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🎨 Winter Themed Watercolour Illustration Workshop 📍 Board and Brewed, Dún Laoghaire 🕢 Wednesday 17th & Friday 19th December, at 7:30pm 💸 €15 per session Join us for a cozy, winter themed, beginner-friendly watercolour illustration class where you’ll create two beautiful mini paintings in a relaxing, supportive environment. In this 2-hour session, we’ll: • Create two quick practice paintings to warm up and learn techniques • Finish with a more detailed final illustration • Use pencil sketching, watercolour techniques, and fine liner inking once dry I’ll guide you through: • Understanding puddle strength and water-to-paint ratios • Blending and layering techniques • Using linework to elevate your final piece To make it accessible for all skill levels, I’ll provide: • Step-by-step “how to draw” guides. All materials are included — just bring yourself and a creative spirit! ✨ Come solo or bring a friend. A perfect way to unwind, learn a new skill, and make something you’re proud of.

### 😎 Want to try something new? **Good!** **Swing by and try Jiu Jitsu ❤️** *** ☀️ **Especially for women**, Jiu Jitsu is incredibly beneficial — it works **even if you're smaller than your opponent**. 👩 That’s why I’m passionate about sharing it — **especially with women**. 👨 **But men are absolutely welcome too!** We’re a small women’s group right now, so yes — men are in the room as well. **If you feel uncomfortable training with men, no worries — you can train with me.** *** 💡 **Why Jiu Jitsu?** Studies show it's great for: * 🧠 Fitness & mental focus (think: **chess for the body**) * 💪 Confidence boost * 🧘 Relief for **(C)PTSD, depression, anxiety, fear**... you name it *** ✌️ **What you need** * Just **your body** * Tight clothes (e.g. leggings & T-shirt — no zippers or pockets) * Fitness level? **Doesn't matter.** * Age? **Doesn't matter.** (Anthony Bourdain started at 58!) *** 🗓 **Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 6:00 PM**

All welcome! - See you in the Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin for an evening of craic and chat. Caoimhghin (keeveen) 0878309001

**Time: 19:30-21:15** **Venue**: **Oscailt**, **8 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4**. See map and directions [here](https://oscailt.com/contact/). The schedule consists of meditation (first 15 minutes guided, then 25 minutes non-guided), recorded Dhamma talk (30 minutes) and a discussion based on the Dhamma talk. This session is for the sake of cultivating spiritual friendship amongst practitioners and supporting each other on the Path. There is **no registration** \- this event operates on a drop\-in basis\. There is **no charge**, donations are welcome to cover the place. Please bring a bottle of water along as there will be no tea/snack breaks to allow more time for practice. You may wish to bring a blanket if it is cold. Meditation cushions/chairs will be provided. Please let us know if you have any queries by email at **info@irishsanghatrust.ie** Looking forward to seeing you! The IST Team

Another December swim? Why not! Let’s meet for a swim this Saturday December 20th at Seapoint at 12.30.

We will do a walk around the beautiful gardens - still lots of beautiful flowers in full bloom! 💐😃 **We will meet just inside the entrance gates near the cafe, grass area there. https://www.botanicgardens.ie The weather forecast for this Saturday is pretty promising so hopefully we’ll see you joining us for a great walk & coffee/ lunch afterwards! 😃 💐 Walk takes approx 1.5 hours on the flat **Note: if you are delayed or need to cancel, can you please leave a message below so that we can wait for you (or cancel your booking) thanks 🙏

Decorate a faux wreath in this festive BYOB workshop! To get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wreath-decorating-workshop-tickets-1970550387254?aff=oddtdtcreator ### **Christmas Wreath Decorating Workshop** Celebrate the holiday season with us at our Christmas Wreath Decorating Workshop! This festive, hands-on class is designed for all skill levels and encourages you to sip your favorite drink (yes, it’s BYOB!) while crafting a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas wreath that you can reuse year after year! With cozy vibes, twinkly inspiration, and friendly guidance every step of the way, you’ll get to decorate your faux wreath with ribbons, ornaments and all the merry touches that will make your wreath unique. Bring your friends, your favorite beverage, and your holiday excitement then leave with a stunning wreath 🎄✨🍷 **WHAT EACH TICKET INCLUDES** * Faux 45cm Christmas wreath * Ribbons, bows and other decorative pieces for your wreath * Chill vibes and good music! **THE RULES** * This is over 18s. Our studio is a place for adults to socialize. * All attendees must have a valid ticket. Our studio is wheelchair accessible.

My name is Aurelie and I'm graduating with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Limerick. I run monthly **machine learning** and **deep learning** tutorials in Dublin with a small group of people. \*\*In this tutorial, we will build a **Support Vector Machines** model using the **Support Vector Regression** built-in algorithm from **Scikit-learn**. Together, we will walk through the full pipeline from data preprocessing to model training and evaluation. This will include looking at correlations , removal of outliers and GridSearchCV. * The tutorials are interactive and will be conducted using **Jupyter notebooks** on **Google Colaboratory** (a free, cloud-based platform that lets us write and run code directly in the browser). While **Google Colaboratory** is free to use, tasks that require more computational power (such as training deep learning models) may benefit from GPU access. In that case, Google offers a once-off payment for around €10 which can last several months depending on your usage. Some familiarity with **Python** or other programming languages is helpful but not required. Everyone is welcome to join and learn at their own pace. * The tutorial lasts for 1.5 hours from **3** to **4.30 pm**. * During the tutorial, I share the Jupyter notebook with participants so they can keep it for future reference. We go through the notebook step by step together and I do my best to answer any questions along the way. * The notebook includes the complete code from data preparation to model training and evaluation. It can be reused or adapted for your own business needs or personal projects * We will be working with a variety of **Python** libraries including **Scikit-learn**, **PyTorch**, **TensorFlow**, **Keras**, **Seaborn**, **Pandas** and **Matplotlib** and the **Hugging Face** framework. These tools will help us explore different machine learning and deep learning techniques using publicly available datasets. * Each tutorial focuses on a different algorithm in depth. Topics covered include **linear regression**, **logistic regression**, **K-means clustering**, **decision trees**, **artificial neural networks (ANNs)**, **convolutional neural networks (CNNs)** for image classification, **object detection** and **natural language processing**. The goal is to break down each technique step by step, making it approachable and practical for real-world applications. The tutorials take place at the **Camdem court hotel in Dublin 2** at **the bar or the restaurant** if the bar is full (coffees need to be ordered at the restaurant). It will run from **3pm** to **4.30 pm**. **If the bar is busy ,we' ll meet at the restaurant.** **Camdem court hotel** **Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 W086** * The tutorials are a high-level practical introduction to machine learning and deep learning and the emphasis on understanding how we process the data , train and evaluate a model with Python. We won't cover the mathematics behind it however some tutorials may have mathematical formulas as part of the algorithm explanation and some tutorials might have more complex data preprocessing as it depends on the datasets and the task we are doing. However the tutorials focus on the practical part! * *Payments need to be made in advance to secure your place and fees are non-refundable unless I need to cancel the event, in this case refunds will be made.*

Make your own unique Christmas Tree decorations with felt and beads in this BYOB friendly workshop. To get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/felt-decorations-workshop-tickets-1975622702686?aff=oddtdtcreator **MAKE YOUR OWN FELT DECORATIONS** Get creative and craft your own adorable felt decorations for your Christmas Tree or ready to gift a loved one in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, you'll learn easy techniques for cutting, stitching, stuffing, and embellishing your own felt ornaments, garlands, or mini characters. Bring your favorite drink and enjoy a chill night of crafting, conversation, and creativity. All materials are provided so just bring yourself, your friends, and your beverage of choice **WHAT EACH TICKET INCLUDES** * Felt and sewing materials * Ribbons and beads for your decorations * Chill vibes and good music! **THE RULES** * This is over 18s. Our studio is a place for adults to socialize. * All attendees must have a valid ticket. Our studio is wheelchair accessible.

Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.

## ✨ Blue Hour Christmas Photowalk – Samuel Beckett Bridge (Dublin) Let’s capture the magic of Dublin as it glows during the blue hour—just before nightfall, when the sky turns deep blue and city lights begin to shimmer. This Christmas-season special focuses on photographing the Samuel Beckett Bridge and its surrounding riverside views, where festive reflections, architectural lines, and soft evening light come together beautifully. After meeting for a warm drink, we’ll stroll along the Liffey, exploring the best vantage points for blue hour long exposures, architectural shots, and seasonal city ambience. *** ## 📍 Meeting Point **Il Caffé di Napoli** 41 Westland Row, Dublin 2 🕔 **Time:** 4:00 pm 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 21/12/2025 *** ## 🚶 Walk Details **Theme:** Blue Hour Photography – Christmas lights **Highlights:** * Samuel Beckett Bridge illuminated at dusk * Festive city lights and reflections on the river * Minimalist long exposures, architectural frames, and leading lines * Christmas atmosphere along the quays **Photography Opportunities:** * Blue hour long exposures * Symmetry and geometric compositions * Illuminated bridges and skyline reflections * Seasonal light accents and decorations *** ## ⚠️ Important Notices **Weather & Schedule** If heavy rain or unsafe conditions are forecast, the event may be rescheduled. Updates will be shared if needed. **Responsibility** This is a casual, community-driven meet-up. Participants are responsible for their own safety, equipment, and awareness near roads and water edges. *** ## ☕ Warm-Up Option We’ll start at **Il Caffé di Napoli**, where you can grab something warm, meet fellow photographers, and adjust your settings before heading out. *** ## ✅ This Photowalk Is Perfect If You Want To… * Practice blue hour and evening photography * Learn to balance ambient and artificial light * Capture Dublin’s skyline in a festive mood * Meet others who enjoy city and night photography *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 📷 Camera with manual controls 🦵 Tripod (highly recommended) 🧤 Warm clothing – December evenings can be chilly 💡 Optional: ND filter, remote shutter, extra battery 💰 Coffee/drink money *** ## 🪪 GDPR / Consent By joining, you consent to being photographed by other participants. Please avoid photographing identifiable individuals without permission.

Join us at Sharon Woods Metropark this December 28th from 9-10:30 am for some lovely winter birding. [Register here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAdQlIaKro1dFCgfp26IcwsaxQjzbYMZVQ7mLg3dViQDrsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) for details closer to the event.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/") Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 .

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.