Australian Culture

👋 Hello, Flutter enthusiasts! 🎉 Flutter Tallinn is back with **Vol. 10 – Winter Edition!** Join us for an inspiring evening of Flutter talks, networking, and autumn vibes. 🗓️ **When?** Wednesday, **18 February 2026**, 18:00–21:00 📍 **Where?** **Workland Vabaduse** \- Pärnu mnt\. 12 Bring your friends, grab your laptops (optional but encouraged), and don’t forget to **REGISTER** — spots are limited, and registration is required on Meetup! Event space partner — **Workland** — a leading provider of flexible office rent, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms in the Baltics, designed to empower modern businesses and communities. ## AGENDA 💥 **Intro & Welcome** **Building AI using Vertex AI Agent Builder and Flutter** **Faatimah-Iz-Zaahra Mujore** *Software Engineer \| Flutter \| React \| \.NET \| Mobile Expert \| Mentor & Community Builder \| Google WTM Ambassador* Learn how to build an AI-powered Flutter app using **Vertex AI Agent Builder** and **Gemini models**. We’ll walk through image analysis, real-time insights, and agent-driven experiences, showing how Flutter apps can go beyond UI and start understanding the world around them. ### **Cat-like Development: Flutter for Efficiency** **Mangirdas Kazlauskas** *GDE Dart & Flutter · Mobile Tech Lead @ Billo* Discover how Flutter enables developers to create high-quality products with minimal effort. This talk covers animations, architecture, Dart & Flutter packages, and product-centric tips to help you build efficient, performant, and delightful apps. 💥 **Pizza & Drinks** Relax, connect, and enjoy some post-talk refreshments on us! 📢 **Important:** Confirm your participation at least 48 hours before the event. 🎟️ **Free entry** – but seats are limited, so make sure to book your spot in time! 🫂 We welcome everyone! This event is inclusive of all genders, orientations, disabilities, neurodiversity, appearances, body sizes, ethnicities, races, and backgrounds. Flutter Tallinn is a safe space for learning and connecting.

👋 Hello, Flutter enthusiasts! 🎉 Flutter Tallinn is back with **Vol. 10 – Winter Edition!** Join us for an inspiring evening of Flutter talks, networking, and autumn vibes. 🗓️ **When?** Wednesday, **18 February 2026**, 18:00–21:00 📍 **Where?** **Workland Vabaduse** \- Pärnu mnt\. 12 Bring your friends, grab your laptops (optional but encouraged), and don’t forget to **REGISTER** — spots are limited, and registration is required on Meetup! Event space partner — **Workland** — a leading provider of flexible office rent, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms in the Baltics, designed to empower modern businesses and communities. ## AGENDA 💥 **Intro & Welcome** **Building AI using Vertex AI Agent Builder and Flutter** **Faatimah-Iz-Zaahra Mujore** *Software Engineer \| Flutter \| React \| \.NET \| Mobile Expert \| Mentor & Community Builder \| Google WTM Ambassador* Learn how to build an AI-powered Flutter app using **Vertex AI Agent Builder** and **Gemini models**. We’ll walk through image analysis, real-time insights, and agent-driven experiences, showing how Flutter apps can go beyond UI and start understanding the world around them. ### **Cat-like Development: Flutter for Efficiency** **Mangirdas Kazlauskas** *GDE Dart & Flutter · Mobile Tech Lead @ Billo* Discover how Flutter enables developers to create high-quality products with minimal effort. This talk covers animations, architecture, Dart & Flutter packages, and product-centric tips to help you build efficient, performant, and delightful apps. 💥 **Pizza & Drinks** Relax, connect, and enjoy some post-talk refreshments on us! 📢 **Important:** Confirm your participation at least 48 hours before the event. 🎟️ **Free entry** – but seats are limited, so make sure to book your spot in time! 🫂 We welcome everyone! This event is inclusive of all genders, orientations, disabilities, neurodiversity, appearances, body sizes, ethnicities, races, and backgrounds. Flutter Tallinn is a safe space for learning and connecting.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!

The topic for February is "Transitions" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Join us for a vibrant gathering that honors the heart and hustle of local entrepreneurs. It Takes a Village is more than an event it’s a movement to uplift and spotlight small business owners who pour passion into their craft and creativity into our community. From authors and bakers to jewelry makers, t-shirt designers, candle crafters, and beyond. This is your chance to meet the makers, support their work and celebrate the spirit of collaboration. **_Expect_** * Local vendors showcasing handmade goods * Live demos and storytelling from featured creators * Food, music, and community vibes * Opportunities to shop, connect and be inspired * Celebrate the power of small businesses and we all rise