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Join us for presentations, snacks, and discussion! This time around we have an agenda of monitoring topics on the complete opposite spectrum. We'll talk about pure hobbyist monitoring topics, AI prompt based workflows and debugging your production Kubernetes clusters when they are on fire. **Special thanks to Nokia and Mark Prosser for hosting us at their downtown office.** **Agenda:** 6:00-6:15 PM: Arrivals and introductions 6:15-6:35 PM: Observability Sidequests 6:35-6:40 PM: Q&A 6:40-7:10 PM: Uh, is this a good idea? Examining the viability of reusable AI prompt-based workflows for developers 7:10-7:15 PM: Q&A 7:15-7:35 PM: Debugging your Kubernetes Cluster when it's on fire. 7:35-7:40 PM: Q&A 7:40-8:00 PM: Q&A, networking and wrap up **Talk 1: Observability Sidequests! - Eldin from Grafana** Eldin will demo some of his personal use dashboards, like monitoring his 3D printer and household CO2 and temperature sensors. **Eldin** helps people make sense of their systems through better observability. He's spent years in support, services, and advisory roles, so he knows what it really takes to make tech work in the real world. These days, he's all about helping teams solve modern observability challenges and systems that actually make life easier. **Talk 2: Uh, is this a good idea? Examining the viability of reusable AI prompt-based workflows for developers - Adriana - Dynatrace** It’s tempting to throw AI onto everything we do these days. But do we have to? Can we be lazy enough to tell our AI assistant to set up our local developer tooling for us with just some well-constructed prompts, without having to rely on our platform engineering friends? Can we achieve the Star Trek dream of saying, “Computer, run level 10 diagnostic.” and the computer would just know? And could it be repeatable and shareable? This talk explores the developer's journey of creating a natural-language, reusable prompt-based workflow with Block's Codename Goose to provision a local development environment. Attendees will learn about: \* MCP and Goose \* The target demo workflow \* Challenges faced, and key takeaways Attendees will also come away with an understanding of the possibilities and limits of creating reusable prompt-based workflows, answering the question: can developers self-provision tools using natural language? And just because they CAN, SHOULD THEY? **Adriana Villela** is a blogger, host of the Geeking Out podcast, CNCF Ambassador, and maintainer of the OpenTelemetry End User SIG. By day, she focuses on Observability and OpenTelemetry, as a Principal Developer Advocate at Dynatrace. By night, she climbs walls. She also loves capybaras, because they make her happy. **Talk 3: Debugging your Kubernetes Cluster when it's on fire - Nikola Grcevski - Grafana** Imagine you have a Kubernetes cluster that’s hosting some number of services, perhaps these services are written in different programming languages, perhaps there are some databases in the cluster too. Now, imagine that this cluster is intermittently experiencing errors and it’s not easy to tell what’s going on. In this talk I will show you how you can add detailed telemetry immediately to a problematic production environment cluster, without any changes to your existing cluster configuration or applications, with the new OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation project. We’ll show you how you’ll be able to get insights into what’s wrong with your cluster or services, by leveraging on-demand distributed traces and connectivity graphs, even if it’s the first time you have heard the term OpenTelemetry. **Nikola Grcevski** has worked as a software engineer for more than 20 years, mostly in the field of compilers, managed runtimes and performance optimization. Most recently he's working on low level application instrumentation with eBPF at Grafana Labs.

| February 9, 2026 | | ---------------- | | Send me an email to let me know you are joining us at: | pcalleri@thegaap\.net \| **The CPA Toronto Accounting Group Presents a Casual Get Together** for a few of us to get together, network, learn, have a few laughs, share ideas, make new friends. become more successful etc. I will put a very casual agenda together, but the goal is having a good time. I tried to find a venue that is easy to get to. It is near the 401 and DVP. We will meet at: Swiss Chalet **[Address](https://www.google.ca/search?sca_esv=197713b87bf2beb1&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIKmSo8ztb94J6BUHqec-EeQUWwHRw:1725296229930&q=the+queens+head+pub+scarborough+address&ludocid=4250126838100046784&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiS46qn3aSIAxUS5ckDHbw5GJQQ6BN6BAgrEAI):** 2555 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough Our reservation is made under Paul. I look forward to seeing you. PS Seats are limited, let me know you are attending; quickly. Send me an email to let me know you are joining us. pcalleri@thegaap.net Sincerely yours, Paul Calleri, Founder of TheGAAP.net, TheGAAP.netCareers, and the CPA Toronto Accounting Group

