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SUMMARY:Adventures in Vibe Coding
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nCan you really give ChatGPT the wheel and let it write code for you? \n\n\n\nJoin Doug Sartori for an exploration of 🌈”Vibe Coding”🌈 – the practice of using natural-language LLM prompts to generate software. Step into a world where your words have the power to write software. In this session\, we’ll demystify the art of using natural-language prompts to generate code. Imagine just telling the AI what you want\, and watch the code appear like magic. 🧙‍♂️ \n\n\n\nThis event is perfect for developers of all levels\, tech enthusiasts\, and anyone curious about using ChatGPT to get into coding. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn about:✔️ The tools✔️ Techniques✔️ Where it works and where it doesn’t. \n\n\n\n📆 September 12🕦 6pm-8pm📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/adventures-in-vibe-coding/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Light up Pendant workshop @ Night Light Festival - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr. W\, Windsor)👥 In Person Only💲 Tickets \n\n\n\n✨ Craft your own glow at Night Light’s opening night! ✨ \n\n\n\nKick off Night Light with Hackforge’s hands-on workshop where you’ll design and build a glowing necklace pendant. Using simple electronics and crafting supplies\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork that lights up the night. We’ll be located inside the festival\, so be sure to get your tickets! \n\n\n\nPerfect for beginners\, families\, or anyone looking to bring a little sparkle to the festival. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t make it on opening night\, catch the workshop on Sept. 19 or Sept. 20! \n\n\n\n📅 Thursday\, September 18\, 2025🕔 4-9 PM📍 Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr. W\, Windsor)🔗 Get Tickets
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/light-up-pendant-workshop-night-light-festival-day1/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Light up Pendant workshop @ Night Light Festival - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr. W\, Windsor)👥 In Person Only💲 Tickets \n\n\n\n🌙 Shine brighter than the dance floor! 🌙 \n\n\n\nBring the glow to Night Light’s Friday party! Join Hackforge in creating your own light-up pendant before hitting the installations and music. With easy-to-use materials\, you’ll craft a glowing accessory that will keep you lit all night long. \n\n\n\nPerfect for beginners\, families\, or anyone looking to bring a little sparkle to the festival. \n\n\n\nIf you can’t make it this night\, catch the workshop on Sept. 18 or Sept. 20! \n\n\n\n📅 Friday\, September 19\, 2025🕔 5 -10:30PM📍 Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W\, Windsor)🔗 Get Tickets
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/light-up-pendant-workshop-night-light-festival-day2/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Software Freedom Day Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\n🍁💻 Celebrate Software Freedom Day with Hackforge! 💻🍁 \n\n\n\nAlready soaking in the vibes at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market? Just a block away\, the spirit of community continues! \n\n\n\n👉 Drop in at Hackforge HQ anytime between 10AM–Noon for a hands-on intro to free software. More than just “computer programs you don’t have to pay for\,” we’re focusing on software that anyone can use\, share\, and improve – all protected by licenses that guarantee these freedoms. \n\n\n\nWe’ll walk newcomers through what free software is\, why it matters\, and how it affects everyday life. Live demos will showcase practical alternatives to common proprietary tools\, and you’ll take home a pamphlet highlighting free options that keep your digital life in your own hands. \n\n\n\nStop by to connect with others\, learn something new\, and join conversations about why software freedom matters here in Windsor and beyond. \n\n\n\n📅 Friday\, September 20⏰ 10AM–Noon (drop-in style)📍 Hackforge HQ (in-person only) \n\n\n\n✨ Come curious. Leave empowered.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/software-freedom-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Light up Pendant workshop @ Night Light Festival - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr. W\, Windsor)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and family-friendly day at the AWE Night Light Festival’s Light Up Pendant Workshop! The day begins with a low-stimulation hour\, designed to provide a welcoming experience for guests who find loud or busy environments overwhelming. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, enjoy family-friendly activities\, including a special performance by the WSO Youth Orchestra\, engaging kid-focused tours\, and a variety of delicious options from outdoor food vendors. \n\n\n\n✨ Admission is free\, making this the perfect outing for families and community members of all ages! \n\n\n\nIf you can’t make it on this night\, catch the workshop on Sept. 18 or Sept. 19! \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, September 20\, 2025🕔 3-8PM📍 Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr W\, Windsor)💲 Free
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/light-up-pendant-workshop-night-light-festival-day-3/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:LUG September Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻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! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: Wednesday\, September\, 2025🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-september-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Linux Install Party
