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Xingmei Peak & Longmen Ancient Town **Xingmei Peak** is the highest peak in Fuyang District, Hangzhou, with an altitude of approximately **1068 meters**, making it the second-highest peak in the Hangzhou area. It is part of the Longmen Mountain range and is a key natural attraction within the "Two Rivers and One Lake" national scenic area. * **Natural Landscape**: The mountain is known for its **steep cliffs, flying waterfalls, and sea of clouds. A major highlight is the Longmen Waterfall, which is over 100 meters high and a spectacular sight. The terrain includes stone steps, earth paths, and gravel trails, leading through lush forests and past mountain streams.** * **Hiking Experience**: It is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts. A classic circuit route starts from **Yaowu or Yao Village**, passes the waterfall and the **emerald-green reservoir** at Xingmeiwu, and culminates at the summit, which offers panoramic views. * The full circuit is about 13km with about 1100m elevations; The area is particularly beautiful in winter when snow and rime ice adorn the landscape. ### Longmen Ancient Town Located at the foot of Longmen Mountain, **Longmen Ancient Town** is a well-preserved historical town with a deep cultural heritage dating back over a thousand years. It is famously known as the ancestral home of Sun Quan, the founding emperor of the Eastern Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. * **Cultural & Architectural Heritage**: An astounding **90% of the town's residents are surnamed Sun** and are considered descendants of Sun Quan . The town is a maze of **Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture**, featuring over 40 ancient ancestral halls, temples, and residential buildings connected by cobblestone streets and lanes. This layout was designed for defense and can be confusing to navigate, leading to the local saying that one can "walk through the entire village on a rainy day without getting shoes wet". ***Part.1 Trip Information*** ***Time:*** JAN 23rd night - 25TH 2026 according to weather forecast, this weekend has very big chance for snow there ***Location:*** Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China ***Difficulty:*** 5/10 Medium Xingmei Peak hiking fitness required ***Transportation:*** Private Bus ***Meetup Time/Point:*** 19:30 Exit 6 , Line1/4 Shanghai Indoor Stadium ***Accommodation:*** Local guesthouse [2PPL/room] ***Part.2 Trip Itinerary*** *Day1* -> Meetup at Exit 6, Line 1/4 Shanghai INDOOR Stadium Metro Station -> Departure time: 19:30 [Please be there 5-10mins earier, Thanks] -> Travel Time: About 230km away, 4 hours driving depends on the traffic. 1 Stop on the way. **ACC:** Local guesthouse: 2ppl/room Meal: No Meal ; *Day2* 07:00 Get up and breakfast (please prepare your own breakfast, it will be too early to get breakfast around) 07:30 About 20mins driving to hiking start point; (Need to start early to see the rime) 08:00 Let's hike!!! ^^ 10:00 Keep calm and hike on! 12:00 Find a nice place for Lunch 13:00 Keep calm and hike on, Nature is beautiful and fresh.. 17:00 Arrived at the guesthouse and take a rest 18:30 dinner is waiting for us 20:00 Enjoy the night at the old town **ACC:** Local guesthouse: 2ppl / room **Meals:** Included: Dinner, provided by local guesthouse Bring your own breakfast and picnic lunch for the hiking *Day3* Enjoy your own morning in this old town 10:00 We will go to explore the old town together if you wanna join; Enjoy some coffee, local food 14:30 Head back to Shanghai 18:00 Arrival at Shanghai, see you next time **ACC:** No accommodation **Meals:** No meals, we will find local food when visiting the old town **TRIP PRICE** **988 RMB/ONE** **938 RMB/ONE if sign up 20days in advance or with friends** **888 for HikingLovers VIP members** *[How to become HikingLovers VIP & what you can benefit? ONLY 888RMB for a life-long VIP]* **\*\* Participants number : 6**-30 international hikers **\*\* Deposit:** 500RMB should be paid ASAP to secure your spots and the balance will be collected 1-2 days before the trip **\*\* Payment** can be transfferred via WeChat or Alipay or Cash or Bank **Price Included** ✅ All transportation fees & driver’s allowance ✅ The organizing fees & trip leaders’ allowances ✅ Utility equipment & first aid ✅ Outdoor insurance ✅ 2 nights accommodation - 2ppl/room ✅ 1 dinner for Saturday **Price Excluded** ❌ Single room supplement: 350RMB for 2 nights ❌ Alcoholic drinks [Guesthouse can buy beers; If you wanna other alcohol, please bring by yourself from Shanghai] ❌ Personal shopping & other cost not mentioned above ❌ Invoice (6% extra if you need an