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**Looking for a fun, social outdoor sport in Berlin this summer?** Join us to get to know Strandvölkerball - a German twist on dodgeball played on sand! **🏐 What is Strandvölkerball** Strandvölkerball is a **German version of dodgeball played on sand**, combining quick reflexes, teamwork, and a lot of laughs. No experience needed! Most people who join are beginners or haven't played since school. Our ball is very soft! **📍Central Berlin Location** We play **weekly games right next to the East Side Gallery** **in Friedrichshain**, one of the most iconic spots in Berlin. It's the perfect setting for enjoying summer evenings, moving in the sand, and meeting new people. You also have a great view of the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke. **🌞 Weekly Social Games - All Levels Welcome** * **Mixed games every week during the summer** * Focused on **fun, movement, and community** * **Beginner-friendly** – easy to learn, no pressure * Come solo or bring friends! * **Check back on the day of the event** \- sometimes we have to cancel due to **heat, storm, or lack of participants** During the season, some of our training sessions may be reserved for tournament preparation. **🏆 Friendly Tournaments & Special Events** We also host occasional **tournaments**, which are still focused on **fun and inclusive competition**. To join a tournament, you should visit at least some of our social games to learn the rules. Please read the tournament descriptions carefully. 🔥 **Season Highlight: The StrandVÖLKERball-WM** Our biggest event is the **StrandVÖLKERball-WM**, a multi-day festival with: * Teams from all over Germany * Great music, good vibes, and lots of high-quality Strandvölkerball games * Open participation, attend a few trainings, and you'll likely find a team * Want to start your own team? Awesome! Register at: [strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/](https://strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/) **If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us or check our [Website](https://strandvoelkerball.de/).** We can help you with everything, from joining your first social game to finding a team for one of the tournaments. \-\-\- **Auf der Suche nach einem unterhaltsamen, geselligen Outdoor-Sport in Berlin diesen Sommer?** Komm zu uns und lerne Strandvölkerball kennen – eine deutsche Variante von Völkerball, die im Sand gespielt wird! **🏐 Was ist Strandvölkerball** Strandvölkerball ist eine deutsche **Variante von Völkerball, die im Sand gespielt wird** und schnelle Reflexe, Teamwork und jede Menge Spaß vereint. Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich! Die meisten Teilnehmer sind Anfänger oder haben seit ihrer Schulzeit nicht mehr gespielt. Unser Ball ist sehr weich! **📍Mitten in Berlin** Wir spielen wöchentlich **direkt neben der East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain**, einem der bekanntesten Orte Berlins. Es ist der perfekte Ort, um Sommerabende zu genießen, sich im Sand zu bewegen und neue Leute kennenzulernen. Außerdem hat man einen tollen Blick auf die schöne Oberbaumbrücke. **🌞 Wöchentliche Community Games - Alle Spielstärken willkommen** * **Jede Woche im Sommer gemischte Spiele** * **Spaß, Bewegung und Gemeinschaft** stehen im Vordergrund * **Anfängerfreundlich –** leicht zu lernen, kein Druck * Komm alleine oder bring Freunde mit! * **Schau am Tag der Veranstaltung noch einmal vorbei** – manchmal müssen wir aufgrund von **Hitze, Sturm oder zu wenigen Teilnehmern** absagen. Während der Saison können einige unserer Trainingseinheiten für die Turniervorbereitung reserviert sein. **🏆 Freundschaftsturniere & Sonderveranstaltungen** Wir veranstalten auch gelegentlich **Turniere**, bei denen der **Spaß und der integrative Wettkampf** im Vordergrund stehen. Um an einem Turnier teilzunehmen, sollten Sie mindestens einige unserer Community Games besuchen, um die Regeln zu lernen. Bitte lesen Sie die Turnierbeschreibungen sorgfältig durch. 🔥 **Saison-Highlight: Die StrandVÖLKERball-WM** Unser größtes Event ist die **StrandVÖLKERball-WM**, ein mehrtägiges Turnier mit: * Teams aus ganz Deutschland * Toller Musik, guter Stimmung und vielen hochkarätigen Strandvölkerball-Spielen * Offene Teilnahme – Nimm an ein paar Trainingseinheiten teil und du wirst mit Sicherheit ein Team finden! * Möchten Du dein eigenes Team gründen? Super! Registrier dich unter: [strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/](https://strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/) **Wenn Du Fragen hast, zöger bitte nicht, uns zu kontaktieren oder unsere [Website](https://strandvoelkerball.de/) zu besuchen.** Wir helfen dir gerne weiter, vom ersten Community Game bis hin zur Suche nach einem Team für eines der Turniere.

