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July 16: The Java Legacy Code Survival Guide: Add Features Without Fear

Hosted by: DCJUG/Frontrunners

36 going
Free
July 16: The Java Legacy Code Survival Guide: Add Features Without Fear

AI-ML Meetup : Model Context Protocol ( MCP )

Hosted by: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

74 going
Free
AI-ML Meetup : Model Context Protocol ( MCP )

The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - REI Education & Networking event - Loudoun

Hosted by: Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - Loudoun VA

36 going
Free
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club - REI Education & Networking event - Loudoun

Demystifying SOC 2 for Your AppSec Program

Hosted by: OWASP Northern Virginia Chapter

51 going
Free
Demystifying SOC 2 for Your AppSec Program

Executive Federal GovCon Loudoun County, VA Quarterly Meetup

Hosted by: Executive Federal GovCon Connection Loudoun County VA Group

17 going
Free
Executive Federal GovCon Loudoun County, VA Quarterly Meetup

Shut Up & Write! at Cascades Library!

Hosted by: Shut Up & Write!® Sterling

10 going
Free
Shut Up & Write! at Cascades Library!

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party

Hosted by: Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - NOVAC

23 going
Free
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party

20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Worldgate

Hosted by: Herndon 20s/30s Coffee Group

46 going
Free
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Worldgate
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The Art of Sleep: Building Rest into Your Wellness Routine

Hosted by: Build On Your Strengths: Workshops for Your Well-Being

384 going
Free
The Art of Sleep: Building Rest into Your Wellness Routine

Tech Basics - Learn Python

Hosted by: Le Wagon Montréal - Learn Tech Skills

62 going
Free
Tech Basics - Learn Python

ONLINE Brooklyn Women's Writing Group Meetup

Hosted by: Brooklyn Women's Writing Group

15 going
Free
ONLINE Brooklyn Women's Writing Group Meetup

Model Context Protocol: The Future Interface Between Apps and AI

Hosted by: Software and AI Engineering

20 going
Free
Model Context Protocol: The Future Interface Between Apps and AI
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I Used Meetup to Make Friends at Brunch

New Jersey-based writer and college student Brianna Stryker wanted to meet friends in her hometown. Learn how she used Meetup to make connections by joining a Girls Night Out Meetup group.
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How to Turn Casual Connections into Close Friendships

It’s proven that close friendships are harder to make as an adult. But don’t sweat it: here’s what you can do to simplify the process.
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Studies from around the world have tried to help people answer this question. Learn about the three tiers of friendship and how to fulfill them.
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