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Psychic Development Series  II - Pueo Group
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
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 want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
St Patrickโ€™s Bar Crawl!
St Patrickโ€™s Bar Crawl!
Back By POPULAR DEMAND The BEST Saint Patrickโ€™s bar crawl in Columbus! We will begin our crawl at BODEGA 7:30pm 1044 North High St. 8:30pm we will be found at GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY. 906 North High St. 9:30pm LINCOLN SOCIAL ROOFTOP. 711 North High St., 9th floor. 10:30pm BROTHERS BAR & GASWERKS. 477 North Park St. They have $1 shots that we MUST avail ourselves of Wear GREEN! Of course. BEST DRESSED will win BRAGGING RIGHTS
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other churchโ€“state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEAโ€™s early wins and hard lessons, what weโ€™re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape โ€” and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon
Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday
Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday
 TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon
TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon

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Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
๐Ÿ’ƒ Live Salsa Band Saturday 3/14! ๐Ÿ’ƒ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐Ÿ’ƒ
๐Ÿ’ƒ Live Salsa Band Saturday 3/14! ๐Ÿ’ƒ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! ๐Ÿ’ƒ
๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐: ๐€๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฒ๐š! . ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ– ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ€“ ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฆ . ๐ŸŸฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue ๐ŸŸฃ Dancing All Night Long! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง 8:00 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง! 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐! 9:30 pm โ€“ 1:00 am . โœ… Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ (๐„๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ‘/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ @ ๐Ÿ“ ๐ฉ๐ฆ!) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐€๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ๐จ๐ซ . โœ… ๐๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ! โœ… ๐๐จ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐! โœ… Always Other People to Dance With! โœ… Singles, Couples, Beginners, and Pros Welcome! . โœ… BYOB โœ… 18+ . โœ… ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com ๐Ž๐ซ ๐“๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐๐: ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ” . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) .
๐Ÿ”ฅ Live Salsa Band! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐Ÿ”ฅ
๐Ÿ”ฅ Live Salsa Band! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!๐Ÿ”ฅ
๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐: ๐€๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฒ๐š! . ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ– ๐ฉ๐ฆ โ€“ ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ฆ . ๐ŸŸฃ Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue ๐ŸŸฃ Dancing All Night Long! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง 8:00 pm โ€“ 8:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง! 8:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm . ๐ŸŸฃ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐ง๐! 9:30 pm โ€“ 1:00 am . โœ… Cover Includes Dance Lesson and/or Party! . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ (๐„๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ‘/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ @ ๐Ÿ“ ๐ฉ๐ฆ!) . ๐Ÿ‘‰ $๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐€๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ๐จ๐ซ . โœ… ๐๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ! โœ… ๐๐จ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐! โœ… Always Other People to Dance With! โœ… Singles, Couples, Beginners, and Pros Welcome! . โœ… BYOB โœ… 18+ . โœ… ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: LincolnStreetSalsa.com ๐Ž๐ซ ๐“๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐๐: ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ” . ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐“๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐š๐ญ: [https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/](https://columbussalsadancing.com/live-salsa-band-tickets-early/) .
CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event: WHAT TO EXPECT: This yearโ€™s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan Oโ€™Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexelโ€™s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (Iโ€™m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends! ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Hereโ€™s how to purchase your tickets: \* Option 1 โ€“ In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate. \* Option 2 โ€“ Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click โ€œNoโ€ and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, donโ€™t fret. Itโ€™s a little hard to find but thereโ€™s a โ€œPromotion Codeโ€ section on the screen. Click the โ€œKnow a Promotion Code?โ€ box, enter โ€œCMG2026โ€ (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click โ€œAdd.โ€ Next โ€œProceed to Checkoutโ€ then โ€œCheckoutโ€ and enter your credit card info. Thereโ€™s a $1.50 online service fee but itโ€™ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you donโ€™t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance! LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026& DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like โ€“ there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this yearโ€™s nominated films! ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so thatโ€™s when weโ€™ll plan to meet! Thatโ€™ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen! PICTURES: Weโ€™ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. Weโ€™ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event! RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked โ€œReservedโ€ is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group! VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this yearโ€™s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. Iโ€™ll provide details off-line. And while there wonโ€™t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexelโ€™s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch โ€˜em with! BONUS LINKS: \* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/ \* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/ \* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEARโ€™S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA \* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre). LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
St. Patty's Party
St. Patty's Party
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started โ€” but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome โ€” please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ‘‹ **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
Dining at Cafe Istanbul
Dining at Cafe Istanbul
Join me at 3 for dining, at Cafe Istanbul, on Easton. Cafe Istanbul in Easton, Columbus, Ohio, is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant known for its authentic cuisine, including various kebabs (lamb, chicken, beef), falafel, and appetizers like Sigara Borek, served in a uniquely decorated setting reminiscent of old Istanbul. It offers a full bar, takeout, and reservations, with popular dishes like lamb shish kebab, doner kebab, and vegetarian options like moussaka. One thing this group doesn't seem to do a lot of is dine out. This is an opportunity for those that like to eat over a meal and connect to do so. Please RSVP by Saturday 4pm

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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA
Columbus HUG March
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSโ€™s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiroโ€™s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiroโ€™s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect โ€“ Associate, AWS Certified Developer โ€“ Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day!
Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day!
***Okay, call me crazy but you have got to try their chip n dip!*** Club 185 is a true hidden gem in German Village! Seriously, old school, good comfort food and drink. We will try to gather in spaces near the windows. While we'll share Chip n Dip, you'll want to order a sandwich, too. **Where the Chip Began (1817)** Potato chips can be traced back to an English chef, William Kitchiner, who includes โ€˜crispsโ€™ in his bestselling cookbook, โ€œThe Cookโ€™s Oracle.โ€ **Chip and Dip Popularity** The popularity of chip and dip skyrockets at the end of World War II with new entertainment fads and the introduction of Liptonโ€™s new advertising campaign for their famous French Onion Dip. (Club 185 doesn't openly admit it, but I'm pretty sure that's their dip recipe!) **[Club 185](http://club185.com/)**โ€”a true neighborhood bar serving since 1954, when it was known as a local 'speak-easy'. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. From politicians to lawyers, hardhats to hipstersโ€”all find Club 185 the perfect place to tame their hunger and quench their thirst! **PARKING**: I know, brick street parallel parking can be a pain. Two other choices, metered parking along Livingston heading towards Children's Hospital or across the street in the large church lot (park in spaces farthest away from the church entrance doors, closer to the street). **PRE-EVENT**: **HAPPY HOUR (3-5pm)**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/), nearby.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
ServiceNow's Got Talent
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: โ€ข A demo โ€ข A real-world business solution โ€ข A bold idea โ€ข A UX transformation โ€ข Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: ๐Ÿ† Business Value ๐Ÿš€ Innovation โœจ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next timeโ€ฆ youโ€™ll be on stage.