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Have you written Python code you’re proud of and wondered how to turn it into a proper, installable package? Join us for a hands-on, in-person workshop on **Python packaging**. In this session, we’ll walk through the modern Python packaging workflow — from structuring your project to building, installing, and publishing your own package. You’ll leave with a better understanding of tools like `pyproject.toml`, build backends, and how packaging fits into real-world development. This is a practical workshop, so come ready to code. We’ll work step by step together ### What we’ll cover * Recommended project structure for Python packages * Understanding `pyproject.toml` * Building your package locally * Installing and testing your package * Publishing a package to Test PyPI Whether you’re contributing to open source, building internal tools at work, or preparing your own library for distribution, understanding packaging is an essential Python skill. *** ### Recommended Experience This is an intermediate level workshop, to get the most out of this tutorial, you should be comfortable: * Writing Python code * Using functions * Working with Python environments (e.g., virtual environments) This is not a beginner Python session, but you don’t need prior experience with packaging. *** **This event is primarily intended to create an empowering and supportive space for women and non-binary individuals to find community, learn new technical concepts, and expand their software development skills. We welcome allies, and we ask that you remain mindful of the event’s focus in creating an inclusive environment where women and non-binary participants can connect and fully express themselves. Thank you for your understanding and support.** *** ### Schedule 5:30–6:00pm – Networking and getting to know each other 6:00–8:00pm – Hands-on Packaging Workshop 8:00:–8:15pm – Wrap-up and Q&A *** ### Requirements (Please complete before the event) * Laptop — this is a hands-on event * GitHub account * Create a free GitHub account if you don’t already have one: [https://github.com/](https://github.com/) * Test PyPI account (we’ll use this to practice publishing packages) * Create a free account on Test PyPI: [https://test.pypi.org/account/register/](https://test.pypi.org/account/register/) *** ### Location This event is at the Prefect offices. We strongly recommend taking the metro, because parking is limited. **Please RSVP at least 48 hours in advance. We are required to provide a full list of attendees to the venue for security purposes.** **STAY INFORMED**: Text "PYTHON" to 18337055131 to receive a reminder by text about your registration! \*Legal stuff we have to say when you sign up for texts: By signing up via text, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages from WGXC at the number you provide. We may share info with service providers per our Privacy Policy. Reply HELP for help & STOP to cancel. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. By signing up via text, you also agree to our [Terms](https://attnl.tv/t/bb6/r/US) (incl. arbitration) & [Privacy Policy](https://attnl.tv/p/bb6).

Join DC Metro Crafts for our mid-month meetup. Bring your own cross stitch, knitting, crochet, or other portable craft. The Southwest Library is half a block from the Waterfront Metro. We're upstairs in Conference Room 2 at 5:30pm. Take the elevator to the second floor and the room is on your left. If you take the stairs, take two rights and the room is on your left.

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-on-march-17th-tickets-1984501632805](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-on-march-17th-tickets-1984501632805)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. ABOUT THE EVENT For the luck of the Irish, put on some green and join us for the St. Patrick's Bar Crawl, with lots o'Shenanigans near and dear to you. The infamous Leprechaun Lap is back with cover-free access to Dupont’s best bars, clubs and rooftops, featuring drinks specials, DJs, signature party favors, and free giveaways. After all, when friends keep moving, the party keeps going. Eat, Drink, Be Irish and a whole lot of malarkey. Warning we may be prone to Shenanigans and Malarkey:) It is time to party like Irish, until all the beer is gone. Cold Green Beer and Loads o'Good Cheers! All you need is your Irish Stroll wristband and you’ll be set to sip on exclusive drink specials all over Dupont Circle! Time: 5pm-MIDNIGHT (ticket pick up is from 5-7pm) ***\*Registration is from 5PM-7PM. You'll receive your wristband and Swags. If you can't make it by 7pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.*** But the party and specials continue till MIDNIGHT! **There will be a lot of people. Use the comment box of the Meetup to coordinate amongst the group.** **This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving!** **What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.** **Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!** **Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!** **(**[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-on-march-17th-tickets-1984501632805](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-on-march-17th-tickets-1984501632805)**).** FAQs : REGISTRATION Registration is from 5PM-7PM. You'll receive your wristband and swags. ***If you can't make it by 7pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.*** DRESS CODE : We recommend wearing green or you may get pinched by a leprechaun! Costume prizes for the most festively dressed participant. ID Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Reach out to [info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/) Payment Instructions : 1\. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\. 2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\. ***3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\. Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'\.*** 4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\. **How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone** Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : Go to Settings. Scroll down to Safari and click on it. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. For Google Chrome Users : Open Google Chrome. Click on the three dots and you will see many options. Click on Settings. Scroll down to content settings. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. REFUND AND TICKET RESELL POLICY All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. ***\*For further info, refer the Eventbrite Invite. We may have already answered one of your questions, see our FAQs.***

