Digital Currency

Seeing clearly does not automatically end unuseful habits, emotional or ways of thinking that create distress. It changes how we meet them. In this session, we explore why insight alone is not enough and how practice continues in the midst of these patterns and how to have a new relationship with it. This offers a mature and grounded understanding of the path. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Join a weekly Zen meditation class where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner peace and train your mind to be present. You will receive practical teachings, personal guidance and the opportunity to meditate in a group. Each session explores a new topic offering a space to reflect, deepen self-understanding and cultivate mindfulness, clarity and balance—both in meditation and in daily life. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐞 Beginners will receive an introduction to meditation, while experienced practitioners can refine their practice and explore new insights. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 • 50' tea and teachings • 2 x 25' meditation & 10' walking meditation • Private guidance (during the meditation time, optional) • Tea and socialising (optional) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ✅ Single Session: €17 (Newcomers: €7) ✅ 4 Sessions: €60 (€15/session) ✅ 8 Sessions: €100 (€12.5/session) 🌿 Guidance & Practice Package: €110 - includes 4 meditation sessions and a private counselling session with Julia 🎓 Students, pensioners, and unemployed: €7/ session. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://forms.gle/hfo8fRpyfaonyCMQ8 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: We deeply understand the value of practising in a group and under the guidance of teachers and wish for everyone to have this opportunity. If financial constraints are a concern, please reach out at 045 168 7796 so we can support you. 𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞. With loving-kindness, Tyyniminä Community

ENG (in Swedish below) **WHEN:** Group 1 (advanced): 12.1, 2.2, 2.3, 30.3, and 4.5 Group 2 (beginners): 19.1, 9.2, 9.3, 13.4, and 11.5 at 18:00 - 19:30 **WHERE:** Luckan, Georgsgatan 27, Helsingfors **HOW: The event is free of charge. Register here:** **[https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7](https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEweVp1TEZkZFRvQlp5Rlh4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6sqzrrkBsE2DCnr_BRfH8GyxFagtgH_S_BlsbV-3uXQX059a7_x4-O3Ke3kg_aem_o5saCgVhaeN1ulJWs2jrFg)** Are you eager to practice your Swedish? Do you have an interest in literature? Join our Book Club in Easy Swedish to practice your Swedish and explore literature. Engage in lively discussions, read easy Swedish literature, and boost your language skills. Language Cafe Experience: Our book club is designed as a language cafe, where literature takes center stage. It's a relaxed and welcoming environment, perfect for individuals of all language levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, you'll find inspiration, encouragement, and a place to enhance your language skills through engaging conversations. This study year, two researchers from Helsinki University will be shadowing the groups. The research is focusing on how texts in easy Swedish help participants learn the language. Flexible Attendance: No need to attend every session. Feel free to join us when you can, and each gathering will be a unique experience. *** SWE **NÄR:** Måndagar 12.1, 2.2, 2.3, 30.3 & 4.5 (mera avancerad) Måndagar 19.1, 9.2, 9.3, 13.4 & 11.5 (lätt) kl. 18:00 - 19:30 **VAR:** Luckan, Georgsgatan 27, Helsingfors **HUR: Gratis, men anmälan krävs. Registreringslänken [https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7](https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEweVp1TEZkZFRvQlp5Rlh4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6H8tpFly0f644p5Mh4Cs6iTMHugdHz8HfiDodDueXq_r-7LHl-iLWwXzAgKg_aem_wlC7gMiEcPjWTTEgFDu1Hw)** Vill du öva din svenska? Har du ett intresse för litteratur? Gå med i vår bokklubb på lättläst svenska för att öva dina kunskaper i svenska och utforska litteratur. Delta i livliga diskussioner, läs lättläst svensk litteratur och förbättra dina språkkunskaper. Träffa andra som också lär sig svenska för att dela tankar, ställa frågor och ha meningsfulla diskussioner. Bokklubben är utformad som ett språkcafé, där litteraturen står i fokus. Det är en avslappnad och välkomnande miljö som passar individer på alla språknivåer. Oavsett om du är nybörjare eller mer avancerad användare, hittar du inspiration, uppmuntran och en plats där du kan förbättra dina språkkunskaper genom engagerande samtal. Det här studieåret har vi två forskare från Helsingfors universitet som skuggar grupperna. Deras forskning fokuserar på hur lättlästa texter hjälper deltagarna att lära sig svenska. Man behöver inte delta i varje träff. Kom gärna med när det passar dig.

