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**🎟️ SPECIAL MEETUP DISCOUNT** **[www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp](www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp)** **ALIVE** is a series of wellness events combining **empowerment practices, free-form movement, and guided breathwork.** This journey blends **EMPOWERMENT • MOVEMENT • BREATH** into a powerful container that awakens the body, sharpens the mind, and nourishes the heart. Its purpose is to help individuals reconnect with their inner vitality and feel more present, energised, and *alive*. Each edition includes: • Complimentary cacao • Mindfulness & gentle meditation • Ecstatic dance & free-form movement • Breathwork & guided integration • Community sharing circle Through movement, breath, and conscious connection, participants are invited to return to the present moment, reconnect with their voice, and embody their personal truth with clarity and confidence. **ALIVE** has been created to offer practical tools for emotional wellbeing, self-expression, nervous system regulation, and personal empowerment — in an accessible, community-focused format. 💫 **Come as you are. Leave feeling renewed.** 💫 Early booking recommended, limited spots. 🎟️ **[www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp](www.eventbrite.com/e/1980844853279/?discount=MeetUp)**

Sunday Evening Meditation 5.30 to 6.30pm Join us in our cosy centre in Carlton North. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner you are welcome at these relaxed and informal sessions. Simple instructions are provided and you can sit in a chair or on a cushion. Masks optional but not mandated. Bring your own sealed drink bottle. $10 for workers or $5 for concession. Find out about our activities. Incense and other dharma books and items for sale 803 Nicholson Street, Carlton North. Website: https://melbourne.rigpa.org.au/

**\*\*\*This is a pre-booking event. Please visit [artmasterclass.com.au](https://www.artmasterclass.com.au/) choose your lamp, use the MEETAMC10 coupon code, and make a reservation.\*\*\*** Join us for a hands-on workshop where families can learn the art of creating beautiful Turkish lamps together. This unique and engaging class will guide parents and kids through crafting intricate and colorful lamps. No prior experience is required, as our expert instructors will provide step-by-step instructions on design, assembly, and decorating techniques. This workshop is perfect for families and friends to bond, unleash their creativity, and take home a stunning handmade craft that can brighten any room. Come discover Turkish lamp-making's magic with your little ones in a fun and supportive environment. In this 2.5-hour workshop, you'll lose track of time and end up with a beautiful lamp to take home!

* Have fun and meet friendly people at our regular contra dances! Every second Saturday evening (except March, June, Nov) and fourth Sunday evening (except Dec) of each month in 2026, often with live music. Contra dance has some similarities to bush dance and square dance. It is very popular in the USA, Canada and London. The dances consist of interesting patterns, walked to upbeat music. For a good description, look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance. A good example can be viewed at [http //dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/163](http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/163-heartbeat-contra) * All dances are called. Singles and couples are all very welcome. The cost is $12 ($6 for students). If no live music, then the cost is $8 ($4 for students). Cash or PayID is preferred. * No experience needed. If first time, please attend for free instruction before the dance from 7.15 – 7.45 pm. * **Uniting Church Hall, 72 Highfield Rd, Canterbury** * You might also like to eat beforehand at Bao & Bun Vietnamese restaurant 770 Riversdale Rd at about 6 pm. Just roll up.

Join us for a pizza networking night at Pino Pinelli’s - known for their wood fired pizzas. This will be an inclusive, low key night full of community, and an amazing opportunity to meet new friends. At its core, Girls Who Boss is built on a simple and well-supported idea: *When women have access to strong, intentional support networks, they are better positioned to thrive - professionally, creatively, and personally.* Networks influence far more than career progression. They shape how women access information, perspective, opportunity, and confidence across many areas of life. These connections often become places where we test ideas, refine values, learn from one another’s decisions, and make sense of complex seasons - whether you’re creating a business, chasing your career dreams, or working on personal development, this is the space for you. We can’t wait to see you there.

