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Join a small group of like-minded hikers for a full-day adventure on Saturday, July 4, culminating in a shared summit picnic on Hohe Veitsch (1,981 m), the highest peak in the Mürzsteg Alps. From the summit, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning 360-degree panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making the ascent well worth the effort. **🤔 FITNESS LEVEL** Although this full-day adventure requires no technical skills, **you should have moderate endurance to comfortably complete a \~18 km route with around 900 m of elevation gain and descent**. If you are new to hiking, it is recommended to join shorter or less demanding hikes first to better assess your fitness and hiking ability. **🥪 SHARED SUMMIT PICNIC** As this event is a shared picnic hike, please bring a bite-size finger food item to share with fellow hikers. Simple snacks are perfectly fine - there is no need to prepare anything elaborate or special. To make sharing easy, please: • Choose food that can be eaten without utensils whenever possible. • Pre-cut or portion your food into smaller pieces before the hike. • Consider that food will be carried throughout the day and may be exposed to warm weather. 🌄 **WHAT TO EXPECT** We’ll meet at Wien Hauptbahnhof train station, then take almost 1.5-hour train ride to Mürzzuschlag, \~40-min bus ride to Niederalpl mountain pass and follow a scenic route to the summit of Hohe Veitsch: · Niederalpl mountain pass 🌄 · Sohlenalm meadow 🌿 · Views of Wildkamm ridge ⛰️ · Stone gully ascent 🛘 · High plateau of Hohe Veitsch 🏞️ · Shared summit picnic 🥪🍇🥨 · Graf Meran House 🏠 · Rotsohlalm meadow 🌿 · Bärentalhütte (hut) 🏠 📊 **HIKE DETAILS** \~18 km \| \+900 m elevation gain Difficulty: Easy (T1/T2) – no technical skills required 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **GROUP DYNAMICS** We stay together as a group and regroup at key junctions. No one gets left behind. No navigation needed from participants. 🧳 **WHAT TO BRING** * Water (3L) 💧 * Snacks / lunch 🥪 * Fully charged phone 📱 * Sunscreen ☀️ * First aid kit 🩹 * Warm layers 🧦 * Hiking / trail running shoes 🥾 📍**MEETING POINT** Wien Hauptbahnhof train station – 05:10 (Platform 7B) (IC558 leaves at 05:24, \~1.5-hour train ride to Mürzzuschlag, \~40-min bus (189) ride to Niederalpl, arrival at 07:53) 📍 **END POINT** Niederalpl bus stop – by 16:50 (bus leaves at 16:50, back to Mürzzuschlag, from where we take RJ 755 back to Vienna, arrival to Wien Hauptbahnhof at 19:36) 🌦️ **WEATHER** The hike is weather-dependent and may be cancelled in case of bad conditions. ⚠️ **PARTICIPATION & RESPONSIBILITY** This is a casual, self-organized hike. You join at your own responsibility. Please ensure you’re comfortable with the distance and elevation, bring appropriate gear (especially footwear, water, and snacks), and take care of your own safety during the hike.

We have a fabulous party planned for America's 250th birthday! A delicious buffet featuring: pulled pork, buffalo wings with blue cheese dip, steak fries, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and green salad. Vegan guests are covered too, with chili sin carne and vegan baked beans. Drinks can be purchased directly at the bar. There will also be live music playing popular covers, cornhole, and, to top it off, an American Flag cake! For more details and to RSVP, follow this [link](https://www.democratsabroad.org/daat_2026_july4).

*Amidst whispering pines,* *Ponds cradle nature’s secrets -* *Stillness mirrors sky* Bodies of water have always held a certain fascination amongst outdoor enthusiasts, and this is no exception. After a quick break, we then take a short commute to our actual trailhead. Expect iron-rich lakes, lush forests and a panoramic chairlift ride to the Kamzik mountain top. After taking in magnificent vistas from what is BA's highest accessible point, we'll follow a meandering vineyard trail back into town. Net hiking time will be \~3 hours. To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/ironwells

