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Title: Chinese Calligraphy in the Park 🖌️🍃 (Beginner-Friendly) Description: Join us for a calm, aesthetic outdoor session of Chinese calligraphy in the park — a slow, mindful practice where nature becomes your studio. We’ll begin with a short story: how Chinese characters were inspired by observing nature, and why in calligraphy the most important thing isn’t speed, but attention. Then we’ll practice step by step: • Brush basics: how to hold the brush, where to press, where to stay light • Water practice: strokes on water-writing sheets (they appear, then fade — no fear of mistakes) • Ink practice: training sheets with ink for deeper, more confident movement • Final piece: your chosen character on rice paper (Optional: add a fingerprint stamp as a personal mark of the moment) You’ll leave with your finished calligraphy — a small art object and a memory of a quiet, beautiful morning. What to bring: Comfortable clothes, a bottle of water, and a curious mind. All calligraphy materials are provided (brush, ink, water sheets, paper). Level: Open to beginners — no experience needed. Meeting point: 📍 Parc Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves Parc Naturel Départemental Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves 🕒 22.02.2026, 10:00 AM (duration: 1–1.5 hours) Spots: Limited to keep the atmosphere calm. Please RSVP. How to join / contact: Send me a message on Meetup or DM “Calligraphy in the Park” for the next dates.

Why not come and join us for a relaxing summer's morning coffee in buzzy rue de la Prefecture ... Hope to see you! Call or text me if there is a problem 0604098954 PLEASE Register if you are able - we get so many people and, yes, we know you know it is EVERY Sunday but new people don't so low numbers bother them! On the other hand if you find you can make it and haven't registered then that is fine too - always pleased to see you!

Hello Foodies :) I'm very happy to host an event and share my knowledge as a cheese enthusiast & guide for maisonmeme.com! let's delve into the captivating world of French cheese together! \*\*What is the Apero experience\*\* Picture this: you will taste 3-4 artisanal kinds of cheese, expertly matched with 3 glasses of delightful wines . To enhance your experience, I've carefully selected a variety of breads, and chutneys to perfectly complement each bite. I will also show you how to cut the cheeses according to the French "no faux pas" rule and learn as well many crunchy stories about each cheese, from fabrication and anecdotes. if you don't drink alcoholic beverages, let me know and I will get you a non-alcoholic wine/beer or juice best pairing. The Apero workshop will be in English, some French but with a lot of love! Price: 40 euros including the cheese tasting and drinks. You can bring 1 guest and you will directly pay me at the venue. Your guest As to register as well. Only 8 spots are available I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, have a happy cheese week! Anto - \*Note: please RSVP before sunday at 11 am and if you have to cancel, kindly do it before Sunday at 10 am. To do the workshop - A minimum of 2-4 persons is required. The workshop will be in a building of 7 floors without elevator (just keep in mind) to Anto

Join us this **Sunday, February 22**, for an afternoon in the Estérel Massif! We will be following the scenic loop to the Pic de l’Ours and its famous "Dent," offering one of the best panoramas in the region, from the Mercantour peaks to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. 📍 **Meeting Point:** Le Trayas Train Station (**Gare du Trayas**) at **11:30 AM**. Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGZrjYEBQ1V8JCQn9 GPS Coordinate : 43.474914 6.924585 🚆 **Travel Info (Train):** * **Arrival:** For those coming from Nice, a direct train arrives at Le Trayas at **11:26 AM**. * **Return:** There are several direct return options to Nice at **17:05, 18:05, 19:05, 20:05, and 21:08**. 🚗 **Carpooling:** * Participants with cars can offer rides for a suggested contribution of **€25 for the round trip**. * Everyone is free to coordinate these arrangements directly in the comments. 📏 **Trail Details:** * **Distance:** 8.87 km * **Elevation Gain:** 446m D+ * **Pace:** Very relaxed (**tranquillou**) – plan for the **entire afternoon**. 🧺 **What to Bring:** * **Personal Picnic** and snacks. * At least 1.5L of water. * Good hiking shoes (rocky terrain) and a windbreaker for the summit. ⚖️ **Legal Disclaimer:** This hike is an informal social gathering. By participating, you agree that you are doing so at your own risk. Each participant is strictly responsible for their own safety, equipment, and physical fitness. The organizers and fellow hikers shall not be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or loss of property occurring during the event. More informations : https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-pic-et-dent-de-l-ours/

You can take Sailing lessons with a famous instructor of RYA and BEES of French Sailing fédération! Cela est possible sous la forme d'une sortie "Formation aux techniques de la voile" . Also discover Villefranche St Jean Cap Ferrat ,Beaulieu by the sea. On board will be our team of Musherika and some guest.We will stop or sail for lunch. Bring your rosé and yummie food and we will share on board. We all participate in the manoeuvers under the guidance of the capt. Your skipper is a international wellknown winner of many regattas and with over 30 years sea experience. If it is your first time he will show step by step. It will be a quite unique and unforgettable experience . To register and make your payement you must go on our website https://musherika.fr . You must call capt Denis at 0679866565 to confirm your outing. Welcome on board Ps: Bring something delicious to eat and drink for our tea party

You can take Sailing lessons with a famous instructor of RYA and BEES of French Sailing fédération! . Also discover St Jean Cap Ferrat by the sea. We will stop or sail for lunch. Bring your rosé and yummie food and we will share on board. We all participate in the manoeuvers under the guidance of the capt. Your skipper is a international wellknown winner of many regattas and with over 30 years sea experience. If it is your first time he will show step by step. It will be a quite unique and unforgettable experience . On board will be the team of Musherika and guests.To register and make your payement you must go on our website https://musherika.fr Following the link you will find the booking and prices by credit card. You must call capt Denis at 0679866565 to confirm Welcome on Board.

**With**~ Shirley Karen Ravel, teacher of Kundelini Yoga, Workshop and Retreat Organizer. **Where** ~ Bus Stop N#15 Château de l’Anglais to walk to VilleFranche-Sur-Mer to the pic-nic area. **What** ~ for stretch, Meditation and Tapas-Home-made prepared by myself. **Cost** ~ 15 euro/per in small cash,paid in due before the hike. **Important** Registration Deadline: By Thursday 19th February 2026 ~ Note that we are not associated with any hiking body and do not provide insurance. It's up to you to make sure you're personally insured. The organizers aren't responsible for any accidents or injuries. For each event, the organizers will publish a reminder list of the items to bring. **What to bring ** ~ Comfortable walking shoes, walking sticks, Your own water bottle and preferred beverage for the Tapas.

Why not come and join us for a relaxing summer's morning coffee in buzzy rue de la Prefecture ... Hope to see you! Call or text me if there is a problem 0604098954 PLEASE Register if you are able - we get so many people and, yes, we know you know it is EVERY Sunday but new people don't so low numbers bother them! On the other hand if you find you can make it and haven't registered then that is fine too - always pleased to see you!

Hello Foodies :) I'm very happy to host an event and share my knowledge as a cheese enthusiast & guide for maisonmeme.com! let's delve into the captivating world of French cheese together! \*\*What is the Apero experience\*\* Picture this: you will taste 3-4 artisanal kinds of cheese, expertly matched with 3 glasses of delightful wines . To enhance your experience, I've carefully selected a variety of breads, and chutneys to perfectly complement each bite. I will also show you how to cut the cheeses according to the French "no faux pas" rule and learn as well many crunchy stories about each cheese, from fabrication and anecdotes. if you don't drink alcoholic beverages, let me know and I will get you a non-alcoholic wine/beer or juice best pairing. The Apero workshop will be in English, some French but with a lot of love! Price: 40 euros including the cheese tasting and drinks. You can bring 1 guest and you will directly pay me at the venue. Your guest As to register as well. Only 8 spots are available I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, have a happy cheese week! Anto - \*Note: please RSVP before sunday at 11 am and if you have to cancel, kindly do it before Sunday at 10 am. To do the workshop - A minimum of 2-4 persons is required. The workshop will be in a building of 7 floors without elevator (just keep in mind) to Anto

Join us this **Sunday, February 22**, for an afternoon in the Estérel Massif! We will be following the scenic loop to the Pic de l’Ours and its famous "Dent," offering one of the best panoramas in the region, from the Mercantour peaks to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. 📍 **Meeting Point:** Le Trayas Train Station (**Gare du Trayas**) at **11:30 AM**. Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGZrjYEBQ1V8JCQn9 GPS Coordinate : 43.474914 6.924585 🚆 **Travel Info (Train):** * **Arrival:** For those coming from Nice, a direct train arrives at Le Trayas at **11:26 AM**. * **Return:** There are several direct return options to Nice at **17:05, 18:05, 19:05, 20:05, and 21:08**. 🚗 **Carpooling:** * Participants with cars can offer rides for a suggested contribution of **€25 for the round trip**. * Everyone is free to coordinate these arrangements directly in the comments. 📏 **Trail Details:** * **Distance:** 8.87 km * **Elevation Gain:** 446m D+ * **Pace:** Very relaxed (**tranquillou**) – plan for the **entire afternoon**. 🧺 **What to Bring:** * **Personal Picnic** and snacks. * At least 1.5L of water. * Good hiking shoes (rocky terrain) and a windbreaker for the summit. ⚖️ **Legal Disclaimer:** This hike is an informal social gathering. By participating, you agree that you are doing so at your own risk. Each participant is strictly responsible for their own safety, equipment, and physical fitness. The organizers and fellow hikers shall not be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or loss of property occurring during the event. More informations : https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-pic-et-dent-de-l-ours/

You can take Sailing lessons with a famous instructor of RYA and BEES of French Sailing fédération! Cela est possible sous la forme d'une sortie "Formation aux techniques de la voile" . Also discover Villefranche St Jean Cap Ferrat ,Beaulieu by the sea. On board will be our team of Musherika and some guest.We will stop or sail for lunch. Bring your rosé and yummie food and we will share on board. We all participate in the manoeuvers under the guidance of the capt. Your skipper is a international wellknown winner of many regattas and with over 30 years sea experience. If it is your first time he will show step by step. It will be a quite unique and unforgettable experience . To register and make your payement you must go on our website https://musherika.fr . You must call capt Denis at 0679866565 to confirm your outing. Welcome on board Ps: Bring something delicious to eat and drink for our tea party

You can take Sailing lessons with a famous instructor of RYA and BEES of French Sailing fédération! . Also discover St Jean Cap Ferrat by the sea. We will stop or sail for lunch. Bring your rosé and yummie food and we will share on board. We all participate in the manoeuvers under the guidance of the capt. Your skipper is a international wellknown winner of many regattas and with over 30 years sea experience. If it is your first time he will show step by step. It will be a quite unique and unforgettable experience . On board will be the team of Musherika and guests.To register and make your payement you must go on our website https://musherika.fr Following the link you will find the booking and prices by credit card. You must call capt Denis at 0679866565 to confirm Welcome on Board.

**With**~ Shirley Karen Ravel, teacher of Kundelini Yoga, Workshop and Retreat Organizer. **Where** ~ Bus Stop N#15 Château de l’Anglais to walk to VilleFranche-Sur-Mer to the pic-nic area. **What** ~ for stretch, Meditation and Tapas-Home-made prepared by myself. **Cost** ~ 15 euro/per in small cash,paid in due before the hike. **Important** Registration Deadline: By Thursday 19th February 2026 ~ Note that we are not associated with any hiking body and do not provide insurance. It's up to you to make sure you're personally insured. The organizers aren't responsible for any accidents or injuries. For each event, the organizers will publish a reminder list of the items to bring. **What to bring ** ~ Comfortable walking shoes, walking sticks, Your own water bottle and preferred beverage for the Tapas.

Meet in front of Le Poseidon kiosk on Plage Ponteil for a 8km (mainly flat) route towards Plage de la Garoupe and back. We'll go for coffee and snacks afterwards if you can stay. French and/or English speakers, residents or visitors, all welcome. We run in rain or shine and leave at 9:00am on the dot. Can adjust pace and length of run on the day to suit the group. Look for Mark with a blue 'Dublin Runners' hoodie. Please cancel if you can no longer make it.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

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/

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Join us for a night of board gaming with FANG (Fem All Night Gaming). **We are an all fem board game group** in Columbus, Ohio. No cis-men, please! We play modern hobby board games! If you're unsure what that is, we can teach you! We'll be meeting on the second floor of Giant Eagle in their cafe area. Giant Eagle has a lot of food and beverage options including their hot foods bars. You are also welcome to bring in any outside food.

Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.