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Red Hat Events Today
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Olney Big Band at Brookside Gardens
The first band at Brookside Gardens summer twilight concert series is the Olney Big Band.
The Band specializes in performance of classic swing, dance and jazz music from the Big Band Era of the ‘30s and ‘40s in addition to arrangements from the '50s to present day.
Bring a chair.
Amharic Conversation Class
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NOTES
1. The conversation course is continuing education, designed to excel students' Amharic conversation skill.
2. The course runs for 12 weeks.
3. We don't give placement test. The students place themselves and they can switch to a level up or down, after they examine themselves.
4. Class cancelled due to 'Force Majeure', will be recovered at the end of the course.
5. Arriving by Metro: The closest metro stations are Farragut West and Farragut North.
6. Meter parking is also an option. It is about $ 0.25 for 8 minutes.
7. The payment for each class is $ 15.00 per person per hour. It will be $ 20.00 per person per hour for walk-ins. However, it is depending on availability.
8. Students can bring friends and pay $ 20 for 2 persons per hour. But it has to be an advance payment.
Medium(-) Level: The Koffee Klatch Ride: Frame in Vienna
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**The Ride: Summary**
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* RIDE NAME: The Koffee Klatch Ride Ride: Frame Coffee Roasters (Vienna)
* START LOC: Bluemont Park, Manchester & Wilson, Arlington, VA
* START GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9](https://goo.gl/maps/2sMA3jhGSgdS4fJj9)
* START PARKING: Tennis Courts Parking lot (restroom available)
* ARRIVAL: 10:00am
* SPEECH: 10:10am
***—> \*\*you must be present for the speech or no ride for you!\*\****
* ROLLING: 10:15am
* LEVEL: Medium(-)
* PACE: 11-13 mph (Social Pace)
* DISTANCE: 18.7 mi
* TERRAIN: Trail / Street / Cyclepath
* RIDEWITHGPS ROUTE:
* **CBG_KOFFEEK_FRAME_2025**
* [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51607073](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51607073)
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* **Notes:**
* This ride is organized "lean" and may not have a sweep.
* Pump your tires on the morning of the ride, please.
* It is strongly suggested that you become a NoVA CBG RidewithGPS club member and download the route posted for each "Klatch".
* Loading the route onto your Garmin (or other Nav device) is also acceptable.
* **NoVA CBG has a turn by turn RideWithGPS club account that's free. [https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/](https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/events/271742916/)**
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**The Ride: Detail**
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Welcome to The Koffee Klatch! These rides were originally based off the Arlington Loop where we visit different area coffee shops or bakeries for a cup and/or treat if desired but you don't have to drink or even like coffee to participate.
This week we will return to Vienna to celebrate **Innergize Day** because Fall has fell and we want to do something for ourselves.
The ride is a 18.7 mile medium(-) level ridden at a social pace (11-13 mph). We will get on the W&OD from the Bluemont Park Parking Lot and take the W&OD, I-66 Parallel Trail and some neighborhood streets to Vienna for coffee at the Frame Coffee Roasters. Afterwards we will zip back downhill on the W&OD to the starting point.
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**The Ride After The Ride:**
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This week's coffee shop is the Ride WITHIN The Ride at:
**[FRAME COFFEE ROASTERS](https://www.framecoffee.net/)**
302 Maple Ave W
Vienna, VA
This is a small venue with limited seating
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**Ride Level Chart**
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NoVA CBG tries to accommodate all levels of cyclists by offering different types/levels of rides. We just ask that you come to the ride that suits your current riding ability the best.
* Introductory Level: If you haven't ridden a bike in a number of years (or are uncertain of your abilities on a bicycle).
* Beginner Level: You can ride for 10+ miles at a pace of 10+ to 12+ mph with potentially minor hills involved.
* Medium Level: You can ride for 20+ miles at a pace of 13+ to 15+ mph with potentially moderate hills involved.
* Advanced Level: You can ride for 20++ miles at a pace of 15+ mph with potentially major hills involved.
Both Medium and Advanced Levels might require handling various challenges such as reading cue sheets, using a Garmin or navigation app, night riding, out of town travel, or any other odd cycling situations.
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**The Fine Print:**
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An RSVP of 'YES' is your digital signature and means you have read and understood MEETUP.com's:
* "Terms of Service : Section 6. Release" found at https://www.meetup.com/terms/
* NOVA-CBG's "Assumption of Risk Agreement" found @ https://www.meetup.com/novacbg/pages/1942951/NOVA-CBG_Waiver/
* NoVA CBG's "COVID Policy" found @ http://bit.ly/2021_NoVACBG_COVID19_POLICY
Helmets are required to participate in all NOVA-CBG rides. All riders ride at their own risk and with the understanding that cycling is an inherently dangerous activity. When coming to the meetup you do so voluntarily and are ready and able to participate in the ride as described under the conditions of the day. Be on time for the "pre-ride" preparation. If you do not attend the pre-ride preparation you will not be allowed to participate on the ride. There are NO exceptions to the above.
Open Shop Hours
We will have open shop hours for anyone to bring their bikes to work on or need help fixing your own bike.
We will also have bikes that need to be fixed so you can learn if you like.
We will need everyone to sign in when arriving and sign out when leaving so we can keep track of volunteer hours and shop times.
Suggested donation of $15 per hour for use of tools and space would be appreciated. Thank you!