(Deutsch unten.) Saturday's figure drawing/painting session starts at 3pm. Bring pencil, paper and any other utensils you may need. Easels & boards are available in the atelier. The long pose will be maintained for about 5 times 20 minutes, so that it is also possible to paint in watercolor, oil, etc. Free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Registration through this Meetup is suggested but not required. You can pay the 12 Euros fees in cash upon arrival. For more information, feel free to send email at info@viennaatelier.com ============================= Das Aktzeichnen und Malen am Samstag beginnt um 15 Uhr. Bringen Sie Bleistift, Papier und andere Materialen mit. Staffeleien & Bretter gibt es im Atelier. Die lange Pose ist etwa 5 mal 20 Minuten lang, daher ist es auch gut möglich mit Aquarell, Öl, usw. zu malen. Kostenlose Snacks und alkoholfreie Getränke stehen zur Verfügung. Eine Anmeldung über dieses Meetup wird empfohlen, ist aber nicht erforderlich. Sie können die 12 Euro Gebühr beim Ankommen in bar bezahlen. Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an info@viennaatelier.com

-Outdoor Functional Training for All Fitness Levels- Join us as we combine healthy, balanced movement with fun, gamified ideas to give you our unique FUNctional training! And in case that doesn’t really tell you what to expect, just think short intervals of exercise combined together in a playful and interactive way to help you strengthen your body in a sustainable way while allowing you to meet new people (and often even forget how hard you’re working out). As a reminder for those nervous about their fitness level: Everything we do, we do with all fitness levels in mind; so the exercises are always adjustable to your level and you’re always strongly encouraged to take it at your own pace - I mean, we’re not called My Pace for nothing! How to find us: We meet and train behind the calisthenics workout station on the Zirkuswiese of the Prater. Here a link to the location on Google maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdRPEaYTiavZbmVW7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdRPEaYTiavZbmVW7) Cost: In the interest of inclusivity, we've decided to make our sessions donations based here, so you're invited to pay what you can afford. If that actually makes you more uncomfortable and doesn't make it easier to come, know that we've received donations from €2 to €20 and they all made us very happy, because our primary goal is to get people moving and to show them it can be fun all in all. The money is secondary. One other thing that’s useful to know: - In the case of bad weather, we do have a back-up location that will protect us from the rain. Should we need to move, we will change the location of this event here. Please feel free to check back here before any event where you suspect bad weather or, even better, simply get in touch with us! We’re available via WhatsApp message (+436802355041) or email (office@mypace.at). If you'd like to know more about My Pace, feel free to visit our website at [https://www.mypace.at](https://www.mypace.at)

Hi Running fellows, Whether you’re a walker, new to running, a semi-pro, a marathonist or a sprint star - if you want to start your weekend in an active way and enjoy the outdoors in lovely surroundings with a fun, international and multilingual group of people, you are welcome to join us! Every Saturday at 9:30 am, we meet, we run, in the magnificent Schönbrunn park, and then we go for breakfast. Want to discuss politics or the best recipes for banana pancakes? Not a problem. Not feeling social? Tune out with your earbuds - we can talk over breakfast. We are casual. You can be too. What to expect: Start by meeting Adrian, Ali, Liz, Paul and Sonia on-time at 9:30am outside the Schönbrunn U-Bahn stop (exit Grünbergstraße). (Coordinates: 48.1858130, 16.3200640) From there, we walk to the side park entrance where the “running” part begins. The important thing is that you run at your own pace. Typically, small groups of people will run at the same pace as you, so you never have to walk/run alone :) We finish one hour later, at about 10:40am, reconvening just inside the Hietzinger Tor exit. (Coordinates: 48.1858825, 16.3032647). From there, we’re off to breakfast! Breakfast Details: Anker bakery opposite the U4 Hietzing station and depending on the weather, grab something for a picnic in Schönbrunn park, or hang out in the bakery. If you missed us earlier, you can always go there around 10:45. We are a fun group of runners who don’t take things too seriously. We meet, chat, RUN, stretch, chat, EAT and we hang out over a beer every now and then. It's that easy. Please join us for breakfast after the run! The more the merrier. Typically we are 10-30 people, as not everyone who comes signs up on meetup. Important disclaimer: Please only run as much as you feel you can, considering the temperature, weather conditions, your own fitness etc... run and walk at your own pace as the organizers do not assume any liability for any injuries or health issues. Sonia, Adrian, Ali, Paul and Liz

