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Let's chat! The purpose of this event is to meet and connect with like-minded investors and to grow our network. Great opportunity to network with investors, lenders, brokers, operators and business leaders. We can all share what we want and need as well as help and bring value to the rest of the community. We will meet at the Ono Brewing Company, 4520 Daly Dr. Ste 102 Chantilly, VA 20151

Meet in front of Copper Canyon by the benches.
We'll do anywhere from 3-5 laps. It's .75 miles around and we usually do 3/4 laps. For safety reasons, we’re going to keep the group to two small groups of eight members each. Sometimes it get crowded there so we don’t want to have any mishaps. 
Afterwards, if we like the group will decide where to grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants at the RIO. If you happen to be late, walk, counterclockwise around the lake and you should see us walking

Games night is back! With our favorite local game store opening back up, Games night will come back starting Monday June 7th! We are an lgbt+ games group that’s been going for nearly 3 years now! We welcome anyone in the lgbt+ community to come play board games every Monday with our fun and chaotic crew! If you’re brand new to board gaming and looking to make some friends or if you love playing 4 hour space operas and are looking to make some rivals, we’re the group for you! We are an lgbt+ group that focuses on creating a safe lgbt+ community. Non-lgbt+ individuals are welcome when attending with an lgbt+ friend, family member, or partner. Huzzah hobbies currently follows cdc guidelines, where customers who are vaccinated are allowed to not wear masks indoors. With their current hours on Mondays, they are open until 9pm; if they change hours and remain open later, games night will continue until close. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to message us here!

**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.

Food is one of the most meaningful ways to experience culture — and Ethiopian cuisine is rooted in community, tradition, and bold, layered flavors. Join the Global Food & Culture group as we gather at Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant to explore traditional dishes served on injera. If you’re open to sharing, we can create a few shared platters so everyone can sample a variety of dishes — but individual ordering is perfectly fine too. Enatye is a small restaurant and does not make reservations so they recommended the 2-4 pm time frame. We’re initially capping this at 12 guests to keep the experience comfortable and conversational. If interest is strong and the restaurant can accommodate, we may open additional spots. The good news is that they will bill each of us separately! Come hungry. Come curious. And come ready to connect around the table.

Monthly meeting: Second Saturday of the month International House of Pancakes (IHOP) 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 7:00 PM – 10 PM. Late arrivals always welcome. Look for the table with someone wearing a red hat. Questions, please call 1-240-644-5230 Agenda: What are more things we can do to wake people up? What can we do to get more people involved? Other things people would like to talk about. This will be a joint meeting with: DC 9/11 Truth [https://dc911truth.org/](https://dc911truth.org/) dc911truth Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/dc911truth/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/dc911truth/) 911 Meetup Group [https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-kyegaoqu/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-kyegaoqu/) Central Bank Digital Currencies CBDC Meetup Group [https://www.meetup.com/central-bank-digital-currencies-cbdc/](https://www.meetup.com/central-bank-digital-currencies-cbdc/) Freedom of Speech Meetup Group [https://www.meetup.com/silver-spring-freedom-of-speech-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/silver-spring-freedom-of-speech-meetup-group/) If you think things are bad now, just wait till technology enables them to censor your emails before you hit "send", censor your text messages as you type, and censor your phone calls while you talk. .................................................................... If you follow the ratings of the dinosaur media, you will notice their ratings have been going down for years. Tucker Carlson has ratings that are high (several times higher than CNN). This interview is about an hour long. People often listen to these long interviews while driving. Everything You Need to Know about the Government’s Mass Censorship Campaign [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRYSKaS-XtQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRYSKaS-XtQ) In this interview some things we have been noticing for years are talked about with some explanations given. …………………………………………………………………………… coming to a neighborhood near you The Dangers of Posting on Social Media \| Konstantin Kisin [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIl-HO9Ng3I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIl-HO9Ng3I) …………………………………………………………………………… Censorship is a hallmark of totalitarianism. …………………………………………………………………………… .

This location is where GRASP started in April 2022 and we're so excited to see it open as a pizza restaurant again! This will be a great opportunity to meet friends old and new while enjoying pizza that has become quite a hit in the DMV area! Andy's serves pizza by the slice and also wine by the bottle. Two slices of pizza and a coke cost about $12. It all started with a ball of Trader Joe’s pizza dough. Over nearly a decade, Andy Brown has refined his recipe from semihomemade to a from-scratch crust that ferments for 72 hours before it’s baked in a hot stone oven. This location, in Kentlands, is the newest but Andy’s is quickly mushrooming around DC and NoVA. With its pliable crust, tangy tomatoes, and high-quality cheese, this is one of the most awarded pizzas in the DMV.

