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Mingle Mania: Culture & Language Exchange
Join us for an evening of good vibes! Whether you’re a local or an expat, Mingle Mania is the perfect place to socialize and make friends or even to practice languages. 🤝🤼♂️💬🙋♂️🫂
👉 Join [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE)
The group has many regular members, we intend to do various type of events, the goal is to build a strong community for all sorts of activities. If you have an event idea that you would like to see happen, let us know.
We generally have about 20 participants, the age is between 20 and 60 averaging somewhere around 30, language exchange is not strictly enforced, culture exchange happens naturally.
**mingle** (verb, intransitive): to move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event.
📍 **What We Are:**
* A diverse group of locals and expats
* ...going out at least every Tuesday 😊
🆓 **Event Details:**
* It is free to join and operated on a voluntary basis!
* Please honor the bar by ordering at least one drink.
Design Patterns und DuckDB & Co.
**Um was geht es dieses mal?**
Dieses Mal haben wir zwei Talks für euch!
**Performance und Portability in Data Analytics mit DuckDB & Co. - Niklas Niggemann**
Moderne Data Teams kämpfen mit zwei Kernproblemen: Performance und Portability. Dieser Vortrag zeigt anhand umfassender Benchmarks von DuckDB, Polars und Pandas mit Datensätzen von wenigen Gigabyte bis zu mehreren Terabyte, wie Ausführungsmodelle, Dateiorganisation und Speicherverwaltung die Performance beeinflussen. DuckDB liefert konstant niedrigen Speicherverbrauch, Polars erreicht durch Parallelisierung hohe Geschwindigkeiten – doch sobald mehrere Engines „schnell genug" sind, zählt Flexibilität. Abschließend zeigen wir deswegen, wie Frameworks wie Ibis die analytische Logik von Engines entkoppeln und so lokale Entwicklung, Cloud-Deployment und Plattform-Migrationen ohne teure Neuentwicklungen ermöglichen.
**Design Patterns - Wie sie dir helfen, ausdrucksstärkeren Code zu schreiben - Christian Ambach**
Vor über 30 Jahren veröffentlichte die Gang-of-Four ihren Klassiker "Design Patterns. Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software". Viele der Muster erfreuen sich heute großer Beliebtheit und es sind eine Menge von Patterns dazugekommen, nicht nur auf Design-, sondern auch auf Architektur- und Organisationsebene. Wusstest Du, dass Du wahrscheinlich schon Design Patterns einsetzt, ohne es zu merken?In diesem Vortrag wird betrachtet, wie bekannte Frameworks und Bibliotheken – zum Beispiel das Spring Framework – auf Design Patterns setzen und wie die Teilnehmer diese Muster vielleicht schon ganz selbstverständlich in ihrem Code verwenden. Gemeinsam werfen wir einen Blick auf eine Auswahl von Design- und Architekturpatterns, entdecken Good und Bad-Practices und wie man Patterns gezielt einsetzen kann, um Code noch ausdrucksstärker zu machen.
**Hybrides Setup!**
Wir freuen uns, euch bei uns in den Räumen der codecentric AG in Dortmund willkommen zu heißen. Vor Ort versorgen wir euch mit Snacks und Getränken und freuen uns gleichzeitig über interessante Diskussionen und einen guten Austausch. Für alle, die es nicht zu uns ins Office schaffen, werden wir das Meetup Hybrid durchführen. Der Stream beginnt ca. 10 Minuten später, damit wir vor Ort ausreichend Möglichkeit für persönliches Kennenlernen haben.
Den Live-Stream findet ihr auf dem [YouTube-Channel ](https://www.youtube.com/@codecentricAG)der codecentric AG.
**Wichtig - Absage bitte rechtzeitig:**
Wir bestellen das Essen bereits 3 Tage vor dem Meetup. Falls ihr doch verhindert sein solltet, bitten wir euch um eine rechtzeitige Absage. Das ist wichtig, damit wir nicht unnötig Essen verschwenden müssen. Vielen Dank für euer Verständnis!