Dieser von Musik begleitete Vinyasa Flow findet auf einer Gemeinschaftsterrasse einer Wohnanlage im 9. Bezirk statt. Es gibt meditative Elemente, eine Abfolge von Yogaasanas gekoppelt an den eigenen Atem und Atemübungen. Anschießend wirst Du dich bestimmt leichter fühlen - schon alleine aufgrund dieser wunderbaren Aussicht. Bei Schönwetter auch unbedingt eincremen ;-) Level: sportliche AnfängerInnen und Fortgeschritten. Bei Sonne unbedingt eincremen. 18€ Teilnahmegebühr. Du benötigst unbedingt deine eigene Matte. Vor Ort gibt es (nur) eine Toilette, wo du dich gegebenenfalls umziehen kannst. Einfach vor der Türe der Wohnanlage warten, ich hole Euch ab 10 Minuten vor Beginn ab. Ich freue mich auf den gemeinsamen Flow. Alles Liebe, Anna

**❗️Meetup is used only to help people discover our community. Please do not rely on it for event availability, dates, or updates. All current information is published in our WhatsApp group❗️** **🏔️ Semmering Hike: 20-Schilling-Blick** **📅 Date:** 5 July 🕒 **Time:** ~07:00–18:00 **What makes this trip special:** — one of Austria’s most famous panoramic viewpoints: 20-Schilling-Blick — breathtaking views of the legendary Semmering Railway — beautiful forest trails, mountain scenery, and historic villas The Semmering Railway was the world’s first true mountain railway, built in the 1850s, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The view from 20-Schilling-Blick became so iconic that it was even printed on the old Austrian 20-schilling banknote. 📏 Distance: ~14.6 km ⛰️ Elevation gain: ~600 m ⏱️ Walking time: ~4 h 40 min (plus breaks & photos) This is a scenic circular route and is considered moderate. **⚠️** Expect: – a few steeper uphill sections – mixed terrain (forest paths, gravel, some asphalt) – a full day outdoors 👉 You should: – have a basic fitness level – be comfortable walking 14–15 km **🥾 Hiking shoes or shoes with good grip are recommended.** **💶 Participation fee:** 30 € (including train tickets) **👥 Group size:** 19 participants The registration form will be shared in the WA about a week before the event – https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR Participation is confirmed only after 10 € prepayment. **🎫 If you have a Klimaticket:** Just mention it in the registration form, and you’ll only pay a 15 € organizational fee. 🚸The main goal of my trips is about enjoying the moment, meeting new people, and making beautiful places accessible even if you’re not a pro. ⚠️ This is a community meetup, not a guided tour. Everyone participates at their own responsibility. ——————— ❗️Please make sure to fill out the registration form: the link will be posted in the WA group ❗️

(Deutsch unten.) Sunday's portrait sessions start at 3 PM. Everyone is welcome to join our Open Sessions, just bring pencil, paper and any other utensils you may need. (Easels & Boards are available in the atelier). One pose will be maintained for the whole session, so that it is also possible to paint in watercolor, oil, etc. For the breaks we will offer some drinks and snacks. Free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Registration through this Meetup is suggested but not required. You can pay the 12 Euros fees in cash upon arrival. For more information, feel free to send email at info@viennaatelier.com Looking forward to see you soon! ============================= Die Porträtsitzungen am Sonntag beginnen um 15 Uhr. Bringe Bleistift, Papier und andere Materialen selbst mit, Staffeleien & Bretter gibt es im Atelier. Die gleiche Pose wird, unterbrochen von kleinen Pausen, über den gesamten Zeitraum beibehalten, daher ist es auch gut möglich mit Aquarell, Öl, usw. zu malen. Kostenlose Snacks und alkoholfreie Getränke stehen zur Verfügung. Eine Anmeldung über dieses Meetup wird empfohlen, ist aber nicht erforderlich. Sie können die 12 Euro Gebühr beim Ankommen in bar bezahlen. Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an info@viennaatelier.com

