Paleontology

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

**Pourquoi cet atelier ?** Mille richesses et mille compétences dorment en nous mais personne, y compris nous-mêmes, ne les a suffisamment reconnues. Elles ne demandent pourtant qu’à s’affirmer, de façon juste, pour devenir nos alliées dans notre vie personnelle et professionnelle. Mobiliser nos ressources, les conjuguer avec celles de nos proches, créer avec eux de nouvelles richesses, les partager équitablement : ce n’est pas un rêve... juste un chemin à explorer. **Pour qui ?** * Pour celles et ceux qui ont été freinés plus que soutenus dans la prise de conscience de leurs richesses de toutes sortes... * ...et qui ont besoin d’affirmer plus joyeusement leur puissance d’exister et d’agir. **Comment cela se passe ?** * Le groupe comporte entre 4 et 10 personnes. Chaque séance dure environ 2 heures ; * Les participant.e.s y travaillent alternativement par deux et en grand groupe ; * Ils explorent leurs propres richesses selon différentes approches. **Quels bénéfices pour les participants ?** * Dans cet atelier, vous pourrez nommer vos richesses et vous en réjouir ; * Puis les affirmer dans le monde social, et y vivre mieux. Plus d’infos auprès de : jean.beaujouan@osons-parler-argent.fr

**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨** Whether you’re visiting Paris for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together. **Who it’s for?** • Solo travelers • Expats & digital nomads • Locals who love meeting travelers **What to expect?** ✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering 🤝 Small group energy 🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures 🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like **How it works?** This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you. To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps: 1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.” It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup. Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance. 2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential) To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time: “Confirmed for today 😊” This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming. The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event. If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day. This avoids anyone showing up uncertain. 3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival** When you arrive, comment on this event page: “Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing Example: “Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.” This ensures everyone can easily find each other. Recognition Tip Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster. **When & Where?** 📅 Day: Every Tuesday & Saturday 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time 📍 Meeting point: In front of **Costadoro Social Coffee.** **Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect. **Why join Just Gutsy?** • Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect • Feel at home anywhere in the world • Be part of a growing global solo travel community • Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/ WhatsApp: After attending, you’re welcome to join the Paris Just Gutsy WhatsApp group to stay connected and suggest spontaneous meetups: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CFrEM8QZh8x24Uwax1U2pm **About Just Gutsy** **Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories. Hi, I am Syrine, I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone. I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛

We are very glad to host our first meetup of 2026 with **Confidence** by **Spotify** ! **18h30 - Doors Open** **19h00 - Talks** * REX on the implementation of Confidence at leboncoin by [Patrice Chaperon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricechaperon/), Product Director and [Alexis Mauzé](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-mauze/), Technical Program Manager from [leboncoin](linkedin.com/company/leboncoin/) * Experimentation in the AI era and demo of Confidence by [Sebastian Ankargren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianankargren/), PhD Statistics and Senior Data Scientist from [Spotify Confidence](https://confidence.spotify.com/) **20h30 - Networking** Join us for an informal networking session with food and drinks 🍕 📅 Tuesday, 31 March 2026 📍 5-7 Rue Saint-Fiacre - 75002 Paris ⏰ Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 7:00 PM.

🌸 Chaque mardi, nous organisons une soirée durant laquelle nous pratiquons la méditation nommée Shamatha-Vipashyana, que beaucoup connaissent aujourd’hui sous le nom de Mindfulness. Une première partie est composée d’un temps de méditation de 40 minutes, puis, après un temps de pause, la deuxième partie est dédiée à un enseignement portant sur la méditation, la tradition bouddhique, l’art et la poésie modernes, l’écologie…. Un temps de partage et de questions/réponses clôture la soirée. Les sessions commencent à 20h30 (mais nous conseillons d'arriver à 20h25 afin de prendre le temps de s'installer). La première séance est gratuite, puis vous avez la possibilité de profiter d'un temps d'essai avant de choisir de vous engager ou non de manière plus approfondie. N'hésitez pas à visiter notre site pour en savoir plus sur nos propositions: [www.gandharameditation.org](www.gandharameditation.org) Les détails pour nous rejoindre seront fournis après inscription. 🌿🧘‍♀️ A bientôt! 🧘‍♂️🌿

