City Guide
Technology
A2 Geeks
Supporting creative and innovative people in the Ann Arbor area by opening the tech culture to everyone. Organizes Community workspace with shared tools and knowledge for coders, crafters, makers, and hackers. Among the oldest continually operating Makerspaces in the nation teaching all ages how to do 3-D printing, soldering, laser cutting, sewing and arduino (open source HW/SW). Thurs. & Fri. 2-10 p.m., Sat. 2-6 p.m. Build night is Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Monthly memberships available. All ages and interests welcome. board@allhandsactive.org, allhandsactive.org Helps .Net developers improve skills. Meets 3rd Tues. 6-8 p.m. at The Forge, 301 E. Liberty, #700. info@aadnd.org, aadnd.org People involved with technology exchange information and opportunities. Meets Thurs., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at an area restaurant; call for location. edward.vielmetti@gmail.com, meetup.com 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. 6:15-8 p.m. at Atomic Object, 206 S. Fifth Ave. Meetings free and open to the public. Optional supportive membership $20. contact@computersociety.org, meetup.com Discusses Apple computer's Cocoa frameworks for programming iOS, watchOS, tvOS and Mac OS X. Members present projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. Welcomes all skill levels. Meets 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m., Arbormoon Software, 120 E. Huron. cocoaheads@arbormoon.com, MeetUp.com Local chapter of national organization that provides affordable and judgment-free opportunities for women. Classes in coding, web and mobile applications, software development, and more. Teaching events at various locations. See website for calendar. gdiannarbor.com Discusses Google related programming topics, including Android, TensorFlow, and more. Members present projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. Welcomes all skill levels. Meets last Thurs. 7 p.m., Arbormoon Software, 120 E. Huron. gdg-a2@arbormoon.com, MeetUp.com Open-access computer system for all ages. Discussion forums on various topics. Learn Unix. Frequent users are encouraged to join and help run the system. Dues $18 a year. Join on website. help@grex.org, grex.org 14,000-square-foot member-based workshop for small businesses, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, skilled workers, artists, makers, and hobbyists. State-of-the-art tools, education, and space for metal, electronics, wood, jewelry, and craft projects. Individual membership $45/day, $110/mo., $1,100/yr.; students/veterans/teachers $60/mo., $600/yr.; 10 visits/yr. punch card membership, $300. Classes $25-$100. membership@maker-works.com, maker-works.com Informal, mostly adult group of hobbyist robot builders with varying range of experience. All with an interest in building robots are welcome to attend meetings. No dues or age restrictions, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Meets 6-9 p.m. 3rd Wed. at Maker Works, 3765 Plaza Dr. MiRobotClub.org 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
All Hands Active
255 E. Liberty, #225 [map]Ann Arbor .NET Developer's Group
Jeff Fansler (800) 870-9071, ext. 10Ann Arbor Bi Bim Bop (a2b3)
Edward Vielmetti, (734) 330-2465Ann Arbor Computer Society
CocoaHeads Ann Arbor
Girl Develop It, GDI Ann Arbor
Google Developer Group - Ann Arbor Android
Grex
Maker Works
3765 Plaza Drive [map]
(734) 222-4911MI Robotics Club
Michigan Amateur Robotics Society (MARS)
Keith McClary, (734) 332-1000
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