Hanging Out

TAMI open-fa-sure (Open Night) is a great time to visit the space and get to know how things work. If you want to double check whether someone is in the space, call 03-3726660. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

באו לתקן כל מה שלא עובד. יותר טוב אם [צרו איתנו](https://docs.telavivmakers.space/welcome) קשר וספרו לנו מה הולכים לתקן ךפני להגיע. Come to fix together It is much better if you [contact us](https://docs.telavivmakers.space/welcome) and tell what do you want to repair before coming.

**[Binder & Partners Ltd.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/binder-and-partners-ltd/)** Family Office and **[PwC](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwc/)** are thrilled to invite you to their conference: “**Startup Financing Trends in Israel: 2025 Review & 2026 Forecast**” 📅 Date: March 16th at 17.30 📍 Location: Herzog Tower\, 6 Yitzhak Sadeh St\.\, Tel Aviv \| 2nd Floor What to Expect: \- Opening speech by **[Tal Naor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-naor-06b6a5168/), [Yaron Weizenbluth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaron-weizenbluth-7773a48/), [Daniel Kaczelnik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kaczelnik-245404193/), [Jonas Binder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-binder-8458b5107/)**, and **[Raphael Meyara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-meyara-06925813/).** \- An exclusive 1\-on\-1 interview with **[Matan Cohen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matan-co/)**, former CEO and Co-Founder of **[Doti.AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/doti-ai/),** acquired by Salesforce in just 2.5 years \- A high\-level panel discussion featuring leading VCs\, including **[Reut Yehuda Golan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reut-yehuda-golan-6b269a29/)** at **[Qumra Capital](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qumra-capital/)**, **[Lidor Sigron](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidorsigron/)** at **[Red Dot Capital Partners](https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-dot-capital-partners/)**, **[Dov Rozenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dov-rozenberg-33ba8319/)** at **[O.G. Venture Partners](https://www.linkedin.com/company/o-g-venture-partners/)**, **[Ran Dagan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ran-dagan-89b3454/)** at **[Essentia Venture Capital](https://www.linkedin.com/company/essentia-venture-capital/)**, and **[Nir Adler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nir-adler-965b46a4/)** at **[State of Mind Ventures (SOMV)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-mind-ventures/)** Together, we’ll dive into the key takeaways from 2025 and explore strategic insights and predictions for 2026. Spots are limited—RSVP to secure your place: **[https://lnkd.in/dqFQEPbG](https://lnkd.in/dqFQEPbG)**

לצפייה במפגשים הקודמים: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWYO6ItABnqsaUHKt7BXFaZyc319UOHDp](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWYO6ItABnqsaUHKt7BXFaZyc319UOHDp) יום שני נפגשים בשרונה להמשיך לקרוא יחדיו ולנהל דיון על הספר: **The Ominous Parallels** נכתב על ידי לאונרד פיקוף ויצא לאור בשנת 1982. הספר סוקר את התרבות והאקלים הפילוסופי בגרמניה שהוביל לעליית הנאציזם ולשואה. הספר מציג כיצד תהליכים תרבותיים ופילוסופים דומים מתחוללים בארה״ב ובמערב. את הספר נקרא באנגלית והדיון יתקיים בעברית. את המפגש יוביל אייר רייכל, עמית מרכז איין ראנד בישראל ההשתפות כרוכה בתרומה למרכז איין ראנד בישראל. 20 ש"ח למפגש. חינם: למשתתפים שתורמים תרומה קבועה של 50 ש"ח ומעלה בחודש. [קישור לתרומה](https://www.aynrand.org.il/donate) מלאי ספרים לרכישה אמור להגיע בקרוב. מיקום: וויוורק שרונה מרקט הוראות כניסה: יש להיכנס בכניסה א' של שרונה מרקט, מול מסעדת "מקסיקנה" יש דלת לחדר מדרגות, יש לעלות לקומה ה3 ולצלצל לפתיחת הדלת לאייר רייכל 050-5210025. למגיעים ברכב, חניה מומלצת ב"חניון פלטיניום" (מופיע בוייז). או בחניון "מילניום" (שקצת רחוק יותר) ב10 ש"ח עם אפליקציית סנטרל פארק. לתיאום הגעה בפעם הראשונה ולמתלבטים ניתן ליצור קשר עם אייר בטלפון ובוואטסאפ 050-5210025

