Courses and Workshops

KI ausprobieren, ohne vorher Informatik studiert zu haben. Das ist die Idee hinter diesem Abend. Vorkenntnisse schaden nicht aber brauchst du keine. Wenig Theorie - viel Praxis: Tools ausprobieren, Fragen stellen, mit erfahrenen Entwicklern an eigenen Use Cases arbeiten. Egal ob du KI bisher kaum genutzt hast oder einfach mehr draus machen willst. **Der Abend:** * Ankommen & erstes Kennenlernen * Impulsvortrag (20–30 Min.) * Hands\-on Workshop in kleinen Gruppen \| selber ausprobieren * Austausch/ Networking zum Abschluss **Vorab - Das bringst du mit:** * Deinen eigenen Laptop zum Arbeiten * idealerweise hast du bereits einen Account bei einem KI-Tool eingerichtet - wir arbeiten mit Claude. **Danach - Du nimmst mit:** * Ein klares Bild davon, wie aktuelle KI-Tools funktionieren und wo ihre echten Stärken liegen * Erste praktische Erfahrung mit KI-gestütztem Arbeiten, direkt am eigenen Rechner * Eine konkrete Idee, wo KI dir im Alltag, Studium oder Job Zeit spart Event for free. Max. 15 Teilnehmende. Verpflegung inklusive. Im berliner Büro nahe U-Bahnhof Heinrich-Heine-Straße. **Über uns:** Wir sind Teclead Ventures - Nicht mehr ganz ein StartUp aber jung geblieben :D Seit 8 Jahren in der Softwareentwicklung und IT-Beratung unterwegs . Mittlerweile begleiten wir auch kleine und mittlere Unternehmen beim strukturierten Einstieg in KI.

**Chat & Updates:** Telegram: [https://t.me/+VfHrJXPGVWLflGhz](https://t.me/+VfHrJXPGVWLflGhz) Discord: [https://discord.gg/SVb44D9](https://discord.gg/SVb44D9) **\*Deutscher Text unten\*** **Come & go as it fits your schedule** We are meeting in-person and online every week. We offer an office environment for self-study, work and presentation/discussion (lightning talks). **Schedule:** * 10am open doors * 10am online video conference open [https://meet.in-berlin.de/fcc](https://meet.in-berlin.de/fcc) * optional, afternoon, around 1pm: 1h presentation session (if requested / offered) * 6pm or extended open-end **Open co-working / co-learning** work on the FreeCodeCamp curriculum or your own project. Vibe inside but vape outside. **Mutual exchange** and support is welcome. English and German, as needed. We have fast internet, chocolate bars, drinks and a nice atmosphere. :-) **Personal Consultation / Career advice** Bodo runs this meetup for many years. As a Senior Dev/DevOp he is open to giving guidance for your questions about career development. Book a free appointment (up to 60min) with him here: [https://calendar.app.google/yoZfVZR4D9zwt5in7](https://calendar.app.google/yoZfVZR4D9zwt5in7) **Code presentations on the projector** Everybody can participate. Show your code and present your project/problem. Get feedback or help and let others learn from you! You don't have to prepare a fancy presentation, show us what you're working on. Also in English or German, as you feel more comfortable. **Komm und gehe jederzeit. Zeitplan:** * 10:00 Uhr Öffnung vor Ort * 10:00 Uhr online room [https://meet.in-berlin.de/fcc](https://meet.in-berlin.de/fcc) * Nachmittag, ca 13 Uhr: optional 1 Std. Präsentation / Gruppen-Diskussion (nach Angebot/Bedarf) * 18:00 bzw. länger, open-end **Präsentationsrunde** nach Bedarf und Angebot am Nachmittag. Dort man kurz zeigen, woran man gerade arbeitet, eventuell Hilfe bekommen oder interessante Tool vorstellen. Du musst keine große Präsentation vorbereiten. Ebenfalls auf Englisch oder Deutsch, wie Du Dich wohl fühlst. **Gegenseitiger Austausch** und Unterstützung sind willkommen. Es wird Englisch und Deutsch gesprochen. **Persönliche Beratung / Karriereempfehlung** Bodo veranstaltet dieses Meetup seit vielen Jahren. Als Senior Dev/DevOp gibt er Dir auch persönliche Ratschläge für Karriere im 1:1 Gespräch. Reserviere Deinen kostenfreien Online-Videocall (bis zu 60min) hier: [https://calendar.app.google/yoZfVZR4D9zwt5in7](https://calendar.app.google/yoZfVZR4D9zwt5in7) **Tech & Buzz:** Claude Code, nodeJS, npm, nvm, TypeScript, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Bulma, React, Angular, NextJS, Vue, Nuxt, Docker, Container, Virtualization, Django, Codex, LLM, vibe coding, static site generation, OAuth2, Simple SAML, UX, UI, CMS, markdown, Hugo, Netlify, freeCodeCamp, Udemy, Community, Frontend Masters, Backend, SQL, noSQL, MySQL, Python, Linux, Development, git, Version Control, HTML, CSS, Open Source, Responsive Web design, Relational Database, API, Data Science, Machine Learning, Infosec, Cybersecurity, Big Data, AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, Data Structures, Data Mining, Ethical Hacking, OSI, Network Security, Julia, Deno, Test driven development, CI, continuous delivery, Deployment Pipe, Bash, devOps, Gitlab, GitHub, Jira, Cloud Computing, Azure, AWS, Apache Server, SSH, Algorithm optimization, SEO, C/C++, Mobile Apps, Apple iPhone, mac OS, Firefox, Chrome, Android, Programming Languages, Cryptography, Patching, Blockchain, DApp, Solidity, Analytics, geek, nerd, Neural Network, MongoDB, ExpressJS, Flutter, Go Lang, AJAX, OOP, UML Diagram, Computer Science, Engineering, Modell, View, Controller, Requirements, risks analysis, PKI, SSL, PGP Certs

