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The O11y Experience Berlin
Please note that this event page is closed for RSVPs. Please register on the Event page from [Honeycomb!](https://events.honeycomb.io/O11yXBerlin)
**Join us for the O11y Experience Berlin!**
**About the evening**
Join Honeycomb and Thoughtworks for the O11y Experience Berlin, an exclusive evening for engineering and platform leaders shaping modern software systems. Connect with peers, hear real-world insights in a fireside chat with industry experts, and explore how leading teams are tackling observability, reliability, and operating complexity at scale. Exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and engage in practical conversations with Berlin’s engineering community.
**Why Attend**
Thought Leadership: Real-world observability insights
Peer Connection: Connect with Berlin’s engineering community
Impact: Take away practical ideas you can apply immediately
**Agenda**
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Honeycomb and Thoughtworks will open the evening with a welcome and perspectives on how engineering teams are navigating observability, reliability, and operating complex systems at scale.
Fireside Chat and Q&A
Hear practical insights from industry experts on real-world observability journeys, followed by an audience Q&A.
Actionable Insights
Connect with your peers. Exchange ideas, discuss shared challenges, and build meaningful relationships with Berlin’s engineering community.
6:00 PM - Arrival and Networking
6:30 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:40 PM - Fireside Chat
7:00 PM - Q&A
7:15 PM - Networking, Drinks & Canapés
8:30 PM - Closing Remarks
**RSVPS:**
**Please sing up on the event page from [HONEYCOMB!](https://events.honeycomb.io/O11yXBerlin)**
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**Code of Conduct**
We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. The event space operates under largely compatible [Thoughtworks Meetups & Events CoC](https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-de/about-us/events/code-of-conduct-germany).
**Accessibility**
The Location is accessible for wheelchair users. This includes the entrance (no steps to get into the location), toilets and the stage.
BitDevs Bitcoin Socratic Seminar Berlin
**BitDevs Bitcoin Socratic Seminar Berlin @ c-base Raumstation**
Join us for our monthly interactive **[Bitcoin Socratic Seminar](https://bitdevs.berlin)** in Berlin! We’ll start with pizza and beer (sponsored by [Ordimint.com](https://ordimint.com)), followed by deep-dive discussions on the most interesting *technical* developments in Bitcoin from the past month. Participation by everyone is highly encouraged!
Our goal is to foster lively discussion, knowledge sharing, and debate. In the weeks leading up to the event, participants gather topics such as:
* New research papers
* New BIPs and BOLTs
* Network statistics
* Technical blog posts
* Mailing list and Delving Bitcoin threads
* Pull requests and updates from key repos (Bitcoin Core, LND, Core Lightning, Eclair, BDK, rust-bitcoin, LDK, Electrum, …)
Each topic is briefly introduced by our moderators and then discussed before moving on. The full list of links will be published at [bitdevs.berlin](https://bitdevs.berlin) 1–2 days before the event — please review them in advance to get the most out of the discussion.
**Important details:**
* This event is highly technical — best suited for those with a solid grasp of Bitcoin internals. Curious newcomers are always very welcome, but expect in-depth conversations (see the former topics at [bitdevs.berlin](https://bitdevs.berlin)).
* Chatham House Rule applies: you may share what was discussed, but not who said it. No livestream, no photos, no recordings.
* The evening begins with food and networking; people often stay after the seminar to keep talking.
**Co-hosted by:**
* [Felix](https://x.com/FelixWeis)
* [Freerk](https://x.com/freerko)
* [Fabian](https://x.com/fjahr)
For background on the idea of BitDevs Socratic Seminars, see [this article](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/op-ed-want-to-learn-about-bitcoin-try-a-local-socratic-seminar).
Stress relief Breathwork
A 45-minute pranayama and breath-awareness class designed for working professionals and busy minds. This session offers gentle, nervous-system–supportive breathing practices that help release mental fatigue, calm stress, and restore clarity - without forceful breathing or breath retention.
Each class includes a short, accessible explanation of the breathing approach, followed by guided practice and quiet integration, making it suitable even during a lunch break.
No prior experience is required.
Boardgames at Drehmoment Bar, Wedding
**Hello every boardgame enjoyer!**
We'll continue our weekly boardgame evenings every Wednesday in Drehmoment (Glasgower Str. 29, 13349 Berlin) from 19:00. You are all invited to join us!
