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đđĄWhere Knowledge Circulates - SFIZ.FUN Skills Discovery Tableđ ď¸đ¤
**Offer one. Choose one - exchange of practical competence**
At [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/) we regularly exchange languages, cultures and perspectives.
This time, weâre swapping something just as valuable: skills.
For one hour, weâll host a small Discovery Table inside the regular meetup.
Each person brings:
⢠One skill theyâre happy to share
⢠One skill theyâd genuinely like to learn
Thatâs it.
No pitching.
No awkward self-promotion.
Just reciprocity, curiosity and mutual growth.
**Why?**
Because every room is full of hidden competence.
Someone knows the thing youâve been trying to figure out.
You probably know something theyâve been looking for.
This is about making that visible and letting connections form naturally afterwards, on your own terms.
**How it flows**
60 minutes
Focused gathering
Short intro round
Organic matching
The rest of [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/) continues around us, relaxed, social, international as always.
Think of it as a tiny modern salon inside [The Beertija](https://beertija.com/).
Community over competition.
Reciprocity over hierarchy.
Skills circulating, not just business cards.
Curious? Take a seat.
Letâs ditch the screen, grab a drink, and meet the world!
See you soon,
**SFIZ.FUN Crew**
P.S. Spread the word
https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb
**How to Spot Us**
New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, thatâs when itâs easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event â¨
Need quick updates or canât see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions.
#ZagrebGlobalMingle
đ¨ď¸đĽ Grey Days, Bright Conversations & Zagrebâs International Vibe đŹđ
Where locals, expats & travellers turn Thursday into Small Friday.
Hey everyone!
Whether youâve just landed in Zagreb, been here a while, or live right around the corner, **Small Friday International Zagreb** (**[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**) is your go-to for winter evenings, language swapping, and good times with great people.
**Where?** The Beertija, Pavla Hatza 16
**When?** Thursdays, every other week from 8PM
⨠Free to join, just grab a drink and support the barâs rockinâ vibe
⨠Open to all, all ages, all vibes, all language levels welcome
**What to expect?**
ď¸ **Language Exchange:** English, Croatian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian⌠you name it
**Cultural Vibes:** Locals, expats, travellers, Erasmus students . . . sharing tips, stories & laughs â¨
**New Connections:** Real convos, real mates, winter evenings to remember
**Weekend Planners:** From concerts, winter sports, partying to fests and day trips, letâs plot our winter adventures âď¸ď¸
**Why now?**
Winter is when Zagreb slows. The days are cold and sometimes snowy, the city quieter, more reflective. Itâs the season for winter walks, museums and cinemas, snow-dusted hikes on Sljeme, and simple pleasures like warm food and long conversations indoors.
Zagreb is unusual in that winter can mean a mini ski break close to home. Sljeme offers easy slopes for beginners and casual skiers, without crowds or queues. Ice skating adds to the rhythm, outdoors at Ĺ alata or indoors at Velesajam and the Admiral Ice Dome. â¸ď¸
And the best way to share it? At **[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**. Our meetups are where plans get made, tips get swapped, and crews form to explore Zagreb together.
**Why The Beertija?**
Because itâs that place everyone ends up wishing theyâd gone to ⨠Warm beer cellar vibes , cosy living-room energy ď¸â, non-smoking inside (happy clothes, happy lungs ), plus a covered outdoor patio for quick smoke breaks . Skip it, and youâll hear about it later
Top tip: Turn up early, smile, catch someoneâs eye, and dive into conversation, thatâs how the magic starts
No pressure, just rock up and join the crew.
Letâs ditch the screen, grab a drink, and meet the world!
See you soon,
**SFIZ Crew**
P.S. Spread the word
https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb
**How to Spot Us**
New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, thatâs when itâs easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event â¨
Need quick updates or canât see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions.
#ZagrebGlobalMingle
ZgPHP meetup #169 - Drinkup
We're organizing another drinkup this month - join us at the usual place - Fakin Craft Bar!
JavaScript Zagreb February Meetup @ Infinum
Hello everyone!
We're excited to invite you to our next meetup! This month, we'll be gathering at **Infinum**, where we have two engaging talks lined up, followed by some refreshments and time to connect.
