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🎉 **SATURDAY SOCIAL VIBES – LET’S CONNECT!** 🎉 Ready to kick off your weekend the right way? Join us this **Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM** for an energizing social gathering where the goal is simple: **meet new people, spark real conversations, and turn strangers into friends.** Whether you come solo or with a crew, this is your space to relax, laugh, and vibe with great company. ✨ Expect: * Easygoing icebreakers & fun interactions * A welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere * Good energy and even better people And when the clock hits 9… we turn it up. 🔥 The night continues with an **open party session** — music, dancing, and pure weekend freedom. Stay as long as you like and let the good times roll. 💬 Because sometimes all you need is a little human connection to make your weekend unforgettable. Bring your smile. Bring your energy. We’ll take care of the rest. 😉 #SaturdayNight #MeetPeople #GoodVibesOnly #WeekendEnergy

\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\* This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy. To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano) DROPBOX INFO: * add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark") * When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya"). * The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 9AM Hi All, Come and join us for social running and a coffee! We meet at the main gate of Vystaviste - tram stop Vystaviste Holesovice. We will run in Stromovka. Usually we run around 50mins and it is up to everyone how many kilometres. We welcome all levels of runner. We can all run together or, if there is more of us, we can split into groups and at the end of the run we all meet close to the starting point to go for a coffee to a nice local coffee place (where they also sell cakes and great chocolate). If the weather is great, we can also just sit in one of the outside coffee placces in Stromovka and enjoy the sun. This is where we meet: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/7/3/1/600_447930513.jpeg

**The ABSOLUTE BEST place to be on a Saturday night in Prague! 🤩🍹** Every Saturday, we take over a stunning venue right in the city center and give you **total freedom to mingle at your own pace**. There’s no hand-holding, name tags, or stiff corporate icebreakers here—just a room full of great people skipping the small talk and **sparking real connections**. ✨ During peak hours, the room gets **totally magnetic**—buzzing with energy and sometimes even beautifully chaotic. And to be honest, we love it exactly like this! Bar Nomads is all about **pure SOCIAL FLOW**! ⚡🔥 If that’s your vibe, drop the city masks, bring your A-game, and dive headfirst into our lovely Hoffa madness. You’ll leave feeling energized, deeply connected, and a little bit more like **a true Praguer.** 😎🤙

Join **RSP Adventure** for an exclusive one-day escape to the heart of South Moravia and the stunning Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape. Escape the city and spend a day where history, architecture, and wine come together in one unforgettable experience. This UNESCO World Heritage Site—shaped over centuries by the House of Liechtenstein—is the largest man-made landscape in Europe, blending majestic Baroque chateaux, romantic parklands, and elegant English-style gardens into a truly magical setting. After exploring its timeless beauty, we’ll indulge in a curated wine tasting, savoring the finest Moravian vintages. Distance : about 12km (about 7 hours) Difficulty Rating : Easy Tour Highlights : • Professional and friendly guide. • Hassle-free day trip to Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape • Transportation by air-conditioned bus • Guided stroll through Lednice and Valtice Chateaux and their scenic surroundings • Tour of the Representative rooms at Lednice Castle • A wine tasting experience in one of the oldest and largest wine cellars in the Czech Republic (We will have the opportunity to taste each and every wine stored in the cellar :D ) • Visit the Colonnade of Reisten • See the Temple of Apollo • Visit the Hunting Lodge • Visit the Temple of the Three Graces • Savor traditional cuisine at a charming local restaurant. You can pay for the trip via: • Bank transfer: 7392420507/6363 • Revolut: @augustetqc • Wise: @agustind162 More information at : https://www.facebook.com/events/2136385227190940

The annual **Czech Police Day (Den Policie ČR)** is happening up at Letná park. The official event actually starts in the morning, but we are skipping the slow stuff and heading there just for the heavy-hitting afternoon highlights. We’re talking an **elite URNA tactical unit skydive**, a live **car crash simulation** with emergency vehicle cutting, and **a police helicopter landing right in front of us**! It’s completely free, loud, and bound to be a wild spectacle. **⏱️ THE GAME PLAN** **13:30** – **Meeting Point:** Sparta tram stop - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EBvD7MNJPeF99FzP8 **14:05** – URNA Elite Tactical Unit Skydive Demonstration 🪂⚡️ **15:00** – Live Car Crash Simulation & Vehicle Extraction 🚘💥 **15:30** – Police Helicopter Arrival & Landing 🚁 **16:00** – Wrapping up (We can grab food and get ready for Hoffa) **19:30** – **The Bar Nomads** \- https://www\.meetup\.com/prague\-together/events/314228412 ### 💰 **Entry:** **100% FREE** Check out the action from the 2023 edition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6tlaZ4BoQ8 Official Event Page: https://policie.gov.cz/clanek/den-s-policii-cr-praha.aspx Letná will be packed—**join our temporary WhatsApp group** to find the crew instantly and never miss any of the action: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYwvzsy5lIQ5MfNOMGm5Cp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYwvzsy5lIQ5MfNOMGm5Cp)