**Haluatko oppia puhumaan selkeämmin, itsevarmemmin – ja vähän vähemmällä jännityksellä?** **Stadin Sanasepät** on suomenkielinen puhe- ja esiintymistaitojen treenikenttä, jossa opitaan puhumalla – ei istumalla passiivisena luennoilla. Meillä esiintytään, mokaillaan, pitchataan ja kehitytään turvallisessa ja kannustavassa ilmapiirissä. Tämä on hyvä paikka, jos haluat esimerkiksi: – saada itsevarmuutta esiintymiseen – sanoittaa omaa ajatustasi napakammin – treenata tulevaa työpaikan esitystä varten – kehittyä palautteen antajana (ja vastaanottajana!) – tai vaan oppia puhumaan ihmisille niin, että ne kuuntelee Saat oman mentorin, pääsyn kansainväliseen Toastmasters-materiaaliin – ja ennen kaikkea porukan, joka tsemppaa ja kulkee mukana. Vieraileminen on maksutonta eikä ennakkoilmoittautumista tarvita. Tule testaamaan, miltä tuntuu puhua yleisön edessä. Ei tarvitse olla valmis – kunhan haluat oppia.

Join us for the Cafe Lingua Mondays. We have hosted official events at Kallio Bar - Hämeentie 12. Event 800 is on 22nd September! Registration is at - [https://stafftribes.com/events](https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/events) \-\-\-\- I have negotiated amazing discounts on drinks every Monday!! Brooklyn Beer - 6 types to try!! Inc. 0% option * Brooklyn Beer bottle 5€ <---- norm. 7.90€ * Blanc Rosé normally 5€ <---- 8€ * Karhu tap beer just 3€ <----- norm. 6,50€ per bottle.= more than 50% cheaper! WOW Wow Wow!! :) Just show your registration for the current event on [https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/events](https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/events) Make your preferred languages profile there and let the Smart Match Engine help you connect before, during, and after the event. Connect with me - [https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/members/Paul](https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/members/Paul) \- you can also then more easily find ACTIVE members who also want to do a 1 to 1 language exchange for example \- yay\. That's never worked in our Facebook group\. boo\. Thank you, Kallio Bar, Brooklyn Beer & Tribe Networks Oy! <3 \-\-\-\- We had an amazing group of people and a growing number of volunteer language hosts: Spanish, English, Russian, and Persian. Check out the pictures from last week on ur socials. Want to be a Language Host? FREE Brooklyn beer per event you help. Let's talk on Monday. \-\-\-\- This is a FREE event and not for profit :) Want to help or volunteer? Start by sharing the event on your social media and then send us a screenshot - after we will send you a link for our Ambassadors Tribe. Ambassadors will: 1\. be invited to an exclusive monthly VIP event and 2\. get discounts on other events we organize 3\. you will be one of the Cage Lingua Heroes \- helping us to connect humanity\! 4\. Meet other cool people \- be the center of the network\. So far we have helped over 100 000 Foreigners and Finns to connect! \-\-\-\-\- Our Cafe Lingua Monday events are sponsored by: Brooklyn Beer Aperol Spritz Kallio Bar (It's a new bar so not on the maps yet.) & Tribe Networks Oy Looking forward to seeing you there! ## Paul & Marja-LiisaCafe Lingua Co-Founders 2005044 0255 844Let's connect --> [https://stafftribes.com/members/Paul](https://stafftribes.com/members/Paul) or follow me on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tribenetworks/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tribenetworks/)[https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/events](https://cafelingua.smartfrends.com/events)[[TribeNetworks.ai](http://tribenetworks.ai/)]([http://tribenetworks.ai/](http://tribenetworks.ai/)) Want to intern with us? We have helped over 500 graduates on their career journey! We were voted best service to the city by Helsinki Sanomat readers --> [https://stafftribes.com/inthemedia](https://stafftribes.com/inthemedia) ## Get experience on real lifestyle-type projects, have fun, no stress, and build your network. Find out more: [https://startupintern.mystrikingly.com/](https://startupintern.mystrikingly.com/) Are you an Event Expert for hire? Add your profile for free at [https://experts.spiritofmycity.com/](https://experts.spiritofmycity.com/) ## We do lots of pro bono projects. One of our biggest examples is the Refugee Action Tank - check [https://react.mystrikingly.com/](https://react.mystrikingly.com/) to learn more. If you have some ideas on how we could collaborate get in touch. Join our other communities: [[StaffTribes.com](http://stafftribes.com/)]([http://stafftribes.com/](http://stafftribes.com/)) for professional networking via sports and events. [[SportsNetwork.fi](http://sportsnetwork.fi/)]([http://sportsnetwork.fi/](http://sportsnetwork.fi/)) to find new active friends or organize healthy/sporty activities 25x better than WhatsApp / messaging tools. Do you have a community at your workplace or uni? Do you want to get your colleagues off their screens and apps, get active together, and get to know each other better? Get in touch for a demo. We make our products branded in your image for your own private network. Fantastic for events, and team building and at the same time helps reduce screentime significantly. Follow us on [https://www.instagram.com/cafelingua.ai/](https://www.instagram.com/cafelingua.ai/) and follow our main sponsor company [https://www.instagram.com/tribenetworks.ai/](https://www.instagram.com/tribenetworks.ai/) See you in person soon! Paul 044 0255 844 ps: last week we had 25 guests, registration is NOT no meetup so don't worry how many people are signed up here. tho it helps the event if you sign up here, like, and share. More people = more language options and more fun for everyone

