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Tour of our Makerspace
Have you been interested in woodworking, 3D printing, CNC, cosplay or Electronics?
Come visit Maker Community to get a tour of our space, learn about our memberships, have a chat with our members and discuss your dream projects.
Melbourne Easy Speed Dating for Beginners
**🫶 Explore Speed Dating Online – The Simplest Way for Newcomers to Meet Someone!**
**⚠️ CRITICAL: Your Place Is NOT Confirmed by RSVPing!**
Follow these steps to secure entry:
1. Pick your age group below
2. Click the sign-up link
3. Finish the personality quiz
**Places are extremely limited!**
**📌 Sign Up for Your Age Group Here:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
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🎉 **Up for something fresh from the comfort of your home?** Let's do this! We've guided thousands of newcomers into discovering how fun speed dating from home can be. Quick, enjoyable conversations with compatible singles – it's simpler than you'd expect and far more rewarding than any dating app.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Working professionals who prioritise their time and comfort
- Anyone giving speed dating a go for the very first time
- Beginners who want to date without the stress of face-to-face encounters
- People wanting to meet local Melbourne singles without stepping outside
- Anyone who's done with swiping and craves genuine conversation
**How It Works**
1. **Find Your Age Group** – Locate your age range above and click to sign up.
2. **Finish Your Profile Quiz** – A brief questionnaire so we can find your ideal matches.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Pour yourself a drink, get settled, and let the host walk you through each round.
4. **Date from Home** – Have real, meaningful mini-dates with Melbourne singles – all from your sofa.
5. **Get Your Matches** – After the event, mutual matches are revealed. Start building a real connection!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – organised rounds in a warm, easy-going setting
- **Location:** Wherever you happen to be – no commute, no parking, no fuss
- **Host:** Skilled facilitator who guides first-time speed daters with patience
- **Vibe:** Welcoming, judgement-free conversations with singles from the Melbourne area
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✨ No need to stress about meeting in person – discover real connections from your own space! Someone’s waiting for you! 🫶 ✨
“DanceTogether”-Ceroc Classes
A mix of dance classes, connections & laughter!
We love offering a diverse range of moves to keep things fresh and exciting, and it’s always amazing to see our dance community connecting on and off the dance floor. It’s all about coming together, learning, and having fun!
Brighton Beach Bowls Club
2B South Rd Brighton
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Beginner & Intermediate levels
$25 CASH or PAYID
East Melbourne Easy Speed Dating for Beginners
**💓 Online Speed Dating Made for Newcomers – Genuine Connections, No Stress!**
**⚠️ RSVP ≠ Registration!**
Your Meetup RSVP on its own does **not** lock in a spot. You must click your age group link below, finish registration, and complete the personality quiz. **Places are limited** and go quickly!
**🔗 Click Your Age Group to Sign Up & Take the Quiz:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
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☕ **What if your next date kicked off from your sofa?** It totally can! Our virtual speed dating sessions are thoughtfully crafted with beginners in mind. Every chat is guided, every interaction feels natural, and you never need to step outside your door.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Quiet or reserved singles who open up better in private conversations
- Newcomers looking for a safe space to build dating confidence
- Singles looking for a secure, comfortable virtual environment
- Anyone giving speed dating a go for the very first time
**How It Works**
1. **Secure Your Place** – Choose your age range and finish the registration process.
2. **Finish Your Profile Quiz** – A brief questionnaire so we can find your ideal matches.
3. **Connect via Zoom** – No setup required. Just click the link and you’re good to go!
4. **Meet Your Matches** – Rotate through enjoyable one-on-one rounds with East Melbourne singles who share your energy.
5. **See Who Liked You Back** – Mutual matches sent straight to your inbox. Your next chapter starts now!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom-based event – connect right from your own home
- **Location:** From your lounge, study, or anywhere else you fancy
- **Host:** Your personal guide for the evening – warm, supportive, and entertaining
- **Vibe:** Laid-back conversations with welcoming East Melbourne singles from the comfort of home
- **Tech:** All you need is Zoom, a webcam, and a friendly smile
- **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or mobile
- **Matches:** Mutual matches shared after the event wraps up
💡 **Insider tip:** Test your Zoom setup 10 minutes early so you feel relaxed and ready to go.
⭐ *"I was really nervous, but the host made it so easy. I met someone wonderful on my very first try!"* – Newcomer from East Melbourne
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Do I need to download anything?**
Just Zoom! If you've used Zoom before, you're all set. We'll send you the link once you register.
