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๐ฃ๏ธ Arabic Practice Circle: Social & Structured Session
A regular meetup for those committed to practising and improving their Arabic. It is designed for those who know the very basics and want a structured opportunity to practise reading, listening, speaking, and building confidence. If you're still learning the very basics but want some motivation to keep going, you're very welcome to join.
Note: This is a practice group facilitated by a native speaker - not a formal teacher or taught class, and not a Quran teaching session.
๐ SESSION FORMAT:
โฑ๏ธ 30 mins Intro & Social: We'll go around and introduce ourselves in Arabic. Feel free to prepare 2-3 sentences beforehand if you don't like being put on the spot!
๐ฃ๏ธ 60 mins Structured Practice: A focused session practising together with guidance :
โพ Taking turns reading passages aloud
โพ Listening to excerpts from an audiobook
โพ Working together to translate and understand the text
๐ฌ Continued Socialising: Feel free to stick around afterwards for more informal chat and connection.
โ Note: Active Muslims is equally about focusing on the actual activity, in this case, it is a practice session requiring mental engagement and active participation (and not just a social), therefore it is advised to approach and attend these events with that mindset, intention and purpose.
๐ LOCATION: Barbican
โ MEET: By the cafe G Level (Benugo)
โฑ๏ธ TIME: Meet from **11:00am** for intros and socialising. The practice session starts promptly at **11:30am** insha'Allah.
๐ What to bring:
๐ Any Arabic texts you would like to read
๐ง Headphones (optional, if you prefer listening privately)
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If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to free up your spot for someone on the waiting list.
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๐ **[@Active.Muslims](https://www.instagram.com/active.muslims)**
*(Follow for latest events updates)*
๐ฃ F*ck the Small Talk #4
*๐ฃ Meetup RSVPs do not reflect actual attendance! We usually have around 20-30 people at every single event. ๐ฃ*
**[๐๏ธ Sign up here to grab your ticket ๐๏ธ](https://luma.com/london4ftst)**
๐ซ **RSVP โ ticket. A paid ticket is required to attend.**
๐ On your phone and canโt click? Click the link in the comments :)
F\*ck the Small Talk has travelled the world across Berlin, Mexico City, Melbourne, Lisbon, Medellin, Vienna, and now back to London for its 3rd year in a row! ๐
**๐ฆ WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?**
FTST is a **one-of-a-kind social experience** where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. Itโs also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!
Join us for **games**, **talks**, and **connections** with **friends you havenโt met yet**. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in London every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. ๐
**๐ HOW DOES IT WORK?**
We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. Youโll never have to speak in public if you donโt want to.
**๐ฃ NOTE**: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will โค๏ธ)
**๐น HOW TO JOIN?**
**[Take 1 minute to sign up ๐](https://luma.com/london4ftst)**
๐ On your phone and canโt click? Click the link in the comments :)
Our events are **limited to 30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. We aim to curate events with similar age and gender groups *wherever possible.* If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform)
**๐งง HOW MUCH IS IT?**
The cost to attend is **13-15ยฃ** and includes the following:
โฐ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
๐ Light snacks to keep the energy going (only if outdoors)
๐ฅ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
๐ Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world
*(๐ซ also includes those annoying ticket fees!)*
We're also happy to give out student discounts! ๐
**๐ณ WHERE IS IT?**
We host our events in awesome pubs & parks across the city!
We will reveal the exact location to ticket holders 24 hours before the event. This edition will take place in a nice pub near **Waterloo**.
**๐ WHAT THEY SAY**
๐ฃ โThis is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.โ - Sonya
๐ฃ โF\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.โ - Monika
๐ฃ โI loved F\*ck the small talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!โ - Brenda
๐ฃ โLively, interesting, introspective, completely open, and no judgment. Everyone that joined was ready for great conversation and helped with different perspectives. So much fun! I can't wait for the next one! โ - Yaz
Check out our other [reviews on Google here](https://goo.gl/maps/TpZy77bfPFkGoikn7) ๐ซถ
๐ค FAQ
**โข Can I come alone?**
Of course, in fact, we encourage it!
**โข Can I be late?**
Please don't! "Doors" open at 11:45am and we start at exactly 12:00pm! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.
**โข I signed up but never got an invite. Why?**
We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 25 people. We believe this is a good number to ensure an awesome experience, and weโve learned that itโs easier to build connections with smaller groups! Please try again next time if do not receive an invite - no hard feelings ๐
**โข Why do you charge?**
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. ๐ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! ๐ However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you canโt afford it simply get in touch with us :)
**โข I'm digging this! Can I get involved somehow?**
Sure thing, send us a message!
**โข Can I bring my pet (llama)?**
100% yes (depends on the venue, ask us!)
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๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ค๐ช๐จ, ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐. โจ
* Age guide 22 - 40ish\* (only a reference, never a limit ๐)
* Only 30 spots available
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
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โโ๏ธ๐ฑThis event is a no-phone experience. Keep them tucked in your pocket ๐
โโ๏ธ๐ฑ
We started in Berlin back in 2019 and there are now chapters in Mexico City, Lisbon, Medellin, and Vancouver! ๐
**Stay in touch ๐**
[Website](https://epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/)
FREE BACHATA CLASS & FREE ENTRY AT BAILANDO SUNDAYS - Be at one Regent ST
Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friendsโno partner needed!
**Schedule (This Sunday):**
โข 6:00 PM โ Free Bachata Taster
โข 6:30 PM โ Bachata Classes (3 Levels)
โข 7:30 PM โ Salsa Classes (3 Levels)
โข 8:30 PMโ23:00 AM โ FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz)
**What to expect:**
โข Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time
โข Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levelsโabsolute beginners to improvers
โข Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night
**Why social dancing is good for you:**
Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and postureโwithout feeling like โexercise.โ It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to โlistenโ with your body). Itโs also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a communityโone song at a time.
Good to know:
โข No partner or experience required
โข Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in
โข Classes start right on timeโdonโt miss your warm-up!
Price: ยฃ10 one class ยฃ15 two classes
6:00 PM class is FREE intro to bachata
RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! ๐๐บ
Trails and Ales: North Downs Way - Section 7 Cuxton to Detling 24km
**Smash 2026 hiking the North Downs Way. This is section 7: Cuxton to Detling.**
Join us for a day hike along the **North Downs Way**, tracing ancient routes through Surrey to the Kent Coast. Discover castles, cathedrals, palaces, and beautiful countryside along the way. After the walk weโll unwind at a local watering hole for a well-deserved drink!
This hike is part of a **series of 12 day hikes**, covering the full North Downs Way from start to finish between January โ June. Those completing the entire trail will receive an **official finishers certificate**.
What if you canโt make a section or twoโฆno worries, just complete that section in your own time and log it on your preferred platform eg Garmin or Strava โ if I see youโve done it you can still get the finishers certificate! ๐
**IMPORTANT:** This hike is being organised with WeMeet: London - to secure your place you need to do 3 things;
1\. RSVP here \(this ensures that the modest fee covering admin and coordination goes to the right person \- and most importantly so they can get your finishers certificate ๐\)
2\. Confirm your attendance on the WeMeet app ๐ [Find events and groups | WeRoad](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events?cityName=London&countryCode=GB&lat=51.507200&lng=-0.127500) (the event might not be available until closer to the time but don't worry if you forget - you'll be prompted to do this before the hike starts)
3\. Join the WhatsApp group to meet your fellow hikers and get all of the up to date information:
Trails & Ales Hiking Group community link: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwffvuKjSCLIcCDUQxytml](https://linkscan.io/scan/ux/aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGF0LndoYXRzYXBwLmNvbS9Ld2ZmdnVLalNDTEljQ0RVUXh5dG1s/A42ABEC437C09EA5B53D7A8060DE06FF433E0A4F9E0C77D232A5314E59800F07?c=5&i=1&docs=1) \- then just join the chat group related to the walk you're attending\!
**Details**
Walk through nature reserves, enjoy one of the finest views in Kent and visit a neolithic megalith older than Stonehenge! Starting from the village of Cuxton, you will ramble through Ranscombe Nature Reserve and over the River Medway bridge with aerial views over the banks of the river. You will soon find yourself walking in tranquil countryside with stretching views and to the stunning Bluebell Hill viewpoint, one of Kentโs finest vistas. The impressive Kits Coty is an early neolithic megalith older than Stonehenge and is a great place to pause before you head into the village of Detling.
* **MEET:** 08.05am, London Bridge. We'll catch the 08:18 train to Cuxton changing at Strood (Kent). I'll be at the far end of the platform/ first carriage if you're boarding from alternative stations.
* **STARTING POINT**: Cuxton Station 9.37am
* **ENDING POINT**: Bearsted Station (around 4.30-5.00pm)
**What to bring Essentials:**
๐ฅพHiking shoes
๐งฅWarm layers
๐งLunch, snacks & drinks
๐Any personal medication
A basic kit list:
ยท Hiking shoes/ boots
ยท Hiking socks (and spares in case of rain)
ยท Waterproof Jacket
ยท Fleece
ยท Base layer
ยท Hiking trousers โ no jeans!
ยท Rucksack
ยท Hat & Gloves
ยท Water bottle โ at least 2 litres or water bladder
ยท Head Torch
ยท Optional: Gaiters (especially if there has been a lot of rain)
ยท Optional: Walking poles (I find these help on the hills!)
Disclaimer: I am not a qualified walk leader (yet), although I do have a lot of experience and will carry a first aid kit for the basics.
**Transport**
Transport to and from the walk is at your own cost. We will start and finish all walks at train stations, ensuring easy access from central London transport hubs. Information about train times will posted on the event pages and communicated via the Whats App group - subject to any rail timetable changes.
Come hike, explore, and make new friends on this iconic trail!
#1 - the UX of nature
**Meet likeminded UX professionals and discuss ways to use design to reduce burnout.**
โ**The Problem:** With stress and burnout on the rise, how can we use design to help Londoners "switch off" and reconnect with nature?
โFor our first **design impact lab** session, weโll be using the Japanese practice of *Shinrin-yoku* (forest bathing) as a lens to discuss how simple interventions can help us reconnect with nature to reduce stress & burnout.
โ**The Flow (Sunday 12th April 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM):**
* โ**10:00 \| Coffee & Intros \(WatchHouse\, Hanover\):** Weโll meet for coffee to kick things off. You'll meet other attendees and discuss the problem space.
* โ**10:30 \| Observation Walk:** A 15-minute mini fieldwork walk to Hyde Park. You'll observe how the environment changes from a busy urban centre to the park and how this impacts how you feel.
* โ**11:00 \| Shinrinyoku & Brainstorming:** Once we find a quiet spot, weโll dive into the world of *Shinrin-yoku*. Weโll discuss how nature can boost wellbeing and brainstorm "micro-interventions" - simple design ideas (digital or physical) that could encourage more people in London to engage with nature to reduce stress & burnout.
* โ**12:00 \| Closing & Optional Lunch:** We'll wrap up our discussions and those who have time can go for a casual lunch or picnic in the park.
***
โ**Pre-Event Mission:**
โYour mission is to bring **one photo on your phone** of a natural spot that made you feel good recently. It can be a park, a window box, or even a stubborn weed in the pavement. Weโll share these over coffee to explore the different ways in which nature impacts our day to day experiences.
***
โ**The Details:**
* โ**Meeting Point:** WatchHouse, Hanover (Oxford Circus).
* โ**Capacity:** Weโre keeping this to a small group to ensure everyone can connect and contribute. Please ensure your RSVP is up to date and let us know if you're unable to attend.
* โ**Vibe:** Friendly and relaxed! No laptops, just notebooks and fresh air.
***
โ**Why Join?**
โIf youโre a designer or researcher who wants to use your skills for more than just "conversion," come say hi.
โItโs a chance to meet like-minded people, learn about forest bathing and brainstorm design solutions to a universal problem.
โIt's also our very first event, and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts and feedback to improve.
โ**Who is this for?**
โOur events are for UX designers, researchers and other strategic and creative thinkers who are passionate about using their skills for social good, not just profit.
โ**Who is the host?**
โHi! ๐ I'm Max - a London based design researcher. Until recently I was based in Tokyo, where I ran a small design agency and spent over 10 years as a meetup organizer. I'm exploring ways to bring designers together to use our skills to work on meaningful problems. If that sounds like something you're interested in, I'd love to have you join!
\*This event is being advertised on multiple sites, so the actual number of attendees will be different to what appears on meetup.
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
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Sunday Intermediate Mafia Game โ Kings Arms (London Bridge)
**Welcome to UK Mafia!**
We meet regularly near London Bridge.
On Sunday we have an intermediate event at **The Kings Arms, 65 Newcomen St, London SE1 1YT**
**Do I need to know anything?**
This Sunday we are hosting an intermediate event for players who already played before. Please join our group to see our upcoming beginner events as well.
**โ๏ธ What is Mafia?** Have you seen 'The Traitors'? Play the game that 'Traitors' is based upon! Mafia is a 10-player social game; it can get competitive, but it's easy to learn. We play at multiple tables. You get a secret role and work with your team to win. A game lasts about 45 minutes, so we play many during the day. The **Mafia team** tries to hide and eliminate the **Citizens**, while the **Citizens** try to find the Mafia through deduction and logic.
