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ThursdayJun 25 2026Better Futures Club
WebsiteBetter Futures Club is a weekly event (alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays) focused on imagining and making better futures.
Imagine an artist community, a think tank, and a research center in the same building. People in all of those fields working alongside each other imagining and creating different futures together. Cross pollination and inspiration. Liberal Arts and STEM and R&D. Photographers, physicists, authors, astronomers, musicians, makers, mathematicians, designers, developers, fashionistas, climatologists and all manner of imaginative optimists.
All Better Futures Club events are covered by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org)
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June 2026 Portland Linux Kernel Meetup
WebsiteThe Portland Linux Kernel Meetup for June 2026 will be at...
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM US/Pacific
- Location: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, Oregon 97209 US
Come enjoy a beverage and chat with other people who are interested in the Linux kernel. All experience levels are welcome. This is a friendly and casual meetup. Look for a table with a plush Tux penguin.
To get timely reminders of Portland Linux Kernel Meetups, see https://ikluft.github.io/pdx-lkmu/subscribing-to-pdx-lkmu-events.html.
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SaturdayJun 27 2026Community Broadband PDX Campaign KickoffWebsite
You are invited to our community meeting to kick-off our new campaign for a publicly-owned broadband network in Portland!
We'll present a campaign strategy overview, with time for questions, and lots of information about how you can help. After the presentation, we'll have a snack and move on to the fiber-optics hands-on demo and lab activity. Come see in person what fiber optic conduit, and fiber optic cable look and feel like. Experiment with fiber optics by sending a communication over a mini-fiber network.
Special guest from Hillsboro's 100% publicly owned fiber optic boadband network, HiLight.
Spend an hour or stay for the entire community meeting. Ok to stop by anytime during the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday June 27 at the Albina Library Branch in Room 2A! Everyone is welcome! Children too!
RSVP Here - Not required, but it helps us know how many snacks to bring and chairs to set up!"
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MondayJun 29 2026Code & Coffee - Beaverton–
Fly ChaiWebsiteCode & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session: drink your beverage of choice, bring your laptop, and hang out with your peers! Have engaging conversations, or focus on work or projects. 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.
## Schedule
Ideally arrive by 9:15, to minimize later duplication of initial introductions, and enable you to make the most of your time at the event.
Please do not hesitate to drop by later if you have other commitments, difficulties finding us, traveling, etc!
## Venue details (UPDATED)
We have moved to Fly Chai, just down the road from our previous venue (Deadstock Coffee, now closed); both have graciously allowed us to informally use their space freely.
We expect to meet downstairs since it is accessible, but may be upstairs depending upon availability or numbers - look for a small Code&Coffee sign on a table, or the clump of laptop-users!
WiFi and power outlets are available.
If within your budget, please support this free event by purchasing items from the venue. Various drinks and food are available, not only Chai or Coffee!
## Getting here
Driving:
• There is limited parking on a lot outside the venue (4+1 accessible); more in the surrounding area
Transit:
• Take Red or Blue MAX to Beaverton Central, then walk~ 8 minutes
• Take Red or Blue MAX to Beaverton Transit Center, then walk ~11 minutes
• Various bus lines stop nearby (52, 76, 57), and many others go to Beaverton Transit Center
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TuesdayJun 30 2026Social Beer: Mid-2026 Gathering
WebsiteIt's been a minute since the Portland Startups Slack community has gathered for a #social_beer. And the midpoint of 2026 seemed like the perfect excuse to do so.
Whether you're already part of the Portland Startups Slack community or not, please feel free to swing by, have a beverage, and connect with other startup and tech folks here in Portland.
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ThursdayJul 2 2026Portland Linux/Unix Group General Monthly Meeting: Death & Digital Succession, Cloud Optimization, and the Resurrection of a .US Locality Registrar, with Ryan Sayre
Website
Summary:
What happens to legacy internet infrastructure when the sole technical owner passes away? When Jon Backstrom (AKA Prairie Nyx) died in 2023, they left behind critical pieces of community infrastructure under risk of going offline completely —including the nameserver prairie.net and vital segments of the geography-centric .US locality domain space (RFC 1480).