**What if my internet drops out?**
No stress – our host will help you get reconnected. Technical hiccups happen and we're ready for them!
**Is my information kept private?**
Completely. Your contact details are never shared without mutual agreement.
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✨ Thousands of newcomers have found their match with us. You could be next! 💕 ✨
NuCalm - Brain Health
NuCalm is a patented, drug-free neuroscience technology designed to rapidly reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and aid recovery by shifting the body from a "fight-or-flight" state to a deeply relaxed parasympathetic state within minutes.
[https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html)
It uses neuroacoustic software, a biosignal processing disc, and light-blocking eye masks to guide brain waves from active beta states down to alpha/theta (relaxation/meditation) levels
NuCalm uses a patented, clinically proven pitch and frequency matrix with non-linear oscillating algorithms to safely present your brain with precise signals, prompting what is known as a frequency-following response. Your brain synchronizes with the incoming NuCalm signals helping you naturally and effortlessly manage your state of mind by speeding up or slowing down your brain wave frequencies.
NuCalm has mapped all of your brain wave frequency zones and created products to safely and predictably guide you to whatever mental state you desire.
The amazing thing is, NuCalm is all-natural and works every time you use it within minutes.
The best thing to do now is to watch the video on the website and download the NuCalm app.
All you need is a headset and eye mask. This app purchase is covered with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Get started today and FEEL the difference even 15 minutes can make.
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE WEBSITE.
[https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html)
North Melbourne Easy Speed Dating for Beginners
**🫶 Online Speed Dating Evening – Newcomer Friendly – North Melbourne Singles Invited!**
**⚠️ PLEASE READ: Just RSVPing Won't Confirm Your Place!**
To attend this event, click your age group sign-up link below, register, and complete the brief personality quiz. **Capacity is strictly limited** – don't wait!
**🔗 Click Your Age Group to Sign Up & Take the Quiz:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=18-32&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=30-46&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=40-58&face_v=9.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=381.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=solstice-seasonal-love-robin-club&ar=55+&face_v=9.0)
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🌈 **Searching for real, genuine connections?** This event was built for you! We created this event for people who are over the apps but aren't ready for loud mixers. It's the perfect middle ground – online, personal, hosted, and filled with genuine North Melbourne singles seeking real connections.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Singles who feel most at ease connecting from home first
- Singles who feel uneasy about meeting in person and prefer starting from home
- Remote workers who enjoy the flexibility of virtual meetups
- Singles looking for a secure, comfortable virtual environment
- Beginners who want to date without the stress of face-to-face encounters
**How It Works**
1. **Choose Your Age Range** – Click the link for your age group and complete sign-up.
2. **Do the Short Personality Assessment** – This lets us optimise your matches for the night.
3. **Connect via Zoom** – No setup required. Just click the link and you’re good to go!
4. **Speed Dating Rounds** – Enjoy hosted, structured chats with friendly North Melbourne singles.
5. **Get Your Matches** – After the event, mutual matches are revealed. Start building a real connection!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Live on Zoom – simple to join, private, and newcomer-friendly
- **Location:** Your own space – the comfiest date venue you could ask for
- **Host:** Skilled facilitator who guides first-time speed daters with patience
- **Vibe:** Light-hearted, casual speed dates with open-minded North Melbourne singles
- **Support:** Our host is on hand before, during, and after the event
- **Rounds:** Several short rounds so you can meet plenty of people
- **Duration:** A well-paced 60–90 minute event with several rounds
- **Matching:** Driven by our personality quiz for stronger compatibility
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✨ No need to stress about meeting in person – discover real connections from your own space! Someone’s waiting for you! 💓 ✨
MELBOURNE TABLE TENNIS COACHING @ MSAC
$29 per person for 2 hours of training (includes table hire)
## 🏓 MELBOURNE TABLE TENNIS COACHING @ MSAC
Ready to seriously improve your table tennis — or finally start the right way?
Join our **ongoing in-person group coaching sessions at MSAC**, where you’ll train in a structured but fun environment with players who come regularly, as well as new faces every week.
Our sessions are designed for **both total beginners and advanced players.** You don’t need experience — and you won’t be bored if you already have it.
### What to expect
* ✅ **10–15 players per session**
* ✅ **2 experienced coaches on court**
* ✅ **Structured drills + match play**
* ✅ **Individual feedback based on your level and goals**
* ✅ **A welcoming group that trains regularly**
You’ll work on **technique, footwork, consistency, tactics, and real match situations** — not just hit balls randomly. We organise the group so everyone is challenged at the right level.
### Why people love these sessions
* Ongoing training with a real community
* Fast improvement, not just social play
* A great way to **move, learn, and make friends**
* Fun, supportive atmosphere with serious coaching behind it
Whether your goal is to **learn from scratch, get fitter, sharpen your skills, or start competing**, this is a perfect place to train.
### What to bring
* 🏓 **Bat/paddle** (if you have one — if not, we’ll provide it)
* 👟 **Sports shoes (runners)**
* 👕 **Comfortable sports clothes**
* 💧 **Water bottle**
* 🧴 **Small towel**
Grab your paddle, bring your energy, and come hit with us at MSAC.
Please send me an email to:
p.tretinik@gmail.com
to confirm attendance. This helps me to book enough table for a smooth session.
NOTE: If this is not your first time coming to this meet up, the cost is $36 for the whole 2 hours.
Robotics Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Unlock the Power of Generative AI
**Generative AI for Developers Meetup 2026**
***Building AI Applications with Agentic AI, GenAI Workflows & Multi-Agent Systems***
Join the **genAI for Developers** community for an evening of **developer-first learning**, demos, and networking - focused on what it actually takes to build and ship with GenAI and agentic workflows.
Each month we push deeper into practical patterns for **Agentic AI**, **RAG**, **tool-using agents, evaluation/observability, and workflow engineering** \- with real code\, real trade\-offs\, and real lessons learned from production\-minded builds\.
**What we’ll cover (typical themes)**
\* Agentic workflows: planners, routers, tool use, memory, and guardrails
\* RAG done properly: retrieval, chunking, reranking, citations, and grounding
\* Multi-agent systems: roles, coordination, failure modes, and cost control
\* Model ecosystem updates: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek (and what’s actually useful)
\* Demos + notebooks: follow along with Jupyter + GitHub style examples
\* New developments: OpenClaw, Hermes, TurboQuant and more
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**📅 AGENDA — March 31, 2026**
**6:00 – 6:20 PM** \| Arrival\, socialising & networking
**6:20 – 6:40 PM** \| Community updates \+ latest GenAI & Agentic AI news
**6:40 – 7:10 PM** \| 📊 **Anthropic's 2026 Agentic Coding Trends Report** A deep dive into 8 trends reshaping how software gets built in 2026:
* Where engineering teams are seeing the greatest productivity gains today
* Why effective AI collaboration still requires active human judgment
* How non-technical teams are building tools without engineering support
* Eight trends reshaping how software gets built in 2026
**7:10 – 7:25 PM** \| 📊 **OpenClaw Walkthrough with Gaurav Caprihan**
Learning about this new craze sweeping the agentic world.
**7:25 – 7:45 PM** \| 🎵 **Creative GenAI: Song to Music Video — Instructor-Led Walkthrough** An end-to-end creative AI session: song idea → lyrics → full track → music video using modern generative AI tools.
* Prompting & iteration in **Suno** (structure, hooks, tone, vocal style)
* Building a consistent visual narrative in **VidMuse** (storyboard, scenes, pacing)
* 🎥 Watch the final clip we'll unpack: https://youtu.be/bAbIiy6jE6I?si=D_rVhtp775HsnCLF
**7:45 – 8:00 PM** \| Q&A \+ closing networking
**8:00 PM** \| 🍻 Optional: head to a nearby pub for dinner
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🌍 **Live-streamed globally** — YouTube link shared on the day (EU + US welcome!)
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**Why attend?**
If you’re building (or about to build) agentic AI systems, this is the room where you’ll pick up reusable patterns, avoid common traps, and meet others shipping in the same space - developers, data folks, founders, and technical leaders.
RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/genai-for-developers/
Melbourne Foundational Models Meetup
[REGISTER HERE] ( https://luma.com/seab43vn )
Australia is entering a new era of AI, one where sovereignty, infrastructure, and local capability matter more than ever.
Join our Foundational Models Meetup, where for our first event in the series, we’re excited to host **[Simon Kriss](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonkriss/), CEO of Sovereign Australia AI**, for a short talk on what it actually takes to build foundational models here in Australia.
While much of the global AI conversation is dominated by US and Chinese players, Sovereign Australia AI is working to develop foundational models locally, contributing to Australia’s capability in this rapidly evolving space.
**Live demonstrations**
We’ll also feature 2–3 short live demonstrations from local builders working directly with foundational models.
These will be practical walk-throughs of what teams are actually building. Each demo will be concise, technical where relevant, and focused on real-world insight.
**What you'll learn:**
* Why AI sovereignty is becoming a strategic priority
* What it really takes to build foundational models
* The challenges of infrastructure, capital, and talent in Australia
* Lessons learned from building at the frontier
* Where Australia fits in the global AI landscape
This event is designed for engineers, researchers, founders, and builders who want a grounded perspective on what’s happening beneath the surface of the AI boom.
Join us at Melbourne Connect for an evening of practical insights, honest reflections, and thoughtful discussion on the future of foundational AI in Australia.
**Who should attend:**
* AI engineers and researchers
* technically minded founders
* people working on model infra, tooling or data
* students and academics curious about foundational models
**About SMEC AI**
SMEC AI is an initiative of Boab AI in partnership with Artesian, Cremorne Digital Hub, University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University, Victorian Medtech Skills And Devices Hub, TNG and Rockwell.
SMEC AI focuses on the agriculture, clean energy, medical and enabling capabilities industries as defined by the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.
The SMEC AI project and activities has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources AI Adopt program and is aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence by small to medium enterprises in Australia.
General session
Visitors and newcomers are very welcome, please see https://hackmelbourne.com/newcomer-faq/ for more details.
COVIDSafe restrictions are also in place, please see https://hackmelbourne.com/covid-19-restrictions/ for the latest.
Short walk from Glenferrie train station. Car parking at Hawthorn town hall.
Bring a laptop and a project you are working on. There is also a number of group projects that you are welcome to join in.
We have starter kits for Arduino, a couple of 3D printers, various tools and equipment available for use.
Typically our sessions run from 6:45pm till later in the evening (depending on our members' availability to close) but if you're new please come early.
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We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** — happening both in-person at at Amazon and online via [Zoom](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai)! 🎉
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**Agenda and topics preview:**
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DDD by Night April - Hybrid event
It's DDD but \***lightning**\*.
The evening will be a hybrid event hosted by the DDD Melbourne crew and consist of short & sharp presentations of fifteen minutes in length on a dev related subject.
Venue space is limited, we cannot accommodate more than **90 people**. First come first served!
**ONLINE ATTENDANCE**
You can join us online, we'll aim to get the call started somewhere around 6pm before we have our introductions and first speaker.
Remote audience link --> **TBA**
You can ask questions of our speakers via Slido. We'll try to ask your questions as they come through on Slido, but we may not get to all of them.
**TALKS**
**Elmer Rokerick Niem Bool**
neurUL: Duplicateless Databases Using Biomimicry
In this talk, Elmer will present neurUL (neurUL Universal Language), a new neurobiological programming language, inspired by computer science, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and philosophy, that can enable a highly efficient and flexible method for data storage. Using neurUL, developers will be able to solve the ""unavoidable redundancies"" problem, wherein, despite the introduction of database normalization more than half a century ago, relational databases with their current limitations, are still plagued by costly, ever-growing redundancies across columns, rows, tables, as well as in schema definitions
**Suyogya Taneja**
CQRS in Modern .NET: Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice, Microservices, and AI-Assisted Development with Claude Code
The talk will explore implementing CQRS in modern .NET applications across Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice Architecture, and Microservices, along with demonstrating how AI-assisted development using Claude Code can help accelerate building CQRS-based features such as commands, handlers, and tests.
**Anderson Santos**
Automate Work and Build Tools with No-Code
Repetitive tasks are everywhere, copying data between systems, updating records, processing documents, and managing manual workflows. In this talk, Anderson will show how no-code automation platforms like Make allow anyone to connect systems, eliminate boring work, and build powerful workflows without writing code. He will also briefly explore how the same approach can be used to create internal tools and even launch small SaaS products.
**Ben Taylor**
Building MCP Servers is Surprisingly Easy
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing what is possible with LLMs and enabling general purpose agents. It turns out building MCP servers is super easy. Ben will talk about what an MCP is, some background around the security considerations involved, how to build one, and what you could use it for.
**SCHEDULE**
**5.45pm** Open doors, food served
**6.10pm** Intro and three talks
**7.30pm** Break for networking and drinks
**8.00pm** Two more talks
**8.45pm** Close
**CODE OF CONDUCT**
All DDD events are subject to the DDD Code of Conduct available at https://www.dddmelbourne.com/code-of-conduct/
**VENUE AND FOOD SPONSOR**
[Luminary](https://www.luminary.com/)
**FUTURE EVENTS**
Are you interested in speaking at a future DDD by Night? That's awesome, we'd love to have you! We take speakers of all experience levels and offer training too. [Fill out this form](https://forms.office.com/r/12c0CvLwQk) and we'll be in touch.
