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**bikablo® Basic Day 1 Training** Each year, more than a thousand participants worldwide attend **bikablo® Basic Training:** a method of using simple visuals to facilitate groups and conversations. In a small group of like-minded people, Jill Greenbaum will provide individualized feedback and support to address your unique learning needs. When appropriate, we divide the learning group into teams at different levels. You’ll come to the realization that, “I can visualize – and use it in my job tomorrow!” **This training is for you if...** * you are still convinced that you are not at all talented and still would like to learn how to visualize * you have not yet participated in a visual facilitation training with us * you have a little experience with visualization so far and are looking for an easy way to improve your charts with graphics, symbols, simple figures, and good handwriting to make them more clear, attractive, and lively In this one day training, we focus on the basics of drawing and imagery in visual language: no matter your level of talent or skill, you will take your first visual steps up at the wall and learn how to use small details to make large spaces look clear, attractive, and lively. You'll be working both individually and in small groups.l will take plenty of time to answer your questions and guide you into the world of visual language with hints and techniques suited to figure individual progress. **Our areas of focus:** * Learn to hold the pen, draw clean lines, and structure your space on the flip chart * Create graphics and text containers/geometric shapes, objects and symbols * Discover the easy ways the bikablo® method provides to draw people, roles, groups, and situations * Use simple and fast options to color elements and spaces to support the graphic structure * Combine all the ingredients - graphics, writing, symbols, figures, and color - to create visual, translations of content and meaningful posters for different purposes. Many participants experience a renewed flow of creativity. By working with images and symbols in a new way, they discover a fresh, intuitive approach to expressing ideas. This is not only fun but also valuable—creativity fosters problem-solving, innovative thinking, and finding new perspectives in teamwork. Bring a sketchbook or notebook and your favorite markers. **Lunch:** PACK A LUNCH! We're in a bit of a food desert. **Venue:** Suite 850, 1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean, VA. **about Jill Greenbaum** https://jillgreenbaum.com Learning, change, and personal transformation are in everything I do. Over time, I have persistently discovered new ways of helping people be their best selves. NOVA Scribes has entered into a partnership with the IFVP: the International Forum of Visual Practitioners! This workshop is an IFVP Learning Lab. All IFVP members have access to Learning Labs at https://ifvpforum.circle.so/c/learning-hub/

Cardiac disease is the most frequent cause of death. More than cancer, far more than accidents and more than 15 times the number of automobile fatalities in the United States. Not only that, but heart disease often presents no symptoms! Yet, there are simple ways to ward off heart disease. Lets talk about how over lunch at The Executive Diner, 1400 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Plenty of free parking. Interesting opportunity to be announced at this event.

📚 Do you love reading, but wish you had a structure and a community to share your insights with? Join our small circle of curious minds (just 4 members per gathering) as we come together for an hour of focused reading—in the calm setting of a library or the cozy atmosphere of a café. Here’s how it works: First part: Quiet reading on your own—bring a book you’re exploring, whether it’s philosophy, history, psychology, literature, or anything meaningful to you. Second part: We regroup and each person shares key takeaways, insights, or questions sparked by their reading. This sparks a structured yet free-flowing conversation around ideas, perspectives, and personal reflections. Why join? Add structure to your reading habit. Discover new books, authors, and ideas through others’ choices. Build real connections by sharing and listening deeply. Socialize around something meaningful instead of small talk.

Maxwell Park is 4 blocks from the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center. 🍷 RSVP Please: --Thee are a limited amount of spots and if you are on the "going" list it means we are holding a space for you. --**If your plans have changed, please edit your RSVP (even if you are on the waiting list),** so that someone else gets sufficient notice to attend in your place. --We track our attendees list, and a late drop or no show might affect your participation at future events. **Waitlisted Friends!** \*PLEASE\* keep an eye on this page and your messages, especially close to the day of the event. Thanks! *Note start time of 6:15 PM!* Please plan to arrive on time. 🍷 What is blind wine tasting? In a blind tasting you use your sense of smell, sight, and taste to try to deduce which variety(wine grape) is in your glass. 🍷 Do I need to be a wine professional? Definitely not - this group is experience diverse and we welcome both wine newbies and wine pros (and everyone else in between). 🍷 How does this work? --Please arrive slightly before 6:15pm to grab a seat. --Maxwell Park will serve us two wine flights: 3 white wines around 6:20 pm and 3 red wines around 7:30 pm. Each flight is $20. Food and other wines are also available for purchase. --We will discuss each flight as a group and try to reach somewhat of a consensus. Then comes the *big reveal* where we discover if our guesses were right. Full vaccination is required, masks are optional. Unfortunately, while we will try to be as careful as possible, we cannot promise that this will be 100% Covid risk free, please keep that in mind when deciding whether or not to attend. Stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid 19. Please keep an eye on this event for possible changes. Hope to see you there ! \~ Linda Lists of possible wines: [White Wine Varieties](https://www.mastersommeliers.org/sites/default/files/ES%20Tast-CMS%20Probable%20List%20of%20Examinable%20White%20Grape%20Varieties-NEW_2015.pdf) [Red Wine Varieties](https://www.mastersommeliers.org/sites/default/files/ES%20Tast-CMS%20Probable%20List%20of%20Examinable%20Red%20Grape%20Varieties-NEW_2015.pdf)