Red Hat Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Woodmoorstock V
**{[Update]}** **The 5th Annual Woodmoorstock!**
**This year brings us 60+ bands (classic rock, alt, funk, jazz, bluegrass, punk, metal) on 14 stages throughout the neighborhood. Woodmoor is a beautiful neighborhood that puts on this event for the community. Bands, food trucks and booths, and adult beverages from my favorite local brewery, Denizen's.**
**The schedule**
[Woodmoorstock Lineup ](https://www.woodmoorstock.com/lineup2026)
**Interactive map**
[Woodmoorstock Interactive Map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1HarfBqQ3Qi4d8hXjlFDIGM-m1vtZYkw&usp=sharing)
**Info is also available on their facebook or instagram pages.**
**I posted a pic of my tentative schedule of bands I want to see but make your own or just wander around without one. A fun time is guaranteed!**
**Some parking is available at the elementary school/park parking lot but neighborhood street parking is easy to find.**
**Stuff to bring-**
**- lightweight foldable chair**
**- hat**
**- water**
**- sunscreen & bug spray**
DC Code & Coffee - Southwest Library - Free Coffee!
DC Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. It's community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels attend. Whether you’re dev-curious, aspiring, or a professional developer, we’d love to have you! Come chat or learn to code on a Sunday afternoon with coffee and cool-inclusive people. Bring your laptop!
We typically meet every month on the weekend.
**Join our online community!**
For all things Tech in DC and to get latest updates and tech events from the DMV area, join the [DCTech Slack](https://dctech.chat/). All DC Code & Coffee announcements are in the #dccodecoffee channel
**How it works**
Near the beginning of the event, we do an introduction circle. You say your name, what you can help others with, and what you would like help with. You can also share job opportunities. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized.
Cuban Salsa/Rueda de Casino Class & Social Dancing
Danceintime runs Cuban Salsa Classes & Social Dancing Every Saturday, all year-long. Come at 1:15 pm to sign in. Stay till 4 pm.
Some of us go out for coffee or a bite to eat afterwards and everyone is welcome!
$15/person. Cash, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Card accepted.
Chevy Chase Baptist Church; 5671 Western Ave. NW; Washington DC 20015. NOTE: Enter through back corner door of the church.
Danceintime classes are great fun. The dance moves are beautiful, fun, and our class creates a bonded community... Check it out! Class will be held every Saturday in December....celebrate the holidays with dance!
For more info: danceintime.com/classes
Questions? Contact Barbbernsteintalks@gmail.com
Sunday Salsa Bachata Latin Night
Please join SalsaNow weekly at Sunday Latin Night at The Original Cancun Cantina.
Come experience Sundays at The Original Cancun Cantina with SalsaNow. Baltimore's largest dance floor and a favorite club for many years. Dance lessons start at 7:00 pm for beginner level, and at 7:45 pm for intermediate level. Enjoy a weekly rotation of area's best DJs as they play music starting at 8:30 pm until closing. We all have a lot of fun here and we hope you will join us every Sunday for a classy casual and very friendly salsa night experience.
Lesson Schedule:
7:00 PM Salsa Basics for beginners
7:45 Pm Salsa Patterns for intermediates
Cost: $10
The Original Cancun Cantina is located conveniently just off I-295 and I-95, close to the Baltimore Washington Airport with plenty of convenient free parking at 7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076
Spanish- Explorer Level
\#\# A low\-cost\, 6\-week intermediate\-level Spanish course with the non\-profit organization\, the Global Language Network\.
Ready to dive into the world of Spanish? Join our fun and interactive class designed especially for those new to the language.
**Details**
Spanish Explorer with Abby
Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
April 15th to May 13th, June 3rd
In-person, Farragut Square DC
Ready to learn? **Register [HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSem9IdJEYqsE91SvfEEjIe8FuvoAjOusgE2ab_qkvm3apyjzg/viewform).**
**Additional Information**
* GLN classes are open to everyone over 18 years of age.
* Have a credit or stipend to apply to your payment? Learn more about our credit, stipend, and refund policy on the [Pricing & Course Levels page.](https://thegln.org/pricing-%26-course-levels)
**About GLN**
We are a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to "Use Language as a Tool to Help Fix Our World." Since 2015 we have been rated #1 Best Language Classes in Washington, DC by Yelp! We are so happy and grateful to have you join our network and we appreciate your support of our mission.
ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)
**\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix)**
(Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. .)
Do you like word games and enjoy playing with others?
Then this is your opportunity to have some fun online playing word games our Live Word Game Night Party.
These will include Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.
We will email you everything you need to play! You will also get to socialize and make other friends all from the safety and comfort of your home! Plus, winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more!
**\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix)**
\*After you purchase ticket, you will get the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. $15- $20 depending on how early you register for ticket.
HOW IT WORKS:
This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. You can attend via a computer/ webcam or smartphone/iPad/tablet.
At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants.
The people who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. Winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more! We will also play several other games including Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.
**RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a mlulti group event. \*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix)**
Red Hat Events Near You
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Cocoaheads
We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there.
https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**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
What Causes Your Roller Coasters in Life?
Do you sometimes feel like you do well in life then something happens and you slide back, never quite getting ahead.
At this Meetup you'll find out how to identify what actually causes the lows, the highs and everything in between. More importantly you’ll get the secret of how to gain control over your life so the highs are higher and the lows go away.
Wouldn’t it be nice to stop the wild roller coaster ride for good? Or at least make it a fun roller coaster ride, with more ups and downs.
There is a hidden factor that will be going over and you’re going to be quite surprised what it is and how much it affects your life.
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 hosted at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
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. So please RSVP for a head count!
Lessons To Help the Introvert to Extrovert!
Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy?
Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your connection to others and improve your social life.
Talking is one thing. Truly connecting is altogether another. It's the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships.
It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people.
* In our meetings, you will learn:
* A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself!
* How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people.
* How to be comfortable in social settings.
* How to be yourself
* How to become more extroverted and,
* How to make connections with people.
Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This local meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9





