## DNA. presents: "CREATIVE WRITING" In this workshop, You will learn a method that can help You to strengthen Your access to Your creativity, write more, write better and get back into a flow state in which new ideas emerge. Rediscover Your creative flow with Lena's hourglass method. ##### HOURGLASS METHOD Lena will guide You through the three phases of her hourglass method, which consist of different writing exercises, and explain the background to them. You will use pen, paper and Your words as tools, but You don't have to be a poet to have fun and benefit from the workshop :) ##### APPLICATION OF THE METHOD: The method can also be used on Your own at home after the workshop, whenever You need a creative jump-start. ##### SETTING: The small group setting as a safe space also allows You to share your thoughts with others. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your Inner creativity. * Overcome self-doubt and fear. * Express Yourself authentically and confidently. * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication.

Lengthen, strengthen, and energize your body with this dynamic Pilates class designed to sculpt lean muscle and enhance flexibility. Combining classic Pilates principles with targeted toning and deep stretching, this class improves posture, core strength, and body awareness. Perfect for all levels. https://www.eversports.de/org/activity/90e74c69-5d4c-4590-b2d2-86d060900e08

New to Berlin? Join our classes and **meet some people that share a passion**. Come alone or come with a partner it doesn't matter, we **switch partners and you'll get to know everyone**. annnd...We **teach in English**, so no German, no problem. **[Registration on the website is required.](https://la-candela-salsa.de/salsa-beginner-course/)** We will teach you the most famous Cuban dance – Salsa! The Beginner level course, where you could **dance Salsa within a few weeks**. The objective of the course is to bring you to a comfort level so you could dance to the beats of salsa with a partner or in one of the many Latin clubs in Berlin. The course concentrates on Cuban Salsa, the original famous dance. We will learn the basic technique of the couple dance, which will provide you both the skills to start dancing and a solid foundation to continue and become a great Salsa dancer. Our courses are led by professionally trained & certified Salsa teachers. We have the structure and methodology to allow each and every person to dance, even if you think you have two left legs 😉 Included in the course: \- Free practica party\, guided by teachers and easygoing music\. \- Access to La Candela's Salsa Acadamy video library where you can recap your moves\. Details and registration (**this is required**): **[https://la-candela-salsa.de/salsa-beginner-course/](https://la-candela-salsa.de/salsa-beginner-course/)**

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.

