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🧗Climbing, onwards and upwards to the Pub: A Vertical Social Adventure Eat Drink Dance Melbourne – Social Rock Climbing Night Hardrock Climbing, Swanston St (CBD) Thursday 8 January 2026 – Subject to venue timetables (stay tuned!) **Venue information** inc costs. [Hard Rock Climbing](https://www.hardrock.com.au/prices/) You will need to purchase entry and at a minimum also a rock climbing harness, you also have the option to hire climbing shoes (for a better experience) and chalk although these are not exactly necessary if you are new to the sport. Ready to swap the dance floor for a climbing wall and flirt with gravity for a couple of hours? Join us for Climbing to Pub, a fun, social, slightly chaotic vertical adventure right in the heart of Melbourne. We’ll spend around 2 hours at Hardrock Melbourne (CBD) scaling colourful walls, cheering each other on, and discovering which muscles we forgot existed. Afterwards, for those who want to keep the good vibes rolling, we’ll wander over to Captain Melville for dinner and drinks from 9pm—because nothing says “I conquered a wall” like a cold beverage and a hearty feed. --- What to Bring - Water (hydration = happiness) - Comfortable, stretchy clothes - Runners (or hire climbing shoes for a much better grip-and-zip experience) - A big carbohydrate snack to keep the energy flowing - Your best “I swear I’m not afraid of heights” attitude --- For First‑Timers & New Gym Climbers If you’ve never climbed before—or you’re new to Hardrock—you’ll need to complete a compulsory safety induction. The friendly staff will outfit you with a harness and teach you how to belay safely (aka: how to hold your climbing partner’s life in your hands with confidence and charm). We’ll be doing roped climbing, so teamwork is part of the fun. --- A Note from Your (Very Rusty) Host Once upon a time I was a climbing and mountaineering instructor… and then came lockdowns, injuries, hand surgeries, and a long break from the vertical arts. So I’ll be right there with you on the baby beginner climbs, laughing, wobbling, and rediscovering my forearms. No pressure, no ego—just a group of friendly humans having a go. --- What to Expect - A fun, flirty, low‑stakes social atmosphere - Lots of cheering, laughing, and “wait, how do I get down?” moments - A guaranteed dose of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) if you haven’t exercised in a while - A perfect warm‑up for the group’s cycling rides if you want to get those muscles activated Climbing is one of the best social sports around—shared challenge, shared triumph, and plenty of opportunities to chat between climbs. Whether you’re a seasoned wall‑scrambler or a total newbie, you’re welcome. Stay tuned for final confirmation once Hardrock releases their summer timetable. If we can't get a good time, I'll rebook the event for when they have late night opening again. Let’s climb, laugh, flirt with gravity… and then wander to the pub. If you do not get there on time ask at reception for the Meetup group run by Mark **_Pleaee Note_**:Please ensure that you remove yourself from the RSVP list if you can't make it, and let other people on the waitlist, if there is one, onto the event. I tend to remove no shows and flakes from the group for special events like this

