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***This is a paid event ($5 general admission, free for students & job seekers) with limited tickets - you must [RSVP on Luma](https://luma.com/zd29ibx6) to secure your spot.*** ​Recent research from Anthropic and Redwood Research has shown that "reward hacking" is more than just a nuisance: it can be a seed for broader misalignment. ​Evgenii Opryshko explores how models that learn to exploit vulnerabilities in coding environments can generalize to concerning capabilities, such as unprompted alignment faking and cooperating with malicious actors. ​**Event Schedule** 6:00 to 6:30 - Food and introductions 6:30 to 7:30 - Presentation and Q&A 7:30 to 9:00 - Open Discussions ​​​​If you can't make it in person, feel free to join the live stream starting at 6:30 pm, via [this link](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live).

St. Timothy's is excited to offer support to newcomers in Canada. Our goal is to provide conversational language practice through informal instruction and feedback, alongside emotional and practical assistance. We invite all new immigrants, English language students, visitors to Canada, parents of children temporarily attending schools in Toronto, foreign university students, and anyone looking to enhance their language skills. We aim to build a welcoming community where friendships can flourish, help participants establish meaningful connections, learn about life in Toronto, and access practical resources like resume and interview preparation, shopping tips, and guidance on setting up home services or navigating government offices. We will host a reading group and a career mentoring group every other Tuesday at 10 AM. Our conversation group will take place every Tuesday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring both large and small group discussions on topics such as current events, cultural exchange, and media stories. The small groups will include a mix of language learners and volunteers who provide gentle feedback. Participants will receive grammatical structures and vocabulary lists related to each topic to guide their conversations and enhance their language learning experience.

Do you want to improve your Public Speaking skills, your Impromptu Speaking skills, learn how to present Feedback with Evaluations, and build your Leadership skills? If the answer is YES to any, attend SUN LIFE SPEAKERS CORNER online for an informative and fun filled session each Tuesday at Noon EST/EDT (except following a Holiday Monday). Guests/Visitors are welcome to participate in the Table Topics (impromptu) session. Join and become a Member to have access to all roles and Pathways, the education system. Please email info.sunlifespeakerscorner@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Visit our Royal Lunch'n'Learn Toastmasters Hybrid meeting, meet people and develop your communication and leadership skills. At today's meeting we will be discussing how our theme can help improve your life and the lives of others. This is a HYBRID event and so you can choose to join us in person, or online. We would like to encourage you to join us at noon! Reach out to us to receive the WebEx link or to reserve your seat. **What to expect:** Find out first-hand what it means to participate in a club meeting. * Watch as one of our members delivers a Prepared Speech. * Learn and practice how to think fast on your feet with an impromptu Table Topics session. * Witness how to give and receive constructive feedback to help encourage and build confidence with our members. Practice the skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence. Experience a club meeting with Royal Lunch'n'Learn Toastmasters. It all starts with a fun club environment where you will learn and practice together—to grow individually. Contact us to get the Webex link. Get yourself back in gear after the Holiday season and we will look forward to helping you get your new start moving. We meet in person (Hybrid meetings) at RBC Wellington Square on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (check for variations in our schedule). Plus, all our meetings are online which is super accessible! Guests are **free** to join us for their first three regular meetings - **contact us** to schedule your visit or ask us anything! contact-3648173@toastmastersclubs.org

