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The Cover6 Community Meet & Greet — We're Back In Person 🔒
We're back! The Cover6 Community's in-person meetup returns for round two — and if you missed the first one, this is your shot.
We're keeping it intimate this time — we've got space reserved right by the bar. Perfect size for real conversations.
**What to expect:**
* Pure open networking — no agenda, no presentations, no slides
* Three hours to connect, catch up, and build real relationships
* Genuine conversations with practitioners, newcomers, students, and professionals from across the industry
* Good energy, familiar faces — and plenty of new ones
* Drinks right there if you want one
**Who should come:** Anyone in or entering the cybersecurity space in the DMV. It doesn't matter if you've been in the industry for 20 years or you're still studying for your first cert. You belong here. Bring a friend. Seriously — the more the merrier. Tag someone who needs to be in this room.
📍 AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing 1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 *(Metro accessible — Blue/Yellow Line, Crystal City Station)*
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
RSVP so we know how many people to expect.
See you soon!
— Tyrone & the Cover6 Community team
Friday soccer in the West Potomac Park Fields (Co-ed)
Join us for a pickup on a weekday! Group is relatively small which means you will get to show your skill and run quite a bit ! It is a co-ed game and open to all. Once the players limit is reached, no player will be admitted into the game. We already got a number of players confirmed OFFLINE as guests of Host(s) through Signal. *Those in waitlist will be moved to the confirmed list only when spot becomes available.*
*The games RULES are as below, fair play and camaraderie must be followed*.
⚽ It is a friendly game, no slide or back tackling, no rough play, and no greedy play or coaching.
⚽ Join the **Signal group**, Download ***[Signal app](https://signal.org/download/)*** and ***[join the Signal group](https://signal.group/#CjQKIBolYKIpshcX_ooOu_fmV7xlbEeJm5zBZ6_V8uTiuFNOEhAk5KeXU1QFVt39OBRP106d)*** for the game day updates. *Firstcomer, SEE the host to approve you to join the group*.
⚽ No groupism or favors, everyone gets to play without regard for the level be it starter, intermediate or advanced. One must pass ball to appropriate fellow players without favors or preference to a particular player(s).
⚽ **You are expected to change positions**, no one is permanent striker or defense, make sure you circle around and give chance to everyone to experience the game fully. Rotate and offer to play full back or defense too not just forward.
⚽In case of disagreement during the game, the **host acts as a referee** so the game stays smooth and enjoyable to everyone.
⚽ You must bring WHITE as well as DARK jersies (and ball too if you can).
⚽ Send DM to host(s) on Signal if you have questions. (NOT to the group except on the game day not more than one hour before the game to reduce distractions)
⚽ Look out for the changes in location of the field in case we would have to change the field.
⚽ Change your RSVP if needed. More than two no shows after RSVP will be banned for next games. If you need to cancel, do so at least 3 or 4 hours before the game. We do not want to have a low turn out due to last minute cancellations or no shows.
⚽ Additional guest must RSVP themselves to ensure personal accountability in case of no shows.
⚽ We typically post the updates on Signal and MeetUp.
⚽ DM host or reply DM if you want to be confirmed to the group.
We may get some players confirmed OFFLINE. We limit the RSVP slots to avoid being a large group. If we will have enough players, we will have second game too.
Be mindful of heavy traffic on the day and parking challenges of a typical city! Finding parking and arriving on time is your responsibility, so do not expect others to provide you directions or guide about parking spots.
Text 510- 394 29 three nine if have any ANSWERED question from above.
Welcome to our group and the beautiful game of soccer/football ⚽!
**You Agree to these Liability Waivers:**
⚽ By joining our games you fully assume risks of injuries.
⚽ASSUMPTION OF RISK I, on behalf of myself ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS THAT MAY OR CAN ARISE OUT OF PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ATHLETIC ACTIVITY ITSELF, USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, FIELD OR FACILITIES, THE ACTS OF OTHERS OR THE UNAVAILABLITY OF EMERGENCY CARE.