📢 **New Member?** ❤️ *Click ‘**Read Description**’* 📢 LINK: [https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/](https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/) ***\*\*If you want a resolution to your queries, message on the group chat.*** ***Direct message will not be entertained.\*\**** 🎾 **Paddle & Ball Provided** 🎾 💲 **Payment Link**: Posted in the comment section 1-3 days before each session 💲 Join group chat for update. ### ✅ **Who Can Join** ✅ * This event is open to RMIT students and the Public * To play in this event, you need to be an RMIT Pickleball Club member 2026 - [https://store.rmit.edu.au/pages/club/pickleball](https://store.rmit.edu.au/pages/club/pickleball) * RMIT students can sign up using an RMIT account to get student benefits; for benefits, check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/). * This event is open for all ages, genders, and skill levels * First-timers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced players up to DUPR 5.0 are usually expected. * Minors under 18 (if not RMIT Students) are required to be accompanied by a guardian. \#\#\# ✅ **How to Join the Session** ✅ 1. Sign up to the waitlist. Everyone is on the waitlist until the event is finalised. 2. Wait for us to change your RSVP to "Going". 3. Wait for the payment link to appear in the comments below. We usually post it 1-3 days before the session. 4. When your RSVP status has changed to "Going", you can pay for the ticket. **⚠️Any tickets you purchased while on the waitlist are not valid. Invalid tickets are ineligible for refunds or transfer.** \#\#\# ✅ **Priority on Waitlist** ✅ 1. Meetup profile with first and last names. 2. Meetup profile with a clear, recognizable photo with 50-70% of the area covered by face. e.g., LinkedIn/passport photo. 3. RMIT Student Priority—message in group chat. 4. Players with a DUPR rating of 3.0+ who have been and will be playing round-robin with us. 5. Regular players who attend multiple times each week and focus on improving their skills will receive priority. \#\#\# ✅ **What to Bring** ✅ * Paddles & Balls will be provided 🏓🎾 * Wear comfortable sports/running shoes. 👟 * Outdoor Tennis shoes are perfect. 👟 * Bring your own water/energy drink & towel 💧🧴 * No onsite toilet or water fountain is available. * The nearest public toilet (Melbourne Central) and water fountain (IGA/RMIT Tram Stop) are 3-5 minutes from the court. 🚗 **Parking**: Paid parking is available 3-5 walk from court. Check IGA @ 58 Franklin St, [Kim Lim Parking](https://www.parkopedia.com.au/parking/kim_lim_parking/) @ Abeckett St, or [Parkopedia](http://parkopedia.com.au/) for more options. \#\#\# ✅ **On the Day** ✅ * New players should introduce themselves to the host. * **New players who want to learn the rules** come early. When the event starts and politely ask the hosts to join an introductory quick course. * Hosts will check tickets on the day. Please have tickets ready * Social play is for everyone—please assist the host with setting up and closing the session. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 \#\#\# 📢 **FAQ** 📢 * We do not use Meetup messages for communication. * Payments are processed via the provided link (no cash, Pay ID, or bank transfers). * Initially, everyone is on the **waitlist** until the event is finalised. * Pay only when you are marked as **going** on Meetup; otherwise, payment is invalid. * The payment gateway and **paid status** on Meetup are not connected. Everyone shows unpaid. * RSVP does not confirm your spot until payment is made. * If you can’t attend, please update your RSVP as ‘**Not Going**’ to free up a spot for someone else. * Failure to update your RSVP results in a "**No Show**," which affects your future participation priority. * Payments should be made at least **24 hours before** the event. * If you can’t find the payment link, contact us via **Facebook chat** * Sometimes, payments are on hold due to uncertainties such as court availability or rain. You don't need to find the old payment link and make a payment; ask us on Facebook chat. \#\#\# ✅ **Cancellations & Refunds** ✅ * Full refunds can only be arranged due to event cancellations, including poor weather conditions or court availability. * Credits for future events are available with mutual agreement only in case of event cancellation; you purchase any ticket after we ask you to make payment. * No refunds for changes of mind, inability to attend, or no-shows. * Please buy tickets only when the payment link is shared. Any payments made before this are at your own risk. * There are no refunds if you make a payment out of violation using the old link while we are holding the payment link as the court is not available due to rain or some other reason. Pay only when we share links; if you have any queries, ask in Facebook chat. \#\#\# 📢 **Game Rules** 📢 * Serve always starts from the right side. * The serving team swaps positions after earning points. * Points are only earned when serving. * Games are typically played to 11 points, win by 2, and capped at 15 points. * More detailed rules available on YouTube/Google. \#\#\# 📢 **Disclaimer** 📢 Participation in Melbourne Social Pickleball involves inherent risks, including personal injury, disability, or other harm. By attending, you accept all risks, and Melbourne Social Pickleball and its affiliates are not liable for any claims.

