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Home Decor Workshop - Create with Eco Resin 08.05
Make new connections as you create with Eco Resin. This two-hour creative experience is designed as a relaxed Friday night ritual: slow down, get your hands messy, and shape something beautiful from start to finish.
Guided step by step, you will create two decorative pieces:
a small vase
an hexagon plate
You’ll design them yourself, choose colors and details, and bring both pieces home with you at the end of the workshop.
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and the desire to create.
The atmosphere is intimate, welcoming, and intentionally unhurried: a space to experiment, connect, and enjoy the process as much as the result.
This is not just a workshop. It’s the first pour, the first shapes, the very first night of the studio.
✨ All materials included
✨ Duration: 2 hours
✨ Language: English
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
GYROTONIC® 08.05
The GYROTONIC® (with equipment) and GYROKINESIS® (without equipment) methods were developed in the 1970s by Juliu Horvath, a professional Hungarian dancer who, after multiple injuries, sought a new approach to rehabilitation. This led him to create GYROTONIC®, an extraordinary discipline that combines elements of dance, yoga, swimming, and tai chi.
In the GYROTONIC® method, exercise sequences consist of rhythmic, circular movements that flow seamlessly from one to the next, allowing the joints to move freely and naturally, without compression. GYROTONIC® is a unique and original method that stimulates the nervous system, tones the muscles, and improves balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength.
The practice of GYROTONIC® is suitable for everyone, including those recovering from injuries who are looking for a new approach to rehabilitation. Each person can naturally adapt the exercises to their own physical condition and needs, so age or fitness level do not matter. The only goal is to regain agility and mobility, helping your body feel healthier and more balanced than ever.
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
🎨📸 Pittura + Photoshoot a Milano
🎨📸 Pittura + Photoshoot a Milano
📍 Milano, Gorla
🕒 Orari:
— Venerdì 08.05: 10:00–12:00 / 13:30–15:30
— Sabato 09.05: 13:00–15:00
Questo non è un workshop.
È uno spazio in cui incontri te stessa.
Non si tratta di “dipingere qualcosa di carino”.
Si tratta di onestà. Di uscire dall’immagine che mostri agli altri. Di uno sguardo senza filtri.
Creeremo arte in un atelier storico di un rinomato artista italiano — uno spazio con colore sul pavimento, vecchie cornici e un’atmosfera viva.
È preferibile scegliere abiti senza stampe, in tonalità naturali e unite — così le fotografie risulteranno eleganti e armoniose.
Sarò al tuo fianco — non come insegnante, ma come guida nel mondo della pittura.
E in quel momento, il fotografo cattura non una posa, ma uno stato:
uno sguardo, un movimento, un momento di dubbio — l’istante esatto in cui lasci andare il controllo.
✨ Cosa porterai con te:
— il tuo dipinto (30×40, acrilico)
— ritratti professionali in bianco e nero
— foto spontanee di gruppo
— video dell’evento
— un bicchiere di vino
Gruppo piccolo — fino a 6 persone.
💰 60€ tutto incluso
🎨📸 Painting + Photoshoot in Milan
📍 Milan, Gorla
🕒 Schedule:
— Friday 08.05: 10:00–12:00 / 13:30–15:30
— Saturday 09.05: 13:00–15:00
This is not a workshop.
It’s a space where you meet yourself.
It’s not about “painting something cute.”
It’s about honesty. About stepping out of the image you show to others. About a gaze without filters.
We will create art in a historic studio of a renowned Italian artist — a space with paint on the floor, old frames, and a living, breathing atmosphere.
Please choose clothing without prints, in natural solid tones — this will make the photographs especially elegant and harmonious.
I’ll be by your side — not as a teacher, but as a guide into the world of painting.
And in that moment, the photographer captures not a pose, but a state:
a glance, a movement, a moment of doubt — the exact instant when you let go of control.
✨ What you’ll take home:
— your painting (30×40, acrylic)
— professional black-and-white portraits
— candid group photos
— event video
— a glass of wine
Small group — up to 6 people.
💰 60€ all included
Improv Jam con Jeff Michalski – Improvvisazione teatrale
Un’occasione unica: vedere all’opera o addirittura andare in scena col maestro dei più grandi maestri dell’improvvisazione teatrale mondiale.
