Computer Vision

Communicative, collaborative and creative drawing sessions. Participants draw a central still-life that the group can create themselves until the music track finishes and then pass it to the person on their left. The drawings change hands 3 to 5 times and the end results are always inspiring. After the collaborative warm-up participants can work individually on printing techniques, Mono -printing, tetra-pack or gelli. -printing. Feel free to try out a process that you are unfamiliar with. There will always be somebody to offer advice if necessary Bring A4 paper, and favourite materials, pencils & brushes. You can also use some studio materials in exchange for a small contribution. A fun but informative approach with consistently creative results!

🎤 **What Happens at a Toastmasters Meeting?** Curious about Toastmasters? Come experience it for yourself! At **Toastmasters Center Berlin**, our meetings are designed to help you grow as a speaker, listener, and leader — in a fun, supportive environment. Here’s what you can expect: ✅ **Warm Welcome** – Guests are always greeted with open arms. No pressure to speak — just observe and enjoy! ✅ **Prepared Speeches** – Members deliver inspiring, informative, or entertaining speeches they've crafted. ✅ **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** – A fun challenge where volunteers speak on surprise topics for 1–2 minutes. Great for thinking on your feet! ✅ **Constructive Feedback** – Every speaker receives thoughtful evaluations to help them improve. ✅ **Leadership & Roles** – Members take on meeting roles that build confidence and leadership skills. Whether you're looking to overcome stage fright, sharpen your storytelling, or simply meet like-minded people — this is the place to start. 🗓️ **Join us as a guest — no experience needed!** 📍 **Toastmasters Center Berlin** 💬 **Grow your voice. Share your story.**

In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.

We are back in the c-base! Do you already run NixOS and want to talk to other people or want an introductory session with some NixOS users. Just bring your machine! Usually there are no topics, we just sit in front of our computers, talk about stuff, debug some problems or review some PRs on nixpkgs. There are drinks usually available from the c-base bar. If you can't find us. just ask around or ask in irc (#krebs on hackint)

First monthly meetup of the year! Directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, composers, sound people are all welcome, no matter what your level of experience is :) Come from 19:00, event will start at **19:30**, **[at SaliGari Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Enj9jdcMvNqx9QnL9)**, in Friedrichshain. Here is the program: * Introduction Round * Announcements/Requests * Work-in-progress screening * Networking \-\-\- Our events are free, but we would appreciate if you would have at least one drink, to support the bar which is kindly hosting us. Also, we normally ask for donations to cover our meetup.com costs. See you then :)

Like your standup tight and intimate? Sneak into the back room of Mysliwska on Schlesi for a tight hour of standup by Anna Beros and friends, with local and internationally touring comedians, in English, inclusive and adult. Doors: 21:00 **Show: 21:30** End: 22:30 **Limited capacity of 25 so reserve your tickets here: https://www.annaberos.com/berlin** **or via eventbrite: https://backdoorcomedymay2025.eventbrite.de** Remaining seats may be for sale at the door with cash or card **Performance space is non-smoking** Main bar is smoking Bar closes super late so stick around after the show **Produced and usually hosted by Anna Beros (AUS)** Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. Check out what Anna's been up to: **[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)** **Venue: Mysliwska**, Schlesische Straße 35 10997 (U1, U3) One of Kreuzberg's oldest bars. Buzz in if you can't open the door. Good vibes, locals and visitors. **Guest comedians** lineup on ig stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/** \>\> comedians DM to be considered for a spot \- limited spots for experienced comedians

