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SUMMARY:WCCUG - C and C++ Horror Stories
DESCRIPTION:📍 Loose Goose Downtown (126 Ouellette Ave\, Windsor\, ON)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Pub Night of C and C++ horror stories. Share your funniest and most frustrating experiences from the world of systems programming with others who understand the struggle. \n\n\n\nAs is usually natural\, we’ll also be having a casual discussion about open source\, collaboration\, and how C and C++ continue to power critical software projects.  \n\n\n\nOpen to all experience levels. \n\n\n\nCome for the laughs\, stay for the community and conversation. \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday\, May 21\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Loose Goose Downtown (126 Ouellette Ave\, Windsor\, ON)
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/wccug-c-and-c-horror-stories/
LOCATION:Loose Goose\, 126 Ouellette Av\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
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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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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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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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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Nerd Hike
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 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
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