D60 Advanced Leadership Toastmasters is dedicated to exploring the many dimensions of leadership and helping members elevate their leadership skills to the next level. This includes in depth evaluations, workshops, debates and presentations. Join us and discover how our club can support your leadership growth by registering for the zoom link and in-person information (close to King subway station) at https://bit.ly/d60alt_mtg.

Hi everyone, this is the very first social event we are organizing for the group! We are heading to **Taste of Thailand Cuisine** (near Kipling Station) for a relaxed evening. Here’s what to expect 👇 * We will start at **6:00 PM** on **Monday, February 9th**. * We wanted to create a space where founders can meet other founders in an easy environment. * We are defining 'founder' quite broadly here. Whether you run a tech startup, a small business, an eBay/online store, or a service agency—you are welcome. We are mainly looking to find and connect with people who have started their own thing. * Please keep in mind that this is mainly intended as a social gathering. It is not designed as an event to pitch investors or find leads. There is nothing wrong with that, of course, just meant that it is not the intention for this meetup. * Everyone pays for their own meal. * Since this is a new event, we are restricting it to **6 people** to keep the conversation intimate. * If your plans change, please cancel at least a day before so we can adjust the reservation. Come join us for our first meetup and connect with a few new friends who understand the journey. PS: About myself, I am a tech product startup founder in the GTA area.

⚠️日本語の案内は下にあります⚠️ Fee: ＄5(Every 5th time is free!) Girls’ Night Promotion is ongoing!(If you have a promotion pass, you can join for free.) Payment :Cash or E-transfer If you choose E-transfer, we recommend sending it before arrival to: 📩 hanano.ishida1@gmail.com (This is recommended, not mandatory.) 🗣 Event Style •Group-based language exchange •Small groups of 3–4 people •Use both Japanese and English to communicate ⏰ Schedule 6:15 – 6:30 Check-in 6:30 – 7:10 Round 1 7:10 – 7:15 Seat change 7:15 – 7:55 Round 2 7:55 Wrap-up 🌱Friendly Guidelines ・Participants with 2 no-shows may be removed from future events ・This is not a dating or matchmaking event.You cannot request specific people to talk to. If you have an NG (someone you prefer not to be matched with), please let us know in advance ・Photos may be taken for Instagram and event pages. If you do not wish to appear in photos, please inform the organizer beforehand. ・Harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, solicitation, or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited If you notice any issues, please inform the organizer 📌 About This Event (Important) This is a group-based Language Exchange event. ・One-on-one conversations with Japanese participants ・Conversations with participants of a specific nationality are not guaranteed. Anyone who is interested in using Japanese and/or English is welcome to join, regardless of nationality. Thank you for your understanding. 参加費:5ドル（※5回参加ごとに1回無料) ⚠️女子会プロモーション開催中！特典をお持ちの方は無料でご参加いただけます。 支払い方法 : 現金 or E-transfer ※E-transferをご利用の方は、到着前に 📩 hanano.ishida1@gmail.com へ送金していただくことを推奨しています 🗣 イベント形式 3〜4人のグループで、日本語と英語を使った国際交流🌏✨ ⏰ タイムスケジュール 6:15 – 6:30　Check-in 6:30 – 7:10　第1ラウンド 7:10 – 7:15　席替え 7:15 – 7:55　第2ラウンド 7:55　解散 🌱 参加にあたってのお願い ・2回以上の No-show(キャンセル無しの無断欠席のこと)があった場合、以降の参加をお断りします ・本イベントはデート目的・マッチング目的の場ではありませんので、特定の「話したい人」の指定はできません※NGの方がいる場合は、事前にお知らせください ・Instagram・イベントページ用に写真撮影を行う場合があります。写りたくない方は事前にお知らせください ・セクハラ、差別的発言、嫌がらせ、勧誘行為は固く禁止しています。もし見かけた場合は、主催者までご連絡ください 📌 イベントについて 本イベントは Language Exchange（言語交流） を目的としたグループ形式のイベントです。 ・カナダ人との一対一での会話 ・特定の国籍の参加者との会話 →これらを保証するものではありません。 日本語・英語を使って交流したい方であれば、国籍に関わらずご参加いただけます。