Jeff Michalski, co-creatore del programma di formazione del Second City Training Center di Chicago, ha lavorato in scena con Al Pacino, Meryl Streep e Tom Hanks. Per la prima volta a Milano come performer e formatore.
Con lui sul palco, la sua partner scenica Monika Ozdarska.
Una Improv Jam è teatro improvvisato dal vivo, senza copione, senza rete.
Ogni scena nasce nell’istante, dall’incontro tra i performer sul palco.
Per chi improvvisa è l’occasione di mettersi in gioco con due artisti di livello mondiale. Per chi guarda è uno spettacolo irripetibile: ogni sera è unica, e questa lo sarà più di tutte.
Open Jam : qualsiasi improvvisatore può salire sul palco e giocare con loro. In inglese.
Si può partecipare in due modi: come spettatore, con ingresso libero, o come improvvisatore attivo, con offerta libera. In entrambi i casi è richiesta la tessera associativa del costo di 5€ che dà diritto a un drink omaggio. Per pretesserarsi qui: **[bit.ly/sociodep](http://bit.ly/sociodep)**
La serata apre il weekend di lavoro con Jeff Michalski, un laboratorio intensivo di 12 ore dedicato alla costruzione della scena (9/10 maggio, info su **[cantierierranti.eventbrite.com](http://cantierierranti.eventbrite.com/)).** La Jam è un assaggio dal vivo di cosa significa lavorare con lui.
Evento organizzato da Cantieri Erranti in collaborazione con Slow Mill.
🎨📸 Painting + Photoshoot in Milan
🎨📸 Painting + Photoshoot in Milan
📍 Milan, Gorla
🕒 Schedule:
— Friday 08.05: 10:00–12:00 / 13:30–15:30
— Saturday 09.05: 13:00–15:00
This is not a workshop.
It’s a space where you meet yourself.
It’s not about “painting something cute.”
It’s about honesty. About stepping out of the image you show to others. About a gaze without filters.
We will create art in a historic studio of a renowned Italian artist — a space with paint on the floor, old frames, and a living, breathing atmosphere.
Please choose clothing without prints, in natural solid tones — this will make the photographs especially elegant and harmonious.
I’ll be by your side — not as a teacher, but as a guide into the world of painting.
And in that moment, the photographer captures not a pose, but a state:
a glance, a movement, a moment of doubt — the exact instant when you let go of control.
✨ What you’ll take home:
— your painting (30×40, acrylic)
— professional black-and-white portraits
— candid group photos
— event video
— a glass of wine
Small group — up to 6 people.
💰 60€ all included
🎨📸 Pittura + Photoshoot a Milano
📍 Milano, Gorla
🕒 Orari:
— Venerdì 08.05: 10:00–12:00 / 13:30–15:30
— Sabato 09.05: 13:00–15:00
Questo non è un workshop.
È uno spazio in cui incontri te stessa.
Non si tratta di “dipingere qualcosa di carino”.
Si tratta di onestà. Di uscire dall’immagine che mostri agli altri. Di uno sguardo senza filtri.
Creeremo arte in un atelier storico di un rinomato artista italiano — uno spazio con colore sul pavimento, vecchie cornici e un’atmosfera viva.
È preferibile scegliere abiti senza stampe, in tonalità naturali e unite — così le fotografie risulteranno eleganti e armoniose.
Sarò al tuo fianco — non come insegnante, ma come guida nel mondo della pittura.
E in quel momento, il fotografo cattura non una posa, ma uno stato:
uno sguardo, un movimento, un momento di dubbio — l’istante esatto in cui lasci andare il controllo.
✨ Cosa porterai con te:
— il tuo dipinto (30×40, acrilico)
— ritratti professionali in bianco e nero
— foto spontanee di gruppo
— video dell’evento
— un bicchiere di vino
Gruppo piccolo — fino a 6 persone.
💰 60€ tutto incluso
Don't Be Shy! International aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹(inside)
Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹.
We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late.
During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊.
Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY!
🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€
The bar will serve food until 21:30
🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive.
🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed.
what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr
I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿,
Armando
Gruppo di biliardo pool 9 amatoriale
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## What we’re about
Buongiorno a tutti. Sono proprietario di un bar e dispongo di un tavolo da biliardo semi-professionale. Sto creando un gruppo WhatsApp di giocatori amatoriali di biliardo americano pool/carambola, per la maggior parte debuttanti. Cerco persone disposte a unirsi al gruppo per giocare e divertirsi nel tempo libero, il pomeriggio oppure la sera in ogni giorno. Per stimolare l'impegno di ogni giocatore, abbiamo pattuito che il vincitore di ogni "mini-torneo" organizzato nei vari giorni giochi gratis e non paghi la tariffa di tempo per il periodo di gioco (un'ora di gioco costa 10€, ma viene di volta in volta frazionata in base al periodo di gioco effettivo). Il locale si trova in zona nord di Milano, stazione Greco-Pirelli, università Bicocca. Chiunque dovesse essere davvero interessato a partecipare e unirsi al mio gruppo, non esiti a contattarmi. Cerco persone serie e disposte solamente a divertirsi, senza puntare mazzette grazie mille.
Antonio
Makers Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Artisan Soap Making Workshop
The Soap Making Workshop is ready for launch!!!! :D
Explore cold process soap making and take home your own handcrafted soap!
Come and learn the technique of **Cold Process Soap Making**! This traditional soap making method transforms simple ingredients into beautiful, handcrafted soap.
**This 2-hour workshop includes:**
* Tuition from a bilingual qualified teacher and experienced cold process soap maker
* A range of colours, fragrances, and additives to design your own soap
* Your own handcrafted soap bar to take home
* A copy of the course teaching materials and resources
* Unlimited tisane, caffè, and biscuits 🍪
Take time out of your busy schedule to relax, unwind, and create something truly unique! :D **Limited Places!!**
Adele 🌺
Scopri la saponificazione a freddo e porta a casa il tuo sapone!
Vieni a imparare la tecnica della **Saponificazione a Metodo Freddo**! Questo metodo tradizionale trasforma ingredienti semplici in splendidi saponi artigianali.
**Il workshop di 2 ore include:**
* Insegnamento da parte di un’insegnante qualificata, bilingue e con esperienza nella saponificazione a freddo
* Una selezione di colori, fragranze e ingredienti per creare il tuo sapone
* Il tuo sapone artigianale da portare a casa
* Materiale didattico e risorse del corso
* Tisane, caffè e biscotti illimitati 🍪
Prenditi del tempo lontano dalla tua routine frenetica per rilassarti, staccare e creare qualcosa di davvero unico! :D **Posti limitati!**
Adele 🌺
Spring Perfume Making Workshop! (ITA/ENG)
# Spring Perfume Workshop! Make Perfume, Eat Cake & Relax :D (ENG/ITA)
🌸 Welcome to the spring time Perfume Making Workshop! 🌸
🌼 Create your own springtime perfume and relax with sweet treats, drinks and chat! (Workshop available in both English and Italian language) 🌼
Join me in Cassina de’ Pecchi (Milano) for a relaxing couple of hours being creative and create a personalised perfume to take home with you!
The venue is easily accessible via the M2 Green Line (Milan, metro stop Cassina de' Pecchi).
This workshop invites you to explore the art of perfume blending in a warm and welcoming setting — perfect for a relaxing weekend activity!
🌸 What to Expect:
* Learn the basics of fragrance composition
* Discover top, heart, and base notes
* Experiment with a wide range of essential oils
* Craft a personalized springtime perfume that reflects your unique style
Guided by an experienced teacher, you’ll participate in practical activities designed to give you insights into how to balance and blend scents with confidence.
🌸 Plus! To make this experience special, enjoy drinks and sweet treats while you work.
Whether you're a scent enthusiast or simply curious, this workshop is a fun and inspiring way to connect with your senses—and walk away with something truly personal.
🌼 Book your spot now and unleash your creativity! :D 🌼
🌸 Benvenuta alla Spring Perfume Making Workshop! 🌸
🌼 Crea il tuo profumo primaverile e rilassati con dolci, bevande e piacevoli chiacchiere! (Workshop disponibile sia in inglese che in italiano) 🌼
Unisciti a me a Cassina de’ Pecchi (Milano) per un paio d’ore rilassanti e creative, durante le quali creerai un profumo personalizzato da portare a casa con te!
