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Hack and Chill
🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐
📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM**
*(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)*
Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions.
No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space.
💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories
☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided
💬 New faces always welcome
Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service.
https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/
30's - 45's Singles Speed Friending - Make New 🍻 Friends🤗
Are you Solo and Single!! Easily Make new 💑 friends🍻 with Speed Friending! No need for Apps 😀We are meeting for social drinks including soft drinks 🍺🍸🍷 at the Lemon & Duke Bar. We will be inside the Bar area. The Lemon & Duke Bar has also great food 🍗🍖🍰🍮 . Please, at least buy a drink or a soft drink or so, as we may not be welcomed again to certain bars. We will go to another late bar afterwards. So Dress Nice & neat please. Leave your surfing cloths and 🏖 surfboards at home please.😂
https://youtu.be/wD0Mm6WIcYs?feature=shared
Many new people come solo to socialize and make new friends, so do not worry if you are solo, you are welcome to join us. I will introduce you to others in the group,so you are no longer solo. 😆Welcome to ask me questions about hiking gear and 🐬🐠🐡 scuba diving.
SOLD OUT. Free (Ticketed) Peruvian Film Screening - Through Rocks and Clouds
Hello!
Free screening.
Please book your ticket ASAP on Eventbrite.
Meeting time: around 540pm.
Take our seats time: 550pm.
Film time: 6pm.
Thanks!
Alan
Through Rocks and Clouds(2024) (Film 4/4 of Peruvian Film Screening Week!)
Date: 27 mar • 18:00
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/through-rocks-and-clouds2024-film-44-of-peruvian-film-screening-week-tickets-1983532496091?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=aa3360161324b058e17050be574c8f26674c63726438c66c4ea0c19ae9be9a0bb63b95052c68f3d8d7abf9b0a2881ef64320fd0d08c254115ccbc22e6f75f45cdf678fe758fe9333cda2c34b43
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Sunday 29th March 230pm Forty Foot
Join me for a sea swim/dip at the Forty Foot on Sunday 29th March, at 230pm.
Remember i am not a lifeguard so take care to know your limits in cold water, especially at this time of year.
Bring your warm clothes, warm drink and your warm company. see you all there, down the steps at the forty foot.
Tutorial 9 – Object Detection using DETR (Meta AI) with Hugging Face & PyTorch
My name is Aurelie and I'm graduating with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Limerick.
I run monthly **machine learning** and **deep learning** tutorials in Dublin with a small group of people.
\*\*In this tutorial, we will build an end‑to‑end object detection workflow using the **DETR** model from Meta AI, powered by **Hugging Face Transformers** and **PyTorch** based on a Hugging Face tutorial. We will use a small public dataset, walk through data preprocessing, fine‑tuning the model, evaluating performance, and finally running inference on a **new, unseen image** containing a similar object that was not part of the training set. You will receive a Jupyter notebook with clean, reusable code covering every step. No setup required beyond a laptop and a Google account to run everything in Google Colab.
**The tutorials are limited to 15 participants and you can reserve your spot either here or by emailing aureliem219@gmail.com. Please make sure to book as soon as possible, as the registration count on Meetup does not guarantee availability.**
**For more information about the tutorials:**
* The tutorials are interactive and will be conducted using **Jupyter notebooks** on **Google Colaboratory** (a free, cloud-based platform that lets us write and run code directly in the browser). While **Google Colaboratory** is free to use, tasks that require more computational power (such as training deep learning models) may benefit from GPU access. In that case, Google offers a once-off payment for around €10 which can last several months depending on your usage.
Some familiarity with **Python** or other programming languages is helpful but not required. Everyone is welcome to join and learn at their own pace.
* The tutorial lasts for 1.5 hours.
* During the tutorial, I share the Jupyter notebook with participants so they can keep it for future reference. We go through the notebook step by step together and I do my best to answer any questions along the way.
* The notebook includes the complete code from data preparation to model training and evaluation. It can be reused or adapted for your own business needs or personal projects
* We will be working with a variety of **Python** libraries including **Scikit-learn**, **PyTorch**, **TensorFlow**, **Keras**, **Seaborn**, **Pandas** and **Matplotlib** and the **Hugging Face** framework. These tools will help us explore different machine learning and deep learning techniques using publicly available datasets.
* Each tutorial focuses on a different algorithm in depth. Topics covered include **linear regression**, **logistic regression**, **K-means clustering**, **decision trees**, **artificial neural networks (ANNs)**, **convolutional neural networks (CNNs)** for image classification, **object detection** and **natural language processing**. The goal is to break down each technique step by step, making it approachable and practical for real-world applications.
This tutorial take place at the **Grafton Hotel, 32 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2** (We will be sitting in the lobby in the corner or on the right handside). It will run from **3 pm** to **4.30 pm**.
**Grafton Hotel, 32 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2**
* The tutorials are a high-level practical introduction to machine learning and deep learning and the emphasis on understanding how we process the data , train and evaluate a model with Python. We won't cover the mathematics behind it however some tutorials may have mathematical formulas as part of the algorithm explanation and some tutorials might have more complex data preprocessing as it depends on the datasets and the task we are doing. However the tutorials focus on the practical part!
* *Payments need to be made in advance to secure your place and fees are non-refundable unless I need to cancel the event, in this case refunds will be made.*
📚 Books & Social 🍸
📚Reading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives.
Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyed—whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader.
There's no formal structure or agenda—just books and good conversation.💬
It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!
⚠️**Something Happened?**
If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me.
🔍 **How to find us?**
* When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group.
* If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you.
We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event!
As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡
I look forward to seeing you all! 😊
Chat & night out among friends
Due to an increase of the meetup app costs, it will be appreciated any donation at this link:
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Are looking for friends? Do you wanna have fun in Dublin? Do you want to chit chat and relax? ... Here you are, this is where to join on Saturday night.
We have not a usual location where to meet, we like to go in all the pubs and clubs in town... So, stay tuned for the location.
At the end, we also plan the after meetup location where to enjoy the rest of the night.
See you all soon.
Speed Dating - Age 24-34 Finger Food Included!
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**Been on many dates lately?**
How about 10–15 mini-dates in one evening?
**Speed Dating** is your chance to skip the endless texting and meet real singles who are ready to connect *face to face*.
👥 Recommended **age** is **24-34**
💬 Enjoy **7-minute conversations** that just might spark something real
🍴 **Finger food** served during breaks!
🎶 **Afterparty** \- live music at the bar
🎟️ [Tickets](https://datingbar.ie/speed-dating/) are **essential**
💡 Further details -> DatingBar.ie
Come ready to mingle, laugh, and make genuine connections.
**See you there!**
Heartfulness Group Meditation - Dublin (Arrive 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM Start)
### 🌸 What is Heartfulness Meditation?
Heartfulness Meditation is a simple and natural way to relax the mind, reduce stress, and connect with your inner self by bringing awareness to the heart ❤️. No prior experience is needed—just sit comfortably, close your eyes, and tune in to the calm within.
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### 🌟 Why join us?
🧘♀️ Let go of stress & tension
🎯 Improve focus & inner balance
🌿 Experience peace and clarity
💛 Connect with like-minded people
☕ Enjoy tea, coffee, and light snacks after the session
📍 **Venue:** Wisdom Centre 🕊
Sophia Housing Street, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8
**Eircode:** D08 YD91
📅 **When:** Sundays, ⏰ 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
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### 🕰️ Schedule:
🔸 **9:45 AM** – Arrive & settle in silence
🔸 **10:00 AM** – Guided relaxation & Heartfulness meditation 🧘♂️
🔸 **10:35 AM** – Reflection & sharing 💬
🔸 **10:50 AM** – Tea, coffee & light breakfast 🍵🥐
🔸 **11:30 AM** – Close
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### 🌱 New to meditation?
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re completely new or already practice meditation. 😊
Feel free to reach out to **Akarsh** at 📧 **ie.secretary@heartfulness.org** or drop us a message on Meetup if you’d like to let us know you’re coming. We’d love to have you join us! 💛
Flesh by David Szalay
This group is all about hosting a monthly in-person book club right here in Dublin City!
If you're into the book we're reading and want to chat about it with others, this is the perfect spot for you. We'll meet for about 1-2 hours, enjoy some drinks and/or food, and dive into the book of the month—sharing our thoughts, exploring themes, and swapping recommendations for future reads.
We suggest a €2 voluntary contribution per person to help cover MeetUp fees (cash or Revolut works). See you there!
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CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again.
We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all.
Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.
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.
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).
Detroit Online Speed Dating for Long-Term Relations
**💘 Speed Dating at Home – A Friendly, Inclusive Space for First Timers!**
**⚠️ HEADS UP: Clicking RSVP Isn't Enough!**
You **must** sign up through one of the links below and finish the short personality quiz to confirm your place. Choose your age range and register now – **places are limited and fill quickly!**
**👇 Select Your Age Group & Claim Your Place:**
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🌈 **Searching for real, genuine connections?** This event was built for you! This Zoom-hosted speed dating experience takes the anxiety out of meeting someone new. You'll have short, structured rounds with friendly Detroit singles – all from wherever you're most at ease.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Singles who value a guided, hosted dating format
- Singles searching for authentic connections beyond the apps
- Curious newcomers eager to give speed dating a shot
- Introverts who thrive in one-on-one conversations
- Remote workers who enjoy the flexibility of virtual meetups
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom gathering – real-time chats in a chill online space
- **Location:** Your own space – the comfiest date venue you could ask for
- **Host:** Friendly, professional host focused on making everyone comfortable
- **Vibe:** Warm, authentic conversations with Detroit locals searching for real connection
- **Matching:** Driven by our personality quiz for stronger compatibility
- **Rounds:** Several short rounds so you can meet plenty of people
- **Dress code:** Smart casual – look sharp, feel great!
- **Tech:** All you need is Zoom, a webcam, and a friendly smile
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Click the sign-up link for your age bracket above.
2. **Take the Personality Quiz** – We’ll pair you with compatible Detroit singles for the best evening possible.
3. **Connect via Zoom** – No setup required. Just click the link and you’re good to go!
4. **Enjoy the Conversations** – Every round is timed and hosted so each chat feels easy and fun.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
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✨ Real people, real conversations, real connections – all from your living room. 💓 ✨
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
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



