## ⚽ Welcome to Street Football Culture **Instagram:** [@streetfootballculture](https://instagram.com/streetfootballculture) **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/share/19Vw4Xzbi5/?mibextid=wwXIfr We’re a passionate community of street football Culture lovers who come together regularly to play, connect and celebrate the beautiful games.Our games are friendly, inclusive, and full of energy open to anyone, regardless of age, background, or skill level. ⏰ **Kickoff: 7:00 PM sharp** Please arrive **10 minutes early** to warm up and help with team setup. ⏳ **Game Duration:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 🕹️ **Game Format** * Maximum **4 teams** * **First to 2 goals wins** and stays on * Teams winning **3 games in a row** must rotate out to give others a chance * Teams that **concede 2 goals** are out (even if under 2 minutes) * Games capped at **7 minutes** if score is 1–0 or a draw * If still tied after 7 minutes → **Penalty shootout** * If final score is **2–1**, game ends immediately * **Goalkeeper Rotation:** Every player rotates into goal **after a goal is conceded.** *** ## 👟 What to Bring & Wear * **Footwear:** Futsal shoes or runners only (artificial turf surface) * **Hydration:** Water fountains available near the courts * **Toilets:** Public restrooms close by courts ( 5 mins walk) * **Valuables:** You are responsible for your own personal items *** ## 📢 Important Notes * Participation is **at your own risk** — no player insurance or on-site medical support provided. * **Respect the game and each other.** * Show good sportsmanship, support everyone’s effort, and **celebrate the winning team.** *** ## 📲 How to Book Your Spot https://forms.gle/f7W9kx1aQvJxDQzT8 📩 **Message us now to book your Place.** **WhatsApp:** [https://whatsapp.com/](https://whatsapp.com/) **Instagram:** [@streetfootballculture](https://instagram.com/streetfootballculture) **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/share/19Vw4Xzbi5/?mibextid=wwXIfr 💰 **Fee:** $10 per player **Payment Methods:** * PayID * Bank Transfer * **After payment, please take a screenshot and Either: Send it to us Via Message, or show it to us at the court.** **💰 Refund Policy** * **Full refunds are only offered if the event is cancelled (e.g. due to poor weather).** * **If you need to cancel, please give us at least 4 hours’ notice.** * ***🔥 Let’s Play!*** We can’t wait to see you on the pitch, Courts for another awesome Sunday of street-style futsal. Let’s bring the **energy**, the **passion**, and above all — the **heart**. **See you out there!** #StreetFootballCulture

SOLE LATINO A brand new salsa dance studio in Prahran, Melbourne 🇦🇺✨ Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or ready to level up, we’ve got structured classes to guide you every step of the way. 📅 Salsa classes every Tuesday & Sunday 🕺 Partnerwork & Shines 🔥 From absolute beginner to intermediate 📍 HD Entertainment Level 2 34 King Street, Prahran 3181 SOLE LATINO A brand new salsa dance studio in Prahran, Melbourne 🇦🇺✨ Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or ready to level up, we’ve got structured classes to guide you every step of the way. 📅 Salsa classes every Tuesday & Sunday 🕺 Partnerwork & Shines 🔥 From absolute beginner to intermediate 📍 HD Entertainment Level 2, 34 King Street Prahran 3181 Enter from Mount Street Our Sunday Class: SALSA PARTNERWORK 🕕 6PM – 7PM 🔹 SALSA ESSENTIALS (Absolute Beginner Level) Absolute beginners welcome — no experience needed. First Time dancing, this class is recommended to be taken for at least 2 months. 🔹 SALSA FOUNDATIONS (Beginner Level) Build strong partner work, turns & transitions. This class is recommended to be taken for at least 2 months. 🕖 7PM – 8PM 🔹 SALSA RHYTHM & POLARITY (Intermediate Level) ✔️ Musicality ✔️ Longer combos ✔️ Better connection For dancers ready to sharpen technique and flow ✨ Price: ** Casual : $20 (any Class) ** Starter Pack 7 Classes $105 (Only Salsa Essential/Absolute Beginner) ** 7 Classes Pass $125 (Only Tue& Sun Classes) ** 14 Classes Pass $220 (Tue - Fri - Sun - Social + Free Member) More info : solelatinosalsa@gmail.com +61 431 346 212 0477778612

A great atmosphere to meet new people and have some fun… Our dance instructors are awesome and you get to dance with everyone after the classes to the Live band. Become an appealing dancer with some of the most respected Dance Instructors in Melbourne. At Melbourne Salsa we teach you how to be a great social dancer, to give you more scope on the social floor. *** BACHATA BEGINNER LEVEL 7:00PM (Suggested duration 3–6 months) This class breaks down the rhythm and timing, basic footwork variations and leading/following fundamentals, with basic turn patterns at a slow pace. No experience required. *** BACHATA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 7:00PM (Suggested duration 12 months) This level expands on intricate and lengthy routines at a faster pace. Requirement: For those who have danced for at least 6 months in Beginner level 1, dance in time and can pick up complicated new moves with ease. *** SALSA BEGINNER LEVEL 8:00PM (Suggested duration 3 months) This class breaks down the rhythm and timing, basic footwork variations and leading/following fundamentals, with basic turn patterns at a slow pace. No experience required. *** SALSA BEGINNER LEVEL 2 8:00PM (Suggested duration 3- 6 months) This level is not for first time Salsa students, to enter this level you must have previously completed at least 4-6 lessons in Salsa. With an emphasis on timing and more leading and following techniques, this is a faster-paced class with weekly easy to learn moves. Requirement: First Timer level or understanding of Basic footwork, timing & turn patterns. \*\*\* SALSA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 8:00PM (Suggested duration 12 months) This level expands on intricate and lengthy routines at a faster pace. Requirement: For those who have danced for at least 6 months in Beginner level 1, dance in time and can pick up complicated new moves with ease. *** SOCIAL DANCING: Featuring a LIVE LATIN 10 piece band and DJ’s from 9.00 pm. FEES: ***ALL FOR ONLY $35*** (CASH ONLY or EFT) Whether you choose one class or 2 classes its $35 flat rate including the LIVE BAND social from 9pm. MS Dance cards cannot be used at The Night Cat. $30 entry General entry (no classes) from 8.30pm only *** DETAILS: • Our classes are structured so that you can start at any time throughout the year and you can come & go as you please. • No partner or bookings required. • The dress code is smart/casual. • Ideal footwear for ladies- a medium to high heel. • Ideal footwear for men – leather or hard rubber sole shoe. • Class is subject to change without notice. For more details call Melbourne Salsa on 95312023 or email info@melbournesalsa.com.au The Night Cat, 141 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

**🌅 Refresh & Connect: 1-Hour Morning Walk around The Tan – Every Weekday!** Start your day the refreshing way with a gentle, energising group walk in the heart of Melbourne! **🕖 Schedule** * **Meet**: Aim for 6:50 AM at the steps/entrance area of **Federation Square** (look for the group near the main steps or a small sign – easy to spot in the early light). * **Depart**: 7:05 AM sharp – we leave on time to keep things smooth! * **Route**: A relaxed loop around **The Tan** (the iconic 3.8 km gravel track circling the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kings Domain). * **Pace**: Easy and conversational – perfect for walking, not racing. We're there to enjoy the fresh air, not set records. * **Vibe**: Friendly banter welcome! Chat, laugh, share stories, or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings in companionable silence. We're mindful of the beautiful parklands – leave no trace, respect other path users, and soak up the calm of nature right in the city. * **Finish**: Back at Federation Square around 8:00 AM (about 55 minutes of walking + buffer for a relaxed pace). * **Optional extra**: Grab a well-earned coffee or breakfast at **Clocks** (or nearby spots) to keep the conversation going if you like. This is a no-pressure, inclusive group for anyone who wants to: * Kickstart their weekday with movement and fresh air * Meet friendly locals in a low-key setting * Enjoy Melbourne's stunning parklands in the beautiful morning light All fitness levels welcome – walkers of every speed are encouraged (just be ready to move at 7:05 AM!). Bring water, comfortable shoes, and a positive attitude. Dress for the weather – mornings can be crisp! See you on the steps – let's make mornings brighter together! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🌳 **Recurring**: Every Monday–Friday **Duration**: \~1 hour **Location**: Federation Square, Melbourne CBD

This is an easy walk, duration 1 hour return.We will walk to either Ricketts Point, or to Red Bluff near Half Moon Bay

**Sunday Walk** **Middle Brighton Beach – Bayside foreshore** This next Sunday Walk will head back to the bayside foreshore. This walk takes us to the ever-popular Middle Brighton Beach, with its famous bathing boxes. We'll finish with coffee at the **Royal Brighton Yacht Club** \- on the deck overlooking the marina and the bay\. Come and join us. It'll be a great way to spend your Sunday morning. **Start:** Bay St, Brighton. Assemble at the beach end of Bay St. **Parking:** Park along Bay Street or in St Ninnians Road, off Bay St, just back from the beach. Parking is FREE. **The Walk**: The walk is along the Bayside Trail past the Brighton Baths and onto the picturesque bathing boxes, and then return the same way. **Total distance**: 5.0 km. **Time:** Allow 2.5 hours, including coffee. **Difficulty:** Easy, although we are walking on beach sand for a short distance. **Toilets:** At several places along the way. **Coffee:** At the cafe in **Royal Brighton Yacht Club**. We can have brunch there too if we wish.

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 desire to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and each person is treated with compassion and respect.

**\*\*\* We've Moved! Bold Penguin - 6555 Longshore St, Dublin, OH 43017 \*\*\*** TBD **AGENDA:** * See updates to parking below * Doors open at 5:30, feel free to come and hang out before! * Official start of the meeting is at 6:30pm * After the meeting is done, we will go hang out at a nearby space in Bridge Park! If you can, please sign up via meetup by noon the day of the meeting so we can have an estimate headcount for food :) We always order extra, so feel free to join us even if you don't get signed up! Thank you to Bold Penguin for providing the food and location! **Parking & Arrival:** **Parking:** Parking in Bridge Park is free. The closest lots are the Mooney Garage and the Hotel/Endres Garage. **Entry:** The doors to the office are to the right of PINS. The street level door and elevators lock at 6pm. If you arrive after that, someone should be there to let you in, else call the number posted. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Once you exit the elevator, turn right. \*\*\* We are a bunch of professionals, students, and geeks who are excited about Ruby programming language ([http://ruby-lang.org/](http://ruby-lang.org/)) and Rails framework ([http://rubyonrails.com/](http://rubyonrails.com/)) and the joy they have brought back to web development. Our main goal is to share the love of the Ruby and Rails ecosystems with anyone that is interested. We cater to everyone, whether a non-programmer through advanced Rubyists. * We give lectures on programming topics * We freely provide decades worth of experience * For full details of this month's meeting please visit [http://columbusrb.com](http://columbusrb.com)

Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!

Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard

**Community Dance – Every Friday at Unity of Columbus** Let go of the week’s stress and move into joy! Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. It’s a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes! Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.