🌅 Danube Sunset Cycling Tour – Saturday Evening | Ride, Enjoy, Give Back 📅 Date: Saturday, July 5, 2026 🕖 Start: 7:00 PM 🕘 Finish: 9:00 PM Looking for a fun, active, and memorable way to spend your Saturday evening? Join us for a relaxing sunset cycling tour along one of Vienna’s most beautiful bike routes! Together, we’ll ride along the scenic Donauinsel (Danube Island), enjoying the fresh river breeze, beautiful natural surroundings, and breathtaking views. At the easternmost point of the island, we’ll stop to relax, take photos, and watch the sunset before cycling back along a peaceful return route. This is not a race—it’s an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy cycling at a comfortable pace, and create lasting memories. 📍 Tour Details 🚴 Starting Point: Copa Beach – Kaisermühlen ✅ Fully paved route, suitable for riders of all fitness levels and all types of bicycles 📏 Distance: Approximately 25 km ⏳ Duration: Around 3 hours (including a sunset break) 🌅 Sunset stop at the easternmost point of Donauinsel for rest, photography, and enjoying the view 🚲 Return via a calm and scenic route back to the starting point 🎒 Please Bring * A well-maintained bicycle * Front and rear lights (required) * Water, a drink, or a light snack (optional) ❤️ Participation & Charity The tour is free to join. Instead of an entry fee, we invite you to make a voluntary €2 donation directly to Generous Nation (Kinderhilfe) to support children in need of medical treatment. Bank Account Details Account Owner: Generous Nation (Kinderhilfe) - V IBAN: AT79 2011 1842 8919 7700 BIC/SWIFT: GIBAATWWXXX Once you’ve sent your donation receipt via direct message, your registration will be confirmed, and you’ll receive the meeting location and additional tour information. ✨ By joining this ride, you’ll enjoy a wonderful summer evening while also making a meaningful contribution to children in need. We look forward to riding with you. Let’s cycle together, enjoy the sunset, and help brighten a child’s future with a small act of kindness.

Be inspired like Beethoven, who roamed these hills in 1814. After gathering at Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof) we'll catch a 20-minute train to a quaint municipality just outside Vienna. A short walk will lead us straight through town and up to its thick walled neo-Gothic church. There, we start our proper hike up and around this picturesque mountain with its token 12th-century castle, which also starred in Stephen Herek's "The Three Musketeers". Expect a lush pine forest, magnificent views and impressive medieval architecture. But that's not all. Underway we'll also take a detour to the nearby Seegrotte, Europe's largest underwater lake. A mystical place brimming with history. Price includes train tickets and friendly host. Entrance fee for the 1-hour Seegrotte guided tour and boat ride is \~EUR 18 (not included). To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/beethoven

Join me for a photo walk along the Stadtwanderwerg 3 :) We will gather at Kapelle St. Anna at the beginning of the official hike and take a walk along it (circular route). It should take about 3-4 h to complete, more info here: https://www.wien.gv.at/en/leisure/hiking-path3 Please note the day might be very hot so dress accordingly and bring water! The event is free of charge but will be limited to max 14 people as it is meant as an opportunity to connect. It is suitable for all regardless of age/level/gear.

For English scroll down. Die Donauinsel – zwischen 1972 und 1988 gemeinsam mit der Neuen Donau erbaut, um Wien endgültig vor verheerenden Hochwässern zu schützen – ist heute aus dem Stadtbild nicht mehr wegzudenken. Dass an warmen Sommertagen auf der mehr als 21 Kilometer langen und bis zu 250 Meter breiten Insel einmal mehr als 200.000 Personen täglich unterwegs sein würden, war beim politischen Startschuss für das Projekt im Jahr 1969 allerdings weder geplant noch vorhersehbar. Ursprünglich als rein technisches Hochwasserschutzprojekt konzipiert und politisch höchst umstritten, entwickelte sich die Donauinsel erst im Lauf von mehr als 30 Jahren Planungs- und Bauzeit zu einem vielfältigen Natur- und Erholungsraum am Wasser. Die Ausstellung im Wien Museum beleuchtet die Geschichte und Gegenwart dieser besonderen Landschaft, die heute zu den wichtigsten Freiräumen in der Stadt zählt und Stadtbewohner:innen unterschiedlichsten Alters und diversester Herkunft für eine Vielzahl von Aktivitäten dient. Unter vielen anderen Objekten sind ein elf Meter langes historisches Donauinsel-Modell, ein mobiler Inselkiosk sowie aktuelle Foto- und Filmarbeiten von Klaus Pichler, Elodie Grethen und Dariusz Kowalski zu sehen. Wir treffen uns um 15:00 Uhr vor dem Eingang des Wien Museum, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Wien. Jeden 1. Sonntag im Monat ist der Eintritt in die Sonderausstellungen des Wien Museum kostenlos. Nach dem Ausstellungsbesuch gehen wir in eines der nahegelegenen Cafés. ***English:*** The Danube Island – built between 1972 and 1988 along with the New Danube to protect Vienna from devastating floods – has become an integral part of the city’s identity. Back in 1969, when the project was launched, no one imagined that more than 200,000 people would spend beautiful summer days on this stretch of land, 13 miles long and up to 800 feet wide. What began as a purely technical and highly controversial flood-control project gradually transformed over more than 30 years of planning and construction into a diverse natural and recreational space on the water. The Wien Museum exhibition explores both the history and present of this extraordinary landscape, which today is one of Vienna’s most important open spaces. The island is used by residents of all ages and backgrounds for countless activities. Among many other objects, a 36-foot-long historic model of the Danube Island, a food cart, as well as recent photographic and film works by artists Klaus Pichler, Elodie Grethen, and Dariusz Kowalski are on display. We meet at 3. p.m. at the entrance of the Wien Museum, Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Wien. On the first Sunday of every month, admission to the Wien Museum’s special exhibitions is free. After visiting the Exhibition we will have a drink together in a café nearby.

