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✮ CAPPELLA THURSDAY MAINSTREAM ✮
### ✮ CAPPELLA THURSDAY MAINSTREAM ✮
הרשמה חינם
https://go-out.co/event/1765923395852?ref=a3fi92ff02
חמישי קפלה
**New Year Resolution**
פותחים את 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣
הכי גבוה אצלנו במגדל 🌠
**מיינסטרים** ברחבה המרכזית
**היפ הופ** בחדר הסודי 🍸
לערוץ השקט שלנו 👯♂️
https://shorturl.at/5yQtq
להזמנת שולחנות / בר 🍸
https://tinyurl.com/krpwx45f
🎧Your playlist 🎧
**MAIN STAGE**
OHAD PARAN
LOR AVNI
CHEN SOCO
(Mainstream)
**Secret Room**
TBA
(Hip Hop)
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Cappella
Haarbaa 28, Tel Aviv
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דגשים חשובים
מספר המקומות מוגבל
הזמנת שולחנות החל מהשעה 20:30
אנחנו ממליצים בחום להגיע עד השעה 21:15 על מנת להימנע מהמתנה בכניסה
יש לצרף קישור לחשבון אינסטגרם/פייסבוק זמין - ומספר טלפון לאדם. מזמין אשר יזין את
.אותם פרטים יותר מפעם אחת אוטומטית לא יאושר
בקאפלה יש אפס סבלנות להטרדות מינית, המרחב בטוח וחשוב לשמור על כך
TAMI π תאמי
TAMI π is a curated meeting, workshop or presentation about a topic in math. It happens every two weeks at TAMI. The event is hosted by a different person each time. You can come, learn topics and share ideas in an open and informal atmosphere.
For proposing a presentation or topic you can drop us a line.
תאמי פי הוא מפגש אוצר, סדנה או מצגת על נושא במתמטיקה. זה קורה כל שבועיים בתאמי. את האירוע מנחה אדם אחר בכל פעם. תוכלו לבוא, ללמוד נושאים ולחלוק רעיונות באווירה פתוחה ונעימה.
להצעת מצגת או נושא ניתן לפנות אלינו.
Jan 1: Precision Child Health with CEOs from two top Children's Hospitals
Dr. [Ronald Cohn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-cohn-0426505/) is CEO of Canada's most prestigiuos Children's Hospital, [SickKids](https://www.sickkids.ca/)\- The Hospital for Sick Children\, affiliated with the University of Toronto\. Ronni will be joined by his close friend\, [Efrat Bron Harlev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/efrat-harlev/), CEO, [Schneider Children's Hospital](https://www.schneider.org.il/eng). It is hard to find two better experts driving the transition to PRECISION Child Health.
Through a series of real-world patient stories, Dr. [Cohn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-cohn-0426505/) and [Efrat ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/efrat-harlev/)will share their perpsectives about HOW to make the change from traditional sick-care towards genuine PRECISION Child Health. This is an essential lecture for startups seeking to understand the future of healthcare.
**Date**: Thursday, Jan 1st
**Time**: 9-11am
**Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Stret, TLV, Boardroom #101
**Speaker**: [Ronald Cohn](https://www.sickkids.ca/en/staff/c/ronald-cohn/), CEO, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
[Efrat Bron Harlev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/efrat-harlev/), CEO, [Schneider Children's Hospital](https://www.schneider.org.il/eng).
**Moderator**: MC and Opening Remarks from [Goel Jasper](http://linkedin.com/in/goel-jasper), Head of [FINN Israel](www.finnpartners.com)
Start the New Year with "Precision Child Health", featuring Dr. Ronni Cohn, CEO, SickKids Hospital, and Efrat Bron Harlev, CEO, Schneider Children's Hospital. Thursday, Jan 1st, 9am, Herzog Tower, 6 Sadeh, Tel Aviv.
Via Ferrata Events This Week
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Founders Running Club :: Tel Aviv
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
Join locall Tel-Aviv chat with all news and updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWWgu9DznjzLvMe8p6cVCu?mode=ac_t
For any questions pleae contact Tel-Aviv city leaders:
Lev +972 55-7704496
Ilia +972535007183
Nastya +972533838320
Dan +972537162316
More about FRC global:
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
PROmise Run Tel-Aviv
✨**Make a wish and run for your dream** 🏃♂️
**Join** **Promises Run** — an event where you set a personal goal and take the first step toward it together with like-minded runners 🤍👟
🕐 2 January - 9:00
📍Shenkin 42, Tel Aviv
Agenda
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PROmises run 2026
Nikita Nevidimov
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Stretching
Victoria Tochieva
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Altra New Shoes Collection Presentation and Give-Away
Altra Team, MotionLab, Nikita Nevidimov
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM (+1 day)
Tea Ceremony from Simple Tea Community
Simple Tea Community
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DJ Leven Set
**What to expect:**
🏃♀️ Group run led by Nikita Nevidimov — an Eilat Desert Marathon podium finisher
🔥 Warm-up and short intro
☕️ Tea, coffee, and snacks after the run
🎁 Altra presentation, discounts, and gifts
📝 Write down your wish or goal, keep it as a reminder, and come back to it later to see how far you’ve come.