**Anreise:**
Per Zug: Vom Dortmunder HBF sind es ca. 10 Minuten zu Fuß.
Mit dem Auto: Rund um das Office gibt es einige Parkflächen, dazu befinden sich in dem Parkhaus der Thier-Galerie weitere Parkplätze.
3D workshop in Apeldoorn
**3D Workshop**
* **Ontwerpen met Fusion360**
* **Scannen in 3D**
* **Het gebruik van 3D printers**
**Je bent nu welkom in de nieuwe locatie NewTechPark**
Je kunt ook online aan deze fysieke bijeenkomst deelnemen. De bijeenkomst is dan op de locatie te volgen.
Als je [hier](w.j.put@hccnet.nl) vooraf een mailtje stuurt kun je dinsdagavond tussen 19.00 en 20.00 uur inloggen met Jitsi voor vragen, of ter kennismaking met hcc!3D.
Online neem je deel aan de bijeenkomst met [https://wij.hcc.nl/3D](https://wij.hcc.nl/3D)
[(Alleen toegang als je zichtbaar bent met voor- en achternaam. )](https://wij.hcc.nl/3d)
Weekly Running Group
Every Tuesday, the group 024 Waalrunners goes for a run at a distance of between 5km - 10km. Everyone is welcome to join, you just need to turn up at 20:00 on Tuesday in front of Cafe De Hemel. There are different routes every time, and the group welcomes all new people to join them.
After the run we usually stay for a drink at De Hemel.
https://waalrunners.activedates.nl
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRXG7x9HQUw4Q1qCrNzXn4?mode=ems_copy_t
https://www.facebook.com/024waalrunners-710731759317504
Open Hackerspace
Hi Everyone,
This is our weekly open hackerspace evening! Usually from 19:00 :-)
Feel free to drop by, come and nerd with us!
See this Tuesday!
We're in room 126, ring the room number and we'll open the door. We're located on the first floor
Werk Aan Jezelf — Week #8
We delen onze doelen en maken plannen voor de komende week.
Iedereen is welkom. We kijken er naar uit om jouw verhaal te horen.
Peer Satsang Gathering March
The first of hopefully many peer Satsang gatherings!
This is an open, equal and low-key gathering for spiritual seekers from all walks of life to get together, talk, feel connected and grow. The gathering will last for about two hours. Bring questions, thoughts, or just your presence. We'll see what unfolds once we're there.
If you're interested but can't make the currently indicated time, the event is full or you have any other questions, get in touch with me at thijshugenholtz@gmail.com and we'll see what we can do!
Location: Buurtcentrum Hart van Noord, Trumanlaan 60 Utrecht but the entrance is opposite Geallieerdenlaan 24
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🏛️ Pastime #2 – The Romans in the Netherlands: Nijmegen (Noviomagus)
📍 Meeting point: **Nijmegen Lent Station** (⚠️ not Nijmegen Centraal!)
🗓 **Saturday, March 28th, 2026**
🕑 **14:00**
After starting our journey through Dutch history with **Prehistory**, it’s time to move forward to the **Roman era**.
And when we talk about Romans in the Netherlands, there is one unavoidable place to go: **Nijmegen**, the oldest city in the country, founded by the Romans as **Noviomagus**.
We’ll start from the other side of the river Waal and walk towards the historic city centre, combining **river landscapes, green parks and urban history**. Along the way we’ll explore how the Romans conquered large parts of what is now the Netherlands, built forts and military camps along the Rhine (the *limes*), and established their first real city here. This walk is about **stories, traces and layers of history**—and about seeing Nijmegen through Roman eyes.
🥾 **The walk is about 5 km** and will take us through nature, parks and the city while discovering the Roman past of Nijmegen and the Netherlands.
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🍺 **Post-walk drinks at Cafe De Zon**
After the walk we’ll stop at **Cafe De Zon** to relax and have a drink together. It’s a perfect moment to chat, share impressions from the walk and wind down.