You can expect a lot of fun light games suitable for the location. We have a small library of games you are free to use (but you are also encouraged to bring your own). The games are fast so feel free to join any time! Gamers of all experience levels are welcome.
Drehmoment is a classic Berlin bar, they offer varius drinks and have the best cocktails in Wedding. We have a big room in the back just for us. We are allowed to bring your own food and they have snacks for sale.
A couple of ground rules that we take seriously:
1. We are guests at Drehmoment, please treat their staff with respect.
2. There is no entry fee but please support the bar by buying drinks or snacks while you are playing.
3. Be efficient in your seating and kind to other patrons.
See you on Wednesday
Soundground: free improvised music workshop
**A place to meet sound, without maps**
Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)**
Everyone enters as they are.
No score. No threshold of skill.
We follow the room, moment by moment—
listening, nudging, letting the music find itself.
A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstep—
each carries weight.
Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated.
There are no wrong directions here.
We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward:
to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together.
That is where the music begins.
* 🌀 Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movement—or nothing at all.
* ✨ **Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration backgrounds.**
* 🎧 No experience needed. Curiosity is enough.
* 📍 Berlin – \[theodorstraße 5,12099]
* 🗓 Every Wednesday 17: 30
* 📬 DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join
Come make sound—come be heard.
Business Netzwerken Berlin in Moabit am 11. März um 8:45 Uhr
Weil es beim letzten Mal so schön war, treffen wir uns diesmal wieder im **CI Space auf der Bugenhagenstraße 9, 10551 Berlin** (https://maps.app.goo.gl/dXaYKm8fkhBsxk42A). Vielen Dank an Iztok Petek, den Inhaber vom CI Space (www.facebook.com/cispaceberlin), der das wieder kostenlos für uns möglich macht - bitte dankt es ihm nach Möglichkeit mit dem Kauf von 1, 2 Getränken vor Ort!
**Bitte seid spätestens 5min vor 9 Uhr da, da wir pünktlich starten werden.** Die ersten sind i. d. R. bereits ab 8:30 Uhr da, um vorab schonmal ein bisschen durchzustarten mit dem Netzwerken :)...
Denkt daran **genügend Visitenkarten,** bitte mindestens eine, mitzubringen für die moderierte Netzwerkrunde.
**Veranstaltungsort:**
CI Space (Berlin-Moabit)
Bugenhagenstraße 9
10551 Berlin
Nächste **U-Bahn-Station**: U9 Turmstraße oder U9 Birkenstraße (jeweils ca. 5 Gehminuten).
**Start:** pünktlich 08:55 Uhr (ab 08:30 Uhr sind sonst die ersten da)
Zum nun bereits 7. Mal verschlägt es uns nach Moabit! Unser neuer Moderator [Der Gottwald (siehe hier)](www.der-gottwald.de) lädt erneut ein und führt euch durch den Morgen.
Wie immer bieten wir eine moderierte Netzwerkrunde für euch an, um neue Kontakte zu knüpfen und das eigene Business voran zu treiben, außerdem ist Zeit für etliche weitere Gespräche!
Ein ca. 15-minütiger Impulsvortrag mit Kreativeinlage und ganz viel Mehrwert für euch ist auch wieder eingeplant - falls ihr bei einem zukünftigen Treffen selbst einmal vortragen oder gar ein Treffen moderieren möchtet, meldet euch gern bei uns. Dieses Mal erwartet euch ein interaktiver Vortrag von Johannes Schweig (https://johannesschweig.de/), der euch in aller Kürze näher bringt worum es bei UX Design geht und warum das auch euch - und nicht etwa nur Designer betrifft. Statt grauer Theorie schauen wir uns das praktisch an: In einer kurzen, spielerischen Übung entwickelt ihr in Zweierteams eine einfache Lösung für eine alltägliche Herausforderung, testet sie direkt mit einem Dritten und erlebt, wie schnell Annahmen sichtbar werden. Es geht nicht um schöne Screens, sondern darum, Gedanken greifbar zu machen, Feedback zu bekommen und gemeinsam bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen. Danke, Johannes - Business Netzwerken Berlin freut sich schon sehr auf deinen Kurzvortrag!