[RSVP Link (Obligatoire - Waitlist)](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-paris-presents-soiree-ia-recursive-language-models-amp-native-kotlin-ai-agent-for-android-koog/) Rejoignez-nous le 31 Mars chez eXalt pour une immersion totale dans l'IA ! 🚀 De la théorie à la pratique, nous explorerons les frontières du possible avec : Recherche : La gestion du contexte via les Recursive Language Models. Implémentation : Créer des Agents IA natifs sur Android avec le framework Koog. Un grand merci à eXalt IT qui nous accueille et sponsorise cette soirée. On finit bien sûr par une session networking ! 🕒 Agenda 18h30 : Accueil & Networking 👋 19h00 : Talk 1 : Recursive Language Models + Q&A 19h40 : Talk 2 : Koog - Intégrer nativement des Agents IA sur Android + Q&A 20h30 : Buffet & Échanges 🧀 🎤 Talk 1 : Recursive Language Models (RLMs) 🧠 [FR] 🇫🇷 Même les modèles les plus avancés comme GPT-5 souffrent de la « dégradation contextuelle » (context rot) : les performances s’effondrent dès que les entrées s’allongent et que les tâches gagnent en complexité. Dans cette présentation, j'introduirai les Recursive Language Models (RLM), un nouveau paradigme d'inférence révolutionnaire qui permet aux LLM de traiter des volumes de données dépassant largement les limites de leur fenêtre contextuelle native. Inspirés des algorithmes « out-of-core » (hors mémoire vive), les RLM traitent le prompt comme un objet résidant dans un environnement externe — une boucle REPL Python. Le modèle écrit alors du code pour explorer, décomposer et s'auto-invoquer de manière récursive sur des segments gérables de l'entrée. Les résultats sont impressionnants : les RLM gèrent des entrées jusqu'à deux ordres de grandeur supérieurs à la fenêtre contextuelle de base. Ils surpassent systématiquement l'inférence directe, la compression de contexte, les agents RAG (retrieval) et les agents de génération de code — souvent avec des écarts à deux chiffres — sur des tâches allant du « needle-in-a-haystack » (l’aiguille dans la botte de foin) au raisonnement par paires à complexité quadratique. Plan de l'intervention Le problème de la dégradation contextuelle (context-rot) Le paradigme RLM : comment la récursion et un environnement d'exécution de code changent la donne Passage à l'échelle sur les tâches à long contexte Résultats clés : benchmarks, modèles de référence et domaines de prédilection des RLM Limites, questions ouvertes et perspectives de recherche 👤 Speaker : Sonny Mupfuni (AI Engineer & PyTorch Ambassador) 🎤 Talk 2 : Koog : Intégrer nativement des Agents IA dans votre application Android 🤖📱 [FR]🇫🇷 Dans cette session, vous découvrirez les bases de Koog, le nouveau framework Kotlin open source permettant de créer facilement des agents d'IA directement sur la JVM. Nous aborderons les points suivants : Comment configurer Koog pour l'intégrer dans un projet Android. Comment écrire un agent simple, exécuté une seule fois, qui communique avec une API tierce. Comment connecter l'agent à un modèle de langage (tel qu'OpenAI ou Google Gemini). Comment afficher les résultats dans une interface utilisateur Compose basique. 👤 Speaker : Loic Vyncke (Développeur Android Sénior, eXalt IT) ⚠️ Inscription obligatoire. ‼️ Pour ne manquer aucune notification concernant nos invitations et nos événements, inscrivez-vous sur Bevy. Notre compte Meetup sera abandonné dans les prochains mois.‼️ Agenda 6:30 PM: Accueil & Networking 👋 7:00 PM: Recursive Language Models + Q&A 7:40 PM: Koog: Intégrer nativement des Agents IA sur Android 8:30 PM: Buffet & Échanges 🧀🥤 *** Speakers Sonny Mupfuni Sonny Mupfuni is an AI Engineer based in Paris. As a member of the inaugural 2025 PyTorch Ambassador cohort, he is an active community leader in the Python and machine learning ecosystems, with a focus on reinforcement learning, deep learning, and natural language processing. He is driven by a commitment to knowledge sharing and making AI accessible to all. Loic Vyncke - eXalt IT (Développeur Android Sénior) Développeur Android depuis 10 ans, je suis actuellement consultant sénior et également Employee Success Manager en charge de l'animation des communautés chez eXalt IT. Hosted By Jihene Mejri, Chapter Lead Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong passion for mobile development, automation, and engineering workflow optimization. As an Engineering Manager at BforBank, I work on improving the efficiency of tech teams and integrating best development practices. As a speaker, I regularly share insights on mobile performance, developer productivity tools, and engineering culture. WTM Ambassador and GDG organizer, I am committed to building a more inclusive, accessible, and collaborative tech ecosystem. 🌱 Houssem Mahmoud, Software Engineer *** Partner eXalt IT (https://www.exalt-company.com/fr-fr/) eXalt IT : là où l'expertise du Software Engineering rencontre l'audace, pour donner vie à chaque projet. Notre engagement envers des implémentations efficaces, qualitatives et maintenables redéfinit les standards de l'excellence technique. Avec passion et rigueur, nous repoussons les frontières de la technologie pour créer des solutions durables. *** Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-paris-presents-soiree-ia-recursive-language-models-amp-native-kotlin-ai-agent-for-android-koog/.

🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇) Si tu aimes MARCHER 👟 , prendre des PHOTOS 📸 et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊 ✅ GRATUIT ✅ ☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🔥 places limitées 🔥 Vendredi 3 avril 2026, profitons ensemble de l'ACCES GRATUIT au Musée du Louvre lors de la NOCTURNE, le 1er vendredi du mois (entrée gratuite, au lieu de 22€) ! Allons faire un bond à travers plusieurs millénaires d’histoire dans ce musée situé au sein du Palais du Louvre, ancien palais des rois de France 😍 Ensemble découvrons ce musée universel réunissant près de 33 000 œuvres dont de nombreux chefs-d’œuvre mondialement connus ! Au programme : 😊 18h-18h15: 👋 GREET & MEET 😊 **😍 18h15-20h45 : DÉCOUVERTE du MUSÉE du LOUVRE** (fermeture 21h) BONUS (optionnel) : 21h-22h30 : DRiNK sur les QUAIS de SEINE (on passera dans un supermarché à proximité en sortant du Louvre) Nouveau/nouvelle à Paris ? Expat ? Français d'un des « 6 coins » de l’Hexagone ou des DOM-TOM ? Parisien ? Erasmus ? Etudiant? Nomad-worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Touriste? …. tu as entre 20-39 ans? Oui?! Tu veux faire de nouvelles rencontres? Oui?! Alooors ! N'hésite pas ! Viiiens ! 📸👋💬😂 N'hésite pas à venir seul ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊 **🔥 10 JOURS AVANT LA NOCTURNE : n'oublie pas de réserver ta place gratuite sur le site internet officiel : www.louvre.fr** (les tickets gratuits ne seront pas visibles sur leur site avant) si les tickets ne sont pas encore en ligne 10 jours avant, vérifiez au fur et à mesure tous les jours suivants (habituellement les tickets sont réservables 3-4 jours avant la nocturne mais la dernière fois qu on y est allés les tickets étaient disponibles 8 jours avant et donc épuisés pour les personnes qui n'ont pas vu nos notifications etc et ont attendu 3-4 jours avant. Cette fois-ci vérifions le site officiel du Louvre à partir de 10 jours avant la nocturne 😊) **Au moment de réserver ta place gratuite sur le site officiel du Louvre : choisir le créneau 18h30** (s'il n'y en a plus, prends un ticket pour 19h00 😊) **📍 LE JOUR J : RDV à 18h00** (nous attendrons 5-10 minutes (maximum) avant de nous diriger vers le musée ensemble 😊 ) A très vite pour de nouvelles découvertes et nouvelles rencontres 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ☝️ RECOMMANDATIONS ☝️ Porter des VETEMENTS CHAUDS (gants, bonnet...) et BONNES CHAUSSURES pour marcher confortablement 😊 ⛅ PRÉVISIONS MÉTÉO ☀ Si la veille du meetup les prévisions méteo indiquent : ☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup maintenu :) 🌧🌩 : meetup annulé/reporté. (Si annulé/reporté, vous serez averti par email la veille de la sortie, vers 22h) 🟡 LIMITES 🟡 Les BALADES PHOTOS ne sont PAS des visites guidées ni des cours de photographie. 