A big thank you to **Infinum** for hosting and sponsoring the event - we appreciate the support and the opportunity to bring the community together.
Join us on **Thursday, 26th February at 6:00 PM**, at **Infinum offices, Strojarska 22**.
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**What 80+ AI transcripts taught us about how developers actually work with AI**
by Ariel Buchwald-Kearney
You asked for a toast component. The agent built a notification framework with debouncing, keyboard shortcuts, and suggestion popovers. You asked it to fix a bug. It guessed, applied the fix, and moved on without checking. Sound familiar? We ran workshops where developers built real features with coding agents, then analysed over 80 transcripts to find out what's actually going wrong, and what those who get good results do differently. This talk covers what we found, with concrete examples you can try in your next session.
**Controlled Chaos: How vibe coding wins in production**
by Boris MartinoviÄ
Vibe coding gets a bad rap. Half the dev world swears by it and the other half thinks you're seconds away from doomsday. However, here's what nobody talks about: the best code in production often comes from a place of flow, not formality. This talk challenges the myth that vibe coding is reckless by exploring what "controlled chaos" actually means, and when it thrives in professional environments. We'll walk through real projects where embracing the vibe made all the difference, as well as show cases where it turned into an AI slop. Not to sound too cliche, but...spolier alert: it's way more contextual than anyone admits.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Marcela
GoTalks 26.02.2026
Pozdrav Gopheri
Novi meetup !
Tema ovog druĹženja je:
* **Cirkus vatre i pepela**
Kako Ĺživimo i umiremo u svijetu izrade softvera kontrolirani vlastitim zabludama
Lokacija:
Sportska Dvorana Martinovka
dvorana M-Lab1
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fNnp9YWzCkK6nXeYA
\- kod FER\-a
\- okupljanje pred ulazom dvorane Martinovka
Kao i uvijek, pozivamo vas da nam se javite s temom za predavanje. DobrodoĹĄle su i teme za manje iskusne.
TakoÄer vas pozivamo da nam se pridruĹžite na Gophers slack kanalu:
#croatia https://invite.slack.golangbridge.org/
Hello Gophers,
New meetup!
Talk:
* **Circus of fire and ash**
On how we live and die in software engineering controlled by our own fallacies
Location:
Sportska Dvorana Martinovka
hall M-Lab1
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fNnp9YWzCkK6nXeYA
\- near FER
Sofascore Stadium Meetup: The Power of Women's Sports
**Womenâs sports** are no longer a niche â they are one of the **fastest-growing and most exciting areas of the global sports industry**.
*The Power of Womenâs Sports* brings together **industry leaders** to explore whatâs driving this **growth**, where the real **opportunities** lie, and whatâs needed to sustain long-term **momentum**.
This panel is for anyone working in **sports, media, data, business, partnerships, or technology** â and for everyone who believes womenâs sports deserve **equal attention, investment, and ambition**.
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** What We'll Discuss:**
* The growth and professionalization of womenâs sports
* Attendance, investment, and commercial interest
* Fan engagement and media demand
* Why sustained investment matters
* How data, organizations, and platforms can support long-term momentum
** Meet our Panelists:**
* **Louise Beltrame-Bawden**, Director of Women's Sport Strategy, **Stats Perform (Opta)**
* **Gustavo Arellano**, Head of Commercial Development, **FIBA**
* **Marta Bihar**, Head of Business Development, **Sofascore**
* **Moderator: Damjan RudeĹž,** Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships, **Sofascore** & Director of the **Sunset Sports Festival**
Beyond the numbers, the message is clear: **womenâs sports are a growing force in the global sports business**. For the first time in Croatia, weâre bringing industry leaders together to explore what comes next.