We’re hosting the first Functional Programming Melbourne meetup of 2026 at Factor House HQ on Thursday, 29 January. This will be a relaxed, meet-and-greet style event welcoming functional programming practitioners and enthusiasts of all levels, with light talks and community connection. Location: Factor House HQ, Northcote Doors open: 5:30pm (food & drinks provided) Please register via the FP Melbourne Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/fp-melbourne/events/312721035/

New Year NEW EVE!!! And what better way to kick of Eve getting bigger and better than ever than with EVE'S 2nd BIRTHDAY!!!! That's right EVE turns 2 Years Old and we're throwing our biggest party yet!! [(Link to tickets here)](https://events.humanitix.com/eve-xd-eves-2nd-birthday) We welcome you to our new home at Pride Of Our Footscray. Bigger space, Bigger dark room, Bigger stage, enclosed smokers, sensory friendly space, 2 BARS, and a massive dance floor, when we say BIGGER THAN EVER we MEAN IT. We have shows all night from Host Bettie Rosé, the sultry Orion Stone, the mouth watering Daddy Charles, and Melbournes Best DJ Rosie Rai on the decks to make this the best birthday EVER. Offworld Aesthetic are coming with up to our new location and so is the OFFWORLD AESTHETIC COSTUME CONTEST!!! We wanna see your best emo and scene looks to go into the running for a $75 Offworld Aesthetic Voucher. We also have our new magical dark room with safe sex products from Thorne Harbour We can't wait to see you there!!!!

We are glad to announce the first edition of FP Melbourne meetup of 2026, which will be hosted at Factor House office(https://factorhouse.io/) on 29th of January. We welcome all functional programming practitioners and enthusiasts across all levels to attend. Since this is the inaugural meeting we expect to have more of a meet-and-greet type of gathering where we get to know each other, focus on fostering the community and maybe have a light tech talk on some of the interesting projects people have been doing. We are honoured to have Factor House as the sponsor of this event. If you are interested in using functional programming for your business then look no further to the wonderful work and great success Factor House has achieved. They are one of the largest industrial user of functional programming in Australia and in particular the adoption and proliferation of Clojure ecosystem. We will have wonder people from Factor House including its Co-founder and CEO Derek to talk about everything related to Clojure. If you would like to submit a FP related tech talk for this meeting, please send us a message and specify the topics, duration and anything else related to the talk. The location is at 13 Robbs Parade Northcote, the easiest way to get here is by taking the Mernda line on metro train and get off at Northcote station, then it's walking distance to Factor House office. Doors open at 5:30pm, refreshments such as pizza, beer, soft drinks etc will be provided for your enjoyment. Hope to see you soon!

Smashing! Try something new Interactive workshops - Become the charismatic leader Why is Smashing different to other speaking clubs? Passion!!! 1. **Everyone talks** many times during interactive workshops 2. **FAST LEARNING** 3\. Relaxed and fun **IMPORTANT: Be on time, as doors close at start time** Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (Opposite Queen Vic Market) Level 1, Purple Room (End of corridor) More to come...

Melbourne BitDevs is an in-person meetup held monthly for discussing: Bitcoin software, tools, research, protocol upgrades (BIPs), mining and more. ⚡💻 Held on the last Thursday of the month. Current venue is upstairs at the Fox Hotel in Collingwood. Arrive anytime from 6pm, with a **prompt start at 6:30**. Website: https://bitdevs.com.au Telegram: https://t.me/btcmelbourne Discussion topics (please add!): https://github.com/MelbourneBitDevs/MelbBitDevs/issues/

🎵 CRUISIN' TO GILLIGAN'S ISLAND DANCE PARTY 🎵 A Three-and-a-Half-Hour Dance Tour! 🎶 Sit right back, and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a dance-filled trip! It started on this tropical isle, aboard a party ship! 🎶 🌴⚓ Join us for an unforgettable night of Ceroc dancing on Gilligan's Isle! ⚓🌴 Saturday 31 January 2026
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Brighton Beach Bowls Club 2B South Rd, Brighton 
$25 pp entry (cash or PayID) Raffle tickets: 3 for $10 | 10 for $20 On our tropic island shore, dress up for the dance floor! Channel the castaways for prizes and more! * Gilligan * The Skipper too * The Millionaire and his Wife * The Movie Star * The Professor * Mary Ann * SS Minnow * The Island 🥥 Coconut drinks • Island beats • Tropical vibes 🥥 No rescue required —no castaways are lost! 🌴 🎶 So join us here, my friends, you're sure to have a blast, with music, dancing, and island vibes, memories that will last! 🎶 Dance Together - Ceroc Crew

dr bobbi shares a monthly morning in nature focussing on the magic of self-care, goal building, spiritual exploration & sensory development for a deeper connection with your craft. from dr bobbi: 1st Sundays of the month, limited to 20 witches, please. every lunar month is an opportunity to come together, relax the body, calm and focus the mind, and direct our energies into the cycles on Building Up and Letting Go. self care is essential to any spiritual practice. we will explore yoga postures, breathing techniques, mudras (hand positions), mantras (affirmations), self massage, and somatic therapy to prepare ourselves to manifest our magic for the month. bring a mat or blanket, wear witchy layers. you are also invited to bring a totem or charm to charge up with energy. donation based, pay what you can! (location given after registration) Learn more at drbobbiarts.com or sign up here. limit to 20 witches, please. Namaste & Merry Meet.

**Saturday 31st January from 10.30am** **\*$20 (kids free)\*** Be creatively inspired by the season of fire, as you dress & adorn yourself in celebration of Lammas, when the sun is blazing, the ripened golden grains have been harvested, & Earthly sustenance is at its most abundant. **\*MIDDAY – LAMMAS HARVEST CIRCLE of THANKSGIVING** Join us in the Living Circle of the Magical Garden as we **Celebrate** the **Harvest Season** of **Abundance** with a ritual to honour, & give thanks to, the Earth & its bountiful harvest of grains, fruits, vegetables, berries & herbs. **\*AFTERNOON – The LAMMAS SONIC CIRCLE of CELEBRATION** After crafting some ‘harvest abundance-consciousness’ charm pins, created from nature’s bounties gathered from the living circle as it resonates with the afterglow of the ritual, we shall gather around the courtyard round table to feast & begin the Lammas Sonic Circle Celebration. So bring along your drum, musical instrument, or seasonally appropriate song or spoken word piece, to add your own sparks of creativity to the circles’ sonic atmosphere, woven with music, magic, song, poetry, chant, poetry & rhythm. All donations of ***seasonal food***, ***fun***, ***music*** & ***magic*** encouraged & welcome. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** **Please respect others – if you have symptoms that may be COVID or FLU, we ask that you do not attend – we thank you for your consideration.** **What to Bring:** Contributions to the Lammas Feast & “Sonic Circle Celebration” (encouraged but not compulsory). **Time:** from 10.30 am. **Where:** 130 Boronia Rd., Vermont, Melbourne 3133 (we share a driveway with two other houses, so please park on Boronia Rd.) **Cost:** $20 (kids free) **Contact:** **Julie** on 03 9873 3736 (or email). esoteric666@optusnet.com.au **\*$20 (kids free)\***

Join LUV for our yearly barbecue! It will be held 31st January at Yarra Bank Reserve. ​Guests are welcome! Come hungry, and feel free to bring food and/or drinks. \-\-\- \*\*​Getting to Bank Yarra Reserve:\*\* ​Public transportation is still free on the 31st! ​Tram: A tram stop is right next the park (line 48 and 75) ​Train: Hawthorn Railway Station is a quick 15 minute walk from the park. ​Car: Free parking right next to the park. \-\-\- [RSVP on Luma](https://luma.com/y0mgcit5) to get updates. It isn't required but helps us to know how much food to buy. ​View this [event on our website](https://linuxvictoria.org/posts/2026-01-31_LUV-BBQ) for more details.

