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Atelier Arts Plastiques : Dessin, Sculpture & Objets (Ambiance sympa)
**Envie de créer et de vous amuser ?**
Rejoignez-nous chaque mercredi pour un moment de partage dans une **ambiance sympa** où tout le monde se sent à l'aise !
Pour participer, cliquer sur le lien suivant :
[https://www.helloasso.com/associations/acavs/evenements/atelier-expressions-plastiques-inscription-essai](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/acavs/evenements/atelier-expressions-plastiques-inscription-essai)
**Le concept :**
L'animateur propose un **thème original** à chaque séance. Débutant ou confirmé, chacun interprète le sujet avec son propre style et bénéficie de conseils personnalisés.
* **En ce moment :** Dessin, Peinture et Collage.
* **Prochainement :** Sculpture et Création d'objets d'art (travail en volume).
**INFOS PRATIQUES :**
**Quand :** Tous les mercredis de 18h à 20h.
**Lieu :** 13 Avenue Anatole France, 94600 Choisy-le-Roi (1 min du RER C).
**Tarifs :** **5 €** la séance d'essai (unique) / **55 €** l'adhésion annuelle.
Aden Society - Le Social Club des Entrepreneurs
📆 **Chaque mercredi, un dîner pour changer ton entourage.**
À Aden Society, tu t’assois avec 5 à 6 dirigeants qui te ressemblent : fondateurs, CEOs, investisseurs.
On choisit un lieu chaleureux, on match les profils, et tu repars avec bien plus que des cartes de visite.
💡 On ne “fait pas du réseau”, on construit ton cercle.
Les conversations tournent autour de vrais sujets : équipe, cash, doutes, opportunités, pas de storytelling LinkedIn.
Ton environnement crée ta trajectoire, on t’aide à le choisir consciemment.
🔗 Accès sur sélection : **adensociety.com**
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🥂 **L’expérience Aden Society**
Chaque mercredi soir, une table de 6 personnes :
• Des profils triés à la main pour ne garder que les fondateurs, CEOs, investisseurs sérieux.
• Une ambiance détendue, pas de pitch forcé
• Des discussions qui peuvent finir en amitié, en deal… ou les deux
Le but : que tu puisses dire “j’ai enfin trouvé des gens qui comprennent ce que je vis”.
***
🔍 **Concrètement, comment ça se passe ?**
1️⃣ Tu choisis un mercredi et fais ta demande d’adhésion sur Aden Society
2️⃣ On te propose un dîner avec des profils alignés avec ton parcours et tes enjeux du moment
3️⃣ 48h avant, tu reçois le resto📍+ la liste des participants (bios + LinkedIn + Instagram)
4️⃣ Le jour J : tu viens comme tu es, on s’occupe de la réservation, de l’organisation et de l’ambiance
5️⃣ Tu peux ensuite recontacter les participants en privée (grâce à leur contact dans l'app) ou les revoir sur d’autres dîners ou lors d’afterworks et d'autres événements en réservant dans l’app 📲
🎲 Soirée Jeux et Rencontres 🥂
**❗ MERCI DE TOUT LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT** (si vous avez la moindre question, n’hésitez pas à contacter l’organisateur 😊)
🎟 **Billets :** Pour participer, vous **devez acheter un billet via TicketSource** : [[https://www.ticketsource.com/paris-social-club/t-yzanlvd\]](https://www.ticketsource.com/paris-social-club/t-yzanlvd)
*Rejoins-nous pour une soirée jeux pleine de rigolade et de bonne humeur ! C'est l'occasion parfaite de faire de nouvelles rencontres et de passer un bon moment ensemble autour de jeux fun et déjantés!* 🎲🎉
⚠️ **Rappels importants :**
* Meetup est désormais **uniquement utilisé pour les annonces** 📢
* **Votre inscription ici NE garantit PAS votre place** — les billets via TicketSource sont obligatoires
* Toutes les informations sur l’événement, points de rendez-vous et rappels le jour J sont envoyés via **WhatsApp** 💬 (lien fourni après l’achat du billet)
Hâte de vous y voir !
