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Coffee Meetup
You don’t have to build your business alone. During our Coffee Meetup at Kweek Foodbar, we bring together entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals from Flevoland to connect, share experiences, and grow their network.
Some of the most valuable conversations and collaborations start in an informal setting. Take a moment away from the daily hustle, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and connect with other entrepreneurs from the region.
📍 Kweek Foodbar, Zeewolde
Would you like to join us? **[Sign up via the link](https://event.inchecksysteem.nl/event/4c3d7262bdb8eb9d/shop/e6ef3f1c928e25c0)**[ ](https://event.inchecksysteem.nl/event/4c3d7262bdb8eb9d/shop/e6ef3f1c928e25c0)and we will reserve a spot for you.
We look forward to welcoming you. ☕🚀
Apeldoorn JUG @ Craftsmen - Maven's hidden secrets & Clean Architecture
Dear Java developer,
We would like to invite you to a physical Java Meetup powerd by Craftsmen in Apeldoorn about Maven's Hidden Secrets and Treasures to speed up your build by Ko Turk and Building maintainable Spring Boot apps with Clean Architecture by Michel Schudel
**Location**
STOOM
Vlijtseweg 114
7317 AG
Apeldoorn
Movie for route: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8XwbB6APsM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8XwbB6APsM)
Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHihYysxXp71aQjP7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHihYysxXp71aQjP7)
**Program** (UTC +1)
17:30 Doors open
18:00 Food & networking
18:45 **Building maintainable Spring Boot apps with Clean Architecture** by Michel Schudel
19:30 Break
19:45 **Maven's Hidden Secrets and Treasures to speed up your build** by Ko Turk
20:30 Networking & drinks
21:15 Doors closed
**Building maintainable Spring Boot apps with Clean Architecture**
Clean Architecture is about separating concerns within your application to keep it maintainable, scalable, and testable. Some call it onion architecture, others call it hexagonal, but in the end they all aim for the same goal: protecting your domain logic from the messy outside world.
But how does this work in practice?
In this session, we'll build a Spring Boot application together using the principles of Clean Architecture. We'll use the Spring Boot Test framework for clean integration tests and ArchUnit to ensure our squeaky-clean application stays that way by enforcing architectural boundaries.
After this session you've learned what Clean Architecture is, and how you can leverage your own applications with it.
**Maven's Hidden Secrets and Treasures to speed up your build**
Ahoy, Maven Pirates! Gather around, for I have a treasure of knowledge to share with ye salty dogs. ☠️
Ye be hearin' about this thing called 'Build Caching'? It’s a secret weapon that can make yer ship (build) sail faster than a seagull catchin' the wind!
How does it work, ye ask? Well, add an extension to the project file in the "pom" ye mateys call it. But don't think it's all smooth sailin' from there. Nay, ye need to do a bit of work on the pipeline too. Arr, we be talkin' about addin' a remote (cache) server to the settings file, and then ye be sayin' goodbye to them extra (rum with) coffee breaks. ☕️
By makin' a few simple tweaks, we give yer build a mighty fine boost! And ye be learnin' all about them Maven lifecycles too! We will show how to improve yer tests and run them in parallel, like enterin’ a ship. ⚡️
But hear me out, me hearties, for this be no ordinary treasure of knowledge. Nay, this is reserved for a select few, the likes of ye who be joinin' this session.
So, keep yer lips sealed, and don't be tellin' a soul about this secret, aye?
**Ko Turk**
Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Builder with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and building communities.
Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser --> [amsterdam.voxxedays.com](https://amsterdam.voxxeddays.com/)
JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG
[Green Software Champion](https://champions.greensoftware.foundation/champions/ko-turk/)
JFall Program Committee Member, DevoxxBE Community reviewer
Working @CodeLab, assignment @Rabobank.
Conference speaker, speaks about everything around Java (ok and Typescript ).
➡️ Website: [http://koturk.nl/](http://koturk.nl/)
**Michel Schudel**
Michel Schudel has been a passionate Java developer since 1998. Since then he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly in Java land. He loves to share his adventures in Java Land so you can learn from his experience (and more importantly, his mistakes!)
**Costs**: none
3D workshop in Apeldoorn
**3D Workshop**
* **Ontwerpen met Fusion360**
* **Scannen in 3D**
* **Het gebruik van 3D printers**
**Je bent nu welkom in de nieuwe locatie NewTechPark**
Je kunt ook online aan deze fysieke bijeenkomst deelnemen. De bijeenkomst is dan op de locatie te volgen.
Als je [hier](w.j.put@hccnet.nl) vooraf een mailtje stuurt kun je dinsdagavond tussen 19.00 en 20.00 uur inloggen met Jitsi voor vragen, of ter kennismaking met hcc!3D.
Online neem je deel aan de bijeenkomst met [https://wij.hcc.nl/3D](https://wij.hcc.nl/3D)
[(Alleen toegang als je zichtbaar bent met voor- en achternaam. )](https://wij.hcc.nl/3d)
✨ UpDate: Fun At First Sight! Singles (25-37) Utrecht 🎟️Ticket Needed
😌 **Tired of dating apps or speed dating that feels forced and boring?**
✨ Ditch the apps and meet people offline in the most fun way possible!
We take a crowd of freshly showered people, mix them, and shake them up with:
🎲 Mini-games
🤼 Group Challenges
🧲 Connecting questions
🤪 Crazy hosts
**What to expect?**
Watch this video for a quick impression:
[https://update-events.nl/#whatcaniexpect](https://update-events.nl/#whatcaniexpect)
**No awkward silences**
Just like a perfect night out, the evening is filled with surprises. One moment you are playing a 1-on-1 game, the next you are mingling in a group challenge.
Amazing hosts will guide you through the evening, creating a group spirit, making you feel safe, and getting you laughing (a lot!).
You'll be having so much fun you won't even notice you're meeting dozens of new people in so many different ways!
**Our philosophy? Real connections happen with:**
😏 Reacting to unexpected situations together
😎 Discovering someone's natural vibe in a group setting
🗣️ Having deeper conversations naturally
🎭 Dropping the masks and getting playful
**It's a Match!**
Met someone you like? We make it easy. At the end of the night, simply select your favorites on your phone. If the interest is mutual, you’ll receive each other’s contact details the next morning via email :)
**🎟️ IMPORTANT: How to join?**
An RSVP on Meetup is **not** a ticket. We need to keep the gender balance equal, so you must get your ticket here:
👉 https://update-events.nl/events/update-17th-of-march-utrecht-the-5th-25-37-years-old-fun-at-first-sight/ (Note: Our events sell out fast, so don't wait too long!)
**Timeline**
18:45 - Doors open
19:00 - Official start & welcome
19:10 - Chaos! But nice, very social chaos :)
20:00 - Breather & Drinks
20:10 - More games, more people
21:00 - Is it already over? Don’t be sad, you can stick around! Maybe invite one of your favourites for a drink? :)
**P.S. Low RSVP count here? Don't worry!**
Most people book directly through our website or other channels. Our evenings are usually sold out with 30 participants. If we don't have enough sign-ups (which rarely happens), you will be offered a full refund.
U-speak! Toastmasters Meeting
Is public speaking something you’ve always wanted to learn? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Experience a safe and playful environment at U-Speak Toastmasters where you can develop your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!
## **Welcome to U-Speak! Toastmasters**
Join our vibrant community at U-Speak!, where internationals and Dutch locals from Utrecht and its surroundings come together.
U-speak! Toastmasters is a welcoming, safe, supportive and playful environment where you can work on your public speaking, communication and leadership skills!
## **Discover our meeting experience**
Curious about what happens during our meetings? Here’s a glimpse into a typical evening at U-Speak! Our gatherings feature a lineup of three prepared speeches, engaging evaluations and impromptu speaking sessions.
At U-Speak!, every member gets their chance to shine. Whether you’re delivering a speech, providing feedback, or stepping up for impromptu speaking, our supportive environment ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
* ⏰ Time: 19:15 - 21:30 (7.15pm to 9.30pm)
Walkin at 19:15; Start of the meeting at 19:30
* 🌐 Venue: Room 8, Top Floor, Pub Florin, Utrecht
* 🙋🙋♂️🙋♀️Attendance: Typically, 15-20 people attend each meeting Many of our club members are not on Meetup, so the number of people attending as indicated here is not reflective of the actual number of people attending on a night.
* 🙋🙋♂️🙋♀️ Guests are welcome; rsvp is encouraged
*To maintain the high quality of our meetings and ensure all members have sufficient speaking opportunities, we've established a waitlist for new members. This allows us to provide the best possible learning experience for everyone. We're happy to add your name to our list, and we encourage you to join us as a guest in the meantime.*
Mingle Mania: Culture Exchange Saint Patrick's Day Special
The leprechauns have clearly interfered with the calendar and somehow pushed St. Patrick’s Day onto a Tuesday, right when we already had a meetup scheduled. **Suspicious, yet very fortunate.** ☘️
So this week, our usual Tuesday drinks go even moar Irish.
Join us for a slightly chaotic, very friendly evening with locals, expats, regulars, newcomers for random conversations, and the usual Utrechters social magic.
No forced networking, no corporate energy. Just people meeting people, having drinks, talking nonsense, sharing stories, and maybe collecting a few new friends on the way.
**Imporant:** Wear some green. Seriously. Put effort level anywhere between "full saint mode" and "I found one green sock".
Green shirts, green hats, green chaos, all welcome.
And **BIG** kudos to the bar staff for still having us. They are super nice, patient, and somehow continue to tolerate our weekly appearance that sometimes ends in bulk cocktail orders.
Please be nice back to them and order at least one drink. 🍻
What to expect:
* locals + expats
* very busy bar
* community ages roughly 20 to 60, average somewhere around 30
* free to join, voluntary, low-pressure, human-friendly
If you have ideas for future events, tell us. This group is not just for Tuesday drinks. The goal is to build a proper community for all kinds of activities.
Join the WhatsApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE)
Come have a drink, wear something green, and help us give this Tuesday a bit of Irish nonsense. ☘️
Weekly Running Group
Every Tuesday, the group 024 Waalrunners goes for a run at a distance of between 5km - 10km. Everyone is welcome to join, you just need to turn up at 20:00 on Tuesday in front of Cafe De Hemel. There are different routes every time, and the group welcomes all new people to join them.
After the run we usually stay for a drink at De Hemel.
https://waalrunners.activedates.nl
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRXG7x9HQUw4Q1qCrNzXn4?mode=ems_copy_t
https://www.facebook.com/024waalrunners-710731759317504
Geolocation Events This Week
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From strangers to friends - Locals meet expats community dinner
**From Strangers to Friends – Community Dinner 🍽️**
Join us for a special edition of *From Strangers to Friends*: a cozy community dinner where expats and locals come together to share food, stories, and meaningful conversations.
Entrance is free, simply bring a dish from your country to share with the group.
After you sign up, we’ll briefly coordinate who brings what so we don’t end up with only desserts 😉.
Please bring a small note with the ingredients of your dish so everyone knows what they are eating.
If you have any dietary restrictions, let me know.
Come alone if you like, many people do! Or bring a friend! You’ll leave with new connections and great conversations.
During the dinner, question cards will be on the tables to spark deeper and more interesting discussions.
📍 **Location:** Café Libertas, Klarendalseweg 477-1, Arnhem
🚶 **Distance:** 7-minute walk from Velperpoort station
🕕 **Gathering:** 18:00
🍽️ **Dinner starts:** 18:30
**Entrance:** Bring a dish to share.
Curious what our events look like? Check the photo albums in this group (visible on desktop).
Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕
### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Daytrip Maastricht & Valkenburg (Train from Arnhem)
**This event has two meetup spots: Arnhem station (9:30) and 's-Hertogenbosch (10:40)!**
Welcome to the page of the Maastricht & Valkenburg daytrip. On the first day of spring, we like to welcome you to a trip to the very southern edge of the Netherlands: home to the picturesque city of Maastricht, and the river valley town of Valkenburg.
The plan goes as follows:
* 9:30 Meetup Arnhem CS, next to Burger King
* 9:53 Train to 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
* 10:40 Transfer in Den Bosch, second meetup point
* 11:08 Train to Maastricht
* 12:33 Arrive in Maastricht
Those who do not want to go to Valkenburg can stay in Maastricht
* 12:41 13-minute train to Valkenburg
* ±15:40 Train back to Maastricht
* 18:29 Train to Den Bosch
* 19:53 2/32 min. transfer in Den Bosch
* 20:37/21:07 Arrive in Arnhem
While these times are mostly fixed, train disruptions may force us to change the plan. Were they to happen, all changes will be announced in the discussion chat of this event page, as well as in our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FjOEhSiBHDc7Y2Owz954wi).
**Meetup in Arnhem & Den Bosch**
The two meetup places are in Arnhem Centraal Station, next to the Burger King at 9:30, and at 's-Hertogenbosch station on platform 7a at 10:40. If you want to join at another location, like on the train or in Maastricht, please let us know in advance. These are also the places where the group splits and disbands at the end of the day, but of course you may leave the group at any time you like.
Please sign up by RSVP on Meetup or via [Google Forms](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2g-H1CVAJrpTD-T0ELzcqoDOmggzyB4bm3lIOqqRRnf0s9Q/viewform?usp=header). We will all travel by using our own OV-Chipkaart or bank card. Tip: if you don't have an NS subscription or the *studentenreisproduct* you can buy train tickets (usually at a discount if you buy it days in advance) on [ns.nl](ns.nl/en) or the NS app.
**Payment**
In order to keep our Meetup-page active, everyone joining the event will be asked to pay a 2 euro contribution. The payment will be handled via Tikkie, and is refundable if you cancel before Wed March 18th 10:00 - and in any case if we cancel or postpone the event of course.
We hope to see you there!
Social Drinks for Expats & Locals
**Join us for Social Drinks for Expats & Locals!**
Now is the time to connect with new people and enjoy a great evening out! 🍷 We’re excited to invite you to Social Drinks for Expats & Locals. Expect a night filled with laughter, meaningful connections, and relaxed conversations in a friendly and welcoming setting.
**What to expect**
* A lively and inclusive atmosphere to enjoy good company.
* Conversations with a diverse mix of locals and internationals.
* A laid-back evening of cultural exchange, friendships, and fun.
**Who should join**
* **Expats** looking to expand their social circle and meet like-minded people.
* **Locals** eager to share their culture and connect with an international crowd.
* **Anyone** looking for a relaxed, social evening filled with great energy and good vibes.
Don't miss out - **RSVP now** and join us for an unforgettable evening!
Join the WhatsApp group: brand.page/expatslocalswhatsapp
Follow us on Instagram: brand.page/expatslocalsinstagram
Become a Welcomer: https://www.expatslocals.com/become-a-welcomer
[Arnhem] English Subs: Joe Speedboot
#This meetup is around a third-party organizer (Focus Filmtheater): you can either purchase your ticket online or right before the session#
**Title**: Joe Speedboot
**Language**: Dutch
**Subtitles**: English
**Length**: 96 min
**Director**: Sam de Jong
**More info**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-joe-speedboot/
**Ticket link**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-joe-speedboot/
**Synopsis**:
Sam de Jong (*Met Mes*) ventures into a punky and energetic film adaptation of Tommy Wieringa’s bestseller. After a bizarre accident leaves Fransje Hermans confined to a wheelchair, he seems doomed to spend his days in the sleepy village of Lomark. But then Joe Speedboot arrives.
Fransje can no longer move or speak as a result of his accident, and with only one functioning arm, his life seems hopeless. This changes when he forms an unlikely friendship with the charismatic and reckless newcomer Joe. Will Joe help Fransje realize his passionate dreams and satisfy his desire for the enchanting PJ, or is he just another project for the adventure-seeking Joe?
**How it works**:
I will be at Focus around 18:30, where we can meet before the movie starts. You can message me to find us. Screening starts at 19:00. After the movie, we can have a drink together.
Hope to see you soon!
Ducosim Game Fair
Come over to the Ducosim game fair in Amersfoort. For a small fee (or become a member) many publishers are ready to demo their published games.
Next to that you can meet up and network with game designers, playtest their games and bring what you are working on and put it on the table.
More details: https://www.ducosim.nl/
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Cherry Blossoms in Japan!!! The Golden Triangle-incl. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka!
Join us on this magical trip to Japan to experience the enchanting allure of spring, where nature paints the landscape with vibrant colors. We chose this season for the unparalleled opportunity to explore some of the country’s most iconic destinations at their best: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. We will also visit the Japanese Alps with stays in Matsumoto and Kanazawa. Each city boasts unique attractions and seasonal charm that will captivate our senses and leave us with unforgettable memories. A true Meetup Experience!
What is included:
* 3 nights in Tokyo
* 1 night in Matsumoto
* 2 nights in Kanazawa
* 2 nights in Kyoto
* 3 nights in Osaka
* Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
* Transportation throughout by Coach
* English Speaking guide throughout the itinerary
* Sightseeing tours with admissions fees per itinerary
* Breakfast Daily
* 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Experience:
* Visit to shrines, temples and castles with amazing Spring Blossoms
* The Bullet train-Shinkansen
* Sushi Making Class
* Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
* Maiko Dinner (apprentice geisha)
* Samurai Experience
What is not included:
* International Airfare
* Tips for the guide and driver
* Meals not listed in the itinerary
* Items of personal nature
Japan during spring is a feast for the senses, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and urban excitement. We will enjoy it all and this promises to be an unforgettable adventure with our fellow Meetup travelers!
**Land Tour cost $5760 per person, double occupancy**
**(we match roommates for those wishing to share)**
**Solo occupancy additional $1050**
**\*\*\*International Airfare not included\*\*\***
The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a **$400 deposit.**
**[CLICK HERE](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/TB7SYRJPHPT5A) for secure deposit link:**
Upon submitting the deposit, please **[fill out this form](https://forms.gle/toSHuzqVMT92rutL7)**
RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.
**RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.**
Deposit is the only way to hold your spot.
**[Click Here for secure deposit link.](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/TB7SYRJPHPT5A)**
Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.
For airfare and other info on the trip, [click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) to fill out our google info request form to receive detailed itinerary.
We believe in good decent social. This event is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective.
[Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/299222593)for the main location of this event.
Still have questions? We do a monthly [Q&A Travel Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) on all our events
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.
[Click here for General Policies](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282719353/) and useful info about our international trips.
We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
SOT 2000318-10
TOOOL NoVA Lockpicking Monthly Meeting @ Nova Labs Fairfax
Come join us at Nova Labs for our monthly lockpicking meeting! We meet every third Wednesday at the Nova Labs Fairfax location at 3850 Jermantown Road. Learn about locks, lockpicking, lock modifications, and even lock smithing in our classroom environment. No tools, skills, or knowledge required, but feel free to bring any of those things with you! Our meetings are overseen by one or more locksmiths.
Happy Hour al
TGIF! Come mingle with us.
We will have specials including our notorious Mer-Tini:)
PARKING INFO :
Free parking. However, the event involves drinking and we highly recommend a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
Cocktails & Coloring @ Ballston Market food market, Basement level
Come the whole time or if you just spend 30 minutes. All are welcome.
You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own coloring supplies but, if you don't have any, I will have plenty and am happy to share! (coloring books, colored pencils, and markers).
Part of the mission of this group is to provide us an opportunity to check out AND SUPPORT local businesses. So, please don't bring any outside food/drinks and, while purchasing something isn't at all a REQUIREMENT to participate in the event, I do strongly encourage you to try something from the vendor :)
I look forward to seeing and meeting you there!
***\*\*DISCLAIMER*\*\*** Photos may be taken during the event to be shared here on Meetup so feel free to let me know if you'd like to be excluded from them.
Parlons français!
Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!
🌍 JUST GUTSY — Solo Travelers Meetup (Washington DC 4PM local time)
**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨**
Whether you’re visiting Washington DC for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together.
**Who it’s for?**
• Solo travelers
• Expats & digital nomads
• Locals who love meeting travelers
**What to expect?**
✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering
🤝 Small group energy
🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures
🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like
**How it works?**
This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you.
To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps:
1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully
If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.”
It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup.
Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP.
If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance.
2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential)
To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time:
“Confirmed for today 😊”
This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming.
The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event.
If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day.
This avoids anyone showing up uncertain.
3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival**
When you arrive, comment on this event page:
“Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing
Example:
“Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.”
This ensures everyone can easily find each other.
Recognition Tip
Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster.
**When & Where?**
📅 Day: Every Tuesday & Saturday
🕓 Time: **4:00 PM local time**
📍 Meeting point: In front of **Compass Coffee.**
**Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect.
**Why join Just Gutsy?**
• Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect
• Feel at home anywhere in the world
• Be part of a growing global solo travel community
• Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/
WhatsApp:
After attending, you’re welcome to join the Washington DC Just Gutsy WhatsApp group to stay connected and suggest spontaneous meetups:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwwHR0npG3aB8VykYjN3hw
**About Just Gutsy**
**Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories.
Hi, I am Syrine,
I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone.
I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛
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