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Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Lets Meet at "Olive & Lime Cafe"

We will be Dining Out again, this time at "Olive & Lime Cafe" Dining out seems to be one of our most popular activities, so we hope to have a good turnout! Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening evening of language, culture, food, of course, and connections! (Everyone will choose individually from the menu and pay for their meal.) One of our members had good things to say about this place so we decided to give it a try. They specialize in Lebanese - Mediterranean foods. We hope you will join us! See you there!!

Happy Hour at Kona Grill

Contra dance Sept. 26 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!

# **Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: Trillium** **Caller: Margaret Goodman** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

Japanese Language Meetup at Dublin Library

Come and join our lively Japanese language meetup, where language learning is combined with fun games and interactive conversation practice. Whether you're just starting out or already advanced, this meetup provides a laid-back atmosphere to enhance your language abilities while mingling with fellow Japanese enthusiasts. After the library we'll take a leisurely walk together to get food/drinks. There are many options around including North Market Bridge Park. It's a perfect opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other's company over a meal.

CMG Special Event: MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL at the Gateway Film Center!

\* One World \* One Week \* One Festival \* Join us as we get together for a CMG special event and fun annual tradition: THE MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL! If you haven’t attended with us before, you’ll LOVE it! (And if you have attended before you probably already signed up!) This event showcases 10 short films selected from hundreds from around the globe! We'll view each of this year’s 10 short film finalists back-to-back then cast our ballots to help pick this year’s winner! Afterwards, we’ll get together for a bite, a drink and to chat about the shorts! Here are complete details for this year’s event: ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: THE MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind! This year’s Ten Finalists will screen across the world during a one-week period. Finalists are selected from hundreds of films submitted from across the globe with the winner determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Winning films will be announced after the festival and I’ll send an announcement to the group! All of this year’s finalists will be eligible in the Short Film categories at the 2026 Academy Awards. THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS: This year is extra special because for the first time in its history MANHATTAN SHORT has selected ten films from ten different countries, with films from USA, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Moldova, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico! Films include everything from comedy to drama, action to animation, and everything in between! 2026 TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdETuNe6E0 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT WEBSITE + DETAILS: Click here for more information about this one-of-a-kind festival and to learn more about his year’s finalists: https://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html PLAN: We’ll plan for mid-afternoon showing and will meet in the upstairs lobby about 30 minutes before showtime! We always bring a big group and previous events have sold out, so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible via the GFC website is advised! If seat numbers are assigned, please list your seat number in the Comments section for this event. Afterwards, don’t miss joining us for the always-fun post-show conversation, food and drinks at nearby Cazuela’s Mexican Grill! PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the garage located behind the theater! Access the garage through 9th or 11th Avenues, near High Street. Get your parking validated at the box office for just $2 and your covered for the night. Can't wait, Dan

Breakfast Club! International Bacon & Pancake Day!

It’s fall, y’all, and we’re havin’ a ***(Pancake) Ball™***! The best season of the year is finally here! We’re kickin’ off this awesome autumn with a big ol’ batch of Katalina’s Original Pancake Balls™ filled with Katalina’s own organic Pumpkin-Apple Butter, Nutella or dolce de leche. *With local Milligan’s maple syrup & Katalina’s Original **Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Bacon™** or **regular bacon**.* Because nothin’ says fall better than Peace, Love & Pancake Balls™ and savory bacon! ***[Katalina’s Too](https://www.katalinas.com/katalinas-clintonville)!*** is right on High Street in the heart of Clintonville with room for everyone and a patio that’ll leave ya swoonin’. *Stop by anytime this morning*, order food and then join us at our table to share thoughts on this unique brunch food! **PARKING**: street parking or in Kroger lot 1/2 block south on High Street.

💃 Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃

**🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa HAS MOVED TO EVERY FRIDAY, NO MORE SATURDAYS!** **🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa @ 1717 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg 43068** **🔥 Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Dancing!** **🔥 NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!** **🔥 Every FRIDAY, 8 pm - 1 am** **🔥 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm = Registration** **🔥 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm = Beginner Dance Class** **🔥 9:30 pm - 1:00 am = Open Dance Party** **🔥 LincolnStreetSalsa.com** **🔥 Questions? Text Todd 614-774-8146**

Let’s Bring Back Regular Events!

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Dinner at Giammarcos