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SaturdayApr 19 2025Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX HackerspaceWebsite
CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2025 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!
Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM
What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.
Here’s the Deal:
Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.
Let's Make Every Saturday Count!
Tomorrow
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SundayApr 20 2025Digital Creatives and Coffee! (drop-in social)Website
EVENT DESCRIPTION A simple social event to work on projects and socialize together, all experience levels are welcome to join! Please show support for Honey Latte and MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE FOOD/DRINK. Thanks :)
Table 1: First table is an open discussion group for folks who are wanting to primarily socialize and discuss digital art and other relevant topics. Table 2: Second table is a heads down work table for folks who are wanting to focus on getting projects done. Request to Join our Discord Chat: Talk to an Organizer! Visit our Website: https://digitaldabblers.com
EVENT AGENDA Most people tend to draw or work on art projects, however you can come with whatever creative project you're working on and we anticipate folks roving between both tables. We'll be there at 8am, but feel free to drop-in anytime. We'll be at two of the big tables in the back.
9-11am Drop-in Social & Work Session ~11am: Introductions & Announcements Noon-1pm: Wrap-up CODE OF CONDUCT
Respect for all attendees: Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of background, experience, or perspective. Inclusive language: Avoid using offensive or discriminatory language. Appropriate sharing: Share information and experiences in a respectful and mindful manner. Avoid oversharing personal details or sensitive information. Please be mindful of specific topics of NSFW art when discussing with everyone in earshot. It's important for folks to provide consent to hear/partake in certain discussions. Health and well-being: While open communication is encouraged, excessive discussion of personal health issues may not be appropriate for a social setting. No hate speech or discrimination: Any form of hate speech, discrimination, or harassment will not be tolerated. Avoid political discussions: To maintain a positive and inclusive environment, please refrain from discussing political topics. FAQ:
Is there parking and is it free? YES parking is free on the weekends OUR MISSION: We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) member-supported community that provides high-quality education, workshops, and mentoring programs for digital creatives of all skill levels, abilities, backgrounds, and financial means. We collaborate on projects with measurable social impact, while inspiring each other to learn, make friends, and experience personal growth! https://digitaldabblers.com/about-us/
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PDX Code & Coffee @ Honey Latte CafeWebsite
What to Expect:
Please RSVP ahead of time as we only have a limited amount of space.
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.
Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!
Venue:
The Venue is Honey Latte Cafe, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, tablets, power outlets. Check them out here: https://www.honeylatte.cafe/
Parking is available! For public transportation, the 6 Bus from North-South Portland, or the 14 from Downtown.
For Foodies - we are also two blocks away from Hawthorne Asylum/Cartopia.
Agenda:
10 AM - Arrival: Find a spot in the back. 10:15 AM - Introductions: Share your name Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you! Mention your expertise and how you can assist others. Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know! Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. 12:30 PM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.
Links:
Join the Discord: https://codeandcoffee.chat/ If this link is down, visit the main site https://codeandcoffee.org/ click on the Discord button!
Next two weeks
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MondayApr 21 2025Portland Unison Programmers
A group of people curious about or working with the Unison programming language (https://www.unison-lang.org).
All are welcome, regardless of experience with programming in general or Unison in particular.
We will likely have a couple short demos and opportunities to ask questions or share.
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PDX Code & Coffee @ DeadStock BeavertonWebsite
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What to Expect:
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.
Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord! https://discord.gg/JbGyY3bKTS
Venue:
The Venue is Deadstock Coffee Beaverton, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WiFi, power outlets. Check them out here:
Agenda:
9 AM - Arrival 11:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.
Links:
Join the Discord: https://codeandcoffee.chat/ If this link is down, visit the main site https://codeandcoffee.org/ click on the Discord button!