Join us as we do an invigorating outdoor walk and talk in Historic Greenbelt MD. Our goal is to walk twice around the 1.4 mile path. Should take about an hour. Afterward, those of us interested will head to nearby Cedars of Lebanon restaurant for lunch and conversation. The address for GPS is Buddy Attic Lake Park. 555 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD. Meet us in the parking lot. Thank you! .....Ross A.

\| Government Leaders Meet in DC \| Policy makers around the world are coming to DC to learn about blockchain\. \| **FREE eevent during the day see Government Blockchain Association LinkedIn to register or on the website below,** Government leaders and Policy makers around the world are coming to DC to learn about blockchain. **Click on the link to register** Learn More [https://gbaglobal.org/u-s-capitol-hill-blockchain-showcase/](https://gbaglobal.org/u-s-capitol-hill-blockchain-showcase/) Government officials from over 50 government offices and over 300 people have registered to attend the Government Blockchain Showcase on Capitol Hill, March 2nd, 2026 in Washington, DC. Do you have a production-ready blockchain solution that government can use? Schedule a call to discuss showcasing [https://calendly.com/gerard-dache/30min.](https://calendly.com/gerard-dache/30min.) Want to attend the free daytime event on Capitol Hill? Register on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/events/7404602812124524544?viewAsMember=true.](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7404602812124524544?viewAsMember=true.) Want to attend the daytime showcase and the Spies Across Time Evening Reception? Purchase a ticket [https://gbaglobal.org/u-s-capitol-hill-blockchain-showcase/.](https://gbaglobal.org/u-s-capitol-hill-blockchain-showcase/) Who Will Be Attending International Organizations United Nations National Governments Argentina Bermuda Guatemala India Israel Japan Mexico Singapore United States Government White House Of of Science & Tech Department of Agriculture (USDA) Department of Commerce Technology Modernization Fund Department of War (DoW) Defense Acquisition University Department of the Navy Depart of Education (DoE) Depart of Health & Human Services (HHS) Health Resources & Services Admin (HRSA) Depart of Housing & Urban Dev Federal Housing Finance Agency Depart of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Safety Agency (TSA) Department of the Interior Department of State Department of the Treasury Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Labor Relations Authority General Services Admin (GSA) Technology Modernization Fund House of Representatives House Committee on Ways & Means House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Internal Revenue Service (IRS) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Institutes of Health Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship State & Local Government Offices Maryland Government Annapolis Prince George’s County North Carolina City of Charlottesville Utah County Virginia Retirement System Washington, DC Office of the Inspector General Washington Area Transit Authority \| [https://gbaglobal.org/u-s-capitol-hill-blockchain-showcase/](https://gbaglobal.org/u-s-capitol-hill-blockchain-showcase/) Click on the link to register About GBA The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a nonprofit (501c6) organization committed to advancing blockchain technology standards, facilitating industry education, and ensuring a trusted, secure ecosystem for blockchain solutions. For more information, visit [https://gbaglobal.org/.](https://gbaglobal.org/) For more information contact Bob Miko, [bmiko@pacificdialogue.com](mailto:bmiko@pacificdialogue.com) 203 378 2803. Bob Miko GBA Director of Public Relations Editor in Chief/Producer Pacific Dialogue 203 378 2803 [bmiko@pacificdialogue.com](mailto:bmiko@pacificdialogue.com)

Welcome to our new home at the historic Tivoli Theater! Please check our details for access to the space on [our website](https://www.hacdc.org/visit/). Join the discord for questions / help getting in (use channel #let-me-in) [https://discord.gg/dNjuNhNmeT](https://discord.gg/dNjuNhNmeT)

Biodanza is now in Washington DC Weekly Wednesday evenings Come dance with us! **Worried?** **Anxious?** **Nervous?** Step away from the stress and into your body. Biodanza is a joyful, heart-opening movement practice that reconnects you to what’s real: your breath, your body, your emotions — and each other. With music, guided movement, and simple human connection, Biodanza awakens vitality, lifts your mood, and reminds you of the joy of being alive. **What to Expect:** ✨ Uplifting music & guided movement ✨ Connection without words ✨ A welcoming, inclusive group ✨ No dance experience required **Reserve your spot or ask a question:** at [www.biodanzausa.com](http://www.biodanzausa.com) on the “Classes” page Wednesdays Weekly 7-9pm Venue: Peastreet yoga in Dupont area close to metro

Want to mess with some electronics? Or perhaps contribute to HacDC's main group project? HacDC's latest event brings hardware projects to the community. We will focus primarily on the main project (Space Blimp!) but please feel free to bring some of your own projects to show off and work on!

Experience Biodanza – Monthly Session at Tribe Baltimore Curious about Biodanza? This is your invitation to join us for a once-a-month session at Tribe Baltimore, open to newcomers and experienced dancers alike! Biodanza—the “dance of life”—is a transformational system that uses music, movement, and group connection to awaken joy, vitality, and emotional well-being. There are no steps to learn and no experience required—just bring yourself and a willingness to move. Each session is carefully guided to help you relax, express yourself, and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms. We explore themes like vitality, creativity, and connection, using movement as a way to feel more alive and connected to yourself and others. How it works: A Biodanza class begins with vitality dances. The session flows through a series of dances and movement invitations, sometimes solo, sometimes with partners or the group. Music from around the world inspires each movement, leading you through a journey from active energy to restorative calm. No choreography, no pressure—just movement that feels right for you. 18 years to 80+ We dance barefoot! DATES: Once a month Biodanza, mostly on Saturday evenings at 7pm will be held at Tribe. Check [www.biodanzausa.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biodanzausa.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVUt5SENuQmFybDE3cTUxaQEe2bRJz0qwJ2nQbinEzeCoxPPrcXAjshnXbK4uNfZnJUX0rS51tNiQzR5EUN4_aem_HMUu0O5V240M4WOqnqs7zQ&h=AT1gFxynBcmmV9KZqCsmAwI6Dc60QLm6SaNK75mEnDPJiDtr1xcnZLbNoLYQAdvXz9_9Gt7G90s8k7bpinA_47lZqpux2aLcxd7D-u6P0bQ5Aqsiq-OuVCnSRHUaIy23L-4sm-3V0uBkH4P0Gnc&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT3i7VpzRPhR6SOzr9ZXzuU1p8pq-oMN1kY11z6ExRpEKR1AWIRbXT47nRnw3znj_AvkxtXq2OUWvjwrsDb-IAPVFTeTSJjshZGRNJ8Nf1tqGfXEdtLbsR1dXzwprFePVdodSZPoJNEX7UFH80tA3i06ysJOSagHK8g) for all of the dates found on the calendar or under "Classes" and "Baltimore". Facilitator: Your facilitator for the evening is Michelle Dubreuil, Certified Biodanza Facilitator and Didact and Director of the Biodanza School of Maryland/DC-USA. Michelle has been leading Biodanza for over 20 years, sharing her passion for human connection, creativity, and personal transformation with communities in the U.S. and abroad. Her warm and inclusive style creates a safe, joyful space for everyone—whether it’s your first class or your hundredth. Registration: Please register directly through the Tribe Baltimore website to reserve your spot. Come as you are—leave feeling lighter, more connected, and more fully alive. [https://www.tribebaltimore.com/events](https://www.tribebaltimore.com/events?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVUt5SENuQmFybDE3cTUxaQEewul2DAl2AT9yW-lbxvDuC4QysFjh1bRK0O0UkoEKQl_7DUgrg4NXxg9a104_aem_Z_P0oTnnxcQaJgEDErMBkA)

Join us before the lecture for a casual get together to mingle and chat about science! You can get excited about the lecture, talk about previous lectures, indulge in completely unrelated science, whatever tickles your fancy! We'll hang out at Afterwords Cafe (part of Kramers Books) for about an hour and a half then make our way to the Powell Auditorium. There's plenty of good food and beverages, so it should be a grand time.

I'm canceling my subscription as a Meetup organizer as of March 9th 2026. I have never made it a priority and I know anyone of you can do a better job than I did. I do believe that organizing like minded people together is important in the world we live in today. If any of you would like to take over the the leadership of this group and organize meetings for the members please let me know in the comments. I will contact you so we can transition the group to you.

Hosted by Wild Ones Columbus How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo Saturday, March 14th, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) Innis House (Inniswoods Metro Park) , 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking A bog can serve the same functions as a traditional rain garden but has the advantages of being low maintenance, climate resilient and attractive for a much longer part of the year. David Marsolo is a long time Wild Ones member. He has been maintaining artificial bogs at his suburban Westerville home for about 20 years. He will describe how to install a bog and fill it with many interesting native plants including pollinator and host plants https://columbus.wildones.org/calendar-of-events-and-programs/?wo_event_id=11160

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.

Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia