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SUMMARY:Group Project Kickoff & How to Compile your 1st project
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThe latest installment of WCCUG will kick off with a 30-minute group brainstorming session\, where we’ll collaborate on ideas and directions for our first group project. This will be followed by a one-hour optional workshop on how to compile your first project (perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher). Participants who prefer can use this time to begin working on the project independently. We’ll wrap up with a 30-minute closing session to share progress\, discuss challenges\, and outline next steps. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own laptop if possible. A limited number of spare laptops will be available\, if you need one\, please email us ahead of time at bolt@hackf.org so we can reserve it for you. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of how to compile and run your first project\n\n\n\nHands-on experience starting and working through a real project\n\n\n\nNew ideas and insights from collaborative brainstorming and peer discussion\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required \n\n\n\nPlease make sure to RSVP in advance using the provided website. This helps us plan resources\, seating\, and equipment to ensure the best experience for everyone. \n\n\n\n📆 March 19\,2026🕦 7-9 PM📍In-person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP Below for In-Person & via Zoom for Virtual
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/group-project-kickoff-how-to-compile-your-1st-project/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Linux Command Line
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThe latest installment of WCCUG will kick off with a 30-minute group brainstorming session\, where we’ll collaborate on ideas and directions for our first group project. This will In this session of LUG\, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a more experienced user or just getting started\, this session will help Linux users improve their experience by further exploring the command line interface (CLI). \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to follow along\, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you’ll need. We look forward to gathering with fellow Linux enthusiasts! \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday\, May 14\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP In-Person Below🖵 RSVP for Zoom Here
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/linux-command-line/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T180000
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SUMMARY:Accessible City: an inclusive round table discussion on city services
DESCRIPTION:📍 Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) – 1100 University Ave. West & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nMore Info Coming Soon! \n\n\n\n📆 May 28\, 2026🕦 6:00pm – 8:00pm📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) – 1100 University Ave. West & Online via Zoom📩 RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP for In Person Below \n\n\n\nHere’s how to find us 👇University Ave W is closed at Cameron Ave and Elm Ave\, so come up Wellington Ave from Wyandotte St — it’ll take you straight to our parking lot.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/accessible-city-an-inclusive-round-table-discussion-on-city-services/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T190000
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SUMMARY:Linux Command Line
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nIn this session of LUG\, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a more experienced user or just getting started\, this session will help Linux users improve their experience by further exploring the command line interface (CLI). \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to follow along\, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you’ll need. We look forward to gathering with fellow Linux enthusiasts! \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday\, June 11\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP & More Info at www.hackf.org/events
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/linux-command-line-2/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Data Literacy for Admins
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nIt’s a different type of Border City Data event! Join Doug Sartori (Canadian Open Data Society President\, Parallel 42 Systems) & Dr. Jessica Sartori (President & Principal Consultant at West 83 and former public sector CEO)\, for Data Literacy for Admins. Learn how to turn everyday information into actionable insights\, support your team more effectively\, and make smarter\, data-informed decisions in your role. \n\n\n\nWhen used appropriately\, data can be a powerful tool for your organization. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis session is open to anyone who is interested in increasing their data literacy\, but especially those in administrative and not-for-profit roles. \n\n\n\nWhat should you bring?\n\n\n\nA laptop to follow along (we’ll have a few available for loaning during the event if needed). \n\n\n\n📆 June 12\, 2026🕦12-12:45pm📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/data-literacy-for-admins/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T190000
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SUMMARY:WCCUG - Group Project