LOUP GAROU & JEUX 🐺🎲🃏
🎉 Avis aux aventuriers du Loup Garou ! 🐺✨
Envie de démasquer des loups-garous, de bluffer vos amis ou de jouer à des jeux délirants ? Alors cette soirée est faite pour vous !
Deux salles, une pour le Loup-Garou animées par nos maîtres du jeu Chris & Steeve & Bradley, et une 2ème salle avec une ribambelle de jeux de société pour s’amuser sans modération. 🐺🃏Et si t’es un(e) vrai(e) passionné(e), apporte ton jeu préféré pour le faire découvrir !
Cadre bienveillant, la bonne humeur avant tout 🫶🏼
Sinon, pas de pression vous pouvez ne pas venir à l'heure.
📆 : Mercredi 11 Février
📍 : le Royal Est, 129 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris
Salle réservée, demandez Wawa à l'accueil
⏰️ : 19:30 - 00:00
👩🏻🤝👨🏼: Loup garou dans une salle et jeux de sociétés dans une autre. 20 personnes max à la fois sur les loup garou, les autres peuvent faire les jeux de sociétés en attendant.
🎟 : entrée gratuite (3€ la location de salle à payer au moment de régler les conso)
À bientôt les Villageois 👋🏼
Adventure Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Randonnée : Neuilly / la Défense/ Nanterre (NEW)
**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN)
(pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe)
3 500 abonné(e)s
**Paris et l'Ile de France en 176 parcours (numéro 79 / 176)**
**Randonnée : Neuilly / la Défense/ Nanterre (NEW)**
**Prix / price : 10 euros**
**(tarif 18**/**25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif**)
10 km environ +-10 %
13h30 /16h ou 16h15
Le règlement de nos événements peut se faire sur place en espèce
**Quelques endroits où nous allons passer :**
Neuilly (parc, mairie, église...)
La Défense
Nanterre (parc...)
Départ : Sortie 1 du métro Les Sablons (ligne 1)
Arrivée : RER Nanterre ligne A
**Les événements que vous pouvez déjà réserver et payer en ligne** :
https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem
**Il est aussi possible de prendre un abonnement annuel ou mensuel** à la date d'achat, qui revient à 25 euros par mois pour l'abonnement annuel et 42 euros par mois pour l'abonnement mensuel : [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem)
**Aujourd'hui Rythme Niveau 5 : autour de 4,5 km heure ( Moyen - ) \*\***
\*\* Les niveaux des promenades et des randonnées :
Niveau 1 + de 6,2 km heure (Power Hike / Commando...)
Niveau 2 : 5,7 km / 6,1 km heure (Rapide, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin)
Niveau 3 : 5,2 km / 5,6 km heure (Soutenue, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin)
Niveau 4 : 4,8 km / 5,2 km heure (Moyen +)
**Niveau 5 : 4,5km / 4,9 km heure (Moyen -)**
Niveau 6 : 3,9 km / 4,4 km heure (intermédiaire)
Niveau 7 : Autour de 3,5 km heure (cool)
Niveau 8 : Sous 3,5 km heure (méga cool)
**Le concept :**
PEM axe + ses sorties sur les lieux insolites, les découvertes, la nature et le sport sur Paris et l'île de France.
PEM organise pas de promenades ou de randonnées dans le style des conférenciers, ils sont assez nombreux sur Paris, ils sont très bons dans leur domaine et leurs tarifs, les durées de leurs événements et leurs vitesses de marche ne sont pas les mêmes que nous. Si possible à chaque fin de parcours nous allons prendre un verre. Vous aurez pas au cours d'une promenade ou d'une randonnée une conférence sur "l'histoire de France" ou sur "l'histoire d'un quartier". Un guide papier avec l'historique du parcours vous sera donné en début de sortie.
Le but premier c'est de discuter et d'échanger avec des personnes dans le groupe qui viennent de tous les univers et d'un peu partout dans le monde tout en découvrant une exposition cachée, un bar insolite, une pâtisserie qui sort de l'ordinaire, un trompe l'oeil, des enseignes classées, un musée inhabituel, des graffitis pratiquement illisibles, un marché improbable, une forêt, une ferme...... :-)
Nous sommes un groupe atypique.
Au plaisir de vous voir lors d'un prochain événement :-)
Pour recevoir le programme de la semaine vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur le **Groupe PEM Telegram**[masked] :
https://t.me/+S4tmmrfjwkYZzjOl
Sur le **Groupe PEM Signal** :
https://signal.group/#CjQKIJ0hU-el8dg9MS6z7WMSOJ746G68Kkc_tqc7orwMRHPLEhD3HbTMv2mCvbcWvSi808mC
Sur le **Groupe PEM Viber** :
https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP
Sur la **Page** **Instagram PEM** pour voir les photos et les vidéos des événements passés :
https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr
**"La Plateforme PEM 2026"** :
[https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup](https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup)
A bientôt :-)
La promenade des Célibs de la Saint-Valentin : le quartier Chinois
**La Promenade des célibs de la Saint-Valentin**
**Tu es célib ? Tu veux faire la connaissance de d'autres celibs, cet événement est fait pour toi**
**La promenade des Célibs de la Saint-Valentin (2eme édition)**
**Prix (price) : 10 euros**
**(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)**
Le règlement de nos événements pourra se faire sur place en espèce
13h30 / 16h environ
Rendez-vous : sortie 1 du métro Porte de Choisy (ligne 7)
Phone : 0683208657
Descriptif à venir
Le parcours n'est pas une boucle
En fin de promenade nous irons prendre un verre dans une brasserie, un pub ou un bar :-)
Les événements que vous pouvez déjà réserver et payer en ligne :
https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem
**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN)
(pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe)
3 500 abonné(e)s
De la ferté-Alais à Mennecy en passant par les étangs
English version below
Bonjour,
Je vous propose une randonnée au sud de Paris accesible depuis le rer D.
Depart à 11h à la ferté-Alais (rer D)
Arrivée prévue vers 17h à Mennecy (rer D)
longueur : 18 km
Prenez à boire, à manger et de quoi vous couvrir.
lien visorando : https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-de-la-ferte-alais-a-mennecy-par-les-etan/
Hello,
I invite you to join me for a hike south of Paris, accessible via the RER D.
Departure at 11:00 AM from la Ferté-Alais (RER D).
Estimated arrival around 5:00 PM in Mennecy (RER D).
Distance: 18 km.
Please bring water, food, and appropriate clothing.
Norway Northern Lights: Dancing Auroras & Ancient Culture
***Journey to the far reaches of beautiful Norway in Winter to witness one of the most spellbinding phenomena in the natural world by night.***
**HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?**
**For more detailed info & to get entry for this trip, click on link below 👇🏽:**
[https://www.eventbrite.de/e/norway-northern-lights-dancing-auroras-ancient-culture-tickets-1589618474649?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/norway-northern-lights-dancing-auroras-ancient-culture-tickets-1589618474649?aff=meetup)
**(https://norway-nl-feb2025.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup)**
**If you have WhatsApp, please do join this WhatsApp group below to further discuss about this trip:**
[[https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips](https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips)](https://go.unt.global/Aurora_Europe_Trips)
**Note: Flights inclusive price can be provided on request from any European city, so you can either join the Whatsapp group to further discuss this or post a comment here in order to get more details on it.**
**WHY GO?**
What better way to experience the Aurora Borealis aka Northern lights than in the city of northern lights, Alta. In Norwegian, Eventyr means both 'adventure' and 'fairy tale.' This is the perfect word to describe Alta, as it is a perfect place for active adventures in the mountains, forests and fjords that are reminiscent of fairy tale landscapes. The cold and long winters provide excellent conditions for dog sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, and other adventure activities. A modern city in Northern Norway surrounded by the arctic tundra and mountains, Alta is the ideal combination of natural and urban elements.
The celestial dance of lights, known as Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a phenomena as old as Earth’s atmosphere. The first record of Aurora Borealis is believed to be in a 30,000-year-old cave painting in France. Since then, cultures around the world have marveled at its magic, giving rise to many fascinating legends and folklore.
In Norway alone, symbols linked to the northern lights are found on the Sámi shamanistic drum. They call it “Guovssahas,” i.e. “the light that can be heard.” During the Viking Age, the northern lights were said to be the armor of the Valkyrie warrior virgins that shed a strange flickering light. Today, locals respectfully refer to the lights as “the green lady.”
Please do join our Whatsapp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc.
1. [Whatsapp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup)
2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
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En février, découvrez le VIETNAM (en ligne) lors de notre repérage de 3-5 semaines (en vue de la préparation du voyage Bubble Up Travels)
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Ca se passera sur Instagram : [@ Bubble_Up_Travels](https://www.instagram.com/bubble_up_travels/)
Période : FEVRIER 2026
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Online, come explore VIETNAM with us during our 3-5 week optimization trip for the upcoming Bubble Up Travels Vietnam trip !
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Check out stories on Instagram : [@ Bubble_Up_Travels](https://www.instagram.com/bubble_up_travels/)
Start : FEBRUARY 2026
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🔥 Places limitées ! 1ers arrivé-e-s, 1ers servi-e-s ! 🔥
Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟
**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**What’s on the program?**
• Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖
• Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭
• Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
📩 **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊
See you soon,
**The Shake Team**
Échange Linguistique Français–Anglais 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧
**Échange Linguistique Français–Anglais 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧**
Bonjour à toutes et à tous ! Nous espérons que vous allez bien ! 😊
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre échange linguistique français–anglais !
💶 **Participation :** 5 € en **ESPÈCES** pour l'organisation + Commandez une boisson au bar
📱 **Contact :** **[Rejoignez notre groupe WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (pour la localisation en direct pendant l’événement et les annonces hebdomadaires)
💌 Venez seul·e ou accompagné·e — vous repartirez avec de nouvelles amitiés et des souvenirs inoubliables.
🗣️ **Concept de l’événement :**
L’échange dure 2 heures et se divise en 4 sessions de 30 minutes :
Chaque table accueille 4 à 6 personnes, avec un mélange de francophones et d’anglophones
15 minutes en français, suivies de 15 minutes en anglais
À la fin de chaque session, les tables sont remaniées pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes !
Cet événement est placé sous le signe de la détente et de l’échange culturel — sans pression, juste de bonnes vibes et de belles conversations. 🥂
❗ **Important :** Ce n’est **pas un speed-dating**. Merci à tous de nous aider à maintenir une atmosphère respectueuse et inclusive.
📸 **Consentement média :** Des photos et vidéos seront prises pendant l’événement. En y participant, vous acceptez qu’elles puissent être utilisées dans notre communication ou sur les réseaux sociaux. Si vous avez des objections, merci de le signaler aux organisateurs.
On a hâte de vous voir ! 😊
🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
**French and English Language Exchange 🇫🇷🤝🇬🇧**
Hello everyone! We hope you’re doing well! 😊
We’re excited to invite you to our French-English Language Exchange!
💶 **Fee:** €5 in **CASH** for organizing + Order a drink from the bar
📱 **Contact:** **[Join our WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQr7SpyBTsfFEvaMH84sAM)** (for live location during events and weekly event updates)
**💌 Come solo or with friends —** you’ll leave with new friendships and unforgettable memories.
🗣️ **Event Concept:**
The exchange lasts 2 hours and is split into 4 sessions of 30 minutes:
* Each table has 4–6 people, with a mix of French and English speakers
* 15 minutes in French, followed by 15 minutes in English
* After each session, tables are reshuffled so you meet new people!
This event is all about relaxed, friendly cultural exchange — no pressure, just good vibes and great conversation. 🥂
❗ **Important:** This is not a speed-dating event. We kindly remind everyone to help us maintain a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
📸 **Media Consent:** Photos and videos will be taken during the event. By participating, you consent to their use in promotional materials and on social media. If you have concerns, please inform the organizers.
We can't wait to see you there! 😊
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Trails & Valentines! Quarry Trails Metro Park / Johnnie's Tavern
***(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.
Humanist Community Celebrating Darwin Day
Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program:
Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there!
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
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The formal presentation will start at noon
BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
The Fisherman by John Langan
Join us for The Fisherman by John Langan.
In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir.
Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.
Discount Tuesday: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE at Marcus Crosswoods!
Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event:
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI
EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!”
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below.
Should be a fun one, Dan




























