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💃🎉 Meet, play & party on a vibrant rooftop with people from all over the world at our Social Fiesta! Start the night with fun games and connections, then let the Latin rhythms take over as the evening turns into a lively party with dancing under the stars! 🌟 It’s the perfect mix of playful activities and party energy — and the best way to meet new international people! 🌍🎉 ✨ What can you expect? -🌞 A warm, social & welcoming vibe to ease into the night -🎲 Fun games & challenges like beer pong tournaments, darts & more — perfect for breaking the ice early on! -💃 As the night builds, Latin & Reggaeton rhythms take over and the party begins -🍻 Drinks, laughter & unforgettable moments all around Whether you come solo or with friends, this is your go-to Friday to connect, play & party with Malta’s international crowd! 🎊🍸 🌟 Expect the unexpected… and bring your best energy! 🚀 EVENT DETAILS: 🌇 THE VENUE: An incredible rooftop in Paceville with stunning views, great music, 100+ international people, delicious drinks, and a happy, fun, and welcoming atmosphere! 🌎 WHO JOINS? Malta’s international community: Expats, English Students, Erasmus, Interns, Digital Nomads, Maltese people, Tourists & Couchsurfers. All nationalities and age groups are welcome! 💪🏻 🕰️ WHEN: Every Friday. From 21:00. 📍 WHERE: Marco Polo Hostel – Rooftop! In St. Julian’s. 🎟️ ENTRANCE: Just €6, and it includes: * A free welcome shot or soft drink * Full access to the rooftop and party * Games during the first part of the night * Until 22:30: friendly team support to help you meet new people, if you’d like 💎 SPECIAL OFFERS: We work closely with the venue to bring you great drink deals. Ask at the bar about any exclusive offers available that night — there’s often a happy hour or cocktail promo running! ➡️ GETTING A SPOT: no need for reservation. Just come at the door! 🤩 The most popular and vibrant international community of the island is waiting for you! 🎉