This talk covers the messy, real-world saga of digital succession and infrastructure rescue. We'll walk through the technical and human challenges of breaking into systems without passwords, tracking down next of kin and the remaining passionate user base to keep them informed.
On the technical side, we will look at how to quickly audit, patch, and migrate legacy services under pressure. We'll discuss practical strategies for cloud juggling, lowering operational costs, and eliminating both technical and human single points of failure by balancing the best of modern cloud automation with DIY resilience.
Finally, we will dive into the history, near-death, and possible resurrection of the Internet for actual human communities. Ultimately, this is a talk about digital stewardship, service preservation, and remembering why we build and maintain systems for the pure joy of the craft.
Bio:
Ryan Sayre is a cloud and storage technologist who enjoys the restoration, maintenance, and tinkering of vintage computing hardware. In his spare time, he manages legacy internet infrastructure (skylab.org and prairie.net), coordinates a Portland school bike bus initiative, and tries to keep good stuff alive for the good of the commons.
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SaturdayJul 4 2026Mentorship Saturdays @ Roseline Cafe & OnlineWebsite
Thanks to Roseline Coffee for providing a physical location! Find inside the hotel and to the right, likely on the couches
Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago
Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#
Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!
Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U
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MondayJul 6 2026Code & Coffee - Beaverton–
Fly ChaiWebsiteCode & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session: drink your beverage of choice, bring your laptop, and hang out with your peers! Have engaging conversations, or focus on work or projects. 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.
## Schedule
Ideally arrive by 9:15, to minimize later duplication of initial introductions, and enable you to make the most of your time at the event.
Please do not hesitate to drop by later if you have other commitments, difficulties finding us, traveling, etc!
## Venue details (UPDATED)
We have moved to Fly Chai, just down the road from our previous venue (Deadstock Coffee, now closed); both have graciously allowed us to informally use their space freely.
We expect to meet downstairs since it is accessible, but may be upstairs depending upon availability or numbers - look for a small Code&Coffee sign on a table, or the clump of laptop-users!
WiFi and power outlets are available.
If within your budget, please support this free event by purchasing items from the venue. Various drinks and food are available, not only Chai or Coffee!
## Getting here
Driving:
• There is limited parking on a lot outside the venue (4+1 accessible); more in the surrounding area
Transit:
• Take Red or Blue MAX to Beaverton Central, then walk~ 8 minutes
• Take Red or Blue MAX to Beaverton Transit Center, then walk ~11 minutes
• Various bus lines stop nearby (52, 76, 57), and many others go to Beaverton Transit Center
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WednesdayJul 8 2026Virtual Lunch & Learn: Are You Lender Ready? Unlocking Capital with SBA Revolving Lines–Website
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presented by Matthew Schmidt as he shares practical strategies for preparing your business for financing and making the most of SBA lending programs. This session will cover what lenders look for when evaluating loan applications, as well as how SBA revolving lines of credit can help businesses manage cash flow, support operations, and position themselves for growth.
SBA "Are You Lender Ready?"
The SBA’s "Are You Lender Ready?" presentations are designed to help entrepreneurs think like a bank and successfully navigate the commercial loan process. These sessions unpack critical underwriting criteria—such as credit scores, cash flow, and financial statements—while teaching owners how to build a compelling loan package. By learning how to present a solid business pitch and connecting directly with local lenders, participants gain the practical tools needed to transition from seeking capital to securing it.
Unlocking Capital: Maximizing the Power of SBA Revolving Lines
"Unlocking Capital" focuses on utilizing flexible, short-term financing—like CAP Lines and the Working Capital Pilot Program—to optimize day-to-day business operations. Unlike standard term loans, these revolving lines allow owners to draw funds as needed to manage uneven cash flow, cover seasonal inventory, or fund payroll. By leveraging accounts receivable or purchase orders, businesses can secure higher advance rates and lower interest costs, providing the sustained liquidity required to scale and fulfill larger contracts.