⚽ INDEMNITY/HOLD HARMLESS I, on behalf of myself and/or our heirs, personal representatives and/or assigns, also agree to indemnify and hold DC Pick Up Soccer group harmless from any and all claims, causes of actions, lawsuits, arbitrations or proceedings as well as from any expenses, judgments, costs, fees, damages, expenses and/or liabilities, including attorneys’ fees incurred in defending or prosecuting any such claims brought against DC Pick Up Soceer
⚽ RELEASE/WAIVER In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Activities, I, on behalf of myself and/or our heirs, personal representatives and assigns HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND DISCHARGE the host or members of DC Pick Up Soccer from any and all liability associated with or related to my participation in the Activities and agree NOT TO SUE the Host or member of the game for any reason resulting from or associated with my participation in the Activities. This waiver and release is intended to include all claims for injuries, accidents, illnesses, or property loss, whether known or unknown or anticipated or unanticipated, which are in any way related to or associated with the Activities.
⚽ NO INSURANCE I, on behalf of myself acknowledge that the Host or members of the game do not carry insurance on behalf of myself.
⚽ LEGAL RIGHTS I, on behalf or myself understand and acknowledge that I/we are surrendering valuable.
⚽ SEVERABILITY I, on behalf or myself understand and expressly agree that the games Rules and Waivers are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of District of Columbia for which it is used and that if any portion of this rule and waiver is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance of the rule and waiver shall continue in full force and effect and that whatever portion is held invalid shall be interpreted and construed to afford as much protection to DC Pick Up Soocer as permitted by the applicable law.
The Sound Spa Immersive Experience with Dr. Ivy Shadiah (in MD)
**The Sound Spa Immersive Experience with Dr. Ivy Shadiah**
*Enter the Sound. Reset the System. Remember the Self*
Experience a transformational nervous system reset designed to restore emotional balance, release accumulated stress, awaken manifestation energy, and guide participants into profound states of peace, clarity, and bliss.Through the sacred integration of **Sound Vibronics®**, **Sonic Mindstreaming®**, breathwork, and vibrational resonance, participants enter a restorative sonic environment where the body softens, the mind quiets, and the soul remembers its natural harmony.
This is not simply relaxation.
It is **neurological restoration**, **emotional renewal**, and **conscious creation**.
Participants experience:
* Deep nervous system regulation
* Release of anxiety and energetic overload
* Reconnection to inner vision and purpose
* Expansion of creativity and manifestation capacity
* Moments of pure vibrational bliss and sacred stillness
The Sound Spa is where healing meets frequency…
where stress dissolves…
and where dreams begin to reorganize into reality.
Fri., May 1st, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Held at Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Free Event – Register at: https://shorturl.at/6BH34
C&O Canal Historical Park, Potomac, MD (Rate: C)
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, **[https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf)** and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "**I Accept"** to be permitted on the hike.
**8.00 mile circuit hike with 500 feet of elevation gain.**
**Description:**
Our Hike will begin at **Pennyfield Lock 22** along the **C&O Canal** in the **[Pennyfield Lock Parking Lot](https://montgomeryparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Montgomery-Parks-Blockhouse-Point-Trail-Map-letter-2024_a11y.pdf)** , and heads over to the **[C&O Canal Towpath.](https://www.canaltrust.org/plan/co-canal-towpath/)** While walking along the water’s edge, keep an eye out for sunbathing **[turtles](https://www.canaltrust.org/2020/10/top-5-photographed-turtle-species-on-the-co-canal/)**, elegant **[Blue Herons](https://potomac.org/blog/2022/7/11/5-large-birds-you-can-easily-spot-along-the-potomac-river)** and yes, **[snakes](https://www.nps.gov/choh/learn/nature/reptiles-amphibians.htm)** too, all the while soaking in sweeping views of the **Potomac River.**
From there the hike heads up into the **[BlockHouse Point](https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/block-house-point-conservation-park/)**[ ](https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/block-house-point-conservation-park/)**[Conservation Park](https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/block-house-point-conservation-park/)** offering spectacular views of the **[Potomac River](https://www.americanrivers.org/river/potomac-river/).**
**Facilities:** Portable bathrooms at the trailhead
**Hike Pace**: Pace will be about **2.0 – 2.5 mph** while moving.
**Bring:** Adequate water/hydration, snacks/lunch, insect repellant and sturdy hiking shoes since there are some rocky areas/tree roots, stream crossing. Hiking poles if you normally use them.
**Fee:** None
**Dogs:** dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the **[NVHC Dog Policy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy)**.
Please be sure your dog is able to hike the distance,
**Where to Meet:**
**GPS Coordinates**: **39°03'14.7"N 77°17'20.4"W**
**[LINK](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1eeDTXwpeV94x4cC8)**
**Address:**
Pennyfield Lock Road Parking Lot, **12400 Pennyfield Lock Rd · Potomac, MD**
Pennyfield Lock Road is about 5.5 miles northwest of Potomac Village on River Road.
Turn left onto Pennyfield Lock Road, take it to the very end, then turn left, and continue a few hundred feet to the Porta-Johns where we will park.
**CONTACT INFO:** Any questions, please message me here or text me at 703 533 9231
Dawn K. Hike Leader
**MAPS:**
**[BlockHouse Point Conservation Park](https://montgomeryparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Montgomery-Parks-Blockhouse-Point-Trail-Map-letter-2024_a11y.pdf)**
**[AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/blockhouse-point-loop-trail)**
FRIDAY Asian Language Exchange [PLEASE READ🙏]
Come exchange Asian Languages that you speak!
***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU WILL BE ALL SET TO FLEX YOUR LANGUAGE CAPACITY. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***
We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.
We have the discretion to decide entry.
We will assign tables for represented languages. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange.
As you all remember well, this event used to bring out hundreds of people every week. However, it was discontinued last year for obvious reasons and we couldn't gather that many people now, because of restrictions. Hence, we are downsizing and caping the number of attendees. We have super limited spots and advance ticket purchase is required.
***AFTER THE HAPPY HOUR, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***
HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign tables for each represented languages and will direct attendees to their respective tables accordingly. All languages are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular language, you would like to exchange.
Rules to abide :
1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID).
2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to exchange with others as well.
3. We all are native speakers of one or two languages and be willing to help others and try to accommodate as much as possible.
4. If you don't speak the other person's required language, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.
6. This is a face-to-face language exchange event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.
7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.
8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via (info@merevents.com).
9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group.
10. Don't be shy of your local languages. We have diplomates assigned to different countries, who would love to practice your languages.
11\. Be patient for the first 30 minutes\, up until we form your respective language group\.
12\. We will have a registration station and check you in\. You ought to have register on Meetup for a free entry\. Otherwise\, you will be subject to a cover charge\.
11. 13\. This is mainly a social for Intermediate/Advanced/Native Speaker\. It is not as such to learn a language\. Beginners\, if you want to learn a language\, reach out to us \(info@merevents\.com\)\. We have a school and will arrange you a class\.
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Candlelight Restorative YinYang Yoga
Gently flow to release the week's stresses, then deeply stretch with the yin and restorative yoga in an accepting, calm environment enhanced with candlelight and the aromatherapy of essential oils. Leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, restored and ready for what the weekend has in store for you! Class is 75 minutes.
The session is offered InStudio only. **Sign up at www.piesfitnessyoga.com required at least two hours before class begins.**
The address is 1322 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314.
Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36,37,38,39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.
AGUARDIENTE: Soul of the Caribbean - Curtain at 8PM
Join host Sarah Hassmer for her birthday at AGUARDIENTE: Soul of the Caribbean at GALA Hispanic Theatre on Friday, May 1 at 8PM! I will be exploring whether there are outdoor dining options nearby, as I still don't dine indoors with my health conditions.
You can purchase tickets online at [https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/pr/1245626/pe/11665586](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35923/pr/1245626/pe/11665586). Use code MAGIC25 to receive 25% off (must purchase by April 8). There are also cheaper rates if you are a senior, military, teach, student, or under 25.
If you struggle with steps, there is an elevator on the Orchestra Left side, which is where I'll be in Row A. If you need the English subtitles, those screens will be on the left and right-hand sides of the stage. You'll get a better view of the screen and stage if you can get up to Row E or higher.
In this exciting new musical two immigrant writers from Colombia and Puerto Rico, who are living in New York City, journey back to their childhoods to reconnect with the rich Caribbean culture. The production draws inspiration from traditional Caribbean rhythms, cumbia, bomba, currulao, and the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez.
En este emocionante nuevo musical, dos escritores inmigrantes que viven en Nueva York, uno de Colombia y el otro de Puerto Rico, viajan al pasado para reencontrarse con su infancia y reconectar con su rica cultura. La producción está inspirada en ritmos caribeños tradicionales, cumbia, bomba, currulao y el realismo mágico de Gabriel García Márquez.
