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Start your day the way champions do - with 3°C of pure clarity. Welcome to Seneca's Morning Plunge community for early risers in Barceloneta and surrounding districts. We're building a tribe of people who understand that how you start your morning determines how you finish your day. **Daily Morning Sessions:** [Time slot - 6:30-8:30 AM] Drop in anytime during this window at our Barceloneta location. **Why Ice Baths in the Morning?** **Mental Clarity:** Cold exposure floods your brain with norepinephrine - instant focus that lasts all day. Better than any coffee. **Energy Surge:** Natural adrenaline and endorphin release. You'll feel more awake at 7 AM than most people feel after three espressos. **Stress Resilience:** Start your day by conquering discomfort. Everything else becomes manageable by comparison. **Metabolism Boost:** Cold exposure activates brown fat, increasing calorie burn throughout the day. **Mood Enhancement:** Dopamine spike that sets a positive tone for the next 12+ hours. **Immune System:** Regular morning cold exposure strengthens your body's natural defenses. **Productivity Edge:** Most people start their day sluggish. You'll start sharp, focused, and energized. **Perfect For:** * Barceloneta residents seeking daily wellness routine * Professionals working in nearby barrios but open for all * Early risers who want to maximize their mornings * Anyone tired of starting their day in a mental fog * People seeking consistent practice with community support

**Si quieres practicar castellano en un grupo reducido donde realmente tienes la posibilidad de hablar y con una persona que te ayudará a mejorar sin olvidar el buen humor y la buena gente, Vennmón es tu elección!!** **Si quieres conocernos mejor entra a la página web [https://www.vennmon.com](https://www.vennmon.com/)** **Para apuntarte a este grupo manda un WhatsApp o llama por teléfono al 630991609.** **Te esperamos!!**

**Reset Your Afternoon in 3°C** Skip the heavy lunch. Choose the transformative plunge. **Event Details:** Daily, 12:00-14:00 at our Barceloneta location Drop-in anytime during this window - perfect for lunch breaks. **What You Get:** * 15-20 minute ice bath session * Mental clarity that lasts all afternoon * Energy boost better than any coffee * Stress relief from your morning workload **Perfect For:** * Office workers needing midday reset * Locals looking for daily wellness routine * Anyone wanting to transform their lunch break * People seeking consistent ice bath practice **Location Benefits:** Right in Barceloneta Park at the home of A.F.C Barceloneta - walkable from most central Barcelona offices. Come in work clothes, change quickly, plunge, and return to your day completely transformed. **Just press attend on here** \- Show up between 12\-14:00 when it works for your schedule\. **What to Bring:** Towel, swimwear, 20 minutes of courage The same ice therapy that rebuilt my life during my darkest hours is now available to reset your daily routine. Turn your lunch break into your breakthrough. **Daily transformation. Daily strength. Daily Seneca.**

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **When**: Every Monday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Space Cowboy: 31 Carders street (5 minutes from Jaume I or 8 minutes from Arc de Triomf station) 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). Please, remember that SIGNING UP IS MANDATORY for all the events, thus we can bring enough stickers for everyone. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único de Space Cowboy 🤠 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los lunes a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Space Cowboy: calle Carders 31 (a 5 minutos del metros Jaume I o a 8 min de Arc de Triomf) 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Por favor, recuerda que LA INSCRIPCIÓN ES OBLIGATORIA para todos los eventos, para que podamos llevar suficientes pegatinas para todos. Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

🌿 Afterwork Flow – Libera y recarga tu energía 📍 *Exterior Sala Gregal – Port Olímpic, Barcelona* 🗓 **Lunes a Viernes · 🕕 18:45 – 20:15** Cierra el día en conexión con el mar y tu respiración. Una sesión fluida de **Yoga** **Hatha Vinyasa** para soltar el estrés, liberar tensiones y recuperar tu equilibrio interior. Ideal para relajarte después del trabajo y reconectar con tu cuerpo y tu energía. 📲 **Reserva tu plaza:** 👉 Por WhatsApp: [https://wa.me/message/4G3COQ4AK6YBD1](https://wa.me/message/4G3COQ4AK6YBD1) 💳 O realiza tu pago con tarjeta de crédito o débito de forma segura a través de **Momence:** [https://momence.com/u/yogatempleworld-2dBS5y](https://momence.com/u/yogatempleworld-2dBS5y) 🌐 **Más información:** Web: [https://yogatempleworld.com](https://yogatempleworld.com) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/yogatempleworld/](https://www.instagram.com/yogatempleworld/) 🌊 Parte de cada aportación apoya proyectos como **The Ocean Cleanup**, colaborando con la limpieza de los océanos. 🙏 Gracias por regalarte este espacio de energía y conciencia. Nos vemos frente al mar para liberar y recargar tu energía. **Namasté,** **Néstor Rodríguez Jiménez** 🌍 *YogaTempleWorld* 🤲🏻

**Cada lunes, a partir de las 20:45**, nos reunimos para pasar un buen rato, compartir buenos momentos y intercambiar culturas e idiomas (castellano, catalán, japonés, chino, coreano, inglés, etc.). Se hace en **[The New Orleans Coffee & Tea Company](https://goo.gl/maps/hppysThN4Xkkvig1A)**, situado a unos 2 minutos a pie desde la parada de metro **Virrei Amat** (L5). Es una colorida cafetería de aire colonial inspirada en el estado de Luisiana, especializada en helados y tés. Por supuesto hay cócteles y cerveza, que necesitaremos para llegar a poder hablar otros idiomas con más fluidez. 毎週月曜日の夜、20時45分頃から、ちょっと落ち着いた街区にある、アメリカのルイジアナ州の植民地時代風のカフェ **[The New Orleans Coffee & Tea Company](https://goo.gl/maps/hppysThN4Xkkvig1A)** で、ひと時を日本語やスペイン語やカタルーニャ語などで会話しながら寛ぎませんか。色々な種類のアイスクリームやお茶やカクテルがあります。ビールもあります。中心街の喧騒に疲れた人にとって憩いの場所になります。 ※※※※※※※※ Si hay un móvil, dos personas pueden jugar a algunos juegos de JavaScript mientras charlamos en varios idiomas. **[JUEGOS DE JAVA SCRIPT](https://magradacatalunya.com/javascript.html)** ※※※※※※※※ スペイン語を学校で習ってみませんか。 **[バルセロナ留学 - スペイン語 10% 割り引き](https://magradacatalunya.com/spanish/)** ※※※※※※※※ ☆　☆　☆　☆　☆ **[OBRAS DE PING DIVINA](https://mundinyol.com/)** (MUNDIÑOL SHOP) Mundiñol Shop ofrece a un precio muy razonable accesorios artesanales con piedras preciosas y otras cosas más monas de Asia. Su taller está [entre Navas y La Sagrera](https://goo.gl/maps/QN1jyoiwa1CDa3uy5). ☆　☆　☆　☆　☆ 每周一晚20:45开始，我们在一个叫：美国路易斯安那州殖民风格咖啡馆 **[The New Orleans Coffee & Tea Company](https://goo.gl/maps/hppysThN4Xkkvig1A)** 用西班牙语、加泰罗尼亚语、中文、法语等语言交流、聊天、认识来自世界各地的朋友。那是一个具有当地风格的咖啡店， 安静、艺术和有情调，可以放松一下你的心情和改变环境。有不同类型的冰淇淋、茶和鸡尾酒。 还有啤酒。对于那些厌倦了市中心的喧嚣的人来说，这里是一个放松的地方。

A partir de septiembre, en Casa CieloenlaTierra te invitamos a un espacio íntimo y acogedor para profundizar en la ***práctica de yoga consciente.*** ✨ **Todos los Lunes a las 19:00 hs** con Caren **@namaste.caren** • 1 hora para reconectar con tu cuerpo, tu respiración y el momento presente **Modalidades:** → Clase suelta: 15 € → Mensualidad (1 clase semanal): 48 € Grupo reducido – **plazas limitadas. Abierto a TODOS LOS NIVELES.** Reserva tu espacio o solicita más información a través de @namaste.caren Te esperamos en **Casa CieloenlaTierra** 🌸 Carrer Creu dels Molers 11 - Bajos 2 Poble Sec, Barcelona

ATENCIÓN! ✨️ Recibimos el 2026 con una gran sorpresa ✨ El 4 de enero organizamos nuestro Primer evento de Sound Healing en La Calíope 🌿 Habrá 1.50h de cuidado y vibración sonora a través de los cuencos tibetanos. Será una experiencia ideal para empezar el año elevando tus sensaciones al más allá. La sesión será facilitada por @adriennhoffmanntuneyourchakras que viene desde Hungría para compartir esta mañana con nosotras. 🗓 Domingo 4de enero. ⏰ 11:00 a 12:30h. 💶 Precio: 20€ - Early Bird hasta el 25/12. 📲 Escríbenos para reservar tu plaza. ⚠️ *Plazas limitadas* Te esperamos para empezar el año en calma y conexión ✨ #cuencostibetanos #lacaliope #barcelonaworkshop #barcelona #graciabarcelona #gràciabarcelona

