Whiskey

That's right! Time for another Alexandria Sip & Stitch at Aslin Taproom. Chicken is living her best life overseeing all the knitting and listening to some sick alt rock tunes. She's so fetch! Come on out for some social stitching and friendly chatter. Aslin has a wide selection of craft beers, non-alcoholic beers, and soft drinks, as well as a full menu of pub food. Hope to see you there!

**WINTER NOON TIME START, temperature forecast mid 50s!** Arlington Triangloop Counter-clockwise but at a "social" pace (makes for a nice recovery ride). We will hang at coffee shop for a good 30 minutes to eat, drink, and relax. **I'LL BUY THE BEIGNETS!** **++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride: Summary** **(Must Read)** **++++++++++++++++++++** * RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride - Mardi Gras at [Bayou Bakery](https://www.bayoubakeryva.com/) * START LOC: Bluemont Tennis Courts Parking, N Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA * START GPS: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gsMkdU7STFebbrFg6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gsMkdU7STFebbrFg6) * START PARKING: Bluemont Tennis Parking lot (restroom available) * ARRIVAL: 12:00pm * SPEECH: 12:10pm ***\*\*you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!\*\**** * ROLLING: 12:15pm * LEVEL: Medium * PACE: 11-13 mph (a "social" pace) * DISTANCE: 16 miles * TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath * RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE: CBG_KOFFEEK_BAYOU_2024 * [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45541165](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45541165) * **NOTE: Final Route will depend on trail conditions** * Alternate Route: CBG_KOFFEK_BAYOU4MG_2026 * [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53996996](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53996996) **++++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride: Detail** **++++++++++++++++++++++** The ride is a 16 mile medium level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will ride the Arlington Loop counter-clockwise starting from the Bluemont Tennis Parking Lot, and stop for our "Koffee Klatch" at Bayou Bakery, Arlington (come try out the Beignets for Mardi Gras). We will exit the Triangle/Loop by Mom's (about mile 12.2) and take the Veitch bike lane to Bayou. After coffee we will ride the Wilson/Fairfax bike lanes and connect with the Bluemont Junction Trail at about mile 14.5 near the Holiday Inn Express You are not required to drink or even like coffee. Laissez le bon temps rouler! **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Ride After The Ride:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** This week's coffee shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride! ***I'll buy the beignets*** [Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery](https://www.bayoubakeryva.com/) 1515 N Courthouse Rd Arlington, VA 22201 **NOTES;** * These rides are organized "lean". * Check your brakes and pump your tires on the morning of the ride and please have a spare tube that fits your tire. * It is strongly suggested that you become a NoVA CBG RidewithGPS club member and download the route posted for each "Klatch". * Loading the route onto your Garmin (or other Nav device) is also acceptable. * **NoVA CBG has a turn by turn RideWithGPS club account that's free. [https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/)** **+++++++++++++++++++++** **Ride Level Chart** **+++++++++++++++++++++** NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best. * Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle). * Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved. * Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved. * Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved. Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations. **+++++++++++++++++++++** **The Fine Print:** **+++++++++++++++++++++** An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's: * "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/ * NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/ * NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above. ......................................................................................................................

Come the whole time or if you just spend 30 minutes. All are welcome. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own coloring supplies but, if you don't have any, I will have plenty and am happy to share! (coloring books, colored pencils, and markers). Part of the mission of this group is to provide us an opportunity to check out AND SUPPORT local businesses. So, please don't bring any outside food/drinks and, while purchasing something isn't at all a REQUIREMENT to participate in the event, I do strongly encourage you to try something from the vendor :) I look forward to seeing and meeting you there! ***\*\*DISCLAIMER*\*\*** Photos may be taken during the event to be shared here on Meetup so feel free to let me know if you'd like to be excluded from them.

