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Conversations with the Cards
Nurture your Tarot-loving light as we gather together each fortnight with our cards to engage in conversations that aim to keep our connection with our decks lively, prescient, insightful, and exploratory.
Develop your own dialogue in respectful relationship with one another and the cards feeling empowered to participate irrespective of your ‘level’ of card-conversing ability.
Each conversation shall be instigated via creative prompts, questions, and pithy talks on a broad range of Tarot-related influences in a ritually-held circle that ensures ample time is provided for reading the cards for one another and sharing our own unique perceptions, wisdom's, experiences and reflections on life.
All Tarot decks and levels of experience are welcomed.
*‘The Tarot is a nomadic cathedral and constitutes first and foremost an apprenticeship in seeing.’*
Marianne Costa from **The Way of the Tarot; the Spiritual Teacher in the Cards**
**PLEASE NOTE: ATTENDANCE ON THE NIGHT FOR THIS CLASS COSTS $15 TO BE PAID AT THE DOOR UPON ENTRY.**
**The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:**
* To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.
* To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science.
* To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being.
However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.
Tuesday Language Exchange at Fathers Office QV
**Welcome to our Linguas Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Fathers Office QV (Melbourne CBD).**
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5 at entry** to support the venue.
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### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
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### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community
Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners:
👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ)
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### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
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### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
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### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
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### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
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📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Social Night: Jazz Dinner at South Melbourne
**TUE 9 JUN - JAZZ DINNER NIGHT- 5:45 PM**
**Rising Sun Hotel**
📌 2 Raglan Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
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Join us for a **JAZZ** music night, relaxed and cozy **dinner** evening at the iconic **Rising Sun Hote**l in the heart of South Melbourne 🌙
This award-winning bistro is known for its quality pub dining 🍽️, generous portions, carefully sourced ingredients, and warm classic Melbourne atmosphere ✨
Whether you’re coming to **meet new people**, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a comfortable evening out — everyone is welcome 🌿
Group table booking under my name - please find me inside!
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Expect
🌟 Jazz live band
🍷 Cozy historic pub vibes
🍽️ Delicious meals & desserts
🥗 Vegetarian options available
🤝 Friendly conversations & new connections
😊 Relaxed and welcoming social atmosphere
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📍 Rising Sun Hotel
📌 2 Raglan Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
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menu link:
https://www.risingsunhotel.au/menu
Learn To Play (Lvl 0)
Learn to play pickleball with us! You'll learn the basics of pickleball; scoring, rallying, dinking and it'll be a great time overall!
Sundays 9AM-10AM
Wednesdays 12PM-1PM
Tuesdays 6PM-7PM
It's only $15 to join in, inclusive of paddle and ball hire!
Lock in your spot via the link below!
https://book.therallypickleball.com.au/programs/learn-to-play-pickleball-lvl-0-
Saving the Planet Events This Week
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Maribyrnong River Bank Clean Up
Join us for a relaxed morning of community connection, light activity, and caring for the Maribyrnong River.
**What to Expect:**
We will walk along the riverbank and surrounds collecting litter, enjoying fresh air, gentle exercise, and friendly conversation. After the clean-up, we will head to Myrtle Café together for a coffee and chat. This is an optional part of the event, and all are welcome to join.
**What to Bring:**
* Drinking water
* Sunscreen
* Closed shoes
* Gloves (optional – we also provide gloves if needed)
We will supply rubbish bags, and have gloves, extra sunscreen, and hand sanitiser available.
**Meeting Point:**
We meet at Footscray Wharf, near Waterside Metal Art in Footscray. This location offers shelter and free parking on nearby streets.
**Important Information:**
Please check the exact meeting point before attending. If you need help finding us on the day, call 0418 184 457 or 0415 635 063.
Our clean-ups take place once a month and continue in all weather, unless conditions are extreme. Please check the event page on the morning of the clean-up for any last-minute updates.
Movers & Shakers - Monthly Social & Networking Coffee
Are you craving some conversations with other big thinkers?
