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SUMMARY:Using A.I. for Job Hunting
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nJob hunting in 2026 can be an absolute nightmare. \n\n\n\nPostings spread out over platforms\, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) sorting resumes before a human ever gets a glance\, and an endless frustrating process of updating each resume to include keywords from the posting. \n\n\n\nHackforge is here to help! \n\n\n\nAlan Baljeu will be demonstrating how he uses GrokBot to organize a job search\, make resumes that get by the ATS\, and where to find listings that aren’t so front and center. \n\n\n\nIf you’re currently looking for a job or will be soon\, you won’t want to miss this event. \n\n\n\nThere is no required knowledge and this isn’t just for jobs in the tech sector.Learn how tech can help you get a leg up in finding your perfect position. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to use GrokBot to organize job search within a private data repo.\n\n\n\nAutomated capture\, assessment\, and generating tailored resumes.\n\n\n\nLimitations of job boards and finding work outside the centralized listings.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nLaptop or other device that can handle GrokBot to follow along\n\n\n\nNotebook if you’d like to take notes\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP as our events have been filling up fast.Seats will be prioritized for folks that have RSVP’d. \n\n\n\n📆 Oct. 9\, 2026🕦 6-8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below💬 Interest Group: AI
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/using-a-i-for-job-hunting/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:BCD: Power BI Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nTurn your data into dashboards!Doug Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) will guide you through taking raw data from spreadsheets or databases and using it to create interactive charts\, graphs\, and live dashboards\, using Power BI. \n\n\n\nPower BI is a free (as in $0) piece of Windows software that helps you use\, see\, and analyze data in powerful new ways. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for new ways of visualizing business insights\, non-profit impact reporting\, or want to track your personal finance and net worth\, this is a great way to get started! \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn about Power BI:-The components & how to use it-Where it fits in the Microsoft data ecosystem \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll need installed/available:DockerPower BI Desktop Data Puddle  \n\n\n\nThis is intended to be a fundamentals course and attendees are highly encouraged to follow along on their own devices. \n\n\n\n📆 October 14🕦 6-7 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below💬 Interest Group: Border City Data
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/bcdpowerbif/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:What the Shell?
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered how a shell works under the hood? Are you interested in knowing how to create your very own shell? Then please join us for the first\, and hopefully not the last\, joint WCCUG and LUG presentation all about the shell! \n\n\n\nBefore we dive in\, we’ll go over the history and fundamentals of shells. \n\n\n\nThen\, we’ll be exploring how to create your own shell written in the C programming language. \n\n\n\nPrerequisitesSome experience with the command line\, other shells\, and programming concepts will aid in understanding the material\, but is not a strict requirement. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us in learning what the shell is all about! \n\n\n\n📆 Oct. 22\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below💬 Interest Group: WCCUG & LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/what-the-shell/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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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/
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SUMMARY:Linux User Group: Virtual 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📆 Nov. 5\, 2026🕦 7-9PM📍Discord💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/linux-user-group-virtual-social/
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SUMMARY:Bash It Harder
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month at LUG\, we’ll be following up on the material covered in the previous Bash Basics presentation. We’ll be taking a closer look at how features of Bash can be applied in practice with strange and interesting results. Come join us as we walk through an anthology of edge cases! \n\n\n\nNo need to install anything for this one! \n\n\n\nOpen to all participants (attendance in the previous Bash Basics presentation isn’t required). \n\n\n\n📆 November 12\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/bash-it-harder/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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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
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