Civic Groups Near Me

Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Cup O Joe Coffee House

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Cup O Joe Coffee House](https://www.cupojoe.com/)!

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topic to be announced **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: [https://www.franklin.edu/](https://www.franklin.edu/) **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8) Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

The Model Is Not The Problem: The Engine Is The Problem

Thanks to Charles Sullivan for giving this talk! **The Model Is Not The Problem: The Engine Is The Problem** There is a massive disconnect in AI. We have five discrete but interconnected problems with inference in 2026: * The streaming problem. Inference is a black box: wall of text in, pull the lever, wall of text out. No streaming, no back-and-forth, no iterative progress. * The memory problem. The LLM can't remember anything. It pretends to remember by re-reading context on every request, but it doesn't actually remember. * The learning problem. The LLM can't internalize anything. If the capital of France were to change tomorrow, we would have to add the new capital to the system prompt to be re-read on every pass. And learning new skills is completely out of the question. * The text problem. Underpinning all of this is the fact that all "memories" (e.g. from RAG) and "skills" (e.g. tool calls) are plain text. That would be like remembering a concert by reading notes about it. That or playing a video game by typing, \pressButton('x')\ when you want Mario to jump. * The reputation problem. LLMs don't understand "cheating" because they cannot learn, and thus they can never internalize when humans are displeased with their actions. While LLMs are perfectly capable of empathy, they are not endowed with the biological imperative of reputation and thus continue to confound us with perfectly logical but morally-reprehensible actions (e.g. the OpenAI bot hack event). The industry keeps trying to solve these problems using more models. We have embedding models to try to solve the memory problem. They are a poor substitute for the first-hand experience behind the text. We use Jev to solve the press-button-to-jump problem, but of course Jev can't learn patterns, so every interaction is that of a beginner. We use thinking and tool calling turns to solve the streaming problem, but streaming the output in segments only soves one tiny corner of the problem--we still can't inject real-time guidance without cancelling generation and re-processing the entire context to continue. It's like we've wired a highly-intelligent brain up to a fax machine: we keep trying to solve latency, context window size and all sorts of other problems by making the brain smarter. *We don't need new models: we need to replace the fax machine*. The **Channel Inference Engine** solves all of these problems. At this meetup I will walk you through the engine and how it easily solves every problem without the use of specialized or fine-tuned models. I will demonstrate a vanilla local model exhibiting real-time back-and-forth and interruptible input/output streaming, true episodic memory (no text!), genuine learning without fine-tuning, autonomic tool calling with millisecond latency, and an innate drive for self-improvement. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Simply Living Film Series presents: BOMBSHELL

🎬💥 Simply Living Film Series + Special Guest Panel! Join Us for BOMBSHELL! History doesn't just shape our past—it shapes the conversations we're having today! Join Simply Living's Film Series at Gateway Film Center for a special screening of BOMBSHELL, a compelling documentary exploring how the story of the atomic bomb was presented to the public—and the courageous journalists who challenged official narratives and worked to uncover the human cost, even as government censorship limited what could be reported. From local conversations to national headlines and global events, the film raises questions that resonate today: Who shapes the stories we hear? Whose voices are missing? And why does independent journalism matter in a world of competing narratives? ✨ Stay for a special panel discussion featuring director Ben Loeterman, producer Gaia de Simoni, and historian Felecia Ross, moderated by Spencer Hunt, Director of Student Media for The Lantern at Ohio State. Come for the film, stay for the conversation, and discover how lessons from history can deepen our understanding of today's world. 📍 Gateway Film Center \| Columbus\, OH 📅 October 26 \| 6:30–8:30 PM \(Doors open at 6:15 PM\) 🎟️ Tickets $10 (purchase at Gateway link below) https://gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/bombshell/ Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and join the conversation! #SimplyLiving #BOMBSHELL #GatewayFilmCenter #ColumbusEvents #IndependentJournalism

Music Trivia @ Slammers! (NOT HOSTED - PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE)

Beyond the Screen: Designing Products for the Spatial Computing Era

For decades, product teams have translated a three-dimensional world into two-dimensional interfaces. We’ve gotten incredibly good at taps, clicks, menus, and scrolls—but what if the screen was never the destination? **ProductTank Columbus welcomes Omari Hitson, VP Lead Product Designer: Emerging Technologies at JPMorgan Chase and President of the Ohio Chapter of the VR/AR Association, for a practical look at what changes when digital products move beyond the screen and into the world around us.** Omari Hitson designs where emerging technology meets real-world product problems. He has experience designing and prototyping across the evolution from traditional mobile and desktop experiences to spatial computing—all within a regulated enterprise environment where new technology has to solve an actual problem, not simply generate excitement. He also serves as Chapter President of the VR/AR Association of Ohio and hosts the OhioXR conferences, putting him at the center of Ohio’s growing XR community. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

Creativity Circle: Wreath Making

Come join WQC in making simple wreaths for the season using adhesive rings and fabric leaves. A good craft for any skill level. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

Pre-Volleyball Bible Study @ the Vineyard Community Center

Boochata Annual Party - Latin City Wednesday

Latin City Wednesday is having their Annual Boochata Party. Wear your favorite Halloween costume as you dance to your favorite Bachata, Salsa, Merengue and Cha Cha songs. Feel free to bring your own enticing drinks. ─── Crystal Ballroom Dance Center (402 E Wilson Bridge Rd Ste A, Worthington, OH 43085) 8pm-9pm Bachata Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced 9pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party $15 Admission $10 With Valid College ID ─── Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move on the Dance Floor.

Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Men of Unity and Community

**Men of Unity** is a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, share, and grow together. In this circle, we explore what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and spiritual awareness in today’s world. Through open dialogue, reflection, and mutual support, we learn to balance strength with compassion, confidence with humility, and action with mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking deeper spiritual connection, personal clarity, or simply a supportive brotherhood, this group invites you to bring your authentic self and grow in community. This week the Men's of Group will meet at Scrambler's - the North Hamilton Road location: 5729 North Hamilton Road Columbus, 43230