A \~2 hours watercolor, gouache or tempera painting lesson. Only for today the tryouts are 5€ each. **About this course** The total watercolor, gouache or tempera course consists of around 30 lessons that last 2 hours each. You can join at any time during the course. At the start of the event you choose which material you will use. The lessons will happen almost every Tuesday at 19:00-21:00 in Berlin. This course is aimed at introducing the painting process with watercolor, gouache or tempera as the main medium. These lessons cover the various techniques and methodologies. It is suitable for beginners and or even professionals who want to rationalize the painting process. It is being hosted by the visual artist [Miltos Despoudis](https://miltosdespoudis.gr/). **How much does it cost?** Check below: * 5 Lessons (2 hours each) cost **90€.** * 1 Lesson tryout costs **10€.** You can do that only once. * 1 x Lesson (2 hours) costs **22€**. You can pay either by cash or card at the event. **How do I subscribe?** You need to reserve a spot here and come at the event. You can pay at the event. Please verify that you are attending so that we know and prepare accordingly with the art supplies. **What do I need?** Materials will be provided at the venue. You can also bring your own art supplies, it might be helpful to learn working with what you have. **More Info** This lesson is also known as "Watercolor Painting Lesson" or "Watercolor Workshop". Learn more about the lesson plan here: [https://creativesessions.art/painting-on-paper-workshop/](https://creativesessions.art/painting-on-paper-workshop/) **Refund Policy** On case by case scenario. If you paid for the tryout session we can refund up to one day before the event starts. If you paid for the 4 lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.

Data Science Retreat presents 5 Machine Learning prototypes and projects by Batch 44 participants. **Free to Attend!** Hey Berlin Data Folks! We’re kicking off 2026 with our first data event of the year. Join us for project demos, fresh ideas, great conversations, and of course—pizza & drinks on us 🍕🍻 Don’t miss it! **Agenda:** **17:30** \- Drinks and Networking **18:00** \- Welcome & Introduction Followed by Project Presentations **Project Ideas:** **1\. AI/ML \- EV Battery Shape Classification** ***Project by Uma Maheswari Obbani*** The project aims to automate the detection and classification of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries by shape — cylindrical, prismatic, or pouch — using AI/ML and computer vision techniques. The goal is to provide manufacturers and recyclers with real-time insights about battery type distribution, enabling efficient sorting, inventory management, and safety compliance. **2\. Developing Scalable and Reliable Coffee Yield Forecasting Tools** ***Project by Dr. Juan Fernando Duenas Serrano*** The aim of the project is short term coffee yield forecasting improves planning and value creation across the supply chain, from farmers to roasters. Current yield estimation methods are not scalable and require specialized expertise. This project explores computer vision as a scalable alternative using smartphone images. A YOLOv8 object detection model counts unripe Arabica coffee cherries on branches. The model can estimate yield at tree or farm level with optional user input. A Gradio or Streamlit web app will demonstrate, evaluate, and extend the model’s potential. **3\. Classic Car Diagnostic Tool** ***Project by Lulezim Ukaj*** This project aims to develop a specialized AI-powered diagnostic tool for classic cars that leverages community knowledge from German automotive forums. Unlike modern OBD-II–based diagnostic tools, which dominate the market, this solution targets pre-1996 vehicles where standardized electronic diagnostics do not exist. **4\. Enhancing on\-site audience audio** ***Project by Thede Witschel*** This project develops an enterprise-grade AI platform that automates the extraction of ESG data, regulatory compliance checks, and peer benchmarking for companies. Utilizing NLP and machine learning, the system converts unstructured sustainability reports into standardized metrics, facilitating real-time compliance monitoring and competitive intelligence across various industries. Business Impact: Targets the rapidly growing ESG software market, serving investment firms, consulting companies, and institutional investors requiring automated analysis for portfolio decisions and regulatory compliance. **5\. Ludus Automated Game Balancing: An AI\-Driven Evolutionary Pipeline for Card Game Meta\-Stability** ***Project by Rami Aldrea*** This project addresses the critical and often labor-intensive challenge of balancing a complex digital card game meta, specifically focusing on a 70-card set. The primary objective was to develop and validate an automated, iterative pipeline capable of achieving and maintaining a stable, competitive game environment where no single card or archetype consistently dominates. The desired outcome was a game meta with a mean card win rate of 50%, minimal variance (ideally <5% standard deviation for competitive e-sports), and preserved strategic diversity, all while significantly reducing manual design time. **20:00** \- Open for networking **20:30** \- Wrap up We have limited seat so please RSVP soon. See you all at the event.

