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Hi everyone, We're only days away from #c4l15 (how did it get to February so fast this year?) The social events committee has been hard at work in getting events and lists around, and you can see what's going on during the conference at http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2015_Social_Activities. One event that we wanted to point out is the Newcomer Dinner on Monday, February 9th. Will this be your first time at the conference? Or are you a c4l veteran looking to corrupt some newbies? Join fellow c4l newbies and veterans for an evening of food, socializing, and stimulating demonstrations of the many uses of LibGuides alternatives. The details are at http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2015_Social_Activities#Newcomer_Dinner.2C_Monday.2C_February_9th. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from, so there should be plenty of options to go around. This year we are trying something new - we are using Google Docs for sign up; no wiki account required to sign up for a dinner group. The link is posted under the Newcomer Dinner section of the wiki (one extra click, but getting y'all in the habit to check the social events wiki page ;c) ) Another event that we want you to know is the Craft Brew Drinkup on Tuesday, February 10th. When we say "Craft Brew" we mean it - beer, soda, even tea - if it is (or can be) brewed, it will be here! You supply the brew and snacks (some more snacks would be greatly appreciated!), the host will supply the drinkware. More details, including a place to list what you want to bring (and a wish list of what you want there), is at http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Social_Activities#Craft_Brew_Drinkup.2C_Tuesday_February_10th. This event is limited to 200 people, so if you haven't done so, please register for the Drinkup at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code4lib-2015-tickets-14504558525. We are also planning a Game Night Wednesday evening starting at 6 pm! Head over to the Grand Ballroom in the hotel and get your game on. There are a range of games to choose from; take a look at http://wiki.code4lib.org/2015_Game_Night and see what's there, and let us know if you want to bring something along! For you early birds, run4lib is back this year: http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2015_Social_Activities#Run4Lib.2C_Monday-Wednesday.2C_Feb_9-11th has the schedule and routes listed. This is your chance to burn off some of that good food that you'll be eating at the Newcomer Dinner ;c) There are other events to look at as well: #libtechwomen, OCLC Dev house, local events (including theater, music, and a film festival!)... and a cat cafe that just opened last month. All this and more are listed on the Social Activities page. Lastly, if you see a local event that you want to go to with fellow attendees or want to suggest an event, please feel free to edit the wiki! The fun part about this conference is that you are almost always likely to find partners in crime that have similar interests Post your event to the wiki (or listserv), and they will come :cD Go forth and sign up! Let us know if you have any questions and we'll see you all soon. Thanks again, Becky, on behalf of The Social Activities Committee