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QB Sports - WED Pickleball @PICKLEX - COURT 6 (3.0+-4.0) - 6-7:30pm - $14.99
***PLEASE READ ENTIRELY----IMPORTANT ---***
This event will be played at PICKLEX in Oakville. You will love the flooring and set up at this venue. This is your chance to play in a state of the art facility.
➡️You must have at least $40 in your PB funds account **at all times in order to play.**
➡️Payment must be received immediately after you RSVP.
➡️If you RSVP to multiple events you must submit all the payments in one lump sum.
➡️If you have not already, here is the link to create an account on the DUPR website and then download the DUPR app: [[https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239) ](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239)
**MATCH RULES:**
1\. First match play to 9\, no win by 2 to warm up\. Round robin until all players have played\. No spins on serves\.
2\. Winners play winners \- one match \- play to 11 win by 2\.
3\. Mix up players\, play to 11 win by 2 rest of time\.
3\. Email your scores to Rose at: wgtapickleball@gmail\.com
**To jump in:**
**1**. If you have not done so already, complete the WGTA Pickleball waiver, complete once, covers you for all our events, here is the link: [CLICK HERE](https://forms.gle/JQrg6v2hAphJZXAb9)
2\. You must also create a free account on the PICKLEX app or on line\. \(if you wish you can unsubscribe from the PICKLEX notifications under your PICKLEX personal information\)
3\. E\-transfer event fee\(s\) to\-\-\>wgtapickleball@gmail\.com
In the memo section of e-transfer include your first, last name and what payment is for...
EG: Tom Cruise - Wed's at PICKLEX 6pm, $40 deposit + 6 events
**NOTE**
⚠️Minimum 72hrs notice to cancel your RSVP, otherwise you will be charged.
⚠️No refunds.
**Bring your own paddles. BRING WATER. Stretch before you play.**
ℹ️ For more information about our club, check out our [WEBSITE](https://wgtapbclub.com/)
***Email or txt me if you have any questions or issues:***
*-->[[wgtapickleball@gmail.com](mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com)]([mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com](http://mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com/)) or text me at-->>289.434.1922*
See you on the court!
Rose.
QB Sports - WED Pickleball @PICKLEX - COURT 7 (3.0-4.0+) - 6-7:30pm - $14.99
***PLEASE READ ENTIRELY----IMPORTANT ---***
This event will be played at PICKLEX in Oakville. You will love the flooring and set up at this venue. This is your chance to play in a state of the art facility.
➡️You must have at least $40 in your PB funds account **at all times in order to play.**
➡️Payment must be received immediately after you RSVP.
➡️If you RSVP to multiple events you must submit all the payments in one lump sum.
➡️If you have not already, here is the link to create an account on the DUPR website and then download the DUPR app: [[https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239) ](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239)
**MATCH RULES:**
1\. First match play to 9\, no win by 2 to warm up\. Round robin until all players have played\. No spins on serves\.
2\. Winners play winners \- one match \- play to 11 win by 2\.
3\. Mix up players\, play to 11 win by 2 rest of time\.
3\. Email your scores to Rose at: wgtapickleball@gmail\.com
**To jump in:**
**1**. If you have not done so already, complete the WGTA Pickleball waiver, complete once, covers you for all our events, here is the link: [CLICK HERE](https://forms.gle/JQrg6v2hAphJZXAb9)
2\. You must also create a free account on the PICKLEX app or on line\. \(if you wish you can unsubscribe from the PICKLEX notifications under your PICKLEX personal information\)
3\. E\-transfer event fee\(s\) to\-\-\>wgtapickleball@gmail\.com
In the memo section of e-transfer include your first, last name and what payment is for...
EG: Tom Cruise - Wed's at PICKLEX 6pm, $40 deposit + 6 events
**NOTE**
⚠️Minimum 72hrs notice to cancel your RSVP, otherwise you will be charged.
⚠️No refunds.
**Bring your own paddles. BRING WATER. Stretch before you play.**
ℹ️ For more information about our club, check out our [WEBSITE](https://wgtapbclub.com/)
***Email or txt me if you have any questions or issues:***
*-->[[wgtapickleball@gmail.com](mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com)]([mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com](http://mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com/)) or text me at-->>289.434.1922*
See you on the court!
Rose.
Soirée en français à la Red Tape Brewery -$3
Cet événement a des frais de 3 $ pour aider à compenser le coût de l'hébergement sur la plateforme Meetup de l’année courante et des années précédentes.
**[CLIQUEZ ICI POUR FAIRE VOTRE CONTRIBUTION](https://square.link/u/S6dAAKd1)**
Si vous préférez, vous pouvez payer par interac à Pierre: [pierregilbert@bell.net](http://pierregilbert@bell.net/)
Bonjour tout le monde!
Soyez des nôtres au prochain French meetup au Red Tape. Venez passer une soirée conviviale et rencontrer des francophones et francophiles de Toronto et du GTA. Tout le monde est bienvenu peu importe votre niveau.