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Testathon 2025: Let's have a bug bash!–
TrimbleWebsiteGet ready, because PNSQC and Innovate QA are hosting their first annual Testathon Bug Bash! Join us for an exciting and fun-filled event, where QA engineers and testers from Portland and Seattle will go head-to-head in a thrilling hunt for the most interesting issues found while testing an interactive web application in alpha/beta testing! Whether you're a seasoned tester or just starting out in QA, this is your chance to showcase your exploratory testing skills, compete with fellow testers, and—most importantly—have a blast while discovering quirky bugs.
The event will kick off with a brief introduction, followed by 1-2 hours of exploratory testing, where you'll work together with your fellow testers in your city and "compete" against the testers located at the other location. There are no time limits, so take your time, dive deep, and see if you can uncover all the potential issues that might be lurking beneath the surface! At the end of the session, we'll gather to share the coolest and most impactful bugs found, celebrate the most creative testers, and award some fun prizes.
It's all about having fun, learning from each other, and embracing the thrill of finding bugs in a collaborative, friendly competition. Will Portland reign supreme, or will Seattle come out on top? Bring your passion for testing, your curiosity, and your competitive spirit—let's find some bugs and make this Testathon one to remember!
This event will be held in-person at both a Portland-based and Seattle-based location, and some light dinner will be included at both locations. PNSQC thanks Trimble for generously donating their space for this event! See the event posted on Innovate QA's Meetup group for details about the Seattle venue.
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TuesdayApr 22 2025AI Portland: Happy Hour
WebsiteJoin AI Portland for a relaxed evening of conversation and connection at our April Happy Hour!
This is the perfect opportunity to unwind and mingle with fellow AI enthusiasts and professionals.
Share your experiences, discuss the latest AI trends, or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals.
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WednesdayApr 23 2025Portland Fabric Virtual MeetupWebsite
The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in data analytics and AI.
Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Fabric and Power BI.
Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!
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eCommerce Portland: 2025 Marketplace Insights & Growth Strategies
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GrayboxWebsitePortland ecommerce pros—this one’s for you! We’re hosting a no-BS, insight-packed evening designed for brands selling on Amazon, Instacart, Walmart.com, Target, and more. If you’re already seeing traction but want to scale with clarity, or thoughts on whether expanding to a new platform this year is a good move, this is where you want to be.
✅ You’ll Learn:
What’s working across top marketplaces (and what’s not) How to prep for the biggest marketplace shifts of 2025 Inisghts and tactics from 8- and 9-figure operators you can actually apply ✅ Our Excellent Speakers:
Diane Aylsworth, CEO of Aunt Fannie’s Chris Gray, CEO of Brandwoven Greg Resnik, Director at Feedonomics ✅ Let’s talk strategy, predictions, and playbooks—together. 🗓 Wednesday, April 23 | 5:30–7:45 PM 📍 GRAYBOX HQ, Portland
Sponsored by: BigCommerce | GRAYBOX | Great Notion Brewing
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ThursdayApr 24 2025DevOps Portland meetupWebsite
Join us every 4th Thursday for the DevOps Meetups in Portland. Each month we will have 1-2 speakers discussing all things DevOps. The space is configured for a classroom space where we can close the doors to avoid distractions and break out space.
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SaturdayApr 26 2025Spring Cleaning-Recycling of Technology/Electronic Items + Secure ShreddingWebsite
Event lasts 4 hours Spring Cleaning Community Event - eRecycling of Technology/Electronic Items + Secure ShreddingTaxes are done, and April is Earth month. It's the perfect time to clean out your old technology/electronics and join us for a productive day of eRecycling and secure shredding!
This in-person event will be held in the large parking lot at 4400 NE 77th Ave, Vancouver WA 98662. Bring your old gadgets, computers, and more to recycle responsibly. Plus our secure shredding service will ensure your sensitive documents are disposed of safely.
Sponsored by Key Realty & Residential Mortgage!
$5 = unlimited number of e-recyclables $5 = unlimited shredding $10 = unlimited e-recyclables + unlimited shredding
Let's spring clean together!