Join other Gaymers this evening to work on your DIY project with others and show off your work in progress! Come chat, craft, and work on whatever project you wish! (Or just chill with us!) The only thing you have to do is bring your project, materials, and yourself! Your host, Nef, is also happy to teach you how to crochet :) While this event is free, we encourage folks to get some food or drinks if possible! (Only if this is a possibility for you!) We provide nametag stickers with a pronoun field; we want this to be a comfortable environment for everyone, kindly respect people's listed or stated pronouns. If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, don't assume: Ask, Respect and Practice Definitely ask before taking pictures/videos. \*\*\*Please reach out to [info@torontogaymers.ca](mailto:info@torontogaymers.ca) with any accessibility concerns. [https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1753646882381297&usg=AOvVaw00IFqJeQVIkNQH04yjTL6E)

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Our coffee shop meetup now takes place every other Saturday at Tim Hortons at Bay and Wellesley. Come out to meet and chat with your fellow members of the Toronto Social Anxiety Support group in a supportive environment. **IMPORTANT: This group is intended to provide a safe space for people with social anxiety who may feel inhibited in louder, more extroverted environments. Please respect the nature of this group and do not attend if you are not in this category. There are many other groups available on Meetup.** **When**: 5pm - 630pm **Where to meet**: Alternity Cafe at 333 Bloor St West (just west of St. George Street, on the south side of Bloor). **Reminder**: Like all our events, the group's code of conduct applies. Pls make this a successful outing by being courteous and respectful in language and behaviour, and supportive towards other members, especially those with higher anxiety. **Covid/flu safety**: If you are sick or have recently been exposed to someone who is sick, pls use your judgement about attending this event. You can always come to the next event when you feel better.

We are celebrating Valentine's Day together, please wear pink/ red and bring a Vegan Valentine's Day dish to share. For inspiration there is [https://ohsheglows.com/.../holiday/valentines-day-recipes-2/](https://ohsheglows.com/categories/recipes-2/holiday/valentines-day-recipes-2/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSFl3VEwySmliM2xodDR1YXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR676LhTw4VLRF03CiezFEDMwjVpDhvWJYytJQ5SnIPf4uGbIS2ZI7UdKIgqag_aem_layb7DO1cogGIg6ZG766SA) You can google other recipes. We don't want all desserts though, so if you can write what you will bring in the comments that would be awesome! This potluck will start with an arrival time by 12:15 p.m. We will start eating at 1 PM SHARP followed by games. If you have a game please bring it! I will bring a few. PLEASE bring enough food for 4-6 people. Bring your own utensils, plates, bowls, and cup as the centre does not always have an adequate supply of these. You are responsible for your own clean-up and if you borrow the items at the centre please clean them. All are welcome veg-curious, vegetarian, and vegan as long as what you bring to the potluck is vegan! We hope that you will join us! NOTE: This is also posted in the Scarborough Vegans Facebook group, so people are signing up there as well.

