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**an evening community to chat and unwind after work** join us every thursday at 7pm at the big table! there is no agenda - just a chance to wind down, eat, and chat. to join us - follow us and message @seedlofty on instagram and will share you the details.

This is our second rehearsal for our ifc performance on 11/12/2016

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA, nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant special cool spot on Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. **Victoria Dockside** is a property development on the waterfront of [Tsim Sha Tsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsim_Sha_Tsui), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong) near [East Tsim Sha Tsui station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station). The development opened in stages between 2018 and 2019 at a cost of US$2.6 billion. First founded in 1910, the site was originally known as [Holt's Wharf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holt%27s_Wharf). The development includes K11 Musea, a shopping center; serviced apartments, office space, and a hotel. The development is home to a 284-metre skyscraper designed by architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox; it is currently the [8th-tallest building in Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Hong_Kong). You're invited to attend June's K11 MUSEA Professional Networking Mixer! Join us at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event : Professional Networking [K11 MUSEA] Date : Thursday, June 18th, 2026 ( Public Holiday on June 19th ) Time : 5 pm to 11 pm • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! \*Order drinks ( Alcoholic or non Alcoholic ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! Venue : Red Room: 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. [ K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • Business attire • The dress code: Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops. \* Kind reminder : Bring some cash. • To facilitate venue's handling for our networking, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event >.

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA, nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant special cool spot on Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. **Victoria Dockside** is a property development on the waterfront of [Tsim Sha Tsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsim_Sha_Tsui), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong) near [East Tsim Sha Tsui station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station). The development opened in stages between 2018 and 2019 at a cost of US$2.6 billion. First founded in 1910, the site was originally known as [Holt's Wharf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holt%27s_Wharf). The development includes K11 Musea, a shopping centre; serviced apartments, office space, and a hotel. The development is home to a 284-metre skyscraper designed by architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox; it is currently the [8th-tallest building in Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Hong_Kong). You're invited to attend June 's K11 MUSEA Professional Networking Mixer! Join us at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. The dress code: Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event: Thursday EXPATS Networking @Red Room [ Eat & Drink Event ] Date: Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) from 5pm to 11pm • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! Order drinks ( Alcoholic or not ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! - Business attire - Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops Venue : Red Room : 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. [ K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • To facilitate venue's handling for our networking, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event >. *Bring some cash.

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant specal cool spot on Thursday, 18th 2026 [ Public holiday June 19 ], Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. The Buz Lead, latest energetic Business Networking Group in the 852, established with the aim of bringing together talents and entrepreneurs to develop innovative and sustainable business activities in the 852 area. A place where International Business Entrepreneurs can meet and interact, in an informal environment, reaching to new opportunities, enriching networks and connections. You're invited to attend June 's K11 Business Networking Mixer! Join the The Buz Lead at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event: K11 Business Networking Date: Thursday, June 18th 2026 （Public holiday on June 19) Time: 5 pm to 11 pm • Business attire • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! *Order drinks ( Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! Venue : Red Room: 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong [K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • To facilitate venue's handling for our BN events, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event. - Kind reminder : Bring some cash.