Join us for Happy Hour and trivia at Caddies on Cordelle in Bethesda. Happy Hour prices last until 10 pm. Trivia starts at 7:30, but we will arrive early to get a table. https://caddiesoncordell.com/event/trivia-night/2025-06-24/

Euchre Enthusiast - join us as we head back to **[Stoney's](https://stoneysonp.com/)** for Euchre, smack talking, grilled cheese and/or tots! **Please RSVP to indicate your attendance and HONOR your RSVP.** If your plans change and you are unable to attend please update your RSVP. Regular no-show or late notices may get you dropped from the group. It is important that we are able to provide an accurate count to the bar and that all people who want to AND are able to attend are able to do so. **We ask all attendees to pay $1 to participate in the meetup.** This money helps maintain our meetup membership and cover various meetup costs that arise. You can pay $1 on Venmo @amanda-uherek, via Pay-Pal, or in-person (please choose paying friend/family not a business, good or service). Also please support the business. **REMINDER -** everyone is responsible for their own tabs and should close out before leaving the meetup. If you have questions / comments / suggestions please message us. We will have hand sanitizer and cards on hand. Cheers, Amanda

Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Baltimore area. This will be an in-person event. Register to let us know how many seats to save! Organized by **Jacquie Greff**. You MUST register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32390&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Refined Craft Cocktails. Elegant classical atmosphere. Fine Cuisine. Join the Craft Cocktails Club at Proper Bar (not to be confused with Proper 21). Happy Hour runs until 7pm. Find us at the bar properbar.com/drink-menu

Join Social Sips & Bites for our Wednesday Happy Hour. Great drinks, easy conversation, new faces, familiar faces, and that signature SSB energy that turns a simple night out into something memorable. https://m.ruthschris.com/home/tysons-corner/7341

LOCATION FOR THIS MONTH - Free State. We’re here to make new Bi+ friends, catch up with old ones, and dance the night away! This event is monthly; **check the comments day-of for where to meet and how to find us**. We’ll be here, queer, and full of cheer!

Details Location: Crimson Whiskey Bar (Downstairs Bar, Not Rooftop) The purpose of Thinkers and Drinkers is to facilitate casual but meaningful and interesting conversations with other people in a face-to-face setting. The topics cover a wide variety of issues and are different for every meeting. While conversations may get heated at times, we ask that all members be respectful of each other and refrain from personal insults. Topic: Trust in Institutions Across much of the world, trust in major institutions, including government, media, corporations, courts, universities, and science, appears to be shifting. Surveys often show declining confidence in public institutions, while at the same time people continue to rely on them for stability, information, and coordination. Recent years have included disputed elections, misinformation concerns, public health crises, economic disruptions, and rapid technological change. These events have raised difficult questions about credibility, legitimacy, and accountability. Some argue that skepticism toward institutions is healthy in a democracy, encouraging transparency and reform. Others worry that widespread distrust can weaken social cohesion and make collective problem solving nearly impossible. Major surveys and studies on institutional trust include: • Pew Research Center, Public Trust in Government: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/04/30/public-trust-in-government-1958-2024/ • Edelman Trust Barometer (annual global survey): https://www.edelman.com/trust/trust-barometer • Gallup, Confidence in Institutions: https://news.gallup.com/poll/1597/confidence-institutions.aspx • World Values Survey, Trust indicators across countries: https://www.worldvaluessurvey.org Historically, periods of low institutional trust have sometimes preceded major reforms or political realignments, while in other cases they have contributed to instability or authoritarian backlash. Understanding when distrust is justified, and when it becomes dangerous, remains an open question. Questions to Consider • What factors most strongly shape trust in institutions, performance, transparency, shared identity, or something else? • Is declining trust primarily a problem, or can it be a healthy corrective? • Are some institutions, such as courts, science, or local government, more deserving of baseline trust than others? • How should societies respond when large portions of the public lose faith in elections, media, or public health guidance? • Can trust be rebuilt once it is lost, and if so, how? • Does technology, especially social media and AI, strengthen or weaken institutional legitimacy?

**This is the biggest party in town!** ***Come help us enjoy the luckiest day of the year!*** The Irish Pub and outside overflow tent have Irish Beer, Whiskey and Food. Inside the giant tent the best local Irish bands perform while Irish dancers parade by and the Columbus fife and drum invade each late afternoon. **COVER CHARGE: $20.00** **4pm** - [Drowsy Lads](http://www.thedrowsylads.com/) Named as “The Best Irish-American Band” the 20 year performing veterans have galvanized their place amongst Irish and folk music’s must see acts. You’ll have a blast… and the band will be arm in arm beside you! **7pm** \- Ladies of Langford Since 1995, [Byrne’s Pub](https://byrnespub.com/) has served as a Grandview hub for all things Irish. In fact, co-owner Pat Byrne even operates a line of craft Irish whiskey, known as Bua. The Grandview Spot is also a huge patron of both Celtic music and bluegrass, as live musical guests from both genres perform at Byrne’s on the regular.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!