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Vineyard Intermediate Volleyball (Fridays) 🏐

New Organizer Interest Forum/Page

Winter Flex Season

**How does a TennisColumbus Season / League run?** The league advertises the season dates and builds a queue of committed players for the season. **Kickoff Day - Nov. 10th** The start day of the season, players are sent a kickoff email that contains important information about the league, the link where your league standings and players contact information. We guarantee 6 playing partners at your playing level, but have been averaging closer to 15+ partners in most cities. The number of different levels we run is solely based upon the number of players enrolled for the league kickoff. Typically we are running a Skilled-3.0, Competitive-3.5 and Advanced-4.0 in most cities. **Your Task - "Flexible Scheduling"** After this kickoff email is sent, it is the **player's task to communicate with other players**. Players should work with their partners to find an agreeable time and location to play the match. While TennisColumbus doesn't mandate your playing schedule, it is recommended that players schedule at least one match per week. By request of the players, we started to allow players to play 1 rematch per season. The regular season is all about playing as much as you can. As of Feb. 10, 2026 we've had an amazing 2,017 players play more than [20 matches in a season](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/MatchesInSeason). **Where to Play?** Play at your local free tennis courts, tennis parks, condo courts or tennis clubs. The league strongly suggests that players jointly try to pick a tennis court location convenient to both. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/TennisCourts), including # of courts, lighting, hitting walls, etc. We strive to keep this list up-to-date. TennisColumbus sets up a must play dates to push players out on the courts. The final deadline is the date marking the end of the season, at which point players with 3-5 wins (Actually total is specified on the division page) will qualify for a post-season playoff to determine the league champion. **How to Play?** Players can use three mostly standard playing formats: 2 out of 3 sets, 2 sets with 10 point super tie-breaker or the 10-game pro set (First to 10, used when court time is limited). On Feb. 2018, we added Fast Tennis 4 game pro set format as a valid format. **Playoffs** Each season concludes with a playoffs where players with anywhere from 3 to 5 season wins qualifies for a single elimination tourney. The champion is awarded based upon the league [Prize Pool](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/prize_pool3). Each singles league champion also receives a playing entry into one of two national championships we run. **[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join)** Full price is $39.95 to play in a season. The earlier you sign up we typically offer discounts during these tough economic times. Just go to the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join) and complete the short form. We'd be happy to find you dedicated tennis playing partners.

Happy Volleyball Club is back!

