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The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer'' will be Tuesday, June 23rd, 5:30PM til 7ish at Starr Hill Tysons Biergarten (1805 Capital One Dr S Suite 1100, Tysons, VA 22102). **Venue for June:** Starr Hill Brewery / Biergarten (Outdoor) **\*\*\* The Biergarten is primarily an outdoor venue, if the weather isn't cooperating we'll shift into Brewpub located on the ground level next to Capital One Hall \*\*\*** In the early 1990s, Charlottesville native, Mark Thompson took his biology degree from James Madison University and moved to Portland, Oregon, ground zero for craft beer’s growth in America. The natural blend of art and science poured into the brewing scene inspired him to take up the craft. Working alongside brewers in Oregon and Colorado, Mark honed his own artisan beer recipes. An old friend looking to start a brewpub and music hall back in Charlottesville eventually lured Mark back to Virginia. In September 1999, they partnered to found Starr Hill Brewery out of a passion for great beer and live music. Named after the local neighborhood, the brewery shared its original space with the Starr Hill Music Hall. The historic storefront on Main Street was once home to the state of Virginia’s first craft brewing operation, Blue Ridge Brewing Company. **Additional Info:** We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. Have a great week and see you next month! Cheers, Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of @NoVABeerSec

**Location:** Strategy HQ 1850 Towers Crescent Plaza Tysons Corner, VA 22182 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWnJA7iWFNLinSjw6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GWnJA7iWFNLinSjw6) Join us for BitDevs DC #20, our local Socratic Seminar covering Bitcoin protocol development, security, and governance. This month we'll be discussing Bitcoin bugs, cluster mempool in Core 31.0, Silent Payments adoption, the recent maintainer shakeup, and more. Pizza provided by Strategy. **Timeline:** 5:30pm - 6:00pm : Doors open and social half hour 6:00pm - 8:30pm : BitDevs Socratic Seminar **Parking/Transport:** * 🚆 Silver Line Metro — Tysons Corner Station + walk through Tysons Corner Center mall and over the bridge to the building * 🚗 Parking available in the Tysons Corner Center mall lots adjacent to the building or in front of the building Thank you to **Strategy** for hosting!

**Curious about Bitcoin but tired of the hype, the jargon, and the noise?** Join us for the very first meetup of **Wealth Building and Alternative Investments** — an evening built for everyday investors who want to understand Bitcoin clearly and, just as importantly, learn how to hold it safely. Whether you already own some Bitcoin, are thinking about your first purchase, or just want to understand what all the fuss is about, this session meets you where you are. No prior experience needed. **What we'll cover:** * Why money keeps changing — and what inflation and rising debt mean for your savings * What actually makes Bitcoin different from the thousands of other "cryptos" out there * The crucial difference between *owning* Bitcoin and holding an IOU (the lesson FTX taught the hard way) * ETFs vs. true ownership — what you really have when you "own" Bitcoin * How to store and secure your Bitcoin so your keys are truly yours * Practical first steps you can take right away **About our speaker:** Niko Stines is a Bitcoin security consultant and the founder of Hard Block Consulting. Drawing on nearly a decade in the Bitcoin industry, he specializes in helping everyday investors understand and secure their Bitcoin — without the hype or the jargon. His work centers on a simple idea: self-custody is a skill anyone can learn, and owning your keys is the difference between holding Bitcoin and holding a promise. Come with your questions. Leave knowing more than most investors ever will. ☕ Free to attend · All experience levels welcome 🗓️ Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 The Wonderland Ballroom · 1101 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC 20010

