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Enjoy a full desert experience with amazing Sunset Oases in Siwa during weekend vacation through a 4 days / 3 nights trip starting from Thursday evening 11pm ending on Monday 7am🌅 **🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend multi daytrip adventure with different group activities? 💯 Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: 🌟 **Siwa Oases Four days / Three nights trip from Cairo in Egypt** ✨ Meeting at Tahrir square on 9:00 pm and heading to Siwa arriving at 6am. After check in the hotel, we will have the breakfast to get ready for first day of the adventure. ✨ We have many activities and places to visit during our trip. Also it is preferred to make a time for group and another for individuals. So help to make it done successfully! ✨ After finishing third day visits, we will get a free tour in the city to buy salt products ✨ Get the bus back to Cairo at 9pm to reach before 6am **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **The trip includes:** **🦕 The First day landmarks:** • Shali Castle • View the dead Mountain • Magical sunset from Fetnas Island **🦕 The second day landmarks:** • Safari at Bahr • Dakrour Mountain • Salt lakes and Cleopatra's eye • Sulfur eyes and cold eyes • Bedouin party **🦕 The third day landmarks:** • Temple of Amun • Oracle temple 🛕 • Salt cave • Sunset from Breeze Island 🏝 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 5500 EGP Including** 🔥 **(Prices differ for Non Egyptian)** 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Siwa and vice versa 👌 Internal transportation 👌 Accommodation in hotel 👌 Breakfast & Dinner for 3 days 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history. 👌 **Safari at Bahr Alremal by 4x4 cars (Optional 800EGP)** 👌 Salt cave session. (Optional 250EGP) 👌 Bedouin party (Optional 250EGP) 👌 English activities with a professional all day. 👌 **Unlimited refills of mineral water, tea and coffee.** 👌 Snacks **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **01080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅**Payment through** Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **EGP 5500** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: EGP 6000 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 6500 • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in Double rooms • Transportation using Hiace Toyota • Road trip = 8 to 9 hours from Cairo to Siwa city • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d?mode=wwt) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **spring collections of 2025** for outings & trips

let's play board games and socialize fee 100 egp location Sip n snack https://maps.app.goo.gl/KSHdCKQgR2shE3vRA For any enquiries call me 01142661053 please join our whatsapp and fb group https://chat.whatsapp.com/KTo8YmYDuLj7uEe4slwMq3?mode=hqrc https://www.facebook.com/share/1C3Urwo87n/

Get ready for a thrilling outdoor experience on December 19th in the heart of nature. Surrounded by the calm desert vibes and the warmth of the camp fire, we bring you three exciting challenges: 📍 *Location* : Wadi Degla Protectorate- Maadi 📆 *Date*: Fri, December 19th ⏰️ *Time* : from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm *Only*: 400 LE (Price differ for non-Egyptians) InstaPay: 01080430150 For booking & inquires: 01003052773 🗯 *English club with Rania* with new English card games form the USA! Are you ready? 🎭 *Theatre Challenge by Ibrahim* Show your creativity, express yourself, and compete in a fun performance-based challenge! 🎯 *Cornhole Challenge* Test your aim, challenge your friends, and enjoy a competitive, laughter-filled game! 🔥 Fire Show 🚶‍♂️ Hiking - African & Nubian performance show 🍽 Dinners ☕️ Drinks 🍿 Snacks 🔥 Don’t miss it — secure your spot!

**Enjoy a full desert camping experience two hours from the city. 🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend one day adventure, multi-stop private tour with different group activities?👌Get ready for: ✨**Fayoum oasis desert camping**🤩✨ ✅Visit Fayoum oasis and other natural attractions ✅Passing by ancient Qarun Lake, spot birds ✅get a peek at waterfalls in the protected area of Wadi El-Rayan ✅dig into an Egyptian-style lunch overlooking Magic Lake ✅with amazing camping experience till sunset **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 900 EGP Including** 🔥 **(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Fayoum and vice versa 👌 1 Dinner & 1 Breakfast through the trip 👌 Accommodation in camp 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history 👌 Mineral water, tea and coffee 👌 Snack (fruit or corn) 👌 Internal transportation **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 🦕 **The Program details :** • Meet on 7:00 am in Tahrir square 🚎 • Breakfast (Feter, Honey, Cheese) by 10:00am • Felucca ride • Mudawara Mountain with optional hiking for one hour • waterfalls visit in the protected area of Wadi El-Rayan • Move to Al Magic Lake and spending overnight sights there • Barbecue lunch (1/4 Chicken, Rice, Vegetables, Salad)🍤 • Bonfire in the desert 🔥 • Playing games and practicing funny activities 🧮 • Leave the protectorate at 7pm heading back to Cairo 🚎 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **00201080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay wallet or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **900 EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1000 EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: 1100 EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in camp • Transportation using bus or private car 🚗 • Road trip = 2 to 3 hours from Cairo to Fayoum • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** **✨️**Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) **✨️**Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) **✨️**Last trips link: [Instagram Reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPO9HZuAWaT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **fall collections of 2025** for outings & trips

Enjoy a full desert experience with amazing Sunset Oases in Siwa during weekend vacation through a 4 days / 3 nights trip starting from Thursday evening 11pm ending on Monday 7am🌅 **🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend multi daytrip adventure with different group activities? 💯 Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: 🌟 **Siwa Oases Four days / Three nights trip from Cairo in Egypt** ✨ Meeting at Tahrir square on 9:00 pm and heading to Siwa arriving at 6am. After check in the hotel, we will have the breakfast to get ready for first day of the adventure. ✨ We have many activities and places to visit during our trip. Also it is preferred to make a time for group and another for individuals. So help to make it done successfully! ✨ After finishing third day visits, we will get a free tour in the city to buy salt products ✨ Get the bus back to Cairo at 9pm to reach before 6am **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **The trip includes:** **🦕 The First day landmarks:** • Shali Castle • View the dead Mountain • Magical sunset from Fetnas Island **🦕 The second day landmarks:** • Safari at Bahr • Dakrour Mountain • Salt lakes and Cleopatra's eye • Sulfur eyes and cold eyes • Bedouin party **🦕 The third day landmarks:** • Temple of Amun • Oracle temple 🛕 • Salt cave • Sunset from Breeze Island 🏝 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 5500 EGP Including** 🔥 **(Prices differ for Non Egyptian)** 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Siwa and vice versa 👌 Internal transportation 👌 Accommodation in hotel 👌 Breakfast & Dinner for 3 days 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history. 👌 **Safari at Bahr Alremal by 4x4 cars (Optional 800EGP)** 👌 Salt cave session. (Optional 250EGP) 👌 Bedouin party (Optional 250EGP) 👌 English activities with a professional all day. 👌 **Unlimited refills of mineral water, tea and coffee.** 👌 Snacks **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **01080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅**Payment through** Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **EGP 5500** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: EGP 6000 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 6500 • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in Double rooms • Transportation using Hiace Toyota • Road trip = 8 to 9 hours from Cairo to Siwa city • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d?mode=wwt) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **spring collections of 2025** for outings & trips

🌿**Enjoy the Peaceful Charm of Countryside just 1.5hr from the city**🌿 Get ready for an adventure combines the charm of authentic Egyptian countryside with the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization! 🤩✨**Dahshur Countryside 2x1 Daytrip**🤩✨ 🌴 Picture this: surrounded by lush palm trees and captivating natural scenery, it’s the perfect gateway to unwind and refresh. Just imagine savoring freshly-made traditional food, sipping tea, and enjoying the irresistible smell of bread baking right on the spot! 🛕 Discover the stories and secrets behind some of the oldest and most beautiful pyramids in Egypt (Red, Bent and Black pyramids) through a unique guided tour**✨️** **The trip includes:** ✅ Camping in countryside ✅ A chance to recharge your energy, ✅ Let go of negativity ✅ Meet new people, ✅ So you can start your day full of life and positive vibes! **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 💰 **Cost Just 900EGP includes:** **(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Transportation 👌 Farm day use ticket 👌Pyramids entrance tickets 👌 Breakfast 👌 Tea or Coffee 👌 Lemon juice 💰 Optional: For Dinner meal, extra 300EGP is added **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp 01080430150 or [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2uBPK-w9UCxP2qDLGcK3axtubfXEHPy0K1sLQkzZdl36dSmzIHdbziEXA_aem_AeBi2fDWdQssdQcDD-bgQpxA8vq_u_EhLea3rD_CPIBIxOnoJXYCyHa04eCnn9E9AZltEFbxKNeJ6df5gy9LaAay) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay wallet or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **900EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1000EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 1100EGP Optional: If you come by car 700EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Notes:** • Transportation using Hiace Toyota or private car • Road trip = 1 to 1.5 hours from Cairo to Dahshour • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)

First appearing in a hieroglyphic inscription of Ramesses II, Libya – part of the Maghreb region – is **one of the Africa’s largest nations** with a landscape that is a true feast for the senses. Home to a stunning stretch of Mediterranean coastline, pristine beaches and azure waters, Libya was also once home to great ancient civilisations of the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. Its historical legacy offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, and one of this country’s crown jewels is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Leptis Magna. Once a bustling Roman city of the Carthaginian Empire lining the Mediterranean coast, its grand arches, amphitheatres, and column-lined streets will take you on an immersive journey through time as you meander some of the best-preserved, and most impressive, ancient ruins in the world. As captivating for history buffs as it is for explorers, Leptis Magna is distinguished for being the most famous Roman city in Africa. Yet that’s only the start of the treasures this North African gem has to offer the most curious of explorers. With a landscape that is 90 percent desert, Libya’s raw nature brings with it an unforgettable adventure across the Saharan wilderness, curated to the rhythm of desert vibes as we journey to the ‘pearl of the desert’. Once inhabited by indigenous Berbers and Tuaregs, the oasis city, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, of Ghadames is a true sanctuary in the heart of Libya’s wilderness. A trading city unique for its charm, character, and self-sustaining agricultural practices, Ghadames’ architecture demonstrates a curious blend of Islamic and Berber styles, resulting in an aesthetic and atmospheric beauty unique to this region with its crowded network of whitewashed houses and covered streets. Distinguished for being one of the oldest cities in the pre-Saharan region with varying ethnic groups living in separate quarters, Ghadames brings with it the captivating aura of multicultural diversity, historical and cultural significance hard to find elsewhere. And with captivating experiences woven together by the warm hospitality of the locals, this adventure will leave a lasting impression on your mind, your heart, and your taste buds; bringing you home with unforgettably beautiful memories infused with flavours of an exquisite cuisine that runs as deep in composition, and texture, as Libya’s roots. **Let’s go!** **DAY 1// HELLO TRIPOLI!** Welcome to Libya’s capital! After clearing the airport, we will head straight to an exploration of modern Tripoli taking in key sites including Algeria Square with its imposing mosque converted to a cathedral, Martyrs Square, and the hub of Tripoli. **DAY 2// LEPTIS MAGNA** A truly spectacular tantalising feast fit for history buffs and explorers alike, Leptis Magna is home to the triumphal Arch of Septimus Severus, the Hadrianic Baths complex, the Palaestra (athletic ground), the Nymphaeum (Temple of Nymphs), the huge Imperial Forum, the Basilica, the Arches of Tiberius and Trajan, and a spectacular amphitheatre set against a gorgeous backdrop of Mediterranean Sea, the Sanctuary of the Divine Emperors, and the Market with unique kiosks which, at the time of construction, were a groundbreaking design in the Roman world. **DAY 3// QASR AL-HAJ – YEFREN** Today, we journey into the Berber heartland of the Jabal Nafusa. Our first stop will be at Qasr al-Haj to visit the most beautiful Berber granary qasr (castle) in Libya, seeing for ourselves why explorer Dan Cruickshank chose this imposing 13th Century circular fortress as one of ''The World’s 80 Greatest Treasures''. **DAY 4// GHADAMES** Renowned for its distinctive architecture, we visit the various small squares, the old mosque, and a madrasa (Quranic school), see the fruit and vegetable gardens and explore the ancient irrigation system. And that’s all before lunch in a beautifully decorated traditional house where we will sit on the floor and eat with our hands from communal dishes. **DAY 5// KABOW – TORMISA** Today we leave Ghadames, heading back into the Jabel Nafusa to visit another ancient qasr at Kabow before driving to the abandoned village of Tormisa with its stunning cliff top views. From here we continue to Gharyan to visit a troglodyte house and the pottery stalls for which the town is famous. Tonight, we sleep in Tripoli. **DAY 6// DEPARTURE** **Grade:** Easy, available to everyone. **Accommodation and meals:** 3-4 star hotels, double sharing. Meals excluded (one meal D3 & D4 included due to logistics). **Cost:** **7450 AED excl. flights until DEC 18.** **Specifically Excluded:** flights via ISTANBUL, restaurant meals (one meal D3 & D4 included). **Flights:** Turkish approx. AED 3000. **Visa:** **E-visa included** in trip budget. See yah in Libya x Trekkup Crew [Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) [Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