### **King’s Cake - Where French tradition meets elevated celebration** **✨ Tuesday January 13 \| LIMITED SPOTS ✨ \-** **🎟Pre-sale only on [Eventbrite:](https://AperoGalette26.eventbrite.ca) King's Cake celebration 2026 - 🎟 Early Birds till Dec. 28** https://AperoGalette26.eventbrite.ca **Exclusive ApéroChic Private Event - Complimentary slice of King's Cake** **Celebrate 2026 the French way with one of ApéroChic’s most beloved traditions La Galette des Rois, a 700 years tradition .** **🌿 About us:** **[ApéroChic](https://aperochic.ca/) is a premium social afterwork experience that brings together an influential community in a friendly atmosphere. Our events are the perfect place to meet new people and create meaningful connections while enjoying elevated social experiences. Join us even if you come alone or with friends you will always feel part of the moment.** **🌿 The venue:** **Mister C at the iconic Bisha Hotel will open its doors exclusively for our community for a refined and festive evening filled with delicious moments** **🌿 The event:** **Our Galettes will be crafted by the acclaimed French pastry house Jules Café Patisserie featuring the perfect buttery puff pastry and almond filling we all adore. Hidden inside a surprise fève. The lucky finder becomes King or Queen of the evening and enjoys royal perks:** **👑 A crown** **📸 A photo moment with our photographer** **🍰 A complimentary extra slice of Galette if you get the fève** **Let us toast to a joyful and successful year ahead with chic sips a celebratory vibe and the magic of a 700 year old French tradition** ### **Event Details** **• Complimentary slice of Galette des Rois included** **• Galette served until 9:00 PM → redeem your ticket before this time** **• Cash Bar and pre registration only** **• Dress Code: Simply Chic** **• Allergy Notice: Contains almonds (nut allergy alert)** **• Tickets refundable up to 7 days prior and transferable anytime for this event** **📸 A photographer will capture the evening.** **🎉 Join us for the first ApéroChic event of 2026** **Toast mingle and maybe become King or Queen for the night** **Space is extremely limited so reserve early** **🥂 be the first to hear about our future events.Want to be informed on our coming events? [Join our community](https://www.aperochic.ca/)** **Connect with us** **Instagram @aperochic** **ApéroChic Team** **Elevating Connections Creating Lasting Memories**

**Harness the Magic, the Practicality of your Sixth Sense for 2026** We are all psychic; it’s not a gift for just “special people”. We use our extrasensory perceptions daily, such as from having inner knowings about people to receiving a feeling to make a certain purchase or business decision at a certain time. Join this free meet up to see how your intuition works for you and how to expand it. Also, covered in this event: • increasing inner harmony • learning about the reality of spirit guides or master souls that back us, and how to communicate with them • seeing how stress and pressure undermine our intuitive nature, and how to minimize these pressures in life **Drawing upon Experiences and Life Lessons** This meet up will include attendees from meet ups in other locations. (We've teamed up with others!) The facilitators of the meet ups have years of experience leading talks, workshops and courses on these topics, and have shared about them in regular media interviews in Canada, the US and Europe. They have used this ability to better their own lives, and enjoy passing along this knowledge to others. This meet up is being held at these times: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at 2 pm, then at 10 pm and then Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8 pm. Here are the links to register for the events. Once registered you will be emailed a link to attend. For the Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 class at 2 pm: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HT17Gum0SEq-8SDrW6cJXw](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HT17Gum0SEq-8SDrW6cJXw) For the Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 class at 10 pm: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MRKvf82R3SPQ3cuVM9Evg](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MRKvf82R3SPQ3cuVM9Evg) For the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 class at 8 pm: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eNY_KkAVSBCHOl3Tm3f8Pw](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eNY_KkAVSBCHOl3Tm3f8Pw) Note though...while we realize you are psychic, we do suggest you set a timer alert for yourself so you don’t miss the chance to attend this energizing event. We do not record these events for play back later; they are best experienced in the moment. After a long absence, we are so looking forward to this doing this meet up! #Metaphysics #Spirituality #Spiritual Growth ##