**Open gaming** is moving to **Palmovka**! Looking to make some new friends and play some board games? Come alone (or with friends) and meet some new people to game with. Just look for the 'Open Gaming' table(s) and feel free to sit in. We'll keep the games pretty light, so if you don't know many games, don't feel intimidated. Instruction is always available. (Free entry with purchase of a food item)

Want to experience an urban farm on one of Prague’s river islands as we head into spring? Or just join a group of community motivated individuals and spend your Sunday in nature? Then come along on Sunday for an afternoon with Metrofarm to work on their farm on cizarsky ostrov! Make sure to wear something suitable for the weather, comfortable, that you won’t mind getting dirty, bring gloves if you have them - we have spares, and a water bottle. If you have any questions, contact Julia +420 737 890 656 or Wendy +420 731 873 300

Welcome to the international Café Philo in Prague. We meet every first Saturday of the month in the cosy [Café Millème](https://store11473398.ecwid.com) in the center of Prague. We choose a participant randomly, by lottery, who then has the privilege to determine the topic of our discussion. We will reflect, ponder and exchange arguments until our brains are on fire. Philosophy isn't just something for universities, it is a way to open your mind to new thoughts and questions. No application is necessary, there is no entrance fee and there are no prerequisites for participating, except curiosity and respect for other people. We meet from 17:15 until 18:45 to follow together the white rabbit into the wonderland of philosophy... More information about me under this [link](https://sophonautik.ch/english/).

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Prague.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

**Galaksia Praha 23** is holding **free trials** to **join** their **11-a-side and** **6-a-side football teams** for the 2026/2027 season. Galaksia's 11-a-side teams are competing in Czech League and PIBFAL and 6-a-side teams are competing in PKFL, PSMF Hanspaulka and PSMF Veteran leagues. These trials are completely free, just join the Meetup event and show up on the field at that date/time. The trials are starting at 12pm, but be sure to be there earlier, at 11:30am, so you can get ready, and we also can get your information prior to the trials to get started. Aside of signing up on Meetup, please fill the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/PvtbhZRcGo6V7hws6 . This will help us know who you are, who is coming, and organize it better for all. See you there.

In this workshop you will learn to make your own mini (25×25) or small rug (30×40) from scratch! No experience needed and all material provided. Feel free to join alone and meet people on the spot or bring a friend and share the fun! **Due to limited spots reservations are mandatory** - get your ticket on our website: [www.tuftingprague.com/bookings](www.tuftingprague.com/bookings) Workshop is held in Letna, Kostelni 32.

**The BEST Board Game Event In Prague 🤠🍺** Every Sunday, we offer a curated menu of 4–5 featured strategy games (check out the event photos below for this week's lineup!), a non-stop open table for casual games, and a vibrant space for chill socializing. **Arrive at 18:00, grab a drink, and meet Luboš** (our Game Master). Tell him your vibe and experience level, and he’ll match you with the perfect table. Whether you want to lock into a long-format featured game, jump into fast-paced open gaming, or just drop by for drinks and conversation, there's a perfect spot for you! 🚀✨ 📍**The Down Under:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwi9GeuY27BkqnPn9 **✅ 100% FREE Entry:** No partners, experience, or games needed. We handle all the table matchmaking, setups, and rules! **✅ 19:00 Sharp:** The long-format featured games lock in and begin. *Arriving late or leaving early? You can jump into the Open Gaming Zone at any time.* 🎲 **✅ Support the Venue:** There is no entry fee, so please support the pub by ordering some of their awesome food and drinks! 🍔🍺 Hosted in English. Casual snapshots are taken during the event.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

## 🤝 Host Information A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus 💡 About the Workshop AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge. This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow. Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required. 🛠️ What to Bring Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go. AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!) 🍕 Logistics & Perks Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided! Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site. ###

Join the Columbus AI community for a special event. **Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works. We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks. This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations. Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **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

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!