Die leckeren Getränke, Snacks oder was auch immer euch zum Kauf animiert hat, bezahlt bitte selbst ;)...
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**(Fast) alle** Gründer\*innen, StartUps, Freiberufler, Unternehmer und Unternehmensvertreter sind willkommen beim Business Netzwerken Meetup. Die Teilnahme ist generell kostenlos und **nicht** an eine Mitgliedschaft gebunden. **Bitte beachten:** Unternehmer mit Multi-Level Marketing-Geschäftsmodellen schließen wir von unseren Veranstaltungen komplett aus, da wir hier die Erfahrung machen mussten, dass es dabei oft nur ums Verkaufen geht, und meistens kein echtes Interesse am Netzwerken und am Gegenüber existiert. **Weiterhin** stehen wir deshalb auch allen Arten des Provisionsgeschäfts (Finanzoptimierer, Immobilienmakler, Versicherungsvertreter, etc.) extrem kritisch gegenüber und gestatten diesen keine Teilnahme an unseren Events. Solltet ihr der Meinung sein, ihr fallt nicht in diese Kategorie, obwohl ihr in einer der genannten Branchen arbeitet, so sprecht uns bitte im Vorfeld an.
Wir freuen uns darauf, auch **dich** persönlich kennenzulernen und dir bei der Entwicklung deines Geschäfts weiterzuhelfen!
Philosophie 2.0 - spielerisch klug durch maximale Klarheit
Mit dem Titel "Philosophie 2.0" wird nicht zu viel versprochen.
Nicht alles was mit 'Philosophie' bezeichnet wird, hat damit auch zu tun.
Das gilt allgemein.
Wörter werden zu oft nicht präzise gebraucht, aber wenn man alles mit beliebigen Wörtern bezeichnen würde, könnte man nichts mehr genau verstehen, könnte nichts mehr genau begreifen. Also blieben die Irrtümer bestehen. Das hätte mit Philosophie aber definitiv nichts mehr zu tun.
Was also ist das Gegenteil belanglos-vieldeutigen Wörterverdehens mit hochassoziativen Sprüngen bei denen allerlei übersehen wird und ergo das Wesentliche nicht mehr als solches klar erkannt werden kann?
Maximal exakte Begriffsklärung.
Und das geht!
Das geht über einen systematischen Aufbau aller Kategorien - gestützt über einen Algorithmus, welcher Kategorienfehler automatisch vermeidet und mithilft, das Ganze im Blick zu behalten.
Dass dies für uns Personen gar nicht so einfach ist, sieht man daran, dass jede Person (auch Du) irgendwann irgendwelchen Irrtümern aufgesessen ist.
Jede Person, die sich also für irgendetwas ernsthaft (nicht wegen blanglosem Amüsement, oder wegen ideologischer Rechthaberei) interessiert und ergo dafür offen ist seine Auffassungen weiterzuentwickeln, ist bei dieser Veranstaltung goldrichtig.
Ablauf:
Bei unserer Diskussion geht es dabei nicht um irgendein festes Thema, sondern jeder schreibt ein Wort in seinem Interessengebiet auf einen Zettel und wir ziehen diese paarweise für je eine Runde.
Die beiden Wörter haben gemeinsame Kategorien, aber es gibt auch Unterschiede.
Wer diese nicht alle kennt, kann nicht behaupten, dass er tatsächlich begriffen hat, wovon er meint, dass es ihn interessiere; dass er definitiv wüsste wovon er spricht.
Dieses Problem hatte schon Sokrates erkannt. Nur haben wir jetzt einen Algorithmus, welcher zu absoluter Genauigkeit verhilft um diese Irrtümer loszuwerden. Daher 'Philosophie 2.0'.
Siehe dem Bild oben werfen wir die Bedeutung (die Menge aller Kategorien einer Begrifflichkeit) per Beamer an die Wand.
Wir sind nicht in der Schule, d.h. es gibt keinen Zeitdruck, keine Noten, keinen Wettbewerb und keine Profilierungsmotive, sondern jeder hat alle Zeit der Welt um über die schematisch dargestellte Bedeutung nachzudenken - und diese zu hinterfragen.
Die grafisch dargestellten Bedeutungen des Algorithmus sind nicht perfekt.
Es geht nicht darum irgendetwas zu akzeptieren, sondern andersherum: die Bedeutung anzugreifen und zu verbessern.
Jeder kann sie ändern!
Die Diskussion ist also eröffnet. Jeder muss Gründe angeben.
"Kann ein Walfisch ein Wellensittich sein?"
\~> Natürlich nicht, denn Säugetiere sind keine Vögel.
"Kann ein Fenster ein Getränk sein?"
\~> Jeder weis, das ist unmöglich, denn Festkörper sind keine Flüssigkeiten.
"Kann eine Demokratie eine Republik sein?"
"Kann eine Vermutung eine Meinung sein?"
"Ist etwas zu begreifen das Selbe wie etwas zu verstehen?"
Nichts regt dermaßen zum nachdenken an wie die Bedeutung der Begrifflichkeiten algorithmisch stabilisiert zu systematisieren.
Und wenn wir uns nicht einig werden?
Die Diskussion läuft auch nach der Veranstaltung weiter. Jeder kann online von zuhause die Diskussion fortführen - mit dem selben mitdenkenden Algorithmus.
Man könnte sagen, es sei ein neues Gesellschaftsspiel - ohne Wettkampf, sondern in kollektiver Bereicherung an Klarheit, von der alle gigantisch profitieren, obschon jeder nur einen sehr kleinen Teil beiträgt.
Das "Spiel" funktioniert auch mehrsprachig, denn der platonische Raum der Begrifflichkeiten ist der eindeutige Raum, auf den das Vokabular einer Sprache nur referiert.
Man kann auch von Zuhause aus online mitmachen. Den Zugang können wir dann über die Kommentare hier organisieren.
Bring deinen Laptop mit, dann wird es einfacher...
Dieses Spiel macht klug:
Schach trainiert zwar das Konzentrationsvermögen, hat aber mit der Wirklichkeit nichts zu tun.
Dieses Spiel hingegen schon, denn genau mitdenken zu können setzt voraus genau zu unterscheiden.
Wer die Bedeutung der Wörter sauber ausdifferenziert wird immer klüger.
Mach mit!
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Godot Engine Community Meetup @ c-base
Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜
Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼
This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️
You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️
Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢
Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐
Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️
Stephan Graf v. Bothmer: THE LOST WORLD
❗️𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒❗️
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 — 𝐧𝐨 𝐀𝐈, 𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐆: 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩-𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧; 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟 𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐫!
➡️ 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
ZWÖLF-APOSTEL-KIRCHE
An der Apostelkirche 1
10783 Berlin
➡️ 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡:
March 12th, 19:30 hrs
➡️ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 & 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦:
https://www.visitberlin.de/en/event/stephan-graf-v-bothmer-lost-world
➡️ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗣:
March 12th, 19:00 hrs
in front of ZWÖLF-APOSTEL-KIRCHE
(An der Apostelkirche 1, 10783 Berlin)
𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬; 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝.
Lazy Saturday Liar Games
Saturday afternoons are perfect to play some lazy liar games, if you have nothing better to do.
We are a group of friendly people who will teach you how to play these easy social deduction games . Amazing way to meet new people and have some good company during weekend.
**IMPORTANT**
It's relaxed playing, nothing for ambitious gamers or people who take it too serious.
Waiting list policy:
When spots open up, we try to bring in a good mix — some regulars we can count on and some new faces to keep things fresh. That means not everyone will get picked every time, but don’t take it the wrong way — it’s just about balance. There’ll always be more chances to join!
KIRTAN MUSIC Meditation • Berlin
It’s a time to sit in a circle of friends and sing mantras from the heart. Let these sounds soothe both the mind and the heart.
During this evening, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the sounds of yoga and discover a sense of inner peace. Our session offers a gentle chance to slow down, find harmony, and reconnect with the depths of your heart🧡
Live music will make the evening even more enchanting. 🎵We’ll use acoustic instruments that help you relax and fill the space with a peaceful, nurturing atmosphere.
As the session unfolds, we’ll naturally flow into a soft kirtan meditation — the beautiful culmination of this shared journey.
