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TOOOL NoVA Lockpicking Monthly Meeting @ Nova Labs Fairfax
Come join us at Nova Labs for our monthly lockpicking meeting! We meet every third Wednesday at the Nova Labs Fairfax location at 3850 Jermantown Road. Learn about locks, lockpicking, lock modifications, and even lock smithing in our classroom environment. No tools, skills, or knowledge required, but feel free to bring any of those things with you! Our meetings are overseen by one or more locksmiths.
DC Rockers' Winter Showcase 2026 @ Jammin Java!
**DCR’s DECADES SHOWCASE 2024!**
5 bands, each paying tribute to a different decade of Rock n’ Roll, to perform a 1 hour set. This is an ALL AGES SHOW!
Email ericSeisler@yahoo.com with questions
**(2:00pm) Barco Loungers**
**(3:30pm) The Redactions**
**(5:00pm) The Wanderers**
**(6:30pm) The Spirographs**
**(8:00pm) Dad Bod**
**Rules:**
All musicians must be active DCR members, or must join DCR prior to the gig. Sets should maintain a PG-13 rating as this is an all-ages show. Availability subject to organizer’s discretion, otherwise on a first-come-first-served basis. Please list your choice of decades (multiple options will more likely result in a spot), preferred practice location, and preferred and secondary instrument/vocals.
NoVABeerSec - Feb 25th @Crooked Run Brewery (Sterling, VA)
The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer'' will be Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30PM til 7ish at Crooked Run Fermentation (22455 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA ). **BONUS** there is a Senor Ramon Taqueria as part of the brewery; so it will be a “Taco Wednesday” for everyone ;)
**Venue for February:** Crooked Run Fermentation (https://crookedrunfermentation.com/sterling-virginia-2/) - Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. Started in 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia, Crooked Run has developed a following for creative and nuanced beverages across a variety of styles, from lagers to IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, sours, and beyond beer. In 2017, we opened our main production facility in Sterling, Virginia, and will open a third location in northeast DC in 2022.
Opened in 2017, the Sterling location features a bustling taproom, outdoor biergarten, 10 BBL brewhouse, and best of all, TACOS! Senor Ramon Taqueria offers a full menu of tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, and more. Come relax with 12 beers on tap, weekend live music, and some great food! If you're biking, we're right off the W&OD Trail.
**Additional Info:**
We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. Have a great week and see you later this month!
Cheers,
Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of
@NoVABeerSec
NoVA Hackers March 2026 Meeting
**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.
An Evening with David Beabout
Join us on **Tuesday, February 10, 2026,** for our next **Loudoun CyberTech Event** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**!
Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1nxjC-D1RQISSo6DBxjhJ4wdwxz1
Please join us for an evening with **David Beabou**t to explore what success actually looks like in a cyber community! Expect a lively, interactive conversation grounded in real world experience, shared learning, and practical insights.
With over 17 years in cybersecurity and national security, **David Beabout** brings a rare blend of operational depth and executive leadership, currently serving as **Deputy Global CISO at NTT Security Holding**s, with prior experience at **Deloitte, Booz Allen**, and **U.S. Army Counterintelligence.** He has advised C-Suite leaders and government partners to rearchitect threat intelligence across 900+ companies worldwide and actively gives back through board service with **NightDragon** and as an advisor to **The Cyber Guild.**
Bring your ideas, your perspective, and your energy for an engaging February session!
**Agenda**
5:30 Social hour and networking begins
6:00 Welcome
6:15 Conversation with **David Beabout**
7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues
7:30 Adjourn
Sunday Poker Event (Game 3)
Sunday Texas Hold-Em Tournament
Cost: No cost
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Starting Stack: 30,000 chips
Bonuses: 5,000 for arriving early, 5,000 for new players, 5,000 for registering online
Blind structure
Level 1: 100 chips / 200 chips
Level 2: 200 chips / 400 chips
Level 3: 300 chips / 600 chips
Level 4: 400 chips / 800 chips
Level 5: 500 chips / 1,000 chips
10 minute break / chip up
Level 6: 1,000 chips / 2,000 chips
Level 7: 2,000 chips / 4,000 chips
Level 8: 3,000 chips / 6,000 chips
chip up
Level 9: 5,000 chips / 10,000 chips
Level 10: 10,000 chips / 20,000 chips
Level 11: 15,000 chips / 30,000 chips
Level 12: 25,000 chips / 50,000 chips
chip up
Level 13: 50,000 chips / 100,000 chips
Level 14: 100,000 chips / 200,000 chips
Level 15: 200,000 chips / 4000,000 chips
BreadBreakers Game Night
**Join the BreadBreakers community for an evening of connection and comradery over the timeless art of boardgaming!**
BreadBreakers is a community where people of all different belief systems and backgrounds create community and have meaningful conversation. Usually we do that over the dinner table, but sometimes you've got to change it up a bit!
Here's what to expect:
* A kind, welcoming atmosphere and community
* Several familiar, and several novel boardgames.
* Snacks :)
* We'll be gathering in Meeting Room 1 at the Reston Regional Library.
* Feel free to bring a board game to share if you'd like!
**I've never attended a BreadBreakers event before - what is BreadBreakers?**
BreadBreakers is a community where neighbors from all different beliefs and backgrounds can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** Most frequently, we do this through the ancient practice of breaking bread around a common dining table.
But we're more than just a discussion group - we're a movement to heal our world's broken discourse and forge togetherness in a time of isolation and loneliness. **Through the sacred act of just "being" together, we're working to rebuild the town square, one table (or game night) at a time.**
BreadBreakers is a religiously inclusive by Restoration United Methodist Church in Reston, VA. All faiths, beliefs, and stripes are welcomed, and our leadership and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.