🎬 Let’s Go to the Movies (and Actually Talk… or Not) Whether you're a film nerd, popcorn enthusiast, or just looking for a chill night out with interesting people — this one's for you. We’re heading out to see a movie together, then grabbing food or drinks after. If the film's great (or terrible), we’ll probably talk about it forever. If it’s just okay, we’ll talk about it for 10 minutes and move on to everything else — books, dating apps, weird dreams, how Toronto keeps getting more expensive, etc. The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and not too serious. No film degree needed. No icebreakers. No pressure to “perform.” Just come enjoy the film, connect with some thoughtful people, and see where the night goes Click here to watch trailer! 🎞️ **Movie Title + Trailer:** [[Click here to watch trailer!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOwTdTZA8D8)] 📖 **📖 Plot Summary:** In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) becomes a nightmare he can't escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival - the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and much more terrifying. *** ### 🗓️ **Event Details** 📍 **Meetup Time:** 6:45 PM .....We will only wait 5mins 🎬 **Movie Start Time:** 7:00pm ⏱️ **Runtime:** 1hr50mins 📌 **Meetup Spot:** I will be standing at the top of the escalator wearing my Moose Hat. 🎟️ **Cost:** * **$11.50** for *CineClub* members * **$16.00** regular admission 👉 You are responsible for buying your own ticket. **🪑 Reserved Seating:** You must buy your ticket *before* signing up. You'll be asked where you're sitting so we can all sit together! 🎫 Buy your ticket here: [https://www.cineplex.com](https://www.cineplex.com) 📍🪑 **Where I will be sitting:** I will be in ROW "L" SEAT "15" 🍿 **After the Movie:** Yes, we’re heading out after! It’s not just a movie night — it’s a social night. Let's talk, laugh, and dissect every plot twist. *** ### ✅ **Before You Sign Up** * Please **buy your ticket first** — seating is limited! * When signing up, let us know your **seat number** so we can try to group everyone together. * You can still sign up or just **show up on the day** if you’re not sure you can make it — we’re flexible! 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](#) 🎟️ **Join Cineplex’s CineClub for discounts**: [https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub](https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub) 🎁 **Get your SCENE Card** for free movies and points: [https://www.scene.ca](https://www.scene.ca) *** ### 🎥 **A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette** We love a great film experience. Please: * Turn off your phone * Don’t talk during the movie * Be respectful of others Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks). *** ### 👥 **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it! 🎬 **Organized by:** Mathew 📧 Questions? Reach out: **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

## **🔥 LeaderSHIFT: New Year, New Opportunities** ### **Private Group Visit to The National Franchise Show (FREE Admission)** The new year is the perfect time to **reset, explore options, and think bigger** — without pressure, sales pitches, or noise. LeaderSHIFT is organizing a **group visit** to **The National Franchise Show in Toronto**, where attendees can explore **business ownership, franchising, and alternative paths to entrepreneurship** — all under one roof. This is **not** about selling franchises. It’s about **exposure, learning, and better questions**. *** ### **📍 Event Details** **Event:** The National Franchise Show – Toronto **Dates:** January 17 & 18 **Time:** • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Location:** Metro Toronto Convention Centre 🎟 **FREE Admission** (regularly $15) Promo Code: **OWNABIZ26** *** ### **💡 Why Attend with LeaderSHIFT?** * Explore **dozens of business and franchise opportunities** * Learn about **ownership, systems, and scalability** * Attend **free educational seminars** * Ask real questions — no pressure * Connect with others who are **thinking seriously about their next chapter** This is ideal if you are: * Considering entrepreneurship but unsure where to start * Exploring alternatives to traditional employment * Curious about franchises, systems, or structured businesses * Looking to make **smarter decisions in 2026** *** ### **👥 How This Works** This is a **self-guided visit** with optional group coordination: * Come for as little or as long as you like * Explore at your own pace * Optional meet-up time for LeaderSHIFT members on-site No obligation. No expectations. *** ### **⚠️ Important Notes** * This event is **informational**, not a sales event * LeaderSHIFT is not affiliated with any specific franchise * Come curious, not committed *** ### **✅ RSVP to Save Your Spot** RSVP here so we know who’s attending and can coordinate group timing. Let’s start the year with **clarity, options, and better conversations**.

