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¿Has escuchado sobre AWS pero no sabes cómo dar el primer paso? ¿Quieres certificar tus conocimientos pero prefieres aprender jugando? 🎮✨ ¡Llegó el momento de pasar de la teoría a la práctica! En el **AWS Cloud Club de Duoc UC Plaza Vespucio** abrimos nuestra primera sesión técnica del 2026. No será una charla aburrida; ven a jugar **AWS Cloud Quest**, un RPG donde resolverás problemas reales en la nube para reconstruir una ciudad virtual. **🚀 ¿Por qué no te lo puedes perder?** * **Aprende Jugando:** Exploraremos AWS Cloud Quest, la forma más divertida de entender los servicios de Amazon. * **Gana tu primer Badge:** Te guiaremos para que obtengas tu insignia oficial de **Cloud Practitioner Trained**, ideal para potenciar tu LinkedIn. * **Networking & Pizza:** Conoce a otros futuros ingenieros, comparte experiencias y, por supuesto, ¡disfrutemos de unas pizzas juntos! 🍕 * **Comunidad:** Descubre cómo el Cloud Club puede impulsarte con recursos exclusivos y mentoría. **📍 Detalles del Evento** * **Lugar:** Sede Plaza Vespucio, **Auditorio** (Presencial). * **Fecha:** Lunes 04 de Mayo. * **Hora:** 13:00 hrs. **🎟️ ¿Cómo participar?** 1. **Regístrate aquí en Meetup y Luma** para asegurar tu cupo (¡y saber cuánta pizza comprar!). https://luma.com/51qb7pkn 2. Trae tu laptop (y muchas ganas de aprender). 3. ¡Ven con hambre de conocimiento y de pizza! **¡Haz que tu carrera despegue y obtén tu primera credencial oficial con nosotros!** *Organizado por AWS Cloud Club Duoc UC PV.*

Where: Meet inside of Juan Pablo II park on the steps in front of Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church. Donde: dentro del Parque Juan Pablo II en las escaleras al frente de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario. What to bring: Water. Gloves are optional (we will do exercises on the grass, stairs, etc.) Que traer; Agua. Guantes son opcionales (haremos ejercicios varios en el pasto, escaleras, etc.) Workout: 5k run combined with HIIT stations open for all levels Entrenamiento; recorrido de 5km de trote con paradas para hacer entrenamiento funcional para todos los niveles

* **ENGLISH** • Language Exchange: We will be at Lastarria📍 Padre Luis de Valdivia 352 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm • International Party: After the Language Exchange we go to a Pubcrawl📍Between Lastarria and Bellavista (We go to different clubs, all together) Board games + Party games + English / Spanish / Portuguese Speaking party host Price: $15.000 chilean pesos Includes a craft beer draft or dessert (variety available) until 11:00 pm. Check our Instagram @vivethink to see more Meet people from different countries, learn languages, make new friends & have fun! * **ESPAÑOL** • Intercambio de idiomas: Estaremos en Lastarria 📍 Padre Luis de Valdivia 352 desde las 9:00 pm hasta las 11:00 pm • Fiesta internacional: Después del intercambio de idiomas vamos a un Pubcrawl 📍 Entre Lastarria y Bellavista (vamos a distintos clubes, todos juntos) Juegos de mesa + juegos de fiesta + anfitrión de la fiesta que habla inglés / español / portugués Precio: $15.000 pesos chilenos Incluye una cerveza artesanal de barril o postre (variedad disponible) hasta las 11:00 pm. Revisa nuestro Instagram @vivethink para ver más ¡Conoce personas de distintos países, aprende idiomas, haz nuevos amigos y diviértete!

**VIVETHINK • Italian Party 🇮🇹 Free Language Exchange + Pub Crawl** Check our instagram: [@VIVETHINK ](instagram.com/vivethink) Welcome to VIVETHINK 🌎 the most international experience in Santiago Party with locals and travelers from all over the world. This Saturday 25th we have an special edition ITALIAN PARTY 🇮🇹 FREE ENTRY **🕗 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 🇮🇹** Language Exchange in the most Italian place in Santiago • Quel Bravo Ragazzo During the first part of the night you will enjoy: Language exchange (All languages) Free Entry **🕚 9:30 PM – 4:00 AM** ***GIFT 🎁: If you buy a ticket for the International Party Pub Crawl you get a 100% FREE ITALIAN PANINO 🤌❤️ At Quel Bravo Ragazzo + 30 minutes Open Bar** International Party + Karaoke + Pub Crawl (All included) The best clubs in Santiago (3 Clubs + All entries included) Free drinks during party games 🌍 Tourists & travelers are welcome 💳 Pay at the door (cash or card) Price: $20.000 CLP per person (or equivalent in USD) BONUS for International travelers Just by joining the event, you also get: 1 FREE Spanish, English or Portuguese lesson +Discounts on the best tours, restaurants and accommodations in Santiago, you get better prices thanks to our partnerships just for international travelers. Are you ready for one of the most Italian night in Santiago? 🤌🇮🇹🌎

Where: Meet inside of Juan Pablo II park on the steps in front of Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church. Donde: dentro del Parque Juan Pablo II en las escaleras al frente de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario. What to bring: Water. Gloves are optional (we will do exercises on the grass, stairs, etc.) Que traer; Agua. Guantes son opcionales (haremos ejercicios varios en el pasto, escaleras, etc.)

English (scroll down for Spanish).... run on empty streets with FitFam! All levels are welcome! When: Thursday at 6:30am. Please arrive at 6:25am to find the group and begin the run promptly at 6:30. Español..... Trotar por las calles vacías con FitFam! Todos los niveles son bienvenidos! Cuando: Jueves a las 6:30am. Por favor llegar a las 6:25am para encontrar al grupo y así partir puntualmente a las 6:30.

¿Has escuchado sobre AWS pero no sabes cómo dar el primer paso? ¿Quieres certificar tus conocimientos pero prefieres aprender jugando? 🎮✨ ¡Llegó el momento de pasar de la teoría a la práctica! En el **AWS Cloud Club de Duoc UC Plaza Vespucio** abrimos nuestra primera sesión técnica del 2026. No será una charla aburrida; ven a jugar **AWS Cloud Quest**, un RPG donde resolverás problemas reales en la nube para reconstruir una ciudad virtual. **🚀 ¿Por qué no te lo puedes perder?** * **Aprende Jugando:** Exploraremos AWS Cloud Quest, la forma más divertida de entender los servicios de Amazon. * **Gana tu primer Badge:** Te guiaremos para que obtengas tu insignia oficial de **Cloud Practitioner Trained**, ideal para potenciar tu LinkedIn. * **Networking & Pizza:** Conoce a otros futuros ingenieros, comparte experiencias y, por supuesto, ¡disfrutemos de unas pizzas juntos! 🍕 * **Comunidad:** Descubre cómo el Cloud Club puede impulsarte con recursos exclusivos y mentoría. **📍 Detalles del Evento** * **Lugar:** Sede Plaza Vespucio, **Auditorio** (Presencial). * **Fecha:** Lunes 04 de Mayo. * **Hora:** 13:00 hrs. **🎟️ ¿Cómo participar?** 1. **Regístrate aquí en Meetup y Luma** para asegurar tu cupo (¡y saber cuánta pizza comprar!). https://luma.com/51qb7pkn 2. Trae tu laptop (y muchas ganas de aprender). 3. ¡Ven con hambre de conocimiento y de pizza! **¡Haz que tu carrera despegue y obtén tu primera credencial oficial con nosotros!** *Organizado por AWS Cloud Club Duoc UC PV.*

Te invitamos a nuestra próxima junta de la Comunidad de Copilot Studio, un espacio para usuarios y creadores donde compartimos experiencias reales, aprendizajes prácticos y conversamos sobre cómo crear agentes de IA con impacto en el negocio. 📅 Fecha: 5 de mayo 📍 Lugar: Nuevas oficinas de EY 👥 Formato: Presencial Agenda del Meetup Durante esta sesión contaremos con: 🎤 3 charlas (temas y speakers por confirmar)Enfocadas en Copilot Studio, agentes, Power Platform e IA aplicada a escenarios reales. ☕ Breaks + comida, para seguir conversando en un ambiente relajado 🤝 Espacio de networking, ideal para conectar con otros makers, consultores, arquitectos y equipos de innovación ¿Por qué asistir? Aprender de casos y experiencias reales Conocer cómo otros equipos están usando Copilot Studio en producción Intercambiar ideas, desafíos y mejores prácticas Conectar con la comunidad local de usuarios y creadores de Copilots Este meetup está dirigido a makers, developers, consultores, arquitectos de soluciones, equipos de IT e innovación, y a cualquier persona interesada en agentes inteligentes y la evolución de Copilot Studio. 🎯 Cupos limitados Pronto compartiremos la agenda detallada y los speakers.

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Join us for 2 loops of the 1.1 mile trail surrounding Civic Park In Reynoldsburg this Thursday (5/7) at 6:30 pm. This is a fully paved trail so no worries about mud after a rainy week. Just come and get some exercise while connecting with others.

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**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.