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Grafana & Friends France : édition de janvier chez WeScale
đ Bienvenue Ă lâĂ©dition de Janvier de notre meetup Grafana & Friends France !
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter au prochain meetup Grafana, qui se dĂ©roulera dans les locaux de WeScale â un immense merci Ă eux pour leur accueil chaleureux !
Rejoignez-nous pour des discussions techniques, des pizzas et des boissons bien fraĂźches !
**\*\*\***
Les portes ouvrent à 18h30, et le programme débutera à 19h !
**Au programme :**
**RĂ©duire la charge cognitive des dĂ©veloppeurs en construisant une plateforme dâobservabilitĂ© basĂ©e sur OpenTelemetry (Cyrille Le Clerc, Grafana Labs)**
OpenTelemetry est porteur de nombreuses promesses et fait dĂ©sormais partie de la stratĂ©gie de la plupart des entreprises. Mais cet Ă©cosystĂšme en Ă©volution rapide peut vite devenir dĂ©routant, en particulier Ă lâĂ©chelle dâune grande organisation.
Cette session explore comment OpenTelemetry a atteint un niveau de maturitĂ© permettant aux entreprises de construire une vĂ©ritable plateforme dâobservabilitĂ© autour de lui.
En supprimant la charge de maintenance des agents dâinstrumentation pour les dĂ©veloppeurs et en traitant la tĂ©lĂ©mĂ©trie comme une API, vous dĂ©couvrirez :
* Quand choisir lâinstrumentation manuelle plutĂŽt quâautomatique, et inversement
* Pourquoi â et comment â intĂ©grer la supervision applicative et la supervision dâinfrastructure
* Comment tirer parti de lâĂ©cosystĂšme OpenTelemetry : le Collector, lâOperator, la Helm Chart Kube Stack et les Semantic Conventions
* Comment Ă©tendre les Semantic Conventions dâOTel avec des conventions personnalisĂ©es et des outils comme Weaver pour renforcer la qualitĂ©, la cohĂ©rence et la stabilitĂ©
* Comment intĂ©grer lâobservabilitĂ© dans votre cycle de vie de livraison logiciel (SDLC)
**LâObservabilitĂ© au cĆur de la plateforme de l'Ă©tat Cloud Pi Native (Akram Blouza, WeScale)**
La plateforme Open Source Cloud Pi Native sâimpose comme une offre cloud de lâĂtat, offrant une infrastructure cloud souveraine, scalable et rĂ©siliente. Mais comment garantir une observabilitĂ© centralisĂ©e, performante et sĂ©curisĂ©e dans un environnement multi-tenant, tout en rĂ©pondant aux exigences strictes de performance ?
Cette prĂ©sentation vous propose un retour dâexpĂ©rience concret sur la conception et le dĂ©ploiement de la stack dâobservabilitĂ© de Cloud Pi Native. Nous aborderons :
* Le contexte et lâarchitecture : Quels dĂ©fis posent le multi-tenancy et la centralisation des logs, mĂ©triques et traces ? Comment concilier performance et simplicitĂ© dâexploitation ?
* LâintĂ©gration native de la sĂ©curitĂ© : Comment la plateforme embarque des services de sĂ©curitĂ© et comment nous avons instrumentĂ© ces mĂ©canismes pour les observer, afin de garantir leur continuitĂ©.
* Les enseignements clĂ©s : Quels choix technologiques (outils, protocoles, bonnes pratiques) ont permis de rĂ©pondre aux besoins spĂ©cifiques dâune infrastructure critique, tout en facilitant le diagnostic et la remĂ©diation ?
Un focus particulier sera fait sur lâarticulation entre observabilitĂ© et sĂ©curitĂ©, illustrĂ© par des cas dâusage rĂ©els et des mĂ©triques opĂ©rationnelles.
Soirée Jeux de Société (jeudi)
Une soirée jeux de société pour rencontrer de nouvelles personnes !