** When: Thursday, February 26, 6 PM**
** Where: Sofascore, Vrbani 4, Zagreb**
** [REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND THE EVENT](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXl-KbaAuVt4d-xEBF970w5By6h_oZl0zCOlrzPxp33Jn67g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106376026473209544294) **
**AGENDA**
**5:45 - 6:00 PM** \- Arrival
**6:00 - 7:00 PM** \- Panel
**7:00 - 7:15 PM** \- Q&A
**7:15 - 8:30 PM** \- Networking
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**More about our panelists:**
**[Louise Beltrame-Bawden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-beltrame-bawden-06190530/), Director of Women's Sport Strategy, Stats Perform (Opta)**
Louise is the Director of Womenâs Sports Strategy at Stats Perform, where she leads the companyâs global efforts to accelerate the growth, visibility, and commercial value of womenâs sport through data, AI, and storytelling.
With a background in sports journalism and international content leadership, Louise brings a media-first perspective to the data revolution reshaping sport. She has worked closely with leagues, federations, broadcasters, and digital platforms to deliver live coverage at scale, giving her firsthand insight into how data quality influences coverage, fan engagement, and commercial opportunity. Louise now focuses on building go-to-market frameworks and partnership strategies that help the industry unlock long-term commercial growth in womenâs sport.
**[Gustavo Arellano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-arellano-jorge/), Head of Commercial Development, The International Basketball Federation (FIBA)**
Gustavo combines a background in engineering, business, and sports management with more than 20 years of international commercial experience. At FIBA, he built the federationâs market intelligence function, supported the rollout of a new global competition system, and shaped the multi-event sponsorship strategy for major tournaments. Today, he leads strategic initiatives across the FIBA ecosystem, with a strong focus on the commercialization of media rights and digital assets, esports, licensing, sponsorship, digital transformation, and the FIBA Academy. Beyond his executive role, Gustavo contributes as a guest lecturer in leading sports management programmes and is co-founder of a Lausanne-based sports think tank.
**[Marta Bihar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martacuculic/), Head of Business Development, Sofascore**
Marta is Head of Business Development at Sofascore, with a strong background in sales and business development. Over the past few years, she has established herself as a driven leader, bringing innovative ideas and a clear strategic vision to the team. Marta has played a key role in the development of Torneo, contributing to the digitalization and democratization of sport, while actively pushing for greater visibility and equality of womenâs sports within the Sofascore app.
**[Damjan RudeĹž](https://www.linkedin.com/in/damjan-rude%C5%BE-b1456b235/), Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships, Sofascore**
Damjan is a former professional basketball player with a rich international career spanning 13 teams across seven countries, including NBA stints with the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic. He represented Croatia at major international competitions such as the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the 2015 FIBA World Cup. After retiring from professional sport, he moved into sports business and media. He is the Director of the Sunset Sports Festival and Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships at Sofascore.
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Rhino Barn Tour @ The Wilds
**Summary**
For this event, we will do the [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at [The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/), a ten-thousand acre conservation center in Muskingum County. It is the largest such center in North America and one of the largest in the entire world.
During this tour, we'll visit The Wilds' rhino herd in their state-of-the-art heated barns and learn how The Wilds' animal management team takes care of one of the largest herds of rhinos outside of Africa and Asia.
**The date and time of this tour**
We will be doing the 1:00 p.m. [Rhino Barn Tour](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) on Saturday, February 28. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes.
**What you need to do to attend**
Signing up here on Meetup will not get you into The Wilds for the tour. You must go out to The Wilds' [website](https://www.thewilds.org/) and [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour).
Please [purchase your ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour), then sign up here on Meetup so I know how many to expect.
**Attendance cap**
There are only eight total slots/tickets available for this tour. As I obviously have already bought one of the tickets, that leaves seven spaces for everyone else.
If you are interested in this event, I urge you to [buy a ticket](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) at The Wilds' website as soon as possible. Since their website is obviously public, nothing prevents other people having nothing to do with *GOhio!* from buying their own tickets, thereby potentially taking an available slot away from you.
**Additional notes on attendance**
I have now run several events at The Wilds. While the location of The Wilds and the pricing of the tickets generally leads to small turnouts, the people who have gone have all enjoyed it and were glad they went.
If you've never been to The Wilds and you like zoos or animals at all, you are likely to find any tour at The Wilds to be a rewarding experience.
**Tickets and pricing**
[Tickets](https://www.thewilds.org/rhino-barn-tour) for this tour are $95, or $76 if you're a Wilds' member. I've posted screen shots, below, to help you be sure you're buying tickets for the correct event.
Wilds' memberships pay for themselves if you go to The Wilds at least twice a year, and [Columbus Zoo members](https://www.columbuszoo.org/membership) get a discount on memberships to The Wilds. I will always run at least two events a year at The Wilds.
Tickets for all Wilds' tours must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the actual tour.
**Cancellations and refunds**
Per The Wilds' [Cancellation Policy](https://www.thewilds.org/policies): *In order to be eligible for refund and accrue no rescheduling fees, cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of reservation. Cancellations made within 14 days of reservation will not receive a refund.*
You may [contact The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/contact) at (740) 638-5030 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or you can email them at information@thewilds.org.
**Waiver of liability**
After you purchase your ticket, you will likely be asked to fill out a waiver of liability. This is a very short document and should take you no more than two minutes to complete.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet at The Wilds, whose actual address is [14000 International Rd, Cumberland, OH 43732](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14000+International+Rd,+Cumberland,+OH+43732/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837dae07a595557:0xa1ceca93325a8bd1?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Please try to be there by 12:30 p.m. For most Wilds' tours, a shuttle bus will take you to the actual spot of the tour. So think of this as though you're going to the airport to catch a flight. It helps to be on time.
The Wilds generally asks that people arrive at least thirty minutes because the scheduled start time of their tour.
**GPS / Getting to The Wilds**
The Wilds is in a very rural area, but I've never had a problem getting there with my GPS (I have Verizon). I've also uploaded a JPG map, below, of Muskingum County.
Sometimes, though, it's hard to get a signal when you're at The Wilds and getting ready to leave. So you might want to consider downloading an offline map in Google Maps. Your cell phone should pick up a signal, however, within a few minutes after you leave.
The Wilds' Visitor Center does have free Wi-Fi.
**Carpooling?**
If you want to carpool, I recommend discussing this in the comments, below, to this event. While I don't myself carpool, I will do what I can to help you arrange something if I can.
**The weather**
Dress for the weather. Just because the barn is heated doesn't mean it will be warm. And wear closed-toed shoes.
Wilds' tours typically run no matter what the weather is.
**After the tour**
Once we're done with the rhinos, we'll head over to the very highly rated [Y-Bridge Brewing Company](https://ybridgebrewing.com/). The brewery is about thirty minutes from The Wilds, and it will be on the way back to Columbus for most, if not all, of us. The brewery's actual address is [1417 Linden Ave Ste D, Zanesville, OH 43701](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1417+Linden+Ave+d,+Zanesville,+OH+43701/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8837edd6cc50824f:0xe3a0af1ccb2aefbf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111).
Y-Bridge Brewing does not serve food; however, they have several [food options](https://ybridgebrewing.com/food-options). I encourage you to check these out ahead of time on their website for yourself. However, here are a few of them:
*Within walking distance -- 120 feet away*
* [Angry Bull Saloon](https://www.facebook.com/AngryBullSaloonZanesville/) (pizza & subs)
* The Corner Pub Sports Bar and Grill (classic bar food)
*Delivery options -- [Door Dash](https://www.doordash.com/)*
* [4 Star Pizza](https://fourstarpizza.com/), (740) 452-9300
* [Donatos](https://www.donatos.com/), (740) 452-7900
* [Pizza Cottage](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/), (740) 455-6000
* [Dominos](https://www.dominos.com/), (740) 455-3126
* [Papa John's](https://www.papajohns.com/), (740) 450-4100
If you live in the area or can't make The Wilds but still want to meet us at the brewery, that's fine too.
Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other churchâstate issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEAâs early wins and hard lessons, what weâre seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape â and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Pranic Healing Level I - PH I--- DAY 2 of 2
MCKS PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ Level I
In PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency.
PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage
therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ very effective and easy to apply.
Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ Level 1:
Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body.
Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment.
Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing.
Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your:
respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis.
Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you.
All PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course.
This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2.
The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class.
PRANIC HEALINGÂŽ Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses.
For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!!
LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.
Morning people unite!! đ¤ â + đŹ @ Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!