Builders meet builders. No pitching. No forced icebreakers. Just real conversations. Format: \- 18:00 – Doors open \- 18:30 – Same\-industry round \- 19:30 – Cross\-industry round \- 20:00 – Open floor Name tags with a 2–3 word industry tag. Two facilitated rounds. You leave with people you actually want to follow up with. English-speaking. All nationalities welcome. → Register on Luma (spots limited, approval required): https://luma.com/yekd1bbf

📢 WICHTIG 📢 Diesmal organisieren wir das Treffen draußen, im Tilla-Durieux-Park gegenüber The Playce in Potsdamer Platz. Wir sitzen auf dem Gras, wo der Boden flach ist. Wenn möglich bring bitte Picknickdecken mit.

​Join Berlin's biggest networking event for early stage founders in Berlin - powered by Holvi! 💛 ⚠️ **Important**: You need to follow these steps if you want to join the event: 1. Please RSVP on Meetup 2. **AND** apply through [this link](https://luma.com/0m92yb8n) for the event 3. Only if you are officially approved (you will receive an e-mail), you are eligible for the event Get out of your own well-known Community and connect with other founders at Berlin's new place to be: The Delta! 🍕 Food & Drinks on us! ⏰ Open Doors from 5:30 pm, official start at 6:30 pm (please don't miss the official start!) This quarterly gathering brings together founder communities across the city, led by HAUS OF STARTUPS and The Delta. ℹ This is not another boring meetup. It is a moderated networking experience designed to help you actually connect and support each other to move forward together! Meet founders from different Incubators and Accelerators – and maybe you will also find a program suitable for your next step: * **Berlin Startup School**: Sidepreneurship programs from idea to first investment (and a new [AI readiness program](https://www.berlinstartupschool.com/aigrowthprogram?utm_source=luma)) * **NXT LVL**: 10-week program for early stage Impact Founders (more info [here](https://nxtlx.de/en/?utm_source=luma)) * **MediaTech Hub Accelerator:** 9-month online program for early-stage MediaTech startups, connecting founders to a strong media and tech network, international trade fair opportunities, C-level media industry leaders, and public funding opportunities in Brandenburg (more info[ here](https://mth-potsdam.de/en/accelerator/)) ...and many more from Berlin's startup ecosystem like Startup Incubator Berlin (SIB), Avant Now, etc. ⚠️ Because of the size of the venue, the spots are limited. So we kindly ask you to only apply for a seat, if you are an **early stage founder**! (Strictly founders, no service providers, no corporates, etc.)! About our sponsor, **Holvi**: [Holvi](https://www.holvi.com/de-en/lp/haus-of-startup/) is your smart business account that helps you manage your finances, so you can focus on what really matters: your business. With up to 10 IBANs, intuitive accounting tools, and seamless integrations like DATEV and sevdesk, Holvi keeps everything under control. Plus, you can now earn returns on your capital and organise multiple accounts for total financial clarity. *Claim your 3 free months [here](https://www.holvi.com/de-en/lp/haus-of-startup/)!* About our campus, **The Delta**: [The Delta](https://thedelta.io/berlin/welcome) is Berlin’s curated workspace and community hub for founders, builders, and creatives. More than just a co-working space, it is the home of The Delta’s venture ecosystem, a physical place for exchange, collaboration, and scalable growth. This is where ventures, investors, and innovators come together to create real impact. *You want to sit with us? Get 20% off with the code "HAUS20".* About us, **HAUS OF STARTUPS**: "[HAUS](https://hausofstartups.com/)" organizes moderated networking events for early stage founders. In addition to that, we offer a platform with everything you need to level-up your startup journey: find your next startup program or discounts for tools, free tickets for events! *It's free!* We are more than excited to see you and to make sure you make great connections! 🍏 Want to help fight food waste? Eat it all up through [SIRPLUS](https://sirplus.de/?utm_source=luma)! Get 20% off with the code "Haus20".

Frankfurt Interview Club Get in the hot seat. Land the job. Job searching in Germany is tough. The process is long, feedback is rare, and Bewerbungsgespräche can feel isolating. You prepare alone, wonder if you’re doing it right, and never really know until it’s too late. This club exists to change that. Frankfurt Interview Club is a peer-driven community where we practice together, give real feedback, and keep each other motivated through the job search grind. This group is for professionals targeting roles in finance, consulting, strategy, business analysis, and corporate management — especially in Frankfurt’s banking and corporate hub. If you’re navigating the German Bewerbungsprozess for competitive roles and want real practice with real peers, this is your place. What we do Every meetup, someone gets in the hot seat — a real mock interview or case study in front of each other. Everyone gives and gets feedback. Then we rotate. We train like consulting candidates do: structured thinking, clear communication, pressure practice. We use frameworks from books like Case in Point and The McKinsey Way — adapted for any industry and role. No coaches. No fees. Just people helping people get better. You’ll get • Live mock interview practice in a safe space • Honest feedback from peers • Case study training you can use in any industry • A community to keep you accountable • Less frustration, more confidence Who is this for Anyone actively job searching or preparing in Germany — consulting, finance, tech, management, any field. All levels welcome. Beginners especially. Language: Mostly English, German welcome Format: Small group, max 15 people Bring: Your honest feedback and a little courage The hot seat is waiting. See you there.

In this course, we will build on and review the topics from Casino III–V. To join, you should already be familiar with figures such as: **enchufla variations, desplazamientos (saloneo / paseos), Coca-Cola, vacílala**, and similar material. We will continue adding **footwork and arm styling (functional styling)** to enrich your dancing while keeping your movements clear, connected, and functional. ✨ In addition, we will explore how to enrich your dancing with elements from other Cuban dances. You will learn to use your body more consciously and to interpret the music through movement, rhythm, and personal expression — rather than simply connecting one figure after another. Cuban Salsa (Timba) is deeply connected to other Cuban dance and music traditions, such as **Rumba Guaguancó**. We want to show you how to integrate this richness into your dancing and express the music in a more authentic and musical way. 🎶✨ As always, we stay true to our philosophy: 💛 *It’s not the number of figures that makes you a “good dancer” — it’s your communication with your partner and with the music.* If you need more information or are unsure whether this level is right for you, feel free to contact us 😊 📧 [info@puntocubanoberlin.com](mailto:info@puntocubanoberlin.com) 📞 +49 155 100 966 28 **💛 What to Expect from a Free Trial Class** **If you choose to join a free trial class, please note that you will be joining an ongoing course.** **The purpose of the trial class is twofold: it gives you the opportunity to get an impression of us as teachers, our teaching style, and the level of the course, while also giving us the opportunity to get to know you as a dancer.** **We believe that one of the advantages of joining a dance school is being able to trust the teachers' experience and criteria.** **During the trial class, we not only help you decide whether the course feels right for you, but we also assess whether it is the best fit for your current level and learning journey.** **Our goal is not simply to place you in a class, but to help you find your happy place within our dance community — the environment where you can learn most comfortably, progress steadily, and enjoy dancing the most.** **The final decision regarding the level is therefore ultimately ours. If we notice that you are struggling significantly with the material, we may ask you to observe the remainder of the class and recommend a different level instead.** **This is not meant to embarrass you or make you feel uncomfortable. Quite the opposite: it allows us to stay true to our values regarding technique, learning quality, and the comfort of the students who have been learning and progressing in the course over time.** **In the long run, you'll probably be grateful for being placed in the level that supports your growth and enjoyment the most. 😊** **We are very much looking forward to meeting you and dancing with you!** **Yago, Helen, Pamela, Marion, Leo & Sylvaan**

