Local Activities

**🌿 Clopper Lake Shore Trail Hike** Ready for a refreshing nature escape? Join us for a scenic hike around Clopper Lake Shore Trail—one of the most peaceful and picturesque spots in Maryland. This \~3.7-mile loop is beginner-friendly, mostly flat, and packed with lake views, wooded paths, and plenty of spots to pause, chat, and soak it all in. What to expect: • Easy/moderate pace • Friendly, social group vibes • Beautiful lake scenery 🌊 What to bring: • Water 💧 • Comfortable shoes 👟 • Good energy & good vibes 😄 We’ll meet at the parking area near the lake. Come solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with more than just steps 😉 ***Seneca Creek State Park charges a day-use admission fee of $5 per person.*** ***Lunch afterwards at Gregorio's Trattoria (Must RSVP to that event to participate)***

No matter the place, a social time is always welcome after a long week of stress and work. Come join this cozy event at this nice Bakery and enjoy a good social time with minded people.

Join me for a relaxed and delicious Italian lunch at **Gregorio's Trattoria**. Gregorio's Trattoria brings that *“from our family to yours”* vibe—serving up authentic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients. Expect comforting classics like pasta, pizza, and hearty entrées in a warm, welcoming setting. This is a perfect mid-day break to enjoy great food, good conversation, and meet some awesome people. Here's the menu: https://gregoriostrattoria.com/menus/ * **📍 Location:** Park Potomac Spots are limited—RSVP early and come hungry 😄 • If the event fills up, join the waitlist—spots often open as the date approaches. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🍷

Hello Neighbors! Join me for an interactive, all-you-can-eat experience featuring Korean BBQ, hot pot, and a full buffet—all in one spot. For just **$28 lunch**, you get access to everything: grill your own meats at the table, cook up hot pot, and explore a wide variety of buffet dishes and desserts. It’s a fun, social dining experience where the food keeps coming and the conversation flows. This is perfect if you: * Love Korean BBQ or want to try it * Enjoy hands-on, interactive meals * Want a lively, social lunch with great people Let’s eat, grill, and connect—see you there! Here's the website: https://www.kanpaibbqhotpot.com/

Join our new group’s fourth meeting. Meet fellow tech enthusiasts west of the beltway. ​Our meetings are a great place to work on and show off what you do. We are always welcoming. ​Our format is great for people who have started on but not finished one or several side projects. ​We will start off with basic introductions and what we are working on, along with what our goals are for the session. We’ll break the rest of the meeting into two working sessions. In between, we’ll do a quick check-in to see how folks are going. We also have some polls available which we use to shape our events: ​[https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca](https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca) You can also find or RSVP to our events on these platforms: https://luma.com/vw8ha8bj https://www.linkedin.com/events/7444552350616272896

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This event is inspired by a suggestion from one of our members. I'm curious what we'll find, as I've never been to Roggenart. Join us in Reston for good vibes on a midweek morning, complete with essential fuel! (No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)