We also host tournaments and online events with more experienced players from around the world. Ask us about our online games and trips abroad!โ๏ธ
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**[How to Play?](https://bit.ly/HowToPlayMafia)**
We will teach you how to play when you arrive. You will quickly see that the game has two phases:
**Night:**
* The Mafia secretly targets a Citizen
* The *Don* (Mafia) learns if a player is the *Sheriff*
* The *Sheriff* (Citizen) learns if someone is Mafia
โ๏ธ **Day:**
* Each player says in their turn who they think the Mafia are
* Then, everyone votes publicly to eliminate one player
The game continues until the Mafia are eliminated or they outnumber (or equal) the Citizens. We will explain all the rules at the venue, and youโll pick it up.
Want to learn more about the game? See our wide range of resources, including brochures and videos: **[https://bit.ly/EMF-TIPS](https://bit.ly/EMF-TIPS)**
***
\*\* Why Mafia?\*\* Mafia is a global game played by over 15,000 people in 50+ countries, with clubs, tournaments, websites, and federations, like the [English Mafia Federation](https://bit.ly/EML2025) and the [Mafia World Cup](https://www.youtube.com/@MafiaWorldCup/streams).
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**โQuestions -** Message any admin, anytime!
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\- Mafia Tips\, Rules\, Videos\, Resources: **[https://bit.ly/EMF-TIPS](https://bit.ly/EMF-TIPS)**
\- Watch games and lessons here: **[https://www.youtube.com/@MafiaWorldCup/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@MafiaWorldCup/streams)**
**Contact UK Mafia Club**
\- UK Mafia Club Instagram **[https://www.instagram.com/uk_mafia_club/](https://www.instagram.com/uk_mafia_club/)**
\- UK Mafia Club YouTube **[www.youtube.com/@UKMafiaClub](http://www.youtube.com/@UKMafiaClub)**
\- UK Mafia Club Telegram Channel **[https://t.me/UK_MAFIA_CLUB](https://t.me/UK_MAFIA_CLUB)**
\- UK Mafia Club Telegram Chat **[https://t.me/UK_MAFIA_CLUB_CHAT](https://t.me/UK_MAFIA_CLUB_CHAT)**
\- UK Mafia Club Discord **[https://discord.gg/fQM7duV96D](https://discord.gg/fQM7duV96D)**
\- UK Mafia Club Email **[ukmafiaclub@gmail.com](http://ukmafiaclub@gmail.com/)**
\- UK Mafia Club Mafgame profile **[https://mafgame.org/clubs/79/view](https://mafgame.org/clubs/79/view)**
**Contact the Mafia World Cup:**
\- Mafia World Cup Instagram **[https://www.instagram.com/mafiaworldcup/](https://www.instagram.com/mafiaworldcup/)**
\- Mafia World Cup Facebook
**[https://www.facebook.com/mafworldcup/](https://www.facebook.com/mafworldcup/)**
\- Mafia World Cup Telegram
**[https://t.me/Mafia_World_Cup](https://t.me/Mafia_World_Cup)**
Yoga & Book Club
**ยฃ10 CASH FOR YOGA / ยฃ10 CASH FOR BOOK CLUB - payable on the door**
**Bitcoin discount [HERE](https://btcpay.btc.aw/apps/rvvVwGSSSiJ7UgtzjmBdxy1Uq6a/pos "https://btcpay.btc.aw/apps/rvvVwGSSSiJ7UgtzjmBdxy1Uq6a/pos")**
Join Storm and Annie V for another mind/body session at Cyphermunk House.
Yoga starts at 11am - please bring your own mat. Munk Brunch follows at Ana's Deli from 12pm. Book club starts at 1:30pm.
Promotional activities related to altcoins not permitted.
No unsolicited photograhy.
Peace and love.
SUN 12.45pm. Sunday Sparring.
ADVANCE (Battersea Dojo)
SUNDAY SPARRING
Team Shark Dojo, Battersea Sports Centre, SW11 2DA
For Intermediate/Advanced ๐ช
Mixture of Boxing, Kickboxing & Muay Thai Sparring ๐ค๐ค
No beginners please
๐
Bring Full Kit
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HTML5 Master Series (Class 01 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.
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.
Columbus HUG April
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise.
We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration.
Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team.
**YouTube Link**
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