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From strangers to friends - Locals meet expats
I'm excited to host the 18th edition of *Strangers to Friends*! Every event so far has been warm, fun and full of great connections. So we’re doing it again!
Curious about our previous events? Check out our photo albums (only visible on the laptop version of Meetup).
**What to expect**
* A safe, relaxed environment to meet both locals and expats, whether you want to meet new people, experience an international atmosphere or talk about business, it’s all possible.
* Start the evening with a few rounds of conversation cards: pair up with someone you don’t know, answer meaningful questions and rotate every 10 minutes. Within just one hour, you’ll get to know several people really well and enjoy meaningful conversations.
* Everyone comes on their own, so it’s easy to connect.
**Practical details**
* Doors open at 20:00, after 30 minutes we start with conversation cards
* Venue: Boekencafé Libertas, Klarendalseweg 477-1, Arnhem
* 20 min walk from Arnhem Central
* 7 min walk from Arnhem Velperpoort
* You’ll receive 1 drink token for (beer/wine/soft drinks) and snacks all night!
* Find us on the right side of the café at the bar, by the window and garden
Bring a smile and join us for an evening where friendships grow, business ideas spark and real-life connections happen. Back to basics, away from screens, meeting face-to-face.
Warm regards, Julia
[TURNHOUT] Freedom friday bitcoin meetup
Iedereen is welkom op onze open Freedom Friday Bitcoin Turnhout Meetup @ het super gezellige café Sint Pieter - Grote Markt 60, 2300 Turnhout
Geen presentaties. Geen workshops. Gewoon 1 onderwerp: bitcoin.
**Connect with Like-Minded Minds** Engage with the Bitcoin community and mingle with fellow enthusiasts. This meetup is your chance to discuss the future, share ideas, and network with pioneers in the decentralized money world.
🏢 **Central Location**: café Sint Pieter ligt perfect centraal, een ruim cafe op de grote markt van Turnhout.
Mark your calendars and spread the word!
Utrecht Toastmasters Club Meeting
## Details
**What is Toastmasters?**
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that’s been empowering people to become confident communicators and leaders since 1924. Worldwide, there are more than 266,000 members in over 14,200 clubs in 150 countries. In the Netherlands, there are over **40 clubs** across the country, including those in major cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. This network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program is sure to help you improve. You can visit Toastmasters clubs as a guest or become a member.
**What does a meeting look like?**
Some of the members give short, prepared speeches, which other club members later evaluate. A typical meeting also includes short impromptu speeches. In this improvisation part of the meeting, everybody gets a chance to speak, including guests, if they wish. We usually end the evening with a drink at the bar.
**How do I become a guest at a meeting?**
It’s easy! Simply RSVP for one of our upcoming meetings here on Meetup to let us know you’re coming. If you have any questions, contact us at [utrechttoastmasters@gmail.com.](http://utrechttoastmasters@gmail.com./) If you visit and like us, we can talk about membership!
**Additional information**
Our cozy venue has a maximum capacity of 30 people - perfect for an engaging. Please be on time to grab a seat and mingle before the speeches begin!
First Friday of the month drinks at Orloff aan de Kade
Join us every first Friday of the month to hang out and have a drink.
Start off the weekend in a fun way :)
Meet familiar faces or some new people, especially if you're new in town.
March is here! We'll meet at Orloff aan de Kade, a cozy familiar location by the water.
If you can't make it on Friday, try joining Mingle Mania Tuesday drinks.
For even more socializing and events in Utrecht, join our [WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GopSuzuFKRBKeYVKQrX4pE).
Feel free to visit our [website](https://utrechters.net).
We (your event hosts) are proud to organize this gathering as volunteers, free of charge and without any financial profit for ourselves, with the intention of strengthening local community and that everyone has a nice time.
With that in mind, please note that it is nice to support the venue by ordering a drink. We greatly appreciate if you settle your bills at latest by the end of the evening.
Improv theatre drop in lesson with Emma Holmes
Join us for a fun session of improv theatre in English! A great opportunity to meet new people in Utrecht and learn something new with [Improv Utrecht](https://improvutrecht.nl). Everyone can partcipate, you don't need any experience in theatre nor fluency in English.
