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Agentic AI Hackathon: AWS Community Day Bay Area 2026
Wed, Sep 30, 3:00 AMBuild an agent that does real work on AWS. Two weeks. One track. Eight teams demo live on stage at AWS Community Day in front of 500+ builders. Up to $3,200 in AWS credits for the winners. **How it works** RSVP here, then complete your team registration by September 28 at the link below (every team member registers individually and enters the same team name). Build from September 29 to October 11. The top 8 submissions get a 5-minute live demo slot on October 13 at the AWS Builder Loft in San Francisco, judged on the spot, with winners announced at the closing session. **Who should join** Anyone building with Bedrock, Bedrock AgentCore, Strands Agents SDK, SageMaker, or any other AWS AI service. Teams of 2 to 4. Solo builders welcome; register anyway and we'll match you with a team before September 29. **The rules in brief** * Work starts September 29, not before * At least two AWS services, one of them an AI service * Public GitHub repo, MIT or Apache 2.0 license * No production data, PHI, or PII * You keep your IP **Submit by October 11, 11:59 PM PT:** public repo, 3-minute demo video, one-page writeup. Submission link goes out in the September 29 start announcement. **Judging:** technical depth (30%), real-world usefulness (25%), responsible AI (20%), demo and communication (15%), completeness (10%). Judges score all submissions asynchronously on October 12, then re-score the 8 finalists live. **Prizes:** 1st place gets $500 in AWS credits per team member (up to 4). 2nd place gets $300 per team member (up to 4). All 8 finalists get their demo featured on the AWS Community Bay Area YouTube channel. **Complete your registration (required, team name goes here):** [https://luma.com/acba26102](https://luma.com/acba26102) **Full participant guide:** [https://www.aws-aicd.com/hackathon/](https://www.aws-aicd.com/hackathon/) Finalists must also be registered for AWS Community Day and present in person on October 13. Questions? Comment on this event or message the organizers. Reply target is 24 hours.
Jack Sawyer Memorial (in-person, Berkeley)
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 PM*Please join me at an event to not just celebrate Jack's life, but empower and inspire all of us to follow in his footsteps. We're planning something lively and interactive and designed to help connect us. RSVP on this page, or contact us for more details or if you'd like to help plan it. We are considering a remote (Zoom) option if there's a need for folks who can't make it in person. You can RSVP on this page on MeetUp or [here](https://www.ebcoho.org/jack) on the East Bay Cohousing website or Text JACK to +19252815643 to RSVP -- Raines Cohen, East Bay Cohousing* From Jeff Billings of the Parker Street Foundation, Jack's organization that funded many cooperative communities in the East Bay and beyond: Dear Friends: I would like to let you know that Jack Sawyer passed away [September 18]. He was 95 years old. After suffering a stroke six years ago, Jack lost some strength and dexterity and his activity level slowed a bit. But still he continued his work, spending every day in his office. Then, about a year ago, he injured his back, which was quite debilitating for him, and caused him largely to retreat to his apartment at Parker Street Co-op. During the past year, his body weakened considerably, he lost substantial weight, and his memory and cognition declined. In conversation, he would often take long pauses, seemingly searching for words or ideas. At other times, he would be fairly lucid. Finally, he had a fall about two weeks ago, which weakened him even more, beyond his ability to recover. It seems to me that Jack had been slowly leaving us for some time. Now he is free of the binds of the physical form. Like the many people who knew him, I am grateful for his friendship and for his tireless work in support of cooperative housing, animal activism, the environment, political reform, and a myriad of other causes that were dear to him. Through his philanthropy, both individually and with the Parker Street Foundation, which he founded in 2002, he helped create affordable, communal housing opportunities for hundreds of people in the Bay Area and further afield. He has left quite a legacy. May we all do our small part to further his example of dedication and generosity. Warmly, Jeffrey Billings Parker Street Foundation
50 & Fabulous! Party for Single Professionals, 50+
Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 AMMeet new single friends, 50+ at a fun hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square area! Make connections easily with our FUN Mixer Game! Dress to impress and join us for a memorable evening! Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, 7-9pm. **[TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-fabulous-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1995324979727?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $45 (early birds). $55 at the door (if space permits). Don't wait, as these events often sell out! RSVP does NOT guarantee you a spot, only if you prepay online by credit card. WHERE: [Hotel Zeppelin](https://www.zhotelssf.com/hotels/zeppelin), 545 Post St, San Francisco CA. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this fun venue invites us back. CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](http://%5Bhttps//www.seva.org/%5D(https://www.seva.org/)), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [[www.thepartyhotline.com](http://www.thepartyhotline.com/)](). · [Salsa Saturday!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-saturday-tickets-1998251820988?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) All ages. Sep 5, Novato · [Labor Day Holiday Wine Tasting Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/labor-day-holiday-wine-tasting-mixer-for-single-professionals-tickets-1996055498729?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, Sep 7, Martinez · [Singles Night in The Silicon Valley](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-night-in-the-silicon-valley-for-40s50s-tickets-1997045775674?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Sep 12, Mt View · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1991392492552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) for 30s/40s, Sep 13, Tiburon · [I’m Single, Let’s Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/im-single-lets-mingle-for-50-at-new-upscale-marina-sf-restaurant-tickets-1991788723690?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, Sep 15, San Francisco · [Asian Singles & Those Who Love Them](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-singles-those-who-love-them-tickets-1997978873595?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, Sep 20, SF · [National Singles Day Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-singles-week-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1996885269596?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Sep 26, Emeryville · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1998025308483?aff=oddtdtcreator), 30s/40s, Oct 1, Santa Clara · [50 & Fabulous, 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-fabulous-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1995324979727?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Oct 3, San Francisco · [Speed Dating for 40s/50s at fun hotel](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-for-40s50s-at-fun-union-square-hotel-tickets-1995325455149?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Oct 10, San Francisco · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-50-tickets-1998161677366?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon · [Peninsula Speed Dating for 30s/40s](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosadt-doubletree-san-francisco-airport-south-blvd/), Oct 25, South San Francisco · [Halloween Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-party-for-single-professionals-21-49-tickets-1999052946175?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 21-49, Oct 31, San Francisco · [Halloween Party](http:), 50+, Oct 31, Mill Valley · [Peninsula 50+ Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peninsula-mixer-for-50-tickets-1999055415561?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Nov 1, Burlingame FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.
AWS Community Day Bay Area: AI Edition. Building the Future of AI.
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30 PMThe next AWS Community Day is here: October 13, 2026 at the AWS Builder Loft in San Francisco. Space is limited, so sign up fast. **Important:** **How to register (2 quick steps):** 1. **Register on the AWS Builder Loft site (required for entry):** [https://events.builder.aws.com/mevA9Z](https://events.builder.aws.com/mevA9Z) 2. **Register on Luma (strongly recommended):** [https://luma.com/acba2610](https://luma.com/acba2610). Luma is our community's home base, so that's where you'll get real-time updates, agenda changes, the event chat, and day-of logistics. Loft registration gets you in the door; Luma keeps you in the loop. Your RSVP here on Meetup helps us plan capacity, but it doesn't replace the two steps above. AI isn't just a trend. It's the new foundation of everything we build in the cloud, and the pace of innovation is accelerating. Join us for a day dedicated to education, hands-on learning, and community. **Why you should be there:** * **Generative AI in Practice:** Learn how teams are building real-world applications with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, and the Strands Agents SDK * **Agentic AI:** Explore how autonomous agents are transforming workflows, and how to build them responsibly * **Hackathon Finals:** Watch the top 8 teams demo agentic AI projects built on AWS, live on stage * **Expert-Led Learning:** Technical sessions and discussions that go beyond the basics * **The Bay Area Network:** Connect with industry leaders and fellow builders shaping the next generation of the cloud Whether you're an experienced architect or a cloud newcomer, join us for a day of networking, learning, and fun. **🛠️ Agentic AI Hackathon:** Build an agent that does real work on AWS. Teams of 2 to 4 build from September 29 to October 11, and the top 8 teams demo live on stage at Community Day. Up to $3,200 in AWS credits for the winners. Solo builders welcome. Register by September 28 via the hackathon event on this Meetup group. All guests must be 18+ and present a valid government-issued physical photo ID at check-in (digital IDs will not be accepted). Scooters and bikes are not permitted in any Amazon building with no on-site parking available. **Agenda & Speakers:** [https://www.aws-aicd.com/](https://www.aws-aicd.com/) **Sponsorship:** Want to reach 500+ registrants, with a projected 30% in senior leadership? Submit a sponsor inquiry: [https://sp26.aws-aicd.com/](https://sp26.aws-aicd.com/) Hosted by AWS Community Bay Area with AWS Builder Loft.
Bolly Garba Dancing at Union Square
Sat, Oct 10, 6:00 PMJoin us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Dancing with the festive theme of Gujarat India** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, community. **11:00-11:30 a.m.** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.**– *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **1:00 pm - 2:00 pm** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour Bolly Garba open dance party. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. \* Surprise Performances ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! We prefer an Indian touch of some kind this day. Bring your friends, learn some moves, find your groove, find your friends, be a part of a magical community once a month at Union Square. Previous class in 2025 summary joy v[ideo: ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSENixJaVA&list=RDnHSENixJaVA&start_radio=1) Park in garage, Uber over, or take Powell exit on Bart Do come say hello to us so we can welcome you in our La Dolce Vita :)
SF EAST BAY permaculture guild monthly potluck+meeting!
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00 AMtl;dr: check us out: https://linktr.ee/eastbaypermacultureguild **WHAT:** Bay Area Permaculture Guild monthly Meet+Eat (RSVP via linktree) **WHEN:** 6-8:30 PM (*always* the second Monday evening) **WHERE:** (Location provided upon RSVP, see partiful) **Stay Connected:** For more events and updates, follow us via our [Linktree](https://linktr.ee/eastbaypermacultureguild) **March 9th, Garden Design Charette, and collaboration with the Oakland Peace Center** **Are you interested in Edible and Native/Pollinator Garden Design? Do you have experience with garden design, bay area planting seasonality, or are you curious about such things? Then make sure to come to our next meeting, where we will be discussing an awesome collaboration the Guild has with the [Oakland Peace Center (OPC)](https://www.oaklandpeacecenter.org/)!** **Background: OPC has a number of garden beds around their property that are in need of some attention. The Guild has been given the opportunity to create a vision for these spaces and implement that vision over the course of the next few months. Produce and herbs from this garden will go to non-profit organizations that are tenants of the OPC which will distribute them to the food insecure folks that they serve.** **What is a charette?** **A permaculture design charrette (pronounced "shuh-ret") is an intensive, collaborative workshop where a group of people works together to quickly generate a design for a specific landscape or project.** **In the permaculture world, it is often used to "crowdsource" wisdom for a specific site—like a backyard, community garden, or even a larger farm—by bringing together multiple perspectives to solve design challenges.** **RSVP at any of the following sites and let us know if you can attend!** **[Partiful](https://partiful.com/e/aF2T4GAfzjRkaIy8rS97?c=JBCO3DnR)** **[Meetup](https://meetup.com/place-community/events/313407408/)** **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1109259537755473/)**
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