The Northside Optimist Club invited the Gazette to its get-together dinner that was held at Bazbeaux Pizza, 811 Westfield Boulevard [G3 on map]. The main discussion topic was the upcoming Wacky Ripples Games that are being held May 6, 2023, from 2 to 5 pm at Opti Park, 780 E. 66th Street [A3 on map].