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**FTMG & FGIQA Summer Picnic!** Welcome to our summer picnic, held in collaboration with the [Finnish Gaming Industry QA Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/finnish-game-industry-qa-meetup-group)! We will be having a casual get-together, no theme or speakers. Bring your own picnic blanket, snacks and drinks Feel free to come to network, discuss and enjoy the sun with us! Venue: Vanha Kirkkopuisto, Bulevardi, 00120 Helsinki In case of rain, the event will be most likely held at Bar Loose (Annakatu 21, 00100 Helsinki) **Warmly welcoming you all,** **Brgds FTMG & FGIQA organizers;** [Nina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaperta/), [Szilard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/szellszilard/), [Jani,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jani-gronman/) [Jamina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaminapollanen/) and [Mikko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikko-paloheimo/)

**Welcome to our summer picnic, held in collaboration with the [Finnish Testing Meetup Group!](https://www.meetup.com/finland-testing-meetup-group/)** We will be having a casual get-together, no theme or speakers. Bring your own picnic blanket, snacks and drinks. Feel free to come to network, discuss, and enjoy the sun with us! **Venue** Vanha Kirkkopuisto, Bulevardi, 00120 Helsinki In case of rain, the event will be most likely held at Bar Loose (Annakatu 21, 00100 Helsinki) **We are excited to welcome you to our summer picnic!** Best Regards, The Organizing Team

Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :) The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹 Tervetuloa! When? ⏰ Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki The Good Coffee Company A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹 Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events

Pay the **5 € board gaming fee** to the bar at the counter when you arrive. You must be at least 18 years old to enter [Arkade](https://www.arkade.fi/). We play in English and the game rules are taught before starting play, unless everyone is already familiar with the game. No previous experience with board gaming required. Despite our RSVP numbers here on Meetup, we almost always have at least 20 people participating weekly. The venue has a great board game library, the host and other players usually bring their own games too: our selection varies weekly. We're a very casual group so you're welcome to arrive early or late and join whatever game is starting up, there is no attendance tracking, or welcoming process. The bar has alcoholic drinks, mocktails, and soft drinks available as well as some snack foods. They've been okay with people ordering food to the bar with meal delivery services. If you are feeling sick, please stay home.

Here’s an opportunity to learn Swedish over a good cup of coffee or tea ☕😋🇦🇹 for free! The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. In addition, we offer free (yes, free) coffee, tea, and biscuits to participants! På svenska, men på olika sätt Att prata med folk på café kan vara både nöje och utmaning. Hos oss serverar vi kaffe med mycket glädje och inspiration. Tillsammans lyssnar, pratar, läser, berättar eller skriver vi nyfiket och glatt oavsett om du har den finlandssvenska kulturen redan i blodet eller vill bekanta dig med den. Vi erbjuder deltagarna gratis kaffe eller te med lite tilltugg. When? ⏰ Usually Thursdays at 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese café: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki Välkommen! **The Good Coffee Company** **A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹** Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes: **[https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events](https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events)**

We organize retreats where people can reveal the mechanisms of their minds, connect with themselves, their potential and others. Are you interested to hear more about these events? Do you want to ask questions regarding the retreats? This evening is for you! We open a space in Bokvillan for you to meet the retreat facilitators, discuss openly, listen and ask questions if you want to. See you there!

Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a classic summer picnic location only 15 minute ferry ride away from downtown Helsinki. Join us for a tour of the island, and if feeling up for it, check out the various museums located around the island where both the Museum Card and the Helsinki Card grant free entry. There's no pre-planned route or destination — instead we'll take a walk around the fortress ruins and pop in wherever we're feeling up for it. Afterwards we'll settle in a park somewhere nearby for food and drinks. **Possible stops include:** * [Sotamuseo Maneesi (just opened a new exhibition showing WWII era soviet war propaganda)](https://museot.fi/nayttelykalenteri/index.php?nayttely_id=40407) * [Suomenlinna museum (recently opened a new exhibition showing handcrafted Finnish glass)](https://museot.fi/nayttelykalenteri/index.php?nayttely_id=42566) * [Submarine Vesikko (WWII era submarine so we can imagine what it would feel like having a panic attack after being sunk to the bottom of the sea in a tin can)](https://museot.fi/museohaku/index.php?museo_id=21149) * [Ehrensvärd museum (gawk at how a bunch of rich people lived in the 1700s)](https://museot.fi/museohaku/index.php?museo_id=21096) * [Customs museum (crazy things that have been forbidden from being imported and the crazy ways that crazy people tried to get around that prohibition)](https://tulli.fi/tutustu-tulliin/tullimuseo) We'll get together at the Kauppatori ferry terminal before passing over to the island. Once there, I'll share my location via GPS and everyone's free to tag along for the museum tour or simply take a walk around the island and take in the sights.