**Si quieres practicar castellano en un grupo reducido donde realmente tienes la posibilidad de hablar y con una persona que te ayudará a mejorar sin olvidar el buen humor y la buena gente, Vennmón es tu elección!!** **Si quieres conocernos mejor entra a la página web [https://www.vennmon.com](https://www.vennmon.com/)** **Para apuntarte a este grupo manda un WhatsApp o llama por teléfono al 630991609.** **Estaremos al fondo de la cafeteria.** **Te esperamos!!**

¡Hola! :) Te invito a un encuentro para reconectar contigo misma/o a través del poder del **aliento y el sonido**. Comenzaremos con suaves ejercicios de **pranayama** (respiración consciente) para calmar la mente y abrir el cuerpo energético, seguidos de un **baño de sonido** con cuencos tibetanos que te guiarán hacia un estado profundo de relajación y presencia. 💫 Este espacio es una pausa en el ritmo diario, una oportunidad para soltar tensiones, equilibrar emociones y permitir que el cuerpo recuerde su armonía natural. 🕉️ **No necesitas experiencia previa**, solo venir con ropa cómoda, mente abierta y ganas de cuidarte. **💶 Aportación:** 10€ 📍**Localización:** [Carrer de Pere Serafí, 7, Gràcia, Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a2bd543b6087:0x9db7e85962771423?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) Para reservas y más información: [Chat de Whatsapp](https://wa.me/34608171231?text=Hola,%20quiero%20m%C3%A1s%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20ba%C3%B1o%20de%20sonido%20y%20pranayama) 🌸 Te espero para respirar, vibrar y volver al centro.

Un espacio libre de meditación tanto para personas con una práctica consolidada como para aquellas con ganas de aprender A veces, coger el hábito en compañía es más fácil. Cocreamos un espacio para compartir juntas la vida, sin más pretensiones. Acompañadas de lecturas que nos conducen a la autoreflexión, la mirada a una misma, compartiendo la experiencia y enriqueciéndonos todas con las reflexiones de todas Escribe para reservar tu plaza * 669 322 445 [#espaimayura](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/espaimayura/) [#mayurameditació](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mayurameditaci%C3%B3/)n [#meditació](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/meditaci%C3%B3/)n [#meditation](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/meditation/) [#meditationbarcelona](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/meditationbarcelona/)

🌞 Weekend Energy Flow – Vitalidad y equilibrio para el fin de semana 📍 *Exterior Sala Gregal – Port Olímpic, Barcelona* 🗓 **Sábado · 🕘 09:00 – 10:30** Activa tu energía con el sol y el sonido del mar. Una práctica completa de **Vinyasa Flow** para equilibrar cuerpo, mente y alma, y comenzar el fin de semana con vitalidad y claridad interior. Abierta a todos los niveles · Respira, fluye y siente la energía del mar. 📲 **Reserva tu plaza:** 👉 WhatsApp: [https://wa.me/message/4G3COQ4AK6YBD1](https://wa.me/message/4G3COQ4AK6YBD1) 💳 O paga con tarjeta a través de **Momence:** [https://momence.com/u/yogatempleworld-2dBS5y](https://momence.com/u/yogatempleworld-2dBS5y) 🌊 Parte de cada aportación apoya proyectos como **The Ocean Cleanup**, colaborando con la limpieza de los océanos. 🌐 **Más información:** Web: [https://yogatempleworld.com](https://yogatempleworld.com) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/yogatempleworld/](https://www.instagram.com/yogatempleworld/) 🙏 Gracias por regalarte este espacio de energía y conciencia. Nos vemos frente al mar para comenzar el fin de semana con energía. **Namasté,** **Néstor Rodríguez Jiménez** 🌍 *YogaTempleWorld* 🤲🏻

Start your day the way champions do - with 3°C of pure clarity. Welcome to Seneca's Morning Plunge community for early risers in Barceloneta and surrounding districts. We're building a tribe of people who understand that how you start your morning determines how you finish your day. **Daily Morning Sessions:** [Time slot - 6:30-8:30 AM] Drop in anytime during this window at our Barceloneta location. **Why Ice Baths in the Morning?** **Mental Clarity:** Cold exposure floods your brain with norepinephrine - instant focus that lasts all day. Better than any coffee. **Energy Surge:** Natural adrenaline and endorphin release. You'll feel more awake at 7 AM than most people feel after three espressos. **Stress Resilience:** Start your day by conquering discomfort. Everything else becomes manageable by comparison. **Metabolism Boost:** Cold exposure activates brown fat, increasing calorie burn throughout the day. **Mood Enhancement:** Dopamine spike that sets a positive tone for the next 12+ hours. **Immune System:** Regular morning cold exposure strengthens your body's natural defenses. **Productivity Edge:** Most people start their day sluggish. You'll start sharp, focused, and energized. **Perfect For:** * Barceloneta residents seeking daily wellness routine * Professionals working in nearby barrios but open for all * Early risers who want to maximize their mornings * Anyone tired of starting their day in a mental fog * People seeking consistent practice with community support

Special **Gong Soundbath**, with meditation & intention setting. ​Join us on this journey to treat yourself to an hour and a half of deep rest, that you deserve! ​Sound Baths & mindfulness take you beyond the mind's constant labeling and chatter. ​The journey gently guides you into a deep state of meditation, and theta brainwave, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. ​The soundbath incorporates frequencies from various instruments, including gongs, drums, rattles, chimes, and bowls. ​The meditative qualities of gongs and other instruments transport you beyond the ordinary, allowing you to explore your inner self, find balance, and leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected. * ​16h Arrival and Cacao Bar opens (5 Euros/ ceremonial cup) * ​16.15h Gong sound bath starts * ​17.30h Wrap up * Bookings here: https://luma.com/55yob2tv * **Baño de Sonido con Gong** Baño de sonido especial con gong, meditación y establecimiento de intenciones. Acompáñanos en este viaje para regalarte una hora y media de descanso profundo, ¡que te mereces! Los baños de sonido y la atención plena te llevan más allá del constante etiquetado y parloteo de la mente. El viaje te guía suavemente hacia un profundo estado de meditación y ondas cerebrales theta, promoviendo la relajación y el rejuvenecimiento. El baño de sonido incorpora frecuencias de varios instrumentos, como gongs, tambores, sonajas, campanillas y cuencos. Las cualidades meditativas de los gongs y otros instrumentos te transportan más allá de lo ordinario, permitiéndote explorar tu interior, encontrar el equilibrio y salir sintiéndote renovado, inspirado y conectado. 16h Llegada y apertura del bar de cacao (5 euros/taza ceremonial) 16.15h Comienza el baño de sonido Gong 17.30h Clausura Bookings here: https://luma.com/55yob2tv ## ​**Location** ​​​**Samanà Space** (🔗 [IG](https://www.instagram.com/samanasoul/)) **Address:** Calle Pujades 77-79 8 planta — Ring 2809

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Join us as we celebrate **National Spaghetti Day** with this hearty dish! Though the origins of spaghetti are disputed—whether it was Marco Polo bringing back culinary invention from the East or a home-grown Sicilian treat dating back to the 12th Century—we can all agree that a cold day with a big bowl of noodle-y, saucy goodness is balm for the soul. # Carfagnas Spaghetti and Sauce *Everybody's favorite!* Our handmade egg spaghetti topped with our homemade marinara and served with two of our famous meatballs. There are other classic spaghetti dishes on the menu, too. **Where:** We'll have tables in their beautiful upscale bar at Carfagna's Ristorante; and you need to check out everything Italian this place has to offer under one roof!! (shopping, pastry) ***Reservation for 12 under Michele Z starts at 2pm***. *Members Only. Space is limited so no guests, please.* I hope you'll join me at Carfagna's AMAZING complex on Gemini/Polaris. -Michele

The January Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **January 6th, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Jason Romans**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q3ODVjM2YtNDQ1NS00MDBjLWI5MzYtNDQ3YmFlZjkzMjAx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b966f302-6b93-4686-9041-c084635642c5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2278c760cb-657f-46aa-bd2f-7066d9403bdb%22%7d)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **Data on Fire: A Hands-On Intro to Spark in Fabric** Curious about Apache Spark but not sure where to start? This hands-on session introduces you to Spark in Microsoft Fabric Notebooks—a powerful and accessible way to process and analyze big data using familiar tools in the Microsoft ecosystem. We’ll break down key Spark concepts like distributed computing, DataFrames, and lazy evaluation, then show how they come to life inside Fabric’s notebook experience. You’ll see practical demos that cover loading, transforming, and analyzing large datasets—while leveraging Fabric’s modern data stack, including OneLake, Dataflows, and Pipelines. You’ll also learn how to choose between Spark and pure Python notebooks in Fabric, based on execution needs, data integration, and use case fit. Whether you're a SQL pro, BI developer, or data engineer, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start using Spark in your own projects—no cluster management required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.