Topic details coming soon. AGENDA: 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

The December Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **January 6th, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Jason Romans**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q3ODVjM2YtNDQ1NS00MDBjLWI5MzYtNDQ3YmFlZjkzMjAx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b966f302-6b93-4686-9041-c084635642c5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2278c760cb-657f-46aa-bd2f-7066d9403bdb%22%7d)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric** Curious about Apache Spark but not sure where to start? This hands-on session introduces you to Spark in Microsoft Fabric Notebooks—a powerful and accessible way to process and analyze big data using familiar tools in the Microsoft ecosystem. We’ll break down key Spark concepts like distributed computing, DataFrames, and lazy evaluation, then show how they come to life inside Fabric’s notebook experience. You’ll see practical demos that cover loading, transforming, and analyzing large datasets—while leveraging Fabric’s modern data stack, including OneLake, Dataflows, and Pipelines. You’ll also learn how to choose between Spark and pure Python notebooks in Fabric, based on execution needs, data integration, and use case fit. Whether you're a SQL pro, BI developer, or data engineer, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start using Spark in your own projects—no cluster management required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

We will be having an open discussion of the book "the Soul of an Octopus" by Sy Montgomery. [this is the amazon link for this book](https://a.co/d/1bRn8h4)

# Save the date! FUTURE MEETINGS! [](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Hosted By](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Dara T.](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) This listing is information only. Each event will be scheduled individually. ## DO NOT TRY TO SIGN UP ON THIS LIST! January 12 , 2025 - Greek epiphany: Blessing of the Waters, Mad Greek Restaurant February 9, 2025 - Valentine's Day in Germany, Hillgarten Beer Garden, Hilliard March 15, 2025, Indian Holi Festival, Aab India Restaurant April 6, 2025 - Chinese: Hanchi / Qingming Festival May 4, 2025 - Japanese Golden Week, Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant June 8, 2025- Hawaiian King Kamehameha Day, Ohana Grill Hawaiian Restaurant July 5, 2025, 60's Nostalgia: Dance to the Moonbats, JT's Restaurant (Fabulous pub food and great beer, as well as dancing music). They play British Invasion music. Dining Out Fun Times Make New Friends ## Photos (1) [See all](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/photos/34336422) Add photos

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 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 topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)