In this session you will:
* Meet fellow international and local players.
* Learn the basics of improvisation, a 21st-century skill that is useful in many aspects of life.
* Get out of your head.
* Enjoy failing.
* Play funny and moving theatre games.
* Laugh a lot, while surprising yourself and others.
Doors open: 19:50-20:00, come in with the others ([SIDE entrance, at the Troelstralaan](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ntLDUqbkDxMHjp7B7)). After 20:01 the door may be closed, but you may find a participant who knows the door code.
Workshop: 20:00-22:00
Every Friday except in school holidays
Afterwards we have drinks at [O'Leary's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gL878K1MZf8v5fpm7) pub together
### How to sign up
Full details about how to sign up and any other questions you may have can be [found on our website](https://www.improvutrecht.nl/drop-in-workshops/).
An RSVP in this Meetup event is not enough! We track attendance by counting the attendants in GrasshopperSignup. If you flag yourself as attending and can no longer make it, please delete your x in the sheet so that someone else can take your spot.
If you leave your contact details at the Signup form we will contact you if there is a problem with a drop-in you are scheduled to attend.
We also have a WhatsApp group with a variety of members from across Utrecht where we share events and updates.
You can find our courses and shows on [our website](https://www.improvutrecht.nl).
Participation is pay-what-you-can, but we suggest a donation of €10-20 by cash or Tikkie to help cover costs (location, travel) and show your appreciation for our professional trainers who dedicate their Friday to promoting improv.
Fun Friday Drinks - Play & Drinks!
**@ Utrecht Internationals**
*Come around and say hi, meet people and have a few drinks with us!*
**Friday Drinks - PLAY & DRINKS @ Mooie Boules**
**WE PLAY!**
**American Shuffle Board & Petanque (Jeu de Boules)**
2 euros towards the petanque lanes & shuffle tables.
**FIRST-TIME JOINING A MEETUP ?**
The first time joining a meetup is always a bit exciting! You don't know anyone yet but that will soon change. Plenty of people to meet tonight!
Tonight is all about having fun and catching up with people, people you've seen before and new people to meet.
Come find us organisers if you have any questions - we're looking forward meeting you!
**WHAT WE DO**
Here you meet friends, make new friends, hear what's going on in the city, maybe make plans with the people you meet - to go for dinner or going out in the city later this evening, when available visit other meetups, talk about work or sports or movies or activities that you like or share your travel adventures, talk about anything else that comes to mind.
Most of all, don't be shy to come alone, most of us arrive alone and meet everybody here at the cafe, some might have seen each other before and some haven't, for some it is their first time meetup ever, another might just have arrived in Utrecht and is very new in town some come visit from out of town, like Amersfoort, Arnhem or Amsterdam or Hilversum all is possible.
ReactiveX Events This Week
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Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
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### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Into the Awakening Veluwe: A Brand NEW TRAIL🌿(23 km)
We’re heading out onto a **brand new trail** on the Veluwe, one we’ve never walked before. That alone makes this hike extra exciting.
New paths, new views, and that lovely feeling of discovery from start to finish. From the start we dive **straight into the forest**, following winding woodland paths that slowly pull us deeper into the heart of the Veluwe. The forest feels calm and spacious, and with spring just around the corner you’ll notice nature quietly waking up. Budding trees, fresh greens, birds getting busier. It’s that in between season where everything is preparing itself.
After several kilometers of forest walking, the landscape opens up as we reach the **Hoog Soerensche Veld**. Wide open fields, big skies, and that classic Veluwe contrast between forest and heath.
From here we continue towards the **Asselsche Heide**, one of the quieter and more scenic parts of the Veluwe. This section offers lovely viewpoints, open heathland, and long sightlines that really give you that spacious Veluwe feeling.
We finish where we started, completing a **full loop hike** through forests, open fields, and heathland.