invoice) **CONTACT US** **More questions about our trips, Feel free to contact us** *HikingLovers-Customer Service* *WeChat 1 : hikinglovers* *WeChat 2 : hikinglovers-sh1* **CANCELLATION** -> For cancellation *up to 5 days* before departure time, the full deposit will be refunded -> For cancellation *within 5 days* of departure time, the deposit will be lost (possibility to transfer it to someone else if you find a person willing to replace you) -> HikingLovers has the right to adjust the trip schedule based on weather and safety conditions. [Also the Covid-19 situations for now] **DISCLAIMER** Considering that Outdoor hiking trips have some *unexpected risks and environmental changes or other uncertainties*, the organizer - HikingLovers will buy professional outdoor insurance for all the members before the trip and also will organize rescue for any emergency on site. *All the participants have to follow the organization of the trip organizer/ trip leaders/coordinators/Local guide.* Otherwise you should bear your own consequences caused by your own mistakes. *We hereby declare that the trip organizers will not have any joint liability of the unpredictable accidents caused by Environment or any accidents caused by the participants’ mistake during the hiking trips.* **ABOUT US** ***HikingLovers Outdoor Club*** was founded in May, 2013 by outdoor lovers who loves hiking and kinds of adventure activities! HikingLovers now turned to be an international hiking club. We organized hiking trips and kinds of adventurous acitivities for foreigners and English Speaking ppl living in Shanghai. We want to make the mixculture of “West meets East” . We have a group of energetic hiking and adventure lovers working as full-time/part-time trip learders from different countries. Join us to adventure in the wilderness and challenge yourself and explore China. **HikingLovers -- West Meets East; Keep Calm and Hike on! Exploring & Adventuring Life.**

Meet other local people interested in Language Exchange: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join our Shanghai Language Exchange group. Do you speak Spanish🇪🇸, French🇫🇷, German🇩🇪, Hebrew, Portuguese🇵🇹, Italian🇮🇹, Russian🇷🇺, Japanese🇯🇵, Korean🇰🇷, Chinese🇨🇳, Arabic🇦🇪 or English🇬🇧🇺🇸?Practice your Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and English All language levels are welcome! Follow us for upcoming events! 请关注近期精彩社交活动！ 微信公众号 WeChat Official Account: 说会英语 手机（同微信号）Phone Number (Same for): +8617317121983 WhatsApp/WeChat：17317121983 📆周日Sunday, 🟢English Talkspace🟢 ⏰:14:00-16:00 🏠 3/F, No.399 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District Tomorrow Square, Shanghai:🏠南京西路399号3楼【机遇中心 X-Meta bar】 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/thznK3L37XFo6sTF8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/thznK3L37XFo6sTF8) 📆Wednesday 🟢English&Chinese Talkspace🟢 🎟#小程序://互动吧/SXwE0VoPIcGgHVI ⏰19:00-21:00 📍 📆周五Friday, 🟢Language Exchange🟢 🎟#小程序://互动吧/TOXhHCiaBlNSkgr ⏰Time: 19:00---21:40 🏠上海市静安区新闸路1788号3层 3F，No.1788, Xinzha Road, Shanghai [https://maps.app.goo.gl/cdqiGUASXAvjFmPN6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cdqiGUASXAvjFmPN6) [WhatsApp Group：https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq) 🎫：Early-bird: 40 RMB = 6$ 【set going before 】 normal 50 RMB = 7$ At the Door 60RMB = 8$【At the door buy 】 📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan 🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢 ⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】 🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼 📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai WeChat：17317121983 WhatsApp：+8617317121983 https://wa.me/8617317121983 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8) #公众号：说会英语 #视频号：说会英语 #小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v #小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx #公众号：说会英语 #视频号：说会英语 #小红书：说会英语 #微 博：说会英语 #战略合作：复旦科技园 Fudan University Science Park 戏外书店 Obook X-meta 说会联盟

**✨Escape the holiday hustle with a serene 3-day retreat in Suichang County this Chinese New Year Holiday!✨** Immerse yourself in the tranquility of **Thousand Buddha Mountain and Nanjianyan Terrace** through light hiking, explore the timeless charm of Dushan Ancient Village, and savor the aroma of tea plantations. **Avoid the crowds and unwind** with two nights in a Zen-style resort in remote mountain area, we will ensure you a **peaceful and rejuvenating spring break.** Embrace a unique getaway where **culture meets serenity!** **✨ Highlights** **🌾 Nanjianyan Terrace** Embark on a **thrilling adventure** with the Nanjianyan Terrace Glass Bridge, a journey that combines the beauty of nature with the excitement of **walking on air.