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**Come along to a friendly game of 5 a Side Football @ Civil service club rooftop 60 Tessemsohn Road 1-hour game** The game is 15SGD per pax for 1 hour, 15SGD is non-refundable if you don't play for any reason. Please RSVP in to book your playing slot now. After you RSVP one of the organisers will reach out to you to confirm your attendance and collect payment. If you do not reply you will be removed from the list so please check your meetup messages

Start the year refreshed, energized, and in the best spirits with our Pre-Chinese New Year City Walk! Enjoy a brisk, scenic stroll along Singapore’s iconic waterfront, soak in beautiful skyline views, and connect with like-minded individuals as we walk into the Lunar New Year together. Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness, enjoy some fresh air, or simply spend a relaxed morning outdoors, this guided city walk offers the perfect blend of wellness, nature, and camaraderie. 🗓️ Event Details 📅 Date: Friday, 3 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 🕰️ Meeting Time: 7:45 AM 📍 Meeting Point: Bayfront MRT, Exit B 🚶 Distance: ~5–6 km ⏱️ Duration: ~2 hours 🏁 End Point: Aperia Mall (near Lavender / Bendemeer MRT) ✨ Route Highlights 🌆 Gardens by the Bay East PCN – Enjoy stunning skyline and waterfront views 🌊 Marina Barrage – Feel the fresh breeze and open scenery 🏟️ National Stadium – Walk past this iconic city landmark 🛍️ Aperia Mall – Convenient, central, and a relaxing finish point 👟 Pace: Brisk yet beginner-friendly 🤝 Group Style: Casual and supportive — no one left behind What to Bring: Water, cap, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes ☕🍳 Optional Post-Walk Breakfast Stay on after the walk to enjoy coffee or breakfast at Aperia Mall — a perfect way to unwind, chat, and make new connections. 📝 RSVP Reserve your spot today to ensure you join this refreshing start to the year! ⚠️ Disclaimer Participation is optional and at your own discretion. Please walk within your comfort level and ensure you are in suitable health. Organisers will not be responsible for any injury, accident, or loss. Let’s walk, chat, and step into the Chinese New Year feeling energized, healthy, and ready for a great year ahead! 💪✨

Hey Guys, For this run - we will be running along Sengkang Riverside Park towards Punggol and do a U-turn at 2.5KM mark. Meeting Point: Anchorvale CC Meet Up Time: 7:30PM Run Start Time: 7:45PM Running Route: Sengkang Riverside Park Approx. Distance: 5KM And in the spirit of the Run-to-Eat club, we will end off the run with a satisfying supper at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre, though no obligation to join or buy food/drink, just chill will do. Hope to see you guys soon! ((: *Notes: 1) No locker services will be provided 2) Unable to wait for late comers 3) This is a shine event, in the event of rain, this event will be cancelled.

Please register here: [https://forms.office.com/e/CsfCb5ad63](https://forms.office.com/e/CsfCb5ad63) Join us for the first **n8n Network Singapore** meetup — a recurring networking session for professionals using n8n in production or enterprise pilots. This event is about meeting other practitioners, comparing approaches, and sharing what’s actually working in real organizations. **What to expect:** * **Introductions & networking** — who you are, what you’re automating, what stack you’re in * **Open discussion** — best practices, patterns, and common pitfalls in enterprise usage * **Challenge exchange** — bring a problem (security, governance, scaling, reliability, connectors, monitoring) and get peer input * **Topics for next meetups** — shape future sessions (talks, demos, roundtables) This is a practitioner-focused meetup (not a beginner tutorial). Come ready to share experiences and learn from others. We’ll be meeting at the bar "**bbj"** (11 Bishan Street 21, #01-01, Singapore 573943), so you can grab **drinks and snacks** while we chat. The focus is on **networking, socializing, and practical exchange**, so there won’t be big presentations or a formal agenda. If you have something you’d like to dive into (workflows, architecture, governance, tricky bugs), feel free to bring a laptop.

Come lend a hand and grow with us at Wildlings at City Sprouts, **West Coast Park**! Held on the **1st Thursday of every month**, these volunteer mornings are a chance to help us revitalise and breathe new life into our eco-center and nature play space — the heart of Wildlings’ urban nature education. #### Why Join? * It’s completely free to participate! * Learn alongside our dedicated team as we share knowledge, tips, and tools for sustainable gardening and land care. * Get your hands dirty and your heart full with real, tangible impact on our space. * Help us transform and maintain a thriving eco-center that supports children's nature play and environmental learning. * Support urban sustainability by cultivating a greener, more engaging space for our community. * Be part of something meaningful — creating a space where children, families, and nature come together. * Enjoy great company and a positive, purpose-driven atmosphere. #### Who Can Participate? * Adults and teens aged 16+. Youth aged 12–15 are welcome with a parent or guardian. * Local residents and community members. * Eco-enthusiasts, hobby gardeners, and lovers of the outdoors. * Parents of children enrolled in Wildlings programmes. * Aspiring outdoor educators and Forest School practitioners. * Anyone looking to contribute to a greener city and meet like-minded people. #### What to Expect Each Session * **Fresh Start**: Begin your morning with a warm welcome and a taste of what’s growing in our gardens. * **Learning in Action**: Each session opens with a short talk and a guided exploration of the space. * **Hands-On Projects**: Help with seasonal gardening, creative landscaping, upcycling, and beautification projects across our eco-center and play areas. * **Wrap-Up Reflection**: We end with group reflections, gratitude, and shared inspiration.

**wind down from a busy week with a crafty activity.** choose between sticker jamming or bear figurine painting. do it solo, side-by-side, or with light chats — you choose how much interaction you want. if you prefer to work on your own thing but want to be here for the community, that's fine too. ***what to expect?*** \- free & easy event without host \- a safe space to try something new\, work on crafts or just do your own thing \- for activity: choice of sticker jam or bear figurine \- connection’s optional\, comfort’s essential: chat when you feel like it\, and honor others’ space when they don’t note: this event supports solo participation. let us know via whatsapp if you will be uncomfortable attending alone so we can make arrangements. ***fee*** **entry** \| $15 per pax inclusive of 1 complimentary activity or drink ***please whatsapp 83370678 and make payment to secure your slot*** \> PayNow via UEN: 202423107Z ***location*** The Noodle Place, 15A Circular Road (2nd floor) Singapore 049371 *(no outside food & drinks please!)* ***want to reach out?*** whatsapp us at 83370678 **💰 *why we charge*** fees help cover costs (venue, manpower, materials) and create a better-quality crowd, attracting attendees who are intentional and committed about their rsvp.

凹嗚狼人殺 / Taiwan WereWolf (Newbies welcomed) We are playing 凹嗚狼人殺 / Taiwan WereWolf. This is a training & play session for newbies. (English/Mandarin Dual Language Session) You must understand both English and Mandarin. You may speak in any language that the rest will understand. This is a semi-public meetup. Co-ordination is though Meetup PM and Whatsapp. Mostly full house. New comers pls regularly see your Meetup/WhatsApp Msgs. If you are bringing any guests, pls let me know. * A one time S$15 "registration fee" will be collected * Entry Fee : S$5 * A Prize to be won in-game Donations to subsidise our admin/operations are welcome. * light snacks & refreshments provided * air-con * at my residence, 8mins walk from Outram Park MRT * private gaming room Moderator : Me (Andy) Language used : Mandarin and/or English In order to play more games, newbies are encouraged to come early, settle down and ask questions. You may also ask me questions over whatsapp before the meetup. New comers are also expected to be early as there will be basic training and briefing before the game starts. Do note, this is a paid event. We want to cut down time wastage and go straight into play once the official time starts. If you are late, you will be completely lost. Please honour your RSVP. Frequent no shows / last minute unRSVP will be blacklisted. You are also preventing others of your slot. RSVP is not by first come first serve basis. E.g If all are newbies, I may need to parachute players that know how to play to carry the game or else everyone will not know what to say and quickly pass. This is not fun. Do stay back abit after the session as : 1. we want to select Best Recruiter and/or MVP and/or Best Newcomer and/or Early Comer Lucky Draw for prize giving 2. we often have post-game discussion (赛后讨论) . If you have any feedback, do approach any host. Please do not keep quiet. We reserve the right to accept/reject/change anything without prior notice or explanation.

***a gentle origami session for first-timers to build quiet connections*** difficulty: 1.5 / 5 we'll aim to learn 2 to 3 origami model per session, focusing on practice to build muscle memory. ###### ***what to expect?*** \- small group led by participant\-host \- newbie\-friendly; all materials provided to learn together \- option for interaction: question prompts hidden in origami \(*your choice* *to share or ignore!*) \- connection’s optional\, comfort’s essential: chat when you feel like it\, and honor others’ space when they don’t 🪑 ***who is this for?*** \- introverts who enjoy lowkey social settings and natural conversations led by activities \- bonus if you enjoy crafts or trying new stuff ***fee*** entry \| $12 per pax\, inclusive of required materials ***please whatsapp 83370678 and make payment to secure your slot*** \> PayNow via UEN: 202423107Z ***location*** The Noodle Place, 15A Circular Road (2nd floor) Singapore 049371 *(no outside food & drinks please!)* ***want to reach out?*** whatsapp us at 83370678 **💰 *why we charge*** fees help cover costs (venue, manpower, materials) and create a better-quality crowd, attracting attendees who are intentional and committed about their rsvp.

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

Dave Bland will be starting off the 2026 year presenting his SQL Server Dashboard. This meeting will be a Hybrid event, To attend in person use this link : [Attend in Person](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-data-professionals-february-10th-meeting-tickets-1980275232528?aff=oddtdtcreator) To attend online use this link: [Attend Online](Chicago Data Professionals February 10th Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams) 5:45 to 6:00 PM Members can ask questions, do networking, discuss SQL Server related issues currently facing, and get advice from the chapter leaders and from other members. Also, report if you have job openings or looking for a job. 6:00 to 7:00 PM The feature presentation of the day 7:00 to 7:30 PM Members can ask questions of the speaker and network with each other.

The February Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined in person by **David Pickering**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27861114692350?p=lHdrSV1OOELhLnCiAg)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **No Map Required: Geospatial Analytics Directly in Your Data Warehouse** Think geospatial analysis requires specialized GIS software? Think again. This session introduces you to shapefiles and spatial operations right inside your database—no mapping application required. We'll demystify shapefiles (what they are, how they work, and where to get them) and show you how nearly every modern database —from DuckDB to Snowflake, supports spatial operations. You'll see practical demos covering spatial joins, distance calculations, and how to determine if two shapes interact with each other. Whether you're a data engineer optimizing delivery routes, an analyst aggregating metrics by geography, or a BI developer building location-aware dashboards, this session will show you how to unlock powerful spatial capabilities already built into your database stack—no specialized tools required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 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 topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)