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Creation of Charms Bracelet or Necklace 14.06
Event of creation of bracelet or necklace with charms, choice beetween silver and gold !
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Lyric writing exercises
Lyric writing weekly group practice.
A few object writing rounds to start, get our reps in — a favorite from the canon, Write Better Lyrics by P. Pattinson.*
Followed by other exercises.
I adapt the program depending on who shows up.
*Object writing : a noun picked through a random word generator, a 10 min timer to delve into our sensory imagination and free-flow with this prompt. We then take turn sharing.
✨SOIRÉE CRÉATIVE ET CONVIVIALE / CREATIVE AND SOCIAL EVENINGS✨
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Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun.
Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques.
Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e.
Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement.
⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️
⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️
Débutant·es bienvenu·es
Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent
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Creative & Social Evenings
A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language.
Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments.
Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone.
Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely.
⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️
⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️
Beginners welcome
No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different
Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement.
When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end).
***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.**
Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write.
***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat.
***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups.
You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi.
**AND FINALLY ...**
* Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person.
* Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.
* Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues.
***Stay tuned for location updates!***
[Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)
Music Workshop (échange et création musicale entre passionnés de beatmaking)
**FRENCH :**
*Vous devez charger votre ordinateur et télécharger un logiciel de musique, je vous recommande FL studio ou Ableton.*
L'évènement est divisé en 3 parties évolutives
* Un cours pour les débutants ou confirmés
Il s'agit d'un échange de technique.
**Le premier cours sera axé autour du SAMPLING**
Après le cours nous allons partir sur une contrainte créative.
* La contrainte sera un sample, et de réaliser un son en 50min max.
Les contraintes permettent d'éviter les paralysie artistiques.
* La 3e partie est libre : écoute des compositions, débats, rigolades !
à la fin de chaques sessions les artistes présents peuvent sélectionner des compositions sur lesquelles is devront
**ENGLISH :**
*You need a charged computer and you should also download a music software . I recommend FL studio or Ableton*
The event is in 3 parts
* a cours for beginner or confirmed **around SAMPLING**
then we will explore some creative contraint
* with a sample you will have to create a song in 50min alone or with someone.
* you decide what the 3rd part is : it can be cocktail,listening, debates it should only be good vibes!
At the end of each session we will listen to your creations !
Book Club: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Join us for our women's book club meet-up! Food and drinks can be purchased as you wish.
\*You will need to confirm your attendance through WhatsApp prior to the event. I will reach out to you personally though messages to add you to the WhatsApp chat\*
Book details: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikry?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jfwHyvciuE&rank=1
Location to be announced.
Théâtre d’impro 🚀 - by Kpten Impro
Atelier d’impro
Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel !
L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective !
Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi !
Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés.
L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme :
Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe.
La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise,
Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères,
Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres …
Infos pratiques :
- Nombre de participants limité
- Prévoir une tenue confortable
-Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler
- Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé
Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception.
Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers.
Hocine et Solène
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✨ LOISIRS CRÉATIFS ✨
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On fait des loisirs créatifs en tous genres.
En ce moment c'est plutôt des vêtements, sacs et peluches en crochet et j'adore partager ma passion..
Si ça t'intéresse d'apprendre à en faire ou de découvrir de nouveaux modèles à faire autour d'une tasse de chocolat chaud ou de thé alors rejoins nous au Loft duplex métro République.
Même si tu n'as jamais fait de crochet de ta vie, on t'apprendra., ça ira t'inquiètes.
Je fourni tout le matériel ( crochet (prêté), laine, accessoires comme les yeux et le nez, rembourrage, traitement de l'objet fini pour qu'il ne peluche pas et se conserve..) Du coup, c'est payant : 20€
Viens avec de quoi boire, grignoter et de la bonne humeur à partager
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⚠️ Des photos pourront être prises pendant l'activité. Participation vaut consentement.
Hyper Realistic Candle Making & Apero 14.06
Cocktail Candle Making with Kimiko
Join us for an immersive cocktail-inspired candle-making experience in collaboration with Kimiko. Explore the art of blending waxes with scents inspired by classic and contemporary cocktails. From the zesty notes of a Margarita to the warm, spiced essence of an Old Fashioned, craft your own signature candle while sipping on curated drinks.