🕯️ The Obsidian Lantern Society: Meet and Greet around the Fire

**🕯️ The Obsidian Lantern Society: Tales Around the Fire** A Horror Storytelling Meet & Greet at The Arcane Foundry **Submitted for the scrutiny of the Obsidian Lantern Society...** The embers are glowing, the shadows are stretching, and the lanterns are waiting to be lit. This is both a storytelling night and a meet & greet. You don't need to be a writer, storyteller, horror enthusiast, or expert in anything to join the circle. Sometimes, simply bearing witness is enough. Whether you have a terrifying tale to share or would rather sit quietly in the shadows and listen, everyone is welcome around the fire. There are no lectures, formal presentations, or tedious grammar lessons. No pressure to speak, perform, or participate. Just the crackling of the fire, the darkness beyond the lantern light, and whatever nightmares our storytellers choose to unleash. **📜 Share Your Tale to the Society** Do you have a story worthy of the circle? Members are invited to share their own terrifying creations, strange discoveries, or favorite tales of the macabre. **The Rules of the Circle** * **Submit Your Tale**: Bring an original horror story, a chilling chapter from your novel, a piece of dark fantasy, or some unsettling worldbuilding lore. Traditional ghost stories, urban legends, and folklore are also welcome. * **The Clock Is Ticking**: Each storyteller will have approximately 10–15 minutes to tell their tale, allowing everyone an opportunity to participate. * **The Scrutiny:** After each story, the Society can discuss what made it frightening, the atmosphere, the monsters, and the ideas behind it. Constructive discussion is encouraged, but this is not a formal writing workshop. * **Participation Is Optional**: You don't have to tell a story to attend. You're welcome to sit around the fire, listen, and enjoy the company. **🔥 Meet the Obsidian Lantern Society** Before The Arcane Foundry, there was the Obsidian Lantern Society, a gathering of curious minds interested in the darker and stranger corners of fiction, history, mythology, and the unexplained. This evening is also an opportunity to meet fellow members, introduce yourself, and discover what the Society is all about. Our interests range from Lovecraftian cosmic horror and Gothic literature to grimdark fantasy, ghost stories, cryptids, forgotten history, ancient superstitions, and the strange things that lurk beyond conventional understanding. You don't need to be an expert. You don't even need to be a writer. An appreciation for the strange and macabre is more than enough. **🕯️ What to Expect** **Location**: The Arcane Foundry Maker's Studio, 723 S. Richardson Ave in Columbus, Ohio We'll gather outdoors around a spooky campfire, surrounded by darkness and the glow of lanterns. Bring your favorite terrifying tale, an open mind, and perhaps a little courage. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming. This is a social gathering first, with storytelling providing the entertainment. As always, you're welcome to bring your own food and beverages. **Every Story Has a Place Around the Fire** Perhaps you'll share a ghost story from the streets of Columbus. Perhaps you'll introduce us to a monster of your own creation, a forgotten god, or a terrible secret buried within your fictional world. Your story doesn't have to be polished, published, or perfect. Whether you're an experienced writer, an aspiring storyteller, or someone sharing their work for the very first time, the Obsidian Lantern Society is a welcoming place to explore your imagination. We're here to appreciate creativity, exchange ideas, and enjoy a good story—not judge anyone's writing abilities. And if you'd rather simply listen as the fire burns lower and the stories become increasingly unsettling, that's perfectly fine too. There's no pressure to read, perform, or participate in discussions. Whatever brings you to the circle, there's a chair waiting for you. The lantern is lit. The circle is gathering. Submitted for the enjoyment of the Obsidian Lantern Society... **🔥 A Humble Offering to the Flames...** The fire demands its tribute, and the surrounding forest grows thin. Should you wish to keep the darkness at bay, a small donation toward firewood would be most appreciated. **After all, I'm running out of trees to sacrifice...** Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee Zelle: 7406020987 Cashapp: DaclaudL Completely unrelated, but here is a link to a story I have been working on, and I'd like to share it with members here. It's a Dark Fantasy / Gothic Horror novel. It's FREE to read: [https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/188509/all-kings-must-die-a-tale-of-war-madness-and-the/chapter/3903366/prologue-seven-years-before/](https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/188509/all-kings-must-die-a-tale-of-war-madness-and-the/chapter/3903366/prologue-seven-years-before/)

CABS Saturday 10/31

CABS Saturday 10/31 - join us for a day of fun and games!!! Your first visit is FREE!! Join us for one of the 2250+ games we have on site or bring one of yours!!! It's Your MOVE!!!

Pre-Volleyball Bible Study @ the Vineyard Community Center

Afternoon Play!

**Tickets are now on sale $20 .Please purchase tickets on line at curtainsplayers.ludus.com then post your seat number in comments.**

Investing & Personal Finance Meeting

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone

Wear your Halloween fits to The Forge

**Cost**: We do not require a fee to attend the events and The Forgehas graciously reserved us space to mee. We urge everyone to take full advantage of their drink selection and restaurant menu. The Forge has a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. does have a full bar and kitchen. in order to keep the event free, we want to average $20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each and we encourage you to try the mocktails as a level up! Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! **Parking**: We ask all attendees to park in the overflow lot located behind the Mexican restaurant next door unless of course you have mobility needs and need to park in the Forge Lot out front. **Gaming**: The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. **when you arrive**: The Forge staff can direct you to our reserved area and a group event host can help you find a table and get going on something fun! Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. **Prohibited behavior** We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. This includes especially, harassment or disrespectful behavior towards attendees and Forge staff. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.

Friday Driving Range & Drinks afterwards