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Join fellow developers for a fun evening watching Apple’s announcements in their WWDC 2026 keynote, kindly hosted by NewDay. The stream starts at 18:00 and usually runs for about 2 hours. Food and drinks will be available. Please have app/email confirmation ready at reception. Code of Conduct: [https://nslondon.com/coc](https://nslondon.com/coc)

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marketing-networking-london-founders-growth-brand-leaders-at-iod-tickets-1990087227469?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marketing-networking-london-founders-growth-brand-leaders-at-iod-tickets-1990087227469?aff=meetup)** London marketing networking event for founders, marketers & growth leaders. Build connections, share ideas, and unlock new opportunities. **Marketing Connector®** is where ambitious marketers, founders, and growth-focused professionals meet in London to build powerful, real-world connections. Part of the **London Connector®** series, this experience is designed for those who value **quality conversations, meaningful relationships, and business opportunities** — not just exchanging business cards. Hosted at the prestigious **Institute of Directors**, this edition on **8th June from 5 pm** brings together a curated mix of marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders in an elegant, high-level setting. Meet the people behind the brands, campaigns, and growth strategies shaping London’s business scene — all in one room. ## **🚀 Why You Should Attend** ✔ Meet **high-quality marketing professionals** across digital, brand, growth, and strategy ✔ Connect with **founders and decision-makers** actively building and scaling businesses ✔ Discover **collaborations, clients, and new opportunities** ✔ Exchange **real insights and strategies** — not surface-level conversations ✔ Build relationships in a **relaxed, premium environment** ## **🤝 Who You’ll Meet** Expect a carefully selected audience including: • Marketing professionals, strategists & consultants • Digital marketers, growth experts & brand builders • Startup founders & entrepreneurs looking to outsource the marketing of their goods and services • Investors & business leaders • PR, communications & content professionals If you’re serious about **growing your network and your opportunities**, you’ll be in the right room. ## **📅 Event Details** **Date:** 8th June 2026 **Time:** 17:00 – 20:00 **Venue:** Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall, London A **hosted, free-flow networking experience** designed to help conversations happen naturally and connections form easily. ## **🌐 Extend Your Networking Experience** Your ticket also gives you the opportunity to **stay and continue networking** at: • **Director Connector®** Meet even more founders, executives, and professionals — all in one evening. ## **🔗 What to Expect** • Open, high-quality networking from the moment you arrive • A friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a professional crowd • The opportunity to make **valuable connections quickly** • A room full of people who are **open to collaboration and conversation** ## **📲 Bonus: WhatsApp Networking Group** On the day of the event, you’ll receive access to our **exclusive attendee WhatsApp group** ✔ Connect before the event ✔ Arrange meetings in advance ✔ Stay in touch after the event ## **📸 Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across social media, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47523 **Game Description:** Join Our Sociable Recreation Basketball Session, All Abilities Welcome. Whatsapp Group - photos and vids from the session: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CM9ZpUf4ZcABzyLp23hBaj We Have Both Competitive & Beginner Ability Players, Teams Are Mixed To Make It Balanced & Good Vibes Mixed Ability Session \- 1\.5hrs of Straight Games 4 Half Courts \- 4v4 Games \- 5min Per Game Winner Goes Up \- Loser Goes Down Rokeby School - 5min Walk From Canning Town Stn (Jubilee Line & DLR), Bus Stop Outside Venue. Secure Carpark - Available Via Morgan St Showers & Changing Room Available Naser - 07450213126 **Rules** 5min Games Call Own Foul Half Court Format - 4v4 Clear Everything Except Airballs Winner Goes Up - Loser Goes Down

We're hosting our regular peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer and questioning women. We look forward to welcoming you if you can make it. Our attendees are a diverse mix of women and are friendly, non-judgmental and inclusive of new people. During the session we talk over topics by sharing our own experience. We cover any topics our attendees would like to raise (we write them down anonymously at the start of the session) they might be things like "how do I find queer friends?" , "managing the holiday season with an unsupportive family", "coming out at work", "bi invisibility" , "internalised homophobia" , "lgbt book recommendations?", "any dating app recommendations?". The session is facilitated by volunteers from the charity London Friend. Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7pm to 9pm. We're aware it can sometimes be intimidating to join a group like this for the first time, so please reach out to our friendly volunteers if you'd like more information. We can be contacted via Meetup or by emailing changes@londonfriend.org.uk. If you'd like to join and listen without participating further that's ok too. MeetUp is one of the many platforms where people can find this event, and so the number of meetup RSVP's doesn't match the actual number of attendees. If you'd like to join without RSVPing on Meetup you can simply turn up 7pm at the London Friend location.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45301 **Game Description:** Come and play in a top quality competitive 8 aside football game in Stratford 🔥 🚨Important- The pitch can also allow for 5, 6 & 7 aside so don’t worry if there are less numbers, the game is still happening 🔥 **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️7 min walk from Stratford International DLR station. 📍Pitch 1. Pitch nearest to entrance. 🚗 Paid car parking on site. **Rules** \- No aggressive behaviour \- No slide tackles \- Change keeper every 6 minutes \- Please be respectful to all players\.