If you like beer, you’ll also have the chance to try **Oersoep**, a local craft brewery from Nijmegen known for its creative and experimental beers. Of course, other drinks are available as well.
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A walk through **Roman history**, beautiful riverside views, and a relaxed drink afterwards — a perfect **Pastime afternoon**.
Walk & Talk in Arnhem Sonsbeekpark
Welcome to the event page of the Walk & Talk in Arnhem Sonsbeekpark, taking place on Sunday March 29th, 2026. This event is a informal walk where we will connect again and perhaps meet some new people. It will be the first day of Daylight Saving Time and, fortuitously, *Zeldzaam Mooi Markt* is taking place in Sonsbeek. We plan to make a stopover here. Our event is free and open for everyone to join, including Dutch and internationals.
**Practical information**
\- The meetup of this walk is at **13:00 at Arnhem station, near Burger King**. We’ll start walking after 10 minutes.
\- A walk like this is at a casual pace and usually takes about 2 hours\, including breaks\. We are focusing on an area\, not a specific route\. This gives us some room for suggestions of participants like when to have a few minute break\.
\- We will take a coffee break at a café in between or afterwards if there's enough interest\.
\- B\-YOU: Bring your own umbrella\, in case of rain\. If the weather is really unacceptable we will go to a café instead\, or cancel the entire event\.
\- You can leave at any time you like\.
**Sign up via Meetup OR E-mail**
Please sign up for this event by RSVP on Meetup OR send an e-mail to **[urbanarnhem@gmail.com](urbanarnhem@gmail.com)** . Joining the event is free, but donations will be very appreciated. We are making costs to keep this group active on Meetup, so any (small) donation will go directly to keeping our page online. We hope to see you on this walk!
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**Disclaimers**
\*SOCIAL MEDIA
We might upload some of our photos and videos on social media. If you don't want to be recognized, please let us know. Our Instagram is: [@urbanrural.arnhem](www.instagram.com/urbanrural.arnhem)
\*RESPECT & SAFETY
Everyone partaking in the event must be treated with respect, and safety is being highly prioritized. Anyone violating this can and will be required to leave. Please contact the organizer if you feel something is wrong.
🏔️ Summit Hike – Everest Edition (8,848 m)
🏔️ Everest Update for the Veluwe Power Hikers
We were preparing for a classic VPH high altitude expedition on top of the world. Unfortunately there is some disappointing news. Starting in 2026, Nepal is introducing strict new regulations for climbing Mount Everest. Climbers will now need to have previously summited a 7,000 meter peak in Nepal and must also submit mandatory health certificates.
Because we cannot realistically summit a 7,000 meter peak and then climb Everest on the same day during our hike, I am unfortunately obliged to change the program.
There is also another small complication. 1 April falls on a Wednesday, which makes organizing the expedition a bit difficult.
After a poll in the WhatsApp group, we decided to move the date to **28 March** and climb the highest point of the Veluwe, **Signaal Imbosch (110 m)**. Even if it’s not Everest, don’t underestimate this hike: we will cover **22 km with about 350 metres of elevation gain** at a brisk pace. At this altitude, however, oxygen bottles are no longer recommended.
Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend due to the change. ⛰️🥾
**When and Where to Meet?**
10:10 sharp at Rheden Trainstation. ⏰ Please arrive on time, as we won’t be able to wait for latecomers. 🥾✨
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VaEtswyBps5awMoL7
**Where and When Shall We Rest?**
We’ll take 2 breaks:
* Lunch break in nature at Signaal Imbosch (110 m) with group photo on summit; 20 min
* Snack and drink at Basecamp (80 m) where you can buy drinks and snacks; 30 min
**Notifications:**
* Technical equipment: avalanche transceiver (beacon), avalanche probe, and avalanche shovel (if you have them)
* A compact lunch and water to share at the summit
* The hike will only be canceled in case of severe avalanche risk (code 5).
* If you plan to bring a companion, please ensure that they are also registered for the hike.
