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COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Thompson Park Walk
This Monday 4/27/26 at 6:30p we will walking at Thompson Park. The address is 5600 Thompson Rd. We will meet at the shelter house. The walk will be approximately 2 miles on paved trails~Join us if you can.
Beginner and Intermediate Bachata Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
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Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!**
**π Beginner Bachata Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm β 7:15 pm β¦ Registration
7:15 pm β 8:15 pm β¦ Beginner Class
**π Intermediate Bachata Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm β 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm β 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**π If You Take Both Bachata Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**π Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
Free Class: Growing Mushrooms - Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Free Communal Garden Class Series
GROWING MUSHROOMS
In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops.
We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest!
APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN
1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205
INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE
Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader.
He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants.
Registerefor free here
https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/
Afternoon Coffee Break!
(craft and chit chat included)π€£βοΈπ€
**Letβs catch up and take an afternoon break.**
**Grab a coffee or snack and letβs chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if youβd like to unwind and relax.π**
Bachata Dance Classes: Beginner and Intermediate (Every Monday)
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Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!**
**π Beginner Bachata Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm β 7:15 pm β¦ Registration
7:15 pm β 8:15 pm β¦ Beginner Class
**π Intermediate Bachata Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm β 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm β 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**π If You Take Both Bachata Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**π Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/
Good Code Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
CINCO de MAYO Flights n Tacos!
Details
Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
Taco Bar
Margarita and Beer tasting
Complementary chips and salsa
Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase
Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar)
Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling.
After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight!
Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
IxDA Chat βn Pancakes
It feels like we just saw each other π€·. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May weβre stopping in for Roohβs popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and thatβs not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.
Columbus HUG April
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Beginner and Intermediate Salsa Dance Classes with Todd Smith!
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Salsa Wednesdays with Todd Smith!**
**π Beginner Salsa Class**
**$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
7:00 pm β 7:15 pm β¦ Registration
7:15 pm β 8:15 pm β¦ Beginner Class
**π Intermediate Salsa Class**
**= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door**
8:15 pm β 8:30 pm Registration
8:30 pm β 9:30 pm Intermediate Class
**π If You Take Both Salsa Classes**
**= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door**
**π Buy Advance Tickets Now at:**
https://columbussalsadancing.com/salsa-wednesdays-dance-class-tickets/
**π Questions? Text Todd @ (614) 774-8146**
Columbus Book Club: Normal People
We're meeting at 5pm local to read from and discuss Normal People by Sally Rooney. Read what you can beforehand and bring your thoughts, favorite moments, and questions. New members are very welcome.
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Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
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**
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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!
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Columbus Singles Mixer | Bodega Night Out | May 16th, 6β8PM
Meet new people and mix it up with other singles for a fun night out with great vibes and good times.
Looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed, and elevated setting?
Join us for a **Columbus Singles Mixer at Bodega** β the perfect way to connect, flirt, and spark something new without the pressure of traditional dating apps.
Whether you're newly single, tired of swiping, or just open to meeting quality people⦠this is your vibe.
### π« What to Expect:
* A curated group of singles (Ages 30/40/50's)
* Icebreakers + conversation prompts (no awkwardness)
* Music, great energy, and a stylish venue
* A welcoming, social atmosphere to mix and mingle
* Optional guided connection moments to help you actually meet people
### πΈ The Experience:
This isnβt speed dating.
This is a **social, organic mixer** designed for real conversations, chemistry, and connection.
Come solo or bring a friend β either way, youβll leave having met new people.
### π Perks:
* Giveaways + fun surprises throughout the night
* Exclusive invites to future LUV TALK events
### β° Event Details:
π Location: Bodega, Columbus
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Date: SATURDAY, May 16th
β° Time: 6:00 PM β 8:00 PM
π₯ Ages: 30/40/50's
### β οΈ Important Notes:
* Limited spots to keep the experience intimate
* Balanced ratio of men and women
* Tickets must be purchased in advance
### π Ready to Join Us?
Spots will go fast β secure yours now.
Have questions?
DM us on Instagram @myluvtalk
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain actsβlike lyingβare wrong regardless of the consequences; you canβt do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are βhigherβ than others, and that good intentions donβt redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Detroit Meet Your Match from Home
**π Speed Dating on Zoom β Personality Matched for Detroit Locals**
Ditch the apps. Meet Detroit singles face-to-face on Zoom tonight. You'll cycle through short one-on-one video chats with Detroit locals matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps the evening flowing smoothly.
**Choose your age range to register:**
- **Ages 18-32** β [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- π **Ages 30-46** β [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
**β οΈ Important: RSVP β registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited.
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π― **Especially useful for:**
- π First-timers new to speed dating
- Detroit locals after personality-matched dates
β *"10/10. The host was fantastic and I actually had fun on the dates."* β Detroit first-timer
π **What to know**
- π **Format:** Zoom video session β short timed rounds
- β‘ **Location:** Your space β couch, desk, wherever suits you
π§ **How the session runs**
1. **Sign up** β Tap the link for your age range above.
2. **Complete the quiz** β Short personality quiz so we can match you well.
3. **Log in** β Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
π‘ **Tip:** Prepare a couple of questions β it keeps the conversation moving.
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β¨ Meet Detroit singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. π β¨
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Columbus Meet Local Singles from Home
**οΏ½ Online Speed Dating via Zoom β Connect with Columbus Singles Tonight!**
A hosted online speed dating experience for Columbus locals. Join from home, get paired with Columbus singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy.
**Pick your age group and sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** β [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0)
- **Ages 30-46** β [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=city-readers-social-and-discussion-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0)
**β οΈ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places.
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π― **Especially useful for:**
- People re-entering the dating scene after a break
- β¨ People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation
π **Quick details**
- β‘ **Format:** Virtual on Zoom β hosted and well-structured
- β¨ **Location:** From home β all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam
π **What the flow looks like**
1. **Sign up** β Tap the link for your age range above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** β We use it to pair you with compatible Columbus singles.
3. **Log in** β Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show.
π‘ **Tip:** Just be yourself. That's always the best approach.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Is my info private?**
Absolutely. Contact details are only exchanged on mutual match.
**What if I'm shy?**
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β¨ One Zoom call, genuine conversations, real matches. See you there. π β¨
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