La location è facilmente raggiungibile con la metro M2 (linea verde, fermata Cassina de’ Pecchi).
Questo workshop ti invita a scoprire l’arte della profumeria in un ambiente accogliente e rilassato — perfetto per iniziare il weekend nel modo giusto!
🌸 Cosa ti aspetta:
• Imparerai le basi della composizione del profumo
• Scoprirai le note di testa, cuore e fondo
• Potrai sperimentare con un’ampia selezione di oli essenziali
• Creerai un profumo primaverile unico, che rispecchia il tuo stile
Sarai guidata passo dopo passo, con attività pratiche pensate per aiutarti a combinare e bilanciare le fragranze con sicurezza.
🌸 In più! Per rendere l’esperienza ancora più speciale, potrai gustare bevande e dolcetti mentre lavori.
Che tu sia appassionata di profumi o semplicemente curiosa, questo workshop è un modo divertente e stimolante per connetterti con i tuoi sensi — e portare a casa qualcosa di davvero personale.
🌼 Prenota il tuo posto e libera la tua creatività! 🌼
The Scents Of Well-Being, Breakfast & Perfumes Creation 9.05
Unlock the secrets of natural fragrance creation in this immersive, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of botanical perfumery.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a wellness enthusiast, The Scents Of Well-Being will guide you through the fundamentals of crafting your own unique, all-natural perfumes using essential oils and botanical extracts.
Combines the therapeutic power of essential oils with the charm of perfumes!
You'll learn:
The basics of fragrance structure: top, middle, and base notes
How to blend essential oils harmoniously using scent families and following your emotions
The therapeutic properties of popular essential oils
How to create a balanced, long-lasting natural perfume, toxin-free alternative to synthetic fragrances
How to design your signature scent and take it home!
I'll wait for you at the event!
Giulia
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
GDG AI HACK - 2026
**GDG AI HACK 2026 — AI Hackathon in Milan**
Three days. 160 builders. €15K+ in prizes.
GDG AI HACK is back for its third edition — a free AI hackathon organised by Google Developer Group PoliMi and GDG Cloud Milano.
Build, ship, and compete alongside real mentors and industry sponsors at Randstad Box in Milan.
**⚠️ This is not an open event. Attendance is by application only.**
Apply at [gdgaihack.com](https://gdgaihack.com/) — applications close April 17.
Spots are limited to 160 and reviewed on a rolling basis.
***
**THE TRACKS**
Three focused challenge tracks, each built around a sponsor bringing real hardware and a problem worth solving. Full briefs revealed at kickoff.
* **Learn Different** (Braynr): AI for education. Cross-disciplinary teams — designers, engineers, domain experts.
* **See Beyond** (Luxonis): spatial AI and computer vision with OAK camera hardware. On-device, no cloud.
* **Cut the Cord** (MSI): on-device AI. What can you build when the internet is optional?
Plus 10 side challenges open to all teams.
***
**THE DETAILS**
* 📅 May 8 — Networking night at Google Milan (Via Federico Confalonieri 4)
* 📅 May 9-10 — 24h+ hackathon at Randstad Box (Via S. Vigilio 5)
* 💰 €15K+ in prizes
* 🍕 Free to attend — everything included
* 🏆 Backed by MSI, Luxonis, Braynr, Google, GitHub Education, Corsair, Elgato, ENHANCE and many more
***
**WHO SHOULD APPLY**
GDG AI HACK is open to a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. You don't need to be a CS major or a seasoned developer to apply.
* **University students** of all years (bachelor's, master's, PhD) and recent graduates
* **All backgrounds welcome** — not just engineers. UI/UX designers, business students, humanities majors, domain experts: if you bring a perspective, you belong here
* **Diverse teams win** — heterogeneous teams consistently outperform homogeneous ones. We actively encourage mixed skill sets and disciplines
Apply solo or as a team of up to 4. If you apply solo and get selected, we'll help you find your people before the event.
→ Apply now at [gdgaihack.com](https://gdgaihack.com/)
→ Questions? [hack@gdgpolimi.com](mailto:hack@gdgpolimi.com)
ENGLISH Book Club Milan: Monthly Meetup
BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
MEETING LOCATION: Pancicchetto (Via Solferino, 43), must buy a drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic)
WHEN: May 10th, 19:00-20:30
WHAT TO BRING: conversation!!, and your copy of the book
SUGGESTED READING THEMES AND DISCUSSION TOPICS:
* PLEASE feel free to bring your own discussion topics!
* What does the story tell us about the importance of family?
* Did you like the two different locations for the storytelling process?
* To what extent is race important in the novel?
Flower Bouquet Workshop 09.05
Join us for a dreamy afternoon at Parco Sempione, where flowers meet creativity.
This unique Flower Bouquet Workshop is designed for those who want to slow down, enjoy a beautiful moment outdoors, and connect with like-minded people in a relaxed and inspiring setting.
Surrounded by nature, you’ll learn how to create your own fresh floral bouquet, guided step by step in a simple and enjoyable way—no experience needed. From selecting seasonal blooms to arranging them into a harmonious composition, this is your time to unwind, express yourself, and create something beautiful with your hands.
Whether you come alone or with a friend, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming atmosphere where conversations flow naturally and new friendships can truly bloom.
**Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
🎨📸 Pittura + Photoshoot a Milano
🎨📸 Painting + Photoshoot in Milan
📍 Milan, Gorla
🕒 Schedule:
— Friday 08.05: 10:00–12:00 / 13:30–15:30
— Saturday 09.05: 13:00–15:00
This is not a workshop.
It’s a space where you meet yourself.
It’s not about “painting something cute.”
It’s about honesty. About stepping out of the image you show to others. About a gaze without filters.
We will create art in a historic studio of a renowned Italian artist — a space with paint on the floor, old frames, and a living, breathing atmosphere.
Please choose clothing without prints, in natural solid tones — this will make the photographs especially elegant and harmonious.
I’ll be by your side — not as a teacher, but as a guide into the world of painting.
And in that moment, the photographer captures not a pose, but a state:
a glance, a movement, a moment of doubt — the exact instant when you let go of control.
✨ What you’ll take home:
— your painting (30×40, acrylic)
— professional black-and-white portraits
— candid group photos
— event video
— a glass of wine
Small group — up to 6 people.
💰 60€ all included
🎨📸 Pittura + Photoshoot a Milano
📍 Milano, Gorla
🕒 Orari:
— Venerdì 08.05: 10:00–12:00 / 13:30–15:30
— Sabato 09.05: 13:00–15:00
Questo non è un workshop.
È uno spazio in cui incontri te stessa.
Non si tratta di “dipingere qualcosa di carino”.
Si tratta di onestà. Di uscire dall’immagine che mostri agli altri. Di uno sguardo senza filtri.
Creeremo arte in un atelier storico di un rinomato artista italiano — uno spazio con colore sul pavimento, vecchie cornici e un’atmosfera viva.
È preferibile scegliere abiti senza stampe, in tonalità naturali e unite — così le fotografie risulteranno eleganti e armoniose.
Sarò al tuo fianco — non come insegnante, ma come guida nel mondo della pittura.
E in quel momento, il fotografo cattura non una posa, ma uno stato:
uno sguardo, un movimento, un momento di dubbio — l’istante esatto in cui lasci andare il controllo.
✨ Cosa porterai con te:
— il tuo dipinto (30×40, acrilico)
— ritratti professionali in bianco e nero
— foto spontanee di gruppo
— video dell’evento
— un bicchiere di vino
Gruppo piccolo — fino a 6 persone.
💰 60€ tutto incluso
Makers Events Near You
Connect with your local Makers community
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 projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
Duty vs. Results: What Makes an Action Moral?
When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches.
* **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason.
* **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes.
## Discussion Questions
1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie.
2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?**
3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome?
4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend?
5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles?
6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way?
7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time?
8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.**
Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations.
In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch.
You’ll walk away with insights on how to:
* Build and sustain momentum across teams
* Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction
* Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments
Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward.
Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals.
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Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host.
Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
Building Agents with Microsoft Agent Framework
We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow




