** **⛰️ Thousand Buddha Mountain** **Crystal-clear mountain springs** weave through the landscape, offering enchanting views of water features like waterfalls, pools, lakes, and streams. **🏛️ In-depth Dushan Village Exploration** Step back in time in Dushan Ancient Village, where **centuries-old architecture** and **charming cobblestone streets** tell the tale of Suichang's rich history. **Trip Inquiry:** Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355 Wechat: OKDealTravel Email: [([mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com](http://mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com/))] **🗺️ Itinerary** **Day 1** **· 7:00 :** meet up in **Jing'an**, Shanghai 🙋‍♂️ **· 7:30-13:30 :** drive to **Suichang Zhejiang** \*5.5-6h 🚌 to save more time on the road, please prepare your own lunch 🥪 **· 13:30-14:30 :** check in at the beautiful **hotel** and fresh up 🏡 **· 15:00-17:30 :** wander in **tea plantation** around the hotel **· 18:00-19:00 :** **dinner** at hotel **· after 19:30 :** **Bonfire party** and mingle with the members. **Breakfast: N Lunch: N Dinner: Y** **Accommodation: Y** **Day 2** **· before 9:30 :** **breakfast** at hotel **· 9:30-12:00 :** light **hiking** at **Thousand Buddha Mountain,** immerse yourself in the tranquility nature and admire the buddga sculptures along the hiking trail. **· 12:30 - 13:30 :** back to hotel and enjoy **lunch** **· 13:30 - 16:30 :** take bus with 20mins to **Dushan Ancient Village**, explore the timeless charm of the village **· 16:00 - 18:00 :** back to hotel and **take break** **· 18:30 - 19:30 :** Enjoy **dinner** **· After 20:00 :** Free time **Breakfast: Y Lunch: Y Dinner: Y** **Accommodation: Y** **Day 3** **· before 8:30 :** **breakfast** at hotel **· 9:00-12:00 :** hotel check out, visit **Nanjianyan Terrace** for the stunning landscapes and take an adventurous **glass bridge walk** **· 12:30-14:00 :** enjoy **fresh local cuisine** as lunch **· 14:30-20:00 :** drive back to **Shanghai** **Breakfast: Y Lunch: Y Dinner: N** **Accommodation: N** **Destination:** Suichang, Lishui, Zhejiang **Date: Feb. 19-21st**, 2026 \*3D2N in CNY Holiday **Group size:** 12- 30 people **Accommodation:** two nights in Zen-style resort **Meet up:** 7am at 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an. **Hiking difficulty level**: ★★☆☆☆ About 5 km in length, mainly stone steps in tour attractions, suitable for all physically healthy people, friendly to children above 4 years old **Price: 2190rmb** (contact us for children discount rates) **What's included in the price:** ✅ tour bus to and from Shanghai ✅ 2 night's hotel with breakfast ✅ 2 lunch; 2 dinner ✅ english speaking tour leader ✅ professioaal local tour guide ✅ all entrance and activity fees listed in the itinerary ✅ travel insurance ✅ daily water, limited alcohol&snacks for social party and first-aid kit **What's not included in the price:** ❌ first day lunch ❌ single room supplement: 400rmb ❌ your other personal expenses **What you should bring** * **Your original id card or passport** for hotel check in. * Backpack; several sets of clothes, Hiking shoes,Toiletries, thermal mug, tissue and wipes * Mobile phone, ipad and relating chargers. * High-energy snacks (chocolate, energy bars, etc.), fruit and other snacks

Suzhou Creek and North Bund Walking Tour Come with me for a stroll along my favorite part of Suzhou Creek and North Bund, passing numerous historical sites and culture landmarks while enjoying some natural peace and quiet at the same time. The entire route is about 5 kilometers long and aims to lead participants in reading architecture, appreciating culture, and engaging with history and meet and greet new friends on the tour.. Suzhou Creek, the biggest tributary of the Huangpu, runs through central areas of the city and stretches from the Outer Ring to the Bund. Suzhou creek waterfront has been revitalized in recent years to provide uninterrupted walking paths, new gardens and ample resting areas. The riverbanks in Huangpu District, about 3 kilometers from Chengdu Road Bridge to Waibaidu Bridge near the Bund, has become a pedestrian-favored corridor Let us enjoy the enchanting scenery of the Suzhou Creek not only on foot, Waibaidu Bridge （Garden bridge） This is China’s first all-steel bridge and, in Shanghai style, lights up in different colors in the evening. This steel bridge from 1907 is one of a few unequal height truss bridge in China. It played a part in numerous books and movies With its rich history and unique design, it is a symbol of ShanghaiSimply enjoy the walk on the wooden deck of this old bridge Suzhou Creek holds a special place in the hearts of Shanghai