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Sunday funday: let's play dodgeball at Scioto Audubon park

Sunday funday: let's play dodgeball at Scioto Audubon park

Sun, Sep 27, 5:00 PM
From Columbus Social Connection [Social, Fitness and Fun]
4.7

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.

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Columbus Chess Club

Columbus Chess Club

Sun, Sep 27, 5:00 PM
From Columbus Chess club
4.8

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

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4 attendees
Your New Favorite Fall Plan: Bowling + Beers + New Friends 🍂🎳

Your New Favorite Fall Plan: Bowling + Beers + New Friends 🍂🎳

Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 PM
From Columbus Around Town!
4.4

**🍂 Fall Into Fun with Our Social Bowling League!** Fill up your Fall social calendar now - join our **6-week social bowling league**! Whether you’re a strike machine or you’ve never bowled without the bumpers, this league is all about good times, chill vibes, and meeting great people in Columbus - **bowling skills are definitely optional! ;)** **🗓 Thursday nights \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**MUFA26**) for 20% off - $59.20 *during **Early Bird*** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join one of these fun teams, or start a team of your down w/ friends, we’ll all be hanging out either way! **Spare Me** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2alsfcj2 **Gutter Dusters** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2bfllz9c **Spare Me** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2alsfcj2 📅 League Dates (Thursday nights): Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19 ***(The MeetUp event date is the deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $74 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: MUFA26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MUFA26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

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Pickaway County Chess Club

Pickaway County Chess Club

Mon, Sep 28, 10:00 PM
From Pickaway County Activity Group
4.3

Younkin Branch Library (Ashville) meeting space is now reserved for any and all interested in or enthused by playing a game of chess. The fourth Monday of each month, 6:00pm to 7:50pm. No fees. Chess sets provided; however, you may bring your own if you wish.

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Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Grumpy's Coffee Garage

Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Grumpy's Coffee Garage

Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 PM
From GOhio! Adventures Around Columbus
4.8

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grumpy's Coffee Garage](https://grumpyscoffeegarage.com/)!

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5 attendees
Pot Luck in the Park!

Pot Luck in the Park!

Sun, Sep 27, 4:00 PM
From Columbus English Chat with Native Speakers
4.9

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat! Note: Meetup has recently raised their charge to us to maintain our account. They are charging us $300 for one year. In addition to that fee, we have been purchasing any paper goods and supplies needed to carry on our activities. So we are asking that our members help out by donating $5 or whatever they are able to at each Pot Luck Meeting so that we can continue to have the wonderful activities that we do. Many Thanks! Lisa Arzate

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