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April 6, 2009 at 8:07 pm

What is a geeknic?

Well, you are probably here because someone told you about this wonderful thing called a geeknic.  So what is it, you may ask?  A geeknic is rather simply a picnic for geeks.  Throughout 2009, we’re planning (and helping others plan) geeknics all over the world.  Anywhere there are geeks, we would love to see a geeknic happen.

So what happens at a geeknic? Well, it will vary by location, by what is available at the site, and by the decisions of the planners of each individual geeknic. No two geeknics will be the same, but they will all be exciting and fun events for local geeks.  The common theme is meeting in the outdoors (something unusual for us geeks) and having a good time.

When possible, many geeknics will be attended by freenode staff, but regardless we’re here and happy to help promote geeknics, so if you need help and would like to organize your very own local geeknic, let us know at geeknic@geeknic.org.

You can also find us at #geeknic on irc.freenode.net, and we now have a facebook group too!

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April 2, 2012 at 6:22 pm

Ubuntu-my precise release party and Geeknic in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi April 29, 2012

A Malaysian geeknic and Ubuntu release party!

On April 29, 2012, from 10AM until 6PM, the Ubuntu-my loco team will be holding a geeknic and release party.

This event will include a bbq,  Ubuntu installation and discussion, and games, as well as general discussion about the Ubuntu My loco.

Families are welcome to come, and while there will be food, more food to share is always welcome.

The Ubuntu-my team will see you there!

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October 18, 2011 at 10:23 am

Philadelphia Zooing Geeknic December 3rd 2011

Join us on December 3rd at the Philadelphia Zoo for another Philly geeknic, this time easily accessible by Philadelphia public transit.

Cost is $14 per person for entry when you get to the zoo.

Parking at the park is $12 per car, cash only.  There are several public transit options available.

Please be at the gates around 10am.

You are allowed to bring food and drinks into the zoo, so feel free to pack a lunch.  There may be food available in the park, but some options may be closed.  You can expect a purchased lunch to run around $10 a person.

Zoo directions: http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/zoo/Visit-The-Zoo/Directions—Zoo-Map.htm

Zoo Map and schedule: http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/zoo/Visit-The-Zoo/Daily-Animal-Activities—Zoo-Map.htm

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August 5, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Dublin Geeknic Sunday the 14th of August 2011 at 1pm.

This geeknic is at St. Stephens Green

Bring picnic food.

It’s a big park so we recommend this location as the meeting point:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=dublin+street+map&ll=53.338261,-6.259616&spn=0.000592,0.001206&client=ubuntu&channel=fs&oe=utf-8&t=h&z=20&iwloc=A

I’ll be the one with the Tux baseball cap.  Plus crutches.

Fingers crossed the weather stays dry for us.

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June 10, 2011 at 5:11 am

Bay Area Geeknic June 2011

Summer is finally here and it’s the perfect time for another Geeknic! We’ll be having it at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek. As always, you do NOT have to be a geek to attend. We’ll be out here to socialize and have a great time amongst geeks, families, and friends.

This will be an outdoor event at a park with picnic tables, a volleyball court, and plenty of green space for other activities. We will have burgers, hotdogs, and other grilled delights. We also have plenty of vegetarian options (Vegetable shish kabobs, Veg. Indian Food, etc.).

When and Where

Once you are in the park, follow the Penguin signs

If you need a ride from BART to the park email ahead of time mark <AT> gidgetkitchen <DOT> org – or call Mark at 510 228-4646

Attendees

Free to attend, bring a dish – it would be nice to let people know ahead of time *what* you are bringing. Either post on this page or on the Facebook Page or stop by our IRC channel

  • The park has picnic tables, a few extra chairs would be bonus.
  • We have 2 extra tables
  • There are built-in grills. Does anyone have an extra grill for vegetarian cooking?

Hope to see you there!

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March 29, 2011 at 11:26 pm

Geeknic++ Northeast United States, June 24th-26th

We’re going camping! Two nights of camping in an awesome park.  Cost is $15 a person and there is plenty to do, with a museum and observatory within the park grounds, along with 15 miles of hiking trails. Your cost covers the site fees, and pays for wood for the fire and smore supplies as well as emergency supplies.  Anyone attending will need to bring in food but we do share, cook, and eat together.

Children under 18 attending with an adult are free.  You can register for the trip here, but spaces are limited!  Information on what to do, what to bring, etc, will be available here.

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November 3, 2010 at 7:57 am

Bay Area Geeknics

Geeknic Heather Farms, you do NOT have to be a geek to attend, maybe you just know someone who is. Maybe you are just interested for yourself and figure that a BBQ makes it a no-lose proposition.