residents. The region's silks and ceramics were carried along the Maritime Silk Road in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), and centuries later the area became an early industrial hub of the city. Since Shanghai was forced to open its port in 1843, the creek has been the backdrop for dramatic landmarks in the city's history. It was the scene of wartime suffering and the birthplace of China's earliest national industries. North Bund offers innovation, history, stunning skyline views Shanghai’s riverside areas have already been transformed with greenery and walking paths, shikumen residences are being renovated, and the historic North Bund is becoming the city’s “most beautiful parlor.” Let's have a walk along North Bund, a gem with stunning views of the Lujiazui skyline, plenty of thrilling adventures to get up to, and countless photo-worthy moments waiting for you to capture.

dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us Please confirm with me first before you signed up My WeChat is ellenliu12345 60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court 小伙伴们， 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打，欢迎加入我们

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Please add my WeChat **GD-Karen. All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group.** **Why Face-to-Face Still Matters** Technology has made video conferencing a marvel of modern communication. Yet even world leaders cross continents to meet in person. Why? Because nothing compares to the trust and understanding that come from being physically present—reading body language, sharing energy, and building authentic connections. **Karen’s Saturday Social & Business Networking Meetup** 📍 **Location:** People’s Square, Shanghai 🗓️ **Time:** Saturday afternoon 💴 **Fee:** 50 RMB (includes unlimited beer & soft drinks) What to Expect: * Exchange ideas and pitch your projects or products * Build both professional and social connections * Grow your network in a relaxed, open setting Come for the opportunity. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new connections that spark future possibilities. 👉 **To join:** Please add Karen on WeChat at **GD-Karen** **All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat.**

交流无国界，友谊亦无边，英缘际会，语挚情深, 欢迎参加2026年1月25日城市部落英文读书会，社交英语角 weekly Language exchange & bookclub meetup Topic discussion主题讨论: 《Atomic Habits》《原子习惯》 英文读书会 Atomic Habits: The life-changing million-copy [#1]() bestseller。。A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER，或许成功不是源自偶尔的壮举，而是来自日复一日微小习惯的重复。 ⚡️ 为什么改变总是难以持续？ 也许，你只是还没把习惯“变成自己的一部分”。本周，我们以《Atomic Habits》为起点，探索微小行动如何撬动长期自我进化——不止读书，更在对话中实践“习惯的复利”。 No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. 参加请扫码报名： Venue: People Square in Shanghai 上海人民广场 Cost: 早鸟小红书转发分享活动公益免费，空降票50元/人，. Date & time: Jan 25th 上午 10:00-12:3 'Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.' Books of the Month, Financial Times，'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals。。These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. 《原子习惯》《Atomic Habits》，量变引起质变，微小习惯改变巨大命运。改善是暂时的，除非它们成为你的一部分。习惯是自我提高的复利。从长远来看，每天进步1%的效果不容小觑。 你的身份来自你的习惯。每个行动都是你在投票给你想成为的人 Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. 作者詹姆斯·克利尔用比较严谨的数据，揭示了习惯的力量。在这本书籍中，教我们如何克服惰性，在微小中慢慢改变，小小的改变最终可能改变平庸的自己。 作者以各种例子说明，每日清晨按下闹钟，刷牙洗脸，喝杯水……这些看似微不足道的行为正以一种几乎察觉不到的方式塑造着我们的健康、事业和人际关系。让我们以一种细腻的思维重新思考这些微小习惯的力量。 He calls them atomic habits. In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. “Atomic Habits” is a breakthrough in the skill of making tiny, gradual adjustments. James Clear presents the idea of atomic habits — tiny, seemingly insignificant behaviors that, when added together, have the capacity to completely change people’s lives. The little choices we make on a daily basis that ultimately determine our fate are more important than the large ones. The book makes a point of saying that our habits as a whole, rather than a single, significant act, define who we are. Little habits like going to the gym, reading one page a day, or choosing the stairs over the elevator may not seem like much, but they add up to a big difference over time. The 1% Rule: James Clear presents the concept of the 1% rule, which promotes appreciating the value of small gains. It represents a significant shift from the idea that the only way to succeed is to make drastic changes. Rather, “Atomic Habits” suggests that striving for 1% improvement each day can result in notable and long-lasting advancements in areas such as personal relationships, profession, and fitness over time. I could really relate to this idea. Realizing that I don’t have to muster superhuman strength every day is freeing; steady, incremental progress