Reminder for everyone (ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys). We play Sunday Football (outdoor only) - 90 minutes (kick off 20:30, we meet at least 30 mins before for the warm up phase - so please be there 20:15 the latest). A post Corona Football Training - Matches most likely with 20+ players. If you would like to join please bring Astro turf shoes (artificial grass) and shin pads (not mandatory but might help) with you, have good mood and please pay online using the link below. [Sunday Night Football via FOOTxp.COM](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/p/sundaynightfootball/) Other methods for payments. **Erste Bank Transfer**: **Sorin-Florian Brici** **AT27 2011 1829 5564 7001** **\* [Revolut](https://revolut.me/brici)** \- Recommended **\* [Wise](https://wise.com/pay/me/sorinb256)** \- Also recommended **\* [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sorinSocial)** \- Please use non\-Commercial product We play light, no sliding, no hard tackling, no fighting or screaming & no injuries, hopefully. We need to respect current regulations in Austria, Vienna. The main priorities are to have fun and no injuries. The drinks are almost for free after in the local pub. Served to those who showed fantastic football skills. We confirm the location, the pitches and the dressing room numbers via our dedicated Football WhatsApp group. See you all soon. Sorin SMS/ WhatsApp +43 6764276984 (please ask to be added to our football groups). We will probably need to confirm your presence if you are coming for the first time. Important management house rule: **\> "No shows" are penalized with 10€\. Please remove your name from the list at least 6 hours before the event\.** One small final note: Please avoid to take justice in your hands. If someone is talking bad, complaining, insulting someone, faulting on purpose or kicking, just please let the organizers know. Measures will be taken. I promise you. Responding the same way, fighting or leaving the pitch is not an option and usually is not solving the problem. Actually, creates other problems. Thank you.

**Kindness Conference 2026** Registration required. Visit [www.kindhelp.org](http://www.kindhelp.org) to register! Imagine a future intentionally shaped by kindness: let's build it together with on **Saturday, July 18th at the Junto Hotel in downtown Columbus!** The function of our conference is to help people develop the skills to build kind community and provide opportunities to increase in-person connection and support in each other’s lives. **This conference is for any of us who are:** · Feeling isolated and lacking community in our current society · Wanting to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of each other · Anyone who is just wishing to create something better! **We will build more kind community by:** · Developing formats for building community-based infrastructure where existing systems are failing that anybody can use · Providing the tools that help people connect in-person and practicing using those tools together · Implementing Universal Design so that no one gets left behind **Opportunities and practical tools we are offering:** · Lunch! · Community-Building Toolkits for people to take home · A chance to build lasting friendships and supportive connections · Opportunities to share referrals, strategies, resources, and the kind of connected support networks many people receive through family, but that those without community and family are often lacking · Ongoing community dinners, free workshops, and other events where people can connect **Participants also have the opportunity to receive CE credits from the Ohio CSWMFT Board.** We are just getting started! This is one of many upcoming events where we can continue making kind community together. **Who else should be here?** Share this opportunity with anyone else who you think might want to build kind community! For more information and to register visit [www.kindhelp.org](http://www.kindhelp.org/). If you would like to help us plan the day, we would love to connect email us at [info@kindhelp.org](mailto:info@kindhelp.org)!

Highlights and Hidden Gems in SQL Server 2025 With so much emphasis on cloud data platforms and AI these days, SQL people can feel left behind by all the marketing hype. SQL Server 2025 was officially released in November of 2025, though, and contains a ton of improvements that will make our SQL Server deployments a bit faster, better, and more secure. There are even more improvements tucked into the release that never made a marketing blog or press release that you'll likely be learning about for the first time in this session! Join this session to learn about what makes your high availability a little more available, your performance a bit more performant, and your database more developer and app-friendly. Come spend an hour with SQL people talking SQL Server 2025 – the good, the "not quite ready for prime time", and the hidden awesomeness.

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!