### Join our next 8-week MBSR course in Berlin, starting on May 12th, 2026. ​ Join us for an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course designed to help you develop greater awareness, reduce stress, and find calm in the midst of daily life. ​ **This 8 weeks course will include:** * Weekly 2.5-hour sessions every Tuesday, featuring guided meditations, body scans, and mindful movement (May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) - 18:15–20:45 * Home practice assignments between sessions * A full day of mindfulness practice on Sat June 20 - 10:00 until 16:00. ​ **Location:** This is an in-person course that will take place at the "Innenraum" in Landsberger Allee 61, 10249 Berlin - (Friedrichshain / Prenzlauer Berg). ​ **Benefits of mindfulness?** * Approach challenges in a calmer and more tranquil way * Develop a better relationship with your body and mind * Get a better sense of your limits * Learn about yourselfn, and more specifically about your own stress mechanism and reactions * Staying relaxed even in stressful situations * Find a better way to cope with pain ​ **Who can join?** This course is open to anyone, regardless of prior mindfulness experience. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find a supportive environment to explore and cultivate awareness. ​ **Pre-Interview Requirement:** To ensure that this course is a good fit for you, a brief pre-interview is required before registration. This conversation will help us discuss your interests and expectations and ensure that the course meets your needs. Please get in touch before April 20th 2026 to schedule your pre-interview. ​ **Cost & Payment:** The total cost of the 8-week MBSR course is 350€. Payment is preferably made via bank transfer. If you need an invoice, just let me know. ​ Note: Cam is a Certified MBSR teacher · Member of the MBSR-MBCT Verband

Join an immersive meditation experience to deeply free your body, mind and brain from accumulated stressful states. It’s an opportunity to take a conscious pause from the rush of daily life, and to discover greater wellbeing, calm and joy from within. **Learn six meditative arts** Dissolve stress in deeper layers of your consciousness to break the habitual continuity in your thinking, emotions and actions and nurture beautiful states of being. **Transform through insights** Be in a field where the mind naturally calms down and insights happen, leading to greater relief from accumulated stress and thinking patterns. **Grow in awareness through Deeksha** Experience Deeksha, the phenomenon that helps to speed up your growth and takes you from merely understanding a teaching into experiencing its essence. **Enjoy restfulness in your body and mind** Let your body recharge and your brain rewire for greater clarity and emotional balance, naturally experience joy and connection. **Receive powerful tools for your inner state:** Learn to apply practices that become your daily instruments for dissolving inner stress and nurturing beautiful states of being. **Who is this course for** The course is suitable for you regardless your meditation experience. Join it if you like to: * Discover joy, motivation, and clarity in life * Feel greater connection to yourself and the people around you * Spend much less of your time in anxiety, fear, or doubt * Pursue your career goals not from a place of exhaustion and strife, but from calmness and passion * Dissolve the sense of dissatisfaction with life * Live a greater life, in touch with your inner compass, without feeling empty or lost You will deeply detox from stress on all levels, and feel renewed, with more clarity in mind and greater inner balance to live from beautiful states. **Course format** * The format is a 2-day course where you arrive in the morning and leave in the evening, so it is not a residential retreat. * Expect approx. 8-9 hours per day, with time allocated for breaks and lunch. * The course includes guided meditations, wisdom teachings, breathing practices, and Deeksha. * This is not a yoga retreat. However, we will include some simple body movement just to support ourselves during the day. * The course language is English. * Please participate only if you can attend both full days to receive the full experience. **Dates & Time** Course dates: 16-17 May 2026 Daily timing: 09:00–18:00 **Pricing** The prices include participation in the course, a small gift and tea and snacks during the breaks. * €200 – Early bird price until 26th April * €290 – Regular price starting from 27th April Refund policy: * Full refund until 15th of April (1 month prior event) * 50% refund until 8th of May (1 week prior event) * No refund from 9th of May This course is also offered in a retreat format in Sweden from 28-31 May. The content will be the same, but the experience includes staying at the Oneness Nordic Center in a beautiful Swedish forest. Learn more about it [here](https://www.meetup.com/oneness-berlin/events/313783601/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=474772230). **How to join** To reserve your spot please [sign up](https://forms.gle/H5U5nRqHWQe9BW778) and complete the payment. You will find the payment details in the form. Feel free to reach out if you need any help or have a question. *The minimum number of participants for this course is 7, the maximum is 21, so please secure your spot.*

