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Easter Monday carries a different kind of energy — somewhere between a long weekend, a fresh start, and the feeling that spring is finally here. This Social Butterfly Club Meetup brings that energy into a relaxed Monday evening. A space to connect, share conversations, and start the week with a bit more lightness and curiosity. 🌷 There might be a few small Easter surprises hidden around — nothing too serious, just a playful excuse to look around, smile, and maybe start a conversation with someone new. 🐣 Whether you’ve spent the weekend with people, by yourself, or somewhere in between — this is a chance to step back into the city and connect. ✨ Suggested Ice Breaker Question: “What has been a highlight of your long weekend?” Orga This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar) Questions? Check our Meetup-FAQs: [https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/) Meet your host I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect. Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/) LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/) About The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience. Love the vibe? There’s a whole community waiting for you. 🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together Join our Telegram Group: [https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy](https://t.me/+OnASVWZ7emhjYzEy) Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: [https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/) 🌸 Support us with a monthly membership: Become a Founding Flutterer for 14.95€/month and help the Social Butterfly Club grow. Your support keeps the project alive and helps us continue creating spaces where people in Berlin can meet and connect. [https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/](https://steady.page/en/social-butterfly-club/)

Dear friends, Join us for a gentle hike if you enjoy both walking in the forest and meditating. We’ll take a 2-hour walk in Grunewald and have a meditation practice along the way. The practice is suitable for everyone, regardless of meditation experience. It’s a beautiful way to connect with nature, calm the mind, experience serenity, and have a good time with others. 📍**Meeting point:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkvVTaZisA73RsRn7?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkvVTaZisA73RsRn7?g_st=ic) Please use this exact location - it’s a parking area next to Teufelsseestraße 21, 14055 Berlin. **🗓 When: Monday, 6 April** **10:00 - 13:00** Please arrive before 10:00. We will wait a maximum of 10 minutes for latecomers. The hike will take approximately 2 hours, and the meditation practice will last about 30 minutes. We will return to the starting point by 13:00. **🎟️Participation is donation based:** Feel free to donate any amount you like. **What to bring:** \- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes; please check the weather beforehand \- A water bottle \(water or tea\, as you prefer\) \- If you’d like\, bring something to sit on \(a small pillow\, cloth\, or anything comfortable for sitting in nature\) We love nature and meditation - and maybe you will too! Oneness Berlin Jazgul, Florian & Carla

Du möchtest endlich die\*den Richtige\*n für dich in Berlin finden? Berlins großes Gay Speed Dating bietet dir die Möglichkeit, andere Gay Singles aus deiner Umgebung kennenzulernen! Ein Abend, eine Bar – und bis zu 15 einzigartige Dates. Altersgruppe: 20 - 35 Jahre Anmeldung zum Event: [https://speeddating-xxl.de/gay/gay-dating-berlin](https://speeddating-xxl.de/gay/gay-dating-berlin) **Achtung: Zur Teilnahme ist eine vorherige Anmeldung auf der Website notwendig!**

**Standup with 3 experienced comedians and then brand new jokes workshopped as a panel with your input.** Like a live writers’ room! Like Pimp My Ride but with jokes? Pimp our jokes into bangers or watch them get dumped at the scrapyard. **Strap in for a wildly funny ride with Berlin legends, rising stars and touring pros every Monday at Suess war gestern totally in English** Doors 8:00pm **Show 8:30pm – 9:30pm (60 min show no break)** Please prepurchase your tickets to reserve your seats **Tickets 10€ + booking fee via** **[https://www.annaberos.com/berlin ](https://www.annaberos.com/berlin)**or via **[https://pimpmyjokes2026.eventbrite.de](https://pimpmyjokes2026.eventbrite.de)** **Remaining seats may be available at the door 12€ cash or card** produced and usually hosted by **ANNA BEROS (AUS)** Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. **[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)** **LINEUP on IG stories** @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/** GUEST COMEDIANS: Local and touring comedians with solid years in the game or hard-working promising new blood who host regular shows and/or are performing solo