Venez seul(e), en binĂŽme, ou mĂȘme Ă trois ou quatre si vous ĂȘtes prĂȘt(e)s Ă accueillir d'autres personnes Ă votre table.
Prix d'entrĂ©e du cafĂ©-jeux Ă 10 âŹ, dont une boisson comprise et des jeux Ă volontĂ©.
Pas besoin d'arriver pile à 18h30 pour ceux qui veulent venir en cours de soirée, mais nous ne pouvons garantir les places que jusqu'à 20h, ensuite ça dépendra de l'affluence :)
Réconcilier ClickOps et GitOps / Adoption de l'IA dans la recherche médicale
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đ **Bonjour Ă vous!**
Pour bien commencer lâannĂ©e 2026 nous vous invitons Ă un meetup exceptionnel âš!
â Du "ClickOps" sans trahir le GitOps, et une plateforme IA en production sur Kubernetes avec GPU : deux talks concrets pour ceux qui veulent aller au-delĂ de la thĂ©orie.
đ Pour ne rien gĂącÄ„er il y aura quelques **surprises**: stickers, tee-shirts ... ainsi que 2 places Ă gagner pour le [Cloud Native Days France 2026](https://www.cloudnativedays.fr/).
Nous tenons Ă remercier **Scaleway** pour l'accueil dans leurs bureaux Ă Paris!
**đ
Découvrez l'agenda :**
\- 19\.00 \- Le GitOps rĂ©\-inventĂ© : Corrigez la dĂ©rive dâĂ©tat avant quâelle ne se produise\. \(Scaleway\)
\- 19:40 \- Lâadoption massive de lâIA par les chercheurs de lâInstitut Pasteur grĂące Ă Kubernetes\. \(Pasteur / Enix\)
\- 20:15 \- Food & Drinks đâïž Conversations đŁïžđ
\- 22:00 \- Cloture du Meetup
**===== Talks =====**
**Le GitOps rĂ©-inventĂ© : Corrigez la dĂ©rive dâĂ©tat avant quâelle ne se produise**
Speaker:
* **Damien Dassieu (Scaleway)**
Je suis un contributeur actif aux projets Kubernetes (Kubebuilder, controller-runtime, ...). Avec une expĂ©rience particuliĂšre dans le domaine du Platform Engineering acquise chez Orange et Scaleway dans les Ă©quipe Kubernetes as a Service, jâai un rĂŽle crucial en tant que dĂ©veloppeur Go pour permettre la rĂ©alisation des idĂ©es de chacun. Je contribue actuellement au dĂ©veloppement de Syngit, un outil qui comble la sĂ©paration entre les principes de GitOps et lâutilisation des outils impĂ©ratifs pour la gestion de l'infrastructure.
Description:
Le **GitOps** est devenu une pratique fondamentale dans les environnements Kubernetes, offrant une approche déclarative et contrÎlée par version de la gestion de l'infrastructure et des applications. Pourtant, les interactions concrÚtes avec les clusters reposent souvent sur des outils impératifs tels que kubectl, oc ou des interfaces web qui fournissent un retour utilisateur plus rapides et une **expérience plus intuitive**.
Ces outils impĂ©ratifs valident et envoient des requĂȘtes directement au serveur API de Kubernetes sans prendre en compte Git, ce qui casse le paradigme GitOps. Les consĂ©quences sont le **manque de visibilitĂ©, de reproductibilitĂ© et d'auditabilitĂ©**.
Quelle est la piĂšce manquante pour **allier ClickOps et GitOps** ? Cette prĂ©sentation introduit une nouvelle façon dâutiliser les outils impĂ©ratifs en utilisant le GitOps. Ce mĂ©canisme repose sur lâinterception des requĂȘtes vers l'API Kubernetes et en les transformant en commits Git. Nous explorerons comment **Syngit** s'intĂšgre de maniĂšre transparente avec des outils GitOps tels que **ArgoCD ou FluxCD** pour prĂ©server Git comme source de vĂ©ritĂ© mĂȘme lorsque les utilisateurs interagissent avec les clusters de maniĂšre impĂ©rative.