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nOn October the 14th\, Windows 10 will reach its end-of-life. If you have a computer that cannot upgrade to Windows 11\, this is the event for you! Breathe life into your old hardware once again with Linux! Members will be available to help guide you through installing Linux and answer any questions. \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📆 Tuesday\, October 14th🕦 7-9 PM📍 In-Person @ Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette.\, Unit 210)🎟️ Please RSVP below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/linux-install-party-2/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Quest
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nForget the Oregon Trail\, in this workshop\, Doug Sartori (Parallel 42; Mean\, Median\, and Moose) will show you how to turn Census and OpenStreetMap data into a text-based adventure game set in your own neighbourhood! \n\n\n\nWith QGIS and open data as your toolkit\, you’ll learn how to mash up maps\, stats\, and storytelling into a ridiculous\, one-of-a-kind game that’s uniquely yours. \n\n\n\nNo experience required\, just bring your curiosity (and maybe a wizard hat). Follow along\, and by the end\, you’ll walk away with a playable game and the skills to keep exploring the wild world of data-driven adventures. \n\n\n\n📆 October 24🕦6-8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/neighbourhood-quest/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:OSM State of the Map Recap
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nState of the Map\, often shortened to SotM\, is the annual\, international OpenStreetMap conference. The 2025 version takes place October 3 – 5 in Manila\, Philippines. Hackforge will have on-site representation\, and at the end of the month we’ll host a social/information session to go over the conference content. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid event will be happening on Tuesday\, October 28th from 6 – 8 PM. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available! \n\n\n\nThis year SotM is being offered in a hybrid format\, so consider tuning in remotely! There are a ton of topics being covered\, and the more people we have checking it out\, the more fruitful the conversation will be. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, October 28th🕦 6 – 8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, unit 210)\, and online via Zoom.🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/osm-state-of-the-map-recap/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:LUG October Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻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! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: October 30\, 2025🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-october-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:AWS - Modern CDN Wizardry: Mastering the Magic
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\n🚀 Ready to master the magic of modern content delivery? \n\n\n\nMake everything your users touch online from photos to full web apps\, APIs\, and interactive experiences better\, faster\, more secure. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, Nov 4 at 6:30 PM at Hackforge HQ & on Zoom for the next Windsor AWS User Group Meetup: \n\n\n\n🎩 Modern CDN Wizardry: Mastering the Magic \n\n\n\nGet ready to uncover the secrets behind lightning-fast\, globally optimized experiences that feel like pure magic. \n\n\n\n⭐Deliver massive global static sites at ultra-low cost⚡Accelerate dynamic APIs across continents🧙Secure entire workloads before traffic hits your backend🧙 Add intelligence\, personalization\, and edge-powered compute that makes apps feel instantly responsive \n\n\n\nWhether you build for scale\, speed\, or security\, this session will show you how to turn the edge into your competitive advantage. \n\n\n\n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, Nov 4⏱️ Time: 6:30 -8 PM📍 Location: Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via ZoomSeats fill fast — RSVP today and bring a friend who loves tech! \n\n\n\nCome learn\, connect\, and level up your AWS cloud skills with Windsor’s growing cloud community. \n\n\n\n🎁Plus\, you will win some exclusive AWS swag just for joining us!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/aws-modern-cdn-wizardry-mastering-the-magic/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:End of Year Mixer
DESCRIPTION:📍 ekō (261 Pelissier St\, Windsor\, ON)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nHackforge is closing out the year in style with snacks\, stories\, and a little bit of geeky fun! Join us for our End-of-Year Mixer as we celebrate all things open source\, local tech\, and community collaboration. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be hanging out at ekō\, downtown Windsor’s hi-fi high dive\, so come on out ready for some fun and friends\, both new and old. Expect a laid-back evening filled with good vibes. Whether you joined us for Linux installs\, A.I. talks\, mapmaking adventures\, or glowing art nights\, we’re raising a glass to everyone who made this community shine. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be raffling off some awesome “It Was DNS” 3D-printed signs at 9 PM! Everyone in attendance will get a ticket\, totally free! Each ticket includes your name and email\, so if you need to leave early\, you’ll still be in the running. \n\n\n\nThis is a 19+ Event.Snacks provided free.Guests are welcome to purchase their own drinks at the bar. \n\n\n\n📆 Nov. 7🕦 8PM📍 ekō (261 Pelissier St\, Windsor\, ON)🎟️ Please RSVP below (drop-in style in effect\, but we’re nerds and like to have numbers)💲FREE!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/end-of-year-mixer-3/
LOCATION:ekō\, 261 Pelissier St\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A 4K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:OpenStreetMap: Note Resolution
