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Centro Cultural Capoeira Água de Beber (CECAB) – Capoeira Água de Beber Cultural Centre – is a non-profit organization, founded officially in January 2002. Its pivot activity is Capoeira (classes, rodas, workshops, public presentations, cultural events, performances), however it aggregates other cultural manifestations as: samba de roda, maculelê, frevo, ciranda, dança do coco, dança afro, puxada de rede, craftworks workshops of making and playing music instruments, video projections, movies, lectures about relevant cultural topics and matters related to enforcement of citizenship. All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.

**Welcome to DSF Sandbox Sessions!** Top tech talks and masterclasses from the best in the industry. Every month, and completely free. The catch? There isn’t one. Just a monthly dose of epic content to power up your data passion! **Event details** 📆 **Date:** Tuesday 13th January 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 2:00 – 4:00 PM GMT / 09:00 – 11:00 AM EST. 💡 **Topic:** Optimizing EV Charging Stations: A Live Code-Along in Zerve 🗣️ **Speakers:** Greg Michaelson and Jason Hillary Join Greg Michaelson and Jason Hillary for a fully interactive, hands-on code-along where you’ll build an end-to-end optimization project from scratch using Zerve’s new notebook view. You’ll write code with us step by step, ask questions as you go, and learn how to model a synthetic city, generate EV charging demand, define an optimization objective, and use heuristic search to place charging stations efficiently. This session is designed for active participation: follow along, experiment, and get real-time guidance from two experienced PhD data scientists. Everyone who attends gets **free Zerve credits** so you can continue exploring and applying these techniques long after the workshop. **Key takeaways from attending this event:** * How to translate a real-world planning problem into an optimization objective (for example, constructing a weighted distance function and defining constraints like service radius.) * How to implement and iterate on heuristic optimization methods (such as k-medoids–style search) to improve facility placement without relying on packaged solvers. * How to build and visualize an end-to-end optimization workflow in Zerve, including generating synthetic spatial data, evaluating solutions, and comparing baseline vs optimized layouts. Please sign up for Zerve at **[https://www.zerve.ai/?utm_source=dsf-jan26](https://www.zerve.ai/?utm_source=dsf-jan26)** as this is the platform we’ll be using during the code-along. We’ll provide you with additional free credits at the session. Get ready to have some fun! **Registering for the event:** Click the 'Sign up here!' button on the specific event page following the link below. Once you have completed the registration form, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar. You will also receive a reminder link one week, one day and one hour prior to the event. **PLEASE NOTE: Clicking 'attend' on Meetup does not register you for the event. You will need to register for the event on the link provided below to receive a joining link. If you do not, you will not be able to join the event.** **[Click here to sign up for this specific event](https://datasciencefestival.com/session/optimizing-ev-charging-stations-a-live-code-along-in-zerve/)** Please note the time zone when you book this event.

Capoeira Fitness for Family in castlenock community centre.

Happy New Year everyone and welcome back to a new season of Socrates Cafe. We are going to weave together a triad of topics over these next three months that offer a story of life. For this first month we are going to look at the matter of ‘soul’ and discuss if there is an immaterial aspect of being human. Then in February we will move on from the nature of being human to discuss the presence of evil and what might be wrong with us and with our world. Finally, the third event in March will be a conversation on hope. Is there any way out of this mess in which we find ourselves? Each will be separate enough to discuss alone, but attending the series as a whole will add depth to each one. So to start off we are going to have a conversation about the soul. What makes us, us, as human beings? What makes me, me, as an individual? What are we made of? Are we more than animated matter? Is there an immaterial aspect to our nature that might survive the death of our bodies? When might a soul come into existence if there is one? You are invited to come along for this facilitated conversation this upcoming Tuesday evening at Third Space Smithfield. **NOTE: we ask for a 3 Euro donation** to cover costs payable on the night by coin or Revolut. Socrates Cafe: a space where ideas and dialogue can flourish.

### **Have you never fully recovered from a Trauma? 💔** Some Traumas cut so deep you never quite bounce back. Suddenly life just feels different. Heavier. Like something inside you broke… and never got put back together. **Why do those experiences stick with us – even after years have passed? 🧠** Why does our drive, our joy, our sense of being *“ourselves”* fade away? And most important: **Is there anything you can do about it? ✨** 👉 **Attend our free lecture in Dublin.** ### **Past Traumas – a new understanding and the way forward** At this **free live talk**, you’ll discover: • An explanation of how your mind works — and why you haven’t healed yet 🧩 • Insight into where your vitality went and how to get it back ⚡ • Concrete tools for moving past a Trauma and finding yourself again 🌱 If you’ve felt your spark drain away after a tough Trauma — and you’re ready to take the next step — **this talk is for you. 💛** ### 🗓 **Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 \| 7pm**📍 **Location:** Church of Scientology & Community Centre of DublinFirhouse Road, Dublin D24 CX39 🎟 **Reserve your seat today!** Seats are limited, so sign up early! I am looking forward to seeing you there! **Erik Smit** Dianetics & Scientology Life Coach

Join us for some casual games @ Corrigans. All levels welcome!

Enchiridion Join us for an engaging discussion of Enchiridion, the timeless Stoic handbook attributed to Epictetus. In this session, we’ll explore its practical teachings on resilience, virtue, and inner freedom, and reflect on how these ancient insights apply to modern life. Whether you’re new to Stoicism or revisiting its core ideas, this event offers a welcoming space for thoughtful conversation and personal reflection

[SOLD OUT] Hello! 🙂 Meeting place: at the Goethe Institute. I'll post a more precise comment on the day. Meeting time: 615pm. Please book online as this is a free event and likely to sell out. https://firstfortnight.ie/festival/beckettian-spaces-resilience Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't forget to join us! Thanks! Alan Beckettian Spaces of Resilience: Language, Creativity and the Mind. In partnership with the Goethe-Institut, The French Embassy, The Department of Drama at Trinity College Dublin and the Trinity Centre for Beckett Studies. This Franco-German event explores Samuel Beckett’s art of resilience across two contemporary artistic projects: a screening of En Attendant Monsieur Godot (France, dir. Alice Clabaut, subtitled in English) and a visual presentation inspired by the exhibition Samuel Beckett: The German Room currently at the Regensburg University. Through film, photographs, and conversation with artists, the event reflects on Beckett’s exploration of resilience and creativity, as well as on the ways in which Beckett's work keeps inspiring communities to find means of expression and grow solidarity and resilience. The artistic panel will include the director of the film Alice Clabaut and Céline Thobois, Teaching Fellow in Drama at Trinity College.

A New Year, A New Voice: Dublin Debaters Returns! We are thrilled to announce that **Dublin Debaters** is officially back for its first session of the year on **Wednesday, 14th January**. ### Why Join Us? Dublin Debaters isn't just a club; it’s a community dedicated to the art of communication. Whether you are a seasoned orator or someone who feels a wave of nerves at the mere thought of a microphone, our doors are open. We focus on three core pillars: **Public Speaking:** Learn to command a room, manage anxiety, and deliver your message with poise and impact. **Critical Thinking:** In an era of information overload, we help you strip away the noise, analyze arguments objectively, and see multiple sides of every issue. **Debating Skills:** Master the ability to construct persuasive arguments and think on your feet during high-pressure exchanges. ### Embrace the "New Year, New You" The start of a new year is the perfect catalyst for stepping out of your comfort zone. True self-improvement comes from challenging your perspectives and honing the skills that will serve you in your career, your education, and your personal life. Join us on the **14th of January** to kickstart your journey toward becoming a more confident, analytical, and articulate version of yourself. No prior experience is necessary—just an open mind and a desire to grow. Attendance is €3 payable on the night

Capoeira-cecab Dublin Portobello

**Shake up your after work routine.** Join us for a guided cocktail class with our friends from Ilegal Mezcal and learn the story behind tequila and mezcal while creating three delicious cocktails from scratch. Your $15 ticket includes the class, all three cocktails, and a few party favors to take home. It is the perfect mix of learning, drinking, and socializing whether you are coming with coworkers, friends, or a date. Must be 21+ to attend.

5:45-7:45 in Conference Room A, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited. Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street. See you there! Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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