Book by \| Libro de **Luis Salgado**
Music by \| Música de **Daniel Alejandro Gutiérrez**
Lyrics by \| Letras de **Daniel Alejandro Gutiérrez & Luis Salgado**
Choreography by \| Coreografía de **Luis Salgado**
Conceived by \| Concebido por **Luis Salgado & Daniel Alejandro Gutiérrez**
Bilingual with surtitles in English and Spanish \| Bilingüe con sobretítulos en inglés y español
WORLD PREMIERE\. COMMISSIONED BY GALA \| ESTRENO MUNDIAL\. COMISIONADO POR GALA
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Adult Autism Meet and Greet (ONLINE, Level 1 Support Needs)
This will be a ONLINE (Discord) meet and greet for adults with autism and level 1 support needs!
This is a welcoming space for adults with autism and level 1 support needs to connect and get to know each other!
You're invited to share a bit about yourself, common struggles, and things you enjoy; only as much as you're comfortable with. If you prefer to just listen, that's completely fine too.
Meetups typically run an hour to an hour and a half.
This event will be held at the community’s Discord server, here is the invite:
https://discord.gg/uCMJcvQR7
Message us with any questions or concerns about the event, thank you for your interest!
DC Code & Coffee - West End Neighborhood Library - Free Coffee!
DC Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. It's community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels attend. Whether you’re dev-curious, aspiring, or a professional developer, we’d love to have you! Come chat or learn to code on a Sunday afternoon with coffee and cool-inclusive people. Bring your laptop!
We typically meet every month on the weekend.
**Join our online community!**
For all things Tech in DC and to get latest updates and tech events from the DMV area, join the [DCTech Slack](https://dctech.chat/). All DC Code & Coffee announcements are in the #dccodecoffee channel
**How it works**
Near the beginning of the event, we do an introduction circle. You say your name, what you can help others with, and what you would like help with. You can also share job opportunities. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized.
Hike: Trillium Hike, Thompson Wildlife Management Area, VA
(Bus hike) Wildflower Hike II: Long hikers start at Manassas Gap, and follow the AT north past Manassas Gap Shelter and the junction with Verlin Smith Trail to continue on the AT to a point just south of the Whiskey Hollow Shelter. Here they turn right and follow Verlin Smith Trail around Lake Thompson and to parking area #4 and the waiting bus. Moderate hikers begin at parking area #4 and complete a circuit by joining the path of the long hikers. Est.: 12 miles, 1600' elevation and 9 miles, 1000' elevation. PATC Map 8. Fare: $33.
VA Hikes
* **[DC: Near 17th and K St. NW](https://bit.ly/17thandKnu)** downtown (east side of Farragut Square). Bus leaves at 8 a.m. SHARP, so it's essential to arrive well before 8 am.
* **[Vienna Metro: NORTH parking lot](http://bit.ly/vienna-bus)**, last bus shelter (Nutley St. Exit off Interstate 66 on North/Vienna side of I-66) at approximately 8:25 a.m. Park at 9486 Virginia Center Blvd, Vienna, VA 22181
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* Caution: The "south" parking lot also has bus shelters. If by 8:15, you're not with a group of Wanderbirds hikers, you may be in the south lot. There's a walkway that passes the fare gates over I-66 to the north lot.
RESERVATIONS
Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit, and the public is invited on all hiking trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Saturday, but reserving as early in the week as possible helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number and where you'll be boarding the bus.
FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep a 2-mph pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike.
**Liability Waiver:** Many of our hikes take place in remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is not available. Any person participating in any Club activity is responsible for their own safety, health and welfare, and must assume all risks and liabilities related to all Club activities. The Club, its hike leaders, hike sweeps, officers, and other representatives are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damage to persons, children, pets, and/or property, arising from any trips or activities of the Club. You are responsible for bringing enough water, food, and first aid supplies, including those for your personal medical conditions.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full bus hike refund, less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup **before NOON on the Friday** before the hike. If you change your RSVP after noon on the Friday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hiker must change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead.
COVID PRECAUTIONS
Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event.