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nWhen someone is unable to enter data directly into OpenStreetMap\, they have the option to offer the information as a “Note.” Notes might be business information\, details about road surface quality\, or pointing out an error in the data. These geo-tagged text strings offer an account-free\, low-barrier-of-entry method for people to contribute to OSM. \n\n\n\nNotes make their way into OSM through a few methods. Certain projects – like onosm.org – focus entirely on sharing info to OSM as notes. OSM.org allows users to enter notes directly through the web-browser – no need to even open iD! Numerous mobile apps also offer notes as a form of data entry\, as some data is just too finnicky to enter via mobile. \n\n\n\nHowever they all got there\, Windsor and Essex County currently feature somewhere around 40 open notes. So this month we’re going to work on cleaning those up! Some of these notes are relatively new\, while others have been sitting around for a while. We’ll gather in-person at Windsor Hackforge from 6 – 8 PM on Tuesday\, November 11th to take care of as many as we can. Whether you’re new to OSM or have been around for a minute\, we’d love to have your help and input! \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, November 11🕦 6 – 8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️RSVP below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/openstreetmap-note-resolution/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:What I Learned Building My Own AI Agent: An Evening with Doug Sartori
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nEver wondered what it takes to build your own AI agent from scratch? Join Doug Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) for a behind-the-scenes look at what he’s learned on his journey creating a fully functional AI assistant using Python.  \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n🔌Connecting your AI to tools☁️Cloud vs. local models for this use case🔒Security and privacy considerations \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an AI enthusiast\, a Python tinkerer\, or just curious about the future of personal agents\, this talk will give you the insights (and cautionary tales) you need to start your own build. \n\n\n\n📆 Nov. 14🕦 6-8PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/building-my-own-ai-agent/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T180000
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UID:3530-1763575200-1763582400@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate GIS day!
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis event is an official esri GIS Day event! Curious about the spatial side of data science? Announcing the launch of Windsor-Essex GIS (weGIS)\, a brand-new Hackforge group dedicated to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of geographic information systems! And there’s no better time to kick this thing off than GIS Day (November 19th)\, a global celebration of GIS as a technology and industry. \n\n\n\nJoin Theo Walschots on this special day as he goes over a primer on GIS\, the goal of Hackforge weGIS\, as well as what kind of content and events you can expect in the future. This group is for all experience levels and will aim to be as accessible as possible by leveraging free\, open-source software. Please don’t hesitate to come out!  \n\n\n\nAfter the debrief there will be time for cake and discussion as we celebrate yet another thriving and successful year in GIS! 🎂🌎Learn more about GIS and GIS Day at www.gisday.com🎂Did we mention there will be cake?  \n\n\n\n📆 Nov 19🕦 6-8PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/celebrate-gis-day/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T210000
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UID:3598-1764270000-1764277200@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:LUG November Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻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! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: November 27\, 2025🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-november-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251027T214631Z
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UID:3534-1764352800-1764360000@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Building Smarter Chatbots
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nModern AI is powerful but it doesn’t know your business.  \n\n\n\nIn this live demo\,  Raneem Ghalion\, AI Business Strategy Consultant (Adopli AI) will demonstrate how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) connects a language model to your own data for accurate\, context-aware answers.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll see a working prototype built live\, understand the workflow (LLM + vector database + pipeline)\, and leave with a clear checklist to ship your first data-aware chatbot. \n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nHow retrieval + generation work together\n\n\n\nMinimum viable RAG stack (LangChain\, Pinecone\, Bedrock\, n8n)\n\n\n\nSteps to connect your own docs and deploy\n\n\n\n\nFormat: 20-min intro → 45-min live RAG build (LLM + vector DB + data pipeline) → 20-min Q&A → 15-min networking \n\n\n\n📆 Fri.\, Nov. 28\, 2025🕦 6-8 PM📍Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/building-smarter-chatbots/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251130T172335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T190411Z
UID:3693-1765562400-1765573200@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:DOSember