Si vous ne souhaitez pas que votre photo soit publiée sur le site MeetUp, veuillez informer Pierre.
Red Tape fabrique des bières artisanales qui créent une atmosphère conviviale, comme à la maison. La brasserie propose également des boissons non alcoolisées et permet d'apporter votre propre nourriture.
Merci
Rhema
QB Sports - WED Pickleball @PICKLEX - COURT 7 (3.0-4.0+) - 6:00-8pm - $14.99
***PLEASE READ ENTIRELY----IMPORTANT ---***
This event will be played at PICKLEX in Oakville. You will love the flooring and set up at this venue. This is your chance to play in a state of the art facility.
➡️You must have at least $40 in your PB funds account **at all times in order to play.**
➡️Payment must be received immediately after you RSVP.
➡️If you RSVP to multiple events you must submit all the payments in one lump sum.
➡️If you have not already, here is the link to create an account on the DUPR website and then download the DUPR app: [[https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239) ](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239)
**MATCH RULES:**
1\. First match play to 9\, no win by 2 to warm up\. Round robin until all players have played\. No spins on serves\.
2\. Winners play winners \- one match \- play to 11 win by 2\.
3\. Mix up players\, play to 11 win by 2 rest of time\.
3\. Email your scores to Rose at: wgtapickleball@gmail\.com
**To jump in:**
**1**. If you have not done so already, complete the WGTA Pickleball waiver, complete once, covers you for all our events, here is the link: [CLICK HERE](https://forms.gle/JQrg6v2hAphJZXAb9)
2\. You must also create a free account on the PICKLEX app or on line\. \(if you wish you can unsubscribe from the PICKLEX notifications under your PICKLEX personal information\)
3\. E\-transfer event fee\(s\) to\-\-\>wgtapickleball@gmail\.com
In the memo section of e-transfer include your first, last name and what payment is for...
EG: Tom Cruise - Wed's at PICKLEX 6pm, $40 deposit + 6 events
**NOTE**
⚠️Minimum 72hrs notice to cancel your RSVP, otherwise you will be charged.
⚠️No refunds.
**Bring your own paddles. BRING WATER. Stretch before you play.**
ℹ️ For more information about our club, check out our [WEBSITE](https://wgtapbclub.com/)
***Email or txt me if you have any questions or issues:***
*-->[[wgtapickleball@gmail.com](mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com)]([mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com](http://mailto:wgtapickleball@gmail.com/)) or text me at-->>289.434.1922*
See you on the court!
Rose.
Afternoon walk
Let's meet outside the Davisville subway station (at the corner of Yonge Street and Chaplin Crescent) and go for a walk! (We can decide where to go when we meet.)
Web Mapping Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/yvAGbh4PpD
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
Vegetarian trek for omnivores: Liberty Village to Kensington Market (9 km)
**Attendance policy is enforced for this hike** because it's a popular one. See below for details.
This one is for the vegetarians and vegans who have been missing out on past hikes. And meat-eaters who turn their nose at the mention of vegetables.
This hike will highlight restaurants that showcase vegetables in their natural glory. No vegetarian burgers or vegan cheese. After all, why eat poor imitations of meat when you can eat the real thing? Great vegetarian dishes should stand on their own.
The best variety, quality, and density of vegetarian food is at downtown. Starting from hipster Liberty Village, we'll make our way to hippie Kensington Market. We'll pass by a veritable mix of Chinese, Indian, Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Vietnamese (and more) restaurants, each with their own take on veg food.
This hike ends at an Indian-inspired vegan restaurant in Toronto. Guarantee your spot at our [companion event](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/events/313789223/).
**Highlights**
1. Southwest corner of King and Atlantic (depart 10:45am)
2. Thindi Cafe
3. Garrison Common
4. Simit and Chai
5. The Roasted Nut
6. Roti Mahal
7. Waterworks Food Hall (depart 12pm, centre south exit)
8. Victoria Memorial Square
9. Annalakshmi
10. Bestco Fresh Foods
11. Georgian House
12. Aux Merveilleux de Fred
13. Toronto City Hall (depart 1pm)
14. VegeDelight
15. Aaha Truly South
16. FIKA Cafe
17. Mochi Mochi Cafe
18. The Cottage Cheese / Hawker
19. Robert Street Cookies / Fresca (arrive 1:50pm)
**Neighbourhoods**
Liberty Village > West Queen West > Fashion District > Entertainment DIstrict > Chinatown > Kensington Market
**Map**
[https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1SioIGK9x_ux8mSzUJ6jaHoCwJV6CPEg&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1SioIGK9x_ux8mSzUJ6jaHoCwJV6CPEg&usp=sharing)
**How it works**
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. See the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our vegetarian omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Vegan option subject to demand. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
See our [About section](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info.
**Attendance policy**
Please check in with an organizer when you arrive. 24 hours before the hike, we'll note down who is on the confirmed list. Those that don't show up will be marked as no-show. Repeat offenders will be banned. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend.
If you got off the waitlist less than 24 hours before the event, you won't be considered a no-show.
Lunch at Hawker (after Vegetarian trek for omnivores)
This is a companion event for [Vegetarian trek for omnivores](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/events/313774090). You don't have to do the hike to join this, but it's more rewarding if you do.
[Hawker](https://www.hawker.to/) is perhaps the most innovative vegan restaurant in Toronto. Drawing inspiration from one of the oldest vegetarian traditions, several of their dishes fuse Indian influences with modern sensibilities. Take their biryani, for example, spiked with smoked poblano and lavender. Other dishes reflect the global experiences of the chefs. It's fine dining standards with casual prices.
If there are many people on the waitlist and it's at least 5 days before the event, we may arrange another table.
**Payment**
* The $5 event fee is a deposit. It will be refunded when you show up.
* After signing up for the event, you have 24 hours to e-transfer the fee to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com
* If you're on the waitlist, you don't have to pay the deposit until a space opens up. You have 24 hours to pay the deposit after you've made it off the waitlist.
* When sending the e-transfer, please add a note that mentions your meetup.com name.
* If you don't pay in time, you will be removed from the attendee list. The spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist.
**Cancellation and refund policy**
* You can cancel and get a full refund 5 calendar days before the event. For example, if the event is on Friday 7pm, you can cancel without penalty anytime before the preceding Sunday 11:59pm.
* No refunds within 5 calendar days of the event, unless someone can be found to take your place.
* Full refund if the event is cancelled or rescheduled.
🏙️🚶 OLD CABBAGETOWN, REGENT PARK & DISTILLERY DISTRICT WALK (9KM) 🚶🏙️
🏙️🚶 OLD CABBAGETOWN, REGENT PARK & DISTILLERY DISTRICT WALK (9KM) 🚶🏙️
Historic Streets, City Contrasts & A Distillery District Finish
Some walks show you just how many different versions of Toronto can exist within a few kilometres.
Join us for a social city walk through some of Toronto’s most layered and contrasting neighbourhoods — from the storybook streets of Cabbagetown, to the revitalized energy of Regent Park, ending in the iconic Distillery District.
Cabbagetown is known for having one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in North America — quiet, tree-lined streets that feel almost frozen in time.
From there, we’ll move into Regent Park, where old Toronto meets new in one of the city’s most significant redevelopments.
We’ll finish in the Distillery District, once home to the largest distillery in the world, now a vibrant pedestrian area full of brick buildings, art, and atmosphere.
This is not a formal historical tour.
It’s a social walk with light storytelling, good energy, and lots to take in along the way.
👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
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🚶♂️ What We’ll Do
We’ll meet outside the subway station and begin our walk into Cabbagetown, wandering through its charming residential streets before making our way toward Regent Park.
As we move through the neighbourhood, you’ll see the blend of old and new Toronto — community spaces, modern builds, and the evolution of the area.
From there, we’ll continue south toward the Distillery District, where the walk wraps up.
You’re free to explore, grab a drink, or head out whenever you like.
Please note: there will be some stairs along the route.
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🌦️ Weather & Expectations
This walk will happen in typical April weather — which means anything from sun to light rain.
As long as it’s not extreme conditions or heavy downpour, we’ll be going ahead.
Be prepared and dress accordingly.
Comfortable shoes are important, and layers are always a good idea.
Also — this is NOT a guided or formal historical tour. I’ll share context casually, but the focus is on being social and enjoying the walk.
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🧢 Meetup Details
📍 Meetup Location: Outside the subway station
🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat
⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time.
On time is late.
We’ll begin promptly, so please plan ahead.
End Point: Distillery District
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🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to
📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)
This helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖
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🎒 What to Bring
Water
Good walking shoes
A small snack
Weather-appropriate clothing (rain-ready if needed ☔)
Please also use the washroom before arriving, as stops are limited.
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🌈 Who Is This For?
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not.
We also host:
🎬 Movies
🚶 Walks & hikes
🎭 Arts & culture outings
🍽️ Restaurant gatherings
There’s always something happening.
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REMEMBER: You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule.
And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates.
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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)
Come for the history. Stay for the contrasts.
Leave seeing Toronto just a little differently than before. 🏙️✨
Web Mapping Events Near You
Connect with your local Web Mapping community
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
HTML5 Master Series (Class 02 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)
HTML5 Master Series (Class 03 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Global Azure - Columbus
The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map.
View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/)
On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure.
Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you!
**What to Expect**
* Engaging technical sessions
* Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns
* AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps
* Food and drinks (because learning burns calories)
* Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts
**Who Should Attend?**
* Software engineers (any language, any stack)
* Cloud architects
* DevOps engineers
* Data professionals
* AI explorers
* Platform builders
* Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools
If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home.
**Why Global Azure?**
Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned.
And yes, it’s free to attend!

















