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06/02/2026

Come join us this week as we nerd out about Linux at this month's Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social!

What to Expect:
• Help with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.
• Current Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.

This virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts, learn, and have fun!

Hope to see you all there!

📆 June 4
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Virtual via Discord
🎟️ More Info and Discord link at www.hackf.org/events

05/26/2026

Heading to the ALSO building for Beyond the Screen tonight,
Accessible City on Thursday, or our NAAW closing on Saturday?

Here's how to find us 👇

University Ave W is closed at Cameron Ave and Elm Ave, so come up Wellington Ave from Wyandotte St — it'll take you straight to our parking lot.

And if you haven't RSVP's yet - check out the website https://www.hackf.org/events/

05/25/2026

🔥 TOMORROW 📢

We’ve partnered with local community organizations to review their sites in real-time, but we want to see yours, too! Attendees are invited to offer up their own projects for instant, expert feedback

During the session, we will:
• Navigate content using a screen reader
• Identify common accessibility issues
• Demonstrate accessible and inaccessible design patterns
• Review keyboard navigation, headings, forms, buttons, links, images, and ARIA usage
• Discuss practical improvements aligned with WCAG guidelines

Who Should Attend?
• Web Developers & Designers looking to sharpen their technical skills.
• Business Owners wanting to ensure their digital storefront is open to everyone.
• Product Managers & Content Creators who want to understand the impact of their work.

📆 May 26, 2026
🕦 6-8:30 PM
📍Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) - 1100 University Ave. West
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

05/24/2026

Heads up, today’s NAAW Kickoff is relocated to Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette, suite 210).

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Join us there!

05/20/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT!🔥

Join 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.

Open to all experience levels.
Come for the laughs, stay for the community and conversation.

📆 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Loose Goose Downtown (126 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, ON)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

05/19/2026

💥 TOMORROW! 🥳

Let's run a spatial join and gather at Eastwood's Grill and Lounge for weGIS's Spring Mixer!

Since GIS supports so many fields and workflows, I encourage any and everyone to attend this event as it'll be a great opportunity to meet new people and learn interesting perspectives from GIS and beyond!

There's no theme and no stakes, just some drinks and a good time. 🌎🍻

Please be aware that all attendees will be responsible for their own tabs.

Please RSVP so we can keep the location updated with numbers.

📆 May 20th
🕦 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍Eastwood's Grill & Lounge (63 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

05/13/2026

Unfortunately due to facilitator illness, "The Command Line" event with LUG is cancelled.
We apologies for any inconvenience.

05/12/2026

Pytheas 101, led by Doug Sartori, is a detailed look at Parallel 42's open source virtual tour app. Attendees will learn about the code and the data, and what's involved in creating a Pytheas tour of your own.

👥 Who should attend?
This session is open to anyone who is interested in free software, tour creation, and requires no experience.

💻️ What should you bring?
A laptop to follow along (we’ll have a few available for loaning during the event)

Get a glimpse into the power of Pytheas at linktr.ee/p42systems

📆 June 1, 2026
🕦 6:30pm-8:30pm
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

05/09/2026

There's a community of Windsor-Essex techies, builders, and learners hanging out on the Hackforge Discord — and we'd love for you to join us.

Stay in the loop on everything Hackforge. Inside, you'll get:
• Event news and announcements as they happen
• Job postings shared by members
• Real discussion on your favourite tech topics
• A welcoming space to ask questions, share what you're working on, and meet folks doing the same

Whether you're a seasoned developer, a curious newcomer, or somewhere in between — get connected, get engaged, and find your people.

👾 Find the link on our homepage → www.hackf.org

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