* To be the first to get updates on new hikes, join our WhatsApp group! Feel free to ask for the QR code during the hike to easily join.
* T-shirts are now available for €25, made from Fairwear-certified organic cotton with eco-friendly inks—sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for your hiking adventures (limited stock, available during the hike)! Let me know your size and I will bring one for you!
Data Thursday - Apache Spark Edition
Hi✋
At[ Data Tribes ](https://www.datatribes.nl/)we organise Meetups because we truly care about sharing knowledge both inside and outside the organisation. We believe that it is beneficial to us and to the market as a whole to connect, create, learn and grow together!
**The agenda**
// Doors open 6.00pm
// Drinks and Pizza’s 6.30pm
// Start presentations 7.00pm
// **Meni Shmueli - Distributed Computing Unpacked**
// Start networking 9.00pm
// End Meetup 9.30pm
Greetings,
Data Tribes Inc.
Dutch Data Security & Compliance Community Meetup #7
**DDSCC Meetup 7**
📅 **Datum:** Vrijdag 27 Maart 2026
🕐 **Tijd:** 12:30 – 17:00
📍 **Locatie:** Rubicon Cloud Advisor, Leusderend 36, 3832 RC, Leusden
**Wat kun je verwachten?**
**Agenda**
* 12:30 – Inloop met koffie en lunch
* 13:30 – Opening door DDSCC
* 13:45 – Introductie door Rubicon Cloud Advisor
* 14:00 – Jasper Oosterveld: With Great Power Comes Great Labeling: Sensitivity Labels in de Praktijk
* 14:45 – Pauze
* 15:15 – *Jeroen Bijdevier:* Je omgeving op orde voor veilig en optimaal Copilot gebruik
* 16:00 – Ronde tafel gesprekken
* 16:30 – Borrel & netwerken (tot 17:00 uur)
**Session description:**
**Jasper Oosterveld - With Great Power Comes Great Labeling: Sensitivity Labels in de Praktijk**
Veel organisaties hebben inmiddels sensitivity labels geïmplementeerd als basis voor data security in Microsoft 365. Maar zodra je voorbij de basis komt, ontstaan er nieuwe vragen.
Hoe ontwerp je een werkbaar labelmodel? Hoe voorkom je dat gebruikers verdwalen in te veel labels? Wat betekent labeling voor Teams, SharePoint, Data Lifecycle Management en Microsoft 365 Copilot? En waarom gedraagt het platform zich soms nét anders dan je verwacht?
Tijdens deze interactieve sessie deel ik mijn praktijkervaringen met sensitivity labels: keuzes die goed uitpakten, dingen die ik achteraf anders zou doen en de frustraties die je alleen tegenkomt wanneer je labels écht gaat gebruiken in productie.
Dit is nadrukkelijk geen theoretische sessie. Neem je eigen ervaringen, uitdagingen en meningen mee, zodat we samen praktijklessen kunnen uitwisselen en ontdekken hoe we sensitivity labels effectiever kunnen inzetten.
**Jeroen Bijdevier - Je omgeving op orde voor veilig en optimaal Copilot gebruik**
Copilot ziet het verschil tussen achterhaalde en recente informatie niet. Die zal je dus een beetje moeten helpen. Rechten zijn vaak niet (in detail) op orde. Manueel deze zaken vinden is lastig en tijdrovend. Natuurlijk wil je rapportages hebben van het gebruik. Ergo dataveiligheid op orde en inzicht in het gebruik met Purview.
ArnhemJUG - March meetup
**ArnhemJUG**
We are excited to announce that we are welcomed by Avisi for the March meetup.
**Agenda**
* 17:00 CET walk-in
* 17:30 – 18:30 Food and drinks
* 18:30 – 19:30 talk: **Koog your own AI! Delicious recipes** by **Simon Vergauwen**
* 19:30 – 19:45 break
* 19:45 – 20:45 talk: **Domain-Driven Design** by **Dirk Groot**
* 20:45 – 21:30 drinks
**Koog your own AI! Delicious recipes**
Koog is an open-source Kotlin framework for building robust, and production-ready AI agents. Developed, and battle-tested in their own products by JetBrains!
In this session we’ll build an agent, and explore various techniques to tackle different kinds of problems, and complexity. How we can use model-context protocol (MCP) to give our agent access to external tools, and how to build custom tools to integrate with your own systems. How to define flexible graph workflows to design complex agent behaviors.
If you're not cooking your own AI Agents yet, you should! Join me and I’ll give you a taste of Koog.
**About** **Simon Vergauwen**
**Developer Advocate at JetBrains & OSS (arrow-kt) Maintainer**
**Software engineer from Antwerp, Belgium.**
Interested in everything functional, and Kotlin. Loves OSS, cooking, snowboarding and Fallou
**Domain-Driven Design**
What name should I give this entity? How should I deal with ambiguous terminology? Where should business rules be implemented? Is this validation part of the domain logic, or does it belong to the application layer? Which entities should be within the scope of this database transaction?
In this talk we explore how the **Domain-Driven Design (DDD)** methodology helps answer questions like these. We will cover the key DDD concepts, including **Ubiquitous Language**, **Bounded Context**, **Aggregates**, **Entities**, and **Value Objects**, and discuss how they fit within a software architecture.
The session is built around a practical example, so you will not only learn the theory behind DDD, but also see how these concepts can be applied in real-world software development.
**About Dirk Groot**
I'm a software engineer with more than 25 years of experience. Since my early teens, sofware engineering has been my greatest passion.
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Let's try a Friday Night Fish Fry!
We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM.
It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!
Columbus, Ohio, USA Low-Pressure Speed Dating for Locals
**💘 Virtual Speed Dating – Columbus, Ohio, USA Singles, Matched by Personality**
A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. It's straightforward: take a short personality quiz, hop on Zoom, and meet Columbus, Ohio, USA singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches revealed after.
**Choose your age range to sign up:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=18-32&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=30-46&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=40-58&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20USA&groupurlname=pure-local-singles-speed-dating-group&ar=55+&face_v=19.0)
**⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places.
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🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Busy professionals who value their time
- Introverts who do better in one-on-one chats
- Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person
- Singles in Columbus, Ohio, USA who want to meet locals from home
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and structured
- **Location:** Your place – couch, desk, wherever works
- **Host:** Experienced host running the evening
- **Vibe:** Relaxed one-on-one chats with Columbus, Ohio, USA locals
**How It Works**
1. **Sign up** – Click the link for your age range above.
2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to match you with compatible Columbus, Ohio, USA singles.
3. **Log in** – Join the Zoom session from home. The host runs everything.
4. **Meet your matches** – Rotate through quick chats with compatible Columbus, Ohio, USA singles.
5. **See your matches** – Find out who you clicked with after the event.
⭐ *"Way better than apps. Real conversations with real people."* – Columbus, Ohio, USA attendee
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✨ Real people, real conversations — all from home. 🫶 ✨
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Sewing & Crafting Activity Group
Our Sewing & Crafting Activity Group is gathering to connect, serve, and create together in a Christ-centered environment. Whether you’re experienced or brand new, all skill levels are welcome. No supplies needed, but sewing machines are appreciated if you’re comfortable bringing one.
Join us January 20th, February 17th & 24th, March 17th & 24th, and April 21st from 1–6 PM in the Youth Building at Village Chapel as we begin with prayer, enjoy fellowship, and work on meaningful service projects together. You are welcome to drop by anytime!
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!
Free In-Person Event: Handle Self-Confidence & Motivation to Achieve Your Goals
This is an in-person meeting.
Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living.
Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation.
This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome:
-Out-of-control unwanted emotions
-Low self-esteem
-Anxiety
-Negativity
-Stress
-Irrational fears
-Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents
-Breakups
-Betrayals
-Feeling like you're not really yourself
-Self-doubt...
We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup!
This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio
























