunnison Dr (which will be on your right). I recommend taking a few minutes and looking at Maps before you head out to make sure you know where you're going. ***(So walk with me...)* Restrooms and Water Fountains** There are a few port-a-potties sprinkled throughout the park (including two at the parking lot we'll be meeting at), and the Park Office, roughly in the center of the park and which we'll pass twice on this hike, has restrooms and a water fountain. This is the only water fountain, though, at Quarry Trails. ***(At Trails Quarry!*)** **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [Johnnie's Tavern](https://johnniestavern614.com/) for [drinks](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Johnnie's+Tavern/@39.993202,-83.0903169,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIABIhAulLarLYZC3hY_vRGwoakV!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAG0ilSzkwnMN29-lrgzp50Rzeaq5jXCGM1xLS1poH0Mc52-E9NYBvdS99ei7zGmlAYJZyk8OeNW5YvS7agj8M2Bom4ri1m_-NcJiT-LQUDphkS-SB5Vq8JhO-8NSP-_m80HeLz4-pGhjrwhuBKSv%3Dw146-h195-k-no!7i4284!8i5712!4m7!3m6!1s0x883891c4d61ba04d:0x5134f225cbf678bf!8m2!3d39.9932439!4d-83.0902078!10e9!16s%2Fg%2F11c1p57s3t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) and [food](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Johnnie's+Tavern/@39.993202,-83.0903169,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIABIhB5lD4Uly_4O9BjNH4r3ywB!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAG0ilSy7tQcc7CtCeuUAKwEVJoxtOs8Ycohjy3mGZZOC_kJVdB8wEaGuC4-p5z_jxn2JnpmSEkh_HG7Aok_ZPEgmK57rEBqNIPH8J5tiyAP5vbrRYkUso_fKTkW5vJc47UusNoGiRzs2Vf0m1JcV%3Dw146-h195-k-no!7i4284!8i5712!4m7!3m6!1s0x883891c4d61ba04d:0x5134f225cbf678bf!8m2!3d39.9932439!4d-83.0902078!10e9!16s%2Fg%2F11c1p57s3t?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). Its actual address is [3503 Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43204](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3503+Trabue+Rd,+Columbus,+OH+43204/@39.9932491,-83.090227,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883891c4d6199677:0x1fda03b0add81e7c!8m2!3d39.9932491!4d-83.090227!16s%2Fg%2F11c14yf3m6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's only about a five minute drive from where we'll be parked at Quarry Trails. We should be at the tavern by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to meet us for drinks.

Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

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