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Join us for The Secret Meetup, a semi-monthly board game night at The Secret Lantern Books & Games in Cedar Park! It’s called The Secret Meetup, so you probably shouldn’t tell anyone 🤫 (…but you should absolutely tell people though).
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We’re a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse group. New players are always welcome — we’re happy to teach games and help you find a table.
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🕕 Games start at 6:00 pm and go until 10:00 pm.
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📅 First meetup: Monday, March 9. This is a pilot, so potentially every other Monday after that!
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📍The Secret Lantern Books and Games in Cedar Park. Housed in a former bank, this shop is now the very definition of “cozy.” Think comfy upholstered furniture, warm lighting, and tucked-away corners, perfect for settling into a long game. And yes — there’s a Vault Room, complete with massive steel door and spinning wheel handle, now reborn as one of the coolest places around to plot your next heist— err, move.
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⏰ Good to know:
• You’re welcome to arrive earlier to hang out or play, but games will definitely start at 6:00 pm.
• The store opens at 10:00 am — if you want to make a whole game day of it, leave a comment!
• Coffee drinks and light food are available for purchase at the store — please support our host venue.
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🎲 What to bring:
• Your favorite board games (optional)
• Or just bring yourself — there’s always room to join in
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Whether you’re brand new to board games or a seasoned player, come roll some dice, learn something new, and enjoy a great Monday night with awesome people.

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Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

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Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

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**The world keeps changing. Fast. The question is whether your approach is.** KAA 2026 is where Agile practitioners, leaders, and builders come to work through what's actually hard right now: delivering real value, building trust across teams, and figuring out where AI fits without losing the human system underneath it. This isn't a theory conference. The speakers are doing the work. Our keynote, **Kevin Koym**, has helped over 6,500 entrepreneurs across 42 countries build something real. He founded Tech Ranch Austin. He's seen what stalls people and what moves them. If you're building something, leading something, or still figuring out what comes next, his talk is worth your whole morning. The rest of the lineup covers leadership, product, teams, and technology. Talks and workshops. Practitioners and executives. A room full of people who take this seriously. **If that sounds like your kind of day, purchase tickets here:** [https://www.agileaustin.org/kaa-2026-ticket-info](https://www.agileaustin.org/kaa-2026-ticket-info) Want to see who's speaking first? [https://www.agileaustin.org/kaa-2026-speakers](https://www.agileaustin.org/kaa-2026-speakers)

We ARE mtg In-Person every week! In person, we are meeting at Capital One Cafe--in the Domain--out in the coffee shop (unless it's crowded, and we'll be back where the tables are). If you get there first grab a couple of tables, we'll be there. We are a very informal group. There is no set agenda! Just come with your laptop and your questions! If you don't have a laptop, you can still come with your questions! We can help with business processes, configuration, certifications, code, Trailhead, pretty much anything Salesforce Related! There is also no set time, drop in anytime between 9am to Noon! Thank you, Stephanie :-)

7:00 - 9:00pm - Flow Session [Register here ](https://www.relateful.com/austin-circling-studio)and reserve your spot. Cost & Payment Details are below \*Please register in advance OR arrive 10 minutes early if this is your first time and you have not pre-registered\* **Location**: Relateful Austin Studio, [1205 West 42nd St. A](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1205+W+42nd+St,+Austin,+TX+78756/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8644ca88132b1893:0xa874c2d4b31df5b8?ved=2ahUKEwj4zO3shvngAhUNnq0KHRZUBWoQ8gEwAHoECAMQAQ) [Austin, TX 78756](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1205+W+42nd+St,+Austin,+TX+78756/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8644ca88132b1893:0xa874c2d4b31df5b8?ved=2ahUKEwj4zO3shvngAhUNnq0KHRZUBWoQ8gEwAHoECAMQAQ) **Cost & Payment links:** You've got options— * [$5 unlimited](https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=401786&id_sale=1&k_id=2688889) for the first two weeks—trial membership * [$25](https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=401786&id_sale=1&k_id=2300747) for this two-hour block * [$89](https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=401786&id_sale=1&k_id=2687772) unlimited all in-person sessions [All the options are here](https://www.relateful.com/austin-circling-studio). **What is it:** Relatefulness is an experiment in emergent, self-organizing collective intelligence. It is a meditation on what it means to be human and to be part of humanity; a way for us to discover more inclusive and expansive ways of being together; to align w the impulse of evolution while honoring the perfect wholeness of each unfolding now. During this two-hour session, we'll explore some specific facets of Relateful practice in small-group, guided exercises then move into an all-group flow. We gather with a willingness to step into the mystery of being truly honest and seeing the innocence and beauty of every expression in every moment. This environment challenges our assumptions of how to be ourselves and behave with each other; the result is a release of creative potential and long-lasting insight into the unconscious habits we've constructed to avoid the raw intimacy of each moment's full expression (and that avoidance is innocent and beautiful as well). This is not a healing practice nor considered a "safe space", but rather closer to a "brave space" where we aim to be present with what is happening in the moment, rather than driving toward any specific outcome. Useful Links: [• A free, in-depth, mini course on bringing presence into relationships.](https://www.relateful.com/circling-orientation) [• Tons more info on our website](www.relateful.com) “Integral relationship has been the missing piece, and Circling is the most powerful relational practice I’ve seen…” * Ken Wilber

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The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

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