【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】 * The purpose of social games is to know some people, do some exercise and enjoy the games together with others. Winning and getting points is not the focus of this session. Please play with consideration to your opponents' level. * Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/) 【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】 * Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game) * We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list) * It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/social-game) to see if there is still a slot available there. * The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost. 【FEE and REFUND POLICY】 * Fee includes courts and plastic shuttles. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event. * Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter. * You can put a comment to sell your slot after the deadline of refund, or sell your slot in our whatsapp group. * No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence. * Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you was there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't come to use it. 【COMMUNICATION】 * Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347) * There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected. 【OTHERS】 * Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you! * If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond. * We play double games to 21 points. After each game, please let those who are waiting to play. Feel free to play with whoever you want, but please avoid playing with the same people all the time. * If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you. * Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work. * Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing) * [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/) * You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more" * https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/[https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)

【IMPORTANT SUMMARY】 * The purpose of competitive game session is to enjoy badminton games by focusing on trying your best to win the games. * You don't need to be a very good player to join this session. Our level range from beginner to intermediate. We will put you to play with people with similar level. But if you are the first time to come and I don't know your level, then I will put you to play with less-experienced players to start. * Please purchase your slot through this link [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/) Please also read the instruction inside this link, so that you have an idea how it works. * Please bring feather shuttles to join the games. We only accept specific shuttles. Please read the following. **If you come without bringing feather shuttles with you, I may ask you to go home.** 【SIGN-UP SYSTEM】 * Please sign up and pay through this link. [https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game) * We don't use the signup system on Meetup.com anymore. (Neither the waiting list) * It says this event is full on this meetup page, because I didn't open any slots here for you to sign up. You have to check this [sign-up page](https://7538e9.myshopify.com/products/competitive-game) to see if there is still a slot available there. * The background of using an external sign-up and payment system is because Meetup.com introduced a service fee to increase 21% of the fee in May 2023, and we want to reduce this cost. 【FEE and REFUND POLICY】 * Fee includes courts and the work I do to continue this group. Please sign up and pay before you come. NO refund if you do not cancel until 48 hours before the event. * Racket: bring one or rent one at the counter. * No matter the reason is sickness, accident or anything, the group or I will not afford the cost caused by your absence. * Of course you CAN'T ask me, "Can I sign up for free for next week because I didn't come to use my slot this week?". Please remember, the court booked for you is there and it costs money. The court doesn't simply become "free of charge", just because you didn't show up. 【COMMUNICATION】 * Communication: our whatsapp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJQbJlisbcj5YDnlcSu347) * There are too many spams, so I only accept +358 number to join whatsapp group. Numbers from other countries will all be rejected. 【DETAILS of COMPETITIVE GAMES】 * This is the list of shuttles we accept: RSL Classic Tourney, Academy Li-Ning Super 1000 Victor Smash It 1, 2, 3 Ling Mei 70, 80, 90 Ling Mei Gold, Black Yonex Aerosansa 30, 20, 10 NCS Pro, MAX * Smash Center also sells feather shuttles (Ling Mei Gold and Black). You can purchase there at your arrival. 【OTHERS】 * Please always keep 1 meter away from those courts where people are playing. Never step into the corners of other courts! If I see you do this, I probably will yell at you! * If you have some questions, you can put your questions in the comments on the event page. People will respond. * If you are new to badminton, please Google basic badminton rules in advance. Serve rules, double rules and point counting rules. You are always welcome to ask anyone in our group. Most of our members are more than happy to help you. * Badminton activity is organized for non-profit purpose, but I take a small fee for my work. * Want to restring your racket? I can do restring for you. €24 including the string. Please get contact with Ken. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdBBBKBmsHqvMyI7t1MttqOxwX8rs7vQ/view?usp=sharing) * You want to pay with your sport card or voucher? check the bottom of the page. Click "read more" [https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Helsinki-Badminton-Meetup/)

You're welcome to join us for our film club featuring classic movies from all decades! After the screening, we'll gather somewhere nearby to discuss the film and share our appreciation for the art of cinema. -- This time our featured film is Ryan Coogler's Creed (yes, that's the weird sequel to Rocky), screening for free at Malja Outdoor Cinema: > ***Creed*** is a 2015 American [sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_film "Sports film") [drama film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_(film_and_television) "Drama (film and television)") directed by [Ryan Coogler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Coogler "Ryan Coogler"), who co-wrote the screenplay with [Aaron Covington](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Covington "Aaron Covington"). It is the seventh installment in the *[Rocky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_(franchise) "Rocky (franchise)")*[ franchise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_(franchise) "Rocky (franchise)"), and serves as a [spin-off](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin-off_(media) "Spin-off (media)")/[sequel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standalone_sequel "Standalone sequel") to *[Rocky Balboa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Balboa_(film) "Rocky Balboa (film)")* (2006). It stars [Michael B. Jordan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_B._Jordan "Michael B. Jordan"), [Sylvester Stallone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_Stallone "Sylvester Stallone"), [Tessa Thompson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessa_Thompson "Tessa Thompson"), [Phylicia Rashad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phylicia_Rashad "Phylicia Rashad"), [Tony Bellew](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bellew "Tony Bellew"), and [Graham McTavish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_McTavish "Graham McTavish"). In the film, amateur boxer [Adonis Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adonis_Creed "Adonis Creed") (Jordan) is trained and mentored by [Rocky Balboa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Balboa "Rocky Balboa") (Stallone), the former rival turned friend of Adonis' father, [Apollo Creed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Creed "Apollo Creed"). > *Creed* had its premiere on November 19, 2015, at the [Regency Village Theater](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_Village_Theater "Regency Village Theater") in Los Angeles and was released in the United States on November 25, by [Warner Bros. Pictures](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Pictures "Warner Bros. Pictures"), to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the date of the opening scene in the [first film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky "Rocky"). It grossed $174.1 million worldwide and received widespread acclaim from critics[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_(film)#cite_note-13) who praised Coogler's direction, the screenplay, and acting performances. Among its accolades, it was selected by [National Board of Review](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review "National Board of Review") as one of the [top ten films of 2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review_Awards_2015#Top_10_Films "National Board of Review Awards 2015"), while Stallone won the [National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor "National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor"), the [Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Film_Critics_Association_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor "Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor"), and [Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor_%E2%80%93_Motion_Picture "Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture"), and was nominated for the [Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor "Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor"). The film was followed by *[Creed II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_II "Creed II")* (2018) and *[Creed III](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed_III "Creed III")* (2023). The film is the first film in the franchise to have been produced by Stallone. This screening is free, so just show up and sit down to enjoy the movie with us. In case of rain, the movie will be screening inside the restaurant.

Come join us for a padel session in Helsinki! No need to be good at it — this is more about moving a bit, laughing, and meeting new people. We’ll play some casual games, switch partners if needed, and keep it friendly. Beginners are very welcome. After the game, we can sit, grab coffee, or something small nearby if people feel like staying longer. Bring indoor shoes, water, and comfortable clothes. Come alone or with a friend, both are totally fine! 🎾 Join our WhatsApp group for padel here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ekwau7jlD1A1OdKmorbIVb?mode=gi_t

Join us for a relaxed badminton session followed by coffee or drinks nearby. No need to be an advanced player. The goal is to stay active, have fun, and meet new people. Bring: * Indoor shoes * Water bottle * Racket (if you have one) Join our group community on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BH5hev3E95IGN2Q0aSBeEl?mode=gi_t

**Let’s welcome summer with color, creativity, and a little fun.** Bring an old glass bottle, jar, or vase and give it a new life through creative expression. Join us for a **beginner-friendly bottle painting workshop and social meetup** where we’ll transform everyday glass objects into beautiful decor piece. **Painting materials will be provided. You need to bring a clean glass bottle, jar, or vase** that you’d like to paint. No artistic experience is needed—just bring your creativity and summer vibes. ☀️

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there. https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd

**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

Fellas, we’re kicking things off at Vasos in Dublin and this is more than just a link up it’s about building real connections, expanding our circles, and surrounding ourselves with good energy and solid men. Come meet some great guys, network, laugh, vibe, and build connections that could impact your future personally and professionally. Everybody & Everyone is welcome! No pressure. No egos. Just real conversations, real relationships, and real growth. 📍 Vasos — Dublin, Ohio 🤝 Brotherhood \| Networking \| Growth \| Collaboration

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.