The hike starts in Storkow, where we have short glimpse into its castle and cross a draw bridge over the Storkow canal. Before climbing one of Brandenburg's biggest inland dune, we get a view of Lake Storkow. After crossing forests and the village of Kolipin with its lake, we arrive at Bad Saarow, a spa town renowned for its hot springs and mineral-rich mud. From there, we take two trains back to Berlin in the late afternoon. Meet us in the **first car of the train RE7**, departing from **Ostkreuz station at 11:02** **am on platform 1,** (transfer in Königs Wusterhausen to RB36) **arriving at Storkow (Mark) at 11:57 am** Unless you subscribed to the Deutschlandticket, you'll need to buy a ticket to Storkow (Mark) and from Bad Saarow back to Berlin. Please note: * As a grown-up, you are responsible for yourself. * Come prepared for cold and windy weather. * Wear appropriate footwear, we may come across some sandy and muddy sections. * Forecasts predict low chance of rain, but you never know... * Bring enough water, food and some cash with you. * Please be fair and only RSVP if you are sure you can make it and update if your plans change. See you on Easter Monday!

Life is short, so let's Make new FRIENDS & Enjoy the Life. the event is dedicated to everybody living or visiting berlin, with a special focus on people with an International attitude. We have the aim of connecting people with similar interest here in Berlin! Everybody, who likes to meet new poeple on monday afternoon is welcome to join! #The bar only accepts cash or debit cards. No credit cards.

**For English see below** **Treffpunkt:** w3.hub, Möckernstrasse 120, 10963 Berlin 2\. OG\, hinterer Bereich **Unsere Eventreihe hat die Themen:** Die folgenden Workshops sind immer kostenlos und auf die gesamte Eventreihe verteilt. Wir werden es dir auch ermöglichen, dass du zu jedem Zeitpunkt in die Eventreihe einfach einsteigen kannst. Die Eventreihe endet mit dem letzten Termin, aber sie wird danach sofort von vorn beginnen und wir werden das Datum der Events dann anpassen. * 12.01.: Was ist Bitcoin eigentlich? * 26.01.: Workshop: Bitcoin senden und empfangen * 09.02.: Workshop: Bitcoin/ Bitcoin Passwort (Seed) sicher aufbewahren * 23.02.: Wo man Bitcoin kaufen könnte und auf was man achten sollte * 09.03.: Workshop: Bitcoin in Sekunden versenden (Lightning) * 23.03.: Bitcoin vererben * 06.04.: Warum nur Bitcoin - nicht Crypto * 20.04.: Workshop: Bitcoin spielerisch verstehen **Kontakt zu BBW:** * Telegram: https://t.me/+8nEA93930qowODky * Nostr: Bitcoin Beginner Workshops / npub1qtc6zmhaq6svkuny3r5h3n6wxel5cyzmwz7haygans36ee60l7vqgk2sxp **Anmeldungen:** Diese sind nicht erforderlich. Sollte es zu voll werden, werden wir aber Personen mit einer Anmeldungsbestätigung Vorrang geben. Teilt uns in eurer Anmeldung lediglich die Anzahl der Personen mit - keine weiteren Infos erforderlich: * meetup.com * Email: bbw@bitcoinexplained.de * Telegram: https://t.me/+8nEA93930qowODky * oder mündliche Absprache mit den Organisatoren für Folgeevents **Video** Dieses Event wird nicht aufgezeichnet und auch nicht irgendwo danach online verfügbar sein. **English** This event here is in German. The event "[ENG] Bitcoin Beginner Workshops - Explore Bitcoin" is in English and can be found under this link: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoin-lab-berlin **Privatsphäre** Die Teilnahme bei diesem Event verpflichtet dazu, dass die Privatsphäre von allen Personen gewahrt wird. Es dürfen keine Aufnahmen jeglicher Art gemacht oder verbreitet werden, wenn Personen dabei erkenntlich sind. Das bezieht sich auf das Event ansich, die Zeit davor und danach.