**📍When and where to meet?**
We’ll meet at 11h30 at busstop Hoog Buurloseweg
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sCMJ8Kg7MTUcYu1j7
⏰ **We start walking a few minutes after meeting up** — we don’t wait for latecomers, as the forest calls and daylight is short this time of year.
**🚗 Coming by car?**
You can park here but please also do your own research: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fNDDGsmkm1mpRaKz7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
**⏸️ Planned Breaks**
After 9 km: 30 min lunch break in nature
After 15 km: 15 min break in nature
**💸 Payment**
Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space.
🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5.
Please pay here: [https://tikkie.me/pay/jto80gauep7vg7g1s9gp](https://tikkie.me/pay/jto80gauep7vg7g1s9gp)
**👟 Good to know**
* Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Monday 2 March at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable.
* Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits.
* If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably.
* At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
* Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily.
* Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay.
* What to bring: Snacks, lunch, and water/ or hot thee/ coffee.
* Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike.
* T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.
Austerlitz hike from Maarn (16.6 km)
Join us for a beautiful hike in the Austerlitz area
* We **start at 11:15** From: Raadhuisplein 1, 3951 XT Maarn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogeofsFNuDyBgrN9
* Length: \~16 km (4 - 5 hr hiking)
* What to bring: lunch, water, snack.
* For whom: As always, sporty folks that like to combine social event with being active in nature.
**Getting there by Train:**
* To train station: Maarn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkHaTRXZZW9zG3dn9
**Getting there by Car:**
* Parking in the streets close to:
Raadhuisplein 1, 3951 XT Maarn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogeofsFNuDyBgrN9
**Note:**
* Please **pay a small fee (3 euro)** to help us cover the (increased) yearly Meetup contribution of 240 euro. We'll ask you to pay before the start of the hike (can be on the day itself). No refunds, but in the unlikely event that hike would be cancelled and you already paid, you don't need to pay for your next hike. Thank you so much! Use the **safe link** here: https://betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl/betaalverzoek/?id=vezo1ouZS0yORJXINF58jA
* Keep in mind that the hike can be canceled when the weather is very bad (**always check the event before you go**).
* If you RSVP 'yes' we expect you to show-up. Please do not cancel less than 24 hours before the hike. **No-shows** will lead to your removal from the group. Thanks for the understanding.
* By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.
IN-PERSON Book Club Meeting - ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr
'ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE' by Anthony Doerr
'Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris, and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure's reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museums most valuable and dangerous jewel.
In a mining town in Germany, the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments, a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth, then a special assignment to track the Resistance. More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence, Werner travels through the heart of the war and, finally, into Saint-Malo, where his story and Marie-Laures converge.
Doerr's stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors(San Francisco Chronicle) are dazzling. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, he illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another. Ten years in the writing, All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer whose sentences never fail to thrill ( Los Angeles Times).
***Please read the book and join us for a lively discussion (in English) about the contents during our afternoon book club meeting.***
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**PLEASE NOTE:**
This is an IN-PERSON event in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Please cancel your attendance in advance if you are unable to join, so that those on the waitlist can participate.
Looking forward to seeing you all IN REAL LIFE then!
Best regards,
Sandra
Walk & Talk: Arnhem City Center + Coffee
Welcome to the event page of the Walk & Talk in Arnhem city center, taking place on Sunday March 8th, 2026. This event is open for everyone to join, including Dutch and internationals, and it’s meant for connection, relaxation and meeting new people.
**Practical information**
\- The meetup of this walk is at 13:00 at Arnhem station\, near Burger King\. We’ll start walking after 10 minutes\.
\- A walk like this is at a casual pace and usually takes about 2 hours\, including breaks\. This walk focuses on an area\, not a specific route\, so there’s some room for suggestions of participants\.
\- We will take a coffee break at a café in between or afterwards if there's enough interest\. Everyone pays for their own\.
\- B\-YOU: Bring your own umbrella\, in case of rain\. If the weather is really unacceptable we will go to a café instead\, or cancel the entire event\. You will be updated if either is the case\.
\- You can leave at any time you like\. Our walks are generally circular\, so we are usually close to a bus stop\.