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin us for our first Group Project Work Session! \n\n\n\nAt our Project Kickoff session\, we chose to build a Paint application\, and now it’s time to bring it to life together. This session is where ideas start turning into real code\, features\, and collaboration. \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to build a fun project with an awesome group of people passionate about C and C++\, this is the perfect opportunity to jump in\, contribute\, and learn alongside others in a supportive environment. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll take away: \n\n\n\n\nHands-on experience working on a real collaborative C/C++ project\n\n\n\nBetter understanding of project structure\, teamwork\, and version control workflows\n\n\n\nPractical programming skills by building features together in a live session\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\nStudents who want more real-world coding experience\n\n\n\nBeginners looking to learn C/C++ in a welcoming environment\n\n\n\nExperienced programmers interested in collaborating\, mentoring\, or building something cool\n\n\n\n\nNo matter your experience level\, there’s a place for you on the team. Come build\, learn\, and create with us! \n\n\n\n📆 June 18🕦 7-9 PM📍Hybrid: Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/wccug-group-project/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T190000
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SUMMARY:WCCUG: C++101
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nExplore the world of one of the most popular programming languages: C++! \n\n\n\nWCCUG invites YOU out this month to join us in going back to basics. Code along with Interest Group Lead Bryan St. Amour\, as he live-codes and guides you through the trials and tribulations of solidifying the first bricks in the foundation of this toolbox.  \n\n\n\nThis event will be a code-along style event. If you do not wish to code-along\, notes will be available for you to complete the exercises at your leisure. \n\n\n\nBefore you know it\, you’ll be whispering “Hello World” into the matrix! \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nBasic Syntax and Structure\n\n\n\nVariables and Data Types\n\n\n\nBasic Command Line usage\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a laptop with a compiler installed and a way to type code. \n\n\n\nNo experience necessary\, but an interest and basic understanding of coding is recommended \n\n\n\n📆 July 16🕦 7-9 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)💬 Interest Group: WCCUG🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/wccug-c101/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T190000
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SUMMARY:Bash Basics
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nAt this month’s Linux User Group event we’ll be diving into Bash\, the Bourne Again SHell.   \n\n\n\nWe’ll be covering the basics of creating bash scripts\, bash specific syntax\, environment variables\, and various commands. \n\n\n\nHaving some knowledge/experience with using the command line and programming is not strictly required in order to understand the material. \n\n\n\nAll the scripts and examples will be available\, so if you would like to follow along during the presentation\, you’ll need to have Podman or Docker Desktop installed on your system. \n\n\n\n📆 July 23🕦 7-9 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)💬 Interest Group: LUG🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/bash-basics/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T190000
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SUMMARY:Shader Playground II
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nAfter a smashing success in January\, Shader Playground returns!Whether you joined us last time or are jumping in for the first time\, Shader Playground Part II is your chance to create stunning real-time visuals with GPU programming\, right in your browser. \n\n\n\nThis August session is all about making cool stuff.But this isn’t just any playground session\, we’ll be launching a ShaderToy competition\, where you’ll have the entire month to create your own original shader using Shadertoy. During this work session\, you’ll be able to brainstorm ideas\, experiment with GLSL\, get feedback\, and refine your entry alongside other participants\, all in a super collaborative environment.  \n\n\n\nIn September\, we’ll showcase the submissions and announce the winners. Entries will be judged by Hackforge leadership and staff. \n\n\n\nPlease note that all entries are subject to our Code of Conduct.For full information\, rules\, and eligibility\, please visit the competition webpage. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re interested in graphics programming\, creative coding\, or simply making cool things on your screen\, Shader Playground is a fun\, low-pressure way to explore the power of the GPU.  \n\n\n\nNo prior graphics experience is required\, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll take away: \n\n\n\n\nHands-on experience writing GPU-based pixel shaders in GLSL and creating interactive visual effects.\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of how graphics programming leverages massively parallel execution.\n\n\n\nA start on a shader you can submit to the competition\, along with new creative coding techniques you can apply to future projects (including Global Game Jam).\n\n\n\n\n📆 August 14th🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom💬 Interest Group: General🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/shader-playground-ii/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T190000
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SUMMARY:WCCUG - Paint Project
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nAfter last month’s dive into C++ 101\, we’re back to The Paint Project. \n\n\n\nIf you’re new to C++\, we are building a paint style program (think Microsoft Paint or Mario Paint)\, using C++ as a big group project. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll hack on the paint project and anyone who wants to work on it can either bring their laptops and feature-hack\, or work on zoom and chat with us. \n\n\n\nParticipants should ideally come with an idea to work on\, and we’ll help each other out! \n\n\n\nWhat you need to attend: \n\n\n\n\nA laptop with a compiler\n\n\n\nAn idea to work on during the session. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nCoding Enthusiasts\n\n\n\nThose interested in learning C++\n\n\n\nFolks who want to contribute to a Hackforge Project\n\n\n\n\n📆 August 20🕦 7-9 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)💬 Interest Group: LUG🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/wccug-paint-project/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
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