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SUMMARY:Accessibility Group
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nIn this second meeting of Hackforge’s Accessibility group\, we’ll be taking the prototype of Jason’s current navigation app and putting it to the test. We welcome Accessibility Communication Specialist David Best (davidbest.ca)\, who will be live demoing and providing feedback on existing apps. \n\n\n\nThe main focus will be on usability research for the mobile navigation app\, and there is a good chance we will end up venturing outside. Please come prepared for this quest.  \n\n\n\nIf time allows\, we’ll discuss the overall project plan so we can point ourselves towards the next steps and how we want to move forward.  \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, we will: \n\n\n\n\nFocus on usability research for the mobile navigation app\n\n\n\nDavid will provide demos of other navigation apps\n\n\n\nUnderstand what users need\, rather than making assumptions\n\n\n\nVenture outside for testing\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nPotential users of the app \n\n\n\nApp Developers & Designers \n\n\n\nAssistive Tech Enthusiasts\n\n\n\n\n📆 August 4\, 2026🕦 6-7:30 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: Accessibility
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/accessibility-group/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Hackforge Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom👥🖥️ Hybrid 💲 Free \n\n\n\nWe’ve noticed that a lot of people who come to our events don’t realize they have a standing invitation to help guide the organization—and we want to change that. \n\n\n\nOur Membership Committee has been looking at how we will define and handle membership in the future\, and before making any official changes in 2027\, are hosting a few opportunities for casual chats with the community. If you’re interested in what goes on behind-the-scenes\, or want a say in where we go next\, this is the perfect opportunity to engage. \n\n\n\nJoin the first-ever Hackforge Town Hall where you can:\n\n\n\n\nGet to know us: Meet our staff\, board\, and committee members.\n\n\n\nShape our programming: Tell us what you want to see more (or less!) of.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas: Help us figure out how to build a community you want to be a part of.\n\n\n\nHelp define membership: Help us talk through what “joining Hackforge” should look like moving forward.\n\n\n\n\nAs always\, this event is completely free and open to everyone. \n\n\n\n📆 Saturday\, August 15\, 2026🕦 1 – 2:30 PM📍 In-person at Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom🎟️ Register to attend virtually via Zoom💬 Interest Group: Hackforge Community
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/hackforge-town-hall/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T210000
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SUMMARY:LUG Install Party
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month\, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party…drop-in style! \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in trying out Linux\, then this is the event for you! Members will be available to help you with installing Linux on your laptop\, onto a virtual machine\, or any other kind of device. \n\n\n\nCome on out even if you’re already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts. \n\n\n\n📆 August 27🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210)🎟️ RSVP Below ⬇️💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-install-party-2/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T190000
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SUMMARY:Hackforge's Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nAfter 13 years of building community\, it’s time to celebrate it! \n\n\n\nFrom 7-10pm August 28th\, Hackforge HeadQuarters turns into a video game lounge. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have stations set up and a selection of consoles from modern to retro to choose from so everyone gets a chance to participate. Feel free to bring any favourites along! \n\n\n\nThis is a great space to mix\, mingle\, and connect with the incredible community of tech enthusiasts and professionals in Windsor-Essex County. \n\n\n\nWe ask that each participant under the age of 18 be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. \n\n\n\n📆 August 28🕦 7-10 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: Hackforge Community
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/hackforges-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:LUG Social
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 Virtual Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun!Hope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 September 3\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Virtual Event via Discord🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-social/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:WCCUG Pub Social
DESCRIPTION:📍 Loose Goose (126 Ouellette Ave\, Windsor)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month the Windsor C and C++ User Group takes a field trip down the street to the Loose Goose! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a drink\, a plate\, and some next level company! \n\n\n\nTopics will likely range from horror stories\, innovative fixes\, and perhaps our Paint Project! \n\n\n\nThis informal meetup is a chance to build your network\, share ideas\, and talk all things C and C++. Hangout for the whole time or stop in for a drink\, there’s no schedule or presentation for this social event. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n• Current members of WCCUG• C and C++ enthusiasts and experts• Beginners looking to get a feel for the group \n\n\n\nThere is no charge to attend\, but everyone is responsible for their own food and drink.We’ll likely be on the 2nd floor. \n\n\n\nPlease let the host know you’re there for Hackforge\, so they can direct you. \n\n\n\n📆 September 17\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Loose Goose (126 Ouellette Ave\, Windsor)🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: WCCUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/wccug-pub-social/