Ready to break routine and try something new? Every Thursday evening, we turn a simple rehearsal room into a space for play, connection, and creativity. No scripts, no pressure—just two hours of pure improvisation. 
Through theatre games, storytelling, and spontaneous scenes, you’ll discover how to:
• Think faster and trust your instincts.
• Collaborate with people you’ve just met.
• Let go of self-judgment and enjoy the unexpected. 
💡 No acting background needed—if you can listen, laugh, and say “yes”, you’re ready. 
Your Facilitator – Marianne 
A theatre director and improvisation facilitator, Marianne has led workshops in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and London. Her approach is playful, inclusive, and focused on creating a supportive space where everyone can shine. 
📅 When & Where
🗓 Thursdays, 18:30–20:30
📍 Boxhagener Straße 18, 10245-
🔗 Sliding Scale Tickets – 5 € / 10 € / 15 €12 spots only – book in advance to secure your place. 
💬📲 Can't make it but you want to be part of the community? Here‘s the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EcNOFzscHnYBeUxUkNjsXP?mode=ems_copy_c 
Come curious, leave inspired! 
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-thursdays-tickets-1586525694059?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a two-day Botanical Watercolour experience, where we’ll step out of the studio and into two *almost hidden* gardens in Friedrichshain to paint plants directly from life 🌿 Over two days, we’ll meet in two different, *almost hidden* gardens in Friedrichshain—quiet green corners of the city where we can slow down, observe, and paint plants directly from life. Think wild flowers, textured leaves, unexpected shapes, shifting light… and the simple joy of painting outdoors. This is more than just a meet-up: **it’s a guided class designed to help you grow your skills while you enjoy the process.** We’ll start each session exploring essential watercolour techniques—wet-on-wet, layering, colour mixing, and transparency—and then apply them to what we see around us. You’ll learn how to approach different types of plants, how to simplify complex forms, and which techniques and effects work best for each subject. No experience needed—just curiosity, and a love for plants, light, and slow summer days 🌱 The workshop includes **two classes**, but you’re also welcome to join individual sessions. **When:** Wednesday 13 + 20 May From 6 to 7.30 PM **Where:** Friedrichshain, Berlin (You will receive the exact address by e-mail) **Price:** 50€ for the whole workshop (2 classes) Single class 27€ / Paypal & Bank Transfer **Material:** You will need a watercolour set, watercolour paper (or sketchbook) and brushes. If you need suggestions about the material, get in touch. If you need some recommendations, this might help: **[Quick Material Guide](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRDE95Ia5D/?img_index=2)** **To book your spot:** Please confirm here: **hola.berlinartclub@gmail.com,** and you will receive the payment details and the exact address. ***Super small groups! RSVP here is not considered booked.*** You can find my work [HERE](https://www.instagram.com/lujancordaro/) and all updated classes [HERE ](https://www.instagram.com/berlin.art.club/) Come slow down, get your hands moving, and reconnect with nature 🌿 See you!! Lu and the BAC

Prerequisites: None! Wednesdays 19:00-21:30, May 13-July 1 Class Show: July 8 [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online) All the world's a stage: learn to make it yours! In this beginner's acting course, we introduce you to the tools needed to bring scripted theater to life. Working with a range of techniques, we aim to demystify acting and enable students to approach texts with a sense of wonder and play. Together, we’ll create a conscious, supportive space where we’ll focus on bringing our own experience and imagination to the text, making strong choices, and working together with our scene partners. We’ll empower each other with the “Freedom to Fail,” thereby unleashing our inner creativity. Over 8 classes, we’ll explore the principles of scripted acting primarily through two-person scene work. The concepts of presence, agreement, trust, commitment and support are fostered through large and small group exercises. By the end of the class, you’ll be well-prepared to perform short two-person scenes. You'll also have a ton of fun and make new friends! In the end-of-class show, you’ll get to show off all you’ve learned to an invited audience of family and friends. Prerequisites: None! Wednesdays 19:00-21:30, May 13-July 1 Class Show: July 8 Spots are limited in these small classes, so sign up soon! [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online)

Hi everyone! This is a workshop for homemade kimchi making. The workshop will take place in a private kitchen in a small group of up to 3 people. I’ll share my knowledge, tips, and personal secrets for making delicious and healthy homemade kimchi. Together, we will prepare kimchi from scratch, and you’ll take home: 1 liter of your own kimchi * printed recipe so you can make it again at home. Please bring your own glass jars🫙- ideally one 1-liter jar or two 0.5-liter jars. Everyone is welcome — I look forward to meeting you! 🫜✨

