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City Planning Events Today
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Monday Moves-- City Tour and Points of Interest
DCC's "Monday Moves" City Tour to DC Monuments and Points of Interest
Join DCC and Conte’s Bike Shop (Navy Yard) for a fun 20 mile ride to the Capitol, Hains Point, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK, Jr. Memorial, National Park Services Stables, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Monument, DC Wharf, Titanic Memorial, Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge, Morris Road Overlook.
This ride will be geared towards our newer riders (with a chill pace and no one left behind), but all are welcomed.
This ride will be on the streets, trails and sidewalks. We will go over things to help riders become more comfortable with riding in groups.
We will meet at Conte’s Navy Yard Bike Shop at 10 am and depart at 10:15.
All riders should bring their own hydration and nutrition, as well as a spare inner tube.
*** Please, no music that can be heard by other riders or ear headphones that impede your hearing.
Parking is limited at the Navy Yard, so for those driving, an option is to park at Anacostia Park (aquatic center) and take 11th street bridge to M Street, then a left on 4th.
****all riders ride at their own risk****
If there is a chance of inclement weather expected on Monday, a cancelation notice will be posted by 9:00 pm on Sunday; otherwise, the ride will take place.
Below is a link to the ride:
(~18 miles and ~586 ft of elevation)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41286640
Alexandria Waterfront Brisk Walk
**Bring a flash light.** Some of the walk is lit with street lights. Some is not.
We will be hiking along the historic Alexandria waterfront down and through scenic Old Town to the Wilson bridge and back.
Lovely views of the river, as well as of Old Town.
Part of the walk is on the Mount Vernon Trail bike path.
Hike is mostly flat, and on paved surfaces or board walk.
Please note the hike leaves at 600PM sharp.
There are bathrooms at the halfway point.
**Meet at the small parking area closest to the bike path. First left on Marina Drive. Not the large marina parking area that is further along.**
We walk pretty briskly around 3.4-3.8 miles an hour. I assume if you can’t keep up, you can always find your way back to the starting point.
Hope you can join our group of stalwart regulars and cheery newcomers.
Happy hiking.
Most of the walk has street lights, but not all so, but bring a light.
Monday Evening Rock Climbing at Movement Crystal City
## Details
Hello everyone! We climb at Crystal City Movement every Monday. Please read rest of the description carefully.
We mostly do tope rope climbing but we can arrange bouldering sessions as well. If you prefer lead climbing please post on the comments to find your belay partner.
\#\# Requirements
* If you are not a Movement member, you'll get a daily pass. If you don't have the equipments you can rent them in the gym.
* Please sign the waiver through: [https://movementgyms.com/waiver/](https://movementgyms.com/waiver/)
* You can get a discounted day pass and free rental gear if you say you are here for my meetup
All skill levels are welcome! If you are totally new to climbing and want to do top rope, then you have to have a belay certificate. In order to do that;
* You can check Movement gym Intro to Rope Climbing class : [https://movementgyms.com/crystal-city/climbing/classes/](https://movementgyms.com/crystal-city/climbing/classes/)
* After the course, you should do the 'Belay Check' which can be done as soon as 24 hours after you take the class. The test takes around 15 mins so it can be done before the climbing session.
Before your first visit you may want to check the related webpage: [https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/)
\#\# Where to meet
To find us go down the stairs in front of the front desk. We will meet around the benches next to climbing walls.
Vintage Cube at Your Hobby Place - Old Town Alexandria
**NEW UPDATE:** Additional members of the cubing community have reached out to me and we all agree, the more cubing the better! I have removed the 12 person limit and we are adding an overflow cube for those also interested in non vintage type cubes! For the foreseeable future this guest cube will be Alex's Enchantment Cube [Enchanted to Meet You](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/enchantedCube)!
Priority will still fall to firing the vintage cube but what this means is if we reach 12 members we can offer the option to fire both cubes at 6 and 6 or just the vintage cube at 2 pods each. If we reach over 12 we will divide up the players between the two cubes with earlier RSVPs getting priority on their choice. If you have a cube that you are interested in having as a spill over cube please reach out to me and we can coordinate. Thank you!
Come join and casually draft a vintage cube that is open to everyone. No cost to enter! The store provides promo booster packs and I usually throw in a pack of the most recent standard set to award to the people with the best records at the end of the night. [What is Cube?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNDBTRG6keM)
What: Vintage Cube Draft
When: 6:00pm
Where: Your Hobby Place in Old Town Alexandria (Your Hobby Place, 700 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314)
We aim to start drafting shortly after 6:00pm as the store's register closes at 9:00pm. The store owner is kind enough to keep the space open for us to finish rounds. In previous events we've usually wrapped up around 9:45. All skill levels are welcome and all cards, lands, tokens needed are provided so you only need to bring yourself and potentially some dice and playmat if you prefer.