is the secret to long-term success. The Four Laws of Behavior Change: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward are the Four Laws of Behavior Change upon which “Atomic Habits” is built. These laws serve as the foundation for the development of habits, offering an organized process for creating and breaking bad habits. Recognizing the signs that set off our habits, developing desires for favorable results, planning deliberate reactions, and savoring the results create a feedback loop that reinforces both negative and positive behaviors. With skill, Clear dissects this psychological dance and provides useful advice on how to positively rewire our habit loops. Identity-Based Habits: By supporting identity-based habits, the book offers a significant paradigm change. Clear urges readers to take on the identity of the person they want to be rather than becoming fixated on particular objectives. Becoming healthy is more important than reducing weight. This change in emphasis from results to identity modifies the story we tell about our behaviors, strengthening and authenticating them. For someone who has always struggled to stick to strict goals, the idea of identity-based behaviors was a welcome change of perspective. Being is more important than just doing. “Atomic Habits” explores how the environment affects behavior and exhorts readers to consciously create an environment that encourages the development of healthy habits. We may make desirable behaviors more difficult to engage in and unpleasant behaviors more difficult to follow by changing our surroundings. Stacking habits is another clever strategy that the book presents. We make use of associations by integrating new habits into preexisting routines. This approach simplifies the incorporation of constructive behaviors into our life, much like constructing a tower of habits. Breaking Bad Habits: James Clear takes a practical approach to overcoming the obstacle of breaking harmful behaviors. He presents the concept of habit reversal, which is recognizing the cues and rewards associated with negative habits and substituting them with positive ones. This recognizes that breaking old habits is hard and instead emphasizes substitution. For someone who battled indolence and aimless browsing, the habit reversal idea offered a concrete means to reorganize my brain connections and focus my efforts on more worthwhile endeavors. **Event schedule活动环节安排：** 本活动参与人群定位为上海工作和生活的喜欢英语、热爱交流分享的青年白领，及高校师生。 Other Schedule 其它环节: Heads up words guessing欢乐猜词， MBTI自我介绍 What is your personality, Never have I ever我有你没有， 英文私董会 Mentor for each other. British Parliamentary Mini Debate, 小型英式辩论会 话题抽签，即兴发言 Topic lucky draw Free talk for networking自由社交英语时间 Welcome to our weekly booking reading sharing + British Parliamentary Debate, language & cultural exchange meetup event which focus on informal and fun way to meet new people and cultural discussion. All learning levels are welcome to join. We organize weekly events such as book reading sharing, language & cultural exchange, topic presentation, speech and debate. Embrace the opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for English language learning, cross culture communication and meeting new friend 我们是一群热爱中外跨文化交流的年轻人，致力于连接拥有相同志趣的朋友，通过组织基于英语交流的多元化的趣味活动，认识一群热爱学习，挑战自己舒适圈的小伙伴，一起探索语言的无限可能！ Are you a bookworm looking for a fun group to discuss your favorite reads with?If you’re interested in meaningful discussions with fellow readers. Look no further and join us! Our book reading meetup is the perfect place for book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and enjoy an engaging discussion with fellow readers. Our book club sharing session is a great way to engage in lively and friendly discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers. Besides presentation and group discussion about the book of the week, our meetup also includes time to guess words, language games, free talking, mingling and socializing. As always, there's no pressure to have finished the book, we're just here for vibes. Our gathering is not about analyzing the book like a seminar, but more about connecting, sharing ideas, and enjoying a relaxed, social afternoon with fellow book lovers. Also, our discussion topics may go beyond the book, touching on a variety of themes and interests. 放下手机，拒绝宅家。读有趣的书，见有趣的人，欢迎参加本周六城市部落英文读书会，英式辩论赛，用知识链接彼此，让思想碰撞出火花，遇见与你同频共振的朋友。新的一年，给自己的心灵来一场洗礼。遇见城市部落英文读书会欢迎所有喜欢思考，热爱阅读和分享，希望寻求生命里积极的改变的朋友到来。通过阅读分享来进行一场跨越语言与时空的相逢，让我们在繁忙的生活中寻得一片宁静又充满趣味的阅读天地。读书会有团队讨论和自由分享环节，请自由分享自己的观点和看法，也许你就能遇见灵魂的知音。期待与你相遇在知识的殿堂，共同开启一段美好的旅程。 Frequently asked questions: **Do I have to finish the book to attend**? Not at all. If you plan to read or have read it, that’s great; if you haven’t touched it, you’re still more than welcome to join. Come and meet like-minded people and connect over the topic as well as the book. **How can I contribute to the discussion if I haven’t read the book?** The book is simply a conversation starter - our discussions often branch out into related themes, personal experiences and broader topics of interest. Our gathering is more about socialising and engaging in decent conversations with book lovers, rather than a formal seminar. **Can I also discuss my own fav book or the book I recently read?** Absolutely! Our gatherings are all about open conversations, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on any book that’s been captivating to you. **Is this group open to everyone?** Yes - this is a friendly and inclusive group, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, or background. The event is designed to make it easy to meet and connect with fellow book lovers in our community. **What if I'm shy about speaking in front of the group?** No pressure! You're welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable for you. Whether you share your views or just listen, your presence is valued. A lot of people come alone - so don't be shy!! This event will be photographed for promotional purposes. By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the team using these pictures for our social media channels but you are able to withdraw your consent at any time during the event. 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交流无国界，友谊亦无边，英缘际会，语挚情深, 欢迎参加2026年1月25日城市部落英文读书会，社交英语角 weekly Language exchange & bookclub meetup Topic discussion主题讨论: 《Atomic Habits》《原子习惯》 英文读书会 Atomic Habits: The life-changing million-copy [#1]() bestseller。。A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER，或许成功不是源自偶尔的壮举，而是来自日复一日微小习惯的重复。 ⚡️ 为什么改变总是难以持续？ 也许，你只是还没把习惯“变成自己的一部分”。本周，我们以《Atomic Habits》为起点，探索微小行动如何撬动长期自我进化——不止读书，更在对话中实践“习惯的复利”。 No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. 参加请扫码报名： Venue: People Square in Shanghai 上海人民广场 Cost: 早鸟小红书转发分享活动公益免费，空降票50元/人，. Date & time: Jan 25th 上午 10:00-12:3 'Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.' Books of the Month, Financial Times，'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals。。These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. 《原子习惯》《Atomic Habits》，量变引起质变，微小习惯改变巨大命运。改善是暂时的，除非它们成为你的一部分。习惯是自我提高的复利。从长远来看，每天进步1%的效果不容小觑。 你的身份来自你的习惯。每个行动都是你在投票给你想成为的人 Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. 作者詹姆斯·克利尔用比较严谨的数据，揭示了习惯的力量。在这本书籍中，教我们如何克服惰性，在微小中慢慢改变，小小的改变最终可能改变平庸的自己。 作者以各种例子说明，每日清晨按下闹钟，刷牙洗脸，喝杯水……这些看似微不足道的行为正以一种几乎察觉不到的方式塑造着我们的健康、事业和人际关系。让我们以一种细腻的思维重新思考这些微小习惯的力量。 He calls them atomic habits. In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. “Atomic Habits” is a breakthrough in the skill of making tiny, gradual adjustments. James Clear presents the idea of atomic habits — tiny, seemingly insignificant behaviors that, when added together, have the capacity to completely change people’s lives. The little choices we make on a daily basis that ultimately determine our fate are more important than the large ones. The book makes a point of saying that our habits as a whole, rather than a single, significant act, define who we are. Little habits like going to the gym, reading one page a day, or choosing the stairs over the elevator may not seem like much, but they add up to a big difference over time. The 1% Rule: James Clear presents the concept of the 1% rule, which promotes appreciating the value of small gains. It represents a significant shift from the idea that the only way to succeed is to make drastic changes. Rather, “Atomic Habits” suggests that striving for 1% improvement each day can result in notable and long-lasting advancements in areas such as personal relationships, profession, and fitness over time. I could really relate to this idea. Realizing that I don’t have to muster superhuman strength every day is freeing; steady, incremental progress is the secret to long-term success. The Four Laws of Behavior Change: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward are the Four Laws of Behavior Change upon which “Atomic Habits” is built. These laws serve as the foundation for the development of habits, offering an organized process for creating and breaking bad habits. Recognizing the signs that set off our habits, developing desires for favorable results, planning deliberate reactions, and savoring the results create a feedback loop that reinforces both negative and positive behaviors. With skill, Clear dissects this psychological dance and provides useful advice on how to positively rewire our habit loops. Identity-Based Habits: By supporting identity-based habits, the book offers a significant paradigm change. Clear urges readers to take on the identity of the person they want to be rather than becoming fixated on particular objectives. Becoming healthy is more important than reducing weight. This change in emphasis from results to identity modifies the story we tell about our behaviors, strengthening and authenticating them. For someone who has always struggled to stick to strict goals, the idea of identity-based behaviors was a welcome change of perspective. Being is more important than just doing. “Atomic Habits” explores how the environment affects behavior and exhorts readers to consciously create an environment that encourages the development of healthy habits. We may make desirable behaviors more difficult to engage in and unpleasant behaviors more difficult to follow by changing our surroundings. Stacking habits is another clever strategy that the book presents. We make use of associations by integrating new habits into preexisting routines. This approach simplifies the incorporation of constructive behaviors into our life, much like constructing a tower of habits. Breaking Bad Habits: James Clear takes a practical approach to overcoming the obstacle of breaking harmful behaviors. He presents the concept of habit reversal, which is recognizing the cues and rewards associated with negative habits and substituting them with positive ones. This recognizes that breaking old habits is hard and instead emphasizes substitution. For someone who battled indolence and aimless browsing, the habit reversal idea offered a concrete means to reorganize my brain connections and focus my efforts on more worthwhile endeavors. **Event schedule活动环节安排：** 本活动参与人群定位为上海工作和生活的喜欢英语、热爱交流分享的青年白领，及高校师生。 Other Schedule 其它环节: Heads up words guessing欢乐猜词， MBTI自我介绍 What is your personality, Never have I ever我有你没有， 英文私董会 Mentor for each other. British Parliamentary Mini Debate, 小型英式辩论会 话题抽签，即兴发言 Topic lucky draw Free talk for networking自由社交英语时间 Welcome to our weekly booking reading sharing + British Parliamentary Debate, language & cultural exchange meetup event which focus on informal and fun way to meet new people and cultural discussion. All learning levels are welcome to join. We organize weekly events such as book reading sharing, language & cultural exchange, topic presentation, speech and debate. Embrace the opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals who share a passion for English language learning, cross culture communication and meeting new friend 我们是一群热爱中外跨文化交流的年轻人，致力于连接拥有相同志趣的朋友，通过组织基于英语交流的多元化的趣味活动，认识一群热爱学习，挑战自己舒适圈的小伙伴，一起探索语言的无限可能！ Are you a bookworm looking for a fun group to discuss your favorite reads with?If you’re interested in meaningful discussions with fellow readers. Look no further and join us! Our book reading meetup is the perfect place for book lovers to come together, share their thoughts, and enjoy an engaging discussion with fellow readers. Our book club sharing session is a great way to engage in lively and friendly discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers. Besides presentation and group discussion about the book of the week, our meetup also includes time to guess words, language games, free talking, mingling and socializing. As always, there's no pressure to have finished the book, we're just here for vibes. Our gathering is not about analyzing the book like a seminar, but more about connecting, sharing ideas, and enjoying a relaxed, social afternoon with fellow book lovers. Also, our discussion topics may go beyond the book, touching on a variety of themes and interests. 放下手机，拒绝宅家。读有趣的书，见有趣的人，欢迎参加本周六城市部落英文读书会，英式辩论赛，用知识链接彼此，让思想碰撞出火花，遇见与你同频共振的朋友。新的一年，给自己的心灵来一场洗礼。遇见城市部落英文读书会欢迎所有喜欢思考，热爱阅读和分享，希望寻求生命里积极的改变的朋友到来。通过阅读分享来进行一场跨越语言与时空的相逢，让我们在繁忙的生活中寻得一片宁静又充满趣味的阅读天地。读书会有团队讨论和自由分享环节，请自由分享自己的观点和看法，也许你就能遇见灵魂的知音。期待与你相遇在知识的殿堂，共同开启一段美好的旅程。 Frequently asked questions: **Do I have to finish the book to attend**? Not at all. If you plan to read or have read it, that’s great; if you haven’t touched it, you’re still more than welcome to join. Come and meet like-minded people and connect over the topic as well as the book. **How can I contribute to the discussion if I haven’t read the book?** The book is simply a conversation starter - our discussions often branch out into related themes, personal experiences and broader topics of interest. Our gathering is more about socialising and engaging in decent conversations with book lovers, rather than a formal seminar. **Can I also discuss my own fav book or the book I recently read?** Absolutely! Our gatherings are all about open conversations, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on any book that’s been captivating to you. **Is this group open to everyone?** Yes - this is a friendly and inclusive group, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, or background. The event is designed to make it easy to meet and connect with fellow book lovers in our community. **What if I'm shy about speaking in front of the group?** No pressure! You're welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable for you. Whether you share your views or just listen, your presence is valued. A lot of people come alone - so don't be shy!! This event will be photographed for promotional purposes. By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the team using these pictures for our social media channels but you are able to withdraw your consent at any time during the event. 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## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

**Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) TEAMS UP with The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG) for the 2026 Global Game Jam (GGJ)!!!** **GGJ SITE** [https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026](https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026) **REGISTRATION** Fill out this form >>> [https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7) <<< *PLEASE NOTE* \- We have limited capacity so us knowing In\-Person participation early on is critical for us to best accommodate everyone interested in jammin' \- We will also be providing Online teams & support via our COGG Discord bot [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/)! **Registering for this MEETUP event DOES NOT gain you access to the main Global Game Jam event. Please register officially [here](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7).** Every year the game department at CCAD hosts students (and this year local game group COGG!!) in the exciting challenge of developing a theme inspired title over the course of a weekend. The Global Game Jam is a cherished tradition, be it in-person or virtually, we are here for you! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, make new friends, network with local game makers and try your hand at low stakes game development! Want to know all the details? [Check out the official GGJ site](https://globalgamejam.org/faq) and be sure to use your existing account or create a new jammer [account](https://globalgamejam.org/user/register). \-\-\-\-\- **EVENT DETAILS** Listings subject to change and will be updated so check in periodically! An **[Event Details doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing)** can be read for all your info! **Building Hours + Security** available throughout the event **Parking:** See [parking spots highlighted in blue](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view). (see new as of last year) *All Locations:* **DSB 121**, The Game Lounge: informal space for people to decompress. Private bathrooms **DSB126**, Small Classroom / Break-out room **DSB127**, (large multi-use space, tables, projector, couches, bistro tables/chairs, etc) **DSB136**, Flex Space (meals / food, access to refrigerator / microwave, drop-power and tables/chairs). **DSB142**, Presentation room **DSB146**, Cintiq Laptop Docking Lab **VENUE TIME & SPACE** **Friday** 5:00pm - 12am Event launch - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/pV40YzllqoY?feature=share) **Saturday** 7am - 12am **Sunday** 7am - 7:00pm Event closing - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream Ending Ceremony @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/stxxCCPzy2A?feature=share) **MISC. RESOURCES** **Wifi:** We will have access to the GUEST network \- To be provided for login to participants at the event Friday Jan 30th **Map** [CCAD Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view?usp=sharing) **Wavier** [Sign and Print or Email to info@thecogg.com](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaKoz5sK5h1PdZ2rGNOCntyUxoXcGLXL/view) **Schedule** [Updated Regularly](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EONsxtr3S-bRvIp_s12os-JA-M7uEW207bi9MVfrvbM/edit?usp=sharing) **Event Details** [All in one spot for all event details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing) **SPONSORS** Global Game Jam ([GGJ](https://globalgamejam.org/)) Columbus College of Art and Design ([CCAD](https://www.ccad.edu/)) The Central Ohio GameDev Group ([COGG](https://thecogg.com/)) [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/) \- Discord game jam bot [GDEX](https://www.thegdex.com/)/[Multivarious](https://www.multivarious.com/) \- Midwest Premiere Gaming Expo

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)