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We're playing board games at Your Hobby Place, a Friendly Local Gaming Store in Old Town Alexandria. Feel free to bring your own games. They also have their own library of games available for play. We start at 6:00, but your group can certainly show up earlier. The store closes at 9:30. Snacks and drinks are available for sale, and several good restaurants are nearby. Free parking on Wythe St. and Columbus St. The store is 1/2 mile east from the Braddock Road Metro station down Wythe St.

KIZOMBA CLASSES in DC Welcome back to another Kizomba Progressive Sessions. Sessions Foundations: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Improvers/Intermediate 8:10pm - 9:10pm Cost: Foundations $90 (4 Sessions) Improver/Intermediate $$90 (4 Sessions) Combined Foundations + Improver $160 (Subject to teachers approval) Drop in rates are $25 per session or $40 if one takes both level 1&2 on the same day. * **Accepted forms of payment** Zelle: Ollovar.llc@gmail.com CashApp $oscarba20 Cash\, Credit\|Debit Cards accepted NO PAYPAL.

I plan to complete the AT PA section during this summer so I try to some every week. I hope that some of you can join me. This trip will be about 78.5 miles (15/27.5/15/23) Here is the itinerary: We will meet at 3.30 pm on Thursday at Grosvenor-Strathmore metro parking area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RfWpd3f8LSg1dM9w7). Then we will drive to [PA Rt 443 Parking](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B028'54.8%22N+76%C2%B033'02.7%22W/@40.481898,-76.5533109,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.481898!4d-76.550736?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and shuttle back to [Pine Grove Furnace State Park area](https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tLP1TcwMiszrDIxYLRSNaiwsEy2NDAxSElNBIMkK4OKtDQDs1SL1KS0NLM047SUJC_Zgsy8VIX0ovyyVIW00qK8xORUheKSxJJUhYLEomwAAOQavw&q=pine+grove+furnace+state+park&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS886US886&oq=pine+grove&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqFQgBEC4YQxivARjHARiABBiKBRiOBTIGCAAQRRg5MhUIARAuGEMYrwEYxwEYgAQYigUYjgUyDQgCEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgDEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyEAgEEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyEAgFEC4YkQIYsQMYgAQYigUyEwgGEAAYgwEYkQIYsQMYgAQYigUyDQgHEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyDQgIEC4YrwEYxwEYgATSAQgyNTYzajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#sv=CAwSaQoGbGNsX3B2EicKA3B2cRIgT2hZd2VEQTZNSGhtWmpBMlpUaGxZbVptTm1ZelptUmkSIgoBcRIdcGluZSBncm92ZSBmdXJuYWNlIHN0YXRlIHBhcmsaEmxvY2FsLXBsYWNlLXZpZXdlchgKIM6or7cB) (about 80 minute drive: [drive direction](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kdqZKfQ7P6ZpvZm77)) . Day 1: We will hike 15 miles from Pine Grove to Alec Kennedy Shelter Day 2: We will hike to Cove Mountain Shelter 27.5 miles Day 3: We will Hike to either Peter Mtn Shelter ( 15 miles) Day 4: We will hike 23 miles to [PA Rt 443 Parking](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B028'54.8%22N+76%C2%B033'02.7%22W/@40.481898,-76.5533109,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.481898!4d-76.550736?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). I need to be back by 3 pm on Saturday so we will have to start hiking out early (\~5:30 am). This trip is for veteran member only due to the high mileage. You can learn about membership ranks [here](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/membership/). Read about DCUL's trip ranks [here](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/tripranks/). **Waiver**: By RSVPing to this trip or any other DC UL trip, you agree to these guidelines and to DC UL's waiver liability terms ([https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/](https://dculbackpacking.com/about/liability-waiver/)) **Carpool**: As per our carpool policy, riders should pay drivers $0.10/mile. Total driving distance is around 290 miles, so all non-drivers should expect to pay $29 or so to their driver.

Wednesday pickup

This is a MeetUp for those interested in practicing improv comedy with the Village Idiots' group's Improv Comedy group currently led by our wonderful host Grass. We will play some introductory games geared towards beginners/those who are curious about improv. Don't be shy, embrace your inner child/dark side and jump right in :) This is a judgment free zone so be as insane as you'd like! Think of this as a cathartic release from your daily rigid life, just the same as laughing when the Terrifier clown is on a killing spree or when you're using cheat codes in a Grand Theft Auto game... After all, bad living is good improv! (No people are actually harmed in the exercises, obviously). All are welcome, and the more, the merrier!

