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## 🚀 Hands-On Workshop: Building Agents with the Microsoft Agent Framework Join us for an interactive, **hands-on workshop** where you’ll learn how to design, build, and deploy intelligent agents using the **Microsoft Agent Framework**. This session is perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and professionals who want to explore practical applications of agent-based systems and gain real-world experience with Microsoft’s cutting-edge tools. ### 🔑 What to Expect * Guided walkthroughs of the Microsoft Agent Framework * Step-by-step exercises to build and customize your own agents * Best practices for integrating agents into enterprise workflows * Live demos and collaborative coding sessions ### 💻 Important Note * This is a **hands-on workshop**, so please **bring your laptop** to fully participate in the exercises and coding labs. * An **Azure subscription will be provided** for all participants to use during the workshop. ### 🌐 Who Should Attend * Developers and engineers exploring AI agent technologies * Technical trainers and consultants looking to expand their toolkit * Students and professionals eager to gain practical experience with Microsoft AI solutions

A New Beginning Rebirthing Kundalini Yoga Retreat Feb 20 to 22 \| Banahaw Circle Nature Retreat The Rebirthing Kundalini Yoga Retreat on February 20 to 22, 2026 is held during a rare planetary alignment: Saturn and Neptune meet at zero degrees Aries, the very first degree of the zodiac- an initiation point associated with new beginnings, clarity and conscious change. Through Kundalini Yoga, rebirthing breathwork, sound healing with the gong, and time in nature, you'll be guided to release emotional and mental patterns and create space for a grounded new chapter. Held in the sacred landscape of Mount Banahaw, the retreat offers a supportive container for deep reset and renewal. This retreat is for you if you are: \- At a transition point in life and ready to let go of an old chapter \- Seeking more than rest—a true inner reset \- Feeling called to reconnect with your breath\, body\, and inner guidance \- Ready to step into a new beginning with clarity and grounded intention **What’s Included** * 2-night accommodation in a cozy shared room (single bed & shared bath) Room upgrades available * Wholesome, slow-cooked meals to nourish body and soul * Daily sunrise meditations to ground, center, and integrate * Four (4) Kundalini Rebirthing Yoga sessions for deep release and renewal * Two (2) Sound Healing Gong Baths to restore balance and clarity * Guided walks to Mount Banahaw’s healing puestos and natural waters, reconnecting you with the land’s ancient energy **Optional Add-ons** * Massage services during free time (Traditional Hilot or Regular Massage) at ₱650/hour * Transportation assistance available upon request * Pet fee of ₱500 per pet per night (Private room recommended for those bringing pets) **Energy Exchange** * Early Bird Rate: ₱14,888 (until February 15, 2026) * Regular Rate: ₱16,888 * Room Upgrade: ₱1,200 per person * Walk-in: ₱2,888 per person per rebirthing or sound healing session If you feel called to release what no longer serves you and consciously step into a new beginning, this retreat offers a grounded, supportive space to do so—held by breath, sound, nature, and community. You can read more details and register here: https://forms.gle/TUDtoKXBJGRsjww58

Join us for this exciting painting workshop in NOVA area. I am a [professional artist/university prof.](https://www.nataliyagurshmanpaintings.com/) and I will teach you ins and outs of palette knife painting. You will learn new techniques, and create a beautiful landscape painting to take home. No experience required, just desire to explore something new and meet other creatives, and enjoy a sip of wine (not included in the ticket). All of the art supplies are provided. Please [sign up at the link below.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-singles-40-plus-painting-workshop-with-live-instruction-tickets-1980791522766?aff=oddtdtcreatorte) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-singles-40-plus-painting-workshop-with-live-instruction-tickets-1980791522766?aff=oddtdtcreatorte I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Bring your friends and family.

Join us in Virginia for the Arts of Life: A meditative, creative journey throught art with local artist Nancy Burbridge. Join us every third Friday of the month in Virginia from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and self-discovery. In this interactive session, you will learn how to draw, paint, and explore the beauty within, cultivating the best version of yourself in a serene and supportive environment. Come experience the magic of art and meditation as tools for self-expression and inner growth. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore! We can't wait to see you there! Fri., Jan. 20th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: **[https://shorturl.at/YmNjZ](https://shorturl.at/YmNjZ)** | | | --- | |

Members of the public are invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of NOVAC volunteers at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the NOVAC. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event. The event will take place on the bus parking lot of the museum. **Please park your vehicle at the south end of the main visitors lot and follow signs and red lights to the observing site. As a reminder, parking during the event is free.** Have a cosmic question? One of NOVAC's astronomers or museum staff will be happy to help you. As the sky gets dark, be prepared to enjoy the wonders of the night sky! Don't forget to dress warmly. Please check the weather forecast. For lighting, cover a flashlight in red cellophane (the darker the better). Bring along water to keep hydrated. Note: This outdoor event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled because of significant cloud cover or precipitation.

We are FINALLY going to see this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of modern and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art! I saw Australian Aboriginal art for the first time when I spent a summer in Sydney, and it has haunted and mesmerized me ever since. MEET AT: Outside the main entrance to the East Building of the National Gallery, on 4th St. NW. The East Building is the building that does NOT have the big columns in front. Look for Molly with the rainbow LAL sign. COST: FREE! NEAREST METRO STOPS: Smithsonian; Judiciary Square This eye-opening exhibition introduces North American audiences to the varied visual iconographies of Indigenous Australia, which is made up of more than 250 distinct Indigenous nations. Explore this rich and living history of creativity through over 200 works made by more than 130 artists. Drawn exclusively from the collection of Melbourne’s [National Gallery of Victoria](https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/), *The Stars We Do Not See* offers a rare opportunity to experience some of the most significant examples of modern and contemporary Australian Indigenous art. Charting watershed moments in Indigenous art from the late 19th century to the present, this exhibition reveals a rich history of creativity that predates the arrival of the British. See the work of trailblazing painters including Anmatyerre superstar Emily Kam Kngwarray and Senior Yolŋu artist Gulumbu Yunupiŋu, known as "Star Lady," (whose works inspired the exhibition title) along with contemporary innovators such as Brook Andrew, Destiny Deacon, and Betty Muffler. Witness Australian Indigenous art in all its forms, from ochre bark paintings and experimental weavings to immersive sound and video art and powerful photographs.

Pool Boys are back! It's their first show of 2026. Come join us!

This class will provide instruction into various concepts of **Jiu-Jitsu** as a form of **martial art**. Participants will have the opportunity to **study**, **practice**, and **experiment** with **submission holds** and **strategic fighting controls** that are the hallmark of the now famous methodology of Professional MMA athletes and professional combatives users. This **gi class** is held every **Tuesday** and **Thursday** and includes **one hour of instruction** and **30 minutes** (sometimes longer, TBD) of **open training**. Gis are available if you need one. Drop-in fee for non-members is **$20** which which can be paid on-site. Note that we are in **Suite #130**.