We are going to be meeting outdoors and having a good time. We will have hotdogs, and some other good grilling fun. We’ll also have some vegetarian options also, vegetables shish kabobs (with or without tofu.) What are you bringing?

When and Where

Once you are in the park, follow the Penguin signs

If you need a ride from BART to the park email ahead of time info <AT> gidgetkitchen <DOT> org – or call Mark at 510 228-4646

Attendees

Free to attend, bring a dish – it would be nice to let people know ahead of time *what* you are bringing. Either post on this page or on the Facebook Page. or stop by our IRC channel <<< click that

  • The park has picnic tables, a few extra chairs would be bonus.
  • We have 2 extra tables
  • There are built-in grills. Does any have a vegetarian grill?

Just in case weather is bad- our back up plan is to meet at Saxbys. 1632 N Main St

We will have a guest attending from Australia, it will be a chance to meet Melissa in person, if you have not already.

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November 1, 2010 at 7:42 pm

November 21st, 2010, Geeknic in Cape Town

We are having a GeekNic[1] on 21 Nov 2010 at Kirstenbosch botanical
garden[2]. We will meet at 10:00.(UTC+2) Bring whatever you want to
eat and drink. Remember sunblock and a hat if the weather is sunny.
Definitely family friendly. The blogpost with the poster[3] and the
event listing on the ubuntu LoCo site[4].

[1]http://www.geeknic.org
[2]http://www.sanbi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&Itemid=57&id=139
[3]http://my-ubuntu-day.blogspot.com/2010/10/geeknic-2010-flyer-poster.html
[4]http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/team/282/detail/

email me if you need more info. maiatoday@ubuntu.com I suggest we meet
at the main entrance and then find a spot to picnic together. Here is
the detail about the entrance fees:
Adults: R37
SA Students (with card): R25
Children (6-17yrs): R10
Under 6 yrs: Free
BOTSOC Members: Free

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September 22, 2010 at 12:01 pm

First Maryland geeknic! 10/10/10 in Carroll County, MD

Its A Geeknic In Maryland

Its a picnic!
Its a Ubuntu Release Party!!
Its a birthday party for Brian!!!

Its the first Maryland Geeknic!!!!

That’s right, the first Maryland Geeknic is being organized now! And we want YOU to be a part of it.

We will be holding this event on 10/10/10 at the Westminster Community Pond in Carroll County, MD from 11am-4pm.

What we’re looking for from you is a few things.

1. We want you to sign up and let us know that you’ll be attending! To do this, we’ve set up a wiki page on the Ubuntu Maryland Team’s wiki site. Fill in your name or nickname, the number of people you are bringing (including yourself) and what you can bring for the pot luck portion of the picnic.

2. We are, as mentioned above, looking for contributions from attendees in a number of ways. What we need are:

  • Pot Luck donations. Food of all types are being sought after.
  • Bring games to play. Its more fun to bond over games, especially if you’re the winner:)
  • Grills. The park area allows grills to be brought in, but does not provide any. If you have a grill you can bring, let us know.
  • Monitary donations. We are looking for monetary donations to cover the costs of the pavilion rental, burgers, dogs and basics for the picnic. Should we collect more than needed, those funds will be applied to future events.

3. Contact us with questions, concerns or pledges if you are unable or choose not to add yourself to the wiki. Our contact email is geeknic@ubuntumaryland.org.

More info will be coming, but this will get us started!

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August 20, 2010 at 11:55 am

Arlington Texas Geeknic, August 28 · 10:00am – 5:00pm

http://www.connect.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141043199263138&locale=en_US

Texas Geeknic – Arlington
A simple picnic for geeks.

To get outside and away from the computers for fun.
George Stevens Park
400 West Sanford
Arlington Texas 76011
We will have some refreshments
BBQ and hamburgers and hot dogs
Please RSVP so we can have a good idea
for the food
You are welcome and encouraged to
bring your flavor of food or refreshment

Please join us.

Here is a link to the map on google maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=400+W+Sanford+St%2C+Arlington%2C+Tarrant%2C+Texas+76011&ie=UTF8&hl=en&cd=1&geocode=Ffqb8wEdKTA2-g&split=0&sll=37.0625%2C-95.677068&sspn=23.875%2C57.630033&hq&hnear=400+W+Sanford+St%2C+Arlington%2C+Tarrant%2C+Texas+76011&ll=32.742652%2C-97.112017&spn=0.010287%2C0.018175&t=h&z=16

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