בסדנה נכיר את העקרונות הבסיסיים של תחום הריתוך, נתנסה בעבודה עם כלי העבודה השונים, נחשף לסוגי הריתוך השונים ותצברו ידע שיסייע לכם להבין את התהליך ואת טכניקות העבודה הנדרשות. עלות: 240 ש"ח למבוגר/ת. לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 190 ש"ח למבוגר/ת. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם פה, יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא [https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/welding](https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/welding)

החינוך בידיים שלנו. זה מפגש יסוד לאנשי חינוך שמרגישים שהגיע הזמן לקחת אחריות על ה״איך״ – לא רק על התוכן. אם את/ה מורה, מנהל/ת או איש/אשת חינוך בלתי פורמלי שמרגישים שהדרך שבה אנחנו מחנכים חשובה לא פחות ממה שאנחנו מלמדים – המפגש הזה בשבילך. ### מה נעשה במפגש? • עבודה בפורמט שולחנות עגולים • העלאת אתגרים אמיתיים מהשטח • ניסוח משותף של עקרונות “אני מאמין” • זיהוי כיווני פעולה פרקטיים שאפשר לקחת כבר מחר למסגרת המטרה היא לייצר בסיס משותף לקהילה של אנשי חינוך שפועלים יחד, חוקרים יחד ומובילים שינוי מלמטה למעלה. זה לא כנס הרצאות. זה מרחב עבודה. אם את/ה רוצים להיות חלק מהגיבוש הראשוני ולהשפיע על הכיוון – נשמח לראות אותך. [להצטרפות לקהילה- החינוך בידיים שלנו](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BcWFaoUD4zzLqdJpgjoPfO?mode=gi_t)

Tired of feature pipelines that: • break silently in production? • suffer from training–serving skew? • take hours to rebuild from scratch? • keep data scientists dependent on data engineering for every change? In this 3-session **hands-on paid course**, you’ll learn how to use **dbt** to build robust, incremental, production-grade feature pipelines for machine learning — using real e-commerce data. *** **🚨 Important – This is a PAID course & registration is via Google Form** **RSVP on Meetup does not count as registration.** To apply and secure your spot, you **must** fill out this form: 👉 https://forms.gle/Tf9BzYiq3esVpn3D7 Payment, syllabus and selection details are all in the form. All instruction is volunteer-based, and **all proceeds go to support DataHack’s nonprofit programs advancing diversity and inclusion in AI & data science in Israel.** *** **🧠 Who is this for?** • Data Scientists • ML Engineers • Backend Developers working closely with data/ML …who want to **own their feature engineering end-to-end** – from raw data to production-ready features. **Prerequisites:** • Comfortable with SQL • Basic familiarity with ML concepts (features, training/serving, etc.) *** **🔧 What you’ll learn (hands-on)** Over **3 evenings** with a **100K+ row e-commerce dataset**, you’ll: • Build layered, incremental dbt models for ML feature pipelines • Handle late-arriving data and slowly changing dimensions • Add data quality tests and avoid silent failures • Write reusable macros and use patterns you can take straight to production • Connect the dots from raw events → features → production serving By the end, you’ll have a **complete, tested feature pipeline** plus the skills to replicate the pattern in your own company. *** **📅 When & Where** • **Dates:** Wednesdays – 16.3, 23.3, 30.3.2026 • **Session length:** \~2.5–3 hours each • **Location:** Check Point offices, Shlomo Kaplan 5, Tel Aviv • **Food:** Pizza’s on us 🍕 *** **💸 Cost & Invoicing** • This is a **paid 3-session course**. • We strongly encourage **employers to cover the cost** as part of your professional development. • Full pricing and payment details are available in the registration form. Again: **Meetup RSVP is only for interest tracking. It does not reserve a seat.** To actually join the course, fill out the form here: 👉 https://forms.gle/Tf9BzYiq3esVpn3D7 *** **👋 Who’s teaching?** The course is led by **Yuval Gorchover**, Head of AI/ML Engineering at **Voyantis**, and **Amihai Offenbacher**, a Data Scientist at Voyantis , bringing real-world, production ML experience into the classroom. *** **Ready to take control of your feature pipelines?** Apply now via the form and we’ll be in touch with next steps: 👉 https://forms.gle/Tf9BzYiq3esVpn3D7