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**Lâadoption massive de lâIA par les chercheurs de lâInstitut Pasteur grĂące Ă Kubernetes**
Speakers:
* **Stéphane Fournier (Institut Pasteur)**
Directeur des SystÚmes d'Information à l'Institut Pasteur depuis 2018, Stéphane Fournier impulse la transformation numérique de la recherche biomédicale.
Il a initié divers développements en IA en collaboration avec des équipes scientifiques expertes. Récemment, c'est la plateforme AI Tools qui concrétise cette approche.
Basée sur une architecture hexagonale modulaire, elle permet le déploiement d'outils utilisant largement des LLMs publics, ou on-premise lorsque la souveraineté des données est en jeu.
* **Jean-Baptiste Masson (Institut Pasteur)**
Physicien thĂ©oricien, Jean-Baptiste Masson est responsable de lâĂ©quipe Decision and Bayesian Computation (DBC-ĂpimĂ©thĂ©e) Ă lâInstitut Pasteur, une unitĂ© mixte Pasteur-Inria-CNRS-UPC.
Ses recherches portent sur les principes physiques et computationnels qui organisent le traitement de lâinformation biologique, en lien avec lâenvironnement sensoriel. Elles couvrent notamment la chimiotaxie bactĂ©rienne, les stratĂ©gies de recherche olfactive chez les insectes et lâorganisation des circuits neuronaux.
Il mĂšne Ă©galement des travaux appliquĂ©s en algorithmique mĂ©dicale (neuroAI), avec un fort accent sur des technologies dĂ©ployables Ă lâhĂŽpital, en particulier en imagerie mĂ©dicale (DIVA et Genuage) et en analyse de donnĂ©es cliniques.
* **Alexandre Buisine (Enix)**
Avec 15 ans d'expĂ©rience dans la technique et le management, il est un passionnĂ© dâopen-source et de ce qui touche aux conteneurs.
Il rejoint l'Ă©quipe Enix en 2018 comme directeur gĂ©nĂ©ral, tout en restant impliquĂ© dans les technos dâinfrastructures rĂ©seaux et systĂšmes.
Avant Enix, Alexandre a travaillĂ© 3 ans au dĂ©veloppement dâun service de rĂ©alitĂ© virtuelle. Il a Ă©galement Ă©tĂ© CTO puis dirigeant de SmartJog, dans les domaines de l'audio-visuel, la transmission satellite, le dĂ©veloppement logiciel, les rĂ©seaux IP, la distribution de contenus sur Internet.
Description:
L'Institut Pasteur a déployé un écosystÚme d\*\*'IA générative\*\* pour ses 2 500 chercheurs, orchestré sur Kubernetes avec trois environnements (dev, prod, GPU) et une chaßne CI/CD GitLab.
Lâarchitecture repose sur deux proxies LiteLLM (cloud et on-premise) **unifiant lâaccĂšs aux modĂšles** (Mistral, Anthropic, OpenAI cĂŽtĂ© cloud ; Perplexity, Qwen, Llama cĂŽtĂ© on-premise), et assurant le suivi des coĂ»ts par token et le load balancing.
Cette couche d'abstraction alimente trois catégories de services : LibreChat pour le dialogue généraliste enrichi de **serveurs MCP**, AI Tools pour les usages métiers spécialisés (analyse de publications scientifiques), et des **assistants de codage 100% on-premise** (Qwen-Coder, Roo-Coder) intégrés aux IDE.
Kubernetes nous permet de remplacer un modĂšle open source en quelques minutes et d'ajuster dynamiquement le scaling Ă la charge.
Les défis techniques incluent la **gestion de GPU hétérogÚnes** dans un cluster Talos sécurisé, la compatibilité entre **anciens matériels et systÚmes DGX B200 NVIDIA**, et les **migration Kubernetes à chaud** sans downtime.
Entre besoins métier et décisions d'architecture, **nous retracerons le parcours complet** : du prototype développé par un chercheur jusqu'au déploiement en production, en expliquant le rÎle des échanges entre scientifiques et équipe infrastructure dans cette plateforme cloud-native.
Enfin, nous partagerons les coulisses opérationnelles : architecture, gestion du GPU Operator, stratégies de scaling, et surtout les leçons tirées de nos 6 mois d'exploitation en production.
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Réseauter et entreprendre
Rencontre Entrepreneurs & Futurs Entrepreneurs
Venez échanger, partager et vous inspirer autour de l'entrepreneuriat, dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse !
Rejoignez-nous chaque jeudi dans un restaurant brésilien de renommée internationale pour un moment de networking et de détente.
Tarifs :
10⏠: inclut 5⏠pour l'organisation (logistique) + 5⏠pour une consommation.
Option repas à volonté : 15⏠supplémentaires pour déguster un buffet brésilien.
Agenda :
19h30-19h45 : Présentation du groupe & networking informel. (Punctualité recommandée)
19h45-20h30 : Présentations des projets et idées (2 minutes par personne).
20h30 et aprĂšs :
Discussions en petits groupes selon vos intĂ©rĂȘts.
Rencontres avec nos collaborateurs ou orientation vers des partenaires spécialisés.
Thématique de la semaine : Gestion du stress, des émotions et des relations.
Notre philosophie : "Seul, on va plus vite ; ensemble, on va plus loin."
Opportunités :
Sponsors : Vous souhaitez soutenir nos initiatives ? Offrez-vous une visibilité auprÚs d'une communauté dynamique.
Partenariats : Artistes, coachs, influenceurs, discutons de vos propositions !
Contactez-nous :
đ 0680432638 (Saidou)
đ© hypnotimeconseilservice@gmail.com
Messenger via notre page.
đ RDV :
31 rue du Faubourg St Martin, 75010 Paris
Métro : Strasbourg St-Denis
N'hĂ©sitez pas Ă nous suivre sur nos diffĂ©rents liens de communication postĂ©s ci-dessous, afin d'ĂȘtre au courant des nouveautĂ©s et actualitĂ©s en temps voulu!
Ggoupe meetup pour échanges et réseautages https://www.meetup.com/.../reseautage...
Groupe Facebook pour entrepreneuriats
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2120429924809744/?ref=share_group_link
Page Facebook en lien avec l'entrepreneuriat
https://www.facebook.com/lefirmament
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028020715285 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067700986598
Groupe Watsapp pour entrepreneurs et futurs entrepreneurs
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDaalKuMDTNJ9BqaOkrItQ
Groupe Watsapp pour les bons plans voyages et sorties, Ă but d'intĂ©rĂȘt commun
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KxYzoXGSN707c72UotXcvY
NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ
**NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**Whatâs on the program?**
âą Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines đ€
âą Captivating sensory and visual performances đ
âą Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world đ
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. đ«
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
đ© **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Letâs organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! đ«
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. đ
See you soon,
**The MeltingSpot Team**
Que tal conversar em portuguĂȘs? đ”đčđ§đ·đšđ»..
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*đŸ Entre 10 e 30 participantes internacionais*
đ· Nos reunimos para promover intercĂąmbios culturais e praticar lĂnguas estrangeiras.
đ„ Esta noite, o foco Ă© em portuguĂȘs! Para uma atmosfera amigĂĄvel e intimista, o nĂșmero de participantes Ă© limitado. O endereço do evento serĂĄ compartilhado apenas com aqueles que possuem uma carteira de membro anual vĂĄlida.
Ao se juntar Ă nossa associação, vocĂȘ tambĂ©m receberĂĄ uma dica para verificar o nĂșmero de participantes. A carteira de membro vem com uma vantagem: escolha um nĂșmero de adesivo para ganhar um shot grĂĄtis no bar apĂłs conversar com outros membros do grupo.
