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Join Congregation Kol Ami for our weekly Saturday morning Shabbat Service. These are usually in person and on Zoom, but it's important to check our website calendar for the most updated information: https://www.kolaminw.org/events-and-services-calendar-view

Join Congregation Kol Ami for our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Every Friday at 7:30 PM, please also check our website at www.kolaminw.org to see if there are any special events added to any Friday evening and to get the Zoom registrations.

Join Congregation Kol Ami for our weekly Saturday morning Shabbat Torah Study - in person and on zoom! Sometimes, when we do not have Religious School on Saturdays, Torah Study is only on Zoom. Please check our calendar: https://www.kolaminw.org/events-and-services-calendar-view.

In this Sunday morning series, Swami Satyamayananda speaks on various spiritual topics followed by Q&A. All those attending in-person can meet afterwards with Swamiji in our basement for more Q&A and in-depth discussion. In person at the Seattle Ashrama, or [livestreaming on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@vedantasocietyofwesternwa/streams). This, like all Vedanta Society events, is open to everyone and free of charge. Past talks can be viewed via our [YouTube playlists](https://www.youtube.com/@vedantasocietyofwesternwa/playlists). *1 hour prgm plus basement chat.*

We are a new group with lots of exciting plans and events coming up. Join our WhatsApp community and apply to be a volunteer or just get involved in anyway possible. Our mission is: to empower personal growth and build community through gaming together! We look forward to “respawning” with you, Richmond! https://chat.whatsapp.com/HuByeBZxXLlLMOjkWp4kC4?mode=gi_t

Everyday we are flooded with information. This group is to help you look at the total picture - a holistic approach to personal finance. In this workshop, you will learn: * How to set up an **emergency fund** * How to accumulate wealth and **the cost of waiting** to take action * To understand historical returns in the economy, average returns, and your returns * **Investment strategies** and how to **minimize risk**

Sign up here at our [eventbrite page.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985400463231?aff=oddtdtcreator) Every \`dotnet test\` you run today spins up an external host that discovers your assembly through reflection and orchestrates execution from outside your code. That old architecture has downsides including not being a runnable executable, needing extra dependencies for even basic things like code coverage and more. Microsoft.Testing.Platform throws out the host entirely - your test project compiles into a standalone executable you can run with \`dotnet run\`, debug with F5, and trim for deployment just like any other app. With .NET 10, \`dotnet test\` runs MTP natively too, making it a first-class citizen of the whole toolchain. In this session, we'll explore how to migrate from VSTest to MTP, dig into built-in code coverage and multi-format reporting, and see what the new extensibility model unlocks.

Seattle AWIS is pleased to share an early preview of an exciting upcoming event: **“Path to the Nobel Prize”** featuring **Dr. Mary Brunkow, PhD**, Senior Program Manager at ISB. Dr. Brunkow will offer an inspiring look at the scientific, personal, and professional journeys that shape groundbreaking research—and the pursuit of discoveries worthy of the world’s most prestigious scientific honor. **NOTE:** Pre-registration will be required for this event

Join us for our April meetup, presented and hosted by **[PLUS QA](https://plusqa.com)** in Southeast Portland! ‎ ‎ This month, PLUS QA's own **VP** **[Ryan Wilder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-wilder-824812137/)** and **Lead Dev** **[Gianni Zamora](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianni-zamora-9203abaa/)** walk us through how they're building AI solutions that work within their well-practiced manual testing strategies. ‎ ‎ Through a live demo and discussion, you'll see how PLUS QA tackled this challenge by embedding AI capabilities into their existing tools and in-house software, fine-tuning results and workflows to fit the way their teams already worked. Striking the right balance of custom AI tooling amplified the natural strength of manual testing, seamlessly boosting the daily tasks accomplished by project leads and testers without the burden of adopting yet another outside tool. ‎ It's a practical, human-centered take on AI in QA, expanding what manual testers can do while emphasizing the high-quality human expertise that great testing demands. ‎‎ This will be a **hybrid meetup**, so mingle in person or tune in online. Doors (and virtual lobby) open at 6 pm for a half hour of pre-talk networking. ‎‎ Schedule: * **6:00 - 6:30pm** Networking (online included) * **6:30 - 8:00pm** AI-Augmented Manual Testing: Demo & Discussion with PLUS QA

Everyday we are flooded with information. This group is to help you look at the total picture - a holistic approach to personal finance. In this workshop, you will learn: * A powerful financial concept - the **X-Curve** * Why **Proper Protection** is the base of financial foundation * The value of properly **protecting your assets and liabilities** * How Proper Protection benefits your overall financial strategy * Most common questions and mistakes.

