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Soft Stretches & Chill
Join Soft Stretches for a peaceful evening filled inside an independent bookstore đ¤
Soft Stretches is a grounding movement format â a calm session to listen to the body, stretch, breathe, and do a short meditation. We finish with a cup of nice drink and relaxed hangout.
This week is also part of [NGO Peaasjad' mental health vitamin course](https://peaasi.ee/en/mental-health-vitamins/) .
*The session fee is 3âŹ*
đ Reserve your spot here: [paus.studio/book](paus.studio/book)
Mapping Events This Week
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Scaling the AI-Native Future on a Modern Database: lessons from Bolt and TiDB
**Date:** 12 March 2026
**Time:** 5:00 PM â 8:00 PM CET
**Location:** [Bolt HQ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1wd9xND6SeM4Y1u6)
Join Bolt and TiDB for an exclusive in-person meetup where we pull back the curtain on scaling massive production workloads. Discover how Bolt leverages TiDBâs distributed power to navigate hyper-growth, and get a first look at how TiDB X is redefining the category with AI-native capabilities.
Weâll dive deep into real-world use cases, debate cloud architecture, and show you why the future of the database isnât just âdistributedâ â itâs highly intelligent, scalable, and unified.
## Whatâs on the agenda?
* **The AI-Native Frontier:** Get an exclusive look at TiDB X, an AI-native database platform designed to unify OLTP, OLAP, and vector data, auto-tune performance, and simplify the development of LLM-powered applications.
* **The Bolt Blueprint:** Find out how Bolt utilizes TiDB in production to sustain high-velocity workloads that maintain âfive-ninesâ of reliability.
## Is this meetup for you?
If youâre building, managing, or breaking systems at scale, you belong here:
* **The Builders**: Backend, platform, and infrastructure engineers looking for a next-gen data stack.
* **The Architects:** Database engineers and SREs tired of manual sharding and âre-shardingâ nightmares.
* **The Visionaries:** Technical leaders and AI engineers ready to integrate LLMs with enterprise-grade data.
* **The Optimizers:** Anyone who believes ârunaway costsâ shouldnât be the price of innovation.
If youâre looking to level up your infrastructure or just curious about how AI is fundamentally changing database internals, come grab a seat and join the conversation.
Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q043Y4p90
Board Games & Gaming Consoles @ Yo Mana (10-20 attendees)
đŽ Even though it is not an event held by us, we're thrilled by the fantastic board game nights and the vibrant gaming community of Yo Mana! With an impressive collection of **100+ board games and access to game consoles like PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch**, this is a gaming paradise.
đ° To support the community and help cover the rent, there's a **5⏠participation fee**. It would be the easiest for you to bring it in cash. Trust us, it is a modest fee considering the hours of enjoyment and the variety of games at your disposal.
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**Check out their [website](www.yomana.ee)**! They have a Discord channel and many other events happening. Just scroll down on the website to see the calendar. Also also, there's a recurring [Facebook event](https://facebook.com/events/s/wednesday-board-games-yo-mana-/967419134491734/) for these Wednesdays.
**đŹ** Because **we're not the organizers of these events**, for any specific inquiries or additional information please reach out to Yo Mana through the contacts on their website.
Tallinn Astrology #5đŞ
đđťââď¸ **Recommended:** check the group description first - it explains our approach and what we focus on
You can check out the main online events [here](https://www.meetup.com/online-astrology/?eventOrigin=your_groups) âŹ
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We work **live with natal charts** and explore astrology as a **practical, living system** \- not fortune\-telling or â5\-minute answersâ to "*where is my money, partner or purpose"*.
This is a focused chart reading where we look at **how a person is actually structured**, where their energy flows easily - and where tension, imbalance or unused potential lives.
**What we do**
⢠balance of elements (fire, earth, air, water) - whatâs dominant and whatâs lacking
⢠strong planets and key aspects - core traits, intensity, recurring patterns
⢠active houses - life areas your energy mostly spins around
⢠leading life scenarios - social, creative, informational, standalone, etc.
Using this foundation, we explore:
* how aligned a person already is with their chart
* where inner conflicts and shadows are located
* how to translate chart insight into **real-life action**, so the chart starts unfolding on a higher octave.
**How this differs from "interpretative astrology"**
We donât read *planets in signs, one by one* to draw a set of disconnected descriptions. That approach often creates more confusion the deeper you go.
Here, the chart is treated as **one coherent organism** \- with structure\, hierarchy and internal logic\.
**The format**
⢠meet and greet
⢠live chart reading & discussion
⢠friendly, respectful atmosphere
⢠open both to beginners and astrologers - questions and observations are welcome
**How to prepare**
Please send your **date, time and place of birth** in advance so I can prepare the chart.
Come with real-life questions, for example:
⢠What helps me restore energy?
⢠Where do I lose focus or motivation?
⢠What environments support me best?
Come curious - leave with insight.
đ Place: Reval Cafe Mßßrivahe. [address ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQMTAcy68X6jBub76)
đTime: 18:00
đ˛In case of questions, text me in Meetup or use WhatsApp if can't find: â+372 5553 9303
Tallinn Astrology #6đŞ
đđťââď¸ **Recommended:** check the group description first - it explains our approach and what we focus on
You can check out the main online events [here](https://www.meetup.com/online-astrology/?eventOrigin=your_groups) âŹ
ď¸
We work **live with natal charts** and explore astrology as a **practical, living system** \- not fortune\-telling or â5\-minute answersâ to "*where is my money, partner or purpose"*.
This is a focused chart reading where we look at **how a person is actually structured**, where their energy flows easily - and where tension, imbalance or unused potential lives.
**What we do**
⢠balance of elements (fire, earth, air, water) - whatâs dominant and whatâs lacking
⢠strong planets and key aspects - core traits, intensity, recurring patterns
⢠active houses - life areas your energy mostly spins around
⢠leading life scenarios - social, creative, informational, standalone, etc.
Using this foundation, we explore:
* how aligned a person already is with their chart
* where inner conflicts and shadows are located
* how to translate chart insight into **real-life action**, so the chart starts unfolding on a higher octave.
**How this differs from "interpretative astrology"**
We donât read *planets in signs, one by one* to draw a set of disconnected descriptions. That approach often creates more confusion the deeper you go.
Here, the chart is treated as **one coherent organism** \- with structure\, hierarchy and internal logic\.
**The format**
⢠meet and greet
⢠live chart reading & discussion
⢠friendly, respectful atmosphere
⢠open both to beginners and astrologers - questions and observations are welcome
**How to prepare**
Please send your **date, time and place of birth** in advance so I can prepare the chart.
Come with real-life questions, for example:
⢠What helps me restore energy?
⢠Where do I lose focus or motivation?
⢠What environments support me best?
Come curious - leave with insight.
đ Place: Reval Cafe Mßßrivahe. [address ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQMTAcy68X6jBub76)
đTime: 17:00
đ˛In case of questions, text me in Meetup or use WhatsApp if can't find: â+372 5553 9303
Foreigners Learning Estonian Weekly Event
Dear All,
The event this week is on again this Wednesday.
It will be once again in the Reval cafe which is on Mßßrivahe Street in the Old town.
We will practice some conversation and review vocabulary on a specific topic
See you there and don't forget to bring your notebook and pen!
Nabil
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSâs innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiroâs core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiroâs agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect â Associate, AWS Certified Developer â Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a âwindowâ to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
**Python Tips and Tricks on iOS**
**Mike Kennedy**
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives**
Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday.
Since then: Googleâs Universal Analytics has been sunset, weâve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book âGoogle Analytics Alternativesâ.
Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GAâs market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You wonât find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of whatâs currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
Weâll also be giving out some free copies of Jasonâs book! So even if youâve got a âGA4Lyfeâ tattoo (no judgement), thereâs free books to go with the free pizza and beer.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm











