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Workshop โ Introduction to Sound Design & Synth Exploration
### ๐ง Curious about how sounds create emotion in music?
This **beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop** is designed for songwriters, creatives, and music lovers who want to understand sound and take their **first steps with a synthesizer**.
No prior experience required โ just curiosity.
### ๐ฅ Who is this for?
* Complete beginners
* Songwriters & creative minds
* Anyone curious about sound and music technology
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### ๐ฏ What weโll do
* Discover how different sounds shape **emotion** in music
* Break down songs into sound roles (bass, pads, leads, drums, textures)
* Understand the **basic logic of a synthesizer** (clearly and simply)
* Install and explore **Vital**, a professional software synthesizer
* Experiment with sounds in a guided, supportive environment
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### ๐ What youโll take away
* Vital installed and ready to use
* A clear understanding of how to explore and save sounds
* A new way of listening to and thinking about music
๐ **Where:**
Pacson Music School โ Rue Gรฉnรฉral Wangermรฉe 12, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium (studio space at our school). [Pacson Music School](https://www.pacsonmusicschool.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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๐จโ๐ซ **Who is running the workshop:**
This workshop is led by **Pyer**, our **Synth & Electronic Music Teacher**.
Pyer is a musician, sound designer, and music technology specialist with **20+ years of experience** in studio work and live performance. He has worked on creative tools and sound design projects for professional software and instruments, and regularly leads hands-on workshops on synthesis, electronic composition, and sound exploration. His approach is all about **curiosity, play, and expressive creativity**, helping students understand synthesizers as musical instruments rather than intimidating machines.
Instagram intro: [Pyer ](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSAm4B6DdIA/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
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๐ป Bring your laptop
โฑ **Duration: 2 hours**
๐ฃ Language: English
Payment link : ---> [Book your spot now!](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ23T28Tpc4T1Pg9fW0x)
๐ธ **Media Notice**
Photos and short videos may be taken during this event for communication and promotional purposes by Pacson Music School.
If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know before or during the event.
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See you soon! :D
๐งโโ๏ธ Yoga Hatha & Voyage Sonore ๐ถ I Reset - Restore - Recharge โจ Ixelles
๐งโโ๏ธ Je vous propose un cours complet de Yoga Hatha de 75 minutes complet, adaptรฉs ร tous les niveaux. Dans cette pratique, nous explorerons des postures et des exercices respiration qui vous permettront d'รฉtirer et de libรฉrer votre psoas et toutes les tensions qui s'y trouvent.
๐ถ Ensuite, je vous emmรจne dans un voyage sonore et vibratoire, un moment de relaxation profonde qui va รฉgalement vous permettre de relรขcher les blocages et tensions, qu'elles soient รฉmotionnelles, mentales ou physiques.
๐ซ Nous clรดturons lโatelier autour dโune tisane et dโun petit goรปter.
๐ฑ Dรฉcouvrez le merveilleux studio La Vallรฉe, entre les รฉtangs d'Ixelles et l'avenue Louise. Un havre de paix lumineux et chaleureux.
โจ Programme โจ
\* 14h : Yoga Hatha, cours complet avec petite mรฉditation initiale, postures et pranayama (exercices de respiration)
\* 15h15: Voyage sonore
\* 16h: Clรดture, tisane et petit goรปter
โจ Prix โจ
35 โฌ / pers.
65 โฌ / 2 pers.
โจ Yoga Vallรฉe โจ
Rue de la Vallรฉe 51, Ixelles
โ
โจ Inscriptions & informationsโ โจ
Pour rรฉserver votre place ou pour plus d'infos, contactez-moi !
\> info@eliserousse\.com
\> WhatsApp: \+32 497 299 808
Sunday Electronics Workshop
This workshop series is a **follow-up to the ESP32 Robotics workshop**, but with a different concept. Here, there will be no subject set in advance, instead **all participants are welcome to join at any point and at any level, from beginner to expert**. Beginners will be guided though the basics (C programming, how to use measurement tools, soldering, PCB design, etcโฆ) and can get advice on what tools and kits to start with, others can come with their own projects to get help or share some knowledge.
## Requirements
* Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac)
* Any microcontroller/dev kit to develop your project(s). If you are a beginner and donโt know what to buy, come and weโll find the best starter kit for you !
* A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience !
Healing sessions - donation-based
Please [register yourself on the website ](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm)to receive the details of how to join.
This powerful healing technique removes the negative energies and blockages to then nbe replaced by life energy or prana.
Organized by Juliana Cruz, a Pranic Healing practitioner for over 10 years.
These donation-based sessions are in a group session, done by different practitioners who have learned Pranic Healing. The sessions take from 20 to 30 minutes.
* **Sunday**
**From 11:30 to 12:50**
20 - 30 min session per person
First-come, first-served.
This practice comes after a meditation (from 10:30 to 11:30) to receive and share energies of loving-kindness to the entire Earth. You can join by [registering yourself here](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn).
With love,
Juliana
Family Constellations Circle in Brussels - February (half day format)
This is an open Circle for anyone and open to constellate on any subject. It's a good way to get started if you've been wanting to see what Constellations is all about. We will start with some bodywork exercises and then there will be time for three Constellations on any topic.
โA Constellation is a means for accessing the timeless map you hold within, linking the past to the present and the present to the future. It's a tool to find the origin of the problems we face today such as repeated patterns, blockages, relationship difficulties or health concerns, to name a few, and has the power to reveal hidden dynamics not visible to the normal eye. Then a healing exchange takes place and steps are taken to free you from the past and put you on a road to freedom, understanding and authenticity for your future.
โThere are two ways to participate, either as a participant or Space Holder in the Circle or to bring a topic to constellate as an Issue Holder, which is limited to three places. Although one person will bring a subject to constellate, everyone participates. A Constellation is a Healing Circle for all who attend.
โ
Price for Space Holders: 45 Euros (12 spots)
Price for Issue Holders: 145 Euros (3 spots)
โDate: Sunday, February 8th
โTime: 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Shanti Home: Rue Darwin 8, Brussels 1190 (Forest)
โ\*There are three spots available for Constellations. Contact me if you'd like to reserve one of these spots.
\*Spots are limited for both roles to ensure enough space in the room, although the room is very spacious.
*Modified price for students or if you are unemployed. Write me if this is your case.โ*Payment must be made beforehand. You can register either to the following account or pay by credit card or PayPal by following the link to the website.
Register here: https://www.gettotheorigin.com/brussels-events
For bank transfer instead, email Meghan.
โContact: Meghan +32 468 455 273
meghan@gettotheorigin.com
www.gettotheorigin.com
NEW TIME-- 6 PM!! Deep Conversation-- Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Cafรฉ, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
HIDDEN GEMS IN THE MAROLLES
Join us on Sunday, 8 February 2026 for a relaxed Photoresk photo walk through the Marolles, Brusselsโ most characterful quarter. Weโll meet at 11:15 at Place du Jeu de Balle, explore lesserโknown corners and textures, then visit at least one exhibition linked to the PhotoBrussels Festival. Weโll wrap with lunch in the Marolles (vegetarian option available), with Matonge as a backup lunch zone.
**Plan**
* 11:15 Meet at Place du Jeu de Balle โ entrance of the church Maria Immaculata.
* Hiddenโgems walk: flea market, Rue Haute/Rue Blaes, murals and courtyards.
* Exhibition: one PhotoBrussels Festival venue
* Lunch: Marolles bistro/cafรฉ; one vegetarian option guaranteed.
* Public transport only; short, frequent hops; mostly walking.
**Whoโs coming**
* Brussels and members traveling from Heerlen (NL), Cologne, Luxembourg, and elsewhere (primarily by train). Aim to arrive BrusselsโCentral 10:30โ10:45. See also [Photoresk.com ](https://photoresk.com/events/photoresk-brussels-hidden-gems-in-the-marolles/)
**What to bring**
* Compact kit, comfortable shoes with grip, rain/wind shell, and a sense of curiosity for โhidden gems.โ Nonโflash museum etiquette.
**Weather plan**
* Weโll adapt for rain/wind/cold with covered routes and indoor photo options (churches, galleries, arcades). Final go/modify/pivot posted on the morning.
**RSVP**
* Please RSVP early and update if your plans change. If you have dietary/access needs, tell us by Friday so we can coordinate lunch and access with venues.
**Notes**
* PhotoBrussels Festival Sunday hours differ by venue; we will verify weekโof. Place du Jeu de Balle flea market is active mornings (ends \~14:00). Many shops in the Marolles have variable Sunday opening; weโll treat browsing as a bonus.
Synthesizer Events This Week
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Pralaya Yoga
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Pranic Healing invites
Pralaya Yoga* with Alexander Odent
This SPECIAL EVENT will work on aligning the spine to decrease or remove back, neck and shoulder pain.
Sunday
8th February
10:00 to 12:00
At Av Louise 505, Brussels
Ring "Espace de Ressourcement"
Price: 30โฌ
The class will be in English.
*Pralaya Yoga is a gentle and intelligent yoga practice that helps bring balance back to the body.
Stress, injuries, bad posture, or daily habits can create pain and limit movement. Pralaya Yoga helps correct these imbalances, strengthening weak muscles and relaxing tense or overworked areas.
Alexander's website (in Dutch): pralaya.be
You can send us and email to juliana@praniclight.be or alexander@pralaya.be.
With kindness,
Juliana
Sunday Gathering - connect with community in Brussels
**Gathering in community is an essential part of being human.** When we sing, share, play, dance, hold rituals, eat togetherโฆ We move beyond dogma. The Gathering is about the simple yet radical choice to gently ease open our hearts and trust the voice of love to guide the way.
* REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Szo2ffdEs5ti147P9
Many of us have become isolated in our spiritual journeys, atomised by our individual interests, unaware of the mycelial network that connects us and the abundance of resources available to help us flourish.
**The Gathering is about remembering the sacredness of life, our belonging in a wider community and that our soul-given gifts are designed to be lived and shared.**
The Gathering takes place in Brussels once or twice a month on a Sunday afternoon. Starting with a **singing circle** and a moment of **contemplation**, participants then choose between **practices exploring different aspects of connection - to self, to other, and to life**. We finish the afternoon together with a **potluck meal**.
* REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Szo2ffdEs5ti147P9
* VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO >>> https://bit.ly/4iFjoiU
**\*\~\*\~\*\~\*\~\*\~PRACTICAL INFO\~\*\~\*\~\*\~\*\~\***
**{ TIMING }**
* \~ Please arrive between 13:45-14:15 so we can start together. The doors will close promptly at 14:15.
* \~ The circle and activities will last until 18:00, so please make sure you are able to be present until then.
* \~ Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards to share food until 19:00.
**{ BRING }**
* \~ a meditation cushion or a pillow (there is nothing provided in the space!)
* \~ your water bottle
* \~ clothes you can move comfortably in
* \~ a blanket, warm socks and/or sweater (optional, if you easily get cold)
* \~ a yoga mat (optional, for extra cushioning)
* \~ food to share (optional, for potluck)
**{ ACCESSIBILITY }**
* \~ The event will be mainly in English, but some practices may be proposed in other languages.
* \~ Children are very welcome! There will be at least one children-friendly practice available.
* \~ The space is wheelchair-accessible, although for practical reasons please indicate it on the registration form.
**{ GIFT MODEL }**
The Gathering is experimenting with a gift model, meaning that everyone is invited to contribute as they can.
Gifts can take many different forms. Time, energy, experience, food, knowledge, wealth, skills, creativity, loveโฆ This does not mean that money is ignored. There are costs associated with renting the space and money is needed in order to further develop the project.
**We will ask participants during the afternoon to contribute consciously and according to their means. However, money should not prevent anyone who wants to join, to be able to join.**
How would you like to contribute? There are infinite ways to share your gifts, from helping with the costs, to helping with the set up, to guiding a practice, to cooking a group meal... And if you donโt feel like you are able to contribute anything right now, you are still welcome.
* REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Szo2ffdEs5ti147P9
* VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO >>> https://bit.ly/4iFjoiU
Family concert
*\*free entry for children under 3yo.*
## Sunday mornings made magical
Spend your Sunday morning with music, croissants, and family fun!
Enjoy a kid-friendly program in a relaxed setting.
Little ones can listen, play and color while you enjoy beautiful live music together.
### **PROGRAM:**
> CLASSICAL Florie Emond (soprano) & Juliette Gauthier (harp)
### [Cultural Creative Corner](https://www.culturalcreativecorner.com/organiser/cultural-creative-corner/ "Cultural Creative Corner")
[View Organiser Website](https://www.culturalcreativecorner.com/)
events@cccorner.info
For more information and registrations: https://www.culturalcreativecorner.com/events/family-concert-2601-2/
Salsa Sunday Advanced Beginners - Class 4/10 (new students take private first)
You are looking for a change of scene, want something that move's you and wonder if dancing Salsa might be a good option. You're right โ Salsa will lift your spirit and introduce you to a whole new group of people and an exciting scene. Join Oscar & Joke each Tuesday and/or Sunday as they guide you through Salsa from the basics, through to the advanced.
Our classes are inclusive. We take the time you need to learn the style and take you step-by-step with us into the world of Salsa. We teach mainly in English and speak also Dutch, French and Spanish. Come and give it a go! Salsa is a good way to move your body, have fun and give your mind some mental sorbet after a turbulent day. Everyone welcome!
Sundayschedule
13h45 to 15h Beginners
15h to 15h30 Footwork (shines) beginners & adv beginners
15h30 to 16h45 Advanced Beginners
16h45 to 17h15 Footwork Intermediate 1 & 2
17h15 to 18h30 Intermediate 1
Term dates Sundays: **18/1, 25/1, 1/2, 8/2, 15/2, 1/3, 8/3, 15/3, 22/3, 29/3**
New students are accepted up to the 3rd class (latest start 1/2), after that please contact us for a private so we can get you up to speed with the material before joining the rest of the group.
We teach the same class also on Tuesdays - so you can compensate a week of travel with a week where you take both classes.
10 classes are 120 euro ( classes of 1h15 + 30min of solo footwork for free)
Additional information about prices and more: studionysalsa.be
Salsa Sunday Intermediate 1 - Class 4/10
Already some experience in Salsa On 1 or Salsa On 2? Join Oscar & Joke each Thursday and / or Sunday for their intermediate 1 class.
Our classes are inclusive. We take the time you need to learn the style and take you step-by-step with us into the world of Salsa. We teach mainly in English and speak also Dutch, French and Spanish. Come and give it a go!
Sunday schedule
1:45-3 pm beginners
3-3:30 pm open footwork level 1 (beg & adv beg)
3:30-4:45 pm advanced beginners
4:45-5:15 pm open footwork level 2 (adv beg & int 1)
5:15-6:30 pm intermediate 1
Sunday dates Jan-March 26:
**18/1, 25/1, 1/2, 8/2, 15/2, 1/3, 8/3, 15/3, 22/3, 29/3**
We teach the same intermediate 1 class also on Thursdays - you can always switch a Thursday for a Sunday and vice versa if you like or compensate a week of travel with a week where you take both classes.
10 classes are 110 euro ( classes of 1h15 + 30min of solo footwork for free)
Additional information about prices and more: studionysalsa.be
Talk about spirituality + Meditation
Please [register yourself on the website](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn) to receive the full details:
Use your Sunday to connect with yourself and the Earth!
We will have a short talk about spirituality (a different subject every week), followed by a guided meditation to bless ourselves and the Earth.
Topics such as chakras, self development, self connection are examples of themes discussed during the session before the meditation.
**Sunday**
**10:30 - 11:30**
Av Louise 505, Brussels
Donation-based. There is a box at the entrance to receive your donation.
Register yourself on the link a the top to receive all the details.
Let's allow ourselves to **shine and share our light with the Earth**!
This meditation is followed by a Pranic Healing practice, a powerful healing system to bring more inner peace, self-connection, and emotional and physical healing. You can [register yourself for that session here] (https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm).
With love,
Juliana
Talk-share about Spirituality+ Meditation
Please [register yourself on the website](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn) to receive the full details:
Use your Sunday to connect with yourself and the Earth!
We will have a short talk about spirituality (a different subject every week), followed by a guided meditation to bless ourselves and the Earth.
Topics such as chakras, self development, self connection are examples of themes discussed during the session before a meditation.
The Twin Hearts Meditation was developed by Master Choa Kok Sui to connect ourselves and share loving-kindness to the entire Earth!
**Sunday**
**10:30 - 11:30**
Av Louise 505, Brussels
Donation-based. There is a box at the entrance to receive your donation.
Register yourself on the link a the top to receive all the details.
Let's allow ourselves to **shine and share our light with the Earth**!
This talk + meditation is followed by a Pranic Healing session, a powerful healing system to bring more inner peace, self-connection, and emotional and physical healing. You can [register yourself for that session here] (https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm).
With love,
Juliana
Synthesizer Events Near You
Connect with your local Synthesizer community
Soul Soothing Sound Bath
Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation.
This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter.
Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.
Valentine's Weekend: WUTHERING HEIGHTS at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Hereโs a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau!
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ
PLAN: Weโll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show begins. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention youโre with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! And, after the movie, donโt miss the best part of the night โ food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projectsโwhether complete or in progress, itโs all interesting! Whether youโre deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, youโll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
This session will be at the Karl Road Library in Conference Room 1
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Bring a lightning talk with you and let's learn some quick things.
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/
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (2nd Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
Azure CBUS February: Build Your Own MCP Server
### 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 โN x M integration problem,โ where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesnโt 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 Anthropicโs Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connectorโthe USB-C portโfor 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 doesnโt 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/)



