**On Thursday 7th of December** Inspired by the legendary Eurovision Song Contest , Emin Afandi and Space Meduza are proud to present WorldVision Comedy Contest 2023 Berlin! **Get your free reservation now & donate at the door after the event !** Your Host and producer of the show , Emin Afandi is an insult stand up comedian from Azerbaijan🇦🇿 , who is also the creator of the show. A hairy bombshell from Azerbaijan Emin's comedy has been compared to Ali Wong and Joan Rivers. **The show will consist of two parts!** **First Half: Semi Final** 10 comedians from different countries will perform their sets ! **Second Half: Final** You dear audinece will give the points to your favorite performances and help us to find out who is the winner of The Worldvision Comedy Contest! Most importantly you will get to VOTE for your favorite contestant and we will announce the votes Eurovision Style ! **COME AND SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY AND CONTESTANT!** **Doors open at 19:30** **Show starts at 19:55** **Show ends at 22:00** **Location: Space Meduza - Skalitzer Str. 80, 10997 Berlin**

led by L (Isadora Expert)\* Monthly meet-up for Isadora users in our Berlin studio. Join us as we cover special topics and offer guidance on the projects you are already working on. If you are new to Isadora, we provide a free Isadora 7-Day license to jump start your work. Beginner to advanced. All are welcome! **Isadora** is a software created by and for artists to use interactivity in performance, installations and more. Learn about Isadora [here](https://troikatronix.com/isadora/). **L** is a media artist, technical design consultant, multimedia show control programmer, as well as a projection, lighting, interactive technology, and live feed video designer. Their work has most recently been seen at Berliner Festspiele, Nationaltheater Mannheim,Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Deutsche Oper, and La MaMa Galleria. They’re particularly interested in using various sensors to use the human body as a source of data for manipulating media

Make new contacts while taking photos! We practice portrait photography in Berlin's most varied places. Whether you are an experienced photographer or an enthusiast, you are welcome to pose and take pictures in turns. We usually go for a drink after the session and exchange photos in our chat group afterwards. Bring your camera and meet us in front of the ICC Berlin building (nearest station is Messe Nord). From there we'll slowly move around the building and in the many tunnels.

-Jam Sessions for FLINTA\* -take your music instrument with you and improvise in a relaxed atmosphere -for beginners and experienced musicians -space to meet people and opportunity to learn new music skills or to try out another instrument -amps, keys, drums, mics available and option to rent guitars or bases Room 3 Costs: The rent for the room is 52,20€ for 2 hours The event only takes place if we will be 6 people. 8,70€ per PayPal to: elinkanstinger@web.de (please choose the friend option so there wont be a fee) If the event gets cancelled, you will get your money back. Please let me know at least 24 hours before the event starts in case you can´t join. Otherwise you will still be charged. I had a hard time finding an open jam session for beginners in Berlin. So I decided to create this group! I would like to have the space of exploring music together with other people in a relaxed atmosphere. You really don´t need to be a good musician. The only important thing is to really like music. I am not a professional musician. „Weird“ sounds are welcome. (Like the title says this Jam Session is only for FLINTA\*. In case you are not included I also organize Jam Sessions that are for everyone and you can sign up here: [https://www.meetup.com/open-jam-session-for-everyone/](https://www.meetup.com/open-jam-session-for-everyone/))