In this hands-on event, you will learn the necessary skills to set up, control, shape and craft the light you want for various high end results. This is an immersive shooting workshop where you will not only make amazing images for your portfolio, but learn all about the required gear and master the handling and setup for each unique look. Subjects covered include: * **Photographing a professional model** in several genres with varying lighting setups ​(you will be amazed at the high quality controlled lighting results) ​ * **Setting up your camera in manual mode** for perfect studio results (no manual mode experience required) * **Understanding core light theory** (hard vs soft light) * **Controlling "falloff"** as a method of lighting single persons, groups, and affecting the light in your background all at the same time * **Making the best choice** about the focal length for the shot * **Understanding the light modifiers** you can use to design the specific lighting for a shot, and then getting hands-on setup experience * **Controlling the strobes (lights)** \- all about power\, metering\, controlling exposure * **Demonstration of a tethered workflow** to allow real-time image capture on a computer for greater preview ability when shooting live * **How to use a light meter** for precise light measurement of the subject * **Use of umbrellas,** strip boxes, octaboxes, beauty dishes and more * **Prior to the event,** you will receive preparatory notes. Then, 2-3 weeks following the event, you will receive a comprehensive set of student notes including lighting diagrams for all of the workshop setups, extra information about retouching, a buying guide and a gallery featuring images created during the workshop event The workshop is strictly limited to 8 attendees. All you need to participate is your interchangeable lens camera (DSLR or mirrorless). No flash equipment is required, we provide all needed lighting gear. The cost to attend is $359. Full information is available here: https://cameraschool.ca/lighting-workshop Registration for the workshop is here: https://cameraschool.ca/schedule%2Fsign-up **AS OF JANUARY 5, ONLY TWO SEATS REMAIN! Grab your spot now!**

**Format**: Hybrid (in-person and online) event **In-person location**: **Security Compass** 325 Front Street West, Unit 103 Toronto, ON M5V 2Y1 **Note:** In-person attendance is limited to **70 people**, in a **first-come, first-serve basis**. Doors will open at **6:00 PM**, with the event will start at **6:30 PM** (ET). For those who cannot attend in person, please join us virtually via the livestream! **Presentation Title:** **Privacy Components That Should Actually Matter to Development Teams** Many teams expect that privacy is taken care of by the company’s security program or addressed by the legal and compliance teams. Fact is, privacy is often lagging behind security when it comes to software development, and there are still obligations that need to make their way into the lifecycle. And, in many cases, devs never even see the obligations that exist on paper to clients! In each business function of Governance, Design, Implementation, Verification, and Operations, there are privacy considerations that need to be made. The earlier you can get these considerations locked in, the more time it saves you later when there’s an incident, a user exercising their rights, or simply scaling up! \-\-\- **This is a hybrid event!** You're welcome to join us online or in person. Thanks again to our wonderful sponsors at **Security Compass** for hosting us!

This afternoon meetup is a welcoming, low-pressure space to connect with others who are navigating work, job searches, career changes, or simply curious about what’s next. Whether you’re actively looking for something new or just want to be around people who get it, you’re so welcome. The focus is on easy conversations, shared experiences, and genuine support. You can come to listen, share, ask questions, or just take it all in — whatever feels right for you. What to expect: • Friendly introductions and gentle conversation prompts to help break the ice • Small, relaxed group chats so everyone has space to participate • Time to talk about what you’re working on or hoping for next • Optional opportunities to exchange contact info, LinkedIn, or business cards • Coffee, conversation, and community Who this is for: • Anyone job searching or exploring new opportunities • People considering a career change or building a side project • Folks who want to grow their network in a genuine way • Anyone who values connection and shared support What to bring: • Just yourself • Optional: business cards, resumes, or LinkedIn info if you’d like to share There is a $5 deposit to hold your spot that will be returned when you show up! Please e-transfer sajii.thra@gmail.com

Let's check out REFORMD by Lagree at the Well! We will take the 10:30am Full body class! Afterwards, we will have brunch together at L'avenue, also in the Well! This event is FREE to join, you will have to sign up for the class by yourself! Look forward to meeting you there! More details about meeting up prior will be sent to attendees prior to the event.

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.