To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UPDATE - INFORMATION ON HANGING YOUR IMAGES ON 31 JAN** *Please bring your images and labels to the venue at Art Lark 325 Koornang Road, Carnegie on Saturday 31 January from 1pm to 3pm. Once you hang them you are free to leave. I will be there to help out and we will provide you with magnets to put your images up.* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **All members are invited to the exhibition!!** *All members are welcome to come along to support those who have participate. If you plan to come along to see this exhibition, please RSVP as I am planning to get some light snacks for the event.* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SCHEDULE** **31 January 2026 (Time to hang your images)** **Time:** 1pm to 3pm **Venue**: Art Lark 325 Koornang Road, Carnegie **What to do**: Bring your printed images to the venue and hang them on the wall. Magnets will be provided to you at the venue and you can leave after hanging your prints. **1 February 2026 (The day of the Exhibition)** 3.00pm: Exhibition opens. Enjoy the exhibition, chat with members and participants, share stories about the images, enjoy the light snacks. 4.00pm: Welcome and introduction about the exhibition 4.30pm: Continue to enjoy the exhibition 6.00pm: Exhibition ends (participants to please remove the prints) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Big News, MW&S Friends!** We’re so excited to announce our first photography exhibition in over 8 years! 🎉 It’ll showcase amazing images taken during our 2024 & 2025 group events. *The main aim of this exhibition is for our members to showcase images taken at our events. Following some enquiries from a few members, and given you are highly skilled photographers, I am adding an **Open Section** for those who already have at least one image of shots taken at our events. See below for details on the Open Section.* **🗓️ Exhibition Details** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ✨ **How to Participate** We need at least 40 prints to make it happen! · Applications open: 15 Nov 2025 · Applications close: **15 January 2026** · Entry fees: A4 $10 \| A3 $15 · Members only — images must be from MW&S events (2024–2025) · ***Please print your images and accompanying information for each image. We will definitely go ahead with this event.*** · Prints must not be framed. · You may print your images at home, Officeworks, or via a professional printer (borders allowed). · Hang your own prints on 31 January 2026 (1pm to 3pm). **Just bring your prints to the venue and we will have magnets for you to put them up. No need to use blu tack anymore.** · Label each image with photographer’s name, title, and a brief description (100mm x 200mm). **Open Section** * To be eligible to enter in the Open Section, you must have at least one image taken at our MWS events in 2024-2025. * Images in the Open Section can be taken in your personal time and place outside the MWS events. They could be images that are your personal favourites. * "How to participate" applies to this section. * Add "Open Section" on your label for these images. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📬 **How to Apply** Email me and include: 1️ Your full name 2️ Your email address 3️ The number of images you’d like to submit *(email only when you are ready to pay to participate in this exhibition).* 💌 **Email address**: rowantan28@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **💰 Payment Details** **Account Name**: Rowan Tan **Bank**: **BSB**: **Account Number**: (Include your full name + “MW&S Exhibition” in the reference) **\*Important\* Refunds apply only if the exhibition is cancelled.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🌟 Extra Info** · All proceeds help cover event costs (plus prize and light refreshments 🧁) · The People’s Choice image wins a special prize 🏆 – don’t forget to vote at the event. · Surplus funds go toward next year’s Meetup subscription Let’s make this a fun, creative, and memorable event together! If you don't usually process your images with Lightroom or have taken your images with your phone, don't let these hold you back from participating. 🙌 We can’t wait to see your photos on display! Thanks Catherine for helping me put these words together. Rowan

**Description**: Join me to knit or crochet in the warm, friendly environment of Kindred Studios where we can share our skills and ideas. Knitters, crocheters and crafters of all abilities are welcome. The conversation is relaxed as we work on our projects together and it's a great way to make new friends. The Bass Note Cafe is within the studios and will bring great coffee and delicious snacks to our table. **Agenda**: I'll meet you at 10.00am inside Kindred Studios at the large table near the tiered seating. We have the space available until 3.00pm. **Location**: Kindred Studios 3 Harris St Yarraville Street parking is available nearby in Harris, Cowper, Hyde and Whitehall Streets. There are large red signs on the footpath to guide you to Kindred Studios. If you are coming by train take the Williamstown/Werribee line to Seddon Station. It's then about 10 minutes to walk to the Studios. When you RSVP please click attend on the Event Page and I will be in touch via direct message. I will also be available on the Events Comments page on the day. .

Do you want to address society's biggest issues but not sure where you'd start? Or, perhaps you're idealistic but struggle with concrete planning? Or maybe you just want to make a positive difference with others who also want the same? In this event, our special guest, Usha (with support from Nick) will use her expertise to guide participants in a workshop on how we can use Design Thinking to address an issue in society. Attendees will be stepped through the process and come up with their own plan they could realistically implement to make their communities or the world a better place. After the participants (democratically) decide the social issue they wish to address, Usha will guide participants through the steps of Discovery, Definition, Development and Deployment to create a blueprint for action, prototyping and hopefully motivation to address that issue! There is also potential here for attendees to form a committed group to address the specific social issue, that could be reiterated upon, perfected and implemented to make long-lasting social change. We have allowed 4 hours, but we will still half way for snacks (BYO) and a break.

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Upper Arlington Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-upper-arlington-23/.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.