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Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Barrel and Bloom](https://www.endeavorbrewing.com/barrel-and-bloom/)!

**On Freestyle Night** \- just ***bring a bottle*** to share. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks. Glasses are provided. Take Care. See you there. **Door Charge**: This event will be at Nick's House. There will be no door charge. **Parking**: There is normally sufficient parking on the street nearby. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please) **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host* **Answer**: *That's right!* / We sent a rocketship with live astronauts to the moon for a quick lap around our only natural satellite. They didn't land. And they never got out of the capsule... for 10 days! Been there. Done that! (It's like they're replaying all the greatest hits from my childhood.)

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: Sista Lu and crew debut this month to entertain us and to warm the group up for our open mic session. Our first two Open Mic / Comedy Nights were smash hits and now we have fresh talent to entertain us... Sista Lu hosts the Attic Comedy Club's weekly Open Mic Night downtown in Oldtowne East. She'll bring a couple friends and they will pull out all the stops to make you laugh. So, laugh. Or else... (yeah, that never works). Retread your old jokes or write new ones. I'm anxious to hear what people have dreamed up. Please don't make me tell stories. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: Please, Only park is spaces marked "Visitor." Turn right at the stop sign and the first 15 spaces on the right in the curve are visitor spaces. If those are full there are 28 more spaces across the back of the complex that are marked as visitor spaces. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please) **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

Imagine a sunlit afternoon where laughter fills the air, tables overflow with delicious dishes, and friends gather to celebrate togetherness. This is the essence of **Summersgiving**—a festive occasion that blends the warmth of summer with the gratitude of friendship. ***Let's join together for a giant cookout!*** (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) * Summer Cookout w/ Hamburger Sliders with Smokehouse Onion Cheddar Cheese and Burger Sauce Grilled Veggie Skewers Potato Salad Strawberry Shortcake * Complementary Chips * Summer Beer/Wine samples * Photo Booth & Friendship Cards * Easy Summer Music * Cocktails at the bar for purchase * Extra freshly prepared sides in the deli for purchase * \*\*Cost: $15.00 per person (covers 4 wine or beer samples paired with yummy cookout favorites) \*\**Flights and Bites PunchCards can be purchased at the **cash wrap near the bar**.* *Take them upstairs to redeem at various food and drink stations.* **Note:** *No food substitutions can be made*. If you want to join us anyway, buy some food and drink in their deli and bring it up to the gathering space. There's water for those that don't drink. No outside food or drink, please. **Where:** [#MarketDistrict](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/marketdistrict?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXglupYTNnuPXhU3gU2DI9GInOg8OWWSvEJTry0VDGnMwh3tC6LxAkyc13s7j-hzoCa7zpemBLJbwdOAIfL-4l-h-eX3x7UFBl6CgHm1ijsL9C9hR_jWvIa_CNOjxBCQzMpVcaRfKr1LrRukr4nY0KHoqN2w3gXLadSqHBf6hPcBx13ltDk2suI8GhnjfjDOUs&__tn__=*NK-R) (*Grandview Yard*) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling.

**Silent Discos** are popping up all around Downtown. Flip through stations of chart-toppers and hot hits while dancing to the beat at outdoor block parties. **How it works**: You grab some headphones and find the tune that moves you and...move. The silly part is, your friend may be on a different channel (and moving to a different beat)! [The Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/) is a fav spot to gather. Rooftop bar. Open air bar streetside. Lobby for lounging. Come by early for Easy Hour - discounted drinks and apps **Parking**: drive around the block to find *street parking* or *lots near COSI*. Parking garages under the condo units are great but usually $20 for events.

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.

Please join me at the Annual [Greek Festival](https://www.columbusgreekfestival.com) on Labor Day weekend featuring the food, music and culture of Greece. One of the best summer festivals to immerse you in the arts, shopping, music and dance, but especially the food! **COST**: $5.00 adults. Good all weekend. Includes live music, dance and tours of cathedral. Food, drink and shopping extra. Tempting **Homemade Greek** **Food** indoors and Street Food outside https://www.columbusgreekfestival.com/festival-dining. Wash it down with Greek wine, beer or spirits. The Greek cooks make 8600 Spanakopites, 6700 Tyropites and 7600 Dolmathes in preparation for the fest. Burn off all those calories as young dancers engage you in fun Greek line dances. Just watch and tap your feet or join in! **MEETUP #1**: **6pm** \- Meet at the *side entrance (at Swan St)*, near the Columbus Greek Festival sign. **MEETUP #2:** **7pm** \- Meet inside near the Cathedral foyer\. **PARKING**: Closest: Vine & Neil pay lots. Convention Center Garage on Vine. Event parking fees apply (ParkMobile)

Join us for our August Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss [Lucky Day](https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250398659/luckyday/) by Chuck Tingle in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts. Links: [at Columbus Metro Libaries](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=lucky+day+chuck+tingle) [at Worthington Libraries](https://catalog.clcohio.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=34.1033.0.0.13&type=Keyword&term=lucky%20day%20chuck%20tingle&by=KW&sort=MP&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1)

Join us for a casual hike out at Franklin Park, the park around the Franklin Park conservatory. This will be a casual get together for people to meet greet and socialize with other introverts in our city. Come out and see some familiar faces, or make new friends too! 👉We'll meet right outside the conservatory, but not actually go into the conservatory. Its an easy spot for us to find each other to start the walk. 👈

