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== LUG News ==
== LUG News ==


We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, RCTC), and monthly for socializing (varies).  We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please [http://k-lug.org/About contact an officer].
We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies).  We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please [http://k-lug.org/About contact an officer].




=== Outside Social:  Saturday October 7th ===


Geocaching!  We're celebrating International Earth Cache Day by geocaching at Quarry Hill, primarily to find [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1T557 the earth cache there].  But depending on everyone's walking stamina these days, we'll also [https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2023/09/new-souvenir-international-earthcache-day-2023/ hunt other geocaches in the park].  If you've never geocached before, this is a great time to join us.  Wear your hiking shoes, long sturdy pants, and otherwise dress for the weather.


1 pm, Quarry Hill Park, at the Nature Center [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quarry+Hill+Park/@44.0299058,-92.4292345,464m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m10!1m2!2m1!1squarry+hill+nature+center+parking+lot!3m6!1s0x87f9e1b4e1a125cb:0x38572654fae57d23!8m2!3d44.0296706!4d-92.4297814!15sCiVxdWFycnkgaGlsbCBuYXR1cmUgY2VudGVyIHBhcmtpbmcgbG90kgEEcGFya-ABAA!16s%2Fg%2F1tqyg1my?entry=ttu parking lot].
=== Virtual Technical Meeting: Thursday October 12th ===
Want to be a speaker, or have ideas you'd like others to present on?  Let us know.
6 pm
[https://meet.jit.si/klugpcig Meeting link here.]
=== Virtual Technical Meeting: Thursday November 9th ===
Want to be a speaker, or have ideas you'd like others to present on?  Let us know.


=== Virtual Social: Thursday November 12th ===
6 pm
6 pm


[https://meet.jit.si/klugpcig Meeting link here.]
Meeting link here eventually.
 
 


=== Virtual board game night:  Friday night in early December, TBD ===
Details yet to come, but likely using the same platform of [https://en.boardgamearena.com/ Board Game Arena].


And because it's more fun to video chat while we game together, don't forget to also log into our [https://meet.jit.si/klugpcig video chat room.]


 
=== Virtual Board Gaming Social: A Friday or Saturday evening in early December ===
 
Date TBD
=== Virtual Technical Meeting: Thursday January 11th, 2024 ===
Aaron Albertson will present a wrap up of this season's volunteer work with student robotics.


6 pm
6 pm


[https://meet.jit.si/klugpcig Meeting link here.]
Meeting link here eventually.
 
And KLUG officer elections.
 
Anything else you want to see on the agenda? Let Tina know.
 
 
 
 
 
=== Pending potential presentations  ===
 
Jon Gullixson:  gnucash or www :: Mechanize
 
 
 
=== Socials brainstorming: Fall or winter ===
-Murder mystery.  The host needs to buy a kit at a gaming store to get the event started.


-Jim Henderson, "Silicon Valley" documentary
Save time by signing up in advance for a free account at [https://en.boardgamearena.com/ Board Game Arena]  (same place we've been using for several years now, you might already have an account)


-Bowlocity laser tag.  5-6 people minimum needed.


-Liquid nitrogen ice cream.  This needs a non-Tina organizer.  Dennis DeLorme has 2 recipes.  We need safety equipment and someone trained enough to keep us from freezing ourselves.


=== Upcoming Outdoor Socials TBD  ===
We're planning pickleball once it's cooler again.





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We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see a list of ideas if you're willing but lacking a topic.


LUG News

We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies). We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please contact an officer.



Virtual Social: Thursday November 12th

6 pm

Meeting link here eventually.


Virtual Board Gaming Social: A Friday or Saturday evening in early December

Date TBD

6 pm

Meeting link here eventually.

Save time by signing up in advance for a free account at Board Game Arena (same place we've been using for several years now, you might already have an account)


Upcoming Outdoor Socials TBD

We're planning pickleball once it's cooler again.


Old News Items

See the OldNews page.



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