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Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX HackerspaceWebsite
CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2025 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!
Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM
What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.
Here’s the Deal:
Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.
Let's Make Every Saturday Count!
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MondayApr 28 2025PDX Code & Coffee @ DeadStock BeavertonWebsite
Details
What to Expect:
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.
Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord! https://discord.gg/JbGyY3bKTS
Venue:
The Venue is Deadstock Coffee Beaverton, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WiFi, power outlets. Check them out here:
Agenda:
9 AM - Arrival 11:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.
Links:
Join the Discord: https://codeandcoffee.chat/ If this link is down, visit the main site https://codeandcoffee.org/ click on the Discord button!
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TuesdayApr 29 2025RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
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RainSec is an informal group of like-minded security professionals who meet to network and discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting.
While our target audience is experienced information security professionals, this is a public event open to any interested parties. If you have a friend or colleague who might benefit, please pass an invite along.
Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates.
COVID-19 Precautions:
- We meet outside under a covered patio area to reduce transmission risk.
- There are overhead heaters if it's cold, but dress comfortably!
- If you are feeling sick, stay home!
- If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!
You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol).
If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com
- We meet outside under a covered patio area to reduce transmission risk.
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WednesdayApr 30 2025Portland AI Engineers [PIng] meetup–
KilnWebsiteJoin Us for Our Inaugural Meeting!
AI is transforming how we build software, and Portland engineers are at the forefront of this revolution. Whether you're integrating LLMs into production systems or just starting to explore AI capabilities in your personal projects, PIng is your community.
Our inaugural meeting brings together developers passionate about practical AI applications that solve real-world problems. Come ready to learn, share, and connect with fellow engineers.
Featured Presentations:
Data Security in the AI Era
Kellyn Pot'Vin-Gorman, Database and AI Advocate at Redgate
In today's era where data is the new nuclear power fueling AI, its protection has become a battleground. From high-profile breaches that shake industries to the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, ensuring data security is more critical—and complex—than ever. Kellyn explores real-world data breach stories that highlight vulnerabilities in the data lifecycle and the profound consequences of lapses in protection.
Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado.
GenAI Model Output Evaluation
Patrick McCuistion, Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks
From traditional ML metrics to dynamic feedback loops, evaluation approaches have evolved to meet the unique demands of generative AI systems. Drawing from experience building and deploying a production-grade GenAI application that generates cloud infrastructure as code, Patrick will delve into how automatic feedback loops and iterative evaluation cycles can dramatically enhance the accuracy, functionality, and readability of GenAI outputs.
Patrick McCuistion is a Sr. Platform Engineer at Databricks. At work, he builds automations between learning platforms, integrates AI into applications, and manages ML resources in Databricks lab environments. At home, he spends time with his wife and 1.5-year-old girl, writes and performs music for his band, The Governors, and renovates his home in Vancouver, WA.
Schedule:
- 6:00 - 6:30: Food and networking
- 6:30 - 7:40: Presentations
- 7:40 - 8:00: Wrap up and networking
Details:
- Date: Wednesday, April 30th
- Location: Kiln
About PIng:
Portland AI Engineers brings together software developers at all experience levels who are passionate about building with generative AI technologies. We focus on practical applications that solve real-world problems by leveraging existing language models and the surrounding GenAI tools ecosystem.
Get Involved:
- Present your work: Email us at info@portlandai.engineer to discuss sharing your project or insights
- Provide feedback: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions
- Sponsor an event: Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities
For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer
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ThursdayMay 1 2025Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources
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Group viewing for the USPTO's upcoming webinar "Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources," hosted by PSU Innovation * Intellectual Property.
We will also have subject matter experts in the room in person to help answer any questions about IP, and the attendees will have the opportunity to meet others interested in the intersection of intellectual property and business.
Please RSVP (https://forms.gle/FmgVJu5CZZd8FYWk6) so we can provide enough refreshments for attendees!