Join the Fluent community for a night of language, culture, and connection! Practice over 12 languages with native speakers in a fun, multicultural atmosphere—plus enjoy drinks and meet people from all over the world! 🗣️🍻🎊 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 🎟️ Discounted Ticket Prices: Available online until 15:00 on the day of the event: Ticket + soft drink – 60 NIS Ticket + beer/glass of wine – 70 NIS [Get your ticket here](https://www.fluent.community/fluent-events/language-exchange-2103) 🚪At the door (or on website after 15:00 on day of event): Ticket + soft drink – 65 NIS Ticket + beer/glass of wine – 75 NIS 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 🎫 Want to become an Ultimate Fluenter? Pay less for every event and join our exclusive circle of loyal members by getting a Frequent Fluent Card! [Get a Frequent Fluent Card](https://events.fluent.community/credits-store/) 🎫 10-entry card – 420 NIS 5-entry card – 240 NIS Drinks not included, but cardholders get discounted drink tickets at the entrance! 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 ✨ Want to join for free? Become an Ambassador! Ambassadors help others practice their native language for the first half of the evening, and then enjoy practicing other languages during the second half. It’s a great way to give and get value—and attend for free! 😃

דרינקים, חברים חדשים ומשחק אש 🍸 שישה משתתפים 👬 ‌💰Buy-in: 50 ☝️Small Blind: שקל ✌️Big Blind: שנייקל **לו“ז** ‌20:00 – דרינקים ומכירים 🥂 20:30 – מתחילים במשחק ✨ ‌ הרשמה דרך הקישור כאן 🔗👇 https://gayitup.live/p/poker/

**TAMI Sonic (Music Night)** Join our bi-weekly informal meetups devoted to playing and experimenting with sound. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

במהלך המפגש כל אחת ואחד מהחברים והאורחים מציגים את עצמם , לפני אחרי מתקיים מינגלינג להכרות ובסיום ארוחת בוקר בכל מפגש יש הרצאה של 10 דקות בתחום מקצועי אחר המפגש מתקיים בבית קפה צבעים בפארק בכבר סבא עלות 60 ש"ח אפשר לפנות אלי יורם במייל yoramze@gmail.com 0547333081 בקבוצה 23 חברים קבעים שמגיעים לכל מפגש מתחומים שונים: עורכי דין, תחום הבניה והעיצוב , ייעוץ עסקי, שירותים לבית,ראיית חשבון , ביטוחת משכנאות , שייוק ומכירות , משרד חקירות , סון עריכת פטנטים , ארגון טוילוים לחו"ל ,נדל"ן ,מחשבים לרשמת חברי הקבוצה https://bni.co.il/%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F/iw/memberlist

**TAMI Hacking Nights** \- join TAMI CTF team and practice challenges and CTFs with us \- share your knowledge about ethical hacking techniques and tools \- bring some device to reverse engineer it and explore how it works \- propose a bug bounty program to work on together \- just watch and learn from others The meetings are informal and open to all levels - from total beginners to hardcore CTF veterans. Join our HackaTAMI Telegram channel ([https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk](https://t.me/+KAXY_iPcPlpmZTRk)) to discuss what we will do this Tuesday and come to TAMI. ========== TAMI wiki: [https://telavivmakers.org](https://telavivmakers.org) TAMI main Telegram channel: [https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8](https://t.me/+0t5M0-jK9iIwZmM8)

## Details Hi everyone, ⚠️ You need to join the Whatssapp community and get a confirmation on WhatssApp that there are still spots available in order to be able to attend. You can join the chess community here by filling the form: https://chessbarisrael.com/#join-us The next edition tournament will take place on **Tuesday.** 📍 **Where:** Masaryk Wine & Flowers, **80 King George St, Tel Aviv** 📅 **When:** 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM ♟️ **Format:** 5 rounds of 8+2 (Rapid) OR Meet & Play (depends on which Tuesday) 🥇 **Prizes:** * **Top Winners:** bottles of wine * **Best Under 1500/800:** 1 hour of private chess lesson * **Sandwich for a randomly picked player** ✨ **How does it work?** This is a friendly, unofficial event (not reported to FIDE) and part of a **bi-weekly series of tournaments** held in bars around Tel Aviv. ⚠️ There is an entrance fee for the event including the first free drink and prizes! **Spots are limited!** ⚠️ You need to join the Whatssapp community and get a confirmation on WhatssApp that there are still spots available in order to be able to attend. Olivier 🎉

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

Join the [Veg Society of DC (VSDC)](vsdc.org) for a pro-animal/vegan-themed Movie Watch Party on Saturday, March 21 at 3:00 pm in Fairfax VA. Socializing with vegan food beforehand and discussion about the movie afterwards is planned. THIS MONTH'S MOVIE WATCH PARTY WILL BEGIN AT 3 PM. This month's movie is Wicked: For Good (Part 2). *Wicked: For Good* explores the untold story behind the witches of Oz, following two unlikely friends whose choices, values, and courage shape the world around them. It’s a powerful, visually stunning story about identity, loyalty, and what it truly means to be “good.” The movie is 2 hours and 17 minutes long. The VSDC member hosts’ home in Fairfax has a small home theater that can accommodate around 20 people. This regular event is a fun way to learn, discuss, and meet vegans and vegan-curious people (Thanks to Mindy Kursban and David Kwiatkowski for hosting!). FEE: The $12 fee will cover the hosts' expenses for the event, including food, beverages, and other associated costs. If there are any proceeds beyond these costs, which we don't expect, they will go towards VSDC's work to fulfill its mission. In order to ensure the success of the evening and limit late cancellations, **the fee is refundable until 5 days before the event. [NOTE the fee increase due to the increase in the cost of food]** BECAUSE THERE IS A FEE FOR THIS EVENT, MEETUP DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A WAITLIST ONCE THE RSVPs ARE FULL. IF IT IS FULL, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHECK MEETUP OCCASIONALLY TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS CHANGED THEIR RSVP. FOOD: For our afternoon movie watch party, we’ll have mostly snack-style foods. Feel free to bring any vegan food or beverages to share. WHO: All VSDC and Meetup members are invited. Bringing a non-vegan friend is encouraged. WHEN: Saturday, March 21 **at 3:00 pm**\*\*\*. We'll eat and enjoy social time together first and begin watching the movie around 3:30. Please note this movie is longer than usual, so you can give yourself enough time to stay till the end. WHERE: The home is in Fairfax VA 22033, near Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. It is 8 miles from the closest metro at either Vienna or Reston (Uber or Lyft would be necessary). **For safety and security reasons, the exact location will be emailed privately via Meetup about 2 days in advance to those who have rsvp'd Yes.** Please make sure your email is current in Meetup, your Meetup settings allow organizer messages, and check your spam if you don't receive the message. PARKING: There is plenty of free parking within a 3-minute walk of the home. \*You must register via this page to attend the event.\* A Pay Pal account is required to pay the $12. Because there is a cost for the event, Meetup doesn't have a waitlist for the movie. **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Only Vegan Food, Please** While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

**upward-facing funk and roll for your soul** The Funicular Project will be featured in Rai's Rendezvous' Band Showcase on Thursday, April 2nd! They are bringing all of there dance tunes to you on a special THURSDAY NIGHT at Rai's Rendezvous. Definitely come out to show your support! Funk and roll for your soul in ASHBURN, VA! Some of you have probably seen Felix Pickles play around the area and know how much fun they are. Kris and Steve from FP are part of The Funicular Project joined by several other top notch area musicians playing originals & covers to get your booty shaking on the dance floor. Rai's has a killer stage, full bar, yummy food, and a great staff to serve you. https://thefunicularproject.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1870298330325773 https://www.raisrendezvous.com/ Get ready to shake your thing to tunes by artists like: 311, Beck, Bonnie Raitt, Chappell Roan, Chic, Cure, Daft Punk, David Bowie, DMB, Dua Lipa/Scary Pockets, Fall Out Boy, Fiona Apple, Grateful Dead, Hozier, Huey Lewis and The News, Incubus, INXS, Jane's Addiction, Jawny, KISS, Madness, Maneskin, Mark Morrison, Modest Mouse, Mother Mother, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Pretenders, Prince, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rusted Root, Sly and the Family Stone, Smashing Pumpkins, Spacehog, Stevie Wonder, Sublime, The Beatles, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, The Fixx, The Grateful Dead, The Who, War, Wet Leg….

Join the [Veg Society of DC (VSDC)](vsdc.org) for board games in person! We are capping the event at 16 people. **SNACKS**: light vegan snacks will be provided by the host. This is an all-vegan event. **WHO**: All VSDC and Meetup members are invited; space is limited to the 1st 16 to sign up. **Note: you must include your first and last name and a valid phone number / email when you RSVP - only the hosts can see this additional info.** **WHEN**: Sunday, March 29th, from 3 pm to 7 pm. * **WHERE**: Derwood MD. For the exact location, **text or call the host** (Caroline) at least 24 hours in advance of the event: 240-261-3732. Note: Do not share the address with anyone else. **PARKING**: There is plenty of free parking in the residential neighborhood. Please read and follow all parking signs. **METRO:** This location is accessible by public transport. It is 1.5 miles from the Shady Grove Metro station (Red line). Once at Shady Grove, take Ride-On Bus 64 to Shady Grove Rd.& Briardale Rd; walk less than 0.5 miles. **WHAT TO BRING**: Your favorite game. You do not have to bring food. The host has Taboo; Chess; and Take 5. 3-4 pm: social hour 4-7 pm: games **REMEMBER: *You must include your first and last name and a valid phone number / email when you RSVP - only the hosts can see this additional info.*** **CONTACT THE HOST:** If you need to contact the organizer, call or text Caroline at 240-261-3732. ***Please plan in advance and understand that questions on the day itself may not receive a reply.*** **VSDC: More Than A Meetup** We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)! **Ways to Stay In Touch with Us** Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to: * Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle. * Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities. * Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us. **Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?** VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/). **Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct** When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/). **VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

This meetup is for Japanese learners who want to practice speaking in a relaxed, supportive environment without pressure or perfection. It's also a great place to meet people with similar interests! If you’ve studied vocabulary or grammar but freeze when it’s time to speak, this session is designed to help you bridge that gap. **What we'll do:** * Simple self-introductions in Japanese * Guided speaking prompts (you won’t be put on the spot) * Light pair or small-group practice * Optional review games or activities to support speaking Mistakes are expected and encouraged. You’re welcome to use notes, look things up, or listen more than you speak. **Who this is for:** * Beginner to early-intermediate learners * People who want to practice speaking without pressure * Anyone who feels like they “know the material” but struggles to use it No high-level Japanese required. Just come as you are.

Lego has a campaign slogan "adults welcome"... yeah duh... lol. This group is for adult Lego enthusiasts to bring their brick collections, any sets they're working on, and come build together and socialize with fellow Lego enthusiasts at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center Starbucks in McLean, VA. I look forward to meeting you all!