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Speech contests are a long-standing tradition in Toastmasters, offering members a platform to challenge themselves, refine their speaking skills, and gain recognition for their progress. Thousands of Toastmasters participate each year in Evaluation and International Speech Contests, competing at various levels—from club contests to Area, Division, and District levels. Winners of the District-level International Speech Contest advance to the quarterfinals, followed by the semifinals, with the ultimate goal of competing in the prestigious World Championship of Public Speaking. What’s in it for you? This event is perfect if you’re looking to boost your public speaking, gain confidence, or just meet like-minded individuals—our supportive and welcoming environment is here to help you grow. Come and witness some of the best speakers in our club as they compete in the Toastmasters Speech Contest, showcasing their skills in evaluation and inspirational speaking. While only members compete, visitors can observe, learn valuable public speaking techniques, and gain insights into how structured feedback enhances communication skills. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your network! And did we mention? The event is FREE for all participants, and no pre-registration is required! Please note: Photos/videos will be taken during the meeting. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know before the event. Hosted at the incredible Draper Startup House, Tallinn’s hub for global talent and innovative minds. Want to know more about Draper? [https://draperstartuphouse.com/tallinn](https://draperstartuphouse.com/tallinn?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvofKz09yUIiluiWOSLL-MdemPwTVlvcHYmky7MlYAPVx4312BfseSzyglh__aem_OBcgyW0vJvhok3wZ_aT9kA) Curious about Toastmasters Tallinn? Find out more: [https://toastmasterstallinn.com/](https://toastmasterstallinn.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr8FQuiVMdCRt4VtPIJfmyDOo0EbWN5qjrLpnM6YuNS-PxO3hlQ8H5UT2rcm_aem_HAuew1nhHsw7k0KvMat-ig) Don’t miss this chance to see great speeches in action and take away practical tips to improve your own communication skills!

**Welcome to the Human Design Tallinn Meetup ✨** Join the Intro Meeting to explore what Human Design is, discover its core elements, and understand how they translate into your chart. We’ll dive into the Types and look at practical tools for everyday life: tips on how to master your energy, refine your guidance, expand your influence depending on your Type, and align through your decision-making. This will be explored through examples - your charts. Human Design is not a belief system. It’s a hyper-detailed system to experiment with — a practical framework to see how it works for you. Curious? Come explore and experience it for yourself.

Welcome to Christ Awareness, Tallinn Meetup.com! This group is for individuals who are interested in exploring and deepening their relationship with God in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. This group is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, engaging discussions, and spiritual growth. We will gather regularly to study the teachings of Jesus, share our experiences, and support each other in living out our faith in our daily lives. Join us each Thursday at 18:00 as we seek to increase our awareness and understanding of Christ's love and teachings. Address: EBS Tallinn, A. Lauteri 3, 10114 (Room 320A) Please confirm your attendance by writing to: ianrowe1058@gmail.com

**Expats Cup Series** Play. Connect. Compete. **The Expats Cup Series** is a recurring game event made especially for expats and internationals living in Tallinn, hosted at 4 Friends gameroom. This is not just one game and not just one night. It is a competition series where every event brings new games, new people and new chances to score points. Come solo, with friends, colleagues or family. Teams change, games rotate and everyone has a fair shot. You play, you laugh, you meet people and you collect points. **How it works** • Events take place at least once or twice a month • Communication and game instructions are in English • Different games at every event • Score points individually across events • Prices for best players • Maximum 15 players per event for a social and relaxed atmosphere **Why join** • Meet new people in a fun, pressure-free way • Play awesome games you do not find in bars or cafes • Compete without needing to be a pro • Become part of an awesome international community • Win prizes just by showing up and playing Whether you are new to Tallinn or have lived here for years, the Expats Cup Series is about friendly competition, good energy and shared experiences. \-\-\- You can read more about our gameroon & games from here - https://4sopra.ee/ **Games on. Points up. New friends welcome.**