**Workshop Description** So, you have an idea for a TV series. Or, you’ve already written a TV pilot. What comes next? [https://workshops.filmarche.de/event/260516_PitchingwithWillB](https://workshops.filmarche.de/event/260516_PitchingwithWillB) In this workshop, students will learn how to take the next steps toward getting their TV series ideas off the page and onto the screen. They can expect to hone their pitch, develop pitch materials producers want to read, and leave with a better understanding of how to get their series made. Students will be guided into the world of professional TV writing by a working screenwriter, learning some basics, such as how to identify their series’ story engine and tell a never-ending story. The main focus will be a detailed look at the craft of pitching, including how to develop industry standard materials such as 1. the log line 2. elevator pitch 3. one-pager 4. series bible. *Please be prepared to submit 1-2 series ideas before the course begins.* You can email your idea directly to the instructor at dfwbuckingham@gmail.com All fiction genres and formats are welcome. If you’ve already written a whole pilot or more, even better! This workshop is designed for aspiring screenwriters looking to take the first steps toward a professional career. **Location and Time** This course takes place over two days, Saturday the 16th of May (10:00 - 18:00) and Sunday the 17th of May (10am - 18:00). Both days will be hosted at the FilmArche building at Lahnstraße 25, 12055 Berlin. **About the Instructor** Will Buckingham has worked in the international entertainment industry for over 10 years. He has written made-for-TV movies that have aired around the world on Lifetime Channel, Hallmark, SkyTV, Prime, TF1, M6, Antena3, and more. He has developed series with DARK co-creator Jantje Friese, and optioned original TV & film projects to Germany’s Network-Movie and 2Pilots Filmproduction. He was a participant in the 2023 CANNESERIES Talent Unlimited Residency, sponsored by Canal+. He also worked as a Hollywood script analyst for clients including CAA, Miramax, and Indian Paintbrush (HENRY SUGAR, ASTEROID CITY).Will graduated from NYU-Tisch School of the Arts Asia with an MFA in Dramatic Writing, and participated in Serial Eyes, Europe’s premier postgraduate training program for television writers. His experience and insight will help prepare students to write and pitch their series in the real world. **To Register for the Event/Purchase a Ticket** PLEASE READ! Tickets cost between 80 - 120 euros. In order to register and pay for the event, you must visit this website and register there: [https://workshops.filmarche.de/event/260516_PitchingwithWillB](https://workshops.filmarche.de/event/260516_PitchingwithWillB) Please click the link above to register and send your proof of payment to the email provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

***Welcome to the Actors Gym!*** * A fun, supportive training ground where actors play, experiment, and build their craft. * *Through engaging games and exercises, you’ll develop core acting skills and bring them to life by performing a short script at the end of every session.* * This drop-in class welcomes both new and intermediate actors eager to learn, stretch, and have fun. ‍ **DURATION:** 60 – 90 mins (depending on numbers) **ABOUT YOUR COACH:** Geoff is a dedicated professional teacher and actor. He is also active as a writer, director and producer of small-scale projects here in Berlin. He has performed on many stages – as actor, host, and improvisor – and in many short films, across the UK and Germany. He loves to meet and work with new actors, and has a real passion for discovering new talent. His acting profile may be found [HERE](https://www.filmmakers.eu/en/actors/geoff-mills). ‍ **SPOTS:** Everyone is welcome. Beginner-friendly. €15 General Admission (*pay at venue*) Free to members of [DNA Arts](https://www.dna-artclub.com/) \- a vibrant community of artists and performers\. **DNA** members have access to over 5 dance classes and 5 creative workshops each week, covering everything from singing, writing, and marketing to theatre, including also 5+ shows weekly, all completely free for our members.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

Community Backyards Workshop Join us at the Ohio Herb Center in Gahanna to learn about sustainable home gardening. We can make small changes in our yards to make a BIG impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek and hosted by Ohio Herb Center. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but NOT required. Click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/65f65aw (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) * Location: Ohio Herb Center, 110 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230 * Date and time: Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM * Organizer: The Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.

Join us for a free in-person seminar where you will get knowledge and tools to build your confidence. Do you ever: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way At this workshop we will cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD