Sports and Socials

**AWS User Group Jalisco x AWS Cloud Club at UNIVA** Para asistir en el evento presencial es necesario **Registrarse en el siguiente link: [Meetup AWS UG Jalisco](https://www.meetup.com/amazon-web-services-jalisco/events/313513905/) para poder asistir presencialmente. Si no estás registrado allá no podrás entrar al evento!** Este **19 de marzo** te invitamos a una noche especial diseñada para conectar a la comunidad tech de Guadalajara. En esta colaboración entre **AWS Cloud Club UNIVA** y **AWS User Group Jalisco**, tendremos una agenda cargada de conocimiento, networking y convivencia. 🎤 Nuestros Speakers Confirmados: * Guillermo Galván * Victor UC Cetina * ¡Y un Speaker Sorpresa! 🤫 **¿Qué te espera en el evento?** * ⚡ **Charlas técnicas:** Diversas perspectivas sobre tecnología y Cloud Computing. * 🤝 **Networking:** El espacio ideal para conectar con estudiantes, profesionales y líderes del sector. * 🍕 **Food & Drinks:** Comida y bebidas incluidas para amenizar la jornada. * 🏢 **Hosted at:** SoftServe. 📍 **Ubicación:** Av. Adolfo López Mateos Nte 2405 – Piso 21, Guadalajara. 📅 **Fecha:** 19 de marzo. ⏰ **Horario:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Este evento es para ti si eres estudiante, developer o simplemente un entusiasta de la nube que busca crecer dentro del ecosistema tecnológico local. **Registrate en el siguiente link: [Meetup AWS UG Jalisco](https://www.meetup.com/amazon-web-services-jalisco/events/313513905/) para poder asistir**

**AWS User Group Jalisco x AWS Cloud Club at UNIVA** Para asistir en el evento presencial es necesario **Registrarse en el siguiente link: [Meetup AWS UG Jalisco](https://www.meetup.com/amazon-web-services-jalisco/events/313513905/) para poder asistir presencialmente. Si no estás registrado allá no podrás entrar al evento!** Este **19 de marzo** te invitamos a una noche especial diseñada para conectar a la comunidad tech de Guadalajara. En esta colaboración entre **AWS Cloud Club UNIVA** y **AWS User Group Jalisco**, tendremos una agenda cargada de conocimiento, networking y convivencia. 🎤 Nuestros Speakers Confirmados: * Guillermo Galván * Victor UC Cetina * ¡Y un Speaker Sorpresa! 🤫 **¿Qué te espera en el evento?** * ⚡ **Charlas técnicas:** Diversas perspectivas sobre tecnología y Cloud Computing. * 🤝 **Networking:** El espacio ideal para conectar con estudiantes, profesionales y líderes del sector. * 🍕 **Food & Drinks:** Comida y bebidas incluidas para amenizar la jornada. * 🏢 **Hosted at:** SoftServe. 📍 **Ubicación:** Av. Adolfo López Mateos Nte 2405 – Piso 21, Guadalajara. 📅 **Fecha:** 19 de marzo. ⏰ **Horario:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Este evento es para ti si eres estudiante, developer o simplemente un entusiasta de la nube que busca crecer dentro del ecosistema tecnológico local. **Registrate en el siguiente link: [Meetup AWS UG Jalisco](https://www.meetup.com/amazon-web-services-jalisco/events/313513905/) para poder asistir**

**History** [Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973. The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience. The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades. Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike. I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park. **After the Hike** Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!