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\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\* This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy. To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano) DROPBOX INFO: * add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark") * When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya"). * The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.

**The Easiest room to walk into on a Saturday night** 🤩🍹 We are a welcoming, high-energy tribe of locals, newcomers, and expats alike. Half the room is our stable core, the other is always brand new! We skip the awkward small talk and go straight for REAL connections ✨, naturally transitioning into a great party 🤩 later on. Our rules are simple: No pressure, no city masks, and absolutely no standing alone. Just grab a drink 🍹 and jump right in. You’ll leave feeling energized, connected, and a little bit more like a true Praguer. 😎🤙 👉 If you want to dive deeper, just show up and JOIN our LOCAL WhatsApp community of 250+ Praguers!

**Catch the late afternoon sun, grab a casual drink, and enjoy the stunning views from Parukářka Park at the Žižkov Beer Festival! 🍻** We are meeting up at a relaxed spot just outside the park so we can find each other easily. From there, we’ll head in together to explore the festival grounds. If you are running late or plan to join us later, make sure to jump into our temporary WhatsApp group—we’ll be sharing our live location inside so you don’t get lost in the crowd! 👉 **Temporary WhatsApp Group** for better in-event coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DWNpFDOCPd39FVa67SPrZP 🕒 **THE PLAN:** * 16:45 - Meet up in front of Sensu Café -: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/pcsweBbBg9gfyHPZ9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pcsweBbBg9gfyHPZ9) * 16:55 - Head up into Parukářka Park together for the festival. * 19:00 - Wrap up and start heading over to Hoffa Bar. * 19:30 - The Bar Nomads at Hoffa Bar Begins! → [https://www.meetup.com/prague-together/events/314228413](https://www.meetup.com/prague-together/events/314228413) 🎟️ **FREE entry** to the festival grounds (just pay for what you drink/eat). 🌤️ Weather Check: This is a pure outdoor event. **If THE WEATHER LOOKS BAD, WE WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT** and see you straight at Hoffa Bar at 19:30. See you Saturday afternoon! 😎🤙

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

Come and join us for a fun, friendly but competitive game of 7-a-side. All abilities welcome. Artificial, outdoor pitch all year round, whatever the weather. Please be ready to play on the hour. We will play on the pitch nearest to the changing room / bar building, and you have access to the changing room before the game. The game costs 80 crowns. Ways to pay: 1\. With cash\. Ideally with exact change\, or no more than a 200 crown note\. 2\. On Revolut \- \+44 7717 452 156 / @thomas3dgu / QR code at the game\. 3\. On Wise \- I will send you a payment link\. \~\~\~ Please note that during this current busy period, 3 spaces are reserved until Monday evening for new players (fewer than 3 Saturday events).

The Elixir & Erlang meetup group is getting together once again! This time as part of the Global Elixir Meetups initiative https://globalelixirmeetups.com/ This will be a laid back come-together to discuss elixir programming, upcoming projects etc, you don't need to be an Elixir programmer to join, anyone with interest in Elixir or the Beam is welcome!!

PLEASE NOTE that your attendance on this event is only confirmed (!) when you reserve your place on DiscoveringPrague.cz website here: [https://www.discoveringprague.cz/event/lets-canoe-on-berounka-june-6-2026/](https://www.discoveringprague.cz/event/lets-canoe-on-berounka-june-6-2026/) This is because the canoes have to be booked in advance. Thank you for your understanding & cooperation :) \*\*\*\*\* Hello Discoverers! I’d like to invite you to a fun and easy-going 10km ride on the Berounka from Srbsko to Řevnice. Surrounded by lovely scenery of the Český kras, we are going to enjoy two runnable weirs, swimming in the river and a well-deserved refreshment at the Řevnice Brewery! *You can join even if you haven’t canoed before as long as you can swim. You should also be somewhat physically coordinated and have patience to learn a new motor skill!* I’m **not** a certified instructor however, I have taught countless people the basics of canoeing. LOGISTICS We will meet on Saturday 6th of June at **8:50** in front of the main ticket office at the Prague Main Railway Station. We’ll be aiming to be back in Prague by **18:30**. However, we will be as fast as the slowest members of our group and an unexpected delay is possible. This is a **full-day event.** WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU • Shoes to wear in water (sandals, or you can buy special shoes for walking in water) • Wear clothes which dry fast (NOT jeans) • Sunscreen • Towel and maybe some spare clothes (in case your canoe capsizes) • Swimwear • Bottle of water and a small snack. • Put all your staff to a small compact bag – we will put all our belongings into water-proof barrels and they are not very large. You need to be prepared for a possibility of the boat flipping (capsizing). Keep your phone in a waterproof case and have glasses on a string while on the river! \*\*\*\*\* PRICE: 790 CZK (Includes train fare both ways, equipment rental and myself as your guide and organizer) Food&drink is not included. To be confirmed on the trip, you have to (!) book your place on Discovering Prague & CZ website here: [https://www.discoveringprague.cz/event/lets-canoe-on-berounka-june-6-2026/](https://www.discoveringprague.cz/event/lets-canoe-on-berounka-june-6-2026/) \*\*\*\*\* You can also pay with benefit cards or vouchers! I accept Pluxee Card and vouchers, Edenred Card and vouchers and Benefity.cz and Benefity Plus card! To learn how to pay for Discovering Prague & CZ events with your Employee benefit card and vouchers go to this page: [https://discoveringprague.cz/how-to-pay-by-employee-benefits/](https://discoveringprague.cz/how-to-pay-by-employee-benefits/) \*\*\*\*\* I look forward to canoeing with you! Cheers, Filip

Looking to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed day full of board games? Join us at Palmovka for a cozy board-gaming meet-up open to everyone — beginners, casual players, and experienced gamers! We have a big selection of games, from easy social titles to strategic favourites. You can come alone or with friends — our community is super friendly, and we always make sure nobody sits alone. Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules — we’ll happily explain everything. ✔ Friendly atmosphere ✔ Lots of games to choose from ✔ Perfect for meeting new people ✔ Come anytime during the day ✔ No registration needed entry fee 50czk (no hour limit) if you do not order anything at bar it is 100czk. Whether you want to laugh, think, or just relax after a long day, this is the perfect place to unwind and connect with others. See you at Palmovka – let’s play!

**The most refreshing way to meet new people while exploring the best views of Prague ✨** We took the best parts of speed friending—meeting everyone in the group—and brought it into the fresh air. No crowded bars, no repetitive small-talks and no grueling hikes. We’ll walk through Letná and its surrounding gardens with spectacular views on Prague while seamlessly getting to know each other. ✅ **Viewpoints and mingling** → Stroll from one awesome viewpoint to the next one and then mingle again with new people for the next leg. ✅ **Effortless Conversations** → Chat naturally or tap into our custom app for 900+ fresh topics to completely skip the awkward small talk. ✅ **Casual Dress code** → Wear comfortable city clothes and sneakers. We are walking on flat, paved park paths, not climbing Sněžka! **📍14:45** \- Meet at the **LETENSKÉ NÁMĚSTÍ** tram stop - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/5hTexMGjcVwiLwoG6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5hTexMGjcVwiLwoG6) (Feel free to grab a quick drink or refreshment at Billa or Tchibo right next to the stop before we start!) **15:00** \- We’ll explain how the custom app works\, pair everyone up into their first 10\-minute duos\, and start walking\. **16:30 - 17:00** \- We will finish near Hradčanská / Malostranská metro station—perfect for grabbing a coffee or beer after with your new connections\.