🤝 Meet new runners, join our Promises Run Strava group, and be part of future MotionLab events.
👟 Bring your running shoes, good energy — and your dream ✨
SATURDAY @ CAPPELLA 🆙
**SATURDAY @ CAPPELLA**
הרשמה חינם
https://go-out.co/event/1766953387469?ref=a3fi92ff02
הקומה ה 14 במגדל האור
של תל אביב מממריאה לעוד
ערב מיינסטרים מוזיקלי מהפנט
בסקייליין של תל אביב 🍾
דינר, תקליטים, קוקטיילים,
ומסיבה אחת גדולה
אל תוך הלילה 🍸
לערוץ השקט שלנו 👯♂️
https://shorturl.at/5yQtq
להזמנת שולחנות / בר 🍸
https://tinyurl.com/krpwx45f
🎧Your playlist 🎧
**MAIN STAGE**
BENOR
SHAI ARGAMAN
(Mainstream)
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Cappella
Haarbaa 28, Tel Aviv
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דגשים חשובים
מספר המקומות מוגבל
הזמנת שולחנות החל מהשעה 21:30
אנחנו ממליצים בחום להגיע עד השעה 22:15 על מנת להימנע מהמתנה בכניסה
יש לצרף קישור לחשבון אינסטגרם/פייסבוק זמין - ומספר טלפון לאדם. מזמין אשר יזין את
.אותם פרטים יותר מפעם אחת אוטומטית לא יאושר
בקאפלה יש אפס סבלנות להטרדות מינית, המרחב בטוח וחשוב לשמור על כך
Philosophy Group Meeting -- Hebrew
Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful.
Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed.
We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel.
Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough.
Please join our WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt
Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you.
Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)
✮JIMMY WHO-FRIDAY-MAINSTREAM✮
**✮JIMMY WHO-FRIDAY-MAINSTREAM-✮**
הרשמה חינם:
https://go-out.co/event/1766671412765?ref=a3fi92ff02
הקלאב של רוטשילד מציג:
שישי של מיינסטרים בשדרה 🌳
כשהפטיפונים והמחטים נפגשים
עם השדרה הכי חיה בעיר —
רוטשילד 24 מתחמם ללילה מחשמל 🔈✨
כל מה שנשאר זה לתת לקסם לעבוד 🪩
JIMMY WHO \| Friday \| 02\.01 \| 22:30
על המחטים החל מ 22:30 🕥
MATAN DINO
📀
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מספר המקומות מוגבל
הזמנת שולחנות החל מהשעה 22:30
אנחנו ממליצים בחום להגיע עד השעה 23:00 על מנת להימנע מהמתנה בכניסה
יש לצרף קישור לחשבון אינסטגרם/פייסבוק זמין - ומספר טלפון לאדם. מזמין אשר יזין את
.אותם פרטים יותר מפעם אחת אוטומטית לא יאושר
בג'ימי הו יש אפס סבלנות להטרדות מינית, המרחב בטוח וחשוב לשמור על כך
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לערוץ השקט שלנו 👯♂️
https://shorturl.at/5yQtq
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להזמנת שולחנות / בר 🍸
https://tinyurl.com/krpwx45f
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נתראה בשדרה 🛹
מיטאפ בנושא ״אינטרינזיות וסובייקטיביזם - שתי צורות של דחיית האובייקטיביות״
ביום שישי 12.12.2025 נפגש למיטאפ בנושא מתוך הספר ״אובייקטיביזם הפילוסופיה של איין ראנד״ ״אינטרינזיות וסובייקטיביזם - שתי צורות של דחיית האובייקטיביות״ את המפגש יעביר אייר רייכל, עמית מרכז איין ראנד.
לקריאת המאמר:
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baNjK2HXGzdu3TEWUCvtbjADD6LwvGbR/](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baNjK2HXGzdu3TEWUCvtbjADD6LwvGbR/)
**\*\*\*המפגש מיועד לקהל הרחב ולא מצריך ידע מוקדם מעבר לקריאת המאמר\*\*\***
תכנית:
10:45-11:15 התכנסות
11:15-12:45 דיון על המאמר
12:45 אפטר מיטאפ: קונים אוכל ושתייה בשרונה מרקט וחוזרים למינגלינג בוויוורק
הדיון מתחיל ונגמר בזמן. נא לדייק ולא לאכול במהלך הדיון
[תרומות למרכז איין ראנד ופעילות המיטאפ כאן](https://www.aynrand.org.il/donate)
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הנחיות כניסה:
יש להיכנס בכניסה א' של שרונה מרקט, מול מסעדת "מקסיקנה" יש דלת לחדר מדרגות, יש לעלות לקומה ה3 ולצלצל לפתיחת הדלת לאייר רייכל 050-5210025. ניתן גם לכתוב בקבוצת הוואטסאפ של המיטאפ.
ניתן להגיע באמצעות הרכבת הקלה - תחנת יהודית
למגיעים ברכב, חניה מומלצת ב"חניון פלטיניום" (מופיע בוייז). במחיר 20 ש"ח, חניונים אחרים יהיו יקרים יותר
ניתן גם לחנות בחניון "מילניום" שקצת רחוק יותר ב10 שח עם אפליקציית סנטרל פארק.
לאחר המפגש, ממשיכים לבלות במתחם וויוורק, נהוג לקנות אוכל במרקט למטה ולחזור לאכול במתחם.
מתלבטים ביחס להתאמת התוכן? אופי המפגש? מוזמנים לפנות ולהתייעץ עם בועז.
Shut Up & Write!® at Cafe Nona
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com).
**Other Important Details:**
WiFi name/password: TBD
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Via Ferrata Events Near You
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SOL in Columbus, OH - a Smart-guided Short One-way Loop Bikeway Tour
***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS***
Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197)
You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut!
### SOL in Columbus, OH
\- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour
Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles!
83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below).
Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda.
Points of interest:
COSI
Scioto River
North Market
German Village
The Scioto Mile
Brewery District
Huntington Park
Nationwide Arena
Columbus Union Station Arch
Greater Columbus Convention Center
**The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly, to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. **If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.**
Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun!
***This is a repeating event on the calendar***\*, but the date and time do not necessarily need to be what is posted. **If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section** giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.\*
***The mission of this format is to create a catalog*** *of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. **The goal is to get people out cycling** either in groups or solo. **The vision is a cycling community with resources** available for bike tours, bike talk, and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.*
Powell Gold Star Referral Club Meetup
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!
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.
I've been hardware hacking a See N Say to make it say whatever I want - while the project is in progress still, it should be working by this meetup! I'll bring it for demo. [See N Say Project](https://github.com/cdeever/esp32-see-n-say)
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.
Trails & Ales! Blacklick Woods Metro Park / Prost Beer & Wine Café
**History**
[Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system.
In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub.
The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups.
During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation.
In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms.
Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay.
**After the Hike**
After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.
Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric
The January Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **January 6th, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Jason Romans**.
You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at
**[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
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Agenda:
**5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees.
**6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details.
**7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment.
We hope to see you there!
Session Abstract
**Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric**
Curious about Apache Spark but not sure where to start? This hands-on session introduces you to Spark in Microsoft Fabric Notebooks—a powerful and accessible way to process and analyze big data using familiar tools in the Microsoft ecosystem.
We’ll break down key Spark concepts like distributed computing, DataFrames, and lazy evaluation, then show how they come to life inside Fabric’s notebook experience. You’ll see practical demos that cover loading, transforming, and analyzing large datasets—while leveraging Fabric’s modern data stack, including OneLake, Dataflows, and Pipelines.
You’ll also learn how to choose between Spark and pure Python notebooks in Fabric, based on execution needs, data integration, and use case fit.
Whether you're a SQL pro, BI developer, or data engineer, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start using Spark in your own projects—no cluster management required.
\*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.
Celebrate National Spaghetti Day!
Join us as we celebrate **National Spaghetti Day** with this hearty dish! Though the origins of spaghetti are disputed—whether it was Marco Polo bringing back culinary invention from the East or a home-grown Sicilian treat dating back to the 12th Century—we can all agree that a cold day with a big bowl of noodle-y, saucy goodness is balm for the soul.
# Carfagnas Spaghetti and Sauce
*Everybody's favorite!* Our handmade egg spaghetti topped with our homemade marinara and served with two of our famous meatballs. There are other classic spaghetti dishes on the menu, too.
**Where:** We'll have tables in their beautiful upscale bar at Carfagna's Ristorante; and you need to check out everything Italian this place has to offer under one roof!! (shopping, pastry)
***Reservation for 12 under Michele Z starts at 2pm***. *Members Only. Space is limited so no guests, please.*
I hope you'll join me at Carfagna's AMAZING complex on Gemini/Polaris. -Michele
