### **Join our next unhappy hour Breathwork Ceremony. In this Ceremony we use Conscious breathing to embrace and release our discomfort surrounding our emotional wounds, heart break, grief and stressful situations.** ### This 90 Minute ceremony includes breathwork and a sound bath to release the weight of our struggles by using our very own conscious breathing to transform our lives. **What is Breathwork?** Breathwork falls under an umbrella term with many different marketing names and techniques. For this session we will be focusing in one technique while laying down on our back. This is NOT your typical relaxing breathing and it DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY YOGA movement. Breathwork takes us deep into the subconscious mind to make necessary changes and improve our lives by releasing emotional baggage and healing emotional wounds. When we tap into deep states of consciousness emotional release may take the shape of crying, laughing, even screaming. Many people like to call it years of therapy in one single session. It is very common to experience moments of clarity, bliss and many Aha moments during this session. Each person will experience something different with every session. All you need is an open mind and your own breathing to achieve results with no prior experience. Please note breathwork cautions before booking. **What you may experience during this session:** -Deep healing of emotional wounds, grief and traumas -Ability to connect to your higher self, Ancestors and the divine -Release anxiety -Improve emotional balance -Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace -Ability to create self-love and improve relationships **What to bring:** -Your own water bottle -A pen and notebook -A Yoga mat (or use one at the studio) -A blanket ( or use one at the studio) -Eye mask (if you have one) -Comfortable clothes to breathe and lay down **About Jenny Perez Curandera:** Jenny is a full time Curandera and Shamanic Healer. Her core values are to LIVE IN HARMONY with great spirit, the elements, nature, animals and people. DO NO HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE, PLANTS OR ANIMALS. In the traditional Curanderismo that Jenny practices the foundation is LOVE AND RESPECT to the spirit world, towards animals,plants, people,free will and the elders who guard the curanderismo tradition (Los Abulitos de la tradicion). Private bookings are available for ancestral healings,energy clearing , energy balancing and tarot readings. If you would like to book a private energy session or tarot reading before/after ceremony send an email to [healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:healing@curanderasheart.com) or text (703)531-7046 ( Visit our site for more information on our upcoming ancestral healing ceremonies, trauma release ceremonies, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, women circles, breathwork sessions and energy clearing ceremonies to bring balance to mind, body and spirit) Stay connected via IG @curanderasheart Curanderas Heart is located in the Westover Village in Arlington VA . 5852 Washington Blvd STE 5 Arlington VA at a walkable neighborhood with food options and street parking. Space is limited allowing all of our events to have an intimate vibe. Due to limited space pre registration and arriving on time is very important. **Energy Exchange: $60** **Time: Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm (Space is limited make sure to register early and read breathwork cautions. Please arrive early to set up your spot we will start on time)** DON'T KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR DISTURB THE SESSION. ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT MEANS SESSION IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND IT WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE SESSION IS OVER. **Info: [Healing@curanderasheart.com](mailto:Healing@curanderasheart.com) call or text (703)531-7046** ### **CAUTION: BREATHWORK IS NOT ADVISED FOR persons with severe mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. Pregnant women are advised against practicing Breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore it is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, or significant recent physical injuries or surgery.** ### **\*\*\*\*Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for missed or canceled reservations\*\*\*\*** ### **What you may experience during this session: Improve emotional balance, Increased feelings of joy, happiness, and inner peace. Ability to create self-love and improve relationships**

Please RSVP on luma: [http://luma.com/dc2-nwz3](http://luma.com/dc2-nwz3) A meetup for software engineers and IT professionals who use AI tools in their craft. ​**agentic engineering** describes the practice of developing software with the assistance of coding agents. What are **coding agents**? They're agents that can write and execute code. Popular examples include [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/?utm_source=luma), [OpenAI Codex](https://openai.com/codex/?utm_source=luma), [Gemini CLI](https://geminicli.com/?utm_source=luma), and [https://kilo.ai/](https://kilo.ai/?utm_source=luma) If you build software and want to learn and share effective practices for using agents to build real software, this is the meetup for you. Agenda: 6-6:30pm: Food and networking 6:30pm - Introductions 6:45pm - Agentic Engineering Demo /Tips 7:00pm - Agentic Software Engineering Failures 7:15pm - Presentation and interactive survey on Agentic Engineering 8:00pm - end

PLEASE CHECK THE ONLINE MEDITATION CALENDAR FOR DETAILS OF THESE MORE THAN 50 SERVICES A WEEK- https://onlinemeditation.yogananda.org/calendar/

Weekly Bible study currently reading through the Gospel of Luke. We meet at Teaism in Penn Quarter. You can find us in the downstairs seating area!

Cover6 Community — June Meet & Greet The technical series is heating up — and so is the summer calendar. Join us for our June Meet & Greet before the community heads into a packed July (and DEF CON season in August). 🎯 What to Expect \- Network with Cover6 Community members \- Preview of the July sessions \- CyberjutsuCon preview — Tyrone will be training there; get the inside track \- Open Q&A — bring your lab questions\, your career questions\, your cert questions No slides. No lecture. Just the community getting together. 🔗 Stay connected: \- Cover6 Solutions: [https://www.cover6solutions.com](https://www.cover6solutions.com) \- YouTube \(live streams \+ replays\): [https://www.youtube.com/@Cover6Solutions](https://www.youtube.com/@Cover6Solutions) \- Courses and certification prep: [https://cover6solutions.com/courses/](https://cover6solutions.com/courses/) ✏️ Submit a talk, workshop, or lightning talk idea: [https://www.papercall.io/cover6community](https://www.papercall.io/cover6community) **Rep the community →** [https://www.cover6solutions.com/product/cover6-shield-unisex-t-shirt/](https://www.cover6solutions.com/product/cover6-shield-unisex-t-shirt/) Grab a Cover6 Shield tee and show up repping the community that helped get you here. **Help cover the tab →** Help keep Cover6 Community events free. Every dollar helps cover the tab, so more people can show up.

Come join us and check out what Unallocated Space is all about. Keyholders and members will be available to answer questions, help with projects, and give tours. If you've never been to Unallocated before, this is a great time to check us out. We host a weekly open house to help introduce new people to the space and some of the various interests and participants. Come on by, and check out the space and some of the fun projects we are working on.

Join the Bitcoin District Book Club! We meet every month to explore new and exciting rabbit holes by reading books that are popular with bitcoiners. Join us for a deep dive into *The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People's Economy* by Stephanie Kelton. In this session, we’ll explore one of the most controversial and influential economic ideas of the past decade—and what it means for government spending, inflation, taxation, and the future of money. Kelton challenges the conventional view that governments must balance their budgets like households. Drawing on the principles of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), she argues that countries that issue their own currency are not constrained by tax revenue or borrowing in the same way individuals, businesses, or local governments are. Instead, the real limits on government spending are inflation and the availability of real-world resources. We'll discuss the core claims of MMT, including whether deficits are actually harmful, why governments issue bonds, the role taxes play in the economy, and how policymakers should think about public investment. We'll also examine the major criticisms of MMT and consider how Kelton's ideas relate to Bitcoin, sound money, inflation, and fiscal policy. Whether you view MMT as a revolutionary framework or a dangerous justification for endless money printing, *The Deficit Myth* provides one of the clearest explanations of the ideas shaping modern debates about deficits, inflation, and government spending. For those interested in economics, monetary systems, public policy, and competing visions of how money works, this book offers a provocative challenge to many widely held assumptions. Buy the book on [Amazon](https://a.co/d/0jgks9ZG) **Event Notes:** * Discussion Starters: We'll kick things off with a few key questions around deficits, inflation, government spending, and Modern Monetary Theory, but feel free to bring your own perspectives. * Future Reads: Let us know if you have recommendations for future book club selections! We'll add them to the list posted [on our website](https://bitcoindistrict.org/bookclub). * Afterwards: Feel free to join us at PubKey after the meeting to hang out, continue the conversation, and grab some food! **Getting There:** * 📍 Teaism – Penn Quarter * 🔴🟢🟡 Gallery Place/Chinatown + 2 min walk * Parking: Street & garage parking available nearby

Title: Quantum Computing for Business (Exploring Opportunities Available Today) Date: June 27 2026 Saturday Noon - 14:00 EDT Summary: Big media reports that current quantum computers are not able to attack business problems at scale. In Ron's experience, this is only about 95% true. He has found that certain types of quantum computers, specifically quantum annealers, are very good at solving constraint based optimization problems at business scale. This presentation will answer the question “What is quantum computing?” by comparing quantum computers to classical computers and describing the various types of quantum qubits. Ron 'll introduce what quantum computers can be used for and what they shouldn't be used for. Next, Ron will look at a number of quantum computing use cases that are currently available to businesses today. Finally, Ron ’ll present conclusions with a brief discussion of future hardware. There will be time for Q & A. Speaker: Ron has been fortunate to have worked in a broad range of technical disciplines during his career. Areas in which he developed expertise and innovative results include, digital hardware design, silicon functional architecture (chips), computer language compiler development, and medical software. Ron has recently immersed himself in quantum computing technologies and has obtained more than a dozen certificates across the quantum spectrum. These technologies include various hardware platforms, numerous quantum programming frameworks and quantum sensors. As a co-founder and CQTO of B2Quantum, Inc, Ron has served as a quantum computing Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a large pharma company. As a SME, he performed quantum computing use case analysis, strategic planning, budget guidance and risk analysis. Outside of the technical arena, Ron is a licensed pilot, certified open water SCUBA diver, bicyclist, wood worker and a once in a while artist.

**Register Here:** https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4102500/rhexpressregistrationapp/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000485001 **Automate at the speed of mission** Today’s landscape demands a shift in strategy. One where automation isn’t just a tool, but the engine driving modernization for your organization or agency. Join Red Hat experts and your peers at **[Ansible Automates in Washington, DC](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4102500/rhexpressregistrationapp/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000485001)** for a full day of conversation on building an automation strategy that scales. We’re moving beyond isolated tasks to focus on the topics that define modern IT: * **Operational velocity and scale:** Deploy faster and eliminate manual bottlenecks by standardizing on Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform as the backbone of your IT estate. * **Continuous compliance and resilience:** Trade audit anxiety for automated governance, stay ahead of configuration drift, and minimize human error to ensure mission continuity. * **AI-driven operations:** Put data and intelligence into automated action with the latest advancements in Ansible Lightspeed and gen AI. **What you'll walk away with** You'll leave with real, applicable insight from technical experts, peer practitioners, and Red Hat product leadership, including a 1st-look at what's new in AAP 2.7. **Who should attend?** **#AnsibleAutomates2026** is for IT business leaders and their teams: * CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors * Enterprise and Network Architects * IT Operations and DevOps Leads * Security and Compliance Professionals * Automation Architects shaping AI and modernization strategy * Anyone interested in Automation - no matter where you are in your journey **[Event Details](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/4102500/rhexpressregistrationapp/page/expressregistration?sc_cid=RHCTN1260000485001)** * **Location:** Marriott Marquis\, DC \| 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20001 * **Date:** Wednesday, June 24, 2026 * **Time:** 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM ET **Note:** Please register using your business email address. Questions? Contact us at infrastructure@redhat.com

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To Attend: 1. RSVP; then 2. Register at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-embassy-of-angola-tickets-1986939005051](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-embassy-of-angola-tickets-1986939005051) Experience a unique African cultural evening on foreign soil as we travel halfway across the world without ever leaving the DMV. Join us for a special night of Angolan food, drinks, music, cultural dancing, diplomats, film, and more! Dress semi-smart business casual and enjoy this unique party with the Ambassador and his staff at this African treasure. Featuring: 1. **Angolan Buffet** 2. **Bar:** Sample the best and most unique African beverages. 3. **Special Native Angolan Presentation:** Celebrate the hits from an Angolan DJ and a performance by Angolan Dancers! Dance Lessons and late evening dancing are encouraged! 4. **Diplomatic Greeting:** Hear from the HE Agostinho de Carvalho dos Santos Van-Dúnem and feel free to schmooze with the diplomatic staff from Angola **5\. Angolan Art:** Throughout the Embassy, the Embassy has arranged for the presentation of special African artifacts and paintings unseen by most Americans’ eyes 6. **Angolan Cultural Film:** At your leisure, you are invited to watch recurring films showcasing cities, mountains, borders, landscape, people, tribes, animals (esp. their gorillas), safari tours, everyday culture, and much more. Note: The *event is presented as a cultural event organized by us at the Embassy of Angola. Your registration fee is used by Things to do DC solely to present diverse cultural events to our membership. No part of the admission fee is related in any way to the Embassy of Angola or staff at the Embassy of Angola. We appreciate your support of our events!* ## Suggested Attire Business Casual. Preppy at a Minimum. (Jeans, Tee Shirts, Sneakers or other Casual Wear are not Acceptable) To Attend: 1. RSVP; then 2. Register at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-embassy-of-angola-tickets-1986939005051](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-embassy-of-angola-tickets-1986939005051)

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

**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 Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. 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

📊 **Profit from Predictions – Polymarket Strategy** Stop guessing on Polymarket. Learn the analytical system that generates real profit. ⚠️ Complete registration below — RSVP alone doesn't reserve your spot. ### [🔗 CLAIM YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/Polymarket?city=Columbus&groupurlname=network-of-book-lovers-and-discussion-meetups&startgmtdatetime=2026-06-30T22:00:00Z) --- What you'll learn: - A systematic approach to forecasting outcomes - How to identify high-value markets before the crowd - Polymarket strategies that generate consistent daily profit *The forecasters who win have a system. Get yours.* 🎯

**Defense in Depth for Your Career:** **What Layered Security Taught Me About Leveling Up** OWASP Toronto Chapter has partnered with the ISC2 Toronto Chapter and Tundra Technical Solutions to hold a recruitment event on June 25, 2026. The event is suitable for anyone considering a mid-career change or looking to understand how to pivot into new roles and ways of working. Please ensure you register for the event on the ISC2 Eventbrite link below: **Sign up here:** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/isc2-toronto-chapter-june-2026-event-tickets-1991774193229 In-person space is limited to ensure each person gets enough time to have a real conversation with our excellent panelists and Tundra recruiters. Feel free to sign up for the virtual event so you can hear just the panel. OWASP promo code: 202606OWASPTC This code will give $10 off to the first 50 registrations!

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Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Join us for a beautiful walk in the park this Tuesday at 7 pm! We will hike two miles through the beautiful landscaped gardens of Inniswood Metro Park. Our trail will be a combo of boardwalks, dirt trails and paved paths winding through the flowers and woods.