😊 OBJECTIFS 🤩 MARCHER (c’est bon pour la santé) FAIRE DE NOUVELLES DECOUVERTES (c’est bon pour l’esprit) PRENDRE DES PHOTOS (tous niveaux, tous appareils : caméra, smartphone) FAIRE DE NOUVELLES RECONTRES AMICALES pour passer une journée mémorable ensemble :) 🔥 Places limitées : 20-25 participants 🔥 (pour réussir à rester groupés) Bloque vite ta place! mais n'oublie pas de la libérer 48h avant l'event si tu penses avoir un imprévu ou coup de mou, afin de permettre à qqn de 100% sûr de venir de pouvoir participer ! 👉 #tu t'inscris tu viens 😊 #soisprésent 😊 👉 objectif: 💯% de présences, rencontres & fun 😂 A très vite pour partager un moment de convivialité ensemble et faire de nouvelles rencontres 😊 Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢 ✅ FREE MEETUP ✅ ☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🔥 limited spots 🔥 If you like walking, taking pictures and meeting new people, this event is for you! 😊 Friday, April 3rd, let's enjoy together the FREE ACCESS to the Louvre Museum during its NIGHT OPENiNG, the 1st Friday of the month (free admission, instead of €22)! Let's take a leap through several millennia of history in this museum located within the Palais du Louvre, former palace of the kings of France 😍 Together let's explore this universal museum displaying nearly 33,000 works including many world-famous masterpieces ! Our program : 😊 6PM-6:15 PM: 👋 GREET & MEET 😊 **😍 6:15 PM-8:45 PM : DiSCOVERY of MUSÉE du LOUVRE** (exceptionnally free admission for all, 1st friday evening of the month) BONUS (optionnal) : 9PM-10:30PM : DRiNK at QUAIS de SEINE🍻(we will go to a supermarket nearby after exiting Louvre) New in town? Expat? Student? Erasmus? Nomad worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Tourist? and you're age 20-39?! Yes?! Eager to meet new people? Yes?! Then, don't hesitate ! join us 😊👋🍻💬😂 Do not hesitate to come alone or with your friends. Everyone interested in this event is welcome 😊 **🔥 10 DAYS BEFORE THE NOCTURNE : don't forget to reserve your free ticket on the official website: www.louvre.fr** (the free tickets will not be visible on their website before) **Choose 6:30PM slot** **📍 Meeting point at 6:00 PM** (we will gather 5-10min before we start walking 😊) See you soon for a friendly outing together 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🔥 Limited spots: 20-25 participants 🔥 (to successfully stay gathered) 👉 #you sign up you come !😊 #bepresent 😊 👉 objective: 💯% attendance, meetings & fun 😂 I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊

♟️ **Rejoignez l’aventure Knight Clubbers !** ♟️ Venez vivre une soirée où l’échiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compétition. 🔗 **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/663303?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social) ✨ **Des parties pour tous les niveaux** Débutant curieux ou stratège aguerri, chaque partie est l’occasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer d’autres passionné.e.s. 🕒 **Liberté totale – Jouez à votre rythme** Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale. 🏆 **Défiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement** Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de l’Arène. 👑 **Prêts pour le défi ?** Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la légende !

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels, though mainly intermediate players and below.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

**Ahoy there,** **Next full moon picnic will be Thursday, April 2 from 8:30 PM until 10 PM.** Sunset will be at 8 PM and moonrise around 9:30 PM. April is known by American Indians for the Full Pink Moon or the Full Sprouting Grass Moon or the Egg Moon. Indian tribes on the coast called it the Full Fish Moon because that's when shad swam upstream to spawn. "Shad Swam Upstream to Spawn" is also the name of the first rock song by Sha Na Na before they became famous. **WHAT**: Everyone brings food and drink to share. **WHERE**: Pont des Arts. We'll gather around the 3rd bench from the Right Bank (Louvre) side of the bridge. Nearest metros: Pont Neuf and Louvre-Rivoli. **WHEN**: Thursday April 2 from 8:30 pm - 10 pm **WHY**: Share one of the most memorable sights in Paris with some of the nicest people around. **WHO**: You and your friends. **THEME**: April Fools +1 **HOW** to find us: Look for a group of English and French speaking "lunatics" standing around a bench near the center of the bridge. Look for a small white telescope on a tripod if the weather is good. **BIRTHDAYS**: Are you an Aries? If so, let me know so we can celebrate your birthday this month and blow out the world’s largest birthday candle. **WHAT DID YOU MISS LAST MONTH?** On March 4th we were treated to a spectacular view of the moon thru the cupola atop the Theatre de Sarah Bernhardt at Place de Chatelet. Of course most of you missed it because you didn’t come to the picnic or you were too busy socializing to look through the telescope. A handful of us and quite a few passersby were thrilled to glimpse this view that only lasts for a couple of minutes. In April, if my log notes are correct, we may get to see the Sainte Chapelle spire rooster standing on the moon. (Maybe Notre Dame rooster also?) **PUZZLER**: Star clusters are groups of stars that share an origin, forming at roughly the same time and location, and are tied together by gravity for up to millions or even billions of years. A recent scientific publication on Solar and Stellar Astrophysics in the Acta Prima Aprilia Journal shows that 66 star clusters within 500 parsecs of our solar system are ALL pointed towards our sun, indicating that perhaps we are the center of the unverse after all. How can you explain this revolutionary discovery? **PUZZLER ANSWER:** The faulty answer, dear brutish reader, is not in our stars. But in ourselves. The answer ***lies*** in today's theme. It turns out that the every year astronomers world-wide are invited to submit their research papers to be published in Acta Prima Aprilia (get it?). Here are comments from a couple of peer reviews: **Reviewer 1:** This work provides a clever analysis of open cluster structure which is well thought out and aptly summarized. The discovery of geomancy or feng shui in the universe itself is a triumph of anthropocentrism. **Reviewer 2:** While I can find no flaws in the analysis or consideration of uncertainties in distance measurements, I am curious as to why the authors failed to cite prior groundbreaking work exploring our special place in the universe. I would hope to see specific citations such as *Ptolemy et al.* 150, *Tycho Brahe* 1588, and *The Catholic Church* 1616. For this and other groundbreaking articles in Acta Prima Aprilia: [https://astrobites.org/2025/04/03/april-fools-2025/](https://astrobites.org/2025/04/03/april-fools-2025/) **ciao for niao,** **Captain Bob**

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an open session at 11 am for players of all abilities. See the separate event just above. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

**Caller: Kim Thompson** **Band: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** 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.

This meeting will be a discussion of the book "the Science of Aliens" by Mark Brake

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

***Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Wyandotte Winery!*** Discover where local wines are crafted, and gain insights into the making of small-batch wines. Learn about the interesting history of Wyandotte Winery and the unique aspects that make it a local gem. **Highlights:** • Guided tour of the wine cellar and details on our wine-making process • Historical overview of Wyandotte Winery - and updates on What's New at the winery! • Opportunity to taste our current wine selection • Ask questions and interact with the Wyandotte team **Start Times**: 1:00 PM, other times by request. **Cost:** $10 (includes 1 glass of wine). Pay at the door **Parking:** usually best to park one block down the road in the church parking lot. 2 minute walk. **Note:** Touring the cellar requires taking one flight of stairs. After your tour, feel free to join us for a Fired Up Pizza or winery small plate! Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just curious, this tour will enhance your appreciation for wine and small-batch winemaking. Cheers!!![🍷]()