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN** **at 6:30pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 6:45pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:30pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46007 **Game Description:** Come and play in a Mid-Intermediate & Above volleyball session in Canada Water 😎 PLEASE ONLY sign up to this session if you’re a Mid-Intermediate player or above! We have the right to cancel & refund you if we don’t think you meet this ability. You will be notified of this. We need to maintain the quality of the games and rallies - this is nothing personal at all. **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️10 minute walk from Canada Water tube station The entrance is via a car park and in the blue building. Please ask reception for help if needed. **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row \- Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡

*We have limited space, but we will do our best to record the event and publish on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_a-vGdkAIRMKT1zzZ4I2ag) soon afterwards.* \-\-\-\- \-\-\-\- \-\-\-\-\- Flutter London will be back with another exciting event for 2026! We look forward to seeing some familiar and new faces. We are excited to announce the next FlutterLDN on ***Wednesday 10th June*** is being hosted at [BT](https://www.bt.com/about), (thanks go to [Few&Far](https://www.fewandfar.io/) for helping to arrange this). We're thrilled to deliver the familiar setup we all cherish and enjoy. Join us for an evening filled with insightful talks, networking opportunities, and a delightful surprise spread of food and drinks, thoughtfully put together by [George](https://georgemedve.co.uk/) and [Tom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomshannon1/) team - guaranteed to impress and satisfy. **The venue address is:** BT - One Braham 1 Braham St, London E1 8EE maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UdexaanKGxCYGASM7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UdexaanKGxCYGASM7) ⏰ **Schedule:** [6:00pm] Arrival & registration [6:15pm] Drinks and snacks and socialising (sponsored by BT and Few&Far) [6:45pm] Introduction from FlutterLDN and [Few&Far](https://www.fewandfar.io/) [7:00pm] **Talk 1:** Morgan McKenzie \| dart:ffi [7:45pm] **Talk 2:** Renan Araujo \| Bringing AI to Life with Shaders and FFI [8:30pm] Q&A and networking [9:00pm] Drinks and chat: TBD \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌟**Talks and Speaker Information:** **// 🚀 Talk 1:** Morgan McKenzie \| dart:ffi InterOp A practical tour of the optimizations that can speed up your Flutter CI significantly; selective native builds, Dart-only snapshots, modular parallelization, test bundling, and smarter coverage collection. *Tags:* **\-\-\-\-** // Morgan's Links Github: [https://github.com/rmtmckenzie](https://github.com/rmtmckenzie) X/Twitter: --- LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmtmckenzie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmtmckenzie) **// 🚀 Talk 2:** Renan Araujo \| Discover how to use Dart FFI and shaders to build a living particle system\. We'll explore creating a dynamic AI persona that pushes Flutter's performance limits\. *Tags:* Flutter, Dart, FFI, InterOp // links: Web: [https://renan.gg](https://renan.gg) LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renancaraujo/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renancaraujo/) Mastodon: [@renan@fluttercommunity.social](https://fluttercommunity.social/@renan) X/Twitter: [https://x.com/reNotANumber](https://x.com/reNotANumber) Github: [https://github.com/renancaraujo/](https://github.com/renancaraujo/photo_view) **FlutterLDN:** BlueSky: [https://bsky.app/profile/flutterldn.dev](https://bsky.app/profile/flutterldn.dev) X/Twitter us @FlutterLDN [https://x.com/FlutterLDN](https://x.com/FlutterLDN) Flutter London YouTube channel: [http://bit.ly/2yZLTTb](http://bit.ly/2yZLTTb) See you there! **[George Medve](https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemedve/)** is Professional Mobile App Consultant and building and scaling teams for success. **[fewandfar](https://www.fewandfar.io/)** is a Tech, Product, Data and Design recruitment company, **[Tom Shannon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomshannon1/)** who heads up mobile hiring and will be at the event.

​Join us for an exciting gathering to celebrate Google I/O Extended 2026 with the GDG London community! ​This event will bring together developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts to share key highlights and innovations, including those unveiled just a few weeks ago at Google I/O 2026. You'll have the opportunity to hear and ask questions of expert speakers, and participate in hands-on workshops and engage in insightful discussions. ​We'll cover the latest in AI , Android, Web, Cloud, and more technologies. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Google's tech ecosystem, this event is packed with valuable content to enhance your knowledge and network. Come and connect with like-minded individuals, expand your tech skills, and be a part of the vibrant GDG London community. ​Don't miss out on this chance to learn and grow with us—register now to secure your spot! Agenda --- Hosted By Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications. I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences. Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer Sara Mita Gabriel, Team Member Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer Tom Colvin, Organiser Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android. Mihaela Peneva, Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-london-presents-io-extended-london-2026/.

⚡ *No coding? No problem. Just bring your idea.* ⚡ *From Idea → Real App → Store-Ready — In 4 Weekends* ⚡ This is a **hands-on, instructor-led workshop experience** where participants **build a real mobile app step-by-step with expert guidance**. # 🗓️ **Program Structure (4 Weekends)** **🧩 Weekend 1 — Foundations + Environment Setup** * **13/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 * **14/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 **🤖 Weekend 2 — Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering** * **20/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 * **21/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 ⚛️ **Weekend 3 — Build Real Features** * **27/06/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 * **28/06/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 🚀 **Weekend 4 — Launch & Go Live** * **04/07/2026 Saturday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 * **05/08/2026 Sunday - Time:** 09:00 – 13:00 **Format:** Hands-on, project-based, real product # 📣 **Paid event** 👉 call for booking *** ## 👉 **Standard Ticket: £549** 💷 ## 👉 **Early Bird: £499** 💷 ## 👉 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266 # 🗓️ **Program Details** *** ## 🧩 **Weekend 1 — Foundations + Environment Setup** **Theme:** *“Set Yourself Up Like a Pro”* * Mobile app fundamentals (simple & practical) * iOS & Android ecosystem explained * Guided setup: * Node.js, Expo, React Native * Android Emulator + iOS overview * First app launch (live with instructor) * Intro to Git & project structure * First AI-assisted feature ✅ **Outcome:** Your app is running on your device *** ## 🤖 **Weekend 2 — Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering** **Theme:** *“AI is Your Senior Developer”* * Vibe Coding methodology (real workflow) * Prompt engineering for developers: * Structured prompts * Debugging prompts * UI generation prompts * Build: * Navigation * Screens * Components * Live: * “Build feature with AI” * “Fix bug with AI” ✅ **Outcome:** Multi-screen working app *** ## ⚛️ **Weekend 3 — Build Real Features** **Theme:** *“Turn Your Idea Into a Product”* * React Native essentials: * Components, state, hooks * API integration (real-world data) * Forms & user interaction * Local storage * AI as: * Code reviewer * Refactoring assistant * Performance optimizer ✅ **Outcome:** Functional app with real features *** ## 🚀 **Weekend 4 — Launch & Go Live** **Theme:** *“Ship It Like a Pro”* * UI/UX polishing * Testing basics * App Store & Google Play walkthrough * Build & publish (Expo) * Preparing: * Icons * Screenshots * Descriptions * Career guidance: * Portfolio building * CV enhancement * Next steps in tech ✅ **Final Outcome:** * 📱 Your own mobile app * 🚀 Store-ready build * 💼 Portfolio-ready project *** # 🧠 What Makes This Different? * ❌ No passive learning * ❌ No endless theory * ❌ No “watch and forget” ✔ Instructor-guided building ✔ AI-powered workflow ✔ Real product outcome ✔ Industry mindset *** # 💡 Example Project Ideas (let them choose) * AI-powered To-Do App * Habit Tracker * Simple Social App * Expense Tracker * Event / Meetup App (aligned with your brand 😉) ## 🎯 Who is this for? * Beginners with **zero coding experience** * Career changers entering tech * Students & juniors wanting a **real project** * Anyone curious about **AI-powered development** # *** # Social Media *** ## zero2hero.net - Technology Training Center WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7470914266 E-mail: info@zero2hero.net Address: Unit 15 Castle Square, 40 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1EU 🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/zero2hero-meta 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/zero2hero_uk 📸 Instagram for training: https://www.instagram.com/zero2hero.training 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senrasim 👋 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/zero2hero 🎟️ Eventbrite: https://zero2hero-meta.eventbrite.com

**📅 Book your time here:** [www.betheband.org/book-online](http://www.betheband.org/book-online) 📍 **Exact location sent after booking** 🎸 **BetheBand Meet & Greet – Come Play & Say Hi** 🎤 Curious what it’s like to be in a band again? BetheBand is a London-based music programme for amateur to intermediate musicians who want to rehearse regularly, improve as players, and perform live — **without the hassle of organising bands, rehearsal rooms, or gigs yourself**. 🤝 **What’s the meet & greet?** This is a relaxed introduction — **not an audition**. You’ll play **one song** with a backing track alongside one of our band directors 🎶 You can **play whatever you like**, or choose from a **short song list** if you want some inspiration 📃 It’s friendly and low-pressure — just a chance for us to get to know your level, taste, and goals, and for you to see if BetheBand feels right for you. 🚀 **What happens if you join?** 🎯 Matched with musicians at your level 🏙️ Weekly rehearsals in a central London studio 🎼 Guided by a professional musician as your band director 🎤 Perform a full live set for friends & family at the end of an 8-week term 🎶 **Who it’s for** 🎸 Guitarists • 🎸 Bassists • 🎤 Vocalists • 🥁 Drummers • 🎹 Keyboard players ℹ️ **Practical details** 📍 Central London (address sent after sign-up) 💷 £15 meet & greet slot (non-refundable) ⏳ Limited slots — book a time that works for you If you’ve been playing on your own and miss making music *with* people, this is an easy, no-pressure way to take the first step 🎶✨

🎉 Come along to the London Scala Talks for a deep dive into functional architecture! 🎉 In this event you'll hear from David Lebl and Przemysław Pokrywka. **Agenda** 6:00pm - 🥤 Doors open. Come along and grab a drink! 6:35pm - 🗣️ Introduction 6:40pm - 🗣️ Przemysław Pokrywka: Ports and Adapters for People on Tight Schedules 7:20pm - 🍕 Intermission: Join us for some free food and drinks! Vegan and vegetarian options are provided. Let us know if you'd like something special - we'd be happy to accommodate. 7:50pm - 🗣️ David Lebl: Complexity is a Sin, But Hexagons Forgive 8:30pm - 🥤 Socialising: Grab a drink and let's discuss the talks. 9:00pm - 🍻 Join us in a pub to discuss the talks! 🌐 **This event will not have a live stream** We hope to see you there in person. **🗣️ Przemysław Pokrywka: Ports and Adapters for People on Tight Schedules** Focus on software architecture is not always associated with pragmatism in common perception. Terms such as architecture astronautics and the ivory tower stereotype highlight the perceived disconnect between many architects and the realities of day-to-day code maintenance. Too often, architectural patterns are applied with insufficient understanding, leading to cargo-cult adoption and increased waste in the software development process. When applied in the right context, however, certain architectural approaches can be powerful enablers. In this talk, I would like to share the story of a serverless application in which elements of the Ports and Adapters architecture made a tangible, positive difference. ⭐ Przemysław Pokrywka ⭐ Husband, dad, grandad, software engineer. Functional Scala enthusiast with imperative OOP Java background. Fan of the command line. **🗣️ David Lebl: Complexity is a Sin, But Hexagons Forgive** A visual journey from spaghetti to sanity. This talk traces how cognitive load accumulates in unconstrained codebases, how domain-driven design and bounded contexts restore order, and how hexagonal architecture provides a practical, forgiving structure for real-world systems — all laid out on a single zoomable canvas where every example links back to the bigger picture. ⭐ David Lebl ⭐ David is a software developer with a CS background and 5 years of Scala and FP experience. He leads a small team, occasionally survives his own accidental complexity, and is here to share what he learned the hard way. ———————————————————— 🗣️ Would you like to present, but are not sure how to start? Give a talk with us and you'll receive mentorship from a trained toastmaster! Get in touch through [this form](https://forms.gle/zv5i9eeto1BsnSwe8) and we'll get you started 🏡 Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch through [this form](https://forms.gle/3SX3Bm6zHqVodBaMA) and we can discuss how you can get involved. 📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the [Scala Community Code of Conduct](https://www.scala-lang.org/conduct/). We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through [this form](https://forms.gle/9PMMorUWgBnbk1mm6) or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45401 **Game Description:** Come and play Tuesday evenings Lower-Intermediate volleyball session in Poplar 🔥 Picturesque court with plenty of serving space and also space to stay warm on the side when your team is off waiting for the next game 🙌 **Rules** 3 teams of 6 Games to 15 points

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49011 **Game Description:** Drills and Games for Lower Intermediate level on a smaller court. Led by a club's coach and open to 6-8 club members and 6 players from Sportas. **Rules** Respect all participants and have fun! Everyone plays all the time, no waiting around.

We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee Agenda --- Hosted By James Power, Organizer Pete Gordon, Organizer Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.

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## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD