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Blood on the Clocktower @Southbank
We are back again for some more *conniving*, *falsehoods* and *mischievous antics!*
**What to Expect:**
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game requiring a storyteller to take a roughly a dozen people through a series of "days and nights" where townspeople try to identify and hunt down a *demon* before they become the hunted.
**Beginners welcome!** You don't need to know how to play **AT ALL**, so please bring a friend, we will run a tutorial for those who need it.
**NOTE**
BOTC requires fluent English, the crux of this game is communication and deception.
**2 Strike Policy**
Late-leavers: attendees who cancel within 24 hours of the event.
No-shows: attendees who mark themselves as “going” but don’t turn up.
Someone who does either of these once will be forgiven but flagged.
On a second offence, they will be removed.
Long-time regulars will be afforded some leniency.
Legitimate reasons will be considered for leniency.
Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @North Melbourne Friday
**Board Game Night (Beginner Friendly, Social & Structured)**
Meet new people at our host led boardgame night, sit down, learn a game, and start playing within minutes.
**Who this is for**
- People who work a 9–5 and want to meet people after work or on the weekends doing something fun.
- You want something social and structured
- You want attend a host guided boardgame night.
**The Event**
This is a hosted board game night.
You don’t need to know any games.
We teach everything. provide name tags, and games.
Most people are new and come alone.
**Small groups (limited spots)**
Tables of 4–8 people
Usually 30 total spots
If you see a spot you can make, take it. They fill.
**What happens when you arrive**
You don’t need to bring anything
You’ll be seated shortly after you arrive
A host will guide your table
You won’t be left standing around.
**Types of games**
We run two kinds of games:
*1) Social games 🟦*
Easy to learn
Good for conversation
Great for bigger groups
*2) Intermediate games 🟥*
Strategy games that take at least 1 hour.
Many Beginner friendly, but more complex.
Recommended for people already in the hobby.
Game hosts have some knowledge in both categories, and will spend the first part of the night empowering the social games going, and spend the second half floating or running intermediate Games.
**What to expect**
Friendly people
Small to medium sized groups
Clear structure
Easy start, even if you are new-You’ll be playing quickly.
**Attendance polic**
Cancel early if you can’t make i
No-shows or late cancels get kicke
**Donation**
We take donations to support the event and our host, so we can continue running this event to a high standard
**Questions?**
Message Anna on meetup
- check the Meetup event to see the Hosts you can contact
**List of banned gam**
Monopoly (any version
“The Uninitiated Masculine As The Feeling Body As the ‘Organ of Initiation”.
People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own souls.”
— C G Jung, CW 12 ¶ 126.
Please click link below to book your lecture..
https://www.jungsocietymelbourne.com/june-2026
Allow yourself to Feel into this situation). You are a teenage boy in a Rite of Passage Circle, sitting around a camp fire with 45 other boys. The facilitator asks you to answer the simple question “How are you actually going? Would you prefer to be hunting a lion on the Savannah?!?” … How do you respond?
Based on first hand practical experience with this group work, Andrew’s talk will propose ‘The Feeling Body as the organ of Initiation’. He will explore essential questions of our time: “How can we offer modern boys and men of all ages impeccably held Rites, that are able to move them meaningfully beyond performance and disconnection?”
What is possible when young boys and men are supported to powerfully inhabit their feeling body? From a larger perspective, how can we support men into becoming agents of meaningful change, and invite them to step up to the huge challenges facing us in this chaotic (individual and collective) moment?
The world is calling out for our “lost” boys and men to do so, begging them to step up to the lion, to offer themselves back.
Andrew Levitas-Cameron holds a Batchelor of Health & Exercise Science from UNSW, as well as a Batchelor of Paramedicine from UTAS Rozelle. His first “huge” personal initiation occurred in Mexico in 2009 and launched him on his current path...drawing him through 15 years exploring Initiatory Rites the world over.
This extensive background places him at a unique axis to offer wisdom on this nuanced and contentious space, in a way few others can. During the last four years, he has facilitated more than 140 Rites of Passage coming into deep contact with nearly 5,000 teenagers!
Andrew is well positioned for this vocational work, regarding emotional truth-telling as the modern “ordeal” and “gateway to authentic adulthood.” He is passionate about nestling individuals into a relational system that allows for meaningful thresholds of transformation…at any and all stages of life!
Mana On Tap
**Every Friday \| 6PM \- Late \| Free Entry**
🎉 *The ultimate weekly hangout for Magic players - new and experienced alike.*
Unleash your inner planeswalker at **Mana on Tap**, a free weekly Magic: The Gathering event hosted in Fortress’s Arena. Whether you’re a seasoned spell-slinger or brand new to the game, join us every **Friday night from 6 PM to Late** for games, drinks, and good vibes with fellow Magic fans.