**FEEDBACK**
Feedback, whether it's good or constructive, helps us grow and improve these events and so we'd love for you to fill out the form here --> https://forms.office.com/r/MB8WGKv9Bi
GitHub Copilot Dev Days - Melbourne Edition
*Get to L19, which then allows you to get to Level 21*
*If the lift access is limited after-hours we'll have a PwC Employee to take you to the event.*
The **GitHub Copilot Dev Days** is a learning series designed to help developers fully leverage GitHub Copilot within **Visual Studio Code** and **GitHub Codespaces** while connecting with community experts.
In this edition, in addition to the virtual format, we are introducing in-person workshops led by tech communities.
The event, which will take place on **March 31 2026**, is open to **developers of all levels** and focuses on leveraging **AI-assisted coding** with **GitHub Copilot**.
The full agenda and session info:
1. **Zero to Hero with GitHub Copilot:** **What happens when a non-developer starts shipping code** by [Loryan Strant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/loryanstrant/)
2. **Spec Driven Development using GitHub Copilot** by [Dylan McCarthy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mccarthy-181199ab/)
3. **Agent Orchestration using GitHub Copilot** by [Nilesh Gule](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshgule/)
4. **Vibing the Indie with GitHub Copilot** by [Venura Athukorala](https://www.linkedin.com/in/venura9/)
5. **GitHub Actions 101: From Zero to Your First Automated Workflow** by [Ahmed Muhi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedmuhi/)
**Venue**: PwC Melbourne, Level 21, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank.
Doors open at 5.00 pm.
Drinks and food will be provided. 😀
Thursday @ Melbourne Central | *Read Description* RMIT PKBL CLUB
**Social Pickleball - All Levels Welcome!**
** [Instagram: @rmit_pickleball](https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/) [WhatsApp: RMIT Pickleball Club](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G7VE0NcThWWIgLnnJBVQBq)**
** Paddles and balls provided! Beginner friendly - simply show up and we’ll teach you the basics **
Grab a paddle, play pickleball, and meet new people!
** Who is it for?**
* Members of public and RMIT students
* Complete beginners
* Intermediate players
* Advanced players (up to DUPR 4.5 expected)
**✅ How to join?**
1. **Become a club member** [at the RMIT Store](https://store.rmit.edu.au/pages/club/pickleball) (one-off payment)
2. **RSVP** on Meetup to join the session
3. When marked as **“Going”**, pay for the session:
**\- Payment link** is in the **comment section below** (posted 1-3 days before)
\- Use your RMIT Store account with a club membership \(from step 1\)
4. Can’t attend? Update your RSVP to “Not Going”
**⏳ Priority on waitlist**
1. Clear Meetup profile with name and photo
2. RMIT students
3. Regular attendees
** On the day**
* New players, please **introduce yourself to the host**
* New players wanting a **rules intro**, please arrive on-time and ask a host
* Have your **emailed ticket receipt ready** \- it will be checked on the day
** Cancellations and Refunds**
* No refunds for change of mind, non-attendance, or no-shows
* Refunds only if the event is cancelled (weather or court availability)
* Credit for a later session may be offered by agreement in case of event cancellation
* Pay only when we share the payment link in Meetup - using old links is at your own risk
Whether you are new to pickleball or a regular player, this is a great way to get some games in and connect with the community. Come solo or bring a friend - everyone is welcome!
** Spots are limited, so RSVP early! **
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How LLMs Like ChatGPT Actually Work and How to Build With Them
**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.**
We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on:
**How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.**
We’ll cover:
* what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level)
* why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.)
* how people are building real systems with them today
* where things break in practice
This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A.
Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join.
No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems.
We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.
Book Bedazzling (BYOB) - Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
Let's bedazzle some books while we discuss our April pick: Bloodguard by Cecy Robson!
Book description:
One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise…
Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie.
Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose.
He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity.
All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day.
Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom.
But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap.
Nor will his ultimate revenge…
Event:
Please bring your own book, journal, bookmarks, etc to bedazzle. If you have bedazzling supplies, please bring them as well. I will supply gems, glue, and picker tools, but if you have certain colors in mind, you may want to bring your own.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected.
This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**.
Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.





























