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Don't be afraid to try skateboarding for the first time, second time, or the 100th time! Come out to the Iconx Indoor Skatepark for a fun time and enjoy having fun on a skateboard. Don't have a skateboard, helmet, or pads? Don't worry we have 187 Killer Pads which can protect you as you practice tricks and have fun. Bring a group of people to make it an activity never to forget.

\*\*\*\* PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PAID EVENT, Please make prepayment before you joining the bowling. \*\*\*\* Its bowling time ladies and gentlemen! Do you like to meet new people plus cheering, toasting and laughing through bowling? Even if is your first time, you will have a lot of fun, winning is not always the most important thing! Come and join us for a fun game of bowling and chats in a casual environment. Price: RMB60 per person with 4-5 persons sharing a lane, no drinks included. The price includes the shoes' rent. 4-6 persons sharing one bowling lane for one hour. After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn The event is on with at least 4 person sign up successful. As we need to prebook and pay the bowling lane ahead therefore advance payment is required RMB 60 prepaid is required to reserve the bowling lane. Please add tour leader wechat via hawk_cn and transfer prepayment of RMB 60 after you sign up. The bowling venue is Hao's bowling which is near Dapuqio metro station of line 9. Please come to the reception desk of bowling club before 7:00 PM. We will start the bowling on 7:00 PM on time. Pls be on time. We start bowling at 7 pm sharp. We expect that once you RSVP you commit yourself to play. You may cancel up to 24 hours before the the session to avoid any attendance charge and to allow other people on the wait list to play. So please be thoughtful and let us know in good time if you cannot attend. Cancellation: There will be a cancellation (Red light) if there aren't at least 4 RSVPs by 3:00 pm (4 hour before game time). If there's 4+, then game on (Green light)! Disclaimer: SH International Meet and Greet Group does not accept any responsibility for any breakage, loss or injury during the session. Any injury or loss incurred will be the individual’s responsibilities. SH International Meet and Greet will hold no responsibility or liability for any loss or injury. Because of this we encourage you to warm up appropriately, wear appropriate clothing and footwear , and STRETCH off before and AFTER the games 免责声明： 本活动本着非盈利、自愿参与的原则，参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人（18岁以上公民），并且保证自己身体情况允许参加此项活动。对于因自己身体健康和精神原因造成的运动损伤和其他情况完全负责，活动主办方不承担任何责任。

This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese, including oral Chinese ,business Chinese ,HSK. And on every Friday night we do Chinese Corner,greetings,learning part, language exchange, free talk,games etc. Btw, coffee,drinks are on the side. all skill levels are Welcome!! It’s a great chance to make international friends ,and learn about other cultures . Looking forward to seeing you:-) WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass 喜欢外语的朋友欢迎加入我们！既能练习第二语言，又能结交一些新朋友，感受不同国家的文化和习惯！欢迎大家!

Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass

Hi there, Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends. WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass

dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us Please confirm with me first before you signed up My WeChat is ellenliu12345 60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court 小伙伴们， 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打，欢迎加入我们

Add wechat ellenliu12345 if you want to join the event! sign up in advance is necessary.Welcome join us 50rmb for 2 hours , prepare racket by yourself

