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LCU Meeting #805
Hi all! 🙂
On Wednesdays we welcome you to practice languages!
If you want to practice a specific (uncommon) language, please send us a message so we can find some conversation partners for you on our mailing list!
We hope to see you in Café Marktzicht!
In the last year we had tables for the following languages:
* Dutch
* English
* French
* Italian
* Spanish
* Turkish\*
* German\*
* Portuguese\*
* Danish\*
* Norwegian\*
* Russian\*
* Arabic\*
* Chinese\*\*
* Japanese\*\*
* Indonesian\*\*
*
* Most likely, but not every week present.
\*\* - Rather rare ;-)
If your language is not in this list, please let us know! We have a large database of Language Cafe visitors speaking 56 different languages! We might be able to connect you with a person that does speak the language you want to practice.
In case you are not in our database yet, please use this form: http://goo.gl/forms/oSCn9Dn8m8
🍷 Chat & Craft - Weekday Edition 🪡
Join in for a some drinks (and food, if you want) after work at **The 5th \| Utrecht**. Bring your own project and payment for drinks.
As evenings tend to be a bit busier, we'll reserve a table.
This means: **Only sign up if you are sure you will come!** And if there's no space left on the event, please don't join spontaneously.
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As always, we talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a drink after a long day in good company. Whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique, we're looking forward to seeing you!
Expat Volleyball Wednesday
Welcome to our Volleyball community !! 🏐🎉
We are a community of volleyball enthusiasts who want to enjoy the game, improve their skills, and meet new friends. Our open play sessions offer a friendly, social environment where everyone can get some practice and have fun.
Our sessions consist of mixed level play, however basic/intermediate volleyball knowledge is mandatory. We try to have a balanced levels per team to ensure smooth play. If you aren’t familiar with basic volleyball rules and have no experience, sorry to say, but it's not your group.
❗❗ Meetup recently pops up their subscription option after you click on RSVP— you can dismiss it by clicking the "X" in the top left corner.
✅ RSVP & Attendance
Attendance is limited to 14 people. If the RSVP list is full, join the waiting list—cancellations happen frequently. If the event appears full on the Meetup app, try using a web browser instead.
❌Cancellations & Refunds
cancellation prior to 24h before the event, can be refunded. Can’t make it? Update your RSVP to "Not Going" ASAP so someone else can take your spot.
👟 What to Bring
For your own safety and comfort, wear sport shoes and clothing (no street shoes—must change into sport shoes) and bring deodorant for ours.
💸 Payment & Contribution (€6.00 per person)
Payment must be made in advance via Tikkie (payment link will be added in comments).
Please only pay once you are added to the going list. In case you do not meet the payment deadline, you may be moved to the not going list.
Looking forward to seeing you on the court! 🏐🔥 Let’s play, have fun, and make new friends!
🏳️🌈 💬 Wednesday's Sit&Chat (location in the description)
Hi people! 👋
Tonight we'll take a seat and chill out at Seven, the lively bar/restaurant at Mariaplaats 7 (3511 LH, Utrecht). Come join us and don't shy away from making friends with us, we're a kind bunch! 😄
This meetup is expected to start at 9pm and end at 11pm.
See you there! 🌈❤️
Compromised Running
Compromised running is a form of training designed to train your running while being fatigued from other exercises. This is especially important when you are planning to do a Hyrox race.
**What to expect:**
\- A combination of functional exercises \(Lunges\, Squats\, Burpees etc\.\) and running\.
\- Coaching on how to perform the exercises
\- Coaching on running form
**Who is this for:**
\- Anybody that loves to work on their fitness
\- Hyrox athletes training for a race
\- Moderate to expert fitness level \(From doing sports once in a while to daily trainers\)
**What to bring:**
\- Your training outfit \(including running shoes\)
\- Water
\- Your smile and motivation
Hope to see you there!
Short course Starting Scenes with Emma Holmes
Join Emma and a lovely group of students in this special short course for intermediates or advanced.
We will focus on a few specific skills based on training needs from the group: listening 2.0, sceneplay, taking your time, bold characters, powerful scene starts etc.
Location: Buurtcentrum Oase
Time: Wednesdays 20:35-22:20
Price: €160
For whom: people who have done 2 courses or have a experience with the basics
Wednesdays 6 May - 10 June 2026 6 lessons
Show on Sun 7 June (afternoon or evening)
lessons 20:35-22:20. Location Buurtcentrum De Oase (free parking and next to train station Zuilen. Teacher Emma Holmes.
7 lessons including a show €160 incl BTW
T**eacher Emma Holmes**
Emma Holmes is specialised in Improv, Stand-up Comedy and Storytelling. Emma has a sharp eye for how you can become a pleasant co-player for the other players. You will learn how you don’t have to act funny, but let the fun evolve from the story (finding the game). You will learn to be silly, out of your comfort zone without fear of failing, Presentation skills, active listening skills. And much more.
### About the tickets
Improv Utrecht offers 1 or 2 funded courses with 20% discount for people with less finances. Send a message to Marieke van Laar.
**Tickets: improv-utrecht.weticket.io**
info: www.improvutrecht.nl/
Short course Where What How
Join Emma and a lovely group of students in this special short course for intermediates or advanced.
You will learn how to do object work (cleaning a gun), actions (chasing and horse riding), create locations (saloon, spaceship). The stage is your canvas!
For participants who have completed two improv course. or any amount more
Teacher: Emma Holmes.
Location: Buurtcentrum OaseTime: Wednesdays 18:45 to 20:30Price: €160
For whom: people who have done 2 courses or have a high knwoledge on the basics
Wednesdays 6 May - 10 June 2026 6 lessons
Show on Sun 7 June (afternoon or evening)
lessons 18:45-20:30. Location Buurtcentrum De Oase (free parking and next to train station Zuilen. Teacher Emma Holmes.
7 lessons including a show €160 incl BTW
T**eacher Emma Holmes**
Emma Holmes is specialised in Improv, Stand-up Comedy and Storytelling. Emma has a sharp eye for how you can become a pleasant co-player for the other players. You will learn how you don’t have to act funny, but let the fun evolve from the story (finding the game). You will learn to be silly, out of your comfort zone without fear of failing, Presentation skills, active listening skills. And much more.
### About the tickets
Improv Utrecht offers 1 or 2 funded courses with 20% discount for people with less finances. Send a message to Marieke van Laar.
**Tickets: improv-utrecht.weticket.io**
info: www.improvutrecht.nl/
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9.5km hike from Soest-Zuid to Amersfoort CS via Soesterduinen
For our next hike we'll be following a beautiful 9.5km route starting at Soest-Zuid train station and ending at Amersfoort Central Station. On the way we'll pass by the Soesterduinen dunes and the Birkhoven forest. Will you join?
Utrecht Hiking Community aims to organise one hike per month in the Utrecht Region. Anyone is welcome to join, no matter whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, a local or an expat, a professional or a student, as long as you bring a good mood. We are not about fast hiking, but about social hiking: being active, exploring places, meeting like-minded people and just generally having a fun walk.
We'll be starting from Soest-Zuid train station at 10.30AM. This time we won't be following a circular route, which means we won't end at our starting point, but we'll end at Amersfoort Central Station instead. Those who want to return to Soest-Zuid station afterwards to get back to their car, can take bus 70 from Amersfoort, which is going every 15 minutes.
Please try to arrive to Soest-Zuid on time. We'll start our hike at 10.30AM and won't let the whole group wait for you in case you're arriving later. Only in case the train scheduled to arrive at 10.24AM has some delay, we'll wait for that train to arrive. If you're arriving after we have departed, you can send a message on WhatsApp to +31621177691, so we can share our location with you and you can try to catch up with us.
Soest-Zuid station has a toilet, but please don't count on it to work. When checking the route, it was closed. On the way there are no public toilets, so please use a restroom before you arrive.
The route is going over both paved and unpaved roads and we'll even be walking through the sand of the Soesterduinen dunes for a bit (not for long, as it's harder to walk through the sand than on the paths). Please wear good shoes, bring something to drink for on the way and use SPF if it'll be a sunny day
Dogs are allowed on the route, but need to be kept on a leash on parts of the route.
After the walk, those who want can join for lunch/drinks in the center of Amersfoort. This is not directly next to Amersfoort Central Station, but at a distance of another 15-20 minutes of walking.
Since we do make some costs while organising our hikes (MeetUp subscription, travel expenses), a small donation would be very much appreciated. You can do so by following this link: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=s9tT34cUyD97YuSHhIYbTIqN4LfxLAn9
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
See you on Saturday 9th of May at Soest-Zuid train station!
Dingen doen denken
**Zondag 10 mei presenteert OPA een boekpresentatie voor Dingen doen denken, het nieuwe boek van auteur Jeroen van den Eijnde en ontwerper Jannie Guo.**
Dingen doen denken bevat teksten die Van den Eijnde schreef tussen 1994 en 2025, van persoonlijke observaties tot bijdragen aan vak en publieksboeken over design en ontwerpend onderzoek. Kunstenaar en ontwerper Jannie Guo heeft het boek vormgegeven. Beiden verzorgen een presentatie met aandacht voor de teksten van Jeroen en het ontwerp van Jannie. Walter Jansen van Het Colofon gaat met hen in gesprek.
Graag aanmelden via info@hetcolofon.nl met de vermelding van het aantal personen.
Let's go to a music event and talk with/in Japanese in Amsterdam
This is a public event.
https://www.mamalouise.nl/stemmen/#meer
Location: Amsterdam
https://share.google/cwDD8kYtynE6gveog
Please WhatsApp your meetup organisor Mari for your confirmation!
1st picnic of the year get together & 4Y Anniversary @ Wilhelmina Park / Utrecht
Hi everyone! With good weather present, let’s get together for a picnic-themed meetup! In the spirit of BYO things, feel free to join with food, drinks, blankets to lie down on, games, or just good vibes.
If the weather allows and people are up for it, there’s always the possibility of follow-up drinks later that day.
Exact Location to meet:
Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6SbDVFQJdP1WWVdG8
More tips on how to find the group will follow in the comments on the day of the meetup.
Hope to see you there! :)
In case of bad (NL) weather, the Picnic might be moved to another day.
Matcha Tasting & Mingle
Join us for a relaxed and friendly matcha tasting meetup. I’ll bring matcha for everyone to try, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, including alcohol if you like. This is a casual event for meeting new people, enjoying Japanese tea culture, and spending a cozy afternoon together. Beginners are very welcome. Free to join.
☕️ Chat & Craft 🧶
**We have limited space at the café, so if you've RSVPd and can't make it, please cancel as early as possible so another person can join!**
Join in for a morning of crafting & chatting over a drink. Just bring your own project and payment for drinks.
Meet fellow crafting enthusiasts, whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique!
We talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning in good company.
We now also have a WhatsApp group, where we want to organise get-togethers and other events. Ask one of the organisers at the next Meetup you join for more information and access.
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Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**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
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
Indianapolis Friendly Verified Locals Speed Dating
**Online Speed Dating for Mature Indianapolis Singles**
Live on Zoom. Real conversations. Local people who value genuine connection and traditional dating.
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RSVP alone does not hold your spot. Register through the link above and complete the quick personality quiz.
For mature singles who appreciate meaningful connections and are serious about finding the right person. Host-guided. All ages welcome. Mutual matches shared after the event.
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: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
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
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/
Cleveland Verified Locals Interactive Speed Dating
💌 **Online Speed Dating for Cleveland Singles — Real Connections, Long-Term Thinking**
This is for singles who are done with apps that go nowhere. Done with casual. Ready for a genuine conversation with someone who might actually matter.
Live on Zoom. Personality matched. Built for people who want something that lasts.
**Choose your age group to register:**
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🌿 RSVP here alone does not hold your place. Complete your registration through the link above and finish the short personality quiz.
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**How it works:**
1. Register via your age group link and complete the personality quiz.
2. Join Zoom at the event time — works on any device, no downloads needed.
3. Meet Cleveland singles in short one-on-one rounds matched by age and personality.
4. Mutual matches are shared after — take it forward at your own pace.
🤍 Spots are kept small to keep things personal. If you are serious about finding the right person, this is where it starts.
Building Agents with Microsoft Agent Framework
We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.



