To end the evening with care, we’ll offer warm tea and a sweet treat☕️
You are warmly welcome! Don’t hesitate — join us for this unique inner journey ✨
📆 When: Sunday, March 15
🕗 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: UNITY SPACE, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40, 10999 Berlin
Let’s Play Azul & CATAN - Play and socialize
Join our **CATAN** Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this classic board game.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, plenty of laughter, and the chance to make new friends.
This is a relaxed, casual meetup: **no hardcore competition**, just friendly rivalry.
👉 **Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.**
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**How to Play (Quick Guide):**
* **Setup:** Build the island with hex tiles, place number tokens, roads, settlements, and give each player starting resources.
* **Turn order:** On your turn, roll two dice to produce resources, then trade and build.
* **Resource production:** Players gain resources (wood, brick, sheep, wheat, ore) from tiles next to their settlements/cities when the tile’s number is rolled.
* **Robber:** If a 7 is rolled, players with too many cards discard half; move the robber to block a tile and steal a card.
*NOTE: Friendly robber rule: We play with the friendly robber rule, which means that the robber cannot be placed on a player with less than 3 points.*
* **Trading:** Trade resources with other players or with the bank (usually 4:1, better with ports).
* **Building:** Spend resources to build roads, settlements, cities, or buy development cards.
* **Victory points:** Earn points from settlements, cities, development cards, Longest Road, and Largest Army.
* **Winning:** The first player to reach 10 victory points on their turn wins.
* 2-Hours-Max: If no one reaches 10 points by the end of the second hour, the player with the most points wins. This keeps our game capped at **two hours**. ⏰️
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**Our Game Set-Up & Attendance Policy:**
1. We will have two CATAN sets available for up to six players each, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Since each game takes a considerable amount of time, arriving after a game has already started may make it difficult to place you at a table.
3. In such cases, you may need to place your first two settlements on the remaining available parts of the map—if space allows.
4. Please make sure to update your RSVP in advance. Failure to do so may cause unnecessary delays for everyone at the start.
5. Not showing up without notice will result in being blacklisted for at least one future meetup.
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Wine World Journey– Terroir of France
**✨ A Beautiful Spring Gathering--Community, Energy & New Connections**
“Let’s come together in a chic and calm space to enjoy wine, good vibes and shared moments.”
**Join our community:**
To keep the group friendly and spam-free, **new members are approved manually.**
If you would like to join, please send a short message introducing yourself and explaining why you’d like to be part of the community (for example your interest in wine or events). Thank you\~
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvY0P9u9c1X8wqbargHqAD](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvY0P9u9c1X8wqbargHqAD)
**About the Wine World Journey**
Each event explores a new wine region, with its own stories, grape varieties, and traditions.
We’ll taste carefully selected wines, made from typical grape varieties that express the true character of the region.
**Taste, Learn, and Truly Feel the Terroir**
Sign up and warm up with a self introduction 3:30-4:00 pm
Part 1: Introduction to the Region 4:00-4:30
* Why this region is famous in the wine world
* A virtual tour to explore the landscape
* Typical grape varieties, wineries, and wine labels
Part 2: Tasting the wines together 4:30-5:00
\- Making tasting notes to explore aromas and structure\, and sharing
impressions to truly feel the character of the terroir.
\- Blind Tasting game for the last glass\( region \+ grape variety\)\-optional
Part 3: Communication and Connections 5:00-5:55
The venue will close at 6:00 pm, so let's prepare to leave before that.
**NOTIFICATION**:
* 25.00 EUR to share the Wines ( including 3 glasses)+ Wine tasting note+ Snack
* Please bring cash, and a pen to write tasting notes
* The venue is inside a residential building reception lobby. Please enter through the main entrance gate, then turn right to reach the venue. You may enter together with other residents, or feel free to call me upon arrival.
Blood on the Clocktower (Social Deduction)
Forge alliances, lay false trails, spin lies and expose them – welcome to the Social Deduction Night at Irrlicht!
7pm til late =)
Veterans and complete beginners are welcome!
Depending on your experience level, we will choose the appropriate script.
Rules will be explained on the spot – for those who dont know the rules, please make sure to arrive 15min before, so we can start on time.
Virtual Worlds Events Near You
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Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Apply to be an Ohio Virtual Men's Group Leader!
Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us.
As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead.
**Apply now to lead a group in your area:**
👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
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Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.






