Come and show your projects and chat with fellow game developers! 🛠 Open-Laptop Nights Bring your laptop, Steam Deck, dev notebook, board game prototype – whatever you’re working on!   We’ll have tables set up for casual show & tell, playtesting, and project discussions. 👀 Want to present something to the whole room? Let us know before the event so we can plan accordingly. 👥 Who’s Welcome? Everyone interested in game development – no matter your experience level.   Even if you’re not showing anything, come hang out and see what the community’s building! 🎲 Not Just Videogames Board games, card games, TTRPG systems – all game dev is welcome.   Feel free to bring snacks & drinks – we’ve got a kitchen! See you on the 6th!   👾🎇 Agenda --- Hosted By Kevin Otto Koit, Game Development Teacher Johan Haneklou, Game Director @ Sealion Aleksei Nehoroshkin, Game Director/Animator @ Mishura Games Complete your event RSVP here: https://communities.unrealengine.com/events/details/epic-games-tallinn-presents-gamedev-guild-v214-feat-unreal-tallinn/.

**Are you ready for the best International Afterwork in Tallinn? 🌍 Estonia’s most global community is back, and we are kicking things off with a massive party!** Forget the office and leave your work worries at the door! 💻🚫 This is your chance to meet expats, digital nomads, local professionals, and creatives in a relaxed, fun, and high-energy environment. No formal presentations, no awkward icebreakers—just authentic connections and good vibes! 🤝✨ **Where are we meeting?** We’ve selected the iconic **Ruddy baar** to be our home base! 🍻 Located in the heart of the Old town, Ruddy is the perfect spot to transition from a productive workday to a memorable nightlife experience. ### 🔥💥 THE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 💥🔥 ### 🎉🥳 GRAND OPENING HAPPY HOUR! 🥳🎉 **Get ready for two hours of epic drinking! We've secured an exclusive deal to start the party right!** **✨ 🍹 BEERS & COCKTAILS AT 50% OFF! 🍸 ✨** **(Happy Hour runs from 19:30 until 21:30)** That’s right! Your favorite drinks are HALF PRICE for two solid hours. 🤩🍻 Make sure you arrive early to take full advantage of this amazing offer! ### ✅ WHAT TO EXPECT: * **🌍 International Networking:** Meet incredible people from all corners of the globe. * **🤝 Friendly Atmosphere:** Our community is known for being welcoming and open. Walk in, say "Tere," and make new friends! * **🎶 Good Music & Drinks:** Enjoy the cool vibes and half-price drinks at Ruddy. * **💼 Opportunity & Leisure:** Whether you’re looking for a business partner, a new language buddy, or just someone to dance with—you’ll find them here. **Don't miss out on the party of the season! Can’t wait to meet you all!** **¡Tere tulemast!**

👋 **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group) * Alisa +372 560 49 272 (call) / +972 585 77 45 37 (WA text) Love languages? 👅 Want to practice speaking? Come to our meetup! *How does it work? Simple!* 👉 Make a name tag with your name and languages that you speak/learn! 👉 Look for someone who has a language you want to practice - and strike a conversation! *Important:* * **Be comfortable to "eavesdrop"** **on a conversation** in a fascinating language you are not ready to speak yet - "I just want to listen" is a thing! ☝😎 * If someone joins you with this intention - **don't switch to English** (as you normally would, because you don't want to exclude your friend from a conversation!) - but in this setting - **keep talking!** You are giving others an opportunity to listen! 😁👂 Well, this is it... we are looking forward to seeing you on Friday! Let's discover unexpected language matches together! 🤩 📸Disclaimer: The host may take photos during the event for promotion purposes. If you do not agree with this, please inform the host directly at the beginning of the meetup, otherwise it will be understood as consent. ✅**Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Let the hosts know if you happen to be late. Invite friends and family who share your love for books and languages! *** 📲 **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LXpfN4kY6H87vN5noPOryc), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media. 🗓️ **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon! 💬 Wish to **join hosting**, have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager: * Dalisa Cisneros / Daily Meetups (Facebook) * meetupsdaily@gmail.com * @dailymeetups (Instagram)

Hello! On Sunday, 08.03.2026 we will walk around the lake Harku. Meeting point: at Harku lake beach in Tallinn. Accessible via public transport. Meeting time: 12:00 pm Warm wishes, Maria :)

Welcome to Christ Awareness, Tallinn Meetup.com! This group is for individuals who are interested in exploring and deepening their relationship with God in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. This group is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, engaging discussions, and spiritual growth. We will gather regularly to study the teachings of Jesus, share our experiences, and support each other in living out our faith in our daily lives. Join us each Thursday at 18:00 as we seek to increase our awareness and understanding of Christ's love and teachings. Address: EBS Tallinn, A. Lauteri 3, 10114 (Room 320A) Please confirm your attendance by writing to: ianrowe1058@gmail.com

To all locals, expats, and visitors in Tallinn, welcome! My wife and I are delighted to invite you to study the Word of God with us every Friday at 5:30 p.m. in a casual setting, accompanied by coffee and tea. We believe the Bible is entirely true, and we strive to live by its teachings. We also believe that the love of God is so powerful that it can touch hearts and heal what's broken in all of us. Let's study Christianity together to help you find answers to questions like: * What is the meaning of life? * How do I deal with difficult situations? * Who is God, and what is the Trinity? * How can Jesus Christ help me? * How can I forgive and treat others with love? Please join us or reach out if you have any questions! The meetups are in English.

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

**Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence** What happens when creativity becomes an intentional practice? In this month’s Confidence Lab, we’ll gather at **Petals That Inspire: The Flourish Studio** for an evening exploring the connection between creativity and confidence. How making with our hands, engaging our senses, and allowing space for expression can shift how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Our featured speaker, **Amanda Lorenzetti**, owner of Petals That Inspire, will share how creativity has shaped her own confidence journey and why creative environments play such a powerful role in well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from her work leading an experience-driven floral studio and a community-centered workforce development program, Amanda will reflect on creativity as both a personal and collective catalyst. Amanda will also guide us through a **hands-on floral design experience**, creating a fresh arrangement in a wide mouth mason jar. No prior floral experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to engage the process. This evening is an invitation to slow down, create, and reconnect with the part of yourself that grows through care, attention, and imagination. You’ll leave with a floral arrangement to take home, and a deeper understanding of how confidence can be cultivated through creative practices. **Featured Speaker: Amanda Lorenzetti** Amanda Lorenzetti is the owner and founder of [Petals That Inspire](https://www.petalsthatinspire.com/) and The Flourish Studio, a social enterprise florist based in Columbus, Ohio. She brings more than a decade of experience in wedding and event sales, paired with hands-on expertise in floral and event design. Amanda’s connection to the floral industry began early, spending time alongside her godmother, a professional florist on the East Coast. After earning her business degree, she returned to her hometown in Connecticut to work as a floral and event designer, blending creative artistry with strong operational and client-focused skills. In 2020, Amanda returned to the floral industry with a renewed purpose, driven by a desire to build a business rooted in creativity, community impact, and sustainability. During this pivotal time, she founded Petals That Inspire—an innovative floral concept that reimagines the traditional florist model by combining event florals, workshops, and experiential offerings with a mission-centered approach to workforce development. Today, Petals That Inspire is a thriving social enterprise known for its thoughtful design, educational experiences, and commitment to empowering young adults facing barriers to entry in the workforce. Amanda is deeply passionate about building businesses that are both profitable and purpose-driven, and she leverages her strong business acumen to create a scalable & sustainable model that inspires creativity while giving back to the community. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)! \-\-\- Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games. We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)

Is your business taking more of your time than you would like? [Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success. * Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses * Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business * How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements * How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs * How to manage your time for maximum effect * How to deal with nonperforming employees * How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab. Reserve your spot via this link: https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.