**Center Berlin Toastmasters: Put your words into action** New time: 7pm please arrive 10 minutes earlier. Join us for an exciting event where you can **put your words into action**! Toastmasters Berlin is hosting this **in-person event** at the **St. Lukas Church**. It's the perfect opportunity to enhance your public speaking skills, gain confidence, and connect with like-minded individuals. At Center Berlin Toastmasters, we believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, you'll find a place to grow and improve your communication skills. Our experienced members will provide valuable feedback and guidance to help you become a more effective speaker. Don't miss this chance to **challenge yourself** and expand your horizons. Join us at the **St. Lukas Church** at 7:00 PM and let your words make an impact! **Agenda of the evening:** **Welcome and Introductions:** The Toastmaster of the Day (TMOD) often opens the meeting, who welcomes everyone and introduces the meeting's theme or agenda. The TMOD also introduces the key roles and functionaries for that session. **Prepared Speeches:** A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to prepared speeches. Members working through various projects in the Toastmasters education program deliver speeches based on their chosen projects. Each speech is evaluated by a designated evaluator who provides feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. **Table Topics:** Table Topics is a segment where impromptu speaking skills are tested. The Table Topics Master presents a series of short, unprepared speaking challenges or questions, and members or guests are invited to come to the podium and give a brief, improvised response. **Evaluations:** Following the prepared speeches and Table Topics segment, evaluators provide constructive feedback to speakers. These evaluations focus on content, delivery, body language, and time management. The goal is to help speakers improve their speaking skills. **Reports and Functionary Roles:** The meeting may include various functionary roles, such as the Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, and others, who report on their observations and contributions to the session. These roles help members improve their language and time management skills. **General Evaluator:** The General Evaluator provides an overall assessment of the meeting, highlighting what went well and offering suggestions for improvement. They may also evaluate the evaluators' performance. **Awards and Recognitions:** Toastmasters sessions often conclude with awards and recognitions, including the Best Speaker, Best Evaluator, and Best Table Topics Speaker. These awards encourage members to strive for excellence in their speaking and leadership abilities. **Closing:** The meeting concludes with closing remarks from the Toastmaster of the Day, who may express gratitude to participants and encourage them to continue their Toastmasters journey. **Networking and Socialising:** After the formal meeting, members and guests often have the opportunity to network, socialise, and discuss their experiences in a more relaxed setting. Address: Bernburger Straße 4-5, 10963 Berlin Phone: +49 160 2376546 Email: [cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com](mailto:cb.toastmasters.d95@gmail.com) See you there!

OBS! Normally these events take place on the FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, however due to Easter we will be hosting it on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month this time. **Meaning, the event will be on the 9th of April instead of the 2nd.** Nico Caramella breaks down the strategy of placing sponsored "best X" articles on high-authority third-party publishers. Join us on April 9th, for an exciting and highly relevant session! For anyone looking to expand their knowledge on how to get noticed and build their presence in AI-recommendations , this will be an important one to attend. The session will be held at the **Buzzmatic Office, Schönhauser Allee 149**, from **9:30 to 11:00**. Enjoy **free attendance,** some lovely **breakfast** and great conversation! Nicolas Caramella, CEO and Founder of [GetCited.de](http://getcited.de/ "http://getcited.de/"), will come to the Buzzmatic office and do a session on How "Best X" Advertorials Get Your Brand Recommended by AI. *Nearly half of every AI answer about software, products, or services traces back to one content format: "Best X comparison listicles". In this session, Nico breaks down the strategy of placing sponsored "best X" articles on high-authority third-party publishers to systematically build brand presence in AI-generated recommendations. Whether you do this for clients or want to understand the emerging discipline of AI visibility, this talk gives you the framework and the data.* In May we will be welcoming Andrés Tapia as our next external speaker, to do some deepdives on related topics. We will be posting more about this soon, so stay tuned! Bring yourself, a good mood and any thoughts or questions you have on the subject. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts! You can also find our events on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-best-x-advertorials-get-your-brand-recommended-by-ai-tickets-1984757470021

In this hands-on session, we’ll use AI prompts to conceptualize and outline a complete website structure: front-end, admin panel, and back-end. Together, we’ll explore how to draft feature layouts, functionality specs, and architecture ideas, all driven by effective prompting. This event will focus on practical AI-assisted planning—not relying on pre-built platforms. You’ll leave with a clearer prompt-based framework for your next web project.

🥂 Let’s join this hidden waterfront location in Berlin, surrounded by nature and boats — a peaceful escape from the city, where wine meets water, light, and conversation. **Please don't use the location from this app as it can't be identified , search on google map the Meeting Address: Am Bootshaus 20, 13587 Berlin (Spandau)** 🍇 About the Wine World Journey Each event explores a unique wine region, uncovering its stories, grape varieties, and traditions. For this session, we journey to the Rhône Valley, one of France’s most iconic regions, known for its powerful reds and expressive terroir. We’ll taste carefully selected wines made from classic Rhône grape varieties, revealing the true character of both Northern and Southern Rhône styles. 🍷 Taste, Learn, and Truly Feel the Terroir Part 1: Introduction to the Region Why the Rhône Valley is a key region in the wine world A virtual tour of its landscapes: from steep terraces to sun-drenched plains Typical grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre Famous appellations and wine labels (e.g. Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Part 2: Tasting the Wines Together Guided tasting of 3 Rhône wines （premium wine included） Learn how to write tasting notes: aromas, structure, balance Share impressions and understand terroir through comparison Part 3: Communication and Connections 📌 Note: **Meeting Address: Am Bootshaus 20, 13587 Berlin (Spandau)** **35 euro** to share the expence, and please bring cash (preferably without change) Bring a pen for tasting notes The boat will remain moored in the harbor The venue is located inside the harbor area. Please call upon arrival at the gate for access.

