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Learn Heart based Meditation on Sundays in VA
Discover the path to stress management, life's tranquility, and self-improvement through Heartfulness Meditation. Embrace relaxation, meditation, and emotional detoxification practices to unlock your best self. Join our free sessions every Sunday at 8 AM at VA. Experience the profound benefits of these simple yet powerful practices. Commit to a few months of meditation and witness the transformative impact firsthand. We eagerly await your presence at these enlightening sessions.
Professionalizing Your Metaphysical Gifts - Class 6 Define My Brand
Whether you practice divination, ritual work or more craft related activities… this series of classes taught on two Sundays of each month will help you explore various aspects related to sharing your gifts in the physical and virtual marketplace.
Since the 25 January class was a virtual homework review due to weather, this week we’ll jump straight into Defining Your Brand through...
* Developing a magickal brand identity (name, logo, colors, tone)
* Crafting a compelling bio and service descriptions
* Using storytelling to connect with clients
* Creating a cohesive aesthetic across platforms
Newcomers are encouraged to attend, and individual virtual classes are available for those who may have missed a class along the way by contacting Papa Bones Moon.
Cost: $25 / Please check-in & pay once you arrive at Sticks & Stones.
Learn Meditation and Stress Management in MD
Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation.
Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment.
This practice is offered with love and at no cost
NOVA JJJ Training (Sterling)
This is our weekly training session. NOVA Jujutsu is a self-defense focused system incorporating Geri (Kicking), Atemi (Striking), Uke (Blocking), Tai Sabakai (Body Movement), Tai Hodoki (Escapes), Kansetsu Waza (Joint Locks), Nage Waza (Throwing), Shime Waza (Choking), Katame Waza (Grappling), Tantojutsu (Knife), Bojutsu (Bo), Kenjutsu (Sword), and Kata (Forms).
Come on down to a class and see for yourself what this group has to offer. You will get a great workout! You will have an awesome learning experience! You will meet some good people!
We look forward to meeting you.
See you there.
TAGS: japanese, martial arts, self-defense, jujutsu, jujitsu, juijitsu, bujutsu, defense, karate, koppo, kenjutsu, bojutsu, tantojutsu
Learn Heart based Group Meditation on Sundays in MD
Discover the path to stress management, life's tranquility, and self-improvement through Heartfulness Meditation. Embrace relaxation, meditation, and emotional detoxification practices to unlock your best self. Join our free sessions every Sunday at 8 AM and Wednesday at 7 / 7:30 PM at various centers in MD and VA. Experience the profound benefits of these simple yet powerful practices. Commit to a few months of meditation and witness the transformative impact firsthand. We eagerly await your presence at these enlightening sessions.
[Hybrid] Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It
(2024) by Christof Koch, 288 pages [Psychology]
• Hardcover
• Kindle
• Audiobook
• Library: https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=613100
Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)**
### Review
"A wonderful book."―Sam Harris, Making Sense with Sam Harris
“a fun introduction to a number of debates… Mr. Koch’s book provokes questions… and counterarguments, but that’s what gives it life.” ―The Wall Street Journal
“Easily the most current, thorough, and helpful exploration of consciousness available. Koch’s light, simple, yet authoritative writing style will appeal to general audiences as well as scientists and researchers. An essential, highly recommended purchase.”―Library Journal
“magisterial… charming, sometimes beautiful, and almost always illuminating”
―Science Magazine
“an impressive and sometimes exuberant work, showcasing decades of [Koch’s] research”―New Scientist
“Koch’s adept use of analogies and entertaining anecdotes — complete with his own near-death experience and psychedelic drug trips — make the book a compelling and surprisingly light read.” ―Science News
“undeniably compelling… a smoothly written must-read for anyone interested in a detailed introduction to the relationship between the brain, consciousness, and transformative experiences”
―Ars Technica
“Expertly weaving in personal experience with science that few, if any, can speak more authoritatively about, Koch leads us on an amazing journey of consciousness—from birth to death. Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must read for anyone interested in knowing their mind.”―Judson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Times–bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety
“Koch’s latest book brilliantly navigates the intricate landscape of our mind and our brain, offering insightful perspectives on the nature of conscious experiences, both ordinary as well as extraordinary ones.”―Hartmut Neven, founder and lead of Google’s quantum AI lab
“Then I Am Myself the World is the new record of note for the scientific understanding of consciousness. This is an elegant tableau, a travelogue of subjective experience grounded in the latest neuroscience and philosophy traversing religion, science, and a life dedicated to the biggest questions. Filled with crystalline prose, lucid explanation, and revelatory honesty, this book will continue to be read centuries from now.”―Patrick House, author of Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness
“What would happen if a hardcore neuroscientist, with encyclopedic knowledge and four decades of experience in his field, were personally confronted with transformative mystical experiences carrying inevitable metaphysical implications? What would happen if the neuroscientist in question were open-minded, humble, but remained rigorously grounded in reason, evidence, and his hard-earned understanding of how consciousness relates to brain structures and function? What would he, the most preeminent professional of his generation, make of his extraordinary experiences? And what if, in addition, the neuroscientist was a modern renaissance man versed in physics, philosophy, the arts, the classics, and could pluck irresistibly evocative metaphors from the Western literary and artistic canon as if leisurely picking apples in early fall? This is what you will find in this treasured book, a whirlwind ride of insight after insight—so many they can’t possibly be all documented in footnotes—that will surprise and delight you from the get-go. ‘Primacy goes to consciousness, not to the objective world,’ he boldly states already on page two, in a prelude of things to come. ‘Everything else follows from there, including the realist assumption of the existence of objects, out ‘there,’ independent of my experiencing them.’ The book embodies the ever-evolving wisdom of a man whose intellectual prowess is only matched by his intellectual honesty. And this man, in the seventh decade of his scintillatingly productive life, has a lifetime of learning to share with you.”―Bernardo Kastrup, executive director, Essentia Foundation
“Koch’s first book was entitled The Quest for Consciousness. And such has been Koch’s life, an adventurer’s pursuit of a distant goal, undeterred by the prevailing winds. The reader will learn where this quest has led and, like the author, will be enriched by it. Koch, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, a mind singularly open to learning and changing, here opens his soul, revealing his vast, scintillating appreciation of nature in all its forms. It is a touching, profound book. Which is as it should be, since consciousness touches everything and is everything we touch.”―Giulio Tononi, University of Wisconsin-Madison
### About the Author
Christof Koch is a neuroscientist at the Allen Institute and at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, the former president of the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and a former professor at the California Institute of Technology. Author of four previous titles, Koch writes regularly for a range of media, including Scientific American. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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Zen & Matcha: The Art of Preparing Japanese Tea at Home
**Zen & Zest: Japanese Art & Culture Workshops**
**Unlock the secrets to perfectly whisked, delicious Matcha!**
**When:** Sunday, 8 Feb 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
**Where:** Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
**Registration** is **Online Only** at: [https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-6471015](https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-6471015)
**Details:** This immersive class teaches you the precise techniques for brewing, along with proper care for your tools. You'll leave with your very own Matcha set and the knowledge to find peace and flavor at home. While we sip, enjoy quiet mini-discussions on intriguing Japanese cultural mysteries. Master the art of Matcha and bring daily tranquility into your life!
This class includes the Kit. Children are welcome but must be registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 12.
Hope to see you there!
Breathwork & Awakening Workshop
Breathwork & Awakening Workshop — 4 Hours of Deep Healing
Life gets heavy when emotions, stress, and unprocessed experiences stay trapped in the body. Breath is one of the most natural ways to gently release, heal, and reconnect.
This 4-hour in-person Breathwork & Awakening Workshop is a guided journey into deep relaxation, emotional release, and inner clarity—without force, analysis, or performance.
Through conscious breathing, guided practices, and spacious integration, you’ll be supported to:
✨ Breathe deeply
✨ Release gently
✨ Awaken naturally
📅 Sunday, Feb 8
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 DhyanYoga Meditation Center (Lunch included)
💰 Contribution: $30
**Register Now:** https://www.breatheoflove.com/service-page/breathwork-awakening-workshop?referral=service_list_widget
No prior experience needed. Come as you are—tired, curious, overwhelmed, or simply ready to breathe.
🌿 Come breathe with us.
Limited spots available. RSVP required.
Sunday BJJ Open Training at One Spirit in Herndon, VA 🥋
Join us every Sunday at [One Spirit Martial Arts](https://www.virginiabjj.com/) in [Herndon, VA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herndon,_Virginia) for open training in [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu): Research, Review, and Roll! 🥇
This is a **student-driven session** designed to help you explore what matters most to your BJJ development.
Whether you want to **research techniques, review material from the week**, or **roll with different partners**, this open format gives you the flexibility to focus on your own goals.
An **instructor will be present** to answer questions, offer feedback, and help troubleshoot positions, but the pace and flow of the session are entirely up to you.
You can **drill, experiment**, or **get in some live rounds** in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Open training is ideal for students who want to **refine their technique, test new ideas, and build confidence** through *consistent practice*.
All skill levels are welcome -- come train, learn, and grow with the **[Northern Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community](https://www.meetup.com/northern-virginia-martial-arts-group/)**!
**Note:** We are located in **Suite #130**.
The **drop-in fee** for non-members is **$20**, payable on-site.
Magical Writing Workshop
Our monthly magical writing workshop is appropriate for writers of all levels and types (poetry and prose). Join TaraTheBard in a guided discussion about magical writing practices, ancestral connection and creativity, seasonal writing practices, publication luck magic, putting craft into storycrafting, and more. Each session focuses on the theme of a tarot card.
This inclusive workshop provides support to new and experienced writers, a thematic prompt, in-workshop writing time, and space to share ideas and results. Paper notebooks, laptops, and tablets encouraged. Bring your best writing tools, your favorite blanket, a cozy cup of tea, or whatever you need to connect with the spirits of writing. \*\*New attendees welcome!\*\*
This month, we plan to create and enact a group spell, discuss the Lovers theme, and explore how that theme could appear in our writing. Please note that "Lovers" can be interpreted broadly depending on the reading, and does not have to focus on romantic love.
FOCUS: February's Magical Writing Workshop focuses on The Lovers -- a major arcana card of the tarot. Please bring your favorite tarot deck's Lovers card (though you may also borrow a store deck if needed).
Writing Review: January's Magical Writing Workshop focused on winter creativity and the tarot symbol of the hermit and their lantern. We will devote part of the time to discussing our Hermit writing.
Free Online Event | Together on a Spiritual Path
Is it possible to grow spiritually in isolation? It’s quite natural to think about our personal spiritual growth and development in terms of improving our own life, but how does that relate to the real world around us?
What if our own personal growth is closely connected to the growth and progress of others? And what if turning our gaze beyond just ourselves to also focus on the progress of others and of our communities not only helps make the world a better place but is actually what helps us grow?
Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the underlying truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspectives offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on how practicing selflessness and incorporating service to others can actually further our own growth. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore the ways in which self-development is connected with that of those around us.
*"Whosoever has lost himself has found the universe and the inhabitants thereof. Whosoever is occupied with himself is wandering in the desert of heedlessness and regret. The "master-key" to self-mastery is self-forgetting."* – Bahá'í Teachings
\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.
Let’s Celebrate Our February Birthdays at King Spa! 💆♀️💆♂️✨️
Hey everyone! 👋 It’s time to celebrate all the amazing people with February birthdays — including me! 🥳 If you have a February birthday or just want to spend the day soaking, relaxing, laughing, and making some great memories together at one of the best spots in town, then this event is for you!
✨ Whether you love relaxing in saunas, soaking in hot baths, or just want to chill with friends, this is the spot to celebrate all February birthdays in style!
Welcome to King Spa, the premier Korean day spa in Virginia, offering a unique blend of traditional wellness and modern luxyry. Voted ‘Best Day Spa’ three years running by Northern Virginia Magazine, King Spa provides a sanctuary of healing through detoxifying saunas, signature body scrubs, rejuvenating facials, and more. Each treatment is designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and truly cared for.
💛 What to Expect:
🎉 Multiple Saunas and Aqua Pools
🧖♂️ Access to spa amenities (facials, massages, body scrubs (a la carte pricing)
🥙 Food court
🎂 Cake Cutting
💬 Hangout time with fellow February birthdays + friends
👚Dress code: You will be given a robe and slippers so wear something comfy under the robe (leggings, yoga pants, t-shirt, shorts). Of course , if you plan to swim in the pools and sit in the jacuzzi , then wear your bathing suit 🩳🩱under the robe.
💲 Admission & Details
$70 per person for the full day event. You can purchase your ticket online here:
https://ticket-virginia.kingspa.com/Admission/AdmissionDetail?Id=ITMMAA17PYLOKZMT The $70 rate is a special they have going on now. not sure how long it will last so book ASAP!
RSVP so we know you’re coming!
Feel free to invite other February birthday friends 🎈
Can’t wait to celebrate with you all! 🎂💛
*If you need to cancel your RSVP do it 24 hours before the event. No shows and late cancellations may be subject to removal from the group by the organizer. We will be checking everyone in - so we will have a tally of who does and does not come."
See you at King Spa! 🧖♀️💆♂️
We Were Made for These Times (hybrid)
We all go through times when it feels like the ground is being pulled out from under us. What we relied on as steady and solid may change or even appear to vanish. In this era of global disruption, threats to our individual, social, and planetary safety abound, and at times life can feel overwhelming. Not only are loss and separation painful, but even positive changes can cause great stress.
Yet life is full of change: birth, death, marriage, divorce; a new relationship; losing or starting a job; beginning a new phase in life or ending one. Change is stressful, even when it is much desired or anticipated—the unknown can feel scary and threatening. In We Were Made for These Times, the extraordinary mindfulness teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo imparts accessible advice on navigating difficult times of transition, drawing on Buddhist teachings on impermanence to help you establish equanimity and resilience.
Classroom 1 and via **[Zoom](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88912244670?pwd=jtR4LLF3bM6YkuFgevZXlJtM9tGZL2.1),** Meeting ID 889 1224 4670, Password 488104
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Learn Meditation and Stress Management in MD
Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation.
Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment.
This practice is offered with love and at no cost
Northern Lights-A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...
**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:**
**https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\***
Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever!
***We visit:***
* Stockholm
* Kiruna (Lapland)
* Helsinki
* Copenhagen (optional extension)
***The trip includes:***
\* 2 nights in Stockholm
\* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
\* 4 nights in Kiruna
\* 3 nights in Helsinki
\* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
\* Arrival and departure transfers
\* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
\* Boat ride in Stockholm
\* Food tasting in Helsinki
\* Breakfast daily
\* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
\* Northern Lights Tour
\* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
\* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
\* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride
**Price per person, double occupancy: $4770**
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
**Price for single room: $6320**
***Not Included:***
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to Copenhagen
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit
**\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\***
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\*
***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
**[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)
Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\*
**OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)**
***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.
[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
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SOS North Bethesda/Rockville Happy Hour
Join us at Seasons 52 Restaurant in North Bethesda.
Join sailors from the Singles on Sailboats club and learn about our sailing opportunities -- day sails and weekends on the Chesapeake, bareboat charter opportunities around the world. Third Thursday of each month. www.singlesonsailboats.org
Explore your interest in sailing, whether you're just curious, a novice, experienced, or a skipper. SOS offers many ways to engage in the sport, educational presentations, and varied social events on a limited budget. Come to our Happy Hour, meet some members, learn about the club, and consider joining! Just ask for the SOS Group.
**FYI:** Though Meet Up may show few people attending, when you arrive many of the actual Singles on Sailboats club members will be there also. So, meet and greet, learn about the club and enjoy a Happy Hour with like-minded boaters.
Host: Debbie Goldberg
For more information about this gathering contact Debbie Goldberg at hidebbieg@yahoo.com
Northern Lights. A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, Dog Sledding, Ice Hotel..
**Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!**
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever!
***We visit:***
* Stockholm
* Kiruna (Lapland)
* Helsinki
* Copenhagen (optional pre-trip)
***The trip includes:***
\* 2 nights in Stockholm
\* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
\* 4 nights in Kiruna
\* 3 nights in Helsinki
\* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
\* Arrival and departure transfers
\* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
\* Boat ride in Stockholm
\* Food tasting in Helsinki
\* Breakfast daily
\* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
\* Northern Lights Tour
\* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
\* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
\* Husky Sleigh Ride
**Price per person, double occupancy: $4995**
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
**Price for single room: $6545**
***Not Included:***
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to Copenhagen
**The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit**
**[Click Here for Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/TL3CB3BJL7MNA)**
**Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\***
***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
**[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)
Limited capacity of 16 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
**\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\***
**OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)**
***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.
[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
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Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP)- Feb 2026 Edition
**Agenda :**
* 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking
* 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)"
Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.**
**Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)
**Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data.
Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications.
Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems.
**Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station.
**Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception.
We will meet in Room Lake Anne.
We hope to see you all there!!!!
Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...
**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:**
**https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\***
Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever!
***We visit:***
* Stockholm
* Kiruna (Lapland)
* Helsinki
* Copenhagen (optional extension)
***The trip includes:***
\* 2 nights in Stockholm
\* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
\* 4 nights in Kiruna
\* 3 nights in Helsinki
\* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
\* Arrival and departure transfers
\* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
\* Boat ride in Stockholm
\* Food tasting in Helsinki
\* Breakfast daily
\* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
\* Northern Lights Tour
\* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
\* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
\* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride
**Price per person, double occupancy: $4770**
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
**Price for single room: $6320**
***Not Included:***
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to Copenhagen
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit
**\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\***
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\*
***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
**[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)
Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\*
**OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)**
***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.
[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
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