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WordPress is more than just a tool to build websites. It is a global movement that powers over **43% of the internet**. But what happens behind the dashboard? Whether you are a freelancer, a student, an agency owner, or someone just starting their web journey, understanding the **WordPress Ecosystem** is the key to unlocking global career opportunities and building a local network right here in Pokhara. In this session, we will dive into how the community works, why it is essential for your professional growth, and how you can get involved. **What We will Discuss:** * **The Global Ecosystem:** Understanding the players, from hosting companies and plugin developers to the volunteers who build the core software. * **Why Community Matters:** How being active in the WordPress community can lead to remote jobs, mentorship, and high-value networking. * **WordPress in 2026:** A look at the current trends and how our local Pokhara community fits in. * **Road to WordCamp Nepal:** A special briefing on the upcoming WordCamp Nepal 2026 in Butwal (Jan 23–24). We will discuss travel plans, what to expect, and how to prepare for the Contributor Day! **Who Should Attend?** * **Beginners:** Curious about what WordPress is and how to start a career. * **Developers & Designers:** Looking to expand their network and contribute to open source. * **Business Owners:** Interested in understanding the platform that runs their business. * **Students:** Eager to explore remote work opportunities in the tech world.

WordPress is more than just a tool to build websites. It is a global movement that powers over **43% of the internet**. But what happens behind the dashboard? Whether you are a freelancer, a student, an agency owner, or someone just starting their web journey, understanding the **WordPress Ecosystem** is the key to unlocking global career opportunities and building a local network right here in Pokhara. In this session, we will dive into how the community works, why it is essential for your professional growth, and how you can get involved. **What We will Discuss:** * **The Global Ecosystem:** Understanding the players, from hosting companies and plugin developers to the volunteers who build the core software. * **Why Community Matters:** How being active in the WordPress community can lead to remote jobs, mentorship, and high-value networking. * **WordPress in 2026:** A look at the current trends and how our local Pokhara community fits in. * **Road to WordCamp Nepal:** A special briefing on the upcoming WordCamp Nepal 2026 in Butwal (Jan 23–24). We will discuss travel plans, what to expect, and how to prepare for the Contributor Day! **Who Should Attend?** * **Beginners:** Curious about what WordPress is and how to start a career. * **Developers & Designers:** Looking to expand their network and contribute to open source. * **Business Owners:** Interested in understanding the platform that runs their business. * **Students:** Eager to explore remote work opportunities in the tech world.

❄️ **Spare Yourself a Boring Winter - Bowl With Us!** Avoid social hibernation this winter, join our **6-week social bowling league** starting in January! Whether you're looking to unwind after work, meet new people, or just have a fun night out with pals, this league is perfect for everyone! Chill times, cold drinks, and plenty of chances to connect with others. No matter your skill level, this league is all about having fun and meeting new friends. **;)** **🗓 Thursday evenings \|📍 AMF Sawmill Lanes \| 💵 $74 w/ code MUCOW26** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s-40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join our Meetup team Pin Ups 👉 **Click here to join** https://tinyurl.com/2b3vj49a Or start a team of your own with a few friends - we’ll all be hanging out either way! 📅 League Dates (Thursday evenings): Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26 ***(The MeetUp event date is deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $74 with discount code MUCOW26 ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/ColumbusBowling 🤑Use promo code MUCOW26 to save $20 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

**Our January novel is: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan** **This month's featured novel is a 20th-century biographical fiction, coming-of-age, historical romance, women’s fiction, world literature, student biography, heartfelt, magic, and feel-good novel. The book is 311 pages in print and 7 hours and 8 minutes on audiobook.** 1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a seventeen-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it's just a book for children, and certainly not true. Homebound due to his illness, and remaining fixated on his favorite books, George presses her to ask the author of the recently released novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a question: "Where did Narnia come from?" Despite her fear about approaching the famous author, who is a professor at her school, Megs soon finds herself taking tea with C. S. Lewis and his own brother Warnie, begging them for answers. Rather than directly telling her where Narnia came from, Lewis encourages Megs to form her own conclusion as he shares the little-known stories from his own life that led to his inspiration. As she takes these stories home to George, the little boy travels farther in his imagination than he ever could in real life. After holding so tightly to logic and reason, her brother's request leads Megs to absorb a more profound truth: "The way stories change us can't be explained. It can only be felt. Like love."

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.

Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.