WELCOME TO IANDS OF COLUMBIA MARYLAND **Next meeting is on Thursday, July 2nd 2026 (from 6 - 8pm)** **Address is 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044** **Meeting held on the 2nd floor, in the Collage Conference Rm.** Are you interested in, or have had a Spiritual/Transformative Experience? We live in extraordinary times, a time when we are starting to understand our full potential as human beings and many of us are searching and striving to experience and understand spiritual transformative/near death experiences and other related phenomena.

🍸 SKYLINE SIPS: Rooftop Happy Hour at Hip Flask 🌇 Take your Friday night to the next level — literally. Join us for a rooftop happy hour at Hip Flask in Bethesda, where we’ll enjoy great drinks, skyline views, and a perfect summer evening atmosphere. This is one of our signature summer events — the kind of night where you can relax, socialize, and take in the sunset with a cocktail in hand. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, you’ll find a welcoming group and an easygoing vibe. 🌆 What to expect: Beautiful rooftop setting with skyline views Sunset → nighttime city vibes Craft cocktails and drink options A social, upbeat crowd (20s & 30s) Great mix of new faces and regulars ⏰ When: Friday, July 3 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Where: Hip Flask, Bethesda, MD Feel free to arrive right at 7 to catch the sunset or drop in anytime — we’ll be up on the rooftop. Check the event chat if you need help finding the group. ✨ Friendly reminder: Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. If your plans change, update your RSVP to open the spot for someone else. Let’s sip, socialize, and enjoy one of the best rooftop nights of the summer 🍹🌇

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. NOTE: We’re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Practical Curiosity: Learning from Everyday Data** How do we actually get better at utilizing our day-to-day data? Fancy dashboards and complex models might look nice and draw attention, but that’s not where most of us spend our time. In fact those shiny outputs frequently sit unused, while the real insights are drawn from the analyst’s daily practice. Sometimes it’s as simple and as powerful as noticing that a segment is shrinking, a channel is underused, or certain links keep getting all the clicks. There’s many different places that the spark of insight can come from, but you have to keep your head in the data and know where to look. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how segmentation, testing, and click behavior can uncover practical digital marketing opportunities. You’ll leave with inspiration for your own use cases, along with a few simple ways to ask better questions, spot meaningful patterns, and make smarter decisions without overcomplicating it. **About Our Speaker:** [Elaine Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainearmbruster/) is a Director of Digital Experience at the [American Diabetes Association](https://diabetes.org/), where she focuses on using data and insights to create smarter, more effective digital experiences. A lifelong Columbus resident, she has built her career in email marketing and the broader digital user journey, and is finding she most enjoys working in the messy middle where systems, data, and big ideas don’t quite line up yet. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

🇺🇸 Red, White & BOOM: A Black Love Summer Social ❤️ Skip the downtown chaos and celebrate with great people instead! Join Black Love & Friends as we spend the evening together in the beautiful, historic King-Lincoln District, just steps from Mayme Moore Park, with an incredible view of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks. This isn't a formal event—it's a relaxed summer gathering. Come early or stop by later. Stay for an hour or stay all evening. We'll have our own private meetup space where you can kick back, meet new people, play a few games, enjoy light refreshments, and simply enjoy the holiday together. Throughout the evening we'll explore the King-Lincoln District, soak up the atmosphere, laugh, connect, and then settle in as the Columbus skyline lights up with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year. ✨ What to expect: 🎆 Great views of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks 🏙️ Historic King-Lincoln District ⛺ Private Black Love & Friends meetup tent 🎲 Lawn games & conversation 🥤 Light refreshments 🤝 New friends & great vibes 📸 Perfect summer photo opportunities Event begins: 6:30 PM Fireworks begin later in the evening, so arrive whenever works for you. Feel free to come and go throughout the night. ⚠️ RSVP is required. Space at our tent is limited, so we'll only be able to accommodate those who register in advance. Bring a chair if you'd like, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate community, connection, and summer with Black Love & Friends. Good people. Great conversations. Amazing fireworks.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.