¡Bienvenidos al curso gratuito de meditación Sahaja Yoga en español! Sahaja Yoga es una práctica de meditación que nos permite alcanzar un estado de equilibrio general, tanto a nivel físico como emocional y espiritual. El objetivo central es alcanzar y mantener el estado de conciencia sin pensamientos o silencio mental. Con práctica regular de meditación podemos establecer este estado en nuestro interior. No es necesario llevar nada al curso y puedes vestirte de ropa normal. Después de la clase podemos tomar té y hay tiempo para preguntas y conversación. Este video te ayuda a llegar al centro de Sahaja Yoga de Kamppi: https://vimeo.com/199566137 ¡Bienvenidos! Más información sobre Sahaja Yoga: www.sahajayoga.es

Bitcoin meetup - meet the local bitcoiners, network, present your projects and ideas or just hang out! Topics include everything that remotely touches Bitcoin.

Welcome to join our Ren Xue Yuan Gong practice throughout the summer at Lapinlahden Lähde! The practice is simple but yet practical and powerful. It is easy to learn and will help you: -gain energy, feel less tired and stressed -more mental clarity, easier to concentrate -boost your immune system Time: Sundays 15:30 - 17:00 WHERE: Tallipääty, MIITTI office Lapinlahden Lähde Lapinlahdenpolku 8 00180 Helsinki About REN XUE Ren Xue is a comprehensive system for uplifting human life. It includes a unique form of Qigong (Yuan Qigong); three foundational theories (Theory of Qi, Theory of Consciousness, Theory of Totality) and a large body of teachings. It was created by world-renowned teacher and healer Yuan Tze who continues to offer online and in-person events worldwide. Ren Xue combines ancient Chinese wisdom traditions with modern insights into health and well-being. The goal of Ren Xue is to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and mental health through a holistic approach that emphasizes the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. REN XUE FINLAND Ren Xue Finland (RXF) is the Finnish branch of the global movement, an organization dedicated to the promotion and teaching of Ren Xue and its associated practices, including Yuan Gong and Yuan Ming Medicine. It provides easy entry into the Ren Xue system through local in-person sessions, online courses and workshops/retreats. Other learning methods can be found here: Ren Xue TV, a YouTube channel and Learn Ren Xue website. More about Ren Xue: [https://www.renxueinternational.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renxueinternational.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR06uJQRSC7BE3zhPePQ7X_KO7WXa60cr7NK25KdOqfbSIHpYqBLO3dYgVM_aem_alDR7a6KhbNhG3u9NhCUVA&h=AT18asmYaRkvHCJemaC7rr9GVu579uflDCg7T6mLNodWdtMVhuxwFhIyz0p5ONeJbm3WQ3ZGIwONIa0_pDvih4t9BCCJUBkjhK4BdIMEl4aQ_qPzR5ykW-aiOndhYDPeAW9_2_eWZaMsv889HKbp8_c&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT35KTjVjr2kCnYHrXXjXPxEGFK-RFbZnFVdDmWrTe5WwbSZZ5ulNxFEjPPhejS8Pf4xetwkU1hhM1P2K_ABugpnXL6w-CKE25ARXwtLSexv-4fPJ4s2_Kcqgj3g2XWjCVkPPgcjwrPoNWOvdKa2f1VqyVa-2kcTojodTS3wn9zrnRjZLcG7)/