Guided by expert chandlers, you’ll learn the secrets behind scent layering, wax pouring, and how to infuse your candles with the essence of your favorite cocktails. Perfect for a fun night out, a creative date, or a unique gift-making session.
✨ What’s included?
✔ Hands-on candle-making workshop
✔ Premium fragrance oils inspired by cocktails
✔ All materials & tools provided
✔ A signature cocktail to enjoy during the session
✔ A beautifully packaged custom candle to take home
Whether you're a cocktail lover, a candle enthusiast, or just looking for a creative escape, this event is sure to ignite your senses!
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
Dessin au Parc Montsouris Chopin Picnique
Un concert de Chopin aura lieu au parc dimanche. Nous vous suggérons de trouver un endroit avec une belle vue avant le début du concert, afin de pique-niquer et de dessiner ensemble. N'oubliez pas d'apporter votre matériel de dessin, de quoi pique-niquer, des couvertures pour vous asseoir, des tasses et des assiettes, etc., ainsi que des en-cas et des boissons à partager et de la crème solaire (il fera environ 25 degrés Celsius). Le concert commencera à 17h00.
Rendez-vous à 14h30 juste à l'entrée du parc, à côté de la station RER Cité Universitaire. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus.
A Chopin concert will take place in the park on Sunday. We suggest we find a spot together with a good view before the concert begins, so we can picnic and draw together. Don't forget to bring your drawing materials, picnic supplies, blankets to sit on, cups and plates, etc., as well as snacks and drinks to share and sunscreen (it will be around 25 degrees Celsius). The concert will start at 5:00 PM.
We will meet at 2:30 PM just inside the park entrance, right next to the Cité Universitaire RER station. All skill levels are welcome.
SOIRÉES CRÉATIVES ET CONVIVIALES / CRÉATIVE SOCIAL EVENINGS
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Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun.
Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques.
Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e.
Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement.
⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️
⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️
Débutant·es bienvenu·es
Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent
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Creative & Social Evenings
A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language.
Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments.
Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone.
Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely.
⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️
⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️
Beginners welcome
No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different
Life Drawing Session 461 (female) LES HALLES
Join us for an untutored life drawing session with a female model. The session starts with brief warm-up poses of two minutes, followed by a series of 5-25 minute poses. Our models are professional fine art models affiliated with the Beaux-Arts de Paris, Académie de la Grande Chaumière and other Parisian life drawing ateliers. Please bring your preferred art materials. After the session, we come together for a relaxed drink and chat. It's a chance to share your drawings from the session and discuss drawing tips & techniques. You can also connect with fellow artists, exchange contacts, and promote your artistic projects.
Please see a detailed schedule below:
5 poses x 2 minutes
3 poses x 5 minutes
2 poses x 10 minutes
Break 15 minutes
1 pose x 25 minutes
2 poses x 10 minutes
Break 5 minutes
Networking (30 minutes)
All media are allowed, including pastels, ink, watercolor, or paint. No easels provided. While we recommend bringing your own art supplies, a basic drawing materials set (A4 paper, soft graphite pencil, charcoal stick, and an eraser) is available for purchase at €5. Please notify us in advance if you'd like to purchase the set, and we'll have it ready for you at the session.
We kindly ask everyone to RSVP to secure their spot. If you haven't booked, we reserve the right to deny participation if the session is full. For any questions about a specific session, feel free to contact us via Meetup or email your host / organiser at [deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](mailto:deni@lifedrawingmontmartre.com) or [maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](mailto:maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com)
**Early Bird Discount**
If you book your spot at least 6 days before the session, you can enjoy a special early bird rate. After that, the regular price of €25 (excluding platform fees) applies to both untutored and instructed sessions. Don’t miss out!
**Refunds**
We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the event. Refunds are not issued automatically, so please send us a short message via Meetup or email [maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com](mailto:maria@lifedrawingmontmartre.com) to request a refund after cancellation.
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Atelier libre de dessin d'après modèle vivant avec avec un modèle feminin. Chaque session commence avec des poses d’échauffement, croquis de deux minutes, puis une série de poses de 5 à 25 minutes. Tous les niveaux sont admis ! Les participants doivent amener leurs propres fournitures (papier, crayons, pinceaux, etc).
Pour réserver votre place, veuillez payer en ligne.
\* Nous offrons un remboursement complet si vous annulez au moins 1 jours avant l’événement.