### **Learn to Play**
Just picked up your first deck? Want to learn the ropes? Borrow a starter deck for free at Fortress and join a casual Learn to Play session hosted by friendly game guides. Meet fellow new players, pick up tips, and duel in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
### **Play Your Way**
Casual, competitive, or something in between, **all formats are welcome** (though most people play Commander). Whether you’re into Commander, Pauper, Standard, or Modern, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your deck or borrow one, and play at your own pace.
### **Commander Conclave**
Our spacious Arena is perfect for **Commander Night**. Dive into multiplayer games, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy stellar lighting, comfy seating, and easy access to food and drink from our full-service bar. Order via buzzer and get back to the action faster.
### **The Venue**
Held in **The Arena** at Fortress, enjoy plenty of space, low-volume ambience, and on-tap beverages while you play. Stay fueled with food and drinks delivered straight to your table - no need to pause the game.
**TERMS & CONDITIONS**
* *Fortress is a licensed venue, and as such, a valid ID is required and checked upon entrance to the premises.*
* *Unaccompanied minors are not permitted in the venue at any time. Please make sure any guests under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.*
* *Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00 pm*
* *No outside food or drinks.*
*More information on valid forms of identification and Fortress' minors policy can be found here: [www.fortress.games/minors/](https://www.fortress.games/minors/)*
FREE Salsa & Bachata classes & rooftop party EVERY FRIDAY in South Melbourne
EVERY FRIDAY!
FREE dance classes & social dancing and Reggaeton every week with Obsesión Latina - Salsa & Bachata & OYE Latino at The Albion Rooftop - South Melbourne!
Main room:
6:45pm Doors open. Come in for a drink!
7:00pm 2 levels of Salsa classes
8:00pm 2 levels of Bachata classes
9:00pm Non-stop Bachata & Salsa
11:00pm Reggaeton all night!
Rooftop:
11:00pm After the Bachata & Salsa in the main room, we can head upstairs to the rooftop for some more Bachata & Salsa until late.
FREE entry all night every Friday!
Book your class spots to helps us manage the class ratios and also because we may need to start capping numbers as we sometimes have over 140 students!
First-timers welcome!
No need to bring a partner, but the more the merrier!
Dress as you would usually going to a bar or club. Guys smart casual, no trackies!
It's a free event. Please support the venue by buying a drink!
You can support us by following our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Eventbrite **Obsesión Latina - Salsa & Bachata**
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-salsa-bachata-classes-social-every-friday-in-south-melbourne-tickets-1978557074471?aff=oddtdtcreator
Vampire Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Paranormal Romance Book Club and Culture
Hi all,
Welcome to the June Paranormal Book Club!!
If you love books that are lighter and fluffier to read, with supernatural elements (magic, vampires, werewolves, etc.) then you will enjoy this group. After book club we head off and become a tourist in our own city, by attending an exhibition or some other cultural activity.
For June, we are going to meet at Time Out Fed Square for book club, then head up to the State Library to visit the Rebel Heart: Love Letters and Other Declarations exhibition: [Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations | State Library Victoria](https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/rebel-heart-love-letters-and-other-declarations)
The books for Sunday 21 June 2026 are:
Can't Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
[Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (Tomes & Tea, #1) by Rebecca Thorne | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61753288-can-t-spell-treason-without-tea)
Cinder House by Freya Marske
[Cinder House by Freya Marske | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222376570-cinder-house)
Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
[Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman | Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236064352-red-star-rebels)
If you would like to look at all the books that we have read so far, click [here](https://1drv.ms/x/s!Am2wjNpl1c1ijCNvt-hrWM8gPaem?e=riV48x).
Finally, if you can't make it, please change your RSVP to a NO. Spaces are limited, so it will give other people a chance to attend.
Happy reading until then!! 🤓
Mount William (Grampians’ tallest peak) (4 spots - road trip)
[Instagram: Road Trips by The Dancing Voyager: Ron Singh](https://www.instagram.com/the_dancing_voyager_ron_trips)
Sunshine forecast! Spontaneous day trip to Mount William (Grampians’ tallest peak)! Very short notice! These are always fun!
Over 70 road trips done in 5 years! I run 3 Meetup groups (shown on my profile). All are part of my second passion project.
This road trip is for people new to Australia who have not been to this location (International Students, Working Holiday Makers and tourists)! No evidence is required. I will trust you!
**Details given below in sections: (1) Questions / (2) Road trip itinerary / (3) Payment / (4) Responsibility / (5) Breaks / (6) Weather / (7) Phone charging / (8) Contact**
**\-\-\- \(1\) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS \-\-\-**
**Your questions for me:** Why is the total fee so low at $20, covering a new, large rental (SUV), fuel and driver, on something that seems really high quality and well planned, like a private tour company? Sounds too good to be true or that there is a catch. Is this genuine?
**My answers to you:** Because this project is my community service to give back. I explain this further below. The low fee is just a formality to confirm your place, so that I know you are serious on attending.
This is genuine. Over 70 road trips done in 5 years! I have created precious memories for many people new to Australia. Photos on Instagram link further above.
**\-\-\- \(2\) ROAD TRIP SUMMARY AND ITINERARY \-\-\-**
Day trip to Mount William (Grampians’ tallest peak). This is a special part of the Grampians, which itself is part of one of the greatest mountain ranges on Earth!
**Itinerary: Lake Burrumbeet - Ararat lookout - Halls Gap - Lake Bellfield - Mount William - Ararat lookout encore - freeway hillside lookout**
**Meeting point: Fed Square, 8:45 am**. Back there by **8:45 pm**. Meet by the steps (main entrance, opposite the Swanston Street tram stop).
**\-\-\- \(3\) PAYMENT \-\-\-**
**Total fee: $20 in total (no other costs). This covers a new, large rental (SUV), fuel and driver.**
**Eventbrite link for payment:**
[https://mtwilliam-road-trip.eventbrite.com.au](https://mtwilliam-road-trip.eventbrite.com.au/)
**Cancellations:** If I cancel the road trip for any unforeseen issues, a full refund will be given. If you cancel, there is no refund.
**Why is the fee so low?**
The low fee is just a formality. It might sound too good to be true or that there is a catch. There is no catch. I am simply someone who has been giving back for many years. I playfully call this project a “Melbourne travel secret”!
There are people in this world who want to genuinely give back without any expectations because they are truly fulfilled and grateful for what they have. I am one of those people. This is my community service. I am not doing this for money and I never have. Money cannot buy passion.
The nature of majestic Australia helped me find peace and passion and I want to give back by sharing that inspiring nature with people new to this country. If they are also inspired by that nature, then that is my reward. There is no hidden agenda in doing this project.
The reason I am being quite upfront is because in this day and age, there is always a catch when people do something like this. There is none with me and I am not selling or promoting anything. I do not need anything because I have peace, passion and fulfilment. I have everything. I am truly humbled and grateful.
Photos from road trips are on Instagram link below:
[Instagram: Road Trips by The Dancing Voyager: Ron Singh](https://www.instagram.com/the_dancing_voyager_ron_trips)
**\-\-\- \(4\) RESPONSIBILITY\, LIABILITY\, SAFETY \-\-\-**
As your driver, I am responsible and liable for your safety while we are in the vehicle. Passengers are insured as per the Australian law.
For times we are outside the vehicle, we then become responsible for our own liability and safety, just like every other capable adult in society.
**\-\-\- \(5\) BREAKS/MEALS \-\-\-**
There will be many breaks for sightseeing/walks. I will stop at places where food/snacks will be sold but you are welcome to bring your own as well. There will be a lunch break at either a cafe or takeaway shop.
**\-\-\- \(6\) WEATHER AND WHAT TO WEAR \-\-\-**
I plan events when weather looks good but please also see itinerary for location details and check the forecast to dress accordingly. My advice is to always be prepared! Recommend to have something to cover you if rain suddenly appears or if winds suddenly get cool. Also recommend to carry sunscreen and a hat.
Please also wear good, comfortable shoes that can provide protection from water (in case there are muddy areas). You can bring many things, as the vehicle will have a lot of storage space.
My road trips do not have a lot of long walks. The focus is on sightseeing, relaxing and appreciating the beauty of nature.
**\-\-\- \(7\) PHONE CHARGING \-\-\-**
Please charge your phone before joining. In the past, people have taken lots of videos and photos and used up their batteries! You can bring your charging cable if you want. The vehicle will have various charging ports.
**\-\-\- \(8\) CONTACT \-\-\-**
If you need to contact me, please reach out through Meetup, Eventbrite or Instagram. If you wanted my mobile number, please let me know.
WINTER SOLSTICE ~ A WITCH’S CHRISTMAS
**Saturday 20th June**
Adorn yourself in your warmest witchy finery, grab your drum (if you have one) and come and join us as we call back the sun and celebrate the season of abundance-consciousness.
If you have a song or poem which relates to the season, bring it along, and in the spirit of the season, some food to share.
**MIDDAY – YULE RITUAL – THE SOLAR CONJURATION**
A banishing of the ***Winter blues***, and a blessing of the ***Yule log***, precede the percussive energy raising and chant to call back the sun, culminating with the symbolic lighting of the ***Yule log*** and the spreading of the light and magic. Basking in the warmth and energy of the blazing ***Yule log***, we’ll then spice things up, as we conjure a ***magical Solstice brew*** of (non-alcoholic) mulled wine, to warm the heart, lift the spirits, and cultivate abundance-consciousness.
**AFTERNOON – WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION**
An afternoon of feasting and fun with seasonal poetry, storytelling, chant and song to honour and celebrate the solstice season.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Please read**
**Please respect others - if you have any symptoms that may be covid or flu, we ask that you do not attend - we thank you for your consideration..**
**TIME:** From 11am
**COST:** $20.00
**BRING:** Food to Share
**ENCOURAGED but OPTIONAL:** Seasonal Poetry or Song.
**WHERE:** 130 Boronia Rd., Vermont, Melbourne, 3133
03 9873 3736
[esoteric666@optusnet.com.au](mailto:esoteric666@optusnet.com.au)
[www.esotericbookshop.com.au](http://www.esotericbookshop.com.au)
esotericbookshop.org
Guided Game Night for Beginners Saturday D&D - North Melbourne
**Beginner Dungeons & Dragons Night (No Experience Needed)**
Play a fantasy story with a small group.
Make choices. Solve problems. Work together.
It’s fun, social, and easy because its hosted by a storyteller.
**What is this Event**
This is a beginner-friendly D&D game.
You don’t need to know anything.
Most people are new.
We teach as we play.
**Small groups (limited spots**)
Tables of 5–6 players, we wont take anymore than this to maintain a high quality of participants.
12–18 total spots in total.
If you see a spot you can make, take it. They fill.
**What happens when you arrive**
You don’t need to bring anything
You’ll be seated shortly after you arrive
Most people come alone
You will not be the only one.
**What you’ll do**
Play a character in a fantasy story
Make choices with your group
Talk, explore, and solve problems
Roll dice to determine your success and see what happens (usually shenanigans)
Expect to share funny and memorable moments with the people in our network.
**What you don’t need to worry about**
You don't need to know rules
new people won't slow the group down
Don't need to bring anything
We guide you the whole way (< why this works)
**Who this is for**
You work a 9–5 and want to meet new people after work or on weekends.
You enjoy fantasy stories, books or games
You want to try dungeons and dragons
You want a curated story games night that will be the highlight of your week.
**Frequently Asked Questions... 🕵️♂️**
**Won't everyone else already know each other?**
The only people who know each other are the Dungeon Masters leading each table. We don't allow groups to attend these nights, so at most there is a duo coming who already know each other. Everyone and you are super new to this.
**Will I be the only girl at the event?**
No, our events are generally 3:1 ratio, most tables I have seen are 2 girls and 4 guys. no promises on any individual night, but you'll find it doesn't impact your enjoyment.
**I'm worried I might slow everyone else down?**
Not true, pre-filled character sheets take much of the guess work out of learning the game, and the GMs have all taught tens to hundreds of people this game.
*The only thing you'll want to remember is the "D20", a twenty sided dice is always used to resolve actions, whether it's picking a pocket, striking a wicked goblin or recalling history on a forgotten ruin.*
*Ok, your basically ready now. seriously.*
Don't believe me? Come and find out for yourself.
**I'm worried I might be too old/too young for this?**
so here's what you'll want to know. we usually see attendees anywhere from 19-49 years of age.
normally it's 25-35ish as we often curate out events for young professionals and established professionals working locally.
But I'll say this: if you get along with a mature audience of respectful people who can collaborate together - you're in for a good time.
**Session**
3-hour(ish) game
Run by experienced Dungeon Master
2–3 tables each nigh
our game roster may include
*Dawn's Call* – Heroic Thriller Adventure about Hope
*Isle of the Grav*e – Mystery, and survival and fe
*The Cost of Ascensio*n – Power, trust, and betraya
**Before the event**
You may get a message from the organiser
Please reply to keep your spot
**Attendance policy**
Cancel early if you can’t make i
No-shows or late cancels may lose future spot
**Donation**
We take small donations to support the event and our hosts
**Dinner**
Some of us like to hang out after the game for a bit, usually for eats and chats
How to do One Thing at a Time
Science of Spirituality Invites you to join us for an enlightening program on:
**"How to do one thing at a time"**
In **Melbourne**
How can we learn to focus on one thing at a time in our a world full of distractions?
Join us to explore how meditation and self-awareness can help us stay present, focused, and connected in our daily lives. Learn how doing one thing at a time can bring calmness, purpose, and deeper joy.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Venue: Science of Spirituality Meditation Centre, 7 Dinsdale Road, Boronia. Victoria - 3155
Additional Information:
Light refreshments will be served.
Free parking is available.
No charge.
📱 0425 756 258
✉️ [infoaustralia@sos.org](http://infoaustralia@sos.org/)
🌐[Science of Spirituality](www.sos.org/aus/australia)
💘 The Winter Valentine Social - Lustre Bar - Sat 20 June 💕
**💘 Eat, Drink & Dance Melbourne: The Winter Social** 💘
Saturday 20 June
7:00pm – 10:30pm
Lustre Bar, Flinders Lane
Melbourne, assemble your charm, your courage, and your most persuasive eyebrow raise — because Winter has arrived, rug up and chill (not literally) in the warm.and Coxy environs of the Lustre Bar. Or course we'll head off somewhere for a dance off afterwards!
Join us at Lustre Bar, where the cocktails sparkle, the lighting forgives, and the mood is set firmly to romantic chaos. This is a night for the bold, the hopeful, the delightfully unhinged, and anyone who refuses to spend Saturday eating supermarket chocolate and tubs of ice cream like a lonely Chewbacca on the couch (again).
**⚠️Expect**:
*Flirty icebreakers that make “So what do you do?” feel like a relic of a more boring civilisation
- Silly mini‑games designed to nudge strangers into becoming “entangled parties of interest”
*A soundtrack calibrated for maximum swoon‑potential
- A room full of people who are also pretending they’re “just here for fun”
By 10pm, those who have successfully paired, tangled, or otherwise conspired with another human will be invited to continue the adventure as we spill into a dance venue of our choosing. Think of it as the Winter Migration: a flock of seagulls abd romantically‑charged humans moving gracefully (or not) toward a dance floor where destiny, chemistry, and questionable rhythm await.
Whether you leave with a Winter Valentine, a new crush, or simply a great story, you’ll be in excellent company.
**Dress code**: Cute, confident, or chaotically optimistic.
**Vibe**: Romantic comedy meets mild social experiment.
**Goal**: Snatch a Winter Valentine before the clock strikes midnight on Cupid’s deadline.
Come for the cocktails. Stay for the chemistry. Dance for the glory.
Vampire Events Near You
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Tampa Zoom Online Speed Dating
**💜 Meet Tampa Singles Tonight — Zoom Speed Dating**
No apps, no awkward bios. Just live one-on-one Zoom chats with Tampa singles picked for you.
**The format is simple:**
- Register and take a short personality quiz
- Jump on Zoom when the event starts
- Meet singles in guided one-on-one rounds
- Get your mutual matches by email afterward
**Choose your group and register:**
→ **Ages 18-32** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Tampa&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=18-32&face_v=6.0)
→ **Ages 30-46** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Tampa&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=30-46&face_v=6.0)
→ **Ages 40-58** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Tampa&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=40-58&face_v=6.0)
→ **Ages 55+** — [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Tampa&groupurlname=local-singles-seeking-genuine-connection-brunch-club&ar=55+&face_v=6.0)
> Note: clicking RSVP alone won't get you in. Register via your age group and take the quiz. Places fill up.
Bring yourself and an open mind — we'll handle the rest. 🍷
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
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.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
June: The Necromancer’s Awakening | Free Undead Mini Event
### **June Necromancer’s Awakening \| Free Undead Mini Event**
Step into the grave this June with Necromancer’s Awakening at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where you’ll receive a free undead miniature and explore the dark forces of necromancy in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World.
Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned painter, this event invites you to raise something from the dead and make it your own.
Learn techniques for painting bone, decay, ghostly effects, and weathered armor while diving into the lore and battlefield role of undead factions. From shambling skeletons to cursed revenants, you’ll bring a lifeless model to unholy existence. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and the dead are waiting to rise.
Stalker
Based on the novel Roadside Picnic, it is NO picnic, but rather one of the masterpieces of world cinema. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 Soviet sci-fi classic, recounts the expedition of a writer and professor led by a mysterious guide called "The Stalker." to a futuristic wasteland called "The Zone." Dripping with existential dread, it continually presents strange occurrences that will have us debating the meaning of what we've just viewed right through the ending.
*Stalker* (1979) can be streamed for free on HBOMax, the Criterion Channel or Kanopy. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. The Columbus Library has two copies on disc.



