Hi PyLadies Berlin! We’re excited to invite you to our next PyLadies Berlin meetup, hosted by **d-fine** at their office in Berlin! 🦸🏻‍♀️ 🦹 **Non Coding Super Powers** is our beloved quick series about everything else, but code, that we need to be nurtured and grown. 🎤 Non-Coding Superpower - Statistics and Probability 🗓️ When? Thursday, January 8 from 6:45pm 📍Where? d-fine 📚 Get ready for a practical session this month, as we will have the **Maths and Coding – Solving Real-Life Probability Problems workshop.** It's gonna be a playful, hands-on workshop presented by Runbing Han where we crack real life probability puzzles using both pen-and-paper intuition and live Python simulations. Come and learn how to combine mathematical thinking and practical coding skills. Together we will explore how randomness really works and have fun surprising ourselves with the results. Perfect session for beginners and anyone who likes thinking, guessing, and experimenting 🥳 ✨ **Runbing Han** obtained her Master’s in Data Science in Singapore and has led a series of math-focused deep-learning workshops. Through her workshops, she has loved bringing people together to explore concepts, learn from each other, and grow together. And today, we’ll continue that journey. [✨](https://emojipedia.org/sparkles/) **D-fine**, our amazing host, is a European consulting firm, which by means of scientifically minded employees, provides innovative and future-proof solutions through sustainable technological implementation. \*\*\* 📆 Agenda 18h45 Doors open 19h00 Community Announcements 19h10 Welcome from our sponsor **d-fine** 19h25 Non-Coding Super Power talk 19h30 Start the Maths and Coding – Statistics and Probability Session 20:15 Short break 20h20 Keep Maths and Coding – Statistics and Probability Session 20h50 Networking 21h30 See You Next Time! :D \*\*\* ❓ **How to register** ❓ The **registration is over the Luma portal** in the link below. [https://luma.com/otewq2mw ](https://luma.com/otewq2mw ) **Our host would love to get to know you, so feel free to additionally register with them via their talent pool below, then their recruiters can reach out to you!** [PyLadies @ d-fine](https://jobs.d-fine.com/de/jobs/30494/intro) Since there is very limited space, please be mindful and cancel your participation if you are not able to attend the workshop, so someone else can enjoy the pleasures of maths and coding. Just a heads-up: Meetup has been promoting its Plus program recently, but there’s no need to sign up. Our events—and the platform itself—are still free to use. ❓ **Can men attend** ❓ Although allies are normally welcome at our events, this particular session is intended as a **FLINTA\*-only due to the limited room capacity**. 🍕 There will be food and drinks (with vegetarian and vegan options, thanks to our sponsor **d-fine**) 🤝 By attending our online event, you agree to the PyLadies Code of Conduct:[ https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/](https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/) \*Disclaimer: Please note that photos and filming may take place during this session, and you will be asked in person to consent to this as part of our event; this is only to cover d-fine’s side of the photo consent aspect. 📧 Contact Interested in speaking at one of our events? Have a good idea for a Meetup? Get in touch with us at[ berlin@pyladies.com](http://berlin@pyladies.com/) 💬 Find us on the PyLadies Global workspace: 1. [https://slackin.pyladies.com](https://slackin.pyladies.com/) enter your email address. Accept the email invitation 2\. Go to workspace[ https://pyladies.slack.com](https://pyladies.slack.com/) 3\. Join channel \#city\-berlin\, \#germany\, \#jobs\-europe

