Canyoneering Near Me

Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am

American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Hiking at Sharon Woods

Meet at the Maple Grove picnic area for a 4 mile hike at 18 min/mile pace.

🕯️ 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/)

Hike Blendon Woods, 17-20ish pace

Let's try Blendon Woods. We can meet at the Nature Center and then decide which trail to take. Will walk until we get in 4 miles. If there is any interest we can grab lunch after.

Lessons To Help the Introvert to Extrovert!

Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy? Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your connection to others and improve your social life. Talking is one thing. Truly connecting is altogether another. It's the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships. It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people. * In our meetings, you will learn: * A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself! * How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people. * How to be comfortable in social settings. * How to be yourself * How to become more extroverted and, * How to make connections with people. Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This local meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Hike Highbanks

**Let’s meet at the Nature Center and do approximately 4 miles at a 17-18 min/mile pace. There are hills.**

Hike Blendon Woods

Let's meet at the Nature Center parking lot to hike some miles. We'll string together trails to try to get to 4 miles and can always walk the road if anyone is interested in additional miles. I usually walk a 19-20ish minute mile; faster paces are always welcome. Optional lunch following at Harry Buffalo in Westerville at 6150 Souith Sunbury Rd, Westerville.

Free yoga

Change of Plans - Let's Just Hike and Dine if you wish (no photo shoot)!

Okay, I didn't communicate the Photo Shoot very clearly . . . we're going to shift gears and just use an AI creation for the banner on our Meetup page. I apologize for any confusion (the shoot was only going to be 20 minutes, not 3 hours, but I failed to communicate that!). So this event is a hike through Highbanks. Assume 3 miles at an 18-20 minute pace (slightly slower in leaf covered areas). Suggest bringing poles due to roots that are sneakily hiding beneath fallen leaves just waiting to trip you. Again my apologies for not communicating clearly . . .

Hike High Banks Metro Park

Let's hike approximately 4 miles at an 18 min/mile.

Ultimate Frisbee at Coffey