**The Most Chill Board Game Night In Town 🤠🍺** Feeling board gamey this week? Join our Open Gaming Session this Sunday at The Down Under! 👋 Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a fun night out, we've got you covered—just show up and we will match you with the perfect table. 📍**The Down Under:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwi9GeuY27BkqnPn9 ✅ **No partner or games needed** — Just show up and let us handle the table matching, setup, and rules. ✅ **Doors open at 6:00 PM** — Grab a drink or food, say hi, and decide on what you want to play from the "menu". We'll organize the rest! ✅ **Games start at 7:00 PM** — Take your seat and let the games begin. Arrive late or finish early? You can always join the Open Gaming Table.🎲 ✅ **100% FREE entry** — Just support the pub by ordering some of their awesome food and drinks. 🍔🍺 🃏 **Party & Social:** *Secret Hitler, Bang!, Decrypto, Snack Time, Colt Express, etc.* 🚀 **Strategy & Sci-Fi:** *Dune: Uprising, Root, Unsettled, Mistborn, Eternal Decks, etc.* Hosted in English. Casual snapshots are taken during the event.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Prague.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Let's play badminton at Sports Centre Olšanka. We'll meet at 10.40 and play for 60 minutes. If you have a Multisport card please bring it along, as it will make the court free for you and also reduce the cost for others. If you don't have a Multisport card the game will cost you a maximum of 150 crowns, probably much less. I will cover the cost of the court so please bring cash to pay me. There is a small organisation fee of 20 crowns for all players to participate in this event. Racquets can be rented for 50 crowns.

Looking to expand your circle, share some laughs, and fuel your day with some good nutrition in the city? **You've found your crew.** We are a community built around good energy, healthy habits, and amazing connections. Whether you're a local entrepreneur, a fitness enthusiast, or just new to Prague looking to meet like-minded people, this group is your new go-to spot for blending socializing with serious flavor. **What We're About:** Premium Fuel: Exclusive meetups centered around the signature protein smoothies, acai bowls, and fresh bites at Superfresh. **Meaningful Connections**: A relaxed, welcoming environment to network, make new friends, and share ideas. **Central Hangouts:** Conveniently meeting up right at Lazarská 5 (Superfresh) easy to get to, and the perfect starting point for the rest of your day. Grab a smoothie, pull up a chair, and let's build a community that feels as good as it tastes. See you at the next meetup!

NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 9AM Hi All, Come and join us for social running and a coffee! We meet at the main gate of Vystaviste - tram stop Vystaviste Holesovice. We will run in Stromovka. Usually we run around 50mins and it is up to everyone how many kilometres. We welcome all levels of runner. We can all run together or, if there is more of us, we can split into groups and at the end of the run we all meet close to the starting point to go for a coffee to a nice local coffee place (where they also sell cakes and great chocolate). If the weather is great, we can also just sit in one of the outside coffee placces in Stromovka and enjoy the sun. This is where we meet: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/7/3/1/600_447930513.jpeg

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-5/.

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **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

Get ready for a Picnic, this is our social and member appreciation event for the year! Feel free to bring family, but be sure to reach out with the number of attendees, so we can provide food for everyone. There will of course be food, music, games and fun! Event is held rain or shine, we have a covered shelter house reserved for the event. Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-annual-columbus-ace-summer-picnic/.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

**🥰 Online Speed Dating via Zoom – Connect with Port St. Lucie Singles Tonight!** We pair you by personality and age so every conversation feels natural. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Port St. Lucie singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards. **✅ Grab your spot by RSVPing.** The host will send you a personality quiz and Zoom details directly after you RSVP. Don't leave it too late — places fill up. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Singles in Port St. Lucie who want to meet people from home - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face **Event Details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed - **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with Port St. Lucie locals - **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and a stable connection - **Duration:** Roughly 90 minutes - **Matches:** Mutual matches sent out after the event - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds **How It Works** 1. **RSVP here** – Secure your spot on Meetup. 2. **Check your Meetup messages** – The host will reach out with a personality quiz to match you with compatible Port St. Lucie singles. 3. **Complete the quiz** – A quick personality quiz so we can find your best matches. 4. **Hop on Zoom** – You'll receive the Zoom link before the event. The host handles the rest. 5. **Chat & match** – Quick timed rounds with Port St. Lucie singles, then mutual matches sent out after. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need experience?** Not at all. The host walks you through everything. **How long are the chats?** A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone. **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from your home. RSVP to join us. ❤️‍🔥 ✨

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