The WordPress Helsinki meetup group aims to bring people together of all skill levels, from beginners to WordPress professionals. WordPress Helsinki is purely organised by community volunteers, and operates under the WordPress code of conduct. This month, we welcome Sami Keijonen to talk about native meta fields in the block editor, the Block Bindings API, and the Interactivity API. Many digital agencies use the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin to handle custom meta fields in WordPress. In this meetup, we will showcase how to work with custom meta fields data in the block editor, and how to connect meta fields data using Block Bindings API. If time allows let's also showcase Interactivity API. See you there! **Agenda** 17:15 – Doors open 17:30 – Opening words 17:40 – Presentation: Native meta fields in block editor & connect data using Blocks Bindings API 19:00 – Drinks & networking 19:30 – After meetup drinks at a nearby bar This session will be in English. Venue provided to us by [Knowit](https://www.knowit.fi/). Drinks & snacks will be sponsored by [Zoner](https://www.zoner.fi/). If you have any questions, leave a comment or contact us directly through the contact form on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/). You can also find us on X [@WPHelsinki](https://twitter.com/WPHelsinki) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WPHelsinki/). If you prefer a more direct approach, you can find most of the community members on the #meetups-helsinki channel on Slack. \-\-\- The WordPress Helsinki meetup group aims to bring together people of all skill levels, from beginners to WordPress professionals. **Talks** If you’d like to speak at an upcoming meetup or suggest some topics you’d like to hear about, leave a comment on our [meetup board](https://www.meetup.com/WPHelsinki/messages/boards/thread/49133846) or contact us on the #meetups-helsinki channel on Slack. **Slack** The local Finnish Slack community is a great place to meet other WordPress enthusiasts online and get help and advice with WordPress-related issues. We’ve written a brief introduction on our meetup page if you’re interested in joining: [https://fi.wordpress.org/chat/](https://fi.wordpress.org/chat/) **Sponsorship** Our meetups are run by volunteers and could always use some support from the professional community. If your company is interested in sponsoring an upcoming meetup or hearing more about it, leave a message on the #meetups-helsinki channel on Slack or contact us directly through our meetup page. **Meetups in other cities in Finland** [Jyväskylä](http://meetup.com/Jyvaskyla-WordPress-Meetup/) [Seinäjoki](https://www.meetup.com/Seinajoki-WordPress-Meetup/) [Tampere](http://meetup.com/Tampere-WordPress-Meetup/) [Turku](http://meetup.com/Turku-WordPress-Meetup/) **Local communities on X (Twitter)** Helsinki, [x.com/WPHelsinki](https://x.com/WPHelsinki) ([#WPHEL](https://x.com/hashtag/WPHEL)) Jyväskylä [x.com/WPJyvaskyla](https://x.com/WPJyvaskyla) ([#WPJKL](https://x.com/hashtag/WPJKL)) Oulu [x.com/WPOulu](https://x.com/WPOulu) ([#WPOUL](https://x.com/hashtag/WPOUL)) Seinäjoki [x.com/WPSeinajoki](https://x.com/WPSeinajoki) ([#WPSJK](https://x.com/hashtag/WPSJK)) Tampere [x.com/WPTampere](https://x.com/WPTampere) ([#WPTRE](https://x.com/hashtag/WPTRE)) Turku [x.com/WPTurku](https://x.com/WPTurku) ([#WPTKU](https://x.com/hashtag/WPTKU)) To reach the whole WordPress community in Finland, use the hashtag [#WPFI](https://x.com/hashtag/WPFI).

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY! Welcome to pay a visit to BTCHEL HUB every Friday from 10am to 6pm, as we launch a new meetup concept: BTCHEL Fridays! BTCHEL Fridays is when the community hub has open doors for anyone to pay a visit, when the active Helsinki bitcoiner scene gathers together under one roof. The BTCHEL Hub is a versatile physical space for workshops, meetups, parties, movie nights, game nights and of course, co-working office where all the members are building together! Join us every friday at your convince! Coffee is on the house ☕️ You'll find us from google maps! Learn more about us from BTCHEL.com

Dear Next Gen Hack community You are cordially invited to **UpCloud - Tooling for Future Talent excursion** at UpCloud Helsinki office on the 5th of February 2026. **Please note that the event is aimed at youth hacker community 25 years old & younger.** The excursion will include presentations, hacking, networking and mingling. We will also offer food, alcohol free drinks, and access to sauna. **Schedule:** **16:30: Doors open** **17:30: Presentations by UpCloud, Next Gen Hack & KRP** **18:30: Hacking, mingling & free program** **20:00: Event ends**

Nortal hosts our in-person meetup on the 5th of February. The location is Nortal's office in Mikonkatu 15B, Helsinki. Agenda: \- 17:00 \- 18:00 From ClickOps to Code\-First: CI/CD in Microsoft Fabric by Anssi Pannula \- 18:00 \- 19:00 Networking & Food Sponsored by Nortal \- 19:00 \- 20:00 TBD \- 20:00 \- 21:00 TBD Would you like to speak at the next event? Please do get in touch with either Vesa Tikkanen, Oskari Heikkinen, Heini Ilmarinen or Aleksi Partanen.

Because of request from members who were **not able to take part in the last session,** we decided to have another introduction session **again**. Warm welcome to our new photography group introduction session! IMPORTANT: Spots are limited to ensure a comfortable group size, make sure to reserve yours! Through Our Lens is a community-focused photography series combining empowerment photography, identity exploration, and creative storytelling. Using only everyday mobile phones, participants learn to notice, capture, and express their personal experiences through images. The project aims to: * Create meaningful social connections. * Strengthen cross-cultural understanding * Support integration through shared creative expression * Empower migrants and refugees to tell their own stories * Build community through participatory arts practices Grounded in the principles of empowerment photography, the project centres participants as authors of their own narratives. Through workshops, storytelling exercises, and a community exhibition, participants reflect on their daily life, belonging, hopes, roots, identities, and experiences of belonging. Finally, with the help of reflective sharing circles, and a small exhibition, participants share these themes with other participants and to the public. WHEN: The group will begin with two introductory meetings on 27th of January and 3rd of February, and continue until mid-March. In between the meetings, there will be individual work based on the prompts presented during the groups. Registration is mandatory for all the events. WHERE: Tallipääty, MIITTI office Lapinlahden Lähde Lapinlahdenpolku 8 00180 Helsinki (How to find us: When entering through the gates of the courtyard of the yellow main building, the door to MIITTI's office is the first one on your left-hand side.) If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms: IG: instagram.com/miitti1 Facebook: facebook.com/miitti1 Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhI0e3d8NmFca7kUBAFd9PUP6MdZ7AumWmL2yGzH_AVqec6SiRsQ__bgi9VG_aem_2jRCWxk-Ojz9kLnu83nexQ) Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

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.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Join members of the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. There _might_ be a little snow, but there _will_ be effectively infinite serve-yourself coffee, so it evens out if you ask me. Just a reminder, while the other locations are great too, we’re at the Lane Ave one this time.

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)