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Indianapolis Online Speed Dating for Long-Term Relations
**💖 Virtual Speed Dating – Ideal for First Timers – Meet Indianapolis Singles Tonight!**
**🚨 ATTENTION: RSVPing Here Will NOT Reserve Your Spot!**
You need to click the registration link for your age group below, register, and complete the personality quiz to be entered. **Spots fill up quickly** – act now to secure yours!
**🎯 Select Your Age Group & Register Now:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
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💡 **Curious about speed dating but nervous?** We've got you! Whether you've never speed dated or you've never even been on a proper date, this event is for you. Our friendly format and experienced hosts make everyone feel welcome from minute one.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Singles who appreciate a guided, hosted dating experience
- People nervous about traditional dating who want to ease into it online
- People who want to meet local Indianapolis singles without leaving home
- First-time speed daters ready to try something new
- First-time speed daters seeking a welcoming, easy experience
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom-based experience – connect from the comfort of your own home
- **Location:** Anywhere with Wi-Fi – your couch, your café, your call
- **Host:** Friendly host who makes first-timers feel welcome and at ease
- **Vibe:** Light-hearted, easy-going speed dates with open-minded Indianapolis singles
- **Duration:** Approximately 1–1.5 hours of guided speed dating rounds
- **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or phone
**How It Works**
1. **Register for Your Age Group** – Choose the session that matches your age range above and complete registration.
2. **Answer a Few Fun Questions** – Our quiz helps match you with compatible Indianapolis singles.
3. **Connect on Zoom** – No setup needed. Just click the link and you're in!
4. **Enjoy the Conversations** – Each round is timed and guided so every chat feels natural and fun.
5. **Match Results** – Find out who you clicked with. If the feeling is mutual, we connect you!
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the conversations?**
Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting!
**Is my information private?**
Absolutely. Your contact details are never shared without mutual consent.
**Do I need speed dating experience?**
Absolutely not! This event is designed specifically for first-timers. Our host guides you through every step.
**What if I don't match with anyone?**
That's okay! Many people attend multiple events before finding their match. Each event is a new opportunity.
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✨ Thousands of first-timers have found their match with us. You could be next! ✨ ✨
Contra dance with Big Scioty on March 7 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Frank Buschelmann**
**Band: The Rosenthorns**
**Big Scioty Contra Dance**
**temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!
Studio Shoot (Flash Dance - Supplemental Lighting)
**Back By Popular Request!**
Spend an evening exploring the ins and outs of flash photography and off-camera lighting techniques. We will be in the studio for this meeting and will learn how to use supplemental lighting to improve our images!
**Meeting Schedule:**
1. 4:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members
2. 4:10 - Old Business
3. 4:20 - New Business
4. 4:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education
5. 6:00 - Break
6. 6:05 - Continue Presentation
7. 7:00 - Adjourn
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Fort Wayne Online Speed Dating for Long-Term Relations
**💘 Online Speed Dating – Perfect for First Timers – Connect with Local Singles from Anywhere!**
**🚨 DON'T MISS THIS: RSVP Does Not Equal Entry!**
To guarantee your spot, click the link for your age group below, register, and take the quick personality quiz. **We have limited capacity** – secure your place today!
**👇 Pick Your Age Group & Secure Your Spot:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fort%20Wayne&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
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💡 **Curious about speed dating but nervous?** We've got you! Our online speed dating events are specifically designed with first-timers in mind. Every conversation is guided, every interaction is comfortable, and you never have to leave your home.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Shy or reserved singles who open up better in private chats
- First-timers who want a safe space to practice dating skills
- Anyone trying speed dating for the first time
- Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation
- Singles who feel more comfortable meeting from home first
**How It Works**
1. **Pick Your Session** – Select the age group that fits you and register your spot.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Your host will welcome you and walk you through everything.
4. **Date from Home** – Have real, meaningful mini-dates with Fort Wayne singles – all from your couch.
5. **Connect After the Event** – Mutual matches are shared so you can continue the conversation.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted live on Zoom – guided, fun, and stress-free
- **Location:** Right where you are – no commute, no parking, no hassle
- **Host:** Experienced facilitator who guides first-time speed daters with care
- **Vibe:** A cozy, supportive atmosphere where Fort Wayne singles open up naturally
💡 **Quick tip:** Smile when you answer the call – it sets the tone for a great conversation!
⭐ *"I've told all my single friends about this. Such a fun, low-pressure way to meet people."* – Repeat attendee
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**How long are the conversations?**
Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting!
**What's the personality quiz for?**
It helps us match you with compatible people so your conversations are more likely to click!
**Do I need speed dating experience?**
Absolutely not! This event is designed specifically for first-timers. Our host guides you through every step.
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✨ The best first-time experience happens at home – hosted on Zoom, welcoming and easy. 💕 ✨
Microsoft Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
2026 season kickoff hike!
Join us for our inaugural hike of the 2026 season as we hike the first leg of the Big Walnut trail. We will leave from Morse Rd at Hanna Realty and hike 2 miles on a flat paved trail along Big Walnutl creek and looping Academy Park. See you Sunday at 3 pm!
Columbus Online Speed Dating for Long-Term Relations
**❤️🔥 Online Speed Dating – No Awkwardness, Just Fun – Great for First Timers!**
**🔴 MUST READ: RSVP Alone Won't Get You In!**
To attend, you must: (1) Click your age group link below, (2) Complete registration, and (3) Finish the personality quiz. **Limited spots available** – register now before they're gone!
**🎟️ Age Group Registration Links (Click Yours Now):**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
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🔑 **The secret to great first dates?** Feeling comfortable. Start here! Online speed dating is perfect for first-timers. Meet like-minded local singles from the comfort of your own home – no pressure, no crowded venues, just genuine connections in a safe, welcoming environment.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- First-time speed daters seeking a welcoming, easy experience
- Singles who prefer a safe, comfortable online environment
- Curious first-timers wanting to explore speed dating
- People returning to dating after a break who want a gentle start
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom meetup – real-time conversations in a relaxed online space
- **Location:** From the comfort of your own home – no need to go anywhere!
- **Host:** Engaging guide creating a welcoming, pressure-free space for beginners
- **Vibe:** Low-pressure connections with welcoming Columbus singles – fun and easy
- **Rounds:** Multiple short rounds so you meet plenty of people
- **Privacy:** Your contact info is never shared without mutual consent
- **Dress code:** Smart casual – look good, feel good!
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Take the Quick Compatibility Quiz** – Help us pair you with like-minded Columbus first-timers.
3. **Join the Zoom Event** – Log in from home and meet your host. We'll handle the rest!
4. **Meet Your Matches** – Rotate through fun one-on-one rounds with Columbus singles who share your vibe.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Do I need speed dating experience?**
Absolutely not! This event is designed specifically for first-timers. Our host guides you through every step.
**Do I need to download anything?**
Just Zoom! If you've used Zoom before, you're all set. We'll send you the link after registration.
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✨ Connect from your comfort zone with friendly Columbus first-timers – no pressure, just possibilities! 💘 ✨
Celebrate Meatball Day! (Happy Hour)
**Celebrate National Meatball Day!**
Let's set off on a culinary trail to taste test Italian meatballs! **Carrabbas** happy hour and their wonderful meatball sliders!
**Note:** We'll be in their ***large bar area for Happy Hour pricing*** \- specially priced sangrias\, wine and cocktails alongside several yummy appetizers\. You are welcome to order sunday dinner entrees\, too\.
**What is National meatball day?**
* Whether you prefer the classic spaghetti and meatballs, or just love to pick up a meatball sub for lunch, you are sure to want to celebrate National Meatball Day on March 9 . We may never know who invented National Meatball Day because there are no records of this unofficial holiday being created. But whoever did it was definitely onto something.
💃 Lincoln Street Salsa Saturdays! 💃 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing! 💃
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
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**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
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**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
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**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
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**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
Columbus Online Speed Dating Perfect for first timers
**💝 Meet Local Singles Online – Speed Dating Made Easy for First Timers!**
**⚠️ RSVP ≠ Registration!**
Your Meetup RSVP alone does **not** secure a spot. You must click your age group link below, complete registration, and finish the personality quiz. **Spots are limited** and fill fast!
**🎟️ Age Group Registration Links (Click Yours Now):**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
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💡 **Curious about speed dating but nervous?** We've got you! We've helped thousands of first-timers discover the joy of speed dating from home. Short, fun conversations with compatible singles – it's easier than you think and more rewarding than any dating app.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Shy or reserved singles who open up better in private chats
- First-timers who want a safe space to practice dating skills
- Anyone who's tired of swiping and wants real conversation
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Log In & Relax** – Join the Zoom call and let the fun begin. Your host handles the logistics!
4. **The Fun Part** – Rotate through rounds of lively chats with pre-matched Columbus singles.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom meetup – real-time conversations in a relaxed online space
- **Location:** Anywhere with Wi-Fi – your couch, your café, your call
- **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun
- **Vibe:** Warm, genuine conversations with Columbus locals who are looking for real connection
- **Matches:** Mutual matches revealed after the event
- **Icebreakers:** Fun prompts provided to keep conversations flowing
- **Atmosphere:** Positive, inclusive, and judgement-free
- **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or phone
⭐ *"10/10 would do again. The host was amazing and I actually had fun dating!"* – Columbus first-timer
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✨ You deserve to meet someone amazing – and you can do it from home. We'll see you on Zoom! ❤️🔥 ✨
Microsoft Events Near You
Connect with your local Microsoft community
[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**!
Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub.
* GitHub Copilot in VS Code
* GitHub Copilot CLI
… and more!
* **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development
* **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)**
* **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot
* **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub)
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!***
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” 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.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!






















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