## **Kein Mappenstress – Mappenkurs Grafikdesign** Der *Mappenkurs Grafikdesign* richtet sich an alle, die eine Designausbildung anstreben, sowie an Interessierte, die den kreativ-bildnerischen Teil des Berufsfeldes Grafikdesign kennenlernen möchten. In entspannter und produktiver Atmosphäre lernst Du, Deine gestalterischen Fähigkeiten zu erweitern und Deine Ideen überzeugend umzusetzen. Im Kurs werden die Grundlagen verschiedener Techniken der bildnerischen Gestaltung vermittelt. Du zeichnest, malst, collagierst und arbeitest sowohl analog als auch digital. Dabei tauscht Du Dich aktiv mit den Dozenten Paul und Christoph sowie mit den anderen Teilnehmenden aus. Sie unterstützen Dich individuell, um Deine Stärken zu erkennen und gezielt auszubauen. Ziel des *Mappenkurs Grafikdesign* ist es, Deine grafischen Fähigkeiten zu fördern, Deinen Blick für räumliche und figürliche Darstellung zu schärfen. Es kommen unterschiedliche Materialien und Techniken zum Einsatz: Farbig mit Pinsel, schwarz-weiß mit Grafit, sowie die grafische Wirkung von Buchstaben wird erprobt. Außerdem lernst Du, diverse Formate gestalterisch zu definieren und Deine Arbeiten professionell zu präsentieren. Der Kurs bietet Dir die Möglichkeit, eine aussagekräftige Bewerbungsmappe zu erstellen. Gleichzeitig kannst Du Dein kreatives Potenzial entdecken und gezielt weiterentwickeln. Die Dozenten geben Dir wertvolles Feedback, vermitteln Dir praxisnahe Methoden und statten Dich mit dem nötigen Handwerkszeug aus. So kannst Du Deine Ideen Schritt für Schritt gezielt umsetzen. **Bitte beachte:** Eine Teilnahme an den Mappenvorbereitungskursen der Lette-Akademie ist keine Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme an den Aufnahmeprüfungen der Design-Abteilungen des Lette-Vereins und garantiert auch nicht automatisch das Bestehen. Informationen zur Ausbildung Grafikdesign am Lette Verein findet ihr [hier](https://www.letteverein.berlin/grafikdesign-3/). Kursinformation Anmeldung: https://lette-akademie.de/kurse/mappenkurs-grafikdesign/ Termine: Mi., 07. Jan. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 14. Jan. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 21. Jan. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 28. Jan. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 11. Feb. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 18. Feb. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 25. Feb. 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 04. März 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 11. März 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 18. März 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mo., 23. März 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Mi., 25. März 26, 17:00 – 20:00 Gebühr: 360 € / 48 Unterrichtsstunden Zusätzliche Kosten: anfallende Materialkosten tragen die Teilnehmer\*innen Veranstaltungsort: Lette-Akademie Berlin gGmbH c/o Lette-Verein Viktoria-Luise-Platz 6 10777 Berlin Fragen zum Kurs? info@lette-akademie.de

Bill Darling, Director of Assistive Technology Ohio (AT Ohio), will address the purpose and function of AT Ohio. Of particular interest to our group is likely their Device Lending Library. As taken from their website, AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology. Assistive Technology refers to devices, equipment or services that assist individuals with disabilities to function independently in the areas of work, home or school. AT Ohio is NOT a grants-giving or funding organization. They do not assist in financing the purchase of any assistive technology. If you need funding for a device, they might be able to direct you to resources that may provide funding, but they do not fund devices. Target audience for this group is persons who are visually impaired, especially those who have experienced recent loss, however, all are welcome, including family members and supports. Light refreshments will be served. You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

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

**(‼️‼️*Important:* You must sign up through this link [HERE](https://calendly.com/movewithcouragecoaching/live-workshop-career-visionboard) to be enrolled in the workshop. Signing up on Meetup won't fully register you!‼️‼️)** **WHAT:** An online workshop with included workbook to design your career vision, and bring it to life in a vision board. * Anyone ready to change something in their career, but unsure where to start * Anyone considering upgrading their career, and ready to take a small step forward * Anyone who can’t answer “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” **WHY?** ⭐️ Revitalize your career vision and goals 💪 Reconnect with your inner leadership 📈 Make informed decisions and actions aligned to your desires 🖼 Build a visual reminder of your unique career vision, to motivate you as you move forward. **COST:** Only $25. Includes immediate download of recorded workshop and editable workbook, in multiple formats. **DON'T Want to wait?** Purchase the pre-recorded workshop and do it today [HERE](https://movewithcouragecoaching.com/career-vision-board-workshop-sign-up) **QUESTIONS?** Email contact@movewithcouragecoaching.com

**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

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan