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Spring is there (finally :-)) If you would like to boost your energy and release inner pressure, or lingering tensions, consider a bodywork session! This individual somatic bodywork session provides a focused therapeutic space to: • deepen body awareness • release physical and emotional tension • support nervous system regulation through breathing • restore grounding. Through attentive touch and guided awareness, the session is tailored to your specific needs. It offers both immediate relief and practical tools you can continue using in daily life. **Duration:** 60 minutes Individual session **Cost:** CHF 100.– **Book now** your appointment of one hour on meetup If you’ve been feeling the need to slow down, this is a supportive moment to give your body that attention. I invite you to reserve your session now.

Welcome to the Zürich AR/VR/Spatial Computing Group. Tonight, we are joined by Tianyi Xiao, a fourth-year PhD candidate at ETH Zürich’s geoGAZElab. Tianyi develops XR-based immersive 3D sketching interfaces that serve as both creative instruments for architectural design and tools for investigating human spatial cognition. His research, frequently featured at the prestigious ACM CHI conference, explores how generative AI can create seamless sketch-to-model pipelines. Key projects include Sketch2Terrain, an AI-driven system that allows non-experts to create to sketch accurate maps of natural landscapes in Augmented Reality, as well as Sketch2Model, a creative tool that enables the conversion from 3d sketches into 3D furniture in Extended Reality. Following the talk, we are going to have a hands-on session to try the Sketch2Model tool. This event: 19:30 Opening of door Z0.03 20:00 Main talk: Immersive 3D Sketching by Tianyi Xiao 20:30 hands-on session to try the Sketch2Model tool. The Institute of Media Production of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (FH Graubünden) kindly supports this event and is happy to welcome all of you. EXTRA MESSAGE: Please get in contact, if you have a topic you want to share at one of the meetup events.

This isn’t a typical singles mixer. The Chemistry Lab is a small, curated gathering of 10–12 professionals where compatibility is considered before you walk in the door. Here’s how it works: once we have enough attendees to form couples, your attendance will be confirmed, you’ll complete a short 10-minute psychological assessment covering your attachment style, core values, and what you genuinely need in a partner. I will send it to everyone personally. We use those results to handpick the guest list. On the night: • A relaxed private coffee setting • Your personal profile card with your psychological summary • Structured conversation prompts tailored to the group • No “so what do you do” openers • 10–12 carefully selected attendees Who this is for: Self-aware professionals who are serious about finding something real and done wasting time on bad matches. Spots are limited and every application is reviewed personally. Good conversation. Real compatibility. No small talk.

\>\>\>\>\>\>\> All Info and registration here: https://interbeing\.ch/living\-diversity/ **– *Understand our differences and connect in conflict* –** In this course, we explore together how we can be with each other in our differences. We learn how to communicate more effectively with our loved ones, colleagues and even with people who share opposite opinions. * How can I feel understood, even when you see things differently? * How can I connect with people who think, feel, or live differently from me? * How to navigate conflict without losing myself or the other? * How to meet diversity with curiosity instead of fear? Before connecting with others, we get to know ourselves: Find out what is behind our triggers and judgments, identify our feelings and needs. This inner clarity strengthens our self empowerment and the ability to meet others on eye level instead of betraying ourself, giving up our wishes, or dominating the conversation. We learn to better understand each other in our differences and invite cooperation. We explore movements beyond polarizing debates, while staying true to ourselves, so we can belong a bit more rather than merely fit in. ## We research how to: * Listen more deeply to ourself and gain inner clarity about our needs and what really matters to us * Realise when we need self care before connecting with others * Find inner clarity when we’re triggered * Stand honestly for our needs, express our wishes and invite cooperation * Grow capacity in understanding other viewpoints * See the beautiful messages behind our judgments and the judgments of others * Be in conflict with care and connection **Facilitation Style:** During each session, we offer theoretical input, live demonstrations, group discussions, and two to three guided exercises. We share insights and tips inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by [Yoram Mosenzon](https://www.connecting2life.net/trainer/yoram-mosenzon/) and Marshall Rosenberg. But foremost we invite you to find your own way. To develop your own communication style with your inner parts and your fellow humans. Part of the sessions will be shaped by the wishes and interests of the group. We might offer themed evenings that dive deeper into specific areas of diversity where staying connected can be difficult (such as race, gender, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, mental health, illness and disability, diet, relationship styles, cultural background, political views, and our ways of relating to money and consumption,…) or explore more depth some conflict situation. You’re warmly invited to bring your personal situations so we can work with concrete, lived experiences. \>\>\>\>\>\>\> All Info and registration here: https://interbeing\.ch/living\-diversity/

Every week since 2022, we have featured nude model poses, both in short and long poses. At the beginning, we have short poses (2, 3, 5, 15 minutes), then two 30-minute sessions. Between blocks, we have 5-10-minute breaks to refresh and socialize with tea and cookies. Normally, we have an interesting international group of artists, consisting of around 8-10 people, who come regularly and do not typically write about their attendance on Meetup. **Important!** Please book your ticket at Meetup by PayPal or [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/art-exhibitions/other-art-events/life-drawing-aktzeichnen-in-zuerich-kreiss-4-7443670439170199947.html](here) On our Instagram page, you can see drawings from our artists from previous events: [here](https://eventfrog.ch/en/cockpitv3/events/7365649101847824543/overview) Please bring your favorite drawing material. We provide wooden desks and some drawing materials to lend if you forgot yours. This is a non-guided event; all styles and levels are welcome.

**IMAGINE:** The light reflecting in the water like sparks, the movement of the tree leaves above you and you... holding a brush having no clue how to paint that!! hahaha😅 Not anymore! **WHAT DO WE DO?** I show you how I paint on wet using watercolors and we practice together. **WHERE?** Near the lake in Rentenwiese. **WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 2,5 hours with my guidance and solving your doubts. ► **All the** **Material**: Watercolors, pencil, watercolor paper and eraser. ► **Art experience**: I create this moment for you. When you paint it, the moment will be unforgettable. Did I mention that painting outdoors is what I love the most? **ALL LEVELS** 😓 **Beginner:** "But I have no clue!" **Me:** No worries. I always show the art medium basics and personalized support if you need it. 🤓 **Advance**: "But I don't want to listen the boring explanations!" **Me:** No worries. Start to paint in your rhythm and skip the introduction. **I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). **WHAT TO BRING?** A small chair or towel and a hat to sit where you want. 😊**Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** **FOLLOW ME to LEARN MORE: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

# A Lawless Time Premier Event ## Team up. Take it All. Entry Fee: CHF 10.- Tables open: 17.30 Start: 18.30 Rounds Played: 3 Every Player will get 1 Booster for attending, and there will be an extra Booster and Price Packs added to the Price Pool! [REGISTER HERE](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/420376&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0fXr5NgIDys5G-i3Ztko3A) Need some cards for your deck? Please feel free to check out our offerings - also for pickup in store: [https://www.cardmarket.com/en/StarWarsUnlimited/Users/kabooom-tcg](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cardmarket.com/en/StarWarsUnlimited/Users/kabooom-tcg&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Brt0FnRZ91QVuAe4dg9jg) # Why Play Premier? * Build your deck using any of the cards from your own collection * Limitless combinations allow you to freely express your own playstyle and strategies * Premier is the primary format of Competitive-tier Organized Play events # Format Overview The primary format of *Star Wars™*: Unlimited, Premier is a constructed format that truly embodies the “unlimited” nature of the game by allowing you to build a deck using any of the cards in your collection. This means that you’ll be able to truly express yourself by crafting a deck that perfectly fits your preferred playstyle and strategies. The Premier format operates under the following rules: Your deck must consist of **exactly one leader**, **exactly one base**, and a **minimum 50-card draw deck**. You can also have a sideboard of up to 10 non-leader, non-base cards. Your draw deck **cannot include more than three copies of any one card**. In official Organized Play events, the winner of a Premier match is determined by **best-of-three** games in a **55-minute** round. While we understand every retail location is unique with various requirements, we encourage running your Premier events using these recommended tournament settings, but understand if you must change these settings to better suit your store's personal needs. # More Resources [Card Database](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/cards&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1VdgUxv7xBvbDvAQr6--bC) [Build A Deck](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/deck-builder&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw01xUr35w8vYCaWi-CesiXe) *[Star Wars](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/organized-play%23links&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1NCPlMWgO2zMkUL7lnCI1j)*[: Unlimited Comprehensive Event Guide](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/organized-play%23links&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1NCPlMWgO2zMkUL7lnCI1j) register here: [https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/400830](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/400830&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2hUbJ3q0Khx9OSxCznhHiu) **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