MORE DETAILS -- [SEE THE FAQS ON OUR WEBSITE](http://www.wanderbirds.org/faq.html)
DC Embassy Adventure: Around the world (food, fun and culture)
***Please read entire posting for details***
Travel the World in One Day (Passport DC)
Join us for one of Washington DC’s most unique cultural experiences — the Around the World Embassy Tour during **Passport DC!
For one special day, embassies across Washington DC open their doors to the public, giving us the chance to travel the world without leaving the city.
We’ll explore different embassies together, experiencing international culture through food, music, art, performances, and cultural demonstrations from countries around the globe.
✈️ What We’ll Experience
As we embassy-hop, we may encounter:
🌎 Traditional cultural performances
🍽 International foods and drinks
🎶 Music and dance from around the world
👗 Cultural fashion and crafts
🎭 Art exhibits and cultural displays
Participating embassies:
Angola, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belize, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Côte d’ivoire, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Fuji, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Lebanon, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mexican, Cultural Institute, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine
Last year, we only visited a few embassies due to long wait times. This year, we’re using a team strategy since we have over 400 RSVPs to this event, this way we can cover more ground and maximize the experience.
📍 How It Will Work
We will split into teams (A, B, C, etc.), and each team will start in a different area of DC to avoid crowds.
Each team will have 3 optional roles:
Team Lead – Guides the group and navigates to assigned embassies
Crowd Monitor – Monitors wait times and helps decide whether to stay or skip, can update the group chat with wait times.
Photographer – Captures moments and shares photos in the group chat
👉 If you don’t want a role, no problem—you can simply join and enjoy.
⏱️ Strategy for Lines
If the wait is under 20 minutes → stay
If the wait is over 20 minutes → consider skipping
📝 Sign-Up Form
Please sign up here and choose your team and role (if you don't want a leadership role select the option for "no role"):
[https://grasshoppersignup.com/s/nqtzjk](https://grasshoppersignup.com/s/nqtzjk)
Try to sign up no later than Thursday night/Friday morning so i have all the info needed to continue planning, and I will send follow up details after we have all the sign-ups.
📍 Team Starting Locations & Routes
Each team has been assigned a starting embassy. This is where you will meet your group at 8:30 AM and begin your day. This way you can start assembling in the line and gear up for when the embassies opens their doors.
After exploring your starting embassy, you will move on to the additional embassies listed for your team.
👉 We’ve intentionally grouped embassies into nearby clusters, so each team’s route is walkable and stays within the same area to save time and avoid unnecessary travel. IF YOU WANT TO VISIT AN EMBASSY NOT ON THE LIST - GO FOR IT!
Once you arrive, your Team Lead will gather everyone and kick things off and you will enter the starting embassy. Team leads will be announced after sign-ups. Try to arrive on time so you don't get separated from your group. if you are planning to arrive later in the day and cannot find your group, then you are free to explore the embassies on your own, but its fun to do it as a group!
🅰️ Team A
Start here: Embassy of Ethiopia (ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM)
Once finished, continue to:
Malaysia • Nigeria • Egypt • Pakistan • China • Singapore • Ghana • Bangladesh
🅱️ Team B
Start here: Embassy of Nepal (ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM)
Once finished, continue to:
South Africa • Lebanon • Panama • Sri Lanka • Azerbaijan
🅲 Team C
Start here: Embassy of Qatar (ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM)
Once finished, continue to:
Uzbekistan • Chile • Colombia • Trinidad & Tobago • Peru • Philippines • El Salvador
🅳 Team D
Start here: Embassy of Rwanda (ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM)
Once finished, continue to:
Indonesia • Grenada • Eritrea • Zimbabwe • Botswana • Jamaica • Mozambique
🅴 Team E
Start here: Embassy of Moldova (ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM)
Once finished, continue to:
Gabon • Benin • Thailand • Barbados • Costa Rica • Dominican Republic • Zambia
🅶 Team F
Start here: Embassy of Guatemala (ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM)
Once finished, continue to:
Kenya • Haiti • Burkina Faso • Cameroon • Malawi • Côte d’Ivoire • Korea • Japan • Turkey • Guyana
💡 Important Reminder
Your starting embassy is your meeting point
After that, follow your team’s route
Stick within your cluster, but feel free to adjust based on wait times
You’re not required to follow this plan—it’s simply a suggested structure to help your team stay organized and make the most of the day. Feel free to adjust your route as you go to maximize how many embassies you’re able to visit.
⚠️ Important Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring water & snacks
Use Metro/Uber (driving is not recommended due to crowds)
🍴 Quick & Casual Lunch Spots (Near Embassy Routes)
Here are easy, fast options close to the main embassy clusters so you don’t lose time traveling. Each team can pick a lunch spot based on where they are located. feel free to choose other options not on this list. This list is to just help you stay on track.
🌳 Woodley Park / Zoo Area
Best for Teams A & B routes
Open City – quick sandwiches, burgers, coffee, very group-friendly
Duke’s Counter – fast burgers + fries, good for grab-and-go
Chipotle Mexican Grill – fastest option for large groups
🏛️ Mass Ave / Embassy Row Area
Best for Teams C & D routes
Roti Mediterranean Grill – quick bowls, wraps, healthy-ish
Shake Shack – fast burgers, easy group orders
CAVA – fast Mediterranean bowls, great for groups
🌆 Dupont / Connecticut Ave Area
Best for Teams E & G routes
Sweetgreen – quick salads and bowls
&pizza – fast personal pizzas
Five Guys – fast burgers, no wait planning needed
💬 Stay Connected
Join the WhatsApp group for updates and coordination for the day of event:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KuqSMEeOAV8H4NHUgE77PQ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KuqSMEeOAV8H4NHUgE77PQ)
We’re trying this team-based strategy this year to see how it works and whether it helps us visit more embassies. Based on how it goes, we’ll decide if we want to use this approach again next year or try something different.
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Spaces are vanishing. Fast.
Columbus Your Blueprint for $1,000/day AI Store Automation
## **E-Commerce: Unleashed. 🚀**
Forget "business as usual". AI isn't *coming* to e-commerce. It's *here*, and it's rewriting the rules.
**This is your blueprint.**
### Fast Track Your Registration:
*Heads up: RSVPing here doesn't lock in your spot! You must complete the official signup to attend.*
[**Secure Your Seat Now: Click to Register**](https://remoteready.io/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-05-01T22:00:00Z)
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**So, What's Inside?**
Prepare for practical insights. Discover killer products, design listings that grab attention, activate autopilot marketing, and seriously up your game. We will cover the following items:
* Harness AI for finding winning product opportunities.
* Automate competitive intelligence, validating every move.
* Craft product descriptions with AI – that are designed to convert browsers into buyers.
* Dynamically optimize your marketing using self-running campaigns.
*No experience needed.* If you're curious, you're qualified.
**For:**
* Aspiring entrepreneurs building an e-commerce stream.
* Forward-thinking marketers eager to leverage AI for campaign performance.
* Anyone ready to explode profit with advanced techniques.
**Here's the deal:**
* Smart Inventory: AI-driven decisions for your supply chain.
* Market Domination: Rapid competitor and trend identification.
* Niche Assassin: Precision targeting using in-depth AI market reports.
* Conversion Rocket: AI copy that transforms product pages into cash.
**Ready to Grow?**
Let AI handle the grunt work, liberating you to focus on strategy and scaling up.
[**Claim Your Spot!**](https://remoteready.io/product/AIEcommerce?city=Columbus&groupurlname=circle-of-professionals-mastering-ai-income&startgmtdatetime=2026-05-01T22:00:00Z)
Building Scalable Customer Identity Resolution Pipelines on AWS Using AI
Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs.
This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context.
We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing.
**SPEAKER BIO**
Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/)
**THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/)
**DIRECTIONS**
8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH
go to 4th floor.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
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**
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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!
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
Central Ohio Real Estate Investing Expo
(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026).)
We’re serious about helping you succeed in real estate.
That means not just teaching you—but putting you in the room with the people who help you get deals done.
Every deal depends on people.
The agent or wholesaler.
The lender.
The contractor.
The title company.
The insurance agent.
The problem is that most investors meet those people slowly.
This event fixes that.
One room full of:
• Lenders
• Contractors
• Title companies
• Insurance providers
• Property managers
• And active local investors
A place where you can:
• Build your team
• Find funding
• Solve real problems
• Make connections that lead to deals
If you’re serious about real estate, this is a smart room to be in.
Members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience are welcome.
This event is free.
Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=2026-Central-Ohio-Real-Estate-Investing-Expo-14-5-5-2026) and register on our website!
Cocoaheads
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/












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