The Movers & Shakers monthly coffee is for the creative's who are driven, are hustlers, are actively seeking to grow and look for new opportunities and are wanting to be around other dreamers and action takers. If you're seeking out those conversations that inspire you, that leave you feeling motivated, then this event is for you.
The Creative Hustle is a social events community for professional creatives in Melbourne's arts industry.
STRUCTURE:
15 min - casual networking/order your coffee
40 min - round table intros and questions
30 min - guided conversations topics in small groups
Finish with casual networking
MINIMUM SPEND: Everyone who attends this event is required to purchase something from the cafe, minimum of 1 drink.
🧵 Beyond the Label: Layers (Fabrics Edition)
🧵 **Beyond the Label: Layers (Fabrics Edition)**
Understanding the stories, materials and certifications behind the products we use every day.
As Melbourne settles into winter and we’re all reaching for a few extra layers, we’ll explore the fabrics that make up our wardrobes — and how they influence comfort, quality, and the choices we make when shopping.
**Join Eco Impact Tribe** for a relaxed afternoon of coffee, conversation, and connection. We’ll compare different fabric samples, share simple insights, and open up a casual discussion in a welcoming, informal setting.
No lectures, no guilt, and no fashion expertise required. Just curious minds, good coffee, and great conversation.
📍Meeting Point:
**Three Bags Full, 60 Nicholson St, Abbotsford VIC 3067**
☕ Plan for the afternoon
* **1:15 PM** — Arrival, coffee & casual introductions
* **1:45 PM** — We gently dive into the conversation and fabric exploration
* **2:45 PM** — Wrap up and finish (café close / table release)
To support the venue, please buy a coffee and/or snack during the event.
\* By joining this event, you participate voluntarily and are responsible for your own wellbeing.
A few photos may be taken for community sharing. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let the host know at the start.
**Whether you’re interested in sustainability, conscious living, or simply learning something new, you’re warmly welcome.**
How To Get Motivated
Come along and learn about the five ways to address a problem, handling backlogs, and what exactly control is.
HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY
We are doing a seminar on how to help increase your income, and to give you some useable tools that you can help apply to your life/new business venture in order to take yourself to the next level, financially!
It is no secret that the cost of living is continuing to grow, and will most likely only continue to. So how can you work around this?
In this seminar you will learn:
\- Who is the most important person in any business\.
\- How to set achievable goals\.
\- The power of surveying
\- PLUS MORE\!
Come along and learn some useful tools that could help set you on the right path.
Golang June @ Atlassian
Hi Gophers! We're at Atlassian this June to talk carbon footprint calculations for Claude and building a custom Kubernetes PaaS in Go.
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**Agenda**
**5.45pm — Food & Networking**
**6:30pm — Intro**
**6:45pm — Talks**
**8.00pm — Wrap up then head out for kick ons**
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**Talks**
**🎤 Mia de Búrca**
**What I Learnt Writing a Carbon Awareness Skill for Claude**
(short talk)
Having recently left my senior IC job in tech, I wanted to take some time to pursue green software principles, in **particular** how they apply to our use of AI. Since I'm an engineer, and engineers learn by doing; I decided to build an MCP server using sustainable software practices, and have it serve up a skill that would let an LLM ask what **its** carbon footprint had been for the conversation so far.
The talk describes what I built and why, and how the implementation **and** infrastructure were a breeze **compared** to finding some real numbers to back up the carbon equivalence calculation.
**🎤 Ryan Djurovich**
**How I built Podplane - an Open Source PaaS running Kubernetes on Object Storage**
About Podplane:
Want to deploy your app easily and securely on AWS, Google Cloud, or Proxmox? Podplane is an Open Source Platform-as-a-Service built on Kubernetes with all state stored in Object Storage. It consists of a CLI, etcd alternative ([netsy.dev](http://netsy.dev)), auth server ([easy-oidc.dev](http://easy-oidc.dev)), and next-gen auto-scaler ([nstance.dev](http://nstance.dev)) - all written in Go.
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**Interested in speaking at an upcoming event?**
We will aim to have a mix of short (\~10min) and in-depth (20-30min) talks.
If you’re keen to give a talk on a topic, share a project, or idea, please let us know [bit.ly/GolangMelbourneSpeakersForm](https://bit.ly/GolangMelbourneSpeakersForm)
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Tour - Lavender & Light: Provence, France 2026
Join Bold Spirit Travel for an all-women’s journey through the [heart of Provence. ](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/south-of-france-provence-2026)
From charming villages and bustling markets, to lavender fields and coastal cliffs, this adventure blends history, art, food, and stunning landscapes.
Your base is a boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence, the perfect hub for exploring southern France.
*\*We can only take 10 women on this trip.*
**Highlights**
* **Aix-en-Provence** – stroll cobbled streets, browse colorful markets, and enjoy lively cafés.
* **Marseilles** – tour its historic basilica and meet traditional soap makers.
* **Arles & Wine Tasting** – explore Roman ruins and sip wines at Mas Valériole estate.
* **Lavender Fields** – capture the beauty of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque.
* **Cassis & the Calanques** – enjoy seaside scenery and an optional boat ride.
* **St. Rémy** – wander the vibrant market and visit Van Gogh’s former monastery.
* **Les Baux-de-Provence** – experience the dazzling immersive light show.
* **Cabrières-d’Avignon** – discover lavender’s artistry at the Lavender Museum.
**What's Included:**
* 6 nights in a boutique hotel (shared occupancy; private upgrades available).
* Expert Bold Spirit tour leader plus bilingual local guides.
* Meals as listed in the itinerary.
* Private ground transportation.
* Pre-trip support: Zoom call, WhatsApp group, and packing guidance.
**Why Travel With Us?**
This Provence adventure is designed for women who love travel, culture, and connection. You’ll share meals, explore iconic sites, and enjoy the slower pleasures of the French countryside—with expert guidance and community every step of the way.
**Pricing:**
* **Trip Cost:** USD 5,885
* **Deposit:** USD 700 non-refundable (secures hotels and guides)
Get in touch with us to set up a call and learn [more](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/south-of-france-provence-2026).
Contact:[ https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact)
Raising Conscious Kids – A Unity Family Experience
At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore
k.preston.moore@gmail.com
614-300-5989
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Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work.
Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/
Community Game Night at Two Dollar Radio HQ
**When:** Saturday\, June 13th \| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
**Where:** [1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206](https://twodollarradiohq.com/about-us)
Looking for a night of meaningful connection and great vegan food? Join us at [Two Dollar Radio Headquarters](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11fkn49_yq&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj14_nkjsWSAxVt4ckDHdRCH4oQqdYPegYIAQgFEAI) for a special community gathering!
**What’s on the menu?**
While [2$R](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11fkn49_yq&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj14_nkjsWSAxVt4ckDHdRCH4oQqdYPegYIAQgGEAI) typically serves a selection of [house-made sandwiches](https://twodollarradiohq.com/weekly-food) and vegan pastries, they are creating a **special menu** specifically for our event. You can also grab a coffee, tea, or a drink from their [full bar](https://twodollarradiohq.com/) of cocktails and beer.
**The Main Event:**
* **Play:** Bring a favorite game from home to share or dive into the ones available at the shop.
* **Connect:** Meet new and old friends in a space that values independent culture and plant-based living.
* **Support:** Help us champion a local, family-owned vegan business that doubles as a powerhouse [indie book publisher](https://twodollarradio.com/pages/headquarters).
**Parking Instructions:**
* **Street Parking:** There is free public street parking available on both sides of Parsons Avenue and on the surrounding residential side streets.
* **Lot Parking:** The [Columbus Metropolitan Library](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/126262ks5&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj14_nkjsWSAxVt4ckDHdRCH4oQqdYPegYIAQgKEAM) lot (1113 Parsons Ave) is located directly across the street and is available for guest use **only after the library has closed**. On Saturdays, the lot is typically available starting at 6:00 PM.
* **Bike Parking:** For those cycling, there is a bike rack conveniently located at the corner of Cline and Parsons.
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