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Your DXB Tribe – Festive Creative Gathering at Mawaheb
**Your DXB Tribe – Festive Creative Gathering at Mawaheb w/FoscART**
🗓️ Saturday, 20 December | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
💰 AED 150pp (it Includes a beverage, pastry and all painting materials) 😍
As we get closer to the holidays and the end of the year, we want to create a space where we can slow down, connect, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon together.
Join us at Mawaheb, a unique art studio that celebrates community and creativity, for a cosy festive gathering. We’ll spend the afternoon painting and decorating Christmas ornaments — pieces you can hang on your tree, gift to someone special, or keep as a reminder of this moment of connection.
Beyond the creativity, this is also a chance to reflect on the year we’ve lived… the highs, the challenges, the lessons, and the small moments that shaped us. It’s a gentle closure of 2025 and a meaningful way to start thinking about what we want to invite into the new year.
Expect good vibes, inspiring conversations, creativity, and a safe space to meet other amazing women in our tribe.
We can’t wait to see you there. ❤️🎄
All level, Beginners till Advance Saturday afternoon Offroad Desert Drive
Join Dubai Offroaders for an unforgettable weekend of camping, off-roading, and Jeep adventure in the Dubai desert! This event is perfect for off-road enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced drivers. Get ready to explore the stunning desert landscape, tackle challenging terrains, and have fun with like-minded adventurers.
Experience the thrill of driving your 4x4 through the sandy dunes, enjoy a BBQ under the starlit sky, and connect with fellow expats in Dubai who share your passion for off-road activities. Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or a newbie looking to learn, this weekend trip promises an exciting blend of off-road driving, camping under the stars, and making unforgettable memories in the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this ultimate Dubai Offroaders experience!
🆕 Venue 🆕Elegant Networking with Amazig View & Fireworks🎆
Free for Ladies💃🔥
🆕 *Luxury Venue 🆕Elegant Networking Event under Star* ✨✨
*Join us* for another Luxurious Social
Networking Event Under stars🌟💫
*Register here* 👇👇
https://luma.com/864jp67w
*Discover Ruby Ru,* a new Opened Luxurious Venue with Unique Decorations & Classy Style
Standing on the Amazing View of Creek & Full Dubai Skyline
*Enjoy* the View & *Make* New Friends, *Build* New Connections🤝 and *Take* Amazing Pictures with Luxurious Style
🗓 *Saturday 20 December*
🕗 *7:00 pm to 11:00 PM*
📍 *Ruby Ru Lounge By Iris*
*Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek* ,
Jewel of the Creek
✔ *Free Entry For Ladies* + 1 Wekcome Drink🍹
✔ Amazing Fireworks Show 🎆
✔ *Discover Brand New Venue* 💫
✔ Elegant Networking Vibes✨
✔ Amazing Creek *View* 🔥
✔ Unique Style & Designs💥
✔ Socialize & *Networking* 🤝
✔ Live *Dj* starts 9:30PM🕺
✔ *5* Stars Hotel Experience⭐
✔ *Free* Valet Parking 🅿️
👗👔 *Dress Code* : Elegant Only
👗 *Ladies* 💃
*Free* Entry for all Ladies💃🥳
With *1* Complimentary Drink🍹
👔 *Gentlemen* 🕺
💰 *70 AED* 💰 *Cash* Only🛑
Including 1 selected Drink🍹
All level, Beginners till Advance Offroad Desert Drive training Trip
PLEASE REGISTER HERE, TO JOIN THIS EVENT,
https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/
Checklist: a) Fully functional 4x4 vehicle with full tank of fuel. b) Air compressor in working condition. c) Recovery rope / strap. d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies. e) Refreshments for you and your passengers (if you have them). f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle.
Etiquette: 1) Registering and not coming along may stop others from joining and is easily avoidable - so please be courteous and withdraw if you can't make it. 2) Be punctual. 3) Avoid bringing along unregistered participants without prior permission.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and prepare properly - see you on the sand!
Civilisations in Harmony, Art Without Borders: China-UAE 🎨 Exchange Exhibition
🤗 We sincerely invite you to attend the opening ceremony of the **"China-UAE International Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition**" This exhibition celebrates the poetic spirit and **artistic heritage** of the East while building bridges with the world. 👉 Click ATTEND and contact the host on **☎️ +971-58-208-4392 (Rodrigo)**
🎨🎨👨🎨👩🎨Over 100 works by Chinese calligraphy and painting artists!
🍵Chinese tea 🎁 Souvenirs provided
**🗓 20 December 2025**
**⏰️ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm**
**☎️ +971-58-208-4392 (Rodrigo)**
**📍 [Dragon Mart 2 atrium in front of Nesto Hypermarket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GrTWscoKwyXKxk7Y7)**
**💰 FREE!**
**Supporting organisation:**
International Exchange Working Committee of China Association of Trade in Services
**Hosts**:
**🐲Dragon Mart Chinese Tenants Trade Committee in Dubai**
**🏮CHINESE SOCIAL CLUB**
**Organisers**:
Beijing Chengyouxuan Culture Communication Co., Ltd.,
Beijing Chuangyiyuan International Culture Center, and Silk Road Danqing Culture Co., Ltd.
**Co-organisers:**
ArtChain Global Culture & Art Financial Investment International Group Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong Kuangshi International Auction Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong Hanhai International Auction Co., Ltd.
US Global International Auction Co., Ltd.
Gentle Art Therapy Workshop | Slow Down & Reconnect
This is a gentle, small-group art therapy workshop designed to help you slow down, ground, and reconnect with yourself
✨**No art skills required.** Just bring your curiosity and an open heart.
You’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own **pomegranate artwork** — whole, halved, and open — exploring its timeless symbolism of **wholeness, abundance, and self-discovery**.
This session is suitable if you’re feeling emotionally tired, overstimulated, or simply curious about art as a therapeutic tool.
**Workshop details:**
📅 **Saturday\, Dec 20th \| 6 PM – 9 PM**
📍 **Hosted at :Story of A, Studio, Sharjah Maliha Rd**
Google map link :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gp9brbRiG1hv4TE7
💫 **Energy Exchange:** AED 200 including all materials.
🌿 **Early-bird for two:** AED 360
**To register or ask questions:**
Please message me directly on WhatsApp:
📲 +971 50 4734646
Spots are intentionally limited to keep the space intimate.
If this resonates, trust that nudge 🌿
Saturday advanced+ badminton @ Al quoz (Baseline sports academy) 7-9pm
**Note: This is an invite-only session.**
**👋 Are you an advanced player?** Kindly add your name to the waitlist, and [click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) to confirm your slot.
📍 **Venue:** Baseline Sports Academy, Al Quoz *[(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvyZpc9AFR4pDZNCA)*.
We play **advanced** badminton here every Saturday, 7-9 PM.
**📝 Key Info**
This session is open for intermediate and advanced players of all nationalities, genders and races.
*Cost per session: 40 AED*
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
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FREEHAND Aperture – Winter Street Photography Walk
### About the Event
FREEHAND Aperture invites photographers, creatives, and visual storytellers to an open and relaxed **street photography meetup** focused on winter moods, people, movement, and urban life.
This is a **free, community-driven event** designed to encourage learning, networking, and creative exchange through photography.
***
### Who Can Join?
* 📷 **Photographers**
* Beginners looking to practice and build confidence
* Professionals expanding their portfolios or experimenting with new ideas
* 🧍 **Models & Creative Individuals**
* Anyone interested in being photographed for portfolio use
* No professional modeling experience required
* 🚶 **Art & Photography Enthusiasts**
* You can join simply to walk, observe, connect, and exchange ideas
***
### What to Expect
* Casual **photo walks** through the area
* Live street photography sessions
* Opportunities for **portfolio-building** (both photographers and models)
* Sharing techniques, perspectives, and experiences
* A friendly and inclusive atmosphere with no pressure or formal setup
***
### Important Notes
* 🎟 **No fees – Free attendance**
* 📸 Bring your camera, phone, or just your curiosity
* 🤝 This is a networking-focused, creative, and respectful environment
* The goal is learning, collaboration, and having fun
***
### Philosophy
FREEHAND Aperture is not about perfection — it’s about **observation, connection, and storytelling**.
Everyone sees differently, and that difference is what makes photography powerful.
Basketball- All levels welcome-friendly
Casual basketball for all level players to join.
Whatsapp +971585129190 to join our community of players. NOTE- confirmation of slot has to be given on whatsapp only.
Cost is 30 AED per person
رحلة عبر كتاب- إلا جدتك.. كانت تغني- بحضور الروائية صالحة عبيد
يسر "ملتقى الراويات" وبرنامج "مدارس الحياة" التابع لهيئة دبي للثقافة و الفنون أن يدعوكم لحضور جلسة حوارية بعنوان:
“الهوية والتراث الإماراتي في السرد المعاصر” ، بمشاركة الروائية *صالحة عبيد* ، ومناقشة لأحدث أعمالها رواية "إلا جدتُك.. كانت تُغني" ، الأحد 21 ديسمبر 2025 ، الساعة 7 مساءً، بمكتبة الصفا للفنون والتصميم ، الوصل، دبي.
يدير اللقاء ا. سهام جبريل
الدعوة عامة
نتطلع لحضوركم جميعا.
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Dubai 🇦🇪
**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
**📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 17:00-17:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.
* 17:15-17:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 17:25-18:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 18:45-19:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 19:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though!
**💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
**🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* **What will we talk about? What's the topic?**
The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c).
* **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?**
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.
* **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?**
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* **Is it mostly men that attend?**
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* **Can I come alone?**
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* **Can I be late?**
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* **Where do you meet?**
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/).
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Making Philosophy Available To All ✨**
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
**\*\*\***
**Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) 👈**
**Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈**
**Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**
Indoor Social Friendly Basketball - open to all level
We organise social Basketball games for all level players to join.
Whatsapp us at +971585129190 to confirm your spot.
Indoor Padel - C-/C Level
We organise social friendly padel games for all level players to join.
Whatsapp us at +971585129190 to confirm your spot.
Bachata Intensive Workshop
Experience a sensational blend of smooth motion and fun expression while creating beautiful moves with easy-to-follow steps.
Bachata is a lyrical latin dance style originated in the Dominican Republic, expanded in Spain and grew to become a popular dance style worldwide. Offering an outlet for rhythmic expression and flowing sensual movement, bachata incorporates a number of different styles, techniques and expressions.
AED 149 /1 workshop
AED 599 /6 workshops (course package)
Join us on this new journey of wellness and discovery!
Book your spot NOW!
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
For enquiries
Call/Text 055 803 4003
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NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
HTML5 Master Series (Class 01 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Holiday Dinner
Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.
HTML5 Master Series (Class 02 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
COGG Holiday Party, In-Person at GameArena!!!
This special holiday event will be AT GAMEARENA near the Gateway!!! Come with games if you like but also come just to chill and relax with new and old friends before we end the 2025 year. Snacks will be provided and working to get holiday drinks like last year if you would like partake more at the bar. Play game at the main venue or other games COGG members bring!
\-\-\- **Usual In-Person Notes** \-\-\-
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!
Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at info@[thecogg.com](http://thecogg.com/)!
Sunday Afternoon Coffee at Grandview Grind
Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #25 @ Improving
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)



