This event is all set to spark your creativity and elevate your skills. ✨ Dive into the world of web technologies with enlightening talks on Angular 🌍, where our expert speakers will share insights and cutting-edge techniques. Get hands-on in our Battlesnake workshop designed to empower you to deploy, manage, and scale containerised applications seamlessly. ☸️ Finally, put your skills to the test in our thrilling hackathon capture the flag event 🏴‍, where teamwork and innovation come to the forefront with exciting challenges. Connect, learn, and thrive with fellow developers in Malta. RSVP now and be part of this phenomenal journey! 🧑‍💻 Please don't forget to get your excitement, and your laptop for a day of DevLab! Agenda 10:00 AM: Registration Some time to get registered and have a quick chat. 10:30 AM: Welcome Address Welcome Address, presenting the agenda for the day and a quick intro of the hosts. 10:45 AM: The "Good Enough" cluster: How to ignore best practices and get results Explore a pragmatic approach to distributed systems with Joseph Trapani where simplicity trumps perfection, challenging standard constraints like latency and consistency to prioritize moving fast and simply getting things done. 11:15 AM: Code is your controller: Getting started with Battlesnake Learn to scale Battlesnake experiments from local machines to distributed clusters in this workshop with Simon Agius Muscat, covering containerizing bots, orchestration, and managing massive parallel simulations for deep performance insights. 12:45 PM: Break A quick networking break, with refreshments. 1:30 PM: Angular DevTools: What’s new & Under-the-Hood Architecture Discover the latest Angular DevTools features like the Signal Graph through practical demos, then go behind the scenes with Hryhorii Avcharov to explore the extension's architecture, tech stack, and internal communication protocols. 2:00 PM: Capture the Flag: Hackathon Join the ultimate cybersecurity challenge using the picoCTF platform to race against the clock solving puzzles in cryptography, web exploitation, and reverse engineering, capturing flags to climb the live leaderboard in this hands-on competition. 4:30 PM: Closure End of DevLab 2026, with a quick announcement of the Hackathon winners! --- Speakers Joseph Trapani - bet365 (Marketing Analyst) Here is a little bit about me. I like getting my hands dirty with anything I don`t quite yet understand. I learn by doing and reading and I love learning, so I read and do a lot. I am interested in applied technology, the stuff that solves problems and makes me dream up new ones. An engineer by profession, I am self thought in programming and can make a mean bowl of Ramen. Feel free to get in … Simon Agius Muscat Particularly interested in scaling products and teams, DevEx, and AI. Technologies I use include Python, Typescript, React, NodeJS, Go, Flutter, Dart, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, GCP, AWS, Jenkins, Jira, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and more. Hryhorii Avcharov - Betsson Group (Frontend Software Engineer) The person who’s trying to adjust this world as much as possible ;) Interested in frontend framework development, in free time like to dig into Angular core implementation and other open source and contribute there Tech stack: • Front-End: Angular 9-19, Vike, Vite, Stencil, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, SCSS, SASS, CSS3 • Back-End: C#, ASP.NET • Databases, ORM: SQL Ser… Hosted By James Gatt, Organizer AOSP Enthusiast Recognized Developer on XDA Developers Experienced with both AOSP and Device Engineering Matthias Bartolo, Organizer Matthias Bartolo (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. IT (Hons.) in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Malta in 2024, graduating with First Class Honours and ranking first in his cohort. He subsequently completed an M.Sc. in ICT by Research at the University of Malta in 2025. His principal research interests lie in computer vision, applied machine learning, and in exploring how AI may be harnessed to support and empower individuals. He has gained considerable experience working on real-world projects involving complex datasets, developing practical solutions in contexts where the way forward was not immediately apparent. In this regard, he upholds a strong commitment to integrity and embraces the ideal of being “a man for others,” striving to use his abilities in service of the greater good. Matthias is actively involved in multiple projects that bridge research and application, advancing computer vision and applied machine learning techniques while contributing to several peer-reviewed publications. He was selected as a member of the Google Developers Group in Malta, where he contributes to various projects and initiatives within the group and the university. Beyond his academic and technical work, he also forms part of several voluntary organisations, further reflecting his commitment to service and community engagement. In 2024, he was honoured with the Dean’s List Award by the Faculty of ICT in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements, and was robed by the Rector during the graduation ceremony as the top student of his cohort. Joseph Grech, Organizer Matthew Mangion, Organizer Andrea Filiberto Lucas, Organizer I am a Research Support Officer I within the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Malta and a Master of Science student specialising in AI. My work focuses on applied computer vision, intelligent systems, and dataset-driven research. I contribute to active research projects within the Faculty of ICT, with responsibilities ranging from model development and evaluation to data processing, automation, and system integration. I am particularly interested in bridging academic research with real-world applications through practical AI solutions and collaborative development. Jonathan Attard, Organizer --- Partners DiHubMT (https://dihubmt.eu/) Digital Entrepreneurship Support Services to facilitate digital and green transformation with a focus on existing local competencies in the area, namely, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) (https://www.mdia.gov.mt) MDIA is the primary Authority responsible for promoting governmental policies that promote Malta as the centre for excellence for technological innovation, while setting and enforcing standards that ensure compliance with any other international obligations. The Authority seeks to protect and support users and also encourages all types of innovations, by allowing for flexibility when it comes to the certification of Innovative Technology Arrangements. Google Developer Groups on Campus - University of Malta (https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-on-campus-university-of-malta-msida-malta) Founded in 2023, we are student-based community, interested in learning more about developer technologies. Our environment allows you to become a part of a community of like-minded people, with opportunity to learn and grow together as a group and as an individual. We are excited to see you in our conference events, workshops, hackathons, TechJams and other interactive in-person activities for those interested in expanding their technical skills, soft skills to the next level! Coffee Circus (https://www.coffeecircus.com.mt) OSSMalta (https://ossmalta.eu) OSSMALTA – Open Source Society Malta is a young and dynamic community. Which takes pride in projects which are all developed and designed by in-house and community developers in and around the Maltese islands. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-malta-presents-devlab-2026/.

🧭🗺 Explore Malta's most iconic places, socialize with an international crowd, and collect amazing memories of this magical island! 📸✨ GENERAL INFO Our adventure begins with a journey on our private bus 🚌, followed by a scenic boat ride 🚤 to Comino and its caves. Upon arrival, we'll embark on a fascinating short hike 🥾 across the island, leading you to the magnificent Blue Lagoon 🌊. Here, you'll have the opportunity to dive into the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters 💦, relax, enjoy, and form new friendships in this idyllic paradise 🌴 🙋🏼 IS IT FOR ME? This trail is relatively easy, so if you have a decent level of stamina, this experience is perfect for you! Whether you come with friends or solo, expect a warm welcome in our international community! 👥 WHO PARTICIPATES? Our exploring series attracts a diverse group, including expats, English students, Erasmus participants, interns, volunteers, digital nomads, Maltese locals, and tourists. All nationalities and age groups are welcome – everyone can join in on the fun! WHEN & WHERE? 🕰 WHEN: This event will occur every 2 weeks on Saturdays. Meeting time is at 9:45 AM with the event officially starting at 10:00 AM. Expected return time is around 5:00 PM. 📍 WHERE: We meet at the entrance of McDonald’s in Sliema.. The return is at the same place of the departure. 👟 BRING & WEAR: water, a meal (like a sandwich or panini), good walking shoes (not flip-flops!), a hat, sunscreen, a towel, a jacket (if it's windy or cold), and your swimming suit (if you plan on swimming). At the location, food trucks are generally available, but we recommend bringing your own lunch. 💳 OFFER & PRICE: private transportation, boat rides, logistics and guide are provided at the launching price of 20€ per person for online early bird tickets. 🎟 RESERVATION: limited spots, you need to buy an online ticket for participating in our Exploring Series! Visit: [https://englishcafemalta.com/](https://englishcafemalta.com/) ❓ FAQ: can I come on the spot and pay cash? You may, but we do not recommend it. Price is €30 and you take the risk of not finding a spot. **MORE INFO:** 😍 The most popular and vibrant international community of the island is waiting for you! 🎉Make sure to check out our other daily events! ✨ 🌐 Website: https://englishcafemalta.com 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnglishCafeMalta 📷Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VNkzWS

Bring the Boardgame that you like, or join a game that others bring! It will happen in Sliema, at UC Cafe! Link on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9VfRzHXXwdHecQy48 There are NO FEES! But it would be nice if you order a cold or hot drink from the cafe at which the group meets.

If you're looking for a fun evening, want to make friends and meet new people, join us for a comedy show in Valletta! 😃🙌 Tickets and info https://fienta.com/s/stand-up-comedy-in-malta **A special night of Live Stand-Up Comedy in broken English!** Radu Isac and Victor Pãtrãşcan, two veterans of the European comedy circuit, join forces for a sharp, bold and deeply funny night of stand-up! Whether you are local, an expat or just a bit lost, this show is a place to laugh at the absurdity of modern life together. **Come for the jokes, stay for the thoughts that follow you home.** **Shows sell out fast. Get your tickets now!** 🎭 STAND-UP COMEDY in broken ENGLISH 🎟️ online tickets from 15€ / tickets on the door 25€ 🚫16+ age limit ⚠️ The show will be held entirely in English

🧭🗺 Explore Malta's most iconic places, socialize with an international crowd, and collect amazing memories of this magical island! 📸✨ Our adventure begins with a ride on our private bus 🚌, leading us to the majestic Blue Grotto panorama point. Here, you'll gaze upon the stunning cave, which bears a resemblance to a turtle 🐢, from the best vantage point imaginable. Next, we embark on a short hike 🥾, soaking in the breathtaking views en route to the picturesque Xutu Tower. The journey continues as we board small boats 🚣‍♀ for a unique tour into the mesmerizing blue waters 💦 of the Blue Grotto. Marvel at the majestic caves, where sunlight dances through the sea, casting a kaleidoscope of light and shadow. Afterwards, enjoy some leisure time; by default, we'll gather around the iconic Xutu Tower for a friendly picnic 🧺. Alternatively, you can savor the local cuisine at a nearby restaurant 🍽. You'll also have the option to take a refreshing swim 🏊 in the beautiful Blue Grotto canal or explore the charming Blue Grotto village and its tourist shops 🛍. 🙋🏼 IS IT FOR ME? This trail is relatively easy, so if you have a decent level of stamina, this experience is perfect for you! Whether you come with friends or solo, expect a warm welcome in our international community! 👥 WHO PARTICIPATES? Our exploring series attracts a diverse group, including expats, English students, Erasmus participants, interns, volunteers, digital nomads, Maltese locals, and tourists. All nationalities and age groups are welcome – everyone can join in on the fun! 🕰 WHEN: This event will occur every 2 weeks on Saturdays. Meeting time is at 10:45. Departure at 11:00. Expected return time is at around 16:00. 📍 WHERE: We meet at the entrance of McDonald’s in Sliema.. The return is at the same place of the departure. 🎟 RESERVATION: limited spots, you need to buy an online ticket for participating in our Exploring Series! Visit: [https://englishcafemalta.com/](https://englishcafemalta.com/) MORE INFO: 😍 The most popular and vibrant international community of the island is waiting for you! 🎉 Make sure to check out our other daily events! ✨ 🌐 Website: https://englishcafemalta.com 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnglishCafeMalta 📷Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VNkzWS

💃🎵 Saturday is **party time**! Meet & dance on an amazing **rooftop** with people from around the world! A **safe environment** with a great atmosphere! 🌎🚀 🌇 An incredible rooftop in Paceville with amazing views, 🎵 nice music, 🤩 100+ international people, 🍹 refreshing drinks, ✌🏻 happy, cool, fun & welcoming vibes! You’ll love it! ✨ 🌎 WHO PARTICIPATES? The international community of Malta 🇲🇹: English Students, Erasmus, Interns, Expats, Digital Nomads, Maltese people, Tourists & Couchsurfers. Everyone is welcome! EVENT DETAILS: ⏱ WHEN: Every Saturday, from 21:00. 📍 WHERE: Marco Polo Hostel – Rooftop! 🎟️ ENTRANCE: Just €6, and it includes: * A free welcome shot or soft drink * Full access to the rooftop and party * Glow-in-the-dark face painting by our team * Until 22:30: friendly team support to help you meet new people, if you’d like 💎 SPECIAL OFFERS: We work closely with the venue to bring you great drink deals. Ask at the bar about any exclusive offers available that night — there’s often a happy hour or cocktail promo running! ➡️GETTING A SPOT: we do not take reservation. Just come at the door. Limited spots, don’t come too late: when the limit is reached, entrance will be denied.

Date and time: Sunday, 11th January @ 4:30pm Place: Spazju Kreattiv Cinema, Valletta Join us for another movie outing for "Sentimental value". Plot: When the once renowned Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) attempts to cast Nora in his comeback film, old wounds bleed anew; Nora rejects his offer, prompting the isolated patriarch to cast American star Rachel Kemp (Elle Fanning), who gradually comes to realize she has unwittingly become part of a deeply personal film drama. Agnes, meanwhile, delves deeper into the family history as Gustav and Nora attempt rapprochement; but the cracks at the base of the family home run deeper than any Borg can grasp, threatening to topple an already shaky foundation. We can go for a drink after. Everyone buys his own ticket from here: https://spazjukreattiv.org/event/sentimental-value/2025-12-27/

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄

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!

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm