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INTRO TO WOODBLOCK PRINTING
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodblock-printing-2/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodblock-printing-2/)
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**Course:** Intro Wood Block Printing
**Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners. No prior experience is required.
**About:** Spend a day learning to cut a wood block to create layered relief prints. Printing onto paper.
This one day course is a great introduction to the craft of reduction woodcut printing onto ‘Awagami’ paper. Even if you have never cut into a piece of wood or have any artistic experience, You will be able to explore your creativity and learn wood cutting methods to create prints.
You will be guided through the techniques to carve your own woodblock, creating a layered image as the surface of the block is cut away at each stage, printing each new colour as you go. A single block will be carved and printed in layers, lightest to darkest, until a final unique piece reveals itself.
You will learn to use different woodcarving tools to make various cuts into your woodblock taking inspiration from iconic Japanese woodcut prints (like The Great Wave of Kanagawa), well known artists, nature, and patterns to create your own design with guidance from tutor Ollie Norris, or perhaps you may already have your own designs in mind?
The woodcuts are shallow and do not require great strength to make, so the workshop is open to all abilities. All use of tools and materials supplied
Bring an apron or wear old clothes in case some of the paint jumps onto you.
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-77/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-77/)
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If you aspire to the luxury and elegance of lampshades that ooze class like a dowager, this is the workshop for you. Even if you have never stitched in your life, Ian McQueen’s relaxed and friendly style of tuition will have you wishing you had taken to the sewing needle years ago.
Ian is a City and Guilds trained craftsman who makes elegant traditionally built fine lampshades for interior designers and high-end shops. Some are sophisticated – lined with silk so light glows through, some are dramatic statements bejewelled with vintage adornments. All are hand stitched -not glued – so that they retain their shape and structure to give years of pleasure.
During a one-day workshop, you will select a wire frame and transform it into a bespoke home accessory for all to admire in your home. We use a 10-inch diameter Drum shade and a 12-inch diameter straight Empire frame.
You can select fabric from a few fabrics we have available but we recommend you bring along 1 metre of fabric to match your colour scheme. If you want to walk on the wild side, bring any fabric you want to give new life. Students have even transformed an old pair of jeans into a striking shade.
The process is fun but meticulous so there is sometimes only the time to complete the stitching on one lampshade in a day. This will depend on your speed. What you will take home is some of the historical skills used by milliners and upholders. (They were the stitchers who hung the tapestries on medieval walls.) As well as the know-how and route to suppliers you will learn how to make your own lampshades at home. The tutor can demonstrate how to make simple trims in the same fabric. No special machinery is required and only a little help from a simple sewing machine is available at the centre. It does not matter if you have never used a machine before.
Choices-
1. Make a firm drum lampshade. Using a supplied frame, you will learn how to stitch reinforced fabric onto a frame using a traditional stitch.
2. A pleated or unpleated lampshade. The lampshade fabric is stretched or folded directly onto a ‘Straight Empire’ frame. The lampshade can then be lined with a contrasting fabric.
The use of all tools and materials are included. We have additional assorted frames for sale, as well as a small range of vintage trimmings for you to make more lampshades at home.
Suitable for beginners. Enjoyable for all.
CARPENTRY FOR BEGINNERS – STEP UP LOW WOOD STOOL – 2 SUNDAYS
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/carpentry-for-beginners-step-up-low-wood-stool-2-sundays-12/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/carpentry-for-beginners-step-up-low-wood-stool-2-sundays-12/)
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**Course:** Make a Step Up Stool
**About:** Learn how to measure and mark timber accurately, use a chisel and a vintage ‘Granny’s tooth’ hand router to cut out grooves to house the legs into the sides of the stool.
This course is another charming project from our a cherished Edwardian instructional woodwork manual, ‘Carpentry for Beginners’. The projects in the book are perfect for learning basic woodwork skills and we have refined the instructions to incorporate a modern craft construction.
This classic ‘child’s stool’ is a handy ‘hop up’ you can use if you have shelves you can’t reach at home and small ones can reach the sink by standing on it. It measures 40cm x 22cm x 26cm high. We use a redwood pine wood that releases a heady and uplifting scent when cut, chiseled and planed.
Even if you have never used any tools, a professional cabinet maker will teach you the processes you will need to take home a future heirloom along with a very special sense of satisfaction that comes with crafting by hand.
You will learn how to measure and mark timber accurately, use a chisel and a vintage ‘Granny’s tooth’ hand router to cut out grooves to house the legs into the sides of the stool.
By the time you have finished your useful step up stool, you will have become familiar with many of the basic woodworking hand tools and increased your confidence to go on and do more general woodwork at home.
Weekly Women Social Chess
Join the London Women Chess Club (LWCC) for our weekly social chess session in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you are completely new to chess, returning after a break, or already playing competitively, you are very welcome.
LWCC is an ECF award-winning community initiative dedicated to encouraging more women and girls to play chess, build confidence, and progress into competitive play if they wish.
We are proud to see new members joining every month, with many progressing into league matches and tournaments.
What to expect
* Friendly social games
* Opportunities to improve your chess
* Informal group coaching and guidance to help members progress
* Information about tournaments and league opportunities
* A respectful and supportive environment
* A growing community of women supporting each other through chess
Who can join
* Women and girls of all levels
* Complete beginners are very welcome
* Players returning after a break
* Competitive players looking for a supportive community
How to join LWCC
To help us maintain a safe and well-organised community, we ask new members to complete our short membership form before joining our WhatsApp community.
[Membership registration](https://form.jotform.com/241453653475359)
[Group Coaching ](https://pci.jotform.com/form/241475449120353)
Our WhatsApp group is shared with registered members so we can keep communication relevant and maintain a positive environment for everyone.
About London Women Chess Club
London Women Chess Club is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) focused on making chess more accessible to women and creating a positive pathway into competitive chess.
We collaborate with libraries, chess organisations and the English Chess Federation to build a strong and sustainable women’s chess community in London.
[Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/londonwomenchessclub) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/london-women-chess-club/)
Long Exposure Location Jumping!!! PLATYPOD Provided!!!
Join us on this long exposure session where we will be providing (almost) everything you need to smooth water, blur clouds and make moving objects turn ghost-like or disappear.
**KASE FILTERS**
* We will provide a set of **Kase Magnetic Filters** for this session.
**PLATYPOD TRIPOD SUPPORT**
* We will also provide you with a PLATYPOD tripod support so you'll be able to LEAVE YOUR TRIPOD AT HOME!
* All you need to bring is your camera and of course a fun and experimental attitude!
Be prepared to hop on and off public transportation to get to locations where our Platypod will be more useful.
WANT TO BUY? USE OUR DISCOUNT CODES
Kase filters **www.kase.com** code for a 10% discount code **10kaalex**
Platypod **www.platypod.com** 20% discount code: **London20**
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
* Exposure settings
* How to focus and compose
* Best practise for long exposure photography
* Filter types - what they do - how and when to use them
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
* A tripod
* Shutter release
* Lens: 18-55mm, 24-70mm or similar
EXPERIENCE
* Beginners and refreshers
CLOTHING
* Check the weather and dress accordingly
OTHER ESSENTIALS
* As usual check the TFL website for any delays that may interrupt your journey
CONTACT
Alex 07956264049
**UPCOMING EVENTS**
**VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026**
**[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/)**
**MONTHLY EVENTS**
**[www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events)**
Home Automation Events This Week
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Bermondsey Beer Mile | ADHD Social | London | Everyone Welcome
**Brews and Lose... Track of Time!** Bermondsey Beer Mile. Relaxed pace. Visit craft brewery tap rooms in ancient industrial London. It really is a lovely walk, lots of Victorian buildings, murals, art, etc.
As with all our events, you **do not** need an ADHD diagnosis. Come as you are, meet nice, quirky people.
We will attempt to visit several of the taprooms in a loosely sequential order. I strongly recommend having thirds or halves of a pint! Some of us will succeed.
To keep you in sustenance, there will be assorted food places along the route.
We start at [The Kernal Taproom,](https://share.google/c3sPrvF5jXxSsbwGJ) and finish up around London Bridge where... who knows what may happen next,
**What will definitely happen:**
- At least one person will show up to the wrong place
- Someone will spend forty minutes reading the entire tap list and order a basic bitch Fosters/Carling
- A conversation will begin, go completely off-piste, and never return to the original point
- Someone will announce they're leaving and still be there an hour later
- We will collectively lose track of time, money, and the thread of at least six conversations
**What will probably not happen:**
- Not everyone arriving on time
- Leaving when we said we would
- Remembering what the plan was
- But we will try.
**Directions:**
Meet at [The Kernal taproom ](https://share.google/c3sPrvF5jXxSsbwGJ) preferably at 12, before the rush.
Nearest Tube: Bermondsey - Jubilee Line
Our WhatsApp group: [Message us here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQgW6gtwMhh2kPgP7CyrBK)
READ THE GUIDE!! [Bermondsey Beer Mile Survival Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgpzHyIdA2mhpKDV_9yjFjIiWmFf1tyN/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=107544702518017466322&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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**Important note:**
This is not a dating meetup, not everyone will want to connect outside of an event. This is a proudly consent-led space.
Sunday Afternoon Tea and a Film
SCIENTOLOGY **TOOLS** **FOR LIFE**
What if you had simple tools which you could use to improve your relationship with others?
What if a step-by-step procedure could help you achieve your goals in life?
What if you could learn the secret to mastering any subject you
wanted to master?
Come and find out!
Early summer in Epping Forest to Lee Valley | Free Hike 23.5km (14.6mi)
**Grade: 🥾🥾 🥾Level 3/5**
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**📖SUMMARY:**
🥾23\.5km \(16mi\) \| Ascent 394m \| Descent 429m \| Max Elevation 115m
**🚊Train:**
**1- Outbound:** *Single Ticket* **London Liverpool Street ➡️ Chingford**
**2- Inbound:** *Single Ticket* **Cheshunt ➡️ London**
😁This is a *Friendly Oyster or contactless (bank card) trip*. No advance tickets are needed.
⛳️ **Meeting Point:** **2 Options**
**1-** London Liverpool Street train station \- Information desk \(Opposite Platform 10\) \| **10:10** (Train is at **10:31**)
**2-** Chingford \- Outside train station \| **10:55**
⚠️This is a **Point to Point (not Circular)** Hike
**📍Hike** **start:** **Chingford** train station \| **11:05**
**🔚Hike** **finish:** **Cheshunt** train station \| approx\. **\~18:00**
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🚊**TRAIN TICKET INFORMATION:**
I would recommend you get:
🎟️This is a **Friendly Oyster or contactless (bank card) trip**, both for the outward and return journeys. There’s no need to buy tickets in advance, as fares are paid directly by tapping in and out at the stations.
* **➡️Outbound:** London Liverpool Street **10:31 → 10:57** Chingford
* **⬅️Inbound:** Cheshunt **→** London
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**📕ABOUT:**
\- A proper London\-edge adventure that strings together two of the capital’s most underrated wild spaces in a single walk — ancient Epping Forest and the lakes and waterways of the Lee Valley\.
\- We start at Chingford\, where Queen Victoria opened the Forest to the people in 1882\, then head straight in past Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and pretty Connaught Water\.
\- From there it’s miles of rolling\, knobbly oak and beech woodland — some trees as old as the Anglo\-Saxons — climbing gently to the High Beach ridge at 115m\, the day’s high point\.
\- A long\, lovely descent through Sewardstone drops us out of the trees and into the Lee Valley: marshes\, lakes\, reedbeds\, and the calm of the Lee Navigation towpath all the way into Cheshunt\.
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**⭐️HIGHLIGHTS:**
* **Chingford & Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge:** 1543 Tudor grandstand on the edge of the Forest.
* **Connaught Water:** peaceful early-morning lake, popular with herons and swans.
* **Epping Forest ancient woodland:** 5,900 acres of veteran oaks, beeches and hornbeams; some trees as old as the Anglo-Saxons.
* **High Beach ridge:** the day’s high point, classic Forest views.
* **Sewardstone:** the Forest’s quiet western edge, opening into farmland.
* **River Lee Country Park:** lakes, wetlands and excellent birdwatching.
* **Lee Navigation towpath:** tranquil canal walking right into Cheshunt.
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**💷COST: Free**
This hike is completely free to join but participants need to purchase their own transport tickets.
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🎒**WHAT TO BRING:**
* 2L Water
* Packed lunch and snacks
* Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
* Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, waterproofs, hat, sunscreen)
* Optional: trekking poles, camera
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*✅***WHO CAN JOIN:**
* Our hikes are open to adults aged 21 and over.
* For safety reasons, we’re not able to include children.
* We love animals, but pets (including dogs) can’t join our hikes.
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**🚨RSVP & ATTENDANCE:**
RSVP only if you plan to attend. Please cancel as early as possible if you can no longer make it so others can join. A no-show means you RSVPed but did not attend or cancelled just before or after the start time. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations without a valid reason may lead to removal. Reliable regulars who end up on a waitlist may message the host for priority consideration.
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**☯️STAYING TOGETHER:**
A dedicated back marker is not always present, so please keep others in sight and avoid moving too far ahead or falling too far behind. Faster walkers should wait at junctions. The hike leader will pause at key points to regroup and reduce the chance of anyone becoming separated from the group.
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⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:**
By joining, you confirm that you have read and accepted the group policy on the About page. You are responsible for your own safety, and neither the host nor the group can be held liable for injury, loss, or damage.
Cashflow For Kids
\*\*\* Event needs a minimum of three children to host the game \*\*\*
\*\*\* We are looking for another parent to host the game moving forward! Is that you? \*\*\*
\*\*\* Pls fill in our contact form so that we can contact you directly if there are any important changes to this event in the future: [https://form.typeform.com/to/IGVdeYWs](https://form.typeform.com/to/IGVdeYWs) \*\*\*
Hey there! Come join us for a super fun afternoon playing "Cashflow for Kids," made by Robert Kiyosaki! It's a cool game where you learn about money, business, and investing, and you get to play with other kids and parents who are interested in the same thing.
This game is for everyone who wants to learn how to be smart with money, especially when it comes to starting businesses and making investments.
We want to help kids learn how to make their money work for them, even when they're young. Just imagine if you never had to worry about finding a job because you knew how to create extra and passive income wisely!
During the game, you'll have a blast learning some really cool stuff about running businesses and making money work for you. Plus, you'll pick up some amazing tips to help you make money without working all the time. It's like a secret recipe for financial freedom!
If you're under 12, make sure to bring an adult along to help you with the game.
Here are some important details:
* **Event:** Cashflow for Kids
* **Cost:** Just £5 if you pay online, or £10 if you pay at the game. That's per scorecard; parents do not need a scorecard unless their child wants to play independently.
* **Organisers:** Joanna, Jonathan, Andrew, and Tony
\*\*\* There is a golden period each child has: between 16 and 25, where your child is still living at home. During this period, he or she has a wonderful opportunity to create a real income greater than their monthly expense needs! This allows him or her to achieve the power of income safety! Once your child sees this for themselves, please encourage them to **join us at Taking Action events! [https://www.meetup.com/takingaction/events/](https://www.meetup.com/takingaction/events/) \*\*\***
**FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):**
* **Q:** Can I play if I'm younger than 6?
* **A:** This game is best for kids 6 and older. Grown-ups can join in too for an easy introduction to money matters.
* **Q:** What skills do I need to play?
* **A:** You just need to be able to add and subtract tens and hundreds, and be able to focus for about 30 minutes or more.
* **Q:** Why are the ticket prices cheaper if I pay online?
* **A:** We like to reward people who plan ahead and pay online. It helps us get everything ready for the game day!
* **Q:** Can I buy a ticket when I get there?
* **A:** Yep, you can, but it'll cost a bit more than if you pay online. Door tickets are £10 for this event.
* **Q:** I don't have PayPal. Can I still pay online?
* **A:** Absolutely! You can use a debit or credit card through PayPal's payment option.
* **Q:** Can I share something cool with everyone?
* **A:** Sure! If what you want to share will help everyone learn more or have more fun, we'd love to hear about it!
Just a heads up: We like to take pictures and videos during the event to capture all the fun. If you don't want your face in the pictures, just let us know, and we'll make sure to blur it out!
\*\*\* Pls fill in our contact form so that we can contact you directly if there are any important changes to this event in the future: [https://form.typeform.com/to/IGVdeYWs](https://form.typeform.com/to/IGVdeYWs) \*\*\*
M is for.... Marilyn: A Portrait @ National Portrait Gallery
*“It's all make-believe, isn't it?”* (Marilyn Monroe)
Join us at **Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait at the National Portrait Gallery** to explore the life, career and legacy of Marilyn Monroe through portraits created by some of the greatest photographers and artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Bringing together works by Andy Warhol, Pauline Boty, Marlene Dumas, James Gill, Rosalyn Drexler and Audrey Flack, alongside over 20 era-defining photographers, including Cecil Beaton, Philippe Halsman, Bernard of Hollywood, Sam Shaw, Richard Avedon and George Barris, the exhibition will foreground Monroe’s collaborative approach to image making and her creative agency.
The exhibition will also include personal belongings such as books, scripts and clothes to enrich understanding of the woman behind the image.
From the earliest ‘cheesecake’ pin-ups made when she was a young model named Norma-Jeane, to the most poignant final photographs taken on the beach in Santa Monica in 1962, Marilyn Monroe was one of the most photographed people in the world. A defining presence in popular culture, she captivated audiences with performances in much loved films such as *Some Like it Hot*.
**Read more here:** **[https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/marilyn-monroe-a-portrait](https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/marilyn-monroe-a-portrait)**
**MEET DETAILS:**
**FROM 1.45pm: MEET AT AUDREY GREEN CAFE**
Address: Ground Floor, NPG, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE
**2.30pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION**
Address: Ground Floor, NPG, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE
**4.30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL at the BREWMASTER (optional)**
We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks.
Address: 37 Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AD
**TICKETS:**
**You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.**
**Please book [here](https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2026/marilyn-monroe-a-portrait#dates)** and choose the **2.30pm slot** (or thereabouts).
Ticket: £27
Ticket with Art Pass: £13.50
Members: free, no need to book
**GETTING THERE:**
**See 'Visit' page of website [here.](https://www.npg.org.uk/visit/?_gl=1*3jbiem*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..*_ga*MTQ1NjE5NDQwOS4xNzc0ODEwNTQ1*_ga_3D53N72CHJ*czE3NzQ4MTA1NDUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzQ4MTA1NDUkajYwJGwwJGgw&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CLQ-vKfzVdSiI57rKFMPG4RbqxNc4GHPHsyuuN-_JtcWj_9JEqV_X0aArUQEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAA9abo5aycXhzScHgcm4chfCVMAqJ3)**
**EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:**
Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link can be found in the Event Comments for those on the 'Attendees' list.
*NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.*
**PLEASE READ:**
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, **otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.**
We remove members from the group who:
* repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show'.
* repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No'.
* are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway.
Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works.
**Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.**
📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)**
Image credit: *Marilyn Monroe, Ballerina Sitting*, 1954, by Milton H. Greene, Milton H. Greene © MHG Collective, LLC.
Home Automation Events Near You
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Nailed It! - DIY Meetup
Grab a drink or some food and get to know each other. This is our first event and we can take it slow. I’d love to meet everyone and hear if there’s anything you like to get out of the group.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Miami Scale Your Social Life from Home
**💓 Online Speed Dating – Real Miami Locals, Live on Zoom**
Speed dating from home — connect with real Miami singles on Zoom. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Miami singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation.
**✅ RSVP here and we'll take care of the rest.** After you RSVP, the host will message you directly with the personality quiz and Zoom details. Spots are limited.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face
- Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations
- Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds
- **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam
- **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed
- **Vibe:** Great energy, real people, authentic conversation
**How It Works**
1. **RSVP below** – Click RSVP to reserve your place.
2. **The host will contact you** – After RSVP, you'll get a message with the personality quiz so we can pair you well.
3. **Answer the personality quiz** – Takes just a few minutes and makes the matching much better.
4. **Hop on Zoom** – You'll receive the Zoom link before the event. The host handles the rest.
5. **Chat & match** – Quick timed rounds with Miami singles, then mutual matches sent out after.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**What if I'm shy?**
The virtual setting and hosted rounds keep things comfortable for everyone.
**Is my info private?**
Absolutely. Contact details are only exchanged on mutual match.
**When will the host contact me?**
Usually within a day or two of your RSVP, well before the event.
**Do I need anything besides Zoom?**
Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it.
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✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. RSVP to join us. 💓 ✨
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com



