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nStep back into the world of classic computing with DOSember! \n\n\n\nCelebrate the charm of DOS-era gaming and coding through hands-on activities\, retro challenges\, and pure nostalgia. We’re bringing back the look\, feel\, and spirit of early PC culture\, right down to the text-based screens and pixel-perfect games that defined a generation. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a veteran of the command line or brand-new to the world of DOS\, this throwback event has something for everyone. Explore the tools and tricks that powered early computing\, rediscover the games that shaped PC history\, and experience the creative limitations that sparked so much innovation. DOSember is all about having fun\, learning something new\, and reconnecting with where modern tech began. \n\n\n\nPlease install DOS Box on the machine you intend to bring so you’re ready to go! \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store:• Retro playtime• Hands-on coding• Meet fellow enthusiasts \n\n\n\n📆Dec. 12\, 2025🕦6-9 PM📍In-Person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210)🎟️RSVP below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/dosember/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251130T000136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T000137Z
UID:3690-1766084400-1766091600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:LUG December Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻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! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: December 18\, 2025🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-december-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251201T173841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T174037Z
UID:3711-1766188800-1766275199@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:TTRPG Day @ Hackforge (INVITE ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥 In Person Only (Invite-Only)💲 Free \n\n\n\nComplete the 2025 Community Survey and enter to win a seat at Hackforge’s Invite-Only TTRPG table!There’s an empty spotIn our Adventure PartyYou up to the task? \n\n\n\nComplete the surveyAnd win the draw to join usLuck be on your side \n\n\n\nWord on the street is that Doug is dicing up something delicious! \n\n\n\n👉Survey here📆 Dec. 20\, 2025📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/ttrpg-day/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251231T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T213708Z
UID:3761-1767898800-1767906000@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:LUG January Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻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! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: January 8\, 2026🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-january-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T200000
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CREATED:20251231T220427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T220428Z
UID:3768-1768327200-1768334400@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:From BASIC to Modern: Porting Classic Games to Modern Systems
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nEver wondered what it was like to make games in the early days of personal computing\, when you typed code straight from a book and hit “run”? Retro Code Revival is a hands-on event inspired by the classic BASIC Computer Games era\, and the 1973 book 101 BASIC Computer Games by David H. Ahl\, where simple ideas\, clever logic\, and creativity mattered more than graphics or hardware power. \n\n\n\nIn this event\, we’ll take old school\, text-based\, and early computer games and bring them into the present. Participants will explore how these games worked\, and how they can be ported to modern systems. Whether you recreate the game faithfully or give it a modern twist\, the goal is to learn\, experiment\, and have fun while preserving the spirit of early game design.  \n\n\n\nThis is a collaborative\, beginner-friendly space for programmers\, gamers\, and curious tinkerers alike. You don’t need to be an expert\, just interested in how old ideas can live again on new systems. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Take Away:🎮 How to make a modern version of a classic game💡 A better understanding of game logic\, constraints\, and design fundamentals🤝 New skills and inspiration going into Global Game Jam 2026 \n\n\n\n📆 Jan. 13\, 2026🕦 6-8 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellete Ave\, Suite 210) and Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/from-basic-to-modern-porting-classic-games-to-modern-systems-2/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251230T170205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T170331Z
UID:3749-1768586400-1768593600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Shader Playground: Create Stunning Visuals in Your Browser
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nUsing GPUs? For graphics??? In this economy? Shader Playground is a hands-on event where you’ll dive into the world of GPU programming right from your browser. Using Shadertoy\, you can experiment with live graphics code\, tweak samples\, and see your changes instantly. It’s a fun way to explore how graphics run on GPUs instead of CPUs\, letting you create vibrant visual effects and animations with surprisingly little setup. \n\n\n\nThis event is perfect for anyone curious about graphics programming or creative coding. You’ll get to play with existing shaders\, build your own visual experiments\, and learn the tricks behind dynamic\, real-time graphics. No experience is required\, just an interest in making things look amazing on screen and a willingness to tinker. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll take away:– Hands-on experience writing GPU-based pixel shaders in GLSL and creating visual effects– A fun way to see and learn how graphics programming takes advantage of parallel execution– Inspiration and skills to experiment with your own creative coding projects and give you more tools for your Global Game Jam experience \n\n\n\n📆 Jan 16\, 2026🕦 6-8 PM📍In-Person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/shader-playground-create-stunning-visuals-in-your-browser/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251230T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T213802Z