**Preço do ingresso**: âŹ5 (disponĂvel aqui). âŹïž https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html
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đŸ Between 10 and 30 international participants đ· We gather to promote cultural exchanges and practice foreign languages. đ„ Tonight, itâs all about Portuguese ! For a friendly and intimate atmosphere, the number of participants is limited. The event address will only be shared with those who have a valid annual membership card. By joining our association, youâll also receive a little tip to check the number of participants. The membership card comes with a perk: choose a sticker number to get a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. Ticket price: âŹ5 (available here). âŹïž https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html
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Football - Synthetic pitch - Parc de Glaciers - Free
https://chat.whatsapp.com/J37OjBT8cPhFfIT7nQImR1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please READ the following RULES! 1. If you are registered (RSVP) on meetup and for any reason you can't make it, CANCEL the RSVP before 4:00 pm of the day before the game. That way someone else can play. You should cancel EITHER if you are on the mainlist OR on the WAITLIST! 2. Those who do not follow this rule will be automatically SUSPENDED for TWO games. 3. RSVPs open at 1:30 PM one week before the game. Please respect this time, and inform organizers if you find any unusual settings in the event page. 4. Please confirm your participation here or by the Whatsapp Group the day before the game. Also check for updates (time or field) in the Whatsapp Group the day before the game. 5. If you're more than 20 minutes late you're not guaranteed a place in the game once it has started. 6. No tackles. No offside. 7. No guests (+1 or +2) allowed The game will start at 8:00AM. Please be on time. Those of you arriving early, in order to secure us a field, please go on the pitch and pretend you're warming up. If you have any problem please ask the organizers to JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP. Français: INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES! 1. Si vous ĂȘtes inscrits dans la liste meetup et n'ĂȘtes pas en mesure de venir le jour J, merci d'annuler au plus tard la veille Ă 16h00 pour laisser leur chance aux autres joueurs. Vous devez annuler votre inscription mĂȘme si vous n'ĂȘtes que sur la liste d'attente! 2. Les joueurs ne respectant pas la rĂšgle 1 seront systĂ©matiquement privĂ©s de 2 matchs. 3. L'inscription aux Ă©vĂ©nements est ouverte Ă 13h30 une semaine avant le match. Respectez ce temps, et informez les organisateurs si vous trouvez des anomalies dans les informations de l'Ă©vĂšnement. 4. La veille du match, merci de reconfirmer votre prĂ©sence ici ou sur le groupe whatsapp pour s'assurer du nombre de joueurs rĂ©ellement actifs et prĂ©sents. 5. Si vous avez plus de 20 minutes de retard votre place n'est plus garantie dans le match. 6. Pas de tacles. Pas de hors jeu. 7. Inscription individuelle, Pas de +1 ou +2 Le match commence Ă 8h00, soyez ponctuels! Pour les premiers arrivĂ©s, n'hĂ©sitez pas occuper le terrain, vous Ă©chauffer en attendant le reste de l'Ă©quipe.
NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ
**NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**Whatâs on the program?**
âą Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines đ€
âą Captivating sensory and visual performances đ
âą Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world đ
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. đ«
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
đ© **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Letâs organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! đ«
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. đ
See you soon,
**The Shake Team**
Founders Running Club :: Paris
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacerâpets, friends, family, are welcome.
đïž Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
đ Now in 35+ cities
đ
Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
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Azure CBUS January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) â Through Minecraft đźâïž
**Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS Ă Columbus HashiCorp User Group Ă DevOps Columbus**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didnât feel like a whitepaper⊠but more like a game?
Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| âThe Azure Terraformerâ\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft serversâwhile teaching the same patterns youâd use for production cloud infrastructure.
### What weâll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
### Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience requiredâjust curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. đ§±âĄïžđ
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
Winter Social Vibes: Bowling + Drinks + Great People đłđ„
âïž **Spare Yourself a Boring Winter - Bowl With Us!**
Avoid social hibernation this winter, join our **6-week social bowling league** starting in January! Whether you're looking to unwind after work, meet new people, or just have a fun night out with pals, this league is perfect for everyone! Chill times, cold drinks, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends. **;)**
**đ Thursday evenings \|đ AMF Sawmill Lanes \| đ” $74 w/ code MUCOW26**
**đ» League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
**Why Join?**
đ Itâs only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan
đ» Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar
đł Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome!