即使你報名未必代表你會被邀請參加該活動 Registering does not guarantee that you will be invited to participate in the event. 因為在其他平台也有發布，所以實際參加人數可能會比該平台的人數多。 AI 正以天為單位進化，你的認知跟上了嗎？ 沒有空洞的概念，只有真實的觀察和自由的碰撞。我們想邀請所有好奇、困惑或已有洞見的你，坐下來好好聊聊。 AI 現在到底有多強？邊界在哪裡？ 未來 3–5 年，普通人的工作和生活會如何被改寫？ 有哪些機會和風險，被嚴重高估或低估了？ 時間：6 月 21 日 14：00 地點：報名後告知，報名後請與我聯繫 費用：完全免費 報名方式：請報名並與我聯繫 無論你是從業者、創作者、學生，還是純粹的路人好奇，都歡迎帶著你的問題或觀點入局。名額有限，先到先得，我們在現場等你。 注意：純聊天，謝絕保險銷售等任何商業推銷行為。 注意： 多次占用名額卻未到場者，將可能失去未來的報名機會。 此活动有人數限制，活動過程中請保持友善，務必遵守相關法律法規。本活動和組織者不對參加成員安全負任何責任，請大家為自己安全負責。 活動中不討論政治、宗教等。 活動內容不代表活动組織者觀點。 本文和活動中的介紹內容和圖片僅供參考。 本活動安排可能會臨時發生變化，請大家留意。 如不同意或者違反以上內容，不可參加本次活動或可能會被要求離開活動。 本活動不收取任何費用，活動過程中可以隨時離開。 活動內容請以中文版為準。 Because we also post on other platforms, the actual number of participants may be higher than the number shown on this platform. AI is evolving by the day—have you kept up with your understanding? There are no empty concepts—only real observation and free collisions. We want to invite everyone who’s curious, confused, or already has some insights, to sit down and talk properly. How strong is AI right now? Where are the boundaries? Over the next 3–5 years, how will AI rewrite the work and daily lives of ordinary people? What opportunities and risks are there—what’s being seriously overestimated, and what’s being seriously underestimated? Time: June 21, 14:00 Location: Announced after registration. After registering, please contact me. Fee: Completely free Registration: Please register and contact me. Whether you’re a practitioner, a creator, a student, or just a curious passerby—feel free to join with your questions or viewpoints. Seats are limited; first come, first served. We’ll see you on site. Note: This is a casual discussion only. No insurance sales or any other commercial promotion is allowed. Additional notes: People who reserve a seat multiple times but do not show up may lose the chance to register for future events. This event has limited capacity. During the event, please be friendly and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. The event and its organizers do not assume any responsibility for participants’ safety—please take responsibility for your own safety. No discussion of politics, religion, or similar topics. The content of this event does not represent the organizers’ viewpoints. The text, and any introduction content and images in this post, are for reference only. The event schedule may change temporarily—please stay alert. If you disagree with or violate the terms above, you may be refused entry or asked to leave. This event is free of charge, and you may leave at any time during the event. Event content is based on the Chinese version.

2 hrs session for adv beginners who can rally and serve basically to enjoy hitting fun, practicing and improve game sense. The players will team up to play double by rotations after 15\~20 mins warm up. HK80/P, including court fee and new or half new balls to be provided for hitting. For newly join player, pls whatsapp me, 64304812 to ensure a good communication for event details. Regularly join players have priority and host reserve a right to adjust the player list. The players having no show record or bad attitude in event, who will not welcome to event.

2 hrs session for adv beginners who can rally and serve basically to enjoy hitting fun, practicing and improve game sense. The players will team up to play double by rotations after 15\~20 mins warm up. HK80/P, including court fee and new or half new balls to be provided for hitting. For newly join player, pls whatsapp me, 64304812 to ensure a good communication for event details. Regularly join players have priority and host reserve a right to adjust the player list. The players having no show record or bad attitude in event, who will not welcome to event.

2 hrs session for adv beginners who can rally and serve basically to enjoy hitting fun, practicing and improve game sense. The players will team up to play double by rotations after 15\~20 mins warm up. HK80/P, including court fee and new or half new balls to be provided for hitting. For newly join player, pls whatsapp me, 64304812 to ensure a good communication for event details. Regularly join players have priority and host reserve a right to adjust the player list. The players having no show record or bad attitude in event, who will not welcome to event.

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**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

**Join Katie McCartney, SRES®, for a clear and easy‑to‑understand update on what the 2026 Central Ohio housing market means for seniors and their families.** Whether you’re planning ahead, helping a parent make decisions, or simply trying to understand today’s market, this session offers reliable insights without pressure or overwhelm. During this free class, Katie will break down the trends shaping housing for older adults in Central Ohio, explain what families should realistically expect in 2026, and answer your questions during an open Q&A. This is a supportive, information‑focused workshop designed to give you confidence and clarity — no sales pitch, just helpful guidance. *** **Ideal for:** * Seniors considering future housing options * Adult children supporting aging parents * Anyone seeking a calm, trustworthy source of market information *** **What You’ll Learn:** * A senior‑friendly look at the 2026 Central Ohio housing market * Personalized answers during an open Q&A You’ll leave with a better understanding of your options and your next steps. *** **Hosted by:** **Katie McCartney, Broker & Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) with** Pillar Realty, LLC Compassionate guidance for seniors navigating housing transitions in Central Ohio. *** **Location:** Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin Branch 75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL2vbJgUHqTncbHZ9)) Meeting Room 3 **Doors Open:** 1 PM **Seats:** Limited Seating (first come, first served) **Cost:** Complimentary

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. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

**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

We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games! We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)