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Spring is here and the days are getting longer, so why not join us for a beer on March 26th, 2026 at 7:00PM at Āgenskalna tirgus (2nd floor) for a casual networking event with fellow frontend developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. This isn’t a talk or a workshop — just an open, friendly space to meet other people in the community, chat about projects, share ideas, and unwind together. Whether you’re deep into React, exploring Svelte, or just starting your coding journey, you’re welcome to come hang out. What to expect: 🍺 Drinks and good vibes 💬 Friendly conversations and networking 💡 Discussions about all things frontend (and beyond) No slides, no pressure — just a great time with great people. Come by, bring a friend, and let’s start the year off right! 📍 Location: Āgenskalna tirgus (2nd floor) Nometņu iela 64, Riga, LV-1002 🕖 Time: 7:00PM, Thursday, March 26th

April 1st falls on a workday this year, so we’re moving the absurdity to Saturday. In a single day, make something absurdly brilliant in any format (prototype, mockup, performance, visual poem, diagram/flowchart, etc.) and present it in 5 minutes or less. Winner(s) are chosen by in-person audience voting (stickers/tokens). An absurdly massive prize pool. Come solo or with a team. Rough schedule 11:00 arrival, setup 11:10 kickoff + quick rules 11:15 optional icebreaker + 1-minute idea pitch (if you want to find a team or recruit teammates) 11:30–18:15 build time (informal check-ins along the way if needed) \~18:30 presentations (5 min per team) + audience voting (IRL) \~19:45 awards 20:00 end

**IMPORTANT:** if you would like to join, please register here on meetup.com. Using this site is free for regular users. **In March we will continue exploring the subject of being assertive, which we started last month.** Good to know: * Depending on group size we might split up to two or more sub-groups. * The language of the event is English. * Age limit: 18 and over. * Photos of participants may be taken at the event and shared publicly on social media, including but not limited to meetup.com. By joining the event, you accept this condition. * Prices: the event itself is free of charge, but please purchase a drink or a meal at the bar. * Event-related announcements are made on meetup.com, so please check posts and messages regularly. If you have any questions, please contact me — I’ll be happy to help. *Background photo: [Renāte Šnore, Unsplash](https://x.gd/pLJwE) taken at Viesatas upesloku takas, Irlavas pagasts, Latvia.*

Spring is here and the days are getting longer, so why not join us for a beer on March 26th, 2026 at 7:00PM at Āgenskalna tirgus (2nd floor) for a casual networking event with fellow frontend developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. This isn’t a talk or a workshop — just an open, friendly space to meet other people in the community, chat about projects, share ideas, and unwind together. Whether you’re deep into React, exploring Svelte, or just starting your coding journey, you’re welcome to come hang out. What to expect: 🍺 Drinks and good vibes 💬 Friendly conversations and networking 💡 Discussions about all things frontend (and beyond) No slides, no pressure — just a great time with great people. Come by, bring a friend, and let’s start the year off right! 📍 Location: Āgenskalna tirgus (2nd floor) Nometņu iela 64, Riga, LV-1002 🕖 Time: 7:00PM, Thursday, March 26th

If, like us, you’re tired of dating apps, if **you’re into sports** and want to meet other single, like-minded people, this is the event for you. A great atmosphere, new connections, and if you spot someone you’d like to get to know, rest assured -all participants are single. Besides, where better to get to know each other and see if you can be a team than through shared athletic challenges? If you’re **between 30 and 45 years old** and currently single, this is the place to meet new people without any pressure and have a great time. We’ll start the group workout with a brief icebreaker activity to get to know each other, and then continue with workouts in 3 different rooms (total workout duration up to 90 minutes). Participants will rotate both among themselves and between the rooms. Private Only Fitness Club will ensure that the workout is both dynamic and enjoyable -with the opportunity to warm up, exercise, and get to know each other at the same time. 💪 📅 **WHEN?** March 29, 2026 🕒 **WHAT TIME?** 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 **WHERE?** Only Private Fitness Club, 26 Kuģu Street, Riga 👥 **WHO?** 50 guests, single and ready to meet new people (25 women and 25 men) 👩🏻**AGE?** For those who feel young at heart, ages 30–45. 🎟️**TICKETS?** €35. Last two days - March 28 and 29 - €45 🏃‍♂️**WHAT TO BRING?** Sportswear, athletic shoes, an open mind, and a good attitude. 🎤 **EVENT LANGUAGES:** Latvian and English **WHAT AWAITS YOU:** 💬Getting to know each other, warm-up, conversations, and fun 🗣️Only Private Fitness Club trainers who will help you warm up and lead the workout 🏃‍♀️50 free-spirited and athletic participants 🚻An equal gender ratio 🚿Comfortable changing rooms and showers equipped with all necessary amenities, so you can safely leave your towels, toiletries, and hair dryer at home. 💪Boosted endorphin levels and a sense of happiness after working out 👥Post-workout socializing—conversations, music, and a relaxed atmosphere ### **Event Program:** 1:00–1:15 PM Arrival and registration 1:15–1:45 PM Icebreaker activity, warm-up 1:45–3:05 PM Sports training with icebreaker elements 3:15–4:00 PM Socializing, conversation, and healthy cocktails ### **Tickets: www.singlesonly.lv**

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** http://foundersrc.com/chats **Stay updated**: Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ Podcast http://podcast.foundersrc.com/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/ Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC Website http://foundersrc.com/

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**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: Type Annotations with John Cassidy 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

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

**New Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.** We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on: **How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.** We’ll cover: * what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level) * why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.) * how people are building real systems with them today * where things break in practice This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A. Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join. No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems. We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.