**Sign up via Meetup OR E-mail**
Please sign up for this event by RSVP on Meetup OR send an e-mail to ‘[urbanarnhem@gmail.com](mailto:urbanarnhem@gmail.com)’. We ask for a 2,- euro contribution per person to help maintain our Meetup page. This will be handled via Tikkie about 72 hours before the event. We hope to see you there!
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**Disclaimers**
\*SOCIAL MEDIA
We might upload some of our photos and videos on social media. If you don't want to be recognized, please let us know. Our Instagram is: [@urbanrural.arnhem](http://instagram.com/urbanrural.arnhem)
\*RESPECT & SAFETY
Everyone partaking in the event must be treated with respect, and safety is being highly prioritized. Anyone violating this can and will be required to leave. Please contact the organizer if you feel something is wrong.
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IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Join membersrs of the Central Ohio UX and digital design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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
Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence
**Confidence in Bloom: How Creativity Builds Confidence**
What happens when creativity becomes an intentional practice?
In this month’s Confidence Lab, we’ll gather at **Petals That Inspire: The Flourish Studio** for an evening exploring the connection between creativity and confidence. How making with our hands, engaging our senses, and allowing space for expression can shift how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.
Our featured speaker, **Amanda Lorenzetti**, owner of Petals That Inspire, will share how creativity has shaped her own confidence journey and why creative environments play such a powerful role in well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from her work leading an experience-driven floral studio and a community-centered workforce development program, Amanda will reflect on creativity as both a personal and collective catalyst.
Amanda will also guide us through a **hands-on floral design experience**, creating a fresh arrangement in a wide mouth mason jar. No prior floral experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to engage the process.
This evening is an invitation to slow down, create, and reconnect with the part of yourself that grows through care, attention, and imagination. You’ll leave with a floral arrangement to take home, and a deeper understanding of how confidence can be cultivated through creative practices.
**Featured Speaker: Amanda Lorenzetti**
Amanda Lorenzetti is the owner and founder of [Petals That Inspire](https://www.petalsthatinspire.com/) and The Flourish Studio, a social enterprise florist based in Columbus, Ohio. She brings more than a decade of experience in wedding and event sales, paired with hands-on expertise in floral and event design.
Amanda’s connection to the floral industry began early, spending time alongside her godmother, a professional florist on the East Coast.
After earning her business degree, she returned to her hometown in Connecticut to work as a floral and event designer, blending creative artistry with strong operational and client-focused skills.
In 2020, Amanda returned to the floral industry with a renewed purpose, driven by a desire to build a business rooted in creativity, community impact, and sustainability. During this pivotal time, she founded Petals That Inspire—an innovative floral concept that reimagines the traditional florist model by combining event florals, workshops, and experiential offerings with a mission-centered approach to workforce development.
Today, Petals That Inspire is a thriving social enterprise known for its thoughtful design, educational experiences, and commitment to empowering young adults facing barriers to entry in the workforce. Amanda is deeply passionate about building businesses that are both profitable and purpose-driven, and she leverages her strong business acumen to create a scalable & sustainable model that inspires creativity while giving back to the community.
**What is Confidence Lab?**
Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here.
Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work.
It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact.
***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Interactive Angel’s Envy Bourbon Class
Join us for an interactive Bourbon Class featuring Angel’s Envy at TownHall — a fun, social experience designed to bring people together over exceptional bourbon, great food, and even better conversation.
During this guided class, we’ll explore the flavor profile and craftsmanship behind Angel’s Envy while enjoying thoughtfully crafted bourbon cocktails in a relaxed, high-energy setting. This isn’t a lecture — it’s hands-on, engaging, and built to spark connection, laughter, and new friendships.
Whether you come solo or with friends, this mid-week experience makes it easy to meet great people, enjoy premium bourbon, and unwind.
✨ What’s Included
• Angel’s Envy bourbon tastings
• Crafted bourbon cocktails
• Food & Drinks included
• Interactive instruction
• A lively, welcoming atmosphere
🗓 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
💵 $20 per person
🔞 Must be 21+ to attend
Spots are limited — reserve yours early.
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.


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