The list can be seen here: [https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/proxybacon](https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/proxybacon)
Join Your Hobby Place's Discord and grab the Cube Role in the mtg-chat channel for the most up to date information on cube at their location: [https://discord.gg/9je3G8vzXh](https://discord.gg/9je3G8vzXh)
**Important Notice:**
I have seen an increased number of signups and no shows amongst brand new accounts. In an effort to make sure we have room for everyone if this is your first time joining and you have just created a meetup account please reach out to me via Meetup or discord.
**Late Policy:**
RSVPing will hold your spot for up to 10 minutes after 6. If you expect you may be running late please reach out to me via the store's discord. My username is iluvbacon610.
Morning Walk Around Greenbelt Lake
Join us as we do an invigorating outdoor walk and talk in Historic Greenbelt MD.
Our goal is to walk twice around the 1.4 mile path. Should take about an hour. Afterward, those of us interested will head to nearby Cedars of Lebanon restaurant for lunch and conversation.
The address for GPS is Buddy Attic Lake Park. 555 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD. Meet us in the parking lot.
Thank you! .....Ross A.
City Planning Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Little City Write-In!
Join us for another optional writing session! Feel free to bring a project you're already working on or start something new with us.
If anything interesting comes up while you're writing, you can share it with the group, but no pressure!
GeoDC March Meetup
**Greetings, GeoDC Friends!**
**We're back this month for a Meetup on Wednesday, March 11th at Sudhouse DC.**
**This month, we'll have our usual networking chats, job and event announcements and lightning talks from our community members.**
**\>\>Please complete this form if you would like to present next week or any other upcoming MeetUp event\. :** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Yj1-BOBXHqtoepJNW2X1WRzmdMjvbBPB8F5fgu5Lhk](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Yj1-BOBXHqtoepJNW2X1WRzmdMjvbBPB8F5fgu5Lhk)
*********\*****We're getting a jumpstart to Spring Cleaning this year as well.\******
**On March 11, we will have GeoDC's first-ever Geo-Swag Swap.**
* **If you've been to any conferences or trainings lately, you may have found yourself wondering 'how in the WORLD did I accumulate so much stuff?'**
* **Bring your unused or lightly used Geo Themed SWAG to Sudhouse DC on the 11th.**
* **The Swag Swap table will be by the staircase, right as you enter into the event space on the 3rd floor.**
* **Please take what you need/want from the table; all unwanted items will be donated or recycled**
***-You do not need to bring Swag to particpate.***
***\- Examples of Swag: notebooks\, mousepads\, pint glasses\, tote bags\, pens\, pins\, stress balls\, decals\, lens cleaners\, rulers\, magnets\, laser pointers\, lip balm\, etc\.***
**Looking forward to seeing everyone next week!**
Jack Ryan Morning Communte (~16 miles)
A few years back, Amazon created a new TV show about the Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan. Somewhat infamously, [Jack Ryan's Morning Commute](https://dcist.com/story/18/09/04/jack-ryans-commute-to-work-makes-ab/) makes no sense. So this walk is inspired by the route he should've taken
Part 1 (9.5 miles) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pmXJaixbXQxnvfv8
1\. Foggy Bottom metro
2\. Potomac Boat club
3\. Chain Bridge
4\. Potomac Heritage Trail
5\. Turkey Run Trailhead
Part 2 (\~2 miles)
6\. Turkey Run Trail \- https://www\.trailforks\.com/trails/turkey\-run\-trail\-759628/
7\. Langley Fork Trail \- https://www\.trailforks\.com/trails/langley\-fork\-trail/
Part 3 (4 miles) - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/4n54jMK1q2xbefix5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4n54jMK1q2xbefix5)
8\. McLean Metro
**Millage:** \~16.0 miles
**Start Location:** Foggy Bottom Metro Station
**End Location:** McLean Metro Station
**Time:** 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
**Terrain:** This will be have a solid amount of uphill (\~700 feet) elevation gain) with a mix of paved, gravel, and trail surfaces
Project Night at Taoti (register on Luma)
\-\-\-\-\-\- [REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE (ON LU.MA)!](https://luma.com/12sf0fvk) \-\-\-\-\-\-
Join us for an evening of collaborative problem-solving as we work on a variety of civic tech projects together. Project needs vary but often include brainstorming, researching, writing, coding, or analyzing data.
Check out [our website](https://www.civictechdc.org/projects) for a list of projects which may make an appearance!
Meet other civic tech enthusiasts. Learn new skills. Contribute to a project to improve a local civic issue.
**All are welcome and collaboration is encouraged.** Laptops are recommended but not required.
**Where do I register?**
To better serve our growing community, we’re transitioning our event registrations to [Luma](https://luma.com/civic-tech-dc)!
**We still love Meetup**
Meetup has been an incredible platform for us to build and connect with our community. We’ll continue sharing upcoming events there so that new people can find us, but [Luma](https://luma.com/civic-tech-dc) will be our primary registration platform moving forward.
**Why we're making the switch**
Meetup’s registration system has some limitations, and we need more flexibility to manage sign-ups and engagement.
\-\-\-\-\-\- [REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE (ON LU.MA)!](https://luma.com/12sf0fvk) \-\-\-\-\-\-
Historical Rockville Walk: 4 Cemeteries & A Misplaced Monument
Who needs history books when you have cemeteries marking waves of migration, settlement, epidemics, and war casualties? On this 6-mile walk we’ll pay respects to Rockville’s famous son, F. Scott Fitzgerald, visit headstones bearing the names of streets and schools, and stroll through historic African American neighborhoods and streets that witnessed civil war and civil rights history.
Other highlights include pristine historical homes, an infamous asylum, and the misplaced monument, hidden in plain sight. Co-host Andrew also adds his signature secret passages and 'tree of the trek'. Browse more info with this [MAP](https://www.peerlessrockville.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/154151_Mad_Duck_Creative_LL_proof_141635-1.pdf) here!
Path conditions: **6+ mile walk, mostly paved except for cemetery and park grounds...** Elevation gain: 500ft; a few gentle hills... Pace: 2.5mph
Where to find us: Meet by the MARC sign on the East side of the Rockville Metro Station (see photo). The East side has a large parking lot (free on weekends) off of Stonestreet Ave.; if you see the skywalk over Rte. 355/Hungerford you’re on the wrong side. Please arrive around 9:15 so that we can start at 9:30 sharp.
Bathrooms: Porta potties available en route.
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.
Optional social: Lunch at [Al Carbon](https://alcarbonrockville.com/), a family-run eatery serving up wood-fired Latino fare (please comment if interested in attending).
A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Mosaic's [Liability Wavier hyperlinked here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SKNnO8e53UeSwvOZ58LPsMhRo1rTWat/view).
Vibe Coding: A Skeptic's Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in AI-Assisted Development
DC iOS returns to the Capital One campus for another meetup! Come and meet with fellow Apple developers in the DC Area, enjoy some food, networking, and a great tech talk!
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN PERSON OR OVER ZOOM.
**Agenda:**
• 5:40 PM - Doors Open (in-person attendees). **Don't forget your ID!**
• 6:10 PM - Welcome (in-person and Zoom attendees)
• 6:15 PM - **Talk: *Vibe Coding: A Skeptic's Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in AI-Assisted Development***
• 7:05 PM - Community Announcements & Networking
• 8:00 PM - Doors close
**Talk Description:**
**Vibe Coding: A Skeptic's Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in AI-Assisted Development**
Leo Dion
I didn't trust AI hype. But building thousands lines of production Swift taught me: AI can get you 70% there but expertise is still required. From skeptic to pragmatic builder, I'll share when AI shines, where it fails, and how to thrive in the AI era. No hype, no doomerism—just reality.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83088929804?pwd=NinZzqyxxo8Cw1KSU1rMrPey8cxr2M.1
**Location:**
Capital One, C2 Building
1680 Capital One Drive, Mclean VA, 22102
100A
Visitor parking is either in the garage attached to 1680 Capital One Drive, or the open lot next to 1600 Capital One Drive. After that you will walk over to the main entrance of 1680 Capital One drive, and then walk around the right to the corner to room 100A
For the metro, take the Silver Line to the McLean metro stop, then walk into main campus (about a 5 minute walk). From there, walk to the main entrance of 1680 and then go to room 100A
**What you need to bring:**
ID
**When to arrive:**
Doors open at 5:50pm ET
Event will start at 6:10 pm ET
**Will food and drinks be provided?**
Yep!
**Will there be rapid testing provided?**
No
**Will masks be required?**
No
City Planning Events Near You
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Franklinton Arts District Second Fridays Meet @ One Line Coffee, 471 W. Rich St.
Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District.
(Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)
Latin City Wednesdays
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The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. As always, we will provide refreshments and food.
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Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons
930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party
$15 With Lesson
$10 Just Open Dance
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️
Latin City Wednesday - Lucky Salsa Party
ATTIRE : GREEN
Feel the luck of the leprechaun this upcoming Latin City Wednesday. Wear you GREEN or you get pinched 😉. Charming you with the best selection of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha Chá that you can muster. Feel free to bring your own enticing drinks as well.
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Viva Dance Columbus
(2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
830pm-930pm Casino Style Salsa Lessons
930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party
$15 With the Lesson
$10 Open Dance Party Only
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move on the Dance Floor.
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
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.
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."
Unity GameDev Hangout – Tools, Workflows & Open Discussion
This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup.
There’s no strict agenda this time — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
**Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):**
• Frame Debugger & performance tooling
• Addressables & additive scene workflows
• Input System, localization, responsive UI
• AI integration approaches
• DevOps & LiveOps experiences
• Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing
• Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
• Weird Unity quirks we’ve all run into
*Nothing is locked in.*
Bring a project if you’d like.
Bring a question.
Bring a lesson learned.
Or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome!



