Elisee Kukulu and Eva Sanneke Brinksma will present their award-winning work on visualizing hurricanes. They will share their approach to representing these powerful weather phenomena, discussing design decisions, challenges faced, and solutions developed. This session offers insights into the process of making complex meteorological data accessible through visualization. **Speaker:** Elisee Kukulu and Eva Sanneke Brinksma are students in the [Bachelor in Data Design + Art](https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-design-film-and-art/degree-programmes/bachelor/data-design-and-art/) program at the HSLU. **Agenda**: 17:00 Doors open 17:00–17:30 Drinks & chats 17:30–18:30 Presentation 18:30–19:00 Drinks & chats 19:00 Goodbye! **Format**: This session will be a presentation followed by a plenary conversation for questions and answers with our speakers. **Language**: To include a multitude of perspectives, the spoken language of this meetup will be English. **Streaming:** If you can’t be with us in person, you can join the livestream at 17:30 on Zoom. **You don’t need to register on Meetup to join virtually.** Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83827343718 Interactive Things will provide drinks and snacks and moderate the presentation.

Let's sew, support and chat together! Bring your current/old/new project to work on. Share your experiences, tears and blood, and successes. Help each other with fittings, ideas and techniques. Recommended to bring your own sewing kit. Optional your sewing machine. There will be two sewing machines available, iron machine, sewing materials you may have forgotten, reference books, etc. Some light refreshments will be available during the session, only close containers in sewing area. Feel free to bring lunch or snacks for yourselves or to share for lunch break. Exact address will be provided through private message once registered for the event. A small donation of up to 5chf will be appreciated for the use and maintenance of resources available.

An der OST Rappeswil, Zimmer 1.262, [siehe hier](https://geometalab.gitlab.io/campus-maps-with-openstreetmap/ifs-campus-map/?search=way/902580361) (Öffentlicher Anlass) **Worum geht’s?** Wir treffen uns regelmässig als Community of Practice rund um **Software Crafting** – sauberes Design, TDD, Pairing, CI/CD, Observability, Security by Design, kontinuierliches Lernen, Erfahrungsautausch und diverses mehr. Dieses Treffen ist hands-on und praxisnah, ideal für Einsteigerinnen und Profis. **Fokus dieses Mal** Schauen wir uns Jujutsu an: Mehr dazu [hier](https://github.com/orgs/Software-Crafters-Meetup/discussions/19) 👉 **Themenliste & Voting:** [Themenliste](https://github.com/Software-Crafters-Meetup/Software-Crafters/blob/main/themenliste.md) Trage dein Thema ein und vote mit. **Ablauf** Wir werden Pizza bestellen. **Mitbringen** \- Laptop **Code of Conduct** Wir pflegen einen respektvollen Umgang, teilen Wissen offen und geben konstruktives Feedback. Kein Gatekeeping, kein Verkaufs-Pitch. **Fragen?** Melde dich via Issue/Discussion oder per Mail an *mail@marcokuoni.ch* Wir freuen uns auf dich – und auf deine Themenideen!

Ein Spiel. Eine Stadt. Eine Verfolgung. Gemeinsam jagen wir Mister X durch Zürich. In Teams sind wir mit Bus und Bahn unterwegs und versuchen, Mister X Standort anhand von Hinweisen herauszufinden. Doch schaffen wir es, ihn rechtzeitig zu finden? Sobald Mister X entdeckt wird, wechselt das Spiel: Die erfolgreiche Gruppe übernimmt seine Rolle und taucht selbst unter. Ein Spiel voller Strategie, Bewegung und Teamwork. Wer bleibt am längsten unentdeckt - und ist einen Schritt voraus?

## FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2026: Your Multiverse Awaits! Hey Comic Fam, Let’s be real: scrolling through memes and arguing about who's the best Robin (Spoiler Alert, it's Dick) is fun, but nothing beats the electricity of a room full of people who *actually get it.* You know that feeling when you find someone who rants about the same obscure character for two hours? Or the rush of swapping fan theories over a stack of fresh issues? That’s not just "reading comics"—that’s belonging to a community. **On Saturday, May 2, 2026, we’re turning that feeling up to eleven.** Free Comic Book Day isn't just an event; it’s the one day a year where the stories jump off the shelves and into the hands of the fans who keep the fire burning. We’re hosting the ultimate geek-core celebration—the kind of day Stan Lee would’ve crashed just to see the smiles. ### 📚 The "Price Tag: Zero" Lineup We’ve got **24 massive titles** hitting the shelves for FREE. Whether you’re a hardened collector or just someone who got snagged by a cool cover once, there is a story here for you. Check out some of the heavy hitters: * **The Icons:** *DC x Sonic #1*, *Mega Man Showdown*, and *Street Fighter Forever*. * **The Big Screen Vibes:** *Stitch #1*, *Flash Gordon #1*, and *Conan the Barbarian*. * **The Deep Cuts:** *Dungeon Crawler Carl #0*, *The Nice House on the Lake*, and *Energon Universe*. * **The Wildcards:** *Aquamanatee #1* (yes, you read right) and *World of Archie*. ### ⚡ The "Thank You" Bonus: 20% OFF Everything Else Because you’re the heartbeat of this shop, we’re doing more than just giving away books. To say thanks for keeping the stories alive, we’re giving everyone who joins us **20% OFF all other comics on our shelves.** Fill those gaps in your collection, grab that trade paperback you’ve been eyeing, or finally dive into a new series—all while saving some gold for your next adventure. *** ### 📍 Where & When **Date:** Saturday, May 2, 2026 **Location:** Kabooom Comic Shop **The Vibe:** High energy, rare finds, and the best community in Switzerland. Don't be the one scrolling through the photos the next day wishing you were there. This is your moment, your room, and your people. **Will you be joining the front lines?** Sign up and let us know which free title you're most hyped for! Stay legendary, **Your Kabooom Team** ***

**Most products are designed to move people in a certain direction.** But when it comes to behaviour change, pressure and punishment **often** **backfire.** They may create short-term compliance, but they can also leave users feeling guilty, frustrated, or simply ready to give up. **In this talk, Mi Xue Tan explores how UX can support lasting behaviour change through positive reinforcement.** Instead of designing systems that fight human psychology, she looks at how we can build experiences that work with it — reducing resistance, creating motivation, and supporting small steps that add up over time. This matters for the UX community because every product shapes behaviour. When we design with human needs and motivation in mind, retention does not have to be forced. It can emerge more naturally through experiences that feel supportive, effective, and genuinely human. **[Mi Xue Tan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mi-xue-tan-3030b5120/)** works at the intersection of data, user research, and human behavior. With a background in data science and UX research, her work xplores how thoughtful design and positive reinforcement can support meaningful behavior change. Her focus: using data, psychology, and good communication to **create experiences that people don’t just use — but stick with.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💬 The Talk is in **English** 📍 The event will be held at ETH Zürich Maschinenbau ML, **Room F36** We kindly ask you to arrive *10 minutes* early of the event start, so everyone can find a seat due to high attendance. *Thank you!*

When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches. * **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason. * **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes. ## Discussion Questions 1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie. 2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?** 3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome? 4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend? 5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles? 6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way? 7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time? 8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

This Monday 4/27/26 at 6:30p we will walking at Thompson Park. The address is 5600 Thompson Rd. We will meet at the shelter house. The walk will be approximately 2 miles on paved trails~Join us if you can.

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!