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We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

🥩 **DTs Thursday Night Dinner at Outback – Let’s Go Down Under! 🇦🇺** Craving a **steakhouse classic** with your DTs family? **Skip the kitchen and join us for a hearty meal at [Outback Steakhouse!](https://locations.outback.com/virginia/herndon/365-elden-street?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIwNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)**[ ](https://locations.outback.com/virginia/herndon/365-elden-street?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=local_search&utm_campaign=website_cta&y_source=1_MTU1MDIwNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)🥩🍷 After our **Thursday Night Happy Hour**, let’s gather for **juicy steaks, bold flavors, and legendary Bloomin’ Onions** at **365 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170**. 🔥 **This dinner is a DTs favorite and always fills up fast!** We usually have **16-20 people, and seating is limited, so RSVPs are essential!** **Please RSVP on Facebook and Meetup as soon as possible** to secure your spot. We’ll do our best to accommodate last-minute guests, but reserving helps us ensure everyone gets a seat. Whether you’re in the mood for a **perfectly grilled steak, tender ribs, fresh seafood, or classic Aussie-inspired eats**, **there’s something for everyone at Outback!** 🦘🔥 🌟 **We’re always exploring new dinner spots, so stay tuned for next week’s location—because every Thursday brings something new to the table! 🍽️**

The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer'' will be Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30PM til 7ish at Crooked Run Fermentation (22455 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA ). **BONUS** there is a Senor Ramon Taqueria as part of the brewery; so it will be a “Taco Wednesday” for everyone ;) **Venue for February:** Crooked Run Fermentation (https://crookedrunfermentation.com/sterling-virginia-2/) - Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. Started in 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia, Crooked Run has developed a following for creative and nuanced beverages across a variety of styles, from lagers to IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, sours, and beyond beer. In 2017, we opened our main production facility in Sterling, Virginia, and will open a third location in northeast DC in 2022. Opened in 2017, the Sterling location features a bustling taproom, outdoor biergarten, 10 BBL brewhouse, and best of all, TACOS! Senor Ramon Taqueria offers a full menu of tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, and more. Come relax with 12 beers on tap, weekend live music, and some great food! If you're biking, we're right off the W&OD Trail. **Additional Info:** We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. Have a great week and see you later this month! Cheers, Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of @NoVABeerSec

KPot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot opened in November. I have not eaten there but have a 20% off coupon for groups of 8 or more. Why not give it a try? **THE RULES:** * Everyone at the table must have the Korean BBQ and Hot Pot option. * The cost will be approximately $30 plus tax and tip. * I will pay the entire food bill and EVERYONE will pay me back in Cash or Venmo. * Drinks will be paid for by the individuals who ordered them. * Space is limited! If you sign up and then can't make it please update your RSVP. * Do not sign up if you do not agree to the rules listed above. [Click here to view their website](https://thekpot.com/) Let's be adventurous and have fun!

Come join your **DTs friends** for Thursday Night Happy Hour at **Breakers Sky Lounge**. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or coming solo and meeting new ones, this is an easy, welcoming way to unwind. We gather in the **spacious, open lounge near the entrance**, with plenty of seating and room to mingle. It’s relaxed, comfortable, and perfect for conversation. Breakers offers a **full bar with table service** and a **casual menu** of snacks and favorites. ✨ **No RSVP needed. Optional dinner afterward, as usual.** On occasion, Happy Hour plans may need to change. We’ll share updates as soon as we’re able. Come relax, connect, and **find your tribe** with DTs. 💙🍸