City Guide
Technology
Ann Arbor .Net Developer's Group
Jay Harris, 929-3211
Helps .Net developers improve skills. Meets second Wed. 6-8 p.m. at SRT Solutions, 206 S. Fifth Ave., suite 200. info@aadnd.org, aadnd.org
Ann Arbor Bi Bim Bop (a2b3)
Edward Vielmetti, 330-2465
People involved with technology exchange information and opportunities. Meets Thurs., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Eastern Accents, 214 S. Fourth Ave. edward.vielmetti@gmail.com, vielmetti.typepad.com/vacuum/a2b3
Ann Arbor Computer Society
Software development and technology professionals investigate networks, multimedia, systems integration, object-oriented programming, operating systems, software, methodologies, and other industry-related topics; guest speakers and discussions. Meets 1st Wed. 6-8 p.m. at SRT Solutions, 206 S. Fifth Ave. Meetings free and open to the public. Optional supportive membership $20. cgseller@computersociety.org, computersociety.org
Ann Arbor Java Users Group
David, (810) 938-7994Presenters from Sun, IBM, Compuware, and local companies talk about technical topics. Meets 4th Tues. 7 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College. de@data-masters.com, aajug.org
Ann Arbor Litho Club
475-9145; Bill, ext. 1231.
Local club for printers. Introduces new technology at seminars and presentations. Raises funds for the Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Fund and local high schools. Golf outing in May. Meets Sept.-Apr., 3rd Wed. 6:30 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Dues $25; $32 for new members. annarbor@graphicarts.org, aalitho.org
Ann Arbor Ruby Brigade (a2.rb)
Winston Tsang, 330-2531
People with interests in programming sharing information and opportunities. Meets 4th Tues., 7-9 p.m., U-M Department of Computer Science and Engineering, room 1670, 2260 Hayward. rubyconsumer@rubyconsumer.com, a2rb.org
Association for Women in Computing
Networking lunches, dinner meetings, programs, classes, and job fairs. Scholarships available for women seeking technology degrees. Dues $35, students $25. awc-president@awc-aa.org, awc-aa.org
CocoaHeads Ann Arbor
Discusses Apple computer's Cocoa Framework for programming iOS and Mac OS X. Members present projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. Welcomes all skill levels. Meets 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m., SRT Solutions, 206 S. Fifth. cocoaheads@arbormoon.com, cocoaheads.org/us/AnnArborMichigan
GO Tech
People interested in making things using technology meet to share projects, information, tools, ideas. Themed meetings, contests, and presentations. Meets 2nd Tues., 7 p.m., Maker Works, 3765 Plaza. tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/notbago
Grex
S. Lynne Fremont, 484-6852; Modem 484-0512
Open-access computer system for all ages. Discussion forums on various topics. Frequent users are encouraged to join and help run the system. Dues $18. Telnet/SSH: cyberspace.org. slynne30@yahoo.com, cyberspace.org
MiRobotClub
Informal group of robot builders of all ages that meet to show and discuss robotics projects, present robotics topics and hold friendly competitions. For more information see website. mirobotclub.org
Michigan Amateur Robotics Society
Keith McClary, 332-1000
Open to engineering professionals, hobbyists, teachers, and students of all levels with an interest in robotic construction, education, or competition. Monthly and special additional meetings free and open to all. acti@provide.net
Refresh Detroit
Ross Johnson
Ann Arbor based technology group of web professionals promoting web standards, usability, and to spread web design knowledge in the Ann Arbor-Detroit area. refreshdetroit.org