LOCATION:Loose Goose\, 126 Ouellette Av\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Software Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nSoftware Freedom Day celebrations at Hackforge are back! \n\n\n\nSoftware Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). \n\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate in true Hackforge style with rolling Lightning Talks\, Q&As\, and open networking. \n\n\n\nThroughout the event: \n\n\n\n🔥 Bryan St. Amour (WCCUG Interest Group Lead) will be emceeing!🔥 Doug Sartori (Senior Consultant at Parallel 42 Systems) will be offering free software mini consultations.🔥 Randy Topliffe (your LUG Interest Group Lead) will be on hand with a few Linux Distros for you to try/install on your machine. \n\n\n\nCome join the fun\, give a lightning talk (sign ups at the event) or just enjoy the vibes\, as you connect with tech experts and enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nStudents and tech beginners looking to broaden their horizon\n\n\n\nMembers of the public looking for free software alternatives\n\n\n\nTech experts\, professionals\, and enthusiasts looking to make connections and have discussions about software freedom\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Free Software? \n\n\n\n“Free software is software that gives you the user the freedom to share\, study and modify it. We call this free software because the user is free. To use free software is to make a political and ethical choice asserting the right to learn\, and share what we learn with others.” – Digital Freedom Foundation\, digitalfreedoms.org/sfdCheck out our official Software Freedom Day Registered event HERE! \n\n\n\n📆 September 19\, 2026🕦 11am-2pm📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: General
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/software-freedom-day/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Nerd Hike
DESCRIPTION:📍 Ojibway Nature Centre (5200 Matchett Rd\, Windsor\, ON)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin Hackforge and Bryan St. Amour (WCCUG Interest Group Lead) for our Inaugural Nerd Hike (it happens to also be National Techies Day). \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the Visitor’s Centre for 9am and take off no later than 9:10am and explore the area’s unique biodiversity and ecosystems. Enjoy the nature\, the company\, and some titillating conversation with fellow tech enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nJust in case the conversation lulls\, no worries our hike leader Bryan will have some “hike topics” on hand to get the social fun jump started again! \n\n\n\nThe goal is to end by 10am! \n\n\n\nNo experience with hiking or tech necessary. \n\n\n\nExpect an easy hike\, but wear solid shoes. \n\n\n\n📆 Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 (Rain Date: Oct. 17\, 2026)🕦 9 – 10 AM📍Ojibway Visitors’ Center (5200 Matchett Rd\, Windsor\, ON)🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: General
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/nerd-hike/
LOCATION:Ojibway Visitors’ Center (5200 Matchett Rd\, Windsor\, ON)\, 5200 Matchett Rd\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Intro to OpenStreetMap Contributions
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nOpenStreetMap powers thousands of apps\, routing engines\, and humanitarian efforts—and it relies on everyday people to keep local data accurate. In this session\, we’ll guide you through using the beginner-friendly iD Editor to make real\, immediate edits to the map. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a low-key\, collaborative evening to learn a useful technical skill\, improve our local map data\, and connect with the Hackforge community. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\n\n\n\nEditor Basics: Navigate the web-based iD Editor\, understand satellite layers\, and practice basic mapping workflow.\n\n\n\nOSM Data Structure: Learn how nodes\, ways\, and tags come together to represent real-world features.\n\n\n\nCommunity Etiquette: Understand best practices for collaborative editing.\n\n\n\nHands-On Mapping: Practice adding useful information – like building addresses\, speed limits\, and sidewalks – directly to the live map.\n\n\n\n\nHow to Prepare \n\n\n\n\nBring a laptop + power cord: This is an interactive session where you’ll learn by doing – tablets and phones aren’t the best for this work. (we will have a few laptops on hand in case you need to borrow one\, though!)\n\n\n\nCreate an OSM account beforehand: it’s free and takes tow minutes\, but setting it up in advance will save time during the workshop. (https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/new)\n\n\n\nNo prior experience needed: Whether you’re a complete beginner or a data enthusiast looking to give back\, everyone is welcome.\n\n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, October 27th\, 2026🕦 7 – 9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️ RSVP using the form below \n\n\n\n💬 Interest Group: OSM
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/intro-to-openstreetmap-contributions/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:GIS Day
DESCRIPTION:📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) (🕦6:00-7:00pm)📍Eastwood’s Grill & Lounge (63 Riverside Dr E\, Windsor\, ON) (🕦7:00-9:00pm)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nIt’s that time of year again! Please join Windsor-Essex GIS in celebrating GIS Day! A day to acknowledge the continued success of the GIS industry\, the services it supports\, and the future of spatial data processing. There is no barrier to entry. Whether you’re a seasoned georeferencer or your only familiarity with GIS is Google Maps\, all are welcome! 🌎 \n\n\n\nThis year the event will take place in two locations. The evening starts at Hackforge HQ where developer Theo Walschots\, will do a deep dive into the City of Windsor’s newly released Open Data Portal. This includes site navigation\, data downloads\, direct data integration\, and accessing additional resources. Around 7:00pm we will head over to our second location\, Eastwood’s Grill and Lounge\, for some refreshments and open conversation! \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that all attendees will be responsible for their own tabs. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP so we can keep the location updated with numbers. \n\n\n\n📆 Nov. 18\, 2026🕦 6-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) (🕦6:00-7:00pm)📍Eastwood’s Grill & Lounge (63 Riverside Dr E\, Windsor\, ON) (🕦7:00-9:00pm)🎟️ RSVP Below \n\n\n\n💬 Interest Group: weGIS
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/gis-day/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Tech Recycling Day
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nDo you have old tech gathering dust? \n\n\n\nAre you hunting for a specific random old cable\, or a laptop that can be used for parts? \n\n\n\nThen come on down to Hackforge for Tech Recycling Day! All of the miscellaneous bits that have been donated over the past few months will be laid out for perusal – if you can make use of it\, you can take it. We’ll also be accepting old gadgets and gizmos that you want to get rid of. \n\n\n\nAnything still here at the end of the night will go to Computers for Kids (https://cfkcanada.org/) where they’ll repurpose what they can and responsibly dispose of everything else. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, to drop stuff off\, or to take things home. Stay tuned to our socials to get sneak peeks at what will be available. \n\n\n\n(FYI: you can bring old tech you want to dispose of to any Hackforge event – we’re always happy to help divert things from landfills) \n\n\n\n📆 Monday\, November 23\, 2026🕦 7 – 9 PM 📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) \n\n\n\n💬 Interest Group: General
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/tech-recycling-day/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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