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Browser extensions are small software programs that modify and enhance our experience on the web. They range from playful to practical, with the goal of doing one thing, well. Extensions can help customize our browsing experience or increase productivity by reducing repetitive tasks. In this workshop, we will use code as a tool for empowerment, to develop agency and harness change by building our own extension for Google Chrome! This workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience, where learners will: - learn basic programming techniques and concepts that are translatable to other programming languages - review the basic building blocks of how HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together to create richer online experiences - load and update extensions using Chrome’s developer mode modify and replace elements using JavaScript (more kittens on the web!) Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners.

Join She&Her, the Foundry, and CROSH in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science UN The Power of Women in Science This group of experts, comprised of women who have successful careers in the sciences, aims to inspire women to follow their passion for science. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments and a cash bar. Free parking in the park 1.

The quick-and-easy but fully comprehensive training you need to start working as a restaurant or banquet server or brush up on your basic skills and knowledge to get that promotion or just earn more money. Topics include: - server etiquette - wine service - up-selling and other sales techniques - introduction to POS systems - Q&A with a professional server. Light snacks and beverages are provided. $49 + HST Instructor: Stephanie Piché Dining Expert at stephaniepiche.ca Host & Producer of the podcast Flying For Flavour

The beginning of a new year brings with it a flood of new diet and exercise programs promising a new you in the new year. We all want to look better and be healthier, but with this information overload where does one start? Your everyday diet can have major effects on your health and resistance to rampant diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Advice on what constitutes a healthy diet is more prevalent and more inconsistent than ever. High fat? Low fat? High carb? Low carb? How can your diet act as a preventor of disease? What other factors can affect your health? Is there one perfect diet for all? Panelists: Tammy Cheguis, Registered Dietician Sudbury District Health Unit Dr. Jeffrey Gagnon, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology Laurentian University Zak Sivret, Lead Trainer LVX Fitness Studio, Canfit Pro Cert. FREE - No registration required

Young women in Ontario get the opportunity to discover the career opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies through mentorship, activities, and networking.