Paintings by Suzanne Valadon, Amedeo Modigliani, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Tamara Lempicka, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri Matisse.
Atelier d'écriture n°6
Bonjour,
Bienvenue pour ce sixième atelier d'écriture !
Pendant 2h, je vous proposerai plusieurs consignes d’écriture : un premier exercice d’échauffement pour délier nos plumes, une contrainte ludique pour faire surgir le sens là où on ne l’attend pas forcément et des temps d’écriture plus longs pour que vous plongiez dans vos imaginaires. Chaque moment d’écriture sera suivi d’un temps de lecture (pas obligatoire mais encouragé !).
Si vous le souhaitez, vous pourrez amener un texte court que vous avez déjà écrit. Je proposerai à la fin de notre atelier un temps où chacun pourra lire un de ses textes, un peu comme une scène ouverte. Les occasions de lire ou de faire lire ses écrits ne sont pas toujours légion, mais la fin de notre atelier en sera une :)
Nous nous retrouverons dans la salle d’une petite école de musique, au 28 rue Eugène Sue, 75018. C'est la boutique qui donne sur la rue, où il y a écrit "Graines de Sons". Quand vous arrivez, vous pouvez toquer à la porte.
Le tarif est de 10€, à payer en espèces à votre arrivée.
Il y aura du café, du thé et de l'eau sur place.
(Il vous sera demandé de retirer vos chaussures quand vous arriverez.)
Au plaisir de vous rencontrer et de partager avec vous ce temps d'écriture !
Café philo sur l'argent
But de notre Café philo sur l'argent : vous permettre de parler avec d'autres de la place de l'argent dans la société et dans votre vie.
Vous pourrez :
* parler d’argent en toute confidentialité et sécurité;
* rencontrer des personnes qui ont également des questions ou des difficultés à propos de l’argent;
* vous enrichir de leur expérience et les enrichir des vôtres;
* trouver des réponses à vos questions;
* clarifier votre relation à l’argent;
* inventer de nouveaux comportements plus heureux avec l’argent.
Ce café philo est ouvert à tous et gratuit.
Le thème du jour est choisi collectivement en début de séance. Pas besoin d'être un philosophe ni même un "intellectuel" : nous partageons nos questions et nos réflexions sur l'argent dans la simplicité, l'écoute, la bienveillance et la confidentialité.
> L'animateur
Jean Beaujouan est co-fondateur de l'association Osons parler argent. Il travaille sur l’argent comme objet social et psychologique (animation d’ateliers, de séminaires et de conférences). Depuis 2010, il accompagne et forme à la gestion du budget des personnes en difficulté financière et des formateurs.
> Informations
Nombre de participants : limité à 18
Atelier mensuel
Contact : jean.beaujouan@osons-parler-argent.com
Site :https://unipopargent.com/ateliers-pratiques/cafe-philo-argent/
Digital Fabrication Events Near You
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Origins Game Fair 2026
[https://www.originsgamefair.com/](https://www.originsgamefair.com/)
[https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026](https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026)
### **Discover the Heart of Tabletop Gaming at Origins Game Fair**
Celebrate over 50 years of gaming, community, and connection at Origins Game Fair 2026, June 17 to 21 in Columbus, Ohio! Since its inception in 1975, Origins has been the premier gathering for gamers, creators, and fans, offering something for everyone - from seasoned veterans to first-time attendees.
Explore exciting events like board and card games, miniatures, roleplaying adventures, LARPs, collectible card games, cosplays, and more. Compete in game tournaments, test your skills in our puzzle competition, and immerse yourself in the Origins Film Festival. Plus, don't miss the massive exhibit hall, filled with the latest games, accessories, and collectibles from top publishers and indie creators alike.
Whether you're here to play, learn, shop, or connect, Origins Game Fair offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all. Be a part of a community that has fostered friendships, sparked creativity, and built memories for five decades. Get your tickets today and experience the ultimate tabletop gaming event!
### **Important Dates**
**Volunteer Applications Open:** November 28, 2025 - May 15, 2026
**Event Submission Open:** November 14th, 2025 - February 2, 2026
**Volunteer Shift Selection Opens:** February 3, 2025
**Late Event Submission Opens:** February 3, 2026 *There is no guarantee that any events submitted after February 2 will be reviewed or approved.*
**Late Event Submission Closes:** April 5, 2026
**Perk Request Deadline:** April 10, 2026
**Layout Request Deadline:** April 15, 2026
**Event Registration Opens:** April 25, 2026 (1 PM EST)
### **Registration Hours:**
**Self Serve - Scan and Go**
Wednesday - 8am - Midnight
Thursday - 7am - Midnight
Friday - 7am - Midnight
Saturday - 7am - Midnight
Sunday - 7am - 2pm
**Full Service / Materials Pickup**
Wednesday - 8am - 9pm
Thursday - 8am - 8pm
Friday - 8am - 8pm
Saturday - 8am - 6pm
Sunday - 8am - 4pm
**In 2026 you can go to Scan and Go for tickets purchased after you already have your badge just by scanning the barcode on your badge! Less waiting in line!**
### **Exhibit Hall Hours:**
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - 9am - 10am - Premier Badge Holders
Thursday - 10am - 6pm - All Attendees
Friday - 10am - 6pm - All Attendees
Saturday - 10am - 6pm - All Attendees
Sunday - 10am - 4pm - All Attendees
### **Gaming Hall:**
Wednesday - Noon - 1am
Thursday - 8am - 1am
Friday - 8am - 1am
Saturday - 8am - 1am
Sunday - 8am - 4pm
### **Important Information:**
**Refunds:** There will be a 10% service fee for ALL Refunds; Badges and Tickets.
**Badge Refund Deadline:**. April 15, 2026 No refunds on badges will be processed after this date.
**Event Tickets:** \- will be refunded up to 24 hours before the event starts\. All event ticket refunds will have a 10% service fee\.
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games!
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!
Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
NFT AI ART Columbus
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.
Columbus Ruby Brigade Monthly Meetup
**\*\*\* We've Moved! Bold Penguin - 6555 Longshore St, Dublin, OH 43017 \*\*\***
Ryan Carroll
**Local AI in Rails: Fast, Cheap, and Predictable**
Rails apps usually reach for external AI services when they need “intelligence,” but that approach can bring latency, cost, and unpredictability along for the ride. This talk shows a different path: running a Japanese sentiment model directly inside a Rails app, using ONNX Runtime, background jobs, and real-time updates to keep the user experience fast and responsive.
Using a small app called **Sentiment Omikuji** as the case study, the talk walks through how the model was trained in Python, exported to ONNX, and loaded into Ruby for local inference. It also covers how Japanese text is tokenized, how the sentiment output drives a fortune generator, and why the app uses Solid Queue to keep model work off the request path. Along the way, the talk explores the tradeoffs of local inference versus API-based LLMs, and why classic machine learning can still be the right tool for focused problems.
Attendees will leave with a practical architecture they can adapt in their own Rails applications, plus a clearer picture of when local AI makes sense, how to keep it predictable, and what it takes to make it feel good in a real app.
**AGENDA:**
* See updates to parking below
* Doors open at 5:30, feel free to come and hang out before!
* Official start of the meeting is at 6:30pm
* After the meeting is done, we will go hang out at a nearby space in Bridge Park!
If you can, please sign up via meetup by noon the day of the meeting so we can have an estimate headcount for food :) We always order extra, so feel free to join us even if you don't get signed up!
Thank you to Bold Penguin for providing the food and location!
**Parking & Arrival:**
**Parking:** Parking in Bridge Park is free. The closest lots are the Mooney Garage and the Hotel/Endres Garage.
**Entry:** The doors to the office are to the right of PINS. The street level door and elevators lock at 6pm. If you arrive after that, someone should be there to let you in, else call the number posted. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Once you exit the elevator, turn right.
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We are a bunch of professionals, students, and geeks who are excited about Ruby programming language ([http://ruby-lang.org/](http://ruby-lang.org/)) and Rails framework ([http://rubyonrails.com/](http://rubyonrails.com/)) and the joy they have brought back to web development. Our main goal is to share the love of the Ruby and Rails ecosystems with anyone that is interested. We cater to everyone, whether a non-programmer through advanced Rubyists.
* We give lectures on programming topics
* We freely provide decades worth of experience
* For full details of this month's meeting please visit [http://columbusrb.com](http://columbusrb.com)
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.






