🔥tep into 2026 with intention. This live webinar is designed for anyone who wants to break old patterns, reset their mindset, and create real change in the new year. Instead of relying on motivation alone, you’ll explore practical tools from coaching, NLP, neuroscience, and mindfulness to help you build new habits, shift limiting beliefs, and regain personal clarity. 💡Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, procrastinating, or simply ready to grow, this session gives you structure, reflection space, and supportive community energy to begin the year strong. Expect simple exercises, real-life examples, and strategies you can apply right away in your personal life, relationships, career, and wellbeing. Start 2026 consciously — not on autopilot. Give yourself the gift of clarity, confidence, and direction. 🗓️ Join us this Sunday for **“Design Your Best Year Yet: Breakthrough Mindset Strategies for 2026”**, a practical and inspiring session to help you reset, refocus, and step powerfully into the new year. 🧩 Key Points / Takeaways for the Audience ✅ How to stop repeating last year’s habits and patterns ✅ A simple process to reset and refocus your goals ✅ Tools to shift limiting beliefs into empowering ones ✅ How to rebuild self-trust and follow through ✅ Ways to manage overwhelm and mental clutter ✅ Clarity on what truly matters to you in 2026 🌟 Additional Key Points / Benefits 🚀Safe, supportive learning environment 🚀Live insights from experienced coaches 🚀Opportunity to reflect and realign your direction 🚀Community of like-minded learners worldwide 🚀Practical exercises you can apply immediately 🎤 **ABOUT THE SPEAKER** Adrian Cahill is a sought-after coach with extensive experience in life, business, executive, and relationship coaching. Having trained and mentored hundreds of coaches, therapists, managers, and facilitators, he brings deep expertise in human behavior and transformation. With over 3,500 hours of coaching experience and a background as an ICF PCC coach, Adrian’s work focuses on rewiring unconscious patterns to create long-lasting shifts in identity, confidence, and success. Beyond private coaching, Adrian plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of professionals. He serves as a mentor and support trainer for the world’s only Post-Graduate Qualification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. This high-caliber program attracts executives, business owners, doctors, lawyers, and industry leaders who seek to master advanced coaching methodologies. Many of his students are running successful businesses or leading organizations, applying these skills to enhance leadership, performance, and personal breakthroughs. **CONTACT DETAILS** 👉Wechat ID: Adriannqld 👉Facebook: [www.facebook.com/Adriannqld](http://www.facebook.com/Adriannqld) 👉Instagram: [www.instagram.com/adriannqld/](http://www.instagram.com/adriannqld/) 👉Linkedin: [www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill/](http://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill/) 👉Youtube: [www.youtube.com/@MotivateCommunity](http://www.youtube.com/@MotivateCommunity) 👉Website: [www.motivatecommunity.com](http://www.motivatecommunity.com/) ⏰January 1**1**, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 5:00 PM GMT+8 China 7:00 PM GMT+10 Brisbane 8:00 PM GMT+11 Sydney/Canberra 5:00 AM GMT-4 New York 10:00 AM GMT+1 Barcelona 📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536 📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361 Log-in: 86301571361 Password: #motivate Don’t miss it. Register now!

▶️ What we do / 我们聊什么？ 我们不仅有AI活动 还有AI 茶话会 AI路演 还有复旦 大学创业 AI 项目展示 We meet to talk about AI and its impact on daily life and business（人工智能如何影响我们的生活和商业）. Instead of worrying about being replaced by AI，我们一起探索： How to benefit from AI, not be replaced by it （如何用好 AI，而不是被它取代） Fun side projects, startup ideas, and real use cases Tools, prompts, agents, automation… anything AI ▶️ Open, casual, for everyone / 轻松开放，欢迎所有人 Every Saturday 7:30pm, Anyone is welcome to: give a short talk or demo（欢迎闪电分享 / 小分享） share a story or idea about AI or just come, listen, and chat over coffee 无论你是开发者、创业者、学生、设计师、投资人，还是刚开始对 AI 好奇，这里都有适合你的位置。No prior AI background required. 🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼 📍Fudan science park ▶️location video guide： [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8) 🎫：Early-bird: 35 RMB = 5$ 【set going before 】 normal 40 RMB = 6$ At the Door 50RMB = 7$【At the door buy 】 #公众号：说会英语 #视频号：说会英语 #小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v #小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx #公众号：说会英语 #视频号：说会英语 #[小红书：说会英语](https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5f2ccb430000000001000244) WeChat：17317121983 【Please be sure to add us to get the latest information】 Language Exchange - YouTube 🔴Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai 🔴Whatsapp group which you can join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇳🇱🇦🇷🇬🇭🇿🇦🇧🇩🇫🇯🇦🇪🇷🇺🇵🇦🇯🇲🇵🇪🇵🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇺🇦🇦🇿🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