Come make a friend or two while cathing a fish or two. Flycaster's Brewery 8th Annual BBQ and Fly Fishing Derby at Rock Ford Creek. RSVP 48 hours in adavnce for each and every option on this page. Wednesday's meetup at Flycaster Brewery will go over all questions. Optional Costs $30PP for carpool $20 for BBQ $20 for Fly fishing 101 Class $20 for six fly mix Please RSVP for each of these in the comments section, thank you. Carpool Meetup at any of these Spots 6:00AM @ Flycaster Brewery Kirkland 6:30 AM @ Eastgate P&R Bellevue 7:00 AM @ North Bend Outlet center McDonald's Please RSVP if your Driving or carpooling and which location your meeting us up at in the comment section. It is a 3hr drive with the last 4 miles on a dirt road. Itinerary at Rocky Ford Creek 10:00AM @ Casting Pier Rocky Ford Creek for casting classes 12:00 BBQ near center parking lot 5:00PM Departure 8:00PM Return arrivals BRING Fishing license Discover parking pass 4-6 wt Rod 4-6x leader 4-6x tippet Flies Nymphs 6-12 size streamers in black and brown 16-20 scuds, pupa and chronomids Dries 18-22 Mayflies like PMD or BWO 18-22 Midges Clothes Boots or waders... But no wading Warm hat and jacket Chair Please join in on the fun by posting your comments, questions and suggestions. Most of all your RSVP for each option. Please tell us in the comments what if anything you're buying, like carpool gas $30? Lunch$20? Class $20? Flies$20? Check out these links https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30182/ http://redsflyshop.com/rocky-ford-creek-guided-fly-fishing-trips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymj2RyOwaKM https://www.bing.com/videos/search? (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=rockford+creek+washington&&view=detail&mid=80E397CE6266AE6660CE80E397CE6266AE6660CE&FORM=VRDGAR) FYI ROCKY FORD CREEK Rocky Ford Creek is a Central Washington desert spring creek and is located northeast of the small farming community of Ephrata, Washington. It percolates underground and seeps from the rich, desert Columbia Basin soils flowing south, eventually intersecting the massive still water impoundment of Moses Lake. This small, well-known trout stream is home to multitudes of aquatic insects and most often hatches occur on a year around basis. It has also earned a respected reputation for growing some of the regions largest rainbow trout. Here, fish feed freely on a vast supply of aquatic and non-aquatic organisms throughout the year. Water flows and temperature remain fairly consistent much of the season and fish can travel easily through the slow moving waters of this small fly fishing only stream. Trout exceeding 5 pounds are common in the creek, however rainbows measuring in the 16 to 20 inch fork length are customary. This small spring creek is a virtual mayfly factory during the year. The waters of Rocky Ford churn hatches of Blue Wing Olives, Callibaetis, Pale Morning Duns as well as Trico Mayflies throughout the season. Midges are a constant emergence at the "Ford" three hundred sixty five days a year. Specific times during the season, when mayfly hatches are scarce, these small Chironomids attract the attentions of Rocky Ford Rainbows as they fin freely, harvesting these minuscule insects from the surface.There is really never a bad time to fish Rocky Ford, however weekends during peak periods, especially the warming spring months, can get busy with fly fishermen. There is however plenty of room to fish. The creek offers over 3 miles of accessible fly-fishing water with bridges on both sides of the creek for easy access from one side to another. February and the first portions of March will begin producing consistent daily hatches of Blue Wing Olives. By April, Callibaetis and spring Caddis will enter the show and fish will have a variety of aquatics to feed on. Throughout the late spring and summer months of the season, fish forage on a host of terrestrial insects as well. Ants, Beetles and Grasshoppers flourish under the desert sunshine and will present the rainbows of Rocky Ford Creek with a summer time feast during the long dog days of summer. This is especially true when strong desert winds blow across the Columbia Basin. These tiny creatures are hurled into the water and become a favorite forage for fish this time of year. Large Grasshopper patterns twitched and skated along the banks; cattails and weed beds will also prove productive. The warm summer months also provide another aquatic event as well. Damselflies as well as Dragonflies, mostly associated with our still water fisheries, also inhabit the waters of Rocky Ford in vast numbers. Trout anxiously await this cycle each year and nourish themselves on both the nymph and adult stages of the insect. Exacting imitations to match this summer food form will work well during peak periods of their activity. Stalking the shoals of the Ford quiet and carefully during a Damselfly hatch can be an exhilarating experience. Site casting to large cruising rainbows as they foolishly feed on these summer time critters is one of our favorites at the Ford. Blue, olive and tan adult Damselflies during the peak months of June, July and August can provide fly fishermen with a fun and exciting dry fly fishing experience at the creek. Life below the water's surface at Rocky Ford is abundant as well. Scuds by the thousands inhabit the muddy bottom and thick plumage of weed growth that blooms throughout the creek. Trout root along the stream bottom, its deeper shelves and of course the weed line, gorging on these fresh water shrimp. Leeches, as you can imagine, are also consistent forage for rainbows. These two constant food sources aid in growing fish to proportionate sizes very quickly. When winter arrives in Central Washington and some of our trout rivers close under seasonal regulations or cold temperatures have invaded the Kittitas Valley chocking the Yakima River with slush ice, the water of Rocky Ford stays spring creek consistent and the fish continue on their relentless feeding opportunities. Even during the coldest of winter days, Midges and Blue Wing Olives with appear in the afternoons. The winter months can be a popular time for some Rocky Ford fly fishing enthusiasts. The colder weather and other wintertime activities have chased away the summer time crowds. However, the die-hard fly fishing fanatics will be there and they have it figured out. Rocky Ford Creek has a long fishing history. A trout hatchery was first erected on its banks in the early 1940's. Fishing became renowned and its popularity quickly grew. Over the past decades, the creek has endured several hatcheries and has under gone environmental changes. Fish barriers were placed at the creeks confluence with Moses Lake to repel non game fish from entering the creek. These intentions were well deserving, however to date both suckers and carp flourish in the creek in specific areas. However, these fish do supply a food source during their yearly spawning cycle, which trout eagerly anticipate and take full advantage of a fleshy meal. Rocky Ford Creek is one of the few "Fly Fishing Only" streams in the state of Washington. Special regulations were set in place in the late 1990's to establish a consistent lunker rainbow fishery and it seems to be working. The creek remains catch & release only, no bait fishing and a single barb-less hook is required. There is also no wading allowed in the creek, so casting must be completed from the bank10 CO MMON MISTAKES FOR SPRING CREEk The vast flats of the Harriman Park of the Henry’s Fork, the deeps runs of the Fall River in Northern California, the quiet shallows of Crane Creek in Missouri and similar spring creeks offer the ultimate challenge in trout fishing. Montana’s Missouri River, the Owyhee River in Oregon, the South Holston in East Tennessee and other tailwater streams provide a similar experience. This kind of fishing isn’t for everybody. If you don’t understand what you are doing you’ll likely end up frustrated and discouraged. I’ve spent most of my years fishing one of the world’s most demanding rivers, the Henry’s Fork of the Snake. I’ve seen lots of mistakes and I’ve talked to a lot of frustrated anglers in my shop. I’d like to share ten common mistakes many anglers make with the hope that you can avoid them and be better prepared to meet the challenge of spring creeks and tailwaters. I. Too much false casting. False casting is useful to extend line, to change the direction of the cast and to dry your fly. In most fishing circumstances, false casting is useless and unnecessary. False casting provides a strong chance the fish will sense your presence, even if you are using a dull colored line. It also has a tendency to spray water over the surface to alert the fish. Keep your false casts to a minimum unless you want to put more odds in the trout’s favor. II. Casting too far. Your odds will increase if you get into a comfortable position to cast accurately. Even if you are an expert caster you will be more accurate if you get close. It is also easier to get a drag-free drift if you have less line on the water. III. Under valuing the importance of accuracy. I’m a strong believer that the first cast you make to a feeding trout is the most important. Each successive cast lessens the chance that the fish will take your fly. Many anglers practice casting by casting as far as they can cast. You’ll do better by putting targets out at 20, 30 and 40 feet and practice until you can hit the targets consistently. The best slack line casts are futile if you can’t cast accurately. IV. Changing flies too often. Some anglers believe that if they get a good drift over a fish and the fish doesn’t eat, it’s time to change flies. If you take time to watch a feeding trout you’ll notice that he frequently allows a number of naturals to drift through without eating them. You must get into the trout’s feeding rhythm so the trout is ready to feed when your fly drifts into his feeding lane. V. Wading carelessly. Sound waves travel through water very well. Trout also have a keen sense of vibration. You must approach slowly and as quietly as possible. A trout might not spook if he senses your presence but he will usually not hold in the same feeding position. The toughest trout to catch on the Henry’s Fork are those that move away as they continue to feed because they sense your presence. VI. Impatience. It can be difficult to overcome the urge to start fishing even if there is nothing happening. Randomly casting and covering the water is usually not only unproductive but you will likely spook lots of fish. Once you locate a feeding trout take time to figure out what he is feeding on and determine his feeding rhythm before you start casting. VII. Not understanding basic aquatic entomology. Speaking Latin might impress the group but it usually doesn’t impress a trout. Understanding the biology of the basic aquatic orders including mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies and midges is far more important than identifying a specific species. For example if you see caddisflies on the water, you’ll usually be successful if you use a pupa of the right size and color to match the bug you see on the water. VIII. Overcomplicate Matching the Hatch. In my opinion an accurate, drag-free presentation is far more important than effectively matching the hatch. However, you’ll really increase your odds if you can make a good presentation with the right fly. If you see a feeding trout try to discover what he is feeding on and select a pattern that has the same characteristics as the natural including size, profile, position, brightness and color. IX. Use the wrong terminal equipment. Most anglers understand the type of rod, reel and line to use to fish spring creeks and tailwaters. However, they sometimes use a leader and tippet that is too long or too limp to cast accurately. In spite of what you may read, there are very few experienced spring creek anglers who can accurately cast a 15’ leader with a four foot tippet. Most anglers should stay with a system that they are comfortable with. Sometimes conditions will dictate your terminal tackle. I like to cut back on the length of my leader and tippet if it is windy or I’m using large flies. Under most circumstances I use a 12 foot tapered leader with about 3 feet of tippet. I always cut off the first 18” of a new tapered leader and attach a tippet section with a blood knot. That way I always know how much tippet I am using. Don’t know how to find fish. It is often hard to locate fish on a large stream like the Henry’s Fork. Large trout can feed on flat water without making much disturbance on the surface. You must take time to watch and also listen. I have had many experiences locating a big trout by hearing him rise instead of seeing him. Look for areas that offer cover and protection from the current like an undercut bank or the base of a weed bed. I’ve learned most of what I know about fishing from the school of hard knocks. I’ve made all the mistakes. Hopefully you can keep these ten common errors in mind to help you avoid learning the hard way. Good luck

Everyday we are flooded with information. This group is to help you look at the total picture - a holistic approach to personal finance. In this workshop, you will learn: * Steps to begin preserving your hard work: your **Estate** * Strategies to **transfer and preserve** your wealth * Ensuring that your last wishes are prepared & carried out It is recommended that all in-person attendees arrive 15 min early to sign in, meet the instructor, and settle in before the workshop starts at 7 pm.

Sign up here at our [eventbrite page.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spokane-net-user-group-developer-workflows-in-2026-tickets-1985396037995?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) This month the Spokane .NET User Group will hosting a forum-style discussion around personal developer workflows in 2026! In this 90-minute discussion we will cover AI tooling, IDEs, debugging, testing, and general approach to try and uncover how different engineers approach coding!