đ Free league shirt if you sign up early
đ§ Weekly trivia w/ prizes
đŹ Super social - join solo or w/ friends!
**Want in?**
Join our Meetup team Gutterfingers đ **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2b6s2c9j
Or start a team of your own with a few friends - weâll all be hanging out either way!
đ
League Dates (Thursday evenings): Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26
***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)***
**Cost & Whatâs Included:**
â $74 with discount code MUCOW26
â 6 weeks of bowling (1â3 games/week)
â Shoe rentals & full league setup
â Trivia, prizes, and great people
đ **SIGN UP NOW**
đ»League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling
đ€Use promo code MUCOW26 to save $20
đž Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG
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DevOps Columbus January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Details
\#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) â Through Minecraft đźâïž
**Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didnât feel like a whitepaper⊠but more like a game?
Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| âThe Azure Terraformerâ\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft serversâwhile teaching the same patterns youâd use for production cloud infrastructure.
\#\#\# What weâll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
\#\#\# Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience requiredâjust curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. đ§±âĄïžđ
Oscar Watch International: NO OTHER CHOICE at the Gateway Film Center + TAKOREA!
Join us as we get together to see the winner of the Best International Film at TIFF and a triple Golden Globe nominee: NO OTHER CHOICE! This top-reviewed dark comedy satirical thriller follows a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Hereâs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a desperate paper industry expert who decides to kill off his competition to be assured of the job he seeks to maintain his way of life. The film is co-written / produced / directed by Park Chan-wook and is based on The Ax by Donald Westlake. It stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz-RXMCyco
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews as the Venice International Film Festival and later at the Toronto Film Festival where it won the International Peopleâs Choice Award! It just received 3 Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for Lee Byung-hun. It was also selected as the South Korean entry (and likely nominee) for Best International Film at this yearâs Academy Awards!
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:00pm 4K showing and meet in the upstairs lobby area between 1:35 and 1:45pm! Tickets $11.25 via the GFC website and includes online ticketing fee. Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours please list your seat number in the Comments below.
DINNER PLAN: The new burger place isnât open yet but weâll still try someplace new! And someplace where the cuisine matches the film! Join us immediately following the movie at nearby TAKOREA, located just downstairs and next to the theater! Weâll try to grab the trio of tables just inside the door, which should work perfectly for our group!
MENU: From small plates to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and bowls, they have a wildly inventive menu that offers a âKorean-Mexican fusion conceptâ that serves âdelicious food that everyone can enjoy!â Popular entrees include tacos, nachos and burritos made with Bulgogi beef, pork carnitas, Korean fried chicken, and even BBQ Tofu, along with traditional sides, chips and a variety of dips. For the vegans in the group, the BBQ Tofu Burrito is listed as âvegan friendlyâ and that combo of ingredients can be used in just about any entrĂ©e! And, if youâre not into Korean food, they have several straight-Mexican options as well! You can check out their menu here: https://www.takoreacbus.com/menu
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, youâre covered for the night!
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, youâre covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Columbus HUG January: Learn Infrastructure-as-Code Through Minecraft
## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) â Through Minecraft đźâïž
**Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS Ă Columbus HashiCorp User Group**
What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didnât feel like a whitepaper⊠but more like a game?
Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| âThe Azure Terraformerâ\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft serversâwhile teaching the same patterns youâd use for production cloud infrastructure.
### What weâll cover
* Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform**
* Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure**
* Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning)
* How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click*
* Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time
### Who should attend
* Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers
* Terraform users (new or experienced)
* Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples
* Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way
No prior Minecraft experience requiredâjust curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way.
Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. đ§±âĄïžđ
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Trails & Ales! Blacklick Woods Metro Park / Prost Beer & Wine Café
**History**
[Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system.
In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub.
The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups.
During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation.
In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms.
Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay.
**After the Hike**
After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.





