Dear meetup community, we decided to move to another platform to continue growing without having to pay Meetup (now charging us 30€/mo) and thus, keeping our events FREE. 2 steps to keep coming to our meetups from now: 1 - [join our Newsletter and Whatsapp group ](https://forms.gle/wKQdJUhxpx6GQuLL7) 2 - Find us on Traube : [https://traube.club/p/music-marketing-meetup](https://traube.club/p/music-marketing-meetup) it’s a Berlin-based platform made by two friends, you’ll also find plenty of nicely curated music events plus there is a chat so you can connect with your music friends.

**!! IMPORTANT: please register at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) to guarantee seating! Shows are getting super busy !!** Special comedy show for a lazy Sunday evening! Top TV headliner, professional venue and tasty, affordable drinks. **GUEST STAR HEADLINER: [JACKIE KASHIAN (USA).](https://www.instagram.com/jackiekashian/ "https://www.instagram.com/jackiekashian/")** **[Jackie Kashian](https://www.instagram.com/jackiekashian/ "https://www.instagram.com/jackiekashian/")** is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, and or heard on NPR and Audible. Touring 45 weeks a year, she calls it The Job She Loves Tour and you should check to see if she’s gonna be in a town near you. Her 5 comedy albums and specials have been number one on Amazon and Apple and #3 on Billboard. In addition to two podcasts “The Jackie and Laurie Show” and “The Dork Forest,” you can also read her writing in “The Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies” and the comic book “Comics Comics Quarterly”. **Google rating: 5.0 / 5.0 (275+ reviews!)** ★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK ★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong ★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine ★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon ★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China ★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia ★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia ★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA Show will consist of 2 halves with an interval. Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show. \*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)

Seit 10 Jahren feiern wir den Global Access Bars ® Tag. Jedes Jahr strömten Berichte aus der ganzen Welt herein. Von Praktizierenden, die die Bars mit ihren Familien teilten…bis zu Veranstaltern, die sie in Schulen brachten, Menschen, die mehr Ruhe, Klarheit und Leichtigkeit im Alltag entdeckten. Die Geschichten wurden mehr. Die Wirkung wuchs weiter. Und es wurde etwas Neues geboren: Die Global Access Bars® Celebration Party! - Eine weitere Gelegenheit weltweit zusammenzukommen und zu zeigen, was mit den Bars® möglich ist. Und Du bist eingeladen! Es könnte die entspannteste Technik sein, von der Du noch nie gehört hast 😉 Bei diesem Event wirst Du die wundervolle Wirkung der Access Bars® in einer Session erfahren und Dich mit Praktizierenden austauschen. [https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/access-consciousness-einzelsessions/access-bars-sessions.html](https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/access-consciousness-einzelsessions/access-bars-sessions.html) Kosten : 25 Euro für Neulinge / 10 Euro für Access Bars® Practitioner Bitte melde Dich rechtzeitig telefonisch an - die Plätze sind begrenzt. Es gibt im April noch mehr zu feiern! Ich habe Geburtstag. Aus diesem Anlass kannst Du bis Ende April einen Gutschein für eine Session zum halben Preis buchen. Das Angebot gilt auch für Gutscheine - einlösbar bis Ende Juni 2026. Ich freue mich auf Dich! https://youtu.be/UIqZH2Dxxqk?si=6Fb4rdSqOAXkdtV8 Ab 14:00 Uhr kannst Du auch online bei der Access Bars - Celebration Party mit dabeisein. [https://www.accessconsciousness.com/de/micrositesfolder/accessbars/global-access-bars-celebration/](https://www.accessconsciousness.com/de/micrositesfolder/accessbars/global-access-bars-celebration/)

Let’s get together at the Crowne Plaza and talk deals, creative finance, problem solving, whatever you want! Hubert Bruce Hosts, COREE members share ideas and resources. Open to the public!

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

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!

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.

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