Whether you're a big baseball fan or not, you might like the social twist we put on a Clippers game! $5.00 Fridays: Select small beers are $5! They also have your favorite hard seltzers and wine. **PREGAME**: Meet at ***Barley's Brewing on 467 N High Street***, just a few blocks east of the ballpark. **HAPPY HOUR** is 4-7pm with pregame specials and $4 pints! *At 7pm, we'll walk from Barleys to Huntington Field.* **TICKETS**: $10.00 at gate, purchase **STANDING ROOM ONLY**. **MEETUP**: We'll be near the Right Field bar stools/picnic tables. **RAIN?** Unless it's a thunderstorm or heavy rain, they play. We have a nearby plan B, indoors at Grandview Yard, if raining. **PARKING**: The garages near Nationwide will be busy with concert goers. *Find space in lots next to the ballpark (along W Nationwide Blvd) and near Crew Stadium. Short walk.* SRO (standing room only). These are the cheapest seats to purchase. WE WILL NOT BE STANDING much at all. The areas we land on have bar stools or picnic tables. There are also plenty of "lean on" along the first and third base line. Play ball!

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

Let's attend an art opening at longtime Columbus gem, Lindsay Gallery! Antoinette Savage, whose work is featured at this opening, gives an artist talk at 7PM. For more information about her work, visit: ancestralblessingsart.com The detail in the photo is from an artwork by Ricky Barnes: lindsaygallery.com/ricky-barnes/ His contact info and available portfolio are managed by Lindsay Gallery.

This event is a fun speed networking social where you will be paired off with another participant and each person is given a question. You'll be put in a "Zoom Room" where you can get to know the other person, find commonalities, and create valuable connections. Contact the organizer Angel Hicks at Angel@EvolveWomensNetwork.com for more information. [Join the Call](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/7894682064&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw127u1EMKvrsjTOPRaLUJ51)

Join us (Katie/Paola) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D To join the event, go to: [https://www.ludio.gg/ladies-night](https://www.ludio.gg/ladies-night) and click “Join today’s hosted event”. We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. Paola and I pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone! It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill! We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout! Requirements: * You will need a computer or a tablet **(no phones sorry)** * You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome) * You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games

Agenda: * Participation on subject matter is encouraged from all. * The stocks that served me best in the past and present. * IPOs in Ohio. * Investment tools. * What's coming? * Open forum on agenda topics. * Future Desired Subjects. The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a 50-year-old, 501c(3) Non-profit, All-volunteer, Social Service Organization, most commonly known as a Computer User Group. Founded in April 1976, the DMA is one of the oldest continuously meeting computer user groups in the world and is the oldest in Southern Ohio. The DMA's mission is to promote interest in and knowledge of all facets of computer technology, to encourage education in computing technologies, and to provide a medium for communication between individuals, product developers, and the public. The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) holds an online/in-person monthly General Meeting on the last Tuesday of each month (except in December) about various technology topics. For more information about the DMA, please visit our website--[http://www.dma1.org.](http://www.dma1.org./) Information about our Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings and events may also be found there. In addition to our Monthly General Meetings, many other DMA meetings are offered in a hybrid format. All DMA meetings are free and open to the public. There may be admission charges for some events in which the DMA volunteers participate, either as presenters or as guests. The Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc. (DMA) is a member of The Association of Personal Computer User Groups, Inc. (APCUG), an International organization whose mission is to facilitate communication between computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry.

Our code challenges, curriculum and remote code review from mentors is available to all users at paircolumbus.org. HOW TO ATTEND: 1. Use this time slot to pair with friends remotely on our code challenges. 2. Sign up for our newsletter on our website or email us for more information. Learn more at: github.com/paircolumbus paircolumbus.org ++++++++++++++++++ Pair Programming is powered by Pair Columbus (paircolumbus.org (http://paircolumbus.org/)) and sponsored by CoverMyMeds, Cards For All People & CustomShirts.com. Woot woot! We welcome all people of various skill levels. Our members include beginners, test engineers, programmers and accomplished web developers. We focus on self-directed learning through practice and mentorship.

Do you get anxious when talking to people — or even thinking about it? Do your thoughts race with worries about being judged, rejected, or not “good enough”? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. Social anxiety is incredibly common, and it can make even simple conversations feel overwhelming. This workshop is a calm, supportive space where you can understand *why* this happens and what you can do to feel more comfortable around people. *** ### ⭐ In this free online event, we’ll gently explore: * Why social anxiety shows up even when you *want* to connect * Where those fears and insecure thoughts come from * Why your mind jumps to worst-case scenarios * Why it feels so hard to introduce yourself or start conversations * Simple steps to feel more relaxed when talking to people You won’t be asked to speak unless you want to. You can attend with your camera off. Just come, listen, and take what helps you. *** ### ⭐ This workshop is perfect if you: * Avoid conversations because you’re afraid of judgment * Worry you’re “not good enough” or don’t know what to say * Feel anxious when meeting new people * Struggle to connect in relationships * Want to feel more confident socially If social anxiety has held you back, this event can help you understand what’s happening inside your mind — and how to take the pressure off yourself. *** Come join us for a relaxed, supportive hour where you can learn at your own pace. This Meetup is sponsored by the **Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.** 📌 Adults 18\+ \| Free Online Event

Join us (Katie/Paola) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D To join the event, go to: [https://www.ludio.gg/ladies-night](https://www.ludio.gg/ladies-night) and click “Join today’s hosted event”. We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. Paola and I pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone! It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill! We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout! Requirements: * You will need a computer or a tablet **(no phones sorry)** * You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome) * You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games

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