Unity Game Programmers

Thursdays - 6 to 8 PM

Weekly Virtual Meeting

General discussion. Feel free to share what you're working on to show off, teach others or get assistance/feedback.

Location: Discord (contact organizers via Meetup for access)

https://www.meetup.com/Unity-Game-Developers-WNC/events

WNC Linux User Group

Saturday, April 3 - 12 Noon

Monthly Meeting

We will be discussing our recent experiences with Linux, open source software and related technologies.

Location: https://meet.jit.si/WNCLUG_April

https://meet.jit.si/WNCLUG_April

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VR Game Design Meetup Group

Wednesdays, April 7 and 21 - 6 to 8 PM

General Meeting

Have a curiosity or love for game design? We meet every two weeks to learn about the many aspect of game design as it relates to virtual reality. All skill levels welcome. A short presentation topic and group discussion starting at 6:15pm. After a short break there is a lab challenge to get hands on experience. No equipment or experience necessary.

Location: 53 N Market St, Suite 201

https://www.meetup.com/vr-game-design-meetup-group/

Code for Asheville

Thursday, April 8 - 5:30 to 7 PM

Building Community Together

Are you curious or even passionate about using advocacy, technology and sensible design to create more equitable social and civic structures in Western North Carolina? Whether you call yourself an organizer, a technologist, a designer, planner, concerned resident, all of the above or something else entirely, we want to be in relationship and build community together with you. See full details at Meetup.

Location: online (details in Meetup)

https://www.meetup.com/Code-for-Asheville/events/gjpsgsyccgblb/

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Asheville Women in Tech

Tuesday, April 13 - 7 to 8 PM

Monthly Meeting

Join Asheville Women in Tech online! Bring your favorite beverage and talk about tech or anything you want! Need help finding a job? Working on a project? Do you need help learning? Want to present to the group? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, let's chat!

Location: online (RSVP for link)

https://www.meetup.com/Asheville-Women-in-Tech/events/wlsjxryccgbrb/

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Asheville Coders League

Wednesday, April 14 - 7 to 9 PM

Virtual Hangout

We'll gather again to hang out and chat, virtually, using spacial.chat. Drop-in any time — no agenda, no pressure.

Location: online (details in Meetup)

https://www.meetup.com/Asheville-Coders-League/events/277293190/

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Asheville Area WordPress Group

Thursday, April 15 - 6:30 to 8 PM

Accessibility Plugins: To Use or Not To Use

Amber Hinds presents. This presentation will look at all of the accessibility plugins currently available to WordPress websites and discuss the pros and cons of each. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the accessibility plugin landscape, knowledge of how to test accessibility plugins for accuracy and useability, and which plugins, if any, might be right for them.

Location: online (register for link)

https://www.meetup.com/Asheville-Area-WordPress-Group/events/276586072/

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Tech Talent South

Friday, April 16 - 12 to 1 PM

Myths About Hiring Tech Talent

With nearly one million unfilled tech jobs and only 60,000 computer science graduates entering the workforce each year, businesses are experiencing a greater need for tech talent than ever before. Is it possible that our idea of what defines a capable technologist is contributing to the talent crisis? In this panel of industry experts, we will explore myths about hiring tech talent to help you secure tomorrow's workforce.

Location: online (RSVP for link)

https://www.meetup.com/Tech-Talent-South-Asheville/events/272960909/

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Asheville SQL PASS User Group

Tuesday, April 20 - 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Heartbreak via Azure SQL Managed Instance

Juliana Austin presents. In the past 2 months, I've given my life to an Azure SQL Managed Instance running an Azure SSIS Integrated Runtime. It was a very quick, exciting, but volatile (and possibly abusive) relationship. During the course of our short romance, we created and restored databases, made intimate connections (via linked servers), and even published SSIS packages. It was beautiful like most young love is,.. until it wasn't. As the adorable quirks of our puppy love turned into the annoyances of eating crackers in bed and leaving the seat up in the bathroom, I knew it couldn’t last. In the end, Azure Active Directory came between us and even Microsoft therapists couldn't restore our commitment. What we had was lost. We both grew up and learned a lot during the process, but eventually decided we were better off without each other. I'll summarize the issues and what eventually influenced the decision to end the tumultuous relationship. Maybe it will help mitigate your own heartbreak.

Location: online (RSVP for link)

https://www.meetup.com/Asheville-SQL-Pass-User-Group/events/276795381/

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Focal Point Coworking

Thursday, April 22 - 12 to 1 PM

Technology Update for Small Business & Entrepreneurs

Jensen Gelfond of Asheville Digital Lifestyle presents. Get the latest info on the best technology devices, apps, and strategies that your small business needs to be successful. From ensuring you’ve got the basics like strong Wifi and a reliable email server to computer security and storing your information in the cloud, this hourlong session will give you broad knowledge on essential on tech topics that are important for small business owners, with plenty of time for Q&A to make sure that your tech questions are answered.

Location: online (register in advance)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/technology-update-for-small-business-entrepreneurs-tickets-148024285623

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