**Bringing Dubai AI weekly AI energy to ShanghAI (上海):** 我们每周六 19:30 线下聚会。 This is a casual, high-bandwidth gathering for AI programmers, founders, and the AI-curious (对 AI 好奇的朋友们). No prior background required—探索如何用好 AI，而不是被它取代。 📱 Stay Connected / 保持联系 Join our shared global community to stay synced on tools, locations, and updates: * **WhatsApp (Global Community):** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd) * **WeChat/QQ Group (Weekly Update):** [https://qm.qq.com/q/EEKnU4Sp7q](https://qm.qq.com/q/EEKnU4Sp7q) * **Meetup Pages:** [https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai) [https://www.meetup.com/dubai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/dubai-ai) ### 📍 The Venue / 活动地点 We start with focused discussions and transition to the city's nightlife energy after the bookstore closes. * **19:30 - 21:30:** Local Book Store (Check WeChat group for this week's specific hidden gem). * **21:30+ After-Hours:** We move to **4 Heng Shan Lu, Xu Hui Qu (衡山路4号，徐汇区)**. This is a lively, expat-friendly bar street—perfect for "terrace" networking and neighborhood-style food. * **Cost:** Free (Come as a regular customer). ### 🌍 Global Context / 全球联动 ShanghAI is a direct sister hub to the **Dubai AI (DIFC)** and **MumbAI AI** chapters. We are building a global “AI-agentic social marketplace” community—从上海到迪拜，从线下 meetup 到线上工具 (DubaiAI.vip). *** Reply with a comment below or visit the scratchpad at **[https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com](https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com)** to add ideas for our next meeting: * **How to get paid by fans & clients:** Discussions around app payments and global payouts. **Stripe API (US)** vs. **WeChat Pay/Alipay (China)** vs. **RazorPay (India)**. Navigating taxes and cross-border financial regulations. * **How to get closer to creators & developers:** Insights into local Xuhui business networks, Shanghai co-working spaces, and regulated industries (Education/Healthcare). What products do local customers actually want? * **How to share revenue with influencers:** Partnering with local creators on **Xiaohongshu (小红书)**, Instagram, or YouTube to distribute and market AI products. * **How to save time via AI Agents:** Setting up **OpenAI Codex CLI**, **Google Gemini CLI**, **Anthropic Claude Code**, or **Google Antigravity** to delegate tasks directly from your terminal. *Add your own ideas and discussion topics to the scratchpad link above...*