Come join us on playing the small astro outdoor pitch with walls and goals at Jahn-Sportpark. Like inside Hallenfußball - but outside! We play 4vs4 or 5vs5 with up to 2 sub each team. Do you like to play football - but relaxed and not with competitive or aggressive players? Are you a bit lazy, a bit old, a bit unfit or just not so talented? Are you tired of over-competitive emotional bros who only want to show off their skills and desperately need to win? **Then [Lousy & Lazy Football](https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/) is the right thing for you!** We are a group of friendly people who just want to have a relaxed kick. All genders, ages (18+) and nationalities welcome. Note: **We** only play with "Multinocken" (multistuds) or shorter. Please have a look here: [link](https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/fussballschuhe/multinocken/). Rules for lazy & lousy football 1. **Don’t be competitive - fun only! Enjoy the workout, nice people, wonderful weather and magic ball moments** 2. **No emotional shouting, no telling other players where to go and what to do** 3. **No hard tackling/sliding** 4. **Avoid injuring yourself and other players at all costs: Tight situation? Give up the ball rather them going all in** 5. **Support less fit and less skilled players by giving them the time and space to play the ball, don't intercept passes to and from them. Bonus points: Make them shine!** 6. **Don’t dribble past multiple players (trying to take on one player is fine)** 7. **Don’t close down the defenders too quickly. Give the team a chance to play the ball out.** 8. **Rotate the goalkeeper** 9. **Be a teamplayer** 10. **Come regularly and be reliable with your RSVPs** This meetup is for members of the Lousy & Lazy Sport Club. They have priority. If you want to try out our lousy & lazy sport events, you can do a trial run (Probetraining).

**ATTENTION - This tour is postponed now to the 4 July due to the heat to be expected this Sat.** **But everything else stays the same.** ========== FACTS ========== ROUTE: Rathenow > Milow > Kirchmöser > Brandenburg/H LEVEL: Intermediate DISTANCE: 45ish kms MEETING POINT: 09:20 - Berlin Südkreuz ========== FACTS ========== ========= DETAILS ========= **ROUTE:** Starting in Rathenow we have a very flat tour ahead of us. The first stop is planned after some 10km at the [GastHof Milow](https://gasthof-milow.com/) which is known for serving very delicious fish. Just in case there might not be enough seats available we will head further to Plaue, passing the Plauer See and then have plenty of other opportunities to sit down, look across the water and enjoy some food and a drink… or two. The final route depends on mood and weather! After \~45km we will arrive the main train station in Brandenburg/H where we can hop into any RE1 coming. **SPEED:** Leisurely around 14 km/h, at least if the wind doesn't come from the front. This is like "Being able to see the details on the side of the road and enjoying the view in general… and have a chat." **DISTANCE AND TERRAIN:** This is an about 45ish km ride, with mainly solid but also some soft ground. In general: Bikes with thin tyres (Race bikes, Road bikes, Fixies), rented bikes (Uber, Swapfiets) or any special bikes (Folding bikes, BMX etc.) are not suitable! You won't have fun, trust me! And if you want to bring Kids or Animals please get in touch before! **MEETING POINT:** 09:20 - Berlin Südkreuz, at the NORTHERN ticket machine (facing the TV tower) on platform 6. I have a blue Villiger Trekking bike. But you can hop in at any other station if you want (and dare). **TICKET:** It is 23,60 both ways / person, so this time it does make much sense to organise a BBT. I will get one if at least one other person wants to join me! And don't forget your "[24-hour ticket bicycle VBB network](https://www.vbb.de/en/tickets/tickets-for-your-bicycle/24-hour-ticket-bicycle/)" ticket which is about 7,50 EUR. **WAY OUT:** 09:44 - dep. Berlin Südkreuz, platform 6, taking RE4 to Stendal Hbf 10:04 - arr. Rathenow, platform 1 **WAY BACK:** 17:04 - dep. Brandenburg/H, platform 3, RE1 to Frankfurt/Oder 17:38 - arr. Berlin Wannsee, (ME) switching trains to S2 18:01 - arr. Berlin Friedrichstrasse OR any other train at :04 or :44 **RECOMMENDATIONS:** Check the train schedule in the morning! The DB loves to stir up the plans by changing trains on short notice! If anything happens the Meeting point is the starting point of the cycling. While we'll stop somewhere for a lunch and/or coffee please always bring your snacks but especially some drinks along! And, PLEASE make sure your bike is in a proper state! Check your tyre pressure and oil the chain! Does your light work? Having a toolset is highly recommended and a spare inner tube to fix a flat tyre a big plus! While we might be able to help in some circumstances please think about what happens if we can't! Thank you! Bringing special equipment (Helmet, safety vest etc.) is NOT required but welcome if you feel more safe using it. And in case you need special medical treatment please make me aware of that upfront. Even if everyone is responsible for themselves I'd like to be able to handle it if necessary. ========= DETAILS =========

This will be the first meetup of the group. A relaxed evening for people interested in bug bounty hunting, web security, AppSec and vulnerability research. The main goal is to meet like-minded people, talk about bugs, tools, targets, methodology, reports, interesting findings and whatever else comes up around security research. Since it is the first event, we can also spend a bit of time discussing how future meetups should be structured: casual chats, hacking sessions, short talks, tool sharing, report discussions or presentations. As soon as at least **3 people join**, I will look for a suitable location. The first meetup will probably be in a **café, bar or restaurant**. If there is enough interest in presentations, I can also look into booking a room with a **TV or projector** for future events. No preparation needed. Please keep everything legal and authorized.

**"I swear it's a sport! 🏸"** Let’s meet, play, and have fun! Our motto: **Sweet & Sweat!** ⚠️ **CRITICAL: RSVP & CONFIRMATION** * **First-Timers:** If it's your first time joining us, I will send you a **Direct Message** to confirm your attendance. **Please reply by Friday 1:00 PM**, or your spot will be released to the waiting list. * **Stay Alert:** Check your Meetup messages and comments regularly if you are on the main or waiting list. * **Update RSVP:** Sign out immediately if you can’t make it (even from the waiting list). * **Safety**: By registering, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk, and will be considerate for other players safety. *** 💰 **HOW TO JOIN & PAY** **Option 1: PayPal (€12)** 1. Sign up for the event. 2. **When to pay:** You can pay **immediately** upon signup or anytime **until Saturday evening**. 3. Link: [https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon](https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon) (**Use "Friends & Family" only!**) - Indicate your name and the event date please ! * *Note:* If you are on the **Waiting List**, do NOT pay until you are officially moved to the Main List. **Option 2: Cash (€12)** 1. Reply **'Cash'** to the RSVP question when signing up. 2. Pay in cash **on arrival** (Exact change only, please!). **Refund & Cancellation Policy:** * Guaranteed refund if you cancel **before Friday 1:00 PM** (48h notice). * Late cancellations (after Friday 1 PM) will still be required to pay. *** 🕒 **THE SCHEDULE** * **13:00:** Meet inside for introductions and registration. * **13:15:** Official court time starts *(some courts may open at 13:00 depending on availability, so **please be punctual** to maximize playtime!).* * **14:45:** End of play. * 🎁 **Bonus:** Your 10th session is **FREE**! (Paid upfront, then refunded later). *** 📍 **FACILITY & GEAR** **Location:** TiB 1848 e.V, Columbiadamm 111 (Near Tempelhofer Feld). **Equipment:** * *Racket*: Bring your own or rent one for €2. * *Shoes*: Must be **non-marking**, light-soled, and **never worn outside**. (Rental available for €2). * *Amenities*: Showers and lockers available. Sauna access depends on the club’s discretion. **Last but not least:** No worries about level, we play for fun above all! Looking forward to seeing you on the court! :)

Fuelled by our pre-workout Espresso we go on a scenic run to Treptower Park. Whether you're training for a marathon or just decided to give running a shot: with us, you are welcome. We offer 5k or 10k routes, both with plenty of talk and good vibes all the way. > Meet us @ 9:20 AM @ Green Wall Coffee Lichtenberg > Get your pre-workout Espresso for only €1

We continue to explore running routes of our community members! Join us to explore Johanna‘s and Antonia’s area 🥰 On 04.07 we’ll gather at U-Banh Blissestraße at 11 am for another a 6k run in the direction of Gleisdreieck. The meeting point - the Cafeteria: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQKV3iYt74eBraXY9?g_st=ic The pace: 6:30-7:00 m/km. After the run we’ll have drinks at Cafe Eule: https://maps.app.goo.gl/249op3jbRkaJxgNs9?g_st=ic Take care and see you soon ❤️ P.S. ‼️️ Please cancel your participation if you can’t show up, even if it’s at short notice so that we don’t wait for you. Thanks! ‼️

This meeting will be a discussion about living your life with vision loss. For some, the incremental or sudden loss of vision is traumatic and hopeless. Our group assures those with vision loss that adjustment is possible and necessary. Through their lived experience, our participants support and encourage all. You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

Coffee Posse ☕️ A relaxed, come-as-you-are coffee meetup to connect, unwind, and start your weekend well. Good coffee, real conversation, and a welcoming space to share life and build genuine friendships—one cup at a time.

Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025 With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session! Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 – the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.