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!

Join us for an hour of relaxing Yoga which. Cost: Free Level: Beginners What we will be doing: 1. This will be an hour long beginners flow yoga class. You are welcome to join if you are experienced or absolute beginner, just being interested is enough. Yoga is for everyone! 2. Through this meetup we will learn some yoga poses, breathing techniques, stretch our body, build strength. More importantly, we will try to learn about our body and find inner peace. Please: 1. don't get too full before practice but you can always bring snacks. 2. Please be on time, class will start on time. 3. Wear comfy clothes. 4. Bring your own mat or towel, water and YOURSELF. 5. UnRSVP if you can't make it. Disclaimer: Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program, including yoga. Yoga involves physical movement and may not be suitable for everyone. It is important to listen to your body and modify poses as needed to accommodate your individual needs and abilities. By participating in this yoga class, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and agree to release the instructor from any liability for injuries or damages that may occur during or after the class

\* Please RSVP Only With Confirmed Attendance \* I have reserved timed-entry passes to visit the incredible Glenstone Museum. Parking and entry are free. https://www.glenstone.org/ "We're a museum located just outside Washington, D.C. — a space where you can slow down, be in nature, and engage directly with art. Whether you're visiting for the first or fifth time, Glenstone is here to give you a space for ongoing reflection and contemplation." We will meet @1245 in the welcome center lobby.

**Update Only 2 seats left** ** If anyone is interested in going to Greece. The trip is a 12-day escorted tour including a 4-day cruise to the islands of Mykonos and Santorini and one day in Turkey. Globus is the tour operator for the March 24th-April 4th event with the cost of the trip $2,899 per person double occupancy for the 12-day escape. A single supplement is an additional $350 if still available. Airfare and travel protection are al additional. You can reserve a spot with a $2,899 non-refundable deposit. So far there are 6 fellow meetup members going. The group flies from bwi March 22 If interested please contact Jon Stratton, who is coordinating the trip, with a DM through GRASP or at stratton.travel.adventure@gmail.com for more information.

Γεια σας παιδιά! In honor of Greek Independence Day, we'll revolutionize things a bit and hold our March Greek Language MeetUp on **Saturday, March 21st, at 2:00**, at Laconiko in Manassas, Virginia. Laconiko has a showroom and event space where we can participate in a wine and olive oil tasting - and practice the mother tongue. As usual, there are a few other Hellenic events on the horizon. * On Saturday, March 14, 2:00 p.m, our friends at the Hellenic Society Prometheas present *A Tribute to the late Prof. Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler* by Prof. Sophia Mergiali-Saha (University of Athens, ΕΚΠΑ) at the Hellenic Center, Bethesda, MD. More details to follow. * Prometheas will hold its annual Greek Independence Day celebration on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Hall of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda. Κeynote speakers Prof. Giorgos Kontogeorgis and Prof. Lyvia Parara will speak on "Ioannis Kapodistrias: The European Diplomat, Historian and Nation's Governor." * Greek-American humorist and author David Sedaris will be in DC on Sunday, April 19th, at 3 pm, at DAR Constitution Hall. Tickets are between $50 and $75. Let me know if we should try to make it a MeetUp. Hope to see our [παρέα](https://www.google.com/search?q=%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%AD%CE%B1&sca_esv=0108a123375dd053&biw=1280&bih=715&sxsrf=ANbL-n5w-Bcm91I8n2xIWUb0qh0oRWbY5w%3A1772398733624&ei=jaikaaXcJdKh5NoPlYed-QU&ved=2ahUKEwiX_5X4zv-SAxXwEFkFHeWgLDMQgK4QegYIAQgAEAU&uact=5&oq=Greek+word+parea&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEEdyZWVrIHdvcmQgcGFyZWEyBRAAGIAEMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiiBBiJBUjRV1CJBVidU3ANeACQAQCYAcIBoAH_HaoBBTE4LjIwuAEDyAEA-AEBmAInoALGFagCEMICCBAAGLADGO8FwgIEECMYJ8ICBxAjGCcY6gLCAgcQLhgnGOoCwgINECMY8AUYJxjqAhieBsICDRAuGNEDGMcBGCcY6gLCAhcQABiABBiRAhi0AhjnBhiKBRjqAtgBAcICGhAuGIAEGJECGLQCGOcGGMgDGIoFGOoC2AEBwgIgEC4YgAQYkQIYtAIY5wYYxwEYyAMYigUY6gIYrwHYAQHCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkQIYigXCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAgsQLhiABBjRAxjHAcICChAAGIAEGEMYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICCxAAGIAEGJIDGIoFwgINEAAYgAQYQxjJAxiKBcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgIHECMYsQIYJ8ICERAAGIAEGJECGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIJEAAYgAQYChgLwgIMEAAYgAQYsQMYChgLwgIMEC4YgAQYsQMYChgLwgIHEC4YgAQYCsICBBAAGAPCAgcQABiABBgKwgIIEAAYFhgKGB6YAwXxBRHAB2M7Nis5iAYBkAYEugYGCAEQARgBkgcFMjcuMTKgB9b7ArIHBTE0LjEyuAeVFcIHBzAuMTEuMjjIB4UBgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp) on the 21st at Laconiko. Να τα πούμε! - Athan

Social Sips & Bites family - it’s time to wear your green and bring your Irish spirit. We’re heading to Kalypso’s Tavern for a St. Patrick’s celebration packed with festive vibes, great company, and special deals on food and drinks. What to expect: • Irish favorites like corned beef & cabbage • Shepherd’s pie and other hearty classics • Guinness specials • A lively crowd and that classic SSB energy Whether you’re coming for the food, the drinks, or just the fun, this is one of those nights you don’t want to miss. Come hungry. Come social. Let’s turn Kalypso’s green together. 🍀

Hybrid registration links at https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/career-success-group-job-seeker-accountability-networking-26/ The Career Success Group is a networking meeting held on the 2nd Monday and a hybrid meeting 4th Thursday of each month from 9:30-10:30 AM ET with [Kevin Keene](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinekeene/). Join us if you are looking for a new opportunity, to grow your career, or if you are in a job transition. 1. Practice your elevator pitch in a safe space 2. Check-in for accountability 3. Set goals for your job search for the week 4. Meet others to build your LinkedIn network 5. Learn about upcoming events 6. Ask questions **CHAPTER LEADER** [Kevin Keene](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinekeene/) kekeene@comcast.net

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Secrets of Runes,”** on the origins, development, and interpretation of the runic script, with Lilla Kopár, runologist and a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-rune-secrets) .] The fame of runes outshines that of any other ancient script. They can be found not just on Viking Age rune stones, but on Bilbo’s door and as the Bluetooth logo on your cell phone. Runic script is commonly associated with magic, used by modern practitioners of neopaganism, and in recent decades has captured the imagination of filmmakers and video game designers. Yet most of us know little about the historical origins of runes and have no clue how to read or use them. Come to Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Va., to get schooled on runic script with the help of Lilla Kopár, a veteran scholar of runes who has earned a following among Profs and Pints fans by giving fantastic talks on medieval monsters and Norse mythology. As someone who has carried out extensive field research on runes, published several articles on runic objects, and even appeared on the History Channel commenting on runes in America, she’s exceptionally qualified to introduce you to runology and the fascinating things that runes tell us. Dr Kopár will discuss the development of runic script from its humble origins on the borders of the Roman Empire in the first or second century CE, through its popularity in the Viking world, to its use and misuse in modern times. She’ll discuss how runes are a set of related alphabets that underwent changes over time and she’ll describe what inspired changes in this writing system and where and how runes were used in the medieval period. Her richly illustrated talk will highlight some of the most intriguing objects with runic inscriptions, from humble bone fragments to impressive rune stones, and offer insight into the scholarly methods of deciphering and interpreting runic inscriptions. We’ll also look at the function of the runic script from simple practical notes and memorial inscriptions to cipher-runes and magic. The most fun might be the in-class assignment, which will involve reading a few runic inscriptions and writing your name and other words in runes. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Part of Codex runicus, a rune manuscript written on animal skin and dating to about 1300 (University of Copenhagen / Wikimedia Commons).

It's St. Patrick's Day! Wear something green. Come out and hear Oasis recording artist LESSON ZERO, drink, eat, and be Irish for once, aye?

**It’s St. Paddy’s Day and you KNOW we’re not staying home... especially if Collective is on stage!!! Join us at Rai’s Rendezvous for a night of green drinks, great music, and dancing. Wear your green. Bring your lucky charm. And let’s turn Rai’s into the luckiest party in town.💚🍻🎶**