Volunteering for Animals

**(CAST a continuación** 😌 **ENGLISH below)** ### 🌿 Relax entre setmana... 🧘🏻‍♀️ Mentre la gent treballa, nosaltres avui... desconnectem. Un dia per gaudir d'una ruta tranquil·la amb grans vistes + banys termals... Visitarem el poble termal de **Caldes de Montbui**, amb un patrimoni lligat al termalisme des de temps dels romans! Les seves fonts naturals escampen aigua a **74 °C 🔥**, i arreu del poble es respira una màgia especial. Des d’aquí sortirem per fer una **ruta circular de 9 km i 240 m de desnivell**, sense complicacions: un recorregut tranquil per gaudir del **paisatge, el patrimoni i la bona companyia**. Una caminada per activar cos i ànima... abans d’acabar amb una **fantàstica sessió en uns banys termals naturals! 💞** Després de relaxar-nos en **aigües sulfuroses acabades de sortir de les profunditats de la terra**, prendrem una infusió o un cafetó, i tornarem a casa amb les piles al 100 %! ⚡ 💧 **Preu (transport + ruta + entrada banys termals):** **49€** Per reservar plaça cal fer paga i senyal de 29€ 🎫 Targeta ***Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutes, 1 de regal! La plaça serà reservada mitjançant paga i senyal de 25€. El preu inclou **guiatge per guia titulat, entrada als banys termals, assegurança d’accidents i RC.** > Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més 🌿 **🥪 Què cal portar?** * **Imprescindible per entrar als banys termals:** casquet de piscina, banyador o biquini + tovallola * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals **❗️ Política de cancel·lació:** * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! **📲 Segueix-nos...** * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👙 **CASTELLANO** 💦 ## **🌿 Relax entre semana**🧘🏻‍♀️ Mientras la mayoría está trabajando, nosotros hoy… desconectamos. Un día para disfrutar de una ruta tranquila con magníficas vistas + baños termales… 😌 Visitaremos el pueblo termal de **Caldes de Montbui**, con un patrimonio ligado al termalismo desde tiempos de los romanos. ¡Sus fuentes naturales brotan a **74 °C 🔥** y en todo el pueblo se respira una magia especial! Desde aquí saldremos para hacer una **ruta circular de 9 km y 240 m de desnivel**, sin complicaciones: un recorrido tranquilo para disfrutar del **paisaje, el patrimonio y la buena compañía.** Una caminata para activar cuerpo y alma... antes de terminar con una **fantástica sesión en unos baños termales naturales 💞** Después de relajarnos en **aguas sulfurosas recién salidas de las profundidades de la tierra**, tomaremos una infusión o un café… ¡y volveremos a casa con las pilas al 100 %! ⚡ 💧 **Precio (transporte + ruta senderismo + entrada baños termales):** **49€ (**para reservar plaza es necesario hacer paga y señal de 29 €) 🎫 **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** ¡cada 10 rutas, 1 gratis! La plaza será reservada mediante paga y señal de 25€. El precio incluye **guía titulado, entrada a los baños termales, seguro de accidentes y RC.** > Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más 🌿 🥪 **Qué traer:** * **Imprescindible para entrar en los baños termales:** gorro de piscina, bañador o bikini + toalla * Picnic para comer durante la ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña y ropa por capas (adaptable al tiempo) * Bastones opcionales ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizarán devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💦 **ENGLISH** 😌 ## **💞Relaxing weekdays... 🌿** While most people are working, today we… switch off. A day to enjoy an easy hike with stunning views + thermal baths… 😌 We’ll visit the thermal village of **Caldes de Montbui**, whose spa tradition dates back to Roman times! Its natural springs gush out water at **74 °C 🔥**, and the whole village has a truly magical atmosphere. From there, we’ll enjoy a **circular hike of 9 km and 240 m elevation gain**, with no technical difficulties — a calm route to enjoy the **landscape, history, and good company.** A gentle walk to awaken body and soul… before finishing with a **fantastic session in natural thermal baths! 💞** After relaxing in **sulphurous waters coming straight from the depths of the earth**, we’ll enjoy a herbal tea or coffee — and head home fully recharged! ⚡ 💧 **Price (tranport + hike + thermal baths):** **€49** (to reserve a spot, a €29 deposit is required). 🎫 ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes, get 1 free! The price includes **certified mountain guide, SPA entry, accident insurance, and civil liability insurance.** > Travel peacefully, enjoy more 🌿 🥪 **What to bring:** * **Required for the thermal baths:** swimming cap, swimsuit or bikini + towel * Picnic lunch for the route * At least 1.5 L of water * Hiking boots and layered clothing (adaptable to the weather) * Trekking poles optional ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 for management) or change for another hike within the next 6 months. ❌ After 48 h: no refunds or changes. Thank you for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Hey guys!! **Do you want to learn how to play beach volleyball or you wanna improve you level?** *\>join us in 1:30 minutes of technical and tactical training\, we'll go through a dynamic learning process to understand the official sport 2vs2\, also we'll play free matches to put into practice our training\.* *\>we have different groups for each level\.* **where do we play and what do we need?** *\>we will play on the beaches of Barcelona\, you will be added to our whats app group where we will send you the location before each event\.* *\>bring sportswear\, water and good mood\, we will bring the training equipment\.* To confirm you spot text me to: 0034)-677863410 Join our what's App group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IRUjGl9dP8oCej2kkcGxxh **ESPAÑOL** **¿Quieres aprender a jugar al voleibol de playa?** *\>Acompáñanos en 1:30 minutos de entrenamiento técnico y táctico\, realizaremos un proceso de aprendizaje dinámico para entender el deporte oficial 2vs2\, además realizaremos partidos libres para poner en práctica nuestro entrenamiento\.* *\>tenemos diferentes grupos para cada nivel\.* **¿dónde jugamos y qué necesitamos?** *\>jugaremos en las playas de Barcelona\, serás añadido a nuestro grupo de whats app donde te enviaremos la localización antes de cada evento\.* *\>traer solo ropa deportiva\, agua y buen humor\, nosotros traemos todo el equipo de entrenamiento\.* Para confirmar la plaza escríbeme al: (0034)-677863410 Unete a nuestro grupo de whats App: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IRUjGl9dP8oCej2kkcGxxh

🌳***Naturaleza***, 🌮***gastronomía española*** y la magia de la 🌙***noche***, todo a un paso de **BCN,** ¿te apuntas? / 🌳***Nature***, 🌮***spanish gastronomy*** and the magic of the *🌙**night**,* all just a stone's throw from **BCN**, are you up for it? Te proponemos explorar los bosques del 🏞️***Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola*** en una excursión circular desde Vallvidrera, experimenta el caminar por la noche y disfruta de una deliciosa tortilla de patatas casera de ***©BackToNature*** / We propose you to explore the forests of the 🏞️***Serra de Collserola Natural Park*** on a loop hike from Vallvidrera, experience hiking at night and enjoy a delicious homemade potato omelette from ***©BackToNature*** **• 🥾Datos excursión/Hike data:🥾** Circular-Loop / Vallvidrera (Barcelona) / 8km / +300m / 3h / **IBP=35** Si tu forma física es media, la excursión será **FÁCIL** (*26* ≤ IBP ≤ *50*) / If your fitness level is medium, the hike will be **EASY** (*26* ≤ IBP ≤ *50*) * (*[https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/es/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/es/)*) Vallvidrera, Escola Nabí, Sendero a Area de LLeure Santa María, Font de Santa Bàrbara, Vil.la Joana, Passeig dels Plàtans, Font dels Plàtans, Font Vella, Font Nova, Font Rosita, Drecera a Pista superior, Pista de la Vall de la Font del Caçador, Drecera a pista superior, Drecera a pista superior, Camí del Salze, Turó de Miralluna, Coll de la Vinyassa, Can Tano, Camí de Sant Cugat, Vallvidrera. * *https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/routebtn-font-barbara-platans-rosita-138295131* **• 🌮Qué llevar/ What's needed:🎒** * 🔦 Frontal o linterna para la noche/A headlamp or a flashlight for the night * 🥾 Calzado y ropa para caminar por la naturaleza/Appropriate footwear and clothing * 🥪 Algo de comida y agua/Some food and water **• 💰Qué está incluido/What's included:💰** * 💶Precio/Cost: **7€** (efectivo-cash/Bizum/PayPal) * 🥞Tortilla de patatas de ©*BackToNature*/Spanish potato omelette from ©*BackToNature* * **🦮**Guia de Montaña Certificado/Certified Mountain Guide * ⛑️Seguros de Responsabilidad Civil + Accidentes/Civil Liability + Accident Insurance **• 📧BTN WhatsApp community:📧** Únete a la *comunidad de WhatsApp de BACK TO NATURE* y accede a toda la información actualizada: / Join the *BACK TO NATURE WhatsApp community* and get access to all the latest information: *[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN8tZVurLer0quTpPoLfV9](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN8tZVurLer0quTpPoLfV9)* **• 🦮Contacto/Contact:🦮** Mario Badosa Cases - Guia de Montaña Certificado/Certified Mountain Guide - ***687 66 19 22*** \- mariobadosa@gmail\.com

Hey guys!! **Do you want to learn how to play beach volleyball or you wanna improve you level?** *\>join us in 1:30 minutes of technical and tactical training\, we'll go through a dynamic learning process to understand the official sport 2vs2\, also we'll play free matches to put into practice our training\.* *\>we have different groups for each level\.* **where do we play and what do we need?** *\>we will play on the beaches of Barcelona\, you will be added to our whats app group where we will send you the location before each event\.* *\>bring sportswear\, water and good mood\, we will bring the training equipment\.* To confirm you spot text me to: (0034)-640214803 **ESPAÑOL** **¿Quieres aprender a jugar al voleibol de playa?** *\>Acompáñanos en 1:30 minutos de entrenamiento técnico y táctico\, realizaremos un proceso de aprendizaje dinámico para entender el deporte oficial 2vs2\, además realizaremos partidos libres para poner en práctica nuestro entrenamiento\.* *\>tenemos diferentes grupos para cada nivel\.* **¿dónde jugamos y qué necesitamos?** *\>jugaremos en las playas de Barcelona\, serás añadido a nuestro grupo de whats app donde te enviaremos la localización antes de cada evento\.* *\>traer solo ropa deportiva\, agua y buen humor\, nosotros traemos todo el equipo de entrenamiento\.* Para confirmar la plaza escríbeme al: (0034)-640214803

**Invitación 17h00-18h00** Descubre el ***Método Feldenkrais*** y transforma tu movimiento con Ana Teresa Capdevila. Sientes rigidez o tensión en la espalda? Quieres mejorar tu postura y moverte con mayor facilidad y gracia? Te invito a clases del método *Feldenkrais*, diseñadas para personas personas de todas las edades y niveles de condición física A través de movimientos suaves y conscientes, explorarás nuevas formas de moverte, liberando tensiones innecesarias y encontrando un equilibrio natural en tu columna vertebral. Alinea tu columna: Redescubre un nuevo eje, aliviando dolores y mejorando tu equilibrio. Le rogamos que **lleve ropa cómoda y abrigada** y que sea **puntual** (no más tarde de las 17.05 horas) - ya que hay secuencias de movimiento complicadas y es importante estar desde el principio para seguirlas. Gracias de antemano. **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Para tod@s los principiantes que queréis aprender a jugar beach voley, este es su evento. Enseñaremos paso a paso como se juega, la técnica, las posiciones en el campo y más que todo nos divertiremos. Espero veros pronto.Para confirmar su asistencia enviar un WhatsApp al +34675806272. For all the beginners who want to learn to play beach volleyball, this is your event. We will teach step by step how to play, the technique, the positions on the field and most of all we will have fun. I hope to see you soon.

Broei is a youth-driven city lab from Ghent (Belgium), founded in 2020 as a temporary experiment in a medieval castle. What started as a space for and by young people (16–30) grew into a citywide platform connecting young makers, youth organisations and newcomers through an open call, a creatorspace (broei.lab) and a solidarity restaurant. In 2027, Broei returns to the castle — this time permanently — and is rethinking its future as Broei 3.0. During our inspiration week in Barcelona, we’re hosting a **Culture Jam (afterwork) at Nest City Lab by Apocapoc** to exchange practices, ideas and know-how around community-building, regenerative culture. Join us, connect, and help imagine what the next chapter of Broei could look like. funded by Erasmus+ and Jeugdwerk Gent (*Insta socials @jeugdwerkgent @jintvzw)* **ESP** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.* **CAT** Creiem fermament que per ser eficients i saludables a l'hora de fer front a l'actual crisi ambiental i social, ens hem de dotar d'eines i coneixements que ens ajudin a empoderar-nos i a conrear la nostra "esperança activa". La sèrie Culture Jam a pretén fer-ho. **ENG** *We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The Culture Jam series aims to do just that.*

Els detalls de la trobada (lloc, dia i horari) es troben a la capçalera d'aquest esdeveniment. GRUP DE CONVERSA INFORMAL Veniu i simplement parleu català! Res més. 😏 🔸️ Si sou catalanoparlants, ajudareu a altres a aprendre i millorar el català. També practicareu tècniques per mantenir el català. 🔹️ Si sou nou parlants, aquí aprendreu i millorareu el català parlant amb altres aprenents i també amb catalanoparlants natius. Gaudiu del català! ℹ️ Exempció de responsabilitats: Aquestes trobades són grups de conversa informal. No són classes de català, no hi ha cap metodologia, ni materials didàctics. Si el lloc de trobada té servei de bar o restaurant, cadascú es paga les seves consumicions. Mantinc el Català no es fa responsable del comportament de les persones voluntàries que organitzen les trobades anunciades al Meetup. Si teniu cap queixa, si us plau parleu amb els administradors del grup o per qualsevol xarxa de Mantinc el Català: Mantincelcatala.cat/contacte.

Join our group for **Indoor trainings on Saturdays.** Open to **intermediate / experienced** players, we have a coach and we play with positions. Schedule: 10:00 to 11:30 (last 30 mins are match time). We pool 10€/person for court rent + coach. Send a **message via meetup or via whatsapp to 640704991** if you want more info / to **save a slot to come play** with the group :)

(english below) Jugaremos a volei-playa en la playa de Badalona, junto al McDonald´s, a partir de las 12:00 y hasta la hora que decidamos. Jugaremos sólo por diversión y no es necesaria ninguna experiencia. El máximo de jugadores permitidos es 8. Intentaremos jugar en alguna de las redes públicas que hay en la playa. MUY IMPORTANTE: este evento se anuncia siempre semanalmente. Para poder apuntaros, confirmar horarios exactos, saber si realmente se celebra y cualquier otra información, debéis hacerlo necesariamente en nuestro de grupo de whatsapp (sólo se tendrán en cuenta las inscripciones confirmadas en el grupo de whatsapp). También se convocan partidos otros días, que no aparecen en el grupo de Meetup. Os dejo el enlace para uniros: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGJ1tSRA1wq6YVQ4XRL4yV Para más información, podéis enviarme un mensaje privado. Saludos! We'll play beach volleyball on Badalona beach, next to McDonald's, from 12:00 until whatever time we decide. We'll play just for fun and no experience is necessary. The maximum number of players allowed is 8. We'll try to play on one of the public nets located on the beach. VERY IMPORTANT: This event is always announced weekly. To sign up, confirm exact times, find out if it's actually happening, and for any other information, you must do so in our WhatsApp group (only confirmed registrations will be considered). Matches are also scheduled for other days, which aren't listed in the Meetup group. Here's the link to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IGJ1tSRA1wq6YVQ4XRL4yV For more information, please send me a private message. Best regards!

Ever wondered how to make cities more human? Perhaps you also harbour a feeling that our neighbours in the same cities do not seem to care much about the causes that you are so passionate about, including climate change? Great that you got the itch for change and you are not alone! Our modern city lives are stressful and isolating, but it doesn't have to be this way. And you might be able to find your own niche and connection to drive this change. With these thoughts, we’d like to invite you to a talk and discussion that will go deep into cities, human connections and activism. Masho (they/them), our speaker joins us from[ Soko Foundation,](https://sokofoundation.org/) which is dedicated to bringing the topic of community-oriented and ecological urbanisation to wider audiences and decision-makers. The team does this by working with youth adult groups, non-formal education, documentaries, research, innovative projects, direct support of urban initiatives, working with policymakers, creating publications, and much more. Bringing knowledge from activism, architecture and urbanisation, Masho currently leads on the aspects related to Administration, Strategy, Education, Digital, Training at Soko. **The proposed agenda is roughly:** • Welcome & Introduction • Overview of Soko’s mission on humanising cities • The challenges and Soko’s proposal for change (community projects such as urban gardening, energy saving) • Project invite: Urban gardening – applying permaculture in the city context • Break out discussions: using a map to guide more localised discussions Hope to see you at this event to explore how you can contribute to humanise cities and bring more energy into social change in cities! The event is free for everyone. **We kindly ask for a donation of 3-5 euros (depending on the amount of attendees) to cover the cost of space rental and Meet-up subscription fee for the group**. Thank you!

**Vols practicar i millorar el teu català mentre coneixes gent nova?** Cada diumenge ens trobem en un bar per conversar **en català**, en un ambient distès i agradable. La trobada és oberta tant a **persones que aprenen català com a catalanoparlants nadius**. És una oportunitat perfecta per practicar l’idioma, fer noves amistats i passar una bona estona xerrant sense presses. **T’hi esperem! Apunta’t i vine al vermut més internacional.** 🍻🗣️

A morning to get your hands dirty, to help look after Las Acacias (https://lasacaciaspermacultura.com/), a permacultral educational project within a little forest and share some laughter and chats with friends who come on the day. The project is located about 20mins walk from Castelldefels train station. You can arrive by R2 or R2S from Barcelona for example, Passeig de Gracia or Sants. **Rough schedule as below** 10-11am Arrival 11-1pm Work on site (farming, weeding, composting, fixing fences etc depending on what needs doing on the day) 1-3pm Cooking and sharing a lunch together Bring a vegetarian snack or two to share with everyone. Remember to dress warm:) The common language will be Spanish but all language and culture is welcome, please bring a curiosity to learn and excitement to work with the land and nature.

La propuesta de esta actividad es participar en una visita comentada al proyecto museístico de Las Casas Baratas del Bon Pastor - Museo de la vivienda. El proyecto tiene como objetivo reflejar la memoria histórica de la vivienda en Barcelona a través de la restauración y museización de una isla formada por 16 casas baratas del barrio obrero del Bon Pastor, uno de los cuatro polígonos construidos para asentar a la inmigración relacionada con la expansión industrial, la construcción del metro y la Exposición Internacional celebrada en Barcelona en 1929. La visita, en conjunto, permite conocer cómo se vivía en las casas baratas, al mismo tiempo que se muestran las políticas de construcción para alojar a las mayorías urbanas a lo largo del siglo XX. * Actividad gratuita

Meeting Room 2b, Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. We desirere to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and all members are treated with compassion and respect. All backgrounds are welcome.

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.

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business. Pupusas: Beans, Potatoes, Veggie Homemade juices: Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes. Come hungry and ready to roll! 😋🛼 Locations: Ranchero Kitchen 984 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 (Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau) Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

🌱 Vegan Dinner + Bowling Night 🎳 Join us for a relaxed vegan dinner at Loving Hut on Saturday, March 14 from 6:00–8:00 PM. We’ll enjoy delicious plant-based food, good conversation, and chill, friendly vibes. After dinner, we’ll head over for bowling at Holiday Lanes for some fun and laughs 🎉 ✨ All are welcome 🥗 100% vegan dinner 🎳 Bowling afterwards (optional) Come eat, connect, and enjoy a fun Saturday night together 💚 Locations: Loving Hut 6569 E Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Holiday lanes 4589 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213

**Understanding the Columbus Housing Market: Let’s Talk Downsizing for Seniors** Understanding the Market to Make Your Best Move Yet Thinking about downsizing or helping a parent prepare for a move? Join us for a friendly, educational seminar designed specifically for seniors in Central Ohio. We’ll break down what’s happening in today’s Columbus housing market, explore timing and planning for downsizing, and discuss easy ways to prepare a longtime home for sale—without overwhelm. You’ll also learn about low‑maintenance housing options, financial considerations, and simple steps to make your next move smooth and stress‑free. This is a relaxed, no‑pressure event where you can ask questions and get practical advice tailored to seniors and their families. Hosted by: Katie McCartney, Broker & Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES)

Join the **Columbus Vegan Meetup** for a night of great food and even better high notes! We’re heading to **Basil Thai Cafe** for a feast, followed by karaoke right at the bar. * **When:** Thursday, March 12th * **Dinner:** 7:00 PM * **Karaoke:** 8:00 PM * **Where:** Basil Thai Cafe (inside VHS Social Club), 520 S Front St, Columbus, OH **Note:** While Basil Thai Cafe is not a strictly vegan restaurant, they have a **ton of vegan options** on the menu for us to enjoy! Can't wait to see you there! 🌱✨