Brisk 3- to 4-mile urban hike starting and ending at Red Bear Brewing Company across from NoMa metro. We will hike the Metropolitan Trail to the Basilica, then return to Red Bear for drinks and food.

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.

For details go to there website: https://bsidessf.org/ This is the 1st time I am attending BsidesSF. I will be volunteering for this conference and wanted to share with you. I think this is going to be an awesome conference. The workshops are affordable. I hope to see you guys out in SF! ***Twitter/X:*** https://x.com/BSidesSF ***CTF:*** https://bsidessf.org/ctf ***Schedule:*** https://bsidessf.org/schedule ***Stream:*** https://bsidessf.org/streams ***Location:*** https://bsidessf.org/venue

Come join us at Nova Labs for our monthly lockpicking meeting! We meet every third Wednesday at the Nova Labs Fairfax location at 3850 Jermantown Road. Learn about locks, lockpicking, lock modifications, and even lock smithing in our classroom environment. No tools, skills, or knowledge required, but feel free to bring any of those things with you! Our meetings are overseen by one or more locksmiths.

Join us at Morning Consult for a BCC Tech Talk. Charles Shirer will do live demonstrations of phishing and how attackers are utilizing AI for phishing attacks.

***Join us for an evening in an electronics lab where we will attempt to run clean scans of gold samples, and then clean up that data with post processing.*** This is a high sensitivity experiment, and we do not plan on being successful so early. But we've had promising results lately - so we will be putting in the time. We are NOT meeting at our usual location, but rather at Steve's house/lab. If you RSVP, you will get a DM with the address but it's located in Silver Spring. We will attempt full, clean lab - clean tip repeated scanning tests to see what we can learn and improve. We will experiment with online attendees, but if all possible showing up in person is strongly encouraged. Online join link is: - [https://meet.jit.si/mocomakers](https://meet.jit.si/mocomakers) Our community is building (and documenting for other teams) how to build a scanning tunneling microscope using a mix of common and 3D printed parts. This will allow us to scan and visualize a single atom - an ambitious we are doing over the course of a few months. The MoCo Makers community is one of the most innovative and competent groups in Maryland, and we've done everything from [publishing cancer research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38136356/), to [launching products](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gotim/cozy-curvy-multi-contour-pillow), [winning grants](https://covidinfocommons.datascience.columbia.edu/awards/2014255), and inspiring thousands. Now our biggest challenge yet has appeared. We are building a Scanning Tunneling Microscope, that will allow us to scan and visualize single atoms. To get a better idea of what we are doing, see our reference project here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N3OqTEq08g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N3OqTEq08g) All starting CAD, code, and reference files should exist. However, let's be the first Maker community to document the build process and share it with learners around the world. We will be publishing our work here -[ https://hackaday.io/project/202816-qt-panda](https://hackaday.io/project/202816-qt-panda) If you need a ride, let us know.

Join the Midnight Blockchain Group - DC/MD/VA for an engaging meetup diving into the Cardano and Midnight ecosystems. Whether you're a seasoned blockchain enthusiast or just curious about decentralized tech, this casual gathering is your chance to connect, learn, and network in the heart of DC. What to Expect: Kick off with a brief overview of Cardano, a proof-of-stake blockchain known for its research-driven approach, sustainability, and scalability, and Midnight Network, its privacy focused partner chain! **How to Find the Group:** * Head to Treehouse at 411 New York Avenue NE – it's easy to spot in the Ivy City neighborhood. * Look for our group in the main lounge area * Parking is available nearby, and it's Metro-accessible via the NoMa-Gallaudet U station (Red Line). This meetup is free and open to all, stop by to learn more about how Cardano and Midnight are revolutionizing Governance, privacy and utility in Web3. See you there! 🚀

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Discover Kiro, AWS’s 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 Kiro’s 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 Kiro’s 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 – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – 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

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

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

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