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**AI Omaha** is teaming up with the **.NET User Group** for a **combined event on Thursday, April 2nd.** We are bringing together two communities for one night of learning, connection, and real-world AI insights and we’re excited about it! **What to Expect** This session will lean a bit more **technical,** as we step into how engineering teams are actually implementing AI in their day-to-day workflows. This is a unique opportunity to: · See how AI is being used *inside real companies* · Understand what “AI-first” really looks like in practice · Learn from real wins, challenges, and lessons learned **Featured Speakers from Buildertrend** **Kirit Chandran** – Senior Director of Software Engineering Kirit leads core platform teams at Buildertrend and champions AI-first development. He focuses on applying AI in practical, repeatable ways that accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards of quality. **Alexander Ryan** – Software Engineer II An Iowa State graduate and former intern, Alexander works on Buildertrend’s Plans experience and is passionate about helping teams adopt AI through strong workflows and best practices. **Maanas Varma Datla** – Data Engineer With a background in software engineering, Maanas focuses on driving practical, grounded AI adoption that delivers real business value. A huge Thank You to Buildertrend for hosting and providing the food and drinks! **Agenda:** **5:30–6:00 PM:** Networking & food **6:00–7:00 PM:** Presentation If you’ve been curious about how AI is changing software engineering, this is a great room to be in!.

Tickets here https://tinyurl.com/2umx24vj Voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader’s 3 years in a row, and named one of Time Out’s Comics To Watch in 2025, Deanna Ortiz is the host of the podcast ‘Crushes!’, The Signal Award Winning audio series ‘It’s Crime For Bed’ on Hatch+, and The Drunk Cooking Show on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and her standup has been featured in Vulture, WGN News, FOX Good Day Chicago, and TimeOut Chicago. Over the years, she has become a fixture in the Chicago comedy scene, performing regularly at The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and the Lincoln Lodge (where she’s been part of the cast since 2016). Her comedic voice blends narrative storytelling, sharp observational humor, and vulnerability. Deanna tackles topics such as dating, daily awkwardness, and self‑doubt in a way that feels like she’s talking with the audience, not at them. Deanna continues performing across Chicago and beyond, headlining shows, collaborating on creative content, and expanding her voice in podcasting and writing.

# REASON - FSM: Hosted by Jim Bechtel A modest topic: The Universe! A 24-minute video from the American Museum of Natural History, "Journey to the Stars" starts out simple enough for a child, but rises to challenge the limits of our imagination. Followed by free-wheeling discussion of whatever's on your mind that day. Differing viewpoints are welcomed in the discussion periods. We expect that discussions can be spirited, bear in mind that this is hosted within a public library. Topics of meetings change each month. Sometimes we will have a speaker and sometimes we watch a video and discuss. Participation is always welcome, but be ready to cite your sources if challenged. [https://www.meetup.com/reason-rationalists-empiricists-and-skeptics-of-nebraska/events/](https://www.meetup.com/reason-rationalists-empiricists-and-skeptics-of-nebraska/events/) April 4, 2026 - 2pm @ W. Clarke Swanson Public Library, 90th & Dodge, Room 1 - lower level [REASON Omaha](https://www.reason.ws) Masking is not currently required to attend, but may be advisable for immune-compromised or unvaxxed people. As of the last week of March, Influenza A, and to a lesser extent, Influenza B are the most prevalent of tracked respiratory diseases. This part of the state is at around mid-scale for cases and the Northernmost central area registers at the upper end with up to 56 cases per 100K. RSV is next, and that "Three Rivers" area (Blair, Fremont, Wahoo) is right in the thick of it with 30 cases per 100K. Covid-19 cases in the state as a whole were at a lower level than any other year during week 11 since Covid-19 began. Douglas County is still less afflicted than the surrounding counties. Sarpy County is the new "hot spot" for Covid-19, showing up to 10 cases per 100K, the area around Kearney and also around Ponca are similar to Sarpy. [https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Seasonal-Respiratory-Diseases.aspx](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Seasonal-Respiratory-Diseases.aspx&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0Xp02jBPHCXYgXw5VcNHFr)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/omaha-ne/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

The Broken Magic Comedy Hour is a stand-up comedy series brought to you by founding OK Party member and national touring comedian Zach Peterson. Featuring some of the best stand-up comics in the Midwest and beyond, The BMCH is a professionally run show that will have you coming back for more month after month. This special edition of the show will also feature Deanna Ortiz as the special guest. Voted Best Standup in *The Chicago Reader* three years in a row and named one of *Time Out’s* Comics to Watch in 2025, she is the host of the podcast *Crushes!*, the Signal Award-winning audio series *It’s Crime For Bed* on Hatch+, and *The Drunk Cooking Show* on Instagram. She has worked as a contributing writer for NPR’s *Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!* and her stand-up has been featured in *Vulture*, *WGN News*, *FOX Good Day Chicago*, and *Time Out Chicago*. A fixture in the Chicago comedy scene, she regularly performs at venues like The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and The Lincoln Lodge, where she has been a cast member since 2016. Known for blending narrative storytelling with sharp observational humor and vulnerability, Deanna brings a style that feels conversational and relatable, covering topics like dating, everyday awkwardness, and self-doubt. She continues to headline shows, create original content, and expand her voice in podcasting and writing. To purchase your tickets in advance, please use this link! [TicketLink](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-broken-magic-comedy-hour-84e775f5-17b3-43ba-acec-bfe0bedddbaf?date=2026-04-04T20:00:00)

**Pub Night** Free-wheeling discussion. Always a good time. Feed and Care for Democracy Today! Discuss science, cinema, politics, literature, health, religion, dogma, and more. Conversation-hopping is fine. Visit website at [WWW.REASON.WS](https://www.reason.ws) Please be a bit early so we can get tables for correct number. Look for REASON shirts. Wear a REASON shirt if you have one. Shirts like graphic above, printed on various colored cotton.

Salads, homemade soups, sandwiches such as Corden bleu Philly's Club Patty Melt, entrees such as Fish and Chips Salmon Entree's and Linguini with Clams to mention a few items, and desserts. So, let's get together and catch up.