UID:3754-1768933800-1768941000@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Map Data in Game Development
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nIn preparation for the 2026 Global Game Jam\, OpenStreetMap Windsor-Essex invites you to an interactive workshop exploring how open geodata can be used in videogames. \n\n\n\nWhile it might seem obvious to use the map data for…maps…That isn’t the only option! OSM can be utilized in text-based games\, to determine POIs in mobile AR games\, to generate geocentric quiz games\, and more! \n\n\n\nThis session will combine: \n\n\n\n\n✨Inspiration: See games that creatively use OSM data and brainstorm other ways to integrate geodata into your own projects.\n\n\n\n🧪Hands-on Experimentation: Try out OSM-based game development using Godot\, Unity\, Blender\, or the tools you know best. Tutorials and resource links will be provided\, but attendees are welcome to test out their own methods and ideas.\n\n\n\n🧑‍🤝‍🧑Collaboration: Work with other participants to tackle challenges\, share ideas\, and learn from each other.\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of how open geodata can enhance your game design and development process—and maybe even meet potential teammates for the Global Game Jam! \n\n\n\nTips for getting the most from this workshop: \n\n\n\n\nExplore OSM Basics: Familiarize yourself with what OpenStreetMap is and its data structure. Recordings from past events on our YouTube channel can be a great starting point.\n\n\n\nTemper Your Expectations: This workshop builds on existing knowledge of game\, software\, or web development – it’s hands-on and experimental\, not a step-by-step tutorial. Beginners are welcome\, but come ready to explore and experiment!\n\n\n\nPrepare Your Tech: Bring your laptop with your preferred tools and platforms pre-installed so you can jump straight into experimentation.\n\n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026🕦 6:30 – 8:30 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/exploring-map-data-in-game-development/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251231T224036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T224037Z
UID:3771-1769108400-1769115600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Basics of the Zettabyte File System (ZFS)
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nAt this month’s LUG event\, we’ll be exploring the basics of the Zettabyte File System (ZFS) as well as discuss whether it would be a good choice for the root file system. All skill levels are welcome\, but some basic knowledge of Linux will make the material easier to understand. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nGo over the basic concepts of ZFS\n\n\n\nExplore core features of ZFS like: compression\, redundancy\, and encryption\n\n\n\nTake a look at the pitfalls & benefits of using ZFS as a root file system\n\n\n\nLearn about “out-of-tree” modules and DKMS\n\n\n\nDiscover why you’d want to use the ZFSBootMenu bootloader\n\n\n\nComplete a demo Arch Linux install\n\n\n\n\n📆 Jan 22🕦 7-9 PM📍 Hybrid at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/basics-of-the-zettabyte-file-system-zfs/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251230T175642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T173116Z
UID:3758-1769450400-1769457600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:GLOBAL GAME JAM KICKOFF
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nKick off Global Game Jam with us at Hackforge HQ or online via Discord and get ready for an exciting week of creativity\, collaboration\, and game development! This opening event sets the tone for the jam and gives you everything you need to dive in with confidence\, whether you’re a first-time jammer or a seasoned pro. \n\n\n\nWe’ll get the engines running by watching the official Global Game Jam keynote together. During this keynote\, the theme will be revealed! There will be time afterwards to discuss the theme and iron out any nerves. Got questions? Bring them with you! This isn’t our first rodeo and there will likely be many Game Jam vets present to help us answer any questions that are burning in your brain\, making sure everyone’s confident moving forward. Next\, we’ll focus on team formation. Participants can pitch ideas\, share skills\, and connect with others\, and organizers will be on hand to help set teams and make sure no one is left out. Whether you come with a plan or are looking for collaborators\, this is where teams come together. \n\n\n\nBefore kicking off development\, we’ll wrap up with an important AI policy announcement\, outlining what is and isn’t permitted during the jam. Once that’s covered\, it’s time to get in the jam and start creating. \n\n\n\nHackforge welcomes folks from anywhere who are interested in creating any kind of game. Design and develop as part of a team or a solo jammer – whatever you prefer! All ages are welcome to participate\, but anyone under 17 must be on a team with a parent or guardian.Throughout the week of the Jam\, there will be opportunities for hybrid and virtual open work hours with your team. We’ll cap off the week with a Closing Party to put on final touches\, submit your game\, then show it off! \n\n\n\nOpen to all\, not just participants! \n\n\n\n📆 Jan 26\, 2026🕦6PM-8PM📍Online via Discord🎟️Register for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org \n\n\n\nCome for the knowledge\, stay for the community\, and get ready to make something incredible! 🎨👾