Hi There, Every Friday 40+ Expats, Tourists, and locals join us to make new friends, have fun and learn new things, stay company and share views and opinions on different topics. Don't worry about your language level or being new, Hosts will welcome you warmly at the venue and introduce you to a few other attendees so long as you come early. You'll soon feel at home!! **We have our area booked for Meetup. Please ask the cafe staff for language Exchangers Shanghai, they will help you find us.** → **Special thanks to our partners** **HSBC,** a British [universal bank](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_bank) and [financial services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services) group headquartered in [London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London), England, with historical and business links to [East Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asia) and a [multinational](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_corporation) footprint. It is the [largest Europe-based bank by total assets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Europe), ahead of [BNP Paribas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNP_Paribas), with US$2.953 trillion as of December 2021. **italki**, the global language learning platform offering 1-on-1 online lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers → **How does it work：** A. Done RSVP on meetup & payment before coming over B. Show the host ticket you bought to check in & get a wristband C. Order one drink at least before taking a seat D. Grab seats, make a self-introduction, start topics, then free chat with other folks. Change seats once in the middle of it → **Costs & Payment methods :** **Online on WeChat mini-program (\*\*\*Get ￥10 Refund on-site** if you RSVP before Thursday 11:59 PM on meetup) **Female** ￥40 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥50 / person **Male** ￥50 / person ( Only 15 Early bird Spots ) ￥60 / person \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **At Door** ￥70/ person(all genders) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Add Eric's Wechat ( Shmeetup ) to score tickets via WeChat mini program. Registration is valid after both RSVP and payment are made.** \*\***All tickets include one free drink** \*\*Refunds only if the event is canceled. Your credit will be switched to the very next event on the same day of next week once only if couldn't make the one which u already paid for → **Check-in Time:** **6:45-7:45 pm,** (@Eric with a word of I’ll be late on group chat if u arrive during 7:45-8:15 pm, **Do Not accept any check-in after 8:15 pm**) Plz don’t forget to update your RSVP to free up space if you can’t make it anymore, Thanks → **Event time:** **7:00-9:40 PM Every Friday** → **l Venue:** **Leclair de Genie 闪电巴黎 ( 5th floor of Réel Mall 芮欧百货五楼** **)** → **l Address:** 1601 Nanjing Rd (W), Jing'An district, Shanghai, China → **l Subway:** Exit 4 of Jing' An temple station of **Line 2/7/14** We’d also love to know what you expect from this group, and what types of activities you’d be into. open to all propositions for the meet-ups activities By participating in our events, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. The photos and videos will be shared on our social networks You may be removed from the group if rude, aggressive, harassing, or coming only to date If you have any questions Just add **Eric‘s WeChat: 15026652832** If you will miss Friday’s event, feel free to join our Sunday (Link below) https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/ \*\*\* Disclaimer： Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being; recognizes that possibly attend activities, and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. The hosts shall not be held liable for any inconvenience, accidents, rescues, injuries, etc. \*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 若想获得活动最新照片，或其他疑问欢迎加 管理员微信入群: @活动地点：**Leclair de Genie 闪电巴黎** @活动地址： 上海市静安区南京西路1601号**芮欧百货五楼** @活动时间： 每周五 晚7:00-9:45（请提前5-10分钟到场） @交通方式： 2/7/14号地铁 到 静安寺地铁站 下 从4号口出步行3分钟 即到 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 免责声明： 本活动本着自愿参与的原则，参加活动者视为具有完全民事行为能力的人（18岁以上公民），对于任何原因造成的人身财产等一切伤害和损失完全自行负责，活动主办方不承担任何责任。所有现场参加者默认同意并接受本声明！ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 欢迎参加周日场次（链接如下） https://www.meetup.com/language-exchangers-shanghai/events/

FIRE - Financial Independence, retire early 富足人生：财富、工作与人生共享的九个智慧 Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence 交流无国界，友谊亦无边，英缘际会，语挚情深, 欢迎参加城市部落英文读书会，社交英语角语Book club, Cultural & Language Exchange Meetup After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn Welcome to our weekly booking reading sharing + British Parliamentary Debate, language & cultural exchange meetup event which focus on informal and fun way to meet new people and cultural discussion. All learning levels are welcome to join. We organize weekly events such as book reading sharing, language & cultural exchange, topic presentation, speech and debate. Embrace the opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for English language learning, cross culture communication and meeting new friend 我们是一群热爱中外跨文化交流的年轻人，致力于连接拥有相同志趣的朋友，通过组织基于英语交流的多元化的趣味活动，认识一群热爱学习，挑战自己舒适圈的小伙伴，一起探索语言的无限可能！ Are you a bookworm looking for a fun group to discuss your favorite reads with? If you’re interested in meaningful discussions with fellow readers. Look no further and join us! Our book reading meetup is the perfect place for book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and enjoy an engaging discussion with fellow readers. Our book club sharing session is a great way to engage in lively and friendly discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers. Besides presentation and group discussion about the book of the week, our meetup also includes time to guess words, language games, free talking, mingling and socializing. As always, there's no pressure to have finished the book, we're just here for vibes. Our gathering is not about analyzing the book like a seminar, but more about connecting, sharing ideas, and enjoying a relaxed, social afternoon with fellow book lovers. Also, our discussion topics may go beyond the book, touching on a variety of themes and interests. 放下手机，拒绝宅家。读有趣的书，见有趣的人，欢迎参加本周六城市部落英文读书会，英式辩论赛，用知识链接彼此，让思想碰撞出火花，遇见与你同频共振的朋友。新的一年，给自己的心灵来一场洗礼。遇见城市部落英文读书会欢迎所有喜欢思考，热爱阅读和分享，希望寻求生命里积极的改变的朋友到来。通过阅读分享来进行一场跨越语言与时空的相逢，让我们在繁忙的生活中寻得一片宁静又充满趣味的阅读天地。读书会有团队讨论和自由分享环节，请自由分享自己的观点和看法，也许你就能遇见灵魂的知音。期待与你相遇在知识的殿堂，共同开启一段美好的旅程。 Event schedule 活动环节安排： 本活动参与人群定位为上海工作和生活的喜欢英语、热爱交流分享的青年白领，及高校师生。 Venue: Near People square,人民广场 Cost: RMB 15/person Date & time: 10:00-12:30 10:00-10:30 Heads Up game the best word guessing game! Can you guess the word from your friends’ clues? 你说我猜英文版 10:30-11:00, A free chat warmup session for mingle and socialize破冰、自我介绍，暖场聊天 11:00-12:00 Presentation and group discussion about “CRYPTOASSETS THE GUIDE TO BITCOIN, BLOCKCHAIN, STABLECOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY 区块链，稳定币及数字货币主题英文读书会 Job Interview coaching & business communication英文面试陪练或模拟客户沟通 Free talk for networking自由社交英语时间 Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence 《Your Money or Your Life》是由**Vicki Robin**与**Joe Dominguez**合著的经典理财与生活哲学著作，被誉为 “FIRE 运动（财务自由、提早退休）的圣经”。该书于 1992 年首次出版，2018 年推出全面修订版，至今全球销量超百万册，被翻译成英、中、日、德等十余种语言，深刻影响了全球读者对金钱、工作与人生的认知 **Frequently asked questions:** **Do I have to finish the book to attend?** Not at all. If you plan to read or have read it, that’s great; if you haven’t touched it, you’re still more than welcome to join. Come and meet like-minded people and connect over the topic as well as the book. **How can I contribute to the discussion if I haven’t read the book?** The book is simply a conversation starter - our discussions often branch out into related themes, personal experiences and broader topics of interest. Our gathering is more about socialising and engaging in decent conversations with book lovers, rather than a formal seminar. **Can I also discuss my own fav book or the book I recently read?** Absolutely! Our gatherings are all about open conversations, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on any book that’s been captivating to you. **Is this group open to everyone?** Yes - this is a friendly and inclusive group, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, or background. The event is designed to make it easy to meet and connect with fellow book lovers in our community. **What if I'm shy about speaking in front of the group?** No pressure! You're welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable for you. Whether you share your views or just listen, your presence is valued. A lot of people come alone - so don't be shy!! This event will be photographed for promotional purposes. By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the team using these pictures for our social media channels but you are able to withdraw your consent at any time during the event. After you sign up for this event, please add me by wechat： hawk_cn for more event arrangement information. Thank you.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t 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** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) 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 servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll 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 required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

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

SQL Server 2025 delivers a major round of improvements across performance, security, manageability, and hybrid connectivity, and this session gives you a practical, no‑nonsense tour of what matters most. We’ll cover enhancements to the core engine, query processing, storage, and availability that benefit DBAs and developers regardless of where SQL Server runs. You’ll see how SQL Server 2025 aligns with Azure SQL’s roadmap while still supporting strong on‑premises and VM‑based deployments. We’ll highlight new management, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities designed to simplify operations and reduce firefighting. AI‑powered features exist in this release, but the focus here is on the foundational improvements you can use immediately. Whether you’re modernizing, maintaining, or planning your next upgrade cycle, this session will help you understand what’s new and how to prepare your environment and your team.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)