by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 11, 2012 | News & Events
On August 21, the Diablo Valley Macintosh User Group (DVMUG) and the Rossmoor MAC Users Group (RMUG) will jointly host their most recent Film Fest in the deluxe settings of the Peacock Theater, Walnut Creek, California. Come for the films, stay for the wine-and-cheese awards ceremony in the adjacent Fireside Room. DVMUG President Don Nelson will be there and long-time Macworld volunteer staffer Tom Bacon too. If you have been to these Film Fests before, you already know why you want to attend this one. If not, come for a great evening of film, fun and friendship in an elegant setting. Better yet, a DVD of all submitted films will be available for $10.00 (US).
Learn about the Diablo Valley Macintosh User Group.
http://www.dvmug.org/
Visit the Rossmoor MAC Users Group at their new site.
http://rossmoormacusers.org/
Check out the DVMUG/RMUG 2012 FIlm Fest page.
http://www.dvmug.org/film.html
Find the DVMUG/RMUG Film Fest on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/events/371724986218244/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 8, 2012 | News & Events
Make plans now to attend this year’s Mac Expo 2012 on October 6 in Petaluma, California. This is the 19th year for the Expo and it seems like each year’s Expo gets even better. The first MCE included a few hundred attendees. Last year’s Expo saw a few thousand attendees enjoy a day of education and fun. This year continues the tradition.
Great speakers? Yep – speakers will include many of the best-known names in the Macintosh community, including Derrick Story, Allison Sheridan, Chris Breen, Jeff Gamet, Tom Negrino, Kerry Rego, Bert Monroy and NCMUG Vice President Ronnie Roche (as of press time).
Service to the community? As part of the Expo, Data Rescue Center is offering a chance to win a free iPad; attendees can earn one raffle ticket for each drive turned in for recycling in addition to helping the environment. Good Will Industries will have an eWaste recycling drop off area as well.
Interesting topics? This year’s topics include a panel discussion of women in technology, a presentation on parenting in the mobile internet age and another on accessibility.
Fun discussions, educational offerings and great networking? Of course!
Amazingly, this is just the start. So, plan now and keep an eye on the Mac Expo 2012 web and Facebook pages as new details are released.
Macintosh Computer Expo
http://www.maccomputerexpo.com/
Like them on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/maccomputerexpo
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 8, 2012 | News & Events
The Toronto Apple User Group’s iOS Development SIG have a busy summer planned. On July 25, the group will meet at the Fox and the Fiddle on Younge Street to discuss iOS development. On August 25, the Toronto Apple User Group will be hosting another of their Code Jams, this one focusing on Cocos2d for game development. Sounds like a busy (and productive) coding summer!
Attend and learn.
http://www.meetup.com/macmeetup/messages/archive/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 8, 2012 | News & Events
On July 12, the LA Web Professionals User Group will feature award wining video trainer Janine Warner, offering step-by-step guidance for CSS excellence in Dreamweaver, including advanced tips and techniques. While there may be registration at the door, attendees are encouraged to register in advance in order to be sure of a spot.
Learn more.
http://tinyurl.com/6nbwvqw
LA Web Professionals User Group
http://www.lawebprofessionalsgroup.com/?page_id=20
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 8, 2012 | News & Events
On July 11 the Chicago Apple User Group will host Sam Rowlands of Ohanaware, the company behind many popular photo programs, including HDRist, Funtastic Photos, App Wrapper and Fun Greetings. The presentation is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Since Ohanaware is based in Taiwan, Sam will present via video chat. Both the Chicago Apple User Group and Ohanaware are known for fun, so this meeting should be a treat!
Attend.
http://www.chicagoapple.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 8, 2012 | News & Events
The fifth annual Creative Pro User Group Amsterdam SuperMeet, held Sunday, September 9, at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, will feature some of the biggest names in the field of creative works, including Apple, Adobe, Avid, Autodesk, Visual Storytellers and so many more. Join attendees from SFCutters, BOSFCPUG, and groups located in the UK, Germany, Hungary, Russia, Belgium, France and across the globe for the largest gathering of FCP, Avid and Adobe editors, HDLSR filmmakers and digital content gurus on the planet – truly an event to remember. Networking? You bet! New tips and tricks? Of course! Their world-famous raffle? It has to be seen to be believed!
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 18, 2012 | News & Events
If you have been to a Macworld user group event you know John Buono of the Mountain View Computer Users Group. He has been an integral part of the Macworld user group volunteers team for as long as there has been a user group volunteers team, from the early Apple breakfasts to the Adobe events, User Group University and more.
What you may not know is that John has been involved with photography for even longer than he has been involved in the world of Apple products.
Known for his photography classes, PhotoWalks, professional work and willingness to help photographers increase their skills, John has a new book out – one worth reading. Better yet, it is available in hardcover, softcover and as an iBook.
Check it out:
http://tinyurl.com/83emrlf
Visit John’s photo site.
http://jbphotonvideo.com/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 18, 2012 | News & Events
Officers and members of the Diablo Valley Macintosh User Group (DVMUG) will host The Mac Observer’s Ted Landau on Tuesday, June 19. Ted will discuss the iOS-ification of OS X. Ted is well known in the Macintosh community. In fact, he started out his Mac career with a published tip in MacUser, was a contributing editor for MACazine back in 1987 when Bob LeVitus was the editor, and now writes for Macworld, The Mac Observer, and more. Add in his books and Macworld sessions, and you can see why this will be a presentation to remember.
Be there.
http://www.dvmug.org/
Read The Mac Observer.
http://www.macobserver.com/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 14, 2012 | News & Events
The Toowoomba Apple And Macintosh User Group Inc. (TAAMUG) recently posted an interesting idea for a low stress and fun meeting: A Bring and Brag session. Although they meet in Toowoomba, Queensland, TAAMUG’s membership comes from surrounding communities as well, including some more than an hour away. What brings them together once a month? Friendship and learning in a relaxed setting, where long-time experts and newbies are equally welcome. Sounds like fun!
Visit and learn.
http://www.taamug.org.au/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 14, 2012 | News & Events
The officers and members of the Cambria Computer Club recently presented a third computer to a student at the Coast Union High School as part of their Computers4Kids outreach program. The school’s counselor noted that many students do not have computers in their homes, and students involved in extracurricular activities such as sports or music are often in practice during the time when the school’s computer lab is open. This can make some homework assignments very difficult, especially those involving research or writing. So, the gift of a computer can make a huge difference in a student’s life. Hats off to Cambria for their wonderful community service!
Learn more.
http://www.cambriacomputerclub.org/
(Thanks to long-time Apple Group Ambassador Jack Hennessy for sending in news from the Cambria group.)