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-kickoff-2/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20251231T231740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T185717Z
UID:3785-1769788800-1769799600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Global Game Jam Meetup-Day 2
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nHybrid work hours during Global Game Jam 2026 are open\, flexible sessions set aside for participants to spend time working on their games together in a shared space\, or online via Discord. These hours are all about giving you the room\, time\, and community to collaborate\, experiment\, and make progress on your project. \n\n\n\nDuring work hours\, you’re encouraged to: \n\n\n\n\nWork actively on your game\, either solo or with your team\n\n\n\nCollaborate\, brainstorm\, test ideas\, and share feedback with other jammers\n\n\n\nUse the space as a focused\, supportive co-working environment\n\n\n\n\nStaff will be on-site to open the space and help with basic needs\, but these sessions are intentionally unstructured. There won’t be scheduled activities\, presentations\, or facilitated programming during work hours and staff will not be casually available\, as they will be busy completing work. This time is yours to use in whatever way best supports your creative process. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in talks\, workshops\, or guided events\, please see our other events\, and consider joining our Discord or subscribing to our newsletter at hackf.org/join-our-newsletter. In-person work hours are simply a chance to come together\, settle in\, and build something great. \n\n\n\n📆 Friday\, Jan. 30🕦4-7 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210) & Online via Discord \n\n\n\nRegister for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-meetup-4-hybrid/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170548
CREATED:20260129T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190025Z
UID:3855-1769792400-1769799600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Global Game Jam Meetup-Day 1
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nHybrid work hours during Global Game Jam 2026 are open\, flexible sessions set aside for participants to spend time working on their games together in a shared space\, or online via Discord. These hours are all about giving you the room\, time\, and community to collaborate\, experiment\, and make progress on your project. \n\n\n\nDuring work hours\, you’re encouraged to: \n\n\n\n\nWork actively on your game\, either solo or with your team\n\n\n\nCollaborate\, brainstorm\, test ideas\, and share feedback with other jammers\n\n\n\nUse the space as a focused\, supportive co-working environment\n\n\n\n\nStaff will be on-site to open the space and help with basic needs\, but these sessions are intentionally unstructured. There won’t be scheduled activities\, presentations\, or facilitated programming during work hours and staff will not be casually available\, as they will be busy completing work. This time is yours to use in whatever way best supports your creative process. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in talks\, workshops\, or guided events\, please see our other events\, and consider joining our Discord or subscribing to our newsletter at hackf.org/join-our-newsletter. In-person work hours are simply a chance to come together\, settle in\, and build something great. \n\n\n\n📆 Thurs.\, Jan 29🕦5-7 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210) & Online via Discord \n\n\n\nRegister for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-meetup-day-1/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T190000
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SUMMARY:GLOBAL GAME JAM Closing
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nWrap up an unforgettable week of game making by joining us for the 2026 Hackforge Global Game Jam Closing Party at Hackforge HQ or online via Discord! This is your chance to bring everything together and celebrate what you’ve built. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon will be focused on getting your game across the finish line. This is the perfect time to squash last-minute bugs\, polish gameplay\, finalize builds\, and make sure your submission is ready to go. Fellow jammers and mentors will be around to offer feedback\, help troubleshoot issues\, or simply provide moral support as the clock winds down. \n\n\n\nOnce submissions are in\, it’s time to relax and enjoy the results of an intense and inspiring week. At 5:00 pm\, we’ll kick off a show and tell session where teams can present their games\, share what worked (and what didn’t)\, and talk about the ideas and challenges behind their creations. \n\n\n\nWhether you join us in person or online\, everyone is welcome to watch\, play\, and cheer on the teams. Come celebrate the hard work\, creativity\, and community spirit that make Global Game Jam such a special experience! \n\n\n\n📆 Feb 1🕦 2 – 7(ish) PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Discord \n\n\n\nRegister for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-closing/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T210000
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SUMMARY:LUG February Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻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! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: February 5\, 2026🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-feb-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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