How are your new year resolutions holding up? ​We’re "halfway through" January — are you looking for peers' support to navigate through your new plans and endeavours? ​This weekend coffee meetup is for the doers who want to turn those "maybe someday" thoughts into real action. ​We’re here to: ​1. Share our 2026 aspirations, ​2. Learn techniques on how to plan and implement ("SMART Goals", "1% rule", "The One Thing", etc...) - most importantly, ​3. Keep that momentum alive! ​Hurdles? Fallbacks? We celebrate those too!! ​Because we truly believe that just STAYING ON THE JOURNEY IS THE BIGGEST WIN OF ALL. **This is a free of charge event. Please purchase from venue provider to support their business.

Get ready for a night of sassy entertainment with two of Toronto's finest performers! Welcome to The Shrene and Noodle Show! Serena “Shrene” Barr and Vanessa “Noodle” Gatti are bringing their vaudevillian- flavoured act to the brand new, intimate, Catacombs Cabaret in the heart of Toronto. The show promises a sexy, upbeat performance that will have you laughing and toe-tapping for an hour of music, comedy, and dance. So join us and beat the winter blues with this two dame revue!

Join us for the sweetest winter event of the season. Our Critters and Cookies event is a family-friendly experience filled with hands on fun, animal encounters, and plenty of treats to enjoy together. Your admission ticket includes access to all activities during the event. **What to Expect** • Valentine themed cookie decorating with fun toppings • Valentine card making station for kids to create something special • Indoor play area open for climbing, exploring, and burning off energy • Meet and greet animal experiences including – Bunnies in a basket – Rosie the porcupine with her Valentine flair • A fan favorite activity Name a Cockroach where kids can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after someone they love or someone who bugs them Animal participation may vary depending on the animals’ comfort and mood. Our team always puts animal wellbeing first. This event is perfect for families looking for a fun winter outing, Valentine themed activities without pressure, and memorable moments with animals and cookies all in one place. Space is limited. Advance tickets are recommended.

HSLC has many cats and kitties hoping to find their fur-ever families! Come meet them at the Petco in Leesburg from Noon to 2:00pm on Saturday, February 14th. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit [Humane Society of Loudoun County](https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/) If a particular fur-baby (or two) catches your eye, [complete an application today](https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-process/) to expedite the application process.

Start at the old train depot. After the run, we'll meet at Mile 20 for a drink! Run starts at 6:45 pm we will head toward Sterling tonight. Run at your own pace out and back. 2 mile runners turn around at Crestview Drive. 3 mile runners turn around at Tamarack Court. 3.5 & 4 - No cross streets in this stretch. You're on your own. :-) 5 mile runners - turn around at Sterling Blvd.

**Note the address says SE but it should be SW** HSLC is excited to collaborate with October One Vineyard for a monthly Yappy Hour! To support our local animals, please bring a pet food donation and you’ll be entered into a raffle for free tastings and glasses! You can also purchase raffle tickets. Your monetary donations help cover much-needed medical expenses for homeless and at-risk animals. This event will be 5-8pm on the last Friday of every month at the October One Vineyard tasting shop in Downtown Leesburg. This event is free to the public, so stop by and raise a glass. HSLC will be on hand to answer questions and let you know about available animals. Let’s “cheer” up our local area animals in need!

Our regular Sunday meetup at the Shirlington Dog Park -- members start arriving around 10:15 a.m. You'll always find an Aussie to play with. There are 3 entrances, so wander the park -- the dogs will find each other! For puppies, Shirlington has a small dog park within the larger dog park. It's the prefect place for your puppy to gain confidence and socialize with others. There is also plenty of room to run. Just a reminder, the Dog Park is under attack by the Arlington County Board of Commissioners. While early plans to decrease the size of the park by 50% has been tabled, it's important to remind Arlington County how important this park is to dogs and owners. Here are links to the change.org petition and the Facebook page where you can get updates. Shirlington Dog Park Page Petition: https://www.change.org/.../arlington-county-board-save... Arlington County Board: Save the Shirlington Dog Park! We love the Shirlington Dog Park -- it provides… change.org Shirlington Dog Park Page Shirlington Dog Park Page Save the Dog Park Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/696087663906890

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